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Risks of Fat-Free, Crash Diets and Supplements

By Mary Thompson – 

Could there be a dark side to fat-free food options?

Trying to switch over to a healthier lifestyle can cause most people to seek out fat-free alternatives to their favourite foods. It would be completely logical to assume that fat-free low in sugar foods aren’t going to be as savoury as more high caloric options.

However, it may be a surprise to most people that less flavour isn’t always the case. Nevertheless, these sweet-salty flavours aren’t apparent for the right reasons. On the contrary, the cause of lack of tastelessness is due to artificial sweeteners.  

Just cause they taste great doesn’t mean their great for you

Diet sodas, low calorie no calorie sweets and yoghurt may seem to be the perfect ways to lose weight given the fact that they decrease the feeling of deprivation. However, a closer look at what’s actually in these sweet bundles makes the serious repercussions they cause outweigh the great flavour they bring.  

Some of the most artificial sweeteners are:

  •    Aspartame
  •    Acesulfame K
  •    Xylitol, Sorbitol
  •    Sucralose
  •    Saccharin

Consuming these additives on a daily basis can potentially lead to serious cancers later on down the line.  

Crash diets work fast cause they don’t last

Most attempts to lose weight stem for reasons behind not only getting healthy but looking great as well. However, what most people fail to realize is that being thin doesn’t always equal healthy. This fact leads most individuals on the quest to look healthy, to embark on starvation diets.

No doubt the misconception of zero calories is the leading cause of this behaviour which no matter how it’s looked at can only be described as destructive. If allowed to go on for too long this type of behaviour can lead to the development of anorexia and bulimia.

Not to mention that as soon as the weight is lost it will come back in record time.

Supplements another trap in the get thin quick cycle

Another option that most individuals trying to lose weight fast turn to are supplements disguised as vitamins sold by nutritional retailers such as GNC. Upon first glance, these powders and pills may not seem harmful. Since their true nature hides behind a cocktail of vitamins.

But, what isn’t so easily talked about are the negative and more often than not serious side effects these supplements can entail. Most of these adverse reactions are prevalent in one of the top fitness weightless sellers, the thermogenic.

The negative side effects range from simple discomforts to long-lasting serious consequences:

  •    Anxiety
  •    Insomnia
  •    Palpitations
  •    Dizziness
  •    Vomiting

These dark facts are no secret to consumers or vendors. Nevertheless, when questioned as to the repercussions of turning to these supplements in order to speed up fitness results none of them is mentioned.

Clearly doing so would negatively impact their sales. It becomes painfully obvious that results aren’t the main objective when it comes to producing these magic concoctions to make getting skinny and fit easy. Without a doubt some results are seen, however, these will only last for a minimal amount of time. After which consumers will be forced to purchase another bottle in hopes of finally achieving their desired results.

Sadly, these results will never be fully obtained. After all, if they were there would be no need to invest any more money in the purchase of thermogenic. Sales would never recover from that. In short, it’s clearly all about the money.

One of the other widely popular fitness supplements is Muscle Milk. Sometimes it isn’t enough to burn the fat. While this is in the works some individuals choose to bulk up as well.

These adverse reactions can range from:

  •    Nausea
  •    Headaches
  •    Vomiting

Moderation, exercise and a healthy diet not only are these the real keys to success, but they’ll save you a bundle too

After all, these negative side effects and unsuccessful results are stacked up suddenly these diet trends are seen in a negative light. It hardly seems worth it given the fact that all that anyone can achieve through the implementation of these techniques are spending a bundle of money to come out with a lifetime of negative consequences.

Doesn’t living a life of moderation with the occasional workout and a sensible diet seems a lot more palatable?

 

 

 

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Ultimate Winter Hair Care Survival Essentials

Don’t forget to show your hair a bit of love

Without a doubt, any form of extreme climate change can easily have negative effects on skin’s overall health. This fact is further demonstrated as the first wave of icy winds blows in from the north, sales of deep moisture creams and serums go through the roof.

However, one important aspect of beauty routines which seems to constantly get overlooked is shielding hair from those cold gusty winds. After all, just like skin, hair can easily turn from shiny and moist to dry and brittle.

What to do when your lovely locks start to closely resemble bundles of straw?

Bad hair days are never a good thing, in fact, they can automatically put a damper on everything else. Even so, there’s no need to have a coronary, the earth will not fall off its axes when you’re armed with products that’ll give hair a boost of moisture and shine.

Below is a list of products that will get the job done the first time

OUIDAD Moisture Lock™ Leave-In Conditioner  http://amzn.to/2FaEfHN : Don’t let the price scare you after all this product is currently only available in a value size. Why may you ask? For the simple reason that it’s that good. No trial runs necessary.

What makes it so great?

As it is with any other beauty product that actually does what it says it’s going to do, the ingredients speak for themselves. Sulfates, Parabens and Phthalates are nowhere to be found. In short, there’s no need to worry about coating strands in ingredients that’ll do more harm than good.

One of the main causes of damaged hair is the toxic elements it’s exposed to every day. Which makes the main ingredient a large part of this product’s success, Antioxidant Green Tea and Vitamin B5. Not only will each strand be detoxified, but you’ll also be left with long-lasting shine.

In addition, the Prickly Pear Cactus Extract will thoroughly hydrate hair to prevent that ever hindering dryness. Just when things couldn’t get any better the Arnica Extract comes in as the ultimate defence against that once inescapable frizz.

Truly, this product is a must-have for everyone all year round.

KERANIQUE Intensive Overnight Hair Repair Serum http://amzn.to/2COD2Iv : For the most part grey or white stands are the signs most commonly associated with ageing hair. Nevertheless, what isn’t realized is that hair’s deterioration can indeed be slowed down through anti-ageing treatments much like those treatments applied to the skin in order to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

 

What’s the secret behind this anti-ageing treatment?

One of the main causes of thinning hair which used to be an unpreventable part of old age is a damaged scalp and weakening hair follicles. The strengthening properties of Redensyl which nourish the follicle. Copper Tripeptide-1, the main component in the repairing process of the hair and scalp. Baicalin, the main ingredient in the serum anti-ageing capabilities. As well as, Serenoa Serrulata Extract a well-known treatment to combat hair loss.

All of these elements combined together will without a doubt get to the core of all causes of hair loss as well as elements which are behind the factors which can result in a damaged scalp.

These factors combined with the benefits of absolutely no parabens, sulfates or phthalates make it safe to use for anyone.

BRIOGEO Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask http://amzn.to/2m3KIeE : There’s a reason why this product was named Allure magazines best hair care product of 2017. It works! The price for an 8 oz. container may be far from economical, but in order to keep hair healthy and hydrated, it’s worth every penny.

The main ingredients of Algae Extract, Rosehip Oil, Vitamin B and Almond Oil are sure to help your locks maintain their shine, a healthy bounce and keep the pesky frizz at bay. Not to mention that ever essential scalp care and strength hair needs to look healthier longer.  

Perhaps there is a way to get around the winter hair blues

Without a doubt, hair loss and scalp damage will come with age. But, that doesn’t mean slowing it down and minimizing its negative side effects should be out of the question. On the contrary, they’re right within reach.

These products may not be miracle workers, but it’s certainly worth giving them a shot. The results may be a pleasant alternative to the dry mass of split ends which usually comes along with the cold icy months of the season.

 

Mary Thompson

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Rockin the World’s First 3D 5.1 Surround Sound Earbuds

Ever wondered how audio technology could possibly achieve surround sound from your mobile device or laptop?  Today I decided to test out the World’s First 3D Acoustic 5.1 Surround Sound Earbuds from a brand called Oomo.

How did they do?

Well, the first thing I noticed is the packaging.  It’s a pretty fun experience opening the box.  I know that shouldn’t be a reason as to why I should choose a pair of earbuds but you know what? Design matters.  It is all part of the experience.  Especially when you spend this kind of money on audio gear.  It feels luxury and a bit exciting.

Inside the box is the travel case (although I might keep using the box for the aforementioned fun) as well as several ear attachments and the actual earbuds themselves.

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How do they sound?

They’ve definitely got a more “open space” sound to them.  Much more immersive than a pair of Beats.   Much more.  At initial listen I couldn’t hear any low end though.  Then I realized my mistake.  Not sure you have to do this with your device, but I’m on a ROG.  I had to manually alert my laptop to switch to 5.1 sound and then also enable bass controls.

They’re quite impressive, initially tested using the tracks from the song in the video above.  Again, a hands down much better choice than Beats if you already plan on spending in that price range.  Like, it’s no contest.  For actual clarity and depth, these Oomo’s are obviously superior.  Not sure how they did it though. According to Oomo, there are multiple cavities where different frequencies are split into.  Perhaps this eliminates some sort of bleed.

 

THE NEXT CHALLENGE

What do y’all think? Should I actually try to mix down a new song with these?? Every recording artist knows that a mix done on headphones usually sounds like nonsense because the sound is unrealistic – too specific to the headphones to be able to be able to get good results.  Open backed headphones are an ok compromise but then you have to be in an ultra quiet room (and if you had an ultra quiet room you probably have studio monitors too).  The whole charm of wanting to create using earbuds is that you can do it on the road and in hotel rooms, like i did the Tropical Fusion album.   While I do like how that album turned out, it’s a far cry from the awesome sound of the Latindian Style album ;).

Latindian Style

But with this sort of 3 cavity immersive 3D tech it’s possible that these earbuds can be used for a lot more than gaming and movie watching (which I just tested and decided that they do those two quite well).

You know how to get a hold of me! Whether in comments here or direct fan mail on social media – let me know! Should we try to do a song using these earbuds?

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Could this be the End of Cable Television?

Could this be the End of Cable?

Annual rapidly growing bills, clearly a move corporations would come to regret

Without a doubt nothing in life is free. One of the common problems almost anyone has to deal with day in and out are the stacks of bills that demand our attention every month. Each one demanding payment to keep the world going round.

For decades in addition to paying for rent, mortgages, basic utilities, phone/mobile bills the cable bill was a must have. After all who can live without entertainment?

In the 90’s when cable TV was just starting to show up in households across the United States billing statements would add up to $20-40 at the most.

Nevertheless, as the times change so do prices. This day and age most cable billing statements tend to resemble price tags which can total $100 or more. In fact with the state taxes and fees, it’s hard to know what the upcoming charges will be.

Why would anyone agree to receive unknown high charges every month?

The answer is simple, clever promotional techniques by companies such as Xfinity and Fios. Most of these promotions come in the form of promises of bills as low as $89 per month for an entire year. However, what they fail to mention is that this so-called low price doesn’t include taxes and additional hidden fees.

These invisible charges are far from minimal. On the contrary, they can easily increase the bill by at least $20. That may not seem like a lot now, but to a family whose bill totals over a hundred dollars or more this is no small amount.

When asked as to the reasons behind the increase. Most companies will use the length of cable wires as an excuse. In short PR lip service for covering up corporate greed.

Hulu, Netflix, Sling TV and YouTube

Could the days of bleeding customers dry be over?

Perhaps the end of the days of glory cable companies once enjoyed may indeed be in sight. For the simple fact that their rapidly rising prices are soon going to be seen as not a natural occurrence, but ridiculous attempts to rip loyal customers off. For something, they can get at a much cheaper price.

Who knew the exact same channels and programming could be viewed as peanuts?

Suddenly, more customers are seeing the light that there was never really a reason for the increase in prices. Companies such as Hulu, Netflix and YouTube who started off as just streaming shows have continued to see success since they give customers the shows they love for prices as low as $10 a month or under.

 

Networks seem to be getting a piece of the pie as well

Cables one and only asset of not only entire networks but live TV could be a card that they no longer have to play. For only around $39.99 a month viewers will get all the benefits of cable TV without the ever increasing prices and the steep cancellation fees.

A La Carte TV?

No one wants to pay for anything they didn’t want. Just when viewers thought it couldn’t get any better Sling TV has now made it possible for their customers to only pay for channels they want.

Long gone are the days of paying hundreds of dollars for a bunch of channels with nothing good on. Once again another nail in cable’s coffin.

Could this actually be the end of cable television?

With the wide range of information found on the Internet and its ever-growing capabilities cable’s future as a household staple may be too far gone.

Perhaps this ultimate outcome was inevitable due to the increase in technological capabilities?

Or is corporate greed solely to blame?

It’s no longer an exaggeration of a futuristic society

Just a year ago anyone would be called a tin foiled hat wearing conspiracy theorist for saying that companies whose sole profit came from providing cable television would soon be closing their doors forever.

What’s next? It’s hard to tell we’ll all just have to break out the popcorn and wait and see. At the very least we all won’t be paying an arm and a leg to do it.

 

Mary Thompson