Author: Kathryn Lunceford

How Strong Is Your Immune System?

Posted onAuthorKathryn Lunceford

How many of these drugs are you taking on a regular basis?

  • Cold medicine
  • Antibiotics
  • Aspirin
  • Allergy medications
How Strong Is Your Immune System?
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Far too many people are living with a vulnerable immune system that cannot successfully defend itself from diseases and sicknesses. Did you know that your immune system has the inborn capability to protect itself from ill health? When your body is healthy and fit, your immune system has the ability to defend itself against millions of toxins, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. So why are so many people these days, including yourself, turning to man-made, chemical-filled drugs to perform the natural functions of a healthy body?

What Is Inside That Medication?

Go and take some time to actually read through the ingredients on the medicines that are filling your medicine cabinet. Without a doubt, you will find a long list of words that are unpronounceable and most likely completely foreign to your knowledge. Although they may sound scientific, if you’re not sure what any of the words mean, then you are still at a loss with understanding just what is inside of those pills you are taking.

The bottom line is that most medications can and will cause unfavorable side effects, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, drowsiness, nausea, liver damage, and dizziness, to name a few.

Staying hydrated, and improving your immune system naturally is a totally safe way to help you avoid sickness and poor health. You will probably be surprised at how simple it really is to boost your immune system and thwart sickness for good.

  • Exercise regularly
  • Drink alcohol only in moderation
  • Get plenty of sleep
  • Don’t smoke
  • Eat a healthy diet, high in vegetables, whole grains, and fruits
  • Drink pure, clean water every day

In order to drink truly clean water, you will have to stop yourself from running out and buying bottled waters and average water filters that really are not doing much of anything. Bottled and tap water can contain contaminants, toxins, and unregulated chemicals–these should not be entering your body when attempting to boost your immune system! Why spend all of this money on bottled water or a sub-par filter for your tap water, when neither one of these things will give you the results that your body needs?

The only way you will achieve a great immune system by drinking the best water, is by drinking clean, ionized, alkaline water. By drinking this water every day as a part of your new regimen, your immune system will benefit from it and you will not only see results, you’ll feel the results. And that is the most important thing. You’ll be amazed with the changes.… Read More

Is Dieting For A Dummy?

Posted onAuthorKathryn Lunceford

Do you believe that dieting actually helps you lose weight? I don’t think so! And I’ll tell you why. In my observation of people who go on “diets,” it seems to put more stress on them, deprive them of the foods they like, make them GORGE when they decide to cheat, and generally makes them very unhappy. Not only are they unhappy, but sometimes this unhappiness makes them GAIN weight instead of lose it.

Is Dieting For A Dummy?
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So what is the SECRET to maintaining a healthy weight? There are numerous ways (unless you have a thyroid or other disorder) in which to stay, fit, healthy, happy and maintain a good weight. The first thing you need to do is to FORGET the idea of dieting and stop focusing on how fat you think you are or how you don’t like your body, and start focusing on the idea of a healthy lifestyle.

That is the absolute best advice anyone can give you. And all of these get-thin-quick plans or diets prescribed by this guru or this specialist or this DOCTOR, don’t usually help a person STAY slim or lose weight. Why? Because as soon as you stop their plan/diet, all bets are off! Not only do people gain the weight they lost back, but they also often gain more weight than before. This can’t be healthy or a good idea.

The real truth is: thinness is a state of mind! Remember the book “Think Thin?” I never read it, but the concept of it actually makes a lot of sense to me. If you have a “thin” mentality, you will somehow manage to stay thin. If you have always been on the heavy side, then this kind of thinking is very foreign to you and not a part of your paradigm. Don’ worry, there are other ways in which to be your ideal weight. It really takes an attitude shift and a way of looking at life in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be a good weight. Weight is not the only focus; body image is really important and I would say that possibly 85% of the world does not like something about their body! This is a common phenomenon. You are not alone!

What is important to recognize is that what really matters is your ATTITUDE about your body, food, exercise and healthy living that is the winning ticket to good weight management.

Some of you may say, “I’ve tried everything and I just can’t lose the weight.” Unless you have a condition, you can and you simply need to adjust the way you are looking at yourself. You need to look at your life holistically: mind, body, spirit and emotion, in order to get a handle on what it all means and how it translates into your entire being. This is the REAL SECRET to weight loss, and if you don’t believe me, I will further show you how!… Read More

Building Muscle – Core Workouts and Nutrition

Posted onAuthorKathryn Lunceford

When wanting to build substantial muscle mass and strength the body requires numerous necessary core workouts and nutritional supplements.

Building Muscle - Core Workouts and Nutrition
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Athletes and health club users will must insert the following compound lifts, which target numerous muscle groups within the body simultaneously, into their workout and exercising regime:

Barbell Bench Press

This physical exercise focuses on the improvement on the pectoralis key muscle at the same time as other supporting muscle tissues which includes the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae fixers, trapezii, along with the triceps.

Barbell Squat

This workout focuses around the improvement in the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and lower back.

Barbell Deadlift

This exercising focuses on the development of mostly the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, adductor magnus, hamstrings, and quadriceps

On top of that, workout routines which include Bent Over Barbell Row, Chins & Military Shoulder Press to work opposing muscle groups can also be added to compliment the core lifting workout routines.

Any other weight based exercises can be included, but without the core elements, any progress in size & strength will be limited and slow.

For those involved in weight lifting or bodybuilding, a carefully monitored diet as well as the use of nutritional supplements are necessary for gaining the desired results.

A typical diet will consist of smaller and frequent meal throughout the day with each containing 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates and 20% of good fats. Most physique builders will consume approx 6-8 meals per day with most containing lean meat/chicken/fish, a portion of rice/potato and some vegetables.

It is also essential that at least 2 of these meals contain a protein supplement especially after workout. Other essentials include creatine and glutamine which can be taken separately or as an all-in-one supplement depending on individual goals.

Vitamins and fish oils will also play a key role and should also be consumed in the recommended amounts.

Whey protein in particular is an crucial supplement in order to make muscle. Whey protein, which has an has an amazing ability to be digested very rapidly, can be used by regular fitness center customers and body builders to help muscle rebuilding and re-growth. The use of protein after heavy workouts not only increases levels of amino acids in one’s blood and adds muscle mass, but it also helps open up blood flow in the arteries by inhibiting an angiotensin-converting enzyme which constricts the veins. This in turn, ensures a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to your vital organs, tissues and muscles to help rebuild and repair muscle tissues.

Whey protein is commonly ingested as a dietary supplement and you should use one that provides your physique with a constant supply.… Read More

Hiring a Lawyer after a Car Accident in Grand Junction

Posted onAuthorKathryn Lunceford

Finding a reputable car accident attorney to work with is more critical than you might think. If you have recently been involved in a car accident, you would want to hire a car accident attorney who can represent your best interests, so you can focus on recovery.

Hiring a Lawyer after a Car Accident in Grand Junction

 A reasonable car accident attorney will be able to ensure all your paperwork is filed, offer general advice, determine the accurate settlement estimation, collect evidence to strengthen your case, represent your interests in court and negotiate with insurance adjusters.

Choosing a car accident attorney to work with your unique requirements is not easy because there is a variety of them in the industry. Here are the qualities to guide you when choosing the right Grand Junction car accident lawyer.

1. Experience.

Ask about the lawyer’s experience. Ensure they have specific experienc in handling the car accident cases. You will also need to be sure that they have experience in arguing cases in court and have a winning track record.

This part of knowledge and expertise involves choosing a proper venue for your situation as that can affect the amount of compensation you will receive. Hiring a car accident attorney without enough knowledge and expertise may mean that you are rolling the dice and taking a chance you shouldn’t be taking.

Therefore, before hiring an attorney, ask them about similar cases they have handled, their success rates, and if they are prepared to take the case to trial if required.

2. Specialty

A very crucial factor to consider when looking for a car accident attorney to handle your case is to find the one whose primary area of practice is car accident law. The lawyer you choose should have enough experience in this field and understands all the tactics involved in the personal injury case.

3. Reputation

The lawyer’s reputation can go a long way when resolving your case fairly and within the shortest time possible. This is because of their previous dealings with personal injury claims and other lawyers within the area and in the court system.

The lawyer’s reputation offers that “added value” as it will present the lawyer; not only from a plaintiff perspective but also from the defendant perspectives and the legal perspective for handling cases. This puts you in the best situation to recover as much as you deserve as a result of what happened to you.

4. Accessibility

Accessibility is one of the critical factors to consider when it comes to hiring a car accident lawyer. There are complaints from many clients claiming that they don’t have enough time to discuss cases with their lawyers.

 It is advisable to choose an attorney who has a reputation of talking to their clients. Avoid lawyers who have limited communication with you as a client.  Avoid lawyers who don’t answer phones or emails in the event of choosing their services.

5. Willingness to offer references.

Ask the lawyer for a list of references you can contact. These references talk … Read More

Bodybuilding Nutrition Plan – The Three Main Food Groups

Posted onAuthorKathryn Lunceford

Bodybuilding Nutrition Plan - The Three Main Food Groups
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When working out your bodybuilding nutrition plan it is essential that you use the very best ingredients that you can afford. Natural healthy ingredients are, by far, the best fuel for your body. There are three main food groups that you should be aware of: proteins, carbohydrates and unsaturated fats. To get the best from your bodybuilding nutrition plan your diet should include a balance of these. Proteins, mainly, can be obtained from animal foods such as meat and are essential for repairing muscle tissue after strenuous exercise.

Carbohydrates are converted into glucose and are used by your body for energy. Carbohydrates also stimulate the body’s production of insulin – a key chemical in building muscle. Unsaturated fats are vital to maintain the health of your body’s cells. There are also certain vitamins that are fat soluble and as such your body can only absorb them in fats. When trying to lose weight it is recommended that you cut back on your carbohydrate intake. If you take in too many carbs in your diet, your body will store the excess glucose as fat. It is advisable, therefore, to cut back on your carbs until such times as you have reduced your overall body fat.

A normal, healthy, average man should be eating about two thousand calories per day. Bodybuilders should be eating much more than that. As a rule of thumb you should multiply your body weight in pounds by sixteen to get the number of calories you should be eating. Obviously this number is only a rough guide. If you are lean you will probably need more calories to bulk up and inversely if you are carrying excess body fat you will probably need less.

You should add up your total daily calorie intake and divide it by six or seven and split your meals up accordingly. It’s better to consume your calories through six or seven meals per day than it is to consume than all at once or through your normal three meal cycle. I hope this article has been informative. There’s one last thing to mention when sticking to a bodybuilding nutrition plan. Where possible, always eat natural organic foods as these foods are far superior in terms of nutritional value.… Read More