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Lose Weight with Sex and Laughter!Source: Care 2 By Melissa Breyer Can you laugh your love handles off or shag yourself skinny? I know, it sounds too good to be true. And quite frankly it sounds more Cosmo than Care2, but according to a new study about laughter, and a separately-authored book about sex and dieting, the answer is “yes, oh yes!” So what if french fries and ice cream are bad for you…if sex and laughter are good?! Nature may not be so cruel after all. Amen. Laugh and Lose Laughter experts Dr. Lee S. Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan have discovered that laughing helps maximize many functions of various body systems. Berk and his colleagues were the first to establish that laughter helps optimize the hormones in the endocrine system, including decreasing the levels of cortisol and epinephrine, which lead to stress reduction. They have also shown that laughter has a positive effect on modulating components of the immune system. Their studies have shown that repetitious “mirthful laughter,” causes the body to respond in a way similar to moderate physical exercise. Mirthful laughter enhances your mood, decreases stress hormones, enhances immune activity, lowers bad cholesterol and systolic blood pressure, and raises good cholesterol (HDL). Berk, along with his colleague Dr. Jerry Petrofsky at Loma Linda University, and their team recently completed a new study on laughter and appetite, which was presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology conference in Anaheim, CA. In the three-week study to examine the effects that mirthful laughter and distress have on modulating the key hormones that control appetite, each subject was required to watch one 20-minute video at random that was either upsetting or humorous. When the researchers compared the hormone levels pre- and post-viewing, they found that the volunteers who watched the distressing video showed no statistically significant change in their appetite hormone levels during the 20-minutes they spent watching the video. In contrast, the subjects who watched the humorous video had changes in blood pressure and also changes in the leptin and ghrelin levels. Specifically, the level of leptin decreased as the level of ghrelin increased, much like the acute effect of moderate physical exercise that is often associated with increased appetite. Berk explains, “The ultimate reality of this research is that laughter causes a wide variety of modulation and that the body’s response to repetitive laughter is similar to the effect of repetitive exercise.” Repetitive laughter is similar to the effect of repetitive exercise. How great is that? The Skinny on Sex Much like laughter, there are many health benefits associated with sex–including longer life spans, better cardiovascular health, higher pain tolerances, an improved immune system, and a lower rate of depression. And guess what else: aerobically, a half-hour roll in the hay burns approximately 150–250 calories–and even up to 350 calories if you are especially…acrobatic. (Ahem.) This is about the equivalent of briskly walking, running, or lifting weights for thirty minutes. According to Forbes magazine, having sex just twice a week for a year will burn off the equivalent of seven hefty pasta dinners. And that doesn’t even address the muscle-toning that occurs. Okay, so run on a treadmill in a sweaty gym? Or tear up the sheets in a sweaty bed? In The Ultimate Sex Diet (True Courage Press) author Kerry McCloskey confirms the that: sex is a great exercise, and the more exercise you do in general, the better your sex life will be. Researchers at the University of California at San Diego found that three to four one-hour workouts per week helped men achieve steadier, more satisfying sex sessions with their partners. And in a Harvard School of Public Health study, men who worked out vigorously for twenty to thirty minutes several times a week reduced their risk of erection problems by half. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin discovered that women’s genital blood flow after watching an X-rated film was much greater after exercising than it was without the workout. So essentially, the more you exercise, the more sex you have, and the more sex you have, the more exercise you are getting. That is one of the most appealing vicious cycles I have ever heard of. Related articles by Zemanta
Boost your sex life with diet, exercise — and a can-do attitude By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Better sex through diet and exercise? You bet. Eating the right kinds of foods and getting plenty of muscle-strengthening exercise is just the prescription for a healthier sex life. A dash of positive attitude ties it all together: You have to believe you’re hot if you want to make things sizzle in the bedroom. Being sexy and self-confident is just a state of mind. Attitude Is Everything Believe in yourself. Reward your successful weight loss with an alluring outfit or lingerie that showcases your new figure — even if you’re still far from your goal. If you feel good about your body, that feeling is communicated loud and clear to your sweetheart. We all would love to have the bodies of supermodels, but let’s be realistic: Your main squeeze is loving the new you and your renewed sense of well-being — a positive byproduct of your diet and exercise routine! A healthy diet, regular exercise, and a positive attitude are only the beginning. It also helps to get plenty of sleep, quit smoking, and control the stress in your life. Not only will you look better, you’ll feel good about yourself — a real boost in the between-the-sheets department. The Secret to Sexual Prowess Both men and women can get great results if they follow the advice from Lynn Fischer’s book, The Better Sex Diet. The author suggests that if you eat a heart-healthy diet, the benefits to your heart will improve the blood flow to other organs in the body. And increasing the blood flow to sexual organs will increase desire and function. The theory is simple. Good health is an integral part of good sex, and eating healthfully and exercising regularly is the pathway to good health. The book is based on Dean Ornish’s research on reversing heart disease with a very low-fat, almost vegetarian, diet. Fischer recommends eating a low-fat diet with lots of fiber, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and lean sources of dairy and protein. No mystery here, just creative packaging that reiterates the message that a healthy diet goes a long way toward a satisfying lifestyle. Shake It Getting regular physical activity is an easy way to boost your sexual prowess. “Adults who exercise regularly not only have increased levels of desire, but also enhanced ability to perform sexually and greater sexual satisfaction,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, chief exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise. To strengthen your heart and help build endurance, add a few high-intensity bouts to your fitness routine. For example, increase the incline on the treadmill, or increase the speed, for a few minutes at a time during your workout. Strength training is also a good idea, to build shapely muscle and to keep your body strong enough to handle all your day-to-day activities (including sex). One exercise for women is the Kegel — the same exercise gynecologists recommend to keep the pelvic floor strong during pregnancy. These muscles can increase pleasure sensations during sex. They’re the same muscles you use to stop the flow of urine when you’re using the bathroom. Just practice tightening them whenever you think about it during the day. Staying fit works wonders for so many parts of the body. With as little as 30 minutes a day of regular exercise, you will burn calories, build muscle, and feel more confident, more vivacious, and virile for Valentine’s Day and every day thereafter! Recharge and Energize A good night’s sleep goes a long way toward ensuring that you have enough energy for a roll in the hay. It’s hard to be in the mood for love when you are exhausted! It’s also important to have the right frame of mind. So leave your troubles behind, forget about work — unwind and experience the pleasure of your partner. A healthy sex life needs to be a priority. Take a hot bath, a quiet walk, or whatever it takes to help you relax. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. It is no secret that excessive alcohol can dampen your sexual energy. Plan ahead, and limit your consumption to one or two drinks before an evening of romance. Remember, a lifestyle that’s healthy for you overall will be healthy for your sex life — period. Boost your sexual potency naturally with a healthy diet, lots of physical activity, and an attitude that screams, “I’m worth it!” Originally published Feb. 6, 2004 Start Jogging or Walking to Improve Sex Life Some activities that can help get the blood to circulate and flow are:
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Yes, it’s true and especially for men. Just 30 minutes of exercise a day can improve your sex life. This is a lot less expensive and better for you than some of the prescribed medications. Check with your doctor before you start an exercise program. 
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