Apparel And Equipment In Sports, Fitness And Recreation

Title:Apparel And Equipment In Sports, Fitness And RecreationWord Count:413Summary:These days there are many big brands that cater to sports, fitness and recreation enthusiasts.Nike catapulted to number one when they hired basketball legend Michael Jordan to endorse forthem because at the height of that advertising campaign everyone indeed wanted to be like抯Mike. They continued their reign and reinforced their being number one when they chose golf amazing newest star then Tiger Woods as another endorser.Adidas is also another leading brand whose lat...Keywords:sports apparelArticle Body:These days there are many big brands that cater to sports, fitness and recreation enthusiasts.

Nike catapulted to number one when they hired basketball legend Michael Jordan to endorse forthem because at the height of that advertising campaign everyone indeed wanted to be like抯Mike. They continued their reign and reinforced their being number one when they chose golf amazing newest star then Tiger Woods as another endorser.Adidas is also another leading brand whose latest campaign celebrate originality showcasedtheir collaborations some of the best designers in the world. These brands not only battle incoming up with innovative products, getting the more popular image model or launching awardwinning advertising campaigns but they even have their presence felt in the movie industry.In 2000, the movie What Women Want starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt was a big hit. The抯story is about an advertising executive who one day woke up being able to read womenminds. True, the actors and the plot make for a good movie but Nike gained so much from thismovie.抯There is no better way to present a new way of thinking in terms of women shoes that aregreat in all areas- sports, fitness and recreation. The movie explained the whole process thatNike had to go through to come up with one product. Just in case you are wondering, the Nikead representatives in the movie were not actors they were really from Nike and that now Nikehas an entire line for women simply called Nike Women.Adidas, on the other hand, had Goal. Goal is the success story of this small town boy who madeit big in the soccerlandia. While more subtle than Nike, the movie stressed that Adidas isnumber one in football. Nike can claim their throne in the world of basketball but soccer orfootball will always have Adidas as its number one shoes.Sports equipments are more easygoing on their Ads, not much brouhaha, it is simply all aboutthe quality of the equipment. Players sporting them are almost usually number one in theirfields but they are not required to be as marketable as their apparel endorsers?counterpart. Thepoint being the best players in their respective fields uses us so if you decide to use as then youcan end up number one as well. They are more scientific in their approach owing to detailsmore than just the overall impact.Title:Healthy Eating To Cure InsomniaWord Count:496Summary:Not being able to fall asleep is a problem that has plagued almost everyone at some point intheir lives. You toss and turn while you watch the clock slowly tick the minutes away. Just asyou feel the tug of sleep, you hear the sound of the alarm clock and you have to get up and faceyour day without any rest.There are many contributing factors to the problem of insomnia. One of those factors might bewhat you are eating during the day. Your breakfast, lunch or dinner cou...

Keywords:insomniaArticle Body:Not being able to fall asleep is a problem that has plagued almost everyone at some point intheir lives. You toss and turn while you watch the clock slowly tick the minutes away. Just asyou feel the tug of sleep, you hear the sound of the alarm clock and you have to get up and faceyour day without any rest.There are many contributing factors to the problem of insomnia. One of those factors might bewhat you are eating during the day. Your breakfast, lunch or dinner could be the culprit behindthat insomnia. Our bodies absorb certain foods and those foods could be working against yourdesire to sleep.Changing our diets is one of the healthiest ways to fix a sleeping problem. Choosing foods thatenhance the body's ability to relax and fall asleep is the most natural cure you can find.There are foods that naturally work with the body's chemistry to promote sleep. If you findyourself struggling to get a full night's rest it might be worth considering adjusting your diet toincorporate some of the foods listed below.Fruits - one fruit that seems to have a stronger effect on treating insomnia is lemons.Breads - any type of bread including muffins and bagels seem to be effective, but whole grainbreads are preferable over other types.Milk - a glass of warm milk has been said to help a person fall asleep and that is true, there is achemical found in milk that actually promotes sleep.Everyone's body chemistry is different. Therefore each individual person has to do their ownresearch into what foods work for them. If having a bowl of strawberries before bed makes yousleepy, than you need to consider that strawberries might be a trigger for you. If however, youhave an apple and two hours later you are tossing and turning in bed, the natural sugar in theapple might be the reason you are suffering from insomnia.A good way to keep track of what foods you are eating and how they impact your sleep patternis to keep a journal. The premise is simple - you just write down each thing that you eat duringthe day and the time that you ate it. Then each night you mark down what time you go to bedand after waking jot down a quick note or two on how you slept and how long you slept.Before long you will probably notice a pattern developing - your body will react to certainfoods and after consuming them, you may experience insomnia. At the same time you will seeclear patterns developing that tell you what foods are helping you to sleep better. With thisknowledge you'll be able to carefully plan your meals and snacks while taking intoconsideration what foods you need to avoid and which you should include in your diet so thatyou get a full and restful night's sleep.

Title:Poor Nutrition and Its Impact on Psychological and Sexual HealthWord Count:522Summary:This article discusses the significance of diet and eating right, and the benefits from eating a healthy diet. It also discusses the connection betweensexual health and the food we eat, and how our lifestyle (for both men and women) canaffect their sexual health.Keywords:sexual healthArticle Body:Promoting sexual health is not just a matter of good hygiene or preventing infectious diseasesthat undermine one's sexual health. It also entails having a good and balanced diet. Good foodallows the body to acquire various nutrients that are needed by the internal organs to functionwell. Even the skin is rejuvenated through the consumption of nutritious meals and water.The lack of a balanced, nutritious diet could possibly expose a person to several physiologicalproblems. Women, for example, could experience irregular periods or even totally missseveral periods due to overeating and over-exercise. Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstrualperiods, is even welcomed by young women because they are pleased that they no longer needto use a tampon or sanitary napkin. However, what is not often realized by these women is thatmissing menstrual periods may already be a sign of decreased estrogen levels. Low estrogenlevels as well as over-training can lead to osteoporosis Women who lack calcium intake canalso develop a higher risk of osteoporosis or brittle bone syndrome. Osteoporosis causes awoman's bone density to decrease, leaving her skeletal system weak and vulnerable to fractures.Low estrogen levels during the peak years of bone-building through the preteen and teen years,can affect bone density for the rest of your life. Bone growth lost during these years cannot beregained.Poor nutrition can also cause other delays or problems in physical development among women.These adverse effects of malnutrition may include underdevelopment of mammary glands,hormonal imbalance, stunted growth, weakness, anemia, internal organ failure, and evendifficulty in conception.Improper eating habits can also cause some women to develop psychological problems.Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most common eating disorders reported today especiallyamong younger women. More than just being drawn into a pattern of near-fatal under-eating.搒Self-inflicted starvation is a very dangerous effect of having an imbalanced sense of self-worthand self-image. Young women who believe that he can can never be too thin\" starvethemselves almost to the point of death.

Other psychological problems may also be caused by hormonal changes in a woman's body.These hormonal changes usually trigger symptoms of depression, sleeping difficulties,oversensitivity, mood swings, and anxiety. In extreme cases, women with psychologicalproblems may even attempt suicide. Specifically, changes in thyroid hormone levels can causesymptoms of depression including mood swings, irritability, fatigue, lack of concentration,sleeping problems, and weight gain. Women with eating disorders can also expose themselvesto bullying especially when others see them as being different, weird, or weak.Among men, hormonal changes are also caused by poor nutrition. Over-exercise or overtrainingalso causes a sharp decline in male testosterone levels. Men with testosterone problems usuallysuffer from low sperm count, lack of sex drive, and erection problems.Indeed, food is not only for the stomach. Good and proper nutrition is also essential to maleand female health, especially in the area of sexual ability and performance. By eating the rightkinds and amounts of food --- plus getting sufficient rest and exercise, men and women canimprove their sexual performance and overall sense of well-being.