Archive for March, 2008

Did You Forget Why You Got Married?

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Sometimes, in the fast-paced world we live in, we forget important things. We get busy with careers and raising children, social obligations and other responsibilities and too often a very important aspect of married life gets neglected. This article can have a powerful impact on not just your happiness, but your health as well.

A study was done at Queens University in Belfast and the results are now a part of the British Medical Journal. The decade long study of 1,000 middle aged men compared death rates with frequency of sex. The results showed the men with the highest occurrences of orgasm had half the death rate of those who had fewer orgasms.

A follow up to that study also revealed that sex at least three times a week reduces the risk of having a heart attack or experiencing a stroke by 50%. A major men’s health magazine has called the bed the single greatest piece of exercise equipment ever invented.

You can burn, on average, 200 calories with a rigorous romp, the equivalent of 15 minutes of running on a treadmill. Your heart puts out the same exertion as an athlete giving maximum performance. Powerful muscle contractions provide your arms, neck and lower body a full workout. Testosterone production is increased, resulting in stronger muscles and bones.

Sex also improves your health in ways you probably never even thought about. A partial list includes decreased depression, fewer colds, better teeth, pain relief, and increased bladder control. Some physicians believe there’s a connection between fewer ejaculations and increased risk of prostate cancer. Having sex even improves your sense of smell!

And yet many men are not enjoying all the bonus benefits sex provides. Approximately half the men in this country over the age of 40 suffer from some form of erectile dysfunction. If you’re experiencing difficulty with this problem, it could be a warning sign for high blood pressure, diabetes or elevated cholesterol levels.
 
There are medications available today that claim to help the problem, but there are side effects to be considered and like most medications, there are risks to be considered. Creams and lotions with the same claims are generally a waste of time and money, and in some cases, can actually be harmful, not just to you, but your partner as well.

Many men suffer this indignity in silence, too proud or embarrassed to ask for help. This is part of what prompted me to develop a successful program to correct the problem of erectile dysfunction in the privacy of your own home, without risking your health, and without pills and their side effects.

And if you think you’re getting ‘too old’ for sex, let me assure you that you’re not. The human body is designed to enjoy sex well into your seventies, eighties and beyond. I’ve had clients up to age 94 whose lives were improved through both my Erectile Mastery program and Ejaculation Master program. You can start enjoying a virile, active, satisfying sex life, whatever your age.

What Is Your Weight Stopping You From Doing?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Let me tell you a story about a friend of mine.

In his youth, he was an avid horseback rider. He loved riding horses more than, well, pretty much everything. He also had a beautiful wife who he loved very much.

Today, at 40, my friend is horrendously overweight. His physical condition keeps him from doing what he loves most – riding horses – due to the pain and discomfort it brings to him (and to the horse as well, I imagine). In addition to that, he also can’t make love to his wife anymore, since his obesity also led to another dreaded condition – erectile dysfunction.

He also suffers from sleep apnea and hypertension. And due to his hesitance to do something about his weight problem, it keeps escalating. He gains weight every year. And as his weight climbs, so does his list of health problems.

Now you tell me… what’s your weight stopping you from doing?

I hear stories like my friend’s all the time, and it saddens me every time I do. Because to me, weight problems don’t only add up to health problems – they also add up to emotional, psychological, and mental problems.

Weight problems add up to lost dreams. And the longer an individual stays overweight, the longer he keeps himself from living out his dreams and being all he can be in his lifetime.

But most of all, it keeps people from enjoying life with their partners, families, and friends. It keeps people from being happy.

Doctors don’t tell you this very often – and because they focus too much on the physical side of the problem, they leave you to go through the other faces of the problem by yourself – and it’s never easy for any of us.

Let’s face it – obesity isn’t merely a condition. It’s a disease. And it needs to be treated as a disease in order to address it effectively. Experts suggest diets, regular exercise, and other drastic lifestyle changes to control the devastating effects of obesity.

My suggestion’s right here. My Weight Loss Program have helped thousands of individuals lose weight and regain everything that their struggle with obesity has taken away from them.

Don’t you think it’s time you took control of your life again?

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

How To Monitor Your Blood Pressure

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Monitoring your blood pressure is an important part of your treatment regimen if you’re suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure). But if all you do is jump into a blood pressure machine once in a while, then you’re not doing enough.

Blood pressure fluctuates during the day. If you take a reading in the morning, it’s going to be different at noon and after dark. It also goes up or down depending on your activities during the day.

You need to monitor your blood pressure throughout the day and week. It’s important to keep a record on the readings you get, as it can tell you (and your doctor) whether or not the hypertension treatment regimen you’re on is working, and whether any changes in treatment or lifestyle is needed.

At home, blood pressure can be measured using either an aneroid monitor or a digital monitor. Both are devices that measure your blood pressure through a cuff worn on the upper arm.

Aneroid monitors give readings through a dial, and are generally cheaper than digital monitors. They are, however, susceptible to damage and need to be calibrated at least once a year. Digital monitors are more expensive to buy and maintain, but are easier to use and generally gives more accurate readings. Some models can even produce printouts of each reading.

When buying a blood pressure monitor, make sure that the cuff size is right for your arm. If it’s not, it may result in inaccurate readings. Some aneroid monitors have stethoscopes bundled with them, so such models may not be the best ones for those hard-of-hearing. Your doctor or nurse can teach you how to use a particular model and check it for accuracy.

Whichever type of monitor you choose, using it involves the same basic steps. In the half-hour before taking a reading, don’t take any caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco. Also refrain from any activity, even talking, five minutes before taking the reading. And if you feel the slightest need to go to the bathroom, do so before proceeding.

In taking the reading, sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your back upright. Your arm should be elevated to the level of your heart – you might need a high table or other surface for this.

Wrap the cuff around the upper part of your bare arm. It should be a snug fit, but should also be loose enough to slip one finger in. The bottom edge of the cuff should be about one inch from the crease of your elbow. From here, follow the instructions in taking your blood pressure, which varies with the blood pressure monitor level and your doctors’ instructions.

Monitoring your blood pressure regularly is important for any treatment regimen, most particularly my own Hypertension Program. After all, after doing the exercises in my blood pressure program , it’s the best way to see your readings normalize to 120/80 mmHg levels – for good!

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

Is There Less Oxygen Now Than Decades Ago?

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Some studies show that the earth’s atmosphere contains less oxygen today than there was a hundred years ago, but not by too much. It’s enough, however, to cause a rise in certain illnesses such as migraines, fibromyalgia, and dizziness/vertigo.

Is there any connection between the rise in these illnesses and the fact that most people in the world live in crowded, congested, polluted cities?

It’s tempting to attribute the rise in these illnesses to the overuse of fossil fuels, which saturate the air with particles and chemicals. With so much crud in the air we breathe, we tend to take in less oxygen, which in turn raises the likelihood of these illnesses, right?

Well, not quite.

Another factor to consider about city life is the rise in stress levels. Living day-to-day in a cutthroat rat-race gets to us all after a while. And when we’re under a lot of stress, we tend to take quicker and shallower breaths.

In addition to that, the way we basically sit through our days (on the breakfast table, in transit, on the workdesk, when cooling down after the day… the list goes on) isn’t doing much to help things. Our bodies were designed to be erect – the spine straight and the head held straight above the neck – and not to slouch forward over our work or backward on the sofa in front of the TV.

What does this do? Several things.

First, the muscles designed to hold our head up (those in the neck and shoulders) tend to get used to the reduced weight of the head, and degenerate more quickly than normal. In contrast, other muscles (those in the jaw and tongue) have to tense up to compensate to the shift in balance. These muscles are essential to the breathing process, and thus are forced to split their time between making sure we get all the oxygen we need and doing the work of the neck and shoulder muscles.

In the end, bad lifestyle habits cause oxygen deprivation more than air pollution.

Oxygen deprivation is a major health issue. That’s the reason why most of my health programs, including those for migraine, fibromyalgia, and dizziness/vertigo, - even my weight loss program - focus on countering oxygen deprivation through breathing practices and exercises that restore the body’s posture to the way nature designed it.

If you’re suffering from any of these illnesses and are wondering why none of the prescribed medications and therapies are working, well… now you know why.

My health programs are listed on the upper-right hand corner of this website. Whatever it is you’re suffering from, I’m sure I have the help.

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

The Difference Between Dizziness and Vertigo

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Dizziness and vertigo are two words used interchangeably these days, when in fact they mean two different things.

“Dizziness” is an umbrella term pertaining to an uncomfortable sensation of inner confusion. In addition to vertigo, dizziness also includes common lightheadedness, equilibrium imbalance, and other common disorienting conditions.

“Vertigo,” on the other hand, is a special kind of dizziness marked by a spinning sensation. You may remember spinning like a top when you were a kid, then enjoying (yes, it was fun back then, wasn’t it) the disorienting sensation that followed when you stopped. The spinning sensation, whether clockwise or counter-clockwise, is the defining characteristic of vertigo.

As you get older, the sensation you get from vertigo becomes less and less amusing. The disorientation may lead to falls and injuries, and may even get in the way of common tasks in the home and office. Not surprisingly, individuals suffering from regular attacks of vertigo spend more time sitting or lying down, trying to keep from passing out, than on their feet leading productive lives.

In America, about two in every five individuals seek treatment for dizziness and vertigo within their lifetimes. This statistic doesn’t take into account those individuals who don’t pay their doctors a visit regarding their condition and soldier on with their lives despite the risk.

That means one thing – chances are you have suffered, or will suffer, from dizziness and vertigo in some point of your life.

Doctors all over the world attribute dizziness and vertigo to several causes, including ear infections, motion sickness, strokes, and other problems with the ear and brain. With so many causes, there are also a wide variety of treatment options available – none of which, sadly, have been found to cure the condition completely.

I, on the other hand, have found two causes underlying vertigo, as well as all the other dizziness conditions. They are:

1.)Lack of oxygen reaching the brain
2.)Tension in the muscles supporting the head

When the brain is starved for oxygen, it naturally signals all bodily functions to take it easy in an attempt to put the body in a horizontal position. This would bring more blood to the brain, giving it the oxygen it needs.

And when the head isn’t carried straight over the neck like it was designed to, tension occurs in other muscles (such as the jaw) as they attempt to compensate for the imbalance. This only results in further problems between the balance systems in the eyes and ears.

I believe these two causes are the only ones that need to be addressed in treating dizziness and vertigo. That’s why my Vertigo And Dizziness Program focuses on exercises that bring more oxygen into the body and correcting the head’s posture.

Does it work? Hundreds of my satisfied customers, who now live lives completely free from dizziness and vertigo, seem to think so.

My Vertigo And Dizziness Program can be found here.

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

Why Diets Don’t Work

Friday, March 14th, 2008

I bet a lot of you are dying to read about this…

Recent studies made have shown that diets don’t work. At least, not on their own. Here are the two main reasons suggested by experts as to why dieters very often gain back the weight they’ve lost in diets:

1.)Metabolism. When our bodies take in fewer calories, the body slows down the metabolism. In other words, our bodies consume less calories to carry out the same activities we do everyday. So even if we eat less, our weight levels off after a few pounds – and drastically spikes once we get back to our old eating habits.
2.)Social ties. Eating is a social activity, and no one really likes munching on celery sticks while watching their companions wolf down steaks and potatoes. In other words, the typical American eating environment is very counterproductive to diets. And it won’t help if you diet in isolation – is shedding a few pounds really worth the depression?

On top of these, most supervised diets (which have shown some measure of success over the years) often charge exorbitant rates for their services. It’s a safe average to say that you’ll be shelling out $50 for every pound you’d like to lose. A lighter wallet to go with your lighter frame!

Experts suggest incorporating more hours of vigorous exercise into the average workweek. This, they say, will keep the metabolism from dropping while going through a diet, allowing the body to continue burning those calories.

Sadly, for many people, the double whammy of switching to a diet they won’t enjoy and the toil of regular exercise is too much.

Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve discovered that obesity is caused by a single reason, and it’s neither social pressure nor metabolism problems (at least not in the way you would think it is).

It’s oxygen deprivation.

In order to burn fat – as well as anything else, in fact – you need three things. First, you need fuel (the fat, which I’m sure some of us have more than others), heat (our body heat and metabolism), and oxygen.

Poor posture (slouching or leaning too far forward or back) throughout one’s lifetime often leads to a constriction in the breathing passages and tension in muscles essential to the breathing process. As we age, the less oxygen we take in, and the harder it becomes to control our weight.

This is precisely the main culprit of obesity that my Weight Loss Program fixes.

Through simple exercises, my Weight Loss Program restores the body’s original posture and clears the breathing passages, allowing you to shed those excess pounds without any lifestyle changes or vigorous exercises. It works so well, you’ll even lose weight in your sleep.

Fed up with diets? Give my Weight Loss Program a whirl and start getting more out of life.

Cheers,

Christian Goodman

The Two Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Erectile Dysfunction (ED), or also known as impotence, is one of the most feared medical conditions by men today.

It’s a psychologically debilitating condition that often leads to the breakup of many relationships.

The sad part about it is that many relationships end at no one’s fault – Erectile Dysfunction often has purely physical causes that are in no way any indication of a man’s feelings for his partner.

But what causes Erectile Dysfunction in the first place?

Experts aren’t sure, but they’ve come up with causes such as sedentary lifestyles, a family history of heart disease, diabetes, and even smoking.

They go on to suggest that drastic changes in lifestyle is necessary to cure Erectile Dysfunction.

It’s actually simpler than all that.

Erectile Dysfunction has two primary causes – physical and emotional.

Physical causes may be rooted in weak or damaged muscles around the pubic area, inadequate physical conditioning, or a lack of oxygen in the body, among others.

Emotional causes may consist of built-up stress, anger, anxiety, or other negative energies coursing through your psyche.

With all these bad vibes going through your system, it’s a given that some bodily function has got to suffer. Sadly, for almost 30 million American men, it’s their sexual function.

How do you know if your Erectile Dysfunction is caused by either or both underlying causes?

As a simple rule of thumb – if it’s easy for you to get hard while doing yourself, or when it’s already up when you wake up (I think they call this “morning wood”), then your Erectile Dysfunction probably has no underlying physical causes.

On the other hand, it means that something is bothering you.

My Erectile Dysfunction program cures your Erectile Dysfunction completely and for good by addressing these two underlying causes.

It won’t make you go through big changes in your lifestyle – the exercises are short, simple, and enjoyable.

Yep, you heard me – these exercises are fun to do. I’ll bet you she’ll think so, too.

Perhaps the best thing about my Erectile Dysfunction program is that it addresses physical and emotional problems that are the roots of not only Erectile Dysfunction, but a host of other health conditions that keep you from enjoying life to the fullest.

A few dollars for a lifetime of benefits – wouldn’t that be better than even sex?

If you think your sexual life is worth the investment (and I’m sure it is), then please check out my Erectile Dysfunction program. It can be found under the Relationship Guides portion of this website, on the upper-right hand side.

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

Why Vertigo and Dizziness Bothers Older People More

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Ever wonder why older people seem to be more susceptible to vertigo and dizziness than younger individuals?

Dizziness is a natural reaction our bodies make to a lack of blood flow to the brain wherein our bodies instinctively try to compel us to lie horizontal in an attempt to getting more blood to reach the brain. Dizziness may be caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure, stress, or most commonly, aging.

The reason for this is that the older we get, the less effectively we breathe. The muscles in our lungs and breathing passages grow weaker and tenser as we grow older, so we don’t get as much oxygen.

In addition to this, tension in our necks also plays a role in vertigo and dizziness. The tension causes the veins that run up to the head through our neck to harden and experience blockages. So even when we do get enough oxygen, the tension in our necks keeps much of it from getting to the brain.

Finally, the tension in our necks can also change the position of our head as we get older. As you might know, we depend on harmony between the balance system in our eyes and ears to be stay upright. When our head is in an unusual position for a long period of time, even very slightly, our sense of balance crumbles eventually, leading to frequent attacks of vertigo and dizziness.

Three strikes, you’re out. It’s a whole new ball game when we get older.

Some statistics say that over 40% of Americans get some treatment at some point in their lives for vertigo. It’s sad to see many individuals having to resort to treatments that never really give them any lasting freedom from vertigo and dizziness.

Vertigo and dizziness are actually quite simply treated by simple exercises that address its causes directly. My Vertigo And Dizziness Program does this by strengthening the muscles that control our breathing passages, simple breathing exercises, and exercises that ease the tension in the neck.

In addition to this, my Vertigo And Dizziness Program also focuses on bringing more nutrients to the brain, preventing any future dizzy spells in addition to stopping the ones you experience regularly.

My Vertigo And Dizziness Program may be found here. Do yourself a favor and sign up, and join hundreds of my satisfied clients who are now getting much more out of their daily lives.

After all, isn’t staying on your feet the best way to enjoy the prime years of your life?

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

TMJ and Tooth Grinding - Two Causes

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

TMJ (short for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a disorder concerning the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. This disorder often results in dysfunction in the movements and position of the jaw, which aggravates over time if left untreated. It is estimated that over 11 million Americans may suffer from TMJ at any given time.

TMJ sufferers experience a good deal of discomfort and pain in the neck and jaw area. They may also be susceptible to migraines and may even develop Fibromyalgia eventually.

Some “experts” claim TMJ is caused by continued movement of the jaw beyond its normal limits, such as forward or sideways, which may in turn be caused by excessive gum chewing, nail biting, dental neglect, or trauma (accident).

Yet many other individuals suffer from TMJ despite steering clear of all its known causes. Is this due to a new, exciting, previously-unknown cause, one that would mark a colossal new way of looking at TMJ?

Well, yes and no. Yes, because not many know about these new causes, and no, because they shouldn’t surprise you – these are what causes TMJ in the first place.

Anxiety is the first cause.

You’ve probably experienced it before – when you’re scared, apprehensive, or anxious, you tend to stiffen up. Your muscles tense up, you tremble, your jaw is set rock-hard. What happens when you experience anxiety on a regular basis?

Think of the occasional aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere. Did it ever boggle you that there never seems to be a physical cause for these pains?

Well, now you know what caused them. And when you unconsciously set your jaw whenever you go through your daily dose of stress, it may eventually add up to a TMJ problem.

Wrong body position is the other cause.

Your parents probably told you not to slouch when you were a kid. And if you’re suffering from back problems now, you’re probably wishing you’d have listened.

The same goes for TMJ. Many of us have incorrect jaw positions – it may be too far out or in. And surprisingly, sitting the wrong way (or too much) can do this.

On the Discovery Channel, you’ve probably seen women in third world countries carrying heavy loads directly on top of their heads. Ever wonder how they manage to carry these loads day after day and not suffer from any shoulder, neck, and jaw problems?

The reason is simple – it’s because they carry the loads directly over their heads. This way, the muscles in their neck and shoulders sustain the weight the way nature designed them to.
But when the women happened to tip their heads forward, the weight would immediately cause them to tip forward and lose their balance.

See the connection?

Your head, when it’s straight over the body, isn’t that heavy at all. But when you tip forward, it begins to feel quite a bit heavier. Your neck and shoulder muscles often can’t carry the extra load, and your jaw has to help out to keep the head level.

Over time, the extra strain manifests in a TMJ disorder.

In any case, most doctors prescribe painkillers to ease the pain of TMJ, but these medications rarely work in the long term. These medications may ease the pain temporarily, but do nothing to alleviate TMJ’s root causes

My TMJ No More program does just that. With simple exercises that relax the muscles around the TMJ and restore the jaw’s natural position, it addresses TMJ at its source, effectively ending the misery caused by this disorder.

Does it work? Apparently, hundreds of my customers who have tried it themselves definitely think so. Check out my TMJ No More program and see what brought the smiles back on their faces.

Warm Regards,

Christian Goodman

Why We Tend To Gain Weight As We Grow Older

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

In recent years, research studies have shown that introducing healthy oxygen into the body plays an extremely vital role in promoting good health.

Disease and other ailments can be allowed to thrive when there is not enough oxygen in the body.

By introducing healthy oxygen into the body through my specific exercise program, you can eliminate illness, disease and other ailments from the body.

It has recently been shown that oxygen can also aid in weight loss efforts.

As we get older, we can have trouble breathing as effectively as we used to.

This can have a surprising effect on our body, as the muscles responsible for our lungs and breathing passages become tense and weak.

The muscles responsible for controlling our diaphragm get tenser as we grow older because we tend to use them to balance our bodies when that is not what they were intended for.

Our diaphragm is responsible for controlling our breathing, but as it becomes tenser over time, it cannot functional naturally any longer, and this affects our breathing in a negative way.

Unfortunately what this means for our bodies is that our metabolism is going to slow down over time, making weight loss increasingly difficult over time.

However, there is still a saving grace available to you: you can tune your body up and can restore your ability to fight disease and promote healthy weight loss by adding healthy oxygen into your system.

By turning your body into an oxygen rich environment, you can tune it up, improve your health, and can increase your natural ability to lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight.

Your body could become a weight loss machine, virtually on auto pilot. What I mean by this is that by following my weight loss program and filling your body with healthy oxygen, you can lose weight naturally without insane diets or overwhelming exercise programs.

My weight loss program is simple and innovative, and will change your life.

Losing weight may have been tricky or difficult in the past, but my innovative program is making it simpler than ever. All you have to do is follow my unique program and the exercises that I outline within it, and you will quickly notice a significant difference in your weight.

Even if you are older, and find it difficult to lose weight no matter how hard you diet and exercise, my weight loss breeze program has what it takes to help you.

Warm regards,

Christian Goodman


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