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Back hair removal is a cause of concern for many men as unwanted body hair on the back can result in lack of confidence and embarrassment.

Due to the certain degree of inaccessibility, back hair removal is difficult to perform by oneself unless one uses special razor tools which have recently come on the market.

There are three main solutions for men who need to perform back hair removal sessions. Two require the help of a partner or a professional and one can be done alone with a little practice.

Let's first look at the back hair removal method that can be done alone.

Back Hair Removal - Shaving

Shaving using an ordinary razor can result in painful ingrown hairs on the back. Hair is normally tapered at the end. Shaving removes this tapered end from the hair shaft creating a sharper bristly feel to the hair that re-grows.

Sometimes the hair grows into the side of the surrounding tissue rather than straight out through the follicle when back hair removal is attempted with a razor.

Now there are special razors with extendable handles that can be angled in the right position for self back hair removal.

These new style back hair removal razors are good for getting to the middle and lower back areas, previously difficult to reach. See the Resource box at the end of this article for details.

Back Hair Removal - Waxing Or Sugaring

With the help of a partner at home, or a professional in a salon, waxing or sugaring takes the hair out by the root so you don't need to worry again about back hair removal for another 3 to 8 weeks, depending on rate of hair growth and texture of hair which of course varies from person to person.

While waxing is a popular method of back hair removal, sugaring has certain advantages.

For one thing, the sugaring paste adheres only to the hair, not the skin as with waxing, thus reducing the discomfort.

Also sugar pastes are water based making them easier to clean off than waxing solutions which are petroleum based.

Back Hair Removal - Laser Or Electrolysis

Laser hair removal and electrolysis are generally regarded as the only permanent hair removal solutions. Even then there may be some stray hair growth and results vary according to the individual.

As the costs are considerably more than other back hair removal methods, it is important to have a thorough consultation first with a licensed practitioner and even have a test area treated.

At one time laser hair removal was only effective with persons who had darker hair on lighter skin. However, certain laser devices now available treat all skin and hair types. A consultation is important to establish how effective the treatment is likely to be in any particular case.

Electrolysis involves using an electric current to destroy the hair root.

Electrolysis can take much longer than laser hair removal as each follicle has to be treated. Laser back hair removal could take between 2 to 3 hours whereas electrolysis may take between 5 to 10 hours, depending on the area to be treated.

Quotes for electrolysis can range from as little as $25 to $100 per hour. However, cheaper quotes do not necessarily mean a cheaper overall treatment program. If the practitioner is not highly qualified, the treatment may take longer than it should!

Laser hair removal can cost around $500 per session with numerous sessions required for an area as large as the back. Individual consultations are very important to establish the pricing level.

In Conclusion

Finding a back hair removal method that suits you may be challenging. Many men choose the more economical options of shaving or waxing.

Whatever method is chosen, they feel it is worth it. For one thing, they are not the target for tasteless jokes as soon as they take off their shirt.

They look in better shape with good muscle definition not obscured by hair, and they feel probably more comfortable as back hair removal helps minimize perspiration and resulting body odor.

If you feel back hair is unsightly, why not review the back hair removal options listed above and decide which is most acceptable to you.

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Let Wei, also known as Burmese boxing or Myanma traditional boxing, is a violent martial art recently "discovered" by muay thai fanatics. Sharing a common past with muay boran and pradal serey, Let Wei was practiced by Burmese warriors since the 12th century but not much was known about it until a few years ago. Myanmar's past fifty years of self-seclusion kept this ancient native form of combat hidden away from the attention of martial arts practitioners. It evolved from battlefields to matches held in round sand pits during temples' fairs or important events patronized by Burmese kings, similarly to those organized in old Siam.

Every fight used to be "to the end", with no time limit, often ending with one winner and an unconscious loser. Boxers were specifically trained to endure pain and to keep on attacking even after being repeatedly knocked down and revived during the match. Head-butts, gouging and biting were also allowed. Therefore, many fights resulted in the death of one contender.

Let Wei, also known as Burmese boxing or Myanma traditional boxing, is a violent martial art recently "discovered" by muay thai fanatics. Sharing a common past with muay boran and praadal serey, Let Wei was practiced by Burmese warriors since the 12th century but not much was known about it until a few years ago. Myanmar's past fifty years of self-seclusion kept this ancient native form of combat hidden away from the attention of martial arts practitioners. It evolved from battlefields to matches held in round sand pits during temples' fairs or important events patronized by Burmese kings, similarly to those organized in old Siam. The famous Nai Kanomthom's story comes from those times. More recently (beginning of 20th century), rudimentary wooden rings were erected on temple or royal palace's grounds.

Every fight used to be "to the end", with no time limit, often ending with one winner and an unconscious loser. Boxers were specifically trained to endure pain and to keep on attacking even after being repeatedly knocked down and revived during the match. Head-butts, gouging and biting were also allowed. Therefore, many fights resulted in the death of one contender.

The Myanma Traditional Boxing, founded in 1996 with government support to promote Let Wei as a native sport, like the Thais did with muay thai, has defined the rules, the categories and the techniques allowed in the ring. Nowadays fights have 5 rounds of 3 minutes each on proper rings. Boxers still fight without gloves, using only cotton or elastic hand bands. Rules are now roughly similar to muay thai but still permit the use of head butts, wrestling and powerful take-downs. It is also allowed to strike an opponent when falling down (this used to be allowed in muay thai, too). Elbows and knees are the weapons of choice for all fighters, used with full force without any protection. I personally saw a few teeth fly out of a guy's mouth in Yangon after a powerful reverse-elbow hit him. Amazingly, the referee allowed him to continue the fight even though he was bleeding profusely, could barely stand and was visibly spaced-out by the blow.

From a spectator's point of view, Let Wei is fast, messy and brutally violent. Often both fighters attack simultaneously, hitting each other with powerful combinations of punches, elbows and kicks; the focus doesn't seem to be on defending themselves against the opponents' powerful blows but rather on attacking, all the time.

Let Wei fights are not "clean", in terms of techniques, but appear a lot more exciting than the majority of Lumpini's muay thai fights, which in comparison appear static, almost dull. In a Let Wei fight you'll see plenty of jump-flying knees, pull downs and all sort of tricks involving elbows. And all those vicious muay boran moves not allowed anymore in Thailand. Unfortunately, the fights can only be viewed in Yangon on weekends and during festivities upcountry. It's not easy to move around Myanmar (compared to Thailand) and such events are not tourist-oriented like in Bangkok.

A beautiful opportunity to see something very similar to Burmese boxing falls every year in April, during the Songkran festivities shared by all Buddhist countries in South East Asia. In the Thai town of Mae Sot, on a ring near the border, Burmese fighters meet their Siamese counterparts for a ancient-style (no gloves, old rules) boxing competition. The rivalry between the two old foes becomes alive every year and it's boosted by the great amount of betting going on around the ring. This event is recaptured in the Thai movie "Ong Bak" (2004), a Thai-made budget movie which generated great interest and demand for muay boran.

Even though there are well known Let Wei champions actively fighting in Myanmar, due to the brutality of certain techniques and Myanmar's government travel restrictions on its citizens, they aren't allow to compete neither in Thailand nor anywhere else outside their country.

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Dog agility is one of the fast growing sports today. Many dogs and their handlers or partners (thats you) have tried running the agility course and found its more than just training and preparation, its fun fun and fun! Its amazing how your dog reacts to you, they observe you and test you out. If you as a handler or trainer show lots of enthusiasim and have a fun attitude with your dog running over, under, and through the agility equipment, your dog will too. They will never cease to amaze you, their expectations can far exceed your expectation. Incredible, isn't it!

A simple method of staying in shape is guiding or training your dog through the agility equipment, great exercise for your dog, exercise that is very benefitial for you also. Running and training your dog is the same amount of energy you would put in if working out at a gym or doing an aerobic exercise of some type. The more training and running with your dog, the better shape for both of you. You and your dog will develop more flexibility in your body, stronger heart, and yes lose weight and gain some muscles.

It is vitally important to be patient with your dog when starting on the agility equipment. Your dog might hesitate at first, but once you develop a team relationship and know each other better, your dog will trust you and gladly perfom for you. The key to a successful relationship with your dog is understand its strength and weakness, its abilities and limitations. For instance, a border collie may weave blasting through the poles without working up a sweat whereas your dog might just walk timidly through the poles. Every dog breed is built differently, so there are some limitations. If your dog performs up to the best of its ability and you both have a healthy relationship, then, there you go, you both are winners! Focus on your dog's abilities, not whether your dog is better, faster, and smarter than others, its more of a relationship that you want to build and cherish for a long time.

Confidence starts with you as a traineer or handler. As stated in a previous paragraph, your dog has great ears and eyes, and observes every movement of your body. A healthy positive confident trainer will have lots of success with their dog, because confidence is contagious and the dog will feel the effect and do likewise. Thats what teamwork is all about, to build each other up. Hence, the more confident you become as a trainer, the more confidence you instill in your dog to run,jump,and fly.

Any type of exercise feeds the mind, body, and soul. No matter how well, how fast, or how smart your dog is, as long as you and your dog run together through the agility equipment, both of you will benefit from the exercise. It takes quick thinking as a handler leading your dog from one obstacle to another without running off course. Timing and working together as a team takes lots of repititions and practice, and yes lots of praise. Excercise with a positive mind feeds the body and soul, enabling both you and your dog to perform well on the course, or just for fun in your own backyard, or a fun club/group activities.

These are five simple reasons why your dog can run and jump the agility equipment. Observe what your dog can or can't do. Start out with fun games such as a frisbee, tennis ball, or tug toy and find which one your dog likes best, then use them as a reward for performing a task, such as jumping over a bar or going through the weaves successfully.

Brad Carlson is a dog trainer at Agility by Carlson. For more training details, visit our website at http://www.carlson-agility.com/