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Swine-Flu - A Threat for Asthmatics?

EAACI, the largest European organisation in the field of allergy, immunology and asthma, today hosted a specialist forum on “Swine-flu - a threat for asthmatics? What people with asthma should know” at its new premises on Genferstrasse 21 in Zurich. Dr. Thomas Heiniger, Cantonal Councillor and Head of the Department of Health of Zurich, extended a warm welcome to the EAACI’s new Executive Director Silvia Schaller, along with a top-class international delegation from the field of immunology and asthma.

One out of three Europeans suffers from allergies or asthma. For a person with asthma, a virus infection can be life-threatening. The swine-flu presents a similar risk. The potential complications are heavily dependent on the underlying health of the patient. Among those at risk from serious life-threatening symptoms and even death are patients with pre-existing respiratory illnesses and also asthmatics. “One of the differences between the H1N1 swine-flu virus and the seasonal flu is that younger people become more frequently unwell than they do with the seasonal flu. Younger asthma patients should therefore take special care to keep their asthma under control,” states Professor Nikos Papadopoulos from the University of Athens.

What asthmatics should know about swine-flu

People with asthma are advised to take special note of general preventive measures such as hand hygiene or a change in greeting habits, and also to take special care of their health. If flu symptoms are suspected - aching joints, high fever, coughing, and headaches - asthmatics should consult their doctors immediately. “If asthma gets out of control, there is a risk of severe and possibly even life-threatening attacks during a flu epidemic. Influenza is not the most frequent cause of asthma attacks. However it can be an important trigger of such severe symptoms,” says Professor Papadopoulos.

Does a flu vaccination make sense for asthmatics?

Severe asthmatics are a risk group and vaccination against swine-flu is recommended. It can be assumed that the vaccine is very similar to previous flu vaccines, and that vaccination would be the lesser evil for asthmatics. “Is a commonly held misbelief that flu vaccination causes illness in asthmatics”, says Professor Papadopoulos. “This misbelief is due to the fact that vaccinations are normally given at times of year with high rates of flu-like illnesses from other viruses. When the symptoms then occur, they are falsely attributed to the vaccination.”

Zurich - a new centre for allergology and immunology

EAACI, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, which is represented in 107 countries, has recently moved its headquarters to Zurich. From here, effectively at the heart of Europe, the European association wishes to promote scientific and educational projects in the field of allergy, immunology and asthma.

“As the world’s No. 1 location for science and technology, this is a further milestone for the Canton of Zurich,” says Dr. Heiniger with pride. EAACI is making a big investment in the future.

“We aim to provide the most efficient platform for scientific communication and education in the field of allergy and immunology, striving to ultimately ease patients’ lives,” says EAACI President Professor Jan Lötvall. EAACI has already made a name for itself by organising the largest annual European congress for allergologists and immunologists and bringing together a broad range of specialists. The EAACI 2010 Congress will take place from 5th to the 9th June in London. Approximately 8′000 participants from all over Europe are expected.

About EAACI

EAACI - The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is a non-profit organisation active in the field of allergic and immunologic diseases such as asthma, rhinitis, eczema, occupational allergy, food and drug allergy and anaphylaxis. EAACI was founded in 1956 in Florence and has become the largest medical association in Europe in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. It includes 5′500 individual members from 107 countries, as well as 40 National Allergy Societies.




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Generics versus Brands: Questions About Quality Control

Recent high-profile actions taken against generic drug firms have, in many people's eyes, undermined confidence in the safety of these products.

Consider the following:

April 2008 -- Some double-thickness tablets of generic digoxin produced by Actavis Totowa are discovered, prompting a nationwide all-lot recall.

May 2008 -- ETHEX Corp. begins a series of recalls of potentially oversized tablets, eventually affecting more than 200 products.

September 2008 -- The FDA blocks imports of 30 major-market generic drugs produced by Ranbaxy Laboratories, charging that the firm falsified data on its manufacturing practices.

June 2009 -- The FDA sends federal marshals to seize 33 different generic drug products at two Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories plants in Michigan.

August 2009 -- Barr Laboratories begins national recall of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine tablets because some tablets may have contained excess active ingredients.

Then there were revelations in July concerning Mylan Laboratories' main U.S. manufacturing plant. According to an internal company report obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, workers had deactivated quality-control alarms on at least several occasions to keep the production line moving.

An FDA investigation found that the company handled the situation properly, and no products were recalled.

All of these problems with generics were widely publicized.

The only product-quality problem affecting a major branded drug firm to attract much attention during this period was the contamination of Baxter's heparin with melamine in early 2008 -- eventually traced to the company's bulk suppliers in China.

That generic producers are more prone to manufacturing problems "is a plausible impression to have," said Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, a psychiatrist at Columbia University. "There's a higher degree of variability of companies [and] quality control likely is variable."

This third installment in our generic versus brand series explores that issue.

A question of what 'generic' means

A superficial look at recent FDA warning letters issued to drugmakers for deviations from current good manufacturing practices, or cGMP, suggests that Lieberman is correct.

Since January 2008, the agency has sent 35 warning letters for cGMP violations related to nonbiologic drugs.

Of those, just three went to big-name branded drug companies: Procter & Gamble for potentially contaminated Sinex nasal spray; Legacy Pharmaceuticals for the Efudex brand of topical fluorouracil cream; and Noven Pharmaceuticals for its Daytrana transdermal methylphenidate patch.

But Gordon Johnston, vice president of regulatory sciences at the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), and a former FDA official, pointed out that not all unbranded products are generic drugs per se.

He said only those covered by approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications and included in FDA's "Orange Book" are properly considered generics.

Such products as individually compounded drugs (for example, positron emission tomography tracers) and repackaged drugs are not, he said.

Nor are drugs manufactured under so-called OTC monographs -- a separate type of regulation under which over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen may be marketed without formal bioequivalence testing, as long as they're made with approved recipes.

Still others are raw ingredients sold to other manufacturers, rather than finished drug products.

Of the 32 warning letters sent to makers of unbranded medications, 21 appeared to be for products the GPhA does not consider to be generics, although the FDA sometimes obscures specifics in redacting the letters for public inspection.

And for three of the remaining 11, it was unclear whether the product was covered by an ANDA or not, owing to the redactions.

Even the apparent eight-to-three disparity is not what it seems, said GPhA spokesman Charles Mayr.

He pointed out that there are about 10,000 approved generic products compared with just 2,500 innovator drugs. Nearly 70% of all prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic medications.

"You would have to normalize for the number of units dispensed," Mayr said.

Consumer groups known for taking tough stances against defective goods also defend the generic drug industry's record.

"Overall, generic drugs appear no more likely than brand name drugs to pose risks, according to our review of available data and interviews with experts," Consumer Reports said in March.

Disinformation campaign?

In a subsequent look at generics this June, the rating group hinted that the branded drug industry is behind news articles and anecdotes that circulate about supposedly defective generic drugs.

"What we find interesting is that the subject of generic efficacy and safety rears its head every few years, and especially now as several popular branded drugs to treat epilepsy have been recently scheduled to go off-patent: Lamictal (lamotrigine), Keppra (levetiracetam) and Depakote (divalproex sodium)," Consumer Reports' health editors wrote online.

"Clearly, drugmakers have a huge financial interest in keeping their branded drugs to treat epilepsy on the market and free from competition from low-cost generics."

Peter Lurie, MD, of the advocacy group Public Citizen, agreed that many of the objections and criticisms directed at generic drugs can be traced to Big Pharma.

"The industry, for years, has been resisting generic substitution programs and supporting those who make the arguments that there is an important difference," he said. "It's a disinformation campaign about generics."

Both Consumer Reports and Public Citizen believe the cost savings offered by generic drugs make them the preferred option whenever they're available.

They have condemned Big Pharma's legal efforts to push patent extensions and limit pharmacists' ability to substitute generic for branded drugs when filling prescriptions.

Johnston at the GPhA said pharma companies have been relentless in seeking to prevent generic drugs from being approved or sold, though the tactics have changed over time.

In the 1980s, he said, they engaged in overt public bashing of generic drugs. When that didn't work, they shifted to patent litigation in the 1990s.

More recently, the branded drug industry has focused on state-level legislation and the use of federal "citizen petitions" requesting that the FDA deny specific generic drug approvals.

The latter has been relatively unsuccessful, with nearly all petitions denied, but many states now have laws restricting generic substitution without specific physician approval and new legislation is proposed every year.

Often, the lobbying efforts cite anecdotes and selected studies suggesting that generic drugs are less reliable and safe than branded innovator products, Johnston said.

"There has been a very concerted effort by the brand industry to raise these questions," he said.

Contacted for comment, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association, which represents branded drug firms, issued the following statement, attributed to Senior Vice President Ken Johnson:

"PhRMA has always supported patients receiving the medicines that are best for them, including both brand name medicines and generic drugs. The U.S. already has one of the highest rates of generic drug use in developed countries. According to IMS Health, seven out of every 10 prescriptions in America are now filled with a generic drug. But in the end, these are decisions that should be made between patients and their physicians, not decisions dictated by third-party payers.

"Clearly, both innovative medicines and generic drugs play a valuable role in the treatment of millions of American patients. While innovative new medicines remain a very small part of total health spending, they play a very big role in improving health and quality of life. Without today's innovative brand-name drugs to legally copy, there would be no generic drug industry. Worse yet, there would be little hope of finding new treatments and cures for a wide range of debilitating -- and often deadly -- diseases."

At least some of those raising questions about generic drugs don't believe a disinformation campaign is afoot.

Said Jeffrey Lieberman, the Columbia psychiatrist -- who reported no "personal remuneration" from pharma companies and is not a principal investigator on any pharma-sponsored research -- "There's certainly no reluctance to point a finger at generics if something goes wrong in a patient's treatment, or at the findings of a study with a generic that aren't what might be expected. I don't necessarily think there's a systematic conspiracy going on within pharma to discredit generic manufacturing."

Source : www.medpagetoday.com


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New pain medications increase doctors’ options

With the development of pain clinics, the treatment of chronic pain has become a specialized field of medicine that includes injections, devices, procedures and, of course, drugs.

Some of the drugs are used for acute (temporary) pain as well as chronic (long-term) pain. Other drugs should only be used for acute pain.

In the emergency department, I get lots of experience prescribing drugs for acute pain. People seem to get injured every day and come to the hospital looking for some relief from their suffering.

When they do, I must keep in mind their entire list of medical problems, allergies and current medications when prescribing something for their pain. Sometimes it is hard to think of a drug that fills the bill, especially in people who have had trouble with previous pain medicines for whatever reason.

That is why I am always happy to learn of another drug to try in these situations. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new drug called tapentadol (Nucynta) for treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in patients 18 years or older.

Although it has some structural similarity to tramadol (Ultram), which is not classified as a controlled substance, tapentadol has been classified as a Schedule II controlled substance. This means that it is in the same class as narcotics like morphine, demerol, dilaudid and others.

Studies show tapentadol to be as effective in treating pain as moderate doses of morphine and oxycodone. However, more than one in 10 patients reported nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache and/or sleepiness. Seizures, which have been a problem with tramadol, are a theoretical concern but have not been reported.

Tapentadol has a high potential for abuse and discontinuing the drug without tapering the dose has led to symptoms consistent with withdrawal.

There are also some drug interactions with other pain medicines, antidepressants and migraine headache drugs that will require careful attention by the prescriber. This also means that nobody should casually take someone else’s tapentadol. It is never a good idea to take a prescription drug dispensed for another person unless instructed to do so by an appropriate and well-informed healthcare professional.

Tapentadol should be used carefully in patients with liver disease since it is mainly broken down and removed from the body by the liver. It should not be used at all in patients with severe liver or kidney impairment. Also, after the first dose, doses higher than 600 mg per day are not recommended.

With all of the above information in mind, I polled some local pharmacies and found that some of them do not have the drug on hand yet. However, one pharmacy has filled a prescription for it already.

Unless there is no alternative, I have no plans of using this drug any time soon since I have lots of prescribing experience with several older drugs that can control acute pain. It is also expensive, at nearly $2 per pill. However, I think it is very important to know about new drugs that may benefit patients who might not be able to take the older, cheaper drugs for some reason.

Source : www.fwdailynews.com


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Hemorrhoids Caused by Gallbladder Surgery Complications

Dear Gallbladder Patient: Are you suffering the agony of chronic, unexpected diarrhea? Does liquid stool start gushing out of your rectum at the most inopportune times? People who have their gallbladder removed often experience this discomfort and social embarrassment. Here's a description of what they suffer, why they suffer, and some common treatment options.

Diarrhea is an expected condition after gallbladder surgery as there is no gallbladder to control the flow of bile to the intestines. After a fatty meal, or consumption of irritating foods such as coffee, bile floods into the digestive tract. And now you have "the runs."

And guess what else you often end up with (pardon the pun)? Inflamed swollen hemorrhoids. See, diarrhea exacerbates hemorrhoids in the worst way. Anal veins can't bear up under frequent episodes of diarrhea. The extreme force of liquid stool expulsion also can lead to an anal fissure. In this case, the anus burns after elimination, and there is usually blood in the stool and on the wiping paper. The burning and itching doesn't get better, in fact it worsens over the next week or two.

Chronic hemorrhoids and anal fissues can result due to an uneven diet which irritates hemorrhoids further, by constipating and then causing diarrhea.Of course your doctor is right when she prescribes a low-fat diet with several trivial meals every day as a substitute for three big tubby ones. You must also drink adequate clear fluids (at lest two liters per day). Excess coffee unquestionably aggravates hemorrhoids, so you must change your morning ritual. You may need instead to substitute a spoon of Metamucil to a clear fluid or weak tea for a while until your sore anus heals.

Did your doctor prescribe a prescription also? Many folks swear by the cholesterol-lowering drug Questran which binds bile acids so they can pass harmlessly through your system. But if you don't like the common side effects of this medication, such as weakness and dizziness, or you can't risk an adverse reaction to other meds, you might consider a natural alternative to your diarrhea induced hemorrhoid problem.

For thousands of years, people have complained of hemorrhoids. The ancient practice of soaking your bottom in a "sitz bath" is still the best way to keep that anus clean and promote healing. Herbs such as san qi, calendula, and huai hua can help by gently shrinking your sore anal veins. Even a compress filled with frozen cranberries, which you can buy at any supermarket, can be very calming while effectively shrinking those hemorrhoids. In my own case, I used a recipe contained in a marvelous new e-book, H Miracle by Holly Hayden for a few weeks and I am finally living life comfortably again. Going shopping, out to dinner, I am no longer continually aware of my hemorrhoids. As a bonus, I have changed my diet according to the principles in H Miracle and those sudden bouts of diarrhea are a distant memory. (Unless I overindulge in coffee, which is my main weakness!)

There are so many hemorrhoid treatment options to choose from. But if you want relief, you HAVE to go to the source of the problem. H Miracle offers a comprehensive strategy for ridding yourself of hemorrhoids for GOOD. The book is chock-full of causes, treatment plans, recipes for your own herbal cures, audio downloads you can listen to in the privacy of your home or car. There's even an illustrated manual for a "secret cure" using very common ingredients that heals and cures hemorrhoids in as little as TWO DAYS. You get lasting relief with this system. I'd rather not have to endure the sorrow of hemorrhoid surgery as long as I can maintain good anal health. H Miracle puts you in control so you can take your life back from the misery of hemorrhoids.

by: Jo Ellen Watkins
Source : www.articlecity.com


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What Will Save You from Diabetes

Diabetes is a silent disease. If it goes undetected, it can become a life threatening disease. People have been known to have their legs amputated due to diabetes. Why is this so? It is simply due to the fact that people are not able to identify the possible diabetic symptoms. Just try asking some people about diabetes and you will be surprised with the answer.

I know because my aunt was one such casualty of diabetes. You see, she was diabetic but did not know about it. Not realizing that she was diabetic, she continued eating whatever she liked. There was no diet because of her ignorance. When she developed a sore in her right leg, not knowing that a diabetic had to take additional care where wounds or injuries are concerned, she ignored it as she thought it would heal itself. After all it was just a small sore. It did not go away, and instead, the sore in her leg became a bigger wound. It was later that she decided to visit a doctor. However, it was too late as the wound developed into gangrene. She had to have her leg amputated. Though this happened in the late 1970's, today in the 21st century, people are still as ignorant of diabetes as in the 1970s.

In most developed countries as well as in the third world countries, access to medical doctors are easier than in the 1970s. So there is no excuse whatsoever to be ignorant about this life-threatening disease. Also, there is always the library that a person can turn to for information on diabetes. If you are still unable to obtain the correct information on diabetes, then turn to the Internet to seek for more information. There are a number of websites on diabetes, ranging from diet to controlling diabetes. There is absolutely no excuse not to be well informed about diabetes.

You may ask why am I so concerned about diabetes? Let's put it this way, ought not we be concerned about a silent killer? There has been a lot of publicity on other diseases such as cancer. But there is not much publicity on diabetes. Yes, I did say that there are a number of ways to obtain information on diabetes, but the publicity to make people more aware of diabetes is sadly insufficient. I believed that there should be more publicity to reach out to a larger crowd of people to educate them on the dangers of diabetes.

The problem with diabetes is that living in this modern world, we are bombarded with advertisement on the different types of food and beverages made available to us. As we consumed these processed food and beverages, guess what happened next? Our body system starts to react to the food and beverages. In processed food and beverages, manufacturers being concerned with the bottom line, will continue to add more refined sugar and salt to make the food and beverages tastier. Imagine, when someone kept on consuming all these stuff, especially if it is full of sugar! What will happen next? Our body will start to fail us. It would not be able to make use of the excess sugar and these will just be in our blood. I'm not talking only about the refined sugar. Almost at fault are food items such as refined rice and potatoes that will make our blood sugar rise faster and if not taken care of, will possibly result in diabetes.

The previous paragraph talks about food and beverage laden with sugar and refined carbohydrates. But there is another aspect to this. As we progressed as a modern society, we have lesser time for exercise. Of course, there will be some amongst us who are disciplined to continue with their exercise routine. This is not so for the majority of us. What will happen? Simply this, with the consumption of all those refined food and beverages, coupled with a lack of exercise, we will see more and more people suffering from diabetes. What makes it scary is that most will not be aware that diabetes is within striking distance of them.

So what is it that we, as individuals can do about it? I will list out a couple of steps here. In future, more will be outlined. Firstly, we need to find out our own genetic history. Trace back to your parents and grandparents. Check whether any of them had histories of diabetes. If no, then the chance of getting diabetes is reduced. I say only reduced because there is no guarantee that diabetes will not strike at a later stage. For those of you who are able to trace back your family history and discover that one of your parents or grandparents had diabetes, your chance of getting diabetes is increased. However, this is not the end of the world. There are many ways and means to avoid or delay the onset of diabetes.

by: Tom Yancy Cove
Source : www.articlecity.com


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Cirrhosis - Prevention And Treatment

Cirrhosis is characterized by progressive destruction of liver cells and the formation of fibrous scar tissue. The loss of liver cells interferes with the organ’s ability to process nutrients, hormones, and drugs and slows the production of protein other important substances manufactured in the liver. Eventually liver failure may result. The scar tissue interferes with blood flow from the entire gastrointestinal tract through the liver via the portal vein.

Pressure in the portal vein increases (portal hypertension), the spleen becomes enlarged, and blood is shunted around the liver through enlarged, fragile veins (varices) in the stomach and esophagus. Toxic substances formed in the intestine, and normally cleared in the liver, bypass the liver and are carried to the brain, where they can interfere with its function (hepatic encephalopathy). People with cirrhosis may exhibit no symptoms until the damage – which is irreversible is quite extensive. Cirrhosis is more common among men than women, and some forms of it are associated with and increased risk of liver cancer.

Prevention

Consume no more than two drinks a day. If you suspect that you may have a drinking problem, seek help immediately. You will need to avoid alcohol completely in order to halt the progress of cirrhosis, and a doctor or support group can help you achieve this goal. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Treatment

Combination of conventional and alternative therapy is one of the surest ways in prevention and treatment for cirrhosis.

• Stop drinking alcohol completely. Even if cirrhosis is not alcohol induced, the liver may be further damaged by alcohol.

• Avoid any toxins or medications that cause liver injury.

• If swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen is present, eat a low salt diet to reduce fluid retention. (Diuretics may be prescribed for this purpose as well.)

• Antibiotics may be prescribed if excess fluid retained in the abdomen has become infected.

• Cholestyramine may be prescribed to relieve severe itching by binding bile salts in the small intestine.

• Antihypertensive drugs such beta-blockers may be prescribed to lower pressure within the portal vein and thus reduce the risk of bleeding from esophageal varices.

• Endoscopic procedures to close off esophageal varices may be warranted.

• Restriction of dietary protein may ease or prevent neurological changes (hepatic encephallopathy).

• Laxatives (such as lactulose) may be used to speed the passage of toxins through the intestine.

• In advance cases of cirrhosis, a liver transplant may be recommended

• Herbs such as alfalfa helps to build a healthy digestive tract and is a good source of vitamin k. it helps to prevent bleeding as a result of vitamin k deficiency, which is common with cirrhosis. It can be taken in tablet or liquid form.

• Aloe Vera helps to cleanse and heal the digestive tract. Drink ¼ cup of aloe Vera juice every morning and evening. George aloe Vera juice from warren laboratories is a good product.

• Burdock root, dandelion, and red clover aid in liver repair by cleansing the blood stream.

• Silymarin (milk thistle extract) has been shown in scientific studies to repair and rejuvenate the liver. Take 200 milligrams of silymarin three times daily. Liv-R-Actin from natures plus is also a good source of milk thistle.

• All prevention and treatment above is incomplete without this one. The best alternative cirrhosis – prevention and treatment as provided by the “one minute cure for all diseases” we all know that this therapy has gain prominence to a lot of people. The claim is so simple: researched shows that if you deprive a cell 35% of its required levels of oxygen for 48 hours, the cell will become acidic and cancerous. Most people don't realize is that lack of oxygen is not only the underlying cause of cancer but is also the cause of most diseases. When the body is supplied with abundant amounts of oxygen, no cancer cells, viruses, harmful bacteria, toxins, pathogens and disease microorganisms can survive because they cannot survive in a highly oxygenated environment. We have to be aware that oxygen is the primary ingredient that our cells need when it comes to cell regeneration and this is very important in dealing with cirrhosis of the liver at the cellular level.

by: John Daniel Rivera
Source : www.articlecity.com


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Can Celiac Disease Cause ADHD?

If you're wondering if wheat gluten & ADHD might be related to each other, then you are smart. Celiac disease which is an allergic reaction to wheat gluten is on the rise. In this article, you'll learn more about the connection between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and wheat gluten and what to do about it.

When a child is allergic to gluten (wheat protein), the lining of the small intestine gets compromised, which results in poor digestion and malabsorption of nutrients. This leads to gastrointestinal problems, but is also responsible for other issues related to malnourishment: poor growth and developmental delays which can lead to problems with learning and attention.Obviously, removing gluten from the diet is the first step in reversing the damage.

Anecdotal Evidence for the ADHD-Gluten Diet Link

Most kids who have disorders like ADHD have some form of IBS (inflammatory bowel syndrome). IBS is a classic symptom of celiac disease.

Kids who have celiac disease often have a neurologic dysfunction, which is the hallmark of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a developmental disorder that seems to start in the brain, but may actually have its origins in the gut. If your child cannot get the nutrients that he needs from food, he is literally starving himself. We all know that the stomach feeds the brain.

A two-week study of 31 children who were put on a gluten-free diet showed marked behavioral improvements in over half the kids.

Gluten-ADHD Diet Recommendations

Since gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley and rye, eliminate these products from your child's diet. Replace them with gluten-free products, but be sure to read the labels and make sure that there are no chemicals or preservatives. If your child is resistant to dietary changes, make them slowly over time.

Eliminate casein from the diet (milk products). Many children who have the gluten-ADHD link are also allergic to milk protein.

Purchase a Gluten-free cookbook and learn how to make healthy, delicious baked goods.

Give your child a natural remedy designed to treat ADHD, so that his brain can heal more quickly from the damage done by celiac disease.

Although following the recommendations for a ADHD gluten diet is important for kids with celiac disease, it's not enough to just remove gluten from the diet. This is because it takes up to 12 months of following a gluten-free diet for ADHD symptoms to resolve. Additionally, since an adverse reaction to gluten has caused changes in your child's brain and nervous system, it is essential to reverse the damage with a natural supplement designed specifically to suppress the symptoms of ADHD, while restoring proper brain function.

Since all supplements are not created equal, look for one that contains proven ingredients like Arsen Iod, Hyoscyamus and Verta Alb. Make sure the formulation has been approved by the FDA and that the company stands behind their product with a no-questions-asked guarantee. Such a guarantee proves that the company has done their research and is confident that their product works. This is the best and safest way to boost the effectiveness of a no gluten ADHD diet and give your child the nutrients he needs to calm his brain, focus, pay attention and get back on track.

By respecting the ADHD gluten diet link, eliminating gluten and casein from the diet and giving your child a natural remedy to relieve symptoms and restore brain function, your child will come into his own and fulfill his unique potential. Don't feel bad that you didn't learn of this connection earlier: just follow the steps right now. You'll be surprised at how fast your child recovers. After all, kids are much more resilient than we think.

by: Laura Ramirez
Source : www.articlecity.com


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Baking Sweet Treats with Splenda

Sugar is often the main ingredient when baking sweet treats. Also, since artificial sweeteners used to cause a bitter taste, these snacks were not a good choice for those on a reduced sugar diet. This generally meant that individuals who were trying to reduce their sugar intake had to forego some of their favorite treats because of the lack of sugar alternatives available that could be used for baking. With the introduction of Splenda, this has changed. Splenda is made from real sugar instead of a chemical combination to prevent bitterness, but a variety of Splenda designed especially for baking allows individuals to make their favorite sweet treats without having to worry about excessive sugar content.

The reason that Splenda is able to replicate the sweet taste of sugar much better than other artificial sweeteners is that it is actually related to standard table sugar. Splenda is made with sucralose, a sugar derivative that uses real sugar at the beginning of its creation process. The end result is a no-calorie sweetener that still maintains the sweetness of sugar without the calories and carbohydrates. Unlike standard sugar, Splenda does not cause an increase in blood sugar levels. It can be used by individuals who are on reduced-sugar diets or those whose bodies have trouble processing increased amounts of sugar in the blood.

In addition to reducing the sugar content of sweet treats, Splenda also makes it easy to reduce the calories in baked goods without sacrificing taste. Because Splenda is a no-calorie sweetener, using it in baked goods can drastically reduce the caloric content of the foods and snacks that are made. Though the version of Splenda most commonly used for baking combines Splenda with sugar, the calorie content of treats made with this mixture is still significantly reduced over that of using simply sugar.

Splenda can be used in almost any recipe where sugar is required with little or no difference in the taste of the resulting baked goods. One of the primary complaints that many people have in regards to the use of artificial sweeteners is that they can cause an unpleasant taste. Even when the sweetener does not turn bitter from baking, the fact that an artificial sweetener was used is often difficult to conceal. Splenda’s unique taste is evident in foods and baked goods which taste sweet but do not have the calories that would be added if ordinary sugar was used in the recipe.

Splenda Baking Blend

Baking with Splenda is easy, since few if any changes have to be made to the recipes. The biggest concern that most people have before baking with Splenda is deciding whether they should use standard Splenda no-calorie sweetener or if they should use the Splenda baking blend. The baking blend combines the Splenda artificial sweetener with real sugar. While some people prefer to use one or the other for everything that they make in the kitchen, there are some situations where standard Splenda is adequate and other situations where a better result can be achieved from using the baking blend.

Standard Splenda can be used with no problems in any baked goods that call for sugar simply as a means to add sweetness to the product. It can usually be substituted in a 1:1 ratio with natural sugar. This makes the baking process much easier than most other artificial sweeteners since adjustments do not have to be made to the recipes beforehand. Even in cases where modifications are called for by the recipe, they are generally minor and the only reason for this is to better match the sweetness of Splenda to the required sweetness of the snack being created.

In recipes where sugar is used to sweeten the foods while adding to the overall texture, color, or consistency of the product, Splenda baking blend can generally produce better results. This is because there are some properties of sugar that cannot easily be replicated while baking, and standard Splenda is unable to hold up as well in the heat of the oven while maintaining these properties. The baking blend can be used in the same amounts as standard sugar, and still allow bakers a low-sugar and low-calorie alternative to using only sugar in the sweet treats that they produce.

If you enjoy baking cookies, cupcakes and more, but avoid those treats because of a low sugar diet, Splenda may be a the solution. By using Splenda you can bake your favorite snacks while retaining the same great taste that you would expect from these foods. Splenda replaces sugar at a perfect 1:1 ratio, which makes the baking process much easier. If you are diabetic or just want to live a healthier life, Splenda can help you enjoy the same great foods with the great taste that you would expect .

by: Leslie Silver
Source : www.articlecity.com


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Are You At Risk For Getting Alzheimer's Disease?

Introduction

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in intelligence, memory, behavior, judgment, and language. It is the most common form of mental decline in older adults.

Alzheimer's gets worse over time, but the course of the disease varies from person to person. Some people may still be able to function relatively well until late stages of Alzheimers disease. Others may lose the ability to do daily activities in earlier stages. Over time, Alzheimer's disease causes severe mental and functional problems and eventually results in death.

Causes

Scientists do not yet fully understand the causes of Alzheimer's disease. There probably is not one single cause, but several factors that affect each person differently.

Recent studies indicate that amyloid beta protein may cause Alzheimer's disease.

In healthy people, this protein can cross the blood-brain barrier (the wall of blood vessels that feed the brain and regulate the entry and exit of brain chemicals) and leave the brain. In people with Alzheimers disease, amyloid beta protein can't pass through that barrier. As more amyloid beta protein accumulates in a person's brain, they become more and more mentally disabled.

Research has recently revealed that consumption of sugar could be one of the biggest threats to our overall health - especially when it comes to age related diseases such as Alzheimer's. One of the major problems stemming from sugar over-consumption is a chemical process called glycation.

Glycation refers to the combination of a sugar and a protein molecule and occurs in your body when glucose in your blood combines with the amino acids tryptophan, lysine or arginine. This reaction releases byproducts called Advanced Glycation Endproducts (appropriately given the acronym AGE).

The formation of AGEs is accelerated when you have lower levels of antioxidants in your system and when your kidneys are weak or malfunctioning. The formation is also accelerated when blood sugar levels are high. Researchers now believe that glycation and the formation of AGEs lie at the heart of the alteration of proteins in the brain that cause Alzheimer's disease.

Risk Factors

Age is the most important known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The number of people with the disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65.

Blood sugar problems that cause excess glucose in the blood, such as diabetes, has now been added to the list of risk factors for Alzheimer's, given the role of glycation.

Family history is another risk factor, depending on the type of Alzheimer's . Familial Alzheimer's Disease, a rare form of Alzheimer's that usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 60, is inherited - so family history is a big risk factor.

The more common form of Alzheimers disease is known as late-onset Alzheimer's. It occurs later in life, and no obvious inheritance pattern is seen.

Relationship to Aluminum

Since 1965, researchers have suspected that Alzheimers disease is related to accumulations of aluminum in the brain. A relationship between aluminum in drinking water and Alzheimer's has now been established.

Additionally, a study looked at the association of Alzheimer's and lifetime exposure to aluminum in antiperspirants and antacids. Scientists found a direct correlation. The more antiperspirant that was used, the more likely the person would develop Alzheimers disease.

The same held true for aluminum antacids. It is hard to deny that environmental exposure to aluminum is at least related to Alzheimer's.

Symptoms and Cures

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease for which there is no known cure. However, various therapies and treatments can slow the progression of Alzheimer's. Therefore, it is important to know the warning signs for each stage of Alzheimer's and detect the condition early. If caught early, alpha lipoic acid and other Alzheimer's treatments can be used to slow (and possibly stop) the progression of the disease.

by: William Doyle
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Hypothyroidism and Hormonal Imbalance

The production of bodily hormones is one thing that few people have full appreciation for. In fact, most do not even know what hormones are and what they do to the body. Scarcely will there be an individual who is well versed as to what would happen if something affects the body’s production of hormones.

All About the Thyroids and its Hormones

One of the hormones that the body produces is thyroid hormone. This hormone is known for its effect on metabolism and heart beat rate. As a result, when production of this hormone is either low or high, one of the first indicators to tell about the condition is changes in body weight as well as similar changes in heart beat rate.

Defining Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism refers to a thyroid that is underactive or sluggish. Although this description is accepted, it does not always mean that because aside from thyroid activity, there are also other factors that can cause hypothyroidism. The problem can also be caused when there is an underproduction of hormones in an otherwise healthy thyroid. For example, when there is a low production of the thyroid’s main hormone thyroxine, the problem begins. Moreover, the thyroxine has to be converted to its active form triiodothyronine to be utilized by the liver in order that the body will be able to use it. When something is amiss in any of these stages of producing hormones, the result is hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism and Women

It is important to note that hypothyroidism affects women more than men. This is especially true during menopausal years or even during monthly periods when a woman experiences hormonal changes in the body. As a consequence, hormonal imbalance results. Most women ignore the correlation between menopause and hormonal imbalance. This is very dangerous because approximately 20 percent of menopausal women do suffer from one form of thyroid dysfunction. Moreover, being able to detect hypothyroidism is a good indicator that a woman may already be in her perimenopausal years—those years when a woman’s body experiences plenty of hormonal changes a few years before the onset of menopause.

Causes of Hypothyroidism

Because of frequent hormonal changes in a woman’s body due to menstruation and menopause, women are more susceptible to hypothyroidism than men. One of the reasons why it affects women is that women have estrogen and progesterone wherein a delicate balance between the two must be maintained. However, the balance can be upset when a woman experiences stress. That is why stress management in a woman must be thoroughly maintained to avoid hormonal imbalances. Another cause of hormonal imbalance is taking birth control pills and other drugs that can also affect the hormones in a woman’s body.

Treating Hypothyroidism

Treating hormonal imbalance is still a topic of debate today. However, experts suggest that the best way of treatment is still prevention. Here, diet, the kind of nutrients that a woman should get, along with her lifestyle are the factors that are very helpful in making sure that there is hormonal balance maintained in her body.

by: James Pendergraft
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Lifestyle and Bone Health

It is rare that women consider their bone health before the onset of any injuries or diseases to the bones. As such, once they take notice of their bone health, chances are that any disease they may have noticed is already advanced. That is why it is important for women to pay attention to their bone health starting when they are still young.

The correlation between bone health and lifestyle has been given tremendous importance in recent years because of findings in several studies that lifestyle has a huge impact on the bone health of women. Most often, ignoring bone health and healthy lifestyle leads to osteoporosis and other risk factors to the bones such as fractures.

Lifestyles That are Detrimental to Women’s Bone Health

There are certain lifestyles and habits that are harmful to the bone health of women. Some of these are the following:

* Smoking. Smoking is one of the most common unhealthy activities that some women indulge in that is very harmful to their bone health. This is because smoking takes away the calcium in your bones, weakening their structure. When this happens, risks to fractures are multiplied.

* Drinking. Drinking, just like smoking, is also harmful to the body. This is because the habit takes away some of the body’s nutrients, making the body susceptible to bone diseases.

* Poor Nutrition. Sometimes because of the very hectic daily schedule and the pressing demands at work and the need to take care of the family, most women pay little attention to what they may eat. As a result, nutrition for better bone health is absent. Because of this lifestyle, the bones become poorer in health as time passes by, making them very prone to injuries and bone diseases.

* Unhealthy Posture. This is one of the huge mistakes women make without knowing that it is harmful to their bones. Practicing healthy posture should begin at a young age. This should be done in order not to overburden the bones when working, either sitting or standing.

* Sedentary lifestyle. For women who do not get regular exercise, they may be doing greater damage to their bones than those who regularly exercise. Even just walking and light weight lifting are proven very valuable in promoting good bone health.

Improving Women’s Bone Health

For women to improve their bone health, the following should be observed:

* Make sure that your body has sufficient supply of calcium and Vitamin D. These two nutrients are very vital for promoting good bone health. Calcium strengthens the bones, while Vitamin D makes calcium absorption faster and better. They can be obtained from fresh fruits and vegetables and dairy products such as eggs, milk, and butter.

* Get hooked on the active lifestyle. Make exercising a regular habit. This is to strengthen the bone structure, making them sturdy.

* Avoid drinking and smoking that have detrimental effects on bone health.

* Avoid lifting weights that may be too heavy for you as this may cause injury to the bones.

by: James Pendergraft
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Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain

Hypothyroidism is just one of the many diseases that may affect women. The situation is a cause for alarm because of the many complications that it brings. In any case, hypothyroidism may indicate that something may be seriously amiss with a woman’s health. Because a woman’s body may be subjected to various hormonal changes, hypothyroidism is more frequent in women than in men.

On the other hand, weight gain is another thing that can do damage to a woman’s health. Although not as serious as hypothyroidism, as well as being controllable, weight gain is something that women hate because it can impact their self esteem. In any case, weight gain can also result in harmful effects on the body such as problems with the heart and in other organs. Another thing about weight gain is that it is also one of the symptoms of some diseases.

Weight Gain and Hypothyroidism

The correlation between weight gain and hypothyroidism is something that is not new to medical experts. This is because the thyroid is known to regulate the metabolism of the body. Therefore, any problems with relation to the functioning of the thyroid can affect the body’s metabolism process and may cause a person to weight gain.

Women who suffer from hypothyroidism tend to have a low metabolic rate. As a result, a person easily gains weight. Although not all women who have hypothyroidism experience weight gain, the majority of those who have the disease report increasing weight. Other factors that can affect weight gain is the biochemistry of their body, the calories consumed, and the utilization of those calories. In fact, weight gain and the difficulty of losing extra weight are one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Sometimes, even though a woman may restrict herself by dieting, weight gain still persists. This is because metabolic burning rate drops so low that it is not able to cope even with the drastically reduced food intake.

Countering Weight Gain in Women with Hypothyroidism

* Get hooked on physical activity. Exercise regularly. This is important in order to speed up metabolism and increase the rate by which you lose weight. What experts recommend is a simple 30-minute walk every day.

* Avoid stimulants like coffee and soft drinks. These foods are known for their stimulating effect that can affect the functioning of the thyroid.

* Monitor your thyroid level regularly. Because thyroid levels can change quickly, have a checkup once every 6 months. This is to make sure that the medication you are taking is right for the level of hypothyroidism you are suffering from.

* Reduce body stress. Stress in women is a known contributor to hypothyroidism. As such, make sure that one has access to ways to relieve stress.

* Consume a lot of foods rich in zinc. The best source of zinc is in oysters because they have a high content of the mineral. Zinc is known to counter hypothyroidism because it helps improve thyroid function.

by: James Pendergraft
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The Candida Albicans Diet - What to Eat to Get Rid of Yeast Infection

How a candida albicans diet can help prevent candidiasis and what foods to avoid that promote yeast overgrowth in your body.

Candida albicans diet has become quite popular as a way of preventing and treating yeast infection. Certain foods are recommended to prevent Candida albicans overgrowth and to cleanse the body of toxins that promote the growth of the Candida fungus.

To get a better idea on what comprises the Candida albicans diet and how it can help prevent Candidiasis, read the brief discussion below.

Features of the anti Candidiasis diet

The diet program for preventing and treating Candida infection is largely comprised of high-fiber foods. Fruits like bananas, berries, apples and oranges are good sources of fiber. Vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and asparagus are also said to be highly effective in preventing yeast overgrowth. When cooking vegetables, it is better to steam the dish and not to overcook it. Common cooking ingredients like garlic, ginger and onions have also been found to be highly effective anti fungals.

Foods that contain protein are also part of the anti-Candidiasis diet. Nuts, eggs, fish and poultry are good sources of protein. These should be included in the daily diet of a person suffering from yeast infection or those prone to acquiring the infection. For people with Candidiasis, consuming a single serving of sugar-less yogurt will go a long way towards curing the infection.

Foods to avoid

The biggest culprit when it comes to promoting yeast overgrowth is sugar. Sweets and food with too much sugar should be avoided by those who have Candidiasis. Food with very high levels of carbohydrates should also be removed from the daily menu; and so are those with too many artificial ingredients.

Consumption of yeast-rich food like bread should be kept to a minimum or totally removed from the daily diet until the infection is cured or symptoms disappear. Certain dairy products, like cheese, are also not recommended to people with Candida infection. Drinking beer has also been identified as a factor that can make an already existing Candidiasis worse.

Water to cleanse the body

Drinking lots of water will help cleanse the body of toxins that exacerbate the infection. Clean water will also make the diet program work better. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day is highly recommended to people with Candidiasis.

The Candida albicans diet has been proven to be effective in preventing yeast overgrowth. It can also cleanse the body and eliminate toxins and unhealthy elements that can promote the development of the infection.

by: Dean Forster
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Hypnosis Provides Relief From SAD

Those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder know only too well its very real physical manifestations - symptoms include depression, lethargy and tiredness, anxiety, loss of libido, cravings for carbohydrates and sweet foods. The symptoms in their turn tend to produce a vicious cycle of negative effect. Cravings lead to weight gain and more depression. Lack of energy leads to sleeping late and not getting as much light in the morning, feeling sluggish leads to lack of motivation to exercise, no social interaction leads to feeling more down...And so on.

We now know that the great majority of the population experiences some seasonal changes in feelings of well-being and behaviors, such as energy, sleep, eating patterns, and mood, to a greater or lesser degree. The degree to which each person may be affected is unique to them. With some people it can have quite a minor effect, albeit frustrating and somewhat debilitating, whilst for others it can seem that they have two distinct personas - a summer and a winter personality.

In the UK it is estimated that 5% of the population suffer severely from SAD whilst a further two million people suffer to a lesser degree. There are no clear criteria for susceptibility to SAD. Traditionally light therapy or anti-depressants, or both, are the main methods of treatment, unless you are fortunate enough to be in a position to relocate to a place that has more hours of sunshine.

But there is another powerful method of treatment which is open to everyone...Your mind and body are intrinsically linked and you can learn to use your mind to direct your body to feel a whole lot better. Every thought and feeling that you have is reflected throughout your physiology.

Research has shown that your brain does not know the difference between a real and a vividly imagined experience. Brain imaging techniques show that mental practice expands that portion of the brain involved in carrying out the task in question. Therefore you can be taught how to use your imagination to control your physiological state. Visualization techniques are extremely effective in controlling your body and can be put to god use in the treatment of SAD.

Most people have no idea how to control how they feel and therefore allow external events to control their state. You can't control reality but you can control your representation of it and your reaction to it. Your thoughts create your emotions and your actions. And you can learn how to control your thoughts with the help of hypnosis downloads. There is little we can do about the weather itself - but we CAN alleviate the effect that it has on us. It is absolutely amazing how powerful your mind is, so long as you are open to possibilities. Your mind is like a parachute - both work best when open.

Hypnosis is both normal and natural, and whilst you are in hypnosis you have access to your subconscious mind - the part which knows just what to do and how to do it, the part which acts automatically and spontaneously. Whilst in hypnosis your mind is very open to visualizations and you have the ability to create a more powerful sensory experience. The more real the experience becomes in the subconscious mind during this state, the more effect it will have on what you wish to achieve.

You can learn to relax with the help of a hypnosis download designed to show you how to generate endorphins and feel their effect throughout your physiology, giving you a natural high; those same endorphins that your brain releases when the sun is shining. It's worth remembering as well that there is no downside to this approach, no side effects, and no withdrawal symptoms. What have you got to lose? In the worst case scenario you will feel exactly the same, and the upside is that you can learn to take control of your thoughts, feelings and actions, and ultimately you can feel fantastic all year round.

by: Roseanna Leaton
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Seven Reasons to Have a Digital Personal Health Record

A digital personal health record (PHR) is a computer-based software application that allows you to store a variety of personal health information including illnesses, hospitalizations, encounters (i.e. visits and communications), journal information in between doctor visits, medications, allergies, immunizations, surgeries, lab results, and family history.

The personal health record differs from an electronic medical record which is a similar application with much more all-encompassing features used by healthcare providers such as scheduling and insurance billing, in addition to the storage of patient health data. Owning and maintaining an up-to-date digital personal health record has many benefits and is the cornerstone of proactive healthcare involvement and better healthcare experiences.

One of the chief reasons to have your health data stored electronically is it improves the quality of healthcare you receive by enabling you to be better prepared for doctor visits, equipped with the accurate and relevant information that your doctor needs to pursue an optimal treatment course. Because that vital data can then be conveyed to your doctor more efficiently, more time can be spent during the visit focusing on diagnosing and treating as opposed to gathering information. The latter fact is of paramount importance given the fact that healthcare providers in general have busier schedules and less time to spend with individual patients.

A digital PHR also ensures the availability of your health information in a legible form and facilitates the flow of that information between your and healthcare provider(s) whether only one physician is treating you or several doctors are participating in your care. Information in the record can be conveyed to your health-care provider(s) verbally, in print out form, digitally on an external medium such as a flash drive, and in some cases via the Internet prior to office visits. This ease of transfer of medical data is vitally important considering the fact that 18% of medical errors are due to inadequate availability of patient information. Moreover, medical records are frequently lost, doctors retire, hospitals or HMOs purges old records to save storage space, and employers frequently change group health insurance plans resulting in patients needing to change doctors and request transfer medical records which are sometimes illegible. Despite efforts on the part of the government to encourage doctors to keep medical records on a computer, i.e. utilize electronic medical records (EMRs) also called electronic health records (EHRs) in order to reduce errors, the fact of the matter is only 5% of doctors keep medical records on the computer and many that have purchased EMRs have never effectively implemented them or continued to use them in their practices.

Another compelling reason to have an updated personal health record is it could save your life. The Center for Disease Control on its annual list of leading cause of death included medical airs which was listed six ahead of diabetes and pneumonia. Approximately 120,000 Americans die each year as a result of preventable medical errors in hospitals, and who knows what the total is including patients treated outside of the hospital. Equally daunting is the fact that most emergency rooms cannot adequately retrieve your critical health information in a time of emergency.

The fourth reason to have a PHR is to reduce your healthcare expenses. Doctors generally use subjective and objective information about you in arriving at a diagnosis and treatment plan. Subjective data is that information which can be expressed by you such as your symptoms, and objective data is that information which can be measured and recorded, such as physical exam findings, x-ray reports and laboratory test results. Many diagnoses and treatment decisions can be based in large part on subjective information obtained from the patient or patient’s family, but if sufficient and appropriate subjective data cannot be obtained healthcare provider tend to rely more on objective data including x-rays and lab tests which result in higher treatment costs. X-rays and laboratory tests are oftentimes performed unnecessarily because they were recently performed but the patient did not know the results or did not even know they were performed, fueling the flames of rising healthcare costs.

The fifth reason you need your personal health information stored in a computer desktop-based application is to ensure the privacy of your information. There are online repositories that will store your health record, but there are definite concerns regarding privacy and the security of your data. By using a computer-based application to store all-important data about your health, you can ensure that the information remains private and secure. If you feel the need for greater security of the data within your computer or that which has been exported to a flash drive, there are affordably priced folder protection software programs which will protect the data by requiring a login. Alternatively, there are also biometric fingerprint reading devices which can be installed on your computer allowing login with a finger swipe.

The sixth reason you should have a computer-based record of your health information is the fact that maintaining a health record is a shared responsibility between the health-care provider and the health-care consumer. If you doubt that, try filling out a health insurance application without recorded health information to refer to. Traditionally patients have relied upon their healthcare providers to know everything about them and to record that information, but in today's era of change and looming healthcare reform, that cruise control approach is rapidly coming to a screeching halt. Just as taxpayers are held accountable for knowing and verifying the information they submit or the information that is submitted for them on their tax returns, healthcare consumers are going to be held more accountable for knowing and verifying what is in their medical record. This will be readily apparent if you are ever audited by the Internal Revenue Service or if you have health insurance benefits excluded after your policy has gone into effect because of pre-existing conditions which were not recorded in the insurance application questionnaire at the time of filing.

The seventh reason to have a digital personal health record is to enhance your doctor/patient rapport and engender mutual appreciation. I can recall those patients who were well-prepared with organized, relevant quality information to provide during their patient encounters and the delight I had in treating them. That type of encounter makes the practice of medicine much more fun and mutually beneficial. On the other hand, the patient, by seeking and obtaining a better understanding of my diagnostic and treatment course developed a greater appreciation for me and my efforts. I trust that your experience will be the same.

A digital personal health record (PHR) is a computer-based software application that allows you to store a variety of personal health information including illnesses, hospitalizations, encounters (i.e. visits and communications), journal information in between doctor visits, medications, allergies, immunizations, surgeries, lab results, and family history. Owning and maintaining an up-to-date digital personal health record has many benefits and is the cornerstone of proactive healthcare involvement and better healthcare experiences.

by: Victor Battles, M.D.
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Confido for increase semen production and sperm count

Confido* is a non-hormonal therapy acting on the higher centers of emotions in the brain and locally on the organs directly or indirectly.

What is semen and how increase semen production?

Semen is a white or grey liquid, it emitted from the urethra on ejaculation.

Generally each milliliter of semen contains millions of spermatozoa (sperm) even but the majority of the volume consists of secretions of the glands into the male reproductive and fertility organs.

The function of semen is simply for reproduction and as a vehicle to carry the spermatozoa into the female reproductive tract. Even though ejaculation of semen accompanies orgasm and relational enjoyment erection and orgasm are both controlled by separate mechanisms and semen emission is not critical for amusing xxx in most people.

Of course, in addition to the above factors so semen output and sperm production are also affected by other factors that including natural aging. Much as they would like to as they get older then fewer men can ejaculate the huge semen loads so they experienced in their youth. This does not mean that all is lost so however that as men can take several steps to improve and restore their semen production levels to those similar, or even better, than when they were teenagers.

Some doctors say that the problem of male infertility is complex than female infertility problem. Men with low semen production volume are hard to treat so there are many products available in the market, which are made for men to increase their natural semen production volume and sperm count. Men can decide among these products, which is best to increase sperm count as well as semen production volume. However, choosing herbal products for increasing sperm count and semen production volume proves more useful than other chemical products, as the side effects are less.

It is observed in males that they have less sperm count due to number of factors to the s tress and anxiety is among these factors for low sperm count among men. It causes infertility among women who receive low sperm count so if the causes of low sperm count are psychological and then these can be treated with proper psychotherapy techniques or relaxation techniques. However, if the causes are physical, then men need to take proper medications so that provide evidence to be useful.

Although many of the semen enhancers advertise increases in semen production of "100% or more than it", the truth is that only a handful of natural semen supplements and semen product will provide these types of dramatic results. Confido and speman are currently the only semen enhancement and increase sperm count supplements with documented clinical trials to prove their effectiveness in a large enough test study to be medically acceptable. Confido is non-hormonal therapy acting on the higher centers of emotions in the brain and locally on the xxx organs directly or indirectly. It reduces anxiety and calms the individual. By acting through the neuron-endocrine pathway, Confido regulates the process of ejaculation.

As a result, sales of these products have climbed steadily since they were first released a few years ago. Although they won't release exact sales numbers, each company currently claims sales for their product to be "well into the 7 figures mark" for number of bottles sold per year. This is an incredible number of men buying increase semen supplement and semen enhancers to say the least!

by : Adrianna Smith
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Describe The Importance Of Ginekolog Examination To Your Daughter

At the age of 13 every girl must consult with gynecologist because this is the age when her sex organs start gating active.

Every girl, who reaches at the age of 13, should consult gynecologist. There is a need to get the first visit because your daughter comes at the stage where her sexual organs start getting active.

In the first visit, it’s not necessary to have pelvic examination. But if your daughter says to you that she has missed her period this month or she is having painful periods then you should take these situations seriously. If these situations don’t occur with your daughter then she might have secretions or discharge which is not useful for your daughter’s body. If your daughter is suffering through these types of phenomenon then you should immediately take the appointment.

It can happen that your daughter doesn’t feel relaxed to go for ginekolog examination but she has to because she needs to identify what’s happening inside her body. She would feel embraced or she would feel shy to show her vagina but it’s only for her advantage and interest. Being a mother, you should describe the importance of gynecology examination to your daughter so that she can be able to get ready for the pelvic examination.

You should tell your daughter that if she will go for examination, she will obtain the information which she didn’t have before. She would get to know about the body changes as well as she can get an idea that why problems have captured her body when she has her menstruation. It can be possible that your daughter is associated with any boy sexually so it’s important to know how can she get rid of pregnancy and what types of diseases transmitted during the intercourse. When your daughter consults to any doctor, she obtains several preventive measures which are important to be taken in this age.

When girls have missed period and when they obtain painful periods, they can get to know that why these things are happening to them and doctor can tell them a better treatment through which they can get rid of these problems. If your daughter is one of them then you should explain to her that whatever she is facing is not good for her health and she can have the severe problem in the future. If girls, who are having these types of problems, don’t take the help of doctor, often suffer the pregnancy problems because of having abnormal reproductive system.

These are some information which you have to tell your daughter, if you want to see her healthy and active in the future. It’s your responsibility to take your daughter to the gynecologist so that she can live her life with full fun and entertainment like majority of girls do. When your daughter will not get the pelvic examination, she will remain weak and inactive all the time. Due to this, your daughter will never give her full concentration to the studies and also to other areas of her life. Think well about your daughter because women bodies are very delicate and need special attention and care.

by : Muhammad Azeem Ashraf
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Confidential Pathology Tests for HIV, Chlamydia and other STDs

Are you worried that you may have HIV? or Chlamydia? Don't be nervous. A number of clinics are providing confidential STD tests at affordable prices. These labs keep everything from your identity, your test procedures, and the nature of the tests you have had and your test reports, absolutely private and confidential.

Let's discuss the nature of a few of these diseases, their symptoms and the tests required to treat them.

HIV and Chlamydia

HIV also known as "Human Immunodeficiency Virus" can lead to acquired immuno deficiency syndrome or AIDS. The disease is incurable, progressive and often fatal and weakens the immune system of our body by reducing the WBC (white blood cells) count.

Chlamydia is a treatable, sexually transmitted disease among men and women. It is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia Trachomatis. It can be treated with antibiotic medication. If left untreated, the infection can induce critical health problems, especially of the reproductive kind and can lead to disorders, both transient and permanent.

Tests

HIV tests are carried out by detecting the virus through the samples of blood. The subject's blood is screened through various complex methods. A number of nhs as well as private organizations offer private screening that only you and your physician will be aware of.

For Chlamydia, tests like nucleic acid amplification (NAAT) are employed. Just like HIV, a Chlamydia test can be obtsined through a private doctor.

Clinic Facilities for STD

STD clinics or clinics for sexual health specialise in treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Many of them also promote birth control. The various services provided by these clinics include informing people about safe sex, birth control, providing sex education, distributing condoms, conducting health examinations, performing tests, providing medication and specific treatments as well as vaccination facilities.

Most nhs health clinics provide free checkups and tests and also maintain complete confidentiality.

The Question of Privacy

Most clinics follow set standards of confidentiality to safeguard the privacy of their patients. Anonymous services are provided by select clinics where the patient can use a code name or a false name and still get the test done.

All patients are informed about the procedure and consequences of these tests and are free to make a choice on whether they want a particular test conducted or not.

If you are in doubt, then don't just sit there. Visit your nearest clinic, get an appointment as soon as possible and get the relevant tests done. It is better to know about your present condition rather than have it play on your mind all the time.

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Chelation Therapy as a Therapy for Solidifying of the Arteries

In excess of fifty percent of the humanity around the globe are associated to heart disease: it is graded the number one health risk through the World Health Organization, slaying as many as twelve million inhabitants a year. These days many inhabitants are going towards chelation therapy as a healing in place of heart surgery.

An elevated cholesterol stage can guide to heart disease, diabetes and stroke. It's as well a main provider in the improvement of calcified plaque within the atherosclerosis or arteries.

Chelation therapy has been verified and effectual substitute in the healing of heart disease. Subsequent to being used at first to cure heavy metal toxic in servicemen later than World War II, the medicinal profession started to use it in the cure of atherosclerosis.

In the midst of its roots in the Greek term "chele" the word used to illustrate a "grabbing" act: chelating agents are capable of grabbing and binding intense metals as well as other toxic materials so the body can emit them safely.

Chelation therapy has two types: it can be initiated into the body straightforwardly through an intravenous request or by ingesting the prescriptions orally in fluid, soft-gel pill or capsule form.

Lots of people favor oral chelation more willingly than costly visits to the doctor's workplace. Oral chelation therapy is a non-medicinal process that is a low-priced, effectual way to avoid and cure heart disease by giving the body of the chelating agents it requires removing calcified plaque.

These agents are exclusive in their chemical and physical composition that gives them the capability to draw heavy metals, wrap them so that the kidneys are able to carefully eradicate them through the urine.

Other than getting rid of calcified plaque from the arteries, the EDTA chelating agent has been accounted to improve the body's metabolism of cholesterol, calcium and strengthen bones. The Goldshield Elite Corporation produces the "Unique Oral chelation Formula Number one" that combines the artificial amino acid EDTA by means of vitamin B12, vitamin C, royal jelly as well as bee pollen as an effectual healing for atherosclerosis.

This therapy has been the matter of many technical journal articles about dissolving blood clots along with arterial blockages. Over and above these nutrients, an oral chelation therapy formula consists of antioxidants, plant sterols, kelp, honey and lipoic acid for simple absorption by the circulatory system.

by : Ricky Hussey
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Can Honey Cure GERD?

You are not alone in your search for an acid reflux home treatment. Thousands of people are taking GERD into their own hands after little to no luck with antacids.
Have you noticed your antacids not working as well? Have you noticed your acid reflux getting worse? Have you ever wondered if it is possible to fully cure acid reflux?

In this article, you will learn the importance of one of the simplest and most effective remedies for acid reflux… honey!

Why an Acid Reflux Home Treatment can Work

Do you know what the cause of your GERD is? Most people are unaware that a lower esophageal sphincter is the tissue to blame for your disease. Most gastro esophageal reflux diseases stem from a damaged or weak sphincter.

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is the muscle flap that is right above the stomach. The LES is responsible for keeping foods and acids in your stomach where they belong. However, our diets have become more processed and more acidic than nature ever intended and the LES has paid for it.

Fortunately, there are ways to strengthen and heal the sphincter that no antacid can do. Here is how you begin your acid reflux home treatment.

An Acid Reflux Home Treatment

Do you know what is possibly the oldest remedy known to man? Honey!

Honey has been found in many Egyptian pyramids and is thought to be one of the first remedies or medicines that man has used. And surprisingly, the Egyptians knew a lot more than we give them credit for about honey.

Honey has been clinically shown to do a lot of things. Studies find that honey can do everything from improve circulation to cure baldness. Honey can fight bacterial infections, reduce pain and inflammation and even regrow tissue. In fact, honey can help cure acid reflux.

For curing GERD or heartburn, honey can stimulate tissue on the LES or sphincter to regrow. All you need to do is eat about 3 teaspoons daily and you are one your way to curing the cause of this disease. It is important that you take 1 teaspoon after breakfast, 1 in the middle of the day and 1 right before bed.

Make sure to get pure raw honey that is usually sold in those cute little 'honey bear' plastic bottles.

by : Joe Barton
Source : www.amazines.com


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