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In contrast to just relaxing muscles, the specific lengthening of muscles and tendons offers many benefits such as freer joint movement, relief for injuries, better posture and feelings of well being.

This type of massage allows the therapist to find ‘trigger points’ which are areas of hyper irritability found in a taut band of muscle. Trigger points will become active and refer pain to other parts of the body, i.e. triggers points in the shoulders or neck can refer to the head and may be the cause of your tension headache. This type of massage is very beneficial for sport enthusiasts as it will elongate shortened muscles, increase the rate of tissue healing and decrease muscle soreness.
Why get a Deep Tissue Massage?

It feels good and it is beneficial to your health. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because many toxins are released, it’s important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body.
What is the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage?

The purpose is to “unstick” the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic.…

Payday loans in Georgia were especially popular amongst residents with poor credit in need of fast cash. Payday lending offices are generally not selective about who they loan money in most cases, proof of employment and a bank account is enough to secure a small loan. What’s more, people can get the money they need the same day they apply for it. This lending arrangement would seem ideal to just about anyone on the outside, but the reality is that the interest rate on the average payday loan is often as much as 600 percent.

The Payday Lending Act of 2004

The Payday Lending Act went into effect in 2004, and it promptly put an end to all payday loans in Georgia. According to the act, lending offices in the state may be charged with felony and racketeering for charging borrowers excessive interest on small loans, typically $3,000 and under. Penalties for violating the act include fines of more than $20,000 and possibly even jail time. It’s no surprise that most payday lending offices in Georgia closed up shop as a result of the act. Georgia is now one of 19 states in the country that no longer allows payday lending.

Borrowers Nationwide Should Steer Clear of Payday Loans

When people are desperate for money, they often fail to see the big picture. Payday loans appear attractive initially to people with bad credit because they need money and have no other means of obtaining it. Borrowing $100 and being told the amount to pay back is $125 doesn’t seem like a big deal, but then there’s another $20 to $25 in interest tacked onto the balance for every $100 borrowed. There’s no denying this ultimately adds up to a lot of money. People who get into the payday loan cycle frequently end up in more severe financial shape than they were to start with when they only needed a few hundred bucks to pay a light bill or something equally minor. Payday lending isn’t worth it, and the fact that Georgia and other states have now banned the practice confirms this.

Here are a few simple solutions to start getting out of debt. Remember, these aren’t suggestions or temporary fixes, they should be new habits that you form and a new mentality that you embrace:

1. Stop Spending on Credit
This one may seem obvious, but people tend to understand the principle but not follow it. Don’t spend anything on credit – only cash and debit. Once you start doing this, it’ll start to feel a little bit more real whenever you start spending money. And once that starts happening, you will see yourself slowly but surely cutting out unnecessary expenses. Do not finance any big purchases and force yourself to wait until you have money in the bank before buying anything. If you start thinking in this mentality, you will naturally spend less than you used to, and start building up some savings.

2. Pay Off as Much of your Debt as You can every Single Month
Every month you don’t pay off your debt, you are further in the hole. Why? Because your interest payment goes up and your credit score goes down. It is a never ending cycle, especially if you pay of your debt by going into more debt. People who make it a habit to pay off their bills every single month in full end up paying almost no interest and up with higher credit scores. These higher scores translate to better interest rates, which means less money paid to credit and finance companies.
A simple tip to reduce interest fees and salvage your credit: If you have lots of different companies you owe money to, pay the minimum balance on each one first. If you have money left over, pay off the smallest bills first, then progressively higher, until you’ve paid them all off.

3. Set a Budget Where you ALWAYS Spend Less Than You Earn
Time to get to basics. If you really sit down and think about necessities, you will realize people can live well on very little money. A roof over your head, a vehicle that gets from point A to point B, and three meals a day. Even if you are the head of a family, all that translates to is extra food. People love to spend when they are out and worry later, but if you look in any house, there are countless items that a person doesn’t use and doesn’t need. Once you sit down and calculate your needs and cut out all the excess, you will find yourself amazed at the monthly allowance needed to live just fine. This will leave you with more money which you can use to pay off debt. You could even start to think about how to save more money.

If you take these three simple rules to heart and don’t stray, you will find yourself with more money in the bank than you’ve ever had (as well as debt free), as well as a new sense of tranquility because you don’t have any urge to spend it. This kind of tranquility and freedom is something that can’t be purchased.…

Ever since the Reagan / Thatcher era in the 1980s more and more people have started buying and selling stocks, or shares as they are called in the U.K. Rewards can be great but you can also lose all your money.
When I was growing up, my parents bought shares in utility companies and other nationalized industries that were privatized – British Water, British Gas, British Airways to name but a few. These were sure fire winners in the economic climate of the time. You simply applied for your allotted number of shares and then got a share trader to sell them on the day of issue. The profits were modest, but to a middle-class family it seemed to be money for nothing.
Now all the crown jewels are gone. The present Tory Party in the UK is trying to privatize any remaining government concerns. I wouldn’t recommend these latest offerings: as I said, all the best concerns have long gone.
When I was at University some of my friends had success with buying and selling shares in companies with new technology. My friends were often the victims of their own success: as with any form of gambling, beginners luck encourages people to foolishly think they have the Midas touch. As a result, they end up investing too much and eventually getting burned by a sudden downturn in the economy.
It seems to me that the best gambles are those based on information about the future. Let me explain. What is going to be valuable in the future? The World’s population is set to double in the next 50 years. The result is going to be a shortage of natural resources such as food and clean water.
Already 66% of the world’s fresh water supplies are spent on irrigation. 1.3 billion People in the world lack access to clean water supplies. Already many parts of the world are water stressed. In the US, according to the National Climate Center, 43% of the country is suffering ‘moderate to extreme drought’. Did you know that it takes 140 liters of water to make 1 cup of coffee? Consumer culture is using up water supplies at a frightening rate.
My recommendation for buying stocks is simple: water is going to be the new ‘oil’. Investing in companies that are making technology to recycle water, to use grey water and to desalinate sea water will produce a healthy long term profit. Also companies that make low flow shower heads and low flow faucet aerators for the home will boom in the future. When water prices go up and up, people will be forced to change their patterns of consumption and will buy water conservation technology.
They say that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. I would add a third item to that list and that is consumption. As humanity consumes the world’s precious resources those who can provide the basics of food and water will be positioned to make huge profits.

Engaging in overseas real estate is no easy task. Choosing the country and the property itself is difficult, but finalizing all the necessary documentation and paperwork you need to complete your purchase can make the experience a bit discouraging. With the growing number of possible new homes to choose from, how do you find “the one”.
The numbers for overseas property investors are at an all time high with thousands of Americans and British nationals looking to invest in a strong and growing economy. As a result, we have a deluge of foreigners scoping out Cyprus properties for sale, as well as locations in Brazil and other exotic destinatiobns. But what does it actually take to buy and finance an overseas home?
Know your Reason for Buying
Defining your reason behind investing in an overseas property can effectively narrow down your options. If you are looking for a property that can bring in profits, then look for a country with a good tourism portfolio like Cyprus. If you, on the other hand, are looking for a more permanent place for your family, then choose one that has a good education system, diverse community and a strong growing economy. Brazil is a perfect example of this option.
Take the Time to Choose
Real estate in itself is a huge investment and doing it outside of your country increases the risks that can either make or break your investment. This is why it is pertinent that you choose wisely and carefully. Getting overly excited and rushing into buying overseas properties can leave you unprepared for any problems that may arise in the future.
Seek Professional Counsel
The process of buying a property across international borders can be quite complicated, this is exactly you need to arm yourself with the right realtor and lawyer who are equally adept at handling these requirements. Likewise, compare mortgage offers and rules for international purchases. This is also the best way you can protect your interest as an investor.
Conduct your Own Research
Rather than just relying on your hired help, it would be to your great advantage if you also do your own leg work in evaluating and choosing between your options. Do research on today’s strongest real estate economies, weigh their pros and cons, and study their unique environment. These factors will help you decide on whether you are on the right track towards getting your dream realized.
Know Your Needs
Aside from knowing your reason behind making the decision to buy property elsewhere, it is also equally important that you identify your needs and choose a location that you are happy to call home.…

The first thing that I recommend you do if you’re wanting to save more money is to sit down with a pen and some paper and write down all your monthly expenses such as rent/mortgage, utility bills, internet access, insurance, car loan, credit cards, etc. as well as things like food, clothing and entertainment. Just knowing how much you are actually spending is an important first step to be able to reduce the amount of money that you spend and start saving more.

In my case, I found that my budget never really took into account my credit card repayments. I pay off my card every month and this is something that always negatively impacts my bank balance. Clearing the debt is a good idea but what I’m now realizing is that throughout the month I use my card too liberally. Thinking more carefully before whipping out the plastic will certainly serve me well.

You can find plenty of sites online that discuss how to save money with coupons. This isn’t something that I’ve really looked into myself. Provided the coupons themselves are free, it seems like something that might be worth considering.

How to Save Money on Food

I’m a sucker for eating out. Not that I go to restaurants all that often, but just picking up some take away food never seems all that expensive. However, this is when looking at it in isolation. I’ve realized that this attitude is counter productive. The best way to save money on my food bill is to cook more food myself at home. Over the course of a month, the amount that can be saved buying my own groceries and cooking at home vs. eating out, really begins to add up.
It’s not just about the money either. When you prepare food at home, you can be sure that what you’re eating is healthy too. I like to make fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Even though organic produce is a bit more expensive than conventional fruit and vegetables, it still works out cheaper making my own juices than going to a juice bar.

Learn to Save Money

Appreciating the value of money is important. I think that in this day and age of instant gratification and buy now, pay later mentality, it is easy to forget about what things actually cost us. Over the last year, I have become a bit better at saving up for things and then buying them rather than buying on credit and then paying them off. This is an area that I want to work on to improve even further.

The main realization that I’ve had recently is that it’s of vital importance not to bury our heads in the sand and ignore our monthly outgoings. Being conscious of what we are spending as well as our current bank balance is one way to help us start to make better personal financedecisions.…