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Settling on the right domain name can be difficult. Below you’ll find 6 things to keep in mind if you want to choose the perfect domain name for your website.

So you’re skinny. If this were an RPG, you’d be an elf. If this was Maniac Mansion, you’d definitely be Bernard. In the fitness world you’re called a “hardgainer.” You weigh 125 lbs., you eat whatever you want, and you still can’t gain weight. You’re ready to bulk up, build some muscle, and get strong like a mofo…but you have no freaking cue what you’re doing. Luckily, you’ve found this site, and I’m here to help. I used to be a skinny guy too. And it wasn’t that long ago! I’ve spent the past 15 years struggling to get bigger and only in the past few years have I finally cracked the code. I still am working on getting bigger and stronger, but. But these 13 tips will get you started down a path to a stronger physique.

TWELVE GREAT FOOD IDEAS TO PUT ON SOME POUNDS In our body image conscious society, it’s rare to actually  want  to gain weight. But if you’re anything like me, stuck with a high metabolism and lanky frame, it’s really tough to put on any amount of weight. Food is the obvious solution, but what should we be eating? You don’t want to fall into the trap of junk food: those empty calories won’t help. Finding healthy and cheap foods to gain weight is essential. You need to find something that you like, that you can afford, and something that’s good for you. No pressure, right? Here are a handful of healthy food choices for putting on weight. Add a few of these to your diet and eat regularly, and you’ll see amazing things happen. DID YOU KNOW: The average man needs about 2000 to 3000 calories per day. A woman needs about 1600 to 2400 calories. Click Here to use our [free] TDEE Calculator. Find out exactly how many calories you burn each day! To gain any w...

If you are like me, you may be used to choosing a beauty product based only on how flattering it looks on you. Or maybe picking one based on the one that smells the best – or even because a celebrity endorsed it. After I came across Gillian Deacon’s book,  There’s Lead in Your Lipstick: Toxins in Our Everyday Body Care and How to Avoid Them,  I realized that now is the time to be more cautious of the products we bring into our homes. Now, every time I look at my lipstick-stained lips in the mirror, I wonder if I am feeding lead into my body, or if my purple-painted nails will cause me to develop cancer in 20 years. Nobody knows, but still, it is always good to be on the safer side. Doing a few minutes of research before buying, and a spending a few more minutes at the store to check the ingredients of a product may prove worthwhile.

Curious about whether the ketogenic diet could help you reach your goals, but dreading diligently counting macros and calories each day? Then a “lazy keto diet” might be a good option for you. This approach focuses most on limiting carb intake, while allowing for more flexibility in terms of how much fat and protein you eat. While this type of diet may not help you get into nutritional ketosis as easily as a stricter keto diet , many find it can still pay off in terms of leading to weight loss and other benefits.

Ready to try breaks at work but not sure how to implement your schedule? Here are a few methods you might consider.

Morning brain fog? Few people are likely to jump up with excitement once that alarm begins to sound. “Ding, ding,” it goes and we are called into another day of life. Coffee, a brisk walk, and fresh air are great for getting us going in the morning. Yet, what about the muscles and joints that help us function? What can we do to welcome all of the parts of our body into each day? Can we use our arms and legs to help clear some of that brain fog? Yes! We have created a list of the best morning stretches for clearing your mind and charging your body. Which ones will you choose first?

Even if you’re a CrossFit champ or a marathon maven, getting a regular checkup just makes sense. What doesn’t always make sense is the baffling list of medical terms on the blood test results that are often part of routine exams. Navigating through these terms can lead you down a Google rabbit hole. What the heck is bilirubin? And if you’re all about that bass, could your heart be pumping too many basophils? Apart from the puzzling jargon, the design of bloodwork lab reports is dismal. We’re stuck deciphering highly technical and administrative-looking documents that make tax forms look like an e-card from mom. But have no fear: You can become literate in your blood test results. Our guide isn’t a comprehensive glossary of technical terms, but it’ll give you basic definitions and a better sense of how the information on a typical blood test report is presented and organized, so you can interpret your blood work with more confidence.

If you think yoga can be learned on the mat, you’re wrong! To learn yoga is to learn yourself, your life and the world around you, which happens mostly off the mat. Since 2000, I study, practice, teach and live yoga – I grow with it from year to year – hence life becomes more interesting and more meaningful from year to year, too. Through all these years, I observe the evolution of yoga in the western culture and see, how (mostly) wrongly, has been interpreted, taught and practiced. Little is known about how to learn yoga – about its practice, its effect and its application. Yoga is all about finding the simplicity and the meaning in the complexity of life. But when we look around us, it doesn’t seem so simple, even for those who practice it, and for the most who teach it. Everything about yoga begins in its definition from the original yogic scripture Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.[1] And the value for how to learn yoga, is in this article – showing the value of the above definition...

This article will explain what HTTPS is and how it can help your website or online store. Anyone who’s done some surfing recently – on the internet, not gnarly waves – will probably recognise those five letters. HTTPS can be found at the beginning of most URLs (the website’s address), and we say ‘most’ because not every site has met the requirements. While you may see HTTPS every day, not everyone knows what it means. So, what  does  it actually mean? HTTPS is the ‘secure’ version of HTTP. This is the system that sends information between the internet browser and the website like login IDs, credit card details, home addresses, and all kinds of private stuff. The ‘S’ after HTTP stands for ‘secure’. This means this sensitive data is encrypted, making it almost impossible for internet thieves to steal. This type of protection also called an SSL Security certificate. As you can see, making the switch to HTTPS is important for security. If you’re running an ...

If you’re getting married, you’re probably imagining a future full of romantic images - long walks on the beach while holding hands and gazing at one another lovingly through the trials of life. What you don’t imagine is the two of you sprawled on a couch 10 years later, 30 pounds overweight. While we’d much rather imagine a more svelte future, the reality is a little different. Weight gain is common as we get older, but married people may gain 6 to 9 pounds more than single people, a fact that may make you want to lace up your running shoes and sprint down the aisle just to burn a few more calories.

Type D personality traits can be harmful to your health and relationships. Do you tend to feel gloomy, keep to yourself, hide your emotions from others and tend to see the glass as half empty? You might be a type D personality. Personality types were originally identified by cardiologists in the 1950's to help determine patients who might be at greater risk for heart disease. As research has continued to develop over the years, more personality types have been identified and labeled with specific letters to represent a found set of patterned personality traits. You have likely heard of type A personality before, which involves traits such as competitiveness, aggressiveness, and high levels of ambition. People with type A personality are found to be at greater risk of experiencing cardiac health complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease. When we discuss personality types like this we are not referring to an established mental health diagnosis, bu...

Today you can have a website for pretty much anything—from crowdfunding campaigns to pet hamster fan pages. But for some reason, many small businesses have been slow to get online, even though websites have been around for over 25 years! Fortunately, the number of small businesses with professional websites is increasing steadily, from a relative handful ten years ago to about two-thirds today (the numbers vary, depending on the country and survey you look at). Yet that still leaves thousands of businesses behind the times. What’s the holdup? In surveys, many business owners say they don’t have the skills, the time, or the money to build a business website. But  a surprising number say that their business doesn’t need a website , either because it’s not required, or because they use social media instead. That’s why this post is going to look at some specific reasons why your small business should have its own website. If you’re a small business owner who is st...

Chronic inflammatory diseases are now considered the most significant cause of death worldwide. What is the fastest way to reduce inflammation in the body? Many experts believe the answer is improving your diet, specifically by including a wide variety of anti-inflammatory foods and drinks. Anti-inflammatory drinks — such as teas, coffee and bone broth — have been included in nutrient-dense, traditional diets for centuries. These beverages were, and still are, considered to be tonics that support liver, heart, brain and digestive functions.

Do you know what beverage comes from fruit seeds and in just small amounts has been shown to make incredibly positive impacts on human health? I’m talking about pomegranate juice — that naturally sweet, ruby red liquid that comes from pomegranate seeds and is loaded with impressive pomegranate health benefits just like its source. Pomegranates have been shown to prevent and naturally treat everything from inflammation and high cholesterol to high blood pressure and hyperglycemia. Juice made from pomegranates is an antioxidant powerhouse that’s said to even trump red wine and green tea. With proven anticancer fighting abilities as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, it’s no wonder this fruit juice has such a great reputation. Let’s look at how pure and potent 100 percent pomegranate juice, in small amounts, might be much more than a tasty fruit-sourced beverage.

The Warrior Diet is a form of intermittent fasting that is based on the diet of ancient warriors and is believed to help improve weight loss, strength, vitality and health. Although it has a much shorter eating window than other forms of fasting, it’s appealing to many dieters because it allows you to consume small amounts of certain foods while fasting and is relatively flexible, without the strict rules and regulations found in other fad diets — all while getting the benefits of fasting. This article will take an in-depth look at the warrior diet, how to follow it, and whether or not it’s effective for improving weight loss and health.

Eating healthy food doesn’t mean giving up your favourite foods. Your favourite recipes can be adapted easily to provide a healthier alternative. For example, non-stick cookware can be used to reduce the need for cooking oil. Vegetables can also be microwaved or steamed instead of boiling to keep valuable nutrition. There are many ways to make meals healthier. Limit fats, sugars and salt and include plenty of vegetables, fruit, grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy in your cooking. Foods with added fats, sugars or salt are less healthy than food in which these are found naturally.

Being a good manager is a prerequisite to running an efficient team, but it is not the only reason a team is efficient. No. The reason a team is efficient does not come down to one person but rather is the result of inter-team dynamics, optimized processes, structured team engagements and a mindset of time and quality consciousness throughout the team.

Unlike with other back pain, the aches and stiffness you feel aren't stemming from your spine itself, so you need a unique approach to get rid of middle back pain once and for all. While it's often completely dismissed or just mistaken as upper back pain, middle back pain relates to inflammation surrounding the thoracic region of the spine. Running from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage, the thoracic spine doesn't move very much, explains Russel C. Huang, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Aging is not something we eagerly anticipate. We may look forward to the experiences, knowledge, maturity, and wisdom that comes with years lived. But the aging process itself? Not so much. We all age a little differently based on genetics, general health, and personal care, but we all do age. Science used to say we start aging from the day after we are born since our cells die off, and new ones are born. We considered aging a constant progressive occurrence throughout our lives. Now researchers reveal how your body ages in 3 different shifts.

17 ways to get your cortisol levels down Stress is a sneaky thing. It can curl up inside you and grow like a Chia Pet until all the sprouts have grown out of control. Sometimes stress can manifest into physical symptoms, like temporary hives, one-day headaches, or long-term weight gain.

The food we eat has a clear influence on our health and, of course, on our weight. If we feed our bodies with junk, we can only expect weight gain as a result. On the other hand, by pursuing a healthy diet, we can keep our metabolism active and get rid of excess pounds. In this article, you will discover some of the most effective and nutritious healthy foods to lose weight. By integrating these in your daily diet, you will be able to lose weight and return to a healthy figure. Among the recommended choices, you will find eggs, fatty fish, leafy greens and lean meat.

Most of us are familiar with the physical health effects of smoking, but can the habit also affect our mental and emotional well-being? A new study suggests that it can, after finding a link between smoking cigarettes and depression.

“If I drink this supplement, will I lose 40 pounds in two weeks?” – the older man’s eyes stared at me vividly. Another consultation with a new member in the fitness center that I manage. And yet another person that fell prey to the marketing-trap of a supplement company that promised immediate results. Rapid weight loss is enticing. It speaks to our human nature. It’s unfortunately also a false fantasy of ours at the same time. The truth is that while you might be able to lose weight in a very short time, it’s practically impossible to keep it off. Here’s why and how you can actually shed pounds – sustainably and continuously.

Empty Nest Syndrome is not a mental disorder or clinical diagnosis. Instead, it is a term used to characterize the real feelings of deep sadness, angst, and loneliness that parents can feel when all of their children are grown and leave home. It is a very real and sad experience for many parents. Not all parents who raise children experience the Empty Nest Syndrome. However, for those who think they may be prone to Empty Nest Syndrome, there are things you can do to prepare yourself for the empty nest. If you are already in the empty nest phase and are experiencing this syndrome, then there are also some ways you can help yourself overcome the sadness.

Romy Gill’s chana dal with chapati There are so many different ways of cooking chana dal. My dad worked in the steel plant in Burnpur in West Bengal – people came from different states to work there, so my growing-up years in India were spent eating the most delicious food ever.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world. In the United States alone, nearly 80 million working adults experience back pain every year, resulting in more than 264 million days of work missed.

Webmaster guidelines are guidelines that are set out by search engine providers such as Google or Bing. These regulations provide webmasters with guidance on how websites can be optimized so that they are optimally found by search engines. At the same time, webmaster guidelines define what webspam is and which consequences webmasters can expect when violating the guidelines.

I do not know about you, but I grew up in a house with a medicine cabinet filled with creams and supplements, each with the same claims: to reverse the signs of aging, moisturize, reduce wrinkles, and tone the skin. Whether topical or oral, these creams and supplements are still all over the shelves today and the market for anti aging is growing as our population continues to grow older.

Failure is a part of life. It’s inescapable, but failure is only a loss if you don’t learn anything from it. Most entrepreneurs have fallen in their lives—some more severely than others. However, those who make it to the pinnacle only do so by dusting themselves off and taking stock of what their failures have taught them. Instead of seeing a failure as an insurmountable setback, these businesspeople see it as a learning experience and a guide to a different path.  How does one get over the idea of failure as a stumbling block? To learn more, we consulted 12 contributors to YEC, in order to find out how they managed to let go of past failures and embrace the future.

Bored with basic grilled chicken? Load up the barbie with fast, healthy, and creative options for grilling shrimp, skirt steak, pork, chicken, fresh vegetables, and tofu. These recipes are easy-to-make and packed with flavor, making them great options for a summer barbecue.

High-calorie breakfasts work the best for weight gain. But only consuming foods high in calories won’t help. Else, you would’ve gained weight by eating loads of junk food. You must consume nutritious foods that have a high amount of protein to build muscle mass. Here are 10 yummy 300-500 calorie quick breakfast ideas that are loaded with protein, healthy fats, and good carbs. Take a look. Before we jump to the recipes, here’s how many calories to consume to gain weight.

The issue of mental health has increasingly been hitting the headlines. We have been reading more and more articles related to celebrities committing suicide, mass shootings, and the general rate of suicides on the rise. More children are being diagnosed with ADHD, depression, anxiety and pediatric bipolar disorder. Awareness should be higher than ever, so how is the image of declining mental health still allowing society to turn a blind eye? In examining the definition, the history, stigma, and unsuspected symptoms, it is possible to theorize why we turn a blind eye to mental illness.

An oil filled with fats that are extracted from the karate tree or the shea tree is the solution to many skin conditions. Because of its widespread use in numerous beauty products like conditioners, shampoos, lotions, and cosmetics, shea butter has become popular in the Western world. Hence, you can access these beauty products to enjoy its benefits for your skin or get pure shea fat from beauty stores. The primary components of shea fat include linoleic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, and more. Since it melts at the temperature of the body, it quickly gets absorbed into your skin. Its healing and moisturizing properties are beneficial for many skin conditions. Additionally, its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties are essential for multiple ailments. Here are 15 reasons to use shea butter on your skin.

Male Beauty: Then and Now Male grooming is now on a par with the female grooming routine. Men are taking a lot more pride in their appearance and want to look great when they are in the public eye. Grooming products and services aimed towards men have become a thriving marketplace. From well-manicured nails to male lipstick and eyeshadow, the modern man has a host of products to choose from to help him achieve his best look. Men can also use cosmetic surgery to enhance their features, remove unwanted fat and even reduce breasts if they have "man boobs." For those who worry about the size of their manhood, there is a surgery available for that too. Yes, times have changed. If you haven't caught up with them, scroll down to discover what you may have overlooked.

Candida is the most common fungus in the human body. It’s often found in areas like the mouth, skin, digestive tract, toenails, rectum and vagina . It’s generally harmless, but an overgrowth of this fungus can lead to infection. The candida diet is a strict diet meant to alleviate the symptoms of candida infections. However, its effectiveness is unsupported by scientific evidence. Here’s a beginner’s guide to the candida diet and a sample meal plan.

Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? Everyone! And most of us want to believe that when we find our Prince Charming (or Princess) that we’ll easily ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. But for so many couples, that simply doesn’t happen. With the divorce rate around 50%, it is clear that most people don’t know how to create and maintain healthy relationships and marriages. If you think about it, that’s not very surprising. I mean, it’s not like any of us had a class in school called “Love and Marriage 101.” In fact, most of us never learned any life skills at all, let alone relationship skills. So, it’s no wonder most couples are floundering out there and don’t know how to save themselves. As a dating coach and communication professor, I hear people complain about relationships all the time. And do you want to know what the top complaint is that I hear all the time is? It is… “Relationships are so difficult!” And I always respond: “Relationships aren’t ...

A lot of debate surrounds the amount of protein you should take post-workout. Learn the optimal amount of protein to ingest post workout for your goals. Of all the topics that spur epic online debates, post workout protein consumption might take the cake. Carbohydrates and ketogenic diets are a close second but nothing enrages people like the “one scoop versus two scoop" argument.

Are you happy? Right now? It’s a question that we don’t really think about, is it? So take a second to stop (at the end of this sentence) and ask yourself “Am I happy?” To answer that, don’t we need to know what happiness is? I asked my Facebook friends to define happiness and while there were similarities, different things defined people’s happiness. So can we come up with one definition for happiness? Should we bother? And what impact can true happiness bring to your life, your ambitions and even your health? You can imagine to write this article I looked up “What is happiness?” And found tons of famous peoples from across 5000 years quotes. Of all of these I like Michael J. Fox’s the best: “My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.” Thinking of the people I’ve coached this year, this really resonated because for so many people life is not working: It’s overwhelming. It’s hard work. It’s challenging, w...

The impact of food on inflammation is clear—but actually incorporating those foods into your daily life can be easier said than done. Here are 25 foods that are scientifically proven to help fight inflammation, and how I use them in my daily life:

Frizzy, dry and lifeless hair has always been a very common problem but this dilemma will end soon. The solution does not involve expensive hair treatments, using headwear or a load of nutritive pills. A few eggs, oils, honey and fruits are all that is needed to obtain beautiful, soft hair.

Are you looking for an increase in a sense of calmness and greater mental clarity in your day-to-day life? Many of us are simply stressed out and overwhelmed with so many daily demands. To have just a moment of peace and harmony would really help improve our lives. Sandalwood essential oil helps users to achieve more clarity and calmness due to its extensive therapeutic benefits. This special essential oil doesn’t just have an amazing scent, sandalwood can also have an effect on overall well-being and mental health, along with many other surprising healing properties.

Morning yoga is the most energizing, transcending, and enlightening experience. Once you make it a daily habit, you’ll notice a wide variety of changes to your body, mind, and everything that makes you, you. For people with depression and anxiety, issues with healthy eating and other health problems may benefit from its healing properties. Studies show that increasing flexibility can eliminate generalized or specific body pain. If you have chronic pain Fibromyalgia or are trying re-condition your muscles, regular stretching will ease stress and tension due to work or other stressful issues in your life.

Communication plays a vital role in design —it’s essential to establish a clear connection between the website and user and to help your users accomplish their goals. When we talk about communication in web design context, we usually mean text. Typography plays a vital role in this process: More than 95% percent of information on the web is in the form of written language. Good typography makes the act of reading effortless, while poor typography turns users off. As Oliver Reichenstein states in his article “Web Design is 95% Typography”: Optimizing typography is optimizing readability, accessibility, usability(!), overall graphic balance. In other words: optimizing your typography also optimizes your user interface. In this article, I will provide a set of rules that help you improve readability and legibility of your text content.