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Index of Featured Articles:

Articles by Business Owners & Professionals
Articles by Beauty, Health, & Fitness Editors and Experts
Articles by Wedding Experts

Articles by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant
Articles by Jim Coughlin - Personal Trainer/Coughlin Fitness & Results
Articles by Jesse Cannone,
CFT, SPN, CPRS - Fitness Expert
Articles by Dianne Villano, CPFI - Fitness & Weight Loss Expert
Articles by International Health Distribution - IH Distribution
Articles by Lynn Bode - Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Articles by Danna Schneider - Beauty Product & Cosmetic Critic
Articles by Caryl Ehrlich - Author of Conquer Your Food Addiction
Articles by Lou Bardach - TattooFinderCom & Flash2xsCom, LLC
Articles by Kevin Gianni - co-founder of Lifestyle Fitness


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Index to articles by Business Owners
& Professionals


Choosing a Class Ring: All About Jewelry Plating and Alloys
from SanDiegoBizMart.com
What element is better on a ring: Yellow gold, White gold, Platinum, Silver Elite® with Platinum, or White Lustrium?

Choosing Pearl Jewelry
by James Dunn, Strictly Pearls
When choosing pearls there are a number of things to consider besides just the quality of the pearls. While there is no right or wrong way to chose pearls, here are a few tips you should consider...

Have You Ever Had Your Palm Read?
Online Psychic Readings are as Easy As 1-2-3

by Paolo Basauri
True psychics are not out to clean you out and some do make a living out of telling people their futures. There are many though that are just complete thieves and those are the ones you need to look out for…

Hypnosis FAQ
by Jon Rhodes
A lot of people are missing out on this powerful yet safe therapeutic tool simply because they are too afraid to use it. I hope to dispel these fears by answering these common questions about hypnotherapy…



Index to articles by Beauty
Health Fitness Experts


10 Questions You Should Ask Your Cosmetic Surgeon
by Barry Lycka
Here are the top ten questions you should ask your cosmetic surgeon...

11 Effective Home Remedies for Warts
by Dr. John Anne
Warts are small, skin-colored, coarse lumps on the skin. Warts are caused by virus called human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts are generally harmless, but they can look nasty...

15 Steps to Take BEFORE You Have A Plastic Surgery Consultation Plus: What to Bring to Your Consult
by Breast Implants USA
This article gives you excellent advice on what to do before you have a consultation, and what to bring with you to the consult. From the Virginia Center of Plastic Surgery, courtesy Eric Desman, M.D.

Are You Feeling the Wintertime Blues? Ten Easy Steps to Turn Them Around
by David Edelberg, M.D.
Author of The Triple Whammy Cure: The Breakthrough Women’s Health
Program for Feeling Good Again in 3 Weeks

If you live in a sunny place like Florida then you probably won’t know what I’m talking about. The wintertime blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), usually begin when the days start getting shorter and the sky clouds over into perpetual gray...

B Vitamin Hype
by Naweko San-Joyz
With ambitions of fighting acne, rosacea, and tumors, what can this vitamin really do for you?

Basics of a Healthful, Antidepression Diet
by Michael B. Schachter, MD, with Deborah Mitchell
Authors of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About™ Depression
For some people, the phrase healthful diet is enough to send their mood tumbling. "Guess I'll have to give up everything I enjoy, like chocolate and hamburgers and french fries," sighed one patient... But healthful need not be equated with unappetizing or boring...

Bathed in the Elements: A Natural High
by Sharla Harding
So when is the last time you can say you really felt good all over? Think back to the last time you took a nice long, hot bath with your favorite bath goodies and a beautiful scented candle...

Beauty and Raw Food
by Elizabeth Kiely - Owner of EK Shower Caps
One of the best ways to improve the appearance of your skin is by incorporating raw food into your diet. Beautiful skin starts from the inside out...

Beauty Basics at Face Value
by PURPOSE® Skin Care
Last year, more than eight-point-seven-million people underwent cosmetic procedures to enhance what nature gave them, or didn’t. But experts tell us that Americans may be jumping into invasive procedures too quickly...

Beauty Basics Tips
by PURPOSE® Skin Care
Despite the media coverage
of makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking for extreme transformations...

BETTER Meal for Health & WEALTH & Stay Fit for Long Life
by Khushwant Singh
It’s easy to eat right during the summer months with an abundance of fresh produce available from a wide variety of sources. That doesn’t mean, however, that you drop your healthy eating habits with the dropping temperatures...

Better Ways to Cope with Stress: Your Way Out of the Toxic Triangle
by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D.
Author of Eating, Drinking, Overthinking: The Toxic Triangle of Food, Alcohol, and Depression—and How Women Can Break Free
Depressive symptoms, unhealthy eating habits, and heavy drinking unite to create a space that is so poisonous for women that I have called it the toxic triangle.

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Climb to Health
by Harvey B. Simon, M.D. 
Author of The No Sweat Exercise Plan: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Live Longer
Stair-climbing is the best-kept secret in exercise for health.
It is a great way to add CME points during the course of daily life, and it will help improve your leg strength and balance as well as your heart and waistline.

Controlling Portion Size
by Edward Abramson, Ph.D.
Author of Body Intelligence: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, and Feel Great Without Dieting!
If you observe carefully you’re likely to find that you eat more than you need. There are several steps you can take to reduce the size of your portions without being hungry or feeling deprived.

Enlarged Pores: Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
by Juliet Cohen
The pore is little more than the opening of the hair follicle onto the surface of the skin. There are definitely ways to unclog pores and amazing makeup products to give the illusion of having almost no pores at all.

Eye Opening Fall Trends
by Melissa Cullen - Melissa Cullen Makeup Artistry, Inc.
I can't see anything more fabulous
than dramatic smoky eyes.  It is great for an evening out on the town or even a lighter application for a day look.

Flirting 101 - Flirting Tips to help you Succeed in the Dating World
by Alina - Relationship advice expert
Every woman has a sexy flirt
inside of her capable of getting a man’s attention. However, not all women carry the self confidence or know-how on bringing this flirtatious side out...

Fueling Up On Water
Gateway to Beauty Article - available for reprint.
It's our body's vital fuel, a health drink from mother nature. Yet few people follow the old fashioned advice to drink eight glasses of water a day...

Going To Great Lengths For Great Hair: Hair Extensions
by Wigshop
If you’re curious about hair extensions, there’s never been a better time to try them out.

Green Hair from Swimming Pools
by Johnie Crocker - President & CEO: Water Utility Chemicals, Inc.
Blondes, whether peroxide or another hair bleaching method, or just naturals, are susceptible to the green monster after a dip in the pool. The culprit is not the chlorine, as I’ve seen in many articles...

Hair Care Home Remedies
by Elizabeth Kiely - Owner of EK Shower Caps
Save money and give yourself a break from the chemicals found in most hair care products by using the following these natural home remedies...

Holding Back the Years
by Adrian Richards MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plas)
Thanks to an established range of treatments offered by LINE BREAKER, specialist in the provision of non-surgical procedures you can prevent the visible signs of aging...

Homemade Facials
by CheapestSale.com
Did you know that your organic tea bag can be used for more than making a healthy drink?

How Do I Gain Weight?
by JP Clifford, Creator of The Build Muscle & Gain Weight Fast Guide
For the majority of people, hearing that question is akin to hearing the questions, "How do I stub my toe?" or "How do I run out of gas?"

Is Cosmetic Surgery Right For You?
by Elizabeth McGee - Online Skin Care Consultant
For most of us, we go through the majority of our lives not even noticing our skin; then one day we wake up and notice we just got older...

Laser Hair Removal Not So Futuristic
by David Fishman
People have tried everything to get rid of unwanted hair. They have tried plucking, waxing, and bleaching but the problem still remains--the hair will grow back..

Lazy Man's Way To Cook Healthy And Low Fat Meals
by Khushwant Singh
Today we are so engrossed in our work and other day to day activities that at the end of the day we aren’t left with enough time to fulfill the desires of our taste with delicious food which can be readily available at home...

Lead May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Gateway to Beauty Article - available for reprint.
Lead has long been recognized as a harmful environmental pollutant. There are many ways in which humans are exposed to lead and most of the time we may not even be aware of it.

Make Water Count
By Martina Navratilova
Author of Shape Your Self: My 6-Step Diet and Fitness Plan to Achieve the Best Shape of Your Life
Millions of us don't feel as good as we should because we don't drink the eight or more glasses of water we need daily. Water is an often overlooked nutrient, one that's involved in practically every bodily process...

Make Your Own Moisturizers
Everything Beauty Encyclopedia
Did you know you can make your own moisturizing lotions in the kitchen? Here are 2 quick lotion recipes you could use. The first is a rose and avocado lotion. All you need is a little rose water and some avocado oil...

Making Healthy Restaurant Choices
By the Editors of Prevention magazine with Ann Fittante, MS, RD
Authors of Prevention's The Sugar Solution
At a popular pizza chain, the personal pan pizza with sausage packs 740 calories and 39 grams of fat. And at one major fast-food joint, a triple cheeseburger with everything has 810 calories and 47 grams of fat -- two meals' worth of calories and more fat than most of us should scarf down in an entire day...

Medical Hair Restoration
by HairTransplantAdvice.com
Medical hair restoration in the literal sense includes the hair loss treatment which depends upon the use of medicines. Unusual hair loss both in men and women is caused by the alterations in the androgen metabolism...

Natural Remedies for Your Dandruff Problem
by Louise Forrest
Dandruff is extremely annoying and it can often be really itchy too! Why dandruff occurs and the natural ways to get rid of it.

Never Buy Expensive Skin Care Products Again!
by Nanci Prince - Image Research & Communication
Medical researchers globally agree - you can literally rub years away with fresh Vitamin C...

Prevent Those Ugly Wisdom Lines: Simple Tips to Help Keep Your Face
Looking Younger

submitted by Victoria, PA - Online Coupons for Jevene
As you get older and older, you gain wisdom and a few wrinkles to go along with it. However, there are tips below that can help prevent those unwanted wisdom lines, aka wrinkles...

Quench the Thirst of Frizzy Hair
by Diana Dudas - Expert with 28 years experience in the beauty industry.
Of the hundred or so emails I receive daily, the same question pops up endlessly. "Why is my hair so, FRIZZY and dry, coarse or brittle?"

Sensible Diet Tips
Gateway to Beauty Article - available for reprint.
Start your diet with a food diary, record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, and how you felt...

Seven Simple Brain Promoting Nutritional Tips
by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
One of the world’s foremost authorities
on the brain and author of the new book
Making a Good Brain Great.

Should You Make Your Own Beauty Products?
With the huge range of beauty products on the shelves, why do some people
still make their own beauty products?

Simple Ways To Fight Off Fatigue
by Jason Flintstone
According to the experts, most of us are overworked and overstressed... and under-rested. But, they note there is hope, as long as we are willing to take control by giving up some control...

Skin Care Home Remedies
by Elizabeth Kiely - Owner of EK Shower Caps
Natural homemade recipes for your skin are simple to make and cost-effective. What you put on your skin is just as important as what you eat.

The Human Machine-Fix-it!
Function First, Inc. "the exercise alternative for pain relief"
by Anthony Carey M.A., CSCS
The answer to the simple questions of "why" it hurts is the key to living pain-free, active lives...

The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Beauty and Skin Care
by Nancy Lonsdorf M.D.
Maharishi Ayurveda (MAV), the modern, consciousness-based revival of the ancient Ayurvedic medicine tradition, considers true beauty to be supported by three pillars...

The Oprah Treatment: Thermage
by Breast Implants USA
In its desire to be the first show to introduce the latest anti-wrinkle options, "Oprah" sometimes features treatments before doctors have determined how effective they are...

The Stress of Poor Digestion
by Ellen W. Cutler, D.C., with Jeremy E. Kaslow, M.D.
Authors of MicroMiracles: Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes
These days, everyone seems to be climbing on the nutrition bandwagon. The trouble is, much of the available information is contradictory at best and inaccurate -- and potentially harmful -- at worst. Too often, it overlooks one very important fact: What we digest is just as important as what we eat...

The Sweat Stops Here
Adrian Richards MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plas)
Hyperhidrosis: Clammy handshake syndrome or underarm perspiration overload. Help is at hand. SWEAT BREAKER, specialist in the provision of non-surgical procedures for excessive sweating... 

TriVex System Advanced Varicose Vein Treatment
Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy
Marius Saines, M.D. - Specializing in Vascular Surgery
The TriVex System offers new, safer, more effective treatment to people who suffer from Varicose Veins.

Tummy Tuck or Liposuction: Which Cosmetic Surgery Is Right For Me?
by Dr. Robert Backstein MD, FRCS(C)
A common misconception amongst patients considering cosmetic surgery of the abdominal area is that the choice exists to have either a tummy tuck or liposuction and that either of these two procedures will produce similar results...

Types of Pain
by Ann Berger, MSN, MD, and C. B. deSwaan
Authors of Healing Pain: The Innovative, Breakthrough Plan to Overcome Your Physical Pain & Emotional Suffering
In order to manage pain, doctors discern its intensity and frequency and the circumstance from which it springs...

Wearing Jewelry to Enhance Your Hairstyle
by Gabriela Green, editor of the HairstyleCITY website
Certain hairstyles just cry out for jewelry! They also draw attention to your hair and face – and when you’ve spent so much time getting your hair right…you want people to notice!

What's the Difference Between a Refined and an Unrefined Carbohydrate? 
by Alex Jamieson author of The Great American Detox Diet
Do you remember making papier-mâché projects in arts and crafts class? That paste was made of a simple, cheap combination of ingredients: just standard white flour and water. It was sticky, it was gooey, and it worked like glue that hardened in no time...

Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?
by Mike Jones, Mike Jones' health body & beauty site
It's important to know the difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery, especially if you're planning on having your insurance company foot the bill for your procedure...  

Why We Overeat
by David L. Katz, MD, MPH, with Catherine S. Katz, PhD
The most important, prevalent, and powerful reason we eat and overeat is sensory delight: We do it because we see, smell, and taste food...

Winter Skin Soothers
by
Tara Sabeti, Marketing VP - BeautySteals.com
Do you have the winter skin blues? Is the itching and flaking driving you crazy?  With proper care, healthy, glowing skin is achievable during winter...

Wrinkles and Sagging Skin
by Marjorie Moutari - Kazam Natural Body Care
The skin around the eyes and neck usually shows signs of aging first. If proper care is not taken the skin will sag and wrinkle...

You Are What You Drink
By Michael Sena, C.F.S. with Kirsten Straughan, R.D., L.D., and Tom Sattler, Ed.D.
Authors of LEAN MOM, FIT FAMILY: The 6-Week Plan for a Slimmer You and a Healthier Family
It may seem as if it will be an uphill battle to get your family to switch from heavily advertised sodas, energy drinks, and sugary juice drinks to healthier beverages such as water and milk. Believe me, though, it's a battle worth fighting. 

You Can Have Healthy Skin
Gateway to Beauty Article - available for reprint.
With new research, new products and new skin protection advice popping up all the time, it is hard to figure out the best things to do to improve and protect your skin...

Your Fitness Needs, Milestone By Milestone
By Pamela Peeke, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.
Author of Body-for-LIFE for Women: A Woman’s Plan for Physical and Mental Transformation

Age is a factor in how much and what kind of activity women's bodies need in order to get fit, energetic, and strong. Here's a Milestone-by-Milestone description of a woman's physical activity needs.





Index to articles by Wedding Experts


Engagement Checklist
by myproposalideas.com
This may seem like a no-brainer for some, but many times these things are overlooked. You do not want to overlook anything when it comes to marriage proposals... (excerpt)

Jo Gartin's Top Tips for an Inspired Wedding
by Jo Gartin
Author of Jo Gartin's Weddings: An Inspiring Guide for the Stylish Bride
Getting Started:  Take a moment to prioritize each element of your wedding in order of importance to you... (excerpt)

Outdoor Marriage Proposals - The Camping Trip
by myproposalideas.com
Everyone has thought about how they are going to propose at some point during their life... (excerpt)

Ten Things That Absolutely Do Matter at Your Wedding
by Brina Jannenga
1) Your feet! By all means, bring a change of shoes... (excerpt)

Tips for Planning (Weddings)
by Diann Valentine with Tonya Bolden
Authors of Weddings Valentine Style: Rich Inspiration for Every Woman's Dream Day
Once you have established your budget and your checklist, it's time to make it real...

Wedding Day Hair Styles: A Top Ten Checklist
by Mike Jones of BodyFAQ.com
Use the following checklist to ensure your wedding day hair is everything you dream it will be...




Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant

Index to articles by
Tys Dammeyer
Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
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Aspartame: The Sweet and the Bitter
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
When people realized that refined sugar contributed to obesity and other health problems, the search was started for a substitute that literally allowed us to "have our cake and eat it, too"...

Be Good To Your Body; Be Good To Your Skin!
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? It’s also the first thing most people will notice about you, which is why both men and women spend millions of dollars every year to enhance, protect and beautify their skins.

Beauty and Youth
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist

Here in America we have a culture that worships youth and in fact is somewhat obsessed by it. As a result, many of us suffer declining self esteem as we develop the wrinkles and sags that are characteristic of aging.

Body Wisdom and Food Cravings
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
Any animal out in the wilds knows exactly what to eat. Animals will avoid poisonous plants and instinctively seek out the most nutritious ones to feed on. Why then do we humans consistently make food choices that are detrimental to our health?

Boosting Hormones Naturally
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
We’ve all been hearing a lot about the problems and dangers associated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women approaching or experiencing menopause...

Breathe Easy
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
The recent wildfires in San Diego County enveloped the entire region in a blanket of thick, yellow smoke for several days. What might the long-term effects of such exposure be and what can we do to help our bodies recover?

Could You Benefit From A Health Coach?
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
If you are one of those people who is confused and frustrated with the conflicting information fed to consumers through the media, yet desires optimal health for yourself and family, you might consider hiring a health coach.

Enzymes for Healing and Rejuvenation
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
You’ve probably heard that enzymes are important for digestion, but did you know that there’s another category of enzymes called metabolic enzymes?

Fats Don't Make You Fat!
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
We are constantly bombarded with ads for low fat foods that we can indulge in without guilt. So we buy them and eat to our heart’s content, wondering why the scale keeps creeping up on us...

Getting Rid of Chronic Pain
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
We all suffer from it at one time or another. One has only to walk through a pharmacy and examine the plethora of pain killing drugs to realize that there is a lot of suffering in the world.

Is Your Body Chemistry Too Acid?
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
When the body’s acid/alkaline balance is off, nutrients from food may not be absorbed properly. This is especially true of minerals, which are important for many body functions including enzyme production and cellular metabolism.

Keep That Beautiful Smile!
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
More people lose their teeth from gum disease than from decay, so learning how to prevent or treat gum disease is crucial if we want to keep our teeth for a lifetime.

Living a Longer, Healthier Life
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
This article will give you an overview of some simple steps you can take to live a life that’s not just longer, but also more likely to be free of the debilitating conditions that often accompany the aging process.

Making the Changes
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
The amounts of information available to us often boggles my mind. Anything I want to know about is usually available to me within minutes…all I need to do is log onto my computer and do a search for whatever I want to learn about...

New Year's Resolutions
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
Are you a person who makes resolutions every New Year’s celebration, only to be disappointed in yourself later when you don’t keep them? Let’s take a look at why some frequently made resolutions are so difficult to keep.

Post Holiday Weight Management
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist

Now that the holidays are over, are you looking at those extra pounds you may have put on over the holiday season, wishing you hadn’t indulged quite so much?

Slow Starvation
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
Most of us, even the chronically obese, are actually nutrient starved. We may not always feel the hunger but our cells are crying out for the nourishment that our depleted foods can’t give us.

Sweat Those Toxins Out!
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
We’ve been told exercise is good for us. The greatest benefit of all might be that it makes you sweat.

The Problem with Grains
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
Some authorities are beginning to realize that these foods may be at the root of certain diseases and disorders so prevalent in the modern world.

Your Skin and the Sun
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
Apparently, people who spend lots of time in the sun may have an increased risk of skin cancer, but they also have a decreased risk of many other cancers.

What Do We Really Know About Health, Diet and Weight?
by Tys Dammeyer - Herbal & Nutritional Consultant - Iridologist
I’m so glad we live in a time when research on nutrition and health is being constantly updated and is widely available...






Jim Coughlin - Personal Trainer & owner of Coughlin Fitness & Results

Index to articles by personal trainer
Jim Coughlin
Coughlin Fitness & Results
Personal trainer and owner of Coughlin Fitness & Results,
a nationwide personal training company.
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All You Need to Kick Butt with Fitness
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
Time and time again companies try to lure people in by playing with people's emotions with ridiculous claims: "If you use THIS equipment... If you take THESE supplements... If you go on THIS diet..." Forget anything that sounds like the "end all miracle." They don't work and never will…

Diets Don't Work...Period
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
I'm sure you've heard this many times, but if the Diet Companies are still making millions, you need to hear it again. DIETS DON'T WORK! And hopefully after reading this you'll understand WHY…

Don't Starve it Off...BURN It Off!
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
Many people have the silly notion that if they deprive themselves of food, they'll lose weight and get into better shape. This thinking is completely inaccurate. Yes, you'll lose weight.   But the majority will be from precious muscle...not fat…

Effective Strength Training
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
There are two types of strength training, effective and ineffective. What do I mean by effective? I mean that in order to be successful, you must be progressive…

How To Break Free From The Dreaded Plateau
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
Anyone who exercises regularly is familiar with the term "plateau."  And if you aren't...its real simple...it means you ain't getting results because your body has adapted to your current program... 

Making Exercise a Lifestyle
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
Many people are led to believe that exercise is temporary. They want to get in shape for their wedding.  Their high school reunion is right around the corner… The point is, people use these occasions as an excuse to exercise…

Making Your Goals a Reality
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
Anything you do in life requires the implementation of goals.  Goals are your dreams, aspirations, ambitions to be or do whatever it is you want to accomplish in your life...

Nutrition Done Right
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
Nutrition is everything when trying to get into shape.   Yet for many, it's the reason that so many struggle and give up altogether...

The Quickest and Easiest Way To Change Up Your Program
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
When I first started in the fitness industry I was your typical trainer at the gym.  I would basically hold my client's hands through a "bunch of machines." Even though my clients got results, I knew there had to be a lot more involved with guiding them with strength training...

They're Your Goals...Not Theirs!
by Jim Coughlin - Coughlin Fitness & Results
When you first start an exercise program you're pumped. You've established your goals and you've made the important decision that you need to start exercising and eating healthy to live a more fulfilling life...






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Index to articles by fitness expert
Jesse Cannone
CFT, SPN, CPRS
Certified personal fitness trainer, post-rehab specialist, nutritionist, national fitness presenter.

The "BODYBUILDING SINS" Series
"Bodybuilding Sins" That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS and Steve Hefferon, CMT, CPRS

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We’ve identified what we call "Bodybuilding Sins" that lead to back pain, sciatic pain, and other injuries… read 'em and take action now if you are serious about bodybuilding and are fed up with your back pain.

Because there is so much information to share with you, we’ve broken it down into a series of 5 articles, each covering a different component of how back pain affects bodybuilders.

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Article #1 - Choosing The WRONG Exercises 
Article #2 - Training Variations for Pain Relief and Maximum Results
Article #3 - Targeted Stretching
Article #4 - Targeted Exercises
Article #5 - Rest, Recovery, and Injury Prevention
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Articles by Jesse Cannone
CFT, SPN, CPRS

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4 Secrets to A Flat Stomach
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
Do you want a flat stomach? Right now there are about 200 or more ab exercise devices out there. You would think that with all of these amazing new products that most people would be walking around with that nice, lean mid-section they've always wanted. Unfortunately, that's not the case...

5 Fitness Myths That Are Responsible For Thousands of Fitness Failures   by Jesse Cannone CFT, CPRS, CSPN
Unfortunately, many people are misinformed and are also misled by the many promises of the weight loss industry. Some common misconceptions among people with regard to exercise and nutrition...

16 Tips to Looking + Feeling Great
Top Personal Fitness Specialist Reveals The Essential Strategies For Lasting Weight Loss And Lifelong Fitness - by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
Do you want to improve the quality of your life? Do you want to look and feel better than you have in years – maybe better than you ever have before? Do you want to protect yourself from disease and injury? And do you want to live a longer, more vital life?...

Eat Fat to Burn Fat
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
Who ever said low fat diets were healthy, and more importantly, why does eating less fat mean you’ll be less fat?

Is Low-Carb Really The Way To Go?
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
With so much conflicting information out there on nutrition and weight loss, it’s difficult for the average person to not only find out what works, but also understand how to apply it...

Nothing Seems To Get Rid Of My Nagging Back Pain... What Now?
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS and Steve Hefferon, CMT
Why aren’t any of the experts helping or treatments working? Most, if not all, of the treatments people receive for back pain are flawed from the start...

Real Muscle Real Fast!
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
I’m going to outline some very specific principles that can pack on the muscle faster than you can throw away that copy of "Muscle and Fiction"!

So Your Lower Back Hurts???
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
Low back pain is one of the most common ailments people suffer from and approximately 8 out of 10 people will deal with back pain at some point in their life...

Success with Strength Training
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
Strength training is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine and stay in great shape! In order to be successful with strength training there are some basic principles that must be followed...

Take Control of Your Metabolism: Quick Tips for Increased Muscle Tone, Faster Fat Burning, and Energy Levels Like a 9 Year Old!
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS

So many people are talking about how slow their metabolism is and why they need to start taking the latest diet supplement scam yet they don’t even understand how the human metabolism works...

Targeting Those Trouble Spots
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get rid of that excess fat on your stomach or tighten up those hips and thighs?

Walking for Fat Loss???
by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
With obesity and disease increasing dramatically, many fitness experts are recommending walking for weight loss and fitness. I am going to show you why walking is NOT effective at burning off body fat...

Why Your Cardiovascular Workouts Might Be A Big Waste Of Your Time  by Jesse Cannone CFT, SPN, CPRS
What if I were to tell you that most if not all of the cardiovascular exercise you do was worthless?






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Dianne Villano
CPFI
Certified personal fitness instructor with over 16 years experience. Fitness & Weight Loss Expert.
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5 Ways To Stop The Binge
by Dianne Villano, CPF
These tips will serve you well over the holidays to keep your diet intact. (They are pretty useful for the rest of the year as well).

10 Tips To Stay Committed & Consistent
by Dianne Villano, CPF
The following are 10 simple tips to get you started in making the transition from fitness dropout to a person who will get fit, feel fabulous, never have to diet again and have fun in the process.

10 Ways to Cut the Sugar (And Not Even Miss It)
by Dianne Villano, CPF
Here is the scoop and some simple ways to eliminate the nutritionally (but not caloricly) void sugars from your diet and the extra pounds from your waistline.

Beating The Dropout Odds: 7 Common Mistakes To Avoid
by Dianne Villano, CPF
If you are ready to step off of the dieting rollercoaster for good, feel better, have more energy enjoy a better quality of life and finally fit into "that" dress, read on.

Holiday Tips & Treats That Won’t  Play Tricks On Your Waistline
by Dianne Villano, CPF
The average American gains 7-12 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s. The next series of articles will help you ensure that you won’t be among them...

Low Carb Stupidity Vs. Low Carb Intelligence 
by Dianne Villano, CPFI
Low Carb Stupidity: Believing calories don't count if you just count carb grams.

Low Carb Intelligence: Knowing that fat loss or gain always did and always will boil down to the fact that if you eat more than you burn you will gain weight.

Six Simple Steps For Lifelong Weight Loss
by Dianne Villano, CPFI
If you are sick of losing the same weight over and over, and feeling like a failure because your last "diet" didn't work, try these tips to not only lose weight, but lose it for good...

So, You Say You Want a "Six-Pack"
by Dianne Villano, CPFI
Many people are not willing to make the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve the low levels of body fat necessary to achieve the washboard look so highly coveted...

So You Say You WANT To Lose Weight?  Just Say NO to these Breakfast Myths
by Dianne Villano, CPFI
You've probably heard it said a million times before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is, especially if you are trying to lose weight...

Spot Reducing Is For The Laundry
by Dianne Villano, CPFI
Spot reduction works only in the laundry room, ladies and gentleman. The reality is... 

Summer Slim Down Secrets: Get Your Best Summer Body Ever!!
by Dianne Villano, CPFI
For many people, New Years Resolutions have long since been forgotten as we happily went through the cold months in our many layers of clothes...

Take the "Die" Out of Dieting: Tips for Stress Free Weight Loss 
by Dianne Villano, CPF
Be Responsible for What You Eat: Studies show that people who are 20 or more pounds overweight underestimate their caloric intake by up to 1000 calories per day...

Want to do everything better? Build a Strong Core
by Dianne Villano, CPF

Core strength and stability is increasingly recognized as a vital part of fitness. So what is it and how do you go about getting it?






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Kevin Gianni
Certified personal trainer and
co-founder of Lifestyle Fitness






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International Health Distribution

All-Natural Products

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Beautiful Skin
by International Health Distribution
Skin is one of the first parts of the body to show problems from toxins. The body essentially sees the skin as not as essential as other key organs like the heart and lungs...

Botox vs. All-Natural Skin Care
by International Health Distribution
On April 15, 2002, the FDA approved Botox® to treat frown lines...  The study highlighted the following common adverse side effects...

Detox for Beautiful Skin
by International Health Distribution
Did you know every day an estimated 450 grams (1 pound) of toxins leave the body in sweat, carried out through the skin?

Effects Of Hormone Loss
by International Health Distribution
As women age estrogen levels fall, which impacts many parts of the body including skin, bones, and bladder...

Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. Natural Progesterone
by International Health Distribution
If your doctor has recently prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) supplements, you probably have a lot of questions.

Instant Beautiful Skin Regime
by International Health Distribution
Most of us have days when we look in the mirror and simply despair of our appearance. This is the plan for those moments...

Minimize Skin Scarring
by International Health Distribution
The severity of a scar depends on many factors including the size and depth of the wound, the thickness and color of the skin...

Natural Hormone Balance, Part I
by International Health Distribution
International Health Distribution, founders of IHDistribution.com, strongly advocates that the number one key to achieving and maintaining your health—no matter what your age—is Natural Hormone Balance.

Natural Hormone Balance, Part II
by International Health Distribution
In Part II of Natural Hormone Balance, International Health Distribution offers up some clarifying definitions of common buzz words among women’s health

Professional Skin Care Look
by International Health Distribution
When you walk in a room, have people notice your Beauty not your make-up! The place to start for skin care that looks professional is clear healthy skin; it’s a must.

What is Osteoporosis?
by International Health Distribution
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones, the disease affects mostly older women but older men can get it also. Can I prevent Osteoporosis?

Woman-to-Woman, A Skin Care Guide
by International Health Distribution
Women have thinner skin than men which makes exposure to the sun critically more important to a woman... A woman's skin also tends to change color and texture with age... other changes are caused by the dynamic hormonal variations that occur around and during menopause...






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Lynn Bode
Certified Personal Trainer
Online Fitness Programs
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10 Ways To Keep Your Strength Workout Fresh And Effective
by Lynn Bode, Certified Personal Trainer
Let's face it. Even the most devoted exercisers can get bored doing the same workouts week after week. And, if the mind is getting bored you can bet that the body is probably too, which means it isn't being challenged as much as it should...