Stop Bad Breath With These Simple Tips

Practically everybody in the world has had bad breath at
some point in their lives, although you can expect that not
many will readily admit it. Bad breath, also known as
halitosis, is actually a very common condition that may
result from several possible causes, including inadequate
dental hygiene, tooth cavities, gingivitis or smoking.

There are more than 400 different types of bacteria in our
mouth which cause bad breath. These bacteria in the mouth
release sulfur odors. Bad breath is stimulated by volatile
sulfur compounds (vsc), which are released by the break down
of proteins by the bacteria. Most of the odor is brought
about by anaerobic bacteria, which grow on the back of the
tongue. The beneficial effect of anaerobic bacteria is that
they aid in digestion by breaking down proteins. People
suffering from bad breath due to oral causes, are found to
have abnormally high amounts of anaerobic bacteria in the
oral cavity

Besides these bacteria, other sources of foul odor in the
mouth are the leftover food particles themselves. If you
don't clean your mouth properly, bits of food will be left
stuck in the crevices of your mouth and will eventually rot.
Also, regular consumption of spicy foods such as garlic, and
sulfur-rich foods like onion and cabbage, can lead to the
onset of halitosis as well. When ingested, the chemicals in
these foods are mixed into the bloodstream and eventually
released in the person's breath.

A very easy and effective tip in getting rid of bad breath
is to simply brush your teeth after each meal. While eating,
it is inevitable that some food bits will get stuck in
between our teeth or gums. If not removed immediately, these
will attract the smelly bacteria that cause bad breath. The
action of brushing will remove these food particles and
prevent bacteria from building up. You should brush your
teeth after every meal if possible, especially if you eat
foods that are rich in sugar or protein. Another tip to
avoid bad breath is to make sure that you brush the surface
of your tongue as well, especially the rear portion. People
usually neglect to clean that back area of the tongue,
turning it into a very good breeding ground for the bacteria
that you certainly don't want in your mouth.

If you go to your local pharmacy, you can ask for a tongue
cleaner that you can use to scrub the back of your tongue.
However, you can also use an inverted teaspoon for this.
Simply hold the teaspoon with the hollow part facing down
and gently scrape the furthest part of the tongue. Some
people even use their toothbrushes for this.

Another useful tip for the prevention of bad breath is to
always keep your mouth moist. Oral bacteria thrive when the
mouth dries up and there is insufficient moisture. Saliva is
actually very good in preventing the growth of these
bacteria because it has natural antibacterial properties
that can kill these microorganisms. Chewing sugar-free gum
can help here because it stimulates the flow of saliva in
the mouth. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day is
also good in maintaining adequate moisture in the mouth
throughout the day.

Baking soda is a great aid in the fight against halitosis.
Although beneficial, some may feel the taste leaves
something to be desired. However, the end result is worth
the effort. If you do not prefer to dip your toothbrush in
the baking soda box, there are several brands of toothpaste
on the market now that contain baking soda.

Hydrogen Peroxide is an effective rinse because it adds
oxygen to the bacteria that thrive in an environment where
little to no oxygen exists, thus effectively killing the
anaerobic bacteria. Although if you do not have this handy
using plain water will also help loosen up the foods and
particles that have become lodged between the teeth and gums.
Adding lots of fruits and vegetables to your diet helps to kill the
bacteria because they are high in acids and fiber as opposed to
proteins and sugar.

So if you don't want to scare off people with your bad breath,
maintaining oral hygiene should be just as important as any
other aspect of your health. Try these simple tips and maybe
you'll get that kiss the next time!

Cardio Is Dead - Get Ready For Turbulence! A Turbulence Training Review

It's Friday, which means review day...

Desperate to burn fat? No time to exercise? Now there is no
excuse, introducing Turbulence Training, the program that
promises maximum fat loss in minimum workout time.
Turbulence Training assures quick fat loss solutions for men
and women who don’t have much time for exercise. This is an
audacious challenge, and the workouts assure maximum results
in only three workouts per week.

Before we check out the plan, let’s have a look at the guru
responsible for the workouts. I’ve seen Craig Ballantyne’s name
numerous times in top fitness books such as Men’s Health and
Men’s Fitness, and also in Oxygen and Shape magazines.
So the plan is no doubt assembled by a respected fitness master.

As a matter of fact, Craig’s reports are always particularly critical of
conventional aerobic cardio exercises. Therefore, if you are
seeking fresh methods to pass 30 or 60-minutes performing
cardio, then this plan isn't recommended. However if you
merely have 45 minutes to exercise, a couple of times per
week, and you have access to just a work bench, dumbbells,
and an exercise ball, then you’ll enjoy what Craig presents
here.

Now among the most asked questions about the program
is simply, "What is Turbulence Training?" Well according
to Craig, it is the combined use of resistance training and
interval training to advance your metabolism, thus burning
more calories and fat between workouts. He says, "Cardio
does not advance your metabolism after physical exercise.
Only strength training and interval training do that - while
you exercise, rest, and eat - your body will be shedding
fat."

Luckily, Craig’s unequaled system of bodyweight
exercises, dumbbell exercises, and interval training can all
be performed at home, with nominal equipment. Therefore,
once more, if you're among those people who enjoys
machines, or cardio equipment, or long workouts, then this
plan is not for you.

These exercise plans are ideal for busy men and women.
However it’s not the type of program that's going to change
anybody into a professional muscle man. If you desire huge
muscles and want to look like a WWE wrestler, check out one
of Craig’s other programs. However the Turbulence Training
program is most effective for burning fat without losing muscle,
so you finish up lean, defined, chiseled and toned, the perfect athletic
body.

And its enjoyable! So many other exercises are
tedious (i.e. drawn-out cardio) or unvaried (i.e. Executing
the identical bodybuilding exercises again and again).
However Turbulence Training utilizes many distinct (but not
soft) exercises, including a few cool, killer bodyweight
movements that will establish a more athletic frame and
develop your functional and core intensity - once more,
entirely with nominal equipment requirements.

I also encourage this system for people who are barely beginning,
as Craig has organized a 6-week basic plan, and a 4-week
intermediate plan besides the 16-week supercharged training
system (PLUS, the Turbulence Training system is accompanied
by a monumental number of bonus exercises for muscle
building, bodyweight alone, progressive fat loss, and even a
female specialized bonus).

Every exercise advances into the next. He’s applied all of
these workouts with hundreds of clients - thus they're secure
and efficient. Certainly, you'll be able to find different systems
that result in you being shattered and barfing after the first exercise,
but Turbulence Training is different. Stiffness is not an issue,
only solutions count! and you're in skilled hands with
Turbulence Training, and Men’s Health expert, Craig
Ballantyne.

In addition, Craig’s Turbulence Training also
incorporates a declaration - essentially, your pledge to
embodying and being dedicated to the plan. It also includes
an ebook on Nutrition Guidelines from expert, Dr. Chris
Mohr, Ph.D., and a comprehensive question and answer
segment, a 21-Healthy Habit Building program, and the
full-blown Turbulence Training exercises for the novice,
moderate and advanced level individuals.

All users will also profit from the Turbulence Training MP3
audio where Craig describes the system, plus you'll be able to
check out each and every single exercise down to the bone,
complete with pictures.

Right, so bottom line. Turbulence Training is NOT…

- Marathon, boring cardio exercises
- A machine-based exercise system
- A muscle building plan to acquire huge mass
- A workout with loads of time
- Wasting isolation exercises
- A limiting eating program

Turbulence Training offers NONE of the above. On the
other hand, Turbulence Training is ideal for busy men and
women who prefer to burn fat in the comfort of their own
homes without an outlay of too much money on equipment or
space on exercise machines. Oh, and you’ll most probably enjoy and
not "dread" these workouts - heck, they'll be complete
before you know it!

If you are even just a little interested, I highly encourage you
to take a serious look at Craig’s system. I was really taken with
all of the Turbulence Training workouts, the bonuses, and Craig’s
incredible,and some would say controversial knowledge. For
what you'll pay ($39.95), it’s by far and away the hottest
bargain in the fitness and fat loss market - rather more
beneficial than diet tablets don't you think?!

And remember… Craig Ballantyne’s Turbulence Training is
endorsed by an 8-week money back guarantee. And this is a
serious guarantee… if you're not totally satisfied, you
will get your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts."
So you simply have nothing to lose.

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Here Are 11 Of The Top Weight Loss Tips

Some you may be familiar with and some not. Its never a bad
thing to recap so here goes.

1. Try to reduce your weight by following natural methods as
opposed to artificial methods of taking slimming pills and so
on. Natural weight loss methods include an organic diet
such as whole grain foods, cereals, vegetables, fruits and
salads.

2. Stay motivated. As soon as people start making
efforts to reduce their weight, they get tired as they
expect quick results. They lose their motivation and give
up. It must be noted that a slow and steady weight loss
acquired through natural methods is more sustainable in the
long run.

3. Avoid fried and fatty foods. Take plenty of fruits and
vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables are rich in
fibers, vitamins, proteins, antioxidants and minerals. They
are more filling so that your appetite is quelled sooner.
They are also low in calories.

4. Take plenty of water. A normal person should take at
least 8 glasses of water per day depending upon the climate.
If you are overweight, you must try to take more water to
flush down the extra waste and toxic matter in your body. Do
not wait to be thirsty to take water. Keep drinking water in
smaller amounts to keep dehydration away.

5. Keep a watch over your portion size. You should eat only
what is essential for you. In any case, do not over stuff
your tummy just to prevent wastage.

6. Do not skip your breakfast. If you are busy, it is
better to carry an apple, a banana or a pear in your bag and
eat it while you are in the train, or on the move. Just don't
eat nothing, especially for breakfast.

7. Do not skip meals because you are very busy. The best
course is to eat in small quantities so as to balance our
calorie intake throughout the day.

8. Understand food labels and claims. Sometimes we do not
find time to read and understand the details of the food
constituents on the labels of the packages. For example, a
package stating that the content is fat free does not mean
that it is low in calories as well. Note that knowledge is
power that can save you from being cheated.

9. Avoid sugary beverages and drinks. Juices, ice creams or
excessive sugar in your tea and coffee may add up to
needless and harmful calories in your system. Avoid them as
far as possible.

10. Keep a journal of your eating habits. Your journal or a
diary makes you conscious of your eating patterns and helps
you to regulate them. Moreover, you may also note down the
benefits or harmful effects of what you eat. It will help
you to make or maintain healthy changes.

11. Daily exercise can help you to burn the extra fat that
you consume knowingly or otherwise. Consult your doctor or
health specialist about the type of exercise that is
suitable for you. Visit a gym, go walking, jogging, cycling and
other games and sports to burn those extra pounds.

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Illness is Humbling

Hi Readers

The trainer has been DOWN, hit by a sinus infection, which NEEDED to be treated with antibiotics. I am on my last day of the meds and FIRST day attempting a work out….very modified. I have never experienced anything like the symptoms of a sinus infection….so I sympathize with everyone one of you who has had one or has one. Symptoms are SEVERE headache, inability to breathe, sleep, eat, and fever….and the list continues. Also, it takes awhile to get over….I am on seven days and still talk with a nasal accent….lol. I rarely get sick, so this is quite the humbling experience for me, and no I am not some super human immune to illness…..so this leads of course to what I have to say about fitness and illness.

First, listen to your body….I am a firm believer in this. If it hurts (I mean really hurts….not “this is hard hurts”), DO NOT DO IT. If you are ill with fever, vomiting, inability to breathe, and just can not get your ass out of bed, then stay there. The body is a wonderful machine and will direct you to eat, sleep, and yes, eliminate waste. Also, listening to your body also means knowing when to see the doctor because not all illnesses will go away without some assistance. It is better to heir on the side of caution…if it diagnosed as a virus…then it has to run its ugly course, but an infection NEEDS attention. Am I saying run to the doctor over every sniffle….NO. Even I see the doctor only on rare occasions, this happening to be one of them. However, if you just do not feel right, are feverish, and are not performing at what feels like YOU, then you may want to get it checked out.

Second, the workout during illness…..again a listen to your body thing. If you are so sick that you are unable to get out of bed and feel good….you have no business in the gym or working out at all. You are slowing down the process of your body building those awesome antibodies that are working to get rid of what is attacking it. Think of it as a recovery process when you workout a body part. Let’s say you completed an awesome back routine and the next day, you are feeling the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Well what created that feeling is micro tears to the muscle tissue being broke down during your workout, and your body is responding to build it back up…..hence building beautiful muscle. Would you turn around and work it again during this process…..I HOPE NOT. Think of antibodies building in your body the same way while you are ill to keep you from getting that same strain of illness. Pretty awesome stuff!!! On the other hand, if you are feeling not quite yourself…we have all been there….but can handle something light, then go for it. During this process, I can not stress enough, FLUIDS and spice it up with some lemon slices to help detoxify that body.

Third, for the die hard “I HAVE TO BE IN THE GYM EVERY DAY” exercisers….CHILL OUT!!! Sorry to be so blunt.....but studies have shown that you have to not work out for at least 2 weeks for deconditioning to begin. So, NO….your butt is not going to get big in five days…so stop getting out of bed and looking in the mirror or feeling it because in your mind it has happened, and NO….your muscles are not going to shrivel down and be unnoticeable, and YES…..you will get better and be back at it soon. If you play with your bodies natural defenses to help you….BEWARE of the consequences of RELAPSE. Relapse of an illness can occur by ignoring your need to rest and get well. Relapse of an illness is 10 times WORSE than the original bug….it is better to be down for a few days than several weeks….do you agree?

Fourth, I know I covered this, but FLUIDS…..lots, and when you eat, this is the time you want to pay attention to the good stuff going down. Of course, chicken soup is a MUST, at least for me, when you are ill….and sometimes is the only tolerable thing your body can take. Remember, the salt in the broth will require you to drink more fluids. Foods that have worked for me during illness are of course chicken broth with a whole grain tortilla to dip in the broth. Hot oatmeal with flax meal and wheat germ mixed in it, and the tried and true plain cracker. I can not emphasize enough the fluids during illness especially on medications because what do they do….DRY US OUT….what does that mean…CONSTIPATION…yes I can say that….it is all about fitness and wellness. Please handle that…

Fifth, I am a say it like it is trainer….love ya…and would be negligent in helping you if I was not. So, I hope this read was helpful and truly if you are sick…IT IS OK TO TAKE A BREAK!!!

Stay Healthy!!!!

Darla:)

5 Simple Changes to Build Muscle Fast

If your goal is to get 100% better at something, what would
be the best way to go about it? I can think of two ends of
the continuum. The approach you select will be somewhere
along this continuum: doing one thing twice as good (or 100
percent better), or performing 100 activities 1 percent
better. I think that most people attempt the first approach,
but the latter is much more realistic.

Taken a step further, to make each of these small building
blocks more effective, you could also focus on things that
occur outside of your workouts. So you concentrate on
modifying your habits and making tiny improvements in many
areas that will stack on top of one another to bring you
massive benefits.

So here are 5 simple lifestyle changes you can make to help
you build muscle fast.

1) Replace Traditional Cardio with Interval Training

Aerobic exercise has a negative impact on muscle gaining
because it burns branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and
glycogen. Rather, concentrate on HIIT sessions for fat
burning, e.g. a 400-meter sprint followed by a 400-meter
recovery jog, repeated for a total of four times.

2) Increase Total Time Under Load (TTL)

Instead of focusing on the number of reps, concentrate on
the total time your muscles are under load. Try spending 2
seconds on the negative contraction, 1 second at neutral
(bottom of the exercise), and 1 second on the positive
contraction. Emphasizing the negative is an easy way to
overload muscles and promote muscle weight gain.

3) Eat More Fish

Not only is fish high in protein, it is also a natural
source of essential fatty acids, which are vital for both
your muscular health and your overall health. Omega-3's make
your muscles more sensitive to insulin, so they aid glycogen
storage and increase the absorption of amino acids into your
muscles, while also preserving glutamine storage.

4) Mix up your Total Time Under Load

One really easy way to add variety to a workout, confuse
your muscles, and build muscle up is to switch up your
repetition tempo by adding an explosive day once per week,
or an explosive set once per workout. It looks like this:
2-second negative contraction, 1-second neutral, explode as
fast as you can on the positive contraction and repeat.

5) Cheat on your Diet

If you haven't yet read the Cheat to Lose Diet, you should.
It's a pretty interesting theory into how the body
metabolizes food. The short story is that your body burns
fat in response to the presence of a hormone in your body,
and that hormone comes as a direct result of overeating! So
once a week, cheat, and follow your cheat day with two very
low-carbohydrate, high protein days. You'll enjoy the cheat
day and burn more fat to boot.

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Here Are 7 Super Tips To Great Ab Workouts

Does it really have to be so difficult to find some good ab
workouts? There is so much to choose from, so how will you
know what is good? Let me give you some pointers to keep in
mind when working your abs, and some great ab workouts.

1. To make sure an ab exercise is effective you need to
make sure that you feel your muscles working, either
pushing or pulling. If you can't feel anything, it's highly
unlikely that the exercise is effective.

2. Concentrate while doing the exercise. Make sure you are
really using your abs. Don't cheat by using the momentum, or
by pulling with your arms or legs.

3. Use an exercise ball. By lifting the exercise up from
the floor, on to an exercise ball, you will be strengthening
your whole core. Your body will be using more muscles to
prevent you from falling off. Its great for balance as well.

4. Here are some great ab workouts for you to try:

Toe Raises. Start with lying on the floor, hands by your
sides. Point your toes towards the ceiling, lifting your
legs straight up. Slowly return to start position. Repeat 15
lifts.

V-Sit. Start with lying flat on the floor, with your hands
by your sides. Lift your legs and your upper body at the
same time, making a V with your body. Only your bottom
should be on the floor. Slowly go back to the starting
position. Do 10 repetitions. Or at least as many as you can
manage.

Superman Push-ups. Take the normal push-ups position,
then run your hands forward as far as you can. Pull your belly
in and keep it tight. If you can manage 5 to 10 you are doing
well. One of the best exercises because it works your whole body.

5. Your diet will have the biggest impact on what your body
looks like. To get a body to show off on the beach, you need
to spoil your body with nutritious food. Eat a lot of fresh
fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats, and drink
a lot of water. This will make a big difference.

6. Have a balanced workout. All your muscles need to be
trained for optimal result. If you are working your abs, you
mustn't forget your back, and so on.

7. Include an aerobic program in your exercise routine. You
need to lower your body fat percentage if you want a really
toned stomach. Use interval training - short, intense cardio sessions.

Use these seven tips, and you will get the best out of
already good ab workouts.

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Time and Fitness

Hi readers

Like most of you with jobs, family, relationships, etc., juggling time can be a challenge. Let me give you the secret that really isn’t a secret of time management….BUY A CALENDAR. In the busyness of our daily lives, we get little rest, drink caffeine to get going, maybe some wine at night to unwind, utilize the wonderful waves of the micro, eat too little, or too much. How to get off this roller coaster ride….slow down and enjoy the ride. Make your time of stress relief a priority. Get out that PEN and carve your appointment for your workout, a walk with friends or your dog, a time to meditate, read a good book, and JUST SPEND TIME BEING. Wow…what a concept. Do not let “Life Happen to You While Busy Making Other Plans”. Time goes too quickly to not enjoy what is right in front of you and you want to be in the best health possible to relish in each day.

My Personal share sample….as I juggle working with fabulous clients, paying bills, making calls, answering emails, and writing my blog, I take time to get in that hour workout. Not being a creature of habit, I utilize for example, my step for a fun 30 minute routine, and set up my universal bar with 50lbs and complete a kick-butt leg circuit for 3 cycles. Then realizing my 2 ½ hour time is nearing for my next fueling, off I go to check out my refrigerator….after a workout I usually grab my fresh fruit, throw in my blender with a bit of protein powder, water and ice….hits the spot!!!!

Stay Healthy!

Darla:)