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Options For The Best Stretch Mark Cream

by Maia Pells

Searching for the best stretch mark cream that fits your skin type is not easy. Although there may be hundreds to choose from, it would take you forever to try each one and see which works best. Therefore, a helpful tip for making the right decision would be to learn more about the different creams available in the market today. Below are names of some of the creams that advertise to be one of the best.

- StriPeptin - BIOSKINCARE - Revitol Stretch Mark Prevention Cream - TriLASTIN-SR

Stretch marks start to develop on the dermis or the middle layer of the skin. These scars appear when the body rapidly gains weight and the underlying tissues get stretched until it has reached its elastic limit. At this time, the production of collagen and elastin is already disrupted. Without collagen, the strength of the connective tissues of the skin grows weaker. Aside from rapid weight gain, hormones can also contribute to the formation of stretch marks because these hormones prevent the formation of collagen and elastin fibers, which are necessary to keep the skin taught during rapid expansion.

Because it contains compounds that will help fill in the wrinkled areas, StiPeptin are considered to be one of the best stretch mark cream around. This compound is a mixture of peptides which help stimulate the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. Aside from being a skin firming and moisturizing solution, the StiPeptin formula also penetrates deep into the layers of the skin to make the healing process quicker.

Another cream which says that it is naturally the best stretch mark remover is BIOSKINCARE. This solution purports to be a natural treatment because the ingredients mimic the skin’s makeup which helps in the balanced healing and restoration of the skin. In addition, the active fluid in the cream is taken from snails because these creatures use it on themselves to protect and repair their own elastin and collagen. This product also claims to work on all types of stretch marks and to heal the skin permanently.

One other natural cream is the Revitol Stretch Mark Prevention. This solution uses a revolutionary formula which contains ingredients taken from nature. Some of the natural components are squalene oil, vitamins E, D3, & A, as well as grapefruit seed extracts, and aloe vera. When combined, they become a potent yet safe solution for effectively removing stretch marks. While the best stretch mark cure is still to prevent scars from developing in the first place, it is still not too late to use Revitol Stretch Mark Prevention Cream on the stretch marks because the ingredients can penetrate deep into the layers of the skin and will help stimulate the production and regeneration of new skin cells.

One other option out in the market is the TriLastin-SR. This solution also proposes that stretch marks can be repaired and even prevented. The formula provides the skin with necessary elements to maintain its elasticity and to help it recover from the scars. This involves the use of advanced Virtual Patch and Filling Micro-Sphere technologies.

The Use of Creams as Stretch Mark Solution - Although it may sound scientific and all, the components of this formula which are made up of 11 scientifically proven bioactive ingredients simply reduces the depth and length of the scar tissue, as well as the discoloration that is a characteristic of stretch marks. It is safe to use the treatment for a long time because its hypoallergenic yet potent formulation helps stimulate skin cell regeneration and keeps the skin elastic to avoid further scarring.

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Posted by Maia Pells on April 17th, 2008 No Comments

GRIP, FOOTWORK, AND STROKES IN TENNIS

by Kim and Charles Petty

Footwork is weight control. It is correct body position for strokes, and out of it all strokes should grow. In explaining the various forms of stroke and footwork I am writing as a right-hand player. Left-handers should simply reverse the feet.

Racquet grip is a very essential part of stroke, because a faulty grip will ruin the finest serving. It is a natural grip for a top forehand drive. It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is a chop stroke.

To acquire the forehand grip, hold the racquet with the edge of the frame towards the ground and the face perpendicular, the handle towards the body, and “shake hands” with it, just as if you were greeting a friend. The handle settled comfortably and naturally into the hand, the line of the arm, hand, and racquet are one. The swing brings the racquet head on a line with the arm, and the whole racquet is merely an extension of it.

The backhand grip is a quarter circle turn of hand on the handle, bringing the hand on top of the handle and the knuckles directly up. The shot travels ACROSS the wrist.

This is the best basis for a grip. I do not advocate learning this grip exactly, but model your natural grip as closely as possible on these lines without sacrificing your own comfort or individuality.

Having once settled the racquet in the hand, the next question is the position of the body and the order of developing strokes.

All tennis strokes, should be made with the body’ at right angles to the net, with the shoulders lined up parallel to the line of flight of the ball. The weight should always travel forward. It should pass from the back foot to the front foot at the moment of striking the ball. Never allow the weight to be going away from the stroke. It is weight that determines the “pace” of a stroke; swing that, decides the “speed.”

Let me explain the definitions of “speed” and “pace.” “Speed” is the actual rate with which a ball travels through the air. “Pace” is the momentum with which it comes off the ground. Pace is weight. It is the “sting” the ball carries when it comes off the ground, giving the inexperienced or unsuspecting player a shock of force which the stroke in no way showed.

A great many players have both “speed” and “pace.” Some shots may carry both.

The order of learning strokes should be:

1. The Drive. Fore and backhand. This is the foundation of all tennis, for you cannot build up a net attack unless you have the ground stroke to open the way. Nor can you meet a net attack successfully unless you can drive, as that is the only successful passing shot.

2. The Service.

3. The Volley and Overhead Smash.

4. The Chop or Half Volley and other incidental and ornamental strokes.

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Posted by Kim and Charles Petty on April 17th, 2008 No Comments