Health Care

By: Vita Man

We have all heard this before. As teenagers from our school coaches who would constantly belt out the proverbial “no pain, no gain” concept, this ridiculous idea that unless we exercised like crazy people, we would not likely see the benefits of our effort, and then from family and friends commenting on our lack of success in weight loss. “If there is a will, there is a way” we were told, or in other words, the reason we were overweight was simply because we just didn’t really want to lose weight.

That is not to say of course that to achieve any of the above goals doesn’t require effort and dedication on our parts. It does.. And lots of it. But research has shown that the majority of people with substantial weight problem have become pre-conditioned to the inevitability of their current situation and thus, their attempts to lose fat become more compromised with the failure of each diet. Putting them (or yourself) down for being fat or overweight may feel like a powerful motivational tool in the reverse psychological perverse sort of way, but in fact, it actually hampers any efforts to change our eating habits.

Talk to any weight loss doctors who were once overweight and successfully lost their excess weight and fat, and chances are you’ll be told that food cravings and weight gain are not always the result of a lack of willpower.

! Most of us who are chronic dieters have one thing in common then. We are not short of willpower (feels good just writing this again!) and likely suffer from a metabolism that produced too much insulin due to an addiction to carbohydrate.

So what’s the deal with insulin? Well:

Insulin tells your body when to eat
Insulin sends food energy wherever your body needs it
Insulin instructs your body to save food energy which is then stored in fat cells for the time when food becomes unavailable.

This overproduction of insulin levels caused by the over absorption of carbohydrates causes a chain reaction which then leads to hunger pangs. Put in another way, the more carbohydrate you eat, the more insulin your body produces. This causes an imbalance which then leads to a cycle of overpowering cravings for more carbohydrates, such as breads, pastas, snack foods and cakes which then leads to even more insulin and so on..

You are a carbohydrate addict if:

You are hungrier after breakfast and before lunch time then if you had skipped breakfast all together.

You are tired and sluggish after a large meal (particularly in the afternoon)

You have been on diet after diet and have as much weight to lose (or even more) as when you started.

You want to eat when you are bored or tired

You feel that you are not satisfied, even after a meal

You find it harder to lose weight then when you were younger.

If you answered “yes” to any two of the above six question then you are mildly carbohydrate addicted. You are moderately addicted if you have answer “yes to three to four questions, and you have a severe carbohydrate addiction if you said “yes” to five or all of the above questions.

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Many medical health care professionals claim antibiotics to be 'the lifesaving drugs' of the twentieth century. No doubt, antibiotics are the most widely used and the most talked about class of drugs ever used, on the vast majority of people and animals, across the globe. What does the term antibiotics actually mean though?

Here is Wikipedia's definition of the word term meaning for antibiotic. An antibiotic is a chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits or abolishes the growth of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans. Antibiotic is now used to refer to substances with anti-bacterial, anti-fungi, or anti-parasitical activity.

Antibiotic's widespread overuse has recently been questioned over the last decade, by many concerned health care experts, due to their apparent, and oftentimes, ineffectiveness. And, many health care scientists are also beginning to recognize the fact that, unfortunately, not all the bacteria that dwells inside our bodies aim to harm us.

Antibiotics do perform a sometimes useful function in killing off large numbers of harmful bacteria in our bodies that can lead to life threatening infections. It is a self sacrificing trade-off, however, as there is no discrimination between the chemotherapeutic killing off of all bacteria, whether it be good or bad germs, in the gastrointestinal tract.

Since the 1940's, modern medicine has mainly focused on the killing off of harmful disease causing bacteria via newly discovered antibiotics. This practice came about with not much understanding of the role, in the advantages, that good micro-organisms (bacteria) played in maintaining good health.

Good bacteria (probiotics), is a modern new term used to describe live, beneficial organisms (bacteria) which, when taken in adequate and consistent amounts, offers many different health benefits to the host. Two very subtle improvements are often noticed right away, in a stronger immune system and a healthier digestive tract.

Probiotics is not a fad, says Gary Huffnagle, an immunologist at the University of Michigan and author of The Probiotics Revolution. It is really is a new scientific understanding about how the body works.

Do an internet search on the word term 'probiotics' and you will find that there has definitely been a shift, now days, in the way medical scientists think about bacteria (germs). It is finally getting a much deserved, more focused awareness and attention than ever before.

Probiotics have been found to aid with the absorption of nutrients, production of vitamin K, and helps with the necessary and balanced maintenance of good bacteria in the intestines. They are also believed to inhibit the overgrowth of disease causing harmful bacteria, by crowding them out. Probiotics can be the most helpful to those who have just recently taken antibiotics, by re-establishing colonies of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract which, sometimes, can be quite difficult to do.

The best sources of good bacteria (probiotics) comes from fermented foods, beverages, or supplements. Probiotic supplements are available in many health food stores either in capsules, powders, or liquid forms. And, while many nutritional experts agree that most of us would benefit in some way from a daily dose of probiotics, learning how to ferment your own foods or beverages at home is a more superior source of good bacteria nutrition. Not all probiotic supplements can necessarily be trusted to deliver what they say they can.

Besides, learning to ferment your own food and beverages at home can be a healthy, fun, and nutritious hobby. Most experts on this subject will agree, that anything you can easily make at home is far better for you than any commercialized product that you could buy. The reasoning behind this idea, is that you will have more control over the whole process in what you are ingesting, and you also have the option of buying the most natural ingredients to use for the end product.

Here is a small list (there are many more that are not listed) of different types of fermented foods and beverages:

1. yogurt
2. aged cheeses
3. kefir
4. kombucha
5. pickles and olives
6. sauerkraut
7. sourdough bread
8. soy sauce
9. vinegar

Just like the spurs that cowboys sport, bone spurs are projections capable of causing great pain. Older people are prone to heel spurs because as you age, there is an increasing likelihood of developing heel trouble. In addition, as you grow older, the natural fat pads that cushion the sole of your foot including your heel can wear down, like pads under a carpet. They do not provide the shock absorption they once did. Here are some ways that you can blunt heel spurs.

1. Try Massage

Gently massaging the heel really helps. Stroking the pained area brings up extra blood, further reducing inflammation. Sitting in a chair, support the sore heel on the knee of your opposing leg, then stroke the aching area with your thumb, applying gentle pressure in a circular motion. It is recommended doing this for five minutes whenever your heel hurts.

2. Throw Away The Worn Ones

Shoes should be replaced every 300 to 350 miles. You do not have an odometer on your shoes, of course, but the mileage is pretty easy to figure out. If you wear one pair of shoes twice a week and walk 3 to 4 miles each day you wear them, you might consider buying a new pair of shoes once a year.

3. Try Over-The-Counter Drugs

It is recommended over-the-counter anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen to reduce pain caused by bone spurs and reduce further inflammation. Be sure to take these with a meal to prevent stomach distress.

4. Apply Heat

Keep inflammation in check with daily heat applications. Hold a heating pad or a hot-water bottle, as warm as can be tolerated and wrapped in a towel, on the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes four to five times a day.

5. Reduce Inflammation

Acute pain can be reduced by applying ice to the inflamed area four to five times a day. Hold an ice pack wrapped in a towel or cloth on the area for 10 minutes, then remove the pack for another 10 minutes. Repeat this procedure several times, or until the throbbing subsides.

6. Try Padded Cell

When you are buying new shoes, select supportive, well-padded shoes – the kind with shock-absorbing insoles and a rigid heel support. In addition, shoes with laces will provide more support than slip-on shoes or sandals.

7. Avoid Flat Shoes

Unless you find that they really provide adequate support and shock absorption, steer clear of flat shoes. They stretch the ligament on the bottom of the foot even farther. Sandals, sling-backs, and canvas tennis shoes are a bad choice for people with heel spurs. These styles provide little to no heel support and control.

Lisa Clark is a freelance writer. She is the author of various factual articles as well as short stories. She is currently working on a novel about a TBI survivor.

Are you plagued with stomach cramps, pain in your abdomen, reoccurring heart burn, bloating, diarrhea or constipation? I certainly have experienced each one of these through my own life and I am sure you may have too. These symptoms plague everyone at one point or another in their lifetime and are related to good digestion. Good digestion includes both the stomach and our gastrointestinal tract (GIT).

Our GIT is over 30 feet in length which processes food and nutrients, including the vitamin supplement regimen you take on a daily basis. As you grow older your digestive system begins to work less efficiently. Most people in their middle and later years can benefit from taking some form of digestive enzyme.

Food intolerance our bodies react differently to different foods, for example, our bodies react to some foods by producing gas. If you have a problem with gas, it may be because your body is having trouble digesting these foods we eat. The following list may be some source foods to try avoiding.

Possible sources

1. Apples
2. Dairy products
3. Cruciferous vegetables
4. Onions
5. Corn
6. Nuts
7. Carbonated beverages

However, if you can’t live without your favorite fruit (apples) or corn and dairy products, try taking two Plant enzyme capsules at the beginning of each meal. A more serious GIT problem can lead to what is called irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic disorder that is characterized by abdominal pain, intestinal gas and diarrhea, constipation or both. The watch list of foods to stay away from includes the list above as well as eliminating wheat, coffee, tea, citrus fruits, potatoes, additives, preservatives and white sugar. Though you may find yourself having to deal with a gastro irritation it is important to consider (i) what you eat (i.e. the food combinations one employs) and (ii) supplementing your diet to help your body digest food (i.e. taking two Super Enzyme capsules before each meal).

Bowel Problems

Constipation can become a chronic problem if it is not taken seriously. Steps should be taken as soon as possible correct constipation. Constipation is toxic, and according to the Harvard Health Letter, constipation is responsible for 2.5 million visits to the doctor and gives reason for the $400 million dollars spent on laxatives each year. To begin finding relief and recovery from constipation problems, start by watching your diet and its relation to the pattern of consistency in your stool and the ease of evacuation (ease of bowel movement). To help facilitate a consistent and frequent bowel movement try taking before bedtime one tablespoon of apple psyllium powder mixed with one packet of Effer-C dissolved in a large glass of water. Also, a lack of water in the diet can cause constipation. If a lack of water is the problem, drinking 1 gallon of water each day can help. Some may think that it is impossible to drink 1 gallon of water each day, but in fact it is relatively easy to do so. Keep a glass of water by your desk all day long at work taking sips every 15 – 30 minutes can help you get the needed water your body needs to cleanse its self effectively.

Digestive enzymes contain nutrients that feed friendly bacteria which are involved in cholesterol production, regulating energy, activating immunity, repairing cell damage, and elevating constipation. Therefore, it is imperative to stimulate the growth of these friendly micro-organisms. Adding a good probiotic to promote a healthy balance of intestinal flora, and regulate various digestive processes that are going on in your body can improve digestion and assimilation and restore the balance of normal intestinal function.

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by: Darrell Miller

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Toss the microwave ovens - the sooner the better! I would imagine that most of us have seen warnings about using microwave ovens for some time. The first ones I recall were way back in the radical seventies, when I learned that our standards for allowable microwaves were 100's of times less stringent than the world leading authorities in microwaves - the Soviet Union (the same folks that constantly bombarded our embassy in Moscow with microwaves). I also read reports that the incidence of cataracts among microwave users was alarmingly high - especially those that stood close to the microwave while it was in operation. And what made the cataracts really stand out was that they were "anterior cataracts" which formed further within the eye than normal cataracts which formed near the lens surface. Hard to miss the connection with microwave ovens, which cook food from the inside out.

I recall seeing a Dr. Edward Fujimoto (manager of the Wellness Program) at the Castle hospital on a TV program where he explained this health hazard. He was talking about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers.

This applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat and plastics re leases dioxins into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Dioxins are carcinogens and highly toxic to the cells of our bodies. Instead, he recommends using glass, Corning Ware, or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, without the dioxins.

So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He said we might remember when some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

To add to this, Saran wrap placed over foods as they are nuked, with the high heat, actually drips poisonous toxins into the food, use paper towels.

I had heard those warnings before, at least the ones about dioxins from the plastic. For proof that microwaves do something to plastic, just cook a dinner a bit longer than recommended and see where the plastic melts and turns to some kind of slag, and also mixes in with your food! Of look at some of your old Tupperware so-called microwavable dishes that have been used a long time and look at the mottled and dimpled surfaces where repeated zapping has altered the plastic. What I had not seen before though was the warning about freezing water bottles.

After getting this latest warning, I decided to not just put my blinders on and continue making carcinogens. I thought, OK, I will just use corning ward or tempered glass. Just to make sure, I did some checking on microwaves. What I found was startling!

To put it quite simply, whereas traditional cooking heats food with temperature and cooks food from the outside in, micro waved food is cooked from the inside out by bombarding the food with microwaves. Furthermore, microwaving alters food and creates chemical compounds that the human body has not evolved or adapted to handle.

I found that scientific clinical studies had been conducted by the Russians (THE microwave authorities) the Swiss and the Germans. In some instances these studies have been suppressed by industry, particularly where industry had charges brought against a researcher in Switzerland, and, after initially having the researcher convicted, fined and given a gag order, industry lost on appeal and had to pay the researcher for damages.

Here are the consensus conclusions of the studies conducted in the three countries:

1). Continually eating food processed from a microwave oven causes long term - permanent - brain damage by "shorting out" electrical impulses in the brain [de-polarizing or de-magnetizing the brain tissue].

2). The human body cannot metabolize [break down] the unknown by-products created in micro waved food.

3). Male and female hormone production is shut down and/or altered by continually eating micro waved foods.

4). The effects of micro waved food by-products are residual [long term, permanent] within the human body.

5). Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all micro waved food is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down.

6). The minerals in vegetables are altered into cancerous free radicals when cooked in microwave ovens.

7). Micro waved foods cause stomach and intestinal cancerous growths [tumors]. This may explain the rapidly increased rate of colon cancer in America.

8). The prolonged eating of micro waved foods causes cancerous cells to increase in human blood.

9). Continual ingestion of micro waved food causes immune system deficiencies through lymph gland and blood serum alterations.

10). Eating micro waved food causes loss of memory, concentration, emotional instability, and a decrease of intelligence."

Perhaps instead of thinking of the minutes we save from the microwaves, we should think of the years and the nutrition we may be losing! My suggestion: if you want to save time, try a good convection oven. Whatever you cook with, do not overcook. It costs nutrients and causes carcinogens, even in foods besides meats

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Tony Isaacs, is a natural health researcher and author of books and articles about natural health, as well as song lyrics and humorous anecdotal stories. Mr. Isaacs also has The Best Years in Life http://tbyil.com website for baby boomer's and others wishing to live longer, healthier, and happier.

by Judy Wellsworth

You know the drill. You see the white, foul-smelling discharge and you feel the constant itching and painful burning. You have a yeast infection. And while these infections are generally more bothersome than dangerous, they can still be quite uncomfortable to grapple with. You want relief, and you want it yesterday. The good news is that learning how to get rid of a yeast infection can be easier than you might think.

The first step in learning how to get rid of a yeast infection is to see your doctor. This will ensure that you get an accurate diagnosis of your condition, since other problems can masquerade with the same type of symptoms as a yeast infection has. Once your doctor has definitively diagnosed your infection, he can help you learn how to get rid of a yeast infection by recommending or prescribing the best treatment options for you. This might include an over the counter antifungal ointment or a prescription oral medication that will help you to say goodbye to your infection once and for all.

What Kind Of Foods Do You Require For Foods Prevent Yeast Infection?

It is thought that tight clothing can cause moisture that yeast then feed on and grow. It must be understood that everyone has a specific balance of yeast in their bodies to start with. A yeast infection occurs when the yeast begin to grow out of control. Tight clothing, or under garments that don not allow moisture to be evaporated, can cause a yeast infection. Panty hose have been a problem for many women with recurring yeast infection problems.

Additional issues for women with recurring yeast infection problems are women who are having hormonal changes. This can be due to pregnancy or even menopause. A change in hormones causes the balance to change within a woman's body. These new balances, throw the yeast into overdrive, causing the women to experience recurring yeast infections.

Treatment For Yeast Infection:

To treat the itching and burning associated with a yeast infection, you can try ice packs or a warm bath. An application of apple cider vinegar can also keep these symptoms at bay. Some women find that drinking a glass of water that is treated with olive leaf extract and grapefruit seed extract can also be an effective way to treat a yeast infection.

Whether you decide to learn how to get rid of a yeast infection through medications or home remedies, there are plenty of options available. Talk to your doctor today about the best way to treat your yeast infection, and you will be on your way to more comfortable days in no time at all.

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By: Craig Ballantyne

The best way to burn belly fat is a shock to most men and women. Even most personal trainers usually guess, "Crunches", "Situps", or "aerobic cardio" as the best way to lose stomach fat. But none of those work best, or even work at all!

In fact, I often get asked, What's the best way to burn fat and lose my belly? Do aerobics work better than interval training? Does resistance training help at all? What should I eat to lose stomach fat? All of those are common questions.

And now here's the truth. Cardio is not the best way to burn fat. In fact, I've met very few people who have successfully used cardio to lose stomach fat. And most of those people were young men, and anything works for them when they want to burn fat.

If you want to lose stomach fat fast, you need to increase the intensity of your workout by using both resistance training and interval training to lose stomach fat.

Australian researchers, such as Professor Steve Boucher, even believe that interval training can lead to a spot reduction of belly fat. That's something that no amount of abdominal training can do!

While bodybuilders and young guys without any cares in the world can spend an hour a day on cardio - and sometimes get results - men and women who only have 45 minutes, 3 times per week for exercise just can't depend on slow cardio workouts to burn belly fat.

Let's take a look at the perfect workout plan to get you maximum fat burning results in minimum workout time.

Here are the keys. First, start with a circuit of bodyweight exercises to prepare your body for a fat burning workout. This should only take 5 minutes.

Follow that up with supersets of resistance training using multi-muscle exercises for maximum metabolism boosting. This works so much for post-exercise calorie burning than slow cardio workouts. That will lead to more belly fat burning as well.

After 15 minutes of resistance training, finish with 15-20 minutes of interval training. Use a warmup, then do a few intervals, and then cool-down. You don't need a lot of intervals to get great fat burning results.

With that workout schedule, you'll be in and out of the gym in 45 minutes, three times per week.

Compare that to what most people do, which is run, jog, cycle or use the cardio machines for 45 minutes straight. Sure, that will burn calories, but it doesn't build a better body.

Men and women love the fast fat burning results they get from short burst exercise sessions. Your body was not meant to run marathons. Instead, it was meant to perform quick bursts of exercise, and that is why resistance training and interval training sculpt a better body than long, slow cardio.

The best way to lose stomach fat is to use the following three exercise methods.

1) Bodyweight circuit training to warm-up the body

2) Resistance training supersets to boost the metabolism

3) Interval training to burn belly fat

Put those three, short exercise methods together into one great belly fat burning workout if you want to lose stomach fat fast!

If you want to burn more belly fat, then download the free report, "The Dark Side of Cardio" from www.TurbulenceTraining.com. Craig Ballantyne exposes fat loss myths and useless foods that make you gain fat. Plus, you'll get fat burning exercises to lose stomach fat and sculpt your body.

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Men suffer from erectile dysfunction although there is not a man out there who likes to think about it. It is just a natural occurrence that can happen due to psychological or physical reasons and men should realize there are drugs available to help them with their erection problems. One of these drugs is kamagra. Kamagra is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor and it works simply because it allows a man to get an erection and keep it throughout the act of lovemaking. There are many other erectile dysfunction drugs on the market as well like Viagra, penegra, caverta, and more. There are generic versions of name brand drugs that cost significantly less than the other drugs and allow men to affordably handle their erection problems.

Men with erectile dysfunction who are looking for help with this problem may choose to use kamagra. There are of course many other drugs out there that may work as well or better, but kamagra is just one of the options. One of the benefits of kamagra is that it may be taken within half an hour of making love and is still effective. Many men enjoy this aspect of the drug because it allows some spontaneity. Few men actually want to plan sex on a regular basis and actually prefer the spontaneity of sex that just happens when the two partners are in the mood. When this moment occurs an individual can take kamagra, enjoy a half hour’s worth of foreplay, and then enjoy an erection that will endure the full time of lovemaking.

Men also appreciate that with kamagra they only get an erection when they are turned on. An erection at the inappropriate time can only cause problems and embarrassment for men. That’s why it is so great that kamagra doesn’t just cause an erection by taking it but rather allows a man to get an erection should he become turned on during the effective time frame of the pill. Kamagra should not be taken more than once per day.

Men can enjoy their regular diet while using kamagra, however it should be known that high fat foods may reduce the effectiveness of the pill or delay the onset time. One food that should be avoided is grapefruit. The reason why is the acid in the fruit can interfere with kamagra and reduce the effectiveness of the drug. You should not prescribe the medicine to yourself, however, and should see a doctor first. The reason why is that you don’t know the interactions, health conditions, and side effects to look out for. Also, you may give yourself the wrong dosage. Make sure you talk with your doctor before taking kamagra for your erectile dysfunction.

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Hyaluronic acid (HA) – also known as hyaluronan- is found in all tissues and body fluids. What this article will describe is what HA does in the joints, particularly the knee.

HA is a major component of synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the naturally-occurring lubricant found in joints.

HA has a variety of functions within the joint including lubricating effects, water balance, and stress distribution through what are termed “viscoelastic properties.” What this means is that at low levels of impact (standing and walking), HA has mostly lubricating properties. At high levels of impact (running and jumping), HA functions to cushion the joint.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is often used as a treatment for osteoarthritis (OA), particularly in the knee. HA therapy supplements HA in the knee, restoring the synovial fluid's ability to cushion, lubricate, and protect the knee joint.

A number of different mechanisms of action are thought to be responsible for the beneficial effects of HA. These include fluid replacement, inducement of the body’s own HA production by the knee joint, increase in cartilage synthesis, reduction in cartilage degradation, inhibition of inflammation, protection of the cells that make cartilage, and decrease in pain through inhibition of pain stimulus on nerve fibers within the joint.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Its hallmark is the progressive breakdown of cartilage. As cartilage becomes progressively more damaged, changes in the HA within the joint also occur. Both the concentration as well as the molecular weight of HA undergo change.

The reduced concentration and molecular weight of HA lead to worsening of cartilage damage, increase in inflammation within the joint, and further reduction of function of synovial fluid.

Synovial fluid in patients with OA no longer performs its normal viscoelastic function. This perpetuates a cycle of reduced cushioning and lubrication leading to more damage and inflammation, and so on.

Both the American College of Rheumatology and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons list HA therapy as an alternative and supplement to oral drugs for patients in whom non-drug therapy and treatment with acetaminophen (Tylenol) has failed, especially if non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and COX-2 inhibitors are contraindicated.

The advantage of HA is not limited to just restoration of the synovial fluid's ability to cushion, lubricate, and protect the knee joint. HA also leads to pain relief and improvement in knee function and health-related quality of life. Finally, it is a localized therapy with no systemic side-effects.

There is also some data that HA therapy may actually postpone the need for knee replacement surgery in some cases.

Side effects of HA are minimal. The most common are local injection site reactions. Different forms of HA are available and these include Hyalgan, Synvisc, Supartz, Orthovisc, and Euflexxa. Most HA products are derived from chicken sources.

The exception is Euflexxa which is bioengineered from a different source.

Different injection schedules are required for the different preparations. Some require weekly injections for 3 weeks; others are weekly injections for 5 weeks.

The important things to remember are that HA should be administered by an experienced rheumatologist or orthopedic surgeon. Either ultrasound or fluroscopy should be used to ensure proper location of the needle and accuracy of HA injection.

Contraindications include active infection of the joint or skin near the joint, history of sensitivity to chicken prodcuts (except for Euflexxa), and prior allergic reaction to HA.

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If your neck had the flexibility of a crane or a swan, trying to parallel park would be no problem. Neither would sitting at a keyboard for hours as you input data into a computer, read email or write reports. And it certainly would make watching fireworks or craning your neck to watch a play or musical from the back rows easier. In reality, our necks don’t have much flexibility. And if you keep your neck in unusual position too long – jutting forward, for example, or sleeping in an awkward position – you risk an irksome episode of neck pain. Okay, so for whatever reason, your neck hurts. Relax. Here are some ways to get rid of the pain.

1. Head For The Freezer

Applying an ice pack or ice wrapped in a washcloth can ease the acute pain and stiffness. Try it for 15 or 20 minutes.

2. Stretch Those Muscles

Stretching don’t take much time, but they ease neck stiffness. And you can do them at home or at work. One example: Turn your head all the way to one side, then back to the center so you are facing straight ahead, and then all the way to the other side. Look down at the floor, bring your head back to a straight-ahead position, next look up at the ceiling, then bring your head back. Repeat a few times a day, as needed.

3. Take A Load Off Your Shoulder

A heavy purse on one shoulder strains your neck as well as your back and shoulders. Switch to a fanny pack or backpack or carry your pulse across your chest. Load heavier belongings into a suitcase on wheels, as do many flight attendants and travelers. Or buy the wheels and a couple of bungee cords from a discount store and roll your luggage along.

4. Tilt Your Chair Back

Often, neck pain is caused by jutting your head forward. The solution? Bring your reading material to you. When you read or watch television, recline your chair so that your head is supported by the back of your chair or a wall. It is fine to sit on a couch or an easy chair, as long as you change positions frequently, so that your neck doesn’t get stiff.

5. Adjust Your PC Monitor

If you work at a computer, make sure you don’t have to crane your neck to look at the monitor. Adjust your monitor so it is at eye level.

6. Get A Copy Holder

You can easily strain your neck from looking back and forth from the computer to copy off to the side and lower than the screen. A copy holder attached to the monitor at eye level will allow you to read documents without straining your neck.

7. Trade Up To A Down Pillow

To keep from waking up with a stiff neck, choose a pillow made of down or other pliant material or one of the orthopedic pillows instead of solid foam rubber. A good pillow follows the contours of your neck instead of leaving your neck unsupported. And sleep on your side or back, not your stomach.

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Alcohol withdrawal: accompanying symptoms
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
(http://concernrelated.mitamins.com/General-Health/symptoms-of-alcohol-withdrawal.html) include mild to severe hangover that lasts several days, stomach upset; headache, shakes or jitters; feelings of generalized anxiety or panic attacks; and insomnia that may be accompanied by bad dreams. There may be also be increases in heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. In a small proportion of alcoholics, withdrawal may result in severe symptoms, such as hallucinations or generalized seizures.

Improve your diet for successful alcohol withdrawal

Some of the nutritional deficiencies associated with alcoholism can be caused by a poor diet - a factor that needs correction on an individual basis. Improving the overall diet should be done in conjunction with a doctor. Sometimes liver or pancreatic disease associated with alcoholism also contributes to nutritional deficiencies. These problems require medical assessment and intervention. A special alcohol withdrawal diet including fruit and wheat germ and excluding caffeinated coffee, junk food, dairy products, and peanut butter will build your post-alcoholic strength. Most experts agree that alcoholics must have a diet abandoning the drinking of alcohol completely in order to overcome addiction. Moreover, before nutritional supplements(http://www.mitamins.com/) can take effect, a complete avoidance of alcohol is important.

Medicating your alcohol withdrawal
Medication while withdrawing from alcohol is one thing, but detoxification has even greater effects. Eating only fruit for a while, or drinking only juices will offload a lot of toxins from hard to reach places in your system. While you must balance your deep cleanse with periods of rebuilding and strengthening using techniques such as a healthy diet(http://www.mitamins.com/), supplements, yoga, and a strong support network. When you perform a cleanse, please try to keep the body warm, comfortable, and feeling as nurtured as much as possible. The more difficult cleanses such as those from alcohol dependence, are therefore easier to perform in warmer weather. When the body is being medicated away from alcohol dependence through cleansing, whether through a cleanse technique or simply a positive change in lifestyle, you may experience what is called a healing crises, which might include a fever, headache, skin eruptions and emotional irritability.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common problems seen by both rheumatologists as well as orthopedists in the office. The standard forms of therapy include maintenance of proper weight, exercise, application of cold, bracing, analgesics (pain killers), anti-inflammatory medicines, steroid injections, and viscosupplementation. This latter type of treatment involves the injection of a lubricant directly into the knee.

These lubricants consist of a purified form of a protein called hyaluronic acid (HA). These preparations are effective in relieving pain. pain relief from OA of the knee starts between the 5th and 13th week follwoing injection. While HA is felt to be effective for pain relief, it has been unclear as to whether there are any other benefits.

Two recent studies have demonstrated that viscosupplementation may actually forestall the need for eventual knee replacement surgery and also may represent a long term cost savings.

The first study from Louisiana State University surveyed patients from a large orthopedic practice. A total of 863 patients (1187 knees) were evaluated. All patients had grade 4 changes, meaning they had “bone on bone” and were candidates for total knee replacement.

Using survival analysis of the data, it was estimated that total knee replacement was delayed approximately 3.8 years in 75 percent of the knees receiving viscosupplementation (Waddell DD, et al. J. Managed Care Pharm. 2007; 2:113-121.)

In another study, investigators in Thailand studied one hundred and eighty three patients with knee OA (208 knees) who failed conservative treatments and did not have contraindications for surgery were enrolled. All patients were treated with one course of three hyaluoronic acid injections at weekly intervals and followed up for a minimum 2-year period. In case of successful treatment (response group), repeated doses were recommended. If the patients did not improve within one month after completion of the injections, they would be classified as a non-response group and total knee replacement surgery was considered. Cost of direct medical costs (drugs), hospitalization, and resource utilization were recorded and analyzed.

They concluded that IA-HA (joint injection with HA) should be considered as a medical intervention before surgical procedures in knee OA patients who failed conservative treatments. Even though the cost of IA-HA treatment would increase the total costs of treatment and some patients might fail, it was only 6.44% of the total costs. On the other hand, if patients responded to IA-HA treatment, then the surgical procedures were not required. This treatment would represent a savings of 63.26% of total costs. (Turajane T, et al. J Med Assoc Thailand. 2007; 90;1839).

While, the exact analyses and conclusions of these two studies are different, they do suggest that HA may be cost effectve in delaying the need for total knee replacement.

There are five HA preparations available. They are Hyalgan, Synvisc, Supartz, Orthovisc, and Euflexxa. Only Euflexxa is not derived from a chicken source.

The number of injections required varies from 3-5 depending on the preparation used. Hyalgan and Supartz generally are given as weekly injections for 5 weeks while Synvisc, Orthovisc, and Euflexxa are given as weekly injections for 3 weeks.

Thes injections should be administered using either fluoroscopic or ultrasound needle guidance to ensure accuracy.

Side-effects are minimal when administered by trained specialists.

HA injections are worth a try even with grade 4 knees if patients wish to delay surgery.

For decades, thousands of people looking for “the fountain of youth” flocked to the spa-like clinic of Dr. Ana Aslan in Bucharest, Romania. They came to the spa not only to rest and relax but to get their supply of Gerovital H3 (GH3), a drug popularized by Aslan in the 1950s.

Although Aslan left this world in 1988, her legacy remains. Gerovital is still the main attraction of several spas in Romania and the promises are plenty. Regular shots of the drug will supposedly reverse aging and prevent a wide range of diseases. For elderly tourists in search of a cure-all, Gerovital guarantees smooth skin, improved memory, increased vitality, freedom from depression and heart disease, and a pain-free life.

These claims have been swallowed by the rich and famous. Among Aslan’s many clients were John F. Kennedy, Marlene Dietrich, Kirk Douglas, and Salvador Dali. Sylvester Stallone also reportedly takes GH3 shots to remain sexy. Some doctors prescribe Gerovital for impotence. Others use it to make hair grow and treat mental disorders.

But it’s unlikely that Gerovital will deliver what it promises. The reason is simple: Gerovital’s active ingredient is procaine or novocaine, a numbing agent similar to cocaine. Procaine is an excellent anesthetic widely used by dentists but it has no anti-aging effect.

The reason some people swear by Gerovital is because oral procaine dilates the superficial blood vessels of the face and scalp, causing a “flush”. This strange feeling creates the impression that the drug works. That plus the program of exercise and much personal attention one gets from Gerovital spas can easily make one feel better. However, studies show that Gerovital is nothing more than an anesthetic.

“GH3 is a two percent procaine hydrochloride solution to which minute amounts of the following have been added as ‘stabilizers’ or ‘buffers’: Benzoic acid, potassium metabisulfite and disodium phosphate. The procaine (which is the same novocaine anesthetic that you get when you go to the dentist) is supposed to be the active ingredient. Procaine, however, is rapidly hydrolized (decomposed) once it enters the bloodstream, even after buffering or stabilizing agents are added, and there is no evidence - or even any good reason to suspect - that these additives can sustain the activity of procaine long enough to produce the claimed benefits,” according to Dr. Sheldon Saul Hendler in “The Doctors’ Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia.”

To this day, Gerovital remains in the US food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) list of unapproved drugs. The agency automatically confiscates commercial shipments of oral and injectable forms of Gerovital and its sister products – KH3, Zell H3, GH3 Cream, etc. Still, many products continue to enter the United States from various areas under the guise of “free medical samples”.

“Over the past two decades the US FDA has taken several actions against companies marketing Gerovital but the drug always resurfaces. Despite lavish health claims, its main ingredient has been shown only to have mild antidepressant effects. In some brands tested by the FDA, even that ingredient was missing,” said the editors of Consumer Reports.

For this reason, it’s best to avoid the drug rather than take chances. While nothing can stop the aging process, there are many ways of staying young. One of them is Dermaxin, a safe and natural cream that nourishes and hydrates the skin to eliminate the signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Visit http://www.dermaxin.com for more information.

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By Robert Baird

What do doctors call this condition?

Neurologic bladder dysfunction, neuropathic bladder

What is this condition?

Neurogenic bladder refers to all types of bladder problems caused by disruption of normal nerve impulses to the bladder. The complications that follow neurogenic bladder include lack of bladder control, failure to completely empty, urinary infection, stone formation, and kidney failure. A neurogenic bladder can be spastic or flaccid.

What causes it?

At one time, experts thought neurogenic bladder was caused by spinal cord injury. Now it appears to be linked to such conditions as acute infectious diseases, dementia, heavy metal toxicity, certain types of cancer, and many additional disorders.

What are its symptoms?

Neurogenic bladder produces a wide range of effects, depending on the underlying cause and its effect on the structural integrity of the bladder. Usually, the person with this disorder has some degree of mcontmence.

If the person has a spinal cord lesion, a spastic neurogenic bladder may produce involuntary or frequent scanty urination without a feeling of bladder fullness and, possibly, spontaneous spasms of the arms and legs, hypertension, and headaches. Flaccid neurogenic bladder may be linked to overflow incontinence, diminished anal sphincter tone, and a greatly distended bladder that the doctor can feel. The person may feel no bladder fullness because the senses are impaired.

How is it treated?

The doctor will work to maintain the integrity of the upper urinary tract, control infection, and prevent urinary incontinence through evacuation of the bladder, drug therapy, surgery or, less commonly, neural blocks and electrical stimulation.

The person may be taught to empty his or her bladder by applying manual pressure over the lower abdomen. He or she may be taught how to insert and remove a catheter. Generally, a man can perform this procedure more easily, but a woman can learn self-catheterization with the help of a mirror. Intermittent self-catheterization, in conjunction with a bladder-retraining program, is especially useful for people with flaccid neurogenic bladder.

If conservative treatment fails, the doctor may use surgery to correct structural problems by modifYing the bladder neck, widening the urethra, removing part of the sphincter muscle, or building a new route for urine. Implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter may be necessary if permanent incontinence follows surgery for neurogenic bladder.

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by: Ann Stewart

Pernicious anemia is a condition caused by insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12 in the body. In the anemic person, the blood cannot carry enough oxygen to the cells of the body. The blood cells are larger than, and do not split like healthy ones.

The name "pernicious anemia" was coined in 1872 by the German physician Anton Biermer because it was often fatal as there were yet no treatments available. The disease, even today, can be severe if it is not treated in time. It is especially common in older adults.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by a number of factors. A diet low in this vitamin, like a strict vegetarian diet that excludes meat, fish, dairy products and eggs is the main culprit. However, most of the average North American diets of today are sadly lacking in B12. Breastfed infants of strict vegetarian mothers can develop anemia in a short time because they dont have enough vitamin B12 stored in their bodies.

Chronic alcoholics and the aged are prime targets for this disease as they tend not to eat nutritious meals and have digestive troubles. The main causes are insufficient stomach acid, or Intrinsic Factor, to digest food in the intestine, parasite infections, an overabundance of intestinal bacteria, and medicine. B12 is very hard to digest and is dependent on sufficient Intrinsic Factor to be absorbed from the intestines into the blood stream. Celiac disease, a genetic disorder of intolerance to gluten, and Crohns disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, can also precipitate anemia.

The main risk factors for developing pernicious anemia include a family history of pernicious anemia, diabetes, a malfunctioning thyroid, and intestinal disorders.

The most common symptom of anemia is feeling tired and weak. As anemic blood is not carrying enough oxygen, it causes the heart to work harder to get enough oxygen to the bodys organs and tissues. There is a plethora of other symptoms. These include a smooth bright red tongue, pale or yellowish skin, low-grade fever, mental changes, nervous disorders, dizziness, shortness-of-breath, heart palpitations, tingling and numbness in hands and feet, giddiness, and digestive disorders.

As mild to moderate anemia may have no signs or symptoms, it may initially be hard to discover.

Anemia is usually diagnosed by a general practitioner by means of checks on your family and medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests and procedures including a complete blood count (CBC).Depending on the symptoms and/or conditions, neurologists, cardiologists, hematologists and gastroenterologists may diagnose your condition.

Typical treatment for pernicious anemia is lifelong vitamin B12 injections. A lack of folic acid, however, can also cause anemia. Due to the lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid, the arteries of an anemic person are clogged with homocysteine as well. Without treatment, therefore, pernicious anemia can cause serious problems and can be fatal.

People with pernicious anemia also have an increased risk for developing stomach cancer and should be closely monitored by their health professionals.

The good news, and yes there is good news, is that you can not only prevent this condition, but also treat it naturally and without painful, expensive injections! A tiny sublingual tablet combining B12, B6 and Folic acid is now available to cleanse arteries as well as boost both mood and energy speedily as it dissolves directly into the blood stream! These three vital vitamins each work best when combined with the others.

Enjoy your health. Its your most precious commodity. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

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All material provided is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction.

It is of utmost importance that you do your own due diligence. Consult with your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well-being or regarding any findings expressed herein.

If you are taking any prescription medication, consult with your physician about possible side effects before taking any supplement.

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We have all heard to cut alcohol out of your diet when you are attempting to lose weight. Alcohol is empty calories if you look at from the calorie perspective. There are good qualities to alcohol assuming that the consumption is moderate and not associated with any addiction. Different alcohols or spirits can be a part of a good weight loss or healthy diet. The best may be the Bacardi and Diet Coke.

First we have to look at alcohol being consumed in moderation. The liver can remove 2 glasses of beer or wine, and one mixed drink per day. Sorry, you are unable to save them up to have 10 on the weekend. On the LIVE Nutrition Plan one light beer, glass of wine, or distilled spirit is one fat exchange. The average person will have 3-4 fat exchanges throughout the day. Remember what we said about your liver, using all of your fat for alcohol would not be a good idea for the health of your liver.

Alcohol has many stress relieving properties. Alcohol is a depressant which means that it will support your ability to relax. Drinking alcohol in moderation, less than two a day, has been demonstrated to lower stress so that you live longer than people who drink no alcohol. Just remember two or less.

Light Beer on a Diet

Light beer seems to be the obvious choice when on a diet. The average lite beer is less than 100 calories with some of the new ultra beers having even less. If you can keep your consumption of these beers to two or under a day this is a good choice. The problem with lite beer is the quantity that most people can drink. Many people can consume multiple light beers with ease. Though each beer has few calories they start to add up having if you have 4-6 on a night.

Microbrews on a Diet

Wow, I get to drink dark beer on a diet? Aren't dark beers more calories? The answer is yes dark beers are more calories; the good thing is it is easier to drink just one. The average person who could drinks 5 light beers will probably only be able to drink one dark beer, and the total calories. You total calories from one dark beer will be less than the 5 light beer calorie total.

Diet Wine

Wine in moderation has been known to lower the risk of heart disease. It doesn't seem to be wine specifically, but the stress relieving properties of alcohol, as long as they are consumed in moderation. Wine works the same as light beer, less than 100 calories per glass and one fat exchange on the LIVE diet plan.

Bacardi and Diet Coke

One Bacardi and Diet Coke has 66 calories. Two of these mixed drinks are only a few more calories than one beer. Two Bacardi and diet Cokes are a lot less caloric than many beers on the market. This isn't Bacardi specific, most distilled spirits and diet soda are going to be around the same number of calories. Remember that even though they have less calories, your liver doesn't care when it comes to the amount of alcohol. Moderation of 2 or less is still best. Bacardi and Diet Coke is simply the most popular, which I found out while in Puerto Rico touring the Bacardi Distillery.

by Wilard Montecillo

Gradual decrease of testosterone hormones in men as they reach a certain age is referred to as andropause, or male menopause as it is called. It generally happens as men reach 40 years old and beyond. It does not occur precisely the same time or age for everybody. Some have it earlier or much later, varying on lifestyle and health conditions.

Changes are synonym to male menopause, as it is abundant in this so-called crisis among the male species. Signs like fatigue, mood swings, character and behavioral changes, lack of energy and agility, and poor sex drives are among the common symptoms of this dilemma. Studies even relate the Jekyll Hyde Syndrome or more popular as Irritable Male Syndrome or IMS to male menopause.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were given life by Robert Louis Stevenson on his book telling of a man's quest for splitting man's personalities to separate good from evil. Dr. Henry Jekyll was in pursuit of dividing man's two basic natures: the good and the bad. The book was about the human psyche, bespeaking of a male's mind in particular.

The book narrated how Dr. Jekyll's friends and colleagues failed to give him the help and support he asked from them. But he eventually succeeded with his experiment by using his own self. Thus, Mr. Edward Hyde came forth. He signified Dr. Jekyll's negative side. Mr. Hyde started to kill those people who did not offer assistance to Dr. Jekyll. Since then, Dr. Jekyll was in anguish to take control over his evil match.

It is astonishing that the same can happen to men as they go into transition in andropause period. Their attitudes are bound to change from gentle to fierce, from the loving sensitive man or husband to being uncaring and totally mean.

To clearly understand the situation and condition, some points may need to be tackled. Most men under the IMS spell are expected to change abruptly. As a start, he can be really loving and attentive, and then in the next instant he is agitated and discontented. Some other factors that trigger such instances can be a death or loss of a loved one or a dear friend. Traumas such as these are enough to add trouble to an already disturbed mind. There is no specified reason as to why such changes happen to men in their menopausal period. Hormonal changes are the only close call for this.

The irritable male syndrome affects men in more ways than one. Internal causes may yield an irritable and withdrawn attitude, while external factors also have their share of effect. External factors like illnesses, loss of a job or relationship, or physical injuries may trigger IMS in men. By this, a man tends to blame others for his abominable condition and justifies it with madness and anger to let go of the blame and pain he is inflicted with. Some men are in denial. Pointing fingers to anybody but himself.

This does not mean that all men get affected by IMS. Four factors can stimulate the development of the irritable male syndrome. These are hormonal changes, identity loss, brain chemistry and levels of stress. However, it is not fair to label an angry and irritable man with IMS. Tests are necessary to be able to conclude if IMS is really the culprit of a man's aggravating attitude.

Counseling is very helpful for anyone with IMS to prevent from becoming a Mr. Hyde. No one wants to be like him for sure. Convenient steps like maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet and exercise are beneficial enough. While those with low levels of testosterone can be amended with testosterone replacement therapy. The entire condition is baffling enough for one to take, how much more to those people around. To save a lot of pain and miseries, medical help or counseling is worth trying and is sure worth all efforts and you will find out that male menopause need not be a burden to carry but just a transition to pass through.

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Wilard Montecillo is a writer for MaleMenopauseHelp.com, where you get information on the truth of male menopause, dealing , and treating it.

by: Alexander Holt

The heart is the most important muscle in our body, it's our life pump. It is one of the few organs that are expected to work continuously, without rest, for a lifetime.

The heart beats about 70 times a minute, 100,000 times a day and about 36 million times a year. It pumps the equivalent of 2,500 - 5,000 gallons of blood per day through approximately 60,000 miles (100,000 km) of blood vessels. During an average lifetime, the heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times.

Because of all that the heart muscle requires the highest level of energetic support at all times. And this is where Coenzyme Q10 comes into play.

We all get our energy from food. Food is eaten and than broken down into small pieces called glucose. The blood carries the glucose to every cell in the body, where it is broken down further, releasing energy into the cell.

Coenzyme Q10 is a substance that is involved in the production of energy in cells. Its main function is to carry electrons that are needed in the energy generation process. It is found in high concentrations in tissues and organs that require a lot of energy. And because the heart requires huge amounts of energy, CoEnzyme Q10 plays an essential role in maintaining a healthy heart.

Current research shows that heart disease may be connected to insufficient levels of Coenzyme Q-10. When deficiency occurs the heart may be the most affected organ, which can lead to some serious problems.

Coenzyme Q-10 is found naturally throughout the human body. Small amounts of it are obtained through the foods we eat (the richest sources are meat, poultry and fish), but the majority is created directly by the body.

The typical daily dietary intake of this compound is only about 2-5 mg, which is far below the amount needed for optimum health. Aging and illness deplete the body's stores even further. At the age of 50 we produce half the amount of CoQ10 as we did when we were 20.

Although CoQ10 is available from foods, it is difficult to obtain enough of it from diet alone, especially in our later years. However, it can be taken as a supplement.

Supplementing CoQ10 has many health benefits such as strengthening the heart, improving the immune system and lowering blood pressure. Increasing levels of coenzyme Q10 give cells in the heart the ability to make more energy for pumping blood, which increases strength and output capacity.

CoQ10 is also one of the most potent antioxidants known. It plays a key role in treatment of cardiovascular illnesses, including congestive heart failure. It can also help with a number of other diseases such as diabetes, kidney failure, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, and more. Some doctors recommend it after heart surgery to speed recovery.

To maintain cardiovascular health and provide your body with sufficient quantities of Coenzyme Q10, check out Coenzyme Q10 Supplement. Click here to find more Supplements For Healthy Heart.

By:Lac Tran

If you become infected by the E.coli bacteria, you might be unfortunate enough to suffer from a urinary tract infection. And therefore end up with prostatitis symptoms as the bacteria spreads to the prostate. Another form of prostatitis is a partial blockage of the urinary tract.

Acute prostatitis

Acute prostatitis is usually associated with lower urinary infection speading from the bladder or associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia. Acute prostatitis symptoms
(http://concernrelated.mitamins.com/Men-Health/prostatitis-symtoms.html) include a burning sensation on passing urine with severe pain felt deep between the legs. There may be a penile discharge if an STD is present. Men with prostatitis may have prostatitis symptoms including pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, testicles, and penis; discomfort during ejaculation or urination; or a weak urinary stream with dribbling.

Complementing standard treatment?

The typical doctor’s treatment for prostatitis
(http://concernrelated.mitamins.com/Men-Health/treatment-for-prostatitis.html) is application of an appropriate antibiotic. Antibiotics are frequently useful and are usually tried first even if infection is not found, although they might be working by an anti-inflammatory rather than an antibacterial effect. Drugs that reach adequate levels in the prostate must be used and for sufficient periods, at least one month.

Pau d’arco – the return of the traditional remedy

The range of other prostatitis medication(http://conditionsinfo.mitamins.com/Men-Health/
Prostatitis-Medication.html)used is listed below and probably reflects the lack of a single effective therapy: painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs; antidepressants; psychological support and counselling; and pollen extracts. One of the most traditional prostatitis medications is actually one of the most effective, Pau d’arco extract has been used traditionally for prostatitis for many years. According to test tube studies, pau d’arco exerts antibacterial activity against the E.coli bacteria, a key cause of acute prostatitis.

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"Burn Fat Fast With Food" With the right food you can burn fat fast and gain the energy you need to get through your day. Most people don't realize how important the the foods they eat really are.

If your looking for a diet to shed fat fast I would suggest a Low carb with high protein diet because research shows that it has advantages like reduced appetite and high thermic effect of foods.

It's a good idea to have a high veggie intake along with large amounts of lean proteins, a small amount of fruit intake and a moderate amount of essential fats. Try to put together foods you'll enjoy so you have a greater chance of success.

How do you put together foods you will enjoy so you can be successful? First you have to try to put together a wide variety of high nutrient density, low calorie density foods that you enjoy, which still fit within healthy, fat-burning energy pumping guideline.

Here is a list of foods which I use stay in shape and motivated. Remember that these foods can help you lose weight and give you the energy for everyday life.

"Burn the Fat Fast With Food" top ten list

Natural starchy carb and whole grains

1. Oatmeal (old fashioned) 2. Yams 3. Brown rice (a favorite is basmati, a long grain aromatic rice) 4. Sweet potatoes (almost same as yams) 5. Multi grain hot cereal (mix or barley, oats, rye. titricale and a few others) 6. White potatoes 7. 100% whole wheat bread 8. 100% whole wheat pasta 9. Beans (great for healthy chili recipes) 10. Cream of rice hot cereal

Vegetables

1. Broccoli 2. Asparagus 3. Spinach 4. Salad greens 5. Tomatoes 6. Peppers (green, red or yellow) 7. Onions 8. Mushrooms 9. Cucumbers 10. Zucchini

Lean proteins

1. Egg whites (whole eggs in limited quantities) 2. Whey or Casein protein (protein powder supplements) 3. Chicken Breast 4. Salmon (wild Alaskan) 5. Turkey Breast 6. Top round steak (grass fed beef) 7. Flank Steak (grass fed beef) 8. Lean Ground Turkey 9. Bison/Buffalo 10. Trout

Fruits

1. Grapefruit 2. Apples 3. Blueberries 4. Canteloupe 5. Oranges 6. Bananas 7. Peaches 8. Grapes 9. Strawberries 10. Pineapple

Note: I DO include healthy fats as well, such as walnuts, almonds, extra virgin olive oil, flax seeds, flaxseed oil (supplement - not to cook with), avocado and a few others.

When I eat dairy, its usually skim milk, low or non fat cottage cheese, low or non fat yogurt and low or non fat cheese (great for omelettes) I take two or three meals per week of whatever I want (stuff that is NOT on these lists - like pizza, sushi, big fatty restaurant steaks, etc) This way you don't get burnt out on your diet and you have a greater chance for success.

Remember you need to choose natural foods you enjoy in order to develop habits you can stick with long term. In the fruits and vegetables categories alone, there are hundreds of other choices out there, so enjoy them all!

"Burn Fat Fast With Food"

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by: Charles Richey

When the brilliant colors of autumn are gone and the weather starts to turn a bit nippy, we look ahead to the holiday season with wonderful images of the past dancing in our heads. Its a magical time when we are reunited with friends and family; a time when children are the happiest and all of us are at our very best. Needless to say delicious food will be the cornerstone of all this festivity.

Whether its Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years, its truly a challenge to prepare food that is acid reflux friendly. During the holiday season, we are tempted to indulge in all those fatty, sweet and acidic foods that we enjoyed so much in childhood. We like to think of this as comfort food, however, acid indigestion is anything but comfort to those who suffer from it.

Complete abstinence from acidic, fatty and sweet food would defeat the purpose of celebrating the holidays. Dishes that do not bring back memories of childhood would do the same. Thankfully, there are simple ways to make seasonal dishes healthier without ruining all the fun.

If you cant resist that holiday drink or chocolate dessert then it would be wise to let moderation be your guide. Also, keep in mind that eating too much of even the most alkaline food can cause indigestion, as well.

I have created what I consider to be the perfect holiday menu. The dishes below retain the important flavors of the season, yet are healthy enough for most acid reflux sufferers to enjoy in comfort. The entire family will love this dinner. Its also quick and uncomplicated to prepare. This menu will feed six easily with leftover beef.

Bon appetite!

SOUP COURSE

Country Style Creamed Pumpkin Soup

1 pat of unsalted butter

cup natural chicken stock (Kitchen Basics, if possible)

1 Cup finely minced yellow onion

15 oz can pure pumpkin

Chicken stock (fill empty pumpkin can)

cup maple syrup

tsp. cinnamon

Freshly grated nutmeg

cup half & half

Crumbled nitrate free bacon, chopped chives and sour cream in squeeze bottle (optional)

In a 2 qt. soup pot heat butter and stock to the simmer.

Add minced onion and cook covered stirring occasionally until tender and translucent.

Blend in pumpkin and can of stock. Cook at the simmer for 10 minutes.

Blend in maple syrup and spices. Simmer another 5 minutes.

Take off heat and add half & half and mix well.

Note: This dish is best made the day before. Reheat in a double boiler.

Serve in a soup terrine and offer garnish on the side. Garnish with bacon for the non-gerd guests and chives for others. After plating the soup, make decorative zigzag patterns with sour cream from the squeeze bottle.

MAIN COURSE

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Root Vegetables

1 (4 to 5 pound) trimmed & tied tenderloin roast

Olive oil

Head of garlic, peeled and sliced

Salt and pepper

Fresh rosemary chopped

3 parsnips & 3 turnips peeled and cut into 1 pieces

pound peeled baby carrots

15 small pearl onions, peeled (make an X with knife at the root end)

1 pound new potatoes cut in half

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Fresh chopped thyme

Parsley for garnish

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place roast in roasting pan.

Massage thin coat of olive oil into roast.

Rub sliced garlic over roast and discard.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Insert meat thermometer into thickest area of roast.

Place vegetables in bowl & coat well with olive.

Season with salt & pepper to taste and mix well. Sprinkle with chopped thyme.

Empty vegetables into roasting pan around beef.

Roast for 40 50 minutes until the thermometer reads 140 degrees F.

Stir vegetables several times to keep moist.

When beef is done, remove to warm platter and tent with foil.

Let roast rest for 20 minutes.

If vegetables are not done, stir and continue to roast until tender and caramelized. Garnish with parsley.

Serve with horseradish sauce to those who are non-gerd and au jus from the cutting board, for those more sensitive.

Note: If using a convection roasting oven, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

SALAD/CHEESE COURSE

Belgium Endive, Toasted Walnuts & Blue Cheese with Walnut V inaigrette

6 heads Belgium endive leaves washed & dried

1 cup toasted walnuts (toast lightly in heavy pan and shake skins off)

pound crumbled good blue cheese (Gorgonzola, Stilton or Roquefort)

4 tbsps. Sherry vinegar

1 large shallot finely minced

cup walnut oil

cup olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste :



In a bowl, whisk vinegar & shallots together. Slowly drizzle oil whisking continually until dressing becomes thick & creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss together in a salad bowl; endive, walnuts, blue cheese and dressing.

DESSERT COURSE

Rustic Apple Tart with Apricot glaze

5 Golden Delicious apples, cored, peeled, quartered & sliced inch thick (toss in bowl with a little lemon juice to retard discoloration)

cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

cup apricot jam

cup dark rum

1 sheet commercial puff pastry (Dufour if you can find it, or any brand in the super market freezer case)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Slice apples with a mandolin or by hand and place in bowl tossing with lemon juice.

Place sheet of pastry on floured surface and turn edges in to form a border.

Place pastry on parchment paper covered cookie sheet & adjust.

Arrange apple slices neatly overlapping in alternate rows.

Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Place on middle rack of hot oven.

Bake for 40 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Microwave apricot jam & rum in plastic wrap covered bowl on high for 30 seconds. Whisk to blend.

Paint finished tart with apricot mixture with pastry brush while still warm.

Serve with ice cream or crme fraiche. Garnish with a sprig of mint or fresh raspberries.

Note: This wonderfully festive dessert can be prepared hours before dinner is served. If you should use the wrong apple and, or if your apple patterns go amiss, dont despair. You cant go wrong with this rustic dish. It will look appetizing anyway it turns out. Just say that you intended it to be that way!

Bon appetite!

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Infertility is usually defined as not being able to get pregnant despite trying for one year. A broader view of infertility includes not being able to carry a pregnancy to term.

Problems with ovulation account for most infertility in women. Signs of problems with ovulation include irregular menstrual periods or no periods. Simple lifestyle factors, including stress, diet, or athletic training can affect a woman's hormonal balance.

Many women trying to conceive for the first time panic if their periods continue for even three or four months. But the standard definition of infertility is unsuccessful conception after an entire year of unprotected intercourse

What is the cause of female infertility?

Infertility is a situation faced by many couples worldwide when they are unable to conceive. According to a survey in America, around 10% of couples bear the brunt of infertility. Usually when a couple is not able to conceive, the female partner is generally blamed, but the reality is that both the partners are equally responsible.

The most common cause of female infertility is an ovulation disorder. Other causes of female infertility include blocked fallopian tubes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. Repeated miscarriages may be caused by congenital anomalies (birth defects) involving the structure of the uterus and uterine fibroids.

Signs and symptoms

The main symptom of infertility is the inability for a couple to get pregnant. There may be no other obvious symptoms of infertility.

In some cases, an infertile woman may have abnormal menstrual periods. An infertile man may have some signs of hormonal problems such as changes in hair growth or sexual function.

Diagnosis methods

Investigating suspected infertility requires a number of tests for both the woman and her partner. Tests for the woman may include:

* Blood tests - to check for the presence of ovulation hormones. * Laparoscopy - a 'keyhole' surgical procedure in which an instrument is inserted though a small incision in the abdomen so that the reproductive organs can be examined. * Ultrasound tests - to check for the presence of fibroids.

Treatment

The treatment of infertility has made enormous progress in the last decade as a result of advances in assisted reproductive technology, or ART. This technology combines the use of fertility drugs - hormonal therapy - with artificial insemination using any of a group of techniques: intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), or oocyte (egg) donation.

Acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of some cases of female infertility due to problems with ovarian function. In a preliminary trial, women who did not ovulate were treated with acupuncture 30 times over three months. Effectiveness was determined by a combination of measures indicating ovulation was returning to normal.

How can I help prevent infertility?

You may not be able to prevent infertility resulting from genetic problems or an illness. However, you can do the following to reduce the risk of infertility:

* Prevent sexually transmitted diseases by using latex or polyurethane condoms. Also, have just 1 sexual partner who is not sexually active with anyone else. * Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to no more than 1 or 2 drinks a week. * Avoid the use of street drugs (such as heroin) and overuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs. * Do not smoke. * Maintain good personal hygiene and health practices.

Infertility is a tough situation for women. Many of them conclude that they can't conceive, but that is not true. At times it takes long to conceive and even if then one is not able to, and then these medical aids are there to help one out of these difficult situations.

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There are many definitions and symptoms commonly described as “scalp infections". There are in fact quite a few quite different reasons why your scalp may be sore, itchy, inflamed burning red or infected. If you are like many people with chronic scalp issues – it may be driving you completely up the wall and not knowing what it is or how to treat the problem effectively after many unsuccessful attempts to eliminate it can make it seem far worse - like you are never going to get to the bottom of the problem. Well that need no longer be so! It can be simple to diagnose and treat it now and for good.

So if you are dealing with any of these symptoms lets first identify the problem and then some of the underlying causes.

Firstly, if you want to get to the root of your problems, so to speak, you need to be able to identify what your problem actually is. Of course, many scalp infections & conditions look alike, so here is a brief description of some of the most common scalp conditions:

by: Jerry Ryan, Ph.D

I recently attended a meeting of physicians, surgeons, research scientists and concerned individuals for the Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference. Representatives of Oregon Health Sciences University spoke about their state-of-the-art prostate cancer research department. Every man reading this article can benefit from the advances made in prevention, detection and treatment of this disease.

Let’s begin with a brief review of our anatomy. The prostate gland is located around the bottom portion of a man's bladder and is positioned behind the pubic bone and in front of the rectum. The prostate's primary function is to produce most of the fluids in semen. Tiny ducts within the prostate convey this fluid to the urethra, the channel that drains urine from the bladder. This fluid is then released through the penis during ejaculation.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. It's estimated that by age 50, up to 1 in 4 men have some cancerous cells in the prostate gland. By age 80, the ratio increases to 1 in 2. So, your risk of prostate cancer increases as you age. The average age at diagnosis is 72.

Prostate cancer also is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. Yet unlike other cancers, you're more likely to die with prostate cancer than you are to die from it. On average, an American man has about a 30 percent risk of having prostate cancer in his lifetime, but only about a 3 percent risk of dying of the disease.

The risk of prostate cancer is dramatically higher among blacks, intermediate among whites, and lowest among native Japanese. However, this increase in risk may be due to factors other than those associated with race. Studies have shown a link between levels of testosterone and prostate cancer risk, with black men having the highest levels.

Symptoms of prostate cancer include frequent urination, inability to urinate, blood in urine or semen, or painful ejaculation. Frequent low back pain, burning urination or a weak urine flow are also very common.

There is another condition of the prostate known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. This is basically an enlarged prostate with no cancerous lesions. Symptoms for this condition are similar in many respects to prostate cancer. For example, Prostate-Specific Antigen or PSA levels can become elevated in both BPH and prostatic cancer.

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are the three most common approaches to treatment of prostate cancer. The selection of which method is used depends largely upon the extent of the disease. With the surgical removal of the prostate, there is an increased risk of osteoporosis similar to that of menopause in women. This problem is most often handled by using hormone replacement therapy postoperatively. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements have also been shown to be helpful in reducing this type of bone loss.

Natural measures for the prevention of prostate cancer include chemoprevention, changes in diet and lifestyle, and hormonal prevention. Chemoprevention is the use of specific natural or man-made drugs, vitamins, or other agents in order to reverse, suppress, or prevent cancer growth. Several agents, including difluoromethylornithine (DFMO), isoflavonoids, selenium, vitamins D and E, and lycopene have shown potential benefit according to studies. Further tests are needed to confirm this.

The herb, saw palmetto, was once thought to be the best natural supplement for prevention of prostate cancer. Recent studies lead researchers to believe saw palmetto to be much less powerful in its preventive effect.

A diet high in fat, especially animal fat, may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. So, reducing red meat, cheese and other dairy products, salad dressings, and gravies is a good step. Increasing the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer in some studies. Adding soy products such as tofu and soy milk can be helpful in regulating hormonal balance. Exercise, even just plain old walking, has been shown to reduce the incidence of prostate and of practically all other cancers.

Since prostate cancer has a link to testosterone levels, studies are underway to discover the role of certain drugs, such as finasteride, that reduce the amount of male hormone as preventive agents for prostate cancer.

If you think you have experienced any of the symptoms listed in this article, check with your health care provider. Early detection of prostate cancer is very important in managing its damaging effects.

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Memory Loss Prevention

As the threat of memory based diseases such as Amnesia and Alzheimer is increasing, the medical fraternity is trying their best to come out with the best of solution. Several researches are being carried on globally to make difference to such conditions. Some achievement has been made so far but nothing considerable as come so far. As Alzheimer is being a constant threat to the growing number of elderlies according to one of the statistics nearly 65% of them are exposed to the disease. Little diagnosis could be made so far as not too many are aware of the condition and refer it to the aging process. Until they realize that it's affecting their quality of life. So much so that it has damaging effect on them in various ways such as psychological, emotional and financial. Especially in a nuclear family setup older folks find themselves ignored most of the time. Due to ignorance and little awareness the disease is barely diagnosed on time and leads to death.

Current research on memory loss reveals that Omega 3 fats are helpful in declining such conditions. Folic acid and folate are also known to help the condition; supplements if taken for 3 years can significantly help on improving cognitive functions. People who consume fish on a regular basis have lesser chances of suffering from any form of Dementia. Vegetables also are known to be rich in few minerals and vitamin that helps in neurons functions. Exercise is however the most important way to keep the brain active as it leads to better blood circulating throughout body and brain.

According to a study those who exercise three times a week are less prone to develop disease such as Alzheimer. Brain diet mostly constitutes of low saturated fats, coniferous vegetables, fruit and fish with omega-3 fatty acids. An active social life enhances our defenses and builds immunity and reduces inflammation. Green tea also may work as wonder for the brain research have proved that those who have regular intake of green tea are less likely to suffer from cognitive impairment. Drinking 2 servings of green tea a day can help keep any cognitive dysfunction at bay. Keeping a check on weight also helps to counter Dementia. Blood pressure and cholesterol control can lower the risk of Alzheimer. Eating leafy green vegetables and coniferous veggies also helps in restoring cognitive functions. So one should carefully include all the green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach in one's diet plan.

Older people who exercise on a regular basis are known to generate more brain cells than their counterparts who do not exercise and also learn new skills more effectively. Consuming fruits and veggies rich in antioxidants helps in boosting metabolism and maintain the integrity of nerve cell components. Magnesium and Zinc intake are also known to improve and maintain brain receptors thus enhancing memory. Research has also proven blueberries, Ginseng, Gastrodine and Gingko Biloba to help create new neurons and improve memory functions. Vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E and other nutritional supplements intake helps restoring memory function and build new cells However justifiable amount of caffeine taken thru tea and coffee also sharpens brain proven by a recent research. Lowering of cortisol level and stress can help regenerate its power to remember and learn. Aerobics can protect brain tissue from aging and decline. These are results of few researches that have been done to check memory loss and brain related disorder.

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Benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium and many other drugs, are widely prescribed to treat a variety of symptoms. But prolonged use can lead to dependence and serious withdrawal problems, and it can happen to anyone. The best and safest approach to withdrawal is a medically-supervised benzodiazepine drug detox program.

Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive tranquilizers which "slow down" the central nervous system. They are most often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures and muscle spasms, and to help someone through alcohol withdrawal. Dependence on benzodiazepines is almost a certainty if you take the drug for several weeks, even when taken as prescribed. If benzodiazepines are taken above normally prescribed dosages, addiction escalates dramatically, occurring in as little as a week or less. Addiction specialists recommend a carefully tailored medical drug detox program to avoid serious, even dangerous benzodiazepine withdrawal complications.

The common benzodiazepines

The most common benzodiazepines are alprazolam (Xanax), bromazepam (Lexotanil or Lexotan), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), temazepam (Restoril), oxazepam (Serax), flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), triazolam (Halcion), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), flurazepam (Dalmane), estazolam (ProSom), lormetazepam (Loramet), midazolam (Dormicum), nitrazepam (Mogadon), and mexazolam (Sedoxil). If you're not sure that the drug you're taking is a benzodiazepine, ask your drug detox counselor.

How benzodiazepines influence your brain

Benzodiazepines are a complex group of drugs, and your brain is a highly complex chemical factory that each drug was designed to chemically "tamper with" in a specific way, hopefully to relieve a specific symptom. Some benzodiazepines start working more quickly than others, or their effects may last longer than others. Interactions with alcohol and many other drugs are a very big danger and should be managed medically or avoided altogether. Each benzodiazepine also has a slightly different set of side effects, too. Your doctor may have tried several types of benzodiazepine with you before settling on one with the least side effects. But there is one thing these drugs all have in common that cannot be avoided: The changes they cause in your brain chemistry lead rapidly to dependence. When you stop taking them, you experience unpleasant or unwanted mental, physical or emotional symptoms that only another pill can alleviate. A medical drug detox program that carefully manages your withdrawal symptoms until you are safely off the drug provides the best escape from benzodiazepine dependence.

Why benzodiazepine dependence isn't your fault

The important thing to know is that dependence on benzodiazepines is not your fault. When any addictive prescription drug is taken as directed and leads to a prescription drug addiction, it simply means you’re normal, not an "addictive person" who has something wrong with them. Benzodiazepines create the exact effect in your brain they are designed to create, and they also create a chemical situation that, like a spoiled child, says, "Give me more or I'm going to act up!" It might feel like it's you who is making these demands, but it’s not you – it's your brain chemistry, and there's nothing you or anyone else can do about it. The wise decision is to enroll in a carefully supervised drug detox program and get off the drugs safely and permanently.

About benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms

When you try to stop taking benzodiazepines, your withdrawal symptoms might be completely new to you, or they may feel like your original symptoms are coming back. They might even be a mix of both old and new feelings. Doctors have a tough time figuring out whether your symptoms are the old ones returning or real withdrawal symptoms that mimic the original ones. Symptoms such as poor muscle coordination, confusion, dizziness, impaired judgment, anxiety, drowsiness, and many others are common. But regardless of what your withdrawal symptoms might be, withdrawal should be carefully supervised, and a medically managed benzodiazepine drug detox program is the preferred approach. Stopping benzodiazepines abruptly can be dangerous.

A final word about benzodiazepine drug detox

If you think you are dependent, or are becoming dependent, or if you want to stop taking them for any reason, don’t just stop taking them and try to "tough it out." Now that you know that benzodiazepines can cause dependence in anyone, and that abrupt withdrawal is dangerous, you should feel more at ease about finding a modern medical drug detox program where you can get off these drugs with a minimum of danger and discomfort. Benzodiazepines are among the many prescription drugs that can quickly cause ordinary people to have unexpected drug dependency problems, and drug detox is the best way to deal with any prescription drug addiction.

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STD Symptoms

STD (sexually transmitted disease) better known as STI (sexually transmitted infections) caused due to sexual contact. These are infectious disease and are passed from one person to another through sexual contacts, oral sex and anal sex. This is real threat to our society as teenage boys and girls are getting affected and the number is increasing at an alarming rate. At least this disease grips 80% of the people. 40 million people around the globe are suffering from this disease and half of them are women.

It is the matter of great concern for those countries which are having the highest number of population affected. The main cause is practicing of unsafe and unprotected sex i.e. sex done without using condoms, faulty use of condoms or the oral sex. It is very difficult to trace the early signs of the disease. The symptoms are not seen but the disease may still remain active, but if there is any change in the body or some symptoms like the, foul smell in vagina, unusual discharge from penis or vagina, abnormal bleeding, burning sensation while urination, , itching and swelling in testicals or vagina, mouth sores, warts or some transparent blisters around the vaginal area or testicals or pale skin and eyes, or unexplained tiredness may be due to the diseases like Gonorrhea Hepatitis (viral), Syphilis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) or Genital Warts. All these are different types of sexually transmitted disease. But the one which is incurable and fast spreading is HIV positive (aids).

Those people involved in sex with multiple partners or more than one partner is more prone to sex related problems or easily susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases. Those with less sexual partner or only one sex partner have low risk of getting affected. The safest way to be away from such disease is to stop engaging in multiple sexes, avoiding sex with multiple partners and using condoms. The condoms are available both for men and women. Without condoms the risk of transmission manifests many folds. See to it that you use condom before every sexual encounter. The contraceptive pill available can only help you in avoiding conception but never protects from transmitting STD.

If you find some of your symptoms are abnormal, immediately consult the doctor. If you are found positive don’t panic, as most of the sexually transmitted diseases can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage. But it is very essential that you complete the prescribed medication for an STD, don’t leave your treatment in between and the situation can become grave.

Surveys have revealed that many people who are infected and are aware of this fact still continue sex in an unsafe manner, neither do they tell the partner or they use condom, which is really wrong. Even one unsafe sexual encounter can transmit the infection. Practice safe sex and save yourself from getting infected from these diseases.

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Some cases result from scarring of the eyelid caused by chemical and thermal burns, trauma, skin cancers, or previous eyelid surgery. Prior to surgery, the eye can be protected by taping the lower lid down and using lubricating drops and ointment. In some cases, sutures can be placed through the lower eyelid until more definitive surgery can be performed. You may have a patch overnight and then will commonly use an antibiotic ointment for about a week. After your eyelids heal, your eye will feel comfortable and you will not longer have the risk of corneal scarring, infection, and loss of vision.

Causes of Ectropion

The common Causes of Ectropion :

Mechanical

Allergic

With pregnancy, the cervix tends to evert, making the ectropion larger.

Trauma (through intercourse, tampon insertion, foreign objects in the speculum insertion)

Scarring

Congenital

Facial nerve palsy

Symptoms of Ectropion

Some Symptoms of Ectropion :

Dryness or redness

Sagging skin around the eyes

Sensitivity to light and wind

Eyelid turns outward

Excessive tearing

Redness of the lid and white part of the eye

Treatment of Ectropion

Artificial tears and lubricating ointments

Surgery may restore the normal position of the eyelid and improve these symptoms.

A protective eye shield worn at night to prevent drying

Surgery to repair the involved muscles and tendons of the eyelid

If the ectropion is minor, simply an undesirable cosmetic affect and not causing any clinical signs no treatment is necessary.

To be applied together with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

as the main treatment when the ectropion comes to a terminal stage that none of conventional treatments is applicable.

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There are at least three areas in which the assessment of patient risk should be considered, including risks associated with the surgery and/or anesthesia, psychological risks, and medical risks. Risks associated with the surgical procedure may include inadvertent perforation of the nasal sinus, local and systemic infection, and nerve injury. Before surgery a medical history should be taken to evaluate the history of the presenting problem and chief complaints. A review of the current status of the patient's organ systems should be made. The dental implant risk today is much different than years ago. Implant Dentistry has dramatically changed and in now considered part of normal mainstream Dentistry. This was not the case two decades ago. An implant dentist used to be considered a quack by established dentists but things have dramatically changed. There have been many advances.

Studies Based On Hazards Of Dental Implant:

This study's objective was to identify, in a statistically valid and efficient manner, the risk factors associated with dental implant failure. We hypothesize that factors exist which can be modified by clinicians to enhance outcome. A retrospective cohort study design was used. Cohort members had one implant placed. Risk factors were classified as demographic, health status, implant-, anatomic-, or prosthetic-specific, and reconstructive variables. The outcome variable was implant failure. The cohort was composed of 677 patients who had 2349 implants placed. Based on the adjusted multivariate model, factors associated with implant failure were tobacco use, implant length, staging, well size, and immediate implants (p 0.05). In the setting of correlated survival observations, we recommend adjusting for the correlation of the observations to provide statistically valid and efficient results. Three of the identified factors--tobacco use, immediate implants, and implant staging--potentially may be modified to enhance implant survival.

Surgical complications - in addition to the usual risks of a surgical procedure, implantation can cause infection of the gums or bone and can damage the roots of neighboring teeth, the nerves leading to the lip or the sinus cavity. Skilled dentists rarely encounter these complications, but you face significant risks in the hands of an inexperienced practitioner.

For some people, particularly persons with loose or poor fitting dentures due to flat ridges, or persons with multiple missing teeth who need support for crowns and bridges, implants may be considered a more appropriate alternative to fix the appearance of missing teeth than dentures. According to the American Academy of Implant helps in accomplish some of the problems like reduce movement of dentures, bridges, and/or crowns, facilitate proper chewing, provide support and improved stability for removable dentures or fixed bridge work, approximate the "feel" of natural teeth better than dentures, promote "denture self-confidence", as speech and appearance are often improved.

Procedures must be followed very carefully to have a successful implant. The implant surgery is done in two stages. First the dentist will insert the titanium post into the jaw by drilling a hole and inserting the titanium post. He will open up the gum and then suture it closed when the implant is placed in the hole. The dentist now will wait three to six months to allow the jaw bone to heal and make sure that the implant is accepted by the bone. Failure can cause a lot of problems for the patient later on.

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Anti-obesity, health advocates are at it again. They have successfully won a battle on having sodas banned in elementary schools by the 2008-2009 school year. They are furthering their cause by trying to also ban sports drinks in schools such as 'Gatorade' and 'Powerade' and flavored waters. They are claiming that sports drinks contain as much as two-thirds of the sugars in sodas, and more than three times the sodium.

Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) has apparently agreed with this cause, enough, by introducing a bill in congress that would allow the government to decide what is best for the nation's children, in setting nutritional standards for all foods, drinks, and flavored vitamin waters in schools. The hotly debated topic ensues in congress between nutritional health care advocates and the trade group that represents the bottlers of these drinks. Are they really 'safer alternatives' or just 'junk food'? It certainly is garnering some attention in congress, and for other interested bystanders as well.

The trade group representing the manufacturers of these drinks, of course, are adamantly opposing this bill. They proclaim these drinks are lower in sugar and calories than sodas, and are appropriate, even essential, to young high school athletes.

But, there is more evidence coming from the University of California at Berkeley, that adds fuel to the health care advocates cause, that warns about the possible weight gain associated with consuming to many of these drinks. They conclude that students who drink one 20- ounce of the drinks in question per day, for a year, without sufficient physical activity may experience a weight gain of up to 13 pounds.

Nutritionists, and health care advocates are not at all surprised with these findings. They say that looking at the ingredient label pretty much says it all. Read what the first three to four ingredients are in a recipe, they are listed in the order of their prevalence in the mixture. Most sports drinks and flavored waters consist mostly of water, many different types of sugar, acid flavor enhancers, and sodium.

Bucket loads of money is being spent by beverage manufacturers, on brainwashing advertisements, to get consumers to believe that these drinks are healthy, and essential. They claim they are needed to replenish those lost electrolytes, due to physical exertion. But, there is simply no real scientific evidence to support this theory. So, you can then begin to understand why the makers of these drinks do not want any official congressional sanctioning, of the notion, that sports drinks are linked to obesity.

Children who are involved in a long and physically demanding game, or any lengthy physical activity, and are drinking simple carbohydrates such as high fructose corn syrup (HFC), glucose, dextrose (the list can be quite lengthy), will experience a rise in normal insulin levels. Elevated insulin levels causes a short spike in energy levels followed by a sudden energy crash. This sluggishness can affect a child's overall athletic performance.

Sports drinks also contain enough sugar, just like sodas, to corrode teeth. Physical exertion causes dry mouth conditions, as not enough saliva is present in the mouth to fight off the acidic effects that sugar can have on teeth.

Children, or adults, simply do not require a short-term energizing boost in heir insulin levels in, relation to the amount of mild physical activity they are expending most of the time. Walking the dog, washing the car, or a quick game of hoops does not qualify as a vigorous enough activity to warrant the use of a sports drink. And, many children, and adults, lead very sedentary lifestyles, that buying into advertising claims about the safety, or essential need for such a product can help add to an ongoing obesity problem.

The only situation where a sports drink might be helpful, is after an individual has truly engaged in a vigorous physical workout that lasted for at least an hour. If you are actually sweating profusely, or if hot and humid weather conditions combined with high physical exertion are present, you might treat yourself with a sports drink. Otherwise, there are healthier food options for energy, and water alone does a wonderful job of re-hydrating you. To replace lost minerals, give your body some pure unrefined salt.

There really is no getting around it, manufactured beverages the way they are currently being sweetened are not healthy hydrating fluids for your body. And, they should never be used in total replacement of pure water. If you think you must have a sports drink, try a watered down version instead. However, plant the seed of knowledge in your mind,right now, that nothing satisfies your body more efficiently than plain and simple water.

Brenda Skidmore has spent the last four plus years actively researching natural health care alternatives. She can attest to the many positive results natural practical cures and preventive strategies bring to human health. Along with the many medical professionals whose public works she has studied, it is her sincere desire to empower others by sharing this important information. To improve your health today visit:

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Author: Timothy Croy

As infrared saunas gain popularity in our modern culture, many questions arise about the technology behind them. How do they work? Are they expensive? And most importantly, are infrared saunas dangerous?

This question comes up more often than not when discussing the issue of infrared sauna technology. However, one must understand how an infrared sauna works before understanding the potential dangers that it may have.

The heaters that are installed in an infrared sauna are special heaters that use a unique type of light called FIR to heat the body. FIR, or infrared light, uses the infrared part of the light spectrum. Alot of people are initially put off by the sound of infrared light heating their body. However, this spectrum of light is completely safe to the user.

There are many different types, shapes, and sizes of infrared saunas, however the concept of how the sauna heats the user is always the same: an infrared heater installed into a container large enough to fit the user or users. If one uses the sauna in the intended manner, studies have proven that there are no dangers, illness-inducing side effects, or any general unwanted results.

In fact, the infrared sauna is generally regarded as a much safer alternative to a traditional sauna. Infrared heat is a direct type of heat that warms the body, and not the air around it. This allows an infrared sauna to effectively operate at a much lower temperature than traditional saunas. Many people that are put off by the high heat of a traditional sauna will welcome this benefit.

Infrared saunas also have many health inducing benefits, such as detoxifying the skin and internal organs, beautifying the skin, and general mood uplifting. They are also used to strengthen the heart by increasing circulation and blood flow.

There are many other benefits that an infrared sauna provides to user that are beyond the scope of the article. So if you're still wondering whether Infrared Saunas are safe for you, the answer is a resounding YES.

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Every individual has a characteristic odor on the body, which is caused due to several factors. Chiefly these odors are caused due to the presence of bacteria on the body of the person. These bacteria multiply in the presence of sweat. This is when the odor becomes strong enough to become offensive.

In some people, even though there is profuse sweating, the odor is not offensive; whereas in others the odor can be extremely offensive even with a small amount of perspiration. Hence the body odor will depend on several factors. The diet one eats, the climate one lives in, gender, occupation, age and mood all contribute in some way or other towards body odor.

Ayurveda believes body odor is due to the presence of toxins in the body. The chief toxin that is responsible for the body odor is the ama, which is the buildup of undigested food material in the respiratory tract. If the ama is not controlled within time, then it would spread to other regions of the body. From there, it would be eliminated in the form of perspiration, causing severe body odors. The buildup of ama is due to an imbalance in the pitta dosha of the person’s body; but the body odor itself can be caused due to a vitiation of all the three doshas.

(1) Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Body Odor and Perspiration

® Alfalfa (Medicago satina)

Alfalfa has an antibacterial agent present in its chlorophyll. When alfalfa is consumed, it reduces the problem of body odor by killing the bacteria present on the body.

® Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Just like alfalfa, parsley also has antibacterial properties in its chlorophyll. Moreover, parsley contains zinc in it which is known to have powers in reducing body odors.

® Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary is an antibacterial herb. Hence it is used in several deodorants to kill the bacteria living on the body and make it odor-free.

(2) Dietary Treatments for Body Odor and Perspiration

Diet becomes absolutely important to reduce offensive body odors, as the presence of odors is due to the improper digestion in the body. Therefore the foods that are taken in the diet must be ones that get easily digested whereas all foods that do not get digested easily must be avoided. The following are some dietary tips:-

® Reduce the intake of all difficult to digest foods such as red meats, ice creams, rich desserts, very hot and spicy food, pickles, etc.

® Do not consume foods when they are too hot or too cold.

® Use plenty of green leafy vegetables in the diet. This will provide the necessary roughage for the elimination of wastes from the diet. As a result the digestive tract will remain clean.

® After a heavy meal, eat some plantains. These will facilitate the digestion. Alternatively, digestive herbal pills containing mint in them can be taken.

® Fruits are very important. Instead of oily snacks, having an apple, orange or a banana when hungry is extremely advisable.

® Include one green salad dish in every meal.

® Fluids are extremely important to flush out the ama buildup in the digestive system. Several glasses of water must be had in a day.

(3) Personal Hygiene for Body Odor and Perspiration

Ayurveda stresses on physical hygiene as the preliminary step in the treatment of body odor. People must have a bath daily, preferable in hot water as this also increases the circulation of blood within the body. After the bath, the body must be wiped with a rough towel to remove the dead bacteria and dead cells off the body.

Wearing clean clothes after a bath every morning is ideal. A talcum powder which has antiperspirant agents in it must be used before setting out of the house every morning. Also clean socks and underwear are important.

Most of the body odor problems arise from the armpits. Shaving the hair from this region reduces the problem of body odor to a great extent.

(4) Home Medications

® Some herbal teas can eliminate body odor. Sage tea, when had daily once, can eliminate the bacteria that are responsible for body odor.

® Sage leaves are also helpful in the removal of unwanted body smells. Sage leaves can be mixed with tomato juice and apply this on the regions which are he sources of the body odor. After about thirty minutes, have your bath and wash off the paste. You will remain body odor free for the whole day.

® An unconventional method to reduce body odor is to use vinegar made from apple cider in place of deodorants. This is used in the armpits. Though the method is less commonly used, results are obtained. Vinegar contains acetic acid which is an antibacterial. Even normal white vinegar when applied to the areas of profuse perspiration will reduce most of the bacteria living there and eliminate the body odor.

® Turnip is also known to help. The juice of a grated turnip when applied to the places where sweat is more will keep that area free of sweat and perspiration for a long time. Regular use of this method will eliminate the problem of body odor completely.

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by Nancy

How Important Is Flossing?

In one word...very! Flossing not only cleans areas of the teeth where ordinary toothbrushes can't reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial factor when it comes to keeping healthy teeth. The bacterium that gets caught in the nooks and crannies between teeth and in the tight spaces that toothbrushes can't reach is removed by flossing.

Bacteria, if not removed regularly, may cause a host of problems in a person's mouth. For instance, a byproduct of the bacteria is acid; this acid eats into the enamel of otherwise teeth and creates cavities. Another byproduct of the bacteria is a sulfur compound which causes halitosis.

Remnants of food, combined with remaining bacteria turns into plaque. Plaque, left hanging around between the teeth will become a stronger more toothbrush resistant substance called tarter. Tarter is not removed by normal brushing. Tarter remover requires the professional services of a dentist.

Tarter left alone allows the bacteria to breed and cause a more serous condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis occurs when the bacteria emits toxins that irritate the gums and causes redness and swelling. Left alone, it worsens and causes periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease occurs when the bacteria have been allowed to manifest and invade not only the gums, but also the bones. This is dangerous because the bones are the very support structure that holds teeth in place. Left untreated, teeth will fall out.

I Haven't Flossed In A While. What Should I Expect?

If you haven't flossed in quite a while, there is a possibility that you may see a hint of blood on the floss and in your mouth. This means that your gums are somewhat irritated and are really in need of flossing. Don't give up. Keep flossing. Over a period of time, with regular flossing and brushing, the red should diminish and eventually go away. If it does not,pay a visit to your dentist.

How Often Should I floss?

According to the American Dental Association, you should brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss at least once a day.

What About My Children? When Should They Start Flossing?

The minute two teeth are able to rub together, thus creating a condition whereby food and bacteria can hide and grow, start flossing. Of course when they are young, they will require parental guidance. Continue to do so until you feel comfortable that your child can properly floss unaided.

How Do I Floss?

1.) Use about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around the middle finger of one hand and the rest around the middle finger of the other hand.

2.) Gently guide the floss between your teeth with a rubbing motion.

3.) Once the floss nears your gum line curve the floss against one tooth in a 'C' shape. Slide it gently in the space between you tooth and gum.

4.) While keeping the floss against the tooth, gently, with an up and down motion, move the floss away from the gum.

5.) Repeat as needed.

6.) Remember to floss between all of your teeth, even the hard to reach ones in the back of your mouth. Also floss the back of the last teeth.

7.) Remember this is a gentle motion. Do not use a frontward, backward sawing motion. That can cause injury and prove to be painful.

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Medical tourism is nothing but traveling to other countries to undergo any kind of medical procedure including surgery and others. India is one of the front runners as a destination for medical tourism. Here the word tourism is different from the ordinary destination tourism. Basically this is cost effective tourism that is done generally by private medical practitioners in collaboration with the tourism industry. medical tourism in india is catching up in a huge way and if you see carefully you will find that many people these days are opting for medical tourism in India. Under medical tourism you will find almost all kinds of medical condition and health conditions covered, so you just need to find out a destination that is offering you the best services and go there to get the procedure done. Medical tourism helps one to combine physical wellness with relaxation and leisure so that you are completely rejuvenated after the entire process.

Comparatively India is a recent entrant in the field of medical tourism, but medical tourism in India has made a huge mark and impact. In India the internet revolution and the revolution in the field of science and technology has made huge changes and medical tourism is a result of this. In India you can find the latest medical equipments and technology being used for treating various medical conditions. The cost of the treatment is much lower than what one would have had to pay in their home country. So this is very advantageous for people who are coming to visit India. Studies have indicated that the health sector in India is growing at about 30% annually and when this is combined with tourism one be greatly benefited by this. Today you will find many tour operators offering medical tourism to foreigners coming to visit India.

Medical tourism in India is gaining wide popularity because there are several things which work as an advantage for India. First the infrastructure and the healthcare facilities available here match up to the world class standards. Second the cost of getting the treatment done aboard is very expensive whereas in India this can be done at less than half the cost and the patient gets the best possible treatment available. In India one can find a large number of medical professionals who are well versed in English and this is another factor for which patients from abroad opt to get their treatments done India since most of the things here are conducive to them.

Some other Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand and others are giving a tough competition to India in the field of medical tourism. However, with the kind of facilities and other amenities available here, it will take a long time before any other country can outdo India in the field of medical tourism. To take advantage of the best medical tourism facility in India you must get in touch with a good tour operator who will provide you with the best medical tourism package in India. Make sure that you do not lose out on visiting some of the famous places while you are visiting India.

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Sarah Wilson is a tourism management expert with years of experience in overseas medical tourism management. If you want to know more about medical tourism, medical tourism in india, gastric bypass surgery and more, you can visit www.surgeryunlimited.com

Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an inflammation and infection of the ear canal. Swimming, bathing, allergies, or even cleaning your ear with a cotton-tipped swab can lead to discomfort, bacterial growth, and infection. The ear is made up of an intricate system of tiny bones, organs, and membranes that produce the signals our brain interprets as sound. An ear infection, also known as otitis media , produces pus, fluid, fullness, pain, and inflammation within the ear. An ear infection may also cause fever, hearing loss, and dizziness. In children , the eustachian tube is shorter and less slanted than in adults and is thus more susceptible to bacterial and viral infection. Since it often occurs when excess water enters the ear canal, a common name for this inflammation is "swimmer's ear." If you have had swimmer's ear in the past, you have a higher risk of having it again. Exostoses may not cause symptoms, or they may lead to ear infections and hearing loss, especially if they are big enough to block the ear canal.

Causes of Ear Infection

The common Causes of Ear Infection :

The cause is a germ infecting the outer ear canal. Most often this is caused by bacteria (which can be treated with antibiotics), but sometimes other causes, such as fungus infection, are to blame.

The infection can happen to anyone. Sometimes a cause can be traced, such as swimming in infected sea water (many surfers will attest to this). Most times it is not possible to be sure why it started.

Excessive sweating from physical activity.

Use of earplugs.

Some people seem to have one episode after another. It may be that some of these people have a habit of fiddling with or picking at their ears, and introduce the infection themselves, inadvertently.

Otitis media is most likely to happen in children, because their eustachian tubes are narrower to start off with. Sometimes the glandular tissue at the lower end of the eustachian tubes (the adenoids) seems rather more enlarged than in other children, making blockage of the tubes even more likely. However it can happen in anybody.

Symptoms of Ear Infection

Some Symptoms of Ear Infection :

Nausea , vomiting .

Have trouble sleeping .

Develop a fever.

Fail to respond to sounds .

Develop fluid that drains from the ears.

Have headaches.

Ear noise or buzzing.

Irritability .

Diarrhea .

Tug or pull at their ears .

Treatment of Ear Infection

Most times your family doctor will treat the infection with either ear drops (which usually contain an antibiotic or antiseptic, along with some steroid), or a course of antibiotics. On occasion you may be given both drops and antibiotics.

If the pain is bad you may need to take pain killers (analgesics) such as paracetamol, or anti inflammatory drugs in addition. Usually the infection settles quite quickly.

Sometimes the ear canal needs more attention. This may involve seeing a specialist, and perhaps having the ear cleaned out, or a dressing inserted temporarily.

The treatment, however, can start immediately, as the most important part is to reduce the pain . For this, paracetamol either as a liquid, a tablet, or a soluble tablet is usually the best. Ibuprofen, a NSAID is another alternative. You should not use aspirin in a child under the age of 16, but it can be very helpful for the older age groups.

In many countries, the standard treatment for otitis media has been a course of antibiotics. There is currently some debate as to whether this should indeed be the treatment. There are points for and against their use.

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Juliet Cohen writes articles on diseases and conditions and skin disorders. She also writes articles on herbal home remedies.

by: Tom Klamet

Aspirin is one of the most carefully studied drugs available and has been used to reduce pain and inflammation for over a century. Evidence is rapidly growing that supports aspirins use in lowering the rates of heart attacks, stroke, colon cancer and even Alzheimers disease.

Living up to its reputation as a lifesaving drug, aspirins action as a blood thinner has been shown in clinical studies to reduce the rate of heart attacks, strokes and related deaths. This can be credited to aspirins ability to prevent blood from clotting, thereby preventing these events. In the event a heart attack or stroke does occur, taken immediately, aspirin can reduce their severity. Some preliminary data even suggests that regular aspirin use may prevent certain cancers from occurring.

Beyond benefits to the cardio vascular system, there are many other little known applications for a daily aspirin regimen, and they could be life saving. Here are a few facts about aspirin that support its use for the prevention of common ailments and health risks:

Benefits of aspirin

Boerhaave's Syndrome was first described in 1724 by Hermann Boerhaave, a Dutch physician. His patient was a 50 year-old admiral (Baron John van Waasenaer) who developed a sudden excruciating chest pain while straining to vomit. The patient developed shock and died 18 hours later. An autopsy demonstrated rupture of the distal esophagus into the left chest.

The physical exam typically reveals a critically ill patient, usually sitting up in bed with a forward-crouching position. Subcutaneous emphysema is frequently seen. Hamman’s sign is seen in up to 20 percent of Boerhaave's patients. Hamman’s sign is a crunching, rasping sound, synchronous with the heartbeat, heard over the precordium, and is often indicative of spontaneous mediastinal emphysema. Patients also present with varying degrees of epigastric tenderness, sometimes imitating an intra-abdominal catastrophe. When the rupture is confined to the mediastinum, the patient may not look particularly sick and vital signs may be deceptively normal.

• Perforated or Bleeding Ulcer
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Myocardial Infarction
• Pulmonary Embolus
• Dissecting Aneurysm
• Spontaneous Pnuemothorax
• Mallory-Weiss Tear
• Acute Cholecystitis

A swallow contrast radiographic study remains the diagnostic gold-standard. Either a thoracic CT scan or an esophagram is required to locate the exact site of perforation, and helps to determine the best surgical approach. A water-soluble contrast agent such as gastrografin is utilized. Most recommend avoidance of barium since its penetration into the thorcacic cavity can induce an inflammatory reaction leading to granuloma formation.

Patient’s are often placed on total parenteral nutrition, and early surgical repair remains the standard of care. Complications of Boerhaave's Syndrome include persistent esophageal leak, mediastinitis, polymicrobial sepsis, pneumonia and empyema.

Despite optimal management, the mortality of patient’s with Boerhaave's Syndrome remains high. Mortality rates have been quoted as high as 72 percent and are most likely attributable to difficulty in making the diagnosis. In contrast to spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, iatrogenic esophageal rupture carries a mortality rate of only 20 percent, and traumatic perforation has a mortality of only 7 percent.

By:Ken Mathie

Canine distemper is a very life-threatening disease, which is triggered by a highly contagious virus that attacks the gastrointestinal, respiratory and the nervous systems of dogs. Canine distemper disease can also affect other wild members of the canine family, such as coyotes, raccoons, foxes as well as wolves. Younger dogs are more susceptible to becoming infected although; older dogs can become infected as well, however without as much regularity.

Once a dog develops the disease, more than fifty percent of them die from canine distemper, with and even lower survival rate in puppies by twenty percent. Therefore if a dog is able to survive canine distemper, it is highly likely that is general health is damaged permanently.

Some cases of canine distemper can leave the animal impaired by its nervous system with no real hope of recovering totally. It is common to find either complete or partial paralysis, as well as negative effects on the dog's perception of sight as well as in its sense of hearing and smelling. Once infected the animal is more susceptible to other diseases, like pneumonia. However, CDV or the canine distemper virus is not contagious to humans.

Contact with mucous or discharges from the infected animal, such as run off from the eyes and nose can transmit the canine distemper virus. As well as the exposure to an infected animal feces and urine can also produce the canine distemper virus.

It is possible for a healthy dog to contract the canine distemper virus when exposed to any areas that have hosted an infected animal, such as kennels and even your back yard. Since the canine distemper virus is an airborne virus, it is able to stay alive outside of its host animal for long periods of time.

There are some scientists who predict that every living dog of twelve months in age has had contact with the canine distemper virus at some point in its life, therefore it is nearly impossible to prevent your pet from becoming exposed to the virus.

The canine distemper virus and its symptoms are not so easily recognized. Since this is so, it is rare for immediate treatment to be given to the infected animal. Often the canine distemper virus is confused with other ailments such as a bad cold since the majority of infected dogs show signs of a stuffy head and run high fevers. Other internal problems can develop, such as severed inflammation of the stomach as well as bronchitis and pneumonia.

One of the symptoms you should be aware of when looking for signs of the canine distemper virus is a discharge from the eyes as well as squinting. Especially if this occurs along with sudden weight loss and diarrhea as well as vomiting, nasal drips and coughing, as these are sure signs that there is good reason to be concerned for your dog's health.

In the more advanced stages of the disease, the nervous system will give signs such as complete or partial paralysis or even strange twitching or nervous ticks. Generally, dogs that have become infected will show signs of having no energy and become limp, with little to no appetite. Some cases of the canine distemper virus can cause a surge in the dog's keratin cells, which will result in the dog's footpads becoming hardened by its sudden growth.

Methods of Preventing CDV

Since canine distemper has varies signs and is far spread it is best to visit your veterinarian as soon as possible for a diagnosis if your pet does display any of the signs mentioned above.

Comparable to many diseases, which are viral, surviving an infection will generally cause the development of an ample immunity; this is required for the protection of the animal from the infection of distemper, lasting the remainder of their lives for a dog. On the other hand, there are many dogs who do not survive the infection, especially puppies.

The surest and safest manner of protection is still with a vaccination. Until there are scientific developments in distemper vaccine, which can give a life long, immunity with a single series of inoculations with a guarantee, vets will recommend that your dog be vaccinated yearly for distemper.

Puppies that are born to a mother dog who has survived the disease will pass on certain immunities to their litter when the first milk produced is fed to the puppies during their first few days of life. The amount of antibodies a mother has will differ, in the amount of immunity a puppy can receive from her. Even so, it will never be complete immunity and it will diminish quickly over time, by approximately half in eight days and then again by nearly three-fourths in two weeks time.

Since the proper time for vaccination will vary from one animal to another, it is not possible for a pet owner to know exactly when it is time for their pet to be vaccinated. A veterinarian can best determine when is the proper time to begin your animal's vaccination by basing their decision on the dog general health and his own experience as a vet.

It is imperative to closely observe any hints of ill health as well as regular care to maintain and assure a general good condition and health, for your animal. If your pet shows any of the signs below, experts encourage you to consult with your veterinarian immediately:

1. Foul breath
2. Abnormal limping
3. Loss of appetite
4. Excessive water consumption
5. Abnormal viciousness or lethargy
6. Excessive tarter deposits on teeth
7. Abnormal eye and or nose discharge
8. Fluctuating weight losses and gains
9. Difficulty getting up or lying down
10. Abnormal and uncontrolled stool production
11. Loss of hair, open sores, ragged or dull coat
12. Constant head shaking, scratching, licking or biting of body

The canine distemper virus infection may not always be the case when concerned with these symptoms in your pet; however, it is better still to consult an expert with these concerns so that the problem may be attended to as soon as possible.

By using good sense, taking the proper actions to any symptoms you find and staying in constant contact with your veterinarian, you will be able to give your pet the most favorable result in overcoming this serious disease.

Ken Mathie
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by kristine

Among the sub-disciplines under the fields of medicine and science, the most dynamic areas include the studies on "diseases of the mind." This is not so much caused by neglect, but by a lack of true understanding of the basic goings-on of the brain and the central nervous system. Modern medical science has come a long way in this field, however, with the introduction of psychology and psychoactive medication. We now have a better understanding of how the mind works and what can happen when it doesn't. With scientific approaches, it is no longer acceptable to just thoughtlessly assume that people are possessed by demons or used as mouthpieces of the gods.

At the moment, there are several common psychological problems that can be treated or alleviated by using the right psychoactive medication. Anxiety, for example, is often treated with a variety of medications available via prescription. Among the more prominent types are chemicals from the benzodiazepine family of compounds, which has also been used as components in the production of tranquilizers and muscle relaxants. They act by "depressing" the central nervous system, triggering a release of biochemicals that cause sedation and relaxation. This alleviates both the mental and physical symptoms of an anxiety attack. Aside from anxiety, benzodiazepine compounds can also be used to treat problems like insomnia.

Serotonin, which is often linked to depression, has also been targeted by psychoactive drugs. Generally, serotonin uptake inhibitors are used to help alleviate clinical depression. Fluoxetine and setraline are widely used for this purpose, which are by no means the only ones that are available. Antidepressant drugs, regardless of the core ingredient, tend to be slow-acting. This is mainly because they need time to break down the chemicals being produced by the brain that cause the disorder. The process can often take hours, so antidepressants need to be taken during certain intervals, rather than being taken on an as-needed basis. It is not unusual for the initial dose to have appreciable and observable effects only after several days have passed, with the full brunt of the medication only being apparent after several weeks.

Based on statistics, there has been a sharp rise in the number of cases of psychosis. The precise cause of this condition is currently unknown but stress, environmental factors, hereditary traits, and cranial injury have all been speculated. Phenothiazines are the class of medications often used as anti-psychotic drugs, with the "relief" the drugs are able to provide tending to vary. Unlike most of the other medications listed here, anti-psychotic medications focus more on blocking the receptors in the brain rather than breaking down or preventing the productions of the biochemical "messengers."

Generally, any medication that makes it to the market has been thoroughly tested and is unlikely to cause a large amount of dangerous effects. However, there will still be other things to be considered when dealing with drugs of this nature. Due to the effects they have on the brain and the lack of concrete knowledge on how some of them actually function, it is advisable to use them with caution. Most of these drugs would be prescribed with a specific schedule of when the doses should be taken. These schedules are made for a reason and should be followed near-religiously.

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What is Croup: A sickness caused by a virus infection in the area of a child's vocal cords. It is most often recognized by a 'dog barking' cough, and fever. Croup usually lasts for five or six days and mostly affects children between 3 months and 6 years old. Croup has other names, as is often called: parainfluenza, barking cough, laryngotracheitis, laryngotracheobronchitis, stridor, and spasmodic croup.

What causes Croup: It is most often caused by the parainfluenza virus, but some other viruses and bacterial infections can also cause it. It is the body's reaction to the infection that causes the respiratory problems. It usually occurs in young children as their airways are smaller and shaped differently then adults, making them more susceptible. Children in some families are more prone than others, due to hereditary factors.

Symptoms Of Croup: One of the distinctive characteristics of croup is the sudden development of symptoms. Children will usually be finel when they go to bed, and then they suddenly wake up in the middle of the night with a croupy cough, difficulty breathing, and maybe a fever. The cough that children with croup have is very distinctive, unlike other viral respiratory illnesses, which can cause a deep or rough cough, croup causes a cough that sounds like a 'dogs bark'.

Treatment For Croup: There is no cure for croup, but there are many treatments that can help your child to feel better sooner. Here are a few tips to treat croup and make your child feel more comfortable: Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and naps. Give him or her lots of fluids to drink, such as water, juice, soda. Don't give your child cough syrups, but instead try increasing fluids for helping the croup cough. Check with your child's doctor for the correct amounts of Tylenol to help with fever and any chest discomfort he or she may be feeling. If your childs symptoms get worse, take him or her to the local ER to be safe, and follow the doctors advice. Croup will usually get better over 3-4 days.

Preventing Croup: Since croup is caused by a viral infection, the main way of preventing croup is by preventing the infection. Offer every child plenty of fluids to drink and if you or someone else smokes, always do so outside away from any children.

There is a website that provides cures, facts and great information on Croup and numerous other medical conditions, the website is called: All About Health, and can be found at this url: http://www.rb59.com/medical-health-info

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Author: Kelvin Ho

Bad breath is a common condition that many people face throughout the world. It is also a very sought after topic among individuals of all ages.

There are different factors that account for the development of bad breath and hence different solutions are needed to combat it. In this article we are going to understand the connection between bad breath and lactose intolerance.

First of all we have to understand what lactose intolerance is? Firstly, lactose is a sugar, which is found in milk and other dairy products. After these foods are eaten, the lactose will be metabolized (broken down) by an enzyme known as lactase.

Unfortunately, sometimes the body does not produce lactase or there is decreased production of lactase in the body. When this happens, it will result in gastric problems and the lactose will not be broken down in the gastrointestinal tract.

When the lactose is not broken down due to the absence of the enzyme lactase, this will result in symptoms which are similar to stomach virus and hence it is difficult to discern whether the person is suffering from lactose intolerance or stomach flu.

Usually, it is only through examining each individual's medical history and different tests that it is determined that the culprit is lactose intolerance. If you suspect that you are suffering from lactose intolerance, do share with your doctor the list of specific foods that cause you to feel uncomfortable. This will help your doctor to make a diagnosis sooner.

The signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance are nausea, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea and an exceptionally bad breath.

These symptoms occur because the body is not accepting the lactose. Usually, the symptoms will start to clear up once the lactose is removed from the body. Among the most significant symptom is the occurrence of very foul breath. It can be so bad that your friends around you can smell it even if they are many feet away.

Typically, people would assume that the individual is suffering from poor oral hygiene but in reality the individual is suffering from lactose intolerance.

The lactose when ingested by lactose intolerant individuals results in gastric symptoms mentioned above and the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract acts upon the lactose rich foods and results in fermentation that produces foul smelling gas. This gas unfortunately is exhaled out through the lungs and that is how bad breath and lactose intolerance are connected.

The connection between lactose intolerance and halitosis can be further confirmed through a hydrogen breath test. Normally there is a very little amount of hydrogen present in the breath but in a lactose intolerant individual who has ingested lactose rich foods, the hydrogen content is going to be much higher than the normal. This shows that the lactose is not broken down properly.

After you have understood the connection between bad breath and lactose intolerance, you may be wondering how did you become lactose intolerant in the first place. That answer lies in your genes. Lactose intolerance can also occur with the advancing age. So if you find out that you are having halitosis and unable to find any apparent cause to it, then you must look into lactose intolerance as this might be the culprit causing this problem.

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Why eat Breakfast?
Let’s dissect the word ‘breakfast’. When you take it apart you find two words with an all-important hidden message. Break – Fast. I can hear your wheels spinning on this one! That’s right, breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast that your body goes into each and every night when you sleep.
When breakfast is skipped, your body continues to fast until you eat later in the day.

This is a problem for two reasons.

Problem #1: Your brain needs fuel to function at its peak. This fuel comes in the form of glucose derived from food and is needed to walk, talk and perform all other activities. When you skip breakfast your brain is forced to work extra hard in breaking down stored carbohydrates or to turn fats and proteins into usable forms of glucose. Eating breakfast has been proven to improve concentration, increase your problem solving capabilities, enhance overall mental performance and even boosts your memory and mood.

Problem #2: Your metabolism will go into ‘famine’ mode. Three to four hours after you eat, your metabolism shuts down and acts as if it needs to store food. This is a great function to have if a famine were to break out, leaving you without food for days. Since this is likely not the case for you, it is pretty annoying when your body starts packing on the pounds in an attempt to protect you from starvation! Eating breakfast communicates with your body the fact that you are healthy, well fed and not in need of extra fat storage.

What about the cut calories?
“Skipping breakfast is how I cut calories out of my diet.” I can’t tell you how often I hear this response when I encourage people to eat breakfast. What these “calorie cutters” don’t realize is that they are the ones who turn to snacking later in the day in an attempt to ward off low energy levels. Allowing your body to become over-hungry leads to distorted satiety signals, and leaves the door wide open for overeating later in the day.
Start your day with breakfast and then continue to eat smaller meals and snacks throughout the day for optimal calorie burning.

What’s for Breakfast?
Now that you are convinced that breakfast is worth your time, it’s time to decide what to have! A recent study done by FoodWatch, a Minnesota-based consulting firm that watches food trends, revealed that most people are basically eating dessert for breakfast, due to the high quantities of on-the-go breakfast foods that are processed, packaged and pumped full of refined carbohydrates. Another study recently proved that high fiber, low fat breakfasts promote healthy weight control much more effectively than highly refined breakfast foods.
Try the following On-The-Go Breakfast Selections for a blend of hearty carbohydrates, protein and fat and experience optimal morning energy.

• Low Fat Yogurt with Fresh Fruit
• Low Fat Cottage Cheese and a Cherry Oatmeal Muffin
• Hard Boiled Egg and Whole Wheat Toast
• Scrambled Egg White on Half a Bagel
• Whole Wheat Tortilla rolled with Scrambled Egg Beaters and Salsa
• Soy Milk with Whole Grain Cereal and Fresh Fruit

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by Nicholas Bowen

Losing weight is a tiresome as well as a time consuming effort that usually gets unpaid; but leaves a hole in the pocket of a person who tries to shed weight by visiting weightloss centers and gymnasiums. Sometimes, even follow diets that nearly starve them to death. Now, people can lose weight within a short period by opting for stomach surgery. Yes, you got it right! It is an apt solution for cutting that extra flab that has been troubling you since long.

Moreover, extra weight does not only hamper with the normal life, but also troubles you while executing daily chores. Alternatively, in many cases, it can lead to various medical conditions. These days many surgical methods are being in the news for their benefits and lesser side effects; one of those methods is stomach surgery. It is recommended for people who have a body mass index of 40 or even more than it does. In fact, it is ideal for the people who suffer from life threatening diseases like cancer of liver, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. In fact, with the extra weight one tends to go into depression and looses self-esteem and also makes a person look much older than he or she is.

Such weight loss surgeries are performed in various methods like restrictive surgeries that modify the stomach, whereas the combined restrictive and malabsorptive surgery involves both the stomach and the small intestine. However, the various other operative procedures for curing obesity through stomach surgery are vertical banded gastroplasty, gastric banding and laparoscopic gastric banding. However, stomach surgery optimizes weight loss at greater extent, but it is still advisable for the people to talk to the surgeons at length about it; in lieu to get information on the procedure and complications involved. In fact, it will be ideal for people who are supposed to undergo stomach surgery are suffering from some severe and critical medical condition.

Stomach surgery achieves weight loss by modifying the digestive and absorptive functions of the body. As body is quite dependent on these systems to perform normal functions; and moreover are related to stomach, small intestine and the large intestine. Therefore, this kind of surgery entails a permanent modification of these vital organs to ensure a weight loss that is long lasting or in some cases everlasting. In fact, stomach surgery changes the structure and size of the stomach, making it smaller. Obviously, it will result in providing the feeling of fullness or even satiety to the person after eating even a small quantity of food and hence, the surgery starts to display the results drastically by making the weightloss more effectively. This type of surgery is commonly used and is quite popular also with both the doctors and patients as well. Moreover, it restricts the intake of food that a person consumes and digests. Therefore, do not hesitate anymore and go for the kill by opting for stomach surgery. Once again, retain your beauty along with confidence.

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Nicholas Bowen is vastly experienced in weight loss procedures. He advises obese people about the best methods of reducing weight depending on their health and body condition. One of the reference sites he mentions regularly for information about gastric band, and gastric bypass surgery and Weight Loss Surgery and Stomach Surgery is www.gastricband.com

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There is no cure for the common cold. This is an accepted fact. This is one of those little annoyances that people will stress over but can't do anything about. People simply have come to accept that there is such thing as a way to cure the common cold. Of course, this could tie in to the little known scientific fact that there is no single cause for the common cold. In fact, when one bothers to break things down to the appropriate level, the "common cold" is named not because it is common, but because there is a wide range of things that can cause it.

The common cold can be the product of a large number of factors, but viral and bacterial infections tend to be the most common. It is also not unusual for certain pollens to generate allergic symptoms that can be associated with the common cold. For most people, the immune system is capable of handling and fighting off the bacterial infection that can cause the symptoms, but not the pollen. This is the reason for the cold seemingly having a seasonal appearance. In reality, the pollen is interacting with the nasal passages and irritating certain components of it, causing the cold symptoms. Among the symptoms that both the pollen and the infection can cause are runny noses, mild fevers, scratchy throat, and nasal congestion. Specific causes can also have specific symptoms, but never without the "universal" list of effects.

Whether caused by viral or bacterial infections, there are also a number of potential complications and side effects that the common cold can cause. Some of these problems are opportunistic coinfections, which means that they rarely strike on their own and require that a previous illness already compromise a person's immune system. Others are superinfections, which are illnesses that attack areas of the body that have already been negatively affected by a previous infection or illness. The difference between the two is that opportunistic coinfections require that the body's defenses already be compromised, even by something as mundane as the common cold. In contrast, superinfections can affect the body regardless of whether or not the person was in a state of good health. Some of these side effects include acute bronchitis, strep throat, pneumonia, and sinusitis.

Logically, since there is not direct cause for the problem, there can be no cure. Medical systems around the world, whether traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, or Western medicine, need to know the cause of the problem before being able to treat it. In terms of Western medicine, there are simply too many viruses and bacteria that can cause the same symptoms and lead to the common cold. That is without taking into account the possibility of allergens such as pollen and dust. In TCM, there are also a number of possible elemental imbalances in the body that can lead to someone developing the common cold. Despite that, however, both conventional and "exotic" medical systems have various methods to help someone recover from the cold faster.

Based on the nature of the problem, as well as the rapid evolution that the cold-causing bacteria can undergo, there will likely never be a cure for the common cold. To develop a single cure for all of the possible causes of the common cold would be tantamount to making a drug that can treat virtually any sort of infection, which is a medical and chemical impossibility. Yes, treatments that help alleviate the symptoms exist and will continue to be improved upon, but a cure? Science would be more likely to discover the Holy Grail of Arthurian legend than a cure for the common cold.

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Eye Care Exams: Are The Important And How Often?

Like every other part of our bodies our eyes are also subject to wear and tear be it from the ultra violet rays of the sun, pollution and dust in the air, transmittable diseases or stress from looking at a computer screen all day.

Most of us go to our family doctors to undertake a physical exam to see how our overall health is. Other people take their health for granted. Why is it then that many of us disregard our eyesight. To guarantee healthy and normal vision, an annual visit to your eye doctor for your eye care exam is necessary.

Your eyes are like your windows to the world, Our brain receives sensory information daily from our eyes therefore keeping them in an optimum shape will ensure proper signals being received by the brain and consequent action and reactions. If your vision is sub par this will obviously affect your life performance.

Eye care exams should start from a very early age, babies of 2-6 months should have their eyes checked to correct any abnormalities, children entering primary school and again when entering secondary school should undergo eye care exams which will also detect any vision problems and corrective action can be taken to rectify the problem.

As we get older it is of vital importance to have an eye care exam performed yearly because every time you visit your eye doctor they will evaluate any changes in your vision system and they can help you correct any difficulties that you may have with your sight. Early diagnosis of any potential problems will decrease the chance of severe damage to our sight.

Elderly citizens are more susceptible to vision loss, they should be aware that the probability of having vision disorders increases with age. The threat is still there even though you might not be experiencing any problem, therefore you should visit your eye doctor regularly for an eye care exam.

An eye care exam is a painless and informative method for the assessment of your eyes. The eye doctors will test your visual acuity, which is the clarity of your vision. During the eye care exam, the doctor will also check the muscles of the eyes, eye pressure, fluid circulation, retina and general condition of your eyes.. The routine eye examination is not painful or uncomfortable.

Eye Care Exam Doctors

Doctor’s who specialize in the comprehensive care of the eyes and visual system in the prevention of eye disease injury is the ophthalmologist. They are medically trained specialists who can deliver total eye care exams, primary, secondary and tertiary care services and diagnose general diseases of the eyes.

Whereas the health care professional who provides only primary care services is the optometrist. Services included are the comprehensive eye health and vision examinations: treatment and diagnosis of the vision disorders and eye diseases; the detection of general health problems; they prescribe the glasses, contact lenses, vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation and medications.

How Often Should You Have An Eye Care Exam?

If you note that you are having eye difficulty, pain or visual disturbances or any other problem in the eyes, you should immediately see an eye doctor. However, if you are in good health and no known ailments, no vision problems, you can have an eye exam every two to four years provided your age is below forty. For people with diabetes, you need frequent eye examinations to maintain good eye health.

Remember prevention is better than a cure, so make sure you are aware of your vision and if you note any deterioration get on down and have an eye care exam.

For those that suffer from acne vulgaris, the most common type of acne on the body, the worst part is the red pimples that dot the face. Like many skin conditions, there are treatments that can be used to help improve the quality of the skin. Yet, understanding what this condition is happens to be the best way to find a treatment for it. The condition is characterized by red pimples that appear on the skin. Some may become puss filled, others are "white" heads or "black" heads. All of which are small infections in the skin's follicles or pores.

Those that suffer from acne vulgaris are likely to start seeing the condition happen at the start of puberty. Most people see a peak at around 12 to 15 years of age, after which it begins to clear up and go away. For others, it lasts for many years, well into adulthood. The cause is one of many, but usually involves the build up of extra oils in the pores. This excess amount of oil attracts bacteria which spread and cause infections in the skin. This leads to the red pimples on the skin. Treatments are used to help minimize the bacteria or they are used to help regulate the amount of oil in the skin.

Perhaps the largest concern with any type of skin condition like this is that it can destroy the self esteem of those that suffer from it. By improving the skin's clarity, the improvement of self esteem is also evident. Many people find multiple ways to treat the condition and to gain this type of improvement, though it may take several tries to find the right method. Ultimately, acne vulgaris is a normal condition that many people face throughout their lifetime.

Author: David Faulkner

Early menopause often creeps up on women in their forties in uncomfortable ways. It may leave them feeling like they are suffering from a chronic, if mild, case of the flu. It can wreak havoc on their emotions by precipitating severe mood shifts; and it can leave them absolutely bewildered about why they are feeling as they do. But early menopause is neither a physical nor emotional illness; it is simply a natural part of the aging process.

Determining If You Are A Candidate For Early Mopause

Early menopause is surprisingly common, and for those women who held off on starting families because they were busy with careers or other responsibilities, it can be a most unwelcome surprise. Many women, therefore, would benefit from learning early in life if they are likely to experience early menopause, so that they can plan their families accordingly.

Unfortunately, there is no definite indicator that one woman is more likely than the next to experience early menopause. The onset of menopause is as unpredictable as the onset of a girl's first menstrual cycle, yet women would most definitely benefit if they could prepare for early menopause.

There is one hope: the tendency to early menopause may be inherited. To learn if you are a candidate for early menopause, you would need to talk to your female blood relatives to determine if they experienced it. If both your mother and her mother had early onset menopause, there is a high probability that you will as well.

The Advantages Of Early Menopause

While early menopause can eliminate the possibility of childbirth for some women who were looking forward to raising families, there are other women who find early menopause to be a blessing. Women who have moral objections to artificial forms of birth control, for example, will find early menopause the perfect solution to their desire not to have more children.

There are women who worry that early menopause will bring more difficult symptoms than menopause which occurs at a later age. But the severity of menopausal symptoms is more a result of your individual physiology than it is of the age at which menopause begins. If you are having real difficulty coping with early menopause, be sure to consult your gynecologist to see if there is any form of relief. Medicine has made terrific advances since the times when women simply had to live with the symptoms of menopause, so be sure you take advantage of them!

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Probably the last thing on anybody's mind when dealing with diabetes is jewelry. After all, bracelets, necklaces and anklets may not seem to serve any purpose beyond being decorative. However, when it comes to chronic diseases like diabetes, being identified as having a medical condition is often necessary. This is why diabetes bracelets are often worn not just to inform anyone about the wearer's health status but also to alert people, such as rescuers, first-aid staff and medical professionals of the appropriate action to perform when the wearer is involved in an emergency.

When Knowledge Can Save a Life

When diabetics were first encouraged to wear diabetes bracelets, some people were not very supportive of getting "tagged" as a diabetic. However, the fact that the bracelets were medical alert tags quickly showed why it was a necessity. Today, it still is.

Diabetes requires special medical care and attention. In some emergencies, the patient may not always be able to speak or communicate or he may even be unresponsive. Furthermore, an emergency may occur when a relative or a friend who has knowledge about the patient's diabetes may not be around. In these cases, a diabetes bracelet can silently inform the attending medical personnel of the patient's disease.

This way, the proper treatment and medications can be administered without worrying about possible side effects or drug interaction. Imagine being in a situation where medical treatment that is otherwise safe and effective can actually put your health and your life at risk. This is often the case when a diabetic is treated without the medical staff's knowledge that he or she has diabetes.

Preparing for an Emergency

Diabetes can be a tricky and rather deceptive condition to have, primarily because blood sugar levels can fluctuate unpredictably. When blood sugar levels suddenly drop or sharply rise, blackouts can occur, requiring medical attention. Having a diabetes bracelet will let the medical staff know how to make the appropriate medical decisions that can save your life. In case you ever figure in an accident, any medications that may be necessary in order to treat you won't affect you in a negative way.

Always ensure that you or your loved one is wearing a diabetes bracelet before leaving the house. If necessary, pack an extra bracelet especially during special trips, particularly if you will be traveling alone. Always wear the bracelet where it can be spotted easily and avoid taking it off. It might cramp your style, but it can mean the difference between living a healthy life and suffering the consequences.

Bracelet for a Cause

One simple diabetes bracelet can actually make a big difference in the fight against diabetes. Certain groups sell bracelets, donating proceeds to support associations dedicated to helping people with diabetes. Often, the proceeds even fund further research about the disease.

The diabetes wristband that states, "Insulin is Not a Cure", for example, is being promoted by the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation to support the foundation of the Education for Children with Diabetes. So now when you buy a diabetes bracelet, you might want to consider purchasing from groups that actually help push the struggle against diabetes forward. Further research is necessary in order to understand the real causes of this disease and probably even more in order for scientists to produce a cure.

Getting "Tagged"

These days, different bracelets are available for different medical and non-medical concerns but the need for a broader awareness of diabetes is still an important and necessary issue. Diabetes bracelets can be as simple as those made with rubber or as detailed as those made with metal and beads. Some diabetes bracelets can also be customized, including not just a simple alert but also other information such as your name, address, contact number or contact information of a person you'd like to contact in an emergency.

If you would like to help support the diabetes cause by using a diabetes bracelet, buy from groups and associations that actually donate proceeds or at least a portion of it to a related cause. Organizations who do this will state it in their websites, brochures or company ads. If you're buying from a retail shop, you can also ask the salesperson if the proceeds from the sale are actually going to fund diabetes research or support groups. This is an excellent way to do your part in the fight against diabetes

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Endometriosis is a condition caused by excess estrogen created each month in the female body. Endometriosis affect an estimated 89 million women (usually around 30 to 40 years of age who have never been pregnant before) of reproductive age around the world. Endometriosis can also cause scar tissue and adhesions to develop that can distort a woman’s internal anatomy. It is estimated that 30-40% of women with endometriosis are infertile. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrial stroma and glands. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The most common symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain. Other symptoms may include diarrhoea or constipation (in particular in connection with menstruation) ,abdominal bloating heavy or irregular bleeding and fatigue.

Ovarian cysts are enlargements of the ovary that appear to be filled with fluid. The ovaries are two organs — each about the size and shape of an almond — located on each side of a woman's uterus. Small cysts are formed outside of the ovary, which enlarge and produce endometriosis of the ovary. Hormone stimulation during the menstrual cycle produces many small cysts that eventually occupy the normal ovarian tissue. Ovarian cysts can be categorized as noncancerous or cancerous growths. All of the following are noncancerous ovarian growths or cysts. A woman may develop 1 or more of them.Cysts are painful and potentially harmful conditions. They are an important cause of pain in the lower abdomen ( pain in area below the belly button).

Treatment options for endometriosis can depend on your age. Surgery is one of the most effective methods of treating endometriosis so long as all the endo has been removed from the offending areas. Danazol therapy should be started when the patient is menstruating. Testosterone derivatives are another medication that was developed just for endometriosis. Hysterectomy – the uterus is removed, along with endometrial implants, cysts and adhesions. Major Surgery. For severe cases of endometriosis, major surgery used to be the mainstay to remove thick adhesions and excise endometriomas (endometriotic cysts of the ovary). Surgery to remove most of the endometrial patches followed by hormone treatment may be better at long-term easing of symptoms than just surgery alone. Some women with endometriosis who want to have children may need fertility treatment.

Endometriosis Treatment Tips

1. Surgical treatment is the preferred approach to infertile patients with advanced endometriosis.

2. Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) suppress LH and FSH and prevent ovulation.

3. Gestrinone is similar to danazol, but you only need to take it twice a week rather than daily.

4. Birth control pills help shrink endometrial tissue and improve pain for most women.

5. Stronger hormone therapy such as therapy with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a), high-dose progestin.

6. Caffeine, sugar and alcohol are the three most often cited items that women have removed from their diets.

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Most fitness conscious people know that there are 3,500 calories in a pound of fat, so if you create a deficit of 3500 calories in a week, you lose a pound of weight. If you create a deficit of 7000 calories in a week, you lose two pounds a week, and so on. Right? Well, not so fast...

Dr. Kevin Hall, an investigator at the National Institute of Health has done some interesting research about the mechanisms regulating human body weight. He recently published a new paper in the International Journal of Obesity that throws a wrench in works of the "3500 calories to lose a pound" idea...

Some of the equations in his paper made my head hurt, but despite the complex math he used to come to his conclusions, his article clearly prompts the question, "3500 calories to lose a pound of WHAT?" His paper also contained a lot of simple and practical tips you can use to properly balance your caloric intake with output, fine tune your calorie deficit and help you retain more muscle when you diet.

Below, I've distilled some of the information into a simple bullet-point summary that any non-scientist can understand. Then I wrap up with my interpretation of how you can apply this in your own fat loss program:

Calculating the calories required to lose a pound and fine-tuning your caloric deficit

* 3500 calories to lose a pound has always been the rule of thumb. However, this 3500 calories figure goes back to research which assumed that all the weight lost would be adipose tissue (which would be ideal, of course).

* But as we all know (unfortunately), lean body mass is lost along with body fat, which would indicate that the 3500 calorie figure could be an oversimplification.

* The amount of lean body mass lost is based on initial body fat level and size of the calorie deficit

* Lean people tend to lose more lean body mass and retain more fat.

* Fat people tend to lose more body fat and retain more lean tissue (revealing why obese people can tolerate aggressive low calorie diets better than already lean people)

* Very aggressive low calorie diets tend to erode lean body mass to a greater degree than more conservative diets.

* whether the weight loss is lean or fat gives you the real answer of what is the required energy deficit per unit of weight loss

* The metabolizable energy in fat is different than the metabolizable energy in muscle tissue. A pound of muscle is not 3500 calories. A pound of muscle yields about 600 calories. • If you lose lean body mass, then you lose more weight than if you lose fat.

* If you create a 3500 calorie deficit in one week and you lose 100% body fat, you will lose one pound. •

* But if you create a 3500 calorie weekly deficit and as a result of that deficit, lose 100% muscle, you would lose almost 6 pounds of body weight! (of course, if you manage to lose 100% muscle, you will be forced to wear the Dieter's Dunce cap)

* If you have a high initial body fat percentage, then you are going to lose more fat relative to lean, so you may need a larger deficit to lose the same amount of weight as compared to a lean person

* Creating a calorie deficit once at the beginning of a diet and maintaining that same caloric intake for the duration of the diet after major weight loss fails to account for how your body decreases energy expenditure with reduced body weight

* Weight loss typically slows down over time for a prescribed constant diet (the "plateau"). This is either due to the decreased metabolism mentioned above, or a relaxing of the diet compliance, or both (most people just can't hack aggressive calorie reductions for long)

* Progressive resistance training and or high protein diets can modify the proportion of weight lost from body fat versus lean tissue (which is why weight training and sufficient protein while on calorie restricted diets are absolute musts!)

So, based on this info, should you throw out the old calorie formulas?

Well, not necessarily. You can still use the standard calorie formulas to figure out how much you should eat, and you can use a 500-1000 calorie per day deficit (below maintenance) as a generic guideline to figure where to set your calories to lose one or two pounds per week respectively (at least that works "on paper" anyway).

Even better however, you could use this info to fine tune your caloric deficit using a percentage method and also base your deficit on your starting body fat level, to get a much more personalized and effective approach:

15-20% below maintenance calories = conservative deficit

20-25% below maintenance calories = moderate deficit

25-30% below maintenance calories = aggressive deficit

31-40% below maintenance calories = very aggressive deficit (risky)

50%+ below maintenance calories = semi starvation/starvation (potentially dangerous and unhealthy)

(Note: According to exercise physiologists Katch & Mcardle, the average female between the ages of 23 and 50 has a maintenance level of about 2000-2100 calories per day and the average male about 2700-2900 calories per day)

Usually, we would suggest starting with a conservative deficit of around 15-20% below maintenance. Based on this research, however, we see that there can be a big difference between lean and overweight people in how many calories they can or should cut.

If you have very high body fat to begin with, the typical rule of thumb on calorie deficits may underestimate the deficit required to lose a pound. It may also be too conservative, and you can probably use a more aggressive deficit safely without as much worry about muscle loss or metabolic slowdown.

If you are extremely lean, like a bodybuilder trying to get ready for competition, you would want to be very cautious about using aggressive calorie deficits. You'd be better off keeping the deficit conservative and starting your diet/cutting phase earlier to allow for a slow, but safe rate of fat loss, with maximum retention of muscle tissue.

The bottom line is that it's not quite so simple as 3,500 calories being the deficit to lose a pound. Like lots of other things in nutrition that vary from person to person, the ideal amount of calories to cut "depends"...

References:

Forbes GB. Body fat content influences the body composition response to nutrition and exercise. Ann NY Acad Sci. 904: 359-365. 2000

Hall, KD., What is the required energy deficit per unit of weight loss? Int J Obesity. 2007 Epub ahead of print.

McArdle WD. Exercise physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human performance. 4td ed. Williams & Wilkins. 1996.

Wishnofsky M. Caloric equivalents of gained or lost weight. Am J Clin Nutr. 6: 542-546.

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Industrial disease claims are notorious for being troublesome and difficult to prove. With so many diseases found in workers usually in heavy industry or in workers dealing with hazardous substances, it can be awkward to pin down who is responsible for contamination and whether health and safety guidelines were followed by any company involved. This is especially true of mesothelioma and asbestos-related cases where workers have not become symptomatic until decades after the work was undertaken.

There are ways around these problems, the most important being adequate medical records of any condition relating to an industrial disease claim. Any medical evidence demonstrating a condition being brought about as a result of employment is essential as it is the foundation of any industrial disease claim. There are many diseases that constitute an industrial disease claim including asbestos-related conditions, asthma, emphysema, deafness, tenosynovitis and vibration white finger, if you are suffering from any of these it is likely that you could claim a substantial amount of money.

The government has ruled that all employers have a duty of care toward their employees and that every precaution should be taken to avoid risking an employee's health. Health and Safety guidelines have been established for many years, and are particularly stringent with regards to heavy and hazardous industries.

Your solicitor will need details of any companies you worked for in these industries, length of employment details and, for each example, to who you were answerable. Your solicitor will have to build a picture from this evidence of whether you were responsible for your exposure to any hazardous substances or whether the strict health and safety guidelines were not adhered to.

Once a case has been made for an employer's negligence, you will then be able to claim for loss of earnings, stress, and medical treatment. There are many solicitors that specialise in the area of industrial disease claims and a simple search on the internet can show you which of those deal with your condition in particular. If you do not have access to the Internet you can contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau who will give you independent advice about which company to contact.

Remember, it costs nothing to ask.

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by Charles Carter

One of the hardest parts to overcome in a "clean eating" nutrition plan can be the issues that arise if someone has what is commonly known as a "sweet tooth". If you have one... you know it. The chocolate calls you from across the room. You probably take carmel, whipped cream, AND syrup in your morning latte. I'm right there with you in this category. I LOVE SWEETS! I've come to the conclusion that cutting them out completely only drives me to binge when I can finally get my hands on them.

There are ways to cope with your sweet tooth in your clean eating plan.

Sugar: This is all natural. Some nutritionists (and your LIVE personal trainer) are of the opinion that if you are going to have sweetener of any kind, have the real thing! They feel that while it impacts your blood sugar the most, this is the safest choice as you can get it in the natural form. Many feel that knowing you are using the real thing will help you curb the quantity you chose to use.

Stevia: Also a naturally occurring option. More and more it can be found in mainstream grocery stores in the baking isle right next to Splenda! Give it a chance. Some people really love it and find it to be an excellent alternative to other sweeteners. You can even buy it in convenient packets to carry with you!

Agave Nectar: This can usually be found in the section with honey of a natural foods grocery store. It is a thick liquid similar to honey and can easily be added to many foods where you might normally use sugar to sweeten.

Aspartame (Nutrasweet... the blue stuff): This is a chemical compound touted as being 180 times sweeter than regular sugar. But don't kid yourself! It has calories!!! 4 calories per gram to be exact. Phenylketonuria is also of concern. This is a genetic disorder in which the body cannot process some of the enzymes in the aspartame. Don't start running to the doctor just yet. Chances are, if you have it, you already know it. All products containing aspartame must also carry the warning "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine" on the label so that they are easily identified.

Sucralose (Splenda): This sugar derivative is 320 - 1000 times sweeter than sugar itself. It is manufactured through selective chloronation of sucrose. Since it is stable under heat, it can even be used in baking! Note that although the nutritional label on Splenda's packaging states that a single serving (1 teaspoon = 5 g) contains zero calories, Splenda actually contains two Calories per teaspoon.

Saccharin (Sweet-N-Low... the pink stuff): This sugar substitute is 300 times sweeter that sugar. However, some don't care for it because of an "aftertaste". Some soft drinks are sweetened with saccharin. Some studies have linked it to the development of cancer. Therefore, saccharin products are required to carry the warning "Use of these products may be hazardous to your health. This product contains saccharin which has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals."

Fruit: If fruit seems to satisfy your sweet tooth, try incorporating lower glycemic choices into your diet! Strawberries are my personal favorite. Other choices might include, blue berries, razberries, or plums. Apples, oranges, and grapefruit are also excellent options since they are accompanied by high fiber content. This slows the glycemic reaction to the fructose in the body.

In the end, none of these options are without impact to your clean eating diet. However, they are ways to address and manage your nutrition plan in a way that sets you up for success. Ultimately, only you can decide what is right for you and your body. This is just a short list of some options to help you make an educated decision.

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D-Ribose is a simple five-carbon sugar that has been shown to delay the progression of congestive heart failure in many people who have had a heart attack at some point in the past. Congestive heart failure is a condition that can occur as a result of any structural or functional cardiac disorder which impairs the ability of the heart to fill with and pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body. Since not all patients experience volume overload at the initial evaluation, this disease is most commonly referred to as heart failure, rather than congestive heart failure. This disease is often under-diagnosed because of a universally agreed upon definition does not exist and there are difficulties with diagnosis, especially in those with a mild condition. Even with the best care and therapy, heart failure has an associated mortality rate of ten percent and is the leading cause of hospitalization in people above the age of sixty-five.

Many studies have been done and presented at the Second Annual Academic Surgical Congress, which is sponsored by the Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons. Heart attacks often lead to the progressive onset of congestive heart failure. After a heart attack, the portion of the heart that hasn't been damaged must work harder to compensate for the functional loss of the tissue that is damaged. The heart will eventually begin to fail, causing the chambers of the heart to enlarge and waken, which in turn causes the heart to lose its ability to pump blood effectively.

A study, which was conducted by the University of Minnesota, led by Dr. John Foker and his team, determined that administering D-Ribose will significantly improve heart function after a heart attack. The study also showed that the progression of heart failure after a heart attack begins with the fall of energy levels. D-Ribose is very unique, it serves as a foundation for many important compounds such as DNA, RNA, and ATP (the energy of cells). ATP is very important to health and for maintaining normal energy-dependent body functions. Hearts that are stressed, muscles, and other tissue lack the metabolic machinery that is needed to quickly make D-Ribose and overcome progressive energy depletion. D-Ribose has been shown to significantly increase energy formation in those tissues that are stressed. The energy level of the heart tissue that is not damaged by the heart attack is in control of the beginning events of heart failure. When ATP starts to decrease, function will worsen, which sets the progression of chronic cardiac failure in motion. Supplementing with D-Ribose is known to increase energy in stressed hearts, which slows the progression of heart failure and in some cases even prevents it altogether. Although the study is in its early stages of investigation, Dr. Foker is positive about the results. By treating hearts with D-Ribose, ATP concentration of the heart can be improved and loss of energy can be prevented, which is known to be the major contributor to this disease's progression.

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For those who spend a lot of time standing or walking, painful feet may become an unfortunate reality. Taking time to treat painful feet can help soothe the aches and pains, and may help prevent more serious conditions. A healthy soak for feet designed to help increase circulation, promote muscle relaxation, and soften the skin, can help make feet feel better both inside and out. However, chronic pain should be reported to a doctor or podiatrist, and those with diabetes in particular should consult with a physician before using any type of product or method to treat painful feet. Swollen feet, for example, are normal in hot and humid weather, but can also be a sign of a serious medical condition. As with any physical condition, it is wise to seek the advice of a physician or podiatrist if painful conditions such as swelling, muscle cramps, or others continue for more than a few days.

Some conditions may be treated easily with a foot ache soak followed by foot lotion. Calluses and corns are two such examples. Calluses are a build-up of thick skin that develops over time, most often on the heels. As our bodies age, the padding in the feet becomes thinner and the development of calluses is one way the body adapts to this change. Other areas of the foot may also develop calluses, such as the ball of the foot. Because calluses can signal other, more serious foot problems, it is wise to seek the assistance of a podiatrist to treat painful feet. A doctor is also the best person to remove very thick and/or painful calluses. For a minor callus buildup, a healthy soak for feet can be used to soften the skin, which can then be gently removed using a pumice stone or similar product. This treatment, followed by a revitalizing foot lotion can help relieve and treat painful feet. Inserting padding in the shoes at the point of the callus can also aid in reducing foot pain.

Corns are one of the more common foot ailments, and tend to show up most often in people under thirty and in women. This is likely because of the shoe styles worn, which can put pressure on the toes. Corns are small, concentrated calluses that usually develop around the toes where friction occurs most, such as the tops, around joints, and in between. To treat painful feet resulting from corns and to help prevent corns from developing, use a foot ache soak on a daily basis. Following the foot soak, corns can be gently removed using a pumice stone, followed by a foot lotion. This easy, preventative program, combined with shoes that do not pinch the toes and special pads over the corns, is an effective method to treat painful feet. It is also a nice, relaxing way to end the day.

For general foot aches and pains, a healthy foot ache soak combining a range of treatment components can aid in the reduction of normal swelling, help reduce muscle fatigue, lessen muscle soreness, and rejuvenate the feet. Products that incorporate various botanicals, for example, can create a foot soak that positively affect both mind and body and treat painful feet. Research shows that scents have a direct impact on our thoughts and emotions, and the use of botanicals in a foot soak offers both mental and physical benefits. Botanicals have long been used in combination with massage therapy to promote feelings of well-being, promote health, and as therapeutic tools. The same concepts apply when using botanicals in combination with a soak to treat painful feet. Foot soaks can also be useful in the treatment and prevention of other conditions such as athletes foot and in promoting overall foot health.

Peppermint, for example, is useful in clearing the mind and emotions (which can be very welcome after a long day on the job), relieves muscle aches, and is often used to treat painful feet. Combinations of lavender, rosemary, and juniper, are used to relive pain and in sports medicine. Other blends, such as peppermint, rosemary, and geranium are used not only to treat pain but also to uplift and strengthen.

For a relaxing foot soak, use cool or warm water and soak your feet for about fifteen minutes. Pat the feet dry rather than rubbing them with a towel (although a rough towel can be in replace of a pumice stone for mild calluses or corns). When feet are dry, apply a foot lotion.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects roughly 30-40 million Americans. The condition is due to a metabolic disorder of cartilage, the gristle that caps the ends of long bones. Cartilage functions to cushion the joint against impact and also to allow gliding of the joint with movement.

Cartilage consists of cells called chondrocytes that sit inside a matrix- much like grapes inside of gelatin. Normally, chondrocytes produce substances that build up and nourish the matrix. When osteoarthritis develops, the chondrocytes begin to function abnormally and no longer elaborate normal matrix.

Instead, chondrocytes begin to produce destructive enzymes that weaken the matrix. Small cracks in cartilage develop. At the same time, the lining of the joint (synovial capsule) is stimulated to produce inflammatory enzymes that further weaken cartilage. The end result is loss of cartilage. As cartilage wears away, the joint begins to become mechanically unbalanced leading to more damage.

Conventional treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee consists of patient education, maintenance of ideal weight, supplements such as good quality forms of glucosamine/chondroitin, bracing, lateral wedge insoles, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, injections of glucocorticoids (steroids), injections of viscosupplements, and sometimes surgery. (All of these have been described in previous articles by me).

One often neglected but critical component of treatment is exercise. A recent review discussed the importance of exercise and reached some interesting conclusions. (Bennell K, Hinman R. Current Opin Rheumatol. 2005; 17: 634-40)

Benefits of exercise appear to be additive when exercise is delivered with other interventions such as weight loss.

Types of exercise include strengthening, stretching, and non impact aerobic exercise, all of which are important and which work synergistically.

It appears that supervised exercise sessions are superior to home exercises for pain reduction. The challenge is to convince patient so the importance of exercise. One interesting question is whether exercise can prevent disease or slow its progression.

Also it is apparent that certain patient subgroups that may respond differently to treatment. It has been substantiated that one major risk factor for the development and progression of knee OA is weak quadriceps muscles. This is especially true for women. As a result, if strength training is administered to this high risk group, it may be able to prevent knee osteoarthritis.

According to the authors, novel exercise programs that strengthen hip muscles or alter impairments in knee neuromuscular control may also influence disease progression.

They conclude that "Future studies must identify cost-effective exercise modes, strategies to maximize exercise compliance and optimal treatment combinations. The role of muscle strength and altered neuromuscular control in the prevention and development of osteoarthritis must be evaluated with the view to devising and testing novel exercise interventions."

As a rheumatologist who sees many many patients with OA of the knee, I encourage a comprehensive exercise program along with many of the other treatments described above. No one treatment will work for a patient. However, the right combination of treatments will work for almost all patients. Exercise is an oft-neglected but important component of a comprehensive knee care program with OA.

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Women who are under constant pressure to do better can get menopause early.

This was revealed by French researchers who said that stressful working conditions may trigger the onset of the menopause.

In their report published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the researchers studied 1,500 postmenopausal women. Nearly nine percent said they had stressful jobs.

"High-strain jobs were categorized as those which demanded at least one of the following: the need to rush, perform several tasks at once or frequent interruptions when working. However, the impact of these conditions was minimized when the woman in question had a high degree of control over the work she did,” said BBC News.

Members of this group were found to have menopause a year earlier than the other subjects. Dr. Bernard Cassou, who led the study, believes that stress affects the hormone balance and causes the aging of the ovaries.

But a British fertility expert expressed doubts on the relationship between stress and early menopause.

"People who want to find links do but there's a vast body of research which shows there is no evidence of a connection between stress and the menopause," said Professor John Studd, chair of the British Menopause Society. Experts, however, agree that stress can make the symptoms of menopause worse.

Menopause generally takes place between the ages of 45 and 55 but it can start as early as 35 or as late as 60. Symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, headaches, skin wrinkling, and emotional changes like forgetfulness, anxiety, irritability, and depression.

“Menopause is not a disorder. Most women do not need treatment for it. However, if symptoms are severe, medicines may help. After menopause, women are more vulnerable to bone loss and heart disease. Exercise and eating right can help keep women healthy as they age,” said Medline Plus.

Menopause can be difficult to deal with but certain medicines may help. Zalestra is one of them. This prescription-free formula will help you cope with troublesome symptoms of menopause without the side effects of hormonal drugs. Check out http://www.zalestra.com for details.

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