Antioxidants Not Associated With Increased Melanoma Risk

There has been a rceent study suggesting that taking supplements can have alarming results - leading to a four-fold increase in melanoma risk in women. This is scary stuff as melanomas are a particularly aggressive form of skin cancer.

Even more recent researhc contradicts these findings:

Maryam M. Asgari, M.D., M.P.H., of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, and colleagues examined the association between antioxidants and melanoma among 69,671 women and men who were participating in the Vitamins and Lifestyle (VITAL) study, designed to examine supplement use and cancer risk. At the beginning of the study, between 2000 and 2002, participants completed a 24-page questionnaire about lifestyle factors, health history, diet, supplement use and other cancer risk factors.

Intake of multivitamins and supplements during the previous 10 years, including selenium and beta carotene, was not associated with melanoma risk in either women or men. The researchers also examined the risk of melanoma associated with long-term use of supplemental beta carotene and selenium at doses comparable to the previous study and found no association.

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The Lab. Who"da Thunk It

So after spending a few weeks spending a great deal of effort avoiding my research, my research mentor gently called me on it. I was avoiding it simply because I have been away from the lab long enough to not feel very confident. I"ve had a rough couple of weeks (bad calls, insomnia), and just was kind of overwhelmed by the thought that I had to go back to the lab and try to figure out my experiments. I mean.. what if they don"t work? I was sure I was going to be an incompetent fool.

Dr. R "So, when are you coming back to my lab?"

Me (thinking... never?) "Um...Monday?"

Dr. R "Monday"s a holiday. Nobody will be here, you"ll be lonely."

Me: "Tuesday?"

Dr. R "Ok, see you Tuesday, then."

So all things considered, he was very nice about telling me to get my act together and get back to the lab.

Today was my first day back. It actually is kind of nice, in a way. No screaming. No babies. No pregnant people. Just pleasant PhDs (it"s nice to work with non-doctors for a little while), and peace and quiet. It"s a very calm place.

So, my experiments may not work. I may be an incompetent fool. For now, though, it might be ok. It"s certainly a nice break from clinical work.

Don"t get me wrong, my first love is still taking care of patients and teaching the residents (or is that teaching patients and taking care of the residents?), but I think once I get over the anxiety of settling into a new place, this is going to be a nice, welcome interlude.

Oh! Time to go play with my DNA!

Meridian Functions

Meridian flows through and serves at least one organ or physiological
system. For example, like the kidneys themselves, the function of the
kidney meridian is purification. The kidney meridian filters toxic energy, allowing
energies that have been obstructed to begin to move. I"ll choose to
work with the kidney meridian when I want to "flush" a particular systemfor
example, if the lymph system feels sluggish, the back feels tight, energy is
stuck below the waist, or the body is carrying an illness. The kidney meridian
filters the body"s energies, leaving them fresh, clear, and vital, and the kidney"s
energies renewed as well. The first points on the kidney meridian, at the
bottom of the feet, are called the Wellspring of Life points The
kidney meridian is said to contain the life force of beginnings and renewal.

Facing death

I get into discussions with christians a lot. Recently, I"ve had a lot of (online) discussion with fairly radical bible-literalist largely-creationist types.

I"m often asked by them if I fear death, and I explain that I came to terms with it years ago. I say I don"t fear it at all. Many of them tell me I am lying, or that I am deceiving myself, and when faced with the real prospect of death I will come crying back to the Lawd begging for forgiveness, no-atheists-in-foxholes.

I never bought it - I"ve come close to death before, and even before I really thought it through, the prospect of dying wasn"t that terrifying (pain, on the other hand, I"d really rather avoid, but that"s a side issue). But how would I feel NOW?

Well, I recently had a serious prospect of death. I was laying face down on the floor, having crawled a few feet toward the phone and unable to move any further, with all the symptoms of a stroke, and resolved to wait for someone to find me (which I was pretty sure would be no more than ten minutes). So anyway, I had several minutes to ponder the very real possibility I might die, not at some distant time in the future, but with the very real good chance I might die today, possibly right there on the floor.

I didn"t actually think death was all that likely, mind you; I was more worried about the prospect of surviving with major defects and being a damn nuisance, but even that didn"t seem hugely likely - if things went well, I expected I"d probably come out of it mostly okay, given a few weeks or months at most. But still the prospect that "this could be the day I die" was there.

So how was it?

I felt not the slightest twinge of fear. Not the briefest moment of doubt. I had no impulse to pray. I had no sense that I was risking infinite torture imposed by the merciless and implacable god of the new testament*.

I simply thought that it was possible I might die. It was annoying, like missing the last half of a good TV show that I"d really been enjoying. I was somewhat concerned that my kids might see me dead on the floor, which would be somewhat traumatic. That was it.

So I feel vindicated. I was right. When faced with the immediate, real possibility of death... I don"t fear it. Not a whit. All the vile christian threats - they don"t work on me any more. Even when I think I might really die.




* This guy (I"m looking at KJV):
Matthew 10:28, 13:41-42, 25:41, 25:46
Mark 4:11-12, 9:43-48, 16:16
Luke 12:5, 13:23-30
John 3:36, 15:6

What a difference a word makes:

"Painreliefe.org" says on its front page:

http://www.painrelief.org.uk/

Tired of hurting? Magnetic therapy is a totally natural way to kill pain

quickly. Evidence suggests it will:

* Relieve your pain naturally and quickly

* Reduce Inflammation

* Restore your energy levels

* Increase blood circulation

* Supports the healing process

* Improves your quality of life

Buried in all those magical and miraculous claims of magnetic healing is that one little word, "suggests".

Well let me "suggest" this:

Despite the fact that there has been virtually no scientific testing of magnet

therapy, a growing industry is producing magnetic bracelets, bands, insoles,

back braces, mattresses, etc., and claiming miraculous powers for their

products. The magnet market may be approaching $150 million annually (Collie).

http://skepdic.com/magnetic.html



Dare I also "suggest" that some greedy people are ripping off some dumb people?

Consumption of Black chocolate reduced blood pressure

The researchers finds that since dropsy until 18 weeks, asupan black chocolate reduced blood pressure sistolik average of 2,9 mmHg and blood pressure diastolik 1,9 mgHg without found [by] alteration of body weight and lipid rate and plasma glucose. Hypertension prevalence decreases from 86% to become 68%. While at cluster consuming white chocolate, is not found alteration at blood pressure sistolik and diastolik. At cluster consuming black chocolate is found [by] short term cocoa phenol in plasma and improvement of S-nitroglutathione vasodilator. While at cluster consuming white chocolate there is no alteration of biologic petanda in plasma.


Though level of pressure drop of small blood, but the effect in clinic properly is paid attention. Estimated that pressure drop of blood sistolik 3 mmHg will reduce relative risk of mortality stroke counted 8% and coronary artery disease mortality equal to 5% and mortality of all causes equal to 4%.
Which very draws from invention of is that small number of commercial cocoa product gives pressure drop potency of the same blood with modification of comprehensive diet which has proven is effective in reducing level of case kardiovaskuler. Long-range compliance to change behavior which kompeks often low and requires continuous counseling, while consuming small number of rich cocoa of flavanol as routine diet is modifying diet which is easy obeyed and therefore is approach of behavior promising to reduce blood pressure to individual with blood pressure above optimal blood pressure. Further study better be done to assess black chocolate effect at other population and effect expects length.

CLINICAL EVIDENCE FOR NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS

Here is some good, solid evidence that natural products rule. From: Dr. Michael T. Murray"s Natural Facts Newsletter:

Top ten clinical research studies with natural products in 2004.

The Top Ten Studies in 2004

1) Echinacea does work if you use an effective product
2) U.S. Government study acknowledges health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
3) Omega-3 index emerges as the most significant marker for heart disease
4) Black cohosh extract exerts anticancer effects against breast cancer cell
5) Combination of Glucosamine and MSM superior to either alone in treating osteoarthritis

6) Antioxidant supplementation reduces risk for Alzheimer�s disease
7) Long-term study shows CLA effective as weight loss aid
8) Even brief exposure to statin drugs lower CoQ10 levels
9) Lutein improves vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration
10)Ginkgo biloba extract continues to show benefits in elderly subjects

FOR FULL ARTICLE SEE:

http://www.vitaminexpress.com/drmurray/drmurraynewsletter2004_02_16.htm

We hope this is just the start of something big.

Senam Kegel dan Kepuasan Seks

Wah.... sudah lama sekali saya tidak mengupdate blog ini. Waktu itu terlalu asyik ikutan SEO contests sampai-sampai ngga sempat posting di blog ini.

Well, kali ini saya coba share artikel dalam bahasa Indonesia. Tulisan ini saya kutip dari Reporter Catur Meiwanto dari DetikHealth. Artikel ini bagus banget, namun perlu kesabaran dalam mempraktekkannya. Selamat membaca dan selamat menikmati ... :)

Senam kegel pertama kali diperkenalkan tahun 1948 oleh Dr Kegel, seorang gynecologist ( dokter spesialis penyakit dan kesehatan sistem reproduksi wanita), sebenarnya dengan tujuan untuk memperbaiki ketidakmampuan menahan kencing wanita setelah melahirkan. Latihan ini memiliki hasil efektif untuk menguatkan otot pubococcygeus, membantu wanita memulihkan kondisi setelah melahirkan. Tapi hal yang sangat menarik, pasien wanita tersebut dilaporkan mendapatkan kepuasan seksual luar biasa yang belum pernah dialami sebelumnya setelah menjalani senam kegel.

Senam ini akan memperkuat otot pubococcygeus, otot �seksual� utama pendukung vagina, penis, uterus, rectum dan bagian tubuh lain yang terkait fungsi seksual seperti orgasme dan ejakulasi baik pada wanita maupun pria. Disamping itu, senam kegel juga membantu menyembuhkan impotensi dan kesulitan menahan kencing. Siapapun dapat dapat melakukan senam kegel, kapanpun, dimanapun dan pada berbagai variasi usia.

Senam kegel telah tersebar luas di berbagai negara dunia, menjadi alternatif yang direkomendasikan untuk wanita pasca melahirkan dan bahkan menjadi salah satu topik terpopular majalah kesehatan. Kecenderungan arah penelitian mengenai seksualitas sekarang ini membuktikan bahwa kesehatan dan kekuatan otot pubococcygeus dengan senam kegel, secara langsung meningkatkan kepuasan seksual dan kemampuan mencapai orgasme.

Keuntungan senam kegel pada pria
Pada pria, latihan ini akan meningkatkan kemampuan mengontrol & mengatasi ejakulasi dini, ereksi lebih kuat dan meningkatkan kepuasan seksual saat orgasme. Selain itu, multiple orgasme bisa dialami pria berkat berlatih senam kegel.

Keuntungan senam kegel pada wanita
Keuntungan wanita dengan menjalani senam kegel adalah:
� Lebih mudah mencapai orgasme
� Orgasme dengan lebih baik, karena otot yang dilatih adalah otot yang digunakan selama orgasme.
� Vagina akan lebih sensitif dan peka rangsang, memudahkan peningkatan kepuasan seksual
� Menyembuhkan ketidakmampuan menahan kencing
� Mempercepat pemulihan kondisi vagina setelah melahirkan
� Suami akan merasakan perubahan fantastis saat senggama disebabkan vagina mampu mencengkeram penis lebih kuat.


Cara melakukan senam kegel
Pertama, anda perlu mengetahui dimana otot ini berada dan seperti apa rasanya sehingga bisa melatihnya. Otot pubococcygeus adalah otot yang sama seperti saat anda menahan kencing. Saat anda kencing, cobalah untuk menahan aliran kencing dan teruskan kembali. Otot untuk menghentikan dan meneruskan kembali aliran kencing itulah otot yang akan dilatih.
Setelah menemukan dan merasakan otot pubococcygeus, anda dapat mulai berlatih. Yang paling gampang dilakukan adalah lakukan kontraksi pada otot ini, tahan selama hitungan 10 detik, kemudian rilekskan. Jika anda tidak dapat menahan kontraksi dalam hitungan tersebut, jangan patah arang, untuk itulah mengapa perlu berlatih senam kegel. Secara bertahap, otot ini akan semakin kuat. Ulangi langkah ini 10 kali pada kesempatan pertama dan tingkatkan intensitasnya pada kesempatan berikut.

Senam kegel selain sederhana dan mudah dilakukan, hanya membutuhkan beberapa menit dalam sehari. Bahkan orang lain tidak akan mengetahui saat anda berlatih kapanpun dan dimanapun. Di dalam mobil, antri ATM, saat berjalan, ketika menonton TV, saat berbaring, duduk, atau saat berjalan di escalator. Intinya, senam kegel bisa dilakukan dan dijadikan kebiasaan positif kapanpun juga.

Untuk hasil terbaik, senam kegel perlu dilakukan secara konstan setiap hari. Hasilnya tidak akan didapat dalam waktu sehari. Kebanyakan orang akan merasakan perubahan setelah 3 atau 4 minggu dengan berlatih beberapa menit setiap hari. Baik wanita maupun pria akan merasakan perubahan menakjubkan dengan kenikmatan saat senggama dan orgasme lebih intensif.

Teknik senam kegel
Teknik senam kegel ini dapat dilakukan selama 6 detik, dan anda dapat menghitung 1, 2 , 3 sampai 6 detik untuk menghitung saat melakukan latihan ini.
1. Kontraksi perlahan (hitung 1 detik )
2. Tetap kontraksi ( detik ke 2 )
3. Tetap kontraksi ( detik ke 3 )
4. Tetap kontraksi ( detik ke 4 )
5. Kontraksikan sekuat mungkin ( detik ke 5 )
6. Rileks ( detik ke 6 ) sebelum mulai langkah pertama kembali.

Anda dapat melakukan langkah tersebut selama kurang lebih 20 menit setiap hari. Dan alternatif lain yang lebih efektif dengan tahapan langkah tambahan sebagai berikut:

1-5. sama seperti diatas
6. Rileks 5 detik
7. Kontraksikan dengan cepat dan keras
8. Rileks (cepat)
9. Kontraksi (cepat)
10. Rileks (cepat)
11. Kontraksi (cepat)
12. Rileks beberapa detik dan mulai lagi pada nomor 1.

Alternatif teknik lain :
1. Kontraksi perlahan � 5 detik
2. Kontraksi lebih keras � 5 detik
3. Kontraksi sekuat mungkin � 5 detik
4. Rileks � 5 detik dan ulangi langkah 1

Get Rid Of Acne

A couple of years ago I have a friend who told me a sad story of how she missed an opportunity to become a model. She got the good shape, a natural beauty, the perfect legs and a sexy shape. Her posture was attractive and lovely. She also got the lovely seductive voice. In a nutshell, she has everything a model could ever dream of, but! She had one disadvantage- she had acne scars on her face.

This is no doubt the plight of many people today, those who want to become models and those who do not want to become one. Males, females and perhaps you. Acne has been a disease that people has been battling with for years without remedy. Not that they don�t want to get rid of it, but they don�t know how. Many had tried extremely to solve this problem but the thing left some scars. What do you gain from curing acne that left scars?

Perhaps you don�t know what acne is. It�s a skin problem or disease caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands, though common in adolescent. It consists of pimples and black heads, especially on the face and neck, which if not treated will leave scars. You may also call it a medical problem that causes a lot of red spots on your face and neck.

If you have acne or acne scars, this is good news for you because I am going to show you how to get rid of it off your beautiful face or neck. Maybe you don�t have it and you think �Man, this is not about me.� You may be right but what about your friend next door?

Below are the simplest practical ways you can apply to get rid of acne and its scars in a matter of days.

Step #1

Maybe you�ve never discovered this or you never know it before. Rosehip seed oil have been discovered to reduce the appearance of scars. All you have to do is massage it (don�t rub) on the scars twice a day and see what happens next!

Step #2
You may never know too that aloe Vera juice or gel also fates scars. If you apply it immediately after a burn or a cut. Besides acne, it can prevent scars altogether.

Tip #3
If you don�t know, I�ll like to reveal to you that blackheads are a major causes of acne. Therefore the control of blackhead is a good way of preventing acne.

You can cure that acne of yours including its scars if you follow with kin interest what you�ve just discovered in this few lines. All you have to do is stand up and make the move now and let others learn from you tomorrow.

Owaduge Olumide is a writer. He writes on health and other sundry issues. You can get more of his views here: http://www.olempe.blogspot.com

Regular physicians

Regular physicians of the first half of the nineteenth century maintained
allegiance to their traditional drugs for other reasons as well. Doing something
active in place of waiting for nature instilled confidence in patients that the
doctor had power, and confidence stimulated recovery. Indeed, if the doctor
did not take action, more often than not the patient or his family demanded
it. �How often,� one physician complained, was he �forced by patients and
their friends to give medicine when it is not plainly indicated. . . . He must
cure quickly, or give place to a rival.� Finally, calomel, bleeding, and other
heroic treatments were the very things that gave the profession its distinctiveness
vis a` vis unconventional healers. As these enemies became ever more
strident in their attacks on traditional medicine, it was only natural for MDs
to close ranks and cling more tightly to that tradition as a badge of professional
identity, making depletive therapy the core of their self-image as medical
orthodoxy. In brief, a fair amount of lip service was paid to nature by physicians
of the mid-1800s, but when it came down to practice instead of philosophy,
they sided with art.

Beyond Drugs: Pain Management Strategies

Chronic pain can suck the joy right out of life, leaving the sufferer physically miserable, as well as mentally exhausted and even depressed. For many, drugs just are not the answer, offering only partial relief or relief that fades all too fast, as the body becomes tolerant of the medication, demanding more and more, until finally the pain relieving medication no longer is effective.

Yet another set of recent clinical studies have demonstrated the value of a more integrated approach to pain management. As has been shown with back pain, for those suffering from some types arthritis, there is some indication that therapies that seek to increase and improve movement can be helpful not only for managing pain, but also for helping to prevent further injury.

Meditation has also shown promise to aid in the management of chronic pain, as well as its associated stress, anxiety and depression. While meditation is much more common in the Eastern part of the world, it is starting to become a much more mainstream concept here in the West.

Chronic pain is tough to live with, and all too frequently cannot be controlled by drugs alone. Exploring the possibilities of a more integrated and holistic approach can make a real difference in overall quality of life.

Avoiding Office Cakes, Biscuits and Candies

Here"s a great idea if you work in an office:

"When I worked in a busy office, most of my co-workers kept jars of candy on their desks to enjoy and share with others. Constantly battling the "bulge," I hated these temptations, but neverthless often gave in to them. I decided to put out a jar of my own "feel good" stuff, with no calories. I bought a beautiful jar with a lid and spent one whole weekend at home cutting up colorful strips of paper and writing down inspiring quotes. I filled the jar and put it on my desk. It took a while to catch on, but soon, everyone was stopping by my "food for thought" jar daily to fill up on something much better than empty calories. They would take one out, read it, smile knowingly, and then fold it up and replace it for the next co-worker. It"s something that never needed to be replenished unless, I saw a new quote I wanted to add. If you work in an office environment, try this out and see how much everyone loves it."

Source

Help For Children With developmental and learning problems

I received this and thought I"d post it on my log as it might be of help to someone:

If you know a child who:

• Suffered from a traumatic birth, difficult pregnancy or medical problems in early life?
• Is suffering developmental delay
• Has repeatedly visited GP/consultant but problems still remain
• Suffers from low attainment, low self-esteem, low self-confidence
• Suffers poor eye/hand co-ordination resulting in frequent accidents and clumsiness
• Suffers from reluctance to attend school
• Suffers from hyperactivity and an inability to sleep/relax
• Is unwilling to adopt a healthy lifestyle with good food and good exercise regime

Sunflower Trust Children�s Charity could help

For over a decade Sunflower Trust have helped improve children�s:

IQ by 12%
Health by 60%
Behaviour/study skills by 60%

To find out more please call 0845 054 7509 or e-mail enquiries@sunflowertrust.com
Further information is available on website http://www.sunflowertrust.com/


APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY
1st November 2007 LATEST!


Patricia Murray Cox Sunflower Trust co-Ordinator A registered charity dedicated to helping children with health, learning and behavioural difficulties

Vaginal the Drought - Before the General Problem Costs the Majority of Women

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There are many women in each country which appear before this problem. Your chance Vaginal droughts increases, as soon as you have the menopause. The main reason for any to transfer vaginal a drought occurs mainly because of curtailment of production of an estrogen which leads to drying and finesse vagina walls.

It creates a problem in your sexual life as there is a full loss libido.

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As concerning a vagina properly do not grease, doing your painful sexual intercourses and less joyful activity. The general mood in Vaginal areas - the general mood of an itch and burning which can be very irritating. Lubricant your vagina this problem can be solved.

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Because of constant sensitivity any kind of sexual activity becomes a considerable quantity of a pain than an entertainment.

Vaginal a drought during and after menopause, very known fact. This kind of a problem does not concern the senior women only or what all pass menopause. It can be a problem for any women.

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Some of the general and known reasons except reduction of level of an estrogen still - treatment of processing of a cancer, an infection of yeast, vaginal a bacterial infection, syringing and many.

The reasons because of which levels of an estrogen fall,

- Menopause

- Removal ovaries through surgery

- In the course of birth rate and chest feeding

- Smoking of cigarettes

The best thing to make during these times should track, that you always hydrate. Drink of 8-10 points of everyday water should be accompanied strictly. This kind of drink would help you finally.

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There should be open communications between partners which would help you to deal with a problem. The openness about such affairs does a problem very weak and less important. As this problem can be easily solved some simple measures of the house and if it does not help the doctor, can always help.

Some ways to reflect Vaginal the Drought

- Avoid some fragrant soaps, or washes, which can be one reasons for presence Vaginal droughts

- Not fragrant soap can have the good help

- Cotton panties of Wear process, it can help with the appropriate air reference

- Avoid Foamy baths

- Do not use the Powder or Spirits in yours Vaginal area

- Application of Oil of Vitamin E also is useful

- Avoid syringing

- Make yoghurt as a part of your diet as it has good bacteria which struggles with other bacteria

- Presence of a linen seed or Linen seed helps to reduce vaginal a drought.

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You can add them in the breakfast also juice or lady-killer which you have

- Water use based the greasing known as Jelly KY, and more many can be found in the market

Best Ways To Cure Back Acnes

Acne is fast becoming a common occurence in both teenagers and grown-ups. People often think of acne which occurs on the face because that is where it is commonly noticed. However, as many acne sufferers know, the face is not only the area where acne can develop.

Other areas where acne can occur are the chest and the back. Unfortunately, chest and back acne are often harder to treat compared to those on the face. This means that products that one usually uses to treat facial acne might not be as effective as acne on the chest and on the back. Further, since the back is always in contact with the clothes (and other materials which could irritate the skin), this could worsen the condition of the acne further.

Treating back acne is similar to how one would treat facial acne. For example, one has to stick to a daily skin regimen for treatment, consisting of cleanser and moisturizer. However, applying medication on back acne could be more difficult compared to facial acne.

The clothes that you wear could be worsening your back acne condition. For example, tight or rough clothing rubs against the skin on your back and cause skin irritation. Also, the sweat from the tight clothes could cause excessive oil production by the skin. This eventually results in acne breakouts on the back.

In addition to clothes, we could also figure out the other things that could be causing back acne. For example, heavy backpacks that are worn across the shoulders and the upper back could aggravate back acne conditions. If you have acne on the areas in the shoulders and the upper back, you should consider stop using a backpack. A good alternative would be a shoulder bag. Once your back acne clears up, you could then use the backpack again.

The first step to treat back acne is to determine the severity of the acne"s condition so that the appropriate treatment could be given. The degree of "seriousness" of back acne could be characterized into three types - mild, moderate or severe. Additionally, one should also determine the type of skin - oily, dry or combination of both. This is important because different skin types show different reaction to acne medication.

Jamie Lockwood finally succeeded in removing his decade-long acne problems. Read how he did it at his blog at http://acnejamie.blogspot.com

Light-weight reporting?

This item is a story saying that the Milky Way is bigger across and more dense than previously "thought" (it"s not particularly clear on who thought this; I assume that the writer means "widely accepted by astronomers" - but that"s not always the case).

The story contains the following: "More important, it"s denser, with 50 percent more mass, which is like weight."

Why not just say mass? Why confuse it with weight, which has a different meaning?
Or if you must explain what mass is, why not take a further sentence to explain it in a way that isn"t, well, wrong?

Bogbean As Alternative Medicine

Bogbean As Alternative Medicine

Bogbean is an alternative medicine best known for treating rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also called by the names of marsh trefoil, buckbean and water shamrock.

1. It is a treatment for anorexia.
2. It is a remedy for digestive disorders such as dysentery, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
3. It is used to treat gout and rheumatism.
4. It is effective in treating skin diseases such as ulcers, rashes and boils.

Bogbean is available as teas, capsules, powder, extract, tablet and whole leaf. It is safe when the standard dosage is taken. An infusion is made by steeping 2 teaspoonfuls of leaves in 250 ml of boiling water for 15 minutes. Bogbean is often combined with other herbs such as white willow, black cohosh, celery seed to treat joint pains. For dyspepsia treatment it is used together with sage or wormwood.

Pregnant or nursing women are advised to refrain from taking bogbean. This herb must not be used by those suffering from colitis, diarrhea or dyspepsia. It is also not recommended for people who are on blood thinning medicines such as aspirin or warfarin. Excessive consumption of this herb could lead to diarrhea and upset stomach.

Today herbalists still use bogbean as an effective alternative medicine for rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism and loss of appetite.

Fibromyalgia Advice

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Dear Friend,
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... Because if you"ve any of these symptoms:
Widespread pain (this is the primary symptom of Fibromyalgia)
Highly localized pain
"Brain fog"
Aches near the joint areas
Headaches
Hypoglycemia
Interstitial cystitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Nerve pain
Sensitivity of the skin
Sleep disturbances
In less than 7 minutes I"m going to reveal how you can get rid of these painful, life-inhibiting symptoms quickly, safely and naturally!
Hello, my name is Jane Thompson and I"m a writer and medical researcher.

When my best friend was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, I honestly didn"t know anything at all about the condition.
But when my friend became unable to meet me for our regular lunches or come along on a shopping date and couldn"t even face the thought of going out for dinner with her husband due to the constant pain that she was in... I know something had to me done...
You see, her symptoms deteriated ... and the pain meant she struggled to drag herself out of bed each morning...the fatigue stopped her enjoying life, and she was SO sick and tired of being passed from pillar to post by the doctors who could do nothing to help her debilitating condition...
So, it became my mission in life to help her find out what was causing her problems and discover what really works to combat Fibromyalgia once and for all...

I Began to Extensively Research Fibromyalgia ...
& I Learned What Caused It & Eventually How
Someone Can Get Rid of It"s Symptoms for Good!
Here"s some of what I learned:
Fibromyalgia is a non-contagious chronic syndrome affecting between 3% and 6% of the population.

A "chronic syndrome" means that there are a number of symptoms that suggest you have Fibromyalgia.

The symptoms are varied but can be debilitating for many, and reduce quality of life for other.
Although the percentage of the population effected by Fibromyalgia is relatively small. Of those affected, 90% are female and 10% are male, and it is most commonly diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 and 50 (My friend was 35 when diagnosed).
Medical researchers have learned a lot about Fibromyalgia over the years since they started studying it in the 1800"s and it is NOT an autoimmune disorder, as had been thought initially.
Before 1976 the condition was given another name but in 1976 it was renamed Fibromyalgia to accurately reflect what science had discovered about it: it is related to fiber, muscles, and pain.
Today, Fibromyalgia is known to be a non-contagious, debilitating syndrome with the strong possibility that sufferers have a genetic disposition to developing it.
Also, there seems to be a link - to a trauma suffered and the development of symptoms or potentially an increase in symptoms.
Fibromyalgia Can Be Debilitating -
There"s No Doubt About It!
This condition causes pain and it can often stop you dead in your tracks.
In fact, many people who suffer from Fibromyalgia find it difficult to hold down a steady, full-time job or to maintain a comfortable, happy life.
But what I"m about to reveal can change all of that for you!
Fasten Your Seatbelt: Because What I am
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You see, during my extensive research, I uncovered an all-natural alternative Fibromyalgia remedy that really works!
" Not Only Is This Alternative Method Inexpensive When Compared to Common Medical Treatments
... But It Works Super Fast as Well! "
And now you can learn all about this method in my new ebook, "Natural Cure To Fibromyalgia."
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Common prescription drugs that are used to manage the symptoms of Fibromyalgia � and the effectiveness and side effects of each!
How to determine your odds of having Fibromyalgia � Fibromyalgia has many symptoms. Not everyone feels the same symptoms and not everyone feels each symptom with the same severity ... but read this important information and you�ll be able to determine quickly and easily if you are a good candidate for having the condition!
How a doctor tests for and diagnoses whether you have fibromyalgia � read this and you�ll know exactly what to expect when you visit your doctor!
6 conditions that have symptoms similar to Fibromyalgia � and how to determine which condition you most likely have!
How to properly manage and treat Fibromyalgia � while not life threatening this condition can become very dangerous if not managed properly � learn more here!
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"Natural Cure To Fibromyalgia" is specifically designed for people who are currently suffering from this debilitating condition and who want to avoid painful expensive medical treatments.
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And you can rest assured that this ebook contains a safe alternative medicine therapy that has been proven to work.
Here is more of what you will learn by reading "Natural Cure To Fibromyalgia:"


The two most common treatment methods for Fibromyalgia -and how to determine which, if either, is right for you!

The six most common Fibromyalgia symptoms -and how to overcome each and every one of them!

4 common aggravating factors that can cause the symptoms of Fibromyalgia to suddenly appear -you may be very surprised at what you read here!

The two ways that Fibromyalgia usually appears -and whether how your condition appeared should have any effect on the treatment you seek!

8 possible causes of Fibromyalgia - while a definite cause of this painful condition has yet to be determined, researchers have come up with some very interesting hypotheses that could dramatically affect the way you live ...learn more here!

The two reasons why prescription drugs are usually prescribed for Fibromyalgia -and whether or not these drugs are actually effective at accomplishing their intended goals!
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Healthy Pizza

Antioxidants are really important for our long-term health. They help counteract free radical damage to the body, including to the skin and the joints. If you�re interested in ageing more gracefully, you definitely need to take a look at the amount of antioxidants in your diet.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are some of the best sources of antioxidants, but research by scientists at the University of Maryland has shown that the antioxidant levels in pizza can be boosted by increasing the baking temperature and the length of time that the pizza is cooked for. So a well-done pizza is likely to contain more antioxidants than a less well-done one.
Sadly people, including the media, tend to take information like this and conclude that a well-done pizza is a healthy food. The UK Guardian newspaper heading was �From Fast Food To Health Food: Pizza Gets A Makeover�. But the truth is pizzas are not the most healthy of foods, and though they are OK in moderation it�s much better to focus on getting antioxidants from fruit and vegetables.

My review of Richard Dawkins "The God Delusion"

I have now completed my extensive review of Richard Dawkins latest book, The God Delusion. My word counter tells me that the entire review is about 10,000 words long. The book has received massive attention, and Dawkins has visited many Universities as well as talkshows to speak about his book. You can take part of some of it by going here.

Here follows links to my reviews on all the different chapters...

Chapter 1 - A deeply religious non-believer
Chapter 2 - The God hypothesis
Chapter 3 - Arguments for God"s existence
Chapter 4 - Why there is almost certainly no God
Chapter 5 - The roots of religion
Chapter 6 - The roots of morality
Chapter 7 - The good book and the changing moral zeitgeist
Chapter 8 - What"s wrong with religion? Why be so hostile
Chapter 9 - Childhood, abuse, and escape from religion
Chapter 10 - A much needed gap?

Happy reading!

Unasking the question

The problem with asking a theist to give evidence for a God is not so much the fact that they lack evidence.

It"s that they don"t seem to have a coherent concept of what they mean when they say the word. The God concept slips around in any argument - one moment its one thing, the next moment it"s some other, contradictory thing.

(And woe betide anyone should they dare ask for a coherent definition! Your likely fate is to be buried under increasingly thick layers of blather, each one getting further from any sense of definition.)

I have come to think "God" is not a concept in the usual sense. It"s a bag for holding and dealing with a large pile of (often conflicting) emotions, with a vaguely concept-like structure imposed on it by hundreds of generations of talking about it.

I wonder if perhaps the debate should shift. We should unask "What evidence is there?", and instead we should perhaps be saying "You keep using that word - what do you think it means?".

If you can get an answer that sounds like it means anything whatever ask "Umm, can we write that definition down, please?"

You still won"t get any evidence, of course, but maybe you can get them to talk about the one damn conception of God for more than one sentence at a time.


Well, it depends on what the meaning of "is" is.

The fourth Skeptics" Circle will be here soon

It will be posted this coming Thursday over at The Two Percent Company. They need your skeptical writing before wednesday deadline, march 16.

How can Hickory Tree Help in Treating Diseases

Most herbalist and those familiar with hickory tree knows that it is a known tree useful in treating several illness, it is also noted for its strength, the toughness of its wood, and for making axe handles and wheels of vehicles of various kinds and many other things where a strong wood is needed.

The inner bark and leaves have medical properties; they are laxative and useful in purifying the system, also good for washing ulcers and sores, for diarrhea and kindred troubles. It is also very useful in colitis. Take a heaping tablespoonful to a quart of boiling water, let simmer fifteen minutes, strain off, and use as an enema.

To take internally, use one teaspoonful of the granulated bark or leaves to one cup of boiling water, let simmer thirty minutes, strain off, and drink from one to three cups a day.

Natural Health Remedies for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

If asked, "What is the most common health problem that is growing at the alarming rate?", one out of four people will probably answer---"High Blood Pressure or Hypertension". Most physicians usually recommend pharmaceutical medication for hypertension. But, more and more, the beneficial role of natural health remedies for high blood pressure is recognized by many researchers and scientists. A holistic approach, along with these natural health remedies for high blood pressure, can help to lower your blood pressure in a natural, safe and effective way.

The principle of adopting natural health remedies for high blood pressure are based upon our
balanced daily diet, life style management and careful consumption of certain supplements.

1. One of the most effective natural health remedies for high blood pressure is garlic. You can take 1-2 fresh garlic cloves in various forms such as soup, salad, pickles and the like. Garlic is also
available in the form of capsules. An average dose of two to three capsules a day for 12 weeks will
make a sizable dent in high levels of blood pressure.

2. A diet rich in magnesium (found in nuts, kale, leafy greens, legumes and whole cereal grains),
folic acid and potassium will work effectively in reducing high blood pressure.

3. Vitamin therapy---some vitamins also play a crucial role as natural health remedies for high
blood pressure, such as vitamins B, C, D, and E (which helps vitamin C to lower blood pressure
level), You can get these vitamins by consuming citrus (lemons, oranges and grapefruit), Indian
gooseberry, European blueberry and watermelon or by supplementation.

4. Serrapeptase is a natural proteolytic enzyme isolated from the micro-organism that is processed through fermentation of plant grown enzymes so vegetarians can also consume it. This enzyme is immunologically active for clearing the blood vessels and has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. It is truly a natural health remedy for high blood pressure.

5. Some herbs such as cayenne, terminalia arjuna (an Indian coronary vaso-dilative herb),
commiphora mukul, withania somnifera, ginger, saffron (having a chemical called crocetin, which
help to lower blood pressure), mistletoe, kudzu (Pueraria lobata), valerian (Valeriana officinalis),
hawthorn berries and tops, rauwolfia, horse chestnut and ginkgo biloba�are also very useful and
effective natural health remedies for high blood pressure that treat hypertension extremely well.

6. A beneficial effect can be realized by reducing the quantity of salt and sodium-rich foods such as soy sauce, canned soups, fried, fatty, refined and spicy foods, sodas, tobacco, tea and coffee.

7. Overweight and stress, both play a very important role in increasing the level of blood pressure. By reducing both, you can surprisingly lower your blood pressure level safely and naturally. Yoga and meditation can do wonders to reduce weight, stress and normalize blood pressure and are great natural health remedies.

Fortunately, these powerful natural health remedies, along with choosing the proper diet and lifestyle options are a safer, more effective means for treating high blood pressure. You can find them easily at any grocery market, herbal medical store, health food store or Ayurveda shop.

This article is intended to provide assistance and information to people who are interested in learning more about natural remedies. It should not be used as a basis for any form of diagnosis or treatment for any medical condition. Always seek professional medical advice.

J. D. Sanders is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Natural Health Remedies where you can find even more information on treating various conditions the natural way for you to research at your leisure.

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The Spine

More than 31 million visits were made to physician offices in 2003 because of back problems (Source: National Center for Health Statistics; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2003 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.) Eight out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Low back pain is one of the most frequent problems treated by orthopaedic surgeons.

What is the lower back?
Your lower back is a complex structure of vertebrae, disks, spinal cord, and nerves, including:

five bones called lumbar vertebrae - stacked one upon the other, connecting the upper spine to the pelvis
six shock absorbers called disks - acting both as cushion and stabilizer to protect the lumbar vertebrae
spinal cord and nerves - the "electric cables" which travel through a central canal in the lumbar vertebrae, connecting your brain to the muscles of your legs
small joints - allowing functional movement and providing stability
muscles and ligaments - providing strength and power and at the same time support and stability

How does the spine work?

The lower or lumbar spine is a complex structure that connects your upper body (including your chest and arms) to your lower body (including your pelvis and legs). This important part of your spine provides you with both mobility and strength. The mobility allows movements such as turning, twisting or bending; and the strength allows you to stand, walk and lift. Proper functioning of your lower back is needed for almost all activities of daily living. Pain in the lower back can restrict your activity, reduce your work capacity and diminish your quality of life.

What are the common causes?

Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors:
-Protruding Disk
-Age
-Osteoporosis and Fractures
-Low Back Sprain and Strain

The muscles of the low back provide power and strength for activities such as standing, walking and lifting. A strain of the muscle can occur when the muscle is poorly conditioned or overworked. The ligaments of the low back act to interconnect the five vertebral bones and provide support or stability for the low back. A sprain of the low back can occur when a sudden, forceful movement injures a ligament which has become stiff or weak through poor conditioning or overuse.

Prevention

Back pain caused by lifting can be prevented if you use proper lifting techniques and exercise regularly to improve your muscle strength and overall physical condition. The normal effects of aging that result in decreased bone mass, and decreased strength and elasticity of muscles and ligaments, can"t be avoided.

However, the effects can be slowed by:

-exercising regularly to keep muscles that support your back strong and flexible
-using the correct lifting and moving techniques
-maintaining your proper body weight; being overweight puts a strain on your back muscles
-avoid smoking
-maintaining a proper posture when standing and sitting; don"t slouch

Staying in shape

You can reduce the risk of back pain if you stay in good physical shape.
Recreational activities such as swimming, bike riding, running or walking briskly will keep you in good physical condition. There also are specific exercises that are directed toward strengthening and stretching your back, stomach, hip and thigh muscles as well as exercises to decrease the strain on your lower back. Consult your physician about a proper exercise program.

And remember, live longer, healthier and happier.

Live 100 years!

Ways to Improve Blood circulation

Blood circulation plays the important role in our being.

To remain healthy, it is very important to have good blood circulation. Appropriate blood circulation helps with transfer of nutrients and oxygen to various parts of a body. Shortage of good blood circulation calls illnesses because of the harmful foreign particles enticed in a fabric.

Many of us do not have any idea about value of good blood circulation. Some general problems before which you can appear without appropriate blood circulation:

Hypertension: the general problem has found with many people and older persons mainly average years.

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It happens, because memorial boards of cholesterol are deposited along walls of arteries, forcing it to become stronger.

Varicose Vienna: It happens, when walls of veins lose its elasticity. Shortage of realisation, increasing age, unhealthy food only adds to the pressure increasing this problem from one foot to another.

- Blood circulation improvement

The calendula known as Calendula Officinalis, is the important source to improve blood circulation.

Tamari Bancha Tea helps with neutralisation of a sour condition of blood.

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This tea also increases blood circulation which in exchange reduces weariness.

Ume-Sho-Bancha With ginger - other source of improvement of your blood circulation.

At Ginkgo Biloba also there is an ability to improve blood circulation to extremities of brains. It increases accuracy of mind, concerning all age.

The onion also can improve blood circulation level just as to weaken muscles.

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The hydrotherapy also known as hot and a cold shower also, works well to improve blood circulation.

Simple realisation as walking which any can make, is one of the most easy ways to increase blood circulation level.

Realisation also increases blood circulation which helps muscles and other fabrics.

It is possible to strengthen a bad problem of blood circulation, giving to leaves Rosemary or colours with red wine.

Damiana, Turnera Afrodisiaca it is known for it a stimulant and mood elevating qualities.

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It also, happens, improves and increases our blood circulation. Blood circulation Theimproved helps with management of hormonal manufacture just as struggles with moderate depression, sexual disinterest and monthly problems.

Massage so many of us tend to feel, the relaxation certificate, but it - is more than it. Contact of hands and feet in corresponding places calms your muscles and joints, reduces pressure just as improves blood circulation which helps a body in the different ways.

Reetha is rich iron, phosphorous and vitamin A, doing is very useful to your hair because of these properties. Absorb reetha suddenly to make paste.

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Apply it on your hair and hold them within an hour. It calls a new life in your hair, should improve blood circulation in a scalp.

Cayenne, Ginger, Garlic and Ginkgo - a part of the best defensibility against bad blood circulation. The shade from them is easily absorbed by a body which helps with reduction of level of cholesterol, cleaning blood, preventing warm illness and also struggles with an atherosclerosis.

How To-37: "How to Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks"

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Steps

1. Eat a very healthy diet to nourish your skin (and your baby) from the inside out. Take your prenatal vitamins and eat the right amount of calories from healthy foods which provide plenty of calcium, protein, whole grains, and vitamin rich fruits and vegetables.
   
2. Drink eight or more glasses of water and/or other fluids daily to hydrate your skin and maintain elasticity.
   
3. Follow guidelines for gradual weight gain, in the recommended amount. This should be about 25-35 pounds if you"re a healthy weight, slightly more if you"re underweight or expecting twins and slightly less if you"re overweight. The faster you gain weight during pregnancy, the more likely it is you will get stretch marks.
   
4. Moisturize your breasts, belly, sides, lower back, thighs and anywhere else you think you might get stretch marks at least morning and night if you wish. Creams and lotions have not been medically proven to prevent stretch marks as they cannot penetrate to the deep skin layer where stretch marks occur, but they can help your skin to feel less dry and itchy. Cocoa butter, almond oil and shea butter are marvelous choices. Also wheatgerm oil. If you can find pure Lanolin, it works very well. If you notice itching where your skin is being stretched, that is a sign to add more moisturizer in that area.
   
5. Continue regimen after you deliver until you"re back to your target weight -- rapid weight loss can also result in stretch marks!
   

Tips

• Your moisturizer should be safe and all natural, for your health and your baby"s. Try moisturizers like those by Blooming Body, or make your own pregnancy stretch mark cream with cocoa butter, olive oil, and vitamin E cream (just squeeze the contents into the other ingredients, mix and apply!).
  
• Consult a specialist; your OB/Gyn or a Dermatologist (skin specialist) may have some suggestions.
  
• Wheat germ oil may help.
  
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning booths. Also, it is unclear if the ingredients in sunscreen can harm your baby as it develops, so if you are going to be outside, use clothing as your sunscreen.
  
• Avoid allowing your skin to dry out. Cold weather and hot showers or baths will dry out your skin. You may need to moisturize your skin two or three times as often as you normally would during winter or if you take hot showers.
  
• Even if you are prone to getting stretch marks (you already have them, or women in your family have them), don"t get discouraged. You may still be able to avoid getting them to some degree by taking care of your body and skin.
  
• Purchase pure cocoa butter from a health food store. Common brands found in regular retailers are not usually pure--check the label. The cocoa butter will be rather hard and solid, so grate some with a microplane or cheese grater, then heat it in a double boiler or a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Once the melted cocoa butter has cooled to just warm, gently smooth it over your belly. This is very soothing, smells wonderful, and helps Mom"s belly feel better if nothing else!
  
• You can only minimize the appearance with the constant and regular use of creams and other applications. The marks will only fade but they are still there if you look closely or touch the skin. All those expensive creams, oils and ointments can do is improve the tone and appearance of your skin and make the stretch marks less noticeable.
  

Warnings

• Avoid using certain high tech stretch mark products while pregnant. You will find there are several well-known brands that say "not for use by pregnant or nursing women."
  
• Similarly, if you are using lotions or creams to prevent or minimize breast stretch marks, be careful when you"re nursing. You don"t want the baby ingesting the chemicals.
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Stay Fit While You"re Pregnant
  
• How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
  
• How to Receive a Massage
  

Sources and Citations

• Post Pregnancy and Stretch Marks
  
• Shea Butter For Stretch Marks
  

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Black Walnut As Alternative Medicine

Black Walnut As Alternative Medicine

Since the times of Ancient Romans and Greeks black walnut has been used as an alternative medicine. This is the hull extracted from the black walnut tree. It is best known for the elimination of parasites such as tapeworm from the stomach and intestines. Black walnut is also found to be useful for other health problems.

1. It is a laxative and beneficial for digestive complaints.
2. Use black walnut tree leaves to treat skin conditions such as ringworm, acne and eczema.
3. It is an effective home remedy for scorpion bites.
4. It can lower blood pressure.
5. It is useful in the treatment of asthma, lung disease, diarrhea, sore throat and thyroid problems.
6. It keeps your bowel regular.

You can get black walnut as capsules or tincture. It is well tolerated with no side effects. Sometimes it is used together with wormwood to increase its potency. Today black walnut is still recognised as an effective alternative medicine for expelling parasites from the human body.

Posh Spice"s Acne Battle

Victoria Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, has hit the headlines again by appearing naked on a Marc Jacobs t-shirt to raise awareness of skin cancer.

Posh decided to warn others about the dangers of sun-damaged skin since moving to a warmer climate. She said: "Since we moved to California I have realised how important it is to practise safe sun for myself and to keep my three boys" skin well protected as well. Skin cancer is a huge problem and I really wanted to help raise awareness by taking part in Marc"s initiative."

However, her decision to participate in this campaign certainly doesn"t mean that the former Spice Girl hasn"t got skin problems of her own. Like a number of high-profile celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Victoria suffers from serious adult acne, and even the most expensive make-up artists struggle to mask her spotty skin.

Last October, Victoria was pictured by the paparazzi with an incredibly spotty forehead. Pictures of the former pop star"s problem skin made the headlines and were printed in publications throughout the world. More recently, her spotty skin has flared up once again. Victoria blames the problem on stress, particularly due to the Spice Girl"s recent reunion tour.

Ever since she was a teenager, Victoria claims to have been plagued by spots and pimples. Although she is older now, dermatologists still believe that her skin is in a bad way. Jane Lewis, a dermatological nurse, believes that Victoria is a serious sufferer of adult acne. After examining a picture of the star"s skin, she said: "It"s obvious that she suffers from acne. Although she has put makeup on over the top, you can clearly see the little bumps. There are no angry whiteheads or blackheads, so it"s not an acute flare-up yet, but this may be the way her acne manifests itself before it comes out fully. (She has) what look like open spots on her forehead and around her eyes, but these are acne scars which inevitably develop over the years - even if you don"t pick at them."

Acne scars can cause the sufferer distress, although they can be successfully be reduced with treatment. Laser treatment can also be used to successfully reduce skin inflammation caused by acne.

Source:

The Mirror Daily Mail The Sun

Author: Nikki Rammer

Web: http://www.skinmedical.co.uk

Nikki Rammer is a writer who takes an interest in healthcare, in particular acne treatment

Benefits Of Alternative Medicine

With the growing number of people being affected by newly discovered chronic degenerative diseases such as AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome, Are you worried or wondering....

Is it possible to maintain good health?

What your body needs to function properly?

Why conventional medicine is becoming more complicated and costly and in some cases simply ineffective?

A growing number of people are turning to alternative medicine and natural healing--simple, traditional low-tech methods of preventing illnesses and solving everyday health problems.

Do you have unanswered questions on....

Why are people flocking to health food stores, with their lotions and potions, and what keeps them going back for more?

What to do if you or someone in your family falls ill?

Are these therapies really old wives tales or can they really work?

Even mainstream doctors have begun to recommend natural drugless therapies" to treat both everyday complaints and serious illnesses. Dietary modifications, for instance, has become the weapons of choice against a number of diseases that would have been treated mainly with prescription drugs a generation ago.

It is now known that many conditions are caused by the wrong diet and can be reversed by the right diet.

Heart disease, cancer, weight problems, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure--they can all be treated to some degree with foods.

Natural therapies found in alternative medicine are actually much older than Western treatments such as surgeries and antibiotics. Experts estimate that herbal remedies and Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, has been around for 5,000 years.

Many alternative medicine remedies began with scientific research or clinical impressions reported by physicians working with safe, natural substances.

But we live in a generation now that has been cut off from this age-old tradition of self-reliance. Healing and health care have become almost--the exclusive province of duly licensed physicians. While doctors and other professionals-are indeed great to have around, what is not so great is when you cannot do anything without them.

Shouldn"t we be able to do something to save our health--maybe even our lives--without a doctor?

What happens when medical help is not so readily available?

What happens when doctoring simply does not work?

Some of us go to doctor after doctor, and still no help. Is that the end of the line?

While antibiotics have saved millions of lives, they have not really solved some resurgence of germs that are turning up in new forms that do not respond to conventional therapies.

There has been a real shift in the way people think about their health. Rising health care cost is a factor in the recent surge of interest in alternative medicine.

Many people are attracted to the alternative physicians emphasis on treating the whole person--body, mind and spirit. Most importantly some physicians use intensive counseling to help patients find out whether aspects of their daily lives, such as job stress, marital problems diet or sleeping habits might be behind their symptoms.

In this age of managed care and impersonal group practices patients find this individualized approach of alternative medicine particularly appealing.

One of the principal goals of natural healing is to break the cycle of dependency and allow people to be more in control of their own lives.

About the Author
Ruby Boyd is the owner of www.a1-natural-health-
and-beauty.com, a website that offers
information on how to achieve health and beauty fitness goals
naturally.

Acne Remedy Particularly For Teenage Boys

Have you got a teenager in your household who suffers from acne? Embarrassing, depressing, confidence sapping.

I�ve recommended Zinc Citrate to loads of mums and they almost always tell me that it worked really well.

It�s particularly appropriate for boys with acne � semenal fluid contains a lot of zinc and teenage boys often produce a lot of that, so can be more prone to acne for this reason. You may not want to quite discuss it in these terms with your sons!

Just buy them a pot to try.

Lots of women are short of zinc too � can help with PMS, mood swings and all that stuff.

2,5 Billion(!) dollars spent on search for alternative therapies...

Often when I debate alternative therapies or remedies with people they claim that there is no evidence in favor of alternative methods and therapies because no one bothers to investigate (and find the amazing effects), or that no money is given to investigators who want to test these remedies i.e. that the grant managers are against alternative therapies. These excuses are now no longer valid since the American government has spent 2,5 Billion dollars testing alternative therapies.

As was known and not unexpected from my point of view is that some alternative therapies do show minor benefits. Acupuncture works for certain things, yoga helps you relax which also results in other spin off effects. However a large majority of the therapies tested proved to be no better than placebo (if you think that placebo is "good enough" read my post here).

Also remarkable is how easy it seems to be to get a grant if you wan"t to study alternative therapies (which by definition do not have a solid scientific theory behind them). In one instance 2 million dollars were given to study whether accupressure could help people loose weight. Now this large sum of money was given despite the fact that a pilot study on 60 participants had failed. The grant was given even though no scientist have ever found any evidence of meridians (in accupressure you are supposed to press on these meridians). I could go on, but the essence of the matter is that these 2 million dollars were given to a study that, judging from the evidence, had extremely low plausibility - I would even go as far as to say that if accupressure would prove to have an effect (beyond placebo) we would face a paradigm shift in biology.

There are of course some positive aspects of this endeavour. I suppose that it is normally good to test whether a really popular type of therapy works. However, the question is whether the people using a particular therapy cares about the outcome of a scientific study - my guess is that they will only care if it gives them a positive results, otherwise it is just biased scientists. I also have trouble seeing where to put the line, there are some really crazy ideas out there and if we would start to research everything that is getting popular we would end up spending huge amounts of money on evaluating pure nonsense.

I would personally prefer that grants are given to those who have good reasons for studying whatever it is they want to study, today that is not the case...

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I don"t get Christians

On this last trip, I got to listen to the radio a lot. If I can get NPR (which is most anywhere), I"m pretty much content, since it"s usually interesting, and they actually go into depth in their news stories. They also cover topics other than the latest missing pretty white woman. Then again, NPR is staffed with only America-hating, baby-eating liberals, not real people.

Occasionally, however, I channel surfed just to see what I could find. The two constants I could almost always get on the radio, no matter where I was, were NPR and some sort of Christian radio. I actually listened to the latter a bit now and then, feeling a bit like an anthropologist visiting an alien culture. I just don"t get the need of people to have their believe so continuously and constantly reinforced. Is their faith really that weak? To have one segment of the media 24/7 focused on reminding me non-stop of just a single idea would bore me, frankly, and I don"t understand why people listen to it. Are they afraid that they"re going to forget that "Christ Jesus died for their sins"? Or that only by following the "right" rituals and by worshipping in this proscribed manner (no, not in that manner, that"s a heresy) can they avoid the everlasting torture that they so richly deserve and that their God of infinite love will be more than happy to bring down upon them?

The notion that the Christian media is constanly pushing isn"t a particuarly pleasant idea, either. To be continuously reminded that you are unspeakably loathsome, and that no matter how hard you try to be virtuous, you are still lower than the slime that grows in a polluted cesspool isn"t all that nice. This satirical blog post pretty much sums it up perfectly: (via Pharyngula)

...by thinking those thoughts, you have chosen to be branded with hot metal and repeatedly, brutally sodomized. You have said, through your thoughts and actions, that you want to be chained down on a splintery rack, stretched, and shat upon by rabid livestock, while buzzards peck out your eyes. You said, "hey, mister. Would you mind putting me in an episode of twilight zone, where I slowly go into a psychological horror, despair and despondency, never to receive comfort from another human being? That would be great." Hey--that was you talking. Not me...

All you have to do is to agree with me, and your unforgiveable thought-crimes will be erased. Admit that your thoughts are vile, and that you are vile, and that you deserve to sit in a hot tub full of feces and vomit, and handed a large spoon, and you will escape the fate of someone peeling your skin off and forcing you into an iodone and lime juice shower.

It"s a wonder that Christians have any self-esteem at all.

Maybe this isn"t charitable of me. Maybe I"m making sweeping generalizations. But looking at it from my point of view as an outsider, this really is what Christianity, at its heart, seems to be.

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Sciatica Treatment Effective, Natural Remedy

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What is Sciatica?

The sciatic nerve is the longest peripheral nerve in the body, and runs from the lower back through the pelvis and buttock area, right down to the back of the lower leg. It is an extension of the lower end of the spinal cord and is made up of the lumbar and sacral nerve roots from the spine.

The sciatic nerve runs out of the lower spine, behind the hip joint and down the back of the thigh. Its function is to send signals from the brain to the muscles of your leg and from the leg back to the brain � therefore helping to regulate movement in the limbs. Movement and feeling in the legs and feet are largely dependent on the sciatic nerve, which is very important to quality of life and maintaining normal mobility. Because it originates in the spinal cord, the health of the spinal cord and its vertebra plays a large role in the healthy functioning of the sciatic nerve.

The natural way

There are many things which can be done to support the health and functioning of the sciatic nerve.

Maintaining the health and strength of the vertebra and surrounding tissues is very important. Practice good back health and be sure not to put strain on the lumbar region. Regular back exercises, as well as exercise like swimming and walking, can help to support the integrity of the spine.

Be sure you maintain a healthy posture and consider taking up yoga or Pilates which can help to strengthen the central core of the body. Sleep on an orthopedic mattress to support your back at night.

Eat a healthy diet and take daily supplements known to benefit the health of bone, cartilage and nerves. These include zinc, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin C and manganese. Avoid cigarettes and excess alcohol

There are many things which can be done to support the health and functioning of the sciatic nerve.

Maintaining the health and strength of the vertebra and surrounding tissues is very important. Practice good back health and be sure not to put strain on the lumbar region. Regular back exercises, as well as exercise like swimming and walking, can help to support the integrity of the spine.

Be sure you maintain a healthy posture and consider taking up yoga or Pilates which can help to strengthen the central core of the body. Sleep on an orthopedic mattress to support your back at night.

Eat a healthy diet and take daily supplements known to benefit the health of bone, cartilage and nerves. These include zinc, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin C and manganese. Avoid cigarettes and excess alcohol

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Botanical Dietary Appendices and Factory Threapeutic Products

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How I Used Aromatherapy and Feng Shui in my Home Office

by: Lisa Herbik

Is your home office nothing more than a cramped corner of a guest bedroom or kitchen? I used to live in an old arts and crafts style ranch, circa 1928. What the rooms lacked in space, they did make up for in charm (as anyone who loves old homes can attest to). There was one corner of my very small guest room that became my first home office. It consisted of my laptop on a small, antique desk with the printer next to it on the floor. I used a beautiful, antique bench for my desk chair.

In the beginning, the functionality of the room wasn�t a concern, but as my business grew, I realized I needed to make some changes to maximize the efficiency of my workspace. The space also had to have the right �feel� if I was going to spend long hours there. I am a true believer in alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, feng shui, and all things organic. I decided to use some of these simple, yet effective means to maximize the efficiency of my home office.

My antique desk and bench were causing me to have back and wrist pain, which took me way too long to figure out. As a long-time fitness addict, I didn�t realize that my toned muscles would get sore in front of a computer, but they did indeed. Reluctantly, .I replaced the antique desk and bench with a small, but ergonomically friendly desk and chair. That alone was a huge help! (Plus the antiques were happy to be back in their original locations, where they could resume their original jobs as eye-catching room d�cor.)

My feng shui and hippy friends advised me how to rearrange the workspace to give it the feel I needed to keep me coming back to a workspace I loved. Whenever I worked, I lit my favorite aromatherapy candle. My senses were sharpened, and I felt serene while performing my business tasks. I was told to rearrange the room so my desk faced the door. This was to increase my feeling of security. If you can�t arrange your room in this fashion, you can place a mirror next to your computer or on the wall near it to have the ability to see the doorway. This will produce the same result. Water symbolizes abundance and creativity.

I placed a beautiful ocean picture from a recent trip to Aruba in front of my computer. That was easy enough, and it made a nice focal point for those staring off into space moments. No more blank walls for me! The hardest part for me was de-cluttering the area (I�m not really into cleaning.) My friends said all those papers and junk laying around the already cramped area only served to heighten my anxiety and impede my work efficiency. I had to learn to throw things and put papers in the recycling bin. They said it was really important, so I did it. I now find if I take five minutes at the end of a work session to clean up, the maintenance is really manageable, even for me.

Lastly, I added small green plants on the windowsill and next to my screen. Plants bring an immediate calming effect. They also added some life to what might have been an otherwise sterile work area. I can honestly say I loved my fist home office. You can apply these principles to your office or work cubicle to get the same results. Have fun and good luck!

About The Author
Lisa Herbik is a happy homemaker who loves to do her own home interior decorating. For more fun and free tips for decorating your home, check out her website, http://www.artistichomeowner.com/.