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Dallas Laser Hair Removal: Advanced Skin Fitness

2008-04-13T20:50:00.000-07:00

Have you ever considered getting laser hair removal? Laser Hair removal is a great way to get rid of unwanted hair for good. Laser Hair removal is available in the Dallas area through Advanced Skin Fitness. Advanced Skin Fitness specializes in laser hair removal as well as fat reduction, skin tightening, chemical peels and more. Whats really cool about Advanced Skin Fitness is that if you sign up for their newsletter you will get a $50 gift card that you can apply towards your procedure!

Advanced Skin Fitness uses a special technique for laser hair removal called Gentle LASE. Gentle Lase involves a hair removal laser that is a cosmetic breakthru.

So if you are looking for Dallas laser hair removal, be sure to check out their website and register for the free newsletter so you can get your gift card!

Medical Billing Companies: Make Insurance Companies Pay

2008-03-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

One of the most difficult parts of owning a private practice in the medical field is getting paid. While patients may have the best intentions to pay their doctor, many times insurance companies are difficult to work with.

Due to the ongoing issues betwen doctors and insurance companies, many doctors have decided to use medical billing companies. medical billing companies are designed to be the middleman between the doctor and the insurance company. medical billing companies strive to make sure the doctor gets paid by the insurance company in a timely manner.

medicalbillingphr.com is a medical billing company that is ready to work for you. For more infrormation or to schedule an appointment please contact us via email at marla@phr400.com or call us at 877-877-6900 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

Investing in Gold to Preserve Wealth

2008-03-18T10:17:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a great investmen that will never depreciate in value, you should consider investing in gold. The reason so many people choose gold is because it is not only beautiful but also increases in value as time goes on. All throughout time people have loved gold and have seen it as a sign of power.
You can buy gold through companies like Monex. Monex will teach you how to preserve your investment by purchasing gold bars, coin, bullion or whatever is right for you. Investing in gold doesn't have to cost you every penny of your savings! Gold comes in all different forms, shapes and sizes. So get in contact with Monex and see what they have to offer. You have nothing to lose!

Where to Get REAL, FREE Vitamins!

2008-02-24T16:33:00.000-08:00

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How to Get RX Glasses Affordably (Discount, Cheap)

2008-02-09T13:15:00.000-08:00

Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical

Zenni Optical has an amazing deal that anyone who wears glasses can't resist! Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses! Zenni has a huge selection of glasses in all different styles, colors and materials. I tottally love Zeni's selection of glasses because they are every bit as nice as what you will find in an expensive store, but onyl cost a fraction of the price. This is why I am calling Zenni Optical a Great Discovery: Zenni Optical is perfect for everyobdy of all ages. Nmo matter who you are you will find glasses you like. And with the savings you can afford more than one pair! Check out the glasses below:

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Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Treatment, Law & More

2008-01-22T13:25:00.000-08:00

Mesothelioma is a topic of interest to many people because while it is easy to find mesothelioma information, it is hard to find QUALITY, CREDIBLE mesothelioma information. Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer of the lining of the lung (pleura) or the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum).

HOW DO YOU GET INFECTED? AM I INFECTED?!
At some point in our lives, nearly all of us have been exposed to asbestos in the air we breathe and the water we drink; from natural deposits in the earth, and from the deterioration of asbestos products around us. Most of us, however, do not become ill as a result of our exposure. More commonly, those who at some point are diagnosed with asbestos disease, have worked in jobs where more substantial exposure occurred over longer periods of time. Nevertheless, cases of mesothelioma have been documented as the result of lesser exposure, affecting family members of workers who came into contact with asbestos and brought it home on their clothing, skin or hair, or affecting those who lived in close proximity to asbestos manufacturing facilities. Symptoms of asbestos disease usually are not be apparent until decades after exposure.

Since the symptoms are not immediately appearent as in other conditions like the common cold or flu, people can go a decade or more without ever knowing they have the disease!
The early symptoms of mesothelioma are generally non-specific, and may lead to a delay in diagnosis. Sometimes resembling viral pneumonia, pleural mesothelioma patients may present with shortness of breath, chest pain and/or persistent cough; some patients show no symptoms at all. A chest x-ray may show a build-up of fluid or pleural effusion (discussed below). The right lung is affected 60% of the time, with involvement of both lungs being seen in approximately 5% of patients at the time of diagnosis. Less common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include fever, night sweats and weight loss. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include pain or swelling in the abdomen due to a build-up of fluid, nausea, weight loss, bowel obstruction, anemia or swelling of the feet.

I HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS, NOW WHAT?
Diagnosis of pleural effusion is usually accomplished with a simple chest x-ray, although CT scans or ultrasound may also be used. A special x-ray technique, called a lateral decubitus film, may be used to detect smaller effusions or to enable the physician to estimate of the amount of fluid present. If the underlying cause of the effusion is readily apparent (such as in the case of severe congestive heart failure), sampling of the fluid may not be necessary, however, because pleural effusion may be symptomatic of a number of disease processes from benign to malignant, a fluid sample is generally taken. Diagnostic thoracentesis, in which cells are extracted from the pleural cavity, is commonly done when the possibility of mesothelioma exists, however, in up to 85% of cases, the fluid tests negative or inconclusive even though cancer is present. It is ultimately a needle biopsy of the pleura (lining of the lung) or an open surgical biopsy which confirms a mesothelioma diagnosis.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?
Pleural effusion caused by heart failure or infection can usually be resolved by directing treatment at the cause, however, when testing has realized no diagnosis, and fluid continues to build or recur, doctors may recommend chest tube drainage and chemical pleurodesis. Chemical pleurodesis is a technique in which a sclerosing agent is used to abrade the pleural surfaces producing an adhesion between the parietal and visceral pleurae. This will prevent further effusion by eliminating the pleural space. Talc appears to be the most effective agent for pleurodesis, with a success rate of nearly 95%. It is highly effective when administered by either poudrage or slurry. Poudrage is the most widely used method of instilling talc into the pleural space. Before spraying the talc, the medical team removes all pleural fluid to completely collapse the lung. After the talc is administered, they inspect the pleural cavity to be sure the talc has been evenly distributed over the pleural surface. Some doctors prefer to use talc mixed with saline solution which forms a wet slurry that can roll around the pleural cavity.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? CAN I SUE?
Asbestos was used commercially in North America as early as the late 1800s, but its use increased dramatically during the World War II era when shipyards produced massive numbers of ships for the war effort. Since that time, asbestos-containing products were used by the construction and building trades, the automotive industry and the manufacturing industry. All told, more than 5,000 products contained asbestos. The companies that have employed you during the time you contracted mesothelomia are indeed responsible for their actions. You can hold them accountable. For more information on mesothelioma law be sure to check out www.mesotheliomamedicine.com

Lead in Toys - Mattel Toy Recall News

2008-01-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

If you have children who play with toys ages INFANT to about THIRTEEN you MUST read this article about the recalls - http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/347737/mattel_fisher_price_massive_toy_recall.html

There's so many toys that have been recalled that your children and mine are playing with! I was outraged at the amount of toys - some just released! Please take a minute and check it out. Article includes photos!

Healthy Investments Pay Off Big in the Future

2008-01-15T09:17:00.002-08:00

Silver is a precious metal that is in high demand and makes the perfect investment. Although there's lots of places you can buy silver - jewelry stores, pawn shops, even on eBay, why spend your hard earned money on a product that may not return its value? Unfortuantely many of these sellers are not selling items that are of the highest quality or even legit for that matter!

Monex is a company that SPECIALIZES in precious metals: silver, gold bullion, coins, gold and other items including Ingots. Ingots are generally silver ingots of pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. Ingots are easy to store and really appreciate in value as time passes.

Monex has a great staff that is ready to answer any of your questions or help you find the investment that fits your lifestyle and pocketbook!

Dr. Phil VS Britney Spears...Is the Dr. IN or OUT?

2008-01-15T09:17:00.001-08:00

Britney Spears' family says "Dr. Phil" McGraw crossed the line by not keeping his mouth shut after meeting with Britney last week. (Lou Taylor), a business manager for Britney's mom, Lynne and younger sister Jamie Lynn, said Dr. Phil had betrayed the family's trust by talking to the media about Britney's mental health after showing up at her hospital room on Saturday for a visit.

The rep said: "The family basically extended an invitation of trust for him to come in as a resource to support them, not to go out and make public statements. Any statement publicly that he made, because he was brought in under this cloak of trust, is just inappropriate. He was invited to the hospital by the Spears' family, but he was not invited to make this part of a public display or part of the media."

Later yesterday, Dr. Phil's rep said that the doctor "stands by his previous statements."

Kanye Wests Mother Dies of Heart Attack

2008-01-15T09:14:00.000-08:00

Donda, Kanye West's mother, died of a heart attack. That's according to the coroner's final report as reported by TMZ. [READ REPORT] The Los Angeles County Coroner has concluded that "coronary artery disease and multiple post-operative factors due to or as a consequence of liposuction and mammoplasty" led to Donda West's sudden death on November 10, 2007.

Our prayers will be with you and your family Kanye!

Tea is Used for Weight Loss: Get the Facts!

2008-01-14T11:19:00.000-08:00

It's winter here in Michigan and I think everybody can agree that winter time means three things -
1. Shoveling snow
2. Freezing cold
and
3. Putting on extra weight!

I think I can live with the snow shoveling and the cold air, but I hate winter because every year I gain at least 10 pounds no matter what diet your on! Since theres less to do when its so chilly outside it seems like you tend to sit around more and watch television and cook wonderful foods. However, I have found that there's a few little tricks that you can use to try and keep that winter weight off, or at least minimize it so come summer losing it will be easy.

First, try and hit the gym. The gym is wonderful because all you really need is 20 minutes a day and you'll maintain that figure you love. Plus, its scientifically proven that working out makes you HAPPY!!! Happiness and weight loss at the same time! = )

Second, check out some of the more non-traditional ways to take off pounds, like Tea. Would you believe that Wu-Yi (a Chinese Slimming Tea) provides the latest nutrition and activity guidelines for fast weight loss? It sure does! You can even check out some of the popular magazines that feature weight loss supplements if you don't believe me! Wu-Yi has been featured in Fitness magazine amongst others!
You're probably asking yourself, "Is this a scam? Hw do I know this is legit?" - Well, if you don't achieve your weightloss goals on Wu-Yi - YOU GET YOUR MONEY BACK!!! Now how awesome is that?!

And finally, if you want to cut down that winter weight, try to moderate your portions. I have learned that if you fill up on a big, healthy salad before every meal, you'll automatically eat a smaller portion of that delicious steak and potatoes. And the best part is that now you have dinner for tomorrow too!

G.W. Bush Hold Worlds AIDS Day Meeting

2007-12-16T12:25:00.000-08:00

New Sterialization Technique Being Tested in Women

2007-12-16T12:19:00.000-08:00

Reversible Vasectomy Could be Coming Soon!

2007-11-22T10:15:00.000-08:00

Chinese doctors have developed a new technique in birth control surgery for men that could be made available to the public next year, the China Daily said on Thursday.

The method involves making a small incision along the testicle into which doctors place a tiny tube.

"The tube functions as a filter that blocks sperm," Wu Weixiong, the director of Guangzhou Family Planning Technology Center, said was quoted as saying.

The technique, which is reversible by simply taking out the tube, had been patented and the health department would promote it as soon as it is approved by the National Food and Drug Administration, Zhu Jiaming, the vice-president of the Guangzhou Sexology Association, said.

"The success rate for this form of birth control is 97 percent," he said.

Wu said the operation took just 10 minutes.

"However, it is very difficult and requires highly skilled doctors," the newspaper said.

Where to Find Rare Gold Coins

2007-11-22T10:12:00.001-08:00

The best investment of all time is an investment that will always grow in worth. If you are looking for a win-win investment, then you need to buy gold. The reason for this is that aboveground stockpiles of silver, gold and other precious metals are quickly being bought, making them no longer existant. With the rapid depletion of these piles, the worth of the precious metals is continuing to grow.

Monex is a company that has been doing business for a long time and they carry a wide supply of different gold, silver, bullion, coins and more. They currently are offering American Eagle coins for purchase. American Eagle gold goins are legal tender and have a face value of $50! You can purcahse them through Monex and they will be delivered to your door. So visit monex today and get your hands on a piece of history!

Does Turkey REALLY Make You Tired?

2007-11-22T10:10:00.000-08:00

Feel sleepy after a big Thanksgiving meal? Contrary to popular thinking, it's not the turkey's fault.

While there is an amino acid in turkey that induces sleepiness, experts say it's much more likely the reason you're tired after having Thanksgiving dinner is a combination of simple factors: you ate and drank too much and didn't sleep enough.

So don't blame the turkey.
"The poor turkeys have enough problems on Thanksgiving," said Dr. Carol Ash of Somerset Medical Center's Sleep for Life Center in Hillsborough, N.J.

The reason turkey gets blamed for making people sleepy is because it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that produces the brain chemical serotonin, which promotes calm and sleepiness. But as part of a big dinner, the tryptophan has a hard time reaching the brain.

Even if it did, "you'd have to ingest quite a number of turkeys" for it to have an effect, she said.

If the tiredness has anything to do with dinner, Ash said, it would be because of carbohydrates, which studies show are more likely to make people sleepy. And even that would only be a small factor, she said.

There's the travel, working longer days to get things done and lack of sleep, along with the carbs and alcohol, she said.

Overeating also contributes to feeling tired at Thanksgiving, said Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University.

"You're just eating a whole heck of a lot of foods and are stuffed," said Salge Blake.

On top of that, she added, you're "often just sitting around afterward, watching football."

Liver Transplants Better in UK

2007-11-22T10:09:00.000-08:00

Where to Get Deals on Refrigerators

2007-11-08T08:31:00.000-08:00

Everybody knows that a frige is a necessity, but most people don't take shopping for one very seriously. The majority of people who shop for a frige just look online then go to their local store and pick one up. The reason for this is that search engines can not keep up with all the different stroes and their sales, promotions, rebates, discount and coupons. So in reality, you're only getting a portion of the results and you're unable to make the best decision for your wallet.

Krillion.com has taken the mess out of the frige shopping for you. They have placed everything you need to know on one site and they offer a giant variety of products that you'll absolutely love, like the Amana Refrigerators.

Krillion gives you results from local places as well as big businesses. Their site is very easy to navigate and incredibly informative!

CigArrest: A Better Way to Quit Smoking

2007-11-08T08:29:00.000-08:00

Quit Smoking Now

Quitting smoking is so beneficial to your health as well as for your bank account! I have been researching companies that offer unique ways to quit and I came across Cigarrest. Now Cigarrest, like all programs, is not free, but here's what you get for your money:
When you purchase the complete CigArrest Program you get all the tools you need to quit smoking. The CigArrest Program helps you to recognize and address both sides of the addiction - the physical and the psychological. That's why we designed one of the first multi-component programs for smoking cessation.*

Available CigArrest Program elements include:

CigArrest Homeopathic No-Smoking Tablets, Gum or Lozenges - All dosage forms contain the same active ingredients designed to help reduce irritability and tobacco cravings, relieve nervous tension and detoxify. Non-addictive and no nicotine.
CigArrest No-smoking Tablets - original dosage form - easy to use - all natural formula
CigArrest No-Smoking Gum - great tasting mint flavor - convenient to use
CigArrest No-Smoking Lozenges - won't stick to dentures
CigArrest Program Guide and Exercise Handbook - Two helpful and informative guides to help you understand the Program and learn how to successfully overcome your smoking habit.
CigArrest Program Audio CD - Instructional audio CD that use proven methods to help you avoid smoking in any situation and learn how to stay smoke-free.

So if you want to try and really quit this time, why not check out Cigarrest?

Are Mites Causing Your Allergies - How to Find Out

2007-11-04T14:55:00.001-08:00

It's the mites' droppings that cause allergies

Household dust is a great breeding ground for microscopic house dust mites, which like indoor environments and feed on old human skin flakes. It's the mites' droppings that cause allergies. Eradication measures should focus on the bedroom, as that's where we spend a lot of time asleep in bed - with the house dust mites.

There are various ways to keep a lid on house dust mites:

Choose wooden or other hard vinyl floorings instead of thick carpets, and fit roller blinds, which can be wiped clean, rather than draped curtains Remove cushions, soft toys and other upholstered furniture Avoid indoor houseplants, as they are dust traps Don't use woollen blankets or feather bedding in your home, try synthetic pillows and acrylic duvets instead If you can afford it, buy a high-filtration vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. Most standard cleaners stir up dust as you clean and release most of the dust back into the air Always wipe surfaces with a clean, damp cloth, as dry dusting will spread the allergens further

The most beneficial action you can take is to buy Allergy UK-approved barrier covers for your bedding. These are designed to prevent house dust mites and their tiny droppings escaping from your pillows, mattresses and duvets. They are made from a soft microporous material, which is comfortable to sleep on.

Allergy UK has more information on mite-resistant covers and vacuum cleaners.

Wash your sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases once a week in a hot wash (60°C), then iron your sheets and bedclothes with a hot iron, which will help to kill mites.

Your child may be unhappy about giving up soft toys. You can kill dust mites by machine washing toys once a fortnight and then placing them in the freezer overnight, after which they should be thoroughly tumble-dried.

Acarosides - chemicals that kill house dust mites - are expensive and only offer temporary benefit. The dead mites still have to be removed from carpets and furnishings by intensive vacuuming.

Pets in the home

Pet allergies are triggered by exposure to their dead skin flakes (dander), as well as proteins in their saliva and dried urine

It's a common misconception that animal fur causes allergies. In fact, pet allergies are triggered by exposure to their dead skin flakes (dander), as well as proteins in their saliva and dried urine.

With pet allergies, it's practical to remove the pet permanently from the home. If this proves too traumatic, try the following:

Keep pets outside as much as possible or limit them to one room only, preferably one without carpeting Don't allow pets into bedrooms, as skin flakes (dander) can remain airborne for long periods. Cat dander allergen can also be carried around on clothing into schools or the workplace Try to wash pets regularly - fortnightly if possible Female animals produce less allergen and castration will reduce the production of allergen by male cats and dogs

If you're allergic to cats and are visiting the home of a cat owner, ask them not to dust, sweep or vacuum on the day you arrive. Disturbing the dust could make your allergy worse as stirred-up cat allergen can remain in the air for over 24 hours.

You should consider taking antihistamine medication one hour before entering a cat-inhabited home. This will reduce symptoms more than taking medication after exposure

Where to Get a Legitimate Online Education

2007-11-04T14:53:00.000-08:00

More and more people have been choosing e-learning as a great way to get a college education and still be able to work full time jobs and spend more time with their families. capella university is a great school for online learning because they offer a huge range of accredited courses, such as: business, information technology, education, human services, public health, public safety, and psychology, and bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety.
You can contact Capella in a variety of ways, their address is: Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Or you can call them at: 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), or even visit them online by going to www.capella.edu. Or by clicking the link in this article.
Getting an education is very important, so don’t delay – contact Capella.

Can Nightmares Be Good for You?

2007-11-04T14:49:00.000-08:00

New research indicates – nightmares are good for you!

The 7 Day Nightmare: Mon 29th October - Sun 4th November, Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror

Sky Movies announced today that they have collaborated with The DREAMS (Dream Research and Experimental Approaches to the Mechanisms of Sleep) Foundation in Canada to reveal that contrary to the popular myth - nightmares can actually be good for you.

Recent research (conducted over a two year period) has been released to coincide with Sky Movies’ 7 Day Nightmare – a season of great horror films all week on Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror. Compiled in collaboration with the renowned Dream and Nightmare Research Laboratory at Montreal's Sacré-Coeur Hospital, The DREAMS Foundation has found that most nightmares and recurring dreams can provide an extremely valuable message to the dreamer.

The DREAMS Foundation explains that we are lucky to have nightmares as they provide a natural ‘pressure-release’ therapy for the psyche and can provide an early cure to real-life problems and dilemmas – read notes to editors for some of the most common nightmares and what they reveal.

Leading dream analyst and Executive Director of the DREAMS Foundation, Craig Webb, believes that embracing and transforming our worst dreams and nightmares is more productive than wishing we were rid of them and Halloween is the perfect time to face these scary visions.

"Nightmares and especially recurring dreams are usually warnings, like the oil light on our car or the smoke alarm in our house, telling us that something is wrong and that we need to address it as soon as possible," explains Craig Webb.

Though it has been scientifically proven that we all dream every night, fear of nightmares or other anxieties or misguided beliefs about dreams and the unconscious can block our dream recall as Craig expertly explains…

"People are often scared or frustrated by their nightmares and recurring dreams because they don't know what to do about them other than switch off their dreams entirely to stop being upset and tired during the day," says Webb. "It is not that we want to people to have more nightmares, but we are trying to encourage people not to repress a natural release. This usually forces blocked emotions to build up underneath, just like putting tape over a festering wound. Better to address the source of the troubling dreams, heal and transform the emotions and change unhealthy waking habits, and then the unpleasant nights of lost sleep will usually stop by themselves."

On Halloween night Sky Movies and The DREAMS Foundation are encouraging people to follow these 7 simple steps to embrace and champion your bad dreams before falling to sleep. With any luck you’ll be able to stop your nightmares recurring and bring out a positive change…

1) Select a recurring nightmare or upsetting dream and write it down.

2) Think of a different ending to the dream that leaves you feeling empowered, free and confident.

3) Before lying down to fall asleep sit in a comfortable position

4) Relax your body and mind completely for a couple minutes.

5) Breathe deeply - very slowly in and out.

6) Tense and relax different parts of your body in turn.

7) Mentally visualise or remember the dream you’ve selected for this exercise, running through as though you were watching a video, except at the point where things begin to turn unpleasant, replace the old ending with the new empowering one you created earlier, and imagine it as vividly as you can.

Happy Nightmares!

Where to Seek Help For Drug Addictions & Interventions

2007-10-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

Drug addictions are not discriminating, They do not target any particular ethnicity, age, gender or income level. A drug addiction is not only destructive to the individual hooked on the substance but to everyone they encounter – mother, father, spouse, children, coworkers, employers, neighbors and more.
There is a common misconception about drug addictions. When the term “drug addict” is used, many times people tend to think of a bum that is standing on a street corner begging for five dollars so they can get a crack rock. However, many, many times this is not the case. Drug Addictions effect celebrities, normal people, doctors, lawyers, businesswomen, mothers – you name it. Drug addictions are not just crack. People can be addicted to ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, painkillers and more, even alcohol. And the problem goes further than just being hooked on a substance; the problem is that many are too afraid to come clean about their problem. Admitting to your addiction is almost more difficult than overcoming it. Many “high profile” drug abusers are terrified of losing their careers over admitting to their faults. Mothers are afraid their children will be taken from them and every day people are scared that their friends and family many turn their backs on them during their darkest hour. When you come clean about your problem you run the risk of facing scrutiny, but you must look at the long term picture, and that picture is gaining control of your life.

There’s so many places to go that will gladly take your money in exchange for offering you help, But how do you know who you can truly trust and who is just in it for profit? 4rehabilitation.com is a center that is a non-profit drug rehabilitation referral service that provides those seeking help with addiction with a referral to a drug treatment facility. They can help you stage interventions for loved ones, get over personal drug addictions or even council you with the advice you need.

Getting Paid to Blog with Bloggerwave

2007-10-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

Do you totally love to blog? Why not make money from your blog posts like I do? Would you believe me if I told you that Bloggerwave is PAYING ME $10 just to write this simple, fast and easy posting about their great company? Bloggerwave is really great to work for because they offer any blogger with a good, clean site the chance to really cash in on thier blog posts. I have been working for them for many months now and I have to admit that I absolutely LOVE the opportunities they have provided me. So if you are a blogger and you want to make a few extra bucks simply by blogging, then make sure ya check them out ASAP!

How to Have a Healthy Relationship

2007-09-30T12:43:00.001-07:00

Ah, the joy of dating. The first time you meet, the first date, the first kiss, the first everything is so grand, isn’t it? Well, it’s grand for those who can get a date anyways, but many people, especially men, have trouble meeting women. Some men find it difficult to approach a woman, others fumble when it comes to creating an opening conversation while many land a first date but can never make a connection. What is going wrong for these men? Is it their fault? Have they just not met the “right one”?

Many of my male friends have the problems mentioned above. My buddy Dave is that guy that always ends up being “the friend”. He would score dates with the hottest women and end up spending the entire evening listening to them talk about the guy they like at work or how they miss their ex boyfriend.

Then there’s my other buddy, Sam. Sam is the kind of guy that really has the total package – he’s smart, has a great job, nice car and is even good looking, but his ladies always end up hooking up with his other male friends. Sam’s problem is that he is “too nice”. Women have actually said to him, “Sam, you’re just too sweet of a guy, I’d be afraid to hurt your feelings”. And nobody wants to be known as the cute, sensitive guy with no balls!

Finally there’s Darren. Darren is warm and loving but a little edgy. He knows how to command the attention of a room and women always gravitate towards him. But Darren’s problem is that he never knows when a girl is into him. He constantly misses the cues women send him and always ends up going home alone; no phone numbers, no girls and no scheduled dates.

Every one of these great guys has so much to offer, but they need help! Life is much to short to be the friend, the “nice guy” or the clueless guy.
So what is it that these men need? They need a dating coach! But the problem is that real dating coaches are pricey! Some charge over $100 per hour!

However, you can have your very own dating coach right from the privacy of your own home for under $40! Dan Bacon is the Leading Dating Coach & CEO of The Modern Man. The Modern Man is a dating site and book that literally teaches men how to date. Dan’s books are written by a man who has faced the same struggles as Sam, Dave and Darren. Dan was that guy who couldn’t approach women, until he had enough of being lonely and set out to conquer the riddle that was “women”. Dan recorded his experiences and share all of his tips, tricks and stories with you in each of his publications. And what makes Dan’s books so cool is that they are written for the average Joe by the average Joe. You can learn his techniques in a matter of hours.

If you order Dan’s publication online you will get all of the following for the low price of $36.97:

The Flow: The Revolutionary 4-Step Process For Confidently Approaching Women & Getting Dates eBook $69.95

Attraction 101: What Every Guy Needs to Know About Naturally Attracting Women & Maintaining Their Interest eBooklet $29.95

Super-Charge Your Confidence NOW: The Only Guaranteed Way to Build Unstoppable Social Confidence eBooklet $29.95

Being The Man: A Deeper Look at Being The Man That Women Find Irresistibly Attractive Seminar audio clip presented by Dan $39.95

Advanced Dating Strategies: Tips For Meeting Women in Bars, Talking on the Phone and Getting to First Dates Seminar audio clip presented by Ben $39.95

Total value is $209.75, but it's all yours for under $40!

So if you are a man who needs a little help, or a man who needs a lot of help, here’s your opportunity to change your life for less than you would spend on one nice dinner for two. Hey, if you order his publications maybe you will be able to start having nice dinners for two!

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Get Live Personal Trainging / Fitness Advice Online for FREE

2007-09-02T08:54:00.000-07:00

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About Airline Credit Cards - Sponsored Post

2007-09-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

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Safe, Legal Steroid Alternatives

2007-09-02T08:43:00.000-07:00

With so much controversy these days about the safety of steroids, more and more men are looking for steroid alternatives. The main concern that men have about steroid alternatives is, of course, whether they work as well as steroids.
There are some steroid alternatives that are hitting the market but the question is do they work and how well do they work. Men don’t want to use steroid alternatives, only to find that the results are not what they want.

Alternative Steroid Problems
The looming problem with steroid alternatives is that their performance is always in question. No one needs to question whether steroids work, since their performance has been documented over many years. Steroid alternatives are a relatively new subject of interest as more men are looking for safer ways to achieve the body that they want with the least amount of side effects.

Another problem with some steroid alternatives is that they have yet to be approved by the FDA for either use or sale. This means that you can find a steroid alternative that works, but that you can face restricted access, and even less scientific research, due to FDA regulations. Whenever you’re using a steroid alternative it’s important to keep an open mind as to how effective it will prove to be.

Alternative Solutions
The following list of steroid alternatives has received some critical approval as a viable alternative for steroids. Keep in mind, however, that tests are still being conducted on these alternatives to see how effective they are compared to steroids; and as such there may be both pros and cons that have not yet been identified and scientifically explored. Some of these alternatives that are considered to be muscles builders include:

Steroid Use Trend
As more and more men are concerned about the use of steroids to achieve the bodies that they want, they are looking for steroid alternatives that do the same thing. But when even these alternatives are in question, or unavailable, they need to find other ways to get the body that they want. Some alternative ways to get that body include:

Anabolic Stack

AndrosteDERM , DermaGAIN & Structured EFA

Test & Deca

One of the most important things that men can do when it comes to achieving the body that they want is to focus on all areas of their health. This means eating a diet that is high protein and high in the right amount of fats, such as flax seed oil and olive oil. It also means maintaining a regular exercise program that allows for a combination of cardio, weight, and strength training.

When men focus on their overall health they have a better chance of being happy with their body the way it is, thus reducing or eliminating the desire to have a body that “looks” good; instead accepting one that “feels” great.

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2007-09-01T20:19:00.000-07:00

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Cheating a Little on Your Diet IS OK!

2007-09-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

Ok, so we are trying to be health concious, right? But every now and again we have to cheat on our diets. A little treat heare and there isn't going to hurt you. My trick is to eat just enough to satisfy my craving then to put the bag of candy or the box of doughnuts away for the remainder of the day. Or, if I really pig out, I just force myself to run an extra mile on the tread mill.
So if you're ready to satisfy your cravings for some Red Hot Dollars, Skittles, Blow Pops, Mentos or an Almond Joy, you gotta check out eSnacks.com.
Why? Because if you're going to cheat a little then you might as well feel good about saving money while ya do it! eSnacks has everything your heart desires - bulk candy, Cadbury, Idaho Spud Bars and Moose Munch Bars, Butterfingers and everything in between. so if you are in the mood for some Mud Pies and Bottle Caps, just click the link and let your taste buds dance!

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2007-09-01T20:06:00.000-07:00

The importance of having your medical records being easily accessible is incredible. What if you or a loved on gets into an accident and is unconcious. What if that person is without identification? How will a doctor know how to handle the situation? unfortunately this happens way more than you think!

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Skin Lightening: Everything You Want to Know

2007-09-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

WHY LIGHTEN SKIN?
Skin lightening is very useful for many, many reasons.
-Old Scars

-Discolorations

-Birthmarks

-Acne Marks

-Melasma/Chloasma

-Tans/Sun Damage

-Dark Elbows, Knees, Knuckles

-Dark Underarms

-Other Hyperpigmentation

-General Skin Lightening

-Age/Liver Spots/ Skin Spots

-Freckles and more!

IS SKIN LIGHTENING THE SAME AS BLEACHING?
No! Bleaching is dangerous and can harm skin! You need to find a product that has no HYDROQUINONE of any amount, mercury, steroids or any harmful bleaching substances.

DOES IT REALLY WORK?
Yes! It sure does! Check out these pix!

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO USE A SKIN LIGHTENER?
With a good product, You will see initial improvements in less then 2 weeks, but full results generally appear after 1-2 months of regular use.

HOW CAN I PURCHASE A SKIN LIGHTENER?
VLC is a great company to buy QULAITY skin lightener from.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
Expect to pay about $35.

Investing in Gold Coin - Where to locate a good company

2007-09-01T19:47:00.000-07:00

Why collect coins? Well i guess that coin collecting is a hobby that is actually worth something long term and not only are coins valuable and fun to find, but they can also be passed down from one generation to the next.

Coin collecting is very exciting if you start to get into it. You'll find yourself examining every penny you get from the Taco Bell drive thru and every quarter the waitress hands you as change when you buy a beer at the local pub.

But there are also very rare coins that can be worth LOTS of money. I mean LOTS. Many coin collectors start out collecting the basics - such as the silver proof sets then eventually move on to very rare coins that have to be purchased through rare coin dealers. finding a rare coin dealer is a difficult task because you need to find someone who is credible and honest but also has fair rates for their coins.

Monaco Rare Coin is a company that you can go to for rare coins. They are part of the Monex family of companies, who have been doing business for over 40 years! The Monex companies have helped tens of thousands of investors invest over $25 billion in hard asset investments including rare coins. At monex you can find many things to invest in including gold, silver and platinum bullion and bullion coins. but in addition to the rare coins they also offer precious metals that you can choose to invest in.

so if you are in the market for gold coins then be sure to check out Monex and Monaco Rare Coin today!

Where to Find Spirituality On Demand Videos

2007-09-01T19:36:00.000-07:00

If you want to get in touch with your inner self, Learn How To Heal Your Mind and Body, Find Out How You Can Have Inner Peace, Cultivate Healthy Relationships, and discover a new path to a healthy, happy lifestyle then you should check into a new kind of programming available to you called MyPathTV.com. Spiritual Enlightenment is a click away at MyPathTV.com. MyPathTV.com features on demand videos that you can watch any time from the comfort of your own home. Thay have tons of topics including spirituality, death, depression, yoga, new medicne, inspirational stories and more. So don't delay, if you want to change your life, find peace or seek private help with a stressful situation that has you feeling blue, visit them and check out the wonderful list of Mind, Body and Spirit videos

Natural Healing for Kidney Disease and Kidney Related Problems

2007-09-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

Do you want natural Support for kidney disease and kidney related problems? Only at www.Kidney-Restore.com can you find REAL, NATURAL, herbal remedies that actually WORK!

Kidney Restore is for people will little to moderate kidney damage. If you have significant kidney dysfunction, less than 30% kidney function or a creatinine of 3.0 or higher, we would recommend our Kidney Restore II and our Kidney Booster. Certain conditions need different supplements in addition to Kidney Restore II and Kidney Booster.

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Healthy Living Solutions offers the most reliable and reputable herbal supplements online. Healthy Living Solutions is located in Milpitas, California and was founded by Healthy Living Solutions and group of Medical Doctors dedicated to blending Eastern Herbal Medicine with Traditional Western Medicine. What resulted in a partnership focused on helping people with both common and chronic health problems and the know how to bring these effective treatments to those who need them. By combining both Eastern and Western medicine they achieved a unique synergy that treats the root cause of the ailments with safe and effective herbal combinations.

Do Breast Implants Feel Real? The Truth About Plastic Surgery

2007-09-01T19:06:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for top notch personal information on surgery? The best place to find real, legit information is from people who write blogs, NOT people who make a commiossion off of trying to sell you products. People who earn money by getting you to buy things will tell you only the good things that you want to hear. While, on the other hand, people who regularally maintain blogs that feature personal experiences about surgery will tell you the honest facts about the procedure, the recovery and more.
Think about it like this, how many times have you visited a site that is ran by someone selling their plastic surgery procedures? How many of those times have you read articles on those sites about how painful iot was to recover from a surgery? Probably never! A good cosmetic surgery blog will give you 100% of the facts as well as ideas of places you can get surgery preformed. A plastic surgery blog written by a great author will be the key to your decision making.

The reason I stand so firm about getting REAL info from REAL bloggers is because bloggers take pride in their work. a blogger has to produce great content that is trustworthy and relaible so they can get their reader to refer other readers to their site.

A blogger also has to maintain their site on a daily basis. Blogging is truly a full time job and anyone who owns a blog will tell you that they do it because they love to write...and the money is not so bad either!

beverly hills breast augmentation is a super hot topic these days. Everybody from television stars to school teachers, house wives and even young women are turning to plastic surgery to help them feel great about their body. There's numerous reasons to consider getting breast implants and the reasons are every bit as unique as the person who is getting the work done. Some women want to achieve a more perfect figure. Others have saggy, droopy breasts due to child bearing or age, while others are getting implants to fix a natural deformity.

The great thing about doing your research through bloggers is that you can get totally honest advice on each cosmetic procedure. For example, a blogger can answer the BIG questions and tell you THE TRUTH about how a breast implants because they have ACTUALLY HAD the work done! One of the major questions I always get asked is: Does it feel real?
Did you know that the answer to this question is not easy to answer! Most of the people trying to sell you plastic surgery so they can get paid will say "Of course they feel real!". BUT, as a blogger who has experienced the surgery, let me share with you the TRUTH:

It all depends on a variety of factors, which I have listed below:

1. Pre-existing tissue: The more natural tissue you have pre-operatively, the more of a chance you have of feeling "natural" post-operatively. However! If you have Cohesives or overfilled saline implants, regardless, your breasts will feel firmer than natural breasts.

2. Overfill amount: Too little volume will give you ripples, too MUCH volume will cause firmness and rippling. Discuss overfill amounts (percentages) with your surgeon pre-operatively.

3. Implant filler: Saline reportedly feels less natural than silicone gel or Hydrogel-filled implants.

4. Implant surface: Smooth-surfaced implants are thinner than textured-surfaced implants. Although very slight, patients having had both often report that they can feel a difference.

5. Implant placement: You may hear that unders look more natural than overs, when in fact, all cases are different. Overs actually move more naturally than unders but may have a pronounced upper pole fullness (especially in overfilled implants). Unders tend to "jump" and twitch when you use the pectorals during every day movements and working out. This may be a matter of opinion and preference rather than an effect which produces a blanket statement.

6. Thickness/thinness of skin: The thicker and springier your skin the less the implant edges will be felt. Thinner skin allows more a more palpable result. hence thin-skinned individuals often opt for under placement. And also may meet the criteria to receive Silicone-filled implants.

So, as you can see, it is imparitive that you get your information from someone who knows and cares and does not profit heavily off of your body.

How to Eat Healthy When on Vacation

2007-09-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

Do you want to eat healthy but are out of town? When we are in our local neighborhoods, we are able to pick and choose where we dine, but when we are out of our normal area we often have to "take a chance" and play a guessing game when it comes to restaurants. However, there's a site that you can go to online and get location informations, menus, coupons,pictures, accolades and write ups about restaurants in any area! At Tabledhote.com you can get all the info you need on Montreal Restaurants and more. Find out the low down on over 50 cuisines from great sites and places like sushi911.com, pizza911.com, tapas911.com and reaches the travel industry with hotel-911.com, motel911.com, flights911.com, rentals911.com, inn911.com, resorts911.com, themeparks911.com, vacations911.com, tours911.com and more!!!

The thing that makes this site so unique is that the restaurants get to upload the info on their own so they can feature the best items they have and provide you with all the information you need to make a decision on where you want to eat!

Healthy Alternative Medications - Natural Supplements

2007-09-01T16:42:00.000-07:00

If you are seeking natural products to help you combat kidney disease, cancer, prostate problems, high blood pressure and more, then you should check out Healthy Living Solutions. Healthy Living Solutions is a site that is dedicated to helping you find the best prices on discounted natural products. They have so many items available that you will not find on other sites. Here's a little of what you can find at Healthy Living Solutions:

Kidney-Restore.com-Offering all Natural Support for kidney disease and kidney related problems. We have created kits to make it easier for customers to choose the right product and offer discounts for larger orders.

ITP-Helper.com- Medication to support Cancer patients requiring blood support due to Cancer Treatments.

Prostate-Helper.com-Helping consumers with problems ranging from frequent urination, enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, elevated PBH, and erectile dysfunction caused by prostate issues. Our Prostate helper product contains both crinum latifolia and graviola which are more effective than sapalmento in providing all natural prostate support.

HLS-Herbs.com-Supporting over 120 ailments. Including High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Prostate, Kidney Disease, Digestive Issues, Blood Diseases, Anti-Virus Support, and Body Cleansing products.

Pet-Helper.com- providing support for common Dog and Cat ailments but we are a leader in several specialty health issues such as Canine Cushings Disease and Dog and Cat Blood problems.

So don't delay, check them out today and stop suffering! Your problems can be solved without expensive, dangerous man made drugs. Let H.L.S show you how.

Provillus and Hair Loss, Hot Flashes or Cellulite Cream

2007-08-26T17:29:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had tough questions you needed answer to but don't know where to turn? I once heard a statistic that like 67% of the information you find online relating to health is NOT ACCURATE!!! Isn't that shockingly horrifying? With statistics like that, how can you find a real site you can trust when it come to the tough issues like provillus and hair loss, hot flashes and menopause, body fat, losing weight or cellulite cream? There's a billion websites that will try and convince you that their products rank superior to other products, but how can you really determine who is for real and who is just trying to sell you garbage so they can fatten their pockets? TrustSource.org is the site that I like to use to get real information that I can provide for my readers. They have proven statistics, REAL FACTS and reviews on multiple products that you can investigate, purchase or even review yourself! Some of the products on their site are even free trials so you can try a hot new product without having to invest a penny.

TrustSource.org is honest and they ARE NOT trying to sell you anything. They simply offer reviews and facts on products that you can buy from other websites. So for real information on Provillus and Hair Loss, Hot Flashes or Cellulite Cream or any other product you have been wondering about, get the trusted info from a trusted source, TrustSource.org.

The Human Cloning Debate - All Opinions Welcome!

2007-08-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

History 1
The use of cloning to produce "Dolly" the sheep has prompted a public debate about cloning humans. Cloning is the process of creating an embryo from the DNA of a single animal. If carried to term, the embryo develops into an exact genetic double of that animal. This issue quickly became linked with the issues of abortion and embryo research.

PRO 1
Cloning can be used to help infertile couples have children that are biologically related to them.

PRO 2
Does it matter how a child began its development. If a child is born healthy and happy and is loved by its parents.

PRO 3
Parents who lose a child may want to clone a twin.

CON 3.1
The cloned child's personality will not be the same as the first child. The environment in which the cloned child grows up in won’t be exactly the same. Twin's personalities can be quite different.

PRO 4
Gay's could have children that are biologically related to them.

CON 4
Human cloning is against God's will and is immoral.

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The National Health Care Debate - Whats Your Opinion

2007-08-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here's the National Health Care Debate - Feel Free to add your opinions to it by leaving a comment and I will copy & paste them into the appropriate section!

FACT 1
The United States alone among advanced nations approaches the end of the twentieth century without health coverage for all its people.

FACT 2
Despite the healthiest economy in the last thirty years, more than one-sixth of the people under the age of 65 are uninsured. Five years after President Clinton's ambitious universal health care initiative failed, the ranks of the uninsured has grown by more than a million a year, reaching 44 to 45 million.

OPINION 3
Most of these people are doing their best in low paying jobs. Their being penalized for not being on welfare, were they would get health care. Do we need this kind of incentive to go on welfare.

PRO 4
Though the number of uninsured is large, the cost of providing them comprehensive care is small, because the sickest already receive expensive hospital care when their lives are threatened. The additional cost of providing comprehensive care to all Americans would be less than 1/25 of current health expenditures.

CON 5
There is nothing in the Constitution that guarantees free health care, next they'll want the government to provide cars.

PRO 6
Big companies are already subsidizing those without health care by being forced to pay extra on prescriptions and hospital cost. If this burden was shared, our corporations could be more competitive with the rest of the world.

CON 7
This is just another way for the liberals to take from the rich and give to the lazy.

PRO 8
There are huge companies who make billions off the current system and are contributing millions to politicians to make sure we don't end up with Nation Health Care.

PRO 9
National health insurance is paid for with taxes that replace premiums. BUT, the taxes are lower than what most people already spend on health care for a bad system. For example, the Danish health system (currently the most popular in the world) costs only 6.7% of GDP compared to our 13.6% of GDP. At half the cost, the Danish cover everyone, and at twice the cost, we leave 43 million uninsured!

PRO 10
Over 25 cents of every health care dollar is wasted on paperwork, advertising, and multimillion-dollar CEO salaries and other things patients neither need nor want.

PRO 11
As for the much-criticized health care system in Canada, I will point out similarly that their health care costs made up only a tenth their GNP in 1991, whereas ours was almost half again that much. And yet, again, only one percent of their population went uninsured and uncovered at some point in the year, their life expectancy is greater than ours, and our infant mortality rate greater than theirs.

CON 11.1
At age 80, when most people are highly dependent on the health-care system, Americans have the longest life expectancy (7.1 years for men, 9.0 for women) in the world. Life expectancy is determined by much more than the quality of a nation's health care. Social factors, like murder, AIDS and suicide, affect life expectancy, and this is where the U.S. runs into trouble.

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About Omega-3 : Where You Can Find it & What it Does

2007-08-20T09:51:00.000-07:00

Heath Care Job Openings United States

2007-08-20T09:15:00.000-07:00

Here's a list of the newest job openings in the heath care field:

HEALTH CARE JOBS
QA Engineer - Health CareAlameda, CA - Linebeyond

Testing Manager with Health CareOwings Mills, MD - Zolon Tech Solutions

Java Developer (Health CareDallas, TX - Interra Information Tech

Health Care ConsultantHarrisburg, PA - Coventry Healthcare

Health Care ConsultantRaleigh, NC - eclaro

Health Care Coordinator/SALSA/RNWest Hartford, CT - SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING

ASSISTANT HEALTH CARE DRIVERNew London, CT - WATERFORD COUNTRY SCHOOL

Occupational Therapist/ HomeLoma Linda, CA - Loma Linda University Adventist

Mental Health Care AdvocateSan Francisco, CA - UnitedHealth Group

HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST, UWMCSeattle, WA - University of Washington Medical

DOCTORS WANTED

Physician Texas ER doctor wantedTx - CompHealth

Physician Immediate need forIn - CompHealth

Doctor's AssistantCincinnati, OH

Medical Doctor or Doctor ofLa Joya, TX

Medical DOCTORDetroit, MI

THERAPY ASSISTANT for doctor'sMansfield, OH - SAZDANOFF CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Digital DoctorIrving, TX - MRINetwork

Wanted: RN/BSN For Doctor'sLubbock, TX

Busy doctor's office needsLubbock, TX

RECEPTIONIST F/T OR PT EyeWhite Plains, NY

The Best Plastic Surgeries

2007-08-19T14:55:00.000-07:00

If you want to get plastic surgery, it's important to know what you are getting into so you can look and feel your best. There's so many things you can do these days to alter your appearance, you no longer have to be embarrassed by any non-flattering features!

rhinoplasty (surgery to reshape the nose) is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.

breast augmentation is a wonderful surgery! Since the advent of breast augmentation surgery in the 1960s, millions of women have enhanced their bodies with silicone and saline implants. Breast augmentation has become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgical procedures. los angeles breast augmentation is very common amongst celebrities. Today, women enjoy the benefits of this experience with results that look and feel natural.

liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, liposculpture or suction lipectomy, is a cosmetic surgery operation that removes fat from many different sites on the human body. You can find an amazing beverly hills plastic surgeon to preform your lipo surgery.

botox is most often used on forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around the eye) and frown lines.

The great thing about plastic surgery is that the benefits can be both physical and emotional, both external and internal.

The physical and external benefits of plastic surgery can be multi-faceted. The first thing that many people notice after plastic surgery is that their bodies seem more proportional or balanced. Whether a person opts to have surgery on their face, hips, breasts or thighs the aim is to sculpt the body in a way that looks natural. The result often allows people to look more like they feel like they should look. This may sound strange, but often a nose that is too large for a particular person's face or a bust that is too large or too small can blur all of this person's other features making them seem disproportionate. Surgeons aim to correct this by taking each individual's body into consideration before deciding on a desired result.

Where to Find All Natural Breast Enhancement Products

2007-08-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had questions about products that you can never seem to get the answer to, like "Do Breast Actives really work?" or "Where can I locate a reputable natural breast enhancement product?". Often times if you are seeking natural products, every single site you visit will tell you that they have the best producton the market. But you have to ask yourself, "How is it possible for EVERY site to have THE BEST items availbale?" It would appear that many of these sites are not telling the truth. However, you can get your questions answered and find real, working products at publichealthforums.com. PublicHealthForums.com has all kinds of great advice on all natural products that people want to purchase.

Why go all natural?
Using a natural, herbal product to improve your looks, weather it be Provillus Hair Loss Treatment, Breast Actives or anything else you are doing not only what is the healthiest for your body, but also whats affordable and SAFE. Any qualified plastic surgeon will tell you before you get ANY cosmetic surgery that your results have no promise. So if you go under the knife you are taking a giant, costly risk. By using natural products you remain safe and can still alter your appearance to your liking.

So if you have questions about Hodia Gordonii or any ohter herbal treatment, please check out PublicHealthForums.com for the best, most honest information and products.

West Nile Virus Hits San Jose CA

2007-07-09T15:49:00.005-07:00

The West Nile virus has been detected in many neighborhoods in San Jose. Check out this news clip -

Get Paid to Post Advertisements on Your Blog

2007-07-09T15:49:00.004-07:00

If you're a blogger and you want to make some extra cash, you can do as I am doing now and actually GET PAID to post articles on your blog! Would you believe that Bloggerwave is REALLY PAYING ME $10 to write this one simple ad? As you can see, there's nothing involved in it! All you have to do is learn a little about a company and write your opinion about them and include one simple link and maybe a picture that all ready has a provided html code! How easy is that?

Bloggerwave is a fun company to work for that offers every day bloggers like you and I the opportunity to earn money. So take the time to check out their site. There's absolutely NO COST to create an account, register your blog or begin making money!!! This is a REAL paying job!

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FREE Advertising Exchange for Medical Buyers, Sellers & Investors

2007-07-09T15:49:00.003-07:00

If you are in any way involved in the ever growing medical field you have probably found it difficult to keep up. There's so many thing you need that makes your industry very complicated and fast paced 24/7. Buyers, sellers and foreign medical professionals need to sell businesses, buy businesses, hire, get degrees and licenses and more and often times it is beyond difficult to get in touch with the right contacts who don't want the "run-around".

Medical Business Exchange has made the medical world come together by creating a wonderful wesbite that lets buyers, sellers, investors and medical professionals all come together and share their needs totally free of charge. So if you want to purchase a medical business or sell your existing one, you can list it in the Business Listing section and find real, interested buyers or sellers.

So check out Medical Business Exchanges medical business classification today!

Considering Liposuction? What You Should Know

2007-07-09T15:49:00.002-07:00

Have you been contemplating a mommy makeover? But have a couple unanswered questions? Here's the info you need to make your decision -

What is Liposuction?Liposuction surgery is performed to actually remove unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from the body. The procedure is meant for body contouring. It is not a treatment of obesity. A suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a high pressure vacuum, fat cells are extracted through this tube. The result is a resculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours.

How is Recovery?
You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities. You may need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle, or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.

Where Should I get Lipo?
The best place to get any plastic surgery procedure is where you feel comfortable and well cared for. Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery is an amazing place filled with highly skilled workers that will give you the body you deserve. beverly hills liposculpture should be preformed by the best and only the best and Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery knows how to keep their clientel happy.

Am I a Good Candidate?
If you ever have a meeting with a plastic surgeon they will tell you that in order to qualify for liposuction you need to -

• have firm, elastic skin and are in good health.

• have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.

• have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.

• have realistic expectations and are only slightly to moderately overweight.

• understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.

Writers Wanted for Health & Fitness Travel Ideas

2007-07-09T15:49:00.001-07:00

(My Vegas Vacation - Don't let the smile fool you!)

Attention Bloggers! I got tipped off to an incredible opportunity that I know many of you are going to absolutely L-O-V-E! This is not only a wonderful way to make money but also a great way to get more traffic to your blog!

Have you every planned a vacation that turned out to be a flop? I have to admit, this has happened not only once, but twice for me! The first time, my husband and I went to Las Vegas and the hotel we stayed at was terrible – horrible food (that literally made us ill!), awful customer service, and more. Let me tell you how bad this hotel was; not only did they deny us from using the online printable coupons that THEIR WEBSITE offered, but we didn’t even get the suite I paid for! Instead they placed us in a normal room and tried to tell us it WAS the suite. Then, when I happened to have the photos from the internet with me of the real suites they decided to leave us in the normal room and keep our money but give us “complimentary buffet” passes. And from that point on, the trip got worse and worse, all due to our hotel. Now, being the researcher I am, you know I spent lots of time looking for an affordable hotel that was also a good hotel, but when you look online 99% of the time all you read is how great every hotel is.
TripWiser.com is a 100% FREE website that allows everyday people to get the REAL deal about everything trip related. Find out what the hotels and vacation packages are really like before you take them! Imagine the time and frustration you can save by using TripWiser! TripWiser features honest reviews written by people like you and I who have been to these places.
Here’s where the money making opportunity comes in. TripWiser is always seeking people to help build their site by sharing true stories about their vacations. What I absolutely love about TripWiser is that they ask you to tell the truth about your hotel experiences – good, bad or even ugly. They are a company based on providing users with the complete experience as told by others.

Before I tell you about the financially rewarding aspect of working with TripWiser, let me tell you what you need to sign up and how to do it.

1. First, you need a travel related blog. If you don’t have one all ready, you can create one. Use travel related words when naming your blog. Some examples they give on their site are: “AlabamaTripIdeas, AlaskaTripExperiences, The DiaperJournal, AlabaMama” etc.

2. Trip Wiser wants to find authors who write in a manner that is well excepted by others and memorable. You don’t have to have won any writing awards to participate, but you’re writing should stand out.

3. Going along with #2, TripWiser is looking for bloggers who love to write and not just for the money. If you can’t think of anything good to say then they ask that you pass on this opportunity. But if you are genuinely interested in making money and you have stories to share, then bring ‘em on!

4. Your blog must have a minimum of 3 posts per week AND a maximum of 1 post per day! In addition, all entries must be at least 100 words! (If you’re not familiar with word count, this is generally about 1 paragraph…not hard to do.)

5. No offensive blogs, please. For anyone who is questioning if their blog is “offensive” – if your blog has pot leaf wall paper, photos of naked girls or banners that say “I’m drunk on every day that ends in Y”, this is offensive. Don’t bother applying. ALSO, as a TripWiser blogger, you are expected to avoid offensive topics in your postings, so leave out any info about such as drug and alcohol abuse, profanity, gambling, pornography, and extramarital sex, etc.

6. You have to sign a waiver just incase TripWiser wants to reuse your content.

Lets say you feel you meet the above criteria, then this may be the job for you! Here’s the good part – the pay!

When you create a post on your blog all you need to do in order to qualify for payment is to link your posting to tripwiser. You can link to their trips, activities, attractions, hotels or anything else you find on their site.

For the first 60 days you post you will be on a probationary period and make $3 for every completed posting! That means you have potential to earn almost $100 extra a month, during the probationary period!

Once you have successfully completed your 60 days, your pay will be raised to $4 per posting! This will give you $120 every single month for simply posting about trips and inserting a single link! If you ask me this is a wonderful opportunity for people who are looking for extra money. The best part is that you will get paid to have your own blog. You can write about anything trip related and make money from it.

If this sounds like a great opportunity to you and you currently do not have a travel related blog, there’s a great list on the TripWiser website that I have copied below to give you some ideas.

 Kids friendly restaurants by city or state
 Festivals and family oriented events
 RV trips and recommended camps
 Warm retirement destinations
 Things to do in Chicago, Miami, etc.
 Kid friendly vacation sites
 Valentine-day activities
 Babies, kids, teenagers, toddlers trip ideas
 Funny travel stories with pictures
 Educational articles
 Pet friendly hotels in California, New York, etc.
 Off the beaten path with young kids

If you love what you have read and you feel you’re ready to apply to become a TripWiser blogger and write about travel experiences, then here’s how to get started:

1. Register as a user on TripWiser.com, check out the site. It’s important that you get a feel for what they are looking for before you apply.

2. Send them a sample of your writing and a link to your blog.

3. Tells them about the blog topics you would like to run for TripWiser (select an interesting angle)

4. Tells TripWiser about yourself. THEY DON’T WANT RESUMES! They want you to be a real person and go the extra mile to share some real information about your life.

5. Once you have all the above info together send it off in an email to bloggers@tripwiser.com and check out BlogWiser!

Best of Luck!
Tori

Stop Gas, Athlete's Foot & More - Safe & Natural

2007-06-23T15:47:00.000-07:00

Many people are searching for ways to solve endless digestive issues raning from gas to acid refulx. "Candida Yeast Support" is designed to help solve those problems safely and naturally!
"Candida Yeast Support" helps to bring relief for the following health challenges like: digestive problems like gas, bloating & acid reflux, yeast infections in women, jock itch in men, sinus problems, chronic fatigue, food allergies, nail fungus, athlete's foot and even fibromyalgia like issues.
I highly suggest checking out this product if you are suffering from any of the above issues. I always have found that natural ingredients are best because they do not have side effects that will harm you or cause other symotoms like you see in commercials. If you want to check out this product, click here to visit their home page.

Raw Pet Foods Show Promise After the Recall

2007-06-22T15:59:00.004-07:00

Toronto Debating The Trans Fat Ban

2007-06-22T15:59:00.003-07:00

The Nutricate Reciept - Helping Fast Food Lovers

2007-06-22T15:59:00.002-07:00

How to Get Your Site Indexed with Search Engines

2007-06-22T15:59:00.001-07:00

Unless you are a professional and know everything there is to know about Search Engine Optimization, I suggest using a quality source that can help you assess your SEO needs. One site I like a lot is called AnnaTulchinsky.com. Anna offers site owners a unique opportunity to use her fabulous Web Marketing and Social Media Marketing Assessment Tool. The Web Marketing and Social Media Marketing Assessment Tool allows you to pinpoint your SEO needs in an easy-to-understand fashion.

Anna’s Web Assessment tool is incredible. It is a survey-style questionnaire that will blow your mind. After working with my websites for about two years I thought I knew quite a bit about SEO…then I used the Assessment tool. Her tool allows you to thoroughly analyze your websites SEO and see exactly what you’re doing right and wrong. I think everybody can really profit from this free experience. The topic covered in this questionnaire are:

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• Search Engine Marketing and Online Ad Campaigns
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I really suggest trying out this tool for yourself. You truly will learn a lot you never knew about SEO. And if you have questions or need help with the SEO of your site, you will be able to contact Anna directly. So take a few minutes and get the information you need about your site. I promise you will learn a lot from Anna and her site. You can visit Annas site by clicking HERE or go directly to the Free Web Assessment Tool by clicking HERE.

Newest Diet Pill Hits Stores! 2007

2007-06-16T19:00:00.002-07:00

FDA Changes TELCYTA Full Clinical Hold to Partial Hold

2007-06-16T19:00:00.001-07:00

Black Diamonds - Sponsored Message

2007-06-16T19:00:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for a space-age way to propose marriage, Black Diamond Rings might be the way to go.

Long baffled by their origin, scientists now have evidence that these charcoal-colored gems [image] formed in outer space.

Stephen Haggerty and Jozsef Garai, both of Florida International University, analyzed the hydrogen in black diamond samples using infrared-detection instruments at the Brookhaven National Laboratory and found that the quantity indicated that the mineral formed in a supernova explosion.

Also called carbonado diamonds, meaning "burned" or "carbonized" in Portuguese, black diamonds defy mineral-making rules and are neverfound in the world's mining fields where the clear and classic variety typically resides.

Conventional diamonds form hundreds of miles beneath the Earth's surface, where high pressure and heat turn carbon into diamonds

Volcanic blasts send the gems in a short amount of time to the surface where they can be mined. "This process preserves the unique crystal structure that makes diamonds the hardest natural material known," said Sonia Esperanca of the National Science Foundation. She was not involved in the research.

Since 1900, about 600 tons of conventional diamonds have been traded. Black diamonds reside in certain geologic formations in Brazil and the Central African Republic.

Haggerty has suggested, in the past, that black diamonds might have rained down on Earth inside meteorites billions of years ago. Their relative distribution on Earth could be explained by the timing of the formation of the continents, he said.

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Totally FREE Fitness Calorie Counter!

2007-05-24T08:25:00.000-07:00

MyFitnessPal is a hot site that is meant for absolutely everybody - whether you're looking to lose weight or simply maintain your figure. MyFitnessPal is geared towards those who want to lose their extra pounds but don't want to spend money on a company that teaches them how to do it. Sure, you could go out and pay hundreds of dollars a week to so business that will deliver terible tasting food in microscopic portions to your door or you could pay a trainer to come to your home and make you exercise, but despite the cost, do you truly have time for that? I know with having two children under two, a husband and a dog I have zero time in my day to get laundry done, let alone work out for 5 hours. Thats why we need to take advantage of the excellent resources MyFitnessPal is offering us 100% FREE of charge!

With a 100% FREE membership to MyFitnessPal.com, you’ll get:

*The easiest to use food diary on the web – Track what you eat with just a few clicks from anywhere with an internet connection – at home or at work

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*Your own personal food database – add your own foods and recipes at any time and access them from anywhere with an internet connection

*Support and motivation from people just like you – Our discussion forums let you learn from others, share your own tips, receive and give encouragement, and make friends.

*A personalized diet profile – customized to your unique weight loss goals

*Flexibility - our system can support any diet like Atkins, the South Beach Diet, the Zone, and more. No matter what diet you’re on, we can help.

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I totally love MyFitnesPals Free Calorie Counter because you can keep track of how many calories you are burning with the click of your mouse. You get to enter the activity you did - even if it's cleaning or cooking dinner, select the amount of time you did it for and you'll get an instant reading! It's so cool because the free calorie counter has all of the exercises you would do if you chose to play a sport or go to the gym, but it also has all the other things you do all the time, like mow the lawn! So now you will be calorie counting all the time and when you realize how much you burn you'll be motivated to work harder!

Considering Rhinoplasty? Everything You Need to Know

2007-05-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Rhinoplasty is a nose-reshaping surgery that can correct deformities or make subtle aesthetic changes for cosmetic purposes.

Nose surgery is the one of the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures in the US. If you're self-conscious about your nose, you may be a good candidate. Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose for aesthetic and corrective purposes. Whether the issue is birth defect, injury, or age-related changes, rhinoplasty can help provide balance and proportion to your nose and face.

Rhinoplasty can range in price. Some places charge as little as $4000, others will charge as much as $12,000. Remember, cost does not always reflect skill level, but generally speaking, it is much better to pay a little extra and have the best surgeon you can find than to try and save a few bucks but end up with a nose job you are not happy with.

Rodeo Drive Rhinoplasty offers an innovative approach to rhinoplasty, or nose surgery or "nose job." At this center, they offer rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills done by two surgeons with slightly different but complementary backgrounds. These rhinoplasty Beverly Hills surgeons work as a team with the goal of providing excellent results both in aesthetics and in breathing function. They call their approach to Rodeo Drive Breathe Easy Rhinoplasty.

If you are interested in finding out more about rhinoplasty Los Angeles or rhinoplasty as a whole, contact then today!

5 Ways to Burn Calories and Fight Fat

2007-05-15T17:39:00.002-07:00

For years, products have been marketed with the promise of helping you burn more calories. But is there really anything you can do to increase the number of calories your body burns each day?

Well, yes and no, experts say. The truth seems to be that the No. 1 way to burn more calories is the old-fashioned way -- by moving more.

"Essentially, we know of no way to burn more calories or up our metabolism than to move more," says Barry M. Popkin, PhD, director of the Interdisciplinary Obesity Program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Still, research suggests that there may be a few other ways you can increase calorie burn. Here are eight possible ways to burn more calories and fight fat:

Exercise to Burn Calories
Christopher Wharton, PhD, a certified personal trainer and researcher with the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University, put it simply: "The more time spent exercising and the more vigorous the exercise, the more calories will be burned."

Indeed, obesity expert George Bray, MD, with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., believes that taking a brisk walk every day is probably the single most important piece of advice for anyone wanting to burn more calories.

Obviously, when you exercise, your body burns calories to fuel your activity. But exercise is the gift that keeps on giving. That's because even after your workout has ended, your body is still burning more calories.

While it's hard to pinpoint just how long this effect lasts (it varies depending on body composition and level of training), "it’s safe to say metabolic rate can be elevated with aerobic exercise for at least 24 hours," says Wharton.

If you want to prolong this calorie-burning effect, Wharton advises exercising for longer periods.

"Studies have shown that with increases in exercise time, the elevation in resting metabolic rate is prolonged," he says.

Do Strength Training to Build Muscle
When you exercise, you use muscle. This helps build muscle mass, and muscle tissue burns more calories -- even when you're at rest -- than body fat. According to Wharton, 10 pounds of muscle would burn 50 calories in a day spent at rest, while 10 pounds of fat would burn 20 calories.

"The most effective way to increase metabolism and burn more calories is by aerobic exercise and strength training. Both are important," Megan A. McCrory, PhD, a researcher with the School of Nutrition and Exercise Science at Bastyr University, says in an email interview.

Strength training becomes especially important as we get older, when our metabolisms tend to slow down. One way to stop this is to add some strength training to your workout at least a couple of times a week. The largest muscles (and therefore the largest calorie burners) are in the thighs, abdomen, chest, and arms.

Drink Caffeinated Green or Black Tea
Caffeine is a stimulant, and stimulants tend to increase the calories you burn. One likely reason is that they give you the short-term impression that you have more energy, which could mean you move more. Caffeine may also cause metabolic changes in the body that can result in more calories burned.

"Even older studies have suggested that 250 milligrams of caffeine consumed with a meal can increase the calories spent metabolizing the meal by 10%," says Jamie Pope, MS, RD, LDN, a nutrition lecturer at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. Over time, this could be significant, Pope says in an email interview: "About 75 calories per day translates to over 2,100 calories in a month’s time."

Over the past few years, some studies have hinted that green or black tea may have benefits beyond the caffeine they contain.

One study noted a reduction in food intake in rats that were given a polyphenol found in green tea. Another study, in humans, concluded green tea had heat-producing and calorie-burning properties beyond what can be explained by caffeine. When 31 healthy young men and women were given three servings of a beverage containing green tea catechins, caffeine, and calcium for three days, their 24-hour energy expenditure increased by 4.6%, according to the research from Lausanne University in Switzerland.

Drinking tea with meals may have another fat-fighting effect. Tea extract may interfere with the body's absorption of carbohydrate when consumed in the same meal, according to a study published in the September 2006 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

While all these possible effects are slight, there is yet another bonus to drinking tea. Having a zero-calorie cup of tea instead of a beverage with calories (like a soda) will certainly reduce the number of calories you take in.

Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals
Every time you eat a meal or snack, your gastrointestinal tract turns on, so to speak, and starts digesting food and absorbing nutrients. It costs calories to fire up the human digestion machine, so it makes sense that the more small meals or snacks you eat through the day, the more calories you'd burn.

There isn’t much solid evidence for this effect, McCrory notes in an email interview. But many experts believe that, compared to eating one or two very large meals, this is a more healthful way of eating anyway. And if it leads to even a few extra calories being burned, even better!

Don’t Skip Breakfast
Evidence supporting a link between skipping breakfast and increased body weight is growing, according to a recent editorial in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Some research has shown that when people skip breakfast, they tend to eat more calories by the end of the day. Other studies have suggested that skipping breakfast is associated with a higher body mass index in teens.

About Arthroscopy

2007-05-15T17:39:00.001-07:00

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure by which the internal structure of a joint is examined for diagnosis and/or treatment using a tube-like viewing instrument called an arthroscope. Arthroscopy was popularized in the 1960s and is now commonplace throughout the world. Typically, it is performed by orthopedic surgeons in an outpatient setting. When performed in the outpatient setting, patients can usually return home after the procedure.

The technique of arthroscopy involves inserting the arthroscope, a small tube that contains optical fibers and lenses, through tiny incisions in the skin into the joint to be examined. The arthroscope is connected to a video camera and the interior of the joint is seen on a television monitor. The size of the arthroscope varies with the size of the joint being examined. For example, the knee is examined with an arthroscope that is approximately five millimeters in diameter. There are arthroscopes as small as 0.5 millimeters in diameter to examine small joints such as the wrist.

If procedures are performed in addition to examining the joint with the arthroscope, this is called arthroscopic surgery. There are a number of procedures that are done in this fashion. If a procedure can be done arthroscopically instead of by traditional surgical techniques, it usually causes less tissue trauma, results in less pain, and may promote a quicker recovery.

How is arthroscopy performed?

Arthroscopy is most often performed as an outpatient procedure. The patient will check into the facility where the procedure is being performed and an intravenous line (IV) established in order to administer fluids and medication. The type of anesthesia used varies depending on the joint being examined and the medical health of the patient. Arthroscopy can be performed under a general anesthetic, a spinal or epidural anesthetic, a regional block (where only the extremity being examined is numbed), or even a local anesthetic. After adequate anesthesia is achieved, the procedure can begin. An incision is made on the side of the joint to be examined and the arthroscope is inserted into the incision. Other instruments are sometimes placed in another incision to help maneuver certain structures into the view of the arthroscope. In arthroscopic surgery, additional instruments for surgical repairs are inserted into the joint through the arthroscope. These instruments can be used to cut, remove, and sew damaged tissues. Once the procedure is completed, the arthroscope in removed and the incisions are sutured (sewn) closed. A sterile dressing is placed over the incision and a brace or ACE wrap may be placed around the joint.

Nextels New Weather Channel Download

2007-05-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Now you can download The Weather Channel to your Nextel mobile phone to access forecasts and severe weather information, along with radar and satellite maps, for over 44,000 U.S. locations. You only have to download it once to get constant access to updated weather info. It's only $4.99 per month and is included on your regular monthly Nextel bill. (Features may vary based on phone model.)
If you purchase this feature, you will get: Current conditions, forecasts and severe weather info for over 98,000 locations worldwide, Local, regional and national animated maps that pan and zoom, Radar images updated every five minutes, Ability to preset favorite locations and more!

If you are interested in purchasing a Nextel phone you should check out Wirefly.com
Wirefly is a company that specializes in online cellular phone sales. Most companies that offer you "free cell phones" requires that you sign a long contract with their companyand most of the time the "free phone" you get isn't one of the hot, trendy ones you would have liked to have. Wirefly has created packages that really appeal to people who are looking for free phones and want some of the hottest phones on the market today, such as the Nextel!
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Everything You Need to Know About Drug Rehabilitation

2007-05-09T13:36:00.000-07:00

Drug abuse is very common but it doesn't have to be the end of the world for anybody. No matter how long you or a loved one has been abusing drugs for, you should know that there is still hope. What is the most important is to seek treatment as soon as possible so you can be on your way to a better form of living. Ending drug use is never an easy road, but the benefits are limitless. Not only does discontinuing drug use lead to having a longer life but it also means more money, more sucess, greater happiness, and it even opens the doorway to healthier relationships with loved ones, friends and coworkers.

Selecting a drug rehab center is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make in your lifetime. Few of us know what to look for in a quality rehab program and not all drug rehabilitation centers are alike. Each drug rehab has its own program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness.

Alcohol and drug addiction is a disease that progresses through predictable stages. It takes a trained health professional, often a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate treatment.

A drug rehabilitation treatment center should offer a variety of treatment programs that meet individual needs. Programs may include inpatient, residential, outpatient, and/or short-stay options.

The difference between inpatient and a residential treatment center is that inpatient services are provided by a licensed hospital, while residential programs usually do not meet the same rigorous standards of medical care.

The length of stay depends on the severity and stage of the disease.

Cliffside Malibu is a residential drug rehab, alcohol rehab center and extended care facility for adults suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, depression, and other co-occurring disorders.

Cliffside offers treatments for all kinds of drugs and even alcohol. The components of alcohol and drug rehab include detox, individual therapy, group therapy, depression treatment, and alternative medicine.
So if you are ready to make a change for the better, do your friends, family and all those who love you a favor and seek help. I promise, they will be proud!

The Hottest New Trends for Medical Scrubs - Show Your Style

2007-04-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Cotton scrubs are becoming the very popular, not just with medical professionals but for regular people too. Most people want to be neat and clean, for both aesthetic and health reasons. For medical professionals, cotton scrubs can be either shirts, pants or both. Some people use scrubs for casual wear, sports wear or even sleepwear. By seeing this current boom in scrubs many companies have started producing 100% cotton scrubs as they are very comfortable to wear and easy to clean, too.

It has been said that cotton is very good in stopping bad smells and body odors, which is one reason cotton scrubs sell so well in the market. There are various types and designs of cotton scrubs available; you just have to choose the best one for you. In the market you can choose from various types of medical scrubs, like reversible or double-stitched cotton scrubs and non-reversible or single-stitched cotton scrubs. There are flat drawstring cotton scrubs, which are the most durable and comfortable in wearing. The Internet is the best place to look for cotton scrubs; you can find array of companies offering cotton scrubs at good prices.

Scrubs have been gaining popularity among athletes, as exercise wear. Many joggers have started wearing cotton scrubs as they find this naturally grown material very durable and comfortable. So if you are a doctor or dentist or even an athlete then these cotton scrubs are best for you in order to avoid bad smells and enjoy maximum comfort. They are also quite durable.

These days you don't have to be stuck with the plain-jane solid color scrubs. Companies are now creating scrubs that match any personlaity - from animals to food to stripes, stars and musical instruments - you can find a set of scrubs that allows you to work in style and still be comfortable! So show off your nursing uniforms today and get a pair of ultra trendy scrubs!

Free Teeth Whitening Kit!

2007-04-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a way to get whiter teeth in one week or less? If you are like me you have probably purchased all those expensive kits in the store and felt cheated after they didn't work. Well here's your opportunity to get a FREE teeth whitening kit! "Why is it free" you ask? Because they know if you tey it you'll love it and you will come back for more. So don't miss your opportunity to have the white teeth you deserve, free of charge!

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The Difference Between Burning Fat and Burning Calories

2007-04-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend, a really good friend was discussing how he "just can't seem to lose 2 kilos". He feels that it is fat weight and we discussed ways in which he can change his workout to optimize fat loss. This got me started thinking about how many different methods of fat loss and fads have come and gone over the many years that I have been a fitness instructor.

If there is one thing I have learned – exercising regularly over time will work to burn fat. The methods that work for each individual vary depending on the individual's weight, cardiovascular fitness level, activity level, metabolism, muscle development, size and even gender!

For all of us, though, if we eat more than our body requires – we either store it as fat or have to "burn it off".

The body at rest uses energy (calories) to power the organs, brain, cardiovascular system, immune system and skeletal muscle. In other words, all of the cells of the body require energy. The rate in which the body uses energy to function is known as the basal metabolic rate. There are two other areas of calorie requirements, one known as the thermic effect of eating (energy required to digest food) and the thermic effect of exercise.

So how does the body convert energy for use during exercise? There are 3 principle metabolic pathways, which are the ways in which the body produces Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). I promise not to go too technical here and risk boring you…

1. The ATP-PCr System

This is used during the first few seconds of exercise. Creatine phosphate (PCr) in the blood is used to produce ATP which powers the cells.

2. The Glycolytic System

Glycolysis means the breakdown of glucose. The body uses this system for the first few minutes of exercise. If the exercise is very intense (say sprinting), glucose in the blood is used without oxygen and the by product of this will be lactic acid. After a while, the lactic acid accumulates (the burning sensation in the muscle) and leads to muscle failure. This is known as anaerobic or fast glycolysis. If the exercise is less intense (jogging), glucose in the blood is used with oxygen to produce ATP and the by product will be pyruvate which then is used by the oxidative system below. This is known as aerobic or slow glycolysis.

3. The Oxidative System

This system is has 4 parts which I definitely won't go into except to give you the names: slow glycolysis (discussed above), the Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain and Beta Oxidation It is in this system, fats more than carbohydrates (glucose) are used to generate ATP. This process is called lipolysis. The fat produces more "energy" (ATP molecules), but also requires more oxygen.

What Does It All Mean?

In order to burn more fat, the intensity level must be kept at a level that is sustainable for long enough to move into the "fat burning zone" or Oxidative System.

Most people have about 2 hours of stored glycogen (glucose) in the muscle when exercising at moderate intensity. So it's safe to assume that unless you are running a marathon, you are using both stored glucose and fat when doing your aerobic training. This applies to whatever type of aerobic training you choose.Weight training, on the other hand, relies on stored available carbohydrate (glucose) because the short duration/high intensity of each lift doesn't call for the body to burn fat for fuel.

The argument that low intensity long duration exercise burns a greater percentage of calories from fat still stands. Example: a comparison of the calories expended by the same person walking for 1 hour and jogging for 1 hour reveals that the walking burns a much greater percentage of calories from fat although the overall calorie expenditure is lower.

In terms of just pure calorie consumption during exercise – the more oxygen you use the greater your calorie use. If we look at the Oxidative System which uses fat, but requires more oxygen to do, we can infer that working out at medium intensity for longer durations will burn more calories AND a higher percentage of fat.

The current thinking is that the more muscle groups engaged during the activity (example: aerobic dance with arms and legs), the harder the body works requiring more oxygen and more calories. Do it long enough, the body will burn a higher percentage of fat.

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There's a lot of discussion about the "afterburn" or the thermic effect of exercise recovery. Yes, the body does burn energy to recover. A more intense workout requires more energy to recover – hence more calories burned after the workout.

There are many fitness programs that advocate interval aerobics for fat burning. There are just as many that advocate long duration aerobics for fat burning. I advocate a combination of the 2. Both will burn fat. Each has benefits beyond fat burning.

Interval training increases your cardiovascular strength, output, heart rate recovery and produces a stronger "afterburn".

Long duration trains the cardiovascular system to sustain an increased load for a longer period of time and teaches the body to convert fat to energy more efficiently for use during exercise (endurance).

Whatever aerobic activity a person does, the key is to keep doing it. Why? The more a person exercises, the more efficient the body becomes at converting and using available carbohydrate and fat. So… regular aerobic exercise over a long period of time is more important for fat and calorie burning than which method used.

How to Tell if You're Having a Panic Attack

2007-04-20T16:30:00.001-07:00

Panic attacks information is important for every individual because they can happen at any time and under many random circumstances. Though panic attacks information indicates that they make the victim feel alone, they can occur even when the victim has adequate company, in familiar or unfamiliar surroundings, and even during sleep. As per panic attacks information, the typical symptoms include a faster heart rate resulting in more blood flow and consequent reddening of the face, choking, nausea, fear, and lack of physical and emotional self-control.

The level of fear during a panic attack is extremely high and this fear causes many reflex actions in the body that are not always controllable. Due to the high heart rate, many people mistakenly assume a panic attack to be a heart attack and rush to emergency rooms claiming that they can no longer breathe. Men and women are both affected though the proportion of women happens to be slightly higher. People who ignore panic attacks information are likely to develop a persistent condition that leads to panic disorder.

These attacks have the potential to temporarily disable a person and are quite harmful in the long run, a knowledge about panic attacks information can help to avoid that situation. Stress or even nerves can cause panic attacks but they must not be confused with stress or a case of nerves. Those are causative agents and not the affliction itself. Panic attacks are curable before they progress to the panic disorder stage when recovery becomes prolonged and difficult. There are several techniques employed by different practitioners who help to fix this problem on the basis of panic attacks information. Some common treatments include therapy, medication, breathing and relaxation exercises, and so on.

While panic attacks do not follow any timetables, it has been studied that on an average a panic attack will occur suddenly, reach its peak in a period of no longer than ten minutes, and will stay at that stage for approximately half an hour. However, panic attacks information indicates that sometimes, depending on several factors, the attack may last from a few hours to even a whole day. After a panic attack subsides, the patient is left feeling weak and discharged, as if recovering from a long illness.

There are many health concerns that can lead to panic attacks. People who have conditions like heart disease, thyroid malfunction, withdrawal from medication, and so on, are at a greater risk of suffering from panic attacks. Besides physical conditions, certain mental conditions like depression, stress, tension, and various types of phobia are also associated with panic attacks. It must be noted that though many factors are associated with panic attacks, the bodily mechanism leading up to a panic attack is not yet clear. So while heredity, disease, phobia, and stress are all well identified reasons for panic attacks, it is not certain how they actually cause the attacks.

Because panic attacks information says so much about fear, it is assumed that a panic attack is the body's natural defense against fear without any visible or apparent reason for fear. People reacting to fear display the same symptoms as witnessed in most panic attacks.

Aromatherapy Baths - A Complete How to Guide

2007-04-20T16:28:00.000-07:00

Long before the term alternative medicine was being used, aromatherapy was being practiced by the Egyptians for over 5,000 years. When being used by the Egyptians oil was being extracted from the many aromatic plants around them through infusion and then used for their not only cosmetic and medicinal purposes but also for embalming as well. They then passed the knowledge they had gained on to the Greeks and it served as the beginning of their research into how to use the oils and fragrance of some flowers for their relaxing and stimulating effects. In fact when looking back further in history we find that ancient man depended very much on his environment for their basic needs and to survive which led them to discover the more natural ways of preserving food and how certain conditions could be treated using herbs and aromatics.

First of all we will look at Eastern Roots. The use of aromatics are shown in a Chinese Herbal Book by Shen Nung dated 2,700 BC and which provides specific details on over 300 plants and how they can be used. Also the ancient Chinese would burn incense and wood as part of their religious beliefs and practices and even in today’s modern society many Chinese still observe these practices today. You will also discover that the Chinese used aromatics in relation to the acupressure, massage and other therapies that they used.

Whilst now in modern society many people place a very high premium on their health and well being but due to the high cost of traditional and conventional medicines available (surgery and Medicare) more and more people are turning to aromatherapy and essential oil therapy as well as other forms of alternative medicine.

The basics of using essential oils in an aromatherapy bath are as follows:-

1. It facilitates equilibrium of both the physical, mental and spiritual health of a person through natural means.

2. In some cases it has been found that alternative treatments are considered as strong and effective as complementary treatments to regular medical practices.

3. The main component of aromatherapy is the essential oils and are highly concentrated essences which are known for their healing effects.

Essentials oils are aroma producing oils which come from flowers such as the rose, from leaves such as basil, twig, bark, fruit rind and many other parts of plants. Although experts say that extracting the oils can be quite time consuming and complex and requires a large amount of patience on behalf of the person carrying out the work the benefits at the end are great. Certainly you need to recognize and accept that if you want to get about 5 tsp of oil from rose petals it will take about 220lbs of petals to do it and this is why pure essential oils are so expensive. Although the effectiveness of the oils is not comprised as it only takes a few drops to generate the effect required. However there is a cheaper alternative namely synthetic oil, however they do not offer the person the same healing properties as their natural counterparts.

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Essential oils work by stimulating a person’s olfactory system and later on the brain or limbic system. The fragrance along with other properties and effects relating to the oils will determine how a person’s body system and its parts are stimulated. Whilst having a massage using these oils they are not only absorbed by the body but are inhaled at the same time and eventually when being absorbed through the skin they will reach the organs and body system of the person being treated. The time it takes for the oils to absorb through the skin can be from as little as 20 minutes and take as long as 2 hours or more and there it is wise to avoid taking a shower or bath straight after any massage so that the maximum effect is received from the massage therapy.

The time that the effect lasts on a person can vary from 3-24 hours to 2-3 days or even as long as week. Oils that have a short live time span in regard to their scent are Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Thyme and Bergamot whilst Hyssop, Lavender, Balm and various other oils can last between 2 to 3 days. The oils that take as long as a week to completely evaporate are Jasmine, Sandalwood, Ginger and Cedar Wood.

Many people when using aromatherapy are looking to achieve a sense of calm in their lives and these people will look to using a combination of three types of oils to help with this and they will base them on how long they last. They can be used by mixing them into a warm bath and will help the person to become relaxed and calm, they will help to eliminate the stress and depression that they are feeling as well as both energizing and soothing the body of any aches that they are feeling. Certainly by using essential oils during a massage will help increase the healing and calming effect that the person is feeling. However any massage carried out using essential oils must also include a carrier oil to help prevent irritation and skin reactions on the person being treated. Such carrier oils that are used to help dilute the essential oils are avocado oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, almond oil, soya oil and hazelnut oil.

Natural Healing - Cheap, Safe and it Works!

2007-03-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

Sore? In pain? Emotionally broken? Life is filled with stress and many times simply making an appointment with the doctor doesn't seem to help. After all, what can your PCP really do for you? They may subscribe you drugs or suggest that you rest but is this really practical? Nobody I know who is trying to live a healthy and fit lifestyle want to be taking medication daily and if you have a busy life like I do, you just don't have time to relax.
This is why you need Alternative Healing. Alternative healing can be anything, from Aromatherapy to Yoga and everything in between.
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2007-02-14T07:45:00.000-08:00

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Stem Cells From Baby Teeth Could Save Your Childs Life!

2007-01-29T09:41:00.000-08:00

Why Baby Teeth?
Storing baby teeth stem cells provides a unique type of insurance, not only for the child, but also for the entire family. Tooth stem cells can potentially be used to treat conditions in first or second degree blood relatives (siblings, parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts) in addition to the donor. Tooth stem cells are markedly different from other types of stem cells. Recent studies show that baby teeth stem cells appear to have the ability to develop into more types of body tissue than other types of stem cells. This difference opens the door to more therapeutic applications.

The stem cells in baby teeth are “less developed” than other types of stem cells. This gives them greater potential as a suitable match for other family members should the need arise. Studies show cell survival rates double when a patient receives a stem cell transplant from a relative.

A primary consideration in the use of stem cell storage is the cost. The methods used for extracting the cells from baby teeth are up to 66% less than that of other types of cell extraction, and the savings is passed on to you.

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Is Your Baby Ready to Eat Solids? Quick Tips

2007-01-29T09:37:00.000-08:00

If your baby is about 4 months old, you may be considering feeding her some solid food. But how do you know if your baby is ready?

The Nemours Foundation offers this checklist:

Has she lost her tongue-thrusting reflex? This reflex -- which prevents her from choking on formula -- could cause her to push solid food from her mouth with her tongue.
Can your baby hold her head up on her own? Before eating solid food, she needs to be able to support her own head and neck.
Is she interested in food other than a bottle? If she is watching and reaching for your food, she's probably ready to try a few bites of her own.

Narcotics Taken Long Term Don't Relieve Pain

2007-01-17T14:29:00.000-08:00

Narcotic drugs (opioids) are commonly prescribed for short-term relief of chronic back pain, but their effectiveness long-term has been questioned in a review article by researchers at Yale School of Medicine, who also found that behaviors consistent with opioid abuse was reported in 24 percent of cases.

"Patients with chronic back pain commonly request pain medication, and opioid medications are used despite the concerns clinicians have with patients developing an addiction to these medications," said first author Bridget Martell, M.D., assistant clinical professor of general internal medicine at Yale School of Medicine. "Our findings suggest that clinicians should consider other treatments with similar benefits but fewer long-term adverse effects."
Published in the January 16 Annals of Internal Medicine, Martell and co-authors conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis that addressed the prevalence and effectiveness of opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic back pain, and the incidence of substance abuse disorders among patients receiving opioid medications for chronic back pain.

The study populations consisted of non-obstetric patients over age 18 with non-malignant chronic back pain lasting for at least three months. The research focused on efficacy of oral, transdermal, or topical opioids, where there was no pre-existing diagnosis of opioid dependence.
According to the report, opioids may be effective for the short-term (less than four months) treatment of chronic low back pain, but long-term effectiveness was not conclusive.

"Our results also demonstrate that the quality of the literature on these topics is generally weak and more studies need to be done before firm conclusions can be made," said Martell.

Suffering from Hair Loss?

2007-01-17T14:28:00.000-08:00

Having healthy hair is important to all of us. Who doesn't want their haior to look clean and full? Unfortunately for many of us it is very hard to maintain a full head of beautiful hair, especially as we approach an older age. Hair loss can be completely depressing, even devistating for most people. Losing hair not only makes you feel insecure but it can also affect your love life and even job. Fortunately there are alternative to thinning hair.

Finding a hair transpant clinic that suits your needs and makes you feel comfortable is important. One clinic you may want to consider is Feller Medical. Feller Medicals transplant clinic provides modern natural hair transplant surgery with out any pushy salesman or aggressive sales tactics. Their Hair Restoration techniques include traditional strip hair transplants and a newer scaplel free fue hair transplant techniques.
You can check out the Feller Medical site and see lots of pictures in their photo gallery section.

In addition, you can read about Feller Medical because this business has been in the news many times. Their rave reviews are also located on their website.

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Blogitive - A Tool for Businesses - Sponsored Post

2006-12-06T14:18:00.000-08:00

Google ranking is critical for the success of any site. But how does Google determine this information? By looking at links. That’s right – Google looks at how many links point to your site, thus increasing the page ranking and value. The greater value your site is to the net, the higher your page ranking will be. Google looks at where the link is placed on the website and gives more value when the link is within textual content as opposed to sitting at the bottom of the page in a list of links. Google also looks at the text that surrounds the link and determines how targeted that text is compared to the page that the link points to. This is why link exchanges are losing value. Link exchange companies will randomly place your links on a site that has no merit at all. Many web owners are confused by this concept because the way things used to work was determined by the use of keywords and links alone. They tend to think that a high ranking has to do with content on their own website but from my analysis it has more to do with the page that a link is coming from when it is hyperlinked to your website. Therefore it is becoming more important to increase link popularity by receiving links on different pages of different websites that have content that is similar to the content on your website.
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Organic Foods: Why They are Best

2006-12-04T08:53:00.000-08:00

Are you concerned that the food you are eating may be harmful to you and your family? With news reports about GM (genetically modified) foods, health scares about eating beef, chemicals on food affecting people's health and the intelligence of children, it's no wonder that many are looking to organic foods as an option.

WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING?

Organic farming produces plant and animal foods without the excessive use of chemicals. It focuses on using fertile soil along with a variety of crops to maintain healthy growing conditions which produce a food with more nutrients and less chemicals than typical commercial foods. Organic farming prohibits the growing of GM foods, a controversial issue among commercial growers.

Animals reared on organic farms are treated properly with room to behave like animals and are fed healthy food sources not laden with drugs and other chemicals.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FOODS?

One of the common benefits proclaimed about organic foods is that they taste better - but there are many other benefits to incorporating organic foods into your diet. Besides the physical benefits to you there are environmental benefits and benefits to the animals and people who live and work on the farms.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Organic foods prevent people from ingesting regular amounts of pesticides and insecticides commonly found in commercial products. Animals are not routinely given antibiotics and other medication which enters the food supply to humans. Some research suggests that this excessive use of chemicals in food can be linked to increased health problems and interferes with the healthy development of children.

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ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

Organic food also protects the planet. Organic farming ensures that bio-diversity remains available in the foods we eat and the wildlife that live on the farms. Fruits and vegetables are naturally available in 100's of varieties. Commercial growing limits the variety of each food available by mass producing only a handful. Many species of birds, insects and other animals are affected by the chemicals and farming conditions used in growing commercial foods.

Organic farms grow a mix of crops and promote a balanced ecosystem including insects that protect crops from pests and worms and other micro-organisms which fertilize the soil.

HUMAN AND ANIMAL BENEFITS

Organic farming is considered 'sustainable' farming. The workers and the animals are not as exposed to dangerous toxins or working and living conditions. This enables people to continue growing healthy foods for the rest of society without reliance on huge machinery and chemicals.

The animals raised on organic farms are not subject to the terrible living conditions imposed on commercially reared animals who often live in exceedingly small spaces without the freedom to move or interact. These unhealthy conditions lead to a spreading of illness which is combated with regular doses of antibiotics.

On organic farms the animals' needs are given priority. Healthy food, clean living conditions and freedom to behave like animals means healthier animals. When animals are sick they are cared for individually according to their actual needs.

Organic, sustainable farming protects humans, animals and the environment. Increasing the demand for organic products will encourage this form of farming and ensure that the food supply available to our children is a healthy one.

Article Source: Health Guidance

Alternative Treatments for PMS

2006-12-04T08:51:00.000-08:00

Cramps, headaches, mood swings - it's all part of being a woman and suffering with PMS. Having a regular menstrual cycle is a sign of good health but along with it can come pain, bloating and over 100 other symptoms! And because each woman is different there is no agreed upon case or treatment for PMS within the medical community.

Conventional doctors will tell you to take aspirin and may offer water pills or hormonal therapy but alternatives to these forms of comfort can be more relaxing and have fewer side effects.

Acupuncture can relieve pain and stress for any ailment so it is worth a try for PMS. Same goes for massage, and your massage therapist can show you self massage to do on your lower abdomen any time you need to relax cramps. No medicine is involved, and both of these alternative therapies are non-invasive. Plus, they leave you so relaxed that having them can turn a bad PMS day into a happy one.

There are a couple of medicinal herbs that are used in making teas and poultices for the relief of PMS symptoms. These include Kava Kava Chai and ginseng. To relive cramping, swelling and irritability, try Viburnum.

If you have trouble with swollen breasts and muscle spasms or tend to get PMS acne, the answer to these symptoms could be right in your front yard - dandelion! As a herbalist to recommend the appropriate combination of herbs for your individual symptoms.

Many people use crystal healing energy to increase blood flow which lessens the headache and tension you can get with PMS. But if you want something more mainstream you might try yoga. In fact, exercise, and yoga in particular is a great way to relieve symptoms and lessen fatigue. The slow stretching movements and low impact cardio of yoga is very good for menstrual symptoms.

One method of treating PMS that is becoming more and more popular is hypnosis . Hypnosis is geared toward finding out the causes and conditions of symptoms, therefore relieving the pain holistically. In the case of PMS, that would mean removing the root cause of irritability and stress. While these are obviously caused by hormones, the mood swings of PMS can be brought under control with light hypnosis that focuses on teaching the patient that the moodiness is temporary, and not to be taken to heart.

If you suffer from PMS and don't feel that hormone therapy is safe and aspirin just doesn't do the trick, why not try one of these alternative treatmenst? What have you got to lose besides cramps, bloating, irritability and mood swings?

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2006-12-04T08:48:00.000-08:00

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Truth About Menopause

2006-12-01T09:59:00.000-08:00

Oh for the good old days when, shortly after the first hot flash, women hurried off to their doctors for hormone replacement relief. Ahhh. Skin glowing, juices flowing, they faced the world knowing they had found the true elixer of youth.

Oops. Turns out eternal youth has it's drawbacks, the worst being the very well documented risk of breast cancer. Now what's a woman to do?

First, read either of these thorough and well- balanced books: Dr. Love's Hormone Therapy by Susan Love M.D. or The Wisdom of Menopause by Christiane Northrup M.D.

Second, find a gynecologist, someone who is well-versed in the latest developments in women's health, who is open to alternative medicine and who doesn't subscribe to a one-size-fits-all approach. Ask for a blood and/or saliva test to see exactly which hormones are low and which are not. Include thyroid hormones. Get a list of treatment options.

Third, take time to do your own research, now that you are armed with more specific personal information. Learn how diet, exercise, depression and stress can aggravate or alleviate symptoms. Then experiment. Try nothing.Try lifestyle changes. Try herbal, or homeopathic remedies. Try synthetic hormones (which exclude Premarin or Prempro as they are derived from mare urine). Try a patch, try cream, try suppositories. What's right for you is what's right for you.

Let me dispell few myths so, at least, you won't start out with misinformation.

MYTH ONE: Menopause is a condition that should be treated.

Do you even remember when your mother went through menopause? Probably not, because in those days, it was generally ignored. Maybe you noticed she was overly sensitive or irritable, but it passed, and you both forgot it.

So how is it you are suffering so much and need symptom relief when she got through it so easily? For one thing, you expect to suffer. She didn't. (Actually, only 30% of menopausal women have symptoms) For another, your mother's lifestyle was different,certainly less busy. Perhaps she was a stay-a-home mom and could take naps in the afternoons. And she could sweat in private.

She also knew with certainty there was an end to it. She would feel fine. Every woman did.

If you knew for certain that the hot flashes, insomnia, irritability and forgetfulness would end forever in 6 months to a year if you did nothing, would you be able to get through it like your mom?

MYTH TWO: All estrogen is alike

Premarin (estrogen alone) and Prempro (estrogen and progesterone) are the brands of estrogen which were found to increase women's risk of breast cancer in that now famous study. It is derived from pregnant mare's urine. I agree that no one should take that type of estrogen. However, there are synthetic hormones that more closely match those women naturally produce which have not been proven to increase the risk of breast or ovarian cancer. They require a prescription from your doctor. Finally, there are estrogenic chemicals derived from plants which mimic human hormones. These are generally derived from yams or soy. They have not been proven to increase the risk of breast cancer, although there is some question about soy. These can be found over the counter, but you would do well to take the recommendation of your alternative health care practitioner.

There are many types of supplements and remedies which can be helpful for symptom relief and have no estrogenic properties.

MYTH THREE: Even If you have no symptoms, HRT is good for you.

Studies are now showing that taking estrogen does not protect you from heart disease, and while it does seem to protect against post menopausal bone loss, the risk still outweighs the benefit. Eating well, exercising regularly and quitting smoking are better ways to protect yourself.

MYTH FOUR: You can take hormones temporarily for symptom relief.

Menopausal symptoms are caused by the withdrawal of estrogen and progesterone from the body. Whether the drop in hormones happens internally by the body's own processes, or externally by ceasing hormone replacement therapy, the result is the same. If you took estrogen replacement therapy until age 90 and stopped, you would still experience hot flashes and other symptoms. Not a happy thought.

If possible, women should follow their mothers' lead. Menopause is a short-term phenomena like puberty. You wouldn't think of interfering with puberty, would you?

FAD: Fat Loss Approved!

2006-12-01T09:58:00.000-08:00

The proposed ban on ephedra has put most American's into a panic state. The media pundits are shouting death, medical doctors are telling patients that one dose of ephedra can cause immediate heart attack, and personal trainers are recommending the cancer causing compound chromium poly-picolinate (or other chromium derivatives) to be used in place of ephedra. And finally, the FDA and other "experts" are pushing Wellbutrin AKA Zyban (bupropion). Absurdity!
If you or anybody you know is reaching for supposed FDA approved fat loss drugs such as Wellbutrin, it would be wise to pay full attention to the next few paragraphs.
The recommendation to use bupropion is based on "check book science" not real science. Reported in July's Obesity Research, subjects who completed 26 weeks of use maintained mean losses of 4.6% of baseline weight for those taking bupropion (SR 300 mg/d) while those on placebo lost 1.8% of baseline weight. This equates to a whopping 2.8% loss in body weight by those taking bupropion. The study was paid for by bupropion manufacturer Glaxo SmithKline, who after completion touted how wonderful it was for weight loss.
Most professionals accepted it without looking at the facts. A 2.8% loss in body weight is equivalent to a 200 pound woman who is 5'8" losing 5.6 pounds. This would bring her weight to 195 pounds. Using a more accurate figure for beneficial weight loss her BMI would have gone from 30 (classifying her as scientifically obese) to 30! Thus, Wellbutrin, scientifically and factually has zero benefits for healthy weight loss!
Nonetheless, this FDA approved drug is often touted by experts for weight loss while the side effects are typically not discussed. For example, Dr. Richard Atkinson, president of the American Obesity Association, has declared that with respect to using bupropion for fat loss ; "This is a drug that people have taken for many years to treat depression with few problems or side effects."
Liar or just misinformed?
Looking at the actions of the drug, Clinical Pharmacology gave what seems to be a warning rather than a mechanism of action. "Bupropion is a novel antidepressant whose mechanism of action must still be elucidated." And Further, "The mechanism of action of the novel antidepressant bupropion remains unclear after many years of study."
The Journal of Clinical Psychology states further that "Bupropion is widely distributed to tissues and extensively metabolized by oxidation and reduction to at least six metabolites, some of which may be active. Bupropion does not inhibit monoamine oxidase, exerts no effect on serotonin uptake, and minimally alters the reuptake of norepinephrine at presynaptic sites. It does not appear to exert action leading to postsynaptic beta-adrenergic down-regulation, and it has minimal inhibitory effects on presynaptic dopamine uptake."[4]
Wellbutrin was withdrawn in 1986 because of an unacceptable incidence of seizures. It was released back to the market by the FDA in 1986 for unknown reasons. According to clinical trials, 6.1% of users will suffer from withdrawals due to adverse events. Additionally, it is well known that all Wellbutrin related seizures occurred in patients who are taking what is considered to be a therapeutic dose or 450 mg/day or less. However, real life data is suggesting much higher rates of adverse reactions.
Wellbutrin is the third leading cause of drug related seizures with cocaine being number one. Health Canada and GlaxoSmithKline received 1127 reports of adverse reactions to Wellbutrin between May 1998 and May 28, 2001. Among these were 19 deaths and 172 reports of seizures or convulsions. Worse, the Medicines Control Agency (equivalent to FDA) of Britain has confirmed 18 deaths and received reports of 3,457 patients complaining of adverse reactions in the last year (200-2001)! Despite these staggering figures, the number of children being prescribed Wellbutrin jumped 195% between 1995-1999!
On June 26, 2003, drug manufacturer of Wellbutrin, Glaxo SmithKline announced that it has received a FDA approval letter for an extended release formulation of its widely-used antidepressant Wellbutrin.
Considering that the FDA cannot prove a single death attributed to ephedra use they should be more fearful of bupropion. Of course this is logic and the FDA has a history of illogical behavior. Solution? Ban the FDA, not ephedra.
About the Author
Shane holds a Master's degree in organic chemistry and has first- hand industry experience with drug research, design and synthesis. He knows American's want and deserve natural medicine not prescriptions. Visit www.health-fx.net and for his book www.healthmyths.net
References
[1] Obes Res 2002 Jul;10(7):633-641. Obes Res. 2002 Oct;10(10):1049- 56.
[2] Lipman, Larry. Health Policy Journal Health Affairs. July 9th, 2002
[3] Clin Pharm 1983 Nov-Dec;2(6):525-37
[4] J Clin Psychiatry 1983 May;44(5 Pt 2):74-8
[5] J Emerg Med 2002 Apr;22(3):235-9 J
[6] JAMA, April 17, 2002 - Vol 287, No. 15

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2006-12-01T09:57:00.000-08:00

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How to Find a Great Acupuncturist

2006-12-01T09:27:00.000-08:00

Acupuncture works! But your experience with acupuncture will depend largely on the acupuncture provider that you choose.
You want to find an acupuncturist that you click with. If you like and trust your practitioner, your encounter with acupuncture will be more positive. You will also want to know about the acupuncturists training and experience and what to expect from the acupuncture treatment. The clearer you are about who it is that is treating you and exactly what the treatment entails, the more you will be able to relax during the acupuncture session and benefit from this ancient form of health care.
Determine your goals
Do you have a specific injury or complaint or do you want to try acupuncture to balance body, mind and spirit? Are you looking for a primary health care practitioner, or someone to work in conjunction with your current physician? Here are some questions that you should ask when choosing an acupuncturist
Questions you should ask:
1. Where was he/she trained?
2. How long was the training?
3. How long has he/she been in practice?
4. What experience does he/she have in treating your specific ailment?
Credentials to Look For
Today acupuncture is an acknowledged and respected field of medicine. In most States, provinces and countries formal training and certification is required in order to practice. The United States has set rigorous training standards for acupuncturists. Most states require a 3-5 year Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from an accredited acupuncture school and issue a written and practical state board exam, before an acupuncturist can become licensed.
In the states that do not require licensing, choose an acupuncturist certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists. Its members have a degree in Oriental Medicine from an accredited school-or have worked as an apprentice acupuncturist for at least four years - and have passed both a written and practical exam. Acupuncturists who have passed this exam are entitled to add Dipl. Ac. (Diplomate of Acupuncture) after their name.
Acupuncture requirements for Western doctors are generally more lenient than for non-MD's. Choose a physician who is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture; it requires a minimum of 200 hours of training for membership. Veterinary acupuncture is considered a surgical procedure that, legally, may ONLY be performed by a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine.
Ask About Treatment Styles
Acupuncture and Herbology encompass several distinctive styles. Korean acupuncture, for example, primarily uses points on the hand, while Japanese acupuncture calls for fewer and finer needles inserted at shallower depths. There is no evidence that one particular style is more effective than another, but you should know what you are getting into Discuss Length of Treatment
Decide in advance what your expectations are and discuss them with your acupuncturist. A chronic illness may need several months of acupuncture treatment to have a noticeable effect. If you are not happy with your progress, think about changing acupuncturists or check with your western doctor for advice about other options.
Diane Joswick is a licensed acupuncturist and President of Acufinder.com - Acupuncture Referral Service. If you have any questions about Oriental medicine, or we can help connect you with a good acupuncturist, please visit http://www.acufinder.com or email: asktheacupuncturist@acufinder.com

Eating Disorders: Everything You Need to Know

2006-12-01T09:26:00.000-08:00

Sometimes parents are afraid that educational materials about eating disorders will stimulate an eating disorder in their teenager. Parents also fear such material will encourage a teenager with an eating disorder to try new and different methods of acting out the illness. Sometimes loving parents are afraid to know specific information about eating disorders themselves. They think that if they ignore the subject it will keep the disorder out of their lives.
I want to reassure parents that information about eating disorders will not cause an eating disorder to develop in their child. By the same token, such information will not cure a person of any age who is suffering from an eating disorder. Treatment consisting of compassion, understanding and specific clinical expertise is required for recovery.
However, while eating disorder educational programs will not cause or cure an eating disorder, such programs have many benefits for both parents and teens. Programs can:

Alert parents and children to the nature of eating disorders.

Show the physical and psychological risks involved in acting out an eating disorder.

Explain how to recognize when they or someone they know needs help.

And most importantly, describe many ways to start treatment and bring help and guidance to teens with an eating disorder and their families.

These educational programs are needed because often early stages of an eating disorder go unrecognized by everyone, including the person with the disorder. Everyone eats. Plus, there are many ways of eating and not eating that are socially sanctioned for particular occasions. For example, it's socially acceptable to eat junk food, even large quantities of it, at parties or at the movies. It's also socially acceptable to diet and try fad diets that might include fasting. It has become socially acceptable to acknowledge 'comfort foods' such as chocolate or ice cream as means of coping with stress or disappointment.

It would be very difficult to distinguish a newly forming bulimic from a non-bulimic person when both are devouring lots of sweets and treats at a pajama party. It would be difficult to distinguish a newly forming anorexic teen-ager from her teenage friends when they are all experimenting with exotic diets and judging every aspect of their body as too fat. Plus, the anorexic/bulimic who is first experimenting with vomiting, rather than being worried or frightened, is usually quite happy at discovering a 'trick' to help her think she is avoiding the consequences of holding and digesting any food she eats. She doesn't know herself that she has found a dangerous activity that helps her dull her ability to feel, to be aware of her surroundings and to respond in a healthy way to stress in her life.
Parents may be reassured to know that eating disorder education might be a wake up call that jars the consciousness of young people in an early stage of an eating disorder. Through education a young girl might recognize herself as being on her way to having a serious disorder.

If she knows the symptoms, knows there is supportive and caring help available and knows how to ask for that support and help she has an opportunity to get some early healing. With encouragement and support from adults and peers in her environment she has a chance of redirecting herself before the disorder advances to relationship destroying and life destroying levels.
Eating disorder education can help parents become less fearful and more understanding if their child does have an eating disorder. Parents can be empowered to lovingly and more confidently support the healing efforts required for their child to recover. With education and informed family support, their child may be more willing and capable of doing the necessary healing work.

Early education presented clearly and sensitively with regard to the developmental stage of the audience can stimulate awareness of eating disorders as the dangerous illness they are. Such programs can help parents and teens to recognize the physical and emotional symptoms of eating disorders and the understanding and compassion required to begin healing.

Parents in support of eating disorder education programs help encourage and develop in their communities the informed and caring family cooperation necessary for eating disorder prevention and healing. In this way parents can help their teens grow up healthy and free.
For Educational Resources Contact:

Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) 6728 Old McLean Village Drive McLean, VA 22101 http://www.aedweb.org/ (703) 556-9222
American Anorexia and Bulimia Association (AABA) 165 West 46th Street, Suite 1108 New York, NY 10036 http://www.aabainc.org (212) 575 - 6200
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED) http://www.anred.com/toc.html 1-800-931-2237
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals 427 Whooping Loop Suite 1819 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

National Eating Disorders Association {NEDA} http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ 603 Stewart St., Suite 803 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 382-3587 info@NationalEatingDisorders.org

Joanna Poppink, MFT, licensed by the State of California in 1980, is a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor (License #15563). She has a private practice in Los Angeles where she works with adult individuals and couples. She specializes in working with people with eating disorders and with people who are trying to understand and help a loved on who has an eating disorder. http://www.poppink.com

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2006-12-01T09:25:00.000-08:00

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Non-Approved Drugs That Can Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss

2006-11-29T06:15:00.000-08:00

Non-Approved Drugs That Can Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss

by: Richard Mitchell

At present only two medications have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair loss, namely finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine). While both of these continue to prove their worth to many patients, some individuals are disappointed with their results and seek other forms of treatment. Often they turn to drugs that have not been approved for the treatment of hair loss, but which have shown themselves over time to have a positive effect in dealing with this condition.

1. Avodart (dutasteride) - this is a new medication that is not yet approved for hair loss but which offers exciting possibilities for treating male patten baldness. It works in a similar way to Propecia which prevents one of two enzymes from converting testosterone into DHT thus blocking two thirds of DHT production. Avodart takes this process a stage further by blocking both enzymes thus reducing overall DHT production by 93%. It is currently approved for the treatment of enlarged prostates and should not under any circumstances be taken by women of child bearing age.

2. Proscar (finasteride) - Propecia has become a valued weapon in the fight against male pattern baldness but it began life in the form of Proscar. In fact, the active ingredient is identical with Proscar containing a higher dose of 5 mg compared with Propecia's 1 mg. Many men therefore assume that the higher dose is more effective in preventing the conversion of testosterone into DHT. The extent to which this is true is debatable although the basic facts do tell us Proscar blocks slightly more DHT formation. Some physicians feel its use is warranted in a small proportion of older men and women who previously have not responded to treatment with Propecia.

3. Tretinoin (Retin-A) - this is well known for the treatment of acne but medical studies have shown it also helps stimulate hair regrowth. Some experts argue that tretinoin enhances the absorption and penetration of minoxidil into the hair follicles. As a result, several formulas of tretinoin and minoxidil are available, generally only by prescription.

How Malignant Mesothelioma is Treated

2006-11-29T06:14:00.000-08:00

There are treatments for all patients with malignant mesothelioma. Three kinds of treatment are used:

Surgery (taking out the cancer).
Radiation therapy (using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells).
Chemotherapy (using drugs to fight the cancer).
Surgery is a common treatment of malignant mesothelioma. The doctor may remove part of the lining of the chest or abdomen and some of the tissue around it. Depending on how far the cancer has spread, a lung also may be removed in an operation called a pneumonectomy. Sometimes part of the diaphragm, the muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing, is also removed.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external radiation therapy) or from putting materials that produce radiation (radioisotopes) through thin plastic tubes in the area where the cancer cells are found (internal radiation therapy).

If fluid has collected in the chest or abdomen, the doctor may drain the fluid out of the body by putting a needle into the chest or abdomen and using gentle suction to remove the fluid. If fluid is removed from the chest, this is called thoracentesis. If fluid is removed from the abdomen, this is called paracentesis. The doctor may also put drugs through a tube into the chest to prevent more fluid from accumulating.

Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be taken by pill, or it may be put into the body by a needle in the vein or muscle. Chemotherapy is called a systemic treatment because the drug enters the bloodstream, travels through the body, and can kill cancer cells throughout the body. In mesothelioma, chemotherapy may be put directly into the chest (intrapleural chemotherapy).

Intraoperative photodynamic therapy is a new type of treatment that uses special drugs and light to kill cancer cells during surgery. A drug that makes cancer cells more sensitive to light is injected into a vein several days before surgery. During surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible, a special light is used to shine on the pleura. This treatment is being studied for early stages of mesothelioma in the chest.

Treatment by stage

Treatment depends on where the cancer is, how far it has spread, and the patient’s age and general health.

Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered. Not all patients are cured with standard therapy and some standard treatments may have more side effects than are desired. For these reasons, clinical trials are designed to find better ways to treat cancer patients and are based on the most up-to-date information. Clinical trials are ongoing in many parts of the country for many patients with malignant mesothelioma. To learn more about clinical trials, call the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615.

Orlando Real Estate - Sponsored Message

2006-11-29T06:13:00.000-08:00

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Pop: More of a Danger to Children than Expected

2006-11-29T06:10:00.000-08:00

A few years ago when I was helping a school deal with a drug problem I learned that many students turned to drugs because of peer group pressure. Young people want to belong to the group in and be accepted. Nothing is more painful than rejection. One student told me he started using tranquilizers because he couldn't face the taunts and insults of the school yard bully boys. Going to school was a daily ordeal and one filled with tension and stress " Big Fatty" was the taunt that hurt him most. He was overweight.

Nowadays overweight and obese school children are more common place than ever before. The proliferation of instant junk food outlets entice children to pressure their parents to treat them with a fatty burger and a can of cola or fizzy drink. They are the hangout of many a teenager. The food and drink so many are eating and drinking to live is in fact likely to kill them.

We have been warned for years about the dangers of pesticides and fertilizers forming toxic cocktails in the food chain that accumulate in body's fatty tissue and then in due time accumulates to critical mass and triggers a tumor or some form of cancer.

But now the World Health Organization (WHO) has come out with a bombshell of a report declaring war on the fizzy and pop drinks industry because of the high sugar content of their products. This and the relentless advertising on children's television programmes can cause huge demand among young people. In the United Kingdom alone about 13.8 Billion Euro worth of soft drinks are peddled every year most of it to children and teenagers. According to an article by Investigative reporter Sarah Boseley in the Guardian recently , 21% of children 7-10 years old guzzle almost 10 cans of the sugar loaded fizzy every week.

The WHO report takes direct aim at the villain of the piece -the every tempting sugar sweetener that leads to obesity and that can bring on the life threatening Type 2 diabetes noticed on the rise among young people in the Britain and Ireland. Too much sugar consumption can overwhelm the all -important insulin producing mechanism in our bodies that is busy day and night breaking down sugar and effectively getting it out of the body. When it cant cope with the non-stop intake of sugar it gives up then direct insulin injections become necessary.

The kings of the cola and pop industry are understandably blowing their tops with this WHO assault on their billion dollar business worth US$54 billion in the United States. Their empires stretch around the globe. There is no place so remote that a cola or fizzy pop sign will not greet you. They claim the devil is not in their cans of cola and pop. Sugary the drinks may be but the overweight and obesity is due to the sloth, inactivity, and computer crouching of the young people they say. They have summoned the troops to the battle lines to repel this attack as did the tobacco giants to fight off the claims that tobacco caused cancer. They argued that people caused cancer by choosing to smoke. Now the bottle brigade are marshaling the self same arguments. All rivalries and competition between coca-cola and Pepsi were put aside years ago when they joined General Foods, Kraft and Proctor and Gambel to form the International Life Sciences Institute. This is a lobby group that works tirelessly to influence the policies and decisions of groups like the World Health organization to try and curb their health warnings especially when it come to the use of sugar in drinks and food.

Yet in the United States 12% of boys and 11% of girls are obese , this is three times what it was twenty years ago. Sarah Bosely discovered that 9% of boys and 13.5% of girls in the UK are overweight and that over a period of ten years primary school children had a 140% increase in obesity. In Los Angeles the state has ordered all soft drink dispensing machines out of the schools. That's one positive move that should be followed everywhere.

Fr. Shay Cullen is a Columban missionary: PREDA Centre, Kalaklan, Olongapo City. www.preda.org

Depression: What You Need to Ask Your Doctor

2006-11-27T14:29:00.001-08:00

If you've felt sad and listless for any length of time, you're not alone. About one out of every 10 adult Americans suffers from depression in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Depression can be brought on by biochemistry as well as the loss of a loved one, unemployment, or even a bout of ill health. Although research has shown time and again how our feelings can affect health, many people fail to talk about their depression with a doctor. You can enlist your doctor in the battle against depression by talking about your feelings. These questions may help start the discussion and allow you to find answers.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

•What are the signs and symptoms of depression?
•What causes depression?
•How long do these symptoms have to last before I suspect I'm depressed?
•How is depression treated?
•Will I need to have any blood tests? (A blood test will show whether you have any illnesses or medical conditions, such as a thyroid disorder, that could cause symptoms of depression.)
•How will I receive the test results?
•Who will explain the test results to me?
•Is there someone in your office who can answer my questions? When is the best time to call?
•What kind of medications might help my depression?
•What are the common side effects of the medications for depression?
•What can I expect to see if the medication is working?
•How long do I need to take the medication before I can expect to see results? Will I need to take it from now on?
•What can I do to lift my depression if I don't want to take medication?
•Do I need to see a therapist or counselor?
•How often and how long should I see a therapist?
•Would you recommend group therapy?
•Can you recommend a support group?
•Could my depression be caused by a chronic condition?
•How common is depression among older people?
•Is it possible to avoid or prevent depression?
•When is my next checkup?
•Can you recommend a health Web site for further research on depression?

Questions Your Doctor May Ask You

•How long have you experienced symptoms of depression? (Symptoms might include fatigue, tearfulness, loss of appetite, sleeping too much or too little, loss of motivation to do things you normally enjoy, a sense of hopelessness or helplessness, and thoughts of suicide.)
•Can you recall what was going on in your life around the time you became depressed?
•Have you been diagnosed with depression before? Have you ever been hospitalized for depression?
•Have you seen a doctor or psychiatrist before for your depression?
•If not, who gave you the diagnosis of depression?
•Have you ever seen a therapist or counselor? For how long?
•Have you had thoughts of committing suicide? How often?
•How well are you sleeping? Is it hard for you to get out of bed? Are you eating regularly?
•Have you taken prescription medication for depression? What was it and how long did you take it?
•What other kinds of prescription or over-the-counter medications are you taking?
•Do you suffer from any chronic conditions? Have you had a recent illness?
•Does anyone else in your family suffer from depression? Has anyone been treated or hospitalized for depression?
•Has anyone in your family committed suicide?
•Do you drink alcohol or use drugs?

-- Arthur Cantos, RN, is the clinical product manager for Consumer Health Interactive and former nurse manager of the cardiothoracic unit at UCSF Medical Center.

Flowers - A Sponsored Message

2006-11-27T14:29:00.000-08:00

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Smoking Directly Linked to Fertility Issues

2006-11-27T14:28:00.000-08:00

THURSDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- If you thought all the risks of cigarette smoking were already known, think again.

New research finds that heavy smoking impairs women's fertility by reducing the odds that a fetus will implant in the uterus.

Previously, experts had thought that heavy smoking reduced fertility because of its effect on the ovaries. The new finding suggests tobacco deals women a double blow.

"Tobacco consumption reduces your pregnancy probability, not only due to the already known ovarian effects but also due to impaired uterine receptiveness," said Dr. Sergio R. Soares, lead author of the study and director of the IVI Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal.

"This is the first study that shows the clinical impact of cigarette smoking on uterine receptiveness," added Soares, whose study is published in the Nov. 9 online edition of Human Reproduction.

The take-home message remains the same: "A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy mother," said Dr. Jennifer Wu, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "Quit smoking before you become pregnant."

The effect of cigarette smoking on the ovaries has been known for a while, she said. "There's often ovulatory dysfunction in heavy smokers, and they tend to have menopause at an earlier stage," Wu noted.

The authors of the study looked retrospectively at 741 non-heavy smokers (under 10 cigarettes a day) and 44 heavy smokers (over 10 cigarettes a day). All of the women had received oocyte donations as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) between January 2002 and June 2005.

None of the women's partners smoked and none of the oocyte donors were heavy smokers.

According to the study, the lighter smokers had a significantly higher pregnancy rate (52.2 percent) than the heavy smokers (34.1 percent).

The fact that the oocytes were donated means the problem lies with the uterus, not the ovaries, the researchers noted.

Previous research had also shown that light smoking had no significant effect on IVF cycles.

Oddly, heavy smokers had about double the rate of multiple pregnancies (60 percent) than non-heavy smokers (31 percent). Although this may be a glitch in the findings, it's also possible that different women respond differently to cigarette smoking, Soares said.

Soares and his team are now looking at the genetics behind the phenomenon.

"We are beginning a study of gene expression in the endometrium of heavy smoking oocyte recipients to see which might be the key molecules involved in the implantation process that are altered in these patients," he said.

Health Recall by FDA: Lifescan Meter

2006-11-27T14:25:00.000-08:00

On April 14, 2006, Lifescan, Inc. announced an Urgent Medical Device Recall of the OneTouch® SureStep® Meters due to a potential issue with the meter's display. Lifescan has indicated that only meters with serial numbers between L1352Rxxxx and L5438Rxxx are affected. This is an expansion of the number of specific meters that LifeScan will replace as first identified in the September 2005 recall.

The display is made up of a series of “segments” that are turned on and off in various combinations to form letters and numbers. Recently, Lifescan has found that OneTouch SureStep Meters with serial numbers between L3152Rxxxx and L5348Rxxx may have a higher-than-expected segment failure rate, which can cause certain letters or numbers in the meter’s display to appear incomplete or missing. If the meter’s display is failing, there is a possibility that it will present a test result or a calibration code that could be misinterpreted or be unrecognizable. Lifescan has decided to remove from the market all OneTouch SureStep Meters with the affected serial numbers.

For further information regarding this recall of OneTouch SureStep Meter, patients and physicians can contact Lifescan Customer Service Line immediately for 24-hour assistance toll-free at: 1-866-679-9248 or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Drug Information Office at 1-301-827-4573 or toll-free at 1-888-INFO-FDA or by accessing their Web site at www.fda.gov.

Back Links - Sponsored Message

2006-11-27T11:06:00.000-08:00

The key to making money online for bloggers, writers and any website owner is getting traffic. As mentioned in millions of other work at home articles, you get traffic by having articles that people want to read. But one often overlooked key to success is having “back links”. Are you asking yourself “What the (fill in the blank with profanity of choice) is a BACK LINK?”
If so then this is a great article for you to read!

Who can benefit from Back Links?

Writers – Do you write for Associated Content or any other website? Even your own site/blog? You need back links to increase your traffic flow so you make more money! Even sites like Associated Content pay more for articles from authors with high “clouts” (lots of readership).

Site Owners – Weather you own your site to promote your business or you just love to blog, visitors = money. Back links = visitors. Simple math!

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A back link is basically a link to you, your work or your site that has nothing to do with your site…a “back door”, if you will. For example, if a fellow site owner sees my site, Paid Opportunities (www.paidopps.blogspot.com) and on their own, decides to link one of their articles or even their entire site to it, this is a back link.

Back links are critical in attracting traffic because they play a HUGE role in search engine ranking. The more places that link to your work, the higher ranking you will have. That is why many big named companies pay people to link to them. BUT, alas, folks like you and I don’t have the money to spend marketing our materials. But we can still get the same results as the big shots, and we can do it for FREE (my favorite words)! All it takes is a little time and the “know-how”, which of course I am going to share with you!

Here’s how to build back links for FREE:

1. Submit to Directories. Listing your work with directories is a great way to get back links. Be sure to list with ones like Yahoo and DMOZ. I have also gotten lots of traffic from lesser-known ones like IceRocket. You can find a million directories by just doing a web search for “Blog Listing” or something of that nature. These search engines list your blog, thus creating back links.
2. The Buddy System. Ask your friends or family to link to your site. Even if their content isn’t totally related.
3. Link Baiting – (My FAVORITE!) This may seem a little tricky at first, but it’s not. Check it out - All you have to do is produce an article about a company or product then tell them about it. Don’t choose compnies like Ford Motor or Fisher Price because they could probably care less, instead pick a company that is would love to have the publicity. When you tell them about your article BE SURE to include complete permission for them to link to it AS WELL AS the link itself. I’m telling you, these companies eat this stuff up! It’s a recipe for success all the way.
4. Press Releases – Here’s the toughest one of all but it’s very possible and amazingly rewarding. If you can get people to write about you or your site entirely then you’re going to get a lot of links out of it. For example, a large newspaper saw one of my articles and decided to publish an entire article on me and my work. This is awesome because it’s free publicity. Also, Associated Content had a special offer for it’s authors to interview another author. I have been incredibly fortunate that people actually took the time to think of interviewing me!
5. Locate Sites – You can use the internet to search for other site owners, authors and bloggers with your same content and ask if they would like to link to you. Sometimes these people may think you’re weird and wonder why you want to link to them, but oh well. Most will be glad to.

Cocaine: Whats REALLY Being Put in it NOW?

2006-11-27T11:05:00.000-08:00

Cocaine's street price is falling as it is being cut with carcinogenic painkiller phenacetin, police say.
The warning from the UK's Serious and Organised Crime Agency (Soca) comes as new figures are released detailing the use of Class A drugs in the UK.
Drugs like cocaine are now responsible for a £15bn annual bill in social and economic costs, says the Home Office.
And separate figures suggest Britons consume more cocaine than almost any other European Union nation.
Soca, which was specifically set up to find new ways of targeting major international criminal networks, has warned that although the price of cocaine is rising globally, its final street value is dropping in the UK.
The reason for the fall is because drugs gangs are using cutting agents - substances added to cocaine - to dilute its purity.
The average purity of manufactured cocaine is 70%. But investigators believe dealers in Britain are now selling the drug with purity as low as 30%.
Analysis of drugs seizures has found increasing use of low cost chemical additives to bulk the weight of the drug. Phenacetin is one of the key chemicals now being used because it closely resembles pure cocaine.
The painkiller was initially banned from general use in 1968 after it was linked to bladder and kidney cancer.
The ban was later revoked - but its legal use is highly restricted because of the dangers it poses.
Drug dogs
Bill Hughes, director general of Soca, said while cocaine was now being considered by some users as a "champagne" drug, the dangers were clearer than ever.
Demand for cocaine has risen so much in recent years in the UK that smugglers are attempting to smuggle the substance into the UK in dogs as well as human "drug mules".
In the case of dogs, the drug is wrapped in latex and then sewn between the skin and stomach lining of the animal.
Officers have found six dogs alive with 49 latex packages inside their bodies, weighing a total of 4.3kg.
Human drug swallowers will normally be expected to smuggle in up to 1kg of the drug in sealed packages.
In separate figures, research suggests that more cocaine is now being taken in the UK than in almost every other EU country.
Almost 5% of young people in England and Wales have tried the drug in the last year, while use among all adults has almost tripled in the past decade.
Use is up more than four-fold for 15 to 24-year-olds in the last 12 years.
Meanwhile, the Home Office has said that each "problematic" heroin or crack cocaine user cost the country more than £44,000 in theft, fraud, healthcare, police and judicial costs.
It estimates there are 327,000 of these problem users in England.

Unsafe Abortions Kill Double

2006-11-27T11:01:00.000-08:00

Unsafe abortions in the developing world kill 68,000 women a year, research suggests.
They also lead to at least five million other people going to hospital for infection and other complications, the Lancet study estimates.

A team from New York's Guttmacher Institute made their estimate after analysing data from 13 countries.

They suggested around 19 million unsafe abortions take place around the world each year.

That tally includes back-street pregnancy terminations as well as legal ones.

The researchers, funded by the pro-abortion Hewlett Foundation, said by comparison, in developed countries complications from abortion procedures or people going to hospital were rare.

Egypt, Nigeria, Uganda, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Philippines, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru were examined. Some data for Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa was also available.

The highest annual rate of hospital admissions was in Uganda, with 16.4 per 1,000 women. The lowest rate was in Bangladesh, with 2.8 per 1,000 women.

On average, the annual rate of hospital admissions was 5·7 per 1,000 women in all developing regions, excluding China.

Call for legalisation

Lead researcher Dr Susheela Singh said: "The evidence shows that the health burden of unsafe abortion is large.
"The most effective way of eliminating this highly preventable cause of maternal illness and death, would be to make safe and legal abortion services available and accessible.

"A second, more immediately achievable, goal is to prevent unintended pregnancies in the first place through improved contraception use."

Also writing in The Lancet, Marge Berer, editor of the journal Reproductive Health Matters, said the study painted a grim picture.

"The burden of injury and hospital admission are all the worse for being almost always avoidable.

"When legal restrictions on abortion are reduced, the rate of deaths and morbidity decreases greatly."

Any procedure to terminate an unintended pregnancy done by individuals lacking the necessary skills and/or in an environment that does not meet basic medical standards is deemed unsafe by the World Health Organization.

Paul Tully, general secretary of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, said Dr Singh's findings were guesses based on estimates.

"The burden of the study is clearly to promote the killing of more unborn babies in poorer countries, regardless of the fact that women do not want abortions," he said.

He also took issue with the notion liberalisation of abortion laws led to a cut in death and disability among pregnant women.

"This is contradicted by hard data from Poland, which imposed new legal restrictions on abortion in the mid 1990s and consequently showed improved maternal and infant health."

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2006-11-27T09:48:00.000-08:00

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New Contraceptive for MEN in the Works!

2006-11-27T09:46:00.000-08:00

Scientists are working on a contraceptive treatment which would stop men producing sperm.
King's College London researchers saw blood pressure and schizophrenia drugs had this effect, and have identified chemicals which can do the same thing.
The team now plan to test the chemicals in animal and human studies and hope to have a treatment in five years.
Fertility experts welcomed the work, saying it could mean couples could share contraceptive responsibility.
Several other male contraceptives, given as injections, implants or patches are under development. Most are based on hormones which trick the brain into switching off hormone production.
The treatment being developed at King's acts by preventing the longitudinal muscle in the vas deferens contracting to propel sperm out of the penis.
The drugs designed to treat schizophrenia and high blood pressure stopped men ejaculating were found to have this effect over a decade ago.
But they have side effects such as dizziness and drowsiness, which meant they could not be used as contraceptives.
Tests on human tissue have helped identify chemicals which have the same effect.
The team are now set to test the treatment on animals and then humans.
'Welcome'
It is proposed men would take a pill each day, as women do with the female contraceptive pill, or could take one a few hours before they plan to have sex.
Because the contraceptive is not dependent on hormones, the researchers suggest a man's fertility should return the following day.
Dr Christopher Smith, who worked on the research, said: "If a man was taking the pill over a period of several months and decided to come off it, we would expect his fertility to return just as quickly as if he had taken it on a one-off basis."
Rebecca Findlay of the fpa, formerly the Family Planning Association, said: "It gets really tiring for women always to be the one in charge of fertility.
"For women, it would be another form of liberation."
And Dr Allan Pacey, honorary secretary of the British Fertility Society, said: "I would welcome the concept, if further tests showed it to work.
"There is a need for something that men can take."
But he said he was concerned that sperm would be 'redirected' into urine, or be present in the urethra, and could that pregnancies could therefore still occur.

Democrats REJECT Changes to Medicaid Plans!

2006-11-18T07:01:00.000-08:00

WASHINGTON - States should be given more freedom to enroll the poorest of the poor into managed care programs and adopt changes that have worked elsewhere, a Medicaid reform panel recommended Friday.

However, Democratic lawmakers have contended that the panel, formed nearly 18 months ago by the Bush administration, has lacked independence. Now that the Democrats control Congress, some analysts are predicting the group's recommendations will be "dead on arrival."

"While some in Congress thought this effort would bear fruit, I see no proof of that in this report," said Rep. John Dingell (news, bio, voting record), D-Mich. "It is the job of the Congress to review the Medicaid program and legislate necessary changes, not a hand-picked commission stacked against working families."

And Sen. Max Baucus (news, bio, voting record), D-Mont., who will soon oversee the Senate Finance Committee, said he was disappointed: "Many of its recommendations will undermine federal oversight of the program and reduce the likelihood that the most vulnerable Americans will get the comprehensive health care they need."

Medicaid is the federal-state partnership that provides health coverage to about 55 million Americans. It's one of the fastest-growing programs in most states. Officials warn that changes are needed to enable the program to continue without forcing states to slash other government programs, such as education or new roads.

Many of the commission's recommendations were broad and lacked specifics. But Don Sundquist, a former Republican governor from Tennessee, said they provide a roadmap. He said the panel wanted to stress that states should get more leeway to provide the benefits they think will best serve residents.

Sundquist said states proved they had the best interest of their residents in mind when they led the overhaul of welfare programs.

"If something works, they shouldn't have to go, 'Mother may I' to the government," Sundquist said.

Angus King, a former governor of Maine who was an independent, noted that the commission's recommendations also sought more coordinated care for the poor. Patients should be assigned a "medical home," either an insurer, family doctor, or some other professional who would be reimbursed for tracking a patient's condition and making sure they got the most appropriate care.

Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Levitt appointed 15 voting members to the commission when it was started about 18 months ago. Thirteen were present Friday, with one member voting against the panel's recommendations and another abstaining.

The panel also recommended several tax breaks. For example, people who take care of family members at home to prevent that person from entering a nursing home should get a tax cut. Also, employers who offer long-term care insurance as a benefit should get federal and state tax breaks.

A few dozen advocacy groups and lobbyists watched the two days of meetings. William Vaughan, a senior policy analyst at Consumers Union, said the greater flexibility the commission called for is really code for letting states cut eligibility and benefits.

"That really gets into the Nov. 7 election. Is this relevant anymore?" Vaughan said. "There's a whole lot of members coming in who don't want any part of touching Medicaid if it's going to mean people being put out on the street or care no longer getting covered."

Sundquist, who served as commission chairman, said he was pleased with the final results and he predicted that several governors would be, too.

"I just hope that Congress will work like we worked," Sundquist said. "The people will demand it, I think."

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2006-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

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