Birth Control Ring Information

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2012

The birth control ring is a hormonal contraceptive, which when placed inside a woman’s body, releases the hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones not only prevent ovulation, but also thin out the lining of the uterus, making it nearly impossible for an egg to implant itself to the uterus, and bring about a change in the cervical mucus by thickening it, which does not allow sperm to pass into the uterus. They also bring about a change in the composition of the mucus, which refrains the sperm from permeating the egg.

Once you start using the ring, you should continue to use it for three consecutive weeks, and then discard it. Start using a new ring after exactly one week, during which you will most likely get your period. In the event the ring is outside your body for more than three hours at a stretch during the three weeks, its effectiveness decreases even after you insert it back and it may not protect you against a pregnancy. In such a case, you need to use another form of contraception for a week even after you reinsert it.

Advantages
The advantages far outweigh its risks, hence, is quite a suitable contraceptive. Let’s understand how beneficial it is in terms of a woman’s health.
•It works well for women who find it hard to remember to pop a pill everyday. It is much easier to use the ring as you need to insert it just once a month.
•The ring exposes the body to a lesser dose of hormones, as compared to the birth control pill, and is equally effective.
•Women experience shorter and pain-free periods once they are on the birth control ring. This also significantly reduces the chances of women suffering from iron deficiency and anemia, two of the most common causes of constant fatigue and weakness.
•Regular use of the ring can help clear up acne.
•The birth control ring proves to be very effective at preventing an ectopic pregnancy, since it inhibits ovulation. An ectopic pregnancy can, in some cases, prove fatal to the mother. Read the rest of this entry »

The Connect Between Leptin Levels and Weight Loss

Posted by admin on November 1st, 2011

It may be evident from the description of the hormone so far that the leptin level in your body must be connected to weight loss; leptin being an adipose derived hormone that is directly affected by, and proportional to the level of adipose tissue in your body. How does the network of leptin level and weight loss operate? Here is how.

The Connect Between Leptin Levels and…

… Appetite: Leptin is produced by white adipocytes. The adipose tissue stores lipids. The oxidation of lipids releases usable energy in the body. If the body has a lot of adipose tissue, in turn a lot of leptin is produced. This acts by inhibiting the feeding stimulant in the brain. In turn, we “feel” less hungry. In layman’s terms: lot of adipose tissue means the body is well stocked with ‘food’, hence leptin produced by the adipocytes tells the brain, “Okay there is enough energy, stop eating!” On the other hand, fasting or following a very low-calorie diet can deplete the fat in the body. Hence adipose tissue shrinks, leptin levels drop, feeding stimulants (which were earlier inhibited by leptin) act and we feel hungry.

… Obesity: In normal people, if there is a high reserve of fat in the body, leptin prevents overfeeding. This is how leptin affects weight gain. However, in obese people, unusually high levels of circulating leptin are observed. In spite of this, these people do not “eat less” even after the excess leptin circulating in their bodies. Obese people are in fact resistant to levels of leptin. Persistent high levels of leptin act by desensitizing the body to the effect of leptin. However, it has also been suggested that rather than avoiding overfeeding, leptin in fact acts by regulating the effect of starvation. Leptin resistance and the factors affecting it is an area where a lot of research is being done in the hope to find an answer for the obesity epidemic hitting developed countries.

… Food Nutrients: Certain food products in the human diet have shown to have a profound effect on the leptin levels in the body. These are collectively known as leptin foods. One such food nutrient closely associated with leptin resistance is fructose. A diet high in fructose has been shown to induce leptin resistance in rats. It has hence been suggested that high intake of food products like candy, soda, or other sugary foods may lead to leptin resistance.

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Enjoy Free Pictures Online!

Posted by admin on September 23rd, 2011

As is known to my readers that there are a lot of articles related to men`s health in my blog.Yeah,keeping healthy is very important for people.First of all,it is essential for you to enjoy your life.For example,you can go to the open air and play games with your friends.Second,couples need to heep healthy to make love.I hope that my readers can be healthy all the time! Well,the topic of this article is related to sex.In fact,I have written several posts about porn.If you want to know more ,you may just read them now.Today,I just want to share a very interesting website with you in the following words.The name of the website is mikesfreeporn.com.

As many readers are not familiar with it,I will make a short introduction.It is a website providing free nude pics .According to my experience,most websites ask their customers to pay for their pictures and videos.That is why you will have to prepare a lot of money on it.Obviously,we all hope to save money.With the help of mikesfreeporn.com,you will get what you need. Read the rest of this entry »

Build Muscle and Drop Body Fat by Eating Clean

Posted by admin on July 11th, 2010

Let me first say that we’re not talking about getting shredded for the stage when you’re a few weeks out from a bodybuilding competition; that’s a different ball game altogether. What we’re talking about is dropping your body fat to a healthy level to where you can see the muscle that you have. You want to see some striations and you want to be ripped to some extent. You certainly don’t want to be one of those weight lifters, strong or not, with a gut hanging over your pants. Your diet is the key element that will separate you from them.

To build muscle and to get stronger you need plenty of quality protein. Anywhere from one gram to one and a half grams of protein per day per pound of bodyweight is a good rule to stick with. I’m not going to argue the low carb versus no carbs versus high carbs and so forth. It’s not so much the carbohydrates, it’s how much and the types of carbs you’re putting into your body. A solid plan to follow is a one to one ratio of protein and carbs. So if you eat a meal with 45 grams of protein, you shouldn’t have any more than 45 grams of carbs. The types of carbs should not be filled with sugar or from processed foods. They should come from sources such as whole grain foods, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, brown rice, fruits, and vegetables.

You also need healthy fats. Egg yolks, almonds and other types of nuts, olive oil and flaxseed oil are a few examples. The important thing to remember is to stay away from trans fats and don’t get too much saturated fat in your diet. For the sake of simplicity, take in a little fat each meal and supplement with flaxseed or fish oil. A good example is if you’re eating eggs, cook six to eight egg whites and one or two whole eggs. I use eggs as an example because whole eggs are loaded with vitamins, nutrients and amino acids.

Obviously training intense with heavy weights reaching muscle overload is a no-brainer for building muscle. Cardio training comes into play as well. This diet portion is imperative though if you want to grow and drop body fat at the same time. I personally have started eating chicken breasts (2 at a time), tilapia fillets (2 at a time), eggs, milk and protein shakes for my sources of protein and have not let my carb intake go too far over my protein intake, getting those from the carb sources listed above. I usually get enough healthy fats from whole eggs, milk, peanut butter and I also supplement with flaxseed oil. I was in fear of my strength going down but I’ve actually gotten stronger and leaner over the past couple of weeks while implementing this meal plan. As for cheat meals, save them for the weekend, or just pick one or two days a week to have a meal or two that may not necessarily fall into the diet plan, such as pizza; my personal favorite.


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