Archive for May, 2008
May 31st, 2008 at 06:41pm
Under Medicines and Remedies
Be Heart Healthy with Home Remedies for High Cholesterol
If you want your heart to be healthy and stay healthy, you need to lower down your cholesterol and what better way to start than trying out home remedies for high cholesterol? A great majority of people find it hard to lower down their cholesterol simply because these happen to be the foods they like to eat. However, if you only knew the damaging effects of high cholesterol to your body, you will be encouraged enough to try and cut down on the fat.
High cholesterol can lead you to develop damaging, if not fatal conditions. If allowed to carry on the habit without addressing it, you carry the risk of developing a fatty liver, clogged arteries, high blood pressure, and worse Myocardial Infarction. Home remedies for high cholesterol can help you lower down your cholesterol count and even prevent it from escalating to dangerous levels.
Most home remedies for high cholesterol include incorporating heart-healthy foods to the diet. One is to eat garlic or take a capsule of it twice a day. Garlic can help lower down your LDLs or your bad cholesterol while increasing your HDLs or your good cholesterol. You can also try eating ginger since this can also lower down your cholesterol as well as thin out your blood giving you improved blood circulation. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids has also been known to substantially lower down your cholesterol as well as Lecithin.
The following remedies are very common for treating high cholesterol:
1. Eat raw garlic daily.
2. Eat 2-3 apples every day.
3. Walnuts can treat high cholesterol levels.
4. Consume tomatoes, you can either eat them fresh, in a salad, or drink tomato juice.
5. Eat soy products to lower cholesterol levels.
6. Sunflower seeds are very good remedy for cholesterol.
7. Eat food that contains fiber.
8. Make a cup of lemon grass tea, add 2 teaspoons of honey and drink slowly.
9. Make a cup of tea, add 3 cinnamon sticks and drink.
10. Eat or drink grapefruit daily.
Yet other simple remedies for high cholesterol that most people seem to overlook include a change in lifestyle. This means that if you were sedentary before, be active now. Try some exercises, starting out slowly and gradually increasing the pace. Avoid habits that can just be as damaging as high cholesterol such as too much smoking and consumption of alcohol.
Try being aware of the condition because the more you know the better you can prevent it from occurring. For instance, be aware of the difference of LDLs and HDLs. Both are considered cholesterols, however, each have different types of actions. While LDLs are considered your bad cholesterol because it plays a great role in increasing your cholesterol count, HDLs are considered your good cholesterols because it lowers down your cholesterol count. Being aware of this fact alone can help you to avoid LDL-rich foods and increase your intake of HDL-rich foods. Having a high cholesterol count requires that you have a lot of money, what with the maintenance that is required to keep you alive. These simple home remedies for high cholesterol are not only cheap; they prevent your cholesterol count from increasing in the first place, saving you a lot of money and saving your life.
The author is the owner of www.homeremediesguru.com . For more information about home remedies for high cholesterol visit www.homeremediesguru.com/cure/high_cholesterol.aspx .
By RonShelf
May 31st, 2008 at 04:13pm
Under Medicines and Remedies
People have been searching for ways on how to combat hair loss for centuries. Almost everything has been tried and applied on the scalp or ingested by desperate people, in hopes of getting their hair to grow back. Some actually worked, while some did not. Some were proven to be temporary treatments, while others had permanent bad side effects. There is, however, a safer and less expensive alternative that shows great potential.
Soy Protein Helps Hair Loss
A study published in the journal Biology of Reproduction indicates that soy protein could help in hair loss problems and reduce male pattern baldness. Incorporating soy products, such as soy milk and tofu, into one’s diet may actually be able to aid in stopping hair loss.
When isoflavones, which are organic compounds found in high amounts in soybeans, are digested and broken down, a by-product called equol is produced in the intestine. The molecule equol seems to impede the function of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a form of testosterone that induces hair loss and prostate growth. What’s interesting here is that equol only serves to stop the function of DHT; it does not block the production of the said testosterone.
Similar to equol, most hair loss prescription medications also target DHT. However, they work in a different manner. What they do is that they completely stop the formation of DHT. Studies show that they are able to combat hair loss in around 80 percent of cases and are able to stimulate new hair growth in about 30 percent. These benefits, however, are lost when the treatment is completely stopped. Moreover, the DHT inhibition action of these hair loss prescription drugs could pose the risk of harmful side effects, such as impotence.
Not Everyone Benefits from Soy
But there is one problem: not every person suffering from hair loss problems will benefit from binging on soy. According to studies published in December 2003 in the Ob/Gyn Clinical Alert, only around 30 percent of human beings are able to create equol in their intestines.
Before you are discouraged, it is good to know that it wouldn’t hurt to try to increase your soy intake. Studies say that soy may help combat hair loss and that is enough reason to start drinking it, especially if your hair is starting to thin out. An interesting fact is that the Japanese eat ten times more soya than other nationalities, and if you will notice, there are not a lot of bald Japanese.
To be frank, there is a chance that soy may not be able to do anything about your receding hairline. However, soy products are cheaper than most, if not all, hair loss prescription drugs. Moreover, it has other proven health benefits such as lowering the risk of some forms of cancer and bone health problems, decreasing the levels of bad cholesterol, and regulating our glucose levels. So unless you are sure that you are among the unfortunate 30 percent who cannot produce equol, it wouldn’t hurt to increase the amount of soy in your diet in an attempt to alleviate your hair loss problems.
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By WongDarren
May 31st, 2008 at 10:52am
Under Medicines and Remedies
It is estimated that in the United States alone more than 60 million men suffer from hair loss in one way or another. For the lucky men their hair loss symptoms may be a slight thinning of the follicles or for the unlucky men their hair loss symptoms are more pronounced and debilitating, following the typical progression of male pattern baldness. There are many physical and chemical reasons for hair loss and for every actual cause of hair loss in men there is a hair loss myth.
Hair loss is hereditary from your mother.
One major hair loss myth that everyone knows is that hair loss is hereditary from your mother’s side of the family. It is true that the hair loss gene is hereditary but this gene can come from either of your parents. If your father’s brother is losing his hair while your mother’s brother appears to still have all his hair, you still have the possibility of having the hair loss gene.
Wearing hats
Many people believe that if you wear a hat it will cut off the oxygen to your hair follicles which will kill the follicles and cause your hair to fall out. In order to truly cut the flow of oxygen off to your scalp the hat would have to be so tight that it would cut the blood circulation to your scalp and possibly parts of your brain off. Remember this easy way to debunk the hat myth, breath through your nose - not your hair.
Standing on your head
This common myth is a cure for hair loss. The myth claims that if you stand on your head, you will increase the blood flow to your head and stimulate the follicles with extra nutrients which will increase hair growth. Standing on your head doesn’t increase the flood of blood to your scalp and chances are your blood flow is working as it should already. Hair follicles grow at a slow and steady rate. Sadly, there are not any miracle products or processes that will cause your hair to grow faster.
Hair products
Other popular myths involving hair loss are that the wrong shampoos and conditioners can thin out your hair. While harsh chemicals and shampoos can damage hair or make your hair brittle, it will not leave you bald. Just use common sense and be kind to your head and your hair.
What does cause hair loss?
Hair loss in men is not caused by a lack of oxygen, blood, or nutrients to your hair follicles. The truth is, there are many reasons why men lose their hair. The main culprit is overproduction of the DHT hormone. DHT attaches itself to the hair follicles and overtime thins the hair out to nothing. Other reasons could be medications that can cause temporary hair loss, stress can also be another factor in hair loss. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to assess the exact reason for hair loss. For those looking for an answer Provillus was formulated specifically for men to provide the right nutrients for your hair and bring the production of DHT back to balance.
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By DaveMartin
May 31st, 2008 at 10:45am
Under Medicines and Remedies
Diabetes is a chronic disease. It would not be wrong to say that is has no cure. However, with proper care and treatment one can ensure healthy body and longevity. If left untreated, the results will be lethal. One may suffer from fatal conditions such as blindness, nerve damage, kidney damage and even heart attack.
There are three types of diabetes. One can develop namely; Type 1 diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes, Type 2 diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes and gestational diabetes mellitus. It is sad but true that more than about two thousand people are diagnosed with this serious disease.
When it comes to treating this disease and preventing the threatening after effects of this disease, one requires to keep a good stock of diabetes supplies. These supplies will provide you adequate help in case of diabetes and even emergency help when you are traveling.
Most people shirk away from purchasing diabetic supplies because these are costly. However, with a good amount of research and gathers good information on diabetic supplies, you can ensure safe health and excellent diabetes control in your body.
Here are some real affordable options for diabetic supplies to ensure healthy glucose insulin levels in your body:
a) Insulin cases
These cases play an option role in protecting your insulin from different factors of the environment such as extreme heat and freezing. These cases can protect your insulin while traveling and going out.
b) Blood glucose monitor
These are widely used to monitor blood glucose level. You should emphasize on using these monitors to completely stop or delay the complications resulting from diabetes.
c) Socks for protection
People with diabetes are tend to develop foot problems. These socks are ideal for saving your feet from wounds or pain. You can find a variety of these available on the market.
d) Blood pressure monitors
High blood pressure in conjunction with diabetes usually results in several heart or kidney problems and even eye diseases. Most complications with the result of diabetes can be maintained via maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
e) Glucose tablets
Low blood sugar levels can occur anytime. Now, this can be a real serious health problem for people with diabetes specifically if the patient is on insulin.
f) Diabetes software
This is an excellent option to control diabetes and it manages the disease really well.
g) Glucose gel
The gel is potential enough to get absorbed in to the skin quickly. When it comes to hypoglycemia, one must consider glucose gel seriously.
There are several other options when it comes to purchasing affordable diabetic supplies. You can go for a survival kit of your own in order to ensure that your diabetes is under control. The kit must include blood glucose test strips, glucose testing monitors and glucose control solutions. These work best to control diabetes.
Test strips may prove to be very costly due to a lot of researchers, development and testing gone in to it. However, you may get in to a research online to find out affordable test strips.
Make sure that you have a prescription from the doctor when it comes to purchasing diabetic supplies.
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By BertilHjert
May 31st, 2008 at 07:57am
Under Cancer Survival
If you had skin cancer, would you know it?
For many people, the answer to this question is no. They don’t know how to look for signs of skin cancer on their own skin. Because of this, if they get skin cancer, they may not spot it promptly.
Most types of skin cancer can be treated quickly and easily if they are found early. But if the diagnosis is delayed, the cancer can spread. In the case of melanoma, this can be fatal. Even for less serious skin cancers, such as the very common basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, delayed detection can lead to complications.
So how do you spot skin cancer? The key is knowing your own skin and being aware of changes in it.
The best way to do this is to learn how to do a complete skin self-examination. To do this, you need a full-length mirror, a hand mirror, and a place where you can use them in privacy. Stand in front of the full-length mirror and look carefully at the skin on every part of your body that you can see. Get to know your moles, marks, and other skin irregularities. Then, use the hand mirror to help you look at the places on your body that you can’t see with just one mirror. Again, take note of any marks that you see.
Once you’re familiar with what your skin normally looks like, you’ll be prepared to spot changes. Any new change in your skin should be brought to the attention of a doctor, preferably a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems). Most changes will turn out not to be skin cancer, but it’s worth the trouble of having them checked out.
Changes that you should particularly look for, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, include the following:
- A sore that never really heals
- A translucent growth, perhaps with rolled edges
- A dark streak under one of your fingernails or toenails
- A cluster of shiny pinkish or reddish areas that grows slowly
- A scar with a waxy feel to it
- A flat or slightly depressed area that feels hard
When you’re looking at your skin, it’s especially important to examine all moles carefully. Most moles are perfectly normal, but it’s possible for an unusual-looking mole to be a melanoma or to turn into a melanoma.
Normal, typical moles are usually small, uniform in color, and symmetrical (the two sides look the same). They have sharp, regular borders, and they are usually located on parts of your body that are exposed to the sun. Most of them first appear sometime between early childhood and age 40, and the moles on a particular person’s body all tend to look the same. Moles that fit this description are of no concern.
Moles that should be brought to a doctor’s attention include:
- Moles that are present at birth
- Moles that first appear during middle age or later
- Any mole that has changed in appearance
- Any mole that itches or bleeds
- Any mole that shows one of the “ABCD” signs of an atypical mole. Doctors use the ABCD mnemonic to help patients remember some of the differences between atypical moles and typical ones.
The four letters stand for the following:
“A” stands for “Asymmetry.” A mole that is not symmetrical (that is, one in which one half doesn’t look like the other half) is an atypical mole.
“B” stands for “Border Irregularity.” A mole with a ragged or blurred edge or with notches in the edge is atypical.
“C” stands for “Color.” A mole that contains a variety of different colors or shades is atypical.
“D” stands for “Diameter.” A mole with a diameter larger than that of a pencil eraser is atypical.
All atypical moles - and any other skin changes or irregularities that concern you - should be examined by a doctor. Often, the doctor can tell just by looking (sometimes with the aid of a magnifying device called a dermatoscope) that the unusual-looking area is not skin cancer. In other instances, the doctor may need to perform a biopsy. This is a simple diagnostic test, performed in the doctor’s office, in which a sample of the abnormal area is removed and sent to a laboratory to be examined under a microscope.
If you do spot an abnormality on your skin, there’s no need to panic. Even if the abnormality turns out to be skin cancer (and it probably won’t), it will almost certainly be curable. The important thing is to show the abnormality to a doctor promptly so that if it is skin cancer, it can be treated right away.
There are many types of skin cancer ranging from melanoma skin cancer and basal cell carcinoma to squamous cell carcinoma. Know your skin to be able to identify atypical moles and new spots. Learn more on http://www.SkinCancerInfoLine.com.
By LisaJenkins
May 31st, 2008 at 05:31am
Under Medicines and Remedies
That’s right… you’re not alone!
So many entrepreneurs suffer with I.B.S. The reason? In one word: STRESS.
***What’s Stress Doing To Your Bowels?***
Emotional stress causes you to release “cortisol”, a stress hormone. Cortisol signals your body that there’s a new problem, requiring immediate attention. Your body does what it must to solve this problem, taking energy away from your normal digestive processes.
The longer you’re under stress, the more your I.B.S. will be aggravated.
But there’s hope: new evidence shows what REALLY causes I.B.S., and it’s something your doctor has probably NOT investigated.
Later in this article, I’ll give you 5 relieving tips, and I’ll tell you how to learn the 5 mistakes you’re making every time you eat, so you can start relieving your I.B.S. today. But first, let me reveal the root cause of your symptoms.
***”HELP! What’s Going On?”***
Let’s start with constipation. The early stages of constipation begin when you do not chew your food thoroughly enough. When you don’t chew thoroughly, your saliva doesn’t interact with your food long enough to initiate carbohydrate digestion.
You see, digestion begins in the mouth, and saliva is the first step of the digestive process. When you swallow food before it’s adequately chewed, you place an extra burden on your stomach and pancreas. This sets the stage for constipation, excessive gas, burping, painful bloating, and a host of other digestive complications.
***There’s More, And Most Doctors DON’T Know***
There’s a second reason why inadequate chewing leads to constipation- and sadly, it’s a reason about which many doctors are ignorant. It has to do with hydrochloric acid production.
Once you swallow your food, your stomach receives “HCl”, or Hydrochloric Acid, from your blood. It takes approximately 1 hour for your stomach to receive enough HCl. HCl is extremely acidic, and vitally necessary in the digestive process.
When the appropriate pH level in the stomach is reached, your body can now accomplish two essential tasks:
1. Protein digestion
2. Mineral absorption
Now, here’s the problem: if your digestive process is compromised, the minerals from your food are inadequately absorbed for use in the body. One of these minerals is sodium.
Why is sodium so important? Sodium is a key player in the formation of bile, a substance that allows you to move your bowels smoothly. Perhaps you’ve heard the term, “bile salts”.
If you’re not absorbing sodium, your bile will be too thick, and you’ll become constipated. The thicker your bile, the worse your constipation!
So, if your stomach is already exhausted and your digestive organs are stressed because you’re swallowing your food in chunks, can you be at all surprised that the production of HCl in your stomach is also faulty?
An incredible amount of your stomach’s energy is wasted by cleaning up large portions of unchewed food strains. When this occurs, HCl production will be compromised, you will not properly absorb your food’s minerals, you will not absorb enough sodium, your bile will be too thick, and you’ll become constipated.
Phew!
Does this mean you should eat more salt? NO!
Consuming more salt in your diet is NOT the answer. The answer begins with chewing more thoroughly. Without the added burden of digesting big chunks of food, your digestive system will have a better success rate of absorbing the sodium it needs from the food you’re already eating.
Your bile will be the correct thickness, and your bowels will move more regularly.
***”What About My DIARRHEA?”***
The diarrhea aspect of I.B.S. is caused when you are not properly digesting the sugars, fats and proteins you’re consuming.
Why did I emphasize the word “digesting”?
Let me ask you a question: you’ve probably heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” That’s a correct statement, right? Actually… it’s completely false!
The truth is, you are what you digest: you’re the nutrients you absorb from your food, and assimilate throughout your body for proper utilization.
You can eat all of the apples in the world, but if you cannot digest the apples’ nutrients, you will not receive much nutritional benefit at all.
Back to the cause of diarrhea, it’s NOT that you need to eat more sugars, fats or proteins. That would not solve the problem, because your digestive organs are not working properly. You’re not able to digest the sugars, fats and proteins you’re already eating.
So, what happens when you can’t digest your food? Undigested food molecules accumulate within your small and large intestines. These food particles irritate and inflame your digestive tract, setting the stage for “leaky gut syndrome”.
But guess what… your body is smart! It knows that these undigested food particles are causing real problems. Your body attempts to flush these food particles from your system- giving you diarrhea!
***5 Naturally-Relieving Tips, and 5 Mistakes To Avoid***
Yes, there is hope for relief.
The best answer for long-term relief is to have your digestive system properly analyzed for the above types of digestive issues, and to be placed on a natural remedy specific to your situation.
But for right now, make sure you’re doing these 5 things:
1.Consume three servings per day of raw, organic fruits and vegetables. They must be raw! Raw produce supplies your body with digestive enzymes necessary to help digest your food.
2.Eliminate wheat gluten from your diet for 2 weeks, and see if you notice any relief. Wheat gluten is a trigger food for many I.B.S. sufferers. One of the best, largest gluten-free product lines is Bob’s Red Mill, at bobsredmill.com.
3.Eliminate dairy from your diet. Lactose is a milk sugar, and is a trigger for many cases of I.B.S. See if you notice any difference after 2 weeks. Check food labels for “whey”, a hidden dairy ingredient.
4.To help relieve constipation, make sure you consume enough fiber in your diet. But don’t be fooled… some of the foods you think are high-fiber may actually be low-fiber, so be sure to read food labels.
5.Do your best to decrease emotional stress! Take 5 minute breaks every 90 minutes, and try to eat in a calm environment.
***Last But Certainly Not Least… STOP Making These 5 MISTAKES!***
Even the most health-conscious entrepreneurs are making mistakes every time they eat, that are making their I.B.S. worse. To summarize the information, I’ve written a FREE report, called “The 5 Mistakes You’re Making Every Time You Eat!”. This is critical information to help you get faster I.B.S. relief, so click here or on the link below to get your FREE copy of this report right now: http://www.thedigestiondoctor.com
Natural Digestive Health and Internal Health Specialist Dr. Christine Kaczmar, ?The Digestion Doctor?, helps people get their lives back from I.B.S., Constipation, Diarrhea, Gas, Bloating, Heartburn, High Cholesterol and more. Get ?The 5 Mistakes You?re Making Every Time You Eat? right now by clicking this link: thedigestiondoctor.com.
By Dr.Christine
May 31st, 2008 at 05:06am
Under Medicines and Remedies
An actor, F. M. Alexander (1869-1955) was responsible for the invention of the Alexander Technique, which is named after him. He toured Tasmania and Australia as part of a Shakespearean troupe. When he started having problems with his throat, he developed a method which has put his name down in history for posterity.
As Alexander’s throat started becoming hoarse, he began to visit all the doctors he could, wherever he was. It was all in vain for him. There was nothing physically wrong with him as far as they could see, and they could not treat him. Alexander was a stubborn man, and when doctors could not solve his problem, he took matters into his own hand. Thus was born the Alexander Technique.
Alexander worked alone, as no one would help him. He watched whatever he did, and observed his reflection in mirrors as much as he could to determine where he was going wrong. Continuing this practice for nine long years, he devised the Alexander Technique.
His diligence and hard work paid of for him. He recovered the use of his voice. In his eyes, it was as good as a miracle. As an actor, his voice was most important to him. When he formulated this technique, he called it the Primary Control method.
The Alexander Technique is built upon a simple hypothesis. According to Alexander, the upper body, i.e. the head, the neck and the torso are the major determining factors for function, posture, and movement. Anatomically, they control these features.
He realized through observations that the technique of Primary Control could be useful in solving a number of problems. If these body parts were compressed, it could not function to the best of its ability. In his case, because of his poor posture, his voice had become hoarse.
According to Alexander, the correct anatomical positioning of the head, neck, and the torso allows the body to function normally. Alexander Technique is now employed in physiotherapy clinic across the country. Both young and old are administered this technique. Anyone who wants to learn it is welcome to join.
Physiotherapists dealing with the Alexander Technique prefer teaching individuals rather than groups, though groups may also be taught. The routine however is to teach individuals rather than groups. The therapist, or practitioner, teaches the person physiotherapy techniques to help them function in better ways and use their body to the best of its ability.
Alexander Technique allows the body and i’s muscles to relax through the practice of physiotherapy. This enables a person to return their body to it’s original, anatomically correct posture. Since the technique works upon the entire body and affect the whole form, it positively affects the entire body structure.
Physiotherapy has several areas. Alexander Technique is a specialized form of therapy. Though it only deals with correct posturing of the body, several other problems are also addressed along with it. For those with severe disabilities or medical conditions, this technique is not employed. as there are other forms of therapy which may prove more useful. For minor problems, however, Alexander Technique is like a miracle cure.
Get detailed insight into amputee rehabilitation as well as stroke rehabilitation when you visit http://www.physicaltherapymethods.com, the online resources dedicated to physical therapy treatments
By DrAlex
May 31st, 2008 at 05:05am
Under Medicines and Remedies
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, there are ways to improve and control the symptoms of your disease. It is very important to find out what to eat and not to eat for diabetes. Scientists report the global rates of Type 2 diabetes are likely to double in the next twenty years. These statistics do not have to happen if we can begin to practice what foods to enjoy and avoid. A diet high in fiber, but low in fat is most often recommended for diabetics. You especially want to stay away from saturated fat and limit the amount of sugar you eat. Saturated fat is animal fat such as butter, and lard. Dairy products high in saturated fat include cream, cheese, meat, and chocolate.
What to eat and not to eat for diabetes:
Bread is a major source of carbohydrates in our diets. Carbohydrate is an valuable source of energy, vitamins, and minerals. It also provides fiber that helps maintain blood sugar levels. Beans, peas, oats, and barley contain this fiber. Whole grain products are the wisest choice because it takes longer for your digestive system to break down. This keeps the body from releasing sudden bursts of sugar. Potatoes, corn, and pasta are also carbohydrates.
Vegetables should be included on your list of what to eat and not to eat for diabetes. Tasty samples to include are spinach, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage and cucumbers. You should have three to five servings a day, mixing it up, serving both raw and cooked vegetables.
Fruits contain carbohydrates along with natural sugars, so you must be careful indulging in too much. It is a good idea to mix fruit with a protein or before exercise. Make certain the canned fruits you buy are packed in unsweetened fruit juice. Diabetics require two to four servings of fruit everyday.
Milk and other dairy products should be limited due to being high in carbs. Switching to low-fat milk, and unsweetened yogurt will help keep your diabetes in check, and an added bonus of saving calories. Two to three serving of dairy products are your daily requirement.
Protein can be meat or meat substitutes such as peanut butter, tofu, cheese, and eggs. You only require about six ounces of protein a day, broken up over two to three meals. One tablespoon of peanut butter or an egg weighs an ounce. Fish, poultry, beans, and nuts, are sources of protein.
Fats and Sweets are necessary for our bodies but only in moderation. Avocados make a delicious topping in the place of mayonnaise. Making your own dressing avoids the trans-fat in processed foods. Sweets are allowed for many diabetics if the portion size is strictly under control. Sugar free desserts are an option, but remember to take the extra carbs into consideration.
Take control of your diabetes and look into what a balanced diet plan can do for you. An important step is finding out what to eat and what not to eat for diabetes. With the popular food choices of today, our bodies are receiving only twenty percent of the necessary nutrients it craves. This fact is considered by experts to be what is behind the overweight crisis seen in many countries. Taking away from our mid-section could also lessen the appearance in development of adult on set diabetes.
Discover more about : List Of Foods For Diabetic To Eat , Diabetes Type 2 Natural Treatment and What are Causes of Diabetes and at my dedicated Diabetes Blog.
By Dr.EswararamananVR
May 31st, 2008 at 02:54am
Under Medical Business
Seeking out the right doctor who can bring about the cosmetic changes you want is not an easy task, but there are doctors available and all it takes is the correct approach. You must know what to ask, and know whom to ask. Only then can you confidently proceed with the transformation procedure.
In the complex arena of cosmetic surgery, there are several different procedures and each procedure requires a specialist surgeon as well. Even more certain than the number of surgeons themselves, is the number of specialists who are competent and will provide similar, if not the same results.
Asking questions is perhaps the most useful way to get information about good cosmetic surgeons. And who better to ask than patients who have undergone cosmetic surgery and are willing to share their pleasant or not-so-pleasant experiences with you. Your regular doctor or gynecologist is also a good source of advice. If you visit hospitals, then you can try speaking to other surgeons or hospital staff that work daily in close proximity to such surgical procedures and are a wealth of information on the possible results.
Collate as much information as you can from newspaper articles, magazines and even Internet portals.
Before you arrange a consultation, make sure you have read brochures or pamphlets that describe the surgeon’s experience, area of expertise and specializations. If they have web sites of their own, please ensure you have gone through those as well. Many doctors charge a fee for the initial consultation even if you decide not to proceed with the surgery, so obtain this information beforehand and keep an eye out for such details while researching for your queries. Do not concentrate on a single doctor, but try and make a list of three-four doctors who can handle your needs.
Do not decide upon the cosmetic surgeon you’d like to operate on you on your very first visit. See a few doctors and then decide. Non-invasive procedures are different from invasive ones and do not carry as many risks. Even if you feel confident with your first doctor, meet a few more and then confirm your decision. Wise decision are not made on impulse but through careful thought.
What is most important, however, is that you feel comfortable with the doctor who will operate on you body. You must trust them to take their advice and follow it. The doctors should also be sensitive enough to understand your needs and educate you on the risks and consequences involved in the treatment. If you do not feel very sure about your choice of doctor, do not commit to any procedure. Make sure all the paperwork regarding fees and hospital bills is completed before the surgeries.
Given below is list of must-asks for anyone considering a cosmetic surgery:
* What is the doctor’s qualification?
* Which associations is he a member of?
* How long has he been practicing and in which area?
* What does he recommend for you and why?
* How many similar operations has he performed in the last year?
* Where will the operation take place?
* What kind of anesthesia will be administered and by whom? (The anesthetist is as important during a surgery as he surgeon)
* How long will the surgery be?
* Will overnight stay at the hospital be involved?
* How many incisions will be required and where?
* What is time of recovery including leave from work and complete healing?
* How long will the results last?
* Are there any available photographs of patients both pre-suregery and post-surgery?
* What are the results you can expect to see?
* Has there ever been any legal action pursued against the doctor because of a surgery he has performed?
* Is there any outstanding case against the doctor? (Confirm this with the General Medical Council)
Do not feel embarrassed or afraid to ask such questions. A qualified doctor will appreciate these concerns and allay your fears before the surgery.
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By Dr.Paul
May 31st, 2008 at 12:29am
Under Medicines and Remedies
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 40 million Americans. It is also the most common cause of disability.
While more than half of patients older than 65 years of age have osteoarthritis changes in the their knees on x-ray, osteoarthritis is not considered a “normal” part of aging.
Certain activities and occupations increase the likelihood of osteoarthritis. For instance baseball players have an increased incidence of osteoarthritis in the elbows and shoulder. Football players have an increased incidence of osteoarthritis in the hips and knees. And ditch diggers have an increased incidence of osteoarthritis in their wrists.
Obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis developing in the knees.
Osteoarthritis is a disease that arises from biochemical changes in cartilage which include a decrease in glycosoaminoglycans, an important constituent of collage, an increase in water content, and an increase in the content of destructive enzymes such as matrix metalloproteinases.
These changes lead to structural weakening of cartilage. Small fissures develop, then larger cracks and irregularities also occur. Ulceration of cartilage and further deterioration occurs. The end result is a premature wearing away of cartilage with exposure of underlying bone. Along with this wearing away of cartilage is an increase in inflammation of the lining of the joint, the synovium.
The joints that are affected most in osteoarthritis are weight-bearing areas such as the neck, low back, hips, and knees.
Stiffness and pain are the moist common symptoms.
On physical exam, there are signs that point towards the diagnosis including bony swelling, and distribution of joint problems.
Laboratory testing is usually normal. X-rays may show changes.
Treatment for osteoarthritis is aimed at five primary goals. They are relief of pain, maintenance of function, prevention of disability, control of co-morbid conditions, and avoidance of medication side effects.
Non-drug therapies include patient education, physical therapy, thermal modalities, weight loss if indicated, and exercise.
Drug therapies include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, injections of glucocorticoids or viscosupplements (lubricants), and disease-modifying drugs.
Alternative therapies such as acupuncture, balneotherapy (spas), glucosamine/chondroitin, massage, chiropractic, etc. all have their advocates.
One area that has received much attention is the use of mechanical shifting devices that can unload specific joints. For instance osteoarthritis of the knee, a common problem, has received much scrutiny lately.
A recent study showed that the use of shoes that mimic barefoot walking may help because there is more pressure placed on the middle of the knee joint when people wear shoes as opposed to when they walk barefoot.
Also, the use of a simple device like a cane also reduced the load on the knees.
(Kemp G, et al Arthritis Care and Research 2008; 59: 609-614).
Other studies have found that lateral wedge insoles worn inside shoes can also reduce the load on the medial side of the joint.
Until the day comes when new cartilage can be grown… and that day may be closer than we think, particularly with the emphasis on stem cell research, the above modalities may have to do.
Nathan Wei, MD FACP FACR is a rheumatologist. For more info: Arthritis Treatment or Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland
By NathanWei
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