Ways to Lose Weight

By Charlie Reese

So you went and tried on your favorite LBD, only to find, horror of horrors, it doesn't fit! You've got a big event coming up in just a couple of weeks. You need to lose weight, and fast! Some of us can look at a candy bar and put on a few pounds, or maybe even ten. That weight sometimes creeps on before you know it. You've probably heard that old harangue, that the only way to lose weight safely is to do so slowly. Well, if you need to lose weight fast, that's not much of a comfort. The truth is, if you have just ten pounds to lose, you can have your cake and eat it too, in a manner of speaking! Here are some quick weight loss tips that can have you looking fine in that sexy dress. Although this strategy requires some discipline, 10 pounds is not 100 and two weeks fly by. If you want to know how to lose weight fast, we've got the skinny. Here we go.

Drink lots and lots of water. Keep a glass at your desk, in the kitchen while cooking and at your bedside table. If you're one of those many people who don't like water, add a teaspoon or so of lemon juice to a glass of ice cold water. The lemon juice helps speed up your metabolism as well. Drink your water throughout the day, including with meals. This is an essential component in your how to lose weight fast program. BTW, cut soda completely out of your memory banks for just these two weeks!

Follow a diet that consists almost entirely of fruits and vegetables. Most produce is rich in fiber and low in calories. The fiber helps cleanse your system of toxins and requires energy (calories) to digest, so the net number of calories ingested is even less than the food actually contains. You're burning some of the calories in the food just by eating it! In addition, the high fiber content makes you feel quite full.

Forget the burgers and fries. Now, don't whine! It's only two weeks. Fish and chicken breasts are your allies. Serve up a fish filet as an entree, add a bundle of shrimp or broiled, julienned chicken breast strips to a yummy salad. Use your imagination. Think 'I know how to lose weight fast and I will succeed!'

Another well known, but often ignored secret on how to lose weight fast is, yes, exercise. Exercise every day, as much as you can fit in to your daily schedule. Give up TV for a couple of weeks and exercise for the same period of time you would have spent on the couch. Take the stairs, not the elevator. Park far away from the doors to the mall or office.

Brainstorm on every possible opportunity to exert extra effort in everything you do. You can even exercise while working at your desk. Do leg lifts, with knees bent, lifting your feet just a couple of inches off the floor and holding for a count of ten. Alternate with each leg. Here's a good one: when you're rinsing the dinner dishes, place a couple of thick books at the base of the counter, forcing yourself to lean forward to reach the sink. Silly? No! You'll flatten your tummy, always a good thing when you need to know how to lose weight fast. Weight lifting exercises are also an excellent choice. In addition to burning calories, you're toning muscles, to look especially alluring in your LBD come party night.

Before you begin, clear your two week how to lose weight fast program with your doctor. Promise to take a good multiple vitamin every day. That's all there is to it. Follow the program fanatically. Voila! Ten pounds gone in two weeks!

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Charlie Reese likes giving health and free monthly horoscope forecast advice on his today's virgo love horoscope website daily.

What is sinusitis?

By Jana Knottel

What is sinusitis? Its a sickness. But what is it exactly?

Sinusitis is a condition of swelling of the one of the four pairs of sinuses you have. It could be between the eyes, above your eyes, or below your eyes. We often disorient that when we have sinusitis it is somewhat related to having nasal problems. Yes that can be the case.

When mucus is not drained from your sinus or your sinus gets swollen up thats when you have sinusitis. Sinusitis can be caused by bacteria or a virus.

How do you know if you have sinusitis? When you have pain in the areas of your face like over the eye areas. Nasal congestions can be one sign as well. Post nasal drip is a clear sign that this is a chronic

Treatment of sinusitis is based on what caused the swelling. If its by a bacteria you may take decongestants, pain relievers, or antibiotics. If its by viral you may take decongestants, pain relievers, or nasal sprays. Sometimes sinusitis clears up on its own. There are other methods that dont require taking medications. Use a humidifier in your home or office to make the air better. Just like nasal sprays, salt water sprays also aids as well to provide relief.

The treatment of sinusitis depends on the person itself. That person may choose to have medications or other methods. But the main cure to sinusitis and all the other illness is prevention. One should avoid air pollutants. Allergy-causing agents should be avoided as well. Eat a balanced meal and you should exercise regularly to build your immune system. You may drain your sinus in order to prevent clogged sinuses. You can do this by sleeping with your head elevated from the bed. Just follow these prevention methods and youll surely be having a worry free sinusitis.

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Hawaiian Foods that Please

By charlie reese

It is not surprising that tourists flock to the islands that make up Hawaii. The friendly people, beach life and sunshine are attractive features. Visitors want to eat well too and Hawaiian food never disappoints. Seafood, fresh fruit and vegetables are plentiful and the cuisine is known for its fusion due to the different ethnic groups that have emigrated here. There are many influences, such as American, Polynesian, Filipino, Portuguese and Chinese.

The Plate Lunch is a common inclusion on the menu and is a traditional dish comprising of white rice, American style Macaroni Salad and a meat entre with Asian or American ingredients. Islanders have a sweet tooth and enjoy Poi, a Polynesian staple, prepared from the Taro plant. The local pineapple industry contributes greatly to the economy. Other favorite staples are coconut, breadfruit, passion fruit, papaya, mango bread and Portuguese Sweet Bread. Sometimes, the local people like their Hawaiian food to be cooked in an Imu, which is a traditional earth oven.

Eating out is all part of the experience on the islands. The first ever restaurant was opened by a Portuguese man in the capital, Honolulu in 1849. If visitors want to eat like the locals, they could choose Spam. This immensely popular food was introduced by US servicemen during World War II. It's usually fried and accompanied by rice, or deep-fried or stir-fried with cabbage. It can also be mashed in tofu or served with Baked Macaroni and Cheese. If served at breakfast time, it's eaten with fried eggs. Another popular meat dish is strips of beef, marinated in sauce.

Fish is an important part of the diet and contributes to the healthy element in Hawaiian food. Tuna is the most versatile and is grilled or sauted. It is also eaten raw as Sashimi in the Japanese style. Other common catches are Red Snapper, Pink Snapper, Pacific Blue Marlin, Swordfish, and the Wahoo.

To flavor the food, Hawaiians favor the Japanese sauce, Teriyaki or Wasabi, a kind of Japanese horseradish. The Chinese influence can be seen in the common usage of Chinese Five Spice Powder and Soy Sauce. There are plenty of desserts to choose from in Hawaiian food, including Kulolo, made from taro corms and coconut. A chocolate cake, known as Chantilly Cakes, is also popular.

Drinks to accompany the food are often in the form of some kind of fruit juice whilst rum is the most popular alcohol cocktail. Hawaii does, however, have a growing wine and micro brewing beer industry.

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Charlie Reese enjoys cooking and giving today's taurus love horoscope on his weekly romance horoscopes website weekly.

Your Emotional Brain and You

By Dr. Mike Gosling

Every internal or external event in your life that happens is interpreted through your brain. If in fact we have a positive feeling about a life event, that's a Non-Problem Status. And so we really only need to worry about life dramas when they create a negative emotion. Why? This article, the first of seven, will help you understand why.

Right now - today, I'm going to share with you the importance of using your emotional brain to realize how your body reacts to events.

Randy Pausch, a 47 year old college professor, who died recently of pancreatic cancer, said, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want". What is your experience of events in your life?

Dr Mike Gosling said, "Life is a series of events. Every event is an opportunity for change. And, rom the most painful events that you change the most." Do you agree with what Dr. Mike has said?

Every life event that occurs, gets interpreted by your brain. External events are received into your brain through our five senses and we are constantly busily examining our internal environment alsol - what's going on inside of our brain and body - to assess and to work out what's going on in our life. If we have positive feelings about life events, that's a Non-Problem Status. Because when good things occur, it's 'no problem' for us, we don't care. In fact we feel good about it.

If in fact we have a positive feeling about a life event, that's a Non-Problem Status. Because when good things happen to us, it's not a problem to us, we don't care. In fact we feel good about it.

And so we really only need to worry about life dramas when they create a negative emotion and when we have a negative experience. Why?

Every single negative experience that we have will result in us accumulating stress, because every single emotion, every single negative emotion that you have, is actually an Adrenalin response.

To go further, if I were to draw for you a cartoon sketch of a cross-section of our brain, the two major parts of the brain that are useful to know about is that section that resides just above the brain stem. It's called the Limbic System and the Cortex, the thinking part of the brain.

The Limbic System accomplishes all the feeling in the brain. This is a primitive part of the brain - and animals have a Limbic system - and it is responsible for our preservation instinct.

The other part of the brain, which does all of the thinking, is the Cortex. Human beings have a very developed Cortex, therefore we have a larger brain than most animals. The Limbic System and the Cortex are constantly inter-reacting with one another.

The other part of the brain, which does the thinking, is the Cortex. Human beings have a very developed Cortex, therefore we have a larger brain than most animals. The Limbic System and the Cortex are constantly inter-playing with one another.

The Limbic System is the part of the brain that assesses first, all the different senses that come into the body, through sight, sound, touch, taste, smell.

That's all for today. In my next article I'll share with you the story of the zebra; how it uses its brain to deal with danger or threat. Are we like the zebra? Its all part of what I call The Science of Emotional Wealth. So be sure to keep an eye out for my articles.

That's all for now. In my next article I'll share with you the story of the zebra; how it uses its brain to deal with danger or threat. Are we like the zebra? Its all part of what I call The Science of Emotional Wealth. So be sure to keep an eye out for my articles.

Instead, readers should consult their physician or other qualified health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. Readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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The Benefits of Professional Salon Hair Care Products...

By Jennifer Summers

Looking after your hair is a top priority if you pride yourself on having clean and healthy looking hair, and using quality hair care products (i.e. shampoo and conditioner) is a must. However, when it comes to getting the best value for money should you buy professional salon hair care products, or would cheap high street hair care products be just as good?

Cheap hair products available from the average high street store might appear to be better value for money because of their lower cost, while professional salon hair care products often appear to be pricier, with the average salon hair products priced at $20/GBP10, and a similar size cheap hair care product costing $4/GBP2.

Comparing these prices it seems as if the high street products are better value at about a fifth of the price of salon professional hair care products, giving the impression that they are much better value for money, because you would be getting 5 times the amount of product as you would compared with professional salon hair products.

But when you look into this further, and take into consideration the quality and the effectiveness of the different hair care products, do the figures actually stack up in favour of the cheaper products, or are cheap high street hair care products a false economy? Let?s find out?

To discover which in the long term out of cheap hair care products from the high street and professional salon hair care products proved the best value for money, we decided to test the products to find out how the high street hair products compare with the salon professional hair products.

For our test we compared a 300ml bottle of professional salon shampoo and compared that with a 300ml bottle of your average cheap high street shampoo. To achieve the our required standard of cleaning, the professional salon shampoo needed just 10ml per application to achieve this standard, whereas the cheap high street shampoo needed 50ml per application to achieve the same standard of cleaning.

Needing 50ml per application, a 300ml bottle of cheap high street shampoo would give you about 6 applications. But using only 10ml per application, the professional hair care shampoo gives you approximately 30 applications in a 300ml bottle. Comparing the prices, the price per application of the professional salon shampoo is $0.66c/GBP0.33p per application, and the cheap average high street shampoo worked out at $0.64c/GBP0.32p per application.

Conclusion: although cheap hair care products initially seem a better deal and provide more value, in reality there is virtually no difference in price when it comes to the economics of professional salon hair care products. And? when you include the much higher quality, the greater effectiveness and visual results, and the deeper and more thorough cleansing and conditioning of salon hair care products, buying cheaper high street hair products in favour of salon hair products is a complete false economy.

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Organic Herbal Plants For Better Health

By Susan Honeywell

Consumers are becoming more aware of the circumstances that their food is grown under, which has led to a surge in interest for organic herbal gardening. Plus, there is now a growing awareness of the health and medicinal remedies possible with organic herbal gardening.

Organic herbal gardening provides an alternative to pharmaceutics. This substitute option has a long history, but has been overshadowed in recent decades by an over-reliance on technological and scientific quick fixes.

Herbal medicine and organic herbal gardening are not complete substitutes for modern medicine, and there are many cases where you will be better served with industrially synthesized medicines. But there are a great number of common ailments that can be cured and even prevented through less harsh plant-based recipes.

Overall, while herbal remedies have their critics, they provide a valuable complement to modern medicine for many ailments and its emphasis on prevention and balancing is liked with many who are striving for a more harmonic way of life.

People who turn to organic herbal gardening to grow natural medicines are usually highly aware of their bodies and also of their surroundings, and place a lot of importance on the quality and provenance of the food that they consume.

In fact organic gardening is going through a renaissance, but not many people are yet aware that the same principles that can be applied to organic food are also valid for plant-based medicines. And fewer yet know how easy it is to grow herbal remedies at home!

Often herbal remedies have been grown commercially under organic conditions, but the enterprising gardener can add a series of curative plants to the produce in his backyard, garden or windowsill and, armed with a good treatise on the subject, self-administer the results.

As for the ways to consume medicines stemming from organic herbal gardening, there are many curative plants that can be simply eaten. Many, such as ginger root, are common in the kitchen, but dosages and intake usually differ.

Another way to use organically grown herbs is by applying them to rough or inflamed skin, as there are several plants that are great anti-irritants or natural antiseptics. You can even make lotions at home and keep the plants' active substances for a long time. Another common way to use plants is as herbal teas.

To start organic herbal gardening for the purpose of improving your health, you can either start from seeds or buy seedlings from specialist shops, either by going there in person or by buying over the internet.

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Popular Diet Fads

By Jeff Cline

American's love diets. Everyone is looking for that magic weight loss plan that works. Some try surgery, while others try numerous fad diets. But, we still ask "how can I lose the weight and not gain back 50 plus 6 months later?"

Depravation is not cool. Most fad diets involve some sort of depravation. They will drop the pounds right off of you, that is why they are popular. However, when you fail, and you will, you gain it all back and then some!

I know that me myself and I have tried the huge craze from a few years back of eating like a cave man, meat cheese and veggies. It worked for about 6 months until I felt unsatisfied. I started eating normal again and get it all back, plus 20 extra on top.

How about diet pills? There is usually a whole section in the supermarket dedicated to these diet wonders. Just because they are sold in stores does not make them safe. Read the warnings on some of the boogers, it will scare the heck out of you.

What I am about to tell you is no secret and I bet it is not what you want to hear, but it is the honest truth. The very best way to achieve weight loss and keep it off is through a healthy diet and exercise. I know it sounds hard, but it really is not.

Healthy diet does not mean you cut your calories to nothingness. That can be just as unhealthy as the pills we spoke about earlier. Without enough calories all sorts of weird things can happen to your body. Lack of nutrition can cause many problems physical and mental.

You can take vitamins to make up for the lost nutrition. Vitamins are not a replacement, they can only supplement. And without proper nutrition your body kind of freaks out. Not only are you cranky and tired, but there are health risks involved.

So here is the deal. Make a commitment today to make healthier food choices. Be sure in get enough water. Eight, small glasses a day is good to shoot for. The best thing you can do to boost weight lose is add exercise into your daily schedule.

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5 Guaranteed Tips to Weight Loss Success

By Frances Norah Smith

There are abundance of diet programs whether online or offline. Even if you were to search the World Wide Web only, you will still find a wide range of diet programs. What is more tedious is finding a diet plan that would be suited for your health, help you lose weight and not harm your body in any way. Believe me, finding the best weight loss program is like finding a pearl from the bottom of the ocean. But regardless of which diet program you chose, you will still need to follow the basics of dieting, otherwise you will never be able to lose weight. In this article, I will tell you about five basics of effective weight loss.

1. Metabolism is the key weight loss determinant: Always keep in mind that your body's metabolic rate is what will determine how much weight you will be able to lose at a given point of time. If your metabolic rate is high, you can lose a lot of weight even while at rest; on the other hand, if your metabolic rate is slow, then you should find ways to increase it. One way of speeding up your metabolism is by using weight loss pills and supplements.

2. Regular exercises are a must: Regardless of how close you follow your diet, if you stay idle all day sitting on your couch and watching your favorite TV program, how can you expect to lose those unwanted belly fat? You should exercise regularly and never skip even a single workout session! If you are afraid of high intensity exercises such as cardio and resistance training, you can start with lighter aerobics. Aerobics will help you burn as much fat as cardio. If you cannot do exercises at all, regular walking alone will help you burn fat.

3. Don't lose it too quickly: I know that you are trying to rush to lose weight and fit yourself into one of your old jeans or bikinis, but you should never attempt to lose weight too fast. Ideally you should lose no more than 1 or 2 pounds per week. If you lose more than that then it can affect your health negatively. If you think you are losing weight too fast, you should immediately seek advice from a doctor.

4. Eat low fat foods only: I know that every weight loss expert has advised you the same thing, but allow me to reiterate that you should eat only those foods that have a low fat content. Eating fatty and junk foods will make your situation worse!

5. Work harder for hereditary obesity: Some people become overweight because of hereditary issues. If your parents were overweight then there is a high chance that you will end up overweight also. Also, people who suffer from hereditary obesity need to put in more effort than others in order to lose weight. This doesn't mean that you cannot lose weight at all; but you shouldn't expect yourself to become ultra slim like others.

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All About the Wii Fit Balance Board

By Douglas Claritin

Have you been thinking lately what are the commotions about the new Nintendo Wii Exercise game, dont worry you are not alone. As the day it was launch about May 19 the Wii Fit has been the talk of the town and has raised it sales on the whole world incomparably. As a matter of fact, if you tend to find these games you better be a hard worker because you may find trouble finding them due to its phenomenon.

The creator of this console was Shiegero Myamoto the brain behind the popular games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong. Nintendo intended to create this game to have it played along with its original console, which made rise for the other video games like tennis, bowling, baseball, boxing and golf. But as per policy by Nintendo you should be able to acquire and but the game before you can have its benefits on the utmost level.

The main ingredient of this console is its accessory the unique 12 inch by 20 inch plastic slab that can be compared smaller to the steps that you use on aerobic classes. It has been its main accessory for the reason that all video game exercises are solely done with this board. Furthermore with this technology, it can now check if you are on the right position or not also it serves as a scale for you to use.

If you managed to have a copy of this video console using and playing has never been hard to do so. By the use of the game signature you are instructed to make a Mii, it is an avatar that comprises your nickname, facial features and own personal body type. After completing this you are required to enter your date of birth, sex and height completing this will now activate the board and step up for your first weight, the narrator will then announce your Wii fit age.

Hearing that you are overweight should be the thing that you have to be prepared with, mainly if you have large muscles. The Wii Fit uses the Body Mass Index that cannot check the lean muscles and the body fat all at once. The Wii told you and shows your Wii age and you are surprised that you are older than the actual, well dont panic, Wii age is assessed by how well and how quickly you take the initial Wii balance test and it doesnt take part on your endurance as well.

Thru the Wii Fit exercises have been found to be enjoyed in the most convenient and fun way of playing. It is directed to the core workout that uses slower and more controlled motions rather than strenuous activities. The Wii Fit includes balance games like the ski slalom run, ski jump, table tilt and soccer which can be a good form of exercise having it in the form of entertainment.

Having a hard time finding a Wii Fit? Well, our website has Wii Fits as well as every single Wii Fit Balance board games that are available. We also have a bunch of accessories such as weights, covers, and yoga mats.

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How To Deal With Herniated Disc

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

Patients who were diagnosed with herniated disc have a lot of choices in terms of mode of treatment. Effectiveness of each mode of treatment depends on the overall condition and medical history of the patient.

Perhaps the first and most important thing that you are going to want to think about is talking with a doctor or medical health professional. There is no replacement for quality, professional care. Talking with your doctor about the pain that you are experiencing is the first thing that you are going to want to do. This will be the best way to go about finding out what your options are for treatment. Once you have done this you will be able to decide from the options that are available to you

In many cases doctors and medical health professional will recommend that you go about treatment for herniated discs by means of non-surgical procedures. This is because its best to try these alternative methods of treatment before resorting to surgery. Also, these methods can get rid of much of the pain that is associated with herniated discs. In fact, non-surgical methods of treatment will reduce pain enough for most people to begin to live a normal lifestyle and return to work.

There are a lot of available alternative methods of treatment for herniated disc aside from surgery. Doctors recommend surgery for patients if the pain is increasing and there are muscle weakness or other side effects.

One way mode of non-surgical treatment is by taking in pain relievers such as ibuprofen.This helps reduce if not eliminate the pain felt by the patient. While taking the prescribed medicine it is recommended that the patient also gets enough bed rest to help the healing process. Doctors may also prescribe muscle relaxants for patients who are suffering from other side effects. The effectiveness of this method of treatment relies on the overall condition of the patient.

If you are reluctant about going for non-invasive method of treatment then consult your doctor immediately. This is crucial esp if you can't stand the pain. Doctors will suggest other method of treatment such as surgery for herniated disc. Know more about your options.

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History of Life Insurance.

By Tom Martens

Insurance offers financial protection against risk, and buying insurance policies has become a normal part of modern life for almost all of us. Although one form or another of insurance has been around for thousands of years, most of the everyday kinds of insurance in common use today are relative newcomers on the historical scene.

As early as 5000 BC, the ancient Chinese formed mutual aid groups called tangs. These associations acted as a form of insurance to protect traders. There are man y historical stories and even modern mutual aid societies indicating a kind of humane "insurance," in which neighbors or settlers or members of the same church or club take care of each other during emergencies. While a caring community cannot be assigned monetary value-many would consider its value to be incalculable-we can consider a caring community to be a form of insurance. Life insurance, however, did not arrive until long after the first caring communities.

Life insurance dates back to ancient Rome, but it wasn't called life insurance then. The Romans had "burial clubs," in which members paid for the funeral expenses of the deceased and helped the deceased's survivors financially. This was part of what was considered a proper burial. The Romans believed that if a person was not buried properly, they would not rest in the afterlife. The burial clubs were necessary to cover the funeral expenses, because part of a proper burial was a large and often lavish funeral celebration.

Modern life insurance dates from the late 1600's in England. Life insurance was originally intended, like the ancient Chinese tangs, to protect the transactions of merchants and traders. The death of a business partner, without insurance, could lead to disastrous results to the commercial enterprise. These early life insurance policies protected those who brought goods into society and those who sold them to the public. Life quickly became essential to stable commerce.

The earliest American life insurance company appeared in 1732 in Charleston, in the colony of South Carolina, although at its founding, the company only offered fire insurance. Life insurance was not sold in the Thirteen Colonies until the 1760's, but it quickly became a big business. In the southern states of the US, life insurance policies were issued for slaves. One company in New York allegedly issued 485 policies on slaves in just two years during the 1840's. However, as the northern states became more adamant in their opposition to slavery, insurance companies were ordered to stop insuring slaves. If the records are to be believed, the sale of life insurance on the lives of slaves stopped several years before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Ordered to search their records to purge any policies that indirectly supported slavery, life insurance companies found no such policies even before the Civil War.

Regardless of what type of insurance policy you may hold, it is clear that the history of insurance is a rich and complex history. But one constant hasn't changed. Insurance is designed to protect us from whatever life sends our way. Contact a qualified insurance provider if you have questions about how insurance can benefit and protect you. A qualified insurance provider will examine your specific situation and help determine what type of insurance will best protect you and your family.

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Foot and Hand Therapy: Reflexology

By James Gilbert Pynn

At the risk of sounding like a complete Big Sur hippie, I feel I have to make the case for something called zone therapy, otherwise known as reflexology. I know what youre thinking: James, you've done it again. Yes, perhaps I have. But so what? This ancient therapy does not require the use of any special crystals or ethereal pan flute music. All that's required is a semi-open mind and your bare hands and feet.

It's essentially a hand or foot massage, yes. But reflexology is more than that. Well, it kind of depends on the intentionality of your masseuse. A reflexologist is trained to correspond points on your hands and feet (and sometimes ears) to certain organs or functions of the body. For instance, the hollow of the foot is said to correspond to your stomach. Have a bad case of Tennis Elbow? Have that part of your foot rubbed.

I know this may all sound like poppycock, but even the esteemed journal, Neuroscience Letters, claims that there is indeed a neural link between the brain and the foot. Of course, I would say, how else are we able to walk? Thanks, I'll be here all week! But seriously, folks, there is something to be said for this form of therapy. I know because it worked for me. My chronic headaches, which bordered on migraines, have abated since I started getting my hands rubbed.

Outlandish, sure. Insane, perhaps. But the bottom line: it works for me. It could work for you. It's like Tai Chi -- some people swear they can feel the chi running through their bodies. Other people punch people like that in the stomach and laugh. It's hard to say and I do sympathize with those of you who are creeped out by other people touching their hands and feet.

Therefore, to avoid the contact of humans, I recommend a terrifying foot massager. You can find models that are electric (and hence vibrating) or wooden (and do nothing but get mashed into your soft spots). The vibrating ones get the job done and even come with warm water jets and DVD players. I'm just kidding about the DVD players. Regardless, it's something that could work for some people, and if something works, why not give it a shot?

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There are a number of foot massager models out there. Find one that doesn't scare the daylights out of you and give it a go. My advice, start slow. Cranking an electric foot massager at full blast out of the box is just asking for trouble.

Student Medical Insurance: Stuff You Have To Know

By Chimezirim Odimba

When attending educational institutions in the United States it is ordered that a student has health insurance. They must have at least, a minimum health insurance policy. Educational Institutions have numerous health insurance plans available for students.

Some of these are likely group Health Insurance plans that offer their services through either a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Both the HMO and the PPO are less expensive than buying group Health Insurance.

Medical schools or hospitals that may be part of your educational institution, would offer the least expensive plans. If you have an International Student Exchange identity card you may qualify for additional Student Health Insurance discounts.

If you do not have one of these cards, you can obtain one by ordering it online. Prior to going to college, many were likely protected under their parents' Health Insurance plan.

You may want to have your parents check with their employer to see if they have COBRA available. If COBRA is offered, this would permit the plan to be extended for 18 months, but it may well not be the most affordable alternative. You may still find campus insurance to be cheaper.

Some of the campus insurance provides coverage during vacations or if you travel outside of the United States, while some others may not. If you chose Student Health Insurance you may want to know the conditions that would not be covered.

Talk to other students and ask them what kind of insurance that they use prior to choosing one. You may also want to make yourself aware of the basic terminology before trying to comparison shop.

Understanding the differences will really help you out a lot. The deductible must be paid prior to the insurance company paying for any expenses. Co-payments are a fixed amount that you have to pay each time you use one of their services, for example if you have a doctor's appointment and need a prescription. Coinsurance still has to be paid, following the deductible for the expenses you sustain for health expenses.

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Acai Berry - The World's Number One Superfood?

By Dan da Silva

Very few people realize the fact that our body is becoming a hub of different toxins day by day; thanks to the pollution in the air we breathe and the food we eat. Right from sleep disorders to hormonal imbalances, people all over the world are worried about the gradual health deterioration. The irony is that we can hardly do something to arrest that. Well, at least that is what we could have concluded before the world came to know of this super food called Acai berry. If you are expected to deliver like a super human, you are also supposed to have some super food ingredient in your diet.

The acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee berry) has now been recognized as a fruit that has immense healing powers and antioxidant properties. It is a small grape " like fruit that grows mostly in the Amazon rain forests in Brazil. The natives of this forest need not be introduced to this berry. This has been a part of their standard diet for hundreds of years. Well, we now know for sure how these tribals manage to live comparatively healthier lives without the intervention of modern medical science. Though the fruit is native to Brazil, it is now used all over the world for the health benefits it offers. The fruit is in huge demand but, as things too good are not available in plenty; the acai berry is also not available in plenty. By that we mean to say that the whole of the fruit is not edible. Most of the fruits body is occupied by its seed. The fruits undergo a complex process pulp extraction and it is only then that we get the mushy edible pulp which is full of nutrients. Because of this reason the fruit is grown in thousands, so that the extract is marketable.

The acai berry owes its popularity to Dr. Nicholas Perricone who is considered to be one of the most eminent anti aging experts on the planet. In his best selling book The Perricone Promise, the berry has been called as the Number one super food in the world. The announcement has been made in popular T.V shows such as The Oprah also. Once again America takes credit for discovering and gifting this wonder fruit to human kind.

Some people believe that calling the berry as the best super food is an overstatement. However the truth is that the acai berry has some of the most powerful free " radical fighting antioxidants on earth. The contents have not been found so far in any other fruit on the planet. It has also been seen that the most popular fruits on the planet do not even come close to the level of antioxidants present in the acai berry

All said and done, the question is how can the presence of powerful antioxidants give the berry its celebrity status? Well, antioxidants are known to help us in different ways. They fight the free radicals that get accumulated in our system through pollution, smoking, drinking and also unhealthy life styles. A glass of acai berry juice can absorb all those bad elements and clean the system. That is again the same reason why acai berry can keep your wrinkles at bay and make you look younger. The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of acai berry is very high as compared to other fruits and that is why it functions like a sponge which absorbs all the harmful radicals that enter our system. Not only is it capable of offering anti " aging solutions, it is also capable increasing the life expectancy of humans, as suggested by ongoing studies.

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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Asthma in Your Child

By Nancy Fair

Asthma in children is a very serious condition that can be potentially life threatening if not managed properly. However, it can be difficult to recognize asthma symptoms in children. It can be more difficult to control as well. That's because children simply aren't as focused on their symptoms and the need for treatment.

There are several symptoms that you need to keep an eye out for in order to recognize and treat pediatric asthma. The most typical signs of an asthma attack are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. There's isn't much difference in symptoms between adults and children.

However, they can sometimes be more difficult to detect when it comes to the younger generation. For example, if your child is running around playing, they could easily become overheated and short of breath. But this is also a signal that an asthma attack is happening. Your child might be having more trouble breathing than you realize.

To date, no one has found the cure for asthma. However, there are many ways to effectively manage the condition. Typically, a child with asthma will be prescribed an inhaler. This is the fastest way of getting medicine to the lungs when it's required immediately. Frequently, pediatric asthma is treated with something known as combination therapy. This means using an inhaler that contains two or more medications rather than just one.

Many parents choose to manage their child's condition by incorporating natural treatment methods. But before starting any new treatments, it's important that you consult with your doctor. Natural asthma remedies can interact with the prescribed medications your child is taking. Since they're natural, people tend to think of them as completely benign. The truth is, though, that they sometimes have ingredients that don't react well with other medications.

There are also natural ways to help deal with asthma that are based on lifestyle management instead of supplementation. These are considered to be a safe and effective supplement to medication. Many people create an asthma management plan in order to gain control of the situation. Your whole family should be alert to the triggers of a potential attack. You need to recognize the warning signs that usually precede it. And of course, you both need to know exactly how to treat an attack once you recognize the signs.

Pediatric asthma doesn't have to ruin your child's life. When properly managed, he or she can enjoy a normal childhood. The key to this is learning as much as you can about the condition and how to treat it.

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I Gave Up on Fad Diets and Used This Method to Lose Weight

By Frances Norah Smith

Have you ever been at a point when nothing seems to work for you? I know I was! Not too long ago, I became fatter when I was under enormous stress. I ate a lot of food in order to get rid of stress and the result was that I became overweight. Guess what, I didn't like my fat tummy at all. I not only hated the fact that I had a huge, protruding belly, but also that I could no longer fit myself into my favorite trousers. I was desperate to lose all that weight and become the fit person that I was.

Just like anyone else would have done. I decided to try dieting. I tried almost every diet under the sun: the South Beach, the Atkins, the calorie counting diets, NutriSystem, everything. I even wasted a lot of money on 'pre-packaged meals' and diet delivery plans, but nothing seemed to work! It was not that I didn't lose weight with the help of these diet plans: I did, but these diets were way too restrictive for me and I knew that I was not going to eat boring foods like that for the rest of my life!

So here is what would happen: I would follow a diet for a four to five weeks, lose weight, get fed up with its restrictions, get back to my normal diet, and then gain back the 'lost' weight. Bottom line, I was getting nowhere with these diet plans!

I noticed that I had had enough of diets so I was surely not going back to them; it is of no use wasting time on something that works only for a short while and becomes ineffective after that. This time I tried something natural.

I am talking about the all natural detox diet cleanse plan. In simple words, this plan is all about eating natural fruits and vegetables and staying away from fried stuff. I thought that I had tried almost everything except this, so why not give it a shot and see if it convincing or not?

So for the subsequent two weeks I survived only on raw fruits and vegetables. For someone who eats fried and junk foods for years, going raw for days on end was difficult, but I knew I had to lose weight and become slim so that I could fit into my favorite jeans and trousers. If anyone ever told you that you cannot lose more than two pounds per week, they must be ignorant about the detox diet cleansing. With this all-natural method, I lost almost 13 pounds in just two weeks!

During the subsequent month, I survived on a moderate version of the detox diet and lost another ten pounds. The amazing thing about this diet method was that the 'lost weight' never came back when I returned back to my normal eating habits.

Another good thing is that with this approach, you don't feel deprived and hungry at all. I am now always full and satiated and rarely have any urge to try junk foods. Plus I like the fact that I can fit myself into my favorite clothes!

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Frances Norah Smith and her group have been researching on the best weight loss programs for the past few years. For a limited time, you can get an excellent free report on how to lose fat fast by going to her website.

Repair Your Food Plan for Fast Weight Loss

By Frances Norah Smith

Most of the diet programs provide you restrictive meal plans that are too dull to begin with. But more importantly, these diets have certain limitations in their meals which, if not fixed, will give you exactly the opposite of what you want to achieve! In this article I will tell you about three such food repairs. These repairs won't conflict with the usual flow of your diet program; if anything, they should make your life easier!

1. Eat raw fruits and vegetables: When it comes to weight loss, we are faced with a dilemma: on one hand we are told that in order to lose weight, we need to reduce our food intake drastically, but on the other hand, we cannot keep up with hunger. This conflict will hinder you from achieving your objectives.

Eating raw fruits and vegetables will resolve both problems: you can eat as many raw vegetables and fruits as you want, while still keeping your calorie intake at a low level. Also, raw fruits and vegetables keep you full for a longer time since they are rich in fiber; this way, you will also eliminate hunger. This is like killing two birds with one stone!

2. Control your portion: The first baby step you need to take is to deal with and manage your portions. Of course, to do that, you don't need to keep scales with you for the purpose of weighing foods. Measuring food portion sizes won't be a problem at home because you are free to decide how much of what you want to eat.

However, in most restaurants, you will be served large portion sizes which you just don't need! No doubt that often you end up overeating and increasing your waistline. To resolve this, only eat as much as is required to fill your stomach. No more, and no less. Calorie counting is another method you can use to regulate your food intake, but it is a bit monotonous for many.

3. Eat smaller portions frequently: Most people are unaware that they call it a day after having just two meals; some people do it for time constraints, while others deliberately skip meals in the hope of losing weight. You may or may not believe it, but in order to lose weight successfully, you need to eat more.

No, I don't mean to propose you to increase your overall food intake. Just break down your two large meals into several smaller meals, and eat each small meal every two or three hours. Frequent eating will not only keep your blood sugar levels well balanced, but also keep you energetic throughout the day! Also, frequent eating will increase your metabolic rate, which in turn will accelerate the weight loss process!

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Frances Norah Smith and her team have been reviewing on the best weight loss programs for a few years. For a limited time, you can download an invaluable free report on how to lose fat fast by going to her website.

Are Herniated Discs the Cause of Your Back Pain

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

If you are suffering from neck and or back pain and have been wondering what options might be available to your for treatment, there are many options that you will have to think about. The first thing that you are going to want to do is try to figure out what the cause of your back pain is. One thing that you may want to look into is herniated discs. Many people that suffer from back pain wait far to long before finding out that it is actually the cause of a herniated discs.

Herniated disc happens when the discs of the spinal column begin to move out and bluge out of place. This is most common in the people from North America. This is one of the leading causes of back pain.

Seeking regular consultations with a specialist is very crucial for people who have herniated disc. Proper monitoring and management will help make the treatment even more effective.In cases of herniated disc, the earlier diagnosis of the condition the better.

The best thing that you can do is go for regular check ups to make sure that that you can maintain and treatment your condition. This is the best way to ensure that you will be able to effectively treat herniated disc if they were to occur. This is because the sooner you find the problem the better your chances of being able to fully recover. This is the reason its best to find out sooner than later. You will regret putting off getting diagnosed if you ultimately are suffering from a herniated disc. Its always best to be safe rather than sorry, especially when it comes to back problems which could ultimately affect your livelihood.

Of course one of the first things that you are going to want to do is consult your doctor or medical health professional. They will be able to examine you and fully diagnose you to whether or not you are suffering from herniated discs. However, there are some cases where you might have to see a specialist in order to get properly diagnosed. If this is the case you may want to talk with a spinal decompression specialist. If it turns out that you are suffering from herniated discs, spinal decompression therapy might be the best option that you have for treatment.

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Dr. Randall Pruitt, DC,DACNB, DAAPM is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and an authority on spinal decompression for back pain. Click here to learn more about d Spinal DecompressionIn Phoenix Arizona. You can also Order a copy of his Herniated Disc Guide.

Advance Wellness Research Information

By Linda Kemp

Imagine never missing taking a dose of your favorite health supplement because you ran out and forgot to get more. Advanced Wellness Research knows how frustrating that can be, which is why they offer a convenient auto-ship program. With auto-shipping, you choose what product you want and when you want to receive it.

Then, Advanced Wellness Research delivers it to your door according to your schedule. Advanced Wellness Research offers a variety of products designed for your health and wellbeing. Products like: Acai Berry and the Bright Teeth Whitening are just a few.

What about safety? Advanced Wellness Research puts every product they sell through a strict screening process to ensure their high quality and safety. They promise never to sell anything that they wouldn't give to their own families. If you're still not sure,

Advance Wellness Research offers all of their products on a risk-free trial basis. This ensures that you're getting only the products that benefit you the most.

Your Health - Your Schedule - If you're using health supplements to lose weight, feel better, look better or have more energy, then you know how frustrating it is when you get off schedule because you're supply is out.

Getting to the store can be tough with a hectic lifestyle, and ordering online can take weeks for delivery. Advanced Wellness Research, Inc. wants to be sure that you get your health products when you need and according to your schedule.

You can choose to receive your products once a month, once every other month, or whatever suits you best. And, you can cancel the shipments any time you want.

Most health experts agree that whatever you do for good health, it's best to stick to a schedule. Advanced Wellness Research will make sure that you do. Begin today. Find out what you have been missing.

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L. Kemp writes articles for consumers who want to find the best Advance Wellness Special Offer Info currently available. She has written for many major publications about the latest on Advance Wellness Research AcaiBerry ,deals and promotions and how buyers can find the best discounts.

Having Fun with Free Online Dress Up Games

By Vlad Stivenson

If you have a small girl, then chances are you know who the Bratz is and maybe even their individual names. If your girl likes them and has talked to you about them, then you can tell Cloe from Yasmin, know whos nicknamed Bunny Boo, and of course, know they are the girls with a passion for fashion. The Bratz have been so successful that all sorts of products with their image and name have been produced, including free online games. Its no wonder that Mattel, the company that produces Barbie, has tried to legally stop the Bratz mania.

We know you love your child, and you would like to buy her whatever her heart desires, but as you know, there are things that take priority, like school materials and doctor bills. Have you considered getting them to play Bratz dress up games? I suggest you give it a try. There are hundreds of sites with dress up games featuring the Bratz characters, where your daughter can pretend to be one of the Bratz girls or her fashion designer. In addition, your child will practice eye-hand coordination as she visualizes, compares, clicks, and moves things around.

Not only online dress up games are friendly to your wallet, they also avoid cleaning and sorting after play. No tripping and falling due to dolls forgotten on the floor, or tears from your girl because some minuscule shoe got lost or broke. All you need is a computer and internet access, and if youre reading this article, you have them already.

Just what kind of games do these sites have? Well, theres actually quite some variety on the activities that these games propose.

Aside from the dress up games, which are basically a virtual version of the paper dolls you used to play with, there is a theme party game. Your child has to help one of the Bratz girls sort out the most appropriate outfit for a given party theme. There is a time limit, so the child has to make quick decisions.

There are also makeover games. Some versions will also feature arranging the Bratz dolls hair and surroundings. You will even find some that let your daughter give the Bratz characters a facial. Just like the Bratz themselves, its all about passion for fashion.

Then, there are other games that have a more arcade feeling to them. For example, youll have to send Sasha through a mall that looks like a labyrinth and get that one special pair of shoes under a certain amount of time. Or you might have to help Jade organize a fashion show with a limited budget. Some of these games let you carry a scenario from one game to the next, so, for example your character will have a slightly bigger budget each game.

Of course, you can always play one of these games yourself. Just to supervise what your little girl is doing, of course. Just dont forget that you have to work the next day.

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Vlad Stivenson, author of barbie dress up games

Top 3 Food Enemies That You Do Not Know!

By Frances Norah Smith

When it comes to weight loss, it pays to find out your friends and enemies: well, I mean, the good and bad foods. Bad foods are obviously your enemies while good foods are your friends. Sausage is a food which, even though very easy to make, is not at all good for someone who is looking forward to lose some weight. In this article, I will tell you why.

Sausages are fundamentally prepared with the help of several food leftovers. These food leftovers are then combined together with a large amount of fat. Then the whole mixture is fried. Frying surely hides the fat content of the sausage but then again, any fried food is sure to be rich in calories, right?

As you can see, sausage is simply not your friend when it comes to weight loss.

It pays to read the labels of food packages you buy. If a food package has no label then you need to use your commonsense. Sausage is one such example of how a little commonsense can help you a long way.

Sausages are however, not your only enemies! Your second enemy is pastry; that is because pastry is rich in calorie content. Fortunately in some cases it is possible to have your fill without the pastry. As an example, if you are a fan of Quiche, you can safely eat the eggs, bacon and broccoli while leaving the pastry 'as is'. Some simple precautions and discretions like this can help you lose weight fast!

Chips are yet another enemy. Chips are something to be concerned about because there is hardly a household these days which doesn't stock a couple of packets of chips at home. Chips, as you might already know, are rich in calories. Also, they contain a very high amount of fast carbs. Fast cards offer your body very little nutrition and as such, are useless; if anything, they make you fatter! Therefore chips are yet another enemy to be wary of!

When weight loss is concerned, food is what determines your body weight. Contrary to what people might believe, it is not always the amount of calories, but their source, that will determine whether you would gain weight or not. Here is an example. Apples are not low on calories, but no matter how many apples you eat in a day, your waistline won't get any wider! On the other hand, eat the same amount of pastries and burgers, and see if you don't gain in inches and pounds! Healthy eating is the key to success in weight loss!

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Frances Norah Smith and her team have been reviewing on the best weight loss programs for a few years. For a limited period, you can download an invaluable free report on how to lose fat fast by visiting her website.

Famous French Food

By Charlie Reese

The French are certainly famous for their cooking. In America, when you visit a French restaurant, chances are that almost every dish on the menu has achieved fame in the culinary world. Dining at a good French restaurant is a delight in just about anyone's book.

If you go to France, it's a whole different story. Unless you're very wealthy, you can't be dining at such landmark restaurants as La Tour d'Argent and Taillevent. However, either walking or using the excellent Metro system, you can discover many reasonably priced restaurants which cater to Parisians and offer famous French dishes not often found in American French restaurants.

Architecturally speaking, these restaurants and bistros are often housed in buildings dating back to at least the 1600s. Wrought iron detailing, hand painted ceilings, stone walls and charming tables with fresh flowers, ah yes. Certainly a nice atmosphere in which to get down with some famous French food for your evening repast!

There is nothing quite like Beef Bourguignon prepared by a French cook. This famous French food staple is truly a classic. The sauce is a fabulous experience on the palate. I conducted considerable research, with an eye to obtaining the secret of this delectable French dish. In addition to being a master of sauce making, the preparation of the mushrooms and the specific brandy used may be clues. Recreating these famous French foods is not as easy as one might suppose.

Pistou may not jump to mind as a famous French food, but it certainly is in France. It's a seasonal soup, served only in early fall, when the fresh ingredients it includes are at their peak. There is no such thing as pistou without basil, an essential ingredient. When you see Pistou advertised on the lunch menu board outside a bistro, you'd better get right to it. Arrive too late, and it's sure to be gone.

Here in America, when we get croissants, they're usually in a box in the freezer section of the supermarket. In Paris, this would be a scandal. Anywhere you go in The City of Lights, you're never further than two blocks from a bakery. The bakers begin their baking around 3am each day. Baked goods are produced twice daily. This is why the chocolate croissant got on my short list of famous French food items. Heavenly with a cup of coffee for breakfast.

Much as I love French cuisine, escargot (snails) will never pass my lips. Just a thing of mine. Nonetheless, escargot is one beloved and famous French food. Escargot does have an interesting history. During the French revolution, poor people had no choice if they wanted to eat. Reportedly, the garlic butter sauce was invented to drown out any objections from your palate.

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Charlie Reese enjoys french food and giving a weekly horoscope on his weekly horoscope website weekly.

Fitness Tips - Weight Loss Surgery: Is It Worth the Money

By Marc Bauer

If you are looking to lose eighty pounds or more in weight, did you know that you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery?

Although it is nice to hear that you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery, you may be wondering if weight loss surgery is right for you. More importantly, you may be wondering if weight loss surgery is worth the money. If that is a question that you would like answered, you will want to continue reading on.

In short, the question as to whether or not weight loss surgery is worth the money has a simple answer; it all depends. While that may not have necessarily been the answer that you were looking for, it is the truth. For many individuals, weight loss surgery is well worth it; however, there are others who don?t end up benefiting from weight loss surgery. To determine if weight loss surgery is worth the cost to you, personally, you will want to take a number of factors into consideration.

One of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration, when determining if weight loss surgery is worth the cost for you, is your weight. You will find that many weight loss surgeons require that you are at least eighty pounds overweight to undergo weight loss surgery. With that in mind, you may be able to find a surgeon who will make an exception, but that doesn?t necessarily mean that you should opt for surgery. If you are able to try to lose the weight on your own, through the use of exercise, eating healthy, or diet pills, you may find it more affordable to do so.

Your health is another bourgeois that you should take into consideration, when trying to determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. Weight loss surgery is commonly referred to as a lifesaving medical procedure. Those who are severely fat place their health at risk and may experience an primeval death. If you are severely obese, your physician may recommend weight loss surgery. If that is the case, weight loss surgery is more than worth the costs, as you cannot place a price attach on your health and wellbeing.

Weight loss surgery may help you lose weight right away, but the surgery alone will not help you lose weight. With a reduced stomach pouch, which is how most weight loss surgeries work, you must limit the amount of food that you eat. If you do not do so, you may gain your weight back and possibly endanger your health. If you do not think that you can follow all of the instructions given to you, following a weight loss surgery, surgery may not be the best option for you.

As a reminder, it is important that you take the time to first consult with your doctor. Not all individuals are candidates for weight loss surgery.

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