Exercising The Liver: An Excellent Guide To Health & Fitness

Title:Exercising The Liver: An Excellent Guide To Health & FitnessWord Count:684Summary:It is a tough job for the liver to keep the cleaning function of the body always in smoothoperation especially with the present-day unhealthy eating and drinking habits of people. And,like any other machines, it encounters malfunctioning that needs immediate troubleshooting.But unlike other machines that need only oiling to run again, the liver has to be looked uponvery carefully or the entire system will suffer if it does not function very well.In youth, you might no...Keywords:health and fitness, lifetime fitness, muscle fitness, fitness training, fitness exercise, life fitneArticle Body:It is a tough job for the liver to keep the cleaning function of the body always in smoothoperation especially with the present-day unhealthy eating and drinking habits of people. And,like any other machines, it encounters malfunctioning that needs immediate troubleshooting.But unlike other machines that need only oiling to run again, the liver has to be looked uponvery carefully or the entire system will suffer if it does not function very well.In youth, you might not notice the effects of malfunctioning liver. But when you reach middleand advanced age, you will discover that a lot of sicknesses are being caused by amalfunctioning liver. The symptoms of a damaged liver are: dull aching pain in the right side ofthe stomach area - often under the shoulder blade, terrible pain at the nape, rough tongue,unpleasant taste in the mouth in the morning and the appearance of yellowish color in thewhites of the eyes. Other than those, a person with a troubled liver would also frequently feelloss of appetite, dizziness and drowsiness after meals.With these indications of ailments, the person is often irritated and weak which could affect hisentire outlook in life. And this could lead to fast deterioration of the body. Growing old wouldthen become a burden.

抰But you can do something to prevent that misfortune from happening to you. Aging doesnhave to bring about all sorts of diseases. It is not a reason that because you are getting old, youare expected to feel all kinds of sickness. There are times when you regret why you never抰heeded the advice to you before and why you never paid enough attention to your health whenyou were younger. Instead of dwelling on those regrets, why don you try doing something toalleviate that condition? No matter at what age you will decide to do so, it is never too late.Sanford Bennett, a phenomenal celebrity for bodily rejuvenation thru natural methods, hasproven so.In his campaign for total health rejuvenation, Sanford Bennett devised a program of exercise forthe liver to keep it in a fine condition. The liver, being a gland, would respond well whenexercised. And an exercise involving tension of the abdominal muscles will benefit the liveralong with some massaging techniques. But of course, before doing the exercise, one must befamiliar with the position and the structure of his own liver.?First ExerciseThere are three exercises Sanford Bennett described for the liver. Feel the location of your liverwith the fingers of both hands as you lie on your back. Press the fingers upward past the ribs.The liver can be easily moved and tensed because the abdominal muscles are in relaxed state.Create pressing movements under and upwards. Do this twenty times and increasing daily untilyou reach 100 or until your condition permits.This tensing exercise is comparable to the effect you get when you ride a horse. This is anexercise frequently prescribed by physicians when the liver is not in good condition.?Second ExerciseLie on your right side and place your left hand over the area of your liver. Position yourselfwith the head slightly inclined forward and with the knees bent. This will relax the abdominalmuscles and place the liver forward. With your knuckle of the thumb or the pad of a finger,press well under the ribs and massage the liver.?Third Exercise (Percussion)Light thumping of the liver will also help in the healthy activity of the liver. Lie on your leftside which inclines the liver forward and the muscles relaxed. With your right fist, strike lightlybut rapidly on the area. Begin with twenty strikes and increase daily up to how many yourcondition permits.When the liver is properly taken cared of, the whole body system is guaranteed to be in a goodcondition. And when you pay equal attention to all the parts of your body, there is no need toworry about your health failing. Take care of your body.Title:Ill-Effects of Marijuana on Sexual Health

Word Count:493Summary:The article talks about the effects of marijuana use on the sexual health of individuals who usethe said narcotic. This kind of street drug may also damage the lungs and impair otherrespiratory functions. Eliminating the use of marijuana may lead improved sexual health andoverall sense of well-being.Keywords:sexual healthArticle Body:Marijuana remains one of the most abused drugs especially among the youth and has over 200street names such as mary jane, weed, herb, pot, ganja, hash, among others. It comes from aCannabis Sativa plant and is green or brown in appearance. The drug is derived from theflowers, leaves, seeds, and stems of the marijuana plant. Marijuana contains over 400 chemicalsbut the main active ingredient is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and is responsible for thedrug's psychoactive and mind-altering effects.The psychoactive effects of marijuana may vary depending on the route of administration, or insimple terms, how a person uses the drug. High doses of this drug can cause hallucinations,delusions, paranoia, and anxiety. Long-term users may have decreased interest in goals,hampered concentration, drowsiness, and euphoria --- all of which may eventually lead toinappropriate decisions, poor body coordination, and memory loss. Marijuna use may can alsobring severe damage to the lungs, impair respiratory functions, and ruin sexual health.Marijuana may cause serious damage to lungs, more serious than cigarettes because it is inhaleddeeply and held for longer periods than cigarettes. Marijuana may interfere with male sexualfunctions and reproduction by increasing vasodilation in the genitals and ejaculation problems.It may also cause lessening of sperm count and degeneration. The females, on the other hand,may experience suppression of the ovulation process, disruption of menstruation cycles, anddamaged eggs. Excessive use of marijuana over extended periods of time cause depression, lossof libido, and impotence. The effects of marijuana is associated with lower fertility rates andincreased risk of producing abnormal embryo.In addition to these effects of marijuana abuse, there are other parts of the body that areadversely affected by the use of marijuana. The chemicals found in this drug have been reportedto damage the brain's sensory reactions. High doses of marijuana also leads to incidences ofhallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and anxiety.Blood vessels may also expand due to vasodilation and may cause reddening of the eyes. Theeffects of marijuana may be heightened if coupled with other street drugs like cocaine andLysergic acid Diethylamide (LSD).It is never too late to break the habit, or more appropriately, the addiction to marijuana. It mayseem difficult since it is one of the most available drugs that can easily be acquired. Individualswho want to quit marijuana use usually experience sleeplessness, irritability, increasedaggression, and other withdrawal symptoms. However, overcoming the addiction and thewithdrawal symptoms is not an impossible task. For some, being confined to a drug treatmentfacility and counselling may be necessary to break the habit. Studies show that more than

120,000 individuals will enter a drug treatment facility to aid them in their marijuana problems.With the right tools and attitude, quitting smoking and reducing the health effects ofsecondhand smoke can be easier than others think. Understanding ill-effects of marijuana tosexual health and overall well-being is essential in ending the said addiction.Title:Trampolines - Fun And Fitness CombinedWord Count:535Summary:Trampolines are a great way of combining exercise and fun for the entire family - why notinvest in one?Keywords:trampoline, heath, fitness, gym, exercise, kids, hobbiesArticle Body:If you're looking for a new way to add some fun to your backyard activities this season, why notconsider a trampoline? Not only are trampolines a lot of fun, but they are also good exercise foryou and the kids. And of course, they get the family out of the house, away from the TV,computer and video games and into the fresh air!Trampolines are good exercise you say? Well yes, they are. Jumping up and down on theelasticized surface is great for strengthening the cardio-vascular system and it is also anexcellent workout for almost every muscle and organ in your body. The rebounding action thathappens when someone jumps on a trampoline is similar to a low-impact workout, but is easieron the back and joints because you are bouncing on the rubberized mat instead of landing on ahard surface. Jogging on a trampoline instead of the ground is better for you or the kids as well,for the same reason. Exercising on a trampoline can also be very helpful for adults and childrenbecause it helps to improve reflexes, flexibility, balance and coordination.For those who might be concerned about safety issues, there is no longer a need for worry aboutthings like accidentally landing on the ground instead of the trampoline surface either. If youare thinking about purchasing a trampoline, you can also buy a webbed, nylon safety net whichfits around the entire circumference of the trampoline to keep all the happy jumpers right wherethey are supposed to be - on the trampoline. Depending on the size of the trampoline, you canget an appropriately sized safety net which attaches to poles that wrap around its entireperimeter. Then, if a jumper bumps into the net, it pushes them right back onto the trampolineinstead having them landing on the ground! No worries!There's also all kind of accessories you can use to add even more hours of fun to yourtrampoline activities. How about a basketball hoop that is specially manufactured to attach tothe safety net frame? Think about how much fun the kids will have with their friends or siblings

bouncing up and down, dunking the ball into the net. Kids love adventure so why not a tent thatfits on top of the trampoline? Make it the setting for their next sleep over party. You can set thetent up on the trampoline surface and you've got another safe and fun way to satisfy their questfor excitement. There are even party kits you can purchase that come with all kinds of gamesthat are specially designed for the trampoline. The packs come with things like jump ropes andspecially-made, washable chalk for drawing pictures or an oversized tic-tac-toe game on themat. Or draw a hopscotch board on the mat as another amusing game idea. Imagine the laughtercoming from the kids as they hop around the board - priceless.Trampolines are a fun, safe and healthy new way to entertain yourself and the kids. And youwon't have to worry about where they are either because they'll be having a blast, right in yourview, right in your own backyard!