Hair Loss: Know The Cause, Know The Cure

Writen by Daniel Loh

Don’t you envy those young men in the streets with full heads of hair? Hair has always been considered a man’s crowning glory, while hair loss has been regarded as signs of ageing and unattractiveness.

So, losing hair has always been a problem for many men.

Well, it no longer has to be a problem! If you know your hair problem, you can find out the cure easily. In this article, I hope to present to you the major causes of hair loss, and the things that you should do if you have such a problem.

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Cause 1: Genetic Balding

This is seen in men and women alike, and this constitutes the majority of cases of hair loss. The most commonly used cure is treatment with 2% topical minoxidil. However, only around 30% of users show noticeable improvement, and stopping the use of the drug might result in loss of the newly grown hair. When 0.05% retinoic acid solution is added however, a higher percentage of users show moticeable improvement. Consult your doctor about using these drugs.

Cause 2: Fungal Infection

Fungal infection often causes patchy hair loss, and red scalp, scaling (dandruff) and pus is often seen. This type of infection can be easily treated with a few months’ course of anti-fungal agents, used simultaneously with anti-fungal shampoo.

Cause 3: Major illness/surgery

After you have undergone a major illness or surgery, you might experience this type of hair loss. This type of hair loss can also follow stress or childbirth. However, such hair loss is temporary, and hair will regrow in a matter of months.

Cause 4: Drugs

There are various drugs that can cause hair loss, such as vitamin A, chemotherapy, blood thinners, and thyroid medication. However, hair will also regrow soon after the discontinuation of the drug. Alternative medication can be prescribed by the doctor if this is the cause of hair loss.

In conclusion, hair loss, though distress, is not life threatening. Medication provided by the doctor can solve most of the problems, and in severe cases, a local injection onto the scalp will cause hair to grow back.

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Autism – Living with Autism

Writen by Rachel Evans

Do you know children affected with autism find it difficult to communicate and to become socialized? There are two notions about the existence of autism. One thought is that autism is due to a bio-chemical imbalance, and the other notion is it is a psychological disorder. The autism-affected children seldom communicate with others except to fulfill their needs.

Autism spectrum disorders can be called an umbrella term since it covers classic autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), and Asperger’s syndrome. Autism can be termed a spectrum disorder as the intensity and the number of the symptoms of autism differs from person to person. Autism causes impairments in the people in three areas: social relationships, communication, and restricted patterns of behavior. The spectrum of autism can be classified as severely affected, less able, and dependent on others. This also includes persons with above-average intelligence and independence, but lacking social skills.

Autism sufferers lack a proper response to social and environmental stimulations. The affected child would be in a separate world. The child’s communication will be very minimal and he will not be able to communicate his emotions and feelings properly.

Malabsorption is the most common problem noticed in autism. Autism sufferers experience structural compromise and chronic gastric inflammation in the digestive tract. The intestinal absorption is delayed due to intestinal inflammation. The specific symptoms of autism are restricted behaviors and interests and this is even seen towards the food choices. Self-limited and restricted diets are highly noticed in the autism condition, which may cause deficiency in one or more essential nutrients.

The commonly occurring deficiencies in the children suffering from autism are Vitamin-A, Sulfate deficiency, calcium deficiency, B12 deficiency, High copper: zinc ratio, etc.

There are numerous treatments available to cure the autism condition in children. Initially, nutritional supplements are offered to the child suffering from autism. This might be followed by behavioral training. In general Vitamin B12 is given as a supplement. The behavioral change noticed in autism can be improved by giving suitable educational therapies, where the child is motivated to give good response to the environmental and social changes promptly.

Although it is easy to say that educational therapy is good for autism patients, the children found difficult in learning the task, and they will intercept the process and show aggressive behavior to other people to avoid learning any new task.

In order to improve the autism behaviors, Magnesium in the form of injections are given to the autism sufferers. Within 2-4 weeks of administration of Vitamin-B12, autism behaviors can be reduced within 2 to 4 weeks. It can take more than 3 months for some children to respond with Vitamin-B12. The autism child with speech problems can be treated with Dimethylglycine (DMG) for better results. DMG will improve the immune system of one’s own body. Moreover, this improves frustration tolerance and eye contact.

For negative attention-seeking behaviors of autism, it is advisable to eliminate the behavior by giving attention to desired behavior rather than the negative behavior.

Home Gyms – Advantages And Disadvantages

Writen by Andy Eaton

When the winter season is over and you are fully stuffed on the turkey and other junk food, you will feel a sudden urge to exercise and get yourself fit again. You may have a long term goal such as getting yourself into an outfit for the summer holidays. Or you just want to look good. But whatever reason you choose to look good you will need to exercise properly. One sure fire way of getting yourself to look good is with a home gym.

There are many advantages to owning a home gym. But with advantages there are always going to be disadvantages. Through this article I’m going to explain both the advantages and disadvantages of owning your very own home gym.

The advantages of owning a home gym are numerous. There is of course the fact that if you are new to the exercising world then you might not feel comfortable going down to your local gym. Where there are bound to be people flexing their muscles and genuinely looking really good. You might find that the privacy of your own home will be better suited to you. Also in your own home you may find that you are more comfortable starting off on the lower weights. If you are using weights then you have to remember to start off low and not over reach. You will get to the heaver weights but you must start off slowly first of all.

Another advantage of owning a home gym is that you can choose the right equipment for it. If you feel that your legs are in more need of a work out, then you can buy equipment that is better suited to working out your legs and lower body. Or if your upper body needs more attention then your lower body, then you can buy the equipment that will exercise your upper body. Of course there is the option of mixing and matching. That means that you can purchase equipment that will exercise your entire body but use it within reason.

But of course as stated there will be disadvantages when owning your home gym. One disadvantage is the price of a home gym. The price is never cheap for a home gym, especially if you want to get started right away. You could be spending easily in the region of $1000. That is not petty cash. There are people that have paid double that for their home gym, so learn to shop around for the best price before making any decision on a purchase.

Another disadvantage when owning a home gym is the space required. A home gym can take up a lot of space in the home and you have to make sure that you have the right amount of space for your desired gym. Some gyms require space of about 3 meters on each side. So you have to make sure that the gym you choose will be able to fit nicely into the room that you desire.

Overall owning a gym is a good purchase to make, especially if you do want to work out and tone up your body. If you can afford a gym then the purchase could be necessary. If however you do not have the space and/or the money then sign up for a gym. Where you can then maybe get some advice from the staff about where to start on your exercise regime.

Andy Eaton is the owner of http://www.gym.andyeats.com a site dedicated to helping people get into shape and at the same time helping them find their perfect Gym Equipment. visit http://www.gym.andyeats.com for quality gym equipment and information on choosing the right fitness plan.

GERD Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Writen by Beth Guida

What is GERD?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD occurs when the acidic gastric juices from the stomach flow up into the esophagus. As these juices are allowed to flow into and irritate the lining of the esophagus, a burning sensation is felt in the lower chest. If these symptoms of heartburn are not controlled with modifications in lifestyle, and over-the-counter medicines are needed two or more times a week, you should see your physician. When GERD is not treated, serious complications can occur, such as severe chest pain that can mimic a heart attack, esophageal stricture (the narrowing of the esophagus), bleeding, or a pre-cancerous change in the lining of the esophagus known as Barrett’s Esophagus.

What are the causes of GERD?

One possible GERD cause is the weakness of the muscle at the base of the esophagus that connects and controls the flow of food in to the stomach, known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). As food travels down the esophagus, the sphincter opens to let food flow into the stomach. Normally it closes as soon as the food enters the stomach. With heartburn, the sphincter does not close tightly. This allows stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus (often called acid reflux), causing a burning sensation.

Other causes include excess acid production and other diseases that interfere with food passing through the esophagus.

GERD Symptoms

Frequent heartburn is the most common GERD symptom. However, patients may also experience some of the following:

• sour or bitter taste

• bitter stomach fluid coming into the mouth, especially during sleep

• hoarseness

• repeatedly feeling a need to clear the throat

• difficulty swallowing food or liquid

• wheezing or coughing at night

• worsening of symptoms after eating, or when bending over or lying down

Diagnosing GERD

Diagnostic tests for GERD may include:

• Upper GI Series-a series of x-rays of the upper digestive system taken after drinking a barium solution
• 24-hour pH Monitoring-a probe placed in the esophagus to keep track of the level of acidity in the lower esophagus. This is done over a 24-hour period.
• Manometry-measures muscle pressures of the lower esophagus (LES)
• Endoscopy-looking at the esophagus and stomach through a thin, lighted flexible tube that is passed down the throat
• Biopsy-removing a small sample of esophageal tissue to measure the amount of acid or pressure in the esophagus

GERD Complications

Heartburn can feel like the pain associated with a heart attack. Never assume that chest pain is heartburn or indigestion. Seek medical care if you’re not sure.

Complications occur when GERD is severe or long-standing. Constant irritation of the esophagus by stomach acid can lead to inflammation, ulcers, and bleeding. Anemia or low blood count may develop. Over time, scarring and narrowing of the esophagus can also develop, making it difficult to swallow and pass food through the esophagus. This narrowing is called a stricture.

Some patients develop a condition called Barrett’s Esophagus, which is a serious change in the cells lining the esophagus. Barrett’s Esophagus may be a precursor of esophageal cancer.

GERD Prevention

Certain diet and lifestyle choices can contribute to the condition. For example, certain foods increase acid production, and fatty foods increase the time food remains in the stomach. Chocolate, peppermint, coffee, alcoholic beverages, and especially nicotine in cigarette smoke weaken or relax the LES. Obesity places added pressure on the upper abdomen, and during pregnancy the LES weakens for unknown reasons.

GERD Treatment

When symptoms of heartburn are not controlled with modifications in lifestyle, and over-the-counter medicines are needed two or more times a week, or symptoms remain unresolved on the medication you are taking, you should consult your physician.

Treatment should be designed to: 1) eliminate symptoms; 2) heal esophagitis; and 3) prevent the relapse of esophagitis or development of complications in patients with esophagitis.

In many patients, GERD is a chronic, relapsing disease. The goals of long-term maintenance are to control the symptoms and prevent complications. Maintenance therapy will vary in individuals ranging from basic lifestyle

modifications to prescription medication as treatment.

Lifestyle Modification

In order to decrease the amount of gastric contents that reach the lower

esophagus, certain simple guidelines should be followed:

• Raise the Head of the Bed or use under-mattress foam wedge to elevate the head

  about 6-10 inches. Pillows are not an effective alternative for elevating the head in preventing reflux.

• Change Eating and Sleeping Habits. Avoid lying down for two hours after eating. Do not eat for at least two hours before bedtime. This

  decreases the amount of stomach acid available for reflux.

• Reduce your weight if obesity contributes to the problem.
• Change Your Diet. Avoid foods and medications that lower LES tone (fats and chocolate) and foods that may irritate the damaged lining of

  the esophagus (citrus juice, tomato juice, and probably pepper).

• Avoid Habits That Contribute to GERD. Both smoking and the use of alcoholic beverages lower LES pressure, which contributes to acid

  reflux.

• Avoid foods and beverages that contribute to heartburn: chocolate, coffee, peppermint, greasy or spicy foods, tomato products and

  alcoholic beverages.

• Stop smoking. Tobacco inhibits saliva, which is the body’s major buffer. Tobacco may also stimulate stomach acid production and relax the

  muscle between the esophagus and the stomach, permitting acid reflux to occur.

The goal of each treatment is to decrease the amount of acidic stomach fluid

leaking back into the esophagus or make that fluid less irritating to the lining of the esophagus.

GERD Diet

Your doctor may recommend avoiding:

• caffeine
• chocolate and peppermint
• spicy and/or tomato-based foods like pizza, wings, sausages
• fruits from the citrus family like oranges and tomatoes
• fried and fatty foods
• peppermint and spearmint
• whole milk
• cold cuts, bacon, fatty meat, chicken skin
• cream-based soups

Medical Treatment of GERD

GERD has a physical cause, and frequently is not curtailed by these lifestyle factors alone. If you are using over-the-counter medications two or more times a week, or are still having symptoms on the prescription or other medicines you are taking, you need to see your doctor. If results are not forthcoming, medications may be used to neutralize acid, increase LES tone, or improve gastric emptying. Promotility Agents increase lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which helps prevent acid reflux, and improves the movement of food from the stomach. H2 blockers and Proton Pump lnhibitors decrease the flow of stomach acid.

Health Fitness Guide – Faith, the Belief in the Attainment of Desire

Writen by Jeff Baker

In Part 2 of this series, Health Fitness Guide – Desire, the Framework for All Achievement, I talked about desire. Though a good framework, desire is not enough to reach your fitness goals. Every day we desire something; a higher paying job, a new car, better health, etc. We can even want these things with a burning desire but how often do those things happen through just wishing? About as often as you win the lottery, right?

If desire’s not enough, what’s the next step? What will help you attain that which you desire, your fitness goals?

Faith.

I’m not talking about religious faith though that can play a part. I’m talking about faith which can be created. It’s defined as a state of mind created by repeated affirmations or instructions given to the subconscious mind in the form of autosuggestion. Autosuggestion coming from oneself, the repetition of verbal or sub-vocal messages as a means of changing behavior.

What exactly does this mean? Through the process just described, you convince the subconscious that the fitness goal which you desire to achieve, you will achieve, and it will act upon that belief by passing back to you concrete plans for achieving that goal in the form of faith. But keep in mind that you must state your affirmations or instructions in the present tense because subconscious knows no past or future, only the present.

If you can convince your subconscious of your fitness desires and faith in those desires then those thoughts turn into reality. You convince the subconscious by emotionalizing your thoughts backed by faith. When that happens the subconscious immediately begins to translate your thoughts into their physical counterparts.

All this means is that through simple, repetitive techniques you retrain your conscious and unconscious mind in a positive, goal oriented manner to overcome old habits and create new fitness habits. These new habits become ingrained and automatic, habits you believe in to the point that you’re 100% convinced you can obtain your goals and nothing will get in your way.

Faith.

Borrowing from Napoleon Hill’s book “Think and Grow Rich,” below is a self-confidence “formula” I’ve modified for individual health and fitness goals.

Self-confidence Formula

1. I know that I have the ability to achieve any fitness goal in life; therefore, I demand of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment.
2. I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind will eventually reproduce themselves in outward, physical action, and gradually transform themselves into physical reality; therefore, I will concentrate my thoughts at least twice daily upon the task of thinking of the fitness goal I intend to achieve, thereby creating in my mind a clear mental picture.
3. I know through the principle of autosuggestion, any fitness desire that I persistently hold in my mind will eventually seek expression through some practical means of attaining it; therefore, I will devote ten minutes daily to demanding of myself the development of self-confidence.
4. I have clearly written down a description of my fitness goal, and will never stop trying, until I have developed sufficient self-confidence for its attainment.
5. I will sign my name to this formula, commit it to memory, and repeat it aloud twice a day, once upon arising and once before retiring to bed, with full faith that it will gradually influence my thoughts and actions so that I will become a self-reliant, and successful person.

In the next part of this series I’ll focus on autosuggestion and lay out concrete tools for influencing the subconscious mind through autosuggestion.

Blackhead Removal – How To Get Rid Of Blackheads?

Writen by Mike Singh

What are blackheads?

Blackheads are small “plugs” that develop in the pores of the skin. They are caused when the over active sebaceous (oil producing) glands in the skin become clogged with oil. This sebum then begins to harden in the pore. Since skin pores are open to the air, the top part of the hardened sebum or oil oxidizes, turning black. This black top of the oil plug is then forced closer to the surface of skin by the oil hardening beneath it. This then causes the blackhead to be visible.

It is not clearly understood why the sebaceous glands begin to become overactive. It is often noted that this situation begins at puberty, and may stop at the end of puberty leading to the conclusion that it is hormonally controlled. For some people this is not the case however, and they may continue to experience blackheads and whiteheads well past puberty and into adulthood. Whiteheads are formed the same way as blackheads with the exception that the pore is closed and the oxidation does not occur.

Acne results from infection of the oil gland due to the blockage by the blackhead. Preventing and removing blackheads helps to control acne.

Blackhead Removal

The following are some tips for removing blackheads:

- Keep the skin as clean and oil free as possible. Use natural or chemically prepared cleansers, astringent solutions or masks to accomplish this. Avoid harsh soaps that may irritate the skin or any creams that leave an oily finish.

- Use a gentle exfoliant to keep the dead cells off your skin and away from the pore openings.

- Avoid harsh squeezing or scraping at the blackhead. Excessive squeezing can damage the skin surround the pore and can actually increase the size of the pore leading to more blackheads in the future.

- A warm compress of water applied to the area of the blackhead followed by a very, very gentle pressure can help in clearing the clog from the pore.

- Commercial “blackhead strips” which are basically a tape like substance that is placed over the nose and then pulled off will remove some blackheads that are at the surface. Caution should be used with these products and it is important to read the directions completely before deciding to use the strips or not.

Mike Singh is the publisher of http://www.stopping-acne-now.com/ On his website, he provides articles about the acne causes and treatments and how to get rid of acne scars.

Exercise The Right Way – The Biceps Curl

Writen by Richard Mitchell

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders’ training regimes.

It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better.

In this article we’ll take a close look at the biceps curl using a barbell.

MUSCLES TARGETED: brachialis, biceps brachii, brachioradialis

PREPARATION

Grasp the bar with a closed, supinated grip.
The grip should be shoulder width.

STARTING POSITION

Stand erect with the feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly flexed.
Fully extend the elbows and rest the bar on the thighs.
Position the upper arms against the sides of the torso.

UPWARD MOVEMENT

Flex the elbows until the bar is a few inches from the front deltoids.
Keep the torso erect and the arms stationary.
Keep all movement smooth.

DOWNWARD MOVEMENT

Allow the elbows to slowly extend to the starting position.
Keep the torso and knees in the same position.
Repeat or finish set.

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this article.

ADHD Can Be Diagnosed: Do Not Waste Time

Writen by Jason Montag

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is all to common among today’s children and more often than not it is overlooked or treated as simple bad behavior. This is truly not the case and it should not be treated as that. Children that are uneasy standing in line or have trouble focusing on one task at a time without being distracted by other sights or sounds are usually called bad kids and spanked and yelled at. Do not get me wrong, not all bad behaved or uneasy children have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder but many do. Before writing off Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder as some negative behavior that your child is exhibiting for attention have them checked out by a qualified physician. We all hope for you that the behavior is just a bad episode but if it is fact Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder then you need to get on with treating it so that your child can get on with a trouble free and normal life.

So what are the symptoms or signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder that a parent can look for? Children that have constant trouble standing still as in a lunch line or bathroom line could have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. This is the type of thing that a teacher can help you see. Since the majority of the time that a young child is waiting in a line is at school consult with your kid’s teachers and find out how they are doing in this arena. Now do not go crazy and think that all children who hate lines have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder but just keep this in mind a s a sign to add to other signs.

Children that have a bear of a time focusing on one thing at a time could be exhibiting signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. When children have ADHD they often get distracted from their tasks to focus on things and sounds that have nothing to do with what they are doing. Granted lots of us have trouble with some task since they are not mentally stimulating to us but this will be a trend no matter what they are doing or how much they like it.

Children that jump from task to task without completing a single one can be displaying signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Many children do this and it is pretty common but combined with the other major signs you as a parent should be asking yourself if you should take your child to the family doctor to have them checked for ADHD.

Taking your child to the doctor for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is not a bad thing. Not taking your child to the doctor to check them for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a bad thing since many successful people in the world have ADHD. It is not horrible to have it but it needs to be treated the right way so that the child is given the best opportunity possible to succeed. We all love our children but often overlook the most important things for their health and well being. Do not overlook the possibility of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, have a doctor check for it.

Discover The Truth About Eating Too Much Protein

Writen by Gary Matthews

Lets face it protein is an essential nutrient, and is vital to your health and is used to build muscles, skin, hair and nails. However, many people put their health at risk by eating too much of it.

The typical American diet already provides plenty of protein and there is no point in adding any more, unlike fat cells, there is no place in the body to store protein so the excess is eliminated or is seen as fat rather than muscle.

So what you need to do is to consume just enough protein to allow your muscles to be healthy, perform work and grow. But how much is just enough?

You only use protein for about 15% of your energy use, the majority of energy comes from fats and carbohydrates.

Exercising doesn’t necessarily mean that you require more protein but more carbohydrates to stop your body breaking down protein and using that for energy.

Try to make sure that 70% of your protein comes from sources such as meat, fish, eggs or poultry. The complete protein provided by these foods combines with incomplete protein consumed from other food sources.

So your body makes the best of all the protein that you consume.

If you are consuming too much protein, you are probably consuming too many calories over your maintenance levels and this will show as an increase in your body fat levels.

And with the advent of the latest fad high protein diets, not enough carbohydrates are being consumed so the protein is converted to glucose and not converted into muscle growth.

What is needed for muscle growth is not more protein but high intensity strength training with the required amount of time for rest and recovery between sessions.

Because that major bodybuilding star you saw in the latest magazine requires 300 grams of protein a day doesn’t mean that you have to. What he won’t tell you is that taking Steroids is behind his muscle gains and not his diet.

High intensity strength training and not food stimulates muscle growth

Consuming excessive amounts of protein is not only bad for your liver and kidneys but also promotes vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It is also linked to osteoporosis and some forms of cancer.

One way to overcome the need to eat large quantities of protein is to increase the consumption of protein in stages until a maximum efficiency point is reached and then to drastically reduce it again.

This obliges the body to over-compensate by increasing the efficiency for the absorption of protein into the body.

An example of a Protein Loading diet is found below.

Week One

Breakfast: Poached egg on toast, cereal

with fruit and milk.

Snack: Fruit and protein shake.

Lunch: Chicken, potato, and vegetables.

Fresh fruit salad.

Snack: Nuts, fruit, and biscuits with cheese.

Dinner: Fish any style, rice, vegetables,

and whole meal bread and fruit salad.

Week Two

Breakfast: Two poached eggs on toast,

cereal with fruit salad and milk.

Snack: Nuts, fruit, protein shake.

Lunch: Chicken with potatoes and

vegetables (any style)

Snack: Nuts, fruit, biscuits with cheese.

Dinner: Roast Beef with vegetables, brown rice,

whole meal bread.

Week Three

Breakfast: Three eggs any style on toast, cereal

with fruit and milk.

Snack: Nuts, fruit, and protein shake.

Lunch: Turkey with potatoes and vegetables,

brown rice, whole meal bread.

Snack: Nuts, fruit, protein shake.

Dinner:

How To Burn Fat Fast: Go For Speedy-Burn, Not Crash-Burn

Writen by Laxmi Krishna

How to burn fat fast is a question that burns anyone who has any weight to lose. Two ways to burn fat fast are: speedy-burn and crash-burn.

Some weight loss psychology experts aver that our bodies have learnt to set silent “fat set-points” that they then use as “danger-level” indicators. When weight drops to below that level, our bodies tenaciously start hanging on to protective fat!

So the more you try to lose weight, the more resistant your body becomes. How to burn fat fast then becomes an issue of contention with your own body.

To take this point further, it appears that sudden weight loss diets and sudden over-energetic exercise bursts are also perceived by the body as threats to peace and security.

So that could be one explanation why crash diets and crash exercise binges don’t work at all. If our bodies see these as “crash-points” why would they not double up on the fat stores the minute we stop or slow down the exercise … just in case we start the “trauma” again.

In learning how to burn fat fast we have to first learn the psychology of the mind-body connection. What the mind sees as ideal and possible, the body may choose to see as a threat.

In my book, I have outlined a walking-based program to create a body that is “re-trained” as quickly as possible to become a dynamic speedy-burn machine, more and more naturally efficient at disposing unwanted calories.

We also want a body that does not get unnaturally over-protective of its excess fat stores, anticipating “crash-burn” stress.

Walking, being a natural and gentler body process, does not pose a “crash-threat” to the body. The body’s resistance to change is therefore much less.

That’s why walking may work faster than most other types of exercise and help the body keep its ideal weight and fat burning tempo over the long term.

The ultimate idea behind how to burn fat fast is to get the walking to:

a. Jump-start the body’s own fat burning process, so the body will then take over its functions at the optimum speed, without demanding more and more effort from the exercise itself.

b. Give the body less reason to feverishly protect its fat stores. And definitely not add to the body’s fat stores through giving it additional fears of “exercise stress”!

It often comes as a great surprise to many of us that actually some forms of crash-workouts induce exactly the opposite effect on the body than the one we hope for.

Whereas a “non-threatening” exercise form like walking works wonders — and right from the start. Since walking is part of our natural daily activity, it feels like nothing out of the way, or a strain to do. It does not instigate resistance.

It goes along with the body’s own smarter internal instincts of how to burn fat fast — which are superior to many of our theories of fat burn.

It’s a fine thin line between the achievable ideal of “rapid weight loss” (speedy-burn) and the impossible dream of “immediate weight loss” (crash-burn). Knowing that difference is knowing the secret of how to burn fat fast!

Laxmi Krishna is a bestselling author on weight loss. She succeeded in losing weight superfast — 30 kgs. in just 32 weeks, with no dieting — through a unique walking program she has designed. She reveals her success secrets in her path-breaking guide. Visit Laxmi’s site at http://www.walking-calories.com