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Popular Body Massage Techniques

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The process of massaging involves rejuvenating the various tissues and muscles of the body by exerting certain amount of pressure, applying certain technique to specific regions of the body. This process helps in enhancing the functioning of the tissues, heals the areas that are injured and bring down the level of the excitability of the nerves. Full body massage can be performed using different techniques. Since ancient times, a number of techniques are practiced to provide relaxation and healing to the body. The three main techniques still practiced today are listed below. Relaxation of the body This therapy benefits by providing relief from pain, reducing the level of anxiety and improves sleep by treating sleep related disorders. The three main types of massage are: Swedish: This is one of the most popular types of therapy. In this technique, various strokes are used to either decrease or completely get rid of the pain. It is said that the technique is quite complicated b...

Carbohydrate foods addictive

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American scientists claim that eating foods with a high glycemic index increases the activity areas of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, the formation of traction and addiction. American scientists claim that eating foods with a high glycemic index leads to the fact that increases the activity areas of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, addiction and the formation of thrust. Stimulation of similar brain areas noted in the formation of various types of addictions such as drug, tobacco, alcohol or another. Mechanism of the effect of foods rich in carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, potatoes) is that carbohydrates are the fastest split body that causes a sharp increase in blood glucose, and then a sharp drop in its level. This occurs within four hours after a meal - a time determining eating behavior during the next meal. Lack of sharp glucose activates the appropriate parts of the brain depending on the formation, which was confirmed by testing the activ...

How electric bike can help you lose weight faster than ordinary bike

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Is riding an electric bike more effective than using an ordinary bike, when you are in a weight loss program? First, you need to understand the difference between the two. An ordinary bike rider needs to pedal in order for the bike to move. The speed of the bike depends on how the rider hits the pedal. No doubt that it is a good exercise. Cyclists enjoy it while keeping themselves healthy. On the other hand, an electric bike has a motor and a rechargeable battery pack. This means that it may be heavier to use than an ordinary bike. But since it is pedal-assisted, the rider does not need too much effort in pedalling. Now, how is it related to losing weight faster? Below are some of the advantages of using electric bike as part of your weight management routine. You can travel faster Electric bikes have a speed selector, wherein you can select the speed that you like. But if you want to do more manual pedalling, you can lower the speed. Since travelling faster is not a problem, y...

Fat men die of prostate cancer

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Adipose tissue surrounding the prostate gland of men with obesity, creates favorable conditions for the progression of prostate cancer. What is the prostate gland The prostate gland - is musculo-glandular organ located below the bladder and surrounding the initial portion of the urethra. The main function of the prostate is to produce secretions, which is part of semen. Ducts of the prostate glands open into the urethra. Prostate cancer In the early stages of prostate cancer does not manifest itself. Complaints are associated with tumor spread and metastasis. At the stage the only manifestation of the lack of symptoms, allowing the disease to suspect, is to increase blood levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA). As prevention of prostate cancer for all men should conduct an annual PSA test beginning at age 45. By increasing the size of the tumor shows the following symptoms: Frequent urination Difficulty urinating Urinary incontinence urge to urinate. The essence of ...