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How many of us woman can say with absolute conviction that we feel empowered?  Do you walk about your community with a confidence and an awareness?  Do you feel strong, capable and even courageous? Are you strong, both mentally and physically?

Have you reached levels of fitness that you didn’t know you were capable of? Are you always learning new and challenging body movements and mental skills?  If you can answer yes to all of the above chances are you are a woman enjoying the benefits of Martial Arts training. 

My Martial Arts training empowers me in my day to day life as you will see from the following story and remember that it is empowering for a woman to know that she doesn’t always have to “be nice and polite”.

I had to meet up with a friend to exchange some paperwork.  We met outside of a local Library.  I parked behind her and went up to her car.  She was standing with her driver door open and we were talking.  I was very aware, the whole time we were talking, of a man pacing up and down the sidewalk on the other side of our cars.  Then I became aware of a young man approaching us from the other direction.  He came up and asked us how we knew his name, which of course we didn’t, it was simply his opener.   My friend started to engage in a conversation with this young person who was wearing a hoodie and had his hands in his pockets.  He said he was hungry and could we help him out.  I told my friend to get in her car it was time to go.  She kept talking to this young man and told him she always helps out the poor and homeless by delivering goods at Christmas time etc.  I was very insistent that she get in her car immediately as it was time to go and he kept trying to engage her in more conversation and he was getting agitated with me because I wouldn’t engage.  I told her again to get in her car, practically having to push her in, and lock her door.  She was trying to be nice and polite all the while not knowing that his buddy was on the other side of our cars and also not knowing or even wondering if he was concealing a weapon inside his pockets where his hands were.  She finally got in her car and the young man was still trying to extract some monies or whatever from us while the other man who I believe was with him was on the other side of our cars.  I walked back to my car keeping my eye on them both and got in and locked the door and we both drove away.  If I hadn’t had marital arts training I might have been very frightened and even engaged in conversation “to be nice”.  That situation may have turned out much differently.  Because of my martial arts training I took charge and I was mentally preparing myself for anything that might happen while also quickly disengaging.

I have been a student of Shotokan Karate for 5 years.  I started at the not so young age of 42.  The only regret I have is that I didn’t start earlier in my life. 

If you are looking to become a more empowered and fulfilled woman then give Martial Arts a try.  Watch for my next blog on “Martial Arts is a Life Skill for Women

Liposuction is the process of using surgery to remove fat from an individuals body through the use of a suction pump, and even though it is surely  not intended to replace exercise and diet, it does assist an individual to obtain a more slender and attractive body.

The end results are nearly immediate and the actual procedure itself is done on an outpatient basis, signifying that there is a no requirement for patients to take any time off from work or to spend any time in the hospital or excessive time recovering at home.

Facial Liposuction

There is nearly no section of the human body where some form of liposuction cannot be done, however out of all the various liposuction procedures it is facial liposuction that is currently one of the most popular. If you are troubled because of excessive fat in the areas of your chin, cheeks and neck then facial liposuction may be an option for you to consider.

Exercise as well as diet are typically helpful in the elimination of fat from a persons body yet frequently if can be challenging to lose fat in the areas of the face. This is where a procedure like facial liposuction come in, and one of the reasons why it has so much appeal to many people around the world.

The Surgery

This type of surgery is done to get rid of as much undesired localized fat deposits as possible from the area of the face. The surgeon will utilize a special tube that known as a cannula which is placed into a small incision in an area of the body, in a location that is typically inconspicuous. At that point, utilizing a syringe that is attached to the cannulla, the surgeon will pull out fat cells from that section that they are working on.

A person is considered to be a good candidate if they are in generally good health, if he or she has areas of your face that have a disproportionate amount of fat deposits compared to the rest of your body, have very satisfactory elasticity of the skin as well as having reasonable expectations.

The Risks

Just as with any other type of surgery or procedure, you will have to assume certain risks as well as potential complications that are associated with facial liposuction surgery. These associated risks should be talked about with your physician prior to any surgery.  Hemotoma, asymmetry, lumpiness as well as numbness are all possible as well. Women who are pregnant and nursing should never go through with this procedure, and it is crucial that all potential patients bear in mind the fact that this is actual medical surgery.

Regardless of the fact that it is done on an outpatient basis and needs very little to no recovery time, there are still some potentially dangerous risks and ramifications so you are going to have to weigh the benefits to the pitfalls and talk to an experienced cosmetic surgeon prior to coming to a decision to get this procedure done.

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The Arthritis Foundation is one of the most straightforward and helpful websites on the world wide web. Maybe you or a loved one has already been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, lyme disease, fibromyalgia or any one of the other 100 inflammatory ailments that fall under the “arthritis” banner. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the importance of an early diagnosis cannot be overstated when it comes to pain management and protecting your joints.

The Arthritis Foundation offers many events and programs year-round to help those suffering with arthritis, as well as their friends and family who are right there suffering with them. The “Time to Walk the Walk” event encourages you to be a team captain or just take a walk to fundraise for the cure, making a difference in the lives of almost 46 million people who live with the daily pain of arthritis. The “Life Improvement Series” program is designed to help sufferers with pain management and functionality. The “Joints In Motion” marathon training program and “The Jingle Bell Run/Walk” are two more events that help raise money and connect people with arthritis, to find greater strength in numbers. Each year, the traditional black-tie gala dinners, wine events and themed parties raise more than $8 million for chronic pain research. By getting involved, you can restore a sense of control and improve your morale, while doing what you can.

You can obtain the latest type of advocacy news information through the internet website of the Arthritis Foundation. Read about the latest on the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act that is being passed around Congress or about which representatives are fighting for you. Read inspirational stories, like how Lynn Sanders, a volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation, started her own foundation called “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Network C.A.R.E.S. INC” to educate and help with pain management. Read about highlights from the 10th Annual Advocacy Summit and remain informed with all the latest news!

The Arthritis Foundation is your one stop resource shop. Here you'll find a program that helps you to better communicate with your doctor about your rheumatoid arthritis, as seen on television. You also have the ability to order a brochure about ways to lessen the discomfort of arthritis pain with both cold and heat therapy or you can download free rheumatoid arthritis tips on health created by the American College of Physicians Foundation. Additionally, you can read the latest edition of “Just Diagnosed” Magazine and join “RA Connect,” a community where arthritis patients can meet others, share experiences and get medical advice. Family members of people with arthritis will also find the information helpful, as it will help them to be more sensitive to the pain their loved one is experiencing.

To learn more go to Arthritis In The Thumb and at Magnetic Bracelets For Arthritis