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The article looks at several yoga studios in Los Angeles, California. The Tryoga studio is one of the first green yoga studios, designed and built entirely with eco-friendly and sustainable materials. The Hollywood YMCA offers several yoga styles including Kundalini, Vinyasa or Foundation yoga while Karuna Yoga provides services such as Hatha, flow, lyengar and Ashtanga.

The article discusses marathon running and offers information on preparing for and participating in a physically demanding event. It is stated that a marathon places significant stress on the body and a physical checkup with a medical professional before starting marathon training is highly recommended. According to the article, marathoners need wicking shirts which are constructed from a material that allows sweat to be pulled through and absorbed into the air. Training involves the gradual increase of the distance run by about 10% per week.

The article presents an assessment of some of Las Vegas, Nevada's most popular spas and restaurants. The spas include The Ritz-Carlton Spa at Lake Las Vegas, The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at the MGM Grand, Fleur de Lys at Mandalay Bay, and Strip Steak at Mandalay Bay.

The article discusses various disciplines of martial arts. Tae Kwon Do is a karate style from Korea which focuses on legwork. The author says that Muay Thai could be the most brutal and spiritual form of combat arts if it is done properly. Tai Chi Chuan is a form of meditation from China that has martial capabilities recommended for older people.

The article focuses on the importance of Holistic Health Care in the U.S. Holistic health care is different from western medicine. It searches for disharmony and causes of illness rather than attempting to remove the symptoms. An interview with three gay holistic health practitioners which tackles the advantages of the practice, concludes the article.

The article features the top-notch trainer Tom Nelson of Muscle Mechanics in Los Angeles, California. Nelson is a longtime fitness devotee and experienced personal trainer who recently opened his own gym near Beverly Center. He suggests that in order to utilize natural methods for muscle gains, one will have to spend significant amount of work and be more dedicated to their programs. He adds that it takes a very high degree of adherence to every part of their fitness regimens.

The article focuses on dental care. The author relates his experience with a dentist who told him that he could avoid large expenses on his teeth and gums by investing in a mouth guard and advised him about whitening. He recommends two dentists who provide different dental services, such as attachment of Lumineers veneers and whitening.

A review is offered for Sensi restaurant, located at Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article provides information on slow-motion strength training, which can help to increase strength 50 percent faster by taking it 200 percent more slowly than conventional resistance training, pioneered by Texas-based entrepreneur Ken Hutchins. The technique can reduce body fat and raise the levels of high density lipoproteins (HDL) as well. Time under load (TUL), which is the amount of time muscles are stressed, is the principle theory of the training regimen.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of undergoing a Hellerwork massage treatment.

The article provides information on the Tomatis Method or sound therapy. Physician Alfred A. Tomatis, creator of sound therapy, developed the therapy based on his assumption that the ears help the brain grow. According to Tom Bourland, proponent of sound therapy, Tomatis measures one's ability to hear frequencies, then create a prescription of sound within that range. Psychiatrist Ron B. Minson claims that Tomatis Method is effective in helping patients recover from sexual abuse and anxiety.

The article presents information on various fats. According to the Harvard School of Public Health in Cambridge, Massachusetts, low-density lipoproteins or the bad cholesterol is a mix of fats that is more likely to lead to atherosclerosis and a potential cardiac infarction. It cites foods in which most of the trans fats in the American diet are found, including snack foods. According to textbooks, linoleic acid and linolenic acid are essential fatty acids (EFA).

The article presents information related to non-invasive and alternative healing therapies. Chiropractic kinesiology use muscle testing and the correlation of organs to muscles in Chinese meridian theory to determine symptoms of diseases. In the Feldenkrais Method, gentle movement and directed attention are used to enhance human functioning. Doctor Ida P. Rolf developed a holistic system of soft-tissue manipulation and movement education.

The article reports on the therapeutic benefits of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture for the sick and the stressed. There has been an increase in the number of people who turn to ancient styles of medicine for their needs. Stress and depression, in Chinese medicine, is seen as a form of qi stagnation. Acupuncture prevents qi stagnation by removing the elements that clog the body system.

The article offers facts about sugar. It notes that the sugar in whole foods are balanced with the proper minerals and the energy obtained from breaking down and assimilating these sugars is of a constant and enduring nature. Refined sugar delivers high energy and enables one to keep working but it is addictive and can contribute greatly to disease.

The article relates the author's views on physical fitness gym membership. According to the author, the advantage of having a gym membership is that one does not have to buy multiple memberships in order to maintain physical fitness. He also said, the spirit of economic competition means that a great selection of classes is available for all types and interests specially those that relate to health.

The author reviews the Karuna Yoga studio in Los Feliz, California. The studio combines East and West design elements in a small space. It offers several classes a day on various yoga styles, including Kundalini, Hatha and Iyengar. After class, attendees get to enjoy herbal tea and animal crackers at the back of the studio.

The article provides information on Byu-ti, a beauty salon located in Santa Monica, California. The salon, which is owned by Natasha Sunshine, offers custom-blended diagnostic treatment and a healing haircut service. The salon's healing haircut is described as a relaxing experience, which allows for an internal focus in cleansing and purging using acupressure, reiki and essential oils. Byu-ti also uses natural hair products that go along with its holistic hair treatment idea.

The article offers a review of Planet Hollywood Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. The spacious and bright spa with a decór that is a cross between Indonesian and Moroccan offers a range of services, from massage to teeth whitening and custom spray tanning. Among the treatment its offers is aroma spa ocean wrap and float.

The article offers a review of the Qua spa, located at Caesar's in Las Vegas, Nevada. The spa is designed along the lines of an authentic Roman bathhouses. The masculinity of the design is evident from the heated stone recliners by the cold, warm and hot pools to the shower doors. There is a sauna and a wet room, and a novel addition to any spa, an Arctic Ice room.

The article offers a review of Moorea Beach Club, located at Mandalay Beach in Las Vegas, Nevada. It features an adults-only pool. Above the pool are cabanas where guests can enjoy the view, the sounds, and the whole general experience without having to descend amongst the players. There is a shower and bathroom, drapes, lounge furniture, a flat screen television, and a refrigerator by a small, private pool in each cabana.

A review is offered for Social House restaurant, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A review is offered for Border Grill, located at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A review is offered for Café Martorano, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The article discusses the author's experience of visiting Le Spa in the Sofitel L.A., a spa with a masculine design and offers several treatments for men. He was treated with a salt scrub with peppermint and coffee and received a massage with high-end moisturizing products. The author describes the treatment he received as revitalizing and an almost out-of-body experience.

The article discusses the purpose of the foreskin on the end of a penis. With regards to function, the job of the foreskin is to protect the glans and keep its surface soft, moist and sensitive. It also help maintain pH balance. The foreskin produces the sebum that maintains proper health of the surface of the skin. It has a greater concentration of specialized nerve receptors than the other parts. With regards to circumcision for religious purposes, these are obviously personal choices.

The article evaluates the Phillips Norelco BG2020 shaver.

The article examines the healing properties of Kombucha Tea. It is known by many names including Manchurian mushroom tea, Indo-Japanese tea fungus and champignon de longue vie. An estimated six million people in the United States are drinking kombucha tea for a variety of ailments, for energy and for its immune-boosting properties.

The article offers step-by-step instructions in making homemade scented candles.

The article presents an interview with acupuncturist Todd Gibson. He gave a brief explanation of what the term reiki is all about. He said that the practice of reiki is very effective in keeping the body, skin, muscles, and cells so relaxed. He also mentioned several benefits for people who are willing to receive reiki.

The article focuses on the book "In Praise of Slowness," by Carl Honoré. The writer feels so strongly about the dangers of a fast-paced life and its potential to harm one's collective and individual experiences that has pushed her to write the book. Being overscheduled, overtired and overstimulated leads to a great health problem. The book suggests to put away clocks in the house to give time for one's self and to enjoy life.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to make an effective nutritious fruit shake.

The article narrates the author's experience with the service of Skin Couture Day Spa in Los Angeles, California. He confesses that the spa offers wide and varied menu services including personal service and relief from the daily undertakings. He chose the Dual Decadence massage which is a combination of Shiatsu and deep-tissue. He hailed that the massage is refreshing and relaxing both inside and outside his body.