5 Positive Health Benefits of Inversion Tables

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Your back muscles and spine are extremely important to your physical health. This is also an area of the body that is highly prone to injury. Putting too much stress on the neck, back and shoulders can lead to chronic pain in the upper and lower back regions. In addition, the disc of the spine can become herniated, which is no picnic to live with. Many back pain sufferers have found relief by turning to inversion therapy.

Inversion therapy can be done at home through the use of an inversion table. Lie down on this clever machine and it allows you to securely hang upside down, which stretches out the spine and back muscles. There are several wonderful benefits that come from regular inversion sessions.

Reduces or Eliminates Pain

Pain in the back is not just a popular expression. For many it is a miserable reality that causes endless suffering. Acute back pain is very difficult to treat without therapy that is directed towards the back and spine. Inversion therapy uses the power of gravity to resolve a painful condition. By using gravity to stretch out those sore, tight muscles, you can alleviate pain and regain lost mobility.

Get Rid of Stress

After a stressful day, your muscles tend to tighten up and become stiff and inflexible. This can lead to pain in the neck and shoulders. Inversion helps your body get rid of this pent up tension by stretching out those core muscles. It is common to feel rejuvenated after a session on the table.

Realign Your Spine

Certain everyday activities can cause your spine to become slightly compressed. If you play sports, golf or workout a lot, this can be an issue. An uneven spine leads to other physical problems if not fixed. Regular inversion therapy gently puts your spine back into proper alignment.

Increase Flexibility

Loss of significant flexibility comes with aging and injuries. Inversion therapy is a great low-impact way of improving joints and muscle range of motion. The neat thing is that inversion is totally passive since you are simply lying flat on a table while upside down.

Improves Posture

Over time your posture can become increasingly poor due to slouching. Inversion is an easy way to straighten out the spine. You will sit, stand and walk better.

Modern inversion tables such as the Teeter Contour l5 provide soothing relief from back pain and strain.

The Very Best in Vampire Feature Films

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Vampires have fascinated and terrified us for generations. The notion of a charming old count who seduces women only to feast on their blood has captured many peoples’ imaginations. While blood-sucking vampires may just be the stuff of legend, that doesn’t mean Hollywood hasn’t been eager to tap into our fascination and fears by creating some of the biggest box office successes around the Dracula myth. The legend has been reworked and revamped over the decades, but they all still share the horror of blood sucking seducers. Nowadays, the vampire myth is bigger than ever, drawing in millions of cinema goers. We look at three of the most popular vampire films of all time, and why the blood-sucking Count Dracula still continues to fascinate us after hundreds of years.

The Twilight Saga

‘Twilight’ proved just how popular the vampire myth can be. By reimagining blood sucking vampires not as old decaying counts hold up in their castles, but rather as young, good lucking teenagers dealing with all the awkwardness and hardships that teenagers typically deal with, the ‘Twilight’ saga drew in a whole new generation of vampire buffs. While sparkling, pale-faced teenage vampires looking for love may be derided by some (and the series has spawned many spoofs), the success of these films at the box office proves that the vampire legend can easily be readapted to appeal to anybody’s tastes.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

This Francis Ford Coppola classic has all of the elements of a great vampire flick: curses, seduction, love, revenge, murder, and, of course, vials and vials of blood. Plus, the fact that it is led by an all-star cast, including Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves, doesn’t hurt. Perhaps the most faithful to the original Dracula myth, ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ follows the bloodthirsty Vlad Dracula from Transylvania to London and back again, as he embarks on a campaign against his religion and society (all instigated by the suicide of his beloved wife). Necks get bitten, leading ladies get seduced, and the undead walk amongst regular society folks. Plus, it’s nice to see Dracula manage to get a bit of redemption by the end of the movie.

Interview with the Vampire

This modern take on the vampire legend capitalizes on the strange romantic draw vampires seem to have for us. Taking place over the span of two centuries in America, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ is about a New Orleans plantation owner, Louis, who has become tired of life after the death of his wife and child. A vampire offers Louis eternal life in exchange for becoming a vampire, but when Louis finds that he will have to start killing people in order to maintain his immortality, things get complicated. Another film with an all-star cast, including Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ remains one of the most successful vampire movies to date and can be watched if you find local TV in your area that provides these services.

Vampires are pretty seductive, both for the people whose necks they bite and for cinema going audiences all over the world. Whether it is modern teenagers trying to find love or jaded old counts seeking revenge, the vampire story has continued to enchant and terrify us to the present day.

Courtney Whitehead is a film fanatic and avid blogger. You can read her insightful posts mainly on entertainment websites.

It was a Beautiful Wedding

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While at the mall this afternoon with the whole family, we passed by an area where there was a wedding exhibit. I can't help myself but look at their gorgeous wedding collections. Everything looks different now and expensive.

Every woman dreams of a beautiful and memorable wedding. I had a perfect wedding 26 years ago and reminiscing that beautiful day always bring a smile. We didn't have a wedding planner. Back in those days wedding planners are not very popular. It was only me, my mom and my mom in law who planned everything.

Jusi fabric was used for my wedding gown. The Callado design was delicately hand-sewn by an old lady from Las Pinas. My gown was very simple, but it was elegant. I had the Blusher for a wedding veil, the sheer veil covered my face and the back looked like a big bow. The Maid of Honor, the bridesmaid and the flower girl also wore a Jusi gown. All the men, including my husband wore a Pina Barong Tagalog. The Barongs were also hand-sewn.

Mom and MIL chose Pomelo flowers, peach roses and Sampaguita for our wedding flowers. The Pomelo flowers were used for my bouquet while the peach roses and Sampaguita flowers were used to decorate the church and the reception. Thousands of roses and hundreds of thousands of Sampaguitas were used to embellish the church and the wedding venue. The flowers were so pretty that I remember the guests brought home the pots of flowers after the wedding.

Planning that wedding was not easy, especially that we didn't get help from the wedding experts, but the three of us were able to pull it off and I had an unforgettable wedding. And to think that we did all that in a span of three months.

The Benefits of Hardwood Flooring

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Besides adding unparalleled beauty to your home, did you know hardwood flooring actually has more benefits? Regardless of the room, hardwood floors add an air of class, as well as structural strength that can last a lifetime. Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular flooring choices, and shows no signs of ever backing down thanks to its timeless aesthetic. What are some other benefits of installing hardwood flooring in your home?

• Flooring installation is relatively easy, and your flooring provider more than likely offers this service when you purchase the floor.
 • Hardwood flooring is extremely easy to clean, and don’t accumulate a lot of dirt, dust or debris. Weekly dry mopping or gentle vacuuming usually do the trick.g
• Hardwood flooring adds an elegant aesthetic and high-end look to any home. Because of the warmth, beauty, and value of hardwood flooring, having it installed in your home can actually increase your property value.
• Hardwood flooring is extremely strong and durable, and can stand up to extremely heavy foot-traffic.
• Hardwood flooring is a great investment, and shows great return. Also, because of the timeless aesthetic of hardwood, it will always keep your home looking stylish.
• Hardwood flooring offers a lot of variety; making finding an option that speaks to your specific tastes easy.

If you’re looking for an investment that comes with a plethora of benefits, consider installing hardwood flooring in your home today.

Review: 8" Ozeri Green Earth Smooth Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan, 100-Percent PTFE and PFOA Free.

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Yay, I got another ceramic pan from Ozeri! Last time, I reviewed the 12" Ozeri Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan; this time, it's the 8" Ozeri Green Earth Smooth Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan, 100-Percent PTFE and PFOA Free.

Product Description

• Unlike other ceramic cookware brands, the Ozeri pan utilizes an ultra-safe ceramic coating derived from nature which is 100% PTFE and PFOA free. 
• Delivers unprecedented non-stick performance without releasing harmful fumes or toxins at high temperatures. 
• Features a scratch-resistant 100 percent ceramic coating as found in nature (no heavy metals or chemicals) that is super easy to clean. 
• Made out of durable heavy-gauge die-cast aluminum with no heavy metals or harmful chemicals. 
• Boasts a comfortable heat resistant Bakelight handle, and a magnetized induction stove safe base for rapid heat transfer.

My Opinion

I am totally loving these ceramic coated pans! It's the mini version of the 12" pan I got last time and it's perfect for frying smaller stuff. It's not that small though, because as you can see in the photo below, I can cook an egg and sausages all at the same time. I also love that I am now frying with less oil, so that means healthier meals for me and my family. Hubs and the kids love anything fried and I used to worry that they're loading up on fatty foods. With my green pans, I feel better that I am cooking with just a few drops of oil.

Pros

Ceramic pans are way better than non-stick pans because they don't release toxic fumes when exposed to high temperatures.

Cons

Just like the 12" Ozeri Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan, I didn't find anything that I didn't like with the 8" Ozeri Green Earth Smooth Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan. In fact, I am thinking of purchasing the 10" pan to complete my collection.

Recommendation

Make the switch now if you haven't already. Ceramic pans are safer than the non-stick pans that we used to love. And if you act now, you can take advantage of the sale they are having now at Amazon. The regular price of the "8 pan is $79.99, but you can get it now for only $ 25.95.

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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed here are 100% mine and was in no way influenced by the brand or anyone. All photos used in the review were taken by myself or family. Do keep in mind that what works for me may not work for you. However, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.