No this is not a picture of me (its got too much Hair on it )
Anyway Swing Arms – You know these random looking exercises are really amazing and
they all have a very good reason to be here.
My neck and shoulders.
enough
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Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 31st, 2010.
Are You Looking for a JV Partner?
The most important point here has to be whether or not they can perform.
Either by you lending them money or they lending you money.
But its not just about that is it? Its about their expertise.
Today even as I sit here offering bridging and other financial solutions they do not cover:
People who have used up their mortgage facilities (have hit the ceiling)
Overseas investor developers who do not have any credit record but have cash
Developers or buyers who are doing multiple deals.
So if you have the cash there are many ways you can make money by using their experience and your money.
Barry Danser
P.S. Looking for a partner like this? email me on info@barrydanser.com
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 23rd, 2010.
As summer draws to a close it’s always tempting to ignore our skin as it’s going to be hidden under layers and layers of clothing until beach time rolls around again. But resist the urge and not only will you feel better under those layers but you’ll be ready to bare if you win the lottery and whizz off to the caribbean for some winter sun.
For most of us winter brings dry skin, partly due to seasonal changes but mostly it’s down to keeping the windows closed and turning up the thermostat.
Adding a few drops of a sweet smelling essential oil to a bottle of carrier oil (available from most pharmacies) and using this as an alternative to expensive (and often drying) bath treats. Adding a handful of epsom salts to your bath is very cleansing as well.
Some people may find that using this bath oil is enough to keep their skin soft, but most of us will need a little more moisturising.
Try slathering yourself with a body butter after your bath or shower and see how fast your skin absorbs it. If your skin is really dry try using a body oil before your normal skin cream. You can also help by patting dry after your shower rather than scrubbing away with your towel. The slight dampness that remains on your skin will be trapped by the oil or lotion and help to keep your skin hydrated.
There’s no need to use expensive lotions and potions, often the cheaper brands may be better for your skin. I’m sure that some of the expensive creams with alpha-this and hydroxy-that can be beneficial but having looked closely at the skin of many older ladies (and men) who have used a variety of products I honest think that taking a basic cream and massaging it well in every day will keep your skin looking and feeling supple and glowing.
I do recommend though that you put some effort into finding a cream that has minimum additives and scents – especially if you have sensitive skin, or eczema-prone skin.
Another thing that many of us just can’t be bothered with is exfoliating. You can do this by body brushing, using a loofah or using a scrub. My personal favourite is to mix a big handful of either sugar or salt with a glug of oil and a few drops of essential oil. Then just slap it on, gently but vigorously rub rubbing in small circles and paying special attention to knees, elbows and heels. It’s best to stand in the shower or in your bath to do this as it can get messy! I like to run my bath to about 10cm or so first and then I top it up and soak in the residue.
One bonus of making your own oils is that you can choose your own favourite smells – look at some of my posts about essential oils and aromatherapy for some good ideas about which oils to use. Some of them will help you to sleep, others are ideal for waking you up in the morning.
Happy smooth Autumn!
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 23rd, 2010.
I’ve just come across Jim Creagh who took up Tai Chi when he retired at 60.
So many people see retirement as a chance to take it easy and find themselves sinking
into old age and/or depression.
Jim really is an inspiration, Read more on It’s Never Too Late…….
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 20th, 2010.
Detox, short for detoxification, is the body’s natural, ongoing process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. Toxins are chemically changed into less harmful compounds and flushed out of the body through stools or urine.
Detox diet is the method of taking in certain food and drinks with the end purpose of getting rid of toxins from the body for finest health.
In short, it is ‘a diet which detoxifies the body’. Detox diets may vary in forms and the substances to ingest. In most cases, the food selections are very strict. In others, the food options are more lenient but certain drugs are then prescribed in addition in order to assist in the detoxification.
Detoxification is good for the body if done properly and with professional guidance. It is highly recommended that a person who wishes to undertake a detox diet must first consult a physician or dietician. This is because detoxification may be harmful to the body if not conducted properly. Sometimes the misuse of a detox diet may produce certain diseases or even malnutrition. But with the proper guidance, detox diets can make a body healthier and stronger.
When a body is detoxified, the toxins are removed from the body through the urine or the stools. When there are less toxins in the body, blood circulation gets better, respiration is stronger, stamina is improved, stress is decreased, and the person himself will feel better. But the most popular reason why people go for a detox diet is that it is the quickest and safest way to lose weight.
Most detox diets comprise of only fruits, vegetables, and water. Since this sort of diet is very strict, meat, dairy, alcohol, and bread are big no-nos. This allows the body to absorb less calories and carbohydrates. Detoxification can also lessen harmful substances in the body like fat and cholesterol.
However, since a detox diet is very strict, it is highly advisable that it only be used for a short period of time. Detox diets are generally short-term only and it is not recommended to continue them for a longer period of time as this may cause malnutrition. A detox diet is usually low in protein and carbohydrates. Without these, muscle growth and energy is easily diminished.
After following a detox diet many people report having more energy and losing weight quickly. Given that the diet is so restrictive, it is hardly surprising that you will have lost a few pounds. However, detoxing is not a weight management solution. Following the detox program will not teach you anything about basic weight management strategies such as portion control or a healthy meal pattern. As a result most people gain weight again and feel just as sluggish as usual once they stop the diet and return to their old eating habits. The real reason that detox diets work in the short-term is because people make a special effort to change their eating habits for a few days. It stands to reason that if you swap chips and fizzy drinks for fruit and water you will loose weight. Also, if you’re not eating lots of high fat meals, which slow your body down as it tries to digest them, you will have more energy.
Detox Diets- Great for the short-term!
Filed under Health & Healing, Nutrition by on Aug 17th, 2010.
I hope you enjoyed Wake Up The Body
I am not sending you the exercises in any particular order . I just want you to get an idea
of how this works.
If you look at any animal (as the Chinese have been doing for 1000s of years) You will appreciate the
grace and movement of animals.
Of course the big one for most animals ……… The Stretch
How can you forget the stretch? Its a must but not that pre gym stuff that people make you do which hurts like hell
as you force your body into impossible stresses and strains or shapes which are not meant to be.
Your body should not protest when you exercise and you should be able to get out of bed the next morning!
So take flight is based on the Chinese Philosophy of watching Birds and Animals. I really want you to feel the
liberating feeling of YOU taking flight .
As you push your chest out and pull your arms back to create a curve in the spine which is inverting the back and
giving your vertebrae the flexibility they need
The popular belief that a forward bend stretches the back is not unfounded but Take Flight is far more important as you rarely
stretch back but you may well bend forward when picking up things etc.
Thats why I chose take flight as one of the special exercises for the DVD to help you to shape up .
Feel
- Shoulders being pulled back
- Back Gently arching
- Feel the stretch on your triceps
- Feel the stretch running down the backs of you legs
- Balance on the balls of your feet
- Helping you improve your balance
- A real feeling of the intention to take flight
- A Stretch that you may well overlook
WOW
What a list of different effects and all you are doing is just arching your back.
For more answers go to
http://www.wakeupandbreathe.com/go
or join my blog on http://wwwwakeupandbreathe.com/blog
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 16th, 2010.
I hope you enjoyed Wake Up The Body
I am not sending you the exercises in any particular order . I just want you to get an idea
of how this works.
If you look at any animal (as the Chinese have been doing for 1000s of years) You will appreciate the
grace and movement of animals.
Of course the big one for most animals ……… The Stretch
How can you forget the stretch? Its a must but not that pre gym stuff that people make you do which hurts like hell
as you force your body into impossible stresses and strains or shapes which are not meant to be.
Your body should not protest when you exercise and you should be able to get out of bed the next morning!
So take flight is based on the Chinese Philosophy of watching Birds and Animals. I really want you to feel the
liberating feeling of YOU taking flight .
As you push your chest out and pull your arms back to create a curve in the spine which is inverting the back and
giving your vertebrae the flexibility they need
The popular belief that a forward bend stretches the back is not unfounded but Take Flight is far more important as you rarely
stretch back but you may well bend forward when picking up things etc.
Thats why I chose take flight as one of the special exercises for the DVD to help you to shape up .
Feel
- Shoulders being pulled back
- Back Gently arching
- Feel the stretch on your triceps
- Feel the stretch running down the backs of you legs
- Balance on the balls of your feet
- Helping you improve your balance
- A real feeling of the intention to take flight
- A Stretch that you may well overlook
WOW
What a list of different effects and all you are doing is just arching your back.
For more answers go to
http://www.wakeupandbreathe.com/go
or join my blog on http://wwwwakeupandbreathe.com/blog
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 15th, 2010.
Sluggish in the morning ? This is one of my favourite exercises
its an all time great.
Simple yet effective it makes sure your body is prepared for exercise or just to make
You mentally and physically alert
So as you can see here these guys are beating themselves up .
Every time I go to a seminar and ask people to do this they really get a bit worried.
Have I gone nuts?
Surely to warm up we should be doing something more physical like jumping up and down?
The answer ? No I have not gone nuts the Chinese do this every day and why would you want to jump up and down?
You end up with a warm up so effective with so many more benefits:
- Warms up the Body
- Jolt Free
- Vibrations stimulate brain and organs
- Increase blood flow to all parts of the body
- Reduce likelihood of muscle strain
- Increase flexibility
- Feel Invigorated and awake
Anyway do this with my breathing system and it becomes really quite effective.
So If you have not got time to do the whole 5 minutes (wow you are busy) doing this will set you up for the day
Check out http://www.wakeupandbreathe.com/go
Or for more details on the DVD http://wakeupandbreathe.com/quick-shop/
To Your Health
Barry
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 12th, 2010.
People have been using essential oils to nourish and soothe their skin since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. For a while, chemical products took over the market and the of essential oils was almost completely discontinued. In recent years, however, it seems that they’re back.
With the resurgence of the use of essential oils, people are finding ancient answers to common problems. Several different essential oils have been used for simple cleansing. Some of these are sweet basil, lemon, lemongrass, neroli, juniper, and peppermint. Any of these oils can be used by adding a few drops to soap.
Acne is a distressing skin condition that is related to the overproduction of sebum in the facial skin cells. Essential oils have long been used to help the condition. Geranium, chamomile, tea tree, and lavender oils are among those employed. These essential oils can be combined with a light carrier oil and applied directly to the skin. However, the extra oil of the carrier may seem to be too much. In this case, the essential oils can be dropped into fragrance-free lotion or cream and rubbed into the affected area.
The biggest single factor causing skin to age is the fact that skin loses the ability to hang onto moisture. Thus, it dries out and becomes more fragile. Skin can also age because of exposure to sun or pollutants such as smoking. Essential oils supply a variety of remedies for aged and wrinkled skin. Frankincense, neroli, or rose oils are excellent oils to use for this purpose. Put them in carrier oils or in fragrance-free lotions to rub on the face. Sandalwood oil, carrot root oil, and many others can be used.
Dandruff can be a bothersome ailment. There are all kinds of chemical remedies in your local stores to treat it. However, there are many essential oils that can help the condition in a more natural way. Cedarwood, geranium, lavender, lemongrass or rosemary essential oils can be used. There are many other oils and combination of essential oils that have been used successfully. Any of these can be dropped into hair oil, or added to a water and vinegar mixture to rinse the hair with.
Chamomile and lavender oils are the two best essential oils to use for sunburn. One method is to put a few drops into a cool bath and soak until the heat goes away. The other way to use them is to drop a few drops into a carrier oil and rub gently onto the burnt skin. For severe burns, see your doctor.
It seems counterintuitive that essential oils can help to clear oily skin. However, people have been getting good results with these treatments for years upon end. Juniper berry, chamomile, cedarwood and lavender oils -to name a few- have worked wonders. Add them to water to make a rinse for your face after you wash it.
Skin problems aren’t new to the world. Using essential oils to treat them isn’t new either. However, because these treatments were ignored for so long, they are new to many people now.
Filed under Health & Healing by on Aug 8th, 2010.





