Yesterday in the gym, I saw a girl drinking a sugar-free Red Bull. All in the name of “energy”, I bet.

But is Red Bull really an energy drink? What about coffee? Tea? Gatorade? Milk? Protein powders?

Technically, some of those are and some aren’t. By definition, an ‘energy’ drink really should contain energy - and by that I mean, calories. So tea, coffee, sugar-free Red Bull, and diet soda are not energy drinks, by that definition.

But really, when people talk about energy levels, they are really referring to their level of mental alertness or mental arousal. (And find out how exercise can increase your alertness below…)

And when people generally think about energy drinks, they are referring to products that contain caffeine.

The problem with many energy drinks is that they contain too much sugar or too much caffeine. So while the short-term effects are huge increases in energy (i.e. feeling wired or even jittery), the longer term effects can be a crash and burn in your energy.

Everybody’s suffered the “energy crash” after having too much caffeine or sugar. One minute you are bouncing around getting things done, and the next, you just want to slump into a chair and zonk out.

That’s why my vote for the best energy drink goes to Green Tea. With smaller amounts of caffeine than coffee, and no sugar, Green Tea tends to give you a more sustained and less dramatic increase in mental alertness (also known as energy for our purposes).

Plus, the list of health benefits of Green Tea is getting longer every day. I have at least 3 cups of Green Tea each day. It’s a great replacement for coffee, soda, and diet sodas. After all, you never know what the ’scientific study of the day’ is going to say about sodas and coffee, but you always know that the Green Tea research is going to be positive.

(You can also choose decaf Green Tea, but depending on the decaffenation process, you could lose some of the health benefits).

Two other ‘energy-supporting’ drinks are protein shakes and good old water. Neither of these will boost your energy levels dramatically, but more importantly, they won’t sap your energy levels either.

Plus, everyone should know by now the importance of getting enough protein and enough water each day.

So if you are slumping mid-morning or late in the afternoon, here’s what I would use as my energy-boosting, increased productivity snack.

1 cup of Green Tea (organic if possible)

2 cups of ice-cold water (I have to have it cold!)

1 scoop of protein powder in 1.5 cups of water

1oz of almonds

That will get you through your meeting, your commute to the gym, or through the last phases of whatever project you are working on. I guarantee it, it works for me, or at least it does according to the readers…

And exercise can also give you a boost. The next time you need an instant ‘pick me up’, try going through a 5-minute bodyweight circuit one time instead of ordering up a coffee. I guarantee you’ll be wide-eyed and ready to rock thanks to these bodyweight exercises. And you’ll have a sustained energy boost without the crash and burn.

Use a healthy lifestyle to increase your energy.

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit TurbulenceTraining.com TurbulenceTraining.com

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About 10% to 20% of the patients I see who are concerned with hair loss are female. For a woman, more so than for a man, hair is a defining point of personal style. For a female, losing hair is traumatic experience. Most of the women I see are close to tears when discussing their daily struggle covering up their thinning hair. Adding to the problem is the fact that many females feel they have been “brushed off” by their family doctors and dermatologists, who make them feel like they are worrying about something insignificant. Of course, what these physicians don’t seem to realize is that the psychological damage caused by hair loss and feeling unattractive can be just as devastating as any serious disease, and in fact, can take an emotional toll that directly affects physical health.

The following is an actual letter sent to me by a woman. The letter expresses the anguish that I see in so many women who are experiencing hair loss.

“I am a 33-year-old female who began noticing gradual loss of hair 10 years ago. As time progressed, it became more noticeable and undeniable. I found myself trying everything possible to diminish it. As my condition worsened, I began to run out of options and began adjusting my activities accordingly (i.e. I would avoid public pools and the beach). In my opinion, this is one of the worst forms of mental torture a woman could experience. After seeing several doctors, they concluded that my hair loss was due to some chronic physical problems I had, but offered no help. My self-esteem had all but been destroyed, until I met Dr. Robert Jones, of Oakville, Ontario.
I came across his website on Yahoo, and after reviewing it, called him for a telephone consultation. I ended up booking a hair transplant procedure with him shortly after. I was discouraged at first, after returning home, as I had tiny blood dots all over my head. I knew I needed to be patient.
After a week, my stitches came out, but Dr. Jones cautioned me not to expect anything for three months. I would have my husband check out my scalp once in a while to see how things were progressing I would say that this anticipation was the worst part; after living in torment for so long, you can’t help but feel like an anxious child on Christmas eve. At the first signs of growth, I felt a joy I had not felt in a long time. I was ecstatic!
It has now been about a year since the procedure and my hair is much fuller than it was. Of course, it is not as full as it was before all this started, but it is a big improvement. It was enough to restore my confidence and feel good about myself. I no longer felt like I had to hide and miss out on the many things I had avoided in the past. The renewal of my self-esteem gave me the courage to return to the life I thought I would never have again. Four months after the procedure, I found a new full-time job and feel great.
If I had not gone to see Dr. Jones, I would still be in a rut, hiding from the world. He is a skilled physician and a kind person who will provide you with as much help as humanly and medically possible. I would advise any woman to not suffer in silence. There is help out there and people who care. It’s really just a phone call away.”

Thinning and balding are mistakenly thought to be strictly male phenomena. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 40% of women have visible hair loss by the time they are age 40. And, about 80% of females develop some recession of their hair lines as well, as part of the normal maturation process.

The American Hair Loss Association recognizes that hair loss in women is a serious life-altering condition that can no longer be ignored.

Female Pattern Balding (FPB) – A pattern on its own
There was a time when hair loss in females was classified as Androgenic Alopecia (MPB). However, we now know that female hair loss has its own causes and is classified as Female Pattern Baldness (FPB). This broader term encompasses many causes, some of which are linked to testosterone and some of which are not. The cause of Female Pattern Baldness is still not completely understood, but we know that many other types of enzymes, as well as hormone receptors and blockers, may be at work in women.
One clue that there is a true difference between male and female balding is the pattern in which the hair loss occurs.
Female Pattern Baldness occurs all around the top of the head, and it’s diffuse, whereas men lose it on the temple, the crown, and the bald spot in the back. Not coincidentally, the hormone and enzyme receptor sites are also different in varying areas of the scalp – another reason doctors now believe the loss patterns are caused by different precipitating factors.
Another important difference is that while balding in men is almost always the result of a genetic predisposition coupled with age, in women, it can happen at any time. In addition, for women, underlying medical conditions can also be the cause of hair loss, even when true Androgenic Alopecia is the diagnosis.
Often these women are also suffering with polycystic ovary syndrome and sometimes their hair loss is the only obvious sign. As well, autoimmune disorders can cause a diffuse thinning in female hair.
Still others can develop a temporary hair shedding problem known as Telogen Effluvium – a change in the natural hair growth system that often follows childbirth, crash dieting, surgery, or a traumatic emotional event.
Also, thyroid disorders, anemia, even chronic illness or the use of certain medications, can also cause hair loss in women, and these problems often go undiagnosed.
When I first see female patients, I always rule out any possible medical problems before considering a transplant.

Dr. Robert Jones is a hair transplant surgeon just west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His practice is restricted to full time hair restoration surgery. He is president of the International Society of follicular Unit Surgeons, a member of the Internation Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons, and Board Certified by the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons. For pictures showing the progress of his transplant please go to his site at torontohairdoctor.com torontohairdoctor.com Dr. Jones has just completed a book “Dr. Robert Jones’s complete Hair Loss Guide” with his son, which can be ordered through his site in January of 2007.

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A beauty salon will help you look your very best with a price that will fit in almost any budget. A beauty salon will be able to make your hair, skin, toes, and fingernails look marvelous. In addition, most beauty salons offer their services for a fairly reasonable price. However, sometimes it may be difficult to choose what service you want. If that is the case, simply be on the lookout for any fashion style that you like. Look through magazines and cut out photos of styles and colors that you find pleasing. Take notes so that when you do go to a beauty salon, you will know exactly what you want. However, be aware that some beauty salons are better than others. To make sure that you are in high-quality beauty salon, check to see if it has clean beauty salon equipment and a clean work area. Also, be aware that in most states, beauty salons are required to publicly display their establishment license. If the salon or barbershop won’t show you an establishment license, you don’t know whether the shop’s health and safety procedures have been approved by the state.

Time saving Beauty Salon Tips.

A beauty salon visit can be time consuming. To get the most from your visit and still have time left in your day, try these time-trimming tips. Before you leave your beauty salon, schedule your next appointment. Call ahead on your appointment day to see if your stylist is running on time. If not, you won’t have to waste time sitting at the beauty salon when you could be home. If you want to be quickly in and out for your beauty salon appointment, try to schedule the first appointment for the day.

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Adult Acne can affect people from ages twenty-one through forty and up. Acne can show up as any of the following: congested pores, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and papules. Wherever there are many oil glands, largely on the face, chest and back, these blemishes can occur. Women seem to suffer from acne more than anyone else. About 54 percent of adult females are afflicted with acne, compared to 40 percent of adult males. Research shows that this is due to age-related hormonal changes (exacerbated by stress), more oil production, birth control, pregnancy, stress, and menopause. Here are some safe guards for adult acne prevention.

It is not good to go to bed with makeup on. It can clog your pores and lead to breakouts.

Make sure to clean cosmetic brushes on a regular basis in soapy water and throw out old, outdated makeup. Don’t pick, pop or press any blemishes on your skin. Squeezing blemishes or whiteheads can lead to infection and scarring. It almost always makes the condition worse.

Use topical treatments, such as Nature’s Cure Vanishing Cream, wherever you tend to get breakouts — don’t just spot-treat existing pimples. The pore-clogging process happens two to three weeks before any marks become visible on the skin.

Always wash your pillowcase, and always use clean face towels. Dirty towels and pillowcases can harbor germs and germs that can make acne worse. Be sure to pull your hair away from your skin when you sleep. Try to shower as soon as possible after you exercise, since sweat mixing with skin oils can trap dirt and bacteria in your pores.

The food factor is very important, because a poor diet affects the liver. The liver dampens and tempers the intensity of androgen hormones, which trigger oil production in the sebaceous glands.

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