The Best Move to Snatch Up More Power

Olympic lifts like 

the clean and jerk and the snatch aren't just for gym rats and beefy Bulgarians. They're efficient ways for any guy to build total-body strength and power—and you don't need to hoist barbell-bending loads to reap their benefits. Indeed, you don't even need to lift a barbell.

Stand Firm

Establishing a stable foundation is the key to owning the exercise. "Keep your feet hip-width apart, heels down [in the starting position], your shoulders level, and your core braced as if you're about to be punched in the gut," says Jack.

Use Your Hips

"Push them back as you dip down in preparation to thrust the dumbbell upward," says Jack. "That will allow you to generate more power." So will squeezing your glutes during the second part of the movement—the snatch.

Control the Weight

As you thrust the dumbbell upward, keep it as close to your body as possible. "That's easier on your shoulder and more powerful than swinging it in an arc," says Jack. It will also help you maintain your balance and efficiently handle your weight.

Finish Strong

Punch the weight directly above your shoulder as you drop under it. "Don't press it up—it's all about momentum," says Jack. "And as you lock your elbow at the top of the move, keep your biceps close to your ear to reduce the stress on your shoulder." 

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How Can Water Help with Your Weight Loss Plan?

If you wonder in what way water can help with your weight loss goals, then you have come to the right place. This article will explain how you can get help through drinking water while losing those extra pounds. It is not a scientific explanation, but the lines from below are mostly narrated in a way that can be on everybody’s level of perception.

Now when I say ‘drinking water‘ this doesn’t mean that you should have one or two glasses of water per day, but eight glasses is the right amount. I have met people whom I haven’t seen them in a while and was surprised to find out how much weight they have put on.

In the meanwhile, I found out they do not have more than 2 glasses of water per day, while others don’t drink at all. Instead they prefer drinking beer, sodas, and others alike. When I asked them why they didn’t drink water, they said that there is no more room for it. “And besides, aren’t the other beverages made of water, too, so what’s the use of adding plain water to all these?”

Another good thing to do when you want to achieve weight loss is to drink one glass of water before your meal and one glass afterwards. It is also recommended to drink between the main meals to avoid snacking. In this way, your body will be full and won’t have any urge for eating those snacks that you used to have before engaging in a weight loss program.

Well, the thing is that our body needs plain water to drink regardless how many other beverages you drink per day. Water helps with flushing out the waste from within the body. If you fail to do this, they can accumulate inside and you can not achieve the desired weight loss if these wastes are still in there. You have to understand that you need to reach the goal of weight loss from inside out allowing as such your body to clean itself prior to having it repaired.

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Top 10 Herbs For Hair Growth

Hair loss is a common concern these days for both men and women who are in their mid to late adulthood. Many people are suffering from baldness, receding hairline, hair loss and thinning of hair. Even though hair loss is very commonly seen in men here are many females too who are prone to this problem. The regular use of treatments like hair dyeing, hair straightening and curling which leads to many harmful chemicals being used on the hair is one of the main reasons why females also feel hair loss at some stage in their life. Some of the other factors that are responsible for hair loss in humans according to the American Academy of Dermatology are: poor diet, improper care of the hair, health disorders like thyroid and anemia problems, inborn conditions like menopause and alopecia and also due to chemotherapy and certain medications.

The hair is not just a part of your body and it is a symbol of beauty, status and health. It is important for you to take proper care of your health in order to prevent early hair loss. It is not a very serious problem and with a little bit of caution you will be able to prevent further hair loss. There are certain uncontrollable factors like pregnancy conditions or certain illness or genetic factors that will result in hair loss. But, this does not mean that you cannot do something about your hair loss.

It is ideal for you to look at various herbal and non expensive remedies to treat your hair loss problems rather than going for excess use of harsh chemicals or expensive hair transplant treatments or even drug therapies that will aid in hair growth. Why not give herbal remedies a try as it is a cheaper, safer and gentler way to stimulate hair growth on your scalp. The following are the top 10 herbal remedies based on tradition and modern research that you can try out to enjoy hair growth.

Herbs For Hair Growth

1.  Panax Ginseng

The popular Chinese herb is a natural herbal remedy for a lot of health problems including hair loss. Ginseng is very effective in treating baldness and will help in hair re-growth. It will help in nourishing the hair and also boost the strength of the hair. It is one of the main ingredients that you will find on most hair tonics or hair shampoos.

Are you worried seeing receding hairlines as well as baldness to appear on your scalp? Do you want to improve the thickness of your hair as well as improve the growth of the hair? If you are one among the many who is looking for the right herbal tips that will help with hair growth  the natural way, then you need to try out some of the above mentioned herbal remedies to reduce your baldness and to grow strong hair on your scalp.

2.    Rosemary

Rosemary has been in use as an effective solution to hair loss for centuries now. It also helps in reducing hair thinning and balding. It will help in improving the circulation of the scalp and this will in turn help in hair growth. Rosemary works effectively on the hair when combined with olive oil.

•   Regular application of oil prepared from mixing olive oil and rosemary will help in preventing graying of the hair prematurely.
•   It is an effective product top use for treating flaky and dry scalp.
•   It will help in nourishing the hair follicles and strengthening the hair on the scalp right from the shaft.

3.    Peppermint

Peppermint oil is also an age old herbal remedy to treat hair loss and to improve hair growth in humans. It will help in improving the growth of hair follicles and thereby promote hair growth.

•   Regular application of good quality peppermint oil on the scalp and the hair will offer cooling and soothing effect to your scalp and thereby promote hair growth.
•   It will help in improving the blood circulation of the scalp and also bind the hair roots onto the scalp.

4.    Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is also another effective herb that will help in promoting hair loss. It will help in stimulating blood circulation along the scalp and thereby help in growth of hair on the scalp.

•   Regular application of the Aloe Vera gel will help in maintaining the pH balance of the hair.
•   It will also help in opening up the blocked pores of the scalp and boost the growth of hair follicles.
•   It is found to be really effective when mixed with coconut milk.

5.    Horsetail

Horsetail is a very important herb that will help in strengthening nails, bones and hairs. Silica is one of the main ingredients present in the long brush like featured horsetail that will provide the necessary strength to the hair and will prevent it from thinning or breaking. It will also help in preventing further hair loss. Horsetail is one of the common ingredients used in many hair conditioning products that you buy in the markets.

6.    Lavender

Lavender is one of the well known herbs that will help in boosting hair growth and also reduce baldness. It is known to have antibacterial properties that will help in soothing as well as healing the skin irritations and infections on the scalp and is very effective in treating dandruff and dry and flaky scalp.

•   Regular use of lavender hair oil will help in preventing hair loss and will also help in hair re-growth.
•   Using the oil once every day on your scalp will help you to be free from tensions, stress, depression and insomnia which are the main causes for hair loss.
•   If you are looking for effective and quick results for baldness, then you will have to use a mixture of 10 drops of rosemary oil, 10 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of basil oil as well as 4 drops of jojoba oil on your scalp regularly.

7.    Burdock

Burdock or Arctium Lappa is another important herb that is very effective in reducing hair loss. It will help in improving the blood circulation in the scalp and will thereby improve blood flow to the hair follicles on the scalp.

•   Burdick contains phytosterol compounds and higher amounts of fatty acids that will help in reducing as well as reversing thinning of the hair.
•   Regular use of the burdock herb soaked in olive oil will help in improving the blood circulation of the hair follicles.

8.    Ginko Biloba

Ginko biloba helps in increasing the blood flow to the brain and is very effective in correcting the nutritional deficiencies of the hair follicles. It is very effective and popular herb oil that many people use on their scalp for hair re-growth.

9.    Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto has been in use for ages to treat baldness. It is one of the well known herbs that will prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone which will result in quicker hair loss. Saw Palmetto is found to be more effective in reducing the thinning of the hair and receding hairline when used along with stinging nettle herb.

10.  Stinging Nettle

The stinging nettle is a very important and useful plant that is loaded with hair growing benefits. It is abundantly found in North America and is also referred to as the Urtica Diocia. It is an herb that helps in preventing the conversion of testosterone hormones into dihydrotestosterone which is the main cause for hair loss. Stinging nettle can be consumed in the form of pills. It can also be used as a hair oil to see good results.

• Put the leaves of the stinging nettle in a jar containing olive oil for about three weeks. Make sure that the jar is tightly sealed.
• Keep the sealed jar is a cool place for about three weeks and make sure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• After three weeks, you can apply the home made oil on your scalp and hair regularly to see visible hair growth.

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First Aid

Accidents happen and knowing how to respond to the resulting cuts and bruises is an important step to preventing infection and further illness. First aid skills including CPR and basic wound care are skills that everyone should have.

In this section of tips you'll find the information you need to care for simple cuts, blisters, and sunburns. There are also tips for handling heat exhaustion and how to treat a choking child.

Caring for Simple Cuts
There are a just few mandatory rules to follow when caring for simple cuts. And although most people know first aid for minor cuts, there are times when visiting a health care professional are warranted.

Treating a Choking Child
A choking child is a terrifying event. Not only is the child scared witless, but often the caregiver is as well. By following these simple steps, you can now handle this horrifying event with a calm and confident manner.

Treating Heat Exhaustion
Although not as severe as heat stroke, heat exhaustion does require emergency first-aid to prevent the victim from progressing to heat stroke. Recognizing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and taking first steps to cool the body temperature will prevent the condition from progressing to the next, perhaps fatal, stage.

Treating Dehydration
Many people think that dehydration occurs only when you are thirsty and only if the weather is hot. Those misconceptions lead to many cases of severe dehydration. Dehydration has many causes. While preventing dehydration is the best cure, there are some things that you can do to treat mild cases.

Treating Sunburns
Sunburn can be serious and there is no quick remedy to undo the damage. You can reduce the worst sunburn symptoms and skin damage by keeping the sunburn cool and moist with cold compresses or a cool bath. Over the counter pain relievers can help with associated fevers and headaches.

Caring for a Blister
Blisters are the skin's defense mechanism to protect its deeper layers from bacteria. While preventing a blister is almost always easier than curing one, you can follow a few simple guidelines at home to care for a blister.

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Top 5 Protein Rich Foods

Protein is a very important and basic nutrient of human body and is also important for the growth of the body. If you want to make your muscles strong then protein is the primary nutrient to perform this purpose. You can get protein from animal or from some vegetables. I personally like vegetables because vegetables also have many kinds of health benefits due to many vitamins it contains. So include Protein Rich Foods in your diet to perform your daily task actively and to maintain your heath.<br/>

Eggs

Egg is protein rich food; you can start your day by including eggs in your breakfast. Protein in 100 gram egg is about 13 grams. Egg Contains B6, B12, vitamin D and E vitamins, minerals, Iron and Zinc. Don’t leave yolk some people not like yolk but keep in mind that it is full of B12. 

Milk and Yogurt

Milk and yogurt both contain protein in decent dose. If you are vegetarian you should include milk and protein in your daily diet. You can use yogurt with vegetables and with any of your favorite dish. I would suggest you to use Greek yogurt which has much protein than other yogurt. If you want to intake milk without fats then buy skim milk which is available in market. 500 gram milk contains about 18 gram proteins.

Fish

Fish is another food which is blessed by God with high amount of proteins. Also keep fish in your diet schedule because I has good amount of protein with very less fats. It keeps your cholesterol level normal. I will suggest you cold water fish because it has many other health benefits. Tuna, halibut and salmon are the few examples of cold water fish. 100 gram fish contains 26 gram proteins.

Nuts and Seeds

You would also get protein in more quantity but you should conduct research because some nuts and seeds have less and some have more proteins in quantity. Like pumpkin seeds has more protein than mix nuts. Approximately 100 grams of nuts and seed contain 25-33 grams protein.

Beans and Legumes

Beans and Legumes are the cheapest foods in the list which I am sharing with you. You should also include Beans an Legumes even if you are not a vegetarian because with protein you can also get many other health benefits due to other nutrients it has like Calcium, Fiber and Iron as well as many kind of vitamins. I would suggest you to use dry roasted soyabean because it contains 40% of protein in itself.

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Weight Loss By Lemon ( The Lemon Diet )

Lemons are well known in vitamin C and very good detox agent, which helps to lose weight. It can be said that '' A lemon a day keeps the fat away''. Drinking lots of water is little boring so add lemon juice in it and enjoy your lemonade. Just replace the drink you usually take with lemon juice and just after a week you will see the result, it is very effective way to loss weight.

HOW TO MAKE LEMON DIET LEMONADE

The recipe of lemonade is very easy, ingredients you need to make that juice are:

1. 1-2 lemon (2 tsp lemon juice)

2. 300 ml filtrate water

3. 2 tsp of malpe syrup

4. Pinch of cayenne pepper

METHOD

Mix all of these ingredients, try to use warm water. Now drink that Juice twice a day once early in the morning before breakfast and once when you stomach is empty. Drink it and you will see the result soon.

you can make the juice with only water and 2 tsp lemon juice, replace it with all of the other beverages.

It has no side effect and it is the most effective way. Drink it on empty stomach. Nothing can be easier than it.

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How To Build Stamina

Jogging and Running Now come to some practical steps which can help you to build stamina. In my view jogging or running is the very best exercise to build stamina and it is also beneficial for your heart as it is cardiovascular exercise. In the start it is not easy for you to run for a very long distance so you should increase the distance of your jogging when you examining that your stamina is increasing, it is upto you that in how much time your body would build stamina. Try to get a company of one of your friend who is a good runner and who will motivate and help you running. You will get good company as well.
Eat Healthy and Balanced Diet One should take care of his diet if they want to improve his stamina level. Make a table for your eating of a whole week or month. Keep fruits and vegetables dominating your recipies because it will make your health better. Also use protein balance, protein is very important. It makes your muscles strong. Do not take heavy foods and try to keep fasting for 2 or 3 days in a month to keep your body healthy.
Swimming By swimming one would also gain fitness and easily increase his endurance and stamina level. Swimming would help you a lot to shape your body beautiful and to make your body muscles strong. It is not necessary to swim at a daily basis one would swim at weekend but one should keep swimming in his/her schedule.
Start Yoga Yoga is very important so it is best that you would start Yoga to build your breathing level because when you start running you could face shortening of breath which makes running difficult for you. So there is many Yoga exercises through which you can gain good breathing level. Yoga also play key role to increase your mental health.
Cycling Cycling is easy comparatively to running as it would not take much energy but it will help a lot to build your stamina and it is also a cardiovascular exercise. Also start cycling and try to make a it for a longer period of time. Try to decrease the timing and increase the distance of your cycling which will help you to develop your stamina and also your breathing level.

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