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At 61 years old, retirement hasnt even crossed Darlene Holmes mind yet.

The fitness instructor at the Garden City Recreation Commission, and grandmother of six and great-grandmother of one, knows retirement will come one day, but doesnt see it on the horizon anytime soon.

I just dont see it. I dont feel it either, Holmes said. People come in here and say they're retired, but theyre still working out.

When Holmes isnt personal training at Core Fitness, shes teaching her Fit after 50 class at the GCRC, which meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Its designed for people older than 50 with a wide range of fitness levels. It is versatile, with a variety of activities that include aerobics, strength training, yoga, dancing and more.

I modify the class to fit everybodys needs, Holmes said. We do therapeutic exercises of different elements because we have women that are each different. We have women that have canes, have hip and different joint problems and we have people that dont have problems. Some of them just want to stay mobile and motivated."

Holmes said if someone were to walk into the Fit after 50 class, they would see participants from age 50 on up to their 80s.

Theyll be surprised that these ladies do half the stuff that I teach them to do, she said. Some of them are even surprised at themselves for doing it because youre not aware of what you can actually do until you try it. Now that they got it, they have fun doing it, and I have fun putting it together."

Fit After 50 isnt a class where everyone is worried about their weight or wants to lose weight, Holmes said, but a class where a lot of women who are retired or just have the time get out and meet other women who are in the same situation.

Since Ive been doing this class, Ive made a lot of friends with these ladies. These ladies are so driven, Holmes said. I watch 50-plus (aged) women come in here every day, and everybodys trying to feel good, not to feel young, but to keep moving. You are your body and when your body is moving, you feel great about it.

Anna Voss, GCRC fitness director, said she thinks its important to promote health in the older age group, and the Fit After 50 class does just that.

It keeps them moving and allows them to get out and socialize, Voss said.

Holmes said she enjoys teaching the class because its not something the doctor ordered. It wasnt until she was 53 that she began her fitness journey. Before that, she was on a handful of medications for health issues, and now shes on none. Since then, shes also lost 130 pounds.

lll be 62 Im not going to say what I feel like but I feel good because I work out every day, Holmes said, adding that is why retirement isnt coming anytime soon for her.

Holmes said her three sons and grandchildren will question when she will stop her fitness routine, noting theyll say stuff like, Whens this going to stop?

They expect me to sit down and settle down and be that old grandma. I am in here, Holmes said as she pointed to her head. But physically, I feel great.

Delores Cruz, 80, is one of the oldest participants in the Fit after 50 class. She is also the first one to show up for each session she attends.

What I love about this class is the socializing part, Cruz said. An 80-year-old woman a lot of the time sits at home doing nothing. Now, Ive found out that I can do so many more things. Now, I feel like I have more strength in my body to do some of the things I used to do or even more. I can really keep up with theses young ladies.

There are some days Cruz doesnt feel like coming, but once she gets there and starts moving around, it makes her whole day, she said.

I love the class. All the ladies are so friendly, but most of all, Darlene is such an inspiration to me because she keeps us going, Cruz said.

Jackie Stoy, 59, another participant in the class, said she was just sitting at home doing nothing and gaining weight and decided she needed to do something about it. She joined the class almost a year ago.

Physically, I can move better than I have before. I had a lot of issues with getting around, and its helped me with that, Stoy said, adding that shes lost 30 pounds since joining the class.

Anna Velev, 79, joined because she knew she needed to stay active at her age, she said.

I just want to stay on my feet. I had a hip surgery that didnt work, and I was a two-mile-a-day walker. Now, I cant do that. I do this to keep the rest of my body working, she said. Its fun, Ive made new friends, and it gives me another interest to get out of my house because Im a widow. The younger ones can do a lot more than I can, but they dont make me feel old.

Those interested in the class can call the GCRC at (620) 276-1200 for more information.

Other programs

While the Fit after 50 class is specifically targeted for older participants, there are other fitness programs at the GCRC that seniors can participate in, according to GCRC fitness director Anna Voss.

Zumba is one of the classes that is popular for all ages, though there are several senior-aged participants in it, Voss said.

We open open our classes to anyone that is wanting to take them without an age cap on there, Voss said.

Those interested in signing up for any of the GCRC programs can contact the Rec at (620) 276-1200 or can stop at the facility at 310 N 6th St., or at Core Fitness at 941 Lareu St.

Like the GCRC, the Garden City Family YMCA offers various classes that seniors are welcomed to join, but one class that is more targeted toward seniors is an enhanced fitness class.

Its a class to help people with arthritis to help ease the pain of it through evidence-based research, said Steven Lynch, healthy living director at the YMCA. Its something we offer here at the YMCA and at the senior center.

The class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the YMCA, and at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center of Finney County.

We also have water aerobics classes, which a lot of older people go to. Thats just much easier in their joints knees, ankles, everything. The water supports most of their weight, Lynch said.

At the senior center, there are also various fitness programs to keep visitors active, director Hillary Whitely said, adding that there are at two least exercise classes every Monday through Friday.

There are exercises where participants can sit down, but are still moving and being active, Whitely said.

More than just fitness

Beyond fitness, the senior center offers various activities throughout the week.

I think its really neat because when I first started, I didnt realize how many activities they had going on, Whiteley said. Theres always something going on here.

Everyday, there are bridge, pinochle, pitch, and Skipbo games. There is also a pool room, Whitelely said.

Every Wednesday night there is a dance with a live band or deejay at the senior center, which typically sees up to 50 participants.

Starting later this month, St. Catherine Hospital will offer a Lunch and Learn program at the senior center, where a speaker from the hospital will speak about a topic for 20 to 30 minutes. Following the speaker, lunch will be served.

Whiteley said she believes the senior center is a huge service to the community, and that a lot of people get the misconception that people come to the senior center to find something to do, when in reality, they go to the senior center because they know what they want to do.

One program that recently has been offered is Lee Richardson Zoos senior program. In partnership with the Finney County Senior Center, the program is free with no registration required, and meets at the zoo the first Wednesday of every month, according to zoo education specialist Emily Sexson.

The program includes a short educational presentation on different topics related to the zoo. After the lesson, there is a brief tour to see what was talked about in the classroom setting.

Its just an opportunity for seniors in the community to get together, come down to the zoo and get a little walking in, as well, Sexson said. Seniors make up a huge part of our community, and lot of people that come to the zoo are typically children or families with young children, and we want to remind our senior citizens that the zoo is for them, too."

Sexson added that attendance so far has varied, but those who have attended have been receptive to the program.

Everyone that has attended seems to be pretty happy about it, she said.

The next program session is scheduled for Aug. 2, with a Chow Time theme. Participants will learn about diets for animals at the zoo. Sexson said participants will learn what it takes to feed the animals, what they eat, who feeds them, along with a tour of the commissary area to see diets prepared.

No registration is necessary, and those interested in participating can meet in the Finnup Center lobby, 312 Finnup Drive, every first Wednesday of the month.

For more information on the program, call (620) 276-1250.

Whitely said she thinks it is important to keep senior citizens active, and added that senior citizens are an underserved population.

Theyre not in that stage in their life where they just sit at home and watch TV. They want to do things, she said. The more we can keep them active and doing things, the more their quality of life will improve.

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Starting a master's degree, managing social media for a fitness studio, preparing for a wedding, planning a honeymoon Kristen Cleasby didn't just pack this all into this summer. She is doing it all this month. As a teacher in Hartford for 11 years, she has learned to be efficient with her free summer time.

It was while using her summer time in 2014 that she met Aaron Granahan at the M.E.L.T. Fitness Studio in South Windsor. Kristen teaches fifth grade at the Annie Fisher STEM Magnet School in Hartford and runs an after-school program during the school year. She signed up for group exercise classes at M.E.L.T. in 2013 "because I needed to start taking fitness seriously," Kristen says.

"Most of my summers where spent playing baseball," Aaron says. A native of Thomaston, he played shortstop and second base at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts while studying Sport and Exercise Science. When he finished his college baseball career, he returned to Connecticut, became certified as a personal fitness trainer and helped launch the M.E.L.T. studio in South Windsor in 2010. M.E.L.T. stands for More Energy, Less Time, in part because of its 30-minute fitness classes.

Kristen, who grew up in South Windsor, went to high school with one of the directors of M.E.L.T. "The whole vibe is all about family. The trainers make you feel like you're part of the team. They know your name," Kristen says. In June 2014, she started working at the studio at night, providing the "team" welcome and signing clients up for classes or personal fitness training.

During the day, she was head teacher at the Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program, a summer-school program focused on math.

Aaron and Kristen laughed a lot when they worked evenings together, and after a client appreciation party at the end of July, they went out together.

Later that summer, Aaron took Kristen to see his hometown and she met his mother. They started dating but kept it quiet at work. "I was a little guarded. ... Part of me was not going to jump in" to a relationship, says Aaron, who had previously been married. But, "I knew there was something special about her."

Aaron's schedule is the opposite of Kristen's. He is awake at 4 a.m. to teach his 5:15, 7 and 8 a.m. classes. After a break of a few hours midday, he returns to teach four more classes at night and work with individual clients as their trainer. He also does his own cardio and weight-lifting workouts to stay in shape.

On Sundays, his day off, "I'm on the Tri-State Baseball League," which still uses wooden bats, Aaron says.

Over the next year, they found time to date and vacation in Jamaica together. "I wasn't serious about it until a year into dating," Aaron says. But last year he was totally committed to Kristen and put a down payment on an engagement ring. He picked it up in October and held onto it for weeks.

He went to Kristen's parents' home and spoke to them about his desire to marry her. "There were times I was tempted to give it to her," Aaron says, but he wanted to make his proposal "special."

Kristen wanted to celebrate her November birthday with her family and friends at the Muse Paintbar in West Hartford, and she picked out a sunset picture for her group to paint together with an instructor.

After they finished painting and were enjoying food and wine, Aaron handed Kristen a canvas wrapped in brown paper. When she opened the scroll, it said: "Kristen, will you marry me?" Aaron got down on one knee, said the same words and gave Kristen the ring. Shortly after, Kristen's best friend, Christian Kemp, who had flown in from California, arrived at the party.

Kristen planned their wedding for July 29. "I didn't want to wait" longer, and they wanted it to be close to the night of their first date in 2014. "It wasn't hard for me because I'm a teacher. I can execute fast," Kristen says. "We knew we wanted it to be romantic and on the water," and Kristen has been in so many weddings she knew where to look.

They will be married outdoors at the Glastonbury Boathouse overlooking the Connecticut River by Justice of the Peace Shelley Schulman. Schulman officiated at a wedding Kristen attended four years ago. "She's not like a regular justice of the peace. I wanted that personalization," Kristen says. She and Aaron are writing their own vows.

Kemp, who works in education and grew up with her identical twin in New Britain, will be Kristen's maid of honor. Aaron's best man, Rich Daddona, has been his friend since third grade.

Kristen started class last week in the University of Connecticut's Administrator Preparation Program PLUS (Preparing Leaders for Urban Schools). She earned her first master's degree in Reading and Languages at the University of Saint Joseph in 2012. She recently stopped working nights at the M.E.L.T. studio, but continues to manage its social media from home.

The bride and groom will take a breather the first week of August at Riviera Maya in Mexico, then head back to baseball and a busy time of the year at Aaron's fitness studio.

Kristen also has a taxing schedule teaching full time, working in after-school programs, taking classes for her degree and selling Rodan and Fields skin-care products.

"During the week it's tough for us," Kristen says, but "it makes us appreciate our time together." Kristen continues to exercise at M.E.L.T. several times a week with Aaron as her personal fitness trainer.

"He commits his blood, sweat and tears to his work. People at the gym love him because of the attention he gives them."

"We have a good mixture" of working together and finding separate time, Aaron says.

"She's my counterbalance. I run hot; she calms me down. Kristen is a very genuine person who truly cares about everything," Aaron says.

"It is what makes both of us work so well together," Kristen says. "We're both a healthy dose of what each other needs. He's very honest person. He gives me the truth no matter what.

"Any kind of down time we have is just for relaxing," she says. In the summer, that includes cooling off in the pool at Kristen's condo complex. "We go to movies, go out on date nights," and get together with their families. Planners that they are, they've already mapped out their vacation for 2018 a cruise with Kristen's family to the Caribbean.

For now, they are happily counting the days to their wedding.

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WEISER Taking the City of Weisers meter reader position to the next level, namely, meter technician, has been the accomplishment of Natasha McDaniel, who has been a key figure in a minor revolution of sorts for the city organization.

Where it used to take two full-time employees to get the monthly readings from electric and water meters in the city, that duty nowadays falls to one person, McDaniel, and shes assuming considerably more responsibility for the equipment as well.

She not only gathers all the data in the field for generating the next wave of monthly utility customer bills, but also programs new meters and performs wiring for new services, and re-wiring of some existing services.

McDaniel, 37, a 1998 Weiser High School graduate, is a 10-year city employee who got her start as a temporary hire for the Parks Department. That was in the summer of 2007.

Early the following year she was back on the payroll, then as a permanent employee.

Initially she was assigned to the Vendome Events Center, where she helped maintain the facility and performed set-up for events, but in September of 2008 the city switched her job assignment to meter reader, the beginning of a lasting fit.

In 2008 the job was still in its classic, low-tech form, requiring the reader to walk the city streets from meter to meter, visually checking the face of each one for its numbers, and writing those down in a big notebook.

Change was on the horizon, though, and McDaniel would be a central figure in seeing it all through.

Three years ago, then-Electrical Department Supervisor Don Loos was instrumental in getting McDaniel enrolled in a meter technician apprenticeship program that had just been launched at Northwest Lineman College in Meridian. McDaniel said she was the first person to complete the three-year program.

As Weisers first-ever meter technician, McDaniel takes care of meter programming and certain other technical tasks the city had been paying out-of-town firms to perform on an as-needed basis.

McDaniel also has been carrying out the final three major stages of converting Weisers metering to all-digital/all-remotely readable. Ive just ordered our last set for small commercial, and Ive just finished my large commercial within the last six months, McDaniel said on Wednesday. The largest segment of the customer base, residential, was completed earlier.

What does it mean, in terms of efficiency, to be able to read meters remotely?

A route of five hundred meters, when I first started, would take me a full day, McDaniel says. Now, that same route of five hundred meters I can read in an hour.

To get the readings, she just drives her city truck to various locations, where she pulls those neighborhoods numbers in wirelessly while she remains seated behind the wheel of her parked vehicle, using a handheld device that she said looks like a huge walkie-talkie. She added, It took away my exercise program.

Wayne Wallace, who succeeded Loos as Electrical Department supervisor after the latter man retired, said McDaniels attainment of technician status is valuable to the department. She handles all the metering.

And I dont envy her job in any shape or form when it comes to turnoffs, Wallace added, referring to McDaniels role of disconnecting utility customers service whenever they dont pay their bills by the past-due deadline. She does a great job of dealing with customers.

McDaniel, who also puts in hours running any of the several desks in the customer service office of Weiser City Hall, doesnt have a hard time identifying what makes her feel good about the job adding that I think just being a part of the city and working with the public and for the public, she said.

Gaining tech certification for meters was a good career move that also benefited the city.

Basically the meters of the city are the cash registers of the city. If thats not done accurately and consistently,... it affects all the departments, McDaniel said.

On top of her full-time city job, McDaniel performs janitorial duties at the Weiser Police Department and at the Weiser Public Library.

She also leads a full family life, as she and her husband, Ron McDaniel, attend the numerous high school sporting activities in which their two youngest sons participate, and the family is also active with the Indianhead Bowhunters. Natasha and Ron have an older son who has already graduated high school and is currently in the Navy.

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Weight loss can be complicated. Between sticking to a strict diet, hitting the gym consistently, managing your macro nutrients, and tracking every bit of progress, shedding pounds often turns into a complete lifestyle change. Of course, all of these elements while sometimes challenging are within our control. Metabolism, on the other hand, is less manageable.

While some claim that there are certain foods that speed up your metabolism, it's mostly out of your control. "Metabolism is partly genetic," Roshini Rajapaksa, MD recently wrote for Health.com. "That means that even if you and your best friend shed the same amount of weight, your bodies could respond differently."

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So what happens to your metabolism when you drop the pounds? The answer isn't so simple. Rajapaksa explains that the speed at which you lose weight could be a large contributing factor to your metabolism's resting rate. When you restrict calories, your body will slow its calorie burn and hold onto the energy it has. This is typically called "starvation mode." However, if you lose weight slowly over time (dietitians suggest trimming 500 calories from your daily intake and losing 1 pound per week), this effect won't or at least shouldn't occur.

Plus, we already know that when you increase your muscular strength, and therefore, your body's requirement for energy, your body will use its fuel more efficiently. In other words, your metabolism will benefit from building muscle. Because of this, our best advice would be to opt for a manageable workout routine over cutting calories alone.

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Dr. Emily Cooper talks about the new, nine-meal program Russell Wilson is on to get lean before the season.

Heather Bosch, KING 6:22 PM. PDT July 07, 2017

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Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson lost weight... by eating more.

According to ESPN, Wilson eats nine meals - about 4,800 calories - every day. His diet includes plenty of protein and vegetables, but no dairy or bread.

He's dropped from 225 to 214 pounds.

"You would think if you cut your calories back, you're going to lose weight and if you increase your calories you're going to gain weight," says Dr. Emily Cooperof Seattle Performance Medicineand author of The Metabolic Storm, "but the opposite can happen."

"The body, when it thinks that you're starving, holds on to fat to protect you from that starvation. It does that by slowing your metabolism," explains Dr. Cooper.

Cooper says she doesn't know Wilson's personal diet, but believes that by adding calories, Wilson was able to allow his body to get rid of extra stored fat.

Cooper cautions that with all low carb diets, "your body eventually outsmarts it and your body will start storing more fat," so those types of diets might not be the best option for everyone, long term.

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Lobke's 75-Pound Weight-Loss Secrets: Weight Watchers and Fitbit

After her "aha!" moment, Lobke Meulemeester from the UK realized she had to change her habits to live a healthier life. Starting at 233 pounds, she's used Weight Watchers and Fitbit to lose 75 but she still lives a life of balance, sharing that even now she has days where she doesn't go to the gym and gets takeout ("takeaway," in UK terms!) instead. And while she always gets her steps in, she has a little chocolate every day.

POPSUGAR: What made you decide to start your weight-loss journey?

Lobke Meulemeester: I came to a point in my life where doing simple tasks like walking became difficult. Walking short distances gave me a backache; I got short of breath. I was borderline diabetic. I knew things had to change if I wanted to prolong my life. But it wasn't only physical my mental state was also suffering. I had no confidence in myself and didn't care anymore. I didn't care what I looked like or what I wore.

I have always been a little overweight as a kid, even though I was quite active. And this continued through adulthood but escalated after my mother suddenly died back in October 2013. Dieting and losing weight got put back and I wasn't on my mind at all.

PS: Was there one program or method that you used?

LM: I had used Weight Watchers before so I thought I'd give it another go. I followed the program, combined with exercise and daily hour-long walks while being on lunch break at work. I got myself a Fitbit and tracked my daily steps. I enjoyed doing the challenges with people all over the world and it got me walking in all sorts of weather. Before Weight Watchers, I had tried a few different weight-loss programs like SlimFast, calorie-counting, and shakes. I had lost weight but always ended up regaining after going back to normal foods.

PS: What's your favorite way to work out?

LM: I love to go to classes. I find it more fun than just using the cardio machines, although I do plow through it sometimes as I know that's what works for me.

PS: What's your weekly exercise schedule?

LM: It depends. I try and go to the gym three times a week but I never set myself a target or set days; I go when I feel like it. Sometimes I have days where I can't face it and go home and have takeaway instead. It's all about balance!

PS: How do you keep workouts exciting?

LM: I try and switch it up as much as I can. I go to different classes and do a day of HIIT cardio in between.

PS: What was the first big difference, other than the number on the scale, that really made you feel proud and excited?

LM: It was the confidence I gained while losing weight. Not only did I feel so much better and more alive, but I also started to love how I looked as a result. My skin was glowing, I was smiling more, and I started enjoying clothes shopping again.

PS: How do you track your weight loss?

LM: I use the Weight Watchers app but I also have a sheet I made in my kitchen at the moment where I track the days until I go on holiday which I cross off every day so I can keep motivated and on track until then. It's good to have goals to work toward.

PS: What's a typical day of meals and snacks?

LM: I start my day with a good, filling protein breakfast that will keep me going until 11-ish. Lunch would also be a sandwich with a good amount of protein like chicken. I make sure I have plenty of fruit with me to snack on during the day, and I also make sure I have a little treat in the afternoon with a cup of coffee to keep me going. Being Belgian, that's mostly chocolate!

PS: Do you count calories? What's the range of calories you eat per day?

LM: No. I have tried using the MyFitnessPal app before and it's just not for me. I want something that's easy and doesn't require me to weigh everything I eat.

PS: What are the healthy staples that are always in your fridge?

LM: You will always find yogurts, pineapple, almond milk, eggs, precooked chicken, and gherkins [pickles] in my fridge.

PS: How do you strategize for meals out?

LM: I always have one day where I have a treat meal and dessert. I always choose what I want as I think it's important to listen to your cravings. I have learned from experience it doesn't end well if you ignore them. So one day, I will have something I've fancied all week and a nice dessert to follow, that way I feel refreshed for the week ahead.

PS: How did the Fitbit help you on your journey?

LM: I got myself a Fitbit when I first started my fitness journey. It helped me get more steps in on a regular basis as I have an office job and it's actually astonishing to see how little steps you do in a day. So I started taking two 10-minute breaks and walk around the car park, as well as walking on my one-hour lunch every single day. On top of that, I would go to the gym three times a week. I did challenges with people all over the world and it can get quite competitive. Sometimes I ended up walking in the rain just so I could win the workweek hustle!

PS: What advice do you have for anyone starting out on a weight-loss journey?

LM: Don't expect it to happen overnight. This will be a long process but one that will be totally worth it. It will become easier once you are a few weeks in. Don't get upset when you are having an off day; we all get those. I've skipped the gym many times for takeaway and treats instead. It's life. Take one day at a time. Every day is a fresh start. Just never stop, never give up. You will get there, one day at a time.

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Testosterone is an androgenic sex hormone produced by the testicles (and in smaller amounts in womens ovaries), and is often associated with manhood. Primarily, this hormone plays a great role in mens sexual and reproductive function. It also contributes to their muscle mass, hair growth, maintaining bone density, red blood cell production, and emotional health.

Although testosterone is considered a male sex hormone, women, while having it at relatively low levels, are more sensitive to its effects.

While conventional medical thought stresses that testosterone is a catalyst for prostate cancer,1 even employing castration (orchiectomy) as a form of treatment, recent findings have shown otherwise.

The prostate gland requires testosterone for it to remain at optimal condition

Testosterone levels in men naturally decline with age beginning at age 30 and continue to do so as men advance in years.

Aging-induced testosterone decline is associated with the overactivity of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This process simultaneously decreases the amount of testosterone in men, putting them at risk for prostate enlargement, androgenic alopecia (hair loss) and cancer.

Unfortunately, widespread chemical exposure is also causing this decline to occur in men as early as childhood, and is completely impacting their biology. Recently, for instance, both statin drugs and the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide were found to interfere with the testicles ability to produce testosterone.2

The escalating amount of chemicals being released into the environment can no longer be ignored, as these toxins are disrupting animal and human endocrine systems.

Whats even more alarming is that many of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have gender-bending qualities.

EDCs are everywhere. They lurk inside your house, leaching from human products such as personal hygiene products, chemical cleansers, or contraceptive drugs. They also end up in your food and drinking water, causing you to unknowingly ingest them.

EDCs pose a threat to mens health as they interfere with testosterone production, causing men to take on more feminine characteristics.

Heres one proof: in a number of British rivers, 50 percent of male fish were found to produce eggs in their testes. According to EurekAlert,3 EDCs have been entering rivers and other waterways through sewage systems for years, altering the biology of male fish. It was also found that fish species affected by EDCs had 76 percent reduction in their reproductive function.

Sexual development in both girls and boys are occurring earlier than expected. In a study published in the journal Pediatrics,4 boys are experiencing sexual development six months to two years earlier than the medically-accepted norm, due to exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals.

Some boys even develop enlarged testicles and penis, armpit or pubic hair, as well as facial hair as early as age nine! Early puberty is not something to be taken lightly because it can significantly influence physical and psychological health, including an increased risk of hormone-related cancers. Precocious sexual development may also lead to emotional and behavioral issues, such as:

Pregnant or nursing women who are exposed to EDCs can transfer these chemicals to their child. Exposure to EDCs during pregnancy affects the development of male fetuses. Fewer boys have been born in the United States and Japan in the last three decades. The more women are exposed to these hormone-disrupting substances, the greater the chance that their sons will have smaller genitals and incomplete testicular descent, leading to poor reproductive health in the long term. EDCs are also a threat to male fertility, as they contribute to testicular cancer and lower sperm count. All of these birth defects and abnormalities, collectively referred to as Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome (TDS), are linked to the impaired production of testosterone.5

Phthalates are another class of gender-bending chemicals that can feminize men. A chemical often added to plastics, these endocrine-disrupting chemicals have a disastrous effect on male hormones and reproductive health. They are linked to birth defects in male infants and appear to alter the genital tracts of boys to be more femalelike.

Phthalates are found to cause poor testosterone synthesis by disrupting an enzyme required to create the male hormone. Women with high levels of DEHP and DBP (two types of phthalates) in their system during pregnancy were found to have sons that had feminine characteristics Phthalates are found in vinyl flooring, detergents, automotive plastics, soaps and shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, hair sprays, plastic bags and food packaging, among a long list of common products. Aside from phthalates, other chemicals that possess gender-bending traits are:

It may be unlikely to completely eliminate products with EDCs, but there are a number of practical strategies that you can try to limit your exposure to these gender-bending substances. The first step would be to stop using Teflon cookware, as EDCs can leach out from contaminated cookware. Replace them with ceramic ones. Stop eating out of cans, as the sealant used for the can liner is almost always made from powerful endocrine-disrupting petrochemicals known as bisphenols, e.g. Bisphenol A, Bisphenol S.

You should also get rid of cleaning products loaded with chemicals, artificial air fresheners, dryer sheets, fabric softeners, vinyl shower curtains, chemical-laden shampoos, and personal hygiene products. Replace them all with natural, toxin-free alternatives. Adjusting your diet can also help, since many processed foods contain gender-bending toxins. Switch to organic foods, which are cultivated without chemical interventions.

As mentioned above, your testosterone stores also decline naturally as you age. However, there are methods that can help boost your levels. Below are some options you can consider:

If you suspect that you have insufficient testosterone stores, you should have your levels tested. Issues linked to testosterone decline include:

A blood test may not be enough to determine your levels, because testosterone levels can fluctuate during the day. Once you determine that you do have low levels, there are a number of options to take. There are synthetic and bioidentical testosterone products out on the market, but I advise using bioidentical hormones like DHEA. DHEA is a hormone secreted by your adrenal glands. This substance is the most abundant precursor hormone in the human body. It is crucial for the creation of vital hormones, including testosterone and other sex hormones.

The natural production of DHEA is also age-dependent. Prior to puberty, the body produces very little DHEA. Production of this prohormone peaks during your late 20s or early 30s. With age, DHEA production begins to decline. The adrenal glands also manufacture the stress hormone cortisol, which is in direct competition with DHEA for production because they use the same hormonal substrate known as pregnenolone. Chronic stress basically causes excessive cortisol levels and impairs DHEA production, which is why stress is another factor for low testosterone levels.

It is important not to use any DHEA product without the supervision of a professional. Find a qualified health care provider who will monitor your hormone levels and determine if you require supplementation. Rather than using an oral hormone supplementation, I recommend trans-mucosal (vagina or rectum) application. Skin application may not be wise, as it makes it difficult to measure the dosage you receive. This may cause you to end up receiving more than what your body requires.

I recommend using a trans-mucosal DHEA cream. Applying it to the rectum or if you are a a woman, your vagina, will allow the mucous epithelial membranes that line your mucosa to perform effective absorption. These membranes regulate absorption and inhibit the production of unwanted metabolites of DHEA. I personally apply 50 milligrams of trans-rectal DHEA cream twice a day this has improved my own testosterone levels significantly. However, please note that I do NOT recommend prolonged supplementation of hormones. Doing so can trick your body into halting its own DHEA production and may cause your adrenals to become seriously impaired down.

Prostate hyperplasia (BPH), or simply an enlarged prostate, is a serious problem among men, especially those over age 60. As Ive pointed out, high testosterone levels are not a precursor to an enlarged prostate or cancer; rather, excessive DHT and estrogen levels formed as metabolites of testosterone are. Conventional medicine uses two classes of drugs to treat BPH, each having a number of serious side effects. These are:

According to Dr. Rudi Moerck, an expert in chemistry and drug industry insider, men who have low levels of testosterone may experience the following problems:

Instead of turning to some drug that can only ameliorate symptoms and cause additional complications, I recommend using a natural saw palmetto supplement. Dr. Moerck says that there are about 100 clinical studies on the benefits of saw palmetto, one of them being a contributed to decreased prostate cancer risk. When choosing a saw palmetto supplement, you should be wary of the brand, as there are those that use an inactive form of the plant.

Saw palmetto is a very potent supplement, but only if a high-quality source is used. Dr. Moerck recommends using an organic supercritical CO2 extract of saw palmetto oil, which is dark green in color. Since saw palmetto is a fat-soluble supplement, taking it with eggs will enhance the absorption of its nutrients.

There is also solid research indicating that if you take astaxanthin in combination with saw palmetto, you may experience significant synergistic benefits. A 2009 study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that an optimal dose of saw palmetto and astaxanthin decreased both DHT and estrogen while simultaneously increasing testosterone.6 Also, in order to block the synthesis of excess estrogen (estradiol) from testosterone there are excellent foods and plant extracts that may help to block the enzyme known as aromatase which is responsible producing estrogen. Some of these include white button mushrooms, grape seed extract and nettles.7

In addition to using bioidentical hormones or saw palmetto, there are two nutrients that have been found to be beneficial to testicular health and testosterone production.

Zinc

Zinc is an important mineral in testosterone production.8 Yet, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that about 45 percent of adults over 60 have low zinc levels due to insufficient intake. Regardless of supplementation, 20 to 25 percent of older adults still had inadequate levels.9

It was found that supplementing with zinc for as little as six weeks has been shown to improve testosterone in men with low levels. On the other hand, restricting zinc dietary sources yielded to a drop in the production of the male hormone.10 Excellent sources of zinc include:

You may also take a zinc supplement to raise your levels. Just stick to a dosage of less than 40 milligrams a day. Overdosing on zinc may cause nausea or inhibit the absorption of essential minerals in your body, like copper.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency is a growing epidemic in the US, and is profoundly affecting mens health. The cholesterol-derived steroid hormone vitamin D is crucial for mens health. It plays a role in the development of the sperm cell nucleus, and helps maintain semen quality and sperm count. Vitamin D can also increase your testosterone level, helping improve your libido. Have your vitamin D levels tested using a 25(OH)D or a 25-hydroxyvitamin D test. The optimal level of vitamin D is around 50 to 70 ng/ml for adults. There are three effective sources of vitamin D:

Learn more about how to optimize your vitamin D levels by watching my 1-hour lecture on vitamin D.

Research presented at the Endocrine Societys 2012 conference discussed the link between weight and testosterone levels. Overweight men were more prone to having low testosterone levels, and shedding excess pounds may alleviate this problem. Managing your weight means you have to manage your diet. Below are some ways to jumpstart a healthy diet:

It is ideal to keep your total fructose consumption, including fructose from fruits, below 25 grams a day. If you have a chronic condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, it is wise to keep it below 15 grams per day.

For a more comprehensive look at what you should or shouldnt eat, refer to my nutrition plan.

Unlike aerobics or prolonged moderate exercise, short, intense exercise was found to be beneficial in increasing testosterone levels. The results are enhanced with the help of intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting helps boost testosterone by improving the expression of satiety hormones, like insulin, leptin, adiponectin, glucacgon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), cholecystokinin (CKK), and melanocortins, which are linked to healthy testosterone function, increased libido, and the prevention of age-induced testosterone decline. When it comes to an exercise plan that will complement testosterone function and production (along with overall health), I recommend including not just aerobics in your routine, but also:

For more information on how exercise can be used as a natural testosterone booster, read my article Testosterone Surge After Exercise May Help Remodel the Mind.

The production of the stress hormone cortisol blocks the production and effects of testosterone. From a biological perspective, cortisol increases your fight or flight response, thereby lowering testosterone-associated functions such as mating, competing, and aggression. Chronic stress can take a toll on testosterone production, as well as your overall health. Therefore, stress management is equally important to a healthy diet and regular exercise. Tools you can use to stay stress-free include prayer, meditation, laughter, and yoga. Relaxation skills, such as deep breathing and visualization, can also promote your emotional health.

Among my favorite stress management tools is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a method similar to acupuncture but without the use of needles. EFT is known to eliminate negative behavior and instill a positive mentality. Always bear in mind that your emotional health is strongly linked to your physical health, and you have to pay attention to your negative feelings as much as you do to the foods you eat.

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Although often associated with men, the hormone testosterone is important to the health of both men and women. As you age the level of testosterone naturally produced by your body tends to decline.

Other environmental factors, such as exposure to statin medications and the herbicide Roundup, may also trigger a decline in hormone production.1,2 A low testosterone level in men is associated with prostate enlargement, androgenic alopecia (hair loss) and certain types of cancer.

Women naturally have lower levels of testosterone throughout their lives; their bodies are more sensitive to the hormone, and their health depends on the balance between estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

The resulting imbalance when women use hormone replacement therapy during menopause is one theory behind the increased rates of breast cancer experienced by those women.3

Testosterone plays a key role in the natural production of estrogen, helps maintain bone and muscle mass and contributes to libido.4

You are able to use natural methods to boost your testosterone levels and improve your overall health without triggering an imbalance in the delicate hormonal system in your body.

To produce testosterone, your body requires several different nutrients. Among the nutrients more often depleted are vitamin D3 and zinc.

Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods. Deficiencies can result in a wide range of symptoms because zinc is involved in a number of significant body processes.5,6

Vitamin D can be manufactured by your body when your skin is exposed to the sun. However, many people are deficient in vitamin D because of the number of hours spent indoors and the amount of sunscreen used.

I don't advocate hours of unprotected sun exposure, but your body does require regular unprotected exposure to produce vitamin D and gain other benefits. You can read more about vitamin D deficiency and how it affects your health.

Stress is a natural testosterone killer. When your body experiences stress you release cortisol, a hormone secreted by your adrenal glands. Cortisol reduces the effects of testosterone on your body. If you want to improve the effects of testosterone, then reduce your stress and cortisol levels.7

Testosterone is an important hormone to overall health, strength, sexuality and feelings of well-being. I don't advocate using synthetic testosterone replacement therapy at all.

After testing by your holistic physician and exhausting other means of naturally boosting your testosterone levels, bioidentical hormones may be beneficial. These should generally be used only under the guidance and care of a holistic medicine physician.

Pharmaceutical replacements only address a single hormone without consideration for the balance needed to maintain optimal health. When your body produces testosterone naturally, it will balance the amount produced against other hormones present and required for your health and wellness.

This balance is ideal and reduces the potential that you'll experience significant side effects.

While there are several ways of boosting your testosterone levels, the production of the hormone is dependent on the presence of specific nutrients. Start with incorporating these foods into your nutritional plan.

1. Pomegranate

This beautiful red fruit has been used medicinally for centuries. With high levels of antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E and iron, researchers have found one glass of pomegranate juice a day can increase testosterone levels between 16 percent and 30 percent improve mood, and increase libido.

Blood pressure fell and positive emotions rose as well among those consuming pomegranate juice.8,9 While many of the research studies have looked into pomegranate juice, I strongly suggest consuming the fruit in its whole form instead.

Not only will this give you added fiber (which is found in the edible seeds), but it will ensure that you're not overdoing it on fructose, which is found in high levels in all types of fruit juice. That being said, even the whole fruit is high in sugar and should be eaten only in moderation.

2. Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil carries a powerful punch in your quest to increase testosterone. In research, participants who consumed olive oil daily experienced an increase in testosterone levels between 17 percent and 19 percent over a three-week period.10

3. Oysters

Long hailed as a libido-boosting food, these little morsels are high in zinc. You may naturally experience a boost in your testosterone, your libido and your sperm count as a result.

Other foods packed with zinc include sardines, anchovies, cashews and wild-caught salmon. Rawpumpkin seeds are another good source but should be limited to one tablespoon a day.

4. Coconut

Your body requires healthy saturated fats to produce most hormones, testosterone included.

Coconut will help your body's ability to produce cholesterol, necessary for optimal health, help reduce body fat and maintain your weight. Weight control is another natural way of improving your testosterone production.

5. Cruciferous Vegetables

Broccoli and cauliflower may help a man's body excrete excess estrogen and increase the amount of testosterone available to cells. Indole-3-carbinol, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables, may increase the excretion of estradiol (one estrogen hormone) in some men by up to 50 percent, thus increasing the amount of testosterone available.11,12

6. Whey Protein

Whether found in quality whey protein powder or in ricotta cheese, this protein may help restrict your body's production of cortisol and thus increase the effect of the testosterone you are already producing. Whey protein may also help boost testosterone production.

In research from Finland, scientists gave participants 15 grams of whey isolate both before and after resistance exercises. Muscle biopsy showed an increase in testosterone production of up to 25 percent, which was maintained for 48 hours.13

The authors theorized that a greater expression of testosterone in skeletal muscle could allow for greater uptake from the blood. Although important to the production of testosterone, too much protein can have the opposite effect.

A meat-free diet may lower your testosterone production by up to 14 percent, but that doesn't mean you should eat excessive quantities of animal protein, either. Excessive protein intake may contribute to the development of chronic diseases like cancer and even accelerate aging.

Consider reducing your protein levels 1 gram of protein for every kilogram of lean body mass, or one-half gram of protein per pound of lean body mass.

7. Garlic

While this fragrant herb doesn't contain the necessary nutrients to produce testosterone, it does contain allicin, a compound that lowers the levels of cortisol in your body. With your cortisol levels lowered, your body can more effectively and efficiently use the testosterone that is produced.14

Both men and women benefit from adequate production of testosterone. Although known as the "male hormone," women use testosterone to maintain lean muscle mass, feelings of well-being, sex drive and sexual pleasure.15 Leydig cells in the testicles in men and the ovaries and adrenal glands in women are responsible for the production and secretion of testosterone. Symptoms of low levels of testosterone in men and women include:16

Low energy

Fatigue

Higher blood pressure

Decreased strength

Decreased work capacity of muscles

Low sexual desire

Lack of sexual responsiveness

Weaker orgasm

Loss of lean body mass and increase in fat stores

Increased cardiovascular risk

Begin with your nutrition intake to ensure your body has the building blocks to produce testosterone. But, don't stop there! You can increase production and balance your hormonal levels using these five strategies.

1. Weight Loss

Shedding extra pounds may naturally increase your testosterone levels. In a study published in Endocrine, researchers found that weight loss reduced the prevalence of low testosterone levels in middle-aged, overweight men with prediabetes by at least 50 percent.17

2. Exercise

Some studies have demonstrated that testosterone levels are elevated for up to 15 minutes afterexercise and other studies demonstrated this increase for up to an hour.18 The differentiating factors were age, type of exercise, fitness level, weight, and time of day when you exercise.

However, high-intensity exercise combined with intermittent fasting has the greatest potential to increase both your human growth hormone and testosterone levels over longer periods of time.19,20,21

3. Optimize Your Zinc and Vitamin D

These are the nutrient precursors needed to produce testosterone. You may find that you are deficient in these nutrients, as are many people. Zinc deficiency is a global concern and vitamin D deficiency is common in people of all ages.

Based on the evaluation of healthy populations that get plenty of natural sun exposure, the optimal range of vitamin D for general health appears to be somewhere between 50 and 70 ng/ml.

4. Reduce Your Stress Levels

When your body is stressed, your adrenal glands secrete cortisol. In a fight or flight situation, this can save your life. However, under chronic conditions cortisol can reduce the effectiveness of the testosterone your body produces.

Look for stress-reducing techniques that work for you. Yoga, the Emotional Freedom Techniques, exercise, adequate amounts of sleep and relaxation techniques can all help to reduce your stress levels.

5. Reduce Sugar and Carbohydrate Intake

Eating transiently lowers testosterone, but sugar and carbohydrates do the most damage by leading to surges in blood sugar and raising insulin levels. Past research has demonstrated that high levels of insulin reduce blood levels of testosterone.

When men consumed a glucose (sugar) solution as part of a glucose tolerance test, the amount of circulating testosterone in their blood was reduced by as much as 25 percent. Even two hours later, their testosterone levels remained much lower than before the test.22

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At the age of 30, almost everybody is deficient in growth hormone, resulting in somatotropin. This is a deficiency syndrome of growth hormone which is characterized by increased fat and severe muscle loss. Growth hormone is secreted by pituitary glands to help in maintaining body organs and tissues throughout a person s life.

At middle age, the pituitary glands gradually reduce its secretion of human growth hormone. This natural decline in hormone production has encouraged the use of human hormone growth (HGH) replacement therapy.

HGH is a physical and popular performance enhancement supplement, it a manufactured form of growth hormone or Somatropin. Low level of the growth hormone (GH) decreases energy levels and physical mobility. In addition, diminishes healing ability, increases the risk of heat related illnesses and lowers life expectancy. These are common symptoms of ageing.

There are several desirable effects for athletes and bodybuilders of buying HGH in the UK. HGH encourages the growth of muscle cells. An individuals muscle cell number is genetically determined. After teenage years, the amount of HGH secreted by the body declines and the development of muscle cells ceases. You can work to enhance your muscle cell size by doing some weight training.

HGH is different from steroids in that most steroids enhance muscle cell size typically through water weight. When an individual uses human hormone growth to enhance performance he only gains muscle mass. Weight gain is gradual, mostly between 1-2 pounds of muscle every 2-3 weeks. Nevertheless, HGH treatment can help you increase muscle mass significantly. The benefits of buying HGH online are as explained below.

Boosts energy and endurance, enhances sports performance and recovery

The most noticeable benefits within thirty to ninety days after beginning your HGH therapy is increased endurance and energy. It is quite easier to notice the boost in energy and endurance than to notice the strengthening of your immune system or stronger bones. Therefore, the benefit of enhanced endurance and energy manifests itself immediately before anything else.

Improved endurance and energy are evident results of increasing and restoring your HGH levels. Additionally, high HGH levels can significantly improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and the lungs. You will experience greater blood supply hence more endurance when you are playing or working.

For athletes and sportsmen in the UK greater endurance plays a vital role in accomplishments. On the other hand, at the workplace great energy is essential for improved productivity. The proven advantages of HGH therapy in memory retention, cardiovascular functions and better sleep are all helpful in giving back your youthful energy and the capacity to preserve that energy into old age.

Reduces body fat and increases muscle mass

HGH works exceptionally as compared to other weight loss plans. It re-contours the body, melts all the fat away and builds muscle. In most cases people who use HGH replacement treatment, look like they have shed all the fat in their bodies within a short time. The greatest fat loss occurs in the belly, excess fat accumulation in the belly causes aging and risks of heart attacks.

Every research of HGH deficient adults and normal people in the UK, has proved that human growth hormone replacement therapy increased muscle mass and deceased body fat. This is a very unique benefit since most diets leads to muscle loss together with the fat.

Reverses ageing characteristics and promotes a glowing skin

HGH treatment is the most effective anti-aging therapy known for making people look beautiful and younger. As people age, the skin loses the firm texture and becomes thinner. A study conducted showed that 2/3 of people in the UK who have been taking HGH for 6 months reported a greater improvement in skin elasticity, texture and skin thickness. In the same group, 38 percent observed hair growth and 61 percent observed lesser wrinkles.

Patients in the study started observing the changes within a couple of weeks of therapy. Deeper wrinkles vanished, facial fat reduced and fine line receded, thus fatty skin beneath the eyes evaporated and facial muscle become stronger. Moreover, the cellulite is eliminated over time.

HGH also enhances protein synthesis underneath the skin and increases the skin collagen content. Elastin and collagen are essential foundation for the epidermis. Primarily, HGH restores the bounciness characteristic of a youthful skin thus the skin becomes less sagged and better toned.

Lowers high blood pressure

Both lung and cardiac functions can be improved by HGH replacement treatment. The proper functioning of these body organs help lower blood pressure. HGH therapy can also help lower blood pressure through allowing you to exercise for extended durations which in turn yield overall fitness and weight loss. The benefits of weight loss and good exercise routine are highly effective in controlling blood pressure and ensuring improved overall health.

Improves sexual performance and libido

The decline in both female and male libido can be linked to the decline in secretion of HGH in the body. Sexual potency and HGH levels are high in puberty, however diminishes throughout as you age.75 percent of men have erection problems as they approach 80 years. A clinical study conducted of about 300 ageing adults proved that HGH treatment boosted sexual potency in about 75 percent of men. Furthermore, interviews conducted on people using HGH therapy to slow down aging process indicate both men & women experienced improvement in sexual function and libido.

Enhanced immune system functioning

In your teen years, the immune system functions at its best hence promoting resistance to aging- related illnesses and other lifestyle disorders. HGH replacement treatment has been recognized by doctors in the UK as a safe, natural and powerful way to strengthen the immune system and repair weakened and damaged immune systems. HGH overall benefits contribute to a vigorous immune system by decreasing risks of flu, common colds and other related ailments.

Replenishing your HGH levels results to enhanced T-cells production, manufacture of white blood cells and new antibodies as well as stimulate macrophages that fight bacteria. A stronger immune system is probably the most vital benefit of HGH replacement treatment.

Boosts cardiac function

HGH therapy also improves the functioning of the cardiac system and prevents cardiovascular related diseases in many ways. HGH significantly improves cholesterol profiles thus reducing the bad LDL and increase the good HDL. HGH treatment is proved to increase the hearts ability to contract and pump blood out. Therefore, HGH therapy is effective in reversing heart failure in patients.

Is HGH therapy appropriate for you?

If you need more energy, an improved immune system or a good mood, you can boost your bodys production of growth hormone with HGH therapy. It is a safe and legal way of reducing body fat and slowing down the ageing process. Therefore, if you are a bodybuilder, doorman or an athlete, you can buy HGH online to significantly enhance your muscle mass.

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Shares of Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HGH) opened the last session at $31.20, touching a high of $31.64 and a low of $31.15 , yielding a change of0.195. The latest reading places the stock above the Ichimoku cloud which indicates positive momentum and a potential buy signal for the equity.

The Ichimoku cloud is a favorite technical indicator used primarily in Asian markets. The cloud is one of the only indicators that is both forward and backward looking. The cloud produces better levels of support and resistance and is a breakout traders best friend. The cloud is also one of the easiest indicators to use. Any trader, regardless of skill level or expertise, can use the cloud to quickly and efficiently analyze any product on any time frame. The cloud shines in the fact that it can be universally applied to any trading plan by any trader.

It is a type of chart used in technical analysis to display support and resistance, momentum, and trend in one view. TenkanSen and KijunSen are similar to moving averages and analyzed in relationship to one another. When the shorter term indicator, TenkanSen, rises above the longer term indicator, KijunSen, the securities trend is typically positive. When TenkanSen falls below KijunSen, the securities trend is typically negative. TenkanSen and KijunSen as a group are then analyzed in relationship to the Cloud, which is composed of the area between Senkou A and Senkou B.A multi-faceted indicator designed to give support/resistance levels, trend direction, and entry/exit points of varying strengths. General theory behind this indicator states that if price action is above the cloud, the overall trend is bullish, and if below the cloud, the overall trend is bearish. There are also moving averages (the Tenkan and Kijun lines) which act like the MACD crossover signals with the Tenkan crossing from underneath the Kijun as a bullish signal, while crossing overhead giving a bearish signal.

Investors are frequently on the search for the secret to creating that winning portfolio. Many individual investors would agree that information is highly important when picking stocks. Possessing the correct information about a public company is of the utmost importance. Knowing how to interpret the information is another skill investors may need to master before becoming fully immersed in the stock market. Taking the time to properly examine a company before purchasing shares may be the difference between healthy profits and disappointing losses. If a company looks good after the research is complete, patience may still be desirable. Often times, a good stock will continue to be good in the future. Dealing with market volatility is normal, but exploring all aspects of a company may be a good way to combat day to day volatility.

Checking on some popular technical levels, Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HGH) has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 39.39. The CCI technical indicator can be employed to help figure out if a stock is entering overbought or oversold territory. CCI may also be used to help discover divergences that may signal reversal moves. A CCI closer to +100 may provide an overbought signal, and a CCI near -100 may provide an oversold signal.

Tracking other technical indicators, the 14-day RSI is presently standing at 56.22, the 7-day sits at 62.31, and the 3-day is resting at 82.42 for Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HGH). The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a highly popular technical indicator. The RSI is computed base on the speed and direction of a stocks price movement. The RSI is considered to be an internal strength indicator, not to be confused with relative strength which is compared to other stocks and indices. The RSI value will always move between 0 and 100. One of the most popular time frames using RSI is the 14-day.

Moving averages have the ability to be used as a powerful indicator for technical stock analysis. Following multiple time frames using moving averages can help investors figure out where the stock has been and help determine where it may be possibly going. The simple moving average is a mathematical calculation that takes the average price (mean) for a given amount of time. Currently, the 7-day moving average is sitting at 31.01.

Lets take a further look at the Average Directional Index or ADX. The ADX measures the strength or weakness of a particular trend. Investors and traders may be looking to figure out if a stock is trending before employing a specific trading strategy. The ADX is typically used along with the Plus Directional Indicator (+DI) and Minus Directional Indicator (-DI) which point to the direction of the trend. The 14-day ADX for Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HGH) is currently at 17.19. In general, and ADX value from 0-25 would represent an absent or weak trend. A value of 25-50 would support a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would signify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would point to an extremely strong trend.

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