Monday, March 31, 2008

How the Akavar Supplement Works

With obesity and overweight problems rampant throughout America, marketed diets and weight loss supplements have become a multi-billion dollar industry. As more products make their way into the mainstream market, the more questions consumers have about which ones will work best for them, if they are even effective at all. Or if they contribute to long term weight loss rather than just a short-term quick fix.

diet and weight loss supplements come in all different shapes and sizes and are available in a number of different forms. Generally speaking, there are prescription drugs, over-the-counter pills, and herbal supplements. most pills are strictly regulated by the national food and drug Administration, and actually the only ones to be banned have a high concentration of the controversial herb ephedra. The strongest (and sometimes most effective) drugs are those prescribed and obtained through a doctor only. herbal diet supplements typically contain all natural ingredients.

The newest diet supplement to make its debut in the American weight loss market is Akavar, available as an over-the-counter pill. With so much controversy and debate surrounding it, it seems as though Akavar has been unfairly marked as a scam and ineffective weight loss alternative. In fact, Akavar is highly misunderstood because many people are confused about how it works. Akavar is actually a caloric intake restrictor, not a fat burner; it helps to curb hunger rather than targeting fat cells and eliminating them. Thus, Akavar helps you lose weight by restricting your calorie intake.

Coupled with healthy eating habits and regular exercise, Akavar can be an effective and safe way to aid in ones quest to lose weight. Since everyone is different, you will see results that are unique to do. It is important to remain patient and consistent in your efforts, as that will ensure you see true long-term weight loss success.

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10 Tips to De-stress, Part 1

Have you ever had times when everything feels like a drag and you hate to get up in the morning, get dressed, go to work, do whatever you have to, run your errands, take care of children, do housekeeping, and so on and so forth? It doesnt help if it is a lovely sunny day, you feel gray and cloudy. You feel so bad that you dont even want to feel better. You may also be so stressed you cant even think straight. Your mind spins; you are not in control.

Though this is a very common position to be in, turn it around you must. As you know, no one is all right, if you are not all right, so there is no time to lose. You are a lighthouse. You owe it to yourself and everyone you encounter today, to spread light. Turn it around. What you want to do is find ways to have fun doing what you must; everything, really. So here are some solutions for you:

1. You play games. You may think that games and fun are for children and you are way past that stage and it is really silly to be acting silly. Well, let me disagree. Once you get in the playing mode, there is no stop. Make up little things to begin with until you feel more comfortable stretching yourself. Start with walking. Even if you are not in the mood to take a walk, some walk you need to do: from your car to the store, from your office to you car, from your house to your mailbox, etc. take this opportunity to step on everything that makes a noise, or a click, or a splash. begin by stepping on dry leavesnow is the best time of the year for this. Then, if you are really walking for the pleasure of it, find a little stone and kick it so it is always ahead of you; you will have a goal to pursue as well as putting your mind into something a fun.

2. Listen to some calming music. This is especially good when you are stuck in traffic. It can be classical, if you like it, or any type of meditation music, you know, the ones which play some cymbals, water running, gongs, bells, birds singing, etc. You know what I mean. Just pay attention not to fall sleep, especially while driving.

3. Go for a walk, or run or exercise, or do Yoga and Tai-chi, or dance, or whatever is your favorite form of movement. It neednt be one whole hour. Twenty minutes is plenty to refresh your body and soul. Avoid pumping your adrenals before you go to bed, or you will not sleep when you need to.

4. light a candle and/or incense. Nothing needs to be elaborated, really, and you can do so while attending to other things as well, if you must. A candle is good for any occasion, from cooking to reading. You can also spend a minute staring at the flame. This is a great de-stressor. I always have one on while I am working at the computer. Of course, you need to pay attention that you will not burn down the house. Though lightning candles may seem more of a female kind of activity, men will profit greatly from it. Just give it a try.

5. take a minute every hour of the day to stop whatever you are doing, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Though it is only a minute per hour, this is easier said than done, but make a point and stick to it. One minute may seem a lot especially when we are so hurried, but I promise you it is not. You can also take a good sip of water after your deep breath. This is especially good for those who arent too fond of drinking water or those who forget to do so.

So here you have it, at least the first part of my tips. The most important thing here is to remember to avoid excitement or any boost of adrenaline in whatever form, even if it is just a piece of chocolate or a nice cup of coffee. I know it sounds harsh, but you will notice the difference. Next time you feel stressed or burnt out or just plain blas, try any or all of these suggestions. You will feel much better within 20 minutes. Guaranteed.

To be continued

Maria Moratto 2006
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Nintendo Wii, a Real Revolution?

After the release of the Xbox and ps2, in the highly competitive world of video gaming consoles it appears like nintendo was pushed out of the game. Now, with the brand new Xbox 360 and the soon to be released ps3, nintendo needs to definitely do something cool in order to keep up with the 2 giants that are leading the game so far. Nintendos answer to this situation is the in-development-stages Nintendo Wii. Hopefully, this will be a console capable of competing with Xbox 360 and ps3. Will Wii really manage to give nintendo a breath of relief? Well, only time can show.

Nintedo Wii has been in development for quite some time now. The initial name of the project was nintendo Revolution but later on, the guys at nintendo decided to change its name to Wii (its pronounced we). The console itself is a black (it can also come in other colors, thats a common practice by Nintendo), sleek, rectangular box with a blue, beautiful, LED illuminated slot-receiver. The exterior follows the concept keep it simple and effective and its completely different from the flashy Xbox 360.

Leaving the eye-candy aside now, lets talk about the actual features of the Wii console. First of all, nintendo promised that the Wii will bring a whole new gaming experience upon its arrival. part of the implementation of this plan is a small controller that comes along with Wii. Although it appears just like a simple TV controller, it contains motion sensors; this feature will be utilized in various gameplay aspects. For example, Titles such as legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Red Steel take advantage of the new controller technology in order to provide the player with an effective way to aim.

Regarding interior hardware aspects of the Wii, what we know by the moment is that it will be equipped with an IBM CPU, an ATI graphics card and a RAM memory of 512MB. Of course, it features wireless controllers, 2 usb ports and a built in antennae for WiFi internet access. Saddly for those who consider it a must, Wii will not support HD output but it still has the potential to look pretty good on a HDTV due to its wide screen friendly mode and the 480p progressive scan.

The last thing to add is that Wii features an amazing backwards compatibility feature. You can play literally any game that nintendo has ever produced. Yes, even retro games! Finally, another good thing about the Wii is that it will come at a very affordable price; according to nintendo it is going to cost something less than 250$!

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