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Copyright © 2006 Christopher Berry
Diabetic Live
http://www.diabeticlive.com



The single most important thing that one can do when faced with
type 2 diabetes is to control your diet. While glucose levels are
the primary concern that diabetics face, it is also necessary to
treat other aspects of the disease with diet.  For example,
diabetes can lead to high acidity levels in the blood, so it is
necessary to eat foods that contain alkaline compounds that will
mitigate the acidity.  Also, since many pancreatic digestive
enzymes are not produced in abundance by diabetics, it is
important to supplement these natural enzymes with sources in
your diet. Mild forms of diabetes can be controlled completely
with proper attention to diet and exercise and it can be possible
to slow the advance of the disease by following a few simple
dietary rules.

Contrary to popular opinion, it is not necessary to eat a bland,
tasteless diet to effectively control and treat type 2 diabetes.
There are actually plenty of recipes available for diabetics
(http://www.diabeticdiscussion.com/cooking-recipes/).  Many of
your favorite foods can still be enjoyed on a controlled diet,
though changes may have to be made to some ingredients and, of
course, moderation must be strictly enforced.  There are a few
basic rules that diabetics should follow to ensure that their
diet stays within the required limits.

The first rule of good diabetic eating is to remain vigilantly
aware of everything that goes into the foods that you eat.  Many
prepared foods will have hidden carbohydrates that you must
carefully research on the label. Remember that much of what you
eat can be converted into sugar by your body, so vigilance is
key.

Diabetics frequently suffer from high acidity levels due to the
sluggishness of their metabolism.  One way to combat this
condition (acidosis) is to eat a diet that is rich in alkaline
enhancing foods.  This means that diabetics should eat a diet
rich in whole grains and vegetables to keep the body's acid to
alkaline mixture at optimum levels.

Unprocessed carbohydrates are an essential part of diabetic
nutrition. White sugar and white flour, along with other
processed carbohydrates, are absorbed very quickly and require
the quick release of substantial amounts of insulin by the
pancreas in order to handle the load.  Unprocessed carbohydrates,
on the other hand, are absorbed much more slowly and require a
much more gentle release of insulin.  Therefore, it is important
to eat a high proportion of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables,
and keep the amount of processed carbohydrates in your diet to a
minimum.

Another key to good diabetic nutrition is to eat slowly and chew
your food well.  This slows the processing of the foods and
smoothes the insulin levels needed.  By chewing food well, you
can allow the enzymes in your saliva to begin processing the
foods immediately, thereby stretching the processing time and
smoothing the carbohydrate curve.

Pancreatic enzymes are in short supply in diabetics, so it is
important to eat foods that contain natural sources of pancreatic
enzymes.  Most raw fruits and vegetables contain the enzymes
necessary to properly digest, though many of these enzymes are
destroyed by cooking.  Therefore your diet should consist of a
high amount of uncooked fruits and vegetables.

These are just a few of the most basic rules of diabetic
nutrition.  You should always carefully consult with your
physician or dietician when you are considering altering your
diet.  No two people have the exact same metabolism, so your diet
should be tailored to your own unique needs and requirements.  By
remaining vigilant with regards to your diet, you can slow the
progress of the disease and reduce or even possibly eliminate
your dependence on insulin supplements, depending on the type and
severity of your disease.




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Finding a good psychotherapist can be a daunting task for the
average person. Like in most professions, you probably realize
that not all therapists are created equally.  So if you are
thinking about seeking help, how can you tell if the person you
are considering working with is excellent, average or virtually
ineffective?  As a therapist with over 30 years experience in the
helping profession, here is what I would advise a close friend or
family member to consider.


Education

Seek someone who has a master's degree or doctoral degree in
counseling, psychology, or social work.  Either degree level is
fine because academic education alone is only a small part of
professional competence.  People do not become great therapists
in graduate school.  If a therapist's skills are limited to
their university training then they are still a beginner.


Professional Training

Basic skills are honed into great skills under the guidance and
training of master therapists.  These people are gifted
clinicians and teachers.  They are often developers of new
advances in the field.  You rarely find them in universities
working for college teacher wages.  Their work draws people from
around the world and their seminars can garner thousands of
dollars per person for just a few days of training.  Ask about
the therapist's professional training.  The more they have the
better they are likely to be.


Continued Professional Growth

All therapists are required to take a certain amount of
continuing education to remain licensed.  Great therapists devote
themselves to training and on-going education that is far beyond
licensing requirements.  I once heard a university instructor
brag that she had not learned anything new in 20 years--implying
that she knew everything worth knowing.  I was appalled at her
ignorance and arrogance.  Great therapists are devoted to life
long learning.  Seek someone who has excitement about staying at
least current if not on the leading-edge of his or her field.


Their Own Therapy

To me, it has always seemed incomprehensible (and tantamount to
malpractice) that people will work as a psychotherapist without
ever going through psychotherapy themselves.  Yet neither
universities nor licensing boards require it.  They should.  A
big part of what makes the best therapists great is that they
have benefited immensely from their own therapy.  A broken mirror
does not reflect clearly.  Make sure your therapist has done
their own work before they work with you.


Licensing

States require that everyone who practices psychotherapy must
have a license to do so.  Seek someone who is a Licensed
Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist or a Licensed
Master Social Worker.  These are the basics.  In addition, you
may also want your therapist to be a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist or have a license or certification in chemical
dependency work if these issues are additional concerns.


Years In Practice

Learning to be a great therapist does not happen in two to four
years of graduate school or in the length of time it takes to
gain a license.  These are minimum qualifications.  The best
therapists spend years learning the art of therapy and its
growing body of knowledge.  Pick someone with at least 10 years
in practice.


Managed Care vs. Non Managed Care Affiliated Therapists

The best therapists often avoid working with managed care
companies for two reasons:

1. They have such successful practices and are in such demand
that they don't need to discount their fees as deeply as managed
care requires in order to have sufficient business and

2. They are too busy successfully treating people to spend their
time and with the reams of bureaucratic paperwork required by
managed care companies.

If your insurance allows you freedom of choice regarding
providers, use it. If it does not, then consider paying out of
pocket.  To find the best help, look beyond HMO and PPO provider
lists.  Your mental and emotional health is not the place to
pinch pennies.


Rapport

It helps to have a good sense of rapport with your therapist.  A
therapist is somewhat like a teacher.  You have probably had
teachers throughout your life that you dearly loved and others
with whom you were not comfortable.  Most therapists will spend
20 to 30 minutes with you on the phone to help you to decide if
you are comfortable with them.  Some will also conduct seminars
and classes.  This is a great way to get a sense of who they are
and how they work.

These ideas can help you to determine who is a great vs. not so
great therapist. If you are venturing into uncharted territory,
it is wise to have an expert guide. The right therapist can
facilitate both your journey and your transformation.





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A key strategy for living a longer, stronger, prolonged,
healthier life comes as no surprise - don't smoke. If you're a
smoker, you're simply more likely to die prematurely - from
heart or lung disease. Scientific facts prove that smoking can
take more than 10 years off your life. But there's good news.
Quitting now means health benefits can start in just minutes, and
your risk of heart disease is cut in half in about a year. Now,
the question to be asked is: How serious are you in wanting to
quit smoking?


There'S Real Hope For People Who Seriously Want To Stop
Smoking.

For more than 30 years now people all over the world have been
helped with their addictions using a simple pain and drug free
solution, yet it is still widely unknown in the United States.
It's a solution that has no reported side effects and is very
relaxing.

Laser Therapy or LLLT  (low level laser therapy) uses a cold
laser on various meridian points of the body to produce
endorphins. Endorphins are the feel good chemical that the body
naturally produces when you do something pleasurable. That
increase in endorphin levels, helps minimize cravings that one
might feel during the first days after one quits smoking, or
during a weight loss program to help reduce sugar / food
cravings. It's also a highly effective way to reduce stress.
Most people after having laser therapy of this type report a
calmness and reduction in stress levels.


The Problem With The Quit Smoking Patches And Drugs Sold Or
Prescribed In The Marketplace.

Until now, drugs that purport to help you quit smoking have
largely ignored the root of the problem Nicotine -- the chemical
that keeps you hooked to those insidious packs of cigarettes and
unless you rid your body of that nasty chemical as quickly as
possible the success of any Smoking Cessation treatment is
reduced dramatically. This is why LLLT professionals also suggest
a simple yet effective detoxification regime that includes
vitamins, minerals and liquids to help rid the body of toxins
such as nicotine. The vitamins and minerals in this
detoxification program are readily available natural products
that have been in use for many, many years and are now combined
in a unique way to help rid the body of nicotine.

In conjunction with the laser therapy and detoxification program
a relaxation CD is usually provided to help people keep calm and
reduce stress a reason many people give as to why they started
smoking in the first place or why they are unable to stop.

Studies from Asia, Canada and the United Kingdom are producing
quite remarkable success rates and the emphasis on Nicotine
detoxification is providing a long-term solution to this life
threatening addiction.

However, this therapy is by no means a magic bullet, it takes a
willingness and determination on the part of the smoker to stick
with the two week detoxification program, make permanent but
simple lifestyle changes and of course the desire to stop.





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The realization hit Natalie like a ton of bricks.  Her mother,
Joann, had literally died of embarrassment! Joann had noticed
blood in her stool almost a year before she was diagnosed with
colon cancer.  At first she told herself it must have been those
beets she ate.  Then she thought it was most likely her
hemorrhoids, although she had not had a flair-up of hemorrhoids
since Natalie's birth 52 years earlier.

The truth was that Joann was embarrassed to talk with her doctor
about private topics such as her bowel habits.  She didn't raise
the concern with her doctor until she had bloating, cramping and
abdominal pain.  This led to the diagnosis of colon cancer that
ultimately took her life.  Natalie's brother-in-law, who was a
nurse, wondered whether Joann would still be alive if she had
told her doctor about the blood in her stool when she first
noticed it.

Let's face it; certain topics are embarrassing to talk about
with your doctor.  I call them the 5 P's:

1. Peeing

2. Pooping

3. Paying

4. Procreating

5. Psychic moaning


Although at first blush the challenge of talking with your doctor
about embarrassing medical topics seems simple enough, for some
people, it can cause significant suffering.

Hillary, for example, had what's now called a shy bladder.  She
had not used a public restroom in over 20 years.  She was too
embarrassed to talk with her doctor about this; instead, she
remained a prisoner to her bladder.

Ed was laid off from work and could no longer afford his asthma
medications.  Instead of talking with his doctor about it, he
decided to do without   He wound up in the emergency room with an
asthma attack that could have been avoided with regular
medication.

Tom had some sexual side effects from his blood pressure
medicine.  Instead of talking with his doctor and getting a
different medicine, he just stopped taking it.  The doctors
wonder if this might have contributed to his heart attack.

Jerry noticed his loss of appetite and sleeping problems as his
caregiver responsibilities for his aging father mounted.  He
wondered if he might be depressed, but dismissed the thought
because real men don't get depressed.

Imagine how each of these stories might have been different if
these individuals who suffered in silence could have talked with
their doctors.

Here are 6 tips that can help you talk with your doctor about
embarrassing medical topics:

1. Own the embarrassment.

Say to your doctor, "This is a taboo topic in our family, so
it's hard for me to ask.  Is it normal to have a funny smell
coming from your belly button?"

2. Find the words.

Your doctor speaks a specialized language acquired through years
of training.  Sometimes patients are embarrassed because they
don't know the "right words" or have a hard time describing the
problem.

Remember that your job is to communicate.  You don't need to
know the fancy words to do that.  If a patient said to me, "Dad
had an operation on the dingle-ball thing at the back of his
throat", I would know just what he meant. And, the patient would
seem relieved when I said, "Oh, you mean the uvula."

The best way to make sure you and your doctor understand each
other is to use anatomically correct words.  Get a basic anatomy
atlas.    Use anatomically correct words with your children.

3. Practice saying the words.

Sometimes embarrassing words can be hard to get out of your
mouth.  Gertrude, a 90-year-old patient said to me, "You
youngsters don't understand how much things have changed.  When
I got breast cancer in the 1962, the words 'breast' and
'cancer' were not uttered in polite company."  Some words are
still embarrassing to say.  Practice saying these words out loud
when you're alone!  That will make it easier to say them at the
doctor's office

4. Find the right person to ask.

You may have an easy rapport with the nurse or physician's
assistant at your doctor's office.  You can bring up the
sensitive topic with them.  Say, "Trish, could you please give
the doctor a heads up.  I want to know why I should say no to
those steroids my buddies at the gym are offering me.  I would
love to look like they do."

5. Find the right way to ask.

Maybe it's easier for you to drop a note or a cartoon to your
doctor rather than ask in person.  Find the style that works best
for you.

6. Remember that your doctor is there to help you, not to judge
you.

Your doctor has heard it all before.  I promise!  Your doctor
will not think less of you for asking an embarrassing medical
question; in fact, your doctor with think more of you for
overcoming your fear and helping you take charge of your
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Acid reflux is a condition that plagues millions of people
worldwide.  It is caused by stomach acid splashing up into the
esophagus.  The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a ring-like
valve at the bottom of the esophagus.  It opens to allow food to
enter the stomach and then closes to keep it there.  When the LES
becomes damaged and, or relaxed, stomach fluids are refluxed up
into the esophagus and throat.  The hydrochloric acid in this
fluid has been compared to the corrosive acid in a common car
battery.

It is important to remember why this condition usually exists in
the first place.  In most cases it is due to a damaged esophagus
and LES.  These can easily be scratched by eating foods with
jagged edges like corn chips or crackers.  Even crusty bread
which has not been chewed properly can cause this type of damage.
  These little lacerations can then be irritated by acidic foods
which are spicy or fried.  Before you know it, you have a full
fledged case of acid reflux.  Once this cycle begins, it is not
that easy to stop.

Let the esophagus heal by not eating the same foods in the same
manner that caused the damage in the first place.   Losing
weight, exercising, chewing properly, drinking sufficient amounts
of water and eating in a pleasant atmosphere are all simple
things that anyone can do to improve this condition.

There are also many natural ingredients found in any grocery
market or health food store, which can help during the acid
reflux recovery period.  Herbs, like slippery elm and marshmallow
have wonderful healing properties.  Aloe vera juice, licorice and
natural honey can sooth the esophagus and assist in the healing
process.

By eating dinner at least three hours before retiring, one can
drastically reduce the chances of acid reflux.  Chewing gum
between meals actually reduces stomach acid.  Saliva is extremely
alkaline in nature and chewing stimulates its production causing
the system to be more alkaline.

Eat smaller, more frequent meals.  Forget the "Three Big Meals"
we have been taught to indulge in.  Try eating four or five
little meals each day.  Start the day with Kukicha Twig tea
instead of acidic coffee.  This tea has been used for hundreds of
years to make the body more alkaline.  For breakfast, banish that
cereal and instead eat fruit, like bananas and melons.  Have
several snacks of walnuts, almonds and more fruit during the day.
  For lunch have a salad, made with grilled chicken breasts, or
tofu, mixed with hearts of romaine tossed with a little lemon
juice and olive oil.  Lemon juice is preferable to vinegar, as it
is more alkaline in nature.

During this reflux recovery period, eating anything which could
irritate or damage the esophagus must be avoided.  Until the
lacerations have had a chance to heal, spicy foods, such as
acidic tomato products, hot peppers, raw garlic and raw onions
should be eliminated from the diet.  They just further irritate
the condition.  Eating chocolate, smoking and drinking alcohol
relax the LES, allowing stomach acid to splash up into the
esophagus, thus impeding the healing process.

The key to acid reflux recovery is to eat only mild, easy to
digest food until the esophagus has healed.  Eat early and
slowly, chewing your food completely.  Last, but not least, try
to eat in a relaxed, pleasant and stress free environment.

There are many things one can do to improve the chances for
success in defeating acid reflux.  The choices in behavior that
we make like exercising, losing weight, wearing loose clothing,
eating and chewing properly and avoiding carbonated drinks are
all very important.  There is still another very potent technique
for managing this condition.  It is called meditation.

Meditation has the power to eliminate any unpleasant side affect
of our stressful lives, including acid reflux.  Try this out; in
a quiet place, sit erect with your hands at your side and take a
long deep breath.  Close your eyes and look up toward the space
between the eyebrows, without straining.  Continue to breathe
deeply.  You will soon find yourself in a very relaxed state with
no particular thoughts in mind.  Now visualize yourself eating
beautiful food slowly and carefully.  See your mouth, throat,
esophagus, LES and stomach all pink, young and perfect.  Feel all
the parts of your body working in complete harmony.  Look at
yourself.  You are smiling.  You are enjoying perfect health.

I promise you that if you did this exercise at least once a day,
your acid reflux would go into remission.  With these little
changes in food choices and lifestyle and a few natural
supplements thrown into the mix, anyone can accomplish acid
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Today, our lives have become so busy that there seems to be
hardly any time for us to devote to basic daily activities like
sleep. This does definitely sound funny, but it remains a fact!
We have populated our daily routine with so many activities that
both our body and mind are unable to cope with such high
pressure. Ultimately, they begin to show signs of breakdown.


Sleep Is Indispensable For All

Sleep, like food and water, is an essential requirement in our
lives. If you deprive your system of a good night's sleep, then
you are inviting trouble.

Here are some of the Pro's/Con's of a good night sleep:

Pro's

  * Goes a long way in determining how you look and feel
  * Enables us to be more alert and energetic
  * Helps you to concentrate on your work, irrespective of whether
it is office, school, or home.
  * When you sleep well, your body as well as your mind is
refreshed, removing all signs of tiredness and keeping you lively
and full of zest.

Con's

your system becomes tired in the daytime, forcing you to take
naps. But overall, this is not all that good for your body
because this process will become almost an unavoidable and a
regular one too. Imagine sitting in front of your computer at
office and dozing! Is this practically possible? Never.

Lack of sleep makes you more irritant and you are more likely to
forget things


More Thoughts On Importance Of Getting A Good Night's Sleep

You can enhance your health and thereby your overall appearance
by getting a good night's sleep. Even though researchers are
working rigorously to establish the connection between sleep and
beauty, there is a strong evidence that:

  * Lack of sufficient sleep creates eye problems like dark
circles under your eye.
  * Instead of going around hunting for creams, lotions, masks,
and other cosmetics to cover your eye problems, it is better for
you to alter your lifestyle to get a good night's sleep.
  * Your eyes are keys to your soul-they reflect your inside and
highlight it to the outside world. In other words, getting enough
sleep makes you feel better both inside and out.

Some over the counter preparations will help in the fight for
clear, bright eyes.  One such preparation is Eyederma (tm).  This
preparation is available form Amazon.com and www.bodestore.com.

You would be surprised to know that most of your eye problems are
caused by a poor sleeping habit and getting a good night's sleep
can easily get you going. When you fail to sleep well for quite
some time, you suffer from insomnia and you need to seek a
doctor's help. There is a powerful relationship between sleep
and health. To put the whole issue in one sentence, if you sleep
well, you are healthy; health is obviously seen from your
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Vitamins and minerals are found in the foods you eat. Your body
needs them, in different proportions, to grow, respond to
disease, and remain active and healthy. If you eat a balanced
diet each day and keep in perfect health, you may have little
need for taking vitamins.

Many people, however, do not eat a balanced diet. We are too
busy, we don't like the taste of vegetables, we're trying to
lose weight-there are many reasons for not eating properly and
most of us succumb to them at some time. Because of our hectic
lifestyle, we may skip a meal completely, or eat sweets and
snacks instead of a nutritious meal.

It is important to assess your diet - is it balanced; does it
include the five food groups, and fats, in the proper
proportions, according to USDA guidelines? Do you eat three meals
a day and include only healthy snacks between meals? Do you eat
between four and six servings of fruit each day?  Do you consume
adequate protein? Are you at the recommended weight for your
height and age?

Few people can claim perfect health, including being born into a
family where everyone else is healthy. Most of us have some
health issues at times, such as allergies, psychological issues,
colds and flu. Many of us either battle or are at risk for a
major illness or disease. And yet we all wish to remain as
healthy as possible. What can you do if your diet is less than
perfect, and your health and/or family history is less than
perfect?

One remedy is to complement your diet with vitamins so you still
get the vitamins your body needs. But with all the vitamins
available, it can be difficult to know which ones and how much
you should take. Yet you know you owe it to yourself and your
family to stay as healthy and active as possible.

Although it may seem complex, deciding which vitamins to take
will become much simpler after you understand a few basics, and
follow some simple guidelines. Knowing what information to look
for, and keeping up with the latest research, is not as difficult
as it may seem. Being able to afford vitamins has been made
easier as discount vitamins are available through discount
drugstore sites on the internet.

First, become familiar with the basic vitamins, their types,
names and the functions they perform for your body. Fortunately,
their names are not complex; they are named alphabetically and
include vitamin groups A, B, C, D, E and K. Vitamins are divided
into two types as well: fat soluble and water soluble.

Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the fat tissues of your body
and in your liver. You can think of them as waiting in your fat
tissue until they are needed. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all
fat-soluble vitamins.

Water soluble vitamins travel through your bloodstream. They are
not stored in your body, and what your body does not use is
usually excreted in your urine. These vitamins, which include
vitamin C and the big group of B vitamins, need to be replaced
often.

Vitamin A plays a big role in your eyesight. It also aids in
healthy skin. Foods rich in vitamin A include eggs, milk, spinach
and cantaloupe. The B vitamins include B1, B2, B6, and B12,
niacin, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic acid. They are
important for your body's metabolic activity. They help you make
and utilize energy when you need it. The B group also helps make
red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body. Foods
rich in vitamin B include whole grains, fish, beans, and dairy
products.

Vitamin C helps keep your tissues, like your muscles and gums, in
good condition. It also helps the body heal a cut or wound, and
helps resist infection. Foods known for having a lot of vitamin C
include citrus fruits (such as oranges), tomatoes, cabbage and
strawberries.

Vitamin D is the bone vitamin. It helps form strong teeth, and
lets your body absorb the calcium you need. Foods that provide
vitamin D include milk and other dairy products that are
fortified with vitamin D, fish and eggs.

Vitamin E also contributes to the formation of red blood cells.
It helps maintain a lot of your body's tissue, including skin
and liver, and it protects the lungs from polluted air. Vitamin E
is found in leafy green vegetables, whole grains (such as oats
and wheat), and nuts. Vitamin K assists in blood clotting. It is
available in liver, pork, leafy green vegetables and dairy
products such as yogurt and milk.

The USDA web site points out that the adult intake levels of
vitamins A, C and E are of concern.  This report includes that
children may not be getting adequate amounts of vitamins E and K
as well. The USDA's 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans notes
that persons over 50 may not be getting adequate B12, and that
older people, people with dark skin, and people who do not get
enough sunlight can be lacking in vitamins D and E.

It is important to remember that you do not, and in fact should
not, try to do all of this on your own. You should always involve
your primary care physician, as well as any specialists you see,
when adding vitamins or supplements. Any current medications you
are taking will also need to be taken into consideration.

You can find a wealth of good literature and research reviews, in
books, magazines and on Internet sites. The government site
http://www.health.gov/ is an excellent source of information.
Online stores selling discount vitamins often make literature and
research reports available to their customers. Trade associations
for vitamin suppliers and manufacturers, such as the Council for
Responsible Nutrition, are another good resource.

When it comes to the amount or quantity of vitamins, several
guidelines will help. The Reference Daily Intakes (RDI) is
established by the Food and Drug Administration for nutrition
labeling. It is based on the highest Recommended Dietary
Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient, to assure that everyone's
nutritional needs are met.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), established recently by the
Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, may
eventually become the basis for updating the RDIs. These tables
are available in quality nutrition books, through your doctor's
office or dietician, and are easily accessible on the Internet,
by searching vitamin requirements or DRI.

Another important standard is the UL, or Upper Limit of intake
considered to be safe for use by adults. Just because a vitamin
is good for you does not mean that taking 10 times that amount is
even better for you. In high doses, vitamins can be
counter-productive and even dangerous, especially fat-soluble
vitamins. Again, always check with your physician about the
quantity as well as the type of vitamins that you are planning to
take.

Make it a habit to read newspaper and magazine articles, as well
as articles available online, about the possible benefits of
vitamin supplements.  Soon you will become familiar with topics
such as additional calcium for older women, the role of lycopene
in men to assist in warding off prostate cancer, and the need for
additional vitamin C for people who smoke. Once you begin
acquiring a base of knowledge about certain vitamins and their
roles in maintaining a healthy body, you will enjoy reading the
latest findings and reports and will be able to integrate that
knowledge into your current knowledge base, allowing you to make
even more sound decisions.

Knowing the basic vitamins, their contribution to your body, and
their recommended amounts and upper limits puts you in a good
position to make wise choices about which vitamins you should
take. Remembering to consult experts, such as your primary care
physician and other medical specialists you see, as well as noted
and reputable nutrition experts, publications and research
studies, puts you even farther down the road to choosing the
vitamins that are just right for your needs. Being aware that
vitamins need not cost a fortune, with quality discount vitamins
available in retail stores and established Internet sites, is one
more piece of the puzzle that allows you to purchase the vitamins
your body needs. What will you gain from this research? Nothing
less than improving your chance to be healthy and active now and
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Appearance makes a man. Who does not want to look at their best?
Of course, all of us want to look at our best wherever we go,
whatever we do. For this, it is natural for you to enhance your
beauty by adopting various beautification techniques.

Since the beginning of time beauty has been seen as synonymous to
woman. You cannot give a better compliment to a woman than
appreciating her beauty! She enjoys that special feeling when her
beauty is doted on and recognized.

Now, you might wonder as to what really counts toward enhancing a
woman's beauty. There may be variety of answers for this. But, a
woman's beauty is definitely determined by her eyes.

Beautiful eyes speak for themselves. They can even mesmerize
people. We can go on and on describing the power of beautiful
eyes. When you realize that your eyes are blessed with such
power, then it is your duty to protect them. Eyes face several
problems. Among them, the most common one is the emergence of
dark circles under the eyes.

Dark circles simply refer to those shadows under your eyes that
are caused by many factors such as:

  * There is a natural fat pad under the eye that begins to lose
shape as you age. This process causes shadows under the eyes.

  * Sometimes, these dark circles are just a reflection caused by
the blood vessels and capillaries which are present in large
numbers in the area under your eyes.

  * Often, the shape of your face and features seem to make these
dark circles appear prominent. For example, if you have prominent
or protruding cheek bones combined with eyes that are set deep,
the dark circles under your eyes are more visible.

  * Some people might have attacks of allergies, sinus problems,
and more seriously leaking capillaries which are caused by the
former.

  * The medical reasons for dark circles under your eyes are poor
diet, lack of enough sleep, poor or irregular blood circulation.

Beauty, as a universal concept, is especially made for women. You
don't want to be left alone and adopt all of the guidelines of
health experts. Don't worry; there are many other women who with
the same problem. There is hope for you and effective solutions
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  * Some ingredients that help are: are water, glycerin,
cyclopentasiloxane, polysilicone 11, silica, and more than a
dozen other elements. In just about a month of using these type
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vanishing.


There is a wide range of products available to treat dark
circles. Nevertheless, you need to realize the fact that these
dark circles did not appear in a day. They have been forming
unseen and unnoticed. Only when they reach a noticeable stage do
you start searching for a solution! Hence, don't expect them to
disappear in a jiffy. Even the best of the eye creams will take
some time to work magic for you.

We have heard the most effective cream is Eyederma(tm) which
effectively fights and prevents signs of aging around the eyes.
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Continue using these creams diligently and notice welcome changes
in your eyes. Eye creams aid in rejuvenating your eyes and make
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We have all heard that proper posture is very important.  But how
many of us know what the consequences of poor posture and the
benefits of correct posture really are?  How many of us even know
what good posture is and how to attain it?

Proper posture is really just aligning your skeletal system so
that it resists gravity with minimal stress and effort.

Some Ill Effects Of Poor Posture:

  * Compression of vital organs and the space they should have to
function: When we are slouched and out of proper alignment our
vital organs can become compressed and/or forced to operate in a
smaller space then they were designed to.  This can dramatically
reduce their effective functioning.

  * Impeded flow of Chi (Vital energy): Improper posture stops Chi
from flowing evenly and efficiently.  Think of a garden hose.
Does the water flow better when it is straight or when it is
kinked?  It is the same with your meridians (chi pathways).  When
the flow of chi is restricted, either an excess or a deficiency
of chi will occur.  Over time, either can cause disease.

  * Increased stress on joints and surrounding tissue: The
positioning of the body is important to the joints in the way
that gravity effects them.  Proper alignment of the skeletal
structure will put less stress on the joints.  Over time excess
stress on the joints can cause joint wear and/or modification.

  * Negative emotional state caused by poor posture: Here is an
exercise you can try: Sit up straight in a fully energized
position with good posture for a couple of minutes.  See what
emotions naturally occur.  Next, slump down in your chair with
your head hung low.  See what emotions naturally occur.  Did you
notice an increased feeling of energy and positive emotions in
the first position?  How was that different from the second
position?  Lastly, try to feel positive feelings in the slumped
position and negative feelings in the upright, energized
position.  It is harder to do, isn't it?  This is an
exaggeration of your normal postures but it makes an excellent
point of how posture can effect your mood.

  * Shallow breathing caused by poor posture: While seated, slump
down in your chair with your head hung low again.  Now try to
take a nice deep breath.  How did it feel?  Next sit up again in
the fully energized position in proper posture.  Take your nice
deep breath now.  You can see that the lungs are able to function
much better when they are not compressed by improper posture.


Points To Consider In Obtaining Proper Standing Posture:

  * Feet are about shoulder width apart.

  * All parts of the feet are contacting the floor (toes, balls,
heel, bottom of blade).

  * Weight is equal on both feet.

  * No subtle strain on hips from leaning in any direction.

  * Knees approximately over balls of foot (not past).

  * Place your focus on your center (lower dan tien) space between
belly button and sexual organ in the middle of body.

  * Coccyx (tailbone) slightly tucked.  (Helps straighten and
lengthen spine.)

  * Slight space under armpits.

  * No tightness or raised shoulders.

  * Scapulae (shoulder blades) slightly rounded.

  * Chin slightly back and tucked in.

  * Feeling of being pulled up from the crown of the head.  (as if
hanging from a string attached to the ceiling to the top of your
head).

  * For extended sitting try to keep the spine straight - use any
of the principles for standing that you can apply.  Frequent
breaks are recommended for long periods of sitting.  Even if you
get up for 5-10 seconds every 10-15 minutes and stretch it is
much better for you then just staying in a seated position.


Correcting your posture will help give you more energy and better
health.  During the day if you realize that your posture is off
just take a second to correct it.  Eventually it will become
second nature.  While standing in lines at stores, talking on the
phone or working etc. think about having correct posture.

Correct posture will also give you better balance and a more
grounded stance.  This is very important in self-defense and
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The present age has been called the "computer generation" there
have been many advances in technology over the last century that
has made life easier on everyone. Our society is dominated by
machines especially computers.


Ill-Effects Of Lifestyle Changes On Your Eyes

Computers have become an indispensable part of our lives, making
everything easier, allowing people to work quickly and
efficiently. However, there is a dark side, the constant use of
computers can cause medical problems that can plague you for a
long time.


Eyestrain

The most common health problem you are likely to encounter is
eyestrain/damage. Imagine yourself on a regular day sitting in
front of your computer for hours as you would normally do, you
might not realize that you are harming your eyes by doing so.
Once you put strain on our eye muscles, they begin to show signs
of breakdown. You might get severe headaches, pain, irritation,
or burning sensation in eyes, blurred vision, etc.


Time To Realize The Gravity Of Eyestrain

Eyestrain is caused by a continuous exposure to computer,
television, or any other device that changes color, content, and
appearance too often or rapidly. Eyestrain makes your eyes look
tired and worn out. Further, if you neglect your eyes, they will
be strained to such an extent it will be difficult to do any
reasonable repair. You need to be extra careful if your
occupation needs you to work with computers, VDTs, wielding
machines, etc.

Eyestrain decreases your concentration and leads to chronic
fatigue, preventing you from fulfilling your tasks on time.
Further, eyestrain has a detrimental effect on your eyes, making
them dull and lifeless. Gradually, eyestrain leads to other eye
problems like dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, crow's feet,
and so on.

After doing all that hard work in adorning your eyes with costly
makeup, it is no fun to view a tired and dull pair of your eyes
in the mirror. You can easily avoid such heartbreaks by checking
and controlling factors that are likely to cause eyestrain.


Remedies-Seek Help From Professionals

What if you notice that you are facing too many health problems
due to eyestrain? Well, it is of no use to brood over the
problem. You need to search for answers and those answers lie
with doctors who treat eye problems.

  * Basically, the doctors who specialize in both medical as well
as surgical care of the visual system including the eyes are
called ophthalmologists. They are further classified as M.D. or
doctors of medicine and D.O. or doctors of osteopathy. The former
is primarily concerned with diagnosis and treatment which vary
from one disease to another. On the other hand, the latter are
more interested in analyzing the effects of diseases and the
consequences.
  * Among eye doctors, those who are specialists in treating
specific kinds  of eye diseases like glaucoma, presbyopia,
astigmatism, nearsightedness, etc. are called optometrists, or
doctors of optometry-O.D.
  * Apart from these professionals, sometimes you might have to
seek the help of opticians and eye specialists. Their job is cut
out in that they offer valuable vision-related services like
providing the suitable products like sunglasses, contact lenses,
bifocal lens, etc. as advised by the ophthalmologist.

There are creams on the market that help fight the visible signs
of aging, such as dark circles. One such cream is Eyederma(tm).
Eyederma(tm) is available from http://www.bodestore.com and
Amazon.com

It is wise to prevent your eyes from damage. Be wary of what you
do and how you do it, keeping in mind the importance of your
eyes. If you keep them healthy and safeguard them from strain,
they will stay  beautiful and lively. Eyestrain not only makes
your eyes tired, it takes away their natural beauty and glow.
Tired eyes will reveal your age and worse make you appear sick
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Millions of people suffer from bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic
attacks, depression and ADD/ADHD without a known cause. If you or
someone you know suffers from anxiety, bipolar disorder,
depression, mania, ADD/ADHD or even panic attacks, you owe it to
you to find the real cause of your problem. There are many
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Neurotransmitter Imbalances May Cause Anxiety, Depression and
More

Neurotransmitter testing is a new tool doctors, alternative
health providers and psychiatric professionals alike can use to
identify proper treatment for symptoms associated with bipolar
disorder, anxiety, depression, ADD and more. Most doctors offer
prescriptions for symptoms of depression or anxiety without
testing the patient for biochemical imbalances. This "trial and
error" method of medicine is dangerous to your health and
well-being.

Fortunately, many companies now offer sophisticated testing
equipment to help health care providers identify neurotransmitter
imbalances in the body. Through simply blood and urine analysis
most healthcare providers can assess your baseline
neurotransmitter and even hormone levels. This in turn can help
them decide what treatment choices are ideal for your symptoms.

Many times health care workers can treat neurotransmitter
imbalances or hormone imbalances without prescription drug
therapy. What kinds of testing will your healthcare provider
order? Here are just a few neurotransmitters or hormones your
practitioner may order to correct symptoms including panic
attacks, insomnia, depression and more:

1. GABA - This is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter. It can
help prevent the body from being too excited and induce a more
relaxed or calm state. If you have low levels of Gaba you may
feel anxiety, experience panic attacks or experience mood
swings.

2. Serotonin - Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter for
regulating mood, emotion and anxiety. It also helps regulate food
cravings. Imbalances may lead to mood swings and insomnia.

3. Epinephrine - This is simply adrenaline, and is vital to the
proper function of our body's metabolism. Mental focus,
attention and awareness are all impacted by epinephrine.

4. Dopamine - This neurotransmitter may impact our tendency
toward addiction and various other behaviors.

5. PEA - Irregularities in this important neurotransmitter may
result in mood disorders, psychotic symptoms, ADD and even
migraines.


Of course, this is just a small sampling of the many
neurotransmitters that can get out of balance. Fortunately with
proper care and understanding of what is out of balance, you can
work to correct things naturally. They are many treatment choices
that don't involve drugs that can effectively correct imbalances
in each of these areas.


Treating The Cause Not The Symptoms

Many times treating the cause of a problem is more effective than
treating just the symptoms. Far too often doctors prescribe
patients medications that have harmful effects. These medications
may treat symptoms in the short-term, but does nothing to address
the underlying reason people are having symptoms.

Fortunately many experienced holistic MD's and other healthcare
practitioners provide comprehensive services and can offer
neurotransmitter testing to their patients. This combined with
hormone testing can help you determine why you are experiencing
symptoms and what steps you can take to correct them naturally.


Natural Therapy is Available To Heal Many Symptoms of Mental
Illness

While many prescription drugs are available to treat depression,
anxiety, mania, ADD and more, most drugs don't actually cure the
problem. More and more however, holistic doctors are recognizing
there are ways to address the causes of problems and not simply
the symptoms.

Many times simple adjustments to one's diet, correct
supplementation to correct nutrient deficiencies and treating
hormonal imbalances are sufficient to make a dramatic impact on
one's health and well-being. Getting to the cause of a problem
is the most effective way to treat one's illness not only the
short-term, but also in the long-term. If you or someone you know
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What is in YOUR genes? What disease do you have a greater chance
in getting, compared to the person standing next to you? If you
take a look at your family's medical history, you may find some
answers. Your findings could save your life!

So many diseases travel along the genial lines, such as heart
disease, diabetes, mental disorders, and seizures to name a few.
Of course it is impossible to predict your medical future.
However, it is possible to intervene early so that the disease
doesn't get the best of you.

Here's a scenario: Your mother died from colon cancer at 65 years
of age. Your father is a diabetic with high BP (blood pressure)
at the age of 70. You are 50 years old with no medical
conditions. What is your parents' history telling you?

Knowing about your mom and dad's conditions can clue you in on
which screenings to get. Now that you are 50, you should begin
having colonoscopies. This procedure may provide early
intervention for colon cancer. Also, you should get your blood
pressure checked at the doctor's office at least once per year or
as recommended by your health care provider. Checking your BP
every few months on an automated cuff (usually at the pharmacy)
wouldn't hurt, either. In addition, you should get a fasting
blood glucose level drawn with your yearly blood work since your
dad has diabetes. All these tests are rather simple, yet
effective.

Let's get back to reality - most of our doctors are very busy
during office hours and do not have the time to ask you about
your entire family history. Be your own health advocate and start
the ball rolling! Design a family tree as completely and
correctly as possible. Then list the information under each
corresponding person. You want to write WHO (person with the
disease), WHAT (which disease), and WHEN (at what age were they
diagnosed). You may have to contact some members of your family
or your family doctor for this. Don't stop at just your parents
and grandparents. You should include your siblings, your aunts
and uncles, half-siblings, cousins, and great-grandparents. This
process will take some work – but remember – you are not only
doing this for yourself, you are doing this for your immediate
family and future generations!

Once you have your completed medical family tree, take it to your
doctor. You and your doctor may be able to see family trends in
regards to disease. In addition, a plan of action can be drawn
out for future tests and screenings.

Early diagnosis + early intervention = Better chance of survival

The family genes are here to stay. Do your part to ensure family
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References for All in the Family Genes :

Black, J. M., Hokanson Hawks, J., & Keene, A. M. (2001). Medical-
Surgical Nursing Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes (6th
ed). W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA.

Gaff, C. L. (2005). Identifying clients who might benefit from
genetic services and Information. Nursing Standard 20(1), 49-53.

Wattendorf, D. J. & Hadley, D. W. (2005) Family History: the
three-generation Pedigree. American Family Physician 72(3) 441-8,
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patient. Teaching her patients on a day-to-day basis was not
enough for Rebecca. In 2004, she decided to develop a user-
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well informed. It became Head-To-Toe, a project she is incredibly
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THE NORMAL PATH OF GRIEF

Grief is the natural emotional response to a significant loss.
The loss of a loved one, an important relationship, a pet, a
career, a belief, some aspect of one's health, an opportunity,
or even a prized possession can trigger a normal grief response.
When we go through grief, we can experience a range of related
emotions.  People may feel shock, regret, anger, sadness, and
eventually acceptance in route to resolving grief.  We usually
work our way through these stages in a period that is
proportionate to the loss suffered.  In most cases, we eventually
move through the process to arrive at a place of acceptance and a
readiness to look forward in life.

STUCK IN PAINFUL EMOTIONS

For Pam, this healing pattern was not happening.  Instead, she
found herself stuck, unable to let go, always looking back at
what was lost.  She had a history of being stuck in grief.  After
her divorce, she grieved for 6 years.  This time she was stuck
grieving the loss of her 2-year relationship with a boyfriend.
It had been going on for a year and a half with no end in sight.
She felt hopelessness, depression and fear.

CAUGHT IN A TRAP

Pam's plight reminds me of a story about catching monkeys.  In
some parts of the world, people employ an ingenious method to
catch monkeys.  They use a large heavy jar, with an opening just
big enough for the monkey to squeeze a hand through.  In the
bottom of the jar, they place a banana as bait.  The monkey slips
its hand into the bottle and grabs the banana.  Then, holding
tightly to the banana, it is unable to remove its hand from the
jar.  It never occurs to the monkey to let go of the banana, so
it remains in the trap.  Pam was clinging tightly to the memory
of a lost love.  Unable to let go, trapped.

WANTING OUT

Pam did not want to suffer the way she was.  She had been in
therapy for years.  By now, she was nearly an expert at
behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy and the analysis of her
problems.  She understood her dilemma intellectually, but was
helpless to feel better.  She was on antidepressant medication,
talked to her friends and spent time attending a grief support
group.  Still her pain persisted. She had come to me with the
hope that one of the new forms of treatment that I work with
might help light her way out of the darkness of her grief.

TRYING SOMETHING NEW

The first time I saw Pam, she was in the wake of a painful
rejection.  She would frequently call her old boyfriend, try to
get him back but he would coldly reject her effort.  She sat in
my office emotionally bleeding as though the scab had been
freshly knocked off her wound.  The only thing I could offer to
help ease her suffering was an experimental new treatment.  Pam
was in such pain she was open to any option.  Therefore, I
briefly told her about a new type of treatment that is more
similar to Chinese Acupuncture than to Freud.  It is the REMAP
process and it involved her gently tapping a series of
acupuncture meridians while she thought about the problem that
bothered her.  It's a simple yet profound process designed to
adjust the body's natural energy system and to produce blood
flow changes in the deep regions of the brain as a way of
effecting thoughts and emotions.  This alternative approach uses
an entirely different pathway to heal emotional pain than talk
therapy alone.  Since Pam had tried all other treatment paths,
she was open to the experiment.  She began working with the
protocol and to her great surprise her level of disturbance
dropped 60% in 30 minutes.  She left smiling and saying that she
could cope with that level of pain.

BEYOND GRIEF

Next week, she reported another call to her ex-boyfriend and
another cruel rejection.  However, she also reported something
new, a decision never to call him again.  She also reported no
further obsessive thoughts about him and a dramatic improvement
in how she felt, virtually no grief.

Such changes are more common than not.  By using leading-edge
therapies, people are able to free themselves from painful
emotions even when they are stuck.  The best part is that the
changes last.  Three months after Pam's treatment, she still
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Hair loss is a problem for millions of men and women, both young
and old. It can decrease self-esteem and confidence, and limit
the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Balding affects people
in different ways, but certain emotional reactions seem to be
shared by many.


Hair Loss and the Mating Game

The most common concern that people have when they begin to lose
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the person that is balding and not that person's partner. The
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that the only thing that bothers them is that it makes their
partner depressed. The balding does not bother them per se.

It is interesting that women sometimes express that they want
their spouses to look good for the wedding pictures, but once
married, they become far less concerned. In fact, when a married
man suddenly becomes interested in having a hair transplant, we
have seen the spouse become suspicious of extra-marital interests
and object to the procedure.


Balding on the Job

Another concern is that the person with hair loss feels he or she
looks older than they actually are and will not be as competitive
in the work force. Unfortunately, studies have shown that this is
a real concern. When employers are screening job applicants, all
other things being equal, those with hair are viewed more
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall

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does not fit with their own image of themselves. This occurs when
someone begins to lose hair early i.e., in their late teens or
twenties, but it is as much a problem when someone has had a
full-head of hair for years (and is used to receiving compliments
about their hair) and then their hair thins unexpectedly in
middle age.

Hair loss is a universal marker for aging, with ones locks
gradually diminishing over time. Your body slowly changes as
well, with more sagging and wrinkles and ones muscle mass
decreasing. However, hair loss hair can also occur suddenly at a
young age, making you appear much older than you actually are.

Another aspect of balding is that people feel a loss of control.
Hair is one of the few body parts that you can actually
manipulate yourself. You can grow hair long, cut if off, you can
wave it, dye it, or pull it back in a pony-tail. It serves as a
form of self-expression. As people start to lose this form of
self-expression, they can become depressed and withdrawn. But not
everyone responds this way. People react very differently to
their hair loss, with some considering it only a minor nuisance
and others finding it so debilitating that they won't be seen in
public without their head covered.


So Did You Hear the One About...

One of the things that makes going bald difficult is that, for
some reason, people feel that commenting or joking about hair
loss is "fair game" when they wouldn't dare mention that
someone had bad skin, or had a limp. I often point out to
patients, that just because people chose to comment about
thinning hair, doesn't mean they are judging that person or
really care much about it. It just seems to be a socially
acceptable thing to mention.


He Thinks, She Thinks

Women seem to believe that female hair loss is less acceptable
than hair loss in men. While this may be true, the vast majority
of women have hair loss in a pattern that can be easily
camouflaged. Women are often reassured when they realize that
about 40% of women experience hair loss over their lifetime, but
it is to such a small degree that it is rarely recognized by the
opposite sex.


Mane Options

The important things to remember are that hair loss is very
common, it is much more acceptable as one ages, and it is
generally less important to other people than the person
experiencing hair loss thinks. That said, it is not unreasonable
to be upset about going bald. Fortunately, for those who are
bothered by their hair loss, there are now excellent medications
to prevent hair loss and excellent surgical treatments to restore
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<B>Acne diet and the money factor: You can't sell a healthy diet</B>

Ask any medical doctor if there is a connection between diet and
acne and almost all of them will claim there is none. Quoting
from the Journal of the American Medical Association: "Diet
plays no role in acne treatment in most patients...even large
amounts of certain foods have not clinically exacerbated acne".

With years of medical education and clinical experience behind
these claims, how can we the simple folks who suffer from acne
challenge these statements and think otherwise? The answer is:
doubt.  Doubt, if its stays in the borders of reason, can open
many doors otherwise will stay forever shut. Believe it or not,
doubt can change reality. Doubt can cure your acne and doubt can
even save your life.

Fact is, countless of acne sufferers have reported that their
acne seemed to get worse when they consumed certain foods and saw
dramatic positive change over their acne condition when they
eliminated the same foods from their diet and when certain foods
with specific nutritional value were incorporated into their
diet.

So why do dermatologists so stubbornly insist that diet does not
cause acne? The answer:  you can't make a profit promoting a
healthy diet. At least not as much money as you could make by
selling drugs and over the counters. There is a huge pressure
upon doctors coming from the drug and pharmaceutical companies to
prescribe expensive medications and lotions that create
dependency. The truth is, that your doctor is in a way, a hostage
by the trillion dollar drug companies. Did you know that the drug
companies, who have no interest in producing something that they
cannot control financially, sponsor most medical schools?

The right diet, although not a solution by itself, can, in many
cases, dramatically reduce inflammation and even completely clear
one's acne (if you're one of the lucky ones who's acne is
triggered by allergic response to food).  Promoting a clear skin
diet simply means less profits for the drug and pharmaceutical
companies.

The truth is that conventional medications will never cure your
acne, simply because they are pre-designed NOT to fix the
internal cause of acne. They are pre-designed to deal with the
external symptoms of a disease as they create more and more
dependency and more dependency means making more money all at our
expense and ignorance.


The Theory That Diet Doesn't Cause Acne Is A Myth

The dogmatic theory that diet does not cause acne and that acne
is merely an incurable genetic disorder was based upon two dated
researches published in 1969 and 1971 that were aimed at studying
the connection between diet and acne.

These studies were the foundation of the 'acne symptoms
treatment strategy', meaning, because acne is a genetic disease
that cannot be prevented, the only way to deal with acne would be
to tackle its symptoms (bacteria, inflammation, puss, redness,
greasiness), by applying creams, antibiotics, taking prescription
drugs and over the counters.

Surprisingly enough, years after the above studies were
published, clinical trials and in depth researches experimenting
the acne diet link have found that the studies from 1969 and 1971
had came to the wrong conclusions and were in fact seriously
flawed.

Recent studies have clearly found a significant connection
between diet and acne. It appears that the wrong diet is now
thought to be one of the leading acne contributing factors that
can negatively affect hormonal regulation and the natural process
of toxic elimination, which can seriously aggravate one's
existing acne.


Diet Shapes Who You Are (Including Your Acne)

In the same way that crashing waves shape beach cliffs and just
like the wind shapes the canyon walls, slowly and methodically
over time, so does eating shapes and effects our physic, our
internal system, our physical and mental being, from the organ
down to the cellular level.

The idea that an object foreign to our body that is inserted by
the food that we eat, has no effect on us, or has no impact on
chronic conditions such as acne is absurd. Diet is the primary
thing that affects and shapes who we are.

Diet has cumulative effect on our bodies, and that includes our
skin condition and acne, which is a manifestation of a chronic
internal problem slowly shaped and built by the wrong daily
dietary choices over the years.


Acne Diet and The Kitavan Islanders

While in the U.S, more than 80% of teenagers between 16 and 18
have acne and more than 17 million Americans suffer from some
form of acne, there is an interesting evidence that native people
that live and eat in traditional ways, have significantly lower
to no occurrences of acne.

In 2002, Dr. Cordain and his colleagues published a landmark
study that examined 300 people living in the Kitavan Islands off
the coast of Papua New Guinea that showed that none of the
islanders had even one blemish on his or her face.  Similar to
the Kitavans, no case of acne had been observed when the same
experiment had been conducted upon the South American Indians
called the Ache, living in a remote jungle in eastern Paraguay.

The natives of Kitavan and the South American Indians had no
access to the latest over the counters, topical creams or
conventional acne medications and they had no dermatologist to
consult with.  The only vast difference between them and American
or European citizens is their diet.


Acne Diet and Sugar: The Sweet Poison

Aside from the fact that sugar is a 100% pure chemical with zero
nutritional value, recent studies have clearly shown a connection
between the consumption of sugar and the aggravation of acne.

When you consume any form of refined carbohydrates (white sugar,
white flour, white rice) here's what happens: right after you
insert that 'sweet poison' into your body, it rapidly spikes up
your blood sugar levels. Your body needs to bring those levels
down so it secrets a surge of insulin, other male hormones and an
insulin-like growth factor called IGF-1. The excretion of these
hormones overwhelms your liver and your internal system in
general. The excess of male hormones encourages the skin to
excrete large amounts of sebum oil: The greasy substance that
encourages the p.acne bacteria to grow, resulting in the
aggravation of your acne.


Acne Diet and Dairy Products: Got Milk? Got Acne

If you thought sugar can aggravate your acne, here's another
major nutritional player in the formation of acne: behold the
miracles of milk. Milk (all dairy products included) is the most
harmful, mucus forming, allergenic and acne aggravating food you
can find. Surprised? I thought so. After years of constant
brainwashing by the media, who can blame us for thinking milk is
good for strong bones and healthy teeth? The truth is: every sip
of milk contains 59 different raging hormones, (which trigger the
hyper-production of sebum oil resulting in more acne), saturated
animal fat, steroid hormones, dead white blood cells, and cow pus
in abundance!

Did you know that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows
750 million pus cells in every liter of milk (about two pounds)
produced in America? Think about it, the next time you pop a
pimple.

Scientific studies already point the finger at milk as one of the
worst acne aggravating foods: "As pointed out by Dr. Jerome
Fisher, 'About 80 percent of cows that are giving milk are
pregnant and are throwing off hormones continuously.'
Progesterone breaks down into androgens, which have been
implicated as a factor in the development of acne...Dr. Fisher
observed that his teenage acne patients improved as soon as the
milk drinking stopped."

If there's one element you should remove from your diet in the
quest for clear skin make it this one. Not only will you see an
immediate improvement over your acne, you'll feel a huge weight
has been lifted from your body. If you worry about calcium
intake, don't! Milk being acidic forming food creates a leeching
effect where calcium is taken from your bones to balance the
acidity. Milk actually deprives your body from its calcium
resources. Green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds are not only
excellent sources of calcium they also have the powers to help
you fight your acne symptoms.


Diet Is Only ONE of The Factors That Cause Acne

Dairy products and sugar are not the only acne aggravating foods.
The two above cannot sum up the list of western made acne
triggering foods. There are several other foods you should
clearly stay away from if you ever wish to clear your acne. The
good new is that there are tons of other foods such as essential
fatty acids that are not only excellent for your skin, they can
actually help you clear your acne, by re-balancing your body and
promoting to an acne-free environment.

The right nutrition plays an important part in the complex
process of acne formation. When doctors claim there is no link
between diet and acne because certain individuals can eat
specific foods and get acne while others eat the same foods and
don't, these doctors have failed to realize that there are
several factors involved in the formation and aggravation of acne
and diet is only ONE of them.


The Final Verdict On The Acne Diet Connection: How To Finally
Overcome Your Acne Challenge

Acne is a complex condition that is triggered by several
underlying factors. The only way to neutralize your acne
condition is to tackle all these acne-contributing
factors-holistically. Since the wrong diet is only one of these
acne-triggering factors, in most cases no special diet can cure
acne.

There is a however, a tight connection between diet and acne
formation. Dietary factors can trigger and aggravate your
existing acne.  Avoiding the wrong foods such as milk, sugar and
hydrogenated oils, and eating cleansing and hormonal balancing
foods such as green leafy vegetables and essential fatty acids,
can help your skin heal itself from the inside out and
dramatically reduce your acne symptoms.

There are also several important dietary principals that you must
understand and follow if you ever want to cure your acne for
good.

Taking responsibility over your body and adhering to these
dietary principals along with taking the necessary steps to
tackle all acne contributing factors, holistically, will not only
cure your acne permanently and give you the flawless acne free
skin you deserve, following these principals will also
significantly improve your overall health, mental well-being,
look and feel.





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best-selling e-book, "Acne No More- Open The Door To An Acne
Free Life." Mike has written dozens of holistic health articles
and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as
on hundreds of websites worldwide. For information on Mike's
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Latex gloves have long been a standard in the medical field to
protect healthcare workers and patients from infections and
disease transmission.

Yet, some people have noticed having allergic reactions after
using "powdered latex" gloves.

There have been a number of studies completed to determine the
adverse effects of powders that are used in making the medical
gloves. These studies reflect that some powders can cause
infections or adverse reactions in the patients being treated,
and in the healthcare worker who is wearing the powdered latex
gloves.

Science lives on the concept of "empirical" proof. "Empirical
proof" means that something is "verifiable or provable by means
of observation or experiment." An extended definition of
"empirical" is: "of or being a philosophy of medicine
emphasizing practical experience and observation over scientific
theory."

There has been shown empirical proof that the powder used in
latex gloves does contaminate wounds being treated, and that even
washing the powdered latex gloves is ineffective in preventing
this contamination. Peritoneal adhesions were also cited as
adverse effects of glove powder when treating patients. The
primary recommendation is to keep foreign bodies out of the
operative area, including glove powder. As a result, powder-free
gloves are recommended for open-wound treatments and surgeries.

Studies have also uncovered evidence of powder being left behind
on surgical instruments, after a person wearing the gloves
handled the instruments. Since it is suggested that the operative
area remain free of foreign particles, powder-free gloves are the
best kind to use.

Further studies have shown that gloves that use cornstarch as a
powder provide the least danger to a patient in regards to
causing an infection. In the past, talc has been widely, but
cornstarch has been proven to be much safer. The safest gloves,
however, are completely powder-free gloves.

Studies have also been completed on the risks of healthcare
workers inhaling the glove powder when performing examinations or
surgeries on patients. Since the early 1980's, there have been a
number of studies showing that glove powder, on latex gloves, can
cause respiratory complications and asthma-like attacks for the
healthcare workers.

It was believed that healthcare workers, who were exposed to
powdered-latex gloves on a regular basis and in large
concentrations, such as in an operating room, were more likely to
suffer from these respiratory complications. These studies were
quite thorough and even demonstrated that in one hospital where
all latex gloves were powder-free, there was a low prevalence of
respiratory complications for the healthcare providers.

Research also indicated that it was also possible for those not
wearing latex gloves to suffer from the respiratory
complications. Simply being in a room or confined area where
people are wearing the powdered latex gloves can result in
respiratory problems. Generally, those who experienced an
allergic reaction to latex were also more likely to also suffer
from the respiratory problems caused by the latex glove powder.

Another study showed that cornstarch powder on latex gloves could
negatively affect the skin of the wearer. This is because
cornstarch naturally absorbs moisture, including the moisture
from the wearer's skin. The resulting tendency is to have dry
and cracked skin, which can lead to a higher likelihood of
infections, because the natural barrier of the skin has been
broken down.

As you can see, there are many reasons that some healthcare
workers are turning to powder-free latex gloves. It is probably
most important to use powder-free gloves during surgeries and
when working with open wounds, so that the powder does not cause
an infection or complication for the patient.

If you are a healthcare provider or other type of worker, who
wears gloves on a daily basis, it may be a good idea to use
powder-free latex gloves as often as possible. This will decrease
the chances of suffering from respiratory complications and
irritated skin that becomes dry and cracked as a result of
wearing powdered gloves on a regular basis.

There are many powder-free gloves available on the market that
has been shown to be just as effective against preventing the
transmission of diseases and infections as their powdered
counterparts. Powder-free exam gloves may be slightly more
expensive though, since removing the powder from the gloves adds
another step to the production process.

The slight added cost is thought to be well worth it, because of
the benefits that are offered to the patients and to the
healthcare providers who wear the powder-free gloves on a daily
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Baby boomers are quickly approaching retirement age, and as they
do, there are a number of concerns that need to be addressed,
particularly in the area of healthcare. Unfortunately, there
appears to be no easy answers to the healthcare problems that
baby boomers, and the population in general, will face in the
very near future.

Baby Boomers are people who were born between 1946 and 1964.
During this period of time the United States of America saw an
explosion in birthrates that had never been seen before and
nothing like it has been seen since. Today, baby boomers make up
approximately 28% of the total United States of America
population.

With this group of people occupying such a large segment of the
population, it is predicted that there will be a major financial
strain on the healthcare industry as a whole, as baby boomers
reach retirement age. There are many reasons why the healthcare
industry will face problems as baby boomers begin to retire and
begin to need long-term care services.


Baby Boomers Are The Nurses

Go to any healthcare facility today and look around at the nurses
who are working there. One thing will become abundantly clear to
you; the vast majority of nurses working in healthcare are in
fact baby boomers themselves. We have heard for the past few
years about nursing shortages and predictions that these nursing
shortages will only get worse.

There are many reasons why the United States of America currently
faces nursing shortages. Traditionally, nursing has been a career
dominated by women. Women have made great strides in efforts to
gain equality over the past few decades; much of this progress is
attributed to women who are from the baby boomer generation. With
these strides in equality, women have realized that they have
many more career choices other than being a nurse, a
schoolteacher, or a homemaker. Today women are running the
largest corporations in America, making great salaries, and
receiving high levels of prestige.


A Two-Fold Problem

As baby boomers retire a two-fold problem is created. First,
there will be even fewer nurses, because baby boomers make up
such a large part of the current nursing workforce. The second
part of the problem is that as baby boomers, 28% of our
population, retire they will require more healthcare as a part of
the aging process.

As you can see, there are some serious healthcare problems that
need to be addressed. Leaders in the healthcare industry have
been working extremely hard in trying to find a solution. Sadly
their efforts are only making minimal impacts in increasing the
nursing workforce.

Healthcare companies have tried everything from raising salaries
to offering outrageous sign on bonuses.  Money does not seem to
be the key to get people interested in nursing. Survey a group of
nurses and most will not complain about their salary. What they
will complain about is the day-to-day workloads that they face.
Nurses are overworked and carry larger and larger patient loads
as a result of shortages.

Combine this with the fact that nurses, who typically get into
healthcare to provide direct patient care, are being forced to do
more administrative type tasks. Some of these tasks include
excessive charting to meet requirements set forth by Medicare and
insurance companies, and trying to get patients care certified,
or paid for, by insurance companies. Most nurses did not become
nurses to sit behind a computer and to talk on the phone for
hours.


How This Will Effect Baby Boomers?

Advancements in medical technology and science means that people
are living longer. This does not always mean that there is a high
quality of life for those that are living longer though. Many of
these people who would have died from a medical condition two
decades ago can now live for a long time to come. These people
often require a great deal of long-term care, whether it is at
home or in a long-term care facility.

Those receiving long-term care at home require nurses to help
them with their day-to-day tasks. The following is a quote taken
directly from the Medicare website
(http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp)

"Generally, Medicare doesn't pay for long-term care. Medicare
pays only for medically necessary skilled nursing facility or
home health care. However, you must meet certain conditions for
Medicare to pay for these types of care. Most long-term care is
to assist people with support services such as activities of
daily living like dressing, bathing, and using the bathroom.
Medicare doesn't pay for this type of care called "custodial
care". Custodial care (non-skilled care) is care that helps you
with activities of daily living. It may also include care that
most people do for themselves, for example, diabetes
monitoring."

There is also a great deal of talk about whether or not Medicare
will even be around in the coming decades. Consider the fact that
28% of the population will no longer be contributing to Medicare
via taxes, while at the same time that 28% will be using more of
the resources.


Is It All Really That Bleak?

Yes and no. It is true that there are no easy solutions in the
foreseeable future to help deal with the nursing shortage, while
the need for nurses will increase dramatically. It is also true
that the economics of supply and demand will create a situation
where healthcare will become even more expensive, while
healthcare providers continue to raise salaries in hopes of
attracting nurses.

So where is the good news you ask? The good news is that nurse
recruitments are showing "some" success. Young people are
showing a renewed interest in nursing, due in large part to huge
marketing campaigns put out by nursing schools and healthcare
organizations. The flip side of this is that these young people
are going for the high level nursing degrees such as Registered
Nurse (R.N.) and Nurse Practitioners (N.P.), but the lower level
(lower paying) jobs such as Certified Nursing Assistants
(C.N.A.'s) and Certified Medical Assistants (C.M.A.'s) remain
understaffed. These are the ones usually providing direct care
while the RN's and Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.'s) are
meeting accreditation requirements by doing all of the charting
and talking to insurance companies.

The other good news is that insurance companies are planning
ahead and offering long-term care insurance plans that will allow
you or your loved ones the ability to be able to pay nurses for
long-term care services. Many baby boomers are taking their
future into their own hands by taking out these long-term care
insurance policies.

Finally, leaders in government and the healthcare industry are
working diligently to address what is a predictable issue. Since
these are predictable events, they can be planned for as much as
possible.





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Copyright © 2006 Wind Publishing
Written by: Charles Stewart Richey
REFLUX GONE FOREVER, Natural Acid Reflux Remedies
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The medical community believes that the use of prescription drugs
is the only valid approach in treating the symptoms of
indigestion.  This, of course, is not the truth.  Drugs are only
good for masking the symptoms of any condition, not for curing
that condition.  If the Pharmaceutical companies created drugs
that healed disease, they would soon lose a lot of repeat
customers.

There are many natural remedies and techniques for treating the
symptoms of acid reflux.  The major difference is that this
natural approach has no harmful side effects and can actually
cure the condition.  It is also much less expensive for the
consumer.

Why is the medical community so opposed to natural therapy in
favor of prescription drugs?  The answer is quite evident when
you consider the amount of money at stake.  The sales of acid
reflux prescription drugs constitute a multi-billion dollar a
year industry.  Allopathic medicine, pharmaceutical companies,
hospitals and insurance companies are all in league to do one
thing - make money.  They do this largely at our expense.

There are many natural ingredients found in grocery markets and
health stores, which can help during the acid reflux recovery
period.  Herbs, such as marshmallow and slippery elm have
wonderful healing properties.  Licorice, natural honey and aloe
vera juice can sooth the esophagus and assist in the healing
process.

Chewing gum between meals actually reduces stomach acid.  Saliva
is quite alkaline in nature.  Chewing produces saliva, thereby
making the stomach less acidic. By eating dinner at least three
hours before retiring, one can drastically reduce the chances of
suffering from acid reflux during the night.

Eating smaller, more frequent meals is also quite helpful.  One
should try to eat four or five little meals each day.  Instead of
coffee in the morning, start the day with Kukicha Twig tea, and
then eat fruit, like bananas and melons for breakfast.  During
the day have several snacks of walnuts, almonds and more fruit.
For lunch eat a salad, made with grilled chicken breasts, or
tofu, mixed with hearts of romaine, tossed with a light lemon and
chive vinaigrette.

It is essential to keep the food that you eat as alkaline as
possible.  Learn to cook meals that are easy to digest and have
low acidity.  Food like pasta primavera, baked chicken breasts on
mushroom caps and sautéed white fish with mashed potatoes are all
easy to prepare and delicious.  Try to avoid those foods which
you know trigger acid reflux until you have healed your irritated
esophagus.

Keep in mind that the reason this condition exists in the first
place is due to having a damaged esophagus.  Let the esophagus
heal by not eating the same foods in the same way that caused the
damage.  Exercising, loosing weight, chewing properly, drinking
sufficient amounts of water and elevating the head at night, are
all simple things that anyone can do to improve this condition.

After much experimentation, I found that healing acid reflux is
really quite simple.  With a few changes in lifestyle and with
the assistance of natural resources, one can absolutely end the
acid reflux syndrome, without the use of harmful and expensive
drugs.


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I'm patient with people and animals but one thing I am NOT
patient with is the time it takes to get stuff done. So when I
had to get my new website written I knew I had to do something to
make the project fast, fun, and simple.

Writing an entire website from scratch in just 6 working days
(and no, I didn't work over the weekend) is no mean feat to
accomplish. And it's not like I had all day, every day to do it
either. I had coaching clients, teleclasses, email to take care
of. You know, the usual demands any business likes to make of
us.

What I didn't do is put it off, tell myself I couldn't do it,
or lose sight of my goal. My new website was going live NO MATTER
WHAT!

Before I share with you the five actions I took to get a big
project done quickly and easily, let me ask you a question:

What is a project you have on your desk right now? How great
would it feel to have it finished?

So, here are the 5 actions I took to make starting-and
finishing-my project possible. They'll work for your project too
if you just say "yes" and don't let any excuse stand in your
way!

Action #1 Decide

I'm not talking about the wimpy kind of decision that sounds
something like, "Sure, I'd like to get three speaking gigs
lined up soon." That isn't a decision. It's just wishful
thinking.

The kind of decision I'm talking about sounds like, "I have
three new speaking gigs at the end of the week!"

Action #2 Attention

Since this project is a priority you give it attention. What
amazes me is that it doesn't take much time, it just takes
attention to get what you want accomplished.

I gave my website project attention every day. No slacking, no
excuses. I just did it. I didn't work on it full time because I
didn't have full time. It still got done.

Action #3 Aim

Being a perfectionist, I embraced this project as the perfect
opportunity to aim for a different goal. Completion, not
perfection. What a relief! I knew if I fiddled with each page
until it was perfect I would never meet my goal. So up those
pages went. Perfectly, wonderfully, imperfect. Now that the
project is done I can fiddle with the pages all I want. Or not.

Action #4 Focus

Big projects have lots of little steps. I was not about to let
overwhelm sneak in and sabotage my progress. So I made a list of
each step, down to the last nitty-gritty detail. Then I worked
the list. It kept me on track and made it easy to celebrate
success as each item was checked off.

Action #5 Team

I started my project last Thursday. By Monday (about half way) I
said, "Why am I doing this all alone?" and promptly emailed a
long list of items to my trusty virtual assistant, Kathy. She
plunged in and had a blast blazing her way through her
assignment.

I felt relieved. She was cheering me on. And her help ensured my
success.

Now it's your turn! Pick a project that's been hanging around
too long and follow the same simple steps I use. Then let me know
about your success and I'll send you a personalized
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There's no doubt that thyroid disease is on the rise. Now the
question is why?

The reason your weight loss attempts might not be working is
because your weight loss canary might be suffering...let me
explain.

From the research I've reviewed and the patients I've seen in
the last 20 years, it's clear to me that the thyroid gland is
your body's own yellow canary. It's sensitive to many different
influences-your diet, your lifestyle, and the world around you.
And all of these influences can affect how well your thyroid
functions.

Remember how miners used to detect toxic methane gas and carbon
monoxide? They sent bright yellow canaries into the mines.
Canaries are highly sensitive to these gasses-so much so that
they die when exposed to them. Their deaths served as a warning
system for miners so they do not enter and become exposed to
poisonous air.

So, it's not surprising that as we eat more toxic foods and are
increasingly exposed to pollution, petrochemical and industrial
wastes, and heavy metals that thyroid problems have also
skyrocketed. In fact, more than 20 percent of women and 10
percent of men in the United States have thyroid dysfunctions-and
half of them don't even know it!


But exactly how does your environment affect your thyroid?

We now have substantial research to demonstrate that
environmental chemicals have a direct impact on the thyroid
gland. It's clear that PCBs and other industrial petrochemical
toxins can lower thyroid function, as well as other pollutants
such as chlorine, fluoride, and bromide.

Since the thyroid produces hormones that manage your metabolism,
anything that affects your thyroid will ultimately affect your
metabolism. In fact, there's evidence that toxins boost the
excretion of thyroid hormones, leaving you with less of this
hormone to control your metabolism-and a decreased ability to
burn fat.

The truth is, your thyroid plays a huge role in weight control,
and in determining your metabolic rate.

The question is not if, but how much is today's obesity epidemic
linked to the harmful effects of environmental toxins on
metabolism.

I've seen so many patients struggle with their weight, only to
have the pounds melt off when we addressed their thyroid
problems.

True, not everyone's weight problems are caused by thyroid
dysfunction-but if you're overweight, you should consider the
connection. That's why the best medical doctors always check
their patients' thyroid functions and will consider all the
possible causes of subtle thyroid imbalance, including toxins,
food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, and stress.


Now let's talk about some of those other factors.

For example, food allergies, like sensitivities to gluten and
other foods, also negatively affect thyroid function-and are
frequently undiagnosed.  Likewise, deficiencies in nutrients
important to good thyroid function-like selenium, zinc, omega-3
fatty acids. and iodine and tyrosine-can also trigger thyroid
problems.

With all of these factors that can affect your thyroid, it's
clear that we need a new approach to the diagnosis and treatment
of thyroid disease.  Many doctors can miss the subtle signs of
thyroid problems, and conventional medicine often treats low
thyroid function with inadequate, one-size-fits-all drugs like
Synthroid.

However, thyroid dysfunction requires a more personalized,
integrative approach-one that you can help control by becoming an
active partner in your care. First, keep an eye out for the
symptoms of a low thyroid function, including:

  * fatigue
  * sluggishness
  * trouble getting up in the morning
  * depression
  * dry skin
  * dry hair
  * constipation
  * fluid retention
  * menstrual problems and PMS
  * hair loss
  * cracked or chipping fingernails
  * low sex drive
  * weight gain
  * muscle aches
  * cramps


Yes, a lot of those symptoms are pretty common and vague-which is
one reason why thyroid dysfunction often goes undetected. But if
you notice any of these signs, bring them to your doctor's
attention, and ask him or her to test your thyroid function.

If you are diagnosed with low thyroid function, the following
steps recommended:

1. Eliminate the causes of thyroid problems, like toxins, food
allergies, and nutritional deficiencies.

2. Exercise and take saunas.

3. Eat foods that provide nutritional support to your thyroid-and
avoid those that don't.

4. Use supplements that protect your thyroid, such as vitamins A
and D, selenium, zinc and fish oil.

5. Work with your doctor to choose the right thyroid replacement
for you. It should combine both the inactive and T4 hormone found
in Synthroid and the active hormone T3, found in other
medications.


Remember, thyroid hormone is the master metabolism hormone. If
your thyroid is out of balance, your metabolism is out of
balance, too.

Do you have a dysfunctional thyroid?

Know that the problem can be fixed. By following the program here
you can get your thyroid working properly, keep your weight under
control and start feeling better today.





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Millions of people suffer from the symptoms of heartburn every
day.  Those with acute cases of heartburn may have a condition
called acid reflux or gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Any form of heartburn is an unpleasant experience, to say the
least.   The splashing up of stomach acid into the esophagus and
throat can be quite painful and potentially dangerous.  In
extreme cases, where the esophagus is continually damaged by the
reflux of stomach fluids, a condition called Barrett's Esophagus
can develop.  This condition is a precursor to esophageal
cancer.

Barrett's Esophagus occurs when chronic acid reflux or
esophagitis is not controlled. Through constant inflammation and
damage, the normal cells that line the esophagus called squamous
cells turn into specialized columnar cells.  Columnar cells are
not normally found in human beings and can become cancerous.

The physical cause of heartburn is the improper functioning of
the LES (lower esophageal sphincter).  This ringed muscle at the
bottom of the esophagus, relaxes in order to allow food to enter
the stomach.  This muscle then retracts in order to keep the
digestive fluids where they belong.  It is when this muscle is
too relaxed or damaged, that the stomach fluids can escape up
into the esophagus thereby causing acid reflux.

There are many possible causes of acid reflux.  The foods that we
eat play an important role.  Food that is too acidic can
aggravate this ailment.  Not chewing food properly, eating meals
that are too large and lying down within three hours of eating
can all contribute to acid reflux.

Certain foods and beverages can cause the LES to become lazy.
These culprits include smoking, drinking alcohol and prescription
drugs.  Raw onions and garlic, fried foods, chocolate and foods
that are too spicy can also cause the LES to relax.

There are two ways to treat this condition.  They are the
allopathic medical and the holistic approaches to disease.  The
allopathic medical way is to prescribe certain drugs such as H2
receptor antagonists, which include Tagamet and Zantac, or PPI
drugs (proton pump inhibitors) like Nexium and Prilosec.  These
medicines slow down the production of stomach acid and are the
two main types of pharmaceutical acid suppressors.

This pharmaceutical approach is dangerous in that it impedes the
proper digestion and assimilation of food.  There are also
numerous harmful side effects associated with these drugs.  Drugs
only treat the symptoms of a disease or condition.  They are not
intended to cure.  If the drug companies created drugs that cured
they would soon go out of business.

The alternative way to treat acid reflux is holistically.
Holistic by definition means considering a whole thing or being
to be more than a collection of parts; Treating the whole person
rather than just the Symptoms of a disease.

Using alternative remedies, which are natural and have no side
effects, is certainly the safest and most effective approach.
These treatments are also far less expensive than drugs.
Holistic treatment, unlike drugs, can actually cure the condition
or disease.

In order to develop acid reflux, we must first have an acidic
system.  By treating the whole body, acid reflux will disappear.
What we eat and drink determines the PH of the body.

Vegetable juices, like raw potato, celery and cabbage are very
alkaline in nature and are helpful in correcting an acidic
stomach.  Papaya juice contains the digestive enzyme papain,
which has a soothing effect on the stomach and aids in the
breaking down of protein.

Slippery Elm, bladderwrack and marshmallow, belong to a category
of herbs called demulcents. These herbs aid digestion by
decreasing inflammation and by soothing the affected areas. They
form a protective barrier against stomach acid and other
digestive irritants.

There are many holistic ways to cure acid reflux.  Meditation can
be of great help.  Start by doing deep breathing exercises for
ten minutes.  Keeping the eyes closed, visualize you stomach,
LES, esophagus and throat as young, pink, tender and perfect.
Continue to breath and picture yourself in perfect glowing
health.  See yourself eating slowly in a relaxed atmosphere,
enjoying your food.  Picture the food being digested and
assimilated in a perfect manner.  Feel all the parts of your body
working in perfect harmony together.

Yoga can also be very beneficial to the body as a whole.  Loosing
weight and regular exercise are important as well.  Drinking
copious amount of pure water not only flushes the system of
toxins, but dilutes stomach acid during periods between meals.

The holistic approach to healing is the medicine of the future.
We can all be a part of that future now.


(c) 2006 Wind Publishing

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He explains how the proper application of herbs, health store
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Copyright © 2006 Steve B. Reed
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is "one of the most common
anxiety problems seen in general medical practices."  Physicians
are likely to see between 2.8% and 8.5% of their patients
suffering from this type of anxiety, according to a national
survey (1).

Fortunately, this is just the type of problem that many of the
new advances in psychotherapy (such as the REMAP process, EFT and
EMDR) are excellent at treating.  Yet too often, anxiety related
issues are neither diagnosed nor treated.  What's been missing,
until now, is a simple and easily available way to spot the
symptoms and level of intensity that warrants a referral for
treatment.

The solution to this problem now appears to be at hand.  Robert
L. Spitzer, MD (and colleagues) report on their development of a
new, quick and effective tool to measure anxiety in the May 22,
2006 edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine (2).  The
anxiety inventory is called the GAD-7 (the Generalized Anxiety
Disorder-7 questions).

The researchers conclude that the "GAD-7 is a valid and efficient
tool" to screen for anxiety and to assess "its severity in
clinical practice and research."   What's most impressive is that
you can do this by answering seven short questions.  All the
patient needs to do is read the seven questions and pick one of
four possible answers.  Each question has a number value (0-3).
Add the numbers and you quickly arrive at a score between 0 and
21.

The researchers find that a score of 10 or higher means that a
significant level of anxiety is present.  Scores over 15 are
considered severe.  In the study they find that people diagnosed
with GAD have an average score of 14.4 while people without GAD
average only 4.9.

Their study also points out the effect on people's lives when
they suffer from this level of anxiety.

During a three month period, 47% of the people who scored in the
highest anxiety category suffered difficulties as a result of
their symptoms.  They also had twice the number of physician
visits and took over four times the number of sick days from
work.  The complete details from that portion of the study are
listed below.

Group averages during 3 months:

anxiety score - disability days - physician visits - % of symptom
    related difficulty

    0-4          3.9               1.2               15.0
    5-9          7.9               1.7               5.5
    10-14        10.7              2.2               13.7
    15-21        16.8              2.4               47.4

    Percent of symptom related difficulty refers to the response
    to one additional question-- "How difficult have these
    problems made it for you to do your work, take care of
    things at home or get along with other people?" (Not at
    all; Somewhat difficult; Very difficult or Extremely
    difficult)


Notably, 96% of patients in the study with GAD-7 scores of 10 or
greater have been experiencing symptoms for a month or more.
And, 67% have been suffering from symptoms for 6 months or
longer.  This suggests that many people are not being diagnosed
or getting treatment.  This tool may help physicians to make
appropriate referrals for mental health care and help
psychotherapists to be alert to the need to focus treatment on
this issue.

A number of patients with symptoms of high anxiety (according to
the GAD-7) score low on depression symptoms.  This suggests that
the dimensions of anxiety and depression need to be assessed
separately because they do not always coexist.

The authors also point-out that as the symptoms of anxiety
increase in severity, patients have correspondingly greater
"impairment in multiple domains of functioning".  The authors
believe that the GAD-7 can help identify patients with "disabling
anxiety" that will benefit from treatment.

The GAD-7 (developed by Dr. Robert L. Spitzer, Dr. K. Kroenke,
and colleagues2) provides a reliable brief scale to identify
Generalized Anxiety Disorder and to measure the severity of its
symptoms.  It can help psychotherapists, physicians and even
potential patients to know if further assessment and possible
treatment is needed.

By now you are probably wondering, "What are these 7 revealing
questions?"  Okay, let's look at them and see how you score.

Read each question and think about how often you have felt
bothered by these symptoms during the past two weeks.  There are
four possible choices: 0 = not at all, 1 = several days, 2 = more
than half the days, and 3 = nearly everyday.  Write down the
number that corresponds to the best answer for each.

1.  Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge?

2.  Not being able to stop or control worrying?

3.  Worrying too much about different things?

4.  Trouble relaxing?

5.  Being so restless that it is hard to sit still?

6.  Becoming easily annoyed or irritable?

7.  Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen?

Scoring:  Add the results for each question to get a total score.
Scores above 10 indicate that you may need to consult a licensed
mental health care provider for further assessment and possible
treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.


REFERENCES:

1.  Wittchen HU, Zhao S, Kessler RC, Eaton WW. DSM-III-R
generalized anxiety disorder in the National Comorbidity Survey.
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1994;51:355-364.

2.  Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Lowe B. A Brief Measure
for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. [Journal
Article] Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-7.





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Healthcare workers and others use medical gloves to help prevent
the transmission of disease and infections. However, it was not
that long ago in the history of mankind that the idea of using
medical gloves to prevent the transmission of diseases was
unheard of.


The Advance of Medical Science

Science has advanced rapidly over the last 100 years and there
have been many amazing discoveries made, particularly in the area
of healthcare and health issues. Just 100 years ago, it was not
uncommon for the general public to believe that people became
afflicted with disease because they angered the gods, or because
of their sins. Some even believed illness was the result of
curses placed upon them by others. Even today, in some
third-world countries, illnesses are still believed to be the
result of sins and curses.

The years between 1879 and 1900 are frequently referred to as the
"germ revolution". This is the point in history when medical
science began to advance to the point where doctors began to
discover the role of germs in illness and disease, and they began
to fully comprehend the modes of disease transmission.

When people could not see something, touch it, taste it, smell
it, etc. they assumed that it did not exist. Prior to the use of
microscopes, germs and microorganisms remained unknown to the
public and scientists. In fact, it was commonly believed by
scientists that diseases were spontaneously generated from
non-living things.

The discovery of the germ theory and of microorganisms has been
hailed as the most important discovery in medicine, and possibly
the most important discovery for mankind as a whole. Many
scientists are cited with discovering various parts of the germ
theory. Ignaz Semmelweis in the 1840's found that hand washing
helped to prevent the spread of childbirth fever and hand washing
slowly became a standard practice for healthcare workers prior to
examining patients, medical gloves had not yet been considered as
an alternative. By far though, the most notable scientist is
Louis Pasteur in the 1860's. With his discovery of the
fermentation process he was able to completely disprove the idea
of spontaneous generation of diseases.

Joseph Lister utilized the information discovered by Semmelweis
and Pasteur to develop antiseptic surgery in the late 1860's.
This included the cleaning of medical instruments and the
improved sterilization of exam rooms.

After the discovery of germs and proof that germs did in fact
transmit diseases, people slowly started accepting the fact that
improved hygiene and isolation of infected patients can help
prevent the transmission of diseases. Some practices that were
undertaken by healthcare professionals and the general public
alike, included such things as covering their mouth when they
cough, covering their face and mouth when sneezing, frequent hand
washing, and ultimately the use of medical gloves.


How the Discovery of Germ Theory Has Improved Medical Care

The first mention of medical gloves was in 1889, but only for
surgical procedures. It is hard to imagine that doctors and
nurses performed medical procedures without exam gloves prior to
this time. Since medical gloves started being used on a
widespread basis, the rate of infection and patient mortality has
decreased a great deal.

Times sure have changed since the discovery of the germ theory.
Today you cannot go into any medical office, hospital, nursing
home, etc. without seeing healthcare workers utilizing medical
exam gloves to help reduce the spread of infections and germs.
Today medical examination gloves are so common that many people,
who are not healthcare workers, also have access to medical
gloves on their job. This can include postal employees, police
officers, teachers, etc.

Particularly since the discovery of HIV, people have started
using medical examination gloves if there is even a remote
possibility that they will come into contact with bodily fluids,
especially blood. All conventional healthcare practitioners today
are utilizing medical exam gloves while caring for patients. The
risk of infecting a patient, or being infected by a patient, is
simply too high to not use medical gloves.


Germs Can Play A Positive Role In Our Lives Too

Many healthcare experts today suggest that we have gone overboard
with protecting ourselves from germs and their negative affects.
Nowadays, people are very vigilant with hand washing and using
antibacterial products to keep from getting germs. Some people
even suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder because they worry
about germs so much. Have you ever seen the television show
Monk?

How could we have gone overboard with our fight against germs?
Medical experts tell us that our immune systems are becoming
weakened because of our lack of exposure to germs. Our immune
systems are not getting mild infections as often, and therefore,
our bodies do not fight off illness as well when we do get
infections. An immune system that has had no prior exposure to
mild infections would have a tough time fighting off a major
infection. This is why many doctors are hesitant to prescribe
medications for minor infections today. It is often better for
our body to battle these infections on their own, without the
assistance of pharmaceuticals.


Keeping A Proper Balance Between Germ Acceptance and Self
Protection

Of course this newer germ theory does not mean that we should not
use medical gloves in healthcare. However, we should be aware
that we do not need antibiotics to take care of every minor
infection or illness that we suffer from. In fact, not using
antibiotics for some infections helps our bodies to become
healthier in the long run and to cope with future, more severe,
infections.

Medical gloves, sterilization, and hand washing are still
critically important to prevent the unneeded spread of diseases
and infections. These methods have been proven to dramatically
increase the success rates of surgeries and examinations, and to
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When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy
to feel that things will not get any better. This is not true.
There is much help available in today's society and the best way
to deal with your fears is to find effective ways to overcome
them. As a result, here are some techniques a person can use to
help manage their fears and anxieties.

You never know when the answers you are looking for will come to
your doorstep. Even if the thing that you feared does happen,
there are circumstances and factors that you can't predict which
can be used to your advantage. These factors can change
everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine percent correct in
predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent
to make a world of difference.

Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and
realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make you feel
fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself
questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For
example, your afraid that if you do not get that job promotion
then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you,
however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact
of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and
just because you don't get this job promotion doesn't mean that
you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the
time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you
are unhappy at your present location.

Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out
of bed in the mornings. When this happens, a person should take a
deep breath and try to find something to do to get their mind off
of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music,
read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh
perspective on things. Doing something will get your mind off of
the problem and give you confidence to do other things.

Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not
try to tackle everything all at once. When facing a current or
upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, break
the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller
tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and
increases your chances of success.

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If
possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your
fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with
additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current
problem.  By talking to a professional, a person will be helping
themselves in the long run because they will become better able
to deal with their problems in the future. Managing your fears
and anxieties takes practice.  The more you practice, the better
you will become.

The techniques that I have just covered are some basic ways to
manage your fears and depression, however your best bet is to get
some help from a professional and not to lose hope. Eventually,
you will find the answers you are looking for.





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  * John E. Sherman, MD
  * Steven J. Pearlman, MD
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  * What insurance may and may not cover?
  * What makes a good plastic surgery candidate?

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Every one wants to stay healthy and fit throughout life to enjoy
all of the wonderful things that life has to offer. Because of
this there is a growing awareness and concern about how to live a
healthy, and physically fit lifestyle.

When we are plagued by illness our bodies fails to function in a
normal way. For most people chronic pain or illness is a
frightful proposition and threatens our happiness and the ability
to go about our normal daily routines, and activities.

But sometimes smaller problems of health and fitness can bother
us almost as much.

Ours is an appearance, youth oriented culture and to keep that
competitive edge we feel that we need to look our best. Unwanted
fat in the form of cellulite can make us feel less than our best.
In simple terms, it is just fat stored as layers in between
tissues and other parts of our body.

Cellulite can becomes a nagging problem once your body fails to
eliminate it along with water and toxins through normal
elimination. The good news is that solutions do exist for
cellulite reduction and removal.

Reducing cellulite is a rather gradual process, depending upon
the person's heredity, eating habits, lifestyle, metabolism etc.
  Exercise can speed up cellulite reduction.

Swimming is one of the best exercises for reducing these pockets
of fat.  It is also excellent for your overall health. It can
help reduce cellulite, in those areas like thighs, abdomen,
stomach, etc. where cellulite is often seen.

Like swimming, you can also to do other exercises, namely
aerobics, and yoga, which can be done anywhere, irrespective of
the weather.

Apart from these activities, it can be helpful to join a good gym
or spa that offers you equipment such as treadmills,  abdomen
crunch machines, etc. to exercise on. Such indoor exercises can
be done at any time, at your own convenience, without being
disturbed by the outside weather.

Other options for you are cycling, hiking, walking, jogging, etc.
where you are most likely to burn those extra calories and
unwanted fat deposits.

Following a routine that includes a healthy diet and regular
exercise will help you to regain the size and shape you had prior
to the onset of cellulite accumulation. Some people report that
they have had much success with massage as a way of reducing
cellulite.

Additionally, there are many over the counter preparations that
can help you to combat cellulite. One such cream that seems to
get a lot of good press is Celluthin (tm)  which contains potent
active ingredients which are quickly shuttled into the fat cells
where it begins to work on reducing the appearance of stubborn
fat and cellulite.

What appears to make Celluthin(tm) effective is that it delivers
clinically proven aminophylline directly to the areas that  most
need  cellulite reduction. This active ingredient has been shown
to significantly reduce  fat and an increase the firmness  in the
thigh area.

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Human life is full of ups and downs, happiness and sorrows,
health and diseases, pains and pleasures. There are both bright
and dark periods in our lives. Wisdom exists in realizing life's
peaks and valleys and preparing yourself to face them with
courage.

We need to remember this when faced with difficult situations in
life so that we don't get disheartened by trials and
tribulations. Illness, diseases and aches and pains are indeed
testing times for our tolerance, patience and understanding of
life.

As we age we become susceptible to a condition referred to as
"biological inevitability" by experts. It means that as we age,
our body undergoes several changes and our organs begin to lose
their stability and suppleness. Also, our bones become weak and
begin to lose their strength. Consequently, we can experience
joint pain especially in specific parts like knee joints and
hands.

Joint pain can be mild or severe as is the case for people
suffering from arthritis. Joint pain is not essentially
inevitable but it is so common that almost every one seems to be
afflicted by joint pain in one way or the other, though the
severity differs from one person to the other.

Joint pain is common in older people, say in their 70s or 80s. By
the time that you reach this age your organs and bones would have
undergone tremendous amount of wear and tear.

While some degree of joint pain may effect everyone eventually,
there are certainly steps you can adopt to ward off or slow down
the onset and duration of any joint pain you may suffer.

The following may bring some help for this chronic and painful
condition:

  * Acupuncture-This Chinese treatment consists of pins and
needles which are inserted at our body's nine acupuncture points
to alleviate joint pain and provide relief to those suffering
from arthritis.

  * Herbal treatments consisting of triptolide-Though research is
still going on about the effectiveness of herbs as effective
solution for joint pain, triptolide is believed to tackle
inflammation in arthritis patients and also reduce joint pain
considerably.

  * A combination of glucosamine and chondroitin is also
recommended for patients affected by joint pain, especially
osteoarthritis.

  * Fish like salmon, herring, etc. that are found in cold water
are known to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids can also fight joint
pain by preventing bone joints from inflammation.

  * A regular and optimized intake of calcium also plays a vital
role in reducing joint pain.

  * Women, especially those who are in the post-menopause years
are vulnerable to bone loss that in turn leads to joint pains.
Such women need to consume foods rich in phytoestrogens, like soy
products.


Remember that joint pain can be the result of a poor or
unbalanced diet, incorrect body postures, and in a few cases
heredity too.

Your lifestyle should include a good diet filled with all the
essential nutrients that your body needs with particular focus on
food that help your bones and joints.

If you are overweight, try to lose those extra pounds and
maintain your proper weight so that your joints are not exposed
to excessive pressure and strain.

There are some supplements that blend several efficient nutrients
into one formula for the treatment of joint pain.  One such
formulation is Phosoplex(tm). Phosoplex(tm), available from The
Bodestore is hailed as one of the most powerful all natural and
safe solutions for joint lubrication, pain relief and the
rebuilding of healthy cartilage.  Is available from
http://www.bodestore.com and Amazon.com

Don't merely accept joint pain as inevitable! If you are
conscientious and follow a healthy lifestyle, there is every
chance that joint pain will not greatly affect you.




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The human body has many systems. Each one of these systems
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example of such a system is the immune system.

The immune system is a network of cells that are wholly
responsible for maintaining your body's immunity and overall
health. These cells are similar to an army in the sense that they
attack and resist germs and other parasites and protect your body
from diseases.

It is important to be aware of the role that your immune system
plays in combating diseases. If you often feel tired and/or have
frequent colds and flu it may be an indication that your immune
system is not functioning well.

Symptoms of any disease or infection should be tended to
immediately, with medication if necessary, before symptoms
worsen. Better still, is to prevent disease by strengthening your
immune system.  Try following these few simple guidelines.

  * Understand that there is a close, unseen relationship between
your mental makeup and physical condition. This highlights the
need for you to keep your emotions, stress, etc. under control so
that they do not adversely influence your immune system. This
might be surprising, yet it has been scientifically proven that
if you are under high stress or emotional distress, this may
cause your immune system to weaken.

  * Your dietary practices have the capacity to make or mar the
health of your immune system. Healthy diet coupled with regular
exercise and a positive outlook towards life can make a world of
difference to keep your immune system functioning at peak
performance.

  * It is important to regularly consume protein, iron, Vitamin C,
Vitamin A, carotenoids, bioflavonoids, zinc, Vitamin E, selenium,
omega-3 fatty acids, etc. These nutrients help in strengthening
your immune system and prevent growth of germs and parasites like
viruses and bacteria.

  * Avoid caffeine, alcohol, drugs, high-fat foods, excessive
sugar-all these are harmful to your immune system as they deplete
your energy and thereby the efficiency of your immune system.

  * There are supplements especially formulated for improving your
immune system.  These immunity boosters will help to keep your
immune system functioning well without taking complex
combinations of vitamins and minerals that your have to combine
in the proper amounts for peak efficency.

One such supplement, that we have heard performs really well for
immune system support is Immunitril(tm) which is available from
The Bodestore, http://www.bodestore.com . Immunitril(tm) helps
your immune system by providing a rich blend of vitamins and
minerals to support your immune system's health.

  * One of the simplest yet effective ways of improving your
immune system's performance is to drink plenty of water as it
washes out toxins and other hazardous wastes from your body and
regulates flow of blood.


If you follow these guidelines, your will strengthen the immune
system and your overall health will greatly improve.

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weight but we need to think about the bones that form the basic
structure of the very same body. Bone density is an important
factor in helping us stay young and on our toes. Bone density
needs to be checked as we age and if found low, adequate measures

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Bone Density and Your Well Being
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Written by: Kamau Austin
Health and Fitness Vitality
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We spend a lot of time and energy thinking of ways to reduce our
weight but we need to think about the bones that form the basic
structure of the very same body. Bone density is an important
factor in helping us stay young and on our toes. Bone density
needs to be checked as we age and if found low, adequate measures
need to be taken to improve it.

There is a danger of low bone density among some people in the
following categories-

  * People with low body weight

  * Those who have not been engaging in adequate physical
activity

  * Heavy drinkers and smokers

  * People who have a lower intake of calcium and also have a
family history of osteoporosis

  * Women with irregular menstrual cycles

  * People with a family history of fractures and they themselves
have had fractures, especially of the hip

  * Those who have a history in scoliosis

  * Users of medications such as anti-seizure medicines


What is bone density?  Bone density is the mineralization of the
bones. The bone density test is not at all painful and takes
about 8 to 10 minutes. It involves administering extremely low
dose of radiation from which it can be determined the density of
the bones.

What will the test tell me?  The test results will tell you the
results of your bone density value as compared with people in the
same age group sex and ethnic backgrounds etc. It will also alert
to the possibility of detecting any future changes in your
levels. Low bone density, if it persists can make a person prone
to fractures and at the same time reduce the general mobility in
the person considerably.

How can I protect myself? There are some basic methods of
protecting yourself and also methods of correction, if your bones
are deficient. Your health care professional may recommend  doing
weight-bearing exercises and extra  vitamin D while avoiding
energy sapping activities such as smoking and drinking.

A very helpful way of helping your bones is through yoga, which
is an excellent form of exercise. You should however consult your
doctor first before you begin yoga or any exercise program. Yoga
asanas or poses are a scientifically proven way of improving your
bone strength. This is because yoga regulates the supply of
hormones to all parts of the body.

Bone density depends upon several factors, some of which are-
activity, age, nutrient intake, genetics, hormones, medication
etc. The nutrient supplement of calcium alone cannot simply
increase your bone density as is the popular misconception.

Weight training needs to be undertaken to ensure a healthy middle
age and old age as bone density is at its peak in the 20s but
starts declining thereafter.

Women are more prone to low bone density and osteoporosis owing
to small bone structures and lightweight bones. Not only women,
but men too can keep osteoporosis at bay or fight it if they know
which exercises are to be done and how. Apart from weight bearing
activities osteoporosis can also be avoided by strength training
which includes activities such as water activities, weight
machines and resistance bands.

You need an adequate combination of all the methods suggested
here  in order to successfully attack issues of bone density.

As far as calcium supplements are concerned there are a variety
of them available in the market, which you need to choose
according to your body needs. There are primarily three types of
supplements - calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium
citrate malate. The best supplement to improve bone density is
calcium citrate malate. It is beneficial because research has
proved that especially in the case of post menopausal women it
reduces bone loss by 70% as compared to diet without calcium
supplementation.

A supplement that we have heard promotes bone density is
Osteozyne(tm). Osteozyne(tm) can be found at
http://www.bodestore.com and through Amazon. The makers of
Osteozyne(tm) tells us that it contains an extensive list of
ingredients formulated to provide maximum bone health and fight
bone loss at any age.

Take care of your bones and they will provide you with the
support you need for  your entire life.




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health and fitness tips at the Fit After Forty Blog.
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under taking any exercise or treatment program always first
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