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Online Shopping for Women’s Plus Size Clothing - Shop by Body Type

September 30th, 2008

Your Body Type and Plus Size Online Shopping

Plus size women struggle with what to wear that will make them feel comfortable in their plus size clothes. Every woman who wears plus sizes would be trendy and fashionable if she new how to find BBW clothes that fit right. We see a lot of misinformation about what clothing a plus size woman should wear. Most of that fashion advice is about hiding or covering your flaws. Forget it!!! You have assets! Show them off!

Hourglass Figure - Also called X Shape, Curvy

You have a curvy, feminine figure. Your shoulders and hips are balanced. Look for soft flowing fabrics. Princess cut dresses and wrap or faux wrap dresses will work for you. Try belted knits (avoid tight knits). Skirts that have gathers and hip yokes will flatter you. You can wear straight leg, flared leg and cropped pants. Look for jackets that create a vertical line that curves in at the waist.

Rectangular Figure - Also called H Shape, I Shape, and Straight Shape

If you are a full waist, flat hip type you will want to look at straight or vertical lines that curve in at your waist. Your ability to wear a straight vertical look is your asset. Straight Skirts are your friends. You can wear jackets any length. You also want to look for jackets that curve in at the waist to give you body definition and the illusion of a waist. Even though your waist may not be as small as you would like it to be, princess cut in any garment will give your waist definition and great body fit without creating a horizontal line at your waist. In pants, you want to look for tapered and somewhat tapered legs. Pants with comfort waist or a small amount of elastic allows you the room for your waist/tummy without having to buy larger pants that bag out in the derriere.

Apple Shape - Also called O Shape, Circle Shape or Round Shape

If you are very round or full in the middle of your body with slim legs, you know you have difficulties finding plus size clothes that fit. Your focus needs to be to create a long vertical look. Tunic tops are your friend. You can wear plus size tunics over straight skirts or tapered pants. Long necklaces and shoes with heels will help you to elongate your look. Wear long jackets, but avoid stiff and boxy fabrics. Don’t be afraid of slinky fabrics, but do avoid clingy fabrics. If you are a petite apple shape you need to look at plus size petites. Luckily, designers have suddenly discovered plus size petite clothes and you will see lots of them coming out. If you are a plus petite woman and wearing tops out of proportion, you will just make yourself look bigger.

Pear Figure - Also called A Shape, Triangle Shape

If you are a flared hip type, you may see a lot of advice about wearing jackets that cover your hips. This jacket choice creates a horizontal line that goes around the widest part of your body. Instead of accenting your hips with a horizontal line, accent you wonderful waist with a jacket that cuts in at your waist and flairs out and ends somewhere between your waist and hips. This plus size jacket length will accent your small waist, give you great body fit and definition and your hips will become a non-issue. What to wear under your body fit jacket? Bias cut skirt (never a straight skirt - it will never fit right), Pants with plenty of darts and a small amount of elastic in the waist - zippered on the side or front. Straight legged pants are your best bet. Avoid too tapered pants as they will accent the width of your hips.

Plus size women have fitting issues if they don’t know which styles work on their body types. When you find plus size pants, for example, that fit you perfectly - buy, buy, buy. Buy them in different colors and multiples of the color you are most likely to wear often. I am not suggesting you wear the same pants everyday. I am suggesting that if you buy in bulk on 5 or 6 different pants that fit you like a glove, you will be much happier with your plus size wardrobe.

Jane Belle Clark is an expert on dressing by body type. She is the author of Plus Size Bridal Guide, the only bridal guide written for plus size brides.

Visit Jane at http://www.MyPlusGal.com Jane has also been an ebay power seller - specializing in plus sizes.

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September 27th, 2008

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A must for all males is buying the right lube. The most famous sexual lubes with gents are water based as water based sexual lubes can often be tried with condoms. Also, buy a lovely sexual lubricant so it does not damage the material of your sex toys. For those males that are trigger happy endeavour a delay lotion to help you go on for longer in the bedroom.

High School Lacrosse

September 24th, 2008


One of the top rising sports in High School today, is Lacrosse. What makes this sport so appealing is both genders is anybody can play it. The uniforms are slightly different for men’s and women’s lacrosse, as well as some rules, but anyone can participate. Generally in the late winter players order their Jersey’s. This is always an exciting time. Each player hoping to get their desired number. Generally the rest of the uniform is supplied by the school . Excluding the stick. For men’s jersey’s, they look almost identical to football jersey’s. Many players wear their jersey’s to school on a game day. It’s a great way to show off your school spirit.

Among one of the most physically demanding sports, it is also one of the most rewarding. It combines the physical full contact of football, with the skill of hockey, and the sheer endurance of a track meet. It’s an exceptionally easy sport to learn, and even easier to get hooked on it. It’s also a very easy sport to learn and follow as a spectator. There are only four positions, so somebody watching a game for their first time, can get the full experience and follow the game from very early on.

Each team can have a custom made jersey as well as the rest of the lacrosse uniform made for a very low cost. Even having extra made for non player students to show team spirit.

Estrogen dominance, or a deficiency in progesterone levels, may have a significant impact on women’s

September 21st, 2008

Estrogen dominance is a controversial new theory, which is believed to explain a range of women’s health problems, and to offer a safe and effective treatment. A deficiency in progesterone levels, not offset by any reduction in levels of estrogen can happen for a number of reasons, during any stage of a woman’s life, including menopause. Estrogen dominance may be the cause of a number of women’s health problems, including irregular or difficult menstruation and PMS, infertility, weight gain, ovarian cysts, migraines and breast disease. Some doctors attribute symptoms of menopause to the reduction in progesterone levels, rather than the lack of estrogen as is more commonly believed.

It’s perhaps surprising that there is so much debate, controversy and disagreement over causes and treatments of such important and common health issues as menstruation, fertility and menopause. After all, these are health effects experienced by a little over half the population of the world. Your health is the most important thing you have, so it’s vital for you to be as well informed as you can about health issues which affect you, and to understand the benefits and potential risks of any treatment before you take it. There’s no substitute for a visit to your doctor to obtain individual advice and information. As a supplement, there are plenty of interesting and informative websites, books and publications on women’s health issues. Approaches to treating estrogen dominance. Resetting the balance between estrogen and progesterone levels may simply be a matter of changing your diet, and acquiring a few healthy lifestyle habits. A lack of fiber in the diet can reduce the body’s capacity to flush out excess estrogen. Eating lots of fiber rich foods like fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains will help.

Dietary supplements of lecithin, and natural herbs such as black radish, milk thistle and dandelion help stimulate the liver, which is important for flushing out excess estrogen from the body. You can also promote the health of your liver by eating a well balanced diet, and avoiding excess alcohol.

There are natural progesterone creams available, which are easy to apply, and have been shown to be effective in alleviating symptoms of menopause, and reducing the effects of estrogen dominance syndrome.

What is Sleep Apnea?

September 21st, 2008

Are you feeling sleepy all the time? Do you snore? Is your doctor having a
difficult time treating your high blood pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of
these questions, then you might have Sleep Apnea (also called Obstructive Sleep
Apnea or OSA).

Sleep Apnea is a condition involving pauses or decreases in breathing during sleep.
It is usually due to airway collapse. This collapse occurs in the nose and/or the
throat - anywhere from where air enters the nostrils to the back of the tongue.
Imagine a straw collapsing when trying to suck on a thick milkshake. Frequently,
this airway collapsibility problem is inherited and starts in childhood. In the
daytime, it is not a problem because there is good muscle-tone in the airway and
the brain monitors breathing. But at night, the throat muscles become relaxed and
the brain is not as attentive to the airway. So on inhalation, the airway walls can
either completely collapse or significantly narrow. This is a problem because 1) the
body must struggle to breathe and 2) the brain has to “wake up” to reopen the
airway.

These frequent awakenings lead to fragmentation of nighttime sleep. You may not
remember them because they are so short. In fact, patients with sleep apnea can
wake-up more than 30 times an hour and think that they slept uninterrupted
through the night. Since sleep must be continuous and consolidated in order to be
restorative, a number of cognitive problems can occur with sleep fragmentation:
daytime sleepiness, memory problems, concentration difficulties, emotional
instability, irritability, slowed reaction time, and most importantly, an increased risk
of motor vehicle accidents.

There are also cardiovascular consequences of this constant “struggling to breathe.”
This puts a strain on the heart and blood vessels, leading to increased risk of high
blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Finally, there are social implications to Sleep Apnea. The snoring associated with
sleep apnea can disrupt the sleep of others. In fact, one study showed that when a
person treats his/her sleep apnea, the sleep partner gets the equivalent of one hour
more sleep per night.

Sleep apnea is a progressive disease and often gets worse with age. Weight gain,
alcohol, and other sedating/relaxing substances exacerbate it.

Who Gets Sleep Apnea?

A common misconception is that only overweight men that snore loudly have sleep
apnea, but the facts are:

1) Sleep apnea can occur without snoring
2) Thin people can have sleep apnea
3) Women can have sleep apnea
4) Children can have sleep apnea

In other words, anyone can have it. Even skinny women. Even children.

I Think I Might Have Sleep Apnea, How Do I Find Out If I Have It?

Make an appointment with your primary care physician, or if your insurance allows
it, go straight to a sleep specialist. If your physician thinks you might have sleep
apnea, then he/she can refer you for a sleep study or comprehensive sleep
evaluation.

How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?

There are four main categories of treatment for sleep apnea: Continuous Positive
Airway Pressure (CPAP), Surgery, Oral Appliances, and Behavioral Modification.

The most effective way to treat sleep apnea is with CPAP. CPAP is a mask worn over
the nose attached by a hose to an air compressor. The air compressor gently and
quietly blows room-air into the nose, which “stents” the airway open, preventing
airway collapse. This is the most effective way to treat sleep apnea, and all patients
diagnosed with sleep apnea should at least try it before considering other options.

Surgery can be an effective way to treat sleep apnea. A number of different
procedures can be performed. These range from nasal septum repair to jaw
reconstruction. Talk to your doctor about whether surgery is the right option for
you.

An oral appliance is a device made by a dentist or an orthodontist designed to pull
your lower jaw forward. By pulling your lower jaw forward, the tongue is pulled
away from the back of the throat. If your airway obstruction is occurring behind the
tongue, then this can be an effective way to treat your sleep apnea. The treatment
of sleep apnea with oral appliance should be a coordinated effort between the sleep
physician, the dentist/orthodontist, and the patient.

Behavioral modifications can help in the treatment of sleep apnea, but are usually
the least effective. These include such techniques as weight loss, sleeping on your
side, and avoiding alcohol before bedtime.

None of these treatment options is ideal, but they all can be useful in treating sleep
apnea and resulting in more restful sleep. With risks like heart attack and stroke,
you should do everything you can to get your sleep apnea under control. If you
think you have sleep apnea, contact your doctor or go to a sleep center. It could be
the best decision you ever made.

Dr. Scott Fromherz is a sleep physician. He and his partner, Dr. Daniel Root, operate
Oregon Sleep Associates.
Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, Oregon Sleep Associates is
the premier sleep
center in the northwest. They serve the needs of both pediatric and adult sleep
populations.

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September 20th, 2008

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Overview Of Obesity

September 19th, 2008

Obesity is a disease that affects approximately 60 million people in the United States, and women are especially affected. Over one-third of women between the ages of 20 and 74 are obese, the majority of them being African American or Mexican American. With more and more pre-packaged food and less and less activity, the number of obese people in America has steadily increased since the 1960•s.

But what is obesity? Many people think obesity means that a person is overweight, but that•s not exactly true. An overweight person has a surplus amount of weight that includes muscle, bone, fat, and water. An obese person has a surplus of body fat. Most health professionals concur that a man is obese if he has over 25 percent body fat, and a woman is obese if she has over 30 percent. Women physiologically have more body fat than men, so that why there•s a difference in percentage.

It is difficult to determine the exact percentage of body fat a person has, but estimates can be made in a number of ways. First, using a tweezer-like tool called a caliper, you can measure the thickness of skin folds on different points of your body and compare the results with standardized numbers. You can also use a small device that sends a harmless electrical current through your body and measures your body fat percentage. The most commonly used method to determine if a person is obese is to look at his/her Body Mass Index (BMI). A person with a BMI over 30 is considered to be obese, and a BMI over 40 is considered to be severely obese. It•s important to remember though that BMI could be misleading in pregnant or lactating women and in muscular individuals.

With obesity, comes the increased risk of diseases such as high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes, heart disease, and breast, colon, and prostate cancer. In addition, obesity has been linked to mental health conditions such as depression or feelings of shame and low self-esteem. Health experts say that even losing 10 to 15 percent of your body weight can dramatically decrease the risk of developing these serious conditions. In addition, many obese people are discriminated against and targets of insults and other verbal abuse.

A number of factors, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, genetics, and certain medical disorders, cause obesity, but it can be conquered. The following information seeks to educate about obesity and the methods used to treat it. It does not take the place of a physician.

Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health expert from Nashville, TN. Visit www.popular-diets.com/ for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well as reviews and comments on popular diets.

Ascertain the past with a past Life Session, Its Mind-blowing

September 19th, 2008

Past life regression, aka PLR, might well uncover the reasons why we have arguments with people in our present life or why we are concerned of certain things. You have girlfriends around you in your current life that you would have remarkably known before, now lets just imagine being competent to uncover what happened and what your relationship was to them at that time and clear blocks that plague you in your current lifetime and even find out talents and bring them into your present lifetime. Past lifetime regression, also known as PLR, is fantastic. Past Life Regression with Anne Jirsch.

When you are having a past life regression, aka PLR, session you should regress to the life you most need to know about in your current time. This is spectacular and may point out an amazing deal about your present lifetime and help you to move forward with your life with a greater understanding of yourself, your life and the people around you.

You may also ascertain why you are the individual that you are, now that is wonderful. If you revel in nature perhaps you were once a farmer, if you adore to travel maybe you were an explorer. Instead of minimising our strengths we embrace each of them.

Each particular experience is mind-blowing and unique. Others have uncovered places they had lived in before and ?knew? where to go.

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September 11th, 2008

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It’s Hell in the Hallway

September 9th, 2008

Ever feel like you’re standing in the middle of a long corridor of doors, all closed, and you’re confused about what to do next? This often happens when you begin to consider making changes in your life. Doors may close before new one’s open and you discover you’re in the hallway and it feels like hell!

As you get conscious about your life, realizing there may be different possibilities available to you, a natural shift occurs in your energy. With this shift comes a renewed sense of creativity. Creativity brings new and exciting ideas into your mind. As your mind contemplates these creative ideas, your attention shifts from what is - to what can be. As your attention shifts so do your emotions and you begin to wrap your feelings abound these new options. Your external world follows suite and things shifts to match your internal thought and feelings. Life as you know it, begins to change. With this shift, doors may close before new one’s open and you discover you’re in the hallway and it feels like hell!

You may suddenly become bored or restless, unable to concentrate on the tasks at hand. Sometimes if the change is long overdue things may speed up rapidly. You may dream of a new job and suddenly find yourself downsized or transferred. You may consider making a move to a different state and have your landlord show up and give you notice while putting the “For Sale” sign up in the yard. You may consider leaving a relationship that doesn’t work anymore and your partner ask for a separation. Doors may close before new one’s open and you discover you’re in the hallway and it feels like hell!

So what do you do when you find yourself standing there with all doors closed?

First, recognize that this is where you are and why. You have begun to set things in motion with your internal shifts and the external changes are happening. Realize that the timing may be a little off, for your comfort, but not for the larger picture. Keep breathing.

Next, maintain your focus on the new possibilities. Hold the energy in thought and feeling for what you want to experience with the changes. It’s OK to knock on a few doors and see if one opens to you. Maybe you will receive new insight or new information that can be helpful. Maybe you will be invited into a room, to visit temporarily as you catch your breath before moving on. If you knock and hear someone say, “I hear you knocking but you can’t come in,” move on quickly and try another door.

As much as the transition is welcomed, standing outside of your comfort zone never feels comfortable. Turn hell into heaven by celebrate the closing of the doors and affirm they are a sign that you are on your way to experiencing the new. The stairway to heaven begins with one-step-at-a-time.

Sharon Marquart is a gifted Certified Personal Coach, inspirational speaker and author. For more than 13 years she has share with audiences large and small. http://www.Livingatyes.com She is the author of “Working For God,” “Living With Soulful Purpose,” and “Creating A Wedding Ministry.” Her coaching practice is Living at YES!(You Embracing Spirit) where she passionately supports clients in identifying mistaken beliefs and self-limiting thoughts. She coaches them in getting unstuck, setting intentions and living possibilities! Sharon teaches via tele-classes and facilitates tele-groups and e-courses. Her coaching clients are nationwide. Sharon is committed to bringing Metaphysical and Spiritual Truths into everyday language and applying them to everyday life experiences.
Sharon is the Director of Spiritual Coaching at the Coaching Academy of North America http://www.spiritualcoachingtraining.com

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