SKIN DEEP; Hello, Day Spa? This Order Is for Delivery
Spa regulars who are frustrated with getting a dose of attitude, rather than serenity, are retreating to their living rooms.
Original post by By ALIX STRAUSS
Archive for November, 2007
3 Vice Officers Facing Charges Of Burglary
A New York City police officer and two supervisors, including one charged with maintaining integrity in their vice unit, are expected to surrender to prosecutors today on felony charges that they broke into a massage parlor in Brooklyn, a law enforcement official said yesterday.
Original post by By AL BAKER and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM
Officers Are Charged in a ‘Flawed’ Raid
Three police officers were charged yesterday with breaking into a massage parlor in April and stealing surveillance equipment to cover up what prosecutors called a flawed prostitution raid.
Original post by By MICHAEL BRICK and WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM
Vitamin D levels linked to Telomere Lengths and Aging
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[Best Syndication] A new study has found that vitamin D has long-term effects on reducing inflammation which could help slow the aging process. The study was first published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The study was of 2,100 female twin pairs ranging in age from 19 – 79. The study focused on measuring genetics and found that the higher the vitamin D levels, the better the genes measured for lifelong aging and chronic stress. The genetic marked measured is called leukocyte telomere length (LTL). The more vitamin D levels the longer the LTL. The telomere length was a 5 year difference compared to those with the highest levels of vitamin D to those with the lowest levels.
Other studies have shown that when telomeres were shortened there was an increased risk for heart disease. This could be because of the chronic inflammation and is considered one key feature in the aging process.
Original post by Mark Barone
Why Qigong Practitioners Don’t Suffer From Backpain #3
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Backpain can continue to plague you and make your life miserable long after you have recovered from the initial back injury. Even if the back problems are recent, do not expect instant results from any back exercise. Introducing the third qigong/chi kung lesson for eliminating backpain and building a strong healthy back.
For chronic pain to develop, it takes more than just one injury to result in a weak back, but a lifetime of poor posture and bad habits. Fortunately, qigong/chi kung can produce relatively fast results, usually within several months of regular practice. The qigong/chi kung horse stance is no exception.
If at first you have difficulty with the qigong/chi kung horse stance and find that the backs of your thighs and buttocks are tight instead of relaxed, go back to the first lesson sitting down. (It is easier to relax them when you are sitting down).
Original post by wholemindedness
Why Qigong Practitioners Don’t Suffer From Backpain #2
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How do you know that you are ready for the next qigong/chi kung lesson on eliminating backpain and maintaining a strong healthy back?
You know when you can assume the first position automatically whenever you sit down, and when your back spasms ease and you find that you experience less frequent pain due to back problems than before.
Then you are ready to assume correct posture standing up. Most people think that just by standing up straight, they are assuming the correct posture. Unfortunately, that is not so.
To assume the correct posture, you have to maintain a straight back with no undue pressure exerted on the spine, and be relaxed enough that the chi energy is flowing uninhibited. Most people, even those who maintain correct posture sitting down, do not maintain good back posture standing up.
Original post by wholemindedness
Reverse Aging - ‘Oprah’ TV show has Dr. Oz discuss ways of Staying Young
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[Best Syndication] Dr. Oz was on yesterday to finish up a two part series on ‘Oprah’ which discussed ways that you can reverse aging and to help keep you younger longer. Dr. Oz said in two weeks you can reverse aging in your body - chemically speaking. Habits take hold after 3 weeks, but after 3 months you can actually measure a reduction in aging.
Dr. Oz added that the only person that can cure you is you! He often has patients come into his practice wanting him to cure them, he can only treat the symptoms, but the lifestyle choices you do every day will have more impact on your health.
The first segment on the show was Frank and Elaine who are unhealthy. Frank, 52, is a part time professional bowler that is overweight, has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes. He said that he takes between 14 – 15 pills a day to treat all of these conditions. Elaine is 45 and is an insurance broker that feels like she is 65 years old. She says that she has a stressful career and is tired. Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen visited at their home to assess their health and lifestyle. He weighed 270 and she weighed 223 pounds. Both are unable to keep up with the fitness test. They both took the biophysical 250 blood test to help see how they are aging.
Original post by Nicole Wilson
