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Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat.
They may be studied for various reasons including combat skills, fitness, self-
There is a great diversity and abundance of martial arts but, broadly speaking, martial
arts share a common goal: to defeat a person physically or to defend oneself from
physical threat. Some martial arts are linked to spiritual or religious beliefs/philosophies
such as Buddhism or Shinto while others have their own spiritual/non-
While each style has unique facets that makes it different from other martial arts, a common characteristic is the systemization of fighting techniques. One common method of training, particularly in the Asian martial arts, is the form or kata; these are sets or routines of techniques that are performed alone, or sometimes with a partner.
The word 'martial' derives from the name of Mars, the Roman god of war. The term 'Martial Arts' literally means arts of Mars. This term comes from 15th century Europeans who were referring to their own fighting arts that are today known as Historical Fencing. A practitioner of martial arts is referred to as a martial artist.
The Western interest in East Asian Martial arts dates back to the late 19th Century AD, due to the increase in trade between America with China and Japan. Relatively few Westerners actually practiced the arts, considering it to be mere performance.
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During the late 19th century and early 20th century, catch wrestling contests became
immensely popular in Europe. However martial arts remained largely unknown in the
West even as late as the 1950s; for example, in the 1959 popular fiction Goldfinger,
Karate was described to readers in near-
Goldfinger said, "Have you ever heard of Karate? No? Well that man is one of the three in the world who have achieved the Black Belt in Karate. Karate is a branch of judo, but it is to judo what a Spandau is to a catapult..."
Such a description in a popular novel assumed and relied upon karate being almost unknown in the West; and it linked karate with judo, whereas in reality karate is a distinct art almost unrelated to judo.
As Western influence grew in East Asia a greater number of military personnel spent time in China, Japan, and Korea. Exposure to martial arts during the Korean war was also significant. Gradually some soldiers saw the value of Eastern martial arts and began training in them.
With large numbers of American servicemen stationed in Japan after World War II, the adoption of techniques and the gradual transmission of entire systems of martial arts to the West started. It was in the 1950s, however, when this exportation of systems really began to gain momentum. Large groups of U.S. military personnel were taught Korean arts (Taekwondo) during the Korean conflict. In the early 1970s, martial arts movies, in particular those of martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, furthered the popularity of martial arts.
This exportation of the martial arts led to such styles as sport karate, which became
a major international sport, with professional fighters, big prizes, television coverage,
and sponsorship deals. This also lead to the creation of modern martial arts such
as Brazilian Jiu-
The later 1970s and 1980s witnessed an increased media interest in the martial arts, thanks in part to Asian and Hollywood martial arts movies and very popular television shows like "Kung Fu", "Martial Law" and "The Green Hornet" that incorporated martial arts moments or themes. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are prominent movie figures who have been responsible for promoting Chinese martial arts in recent years.
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5 ways to identify stress
Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world.
Stress affects everyone in different ways. Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world—for a while at least. While it is true that people have varying thresholds for stress and that it manifests itself differently for each person, there are certain telltale signs of anxiety. Some of these signs are behavioural and some are physical. Here are five of the ways stress typical manifests itself on the human body and soul.
One of the chief indicators of a stressed out person is the inability to make decisions—particularly
trivial ones that normally would not be met with hesitation. Stress attacks a person’s
confidence and assertiveness, and as a result, a normally decisive person may waiver
on choices, insignificant and significant alike. If you find yourself in a store
having a mini-
Another prime indicator of high anxiety is a change in appetite. Usually a stressful situation will result in a loss of appetite; however, some people will seek solace and refuge in food.
Fatigue is another physical symptom of stress. Fatigue can be the result of being spread too thin at work or with personal problems. Insomnia, which can also be the byproduct of stress, will lead to fatigue during the day. The fatigue can be so pervasive that it affects the person both physically and mentally. Mental fatigue is tied in with the inability to make decisions and a person’s vulnerability to talking trivial matters way too seriously.
Changes in your body’s normal functions or appearance are signs of over-
Under great stress a loss of appetite may be accompanied by a loss of humour When
a person is stressed out it can sometimes be difficult for him or her to see the
lightness of an event or appreciate the humour in someone. Anxiety can stymie a person’s
ability to see things in perspective and to distinguish between the serious and non-
How can you combat these stressed-
Keeping a journal of your feelings can be helpful in identifying the stress-
Unless you have decided to take a vacation on a Caribbean island for a week,(which you should do if you can) it is a good idea to stay away from depressants like alcohol when you are stressed. Cracking open a beer after work may seem like a good idea when you are under great pressure but it can have a snowball effect that may send you deeper into your frenzied or depressed mood.
The last, and perhaps most important piece of advice is to get some sleep. Studies
show that stress levels are typically higher people who do not get enough sleep.
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Recipe, instructions and ingredients for homemade soap, sunburn relief, mouthwash, toothpaste and beauty powders.
It’s fun to make your own lotions, powders, bubble bath and facial preparations. Not only can you experiment with various formulas until you perfect one just to your liking, you can also choose your own beautiful jars and decanters. Discount stores are full of uniquely shaped bottles and other containers for storing your new creations. You can label the potions by printing cute stickers from your home printer or purchasing blank adhesive labels for writing.
You can get recipes for bath and body products online or in library books, or rework some of these to suit your taste. Here’s a few to get you started:
Soap:
Make your own soap flakes by saving small bars of used soap and after drying, slice into small slivers. When the soap begins getting small, wash the soap well and place on a paper towels. After most of the water is absorbed, place the soap in a breathable container with others until you have enough to use for making new soaps. You can also purchase soap flakes rather than use old bars.
Mix and simmer 1 cup of soap flakes, 1 tablespoon of glycerin and a quart of water until the flakes are dissolved. Pour into a jar and let cool. Adjust the consistency of the soap by adding more or less water. Add essential oils or soap fragrances, found at craft stores.
You can make soap with glycerin which is found in cakes at craft stores and melted in a pot. Add 8 to 10 drops of essential oils to the melted glycerin, a drop or two of food colouring, then pour into moulds.
Powder:
Arrowroot powder works great to give a feeling of dryness. Sprinkle essential oils into arrowroot powder. Mix well and allow to dry for a couple of days, covered. Mix again and put the powder through a flour sifter to break up any lumps.
A cup of cornstarch, four tablespoons each of arrowroot powder and baking soda is mixed together to make a very nice powder. If you want scent, add essential oils, let dry and sift.
Mouthwash:
Boil a cup of water. Remove from heat and add a teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and parsley, along with a whole clove. Let the ingredients sit in the hot water for 15 minutes. Remove and strain, add a teaspoon of peppermint extract. Other extracts can be used instead of peppermint.
Toothpaste:
Mix one-
Sunburn Relief:
Grow an aloe vera plant and keep it healthy. Should sunburn occur, break off a stalk
and squeeze the juice onto the burn. Or use a half-
How to make your own body splash
If you love using after-
Among the most popular of after-
Why Use Body Splash?
Obviously, the greatest appeal of a body splash is its fragrance. No matter what
your tastes, you can create a spray that is perfect for you. Splashes are meant to
be applied to the entire body after bathing and provide a subtle hint of scent. For
those of us who cannot tolerate either strong perfumes or their price, body splash
is an appealing alternative. There is also a small amount of alcohol in body splash,
which helps to preserve fragrance and has a mildly astringent effect on the skin.
Thus, a body wash provides mild toning without the drying out the skin. For the person
whose skin is prone to dehydration, there are also alcohol-
Ingredients
As mentioned earlier, alcohol is a common ingredient in body splash for both its fixative (scent retaining) and toning properties. If you have no objections to this ingredient, I suggest using pure vodka. Any quality of this liquor will work well, so do not let price deter you. Also, you should not use rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol, as its fumes can cause dizziness and nausea. Keep in mind that all alcohols are flammable, so keep your finished mixture away from heat and open flames. This ingredient, along with distilled water, comprises the majority of the basic body spray recipe. For those with sensitive skin, witch hazel can be used in place of vodka.
Now we can move on to the most important body splash ingredient: fragrance. For simplicity's
sake, I recommend that beginners use a prefabricated fragrance oil to scent their
creations. Not only are they affordable since a little goes a long way, but they
also come in every variety imaginable. Whether you love the smell of Bath and Body
Works products, Yankee candles, designer perfumes, or baked goods, you can find the
perfect fragrance oil. When shopping, check in local hobby shops or on the Internet
using the keywords "cosmetic fragrance oils." Only buy products labelled as safe
for use in cosmetics. Also, check labelling information to see if the oil is alcohol-
Herbal Scenting
A great alternative to synthetic fragrance is essential oils scenting. This type
of perfume gives the added benefit of being completely natural. You can blend these
herbal extracts to suit your scent preferences (i.e. rose and jasmine for a floral
scent or vanilla and ylang-
Recipe
In a glass jar, combine one-
How to Use
After bathing, spray yourself liberally with your homemade body splash. You do not
need to rub it in since the alcohol will help excess moisture evaporate within a
minute or two. Once you are dry, moisturize as usual and dress. You may wish to reapply
the spray every few hours since the scent is not as long-
Body splash is just one of the many pampering products you can make for mere pennies at home. You can use this simple recipe to make gifts for everyone, male or female, simply by experimenting with different scents. You can even create a different spray scent for yourself to use every day of the week. With so many options and so little cost, the possibilities are virtually endless.
5 ways to identify stress
Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world.
Stress affects everyone in different ways. Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world—for a while at least. While it is true that people have varying thresholds for stress and that it manifests itself differently for each person, there are certain telltale signs of anxiety. Some of these signs are behavioural and some are physical. Here are five of the ways stress typical manifests itself on the human body and soul.
One of the chief indicators of a stressed out person is the inability to make decisions—particularly
trivial ones that normally would not be met with hesitation. Stress attacks a person’s
confidence and assertiveness, and as a result, a normally decisive person may waiver
on choices, insignificant and significant alike. If you find yourself in a store
having a mini-
Another prime indicator of high anxiety is a change in appetite. Usually a stressful situation will result in a loss of appetite; however, some people will seek solace and refuge in food.
Fatigue is another physical symptom of stress. Fatigue can be the result of being spread too thin at work or with personal problems. Insomnia, which can also be the byproduct of stress, will lead to fatigue during the day. The fatigue can be so pervasive that it affects the person both physically and mentally. Mental fatigue is tied in with the inability to make decisions and a person’s vulnerability to talking trivial matters way too seriously.
Changes in your body’s normal functions or appearance are signs of over-
Under great stress a loss of appetite may be accompanied by a loss of humour When
a person is stressed out it can sometimes be difficult for him or her to see the
lightness of an event or appreciate the humor in someone. Anxiety can stymie a person’s
ability to see things in perspective and to distinguish between the serious and non-
How can you combat these stressed-
Keeping a journal of your feelings can be helpful in identifying the stress-
Unless you have decided to take a vacation on a Caribbean island for a week,(which you should do if you can) it is a good idea to stay away from depressants like alcohol when you are stressed. Cracking open a beer after work may seem like a good idea when you are under great pressure but it can have a snowball effect that may send you deeper into your frenzied or depressed mood.
The last, and perhaps most important piece of advice is to get some sleep. Studies
show that stress levels are typically higher people who do not get enough sleep.
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Is "natural" really natural?
Times are changing, but everyone still wants to be beautiful. Every woman wants to
look young and striking. Men just like women are also taking care of themselves.
That’s why everyone is buying cosmetics. All of us are using more or less make-
So, it’s the right time to have discussion about natural cosmetics. Word “cosmetics” includes skin, hair, nails and teeth care products. Nowadays cosmetics industry is using term “natural”, but is this “natural” really natural, safe and useful for us?
Let’s make one simple experiment. Take some of your cosmetics which are called “natural” and read place where ingredients are declared. Most likely you will find a lot of interesting and mysterious chemical words. How can it be so if product is natural?
This aspect shows that word “natural” not always means truly natural and is only
nice advertisement for manufacturing company. In fact they also include a multitude
of synthetic ingredients. We must always check our cosmetic products if they don’t
contain any of carcinogens,cancer-
In our daily life there are tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals.
