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		<title>3 Basic Strategies Men Use to Approach Women, And Why They Don&#8217;t Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>IvanStivenson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Think about it. When a man goes out for a night on the town, he doesn&#8217;t expect to be approached by women. A woman, on the other hand, can expect to be approached every time she goes out &#8211; and the more attractive she is, the more she can expect to be hit on. As [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think about it. When a man goes out for a night on the town, he doesn&rsquo;t expect to be approached by women. A woman, on the other hand, can expect to be approached every time she goes out &ndash; and the more attractive she is, the more she can expect to be hit on. As a result, she becomes an expert at rejecting men who aren&rsquo;t worth her time and effort, and she has a thick line of defenses against the usual tactics these men employ.</p>
<p>The first tactic that men typically use is the look-and-smile routine. They make eye contact with a woman, they smile at her, but they don&rsquo;t approach her because they don&rsquo;t want to make a fool of themselves. Women are put off by this tactic because it tells them that the man isn&rsquo;t interested in anything other than ogling her body, which puts those men in the same category as stalkers and perverted creeps.</p>
<p>The second tactic that men use is the pick-up line. They approach a woman and offer one of the standard compliments about her looks &ndash; you&rsquo;re beautiful, you&rsquo;re hot, you look really good in that dress. What he&rsquo;s really saying is, &ldquo;I have a low self-esteem and can&rsquo;t think of anything intelligent to say to you. Please pay attention to me. If you reject me, I&rsquo;ll cry.&rdquo; Ladies who are regularly approached in this way have been known to make a game out of how brutally they can crush a would-be suitor&rsquo;s hopes.</p>
<p>The third tactic that men use is bribery. They approach a woman and offer to buy her a drink or take her to dinner, which sends the message that (a) he feels obligated to compensate her for paying attention to him or (b) he thinks that the compensation will entitle him to her attention. Neither of these messages encourage a woman to expend any serious effort in the encounter, but in some cases, she may put up with a man just to get free drinks for the evening.</p>
<p>So, if the three tactics actually work counter to their goals, what should a man do if he wants to date beautiful women?</p>
<p>First, check your body language. Women are excellent at reading body language and they can tell when a man is intimidated by their beauty. Therefore, don&rsquo;t be intimidated. If you appear relaxed and at ease in a lady&rsquo;s presence, your chances of dating her increase exponentially. Educate yourself by reading a book on body language, then watch the pros at work. Line up a James Bond movie marathon and study how 007 interacts with the ladies. Watch Hitch (2005, Will Smith) and see how the Date Doctor trains his clients. Most importantly, do not be intimidated by a woman&rsquo;s beauty.</p>
<p>Second, show the object of your interest that you&rsquo;re a good emotional investment. Women place more emphasis on how someone makes them feel than they do on how that person looks or how much money he has. A woman will date a man who is less attractive and has less money because he makes her feel safe and important on an emotional level. The best way to do this is to be genuinely interested in what she has to say. In return, say just enough to entice her curiosity. Make her want to find out more about you.</p>
<p>Finally, show your lady that it&rsquo;s not just about sex. Most attractive women assume that when a man approaches her, all they&rsquo;re interested in is a one-night stand. Change that perception and you increase your chances of dating the lady of your choice. Show her that physical attraction isn&rsquo;t all there is to your interest, and she&rsquo;ll start asking herself if you&rsquo;re interested in her and not just her body. Then she&rsquo;ll get curious, then she&rsquo;ll start pursuing you, and then you&rsquo;ll have succeeded in your seduction.</p>
<p>Ivan Stivenson, author of numerous articles related to relationships and dating, one of his most popular articles is <a href="http://androfactor.com/sex-relationships/men-in-threesomes.html">Men in Threesomes</a></p>
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		<title>Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine For A Person Who Wants To Relax</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MalOrd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine is one of the best selling and leading title which helps readers to improve well being and improve spirituality. The magazine reaches your doorstep eleven times annually with essential information regarding spirituality. The main motive of this magazine is to gain more understanding of you, your relationship and spiritual path. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine is one of the best selling and leading title which helps readers to improve well being and improve spirituality. The magazine reaches your doorstep eleven times annually with essential information regarding spirituality. The main motive of this magazine is to gain more understanding of you, your relationship and spiritual path. It includes meditations and mantras, interesting and inspiring interviews, excellent features, latest products, authoritative and powerful reviews, essential and expert advice, in depth horoscopes, soul boosting retreats and holidays around the globe. The entire team behind the success of this magazine has in depth knowledge about spirituality. With all these essential elements this magazine has become very popular and unique among readers.</p>
<p>Meditations and Mantras</p>
<p>Each issue of Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine includes meditations and mantras that is very useful and informative for all who needs to know your self, relations and well being. Through meditations and mantras you can gain more well being and improve your spirituality. The best way to relax in this fast life is meditations and mantras. This magazine is a perfect guide to improve your emotional well being and spirituality.</p>
<p>Interesting and inspiring Interviews</p>
<p>Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine comes with interesting and inspiring celebrity interviews. The magazine talks with the celebrities and shares their experience with the readers. This is very useful and informative for all readers. The magazine is a single comprehensive resource for all to improve emotional well being and improve spirituality.</p>
<p>Excellent features</p>
<p>There are different types of in depth and informative features included in Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine. The magazine covers various aspects like how to tackle your problems, how to find inner calms etc. This magazine is very useful and informative for all who need to improve their spirituality and emotional well being. It also has interactive analysis features. The magazine comes with well written and professionally presented features.</p>
<p>Latest products and its reviews</p>
<p>Every issue of Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine comes with details of latest products and books launched which is related to spirituality. The magazine gives an opportunity for the readers to know more about the new releases. It provides with authoritative and independent reviews on all latest products and books. All the reviews are reliable and trustworthy. The magazine is a perfect guide as well as a true companion for all who need to improve spirituality and emotional well beign.</p>
<p>Essential and useful advice</p>
<p>Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine carries essential and useful advice on various walks of life. The magazine gives top tips on love, inner calmness etc.</p>
<p>In depth horoscopes</p>
<p>Each issue of Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine contains in depth horoscopes which tells your month ahead.</p>
<p>Best places</p>
<p>Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine includes a section exclusive for readers to know more about best soul boosting retreats and holidays around the globe. This is very useful and interesting. You can get details of the best places that could gain you emotion well being and improve spirituality.</p>
<p>The Team</p>
<p>The entire team behind the success of Soul &#038; Spirit Magazine has deep knowledge about the spirituality. The team members of this magazine are best life coaches, psychics, healers and astrologers.</p>
<p>Mal Ord helps run a magazine website. Check out further reviews at <a href="http://www.magazinesubscription.co.uk/subscribe-to/Soul-And-Spirit-Magazine.html"> Soul And Spirit Magazine</a></p>
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		<title>Medifast Diet Review Based on Customer Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BrandiYates</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Inside Scoop on the Medifast Diet Plan
Across the country, Medifast dieters are reporting success stories with this powerful diet and meal replacement plan. For many individuals who were bothered with extra pounds, this diet has brought their weight into the normal range and they were able to stick to the plan without feeling as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Inside Scoop on the Medifast Diet Plan</p>
<p>Across the country, Medifast dieters are reporting success stories with this powerful diet and meal replacement plan. For many individuals who were bothered with extra pounds, this diet has brought their weight into the normal range and they were able to stick to the plan without feeling as though they were starving.</p>
<p>One dieter reported losing nearly 50 pounds after only four months on the Medifast plan. Another said the Medifast diet changed her life by helping her lose 30 pounds in only three months time. What&rsquo;s even more exciting is that this dieter reported not feeling hungry and even noticed that she had more energy.</p>
<p>The pre-planned meals in the Medifast diet program use high-protein food supplements to help people burn more fat and lose unwanted pounds faster. Many satisfied customers report that the program is an excellent choice compared to other diets that have failed them in the past.</p>
<p>One of the reasons for not being able to stay with a dieting plan is the lack of success at the beginning. Some people feel that they are struggling with no results or rewards for their efforts. This diet is known to deliver consistent weight reduction of 2-5 pounds in just the first week. As this is not a starvation program, customers are able to eat well and lose that extra fat at the same time. Their success then serves as a great motivation to stay with the Medifast diet.</p>
<p>There are large numbers of satisfied users who have written about how pleased they are at finally finding a real way of losing extra pounds safely and quickly. Some of them stated that they felt overwhelmed because they had a lot of weight to lose, but this steady and sure diet has helped them drop pound after pound without resorting to drastic measures.</p>
<p>Medifast is known for providing customers with meal replacement products that are high quality and contain the optimum levels of protein, vitamins and carbohydrates needed for safe weight loss. There is also a large assortment of different food choices which keeps interest up and boredom away.</p>
<p>Many Medifast diet participants reported losing their excess fat in a more rapid time period than they had imagined and the meal plans made the whole dieting process a snap. Reaching your desired weight has never been easier. The meal plans and Medifast products are available online, and these will be shipped immediately so participants can begin to reap the rewards of healthy eating as soon as the package arrives.</p>
<p>The company even has meal plans that are specifically oriented for women, men and even those with diabetes. The nutritious and healthy food products are perfectly balanced for your diet and they taste good too. There is even online help and support if you need it. Overall the Medifast diet provides individuals with one of the healthiest and most convenient programs for weight loss.</p>
<p>Here you can save up to 50% On your Medifast Diet Meals -Get Yours for Less <a href="http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Medifast" title="http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Medifast" target="_blank">http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Medifast</a></p>
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		<title>Dual Action Cleanse Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BrandiYates</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Natural health practitioners have recommended that doing a colon cleanse periodically has become a most popular therapy in recent years. This stands to reason seeing that over 50% of the immune system is located around or in the digestive tract and especially in the large intestine. This means that over time toxins seem to build [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Natural health practitioners have recommended that doing a colon cleanse periodically has become a most popular therapy in recent years. This stands to reason seeing that over 50% of the immune system is located around or in the digestive tract and especially in the large intestine. This means that over time toxins seem to build up so that digestion is hindered. This leads to the following conditions: constipation, bloating, headaches, allergy symptoms, fatigue, irritability, weight gain, gas, IBS, bad breath, PMS, depression and frequent infections.</p>
<p>Lucky for you that there is a variety of colon cleansing products available to help scrub that hardened fecal matter, parasites, and toxic materials from the colon. It is extremely important to first cleanse the colon as the first step to obtain and maintain good health.</p>
<p>Since there are literally dozens of products that claim to cleanse the colon, your next dilemma is which one is for you? If you want to trim down your search for the perfect colon cleanser, then you must take a look at the kind of ingredients each program contains. You have come to realize after narrowing down your search that only a handful of colon cleansing products have the proper ingredients, quality and combination of those ingredients for it to be really successful. Naturally, every company claims that their products are superior.</p>
<p>The ultimate colon cleanse formula that is available on today&rsquo;s market is called Dual-Action Cleanse. The main idea behind doing a colon cleanse is to wash away all of those impurities, toxins and fecal matter that have become trapped in the large intestine. Doctors everywhere across the United States consider regular colon cleanses to be the key to personal well-being.</p>
<p>Dual-Action Cleanse has a special formula that was specifically designed to help one&rsquo;s body get rid of accumulated waste such as undigested matter and mucous. All of these can build up over time do not put off having a colon cleanse. After your initial colon cleanse with Dual-Action Cleanse you will feel like a horse getting ready to sprint out of the starting box! Some other benefits of a colon cleanse may included the following:</p>
<p>&bull; More radiant skin and hair<br />
<br />&bull; Decrease in bloating and gas<br />
<br />&bull; Overall trimmer appearance</p>
<p>The Dual-Action Cleanse herbal formula has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people by freeing the digestive tract from the build-up of harmful toxins. Your body will begin to function at its optimal level so you can look forward to a new zest for life.</p>
<p>&#8220;I have been using this product for months and am very pleased with the results. Helped establish regularity and I am no longer constantly bloated. Used to use Zelnorm before it was pulled off market, so I was delighted to find this product&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;I lost 46 lbs and, feel great with more energy.I go at least 4 times a day stool is larger and, cleaner. You have to follow instructions ,drink lots of water and, change your eating habits.Fresh fruits and, veggies are a must and, take with meals please.A Healthy diet is a must.Three meals a day with a balance of carbs,fruits, and ,veggies , dairy in moderation is the way to go.I drink no soda at all mostly water a little wine with meals at night followed with water at least 5 to 8 glasses a day.&#8221;</p>
<p>Get Dual Action Cleanse up to 50% Off here: http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Dual-Action-Cleanse</p>
<p>Get Dual Action Cleanse up to 50% Off here: <a href="http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Dual-Action-Cleanse" title="http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Dual-Action-Cleanse" target="_blank">http://tvproducts.gotmineforless.com/Personal-Care/Dual-Action-Cleanse</a></p>
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		<title>Balenciaga Shoes &#038; Where to Buy Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RonAldo</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Most women treasure great accoutrement&#8217;s of all kinds; shoes observed online can turn a sorry getup into a magnificent one.
Any woman can tell you that the perfect outfit needs the right shoes, which is why we will spend all day shopping for them. Its much easier to purchase these things than is used to be; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most women treasure great accoutrement&#8217;s of all kinds; shoes observed online can turn a sorry getup into a magnificent one.</p>
<p>Any woman can tell you that the perfect outfit needs the right shoes, which is why we will spend all day shopping for them. Its much easier to purchase these things than is used to be; no more shopping with the crowds down at your local shopping center because you can do it all online. Just think back to all those occassions when you have shopped in the sales because you thought that this was the only way to get a bargain.</p>
<p>When shopping at regular stores for the best fashion designer women&rsquo;s shoes or handbags, there have always been some pretty big problems to deal with. The problems that are the most annoying seem to occur when we are battling other shoppers to get the best products before they go. Everyone else wants to be at these sales so that they can also take advantage of great discounts. It soon turns into a less than civilized fight of the fittest as shoe boxes are snatched and tossed about by worried shoppers who want nothing more than to get their hands on that last pair of Balenciaga Shoes or Miu Miu heels.</p>
<p>If you have ever attended a pre-season, end-of season or holiday sales event you will understand precisely what I am reporting. It has even happened that friends will turn against each other from fighting over the last pair of foot wear. No-one likes to go to the store to purchase the advertized special on fashion designer shoes only to find that your size isn&#8217;t available, or they sold the pair you asked them to reserve for you. Problems like this will vanish forever if you learn how to buy women&rsquo;s designer shoes online.</p>
<p>Online shopping is often a woman&#8217;s secret weapon in beating her good friends and neighbors to fantastic styles at reduced prices, not to mention free or low cost shipping. Just imagine if you didn&#8217;t have to hold off until a sale was promoted to find terrific deals on all kinds of designer women&#8217;s shoes.</p>
<p>The online store sites offer top fashion designer brands including recurring favorites like Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, and Balenciaga Shoes. Now you really can buy women&#8217;s designer shoes online and get the very lowest terms on only the best styles.</p>
<p>It doesn&#8217;t take long to learn where the best deals for women&#8217;s designer shoes are found. Your shoe collection will expand drastically because you will now be able to buy two or three pairs of the Balenciaga Shoes for the amount you used to pay for just one pair. The shopping tension and frustration is almost eliminated because now your choice of shoes is as close as your mouse or phone and the deductions are better than you see at those clearance sales events at the mall.</p>
<p>Luckily there are places on the web where discount <a href="http://www.my-designershoes.com/Womens-Designer-Shoes/Balenciaga_Shoes">Balenciaga Shoes</a> can be found. If it is woman&#8217;s designer shoes at discount prices that you search for, look no further. There is huge selection available in one easy to find place. http://www.my-designershoes.com/Womens-Designer-Shoes/Balenciaga_Shoes</p>
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		<title>Superfoods: Step Away From the Cheeseburger</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>J.D.Bell</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We all strive to eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. In a perfect world, healthy eating habits would be enough to ensure that we are taking in the required levels of the various vitamins, minerals and other nutrients our bodies need.
However, today&#8217;s world is far from perfect. Our land is made up of depleted soils [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all strive to eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. In a perfect world, healthy eating habits would be enough to ensure that we are taking in the required levels of the various vitamins, minerals and other nutrients our bodies need.</p>
<p>However, today&#8217;s world is far from perfect. Our land is made up of depleted soils that result in substandard crops of fruits and vegetables. The increasing use of additives can be seen by looking at the labels of most every item you see on a grocery shelf. And most every food prepared in restaurants or prepackaged for our convenience utilizes unhealthy combinations of refined sugar and stale vegetable oils.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s almost impossible to maintain a healthy diet without supplementing your &#8220;normal&#8221; eating habits. Superfoods offer a quick and easy way to fill in the gaps in our diet.</p>
<p>Superfoods are substances that naturally contain high concentrations of valuable nutrients. In today&#8217;s fast food world, they are essential to ensure that we take in even the minimum of what our bodies need to operate efficiently.</p>
<p>Superfoods include foods that are high in fat soluble vitamins such as unprocessed eggs, fish, and organ meat. They also include whole grains, which are even more nutritionally enhanced after being soaked in warm water. And of course, there are many herbs that fall into the superfood category. They typically work to strengthen the body&#8217;s immune system and regulate chemical levels.</p>
<p>There are superfoods powerful enough to lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease, and, as an added extra, put you in a better mood. All with absolutely no side effects. Sound too good to be true? Guess what? These life-altering superfoods are available right now in your local supermarket or health food shop.</p>
<p>Unlike drugs, you don&#8217;t have to worry about focusing on specific foods for specific ailments. A healthy diet that includes a variety of the following superfoods will help you fight disease, maintain a healthy weight, and live longer.</p>
<p>One thing they do all have in common? They are all &#8220;real&#8221; unprocessed food. You won&#8217;t find &#8220;fortified&#8221; breakfast cereal in the superfood category.</p>
<p>Some popular superfoods offering powerful health boosts and immune system protection:</p>
<p>* Blueberries<br />
<br />* Beans<br />
<br />* Oats (raw)<br />
<br />* Oranges<br />
<br />* Pumpkin<br />
<br />* Salmon (wild)<br />
<br />* Soy<br />
<br />* Spinach<br />
<br />* Turkey<br />
<br />* Walnuts<br />
<br />* Yogurt<br />
<br />* Tea (green or black)</p>
<p>In addition, you can find many supplements that provide many of the benefits found in the natural superfoods. Many, packaged in pill, powder, or liquid form, focus on combining the essential nutrients found in the green plant family. Others focus on the nutrients found in fruits and berries.</p>
<p>Over the coming weeks, we will be highlighting many of the lesser known superfoods that offer even higher concentrations of vital vitamins and nutrients than the foods listed above. These include substances such as bee pollen, wheat grass, noni juice, and blue-green algae. There are a wide range of sources for these superfoods, both in natural form, as well as in packaged supplements.</p>
<p>J.D. Bell is a former fitness and health trainer who is now focused on being a first time father. Visit <a href="http://www.menlivinglonger.com/Superfoods-For-Energy-And-Vitality.html" target="_blank">Men Living Longer: Superfoods</a> for more information about superfoods, nutrition, supplements and the healthy lifestyle. Visit the author&#8217;s <a href="http://menlivinglonger.blogspot.com" target="_blank">fitness, health, and lifestyle blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Drinking and Marijuana: Where Can They Lead?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SusanDeAngelis</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[John from Virginia asked, &#8220;What&#8217;s the big deal about drinking and smoking some weed.&#8221; 
Drinking and Marijuana: Where Can they Lead?
&#8220;I had a bad day and just want to relax&#8230; I just want to fit in&#8230; No one loves me&#8230; I&#8217;m ugly and don&#8217;t want to feel anymore&#8230; I don&#8217;t care whether I live or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John from Virginia asked, &#8220;What&#8217;s the big deal about drinking and smoking some weed.&#8221; </p>
<p>Drinking and Marijuana: Where Can they Lead?</p>
<p>&ldquo;I had a bad day and just want to relax&hellip; I just want to fit in&hellip; No one loves me&hellip; I&rsquo;m ugly and don&rsquo;t want to feel anymore&hellip; I don&rsquo;t care whether I live or die&hellip;&rdquo; There are many reasons people turn to alcohol and drugs. </p>
<p>Most people start out drinking or doing drugs occasionally; they don&rsquo;t set out to get addicted. No one really knows who will become addicted and why? Genetic make-up, psychological and environmental factors, some develop an addiction immediately and others it takes time. </p>
<p>Most people don&rsquo;t realize that alcohol is a drug.  In fact, it is a depressant and the most commonly used drug in the entire world. At first, it initiates a &rsquo;happy&rsquo; feeling and relieves anxiety. Then it causes blurred vision, slurred speech, loss in motor function and at higher levels &#8212; poisoning and death. </p>
<p>According to studies, individuals who drink before the age of 17 are three times more likely to develop an addiction than those who starts drinking at the legal age of 21. If we examine the addiction rates of pre-teen drinkers, the numbers increase dramatically. </p>
<p>Marijuana, pot, weed, blunts, joints, one-hitters &#8212; this drug contains THC and is dangerous to the body because it acts like a stimulant and depressant, increasing the heart rate, lowering body temperature, interfering with muscle function and reaction time.   </p>
<p>Don&rsquo;t let the hype that marijuana is not a big deal fool you. Pot smokers have a higher rate of drop-out rates in school, depression and schizophrenia. More young people are in treatment facilities for marijuana dependency than all other illegal drugs combined.  </p>
<p>Since both are depressants, the combination of alcohol and marijuana doubles the affects on the body.  More importantly, Marijuana suppresses nausea, and one of the body&rsquo;s primary mechanisms for alcohol poisoning is vomiting.  With the presence of these two drugs, the stomach may not release the excess before it enters the blood stream.  </p>
<p>When Alcohol and Marijuana are frequently used, you are likely to&hellip; </p>
<p>* Put yourself in dangerous situations and unhealthy relationships.<br />
<br />* Be sexually promiscuous and irresponsible.<br />
<br />* Develop an increased tolerance and need more frequent and larger dosages.<br />
<br />* Do other drugs &#8212; cocaine, prescription drugs, crystal meth, crack, heroin&hellip;<br />
<br />* Get arrested &#8212; perhaps serve jail time.<br />
<br />* Develop serious health problems &#8212; digestive, heart, lungs, neurological&hellip; </p>
<p>If addiction develops, the age a person starts drinking or doing drugs is where they stop maturing mentally.<br />
<br />&ldquo;Well, that explains everything,&rdquo; the unknown drunk laughed. &ldquo;I started drinking and smoking before I started middle school.&rdquo; </p>
<p>Drugs affect your body, brain, judgment &#8212; your self-control. Using them can harm or kill you and others around you. With those with an addictive personality, like the Unknown Drunk, one drink can quickly lead to two then four, ten, amphetamines, mescaline and cocaine. </p>
<p>&ldquo;I should be dead,&rdquo; the Unknown Drunk continued. &ldquo;My brain&rsquo;s mush, immune system&rsquo;s shot&hellip; It makes me sick that I could have really hurt someone&#8230; I&rsquo;m sorry, Susan&#8230; what was the question?&rdquo;</p>
<p>Susan DeAngelis is a teacher, author and considered an expert in the field of addiction and other important family issues.<br />
She has teamed up with The Unknown Drunk to promote awareness to these pressing issues.<br />
Visit her website at <a href="http://www.thatslifeadvice.com" title="http://www.thatslifeadvice.com" target="_blank">http://www.thatslifeadvice.com</a></p>
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		<title>Is It Safe To Exercise During Pregnancy?</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many women are nervous about doing anything that may harm their baby, but exercise is recommended for uncomplicated pregnancy women and it is a good idea to get some exercises everyday.</p>
<p>Moderate exercise is helpful because it improves the mother&rsquo;s mental status and provide health benefits for the baby that include increasing oxygen flow to the fetus and decreasing risk of trauma for both baby and mother during birth. Some studies have shown that exercise can reduce the length of labour, shorten the recovery time, and even help with postpartum weight management.</p>
<p>The types of exercise that pregnant women should do are</p>
<p>&bull; Aerobic exercises such as swimming and walking. These exercises will increase the heart rate and pump oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.</p>
<p>&bull; Kegels exercises (Pelvic floor exercises). These exercises are very important because they decrease risk of tearing of the perineum during birth and help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which tend to loosen after labour. All the pregnant women need to do is squeeze their pelvic muscles for a few minutes everyday.</p>
<p>&bull; Flexibility exercise such as yoga that is the good way to improve the flexibility and this type of exercise is very popular in pregnant women. However, not all Yoga exercises are safe for pregnant women. Look for a prenatal Yoga class that is tailored to pregnant moms.</p>
<p>There are recognized contraindications for exercising during pregnant such as incompetence cervix, intrauterine growth retardation, pregnancy induced hypertension, preterm labour (during previous pregnancy), early contractions, vaginal bleeding and premature rupture of the membranes.</p>
<p>What should the pregnant women be careful about?</p>
<p>&bull; Avoid exercising at extreme altitude or in hot, humid environments because it is critical that the pregnant women become overheated.</p>
<p>&bull; Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.</p>
<p>&bull; Avoid activities that increase the risk of falls or injury, such as contact sports or vigorous sports.</p>
<p>&bull; Avoid long periods of standing.</p>
<p>&bull; Avoid contact sports and activities that quickly change the center of gravity.</p>
<p>&bull; Wear good exercise shoes to help support the back and ankles.</p>
<p>Before starting any exercise program, the pregnant women should first discuss their plans with their doctor and have regular appointments with their health care provider.</p>
<p>What problems should the pregnant women tell their doctor about?</p>
<p>&bull; Shortness of breath<br />
<br />&bull; Severe headache<br />
<br />&bull; Dizziness<br />
<br />&bull; Dim or blurry vision<br />
<br />&bull; Sudden or severe abdominal or vaginal pain<br />
<br />&bull; Contractions that go on for 30 minutes.<br />
<br />&bull; Chest pain and palpitation.<br />
<br />&bull; Blood or fluid coming from the vagina<br />
<br />&bull; Muscle weakness<br />
<br />&bull; Calf pain or swelling<br />
<br />&bull; Decreased movement of the baby</p>
<p>Helen R. work as a medical doctor in Thailand. She also have a blog ( <a href="http://pregnancy-today.blogspot.com" title="http://pregnancy-today.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://pregnancy-today.blogspot.com</a> ) that contains useful ionformations about pregnancy.</p>
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		<title>Weight Loss Tips For Teenage People</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In these modern times weight loss tips for teenage people are in demand. This is especially true with teenage people in the more affluent countries. If you are a teenager and are concerned about your weight you need to consider the next question seriously. Are you truly overweight or do you just have everybody telling [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In these modern times weight loss tips for teenage people are in demand. This is especially true with teenage people in the more affluent countries. If you are a teenager and are concerned about your weight you need to consider the next question seriously. Are you truly overweight or do you just have everybody telling you that you are?</p>
<p>Peers (your friends), advertisements, television, radio and many other sources have a way of making you feel guilty about your weight if you don&#8217;t look like some Hollywood star. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look great but this can be taken overboard. Many teenage people, young women in particular, are overly concerned with their weight, even starving themselves and ruining their health. I doubt if that is your situation but you need to be aware of the problem and be sure you&#8217;re not in this category.</p>
<p>Your body is still growing and maturing needing proper nutrition and at times your physical proportions can be off a bit. We used to know a young man that had an enormously large head for his body size. We used to call him &#8220;Big Head Bill&#8221;. Man did he have a cranium! Guess what, as he became an adult his body caught up and even though his head is the same size we no longer call him &#8220;Big Head Bill&#8221;, well maybe once in a while. Now what if Bill was obsessed with his large head and tried desperate measures to reduce its size. I can&#8217;t imagine what he would do but he might end up hurting himself in some way!</p>
<p>This may be somewhat funny but the same could be true with you. You&#8217;re still growing into an adult and you may feel a bit awkward and may even be teased about your physical appearance yet most likely things will work out. Bill didn&#8217;t care; he told everyone that his big head housed an enormously large brain. If you think about it, that was a pretty smart attitude to have!</p>
<p>You need to be reasonable with your view of yourself. Ask &#8220;Do I feel I am overweight or is everyone telling me I am?&#8221; Now if you feel you do need to lose a few pounds why not get a second opinion just to be safe. Ask your parents. I know, you don&#8217;t want to get them involved. Well it is a good idea but if you would rather not you could ask another adult, (not a teenager), that you feel comfortable with maybe a relative or your teacher (your doctor?). Weight loss tips for teenage people (adults too!) can be found at this non profit site. Take a short test here (www.weightlosstest.org) to give you a good idea of where you should be.</p>
<p>If you decide that you still need to lose some weight be sure to go about it responsibly. Eat healthy meals and don&#8217;t skip any, especially breakfast. Exercise and get plenty of sleep. Any quality weight loss program worth it&#8217;s salt will make sure you do all of the above and more to keep you healthy and strong, oh and I almost forgot, feel great about yourself!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.articlearty.com/Art/22628/89/Weight-Loss-Tips-for-Teenage-People.html"target="_blank">Robert E Hemken Jr</a> Did you know that 90% of young people who fail to control their weight pay for it the rest of there lives! Grab some more Tips here: <a href="http://www.my5starreview.com/burn_fat_review.html">Weight Loss Tips | My5starReview</a></p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Acai: Why You Need to Use Acai</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RossDeCarlo</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[People all over county have been taking acai products to reap the various acai health benefits: to lose weight, revitalize their body and feel great in general. The incredible benefits of the tropical fruit known as acai berry has taken the fitness and nutrition landscape over like wildfire.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People all over county have been taking acai products to reap the various acai health benefits: to lose weight, revitalize their body and feel great in general. The incredible benefits of the tropical fruit known as acai berry has taken the fitness and nutrition landscape over like wildfire.</p>
<p>The primary health benefits of acai are varied and astounding. The small tropical berry contains twice the antioxidants of blueberries, and touts some of the most outstanding nutritional values of any fruit on earth. In addition to acai&#8217;s remarkable health, the berry&#8217;s benefits include ten times the antioxidant power of grapes, as well as four times the antioxidants of red raspberries.</p>
<p>Acai berries taste a like a cross between a wild raspberry and a grape. The fruit is grape shaped and is about the size of a large blueberry. People that take it are quickly converted to acai lovers because of it&#8217;s zesty taste.</p>
<p>In addition to providing substantial weight loss acai has also been shown to contain chemicals capable of preventing heart disease. It has up to 30 times the amount of the cardiovascular-fighting phytochemical called anthocyanin, usually found in red wine. You may have heard of these phytochemicals from the French Paradox, the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fat. The concept bears the phytochemicals in the red wine responsible for their continued health.</p>
<p>Acai berries also have one of the highest ORAC values (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity ), a measurement of antioxidant capacity of food. The best ORAC values usually come in fresh and fruits or vegetable supplements. Due to the benefits and its ORAC value, acai berries have gone up in price in a short time. An alternative is also to use digestible acai powder. The nice thing about freeze dried acai powder is that it will keep a relatively long shelf life without losing its nutritional value.</p>
<p>Aca? berries have been highly valued by Brazilian natives for hundreds of years for their natural ability to provide strength and energy, while also containing large and various nutritional content. Acai berries also possess a unique combination of essential fatty acids, and omega oils.</p>
<p>Acai berry benefits also include a positive benefit in fighting and preventing certain cancers. A recent laboratory study conducted by the University of Florida, states that ingredients in acai berries produced &#8220;a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Florida study was considered vital in learning acai health benefit from using acai-based beverages beverages, certain frozen acai, dietary supplements and other products made with the berries, according to Stephen Talcott, assistant professor with the University of Florida&#8217;s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The article containing more information about the potential of Acai berries was published in the U of F&#8217;s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.</p>
<p>You can find out more about acai at http://www.squidoo.com/acai-diet-reviews .</p>
<p>Acai, whether it be frozen acai, powered, or supplemental acai, is something that everyone should look at, whether the goal is weight loss or not.</p>
<p>Ross DeCarlo writes on acai, the acai berry, and acai heath benefits. You can find more information about <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/acai-diet-reviews">acai diet reviews</a> at http://www.squidoo.com/acai-diet-reviews.</p>
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