'Superbug' Test Detects MRSA Faster

Title: 'Superbug' Test Detects MRSA Faster
Category: Health News
Created: 9/30/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2008

You also get the appearance of stretch marks with prolonged use. Your blood vessels swell and there is loss of skin pigment in the affected areas. Your bloodstream may also absorb the strong steroids and this can affect other body systems. In the worst case scenario, it can also suppress the production of your natural adrenaline, thus causing you to be prone to a lot of illness including Cushing's syndrome.

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Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is one kind of topical corticosteroids and is easily available at your local store without prescription. They are packaged in various forms such as creams and lotions and are marketed under different brands.

In all situations, it is in your best interest to minimize the use of hydrocortisone creams or corticosteroids for your eczema treatment. If you need to use them, do so sparingly and use only as directed. If you find that your medication is not working within a week, stop its usage and see a skin doctor right away. You may need a stronger prescription. It is far better to treat your eczema with an appropriate strength medication than to use one that is not effective. A stronger prescription also allows you to get your eczema treated within a shorter period of time. In addition, look for alternative eczema treatment options which are natural and potentially produce fewer or no side effects.

Corticosteroid creams are topical skin applications which are used for skin itching, redness, discomfort and other skin-related problems. They come in varying strengths. Stronger ones are only available via prescription by your doctor. Corticosteroids are referred to as steroids. The term steroids often have a negative ring to it because of a number of side effects that this drug is known to bring. Corticosteroids for eczema are different from anabolic steroids, which are used by some athletes to increase their endurance.

However, just like any other type of drugs, hydrocortisone cream for eczema treatment also has its own side effects especially if you do not administer it properly. You should always check to see if you are allergic to steroids in the first place. Ask your doctor if in doubt. Secondly, as I have found out, prolonged use can cause skin to thin out. This is a condition known as atrophy. Because your skin is now more sensitive due to thinning out, you are more prone to skin abrasion and infection. That is why if you have eczema and have used hydrocortisone cream for weeks or months, you are more susceptible to a fungi and bacteria infection. With an infection, your eczema symptoms are sure to worsen.

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Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis

Title: Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
Category: Health News
Created: 9/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2008

All day and night, it is normal for you to breathe through one side of your nose and then the other. It is abnormal for the turbinates on both sides to swell at the same time and cause a stuffy nose. If your nose is stuffy in the spring and fall, you probably have an allergy and need allergy tests. If you have thick yellow or green mucous, you probably have an infection and need a culture and antibiotics. If you are exposed to irritants such as hair spray or smoke, that is probably the cause, and if your stuffiness is worse in the winter, the cause is probably breathing dry, cold air. If no cause is found, your doctor usually diagnoses vasomotor rhinitis which means that he doesn't have the foggiest idea what's causing your stuffiness and the only relatively safe and effective treatment offered today is daily use of a cortisone nasal spray such as Vancenase, Beconase or Rhinocort.

Your nose is supposed to clean, heat and moisturize the air that you breathe. The inside of your nose is covered with a sticky mucous that traps dirt, pollen, mold and other pollutants and prevents them from reaching your lungs. Inside of each nostril are large ridges called turbinates that have large blood vessels in them. When the inner lining of one side of your nose fills up with pollutants, the blood vessels inside the turbinates enlarge and swell the turbinates so they stop air from entering that side of your nose and force you to breathe through the other side of your nose. Then small hairs called cilia in the lining of your nose sweep the mucous and filth toward your mouth where you swallow them and they pass from your body.

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found fungi in 96 percent of people with chronic sinusitis. The most common fungi are alternaria, penicillium, cladosporium, aspergillus, candida and fusarium. A sinus cat scan will tell whether a person has a sinus infection. If the cat scan shows fluid levels indicating a sinus infection, the doctor should order a fungus culture of the nose. If the culture is positive for fungi, the doctor should consider treatment with antifungal medication, even though there are no good studies to show the fungal medicines cure sinusitis, because the present treatment of cortisones works only in the short run, and shortens life by causing osteoporosis, high blood pressure and obesity. If the fungus infection is positive, the person should be treated with the appropriate anti-fungal medication such as Sporanox, Lamisil or Diflucan.

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Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat

Title: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
Category: Health News
Created: 9/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2008

Millions of people suffer from headaches. This often causes missed work days. less productive days, and less enjoyable days. Migraine is a specific intracranial vascular headache. Many use the term mistakenly to describe other types of headaches. There are many other causes of headache and many of these can be caused by nerve dysfunction.

Migraine - Or is Nerve Damage Causing Your Headache?

Another nerve that can cause problem is compression of the ethmoid nerve in the sinuses. An ear nose and throat doctor can diagnosis this problem by seeing if the patient has tenderness when using the instrument commonly used to explore the sinuses.

Another type of neuralgia that can be found involves the supraorbital nerve and can be caused by a head hitting a windshield or a punch to the front of the head. Treatment and diagnosis involves injection of local anesthetic with steroid. The headache can sometimes take years before it starts to present problems.

Nerve problems causing headaches are different than migraines and need to be treated as such. Diagnosis is made by injection of local anesthetic into the nerve that seems to be the problem. Treatment is directed at reversing the underlying pathology. Entrapments are treated with injectable anti inflammatory medications. Always remember you can't treat what you can't diagnosis. Patients as well as doctors need to be proactive in finding a potential source for chronic headaches.

The occipital nerve is a large nerve in the neck. It can be damaged by such things as whiplash injuries and improper patient positioning during oral surgery. Occipital neuralgia causes pain in the back of the head but this can be referred to other areas. This is because the ganglion interconnects with the trigeminal ganglion in the brain stem. Throbbing is often associated with this type of headache because of proximity to the occipital artery.

The auriculotemporal nerve is located near the ear and the top of the jaw on both sides. Common headaches with problems to this nerve are temple headaches. This nerve is commonly damaged in TMJ surgery. it is usually pounding because it is near the temporal artery.

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Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2008

Title: Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2008
Category: Health News
Created: 9/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2008

Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese massage-type therapy based on anatomy and physiology and is a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan.

1. Take your index fingers and gently press with the pads just under the bony ridge at the inner side of your eyebrow. Press and release gently a few times.

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2. If you're having a frontal sinus headache, find the web between the index finger and thumb and squeeze tightly for a few one to two minutes and repeat as necessary. Use your thumb on top. Don't use this one if you're pregnant.

Shiatsu can be used to apply pressure to the energy pathways, called meridians, which can open your blocked nasal and sinus passages and help relieve the pain caused by sinus pressure, sinusitis, sinus infections or irritation of the nasal or sinus passages.

Try out these 5 therapy methods when you don't have a sinus headache if possible, to get a good feeling for them. Remember to try nasal irrigation first as your first line of defense and then work on stopping or relieving the pain and congestion. If you continue to have sinusitis and chronic sinus problems and cannot relieve the problems with Shiatsu and irrigation, and don't know the cause, then consider allergies to milk, eggs or wheat and other gluten grains. You can get rid of your sinus problems forever. Many former sufferers have done it and done it without surgery.

3. Find the Shiatsu point that is just below the cheekbone, it should be level with your pupil. Press gently upwards for a few seconds. This will also help with any eye pressure and help relieve congestion that may be contributing to your headache.

The location of your headache will be related to the sinus cavities affected. You have four sets. If you don't know which cavities are affected, then try all the shiatsu therapies below to relieve pain, pressure and/or congestion. In some cases these treatments will relieve pain and/or open sinus and nasal passages even if you don't have a headache.

Sinus headaches with their congestion, pain and the accompanying fatigue plague millions of sufferers. Often sinus headaches and migraines have similar symptoms and it may be hard to know which you have. A natural sinus treatment is always the best way to go if possible. Assuming you've already done some home remedies like saline nasal irrigation to help get rid of your headache, sinusitis or chronic sinus infection, you can try using some Shiatsu cures to see if you can stop it.

First of all you want to immediately irrigate the sinus cavities. Once you've irrigated the cavities you can try to help turn the headache around. Once a sinus headache gets a grip it takes awhile to turn it around. So if you can, start working on your sinus busters if you feel a headache is going to start or as soon as you notice a slight throb.

5. An easy method is to press your index fingers for several seconds on the outside of the nose in the crevices.

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Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size

Title: Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Category: Health News
Created: 9/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2008

Arrogant Surgeons

It's been said that surgeons have a great ego and that they look all arrogant and feel superior.

I have been a surgeon for over 22 years, and frankly, I have saved many many lives, and I feel proud for what I have accomplished so far. Of course, this could have not been done without the help of hundreds of nurses and other doctors who assisted me and provided care to my patients as well. Maybe, and just maybe, this feeling of pride and self confidence is what makes us look...arrogant.

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Voice Problems in Seniors Undertreated

Title: Voice Problems in Seniors Undertreated
Category: Health News
Created: 9/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2008

Over time, the world's search for an ideal pain killer has expanded to include a wide variety of anti-inflammatory drugs in addition to aspirin. These anti-inflammatory drugs can be divided into two categories - nonsteroidal and steroidal drug. The more frequently used of the two categories, NSAIDs, work by inhibiting the formation of chemicals in the body that cause pain, fever and inflammation. This drug group includes pain killers such as acetaminophen and ibuprophen. NSAIDs have proven beneficial, but nevertheless, they are all associated with significant side effects.

Most drugs are consumed for a common purpose - the hope that they will offer some degree of pain relief. Whether out of desperation or habit, people regularly turn to pain medications to relief the agonizing pain caused by arthritis, migraine headache, back injuries, surgeries and other ailments. To consumers' satisfaction, pain killers often live up to their promises and dull what seems to be unbearable pain. In turn, however, they can also bring a variety of dangerous and frequently overlooked consequences.

Attacking more than pain - Part 1

NSAIDs inhibit the formation of thromboxane A2 and prostaglandin endoperoxides which are necessary for platelet aggregation. With most NSAIDs, this increased bleeding period lasts only until the drug has been eliminated (1-2 days); however, aspirin produces prolonged effects of 7-10 days. Regarding wound healing, there is some evidence for impairment of healing of intestinal anastomoses. Although acetaminophen is not as likely to cause stomach damage as aspirin, it is characterized by its own harmful effects. Larges doses of acetaminophen may cause severe liver damage and death.

Aspirin is a prime example of an OTC drug that provides a mixture of positive and negative results. Around for years, aspirin has become the common solution to many health dilemmas. Because of its popularity, studies show that many people no longer view aspirin as a drug, consuming it just as they would a daily vitamin. Basil Hirschowitz, M.D., a University of Alabama at Birmingham gastroenterologist noted this observation: "In 30 cases of patients with surgery for intractable ulcers, blood tests showed they had been taking aspirin. But half the patients denied using aspirin. Many people may not realize aspirin is in the medicine they are taking or they are in denial of the potential dangers of taking the drugs" (Aspirin).

Indeed, aspirin is a drug with the potential to cause lasting damage. Aspirin is a locally irritating, corrosive substance, which when used for a long time or in high doses can increase the likelihood of developing peptic ulcers in the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach or the beginning of the small intestine. Aspirin also causes bleeding in the stomach and over time, can weaken the body's ability to slow and contain bleeding thoughout the body. Taking aspirin for as little as three days can increase the amount of bleeding during childbirth, tooth extraction and surgery. Many physicians recommend that people with serious liver disease, kidney malfunction, vitamin K deficiency and blood clotting disorders refrain from taking aspirin. Furthermore, many people are allergic to aspirin, experiencing a wide variety of reactions from hives and rashes to swollen lymph nodes, severe breathing difficulties and drop in blood pressure. Rarely a person will have an anaphylactic reaction (collapse in shock) on taking it (Withers).

None is without harmful side effects, whether in the form of over the counter (OTC) drugs, such as aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-flammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or prescription drugs such as narcotics and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Unknown to many consumers, pain medications may be attacking more than pain, thereby inhibiting the body's natural defenses against illness.

The functions of many NSAIDs are widely misunderstood. For example, while numbing pain, acetaminophen does not help stiffness or inflammation. However, many consumers admit to consuming acetaminophen for this purpose. Another primary group, the elderly, consume pain medicines without realizing that they now have reduced renal clearance of NSAIDs and require appropriately reduced doses.

Aspirin

The Side Effects of Pain Killers Drugs - Part 1

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Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease

Title: Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 9/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2008

Generic Meds - Are They the Same?

Drugs are produced From Chemicals

What this all boils down to, is that if you are buying any type of drug, generic or name brand from a standard pharmacy in your home town, then you are simply throwing your good hard earned money down the drain by paying for overpriced meds. This is because now online pharmacies can fill you prescription, no matter what it is, for for up to one third the cost.

Any drug that is Oked to be imported into the U.S has to be manufactured under the watchful eye of FDA inspectors who over see the manufacturing process, no matter what country it is in. This means that generic meds manufactured in china are going to be the same exact meds in every, way shape and form as the same generic meds that are manufactured in the U.S.

If you buy generic meds, can you expect the same experience? Once you open the package and use them, will there be some little disappointing surprise that you will encounter? The answer to that is no and the reasons are simple. Drugs are made from chemicals that are produced and combined to exacting standards.

FDA Drug Inspectors

Three Times the Savings

Once a drug companies patent on a drug expires, any drug manufacturer can then produce the same exact drug. Of course, they can't use their trade name, but the drug itself then belongs to the public. Drugs are not cornflakes. They are a chemical, or combination of chemicals and this is why generic salt or baking soda will taste and look exactly like a name brand product, just as a drug will.

Do you remember the last time that you tried switching to generic sugared corn flakes? You poured them in your bowl, took a big bite and something was wrong. They tasted different and in fact they looked little different too. They were smaller and the sugar on the flakes themselves was clumpy.

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Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Artery Disease

Title: Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 9/25/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2008

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Latex allergy symptoms

Latex Allergy Treatment

Latex allergy not only extends itself to rubber products but it is also present in food. There are proteins in rubber that are also found in foods, which is why a person with latex allergy can be misdiagnosed as having food allergy. The foods with similar rubber proteins are banana, avocado, kiwi fruit, chestnut and tomato.

Allergic contact dermatitis this is more persistent latex allergy attack. The symptoms of dryness, itching, burning and scaling of the skin also appear but it spreads to other parts of the body and the burning sensation is very severe.

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Preventing latex allergy attacks can be done by avoiding contact with rubber or natural latex, using powder-free or those non-latex gloves, steering clear of latex-riddled areas (like the hospital) and sticking to an almost no fruit diet.

Latex allergy symptoms can start as mild and then progress to a severe allergic reaction. There are three stages of latex allergy reactions:

What causes latex allergy in people is unknown. But frequent exposure to latex for a long period of time could make the symptoms appear. The main source of latex allergy today is rubber gloves. Other products such as adhesive tape, bandages and most medical equipment also use latex.

Irritant contact dermatitis this is the mild allergic reaction to a latex sensitivity. The usual symptoms are dryness, burning, scaling, and itching of the skin.

Getting a treatment for latex allergy attacks is done by immediately removing the cause of the allergic reaction. There are medicines that can be used to give relief from the itchiness and swelling of the skin, depending on the degree of the symptoms. For anaphylaxis, the only treatment is a dose of epinephrine.

As of now, there is no known cure of latex allergy symptoms. The only way to defeat this allergic reaction is by following the doctors advice and keeping your environment latex-free.

Its really no fun when you have an allergy. The best way to deal with such condition is to stay out of contact with any allergen and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

No Fun With Latex Allergy

A person with latex allergy is someone who is very sensitive to substances found in natural latex and suffers an adverse reaction when in contact with the material. The thin, and stretchy latex rubber found in gloves, balloons and condoms contains high levels of this protein and is more allergic than other products made of rubber.

Immediate allergic reaction or latex hypersensitivity this is the worst case of latex allergy attacks. The symptoms show up as allergic rhinitis, with frequent sneezing, runny nose, sinusitis and watery eyes. Then conjunctivitis sets in on the eyes, hives and severe itching follows. This stage is quite rare but if left untreated, the latex allergy attack can become a full-blown anaphylactic shock and can lead to death.

Latex Allergy Prevention

One final reminder to anyone with a latex allergy. If you think you have one or a doctor diagnosed you, make sure you wear a Medic Alert bracelet. This will alert the hospital staff of your condition and will avoid using any latex product when taking care of you.

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Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck

Title: Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
Category: Health News
Created: 9/24/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/24/2008

Excessive sweating can be a symptom of some other medical condition like low blood sugar, hyperthyroidism, or ion imbalance-especially of the nervous tissue. Anxiety takes over as the dominant cause as the patient becomes more aware of the associated social problems. That way the circle feeds on itself magnifying the problem. Injuries of the nervous tissue have also been linked to the problem.

Hyperhidrosis patients sweat more due to a number of possible causes. The precise cause still has to be pin pointed, but firm links with some causes are now established.

The logical path of treatment would be to start with the low hanging apples, and with time, embark on a progressively tougher course. Knowing that hyperhidrosis is a physiological disorder arising because of the body showing some reaction to existing setting, slight alteration to conditions may well mark the start.

Simple changes could bring about significant results. When you do make changes make them over a given set of time and monitor the results. While there are many products to deal with this problem on the surface it is always worthwhile to address your overall health.

Improving your health will improve your lifestyle and general well being resulting in less stress on your body. Improving your health is a productive use of your time and it also ensures that you are proactive in treating this condition.

Signs of hyperhidrosis may appear without any apparent reason. The causes may be genetic, and so the treatment may revolve around techniques to cope up by minimizing the stress causes by the problem.

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Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk

Title: Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 9/23/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/23/2008

What's the connection between fungus spores and nail fungus? Fungi that are actively growing will eventually produce spores - tiny reproductive stages that break away from the plant and spread to new places on air currents, in water, and on living things that move about. Most people have seen fungal spores: perhaps you've seen a green dusty powder inside the bag of a loaf of bread that's gone moldy, or noticed that portobello mushrooms leave a black coating on your cutting board. These substances are actually large numbers of spores (a single spore is microscopic so you can't see it - by the time they become visible there are millions.)

It's important to understand that most fungi produce spores of one find or another - infectious fungal spores, that is, those that can cause infection in people, only come from a few species. Portobello mushroom spores, and those of most other environmental species will not hurt you (though it's probably not a good idea to casually inhale spores of any fungus, for various reasons). There is only a connection between fungus spores and nail fungus infection when the spores are from one of fungi that can grow in keratin, the protein that is common in nails, hair, and skin.

Fungus Spores and Nail Fungus

Infectious fungal spores are produced by fungi growing in infected toenails and fingernails. They are dispersed in the environment when bits of nail and skin flake off, on nail clippers and instruments used to trim and file nails, in nail clippings, in shoes and socks, in water, and when the afflicted person walks about with bare feet. When you realize that a small colony of fungus can produce millions of spores, it's easier to understand how the infection can spread readily from one nail to another, on shared clothing and grooming instruments, and in public swimming areas. An infection produces fungus spores and nail fungus spreads.

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Salt Contributes to Resistant High Blood Pressure

Title: Salt Contributes to Resistant High Blood Pressure
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Created: 9/20/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2008

48 Percent Improvement

"Improvement was also observed in activities of daily living, quality of life and motor fluctuations. No off-state dyskinesias were observed," they add.

Six patients with advanced Parkinson's disease received cell implants, which were inserted into the brain tissue. The researchers performed efficacy evaluations at one and three months after surgery, and then at six, nine, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months. Yearly follow-up visits are ongoing and will continue.

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and slowed ability to start and continue movements. Most patients with PD require therapy with the medication levodopa to control symptoms three to five years after a diagnosis of PD.

"The implants were well tolerated," the authors report. "We observed an average improvement of 48 percent at 12 months after implantation in the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale motor subscore with the patient in the off state, which was sustained through 24 months."

Natividad P. Stover, MD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues conducted an open-label pilot study to evaluate the effect of unilateral implantation of human RPE cells attached to gelatin microcarriers.

Human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells produce levodopa and can be isolated from post-mortem human eye tissue, grown in culture, and implanted into the brain attached to microcarriers. (The retinal pigment epithelium is the pigment cell layer found in the inner layer of the retina of the eye.)

Quality of Life

However, disease progression and long-term oral treatment with levodopa may lead to the development of motor fluctuations and difficulty in performing voluntary movements (dyskinesias).

Cell Implants Improve Motor Control in Parkinson's Patients

Motor Fluctuations

"On the basis of the motor improvement and tolerability observed in this open-label study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has been initiated to more objectively test efficacy and continue to assess safety," the authors conclude.

These implants have been shown to ease motor problems in animal models of Parkinson's disease in earlier research, according to the article.

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Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment

Title: Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 9/22/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2008

When two of the children who attend my Sunday School class told me they had received the first in a series of three Gardasil vaccinations, I was suspect. When I did the research, I was angry.

REMEMBER: NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO MAKE YOU SACRIFICE YOUR CHILD ON THE ALTAR OF BIG PHARMA.

FACT: According to an FDA report on Gardasil, the Human Papilloma virus usually is a transient infection and the body eradicates it on its own. When it continues untreated, it may cause cervical cancer.

FACT: "Research is now being done on using Gardasil in older women and in males."
[MALES? A drug supposedly to stop cervical cancer???]

FACT: According to Merck, if administered to those who already have the virus, it "may increase the risk, by 44.6%, of developing high-grade precancerous lesions in the cervice." p. 10, HiFi DNA report, March 7, 2007. [Do they test those who receive the vaccination? No.]

Victoria Day is an accomplished artist and writer residing in Southern Arizona. She is the wife of a Southern Baptist minister and publishes "Heart of Mohave Magazine."

The above information is based on NCI's SEER Cancer Statistics Review.

THE GARDASIL HPV VIRUS VACCINE

FACT: Gardasil does not prevent cervical cancer. It prevents only four of the 100 plus Human Papalloma viruses that may cause cervical cancer. This virus is transmitted primarily through sexual activity. [So why is it administered to nine year olds?]

There is so much more that we will be happy to e-mail anyone concerned, but for now, we leave you with the last FACT: "In 2006, the company's sales were $235,000,000." - John Carreyrou, Wall Street Journal. If made mandatory, estimates go as high as four billion.

FACT: " Statistics in the United States of women under 20 who develop cervical cancer is 0.0% and only 0.1% worldwide. According to The American Cancer Society, "Cervical cancer tends to occur in midlife. Most cases are found in women younger than 50. It rarely develops in women younger than 20. Many older women do not realize that the risk of developing cervical cancer is still present as they age. Almost 20% of women with cervical cancer are diagnosed when they are over 65." On average, about 3,870 women will die of cervical cancer in 2008 and again, most of those in midlife. [So why are we vaccinating children?]

Just Say "No"

FACT: Merck, the manufacturer of Gardasil has stated that the vaccine is effective for five years but is uncertain of prolonged protection. [Let's do the math. Nine years old protected for five years?]

An FDA news release from March 31, 2003 acknowledges that "most infections (by HPV) are short-lived and not associated with cervical cancer."

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Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2008

Title: Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2008
Category: Health News
Created: 9/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2008

You also get the appearance of stretch marks with prolonged use. Your blood vessels swell and there is loss of skin pigment in the affected areas. Your bloodstream may also absorb the strong steroids and this can affect other body systems. In the worst case scenario, it can also suppress the production of your natural adrenaline, thus causing you to be prone to a lot of illness including Cushing's syndrome.

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Hydrocortisone cream (1%) is one kind of topical corticosteroids and is easily available at your local store without prescription. They are packaged in various forms such as creams and lotions and are marketed under different brands.

In all situations, it is in your best interest to minimize the use of hydrocortisone creams or corticosteroids for your eczema treatment. If you need to use them, do so sparingly and use only as directed. If you find that your medication is not working within a week, stop its usage and see a skin doctor right away. You may need a stronger prescription. It is far better to treat your eczema with an appropriate strength medication than to use one that is not effective. A stronger prescription also allows you to get your eczema treated within a shorter period of time. In addition, look for alternative eczema treatment options which are natural and potentially produce fewer or no side effects.

Corticosteroid creams are topical skin applications which are used for skin itching, redness, discomfort and other skin-related problems. They come in varying strengths. Stronger ones are only available via prescription by your doctor. Corticosteroids are referred to as steroids. The term steroids often have a negative ring to it because of a number of side effects that this drug is known to bring. Corticosteroids for eczema are different from anabolic steroids, which are used by some athletes to increase their endurance.

However, just like any other type of drugs, hydrocortisone cream for eczema treatment also has its own side effects especially if you do not administer it properly. You should always check to see if you are allergic to steroids in the first place. Ask your doctor if in doubt. Secondly, as I have found out, prolonged use can cause skin to thin out. This is a condition known as atrophy. Because your skin is now more sensitive due to thinning out, you are more prone to skin abrasion and infection. That is why if you have eczema and have used hydrocortisone cream for weeks or months, you are more susceptible to a fungi and bacteria infection. With an infection, your eczema symptoms are sure to worsen.

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School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake

Title: School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake
Category: Health News
Created: 9/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2008

In addition to infant heart defects, there are several other potential defects that can result from taking Paxil during a pregnancy. For example, a 2005 research study showed the women who took Paxil during a pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, were more like to have an omphalocele; a birth defect which is a malformation where the abdominal contents protrude into the base of the umbilical cord. A condition known as craniosynostosis; another birth defect which is an early closing of one or more of the sutures of an infant's head, causing a malformation of the skull is another potential defect that can result from the use of Paxil during a pregnancy.

Lung disorders are yet another birth defect that can be directly linked to the use of Paxil during a pregnancy. In 2006, the FDA issued an advisory notice saying that infants had problems with adjusting to breathing air when they first came out of the womb, which required them to have some sort of mechanical ventilation to assist with breathing. They claim that this birth defect can also be linked back to the use of Paxil during the pregnancy.

In conclusion, the FDA has said and proven that there are several birth defects that can be related to taking Paxil medication during the pregnancy. These include birth defects affecting the heart, lungs, and overall development. Women have a higher risk of birth defects, if the Paxil is taken before or during the pregnancy. Many lawsuits are now being initiated because of birth defects which could possibly be the result of taking Paxil medication during the pregnancy. If you have been taking or are currently taking Paxil and you are pregnant, then you should discontinue its use, contact your doctor and seek legal advice right away.

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Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain

Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Category: Health News
Created: 9/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2008

Although the FDA has a stated focus of protecting the citizens, it manages to disregard any alternative natural remedies and cures due to the management and regulation of natural remedies. Cures and remedies found in nature can neither be regulated nor patented and the FDA can therefore control neither the production value nor the consumption of the products. Because of this, the FDA cannot clear natural cures for use by the population to cure or treat diseases or conditions. Only pharmaceutical companies have the capacity to regulate the production of drugs and create a consistent product. By creating a homogenized product, the FDA can then regulate its use in the marketplace and approve these drugs for use by the general population. In this regard, the FDA manages to regulate the drug distribution, but also fails to recognize the potential of natural remedies and cures. As explained in Kevin Trudeaus book Natural Cures, the neglect of natural remedies and cures manages to protect only the pharmaceutical industries instead of providing consumers with the best possible cure for their condition.

Why The FDA Suppresses Natural Remedies and Cures

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is designed to regulate the medications and food products in America. By testing and regulating these consumable goods, the FDA controls which products enter the marketplace and which pharmaceuticals doctors can prescribe for patients. Originally designed to help protect the health of the consumer base, the FDA has become a larger entity in a federal government heavily influenced by large, wealthy corporations who constantly lobby government officials to protect their interests. Since the FDA regulates pharmaceuticals, one of the most profitable products in America, drug companies have spent millions of dollars to push their products into the marketplace. Since the FDA can only regulate drugs and cures that originate from controlled areas (and not nature), they have passed into law a statement that only drugs and surgery can prevent and cure disease. As stated in the book Natural Cures by Kevin Trudeau, by attempting to control the consumption of pharmaceuticals, the FDA has managed to suppress any and all natural remedies and cures.

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Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control

Title: Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
Category: Health News
Created: 9/18/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/18/2008

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About Used Electric Wheelchairs
Buying a used electric wheelchair can be a good option, many times the past owner of the power chair received the chair through medicare so there is no huge financial loss to recoup, this mean you can usually find a good used electric wheelchair for a very good price. Yard sales, local Classified ads, and the Internet are good places to start looking for a used chair.

You do not have to spend a fortune to get the mobility you deserve, be sure to do some checking in your area and online to find a used electric wheelchair that will fit your needs. Good luck and I hope you get mobile again soon!

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Find Your Electric Wheelchair online
There are many sources online to find a used wheelchair, like auction sites, classified ad sites ect.. The advantage of looking online is you will most likely find more options and find a chair that meets your needs. If you have never shopped online it can be a bit scary at first, but if you deal with establish sites that are secure it is very safe.

Find it Local
As i mentioned yard sales and local classifieds are good places to start, but you can also check with your local medical supply company, nursing homes, ect.. They may not have a used electric wheelchair for sale but they may know someone who does. Just be vigilant and keep looking, they are out there, and finding a good used chair will be worth the work looking.

There comes a time in many of our lives when we need help to be as mobile as we once were. Electric wheelchairs, scooter chairs, and power chairs are all good options when the time comes. I you have Medicare many times your electric wheelchair will be covered, but for those of us without Medicare in can get very expensive. There is no need to let the lack of Medicare coverage keep you from obtaining the mobility you deserve, you have options, used electric wheelchairs can be very affordable and will meet your needs.

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Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby

Title: Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby
Category: Health News
Created: 9/18/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/18/2008

Within a week my menstrual cycle was back on track and stayed that way for 10+ years, (until menopause). She gave me the tools and awareness, to care for my needs, that were specific to me. I knew then that this ancient healing system could help bring individuals to health and wellness in a simple yet profound way. I became a practitioner/consultant.

In Ayurveda the focus on your health and wellness is bringing harmony and balance through a natural system.

~~ If you are agitated or upset, sit down and do some deep breathing or meditation, even if it's only 3-5 minutes.

The main method for restoring balance is to apply the opposite qualities. Here are some simple examples:

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~~ If your Pitta (dosha) is feeling provoked and you're feeling hot under the collar, taking a swim, cool shower, or eating some sweet and cooling fruit can help.

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There were no serious health problems but, my menstrual cycle was off balance. I went to a women's health seminar and met a Board Certified medical doctor who also practices Ayurvedic Medicine. I scheduled an appointment.

~~ the first step to staying in good health is developing awareness for potential causes of disease, so you can avoid them or deal with them intelligently.

When she was finished she made a few recommendations for changing some of the foods I was eating. She explained the my diet at the yoga center, although healthy, had put my body into a "dry" state cause my menstrual cycle to "dry up" as well. She also recommended an Ayurvedic herbal tablet, and a homeopathic remedy. In Ayurveda, recommendations are based on your individual constitution. or "dosha". She had spent one and one half hours getting to know me, and my habits.

Sounds pretty easy and common sense....doesn't it? In Ayurveda...... the mantra is, " Like attracts like."

I filled out the medical history form before my appointment and we reviewed it when I saw her.
This was not like any medical appointment I had experienced and nothing like I was accustomed to as a registered nurse. She was mostly concerned with my daily lifestyle and habits. She did not run any tests, no medical equipment, and no needles to draw my blood.

~~ the second step is taking action to modify causes you can't avoid or control.

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~~ If you are cold have some hot soup or take something warm to drink. This is not the time for an iced latte.

It is such a simple approach that we often overlook it, but it is extremely powerful and effective. If you apply this approach you can quickly and effortlessly restore harmony and balance to the mind and body. In this way you can lay a foundation to prevent illness and also take a look at correcting imbalances.

~~ the third step is to restore balance once it begins to be lost.

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Here is a brief explanation of their cycle:

Do you know what is involved in the head lice life cycle? To get rid of these pests you need to know a little bit more about them, such as how they actually live and breed.

First you need to do some research on head lice just so that you get familiar with the methods of getting rid of them. Your local pharmacy also has over the counter products which are available for ending the head lice life cycle, but many people now are claiming that the lice are becoming immune to those products. If you find this is the case then your family doctor could suggest something stronger that will help you and your family out. Also there is nothing wrong to seek outside help when it comes to having to deal with the head lice life cycle.

Now that you have medication in hand, there are still plenty of other things that need taken care of. There is a lot of cleaning and storing of certain items in your home that you must do. Washing and drying (with heat) the pillowcases, sheets, nightclothes, towels and stuffed animals may possibly eliminate lice and eggs that might otherwise reinfest a family member. Combs, brushes, hats and other hair accessories in contact with an infested person should be washed in hot water each day to dislodge any lice and nits. And in order to take stop the entire head lice life cycle, you must look through the hair on a daily basis to remove any and all eggs that you find. And just remember that because the way the head lice life cycle works, you may find that this process in itself will take about two or three weeks before you stop finding eggs.

1. Egg is laid on hair shaft. Egg is called a 'nit'.
2. Louse emerges after 6-7 days.
3. First moult 2 days after hatching.
4. Second moult 5 days after hatching.
5. Third moult 10 days after hatching.
6. Emerging from their third moult as adult lice, the female and slightly similar male begin to reproduce.
7. Female lays first egg 1 or 2 days after mating.
8. Female can lay approximately 3 to 8 eggs per day for the next 16 days.
9. Having lived 32 to 35 days the louse dies.

So you can see it can up to a few weeks of daily work just to make sure that they do not return. To solve this never ending head lice life cycle you need to so some research on the topic as there is really no reason that they need to exist for more than a few weeks after you have done the work required to exterminate them.

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Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer

Title: Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 9/17/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/17/2008

Is there a link between diabetes and obesity? Recent studies suggest an answer to this pertinent question. Scientists led by Michale Lazar, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, had been examining why a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) can help fight diabetes. They discovered that TZDs cause the bodys cells to utilize insulin more efficaciously, and this told them that the TZD drug could be targeting a hormone.

Diabetes and the Obesity Risk Factor

There is a far tighter relationship between type2 diabetes and obesity than an interesting statistic equivalent raise. That 80% of type2 diabetes sufferers are overweight or obese suggests a strong link on its own merits. The prevalence of type2 diabetes has skyrocketed in the past 30 years, statistics revealing a somewhat similar percent in the alarming rise of obesity during this same period.

Subjects selected for the trial were selected from a broad spectrum of the population likely to develop diabetes. Namely people who were overweight with impaired glucose intolerance, a condition that often preceded type2 diabetes. Other subjects included individuals aged over 60, women with a history of gestational diabetes, and people with a close blood relative with type2 diabetes. Participants assigned to the lifestyle intervention plan, maintaining active physical exercise for just 30 minutes a day recorded a reduction in the likelihood of developing this disease by a staggering 58%.

Over a decade of research on diabetes has found that nutrients in the body such as glucose and fat contribute to insulin resistance.

Experts do not indicate that being overweight causes type2 diabetes, but the chances of developing the disease are more likely for overweight persons. Individuals may better prevent type2 diabetes with improved lifestyle activity and a more careful nutrition plan.

In fact studies have proven beyond doubt that the onset of type 2 diabetes may be dramatically delayed with an active healthy lifestyle plan. The 10 million American people considered in the high risk group of people likely to develop type2 diabetes can lower their chances of becoming sufferers of typ2 diabetes with a recommended diet and exercise plan as according to the findings of a large scale clinical trial conducted by the Indiana University school of medicine and 26 other participating nationwide medical centers. The results were so conclusive that the trial was ended early.

Adding weight to further support the suggested link between type2 diabetes and obesity is research conducted by a team of scientists from the Pennsylvania school of medicine. The team had been investigating why a class of drugs, thiazolidinediones (TZDs) were effective in combating diabetes. The findings indicated that TZD drugs are likely to be have been successful by targeting a hormone.

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Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice

Title: Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 9/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/16/2008

Constipation is often the result of a poor diet. It is important that you eat a healthy diet that consists of foods that help your digestive system to work properly. It is just as important that you avoid foods that cause constipation. Since constipation is something that can affect anyone, it is important for you to know what foods are beneficial to the prevention and treatment of constipation and what are the foods that cause constipation so that you can limit or avoid the intake of these foods.

It is essential, not only to your overall health, but also in the prevention of constipation that you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. A healthy diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetable, foods high in fiber, and foods that provide Omega-3 fatty acids. Your healthy lifestyle should also include planning your meals and maintaining a daily schedule for eating. Eating on a schedule will help your digestive system to stay on a regular schedule, which will aid in the prevention of constipation.

Maintaining a regular exercise regimen will help build the muscles in your intestines and will allow these muscles to work properly in the digestion of food. Chewing your food slowly and sufficiently will also help in the digestive process. Leading a healthy lifestyle and aiding your digestive system in the natural process of eliminating waste from your body not only helps you to feel better, but can also aid in preventing more serious illnesses that can be caused by repeated bouts of constipation.

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You should be very careful when it comes to laxatives. Before you begin taking laxatives, you should know the difference between constipation and your bodys natural digestive schedule. Constipation occurs when you have less than 3 bowel movements per week. Remember that not everyone has a bowel movement each day, and in many cases, this is normal. Each persons body has its own individual schedule.

Foods to Avoid in Constipation

There are many types of foods that cause constipation. You should limit or eliminate your intake of these foods in order to prevent the onset of constipation symptoms. While constipation can occur in anyone and is not a serious illness, repeated bouts of constipation can lead to more serious illnesses. Sometimes constipation is a side effect of a medication or illness. If you are taking the medication or suffer from an illness that may involve constipation as a symptom of the illness, you should try to avoid foods that make the risk of constipation higher. Here are some common foods that cause constipation:

• Milk
• Cheese
• Ice Cream
• Chips
• Pizza
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Pastries
• Cakes
• Cookies
• Fried Foods
• Processed Foods
• Wheat-based Foods
• Red Meat
• Dried Beans

It is important for your overall health to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Avoiding constipation should be a part of your healthy lifestyle. You should learn what foods cause constipation and try to avoid them altogether or limit your intake of these foods.

Foods That Cause Constipation - The Things to Be Avoided

If you start taking laxatives in order to make your digestive system perform according to what is normal for other people, you are increasing the chance that your digestive system will become dependent on laxatives in order to process waste from your body. Upsetting the natural process of your digestive system can cause more frequent bouts of constipation, which could lead to more serious illnesses. Being aware of your own bodys natural schedule and learning what foods cause constipation so that you can limit your intake can help in allowing your body to naturally process waste and improve your overall health.

A Healthy Diet in Constipation

In order to help prevent constipation you should avoid or limit your intake of dairy products, foods that are high in fat content, foods that are high in cholesterol content, and processed foods. Prepared meals that come in boxes is one type of food that causes constipation.

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