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Can Exercise Help You Cope with Arthritis Pain?

Ted — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:41:42 +0000

Exercise really can lend a hand in coping with arthritis. How?
By strengthening muscles around your joints, which aids in
lessening stress on joints. Exercise is recommended for
everybody, but for those with arthritis, it is critical.

Arthritis is a debilitating condition defined as the
inflammation of a joint. It may bring about burning pains which
leave you feeling tired. As the body ages, arthritis begins to
happen from the wide-ranging day-to-day operations of the body.
Cartilage begins to wear out and thin.

Bad posture, obesity and traumatic injury may all hasten
arthritiss development. The rubbing of the bones causes
irritation and inflammation. Rest is the first treatment option
and sometimes relieves the pain, but a patient can on occasion
suffer pain that seems endless.

In order to build up healthy joints certain exercises go a long
way. Stretching every day is a great activity that can help with
joints. Bicycling is another activity that is apt to be
beneficial to most joints, and it can be carried out by all age
groups. Stairs are all over the place and free to climb, you can
strengthen your lower body joints and save money at the same
time by foregoing elevators and escalators whenever possible.
Swimming is an effective way to give all your joints a work out.
Water cushions body movements and dampens pains, so water
aerobics is one of the best exercises for those having joint
pains.

Here are few other tips to keep your joints in good shape. Make
sure you are within your ideal body weight range. Watch your
posture. If you absolutely must lift or carry a heavy object,
use your legs. Pay attention to what your body is telling you.
Rest if you feel tired, and stop what you are doing if you are
having pain. The idea is to eliminate as much undue stress on
your joints as possible. And, needless to say, consult your
doctor if your pain is bothering you.

About the author:
Isabelle Boulay is a veteran writer and contributor to
www.Medopedia.com, where you can find more information on Arthritis
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Medicines in Mental Health

Ted — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:25:58 +0000

You walk into a moderately business office sit down a chair in a
well-dressed lobby and wait for your name to be announced.
Finally, it comes and you are assessed by an intake worker,
finally sent to a therapist a week later, and then recommended
to the staff psychiatrist. In this short time, you were
diagnosed with Bipolar, Depression, which is an element of
bipolar, and posttraumatic stress disorder. You also have a
history of Diabetes, High-Blood Pressure, and Allergies. Now the
doctor is not aware of the inflammatory fiber nerve disease
underlying the symptoms.

You continue to visit the mental health experts complaining
constantly of your symptoms, and they begin treating you like a
Hypochondriasis. (Someone occupied with health issues and most
times are exaggerated)…you begin feeling confused,
disappointed with the therapist, and decide to go to see a
physician that finds a fiber nerve disease, which proves that
you complaints are valid. However, you were already given
prescriptions for psychotic and depressive symptoms.

You begin taking the medications and suddenly your insurance
policy stops payment on the drug Effexor XR. Suddenly, you
explode feeling aggressive, wanting to kill, wanting to die,
wanting to harm and there is no explanation since these feelings
has never occurred to this magnitude before you took the
antidepressants prescribed. Now the problem has increased and
you are searching desperately for an answer, yet you find
nothing.

What went wrong you might ask? Well, Effexor XR is given to
patients with depression and bipolar symptoms. Since Effexor is
said to target the brain chemicals increasing the Norepinephrine
and Serotonin in the brain, it is claimed to eliminate symptoms
of depression and bipolar. Now Effexor XR is notorious (once the
medication is stopped abruptly) for increasing behaviors
including, suicidal thinking, impulsive behaviors, violent
outburst and so forth. The Prescription has caused increase in
Blood making it a bad deal for patients with High-Blood
Pressure. Now you went to the therapist to fix a problem and
your problems has increased dramatically at it is all because of
health care, mental health, medical, and so on.

You start feeling that it cannot get any worse, but the doctors
continue increasing your medicines prescribing Tenormin
(Atenolol) for your pain and after prescribing numerous doses of
inflammatory prescriptions, which lead to stomach disorders, you
are now taking meds to control your stomach. Moreover, it does
not stop here. Next, you are given Impramine HCL for pain,
Tramadol for pain, and rotated between antidepressants finally
prescribed Effexor XR again. If you are feeling alone you are
not, since many times doctors, mental experts, and health care
providers make this mistake excessively many times to count. It
is ludicrous to go to mental health experts all to find severe
complications exploding your life and you are the one to blame,
when in reality these experts made a serious mistake.

Since the mental health expert obviously had no choice but to
eliminate Hypochondriasis, and claim that they were only
searching for answers to the problem (making excuses) you
finally say I am searching for another mental health expert,
since you have no idea what you are doing

. You go to the next office; sit, wait, and when you are called
you talk to an intake worker, then a therapist, and finally a
psychiatrist. You go through the same procedures wondering if
these experts are smarter than the other experts you just left,
and soon find yourself on Effexor XR, Impramine HCL, Tramadol,
and a variety of other medications. I told you people what
happen before you tell the experts, yet they ignore your cries
and tell you to take your medications as prescribed. Are we
fixing problems or are we adding to the many problems we face
every day. Some mental diagnoses were later proven a medical
problem or central nervous interruption that created a series of
symptoms delusional to mental health experts, believing that the
patient was mentally ill.

Caught in a web of testing and despair we often fight to find a
reason that our minds are tricking us into acting out of
accordance to the so-called normal. The solution is right in
front of them in most cases, yet everyone is turning their heads
and looking for another answer.

About the author:
Tony Robinson is an International Author and Webmaster. For
further articles go to http://www.mental-health-assist.com
Disclaimer – this article is for information only. Please
consult your medical practitioner for all of your health related
concerns.

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Why Our Tears Are Salty

Ted — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:25:51 +0000

Salt can be found in every cell in our bodies. In an adult human there is a total of about 250 grammes (a cupful). Is it any wonder our tears and sweat are salty.
So that our bodies can function properly, salt is essential.
Exercise, in hot weather etc, we sweat and this depletes the body of salt, which must then be replaced. Most crucially, salt helps keep the balance of our bodily fluids, that carry nutrients and oxygen around our bodies.
When I was nursing, we nurses cried many salty tears when patients would not drink enough water. Working out the �Fluid Balance� was difficult enough without some stroppy patient refusing to cooperate.
Fluid balance is measuring the amount of urine a patient passes in 24 hours and the amount of liquid the patient drinks. Ideally both figures should be about the same.
If the patient drinks too much and doesn�t pass enough urine, the result could mean damage to the kidneys. Or if the other way round, the patient doesn�t drink enough, the body will store the excess salt and may cause water to gather around the heart, and this is bad news for the heart. This water swelling is called Oedema.
Salt Has Two Elements
Sodium and Chloride.
Sodium
� Enables the transmission of nerve impulses around the body, this regulates the electrical charges moving in and out of the cells. � Our taste, smell and touch are controlled by Sodium. � Sodium helps all the muscles in the body (including the heart) to contract. � Signals to and from the brain depend on Sodium.
Chloride:
� Helps with the digestive process. � Preserves the acid-base balance in the body � Absorbs Potassium � Helps the blood to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
The healthy body is able to adjust the amount of salt needed to keep everything working well.
If we need more water, because the body is storing too much salt, we get thirsty. This helps flush out the kidneys and the excess salt is passed out of the body.
What Are The Symptoms of Insufficient Salt?
� Muscular Weakness � Muscular Cramps � In very hot weather � Heat Exhaustion
A Dire Warning:
Severe salt deprivation can even prove fatal.
Salt and The Pregnant Woman
Quite often during her first pregnancy, a woman will suffer with High Blood Pressure. This can be aggravated by some conditions such as Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease or carrying several babies, such as twins etc.
Sometimes prescribed drugs are not useful. Salt restrictions and diuretics can have the opposite effect.
Evidence shows that by having a low salt diet, a pregnant woman can cause problems for the unborn child.
Senior Citizens and Salt Restrictions
Especially in the Summer Months elderly people are inclined to not drink enough as well as not being able to adjust to the heat. So between the two, it could cause a dangerous situation.
The salt lost through sweat is not replaced � the blood thickens and as the blood cannot pass through the blood vessels freely; the blood pressure rises.
What Happens If The Blood Pressure Rises?
This can put extra strain on the heart and can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
JUST A PINCH OF SALT
New research shows that 22 million people in the UK are now trying to cut down the amount of salt they eat. This has been achieved partly by not adding any extra salt to the food they eat.
It has been found that by checking the salt content on the labels of food products on the Supermarket Shelves, consumers can make their own choices of how much salt they should have in a day.
There are adverts on the television and in the newspapers recommending that an adult should have no more than 6 grams of salt in a day.
Eating too much salt puts your heart at risk. High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease and Stroke is the cause of death of over 170 000 people a year in the UK.
Studies have shown that by reducing salt intake, Blood Pressure can be lowered within four weeks.
If you want to be a statistic, don�t aim to be a dead one. Cut down on your salt intake now!
Copyright 2005 Eva Moffat

About The Author

I am Eva Moffat is a 66 year old disabled lady, living in Manchester England. I want to help you to enjoy optimum good health by using Nutritional Supplements like I do. My specialty is helping you with your Weight Loss problems.
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Too much water !?

Ted — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:23:40 +0000

We are constantly reading articles and hearing in the news about
drinking plenty of water to stay healthy. In fact, many of us
dont drink enough water. It is recommended that the average
person drink at least eight – 8 ounce glasses of water (64
ounces) per day to stay properly hydrated. One of the easiest
ways to make sure you do this is to fill a large container (like
an empty one gallon milk jug) with the amount of water you want
to drink for the day and make sure you finish it by days end.
Half a gallon equals 64 ounces, so filling a one gallon jug at
least � way will help you meet your minimum daily goal.

But remember, you can get too much of a good thing. Believe it
or not, there is actually such a thing as drinking too much
water. When you drink too much water, it can reduce the level of
sodium in your body. This condition is called hyponatremia. This
situation usually arises when people drink too much water during
heavy, prolonged exercise like a marathon or long, extremely
strenuous hike. This phenomenon has been found in Grand Canyon
hikers and Boston marathon racers.

What happens is that an exerciser takes in large amounts of
plain water and sweats out a lot of fluid that contains sodium
and other electrolytes needed in the body. In extreme cases this
can cause a dangerous electrolyte imbalance. When that happens,
water enters the bodys cells, which causes them to swell. If
swollen, brain cells start pressing against the skull. The
result can be brain damage, paralysis, coma, and sometimes death.

This problem can also happen in people who are taking
medications for hypertension (high blood pressure) or in people
who suffer from hypothyroidism (under active thyroid). This
happens because both of these situations can increase sodium
loss.

So, make sure you drink plenty of water, but keep in mind that
too much of a good thing can sometimes cause problems.

�2005 Thomas D. Manfredi, MS

About the author:
Online fitness coach Tom Manfredi is the creator of the site fitness-after-50.com.
He has a masters degree in exercise physiology and over 20
years of practical exercise experience.

This site is designed with the mature adult in mind. Learn more
by going to fitness-after-50.com

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The Skinny On Siberian Ginseng

Ted — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:23:42 +0000

Ginseng is yet another addition to the category of Hot supplement topics. Of course – if there is a naturally occurring substance that helps to stimulate mental and physical energy, decrease incidence of cancer and ward off colds and flu – I certainly want answers! Although Im still left a bit confused about all the different varieties – Siberian ginseng appears to be a popular, commercially available and beneficial form.

The Claims:

Decrease/Prevent Stress and Stress Related Illness:
Created from the root of the Eleutherococcus senticosus plant native to Siberia, Siberian ginseng has been used as an energy tonic by the Chinese for over 5,000 years. This is exciting news as it appears that ginseng improves both mental alertness and attention to detail. It has been noted in many studies to improve endurance and increase overall energy in many athletes. For me, this begs the question: “Could ginseng be a natural solution to ADD?” It does appear so. And where stress is concerned – in documented patient studies, rates of stress were lower in individuals who supplemented. Ginseng has shown promise in both the relief of stress and decreased incidence of stress related diseases, such as arteriosclerosis, by improving circulation and normalizing blood pressure.

Relief of Menopause Discomforts:

Siberian ginseng – in many of the articles and studies I found – works to stabilize hormone levels to decrease or relieve the discomforts of menopause, i.e. emotional instability and hot flashes. Also ginseng is used in much the same way to stimulate the endocrine gland and also assimilate vitamins and minerals.

Increase Male and Female Fertility:

In females – many of the studies suggest – ginseng supports uterine function. This will strengthen the female uterus and aim to make it more fertile. In males, ginseng acts in much the same way by stimulating testosterone levels.

Treatment of Cold and Flu:

In many cases, Siberian ginseng has helped to stimulate the immune system to both decrease the symptoms of cold and flu and support the body by warding off infection of cold and flu, entirely.

Other Noted Pathologies Relieved by Siberian Ginseng

� Decreased symptoms of Alzheimers
� Decreased symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
� Decreased symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
� Decreased symptoms of multiple sclerosis
� Decrease in general fatigue associated with PMS

The Bad News:

As customary, I always want to know “whats the bad news?” First, my usual disclaimer: Always check with your doctor before beginning any supplementation – in this case especially. Ginseng, its known, could mimic a period in menopausal women. Also check with your doctor about any drug interactions. Other bad news – there has been mild diarrhea in rare cases associated with Siberian ginseng supplementation and – oddly enough – it should be avoided if you have high blood pressure, are menstruating or are pregnant. Otherwise Siberian ginseng appears to be very safe at recommended doses. With high doses, insomnia, nervousness, irritability and anxiety have been reported.

How To:

In everything Ive read, the information was consistent: Take ginseng on an empty stomach, before breakfast or 1 hour prior to meals. To decrease risk of insomnia, avoid taking ginseng close to bedtime. Also consistent: Make sure you obtain your Siberian ginseng from a reputable source. Other tips: Be sure the ginseng is “standardized” and contains at least 0.9% of its active ingredient “eleutherosides.”

When supplementing Siberian ginseng – according to my favorite source, Dr. Earl Mindell (see sources below) take 2-3 caps of 100-200mg daily as a preventative. There are many recommendations for different ailments – including rotating different varieties of ginseng. If you have a pathology you think may be helped by ginseng – discuss with your doctor how to treat it accordingly. It is also known that the body likes a breather from ginseng – therefore, according to all sourced noted, be sure to take two weeks off every three months.

In addition to WebMD – my favorite resources (and research sources for this article) Include:

Balch, Phyllis A., CNC. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing. New York: Penguin Putnam, 2004.
Khalsa, Dharma Singh, M.D. Food As Medicine. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2003.
Mindell, Earl, R.P.h., Ph.D. The Vitamin Bible. New York: Warner Books, 2004.
Mindell, Earl, R.P.h., Ph.D. Prescription Alternatives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.About the Author: Laura Turner is a natural health practitioner and author. She hosts http://www.beauty-and-body.com and publishes the New Body News and Wellness Letter, The Online Magazine Healthy People Read. ( http://www.new-body-news.com ) Subscribe for f.r.e.e. and receive her Special Report: “Take Charge of Your Health!” and check out her latest book: Spiritual Fitness!
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Separation Anxiety Disorder

Ted — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:23:52 +0000

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, its normal for a
child to cry when its mother leaves the room or a stranger
enters it. Neither overprotection nor constant punishment will
change the situation. Its a natural stage that usually passes
on its own. If, however, an older child continues to react to
potential separations with unreasonable fear, professional help
may be needed. If the problem isnt resolved, it can damage the
childs self image, leading to teenage and adult emotional
problems.

Causes

Separation anxiety disorder may run in families. It is most
likely to affect shy, nervous children. The disorder is often
triggered by a major change in the childs life, such as a death
or hospitalization, the parents separation or divorce, a new
school, or a move.

Signs/Symptoms

Children with this disorder express their anxiety in a variety
of ways:

* Screaming or temper tantrums when left with others *
Insistence on sleeping with parents in their room * Difficulty
going to sleep * Fear of the dark * Nightmares * Fear of
sleeping away from home * Difficulty settling down * Fear of
meeting new people * Clinging to parents at home * Following
parents from room to room * Worrying about the familys safety
in the home * Fear of going to school * Headaches, bellyaches,
or body aches when a separation approaches * Sadness * Quietness
* Lack of concentration

Care

This disorder poses the threat of a vicious circle in which the
childs dependence and the parents protectiveness reinforce and
amplify each other. For that reason, both the parents and the
child may need to see a counselor. If the youngster refuses to
go to school, an immediate priority is to arrange a return as
quickly as possible. Risks

If this problem isnt successfully resolved, it can lead to
greater emotional problems, such as depression, as the child
grows older. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

* Try to prepare the child for a change such as a divorce or a
move. Talk openly about such changes and encourage him to voice
his worries. Give reassurance that everyone will be safe.

* Discuss the problem with the childs teachers. They may be
able to give you tips for dealing with this disorder both at
home and at school.

* Praise and reward the child for overcoming his fears. Call
Your Doctor If…

* The child cant sleep. * You fear you will lose patience with
the child. ——————————————-
Conditions and Treatments: * AIDS/HIV * Allergies * Anxiety *
Arthritis * Asthma * Breast Cancer * Cardiac Disease * Cancer *
Cosmetic Surgery * Depression * Diabetes * Digestive Problems *
Headaches * Hepatitis * High Blood Pressure * High Cholesterol *
Impotence * Infections * Infertility * Kidney Disease * Liver
Disease * Migraines * Respiratory * Problems * Sexually
Transmitted Diseases * Urological Conditions * Separation
Anxiety Disorder

SYMPTOMS

Developmentally inappropriate and excessive anxiety concerning
separation from home or from those to whom the individual is
attached, as evidenced by three (or more) of the following: *
recurrent excessive distress when separation from home or major
attachment figures occurs or is anticipated * persistent and
excessive worry about losing, or about possible harm befalling,
major attachment figures * persistent and excessive worry that
an untoward event will lead to separation from a major
attachment figure (e.g., getting lost or being kidnapped)

* persistent reluctance or refusal to go to school or elsewhere
because of fear of separation

* persistently and excessively fearful or reluctant to be alone
or without major attachment figures at home or without
significant adults in other settings

* persistent reluctance or refusal to go to sleep without being
near a near a major attachment figure or to sleep away from home
* repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation *
repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches,
stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major
attachment figures occurs or is anticipated The duration of the
disturbance is at least 4 weeks. The onset is before age 18
years. The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or
impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other
important areas of functioning.

The disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of
a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other
Psychotic Disorder and, in adolescents and adults, is not better
accounted for by Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia.

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Sea sickness could change your best day to your worst night

Ted — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:24:08 +0000

This was the best day of Pauls life. He married Maria in a
wonderful ceremony at the Catholic church in Coconut Grove,
Florida. They had been in love for a year and he had proposed
two months ago. A white Rolls Royce took them from the church to
the family gathering. Two hundred family and friends assembled
under a tent on Pauls parents property. They were all very
nice people who smiled, danced and laughed all evening. The food
and champagne were plentiful.

The married couple escaped to board a cruise ship in Miami
Beach. They had the best cabin and the newly wed Maria lay on
the bed surrounded by flowers and presents. Marias shoes and
stockings were removed by Paul and he started to undress her as
the ship left the shores to the sea.

A few minutes later, Paul was no longer with Maria. He was on
the lower deck, his bow tie hanging on the side, his white shirt
half-undone. Pauls suntanned face had turned to green. He was
hanging on the riggings having the worst case of sea-sickness
you can imagine. He was dizzy, his mind was foggy and he was
vomiting the three course meal from the reputed French chef his
parents had hired for the wedding.

It was Paul and Marias worst night.

Many people experience sea-sickness or motion sickness and it is
a normal response to conditions similar to those found on high
seas during stormy weather. Individuals can get nausea, malaise
and other unpleasant symptoms while on a boat, in a car, on a
plane, in space or even in an elevator. Space motion sickness is
a well-recognized problem for space flight and affects 73% of
crew members within the first 2 or 3 days of their initial
flight. Illness severity is variable, but over half of the cases
are categorized as moderate to severe.

Some people actually get “seasick” after returning to land after
being out on a boat for an extended period of time. To
experience motion sickness, one must have a normally functioning
vestibular, or balance, system. Most people adapt fairly rapidly
to motion, and after a few days at sea, for example, no longer
experience the symptoms.

Most medications used for prevention and treatment (e.g.,
anticholinergics and antihistamines) induce unwanted sedation.
Furthermore, no one drug is completely effective or preventive.

Some of the medications used for sea and motion sickness are:

Antihistamines

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine�) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl�) 25 -
50 mg. every 4-6 hrs. According to a comparative study with
transdermal scopolamine at the Israeli Naval Institute,
dimenhydrinate adversely affects psychomotor function

Meclizine 12.5 to 25 mg. every 24 hrs. Up to 25 mg. every 6 hrs.
This is available over the counter (OTC) as Bonine� and
Dramamine II�. The prescriptive form is called Antivert�.
Antihistamines may be contra-indicated. Contraindications and
cautions are: High blood pressure, glaucoma, prostatic
enlargement. Side-effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, goose
bumps, blurred vision, chills, urinary retention and
hallucinations.

Scopolamine

Transdermal Scopolamine consists of patches that are placed on a
clean, dry, hairless area behind the ear. Transdermal
Scopolamine should be applied 4 hours prior to when its effects
will be needed. The patches usually last for 3 days. Drinking
alcohol should be avoided when using these patches as increased
drowsiness and dizziness may result. Scopolamine may in fact
cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision and has been
involved in cases of toxic psychosis. According to a 1996
article published in Ear Nose Throat Journal, long-term use of
transdermal Scopolamine patches carries a risk of chemical
dependency.

Acupressure

The Pc-6 point on the wrist is well known to all Oriental
medicine practitioners. The PC-6 point is located on the palm
side of the wrist. To find the PC-6 point, place your middle 3
fingers on the inside of each wrist, with the edge of the ring
finger on the wrist crease. The PC-6 point is just under the
edge of your index finger (i.e. 1.5″ to 2″ from the wrist
crease) between the two central tendons.

An Acuband worn on the wrist or forearm decreases the symptoms
of motion sickness and the gastric activity that usually
accompanies motion sickness

The Relief Band� Device is a watch-like apparatus worn on the
underside of the wrist. When turned on, the device emits a
low-level electrical pulse across two small electrodes.

Ginger

Ginger is well known in the form of ginger sticks or ginger ale.
The efficacy of ginger rhizome for the prevention of nausea,
dizziness, and vomiting as symptoms of motion sickness, as well
as for postoperative vomiting and vomiting of pregnancy, has
been well documented. It is more likely that any reduction of
motion sickness symptoms results from the influence of the
ginger root agents on the gastric system.

Homeopathy

While the homeopathic literature describes several homeopathic
remedies for sea-sickness and/or the symptoms associated with
motion sickness, very few well designed studies are available.
One German medication, Vertigoheel� was compared to SERC
betahistine hydrochloride, a vertigo medication used in Canada
and Europe. Both remedies reduced the frequency, duration and
intensity of vertigo attacks during a 6-week treatment period.
In a previous study with the same homeopathic medication
vertigo-specific complaints were significantly reduced in both
treatment groups. Statistical evaluations showed that the
different vertigo and nausea symptoms as well as the trigger
mechanisms of vertigo and nausea (i.e. getting up, turning the
head or gazing aside), highly significantly improved due to the
therapy.

One homeopathic medication suggested for sea-sickness is Nux
vomica (poison nut), a well known remedy in the homeopathic
literature. It is indicated for irritability, nervousness and
digestive conditions, nausea and vomiting, vertigo, with an
intoxicated feeling and headaches. It seems to trigger an
adverse attraction to alcohol and to be safe in homeopathic
dilutions even in children.

Another homeopathic remedy, Bryonia (wild hops), is indicated
for all symptoms that are worse from motion and specifically for
symptoms of vertigo and nausea.

Tabacum (tobacco) is indicated for incessant nausea which is
worse from the smell of tobacco smoke, also for seasickness and
when the skin may be cold and sweaty.

Cocculus (Indian cockle), Conium (Poison hemlock), Petroleum
(Crude rock oil) and Theridion (Orange-spider) are indicated for
vertigo with nausea and vomiting on the least motion.

Besides the conventional and non-conventional methods of
treatment for sea-sickness, common sense measures are suggested
such as staying on deck and fixing a point at the horizon (or a
star in the sky at night) which is not moving.

As far as Maria and Paul are concerned their marriage did not
last. They divorced the following year. Paul re-married with
Shirley and took his new wife on a boat ride on the Gondolas at
the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

About the author:
Richard Clement is a French Medical Doctor with more than 20
years of practice worldwide he teaches Homeopathy and
Pharmacology at the ATOM school of Acupuncture in Fort
Lauderdale Florida and has developed his own line of
homeopathics and nutritional products

http://www.web-outpatients.com

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Seven Crucial Steps for Long Term Weight Loss – Part 2

Ted — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:24:07 +0000

4. Dont Skip Meals

Ever heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the
day? Well its true. The one meal you should never skip is
breakfast. It is the meal that sets the tone for your
metabolism. When you miss breakfast your metabolism responds by
slowing down. Your body receives signals of famine from the
brain and switches to energy conservation mode. This means
rather than burning calories the body gets stingier with them.

The other thing that happens, when missing breakfast is, by the
time lunch time comes around you feel starved and you almost
always end up overeating. And as a result of this added pressure
on your digestive system, most of your energy gets used up as
your body works hard to digest and absorb all that food. Needles
to say, you wont feel very productive when you return to work,
a feeling which may last for the next few hours.

Another important benefit of not skipping meals is that your
blood sugar level is more stable, which keeps insulin in check -
reducing unnecessary fat storage and ensuring that you have
adequate energy levels required to perform your daily tasks with
less physical and psychological stress.

5. Water

It was thought that drinking plenty of water throughout the day
was a crucial part of a good weight loss strategy; the theory
was that an adequate amount of water – 8 eight-ounce glasses per
day – gives you a feeling of fullness which reduces periods of
hunger; and the less you feel hungry the less you are going to
snack – which translates to fewer calories. Recent studies have
suggested, however, that choosing foods with high water content
like fruits and vegetables and blending water into meals like
soup has a greater effect on satiety, than simply just drinking
water. And that it may result in a reduction of total daily
calories.

In other words, including water rich foods like watermelon and
other fruits and vegetables, fruit juice, and soups in your
diet, is more effective with respect to satiety than relying on
just drinking water. As a result, you wouldnt need to drink 8
glasses of water a day, if you were getting an adequate supply
from your diet. In fact, drinking 8 glasses of water per day is
a misconception. This number was originally reported by the
National Academy of Sciences of the United States Food and
Nutrition Board. They also mentioned, however, in the same
report, that the majority of water people need comes from food.
(4)

The recommendation for a healthy individual is to drink one cup
of water or juice with every meal. (ibid)

Its also important to keep in mind that the human body is made
up of 60-70% water. All our organs consist of a lot of water.
Blood is mainly composed of water. So it makes sense to ensure
that youre always getting an adequate supply. Here are some
functions of water:

- regulates your body temperature - transports nutrients to your
organs - transports vital oxygen to your cells - removes waste
from your body - protects all your organs and joints

6. Exercise

As you know, exercise participation is an important factor in
weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In addition to weight
reduction here are 20 important health benefits of physical
activity.

1. Increases thermogenesis (increase in body temperature to burn
calories). 2. Raises basal metabolic rate increasing calorie
expenditure even during periods of rest or sleep. 3. Releases
natural stimulants in the body helping to improve overall
psychological condition. In other words it may alter your mood
to a more positive state. (5) 4. Relieves stress and reduces the
risk of stress related chronic diseases. (ibid) 5. Improves sex
function 6. Lowers High Blood pressure levels. 7. May increase
levels of good cholesterol (HDL) 8. Lowers elevated blood
cholesterol levels. 9. Improves blood circulation. 10. Increases
the level of oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and improves endurance. Vo2
max varies directly with the level of physical fitness. 11.
Increases lean body mass (muscle) while reducing body fat -
improving body composition and therefore improving physical
appearance. 12. Improves self esteem. 13. Causes a natural
tendency to be more conscious about eating healthier and
therefore may improve a persons diet. 14. Strengthens the
musculoskeletal system protecting the body from unexpected
physical shock. 15. Strengthens the bodys immune system and
therefore slows down the aging process. 16. Strengthens bones
and fights against osteoporosis – especially important for post
- menopausal women. (6) 17. Strengthens the bodys immune system
and therefore slows down the aging process. 18. Helps to fight
against chronic diseases including many forms of cancers and
heart disease. (7) (8) 19. When combined with stretching it may
help to reduce lower back pain. 20. Improves physical condition
in pregnant women making it easier to cope with the trials of
childbirth: It increases energy levels; helps to reduce back
pain; improves circulation and reduces swelling and development
of varicose veins; tones muscles making it easier for the body
to return to pre-pregnancy condition. You should check with your
doctor, however, before you begin exercising during pregnancy.
(9)

How Much exercise is Necessary for Weight Loss?

It depends on your goals and your body condition. Here are some
questions you should ask yourself:

- How much weight do you want to lose? - Whats Your Age - How
much do you weigh? - What is your physical condition? - What is
your daily caloric intake? - Will you combine exercise with
caloric restriction?

If youre overweight, by more than 20 pounds, you need to
participate in a program that includes diet restriction (reduce
total daily calories by 500 cal.) and regular exercise (6-7 days
a week). You should exercise for at least 30 continuous minutes
- for best results increase the duration (up to 60 minutes).
Your target intensity should be between 65-75% of your maximum
heart rate – in other words, a comfortably vigorous level of
intensity. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends
that a good weight loss program should consist of daily caloric
expenditure of 300-500 calories from exercise. (10)

How do you calculate your heart rate? An easy formula for
figuring out your maximum heart rate works by simply subtracting
your age from 220. If youre 40 years old, for example, your
maximum heart rate is 180 beats per minute (220-40). To train at
70% of your maximum heart rate, simply multiply 180 by 70 and
divide by 100, which equals 126 beats per minute. Therefore in
order to train at an intensity level of 70% of maximum heart
rate your training heart rate should be 126 beats per minute.
How do you calculate your heart rate during exercise? Simply
take your pulse by counting the number of beats over a 10 second
period. Multiply that figure by 6 and you have the number of
beats for a 1 minute period – thats your training heart rate.
Before you begin exercising, however, get clearance from your
doctor, especially if youre a beginner.

7. Exercise for Weight Loss Maintenance

Once you reach a desirable body weight, you can switch your
exercise routine to weight loss maintenance mode. That means you
can reduce the frequency of your workouts to 3-4 times a week.
The duration and the intensity should remain the same – 60
minutes at a comfortably vigorous level. You will notice as you
reach higher levels of fitness, exercise intensity must be
turned up a notch to keep the workout challenging and also to
burn more calories.

What types of activities should you participate in? There are
many forms of exercise that are efficient in producing adequate
weight loss and fitness. Some of them include aerobics, step or
boxing aerobics, cycling, spinning, step-climbing, training on
elliptical machines, cross country skiing (real or machine
version), in line skating, ice skating, swimming, jogging, skate
boarding, and sports like basketball, hockey, and soccer. There
are many more. The important thing is to choose one that youll
really enjoy. This way, your chances of sticking with it in the
long run will be much higher.

Have fun, get in shape, lose those extra pounds and keep them
off!

References:

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http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/70/3/451S

3. http://www.jacn.org, “Contribution of Meals and Snacks to
Nutrient Intake of Male and Female Elite Figure Skaters During
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http://www.jacn.org/cgi/content/full/21/2/114

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20Activity/default.asp?s=1

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weight loss methods using information and analysis from the
worlds leading scientists. To subscribe to his free monthly
newsletter that includes valuable, up to date tips on diet,
weight loss and health visit http://www.nulife-weightloss.com.
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Nutrition – Veggies: The Miracle Food

Ted — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:24:08 +0000

Continuing our series on healthy eating, this seems to be the
perfect time to talk about fruits and vegetables and how
critical they are to our health.

WHERE WE ARE TODAY:

The sad truth is that we (Americans) are just not eating enough
vegetables. The proliferation of pre-packaged foods and
heat-and-eat meals has just made it more convenient for us to
add pounds, while robbing us of the health benefits of natural
vegetables. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the
average adult American eats 4.4 servings of fruits and
vegetables a day, which is an increase from 3.9 servings a day
when the 5 A Day program began in 1991. Children eat 3.4
servings a day, which is an increase from 3.1 servings a day in
1991.

WHERE WE NEED TO BE, AND THE BENEFITS OF GETTING THERE:

The goal is for each of us to eat at least five servings of
fruits and veggies every single day. Research has shown that
eating 5 A Day reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and
other illnesses. Cancer, heart disease and stroke are the three
leading causes of death in this country. All three are
diet-related due to diets high in fat and too low in fruits and
vegetables. People who eat 5 A Day have half the risk of
developing cancer as those who eat only 1-2 servings a day. In
fact, more than one-third of the 500,000 cancer deaths each year
could be prevented by eating a diet rich in fruits and
vegetables.

Veggies are an excellent source of vitamins and fiber. Eating
fruits and vegetables does more than reduce the risk of cancer:

Research continues to find strong links between increased fruit
and vegetable consumption and the decreased risk of chronic
diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Convincing
evidence proves that fruit and vegetable consumption plays a
positive role in the reduced incidence of cataracts,
diverticulosis, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchitis, and osteoporosis. Eating
5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily will reduce
health risks substantially.

HOW TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES:

Americans are 4 times more likely to pick a processed snack,
than a fruit or vegetable. In addition, Americans are 10 times
as likely to select a carbonated soft drink than 100 percent
juice. So how do we get more fruits and veggies into our diets?
One answer is to select fruits and vegetables for a snack full
of vitamins, nutrients, and good taste. Lose those empty
calories! Strategies to reach the goal of 5 or more servings of
fruits and vegetables a day also include having fruits and
vegetables at every meal.

Another way to make sure we get all the healthy fruits and
veggies we need is to find new recipes that we might enjoy.

Some helpful tips to get the health benefits of veggies:

1) Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

2) Eat at least one high-fiber selection a day.

3) Eat cruciferous (cabbage family) vegetables several times a
week.

4) Enjoy the most colorful fruits and vegetables often.

5) Eat at least one dark green vegetable daily.

COOKING & EATING TIPS:

“As soon as a fruit or vegetable is harvested or sliced, a
process called oxidation begins,” says Holly Brewer, R.D., a
dietitian at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas.
“To fight the damage, the plants cells use up their antioxidant
stores, leaving less for you to eventually consume.” The fix is
to eat fresh produce within a day of purchase, or buy frozen
instead. According to a University of Illinois study, fresh
green beans retain only 36% of their vitamin C after six days,
while frozen green beans keep 77%.

Steam your veggies (or eat them raw) instead of boiling them.
When boiled, or microwaved in water, veggies release their
nutrients into the cooking water. Steaming them will prevent
much of this nutrient loss. Another alternative is to make
soups, stews and other dishes in which the cooking liquid is
consumed.

Always choose fresh, whole fruits and veggies over canned or
frozen – EXCEPT do not “stock up” on fresh fruits and vegetables
because they lose their nutrients so quickly.

When its not possible or convenient to eat fresh, go with
frozen instead of canned veggies.

Always choose whole fruits & veggies over processed or juiced.
For example, a whole apple is much healthier than a glass of
apple juice. Too many juices add sugar, and almost all juices
eliminate the fiber.

FRUITS & VEGGIES ON A BUDGET:

Sad but true, it is often less expensive to eat junk food than
it is to eat healthy. Follow these tips to save money on produce:

1) Buy fresh fruit in season, when prices can drop drastically.
For example, as the holidays draw near well see the price of
oranges drop sharply (assuming the hurricanes in Florida didnt
destroy the crop). In previous years, weve been able to buy an
entire case of fresh oranges for about $10.

2) Stock up on frozen veggies when theyre on sale. Many grocery
stores sell frozen veggies as loss leaders, which means they
sell them below cost just to get us in the door (hoping well
also buy more profitable items). Its not uncommon to see 16 oz.
bags of frozen veggies for 33 cents or even less during the week
before Thanksgiving. Stock up and save!

3) Buy whats on sale. Every single supermarket in the country
has some kind of produce on sale each week, so take advantage of
the lower price. Take kiwi for example. While the regular price
is often 2 for $1, a typical sale will bring the price down to 4
for $1.

4) Buy in bulk. Even though we dont want to stock up on fresh
veggies, how about buying more and splitting it with a friend or
family member? For example, a 10 lb. bag of onions is much less
expensive per pound than buying single onions.

5) Grow your own fruits and veggies. Gardening is fun,
profitable, healthy and also great exercise. Remember that
produce begins to lose nutrients the minute it is cut from the
plant, so gardening gives us the healthiest foods available -
the picked-to-table time is lower than what well find at the
store.

6) Shop the local growers or processors. Weve all seen those
road-side stands where the local farmers sell their goods out of
the back of their truck. Why not take advantage of that? Often,
its a fresher, healthier product for a much lower price than
what wed normally pay in the grocery store.

THE FINAL BITE

Hopefully weve all learned something about fruits and
vegetables, and how eating more of them can benefit our health.
This is one of those rare times when its okay to eat more.

So get going to the garden or the produce section of the
supermarket!

About the author:
Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute
exercise studio for women focusing on fitness, health and
nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit
http://www.letspickupthepace.com/ for more information.

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Bariatric Surgery Things You Should Be Aware Of

Ted — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:24:14 +0000

Bariatric Surgery Things You Should Be Aware Of When all other
measures fail to control morbid obesity, weight loss surgery is
a source of hope to the overweight. American doctors perform
weight loss surgery over 140,000 times a year. The oldest form
of weight loss surgery is the most familiar, stomach stapling.
In this 30-year-old procedure, most of the stomach is sliced and
then stapled shut. After the procedure, only a small pouch
remains. Shrinking the stomach so it can only hold half a cup of
food makes it easier to feel full. In fact, most people who have
weight loss surgery feel full after eating the amount of food
that you could put on a coffee saucer. It becomes impossible to
eat more than two quarter-cup servings (about 50 grams
altogether) of anything at a single meal. Weight loss follows
calorie restriction. The newer and now more common form of
weight loss surgery, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, also makes
the stomach surgically smaller. In this procedure, however, the
stomach is not dissected and stapled shut. In this newer form of
weight loss surgery, the stomach is cut and sutured, or sewn,
and the intestines are moved so that the end of the stomach is
connected farther down the intestine. This procedure leaves a
smaller stomach that fills more quickly. It also leaves a
shorter length of intestine to absorb fats (and other nutrients)
from the smaller amounts of food that are eaten. With this form
of weight loss surgery, you dont just eat less. Your intestines
absorb less of the food you do eat. Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery
produces quicker and more significant weight loss than just
stapling or banding the stomach. Theres also a third approach
to weight loss surgery, the lap band. The benefit of the lap
band is that the weight loss surgery to install it can be
laparoscopic, that is, done through an incision as little as one
inch (25 mm) wide. Lap band surgery can even be an outpatient
procedure, with the patient going home the same day. After lap
band surgery, many patients go back to work in three to four
days and resume all normal activities (except eating) within a
week. The other gastric bypass procedures require a minimum of
four days in the hospital and six to eight weeks before resuming
an active lifestyle. Another advantage of lap band surgery is a
much lower risk of infection. Lap band surgery goes around the
stomach, not into the stomach. The bacteria in the stomach do
not leak into other parts of the body, and the risk of infection
is greatly reduced. Lap band surgery is much less painful than
the other procedures. And since pain in the muscles is so much
less, patients are very unlikely to develop pneumonia or other
breathing problems. The disadvantage of lap band bariatric
surgery is that not everyone can have it. The FDA at one time
required that recipients of lap band bariatric procedures be at
least 18 and no more than 50 years of age. Its also utterly
essential not to be allergic to the material used to make the
band. And if you overeat after you have a lap band in place, the
effect is a little like pulling a napkin through a napkin ring.
Too much food can stretch the band so that it damages the
stomach. Lap band surgery is easier, but requires more
discipline. There is no form of weight loss surgery that is a
complete cure for obesity all by itself. Lifetime attention to
diet and exercise are still necessary. But successful weight
loss surgery can give you the boost you need to regain control
of your life and become truly, lastingly, healthily thin. The
Promise and Potential of “Fat Surgery” When Diets Fail When all
other measures fail to control morbid obesity, weight loss
surgery or “fat surgery” is a source of hope to the overweight.
American doctors perform surgical procedures to make weight loss
easier well over 100,000 times a year. The oldest form of fat
surgery is the most familiar, stomach stapling. In this
well-established procedure, most of the stomach is sliced and
then stapled shut. After this form of fat surgery, only a small
pouch of the stomach remains connected to the esophagus. The
newly resized stomach can only hold half a cup of food. Having a
smaller stomach makes it easier to feel full. In fact, most
people who have fat surgery feel full after eating the amount of
food that you could put on a coffee saucer. It becomes
impossible to eat more than two quarter-cup servings (about 50
grams altogether) of anything at a single meal. Weight loss
naturally follows. Stomach stapling is the oldest form of fat
surgery, and you can probably find a physician in your area who
has a lot of experience doing it. In fact, you should only
consider physicians and hospitals who have performed at least
100 operations. You dont want your doctors training to be
performed on you. Other procedures are little harder to arrange.
The newer form of stomach reduction, the Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass, also makes the stomach surgically smaller. In this
procedure, however, the stomach is not dissected and stapled
shut. Instead, after the stomachs size is reduced, it is
reattached to the small intestine at a lower point. Roux-en-Y
fat surgery leaves a smaller stomach that fills more quickly. It
also leaves a shorter length of intestine to absorb fats (and
other nutrients) from the smaller amounts of food that are
eaten. With this form of fat surgery, you dont just eat less.
Your intestines absorb less of the food you do eat. Roux-en-Y
bariatric surgery produces quicker and more significant weight
loss than just stapling or banding the stomach. Theres also a
third approach to fat surgery, the lap band. The benefit of the
lap band is that the weight loss surgery to install it can be
laparoscopic. The entire fat surgery can be done through an
incision as little as one inch (25 mm) wide. Lap band surgery
can even be an outpatient procedure, so you can go home the same
day. After lap band surgery, many patients go back to work in
three to four days and resume all normal activities (except
eating) within a week. The other forms of fat surgery require a
minimum of four days in the hospital and six to eight weeks
before resuming an active lifestyle. You may be asking, “Why
just shrink the stomach? Wouldnt it be simpler just to
surgically remove all the fat?” This procedure, called
lipectomy, actually exists. Liposuction has the same effect. The
problem with both lipectomy and liposuction is that high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugars dont go down
just because fat is removed from the body. Only the process of
dieting seems to have this effect. There is no form of fat
surgery that is a complete cure for obesity all by itself.
Lifetime attention to diet and exercise are still necessary. But
successful weight loss surgery can give you the boost you need
to regain control of your life and become truly, lastingly,
healthily thin.

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