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Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong by definition refers to Tai Chi energy work. In this post I will try to shed some light on what is meant by the Chi Kung / Qi Gong energy work aspect of the practice?

Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong is often taught as a set of moves separate from the Tai Chi sets. I have found that the vast majority of the time these other moves do not come with much of an explanation of why and how they are any different from the Tai Chi in the Tai Chi sets and that the moves by themselves do not impart any kind of ability different than what is already available in the Tai Chi sets.

So, what is Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong? First of all the Tai Chi moves are just Tai Chi choreography or moves until you begin to actually to practice the energetic aspects of the art. The real practice of Tai Chi is Chi Kung / Qi Gong. As soon as you start practicing the energetic aspects the Tai Chi so to speak then you are really practicing Tai Chi (probably with the moves) and not just the moves. At that same moment you are now practicing and or applying the Chi Kung / Qi Gong.

An obvious question at this point might be so what makes Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong? That is a very big question because the answer could and does fill books. I will try to shed some light on it here.

First of all in Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong are the physical structural alignments which are a necessity for the proper flow of energy through and around the body including through the acupuncture meridians of the body. This is part of the reason that so much emphasis gets put on the moves at the beginning of a students training and why it stays an important issue in training as one progresses. Incorrect and bad posture impedes and blocks energy flow so it is important to get it right. While you are learning and working on this you are not really performing Tai Chi yet but are simply learning something you need to understand to perform real Tai Chi.

One of the first things you learn in Tai Chi and that is a necessity in Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong is known as Sung which translates as relaxation both inside and out. Any tension in the body will impede or stop the flow of energy through the body. This can be structural tension (bad or improper positioning), physical tension (like holding tension in your shoulders or neck simply because you do not allow them to relax) or mental or emotional tension that is manifested in the body such as jaws clenched and a tight face when someone is having a bad day.

So, for proper Tai Chi and Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong you first need Sung relaxation and proper posture. Once you have these you can really perform Tai Chi and Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong.

The next step in solo Tai Chi practice is all Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong. You begin to work different aspects of energy within your Tai Chi both for fighting and for self defense purposes. There are approximately 36 different primary expressions of energy in Tai Chi. You use your mind to direct the internal movement and chi into an expression. That expression is known as Jing. Jing is an expression of Chi or energy hence it is energy work. A few jing expressions are well known and some are quite obscure.

to be continued…

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Her face is splashed across some of Beachbody’s most successful products, ranging from the smash hit ‘Slim in Six’ to the ‘Slim Series’ and ‘Slim Series Express’. She was the fitness consultant for the FOX prime-time reality show ‘The Swan’, as well as appearing on FIT TV, the Discovery Health Channel, E! News Daily, and the Travel Channel. She has trained an endless series of celebrities, and continues to dominate the field of women’s fitness, looking perennially young and energetic. But who is Debbie Siebers? Where did she come from, and how did she get to the pinnacle of fitness success where she resides today?

Indubitably part of her charm is her wide, open smile and her Midwestern, all-American, girl-next-door persona which she credits to growing up in Little Chute, Wisconsin, a town of 10,000 souls and home to the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival. She was a cheerleader at Little Chute High School, and admits to having suffered and battled with a compulsive eating disorder which pushed her to a size 12. It’s because of these years of struggling with her own health and fitness that Debbie claims to empathize and understand the trials those following her fitness programs undergo.

Eventually she moved from Little Chute to Los Angeles, where she decided to become involved with the fitness community and dedicate herself to improving the health of others. She began her career as a trainer for Body-By-Jake, a pioneer in popularizing personal fitness training in the entertainment. While Jake Steiner himself worked with such actors as Harrison Ford in helping him develop muscle tone for Indiana Jones, Debbie trained such clients as Amy Irving, Tori Spelling, Penny Marshall, Ann Spielberg and Paul Marciano.

Not content with the success she had already achieved at Body-By-Jake, she continued to provide private fitness training to her clients and began to branch out into television, participating in Samuel Goldwyn’s Health and Fitness Pilot, and was also featured with Jake on CNN’s Fitness Break. She also free-lanced out at Crunch Gym, Meridian Sports Club, For Women Only Gym and the Peninsula Hotel. It was an incredibly busy time for Debbie as she sought a means to break into the national level.

Her chance came when she met Carl Daikeler through a mutual friend. The pioneer of infomercials recognized Debbie’s potential, and soon she was contracted to create her first product, “Thin Thighs Guaranteed”. The success of this program led to a lasting business relationship with Carl, who recognized her talent and passion. Meanwhile she continued to plug the fitness circuit, becoming the spokesperson for Bowflex and hosting such fitness infomercials as ‘Body Vibes’ and ‘Superfood System’.

But all this was a prelude to her work with Beachbody. When Carl Daikeler created his company in the late 90’s he got back in touch with Debbie and commissioned her to create her landmark ‘Slim in 6’ fitness program. To gauge Slim in 6’s success, simply google it. The 23,600,000 page results are testament enough to her program’s popularity.

Philip Tucker is a Brazilian fitness expert who has been asked so many times ‘Does Slim in 6 work?’ that he’s decided to investigate Debbie Sieber’s Slim in 6 and relay the truth to the world!

Since I’m a Napa boot camp instructor I’m constantly being asked how to lose weight fast and get in fantastic shape. But honestly, there are so many different strategies out there that practically everyone can use to reach their goals, but for those who I train, I’ll keep things super simple and very basic. With all the crazy strategies and all the fitness nuts out there in can be really confusing when it comes to finding a direct and simple action plan to get the best results possible. I want to share with you some of my favorite fat burning strategies in a simple and direct way so you can achieve your goals.

Use High Intensity Interval Training – It’s crazy that we’ve been imprinted with the notion that running at a slow pace for a long time will actually get us into the fantastic shape and will have the fat melting off of your bodies. The real secret to doing cardio is to crank up the intensity so that your heart rate is cranking and this will have a much higher metabolic cost than doing the boring steady state cardio stuff we’ve all been doing.

It’s a funny thing too, I read that by doing this specific type of training you can actually keep burning calories up to 38 hours after you workout, but with doing the old school style cardio you wouldn’t burn any after working out.

Stay Away From Sugars And White Flour – Eating a healthy meal with whole grains and whole wheat is much better for regulating your blood sugar levels than eating sugar and white flour. Having a good balance of blood sugar is vital to keeping your insulin levels in a good homeostasis. Instead of eating white pasta for dinner try substituting it for whole wheat pasta which will be much healthier. Also look to get rid of the white flour breads such as sourdough for your sandwiches and replace them with whole wheat or rye breads.

Eat Breakfast Every Morning – Ignoring breakfast is one of the biggest pet peeves I’ve found to be out there when it comes to nutrition. It’s actually the best thing for people to crank up their metabolism and give them the energy they need to get through the day. Drinking a cup of coffee isn’t going to be enough, next time try stove cooking some oatmeal and slicing some bananas into it. The fiber in the oatmeal will make you full and you’ll also give yourself some vital healthy carbohydrates to fuel your mind and your body.

Just to make things clear, these tips are designed to go with a great nutrition and work out program. I know from experience as a Napa Personal Trainer that even the littlest changes can make a huge difference, but there is no substitute for having a great nutrition program and working out hard in a gym or a boot camp a few times a week.

Josh Schlottman is a Napa Personal Trainer in California. At one time in his life he was 40 pounds overweight and after finally getting sick of it decided to make a change. Josh lost the weight as has started his own Napa Boot Camp.

There perhaps isn’t a more frequently used word in the weight loss world than metabolism. It’s not uncommon to hear discussions of dieting successes or struggles in regards to whether their metabolism was fast or slow.

Even doctors will refer to your metabolism when they try to explain to you why water loss or starvation diets are not scientifically valid.

Unfortunately, most people simply do not understand the whole concept of metabolism and metabolic change. This is in part due to the amount of misinformation floating around on the internet so it is no wonder that there seems to be a lot of confusion on the subject.

The first thing you need to understand about the metabolism is that it isn’t a body part or organ. Metabolism is a process in which the body converts food into energy (fuel). Your body then uses this energy to perform a vast array of functions and it is also the energy you use to move and function.

I should also note here that the metabolic process is not just one single function, but it’s actually a term describing countless functions that take place within the body. Every single second of your life there are numerous chemical reactions taking place through metabolic processes.

Your metabolism is often referred to as a harmonizing process that works to achieve two functions: Anabolism and Catabolism.

The first function, Anabolism, is the process of creating cells and tissue. Every moment, your body is busy creating new cells to replace the dead or damaged ones. On the other hand, Catabolism, is the exact opposite. Instead of building new cells or tissue, this process breaks down cells for energy.

So as you can see, your metabolism is a process that takes care of two opposite functions: Using energy to create cells or breaking down cells to create energy.

When it comes to weight loss, the link between your metabolism and the amount of calories you consume becomes clearer. When you eat an excessive amount of food (energy) and your body cannot use up this energy at that particular time, it will become forced into creating cells with all that extra energy. It has no other option.

All those extra cells are added weight (fat). The whole deal between calories, your metabolism and weight gain all come down to do an excess of energy. When you consume too many calories from food, the majority of the time the body has to transform those calories into fat cells.

Sometimes though, they can be transformed into muscle tissue, which is usually a good thing for people watching their weight but this will generally require some form of exercise.

This is why people with more muscle mass burn more calories without doing anything. Their muscles require extra calories to be maintained and so they have a stronger metabolism. It is for this reason that building more lean muscle mass should be part of any overall program to lose weight or increase your metabolic rate.

The solution for permanent weight loss is to preserve as much muscle mass as possible while building it at the same time to speed up your metabolism. We recommend using the new fail-proof diet program called: from The Weight Loss Grail. You can begin this fantastic new diet right here: http://www.theweightlossgrail.com

Running is a popular activity that’s enjoyed by people of all ages. While everyone has different reasons for running, the health benefits of running are the enjoyed by all. Here are the Top Ten:

1. Weight Loss

Running is a great calorie burner and when combined with good eating habits can assist with fat loss and weight control. The key is to burn more calories than you consume.

Running also increases lean muscle which helps to increase metabolic rate.

2. Prevention of Osteoporosis

Weight bearing exercises such as running, help to reduce the loss of bone density, aiding in the prevention of osteoporosis.

3. Diabetes Prevention / Prevention of Diabetes

Running is a great cardiovascular workout and as such can help to prevent the onset of diabetes and lessen the symptoms of diabetes if you currently have the condition.

4. Strengthens Cardiovascular System

Your heart is a muscle and can benefit greatly from any exercise that increases your heart rate for an extended period of time Running can help to prevent heart attacks and also benefit your arteries. While running, your heart pumps harder to keep up with the body’s increased oxygen demands. This increases the pressure flowing through your arteries and clears of fatty deposits which might eventually block arteries.

5. Stress Reduction / Relief

Reducing stress is another great benefit of running. The intense physical activity aids in promoting better relaxation and also enhances sleep.

6. Improved Lung Capacity

Regular running increases the number of capillaries that supply oxygen to your lungs. As your lungs become more efficient your respiratory system improves over time.

7. Promotes a Sense of Well Being

Running promotes a better quality of life in many ways. When you are leaner and more healthy you just naturally feel better. When you are less stressed and more relaxed you feel better. Running also releases endorphins and can produce what is known as a runner’s high.

8. Easily Accessible and Inexpensive

Many sports are super expensive and require specialized equipment. Other activities may also require access to specific locations. This is not so with running. The only requirements of running are good running shoes, comfortable clothes, and safety.

9. Spend Time Outdoors

Running is a sport that encourages you to spend time outside. You can get your daily dose of Vitamin D and have a nice change of scenery at the same time.

10. Camaraderie

Running is a good group activity. It’s a great way to meet other runners and share in group workouts.

Join A Running Club

If you would like to meet others, share workouts, and socialize then you may want to join a running club. The 3D Running Club is a Fort Myers, FL running club that promotes running among athletes of all abilities and ages, to train and run all the year around with the help and support of others.

The 3D philosophy is one of dedication, discipline, and desire. If you would like to share the benefits of running with others, then 3D Running Club may be the club for you.

Debby Wier is an internet marketing specialist who blogs and writes articles on a wide variety of topics. Click here to check out the Fort Myers Running Club.

First aid kits provide us easy access in providing first aid treatment for minor injuries and accidents. Basic first aid kits are most common for household use.

First aid kits are sets of important supplies used to provide first aid in case of injuries or emergency. The composition of a first aid kit can differ depending on its purpose. Some first aid kits include basic supplies while others may include medical equipments.

The most basic supplies in first aid kits include cotton, bandages, alcohol, tweezers, antibiotics and painkillers. It is enough to treat minor injuries such as minor cuts, burns and insect bites.

Specialized first aid kits are equipped with modern medical equipments on top of the basic supplies. These are intended for emergency disaster rescue units and medical teams. Some of the supplies and equipments included are disposable gloves, face shield, manual aspirator, pocket mask, butterfly stitches, goggles, emergency blanket and portable oxygen tanks.

Emergency kits are commonly contained in durable plastic containers. There are also improvised containers. The commercially available containers come in different sizes depending on its purpose and content. Some commercially manufactured containers are waterproof to protect the items inside. It is usually green with a printed white cross in accordance to the ISO standard. However, some organizations use the Red Cross symbol also. The uniform design makes it easy to be recognized in cases of emergency situations.

These kits are necessary and come in handy in outdoor activities. Camping is an enjoyable and adventurous trip but the activity opens the participants to danger also. You could have insect bites, be scratched with thorny leaves, get a headache because of changing weather conditions, or get a stomach ache.

These are unpredictable circumstances you should be prepared for. Your kit should contain items that could give first aid to cuts, bruises, sprains, headaches, and other common injuries suffered during such trips.

More extreme camping activities such as hiking, mounting climbing, biking, kayaking, hunting and other activities may require additional supply for first aid kit.

In this case it is very important to bring along first aid kits to be prepared in case of injuries and accidents. This is helpful especially if the camp site is in a remote area far from hospitals.

Consider the place, environment, nature of activities and how many people joining as you prepare your kit. Make sure you not only have complete items inside, but more importantly an adequate supply to accommodate everyone.

Be ready with different sizes of gauze bandage, rinse solutions, mosquito repellant, antibacterial ointments, cottons, various medicines, syringe, scissors, cotton, towels, ice bags, sun burn ointments and other essentials. Check the medicines for their expiry date and immediately replace them with new stocks. It is also ideal to put labels to all the supplies included in your kit so as to make it easier for everyone to distinguish the use of each supply.

Try to learn also the basic first aid treatments. This will provide you enough knowledge in performing first aid treatments for any type of injury or other emergency situations when it happens. If possible, include some booklets of basic first aid procedures in your kit.

Soon as you arrive in the camp site, you must show everybody where you are going to place the first aid kit so everyone will be informed. It is best to place it in a secure place away from moist and dust. It is must also be placed in an area where everyone can see it easily.

Remember that having a complete first aid kit can help prevent serious injuries and can even save lives. First aid kits provide everyone a safe and exciting camping adventure.

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Those of us who choose to live a health promoting lifestyle, try to involve pure water consumption as a factor. We are aware, to some degree or another, about the ill effects of contaminated water. We are told not to drink from the streams and are able to understand why. Plumes of smoke coming from chemical plants infiltrate our skies. These plumes mix with the water precipitation and it is rained upon us. The rain fills our streams, the streams fill our lakes, and eventually the ocean. Everything becomes contaminated.

Even in seemingly clean environments we are told not to drink the water coming from the streams. Parasites and bacteria, in those streams, supposedly cause disease.

So we turn to our municipal supply of water. But is it safe? It has now become common knowledge that there are a various amounts of contaminants coming from the faucet. From chlorine to fluoride and many other chemicals; to lead and other metals; even doses of prescription medications are now being detected. What to do?

Bottled water:

Water is a renewable resource, we will always be surrounded by water (be it contaminated or not). Oil, however, is not a renewable resource. Oil has been buried beneath us for millions of years. We have evolved, or been created to not be exposed to it. And exposed to it we have been, for about the past 100 years.

Through a scientific process, we have been able to produce plastic from oil, and since have become a plastic water bottle society. Water, being a universal solvent, enclosed in a solid container of oil, will dissolve traces of the plastic. Thus, the water in the bottle will become contaminated.

Is it safe to eat plastic?

Is it safe to inhale plastic fumes?

Which brings us to the next most pertinent question: Is it safe to drink plastic?

Not only does the production of plastic pollute our environment, but the bottle itself gets tossed and leaves billions of bottles everywhere (most, hopefully going off to be recycled). Exposure to plastics has been linked to cancer and cancer is the number one cause of death in the US. Currently one out of two people will develop cancer at some time in their life.

Put the pieces together. If you want to actively pursue health, don’t be mislead by drinking bottled water.

Then what is the solution to obtaining pure drinking water? The answer is to produce it yourself.

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There are two main reasons why fat accumulates in the body: food and toxins. If you are not eating the correct foods, you will not lose the fat. But if you are following a good dietary plan, then the next most important step is to get the toxins out of the body.

We are living in a toxic world: GMO foods; chemical and organic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers; contaminated water; smog. We spray chemical perfumes, smear on deodorants, wash our body and hair with chemical detergents, clean our homes with dangerous chemicals, the list goes on. This toxic environment causes a heavy demand on our bodies and its’ ability to stay healthy.

The body’s organs are essential to life; your body knows this. When it is exposed to toxins it desperately tries to eliminate them. The body has various methods of dealing with these toxins: They are broken down by the liver and emptied into the digestive system to be eliminate with feces, processed for removal in urine by the kidneys, excreted through various glands by the skin, and exhaled through the lungs. But when your body is over burdened and overwhelmed with toxins (like in today’s current environment) it cannot remove them all, and in order to protect itself, it stores them in fat. Storing the toxins in fat keeps them as far away from the vital organs as possible.

If you are not following a specific fat loss plan that instructs you in eating correctly, go to the weight loss section to learn more. But if you are exercising, eating right, and still not losing the fat; you may have a toxic overload.

The first step is to remove the source of exposure to the toxins. Choosing to eat organic and drink pure water is a good first step. When you’re ready, you need to start actively removing the toxins; once they begin to go, the fat will too.

The Master Cleanse is an excellent method of stimulating the body to get rid of toxins. It has been used by tens of thousands of people for decades. It is a type of fast which includes the consumption of a mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and water. This mixture stimulates the metabolism, and changes the PH of the body, while providing important nutrients. It allows the body to naturally remove the toxins and dissolve the fat. But there is so much more to it than that.

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Acne could turn out to being a disturbing skin disease, especially amongst youngsters and those who have oily skin type. However, it can develop in adults too. Basically there are two types of acne – some develop as advanced skin diseases and some are the milder versions. The good part is that both can be treated easily.

Anti acne products are one too many in the market. These are slowly picking up their sales and acceptance amongst those affected by Acne. Some of these have even started selling globally and sales and distribution managed through the Internet channel.

One of the most captivating products amongst this league of Acne treatment is Proactiv Solution. It is the best seller in global markets. And if you are looking for a sure shot treatment against Acne, read further.

Amongst the fiercely competitive segment – Acne Treatment products market, Proactiv has been able to develop a decent market share. The top three manufacturers in this segment include – Zenmed Derma Cleanse System, Exposed Skin Care and Guthy Renker. All the big-three provide high quality anti acne solutions. Over the years they have satisfied their customers globally with their innovative and effective products against acne. However, one of the most effective products against Acne was launched by Guthy Renker, the Proactiv Solution.

Proactiv contains benzoyl peroxide, a type of a chemical agent which acts against acne. Generally, all acne treatment products are composed of benzoyl peroxide. It was discovered by Jack Breitbart. He was the first to put benzoyl peroxide to use, against the acne.

If you are planning to make a purchase of an anti acne solution or medication, Proactiv solution should be your first choice. Proactive Solution works in three very simple steps to help you fight against Acne.

Step One

Renewing cleaner must be used against the acne affected skin areas. It helps in smoothening the skin surface of the skin area affected by acne or any similar skin disorders.

Step Two

Revitalizing Toner should be used against the acne affected skin. It helps in oil removal from the skin and brings the skin to a normal tone.

Step Three

Repairing Solution should then be applied to the acne affected skin areas. This helps in acne prevention for future and heals the skin through cleansing

By following these three simple steps through Proactiv Solution, get rid of Acne forever. This method is very simple and you will notice the change within a week. Proactiv Solution System has helped many global customers to fight against Acne. Use it now to discover the benefits it can offer you and help you get that radiant skin tone back in a week.

In addition to the above method you need to make some minor modifications to your daily diet to get the best results. As far as possible you should try and avoid deep fired foods. The next important thing to avoid is excessive sugar content and excessive spices.

If you follow these simple steps you will surely get rid of acne

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Perspiration (sometimes called sweating while others called it transpiration) is a process of the body that is truly beneficial for us. It actually regulates body temperature. But what if it becomes excessive? Well, that is a different story. If excessive sweating happens very frequently under normal conditions, then you might be suffering from hyperhidrosis. Don’t panic, this is not deadly. However, it is very uncomfortable. Let me tell you why.

Certain parts of the body are affected by hyperhidrosis. This can be your hands (so it is called palmar hyperhidrosis) or you feet, your head or your face. If you have palmar hyperhidrosis, you might find it uneasy to shake other people’s hand without wiping your wet hands first. Or sometimes, you might want to write hastily but will end up having a messy paper and hand because of those sweating palms. It is, therefore, NOT comfortable.

Another part which usually acts like a focal point, is your feet. Well, obviously, it is very uncomfortable. For example, if your feet sweats a lot and you are a woman who wants to wear high-heeled sandals, there may be times wherein you find it slippery to walk because of those wet feet. If you are a man, well, you might not want others to smell your feet because if you will wear shoes with socks, your smell might be something that might keep the people away. Sorry to say, but this can be the worst case scenario. Excessive facial sweating will also melt the makeup of women. This causes you to look really messy.

Lastly, let us discuss “head sweating”. This is something that might be solved easily. Head sweating, if it becomes very excessive, will cause those sweat to fall down your face. So, it could be that at the end of the day, your head and your face will be all wet. What could be the simple solution to this?

Don’t jump into a decision of going through a surgery or whatever technological stuff to cure the problem. It is important that you will learn the cause. For example, if it runs in the family that everyone or someone have excessive head sweating, then there is no question that your problem is hereditary. Also, if you have a health problem like you have a thyroid problem, then it can cause hyperhidrosis. Thus, just eat good food rich in iodine and you can really solve it. If you know that you are obese, then your excessive head sweating can be caused by this. So, have a balanced diet and reduce your weight.

Along these simple solutions, you must have proper hygiene. Take a bath everyday. It is not enough that you wet your body and put a little soap all over your body. Don’t forget to shampoo your hair. This is important to prevent that smelly hair once your head sweats a lot. Also, don’t ever wear a hat. It will just keep your head warm and so your sweat glands will produce much sweat. Lastly, drink a lot of water to replace lost liquid.

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