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A Guide to Men's Shampoo and Conditioner

Choosing the Right Product for Your Hair

By Dave Alexander, About.com Guide

One walk down the hair care aisle of the grocery store and you'll literally see hundreds of different shampoos and conditioners and styling products for men. The professional side of the market is just as saturated. Which shampoo and conditioner do you choose? In this guide to men's shampoo and conditioner, I'll explain the basics and try to help you chose the product that is right for you.

SHAMPOOS

There are several common types of shampoo. Because most men have hair that is less than three inches long, most "normal" shampoos will work for the average guy. When choosing a shampoo, select one that specifically targets problems you are having with your scalp -- dryness, oiliness, etc.

Shampoos for normal hair won't strip natural oils from the hair and scalp as they are typically gentle. This type of shampoo works well for about nine out of every ten guys.

Shampoos for oily hair contain cleansers designed to remove as much oil as possible. These are good for men with oily scalps, but may cause excessive dryness in men with a normal scalp.

Shampoos for dry hair (often called moisturizing shampoos) are specifically formulated to add moisture to the hair and scalp. Unless you have very dry hair, these types of shampoos are not necessary and can often weigh down normal hair.

Thickening shampoos (or volumizing shampoos) often contain glycerine, which helps the hair retain water and swells the hair strand by lifting the cuticle. The hair's cuticle is a hard shingle-like layer that looks like fish scales under magnification. Under normal circumstances, these shingles lie flat. Many thickening shampoos cause the cuticle to open up, thus swelling the hair shaft. In this state, the hair is more vulnerable, so following up with a good conditioner is recommended.

Dandruff shampoos are formulated to help prevent the itching and flaking associated with dandruff. Before using a dandruff shampoo, make sure you really have dandruff. Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) causes thick flakes and irritated scalp. If you're seeing smaller, fine white flakes, the problem is likely dry scalp which can be corrected with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Start by using a dandruff shampoo every other day (alternating with a good moisturizing shampoo) as dandruff shampoos can often cause excessive dryness.

Clarifying shampoos have a higher acid content and are formulated to remove excessive buildup of styling products in the hair. Swimmers may also use a clarifying shampoo to remove chemicals left in the hair by pool water. Avoid using this type of shampoo more than once per month as the elevated acid content can cause dryness and damage.

Most shampoos can be used every day. In the shower, simply apply a small amount to the palm of your hand and rub hands together to distribute the product. Very gently massage the shampoo into the hair and scalp with your fingertips and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

CONDITIONERS

Conditioners are designed to add moisture to the hair and scalp, soften the hair, increase luster and prevent tangling. Commonly formulated with silicone or fatty alcohols, modern conditioners accomplish these tasks without feeling greasy or heavy. Think of a hair conditioner as fabric softener for your hair.

Moisturizing conditioners contain ingredients that help the hair retain moisture and should be used by those with dry, curly, or coarse hair. If your hair is extremely dry, use a conditioner that contains essential fatty acids. These EFA based conditioners contain oil similar to sebum, which the scalp naturally produces.

Thickening conditioners (or volumizing conditioners) coat the hair with a layer of protein with makes the hair appear thicker. This type of conditioner can help fill in the gaps left in the cuticle if it is damaged and add smoothness and shine to the hair. Thickening conditioners are suitable for those with fine, limp, or damaged hair.

Leave in conditioners work, much like a facial moisturizer, by nourishing your hair. These types of conditioners are not rinsed out and can also help add a bit of manageability to the hair as well as protecting it from the sun (look for one with a sunscreen). Many guys believe their hair behaves better the day after a shampoo and a leave in conditioner can give the same manageability while allowing you to shampoo every day.

Most conditioners can be used every day. For maximum benefit, leave the conditioner on the hair for two minutes (this is a good time to shave your face) and be sure to rinse well with lukewarm water.

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Sorry if there any mistakes i've mad towards u, plz forgive me.

1st day of puasa. i'm happy. its all gonna be the same. tempts, tempts, tempts. yea its always been the tempts. so u knw what i'm gonna say already. rite?. if u guys know then we move on.
Today i need to go for my 1st training for Athletics in ITE CCk.. haha!.. i'm in 2Nd year here and i'm ending school soon but still i'm joining a CCA. hahaha. anywas i want to train on 100m. not sure how fast i can go. so today is the day to train 100m. hope the members there gonna be cool. and also i hope i got to manage it ah. cause today puasa what.. so i must fight the feeling of thirst. wah pushing my body to its limits.. =)
so will blog again soon. gonna put up on how i experience on the CCA and with Puasa at the same time. so till here...

This past few days Singapore Flood here and there. mostly on the East and Central of Singapore. The last few days i'm supposed to run for ST paper Chase that i have paid for, and it is at East Coast Park, its a $20 race. Early in the morning planing to meet a fren of mine who also take part with me in this race at Bedok. actually before i even reach the mrt station which is a 15 mins walk from my house to the station the rain is heavily poured. wahhh... hhmm.. i got the feeling that this race somehow not gonna make it, confirmed the race gonna be canceled.
Still... WTH i did go out to meet my fren to go for the race. Reached Payar lebar Circle line Station i saw the Road flood till above ankle height by 3 inch. wah.. First time seeing such thing live.. lol. once reach Bedok saw my fren and walk of. when we at the bus still its raining Cats and Dogs. Drp ourselves at the Laguna something. .Something.. not sure the name.. haha.. and from there we're not sure where to go. actually we drp at the wrong stop, i knew that after i saw this 2 girls Indian and Chinese who is also taking part in the race. they did ask this security guard who take care the place at the Laguna... so i plan with the girls that why not we took a cab to go there but we share money la. haha. so they agreed. so while waiting for the cab at the bus stop arnd 15 mins i got a msg from the St paper chase that the running is canceled due to the Heavy Rain and Thunder. when i saw that msg i'm like... DAmn.. i just come her for nothing.. haizz.. the girls also disappointed, i said that cause i can see frm the faces and yea also my fren is disapointed to. so we put aside our emotions and just went back by taking the opposite bus stop.
So u think the story ends like that???.. NO. hahah still got something swei happens.. haiyo..
so while we waiting for the bus to drp by, we chit chat. waited for 25 to 30 mins and the bus havent even arrive. but still we just keep waiting. after few mins there a 6 sitter car came by and its and Chinese Auntie whos driving it and she told us and some of the passengers who also waiting for busses to come that actually there a big tree blocking the road thats why u all have been waiting long there. so i was like walau.. from one tregedy to the other..damn.. haha.. my fren and i told the auntie that.. dont mind if she can take us along to the nearest mrt station.. without hesitation the auntie said CAN!, CAN!, CAN!... come in, come in.. my face smile wide lol. haha.. so now inside her car got one Indian auntie, Indian girl, 2 Chinese girl, 1 china guy, 1 china girl. haha.. alot eh.. we really squeeze in till everyone is in her car. haha. Seriously i thank her alot of time and also i said to her God bless u auntie alot of time. hahah!.. but seriously with her kind hearted to take us all to the nearest station. i really thank her, and even though we are having different believes still i said God BLESS her with her Kind HEarted and having a sense of humor towards us. once again Thank you auntie. =)

Do u know who's bday is on 31May??

sorry nope.. i dont really keep on date with people bday.. haha..

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Today my father bought for me Addidas Running shoe. Bought for $159, discount at $129. Guys i recommend u, if u want to buy running shoe go to the angmokio hub second last level, find the sports shop. i tell u, they are going to educate u when u start asking them stuff. wah, just now this malay girl educate me, nice man.. haha. she give me lots of info abt running shoes. =)
at the end i got my decision which one i want to have then bought the shoe. hhhmm.. gonna pay my father half so its counted as like i did contribute something cause i wanted that shoe much..
dont want to get pampered everytime. so now i can use this shoe for my up coming race!. woohOo!.

this is the shoe i taught i want to have, but.. i was educated by this girl, she told me that this shoe is not mend for running long distance like what i'm going for. this show is for strengthening. like, going to the gym, walking arnd as a casual wear and doing light cardios. so to bad la, i cant have this shoe.. actually i like this shoe. i like the design, the colour the comfort.. but the things is, its not mend for what i'm going for.

PASSED!.. WOHOO!..

Yesterday I got A pASS for my FTT!.. WoohOO!... now i must book for and Instructor and before that i must get a PDL(provisional Driving License) Card. wah $25 to make them.. hhmm.. after getting this both then i can book for my Practice. that part no more theory, only practical.. gonna play arnd the track circuit at BBDC.. hehehe. =)
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FRANCE PLAY LIKE SHIT!..

Why france?.. why!?!?.. haiz.. nvm, i still got hope for BRAZIL!. Go Brazil!, ur my only hope now to be one of the best countries. show them the true soccer. =)

.LAST DAY.
MemoRies OF MY ITE DOVER. T-T

THis is where i accompany my frens while they are smoking and also this is the path where we going to the busstop nearby to go VIVO CITY.

My NITec Class.

This is the place where we chill out arnd after our break.

The NEW ITE CCK!.

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Walking arnd with Zaid & Helmi.

Today really had fun with classmates on our last day on Dover ITE. we all moving to CCK. ITs a damn big campus. cant wait to rounding down there ;)
anyways like i said had fun. played soccer all out and yea did took pics after that. (so uploading them soon)

Didnt get G-Shock for a sport watch but get Casio brand for a sport watch.. Dad bought it for me. Casio pun Casio la.. Haha.. Syukran. =)

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Why do people backstab?

Link: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_people_backstab

People backstab because they are scared human beings. You might think they know about life therefore you are not expecting them to stick a knife in your back. But the truth is we are all messed up humans in the head and all we care about is ourselves. So you can't to go through your whole life expecting none of your friends to stab you in the back every now and then.

However, you should learn to forgive. Because resentment of these backstabers can ultimately lead to your death. For resentment and unforgiveness against people brings nothing but horrifying results to your life. Just let it go, Don't talk to them anymore if you have to. But dont hold it against them. But if you can then forgive them.

Today Overtnight, Fishing and cathching crabs with Classmates.
;)

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6 Keys to Achieving Mental Strength

Live Like a SEAL

Master Chief Will Guild, a 27-year Navy SEAL veteran, mentors incoming SEAL candidates. The six key values he imparts to future special operators apply to any walk of life

1. Put teammates first

"This is an exoteric responsibility -- that is, 'imparting to someone else' -- and it's missing from our culture. When you are acting exoterically, you are acting ethically. How do I treat others? How do I fit into the team? What is my responsibility? Ask yourself these questions, no matter your profession."

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RELATED CONTENT: Bravery (and How to Master It)

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2. Second-guess yourself

"We all have monkey brains. We think terrible things sometimes. Quitting, abandoning something important to us. But don't let that disturb you too much, because it happens to everyone. Really, who you are is your second or even third thought."

3. Allow yourself to fear

"Some people become afraid, and they find it overwhelming. When that happens, reach out to family, friends, or colleagues. Fear is a shared experience -- you'll get a lot of energy from the people around you. Being okay with being afraid is the first step to overcoming it."

4. Control your emotions physically

"Ask a family member or friend to study your posture when you're happy or content. Then practice it, over and over. Your psyche will follow your body. You can literally control your emotions this way."

5. Break big goals into small targets

"How do you eat an elephant? One mouthful at a time. Don't wake up Monday morning and say, 'Four days and 16 hours till Friday.' Instead, wake up and say, 'Two hours till breakfast.' And then, 'Three hours till lunch.' Try to stay in the present."

6. Have faith in yourself

"This is the most crucial part of mental toughness. It's something I tell all the SEALs. Have faith that you'll figure it out. You are a lot stronger physically and mentally than you think you are."

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Overcome Fear and Build Mental Strength

Conquer Your Fears

SEALs condition themselves mentally to overcome both their rational and irrational fears. Lieutenant Commander Eric Potterat, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with Naval Special Warfare Command, calls it "upgrading your software." Here's how to strengthen your cerebral mettle and beat these four common fears.



Fear 1: Public Speaking

Before you step on stage, suck in several gut-filling breaths, counting 4 seconds with each inhale and exhale. You'll decrease your blood pressure, slow your heart rate, and -- most important -- distract yourself from thoughts of failure. "When you focus away from your fear," says Potterat, "you begin to control it."



Fear 2: Heights

Train with a team. SEALs condition themselves as a unit, using one another as motivation to reach peak performance. Likewise, if you attempt to scale an indoor climbing wall with a group of buddies, their presence can reinforce your resolve.



Fear 3: Flying

Coach yourself through a faux flight, thinking about as many details (sights, sounds, smells) as possible. Potterat preps SEALs with mental walk-throughs of different operations. "Your mind thinks, Hey, I've done this before, transforming an unfamiliar situation into a controlled environment," he says.



Fear 4: Commitment

Figure out what's stopping you, reality or fear. "Fear is usually a by-product of irrational belief," says Potterat. In other words, there's no reason to believe she'll be a total bitch once she has a ring on her finger -- unless she already is one.
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Fight the Good Fight

5 Fights You Can't (and Shouldn't) Avoid
You a dude? Be a dude.

YOUR SURRENDER Growing up, getting married, and starting a family and a career ends in tragedy for men. We die. At least, the stuff that makes us interesting to ourselves does. Your many bosses (read: parents, wives, in-laws, the senior VP) are trying to mold you into a Gumby who bends to their will. They deserve your best effort, but not your capitulation. You a dude? Be a dude. Screw 'em (after your chores are done).



YOUR PROMOTION That sighing thing you do around your boss on payday is, well, pussy. Your boss hired a bulldog, and a bulldog will force his hand. Oh, and if your new package doesn't include equity, invest in yourself: Start your own company.



YOUR PARENTAL AUTHORITY Are you the "cool" dad? Dumb ass. You've set yourself up for this problem, and, yeah, it will hurt you more than it hurts the kid when you go ahead and fix what's wrong. You must now put your foot down, and, yeah, in the short term, junior or juniette will see only the jackboot that houses it. You're being a good parent by disciplining them. Let 'em hate you for a while.



YOUR FINANCIAL SANITY AS A COUPLE You must state your case to her about cash. Just realize some financial facts about women: First, a haircut (with highlights) runs three figures. Second, it happens every 6 weeks. And third, if you accept this and budget for it, it will no longer burn an acid hole in your stomach so big that half-chewed hunks of pot roast drop to your scrotum.



YOUR CAUSE Most unavoidable fights, like the ones you're reading about here, are selfish fights. But there comes a time in a guy's life when he steps up for something he believes in, though it was never his fight alone. And that's the point. A man makes it his fight.

Picture Few Months Back. Guesh Birthday.

TODAY DO NEWS PAPER COLLECTING AT CCK, BLK 144, 145, 146.

Walking around with my New AirMax Shoes. HeEee~. (=
( Walking Proud, Walking Tall)

At Yishun, Finding Fishing Accesories and Equipments. This Coming 28 At Sembawang Park OVER NIGHT!. WOoOHoo,
Put Ur Hands up in The air, Put HanDS up... In The AIR. (=
AMARAN: JAGAN BUBBLE!.

Cracking your knuckles does not actually hurt your bones or cause arthritis. The sound you hear is just gas bubbles bursting.

Cracking your knuckles (or any of your joints) can have therapeutic benefits. When you crack one of your joints you are pulling the bones that are connected at the joint apart from each other. This process stimulates your tendons, relaxes your muscles, and loosens your joints. Chiropractors do this for spinal joints when your back is sore and stiff, but you can do this on your own for your knuckles, toes, knees, neck, etc.

Unfortunately, there can be too much of a good thing. Cracking your knuckles will never lead to arthritis (despite what your mom keeps telling you), but scientists have discovered that it can cause tissue damage in the affected joints. Knuckle-cracking pulls your finger bones apart which stretches your ligaments. Too much stretching of your ligaments will cause damage to your fingers akin to the arm injuries sustained by a baseball pitcher who throws too many pitches. In addition to making your hand really sore, this ligament damage can also result in reduced grip strength.

How does this work? Your joints, the places in your body where you can bend, are where your bones intersect and are held together by ligaments. These joints are surrounded by a liquid called synovial fluid. When you stretch your ligaments by pulling the bones apart to crack your knuckles a gas in the synovial fluid escapes and turns into a bubble. This process is called cavitation. Cavitation ends when the bubble eventually bursts, producing that popping sound we know and love. After that, your joints won't be able to crack for another 25-30 minutes while the gas gets reabsorbed into the synovial fluid.

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So if the kid likes to play say eg.catching or play fighting..what sort of ganjaran would you propose?

play catching is part of their play time what for must we adults give them ganjaran?.. and play fighting?.. got such thing meh?.. anyways the topic is abt making them study rite?.

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.CAR WASHING DAY!.




.FOR CHARITY.

19 Cars Washed. Each Car wash $5.

WooHoo!.. Got A BAPE JACEKT From MY Best FRen
'FOR frEEE!'. Hehhee.. Thx BRO!.. Zzzuppp...Heh heh heh.

Actually the story goes this way. Its not just for free but its for my birthday present in advance he said. so here the story goes, i'm buying Nike AIR-MAX from him for $70 and he told me i'll give u the jacket for free so its like a package then he also did say ok that jacket will also be a present for my birthday present. my birthday is on December, still long way to go so it was given in advance. cool rite got fren like that. hahaha. actually he also know that i like BAPE jacket and also he knows i'm planning to buy one and yar his jacket will always be the one that i used to say ' Can i have ur jacket'. haha. that was last time, but surprisingly he gave it to me today for real. damn. haha. i was happy with joy and jumping arnd when he said u buy my shoes the jacket is on the package free and also at the end he said as a birthday present in advance. fuuh.. seriously his birthday is just reaching soon on 22 June and i'm here getting present first before him?. hahaha. funny. now i seriously dont know what to give him sia.. my money pokai man.... damn. must think of something, maybe the present wont be given on the day it self maybe on the other day when i got enough rezeki. haha. seriously seh.. haiz paiseh seh if on his birthday never give anything. shit man. haha.
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Correct Use of Exercise Machines

MensHealth link: http://www.menshealth.com/men/weight-loss/work-it-off/correct-use-of-exercise-machines/article/752a99edbbbd201099edbbbd2010cfe793cd

Burn Fat Faster

Next time you race off to the gym, use these secrets for maximum effect

We asked the experts what they see people doing wrong on the leading exercise machines and found out how we can squeeze more out of our time on them. Follow their fat-burning exercise suggestions and you'll burn more of it than the sweat-spraying cardio crazies with the blurry legs and burning lungs . . . and still have time for a smoothie afterward. (Editor's Note: Before you buy the smoothie, you should checkout the cuddly fat at My Pet Fat.)

Rowing Machine

YOUR FORM

The mistake: Your hands bump your knees, and "everything gets jumbled," says Mike Irwin, University of Pennsylvania lightweight varsity crew coach.

The fix: Think of the stroke as a dance, counting 1-2-3 and 3-2-1. On 1, push with your legs; on 2, "swing up" your body by leaning back; on 3, draw your arms to the bottom of your rib cage, spinning the flywheel. Then reverse it: 3, extend your arms; 2, swing your body forward from the hips; 1, bring your legs up after the handle passes your knees. "It should be a fluid motion when you tie it all together,"says Irwin.

YOUR WORKOUT

The mistake: A long, steady slog. "You probably won't be able to maintain your power and form for the entire workout," Irwin says.

The fix: With medium resistance, do four to six 10-minute sets of rowing with 2 to 3 minutes of rest in between. "Your heart rate won't come all the way down, but you'll be able to regroup and start fresh," says Irwin.

Treadmill

YOUR FORM

The mistake: Too much up and down and not enough levelheadedness, says Zack Barksdale, an exercise physiologist at the Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. You'll tire out your joints--and yourself--too soon.

The fix: Improve flexibility to smooth out your stride. Try leg swings--hold the handlebar, stand on one leg, and swing the other back and forth, keeping your upper body still. "It will loosen and warm you up, making your legs more pliable," says Barksdale.

YOUR WORKOUT

The mistake: Too many long, steady, flat runs.

The fix: Run shorter and harder, mixing speeds and inclines. You'll fatigue your muscles and your energy source more quickly, making this a more efficient fat burning exercise that will keep working throughout the day. Start with a 2 percent incline, and over several sessions work up to 10 percent. (Just walk at this point.) The more intense the workout, the shorter it can be.

Jackets to Own the Elements

February 01, 2010

Nike News Link: http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_news-en_US/2010/02/01/jackets-to-own-the-elements

It's cold. It's raining. And a bitter wind is whipping through the trees.

But you need to run.

Don't let the elements keep you from your 4-miler; suit up in one of our newest jackets then get your run on.



NIKE STORM FLY JACKET
So amazingly lightweight, you won’t know you're wearing it until you need it.

Both the men’s and women’s jacket include a number of features such as:

-Lightweight fabric that is both water-proof and wind-proof. The material also provides exceptional breathability, allowing sweat vapors to escape while keeping rain and wind out.

-Stand-up collar adds warmth when needed.

-Reflective details help provide 360-degree visibility in lowlight conditions.

-Dropped, drawcord-adjustable hem delivers a runner-specific fit and enhances
coverage to help you stay warm and dry in adverse weather conditions.



NIKE VAPOR JACKET
A few ounces of weight, but tons of shelter from all the elements.

The jacket for every occasion, the men’s and women’s Vapor includes:

-A DWR (durable water resistant) water-repellent treatment provides protection in wet conditions to help you stay comfortable and dry, without preventing breathability.

-Lightweight woven and perforated woven fabrics deliver comfort, protection and breathability, without added weight or distraction.

-Front zip chest pocket provides easy access to small-items storage while on the run. Internal audio pocket with a cord exit allows for secure storage for a small media player.

-Dropped, drawcord-adjustable hem delivers a runner-specific fit and enhances
coverage to help you stay warm and dry in adverse weather conditions.

-Adjustable hood provides warmth and protection.

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dood. u cool?

I'm cool?.. Thx ;)

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how do you motivate a small kid to study?

first by giving them ganjaran(not sure the word in english). like if u do this i'll give u something in return. thats for a start. but the stuff that we are giving is nothing to do with expensive stuff. thats from my own opinion.

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On what incident yesterday had happened, I make a pledge to myself, 'I Taufiq B. Ahmad Azami promise to never get stunned again on anything what i saw happen to any of my fren and I will just make my move to the person who does things that really makes me feel its not right'. i'm gonna make full use of whats the meaning of my name. .Insyaallah.

Studies have shown that just 1/2

teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.

Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.

In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.

When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

10. It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

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I'm Really Craving for this Cinnamon Raisin Cake.. Mmmm... yum2.. Mom used to order them from my aunt.. i think i want to ask my mom order again.. Mmmmm... Tempting.

Shisha smoking looks pretty & tastes fruity, but experts warn:It is worse than cigarettes

THINK smoking shisha is harmless or safer than smoking a cigarette? It's a pipe dream, warn doctors.


In reality, a single session of smoking the popular shisha water pipes causes the smoker to take in more nicotine than puffing one pack of cigarettes, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) in March.

Do not be fooled by shisha's fruity flavours or colourful water pipes.

Mr Hussein Gezairy, WHO regional director, said: 'There has been a widespread FALSE belief for decades now that shishas are less harmful and addictive than cigarettes.'

Many in Middle Eastern countries smoke shisha in the belief that forcing the smoke through the pipes' water container filters out some of the toxins like nicotine.

IT ADDS CARCINOGENS

But shisha smoke not only retains all the cancer-causing carcinogens of cigarette smoke, it also adds carbon monoxide and a separate set of carcinogens from the use of burning coals to keep the nicotine flowing.

In Singapore, taking in shisha's fruit-flavoured smoke - there's everything from apple to peach - is becoming popular among the young at hip enclaves like Arab Street and at some pubs in the city.

The Health Promotion Board is concerned that the habit is growing in popularity because it is seen as a trendy and less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking.


Dr Husaini Hafiz, a general practitioner, told The New Paper: 'When one pays for a session of shisha smoking, one does not see the usual health warning labels of ulcerating tongues or bleeding brains present (on) a pack ofcigarettes.

'Shisha also does not have the usual harsh and sometimes unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke. But all evidence indicates that it is as harmful, if not more harmful than cigarette smoke.'

Dr Husaini said that research has shown that 1gof shisha smoke yields:

100 times more tar

11 times more carbon monoxide

four times more nicotine than 1g of cigarette smoke.

He said: 'Carbon monoxide was used by the Nazis as a readily available gas to kill prisoners. It can also cause death if you sit in a car with the engine idling for a long time.

'Chronic nicotine exposure can cause irregular heartbeats.

'And significant amounts of tar can cause cancer.'

The other problem with shisha smoking is that smokers tend to inhale more smoke than with cigarettes.

Said Dr Husaini: 'Because the duration of a single puff of shisha smoke is double that of a cigarette and the suction pressure for inhalation of shisha smoke is four times that of a cigarette, the shisha smoke reaches deeper into lung tissue.

'Shisha smoking may introduce dangerous chemicals into the body more efficiently.'

Like cigarette smoking, shisha smoking can also increase one's risk of lung, mouth and bladder cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease, said DrHusaini.

He said: 'Blood pressure and heart rate increase upon shisha smoking.

'Episodes of sudden and short periods of oxygen deprivation can result in heart attack or brain stroke.

'Chronic exposure to nicotine also has a direct effect on the heart, causing atrial flutter.'

BEAT TOO FAST

Atrial flutter occurs when the electrical impulses that coordinate the heartbeat do not function properly, causing the heart to beat toofast.

Shisha smoking can also cause mouth and gum diseases.

'Sharing the waterpipe mouthpieces may also transmit communicable diseases including hepatitis and cold sores,' said DrHusaini.

Second-hand shisha smoke may also cause infertility in females, sterility in males, and birth defects in babies.

The Youth Advolution for Health has started a project to educate youths on shisha smoking.

For more information, log on to www.yah.sg/shisha from 2 Jun.

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Today celebrate Mothers day. My eldest bro treats the family a dinner at Charcoz. ordered expensive dishes. i bought Fish and Chips, and the fish is damn big sia.. serious.. =)

so yea alot of other family also celebrating mothers day there to. so here i would like to wish:

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOMS FROM ALL AGES ;)

Newly Opened Nike Running Store Gives Palo Alto Runners a Head Start

Nike Link: http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_news-en_US/2010/05/04/newly-opened-nike-running-store-gives-palo-alto-runners-a-head-start

May 04, 2010

Congratulations, Palo Alto! In recognition of your community’s great love of running, Nike presents Nike Running Stanford, the first store of its kind, specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of runners.

Located in Palo Alto’s Stanford Shopping Center, Nike Running Stanford offers everything a runner needs, starting with the best selection of innovative Nike running and training footwear, apparel and equipment.

More than a store, it is a runners’ hub, featuring the Runners’ Studio, where runners will find even more specialized products, services and individual help to meet their goals. This is where to go to get set up with the individual workout tracking of Nike+, the most fun and effective way to keep track of your progress digitally. This is also where to go to customize your ride with NIKEiD, or take a new pair of shoes for a free trial test run. And if you want friends to run with, this is where to join our running club for a group run every Saturday at noon.

Don’t miss our store launch events on May 7-8!

On Friday, join American middle distance champ Shannon Rowbury for a Nike Women’s Marathon training run, starting at 6PM.

On Saturday, beginning at 11AM, pro wide receiver Josh Morgan will talk about the importance of running in his training for football. There will also be a Run Club training run at noon, and at 3PM, five high schools will compete in the Nike+ High School Relay to win a $10,000 grant for their school’s athletic program. Which school will rule? Cheer your team on. Your votes will help determine the winner.

It’s all at Nike Running Stanford. Palo Alto runners, this is your new training center.

Wah first time run 8 km, Can die man. wah tiredd... luckly running with a fren, if not i give up already.. haha.

Bought New HeadPhone today. my earpiece spoil. =(

luckly the HeadPhone is $19.90. Planning to buy another listening device for running and gymming only. hhmm.. its $44+. got to collect2 $$. hhmm.

This is what i ran with my fren today.

MensHealth link: http://www.menshealth.com/men/weight-loss/diet-strategies/diet-strategies-fat-burning-metabolism/article/aba9cca70569f010VgnVCM10000013281eac

Burn Fat Faster

Kick your metabolism into overdrive by performing this body-weight routine 12 hours before or after your weight workout. Move from one exercise to the next without resting between exercises, and repeat the circuit up to four times.

Prisoner squat (20 reps)

Pushup (15 reps)

Bulgarian split squat (15 reps per side)

Inverted row (as many reps as you can complete with perfect form)

Prisoner forward lunge (10 reps per side)

Elevated pushup (8 reps per side)

Go Green

Catechins, the powerful antioxidants found in green tea, are known to increase metabolism. In a 12-week double-blind study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, participants who consumed 690 milligrams of catechins from green tea daily had significantly lower body-mass indexes and smaller waist measurements than those in the control group. Skip the Lipton and steep 1 teaspoon of loose green-tea leaves (we like Dragon Pearl from Rishi; rishi-tea.com) in hot water for 4 minutes.

Nike News Link: http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_news-en_US/2010/04/29/the-nike-free-run-nike-elites-weigh-in

The Nike Free Run+: Nike Elites Weigh In

April 29, 2010


Are you curious what the Elites have to say about the new Nike Free Run+? We were too. Here's what Asafa Powell, Kara Goucher, Paula Radcliffe and Ariane Friedrich shared with us.

Sprinter Asafa Powell called the Nike Free Run+ "light as a feather." He finds the shoe great for his training for several reasons. "I like the flexibility of the sole because it really allows me to push off the ground properly, but it's also very comfortable and still as supportive as I need it to be."

Distance standout Kara Goucher said that she wears the Nike Free Run+ during her cool down runs because it makes her feet stronger. She noted, "The stronger my feet are, the more stable my entire body becomes and the less likely I am to become injured."

Paula Radcliffe considers the Nike Free Run+ to be "an integral part" of her strengthening program. She commented: "They are more flexible than a regular training shoe so they allow my foot to behave close to its natural movement." Radcliffe added: "I also find they really allow my feet to recover well after long workouts and runs."

But don't think that the Nike Free Run+ shoes are just for runners. High jumper Ariane Friedrich is a fan. "I train with the Nike Free Run+ to strengthen my feet and lower leg muscles; this gets them ready for competitions at the highest level."

Free Like Feet Want to Be

April 29, 2010


Barefoot running. Everyone's talking about how great it is, but is it truly beneficial? We think so. And here's why.

Barefoot running frees up your foot's range of motion, allowing you to strengthen muscles you don't normally use in a typical running shoe. But we understand that you aren't crazy about squishing your toes in mud or dodging broken glass with bare feet.

Enter the Nike Free Run+. Its flexible design closely mimics the natural movement of your foot. And unlike a lot of regular running shoes, its flexibility provides a world of comfort on the run or while walking around.

Other features:

-More flex grooves promote an even more natural, barefoot-like stride

-Increased support under the arch for improved stability

-More cushioning for an exceptional ride

-A completely new midsole design for a better fit

-A precisely engineered upper for targeted support

-Asymmetrical lacing for added comfort

-Nike+ ready

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Tip: Practice Patience

April 20, 2010

In this series of tips, Coach Jay explains why runners must be careful not to put too much importance on numbers when analyzing their training and racing.



A few years ago I was with a friend of a friend who happened to be an Olympic Triathlete. This guy told a long — and unfortunately, somewhat boring — story about the fact that the good things in life take time. Yes, they do. Becoming a runner takes time; once you're a runner, it takes time to become a fit runner; once you're a fit runner it takes time (a lifetime?) to become a faster runner. But the point is that it takes time.



As a concept often talked about on this site, the problem is that metabolic changes occur faster than the structural changes for a runner; your heart and lungs get fitter, faster while your muscles, bones and tendons take longer to adapt. You've heard this before, but if you're going to reach your potential as a runner and if you're going to be able to enjoy as many runs as you want in a given year, you need to fully accept this concept. And that may very well mean not running every day. It could mean a pool workout or a complete day of rest. Or maybe it's that for your next half marathon training cycle you don't try to run any more miles and you don't try to run any workouts faster than your last training build up, but rather get the training in and see if you can do it feeling fresh and motivated every single day.




Obviously I don't know how the principle of things taking time impacts your individual training issues, but there is no doubt that things take time. If you're mindful of that concept you'll no doubt train smarter and race faster.



*Coach Jay’s advice is provided as general training information. Use at your own risk. Always consult with your own heath care provider for questions relating to your specific training and nutrition.



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Tip: Get Used to Running Alone

April 06, 2010


Training alone is difficult, yet there are times when every runner must do just that, both literally and metaphorically.



This past weekend an athlete I know was in town. He had to do his last rigorous race-pace workout before a marathon, and he had to do it alone. Today one of the athletes I work with will have to do a challenging workout alone as his training partners have a longer workout planned. My point is, running hard in practice by yourself is one of the harsh realities that professional runners face; running alone for the serious weekend warrior is just as challenging, yet there are times when one simply has to get the workout done.



The good news is that track workouts are often easier to do alone than long runs. Threshold runs and Fartlek runs are a bit more individual. Some athletes have no problem doing Fartlek and/or threshold workouts alone while others, including myself, hate to do that type of work alone. So do your best to plan the days you'll have to workout alone. If you're going to be out of town on business or your schedule will be interrupted, make sure you plan a workout that isn't too daunting to do by yourself. Sometimes running alone is also a good way to work out the very things that are making it difficult for us to run alone to begin with. Running is just as much a mental sport as it is a physical one, so it's good to practice doing it alone because it builds up mental toughness.



As my college track coach liked to remind us, "Ultimately and essentially we're all alone." That is certainly true in a race, and for that reason all of us will have to feel comfortable doing some of our workouts alone. The solitude of running is, at its best, what makes the sport so inspiring and wonderful. But in its not-so-great moments, it is also the very thing that makes it so difficult. Love isn't always easy, though, so keep running through the tough times and things will get better.



*Coach Jay's advice is provided as general training information. Use at your own risk. Always consult with your own heath care provider for questions relating to your specific training and nutrition.




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Stretching Before and After a Run

March 25, 2010

There are three keys regarding stretching as a distance runner.



First issue is to get out of the "no pain, no gain" mentality when stretching. While our skeletal muscles contain golgi tendon organs that protect the body from overstretching, we still have the capacity to injure ourselves by stretching too hard. When you feel pain, you're overstretching. And while you will gain flexibility within 2-4 weeks if you follow a stretching program, nothing changes this simple fact: pain and stretching do not go together.



The second thing to remember is that prior to a run the “stretching" should focus on joint mobility and getting the body ready to run. The Lunge Warm-Up and Myrtl routine featured in our video series are two great ways to prepare for a run, yet neither video will show any toe touches. Static stretching, such as toe touches, should not be the focus of your pre-run routine, though many runners think otherwise.



But static stretching fits well after your run and that's the third thing a runner needs to be honest about - if a runner finishes a run, showers, and then is sitting in a car or an office chair 15 minutes later that runner is setting himself up for injuries. Static stretching or yoga is exactly what a runner needs after a run — just 5 minutes of stretching will allow you to feel better on your subsequent runs — allowing you to slowly increase your mileage over weeks and months. The Back routine and Myrtl routine from the video series can also be used after your run, but simple static stretching that you would have done in middle school PE class is appropriate at this point.



Bottom line is five minutes and five minutes; make sure you add five minutes for joint mobility before your run and five minutes for static stretching, yoga, or more mobility work after your run and you'll have fewer running injuries.

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