Treating Menopause in a Natural Way

A woman's body undergoes many changes during her life. As a matter of fact, they occur because of changing hormone levels that take place at different stages in life. Menopause is one of these transitional stages. It begins with perimenopause. It is the time when a woman's body is closer to menopause. At this time, monthly periods may become less regular, and other perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and sweats at night, may also become evident. Generally, perimenopause begins about two to four years before the last monthly period. The last monthly period is actually something by what menopause is marked. And the woman can't know for sure what's the last menstrual period until she haven't had menses for one full year. After menopause comes postmenopause and it lasts the rest of woman's life.

Varying levels of estrogens can result in a variety of symptoms that may last from a few months to a few years. The most common menopausal and early menopause symptoms are:

• Changes in menses. One of the first menopause and early menopause symptoms to be noticed is a change in menstrual periods. They can become less regular, lighter or heavier, shorter or longer. Menses may come less than three weeks apart or last more than a week. There may be spotting between periods as well.
  
• Changes in the woman's body. Some women find that their bodies change during and after menopause. It's natural that with age waists thicken, muscle mass is lost, fat tissue increases, skin gets thinner. Other women have memory problems, or joint and muscle stiffness and pain.
  
• Hot flashes. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat in the upper part or all of your body that can last from several seconds up to several minutes. They can be mild and severe. The woman's face and neck become flushed and red blotches may appear on the back, chest, and arms. Also heavy sweating and cold shivering can follow.
  
• Mood swifts. There is a connection between hormonal changes and a woman's state of mind. The majority of menopausal women are subjected to sudden mood changes, irritability, depression and anxiety.
  
• Sexual problems. With the majority of women feelings about sex change with menopause. Some feel freer and sexier after menopause because they don't have to worry about pregnancy any more. Others have changes to the vagina, such as dryness, that makes sex unpleasant or even painful. You should keep in mind that until you have had one full year without a period, you should still use birth control if you do not want to become pregnant.
  
• Sleeping disorders. Some women find that they may not fall asleep easily or may wake too early or several times at night. Some women may need to go to the bathroom at awakening in the middle of the night and then find that they can't fall back asleep.
  
• Vaginal and urinary discomfort. The change in estrogen level can cause the vagina getting drier and thinner. As a result, sex can become unpleasant and painful, as well as woman can become more subjected to vaginal and urinary infections. Enuresis can become evident. Urine leaks can occur during exercise, sneezing, coughing, laughing, or running.
  

As I’ve already said, menopause is a natural occurrence in every woman’s life. So why not treat it naturally? Menozac is a herbal menopause and early menopause treatment that has been formulated with an active combination of phytoestrogen herbal components, which have proved throughout a long history of menopause treatment to be very effective in maintaining hormonal balance of woman's body and relieving menopausal symptoms and symptoms of early menopause.

The herbs for menopause contained in Menozac are considered to be the best alternative to hormone replacement therapy by leading herbal specialists. Among them are: Soy seeds (Glycine max), Damiana leaf (Turnerna diffusa), Black Cohosh root (Cimicifuga racemosa), and several others. According to recent studies, these herbal components actually work better than estrogen in eliminating common menopause and early menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness mood swings, irritability, palpitation, urinary changes, insomnia, depression, night sweats and anxiety. More than that, it is medically proven that Menozac, unlike estrogen, helps to prevent cancer.

What should a man do when his wife starts losing her hair?

Greetings! This post is very special post for me because I owe it to my wife. My wife Mary (and she’s Welsh, by the way) is very concerned about her hair. I’m by no means careless and inattentive towards her but I can see no signs of her losing her hair. To me her hair is always strong, very-very thick and long and shiny. But she tells me every time that it’s getting thin, that she loses her hair, that because of that she’s not that attractive as she always was. I almost gave up in my endeavor to make her change her mind but all in vain. Maybe it’s a part of her Welsh character? As far as I’m “a confirmed follower of healthy way of living” I could not allow my dear wife to order those notorious drugs and medicals for hair loss. But I must compromise as well. So I set my self to searching a natural hair loss treatment that has no side effects and is effective and reliable at the same time. And I seem to have found it! This is Provillus, an all-natural hair loss treatment that has proved to be one of the best on the market of alternative and herbal hair loss treatments.

The majority of people believe that natural hair loss treatments can’t be very effective if you want to avoid hair loss and “initiate and accelerate” hair regrowth as soon as possible. People don’t believe that all those herbs, substances and products of natural origin are no that strong as drugs. Well, generally speaking, it’s true. That is why drugs are the most common and the most buyable hair loss treatments nowadays. But Provillus is an exception here.

This Natural Hair Loss Treatment contains only natural and herbal ingredients, vitamins and minerals. One small pill includes more that ten compenents. They are saw palmetto, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, nettle root, pumpkin seed extract, Eleuthero, Uva-Ursi, biotin, and some others. We have already wrote about some of the above-named treatments in the previous articles. It is needless to say that all these components are vitally important for creating the proper environment for healthy hair growth.

It’s scientifically proven that the most typical hair loss causes are connected with hormones, precisely with the increased level of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone that can be present both in men and women. It affects adversely the productive function of hair follicles, so in course of time the hair becomes thinner and eventually comes out and stops its growth completely. Provillus is an alternative herbal hair loss treatment that lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone in the man’s or woman’s body and provides the scalp and hair with all necessary nutrients to keep them strong and healthy. As a result, it revitalizes hair follicles and provide fast hair growth.

Now back to my wife. Let’s speak about hair loss in women, or female pattern baldness, in more details. As a matter of fact, here is no definite pattern for hair loss in women. Some of them start losing hair quite early, others notice that their hair gets thinner when they are old enough.

Many women are sure that the real cause for hair loss can be overtreating of hair. Of course, caustic hair-dye, hair spray, hair dryers and tongs, and straighteners won’t do any good for your hair in terms of its health. And, yes, all of them, taken together or separately, can cause temporary hair loss. But they can’t be the reason for a serious long-term hair loss.

One more thing to mention here is that Female Pattern Baldness is not such a rare thing as it is usually thought of. According to recent studies, more than one in four women inherits thinning hair in the US.

And of course, the most sad thing about female hair loss is that it makes a woman lose her self-esteem. She doesn’t consider herself to be attractive anymore. She feels depressed, lonely and unhappy. An every balding woman tries to find the proper hair loss remedy to stop this nightmare. But let’s begin with the causes.

there are many causes for women to lose their hair. The majority of doctors and hair specialists believe that the most common type of hair loss is the so called Female Pattern Baldness – it accounts for 95 percent of all hair loss cases in women.

After all this I think I can understand my wife much better. She's scared by all this things about hair loss and she's so hypochondriacal. I believe there's only one thing left to do about it from my part. I'm by no means advertising anything here, but to cut a long story short, I ordere this Provillus - just to take a try. It hasn't arrived yet but it already made my wife calm! I wonder what will be when she starts taking it! So this story is to be continued:)

Stretch Mark Causes Treatments

For many of us the stretch marks are quite unsightly. Stretch marks are not harmful for the body but are considered unwanted by the conscious. Stretch marks, in most of the cases, occur across the skin when the exterior is stretched quickly due to weight gain, pregnancy, or fast weight loss.

These marks generally begin as dark lines and then turn into lighter lines. These can be eliminated or avoided with proper awareness of the causes that create them.

These marks are caused when your skin grows and doesn't return to its normal shape. This stretching of the skin usually starts in the middle layer of the skin that is known as dermis. As this layer of skin stretches too much in one direction due to some reason which can be sudden weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy etc, a stretch mark appears on your body.

In the beginning it is red or purple in color and then in some cases fade over with time. The common areas where it usually shows up are the thighs, hips, breasts, shoulders and lower back.

These are the areas, which are affected due to sudden weight gain or loss. The type of skin also plays an important part in getting such marks. Usually those with elastic skin are more likely to develop the marks that appear on the abdomen, thighs or buttocks.

Although they cause no harm to the body, still are considered ugly and that is why people having them go in for a variety of treatments for their removal. One such treatment for the removal is plastic surgery. Plastic surgery can offer permanent workable solution for the aforesaid problem.

In plastic surgery certain portions of skin that contain the marks are removed or simply cut off, and the remaining skin is pulled tight. This is how they are removed giving you a stretch marks free skin. However, the plastic surgery is fine on some parts of the body, but not on others.

To get the best solution with the plastic surgery you need to consult a plastic surgeon. It is only after the consultation you can find if particular marks on your body can be removed. The surgery is costly and hence doing it right for the first time is very essential.

Another successful treatment in the removal is micro-dermabrasion. This treatment is effective in the removal without a trace. Still, the micro-dermabrasion has some limitations treating the cause.

Micro-Dermabrasion consists of a scraping away of the skin with a specially fitted tool.The epidermal structure and the condition of the deeper dermis are safely improved through Micro-dermabrasion.

Generally it is the medical sand blasting technique whereby microscopic particles abrade the treated skin. The micro-dermabrasion is a process of microscopic penetration and biological restitution. This process stimulates the formation of new collagen and elastin. You can have the best results if the micro-dermabrasion is regularly repeated in 6 to 10 sessions.

The marks will respond lesser to this treatment if they are already mature and white. If they are already mature they will still be disturbing and the best alternative is to resect the affected skin by means of body contouring surgery.

Another sought after technique for the removal of stretch marks is the laser treatment or surgery. Laser surgery for stretch mark removal is comparatively recent and is known to be effective against stretch marks that are in early stages of development.

However for mature stretch marks, the efficacy of laser treatment is doubtful. This is because laser pulsed light works best on dark brown or reddish marks.
Source: http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70192&catid=708

Budokon Rolling Breath-Integration 101

Structural and Functional Integration acknowledges the breath as primary in enabling the body to realize a new potential, the body organizes around the breath and the way that it expresses stimulating a pre-movement in the whole body system. Breath is something that few are truly aware of until it is realized, like the heartbeat and all of our visceral functions, they operate with or without our awareness and when the awareness occurs there is a profound sensation of inclusion.

Support in the body and the way we breathe are mirrored to each other in the anatomy and physiology of the science of movement and life. When the posture and breath are realized while lying, sitting, standing or moving a sense of support, direction and ease have more potential and Budokon demonstrates its power by making the breath a central part of the practice and life.

In the early stages of development the primitive streak emerges and the dermal layers differentiate into the central nervous system, the heart, and the respiratory diaphragm setting the foundation of primary visceral functions and the fascial web of terrestrial life. To see pictures of an embryo develop is truly an amazing sight and a testimony to the wisdom and love of life. The inference derived from the stage conception of development, in recognition that structure and function are two sides of the same coin, is awe inspiring and enlightening with the potential to shake ones perception of reality loose.

The relationship and integration of the breath with visceral and somatic structure, function, and form are sown into the system from the beginning and it is only organic that one be able to navigate these sensations and emotions from a witness position. When the fascial matrix resources from the issuing mesoderm it spreads to permeate the entire form of the being literally encasing all of the components of who you are, a virtual container of expression from the breath of life. The body is able to achieve verticality because of the buoyant attributes of being in a fluid filled body existing in a fluid filled gravity.

Diaphragms and membranes exist in the feet, legs, knees, pelvis, thorax, and cranium and provide pressurized segments of fluid throughout the body. Humans are similar in form to the Michelin tire man and when one pressurized segment loses its resilience the whole system is affected. Breathing through the mouth as opposed to nose breathing is associated with weakening the respiratory diaphragm thus weakening the entire diaphragmatic and pressurized system.

Breathing through the mouth stimulates sympathetic neuro-receptors causing a sympathetic response to the entire nervous system of fight-or-flight, complicating and even inhibiting the integration process whereas nose breathing stimulates a para-sympathetic response of a calm, cool, and collected consciousness that enables integration, hence how you breathe is how you live.

Budokon rolling breath is the way to engage the oneness of breath to our practice and life. Whether seated in zazen, or in motion, rolling breath is the vehicle of cadence in breath awareness. In zazen, or hero, start by grounding through the lower legs into the mat with more of an intention than action by adding weight from where the pelvic floor meets the posterior calcaneous to where the legs meet the mat with direction inferiorly, literally yielding into the mat.

Rock the pelvis anterior and posterior to find the sweet spot of support and ease, positioning the pelvis on the heels or Achilles tendons. Scan the core to see if the abdominals and pelvic floor are activated and if they are, incorporate softening them in your inquiry of support and ease in this posture. Position the belly on the pelvis, the heart on the belly and the shoulders on the heart. Stacking these segments in this way allows for natural alignment to govern the support.

Once ease and support is discovered from the visceral space at the thoracic inlet of the shoulders to the bottom of the pelvic floor, position the head on top of the shoulders and add subtle direction superiorly. The visceral cranium and the neuro-crainium come together where the mandible and maxilla meet at the TMJ, creating tension, and pressure in the head unless it is thought to keep the jaw soft, resting the tongue in the floor of the mouth and the eyes in their sockets.

Imagery of the sacrum having weight like a rock with the head having lift like a balloon tethered by a string to the sacrum may help. Finally, envision the top of the crown pushing the bottom of a fluffy cloud with more of an intention than action so that a system wide response of support, direction and ease can emerge. The posture of just sitting is fully realized when all of the elements of support, direction and ease have potential in all 3 primary axis of the body.

Once the (y) or vertical axis of support is realized begin to bring awareness to the inhalation mirroring the exhalation by rolling the breath in with a beat, count, or time of 4 seconds on the inhale and rolling out with the same cadence on the exhale. "Rolling" the breath in on the inhale and out on the exhale brings to mind the Japanese folk art paintings that exhibit a huge wave rolling and cresting in the sea only to return again. The breath should be full body from the bottom of the lungs to the top, side-to-side, and front to back. Counting the breath enables the mind to focus on the predictability of the pattern and to be aware of its ebb and flow without being distracted by the minds viscous cycle of thoughts.

Research shows that each individual has an average of 16,000 thoughts a day, and that these same thoughts reoccur every single day. Creating a new thought to not think about the cycle of thoughts enables the whole body to escape the cycle. The breath has potential in the x, y, and z axis of the body so begin to observe a subtle lift on the inhale and a yield on the exhale in the y axis, observe the breath and its expansive potential left to right or (x) axis through the sides of the ribs, and its potential from front to back in the (z) axis.

Continue to just sit without compromising the vertical support and breathe in all 3 planes with awareness on the rhythm and expansive potential of the breathe to rise, fall, ebb, and flow. Breathing in this way accommodates the realization of support, direction and ease in all three planes.

The posture and the breath are both reciprocal in structure and function and again, when the mind begins to stray from the rhythm of the breath, the thoughts that keep it trapped in a viscous cycle will return. When this happens in practice or in everyday life the support, direction, and ease we seek is fleeting. Maintaining awareness of the breath in the midst of our circumstances is where the freedom from the viscous cycle can be found. When the practice or our circumstances are overwhelming simply return to the most authentic expression of who you truly are, your breath.

When in motion the breath and the movement should be at the same pace so that the support, direction and ease can be realized and the circumstances will soon lose its sting, this is the design of the para-sympathetic nervous system. Simply being aware of the posture and rhythm of breathing can provide the opportunity for shifts in perception and life to occur. Rolling breath is the technique used to maintain awareness in Budokon and can provide the vehicle to escape the viscous cycle that keeps us enslaved to unfruitful potentials.
Source: http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=70163&catid=708

Acute Appendicitis Information Posted By : Juliet

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen. The appendix is a small pouch attached to your large intestine. It is thought that appendicitis begins when the opening from the appendix into the cecum becomes blocked. The blockage may be due to a build-up of thick mucus within the appendix or to stool that enters the appendix from the cecum. The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that typically begins around your navel and then shifts to your lower right abdomen. The pain of appendicitis usually increases over a period of six to 12 hours, and eventually may become very severe. Symptoms of acute appendicitis can be classified into two types, typical and atypical. The typical pain is usually associated with loss of appetite and fever.

Atypical symptoms may include pain beginning and staying in the right iliac fossa, diarrhea and a more prolonged. In kids who are 2 years old or younger, the most common symptoms of appendicitis are vomiting. The cause of appendicitis relates to blockage of the inside of the appendix, known as the lumen. The blockage leads to increased pressure, impaired blood flow, and inflammation. Traumatic injury to the abdomen may lead to appendicitis in a small number of people. Genetics may be a factor in others. The most serious complication of appendicitis is rupture. Infants, young children, and older adults are at highest risk. A ruptured appendix can lead to peritonitis and abscess. Peritonitis is a dangerous infection that happens when bacteria and other contents of the torn appendix leak into the abdomen.

Appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. Appendicitis is treated by removing the inflamed appendix through an appendectomy. Antibiotics given intravenously such as cefuroxime and metronidazole may be administered early to help kill bacteria. Avoid eating or drinking as this may complicate or delay surgery. If you are thirsty, you may rinse your mouth with water. Do not take (or give your child) laxatives, antibiotics, or pain medications because they may cause delay in diagnosis and risk rupture of the appendix or mask the symptoms. Preoperative antibiotics have demonstrated efficacy in decreasing postoperative wound infection.
Broad-spectrum gram-negative and anaerobic coverage is indicated. Preoperative antibiotics should be given in conjunction with the surgical consultant.

Acute Appendicitis Treatment and Preventiopn Tips

1. Antibiotics almost always useful in Appendicitis.

2. Appendectomy surgery removal of the appendix.

3. Intravenous (IV) fluids decrease the risk for wound infections after surgery

4. Appendicitis is less common in people who eat foods high in fiber so eat very low.

Source: http://www.classicarticles.com/Article/Acute-Appendicitis-Information/38032

Hydrocystoma - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips Posted By : Juliet Cohen

Hydrocystoma is produced by the cystic proliferation of secretary apocrine or eccrine glands and is a usually solitary, dome-shaped translucent nodule that typically shows a bluish-gray color. Hydrocystomas occur on the eyelids. They typically are the same color as eyelid skin, rounded and soft to the touch. Cysts are entirely benign and seldom recur after removal. Cysts may annoy patients; however, symptoms usually are mild or absent. A hidrocystoma is produced by the cystic proliferation of apocrine secretory glands. It is not uncommon, occurring in adult life in no particular age group, with males and females equally affected. The most common site is around the eye.

Hydrocystoma is mostly occurs in the eyelids and its color is same as color of eyelid and usually it is solitary, dome-shaped translucent nodule that typically shows a bluish-gray color. Cystic lesion of the either apocrine or eccrine sweat glands. Hidrocystomas are cured by surgical removal. Excision or biopsy is typically performed if growth is documented, basal cell or other eyelid cancer is suspected and for cosmetic reasons. During removal try and keep the tumor intact. Removing all the ectopic epithelium will help keep it from recurring. The best treatment of hydrocystoma is surgical removal. Excision or biopsy is typically performed if growth is predictable.

Source: http://www.articleviral.com/Article/Hydrocystoma---Treatment-Methods-and-Prevention-Tips/85792

Syringoma (Hidradenomes eruptifis) - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips Posted By : Juliet Cohen

Syringoma is a benign adnexal neoplasm formed by well-differentiated ductal elements. Syringoma is a non-cancerous (benign) bump usually found on the upper cheeks and lower eyelids of young adults. A syringoma is a skin coloured or yellowish firm rounded bump, one to three millimetres in diameter. Syringoma is completely harmless and is caused by the overgrowth of cells from sweat glands. Syringomas are often treated by electrosurgery (diathermy) or laser. This may or may not prove successful and can result in small scars. Syringomas can appear at any age, though they usually occur after puberty. Syringomas can develop in people of any race and of either gender, though females are more commonly affected.

Syringomas can occasionally run in families. Syringomas do not itch or cause pain. Up to 18% of people with Down syndrome may have syringomas. Eruptive syringomas appear abruptly in adult life. Most patients with eruptive syringomas are Asian or dark skinned. Syringomas more frequently affect women and do have an hereditary basis in some, but not all, cases. Syringomas may be associated with Down syndrome.Syringomas are frequently incidental, although some familial cases may occur. A syringoma is a skin coloured or yellowish firm rounded bump, one to three millimetres in diameter. Syringoma may be confused with xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits on the eyelids), trichoepitheliomas or basal cell skin cancer.

Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors of eccrine origin with four principal clinical variants. Syringomas can be associated with Down syndrome. Syringoma is a tumor that is located mostly in the superficial dermis. It is composed of numerous small ducts embedded in a sclerotic stroma. One method that seems to be effective and creates minimal scarring is the use of a hair removal electric needle; another promising technique uses a CO2 laser.The goal of therapy should be the destruction of the tumor with minimal scarring and no recurrence. Laser treatment is an option. Prior to treatment the area is injected with lidocaine to numb the area. Electrocautery involves the passage of an electrical current from a small metal tip to the syringoma effectively burning the lesion.

Syringoma (Hidradenomes eruptifis) - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Prior to treatment the area is injected with lidocaine to numb the area.

2. Electrocautery involves the passage of an electrical current from a small metal tip to the syringoma effectively burning the lesion.

3. Physical techniques such as excision, electrocoagulation is useful trreatment.

4. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy yield poor cosmetic results.

5. Technique uses a CO2 laser is treat syringoma.

Source: http://www.articleviral.com/Article/Syringoma--Hidradenomes-eruptifis----Treatment-Methods-and-Prevention-Tips/85790

A Well Hydrated Body Enhances Health and Well Being

I have sad news to report. Many people who are dehydrated do not know it. What is the big deal if you are dehydrated? Disease. Fatigue. Depression. Weight gain. Premature aging. Each problem taken by itself is a big deal.

How Do You Know if You are Dehydrated?

Hydration in the human body can be tested by pinching the skin on the back of your hand. If it springs back to its original shape, chances are good that the cells in your body have enough water.

If on the other hand a small ridge appears for a few seconds, you lack sufficient fluid in your body. When the skin is dehydrated wrinkles multiply, skin becomes scaly and muscles become flabby.

Long Path versus Short Path hydration

Good hydration improves the uptake of water throughout the body by making conditions ripe for long path hydration. People who are dehydrated are victims of short path hydration. What is short path hydration?

Short path hydration means that the fluids that enter your body follow a path from the mouth to the stomach to the small intestines into the circulation, then the kidneys, the bladder and out of the body. With short path hydration, virtually all of the organs in the body are bypassed. Is there any surprise that dehydration is the number one trigger of daytime
fatigue?

With long path hydration water flows into the organs, tissues and cells of the body. Water is distributed where it is needed before being sent to the kidneys. Stress on the kidneys is relieved, leaving critical organs in the body to do their work without stress or aggravation. The result is a burst of new energy and stamina.

If short path hydration is the method used by your body to hydrate the cells, drinking more water does not necessarily do the trick of hydrating your body. The water is not being distributed where it is needed the most. The good news is that homeopathic remedies for dehydration are able to help transform the delicate process of hydrating the body from short path hydration to long path hydration.

Good Hydration Helps Nourish Cells and Release Toxins

There are two benefits to having good penetration of water throughout your body. First, cells are supplied with the nutrients that are necessary to sustain life. Second, dangerous toxins are cleansed from the cells.

When cells do not have sufficient fluid, the toxins literally become glued to the cell walls. This dry cement like waste material can obviously not be excreted through the cell walls. When the buildup of toxins becomes critical the cell is no longer able to sustain life and dies.

You might think the answer to nourishing your cells with nutrients and eliminating toxins from your body is obvious. The seemingly obvious answer is to drink more water when you are thirsty. The problem with this simple minded solution is that the thirst reflex in many people is not working properly. The signal to drink water is simply not triggered when your body desperately needs it.

When the body's sophisticated thirst mechanism is broken, you do not drink water when you are thirsty because you are unaware you are thirsty to begin with. You drink less and less water. Your body gradually becomes very dehydrated. Millions and millions of cells become clogged with toxins. This is the reason why so many people feel fatigued before the day even begins.

What can you do for yourself if your body's thirst reflex is not working properly? Natural, homeopathic remedies for dehydration exist that nourish the thirst reflex so that it functions properly. When the homeopathic remedy is given time to take effect, sufficient water is absorbed into each and every cell of the body.

When the body is adequately hydrated there is an efficient transport mechanism for the transfer of nutrients to each cell regardless of where the cell is located in your body. Waste and toxins are removed efficiently and effortlessly. Detoxification takes place gently, with little stress on the delicate systems of the body.

Make the choice today of taking better care of yourself. Give your body the water it needs to nourish your cells and remove toxins. Rest assured each cell in your body will be very, very appreciative.
Source: http://www.profoundarticles.com/articledetail.php?artid=69986&catid=708

Hydrocystoma - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips Posted By : Juliet Cohen

Hydrocystoma is produced by the cystic proliferation of secretary apocrine or eccrine glands and is a usually solitary, dome-shaped translucent nodule that typically shows a bluish-gray color. Hydrocystomas occur on the eyelids. They typically are the same color as eyelid skin, rounded and soft to the touch. Cysts are entirely benign and seldom recur after removal. Cysts may annoy patients; however, symptoms usually are mild or absent. A hidrocystoma is produced by the cystic proliferation of apocrine secretory glands. It is not uncommon, occurring in adult life in no particular age group, with males and females equally affected. The most common site is around the eye.

Hydrocystoma is mostly occurs in the eyelids and its color is same as color of eyelid and usually it is solitary, dome-shaped translucent nodule that typically shows a bluish-gray color. Cystic lesion of the either apocrine or eccrine sweat glands. Hidrocystomas are cured by surgical removal. Excision or biopsy is typically performed if growth is documented, basal cell or other eyelid cancer is suspected and for cosmetic reasons. During removal try and keep the tumor intact. Removing all the ectopic epithelium will help keep it from recurring. The best treatment of hydrocystoma is surgical removal. Excision or biopsy is typically performed if growth is predictable.

Source: http://www.articleviral.com/Article/Hydrocystoma---Treatment-Methods-and-Prevention-Tips/85792

Syringoma (Hidradenomes eruptifis) - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips Posted By : Juliet Cohen

Syringoma is a benign adnexal neoplasm formed by well-differentiated ductal elements. Syringoma is a non-cancerous (benign) bump usually found on the upper cheeks and lower eyelids of young adults. A syringoma is a skin coloured or yellowish firm rounded bump, one to three millimetres in diameter. Syringoma is completely harmless and is caused by the overgrowth of cells from sweat glands. Syringomas are often treated by electrosurgery (diathermy) or laser. This may or may not prove successful and can result in small scars. Syringomas can appear at any age, though they usually occur after puberty. Syringomas can develop in people of any race and of either gender, though females are more commonly affected.

Syringomas can occasionally run in families. Syringomas do not itch or cause pain. Up to 18% of people with Down syndrome may have syringomas. Eruptive syringomas appear abruptly in adult life. Most patients with eruptive syringomas are Asian or dark skinned. Syringomas more frequently affect women and do have an hereditary basis in some, but not all, cases. Syringomas may be associated with Down syndrome.Syringomas are frequently incidental, although some familial cases may occur. A syringoma is a skin coloured or yellowish firm rounded bump, one to three millimetres in diameter. Syringoma may be confused with xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits on the eyelids), trichoepitheliomas or basal cell skin cancer.

Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors of eccrine origin with four principal clinical variants. Syringomas can be associated with Down syndrome. Syringoma is a tumor that is located mostly in the superficial dermis. It is composed of numerous small ducts embedded in a sclerotic stroma. One method that seems to be effective and creates minimal scarring is the use of a hair removal electric needle; another promising technique uses a CO2 laser.The goal of therapy should be the destruction of the tumor with minimal scarring and no recurrence. Laser treatment is an option. Prior to treatment the area is injected with lidocaine to numb the area. Electrocautery involves the passage of an electrical current from a small metal tip to the syringoma effectively burning the lesion.

Syringoma (Hidradenomes eruptifis) - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Prior to treatment the area is injected with lidocaine to numb the area.

2. Electrocautery involves the passage of an electrical current from a small metal tip to the syringoma effectively burning the lesion.

3. Physical techniques such as excision, electrocoagulation is useful trreatment.

4. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy yield poor cosmetic results.

5. Technique uses a CO2 laser is treat syringoma.

Source: http://www.articleviral.com/Article/Syringoma--Hidradenomes-eruptifis----Treatment-Methods-and-Prevention-Tips/85790

Hypnotherapy Persuading The Subconscious To Quit Smoking

Just because you have exhausted your efforts on trying all the available methods on how to quit smoking, it does not mean there is no hope at all. Stop smoking hypnosis may possibly be the answer to your problem. Hypnosis is a state of the body or a phenomenon which resembles sleep that is induced by suggestion. It aims to influence, through suggestion, the subconscious mind. (During sleep, the subconscious mind, often regarded to as the stronger part of the mind, is at work.)

Suggestion is a very powerful tool in averting one's mind. Most experts on this field believe that one of every three or four persons can, under suitable conditions, be hypnotized. Almost anyone can be hypnotized. The capability of being hypnotized is not dependent on age, sex, personality, intelligence or anything else. As long as the subject's attention can be grasped, that person can be put under a hypnotic spell.

While the decision to quit smoking is easy, being on the process of really quitting is, no doubt, a very hard thing to do. It is usually the physical withdrawal symptoms an ex-smoker would have to endure that will make him vulnerable and fall into the trap again. It is very important that an individual who decides to stop smoking be aware of this so that he can be prepared. The uses of hypnosis which are relevant to an individual who wants to quit smoking include repression or suggesting away withdrawal symptoms and lessening the intensity of apprehension and anxiety.

Like any other quit smoking program, hypnosis does not guarantee perfect results as many of the patients still experience episodic or casual cravings for cigarettes. But there are many still who claim that after they have undergone hypnosis, they have forgotten such urges. Despite the possibility of having to smoke again, you really have to believe that hypnosis will work. You have to be firm on your decision to let go of that bad habit.

Hypnosis can be self taught. With the aid of relaxation tapes and various techniques to relax and ease your mind from any form of worry, you will then be able to have your session in your very own private premises. To get you started, you have to outline your goals and keep yourself motivated with those goals. Visualize yourself that you have successfully attained those goals. Start your session in a relaxing environment, a normal tone of voice and a relaxing pace. Remember to be safe and avoid using scented candles. Instead, try soft lights and a soothing music to help you get into the mood. Take deep breaths to aid you in starting. Deep breathing helps you relax because it enables you to take in more oxygen and allow it into to your bloodstream. This instantly gives a calming effect.

It is also very important that you have a support program for this form of treatment. You may want to have a one on one session or join workshops with an experienced hypnotist for lessons on self hypnosis. Similar to any other program, the first step still depends on you. Your will power and determination to quit is the underlying principle of hypnosis. Believe you can do it then...do it.
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Relaxation Method Of Hypnotism Explained

This method of hypnotism depends on a pleasant voice and rapid fire talk which does not give the subject's mind an opportunity to wander away from the main idea of sleep. The word of the hypnotist and the imagination of the subject do the work.

Seat your subject in a comfortable chair. Tell him to settle himself deeply in the chair and get comfortable. Place both feet squarely on the floor. Do not let the subject sit cross-legged or chew gum. Crossed legs slow circulation in legs and gum-chewing diverts attention. Tell him to relax and place his hands in his lap. Tell him to close his eyes.

Now say, "Relax. Relax your arms. Relax your legs. Relax your nerves. Think of nothing except my words. Imagine you are doing just what I say you are doing. You are becoming very comfortable. You are completely relaxed. Just think about sleep." Then say, "You are going sound asleep. Your arms are heavy. Your legs are heavy. Your head is heavy. You are very tired and sleepy. You are going sound asleep.

Your head is getting very heavy. You can hardly hold it up. You are very tired and sleepy. You are going deep asleep. Breathe deep. Relax and go to sleep. You are going deep asleep." (At this point the subject should begin to nod.) Continue to talk, "You are asleep. Just relax and go deeper asleep. You are going deeper and deeper asleep."

Here the subject should indicate by his head falling forward that he is asleep. Lift his hands and drop them. If they are limp he is asleep. If the subject fails to respond quickly and you have the time to devote to longer procedure, you may continue to talk to him about sleep until he sleeps, or if you do not have the time for longer procedure, just awaken him. (Be sure to do this because he might be in a state of hypnosis not discernible.)

Then dismiss him with the statement that it will require more time than you can devote to him to put him to sleep and that at later time, you will be glad to hypnotize him. Be sure to make it clear that some persons require more time to hypnotize than do others.

In using this method, do not speak too fast, but on the other hand, do not speak so slowly that the subject has time to think of something else. The best rule is to adapt the speed of your talk to the mental ability of the subject to comprehend the meaning of your words, without causing extra effort.

This is difficult to explain, but experience will assist you in gauging the speed of your talk and the wording of it, so that it keeps the subject's mind occupied and is also fully comprehended by him. This is very necessary if you wish to get the best results. The subject's mental reactions must follow right along with your chain of thought for it to properly affect his nervous reactions. If it becomes broken with other thoughts, the reaction is delayed. Sleep may not ensue.

Some operators seem to have great success with a quick, short, snappy delivery. They give no time for the subject to think about anything else except the thoughts desired. The subject is expecting to be hypnotized and his thoughts are seized upon with speed and dispatch. He is swayed backward, slightly off balance, his head tilted upward and the sleep formula applied so quickly that he is asleep before he knows what has happened. This is the professional operator.

Do not think you can do this as soon as you read this. Much experience will be needed. I know one such operator who claims he can hypnotize a subject in five seconds. I have seen him do it. I also saw him fail on two subjects out of four, with such delivery. Perhaps if he had taken more time he would have succeeded with those two as well as the other two. Have fun with this method!
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Conventional Cures VS Natural Herbal Cure

According to the American Medical Association Journal, over 100,000 Americans die in hospitals every year due to side effects from regularly prescribed medications. Throughout America, a huge amount of medication is prescribed on a daily basis.

The medical community openly acknowledges that fact that it does not have any cure for several common diseases that affect people. Most allopathic medicines have side effects that can range from mild to severe. The reason for this is that most of these chemicals have certain toxic properties. This is why there have been so many prescription drugs that got pulled from the market after enjoying several years of FDA approval.

The sad thing is that very few doctors nowadays bother to inform patients about possible side effects due to close and cozy relationships with the pharmaceutical industries.

Half of the truth is that pharmaceutical companies will only tell doctors as much as they want to and not reveal the complete picture. Therefore, the doctors are not completely to blame because they cannot warn patients against side effects of chemicals they are not aware of.

The trouble is that the business is so profitable is that these medicine manufacturers are more concerned with profits and FDA approval rather than the overall effect on the patients.

This is one reason why several doctors are now beginning to recommend complementary alternative treatments, like herbal therapies and medicines.

Here are some interesting facts:

The totally amount of annual profits made by pharmaceutical companies through sale of drugs in the United States alone is over $100 billion More than 25% of all prescription drugs available contain plant derivatives More than 80,000 types of plants are used all over the world for medicinal purposes.Over 75% of the global population depends on herbal remedies for regular treatment

There are several choices available for people who are looking for alternative remedies, including Acupuncture, Yoga, Qigong, Tai chi, Ayurveda, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, homeopathy, energy medicines, holistic approaches, and aromatherapy. In fact, the number of herbal remedies available for different ailments equals (if not exceeds) the number of regular drug treatments provided by pharmaceutical companies.

The point is that prevention always was and always will be better than any cure, mainstream or alternative. The advantage of herbal remedies is that they move an individual towards a lifestyle more geared toward prevention and cure in the early stages of any affliction.

Pharmaceutical drugs work only after the problem has development, they do not try to prevent problems because then the manufacturing companies would go into a loss.

This is where herbal remedies leave the mainstream drugs behind. This is also the reason why so many people are daily turning to herbal therapies.

Herbal remedies treat the cause of the disease and not the symptoms (like conventional drugs). Herbal remedies also have almost no side effects.
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Are You a Little Low on Serotonin or Dopamine Take A Test

Ladies, do you feel depressed or overwhelmed by your moods? Men, do you frequently have low energy or can't focus? Did you know that this could be from a lack of serotonin in women and dopamine in men? These are brain chemicals and when they're at normal levels they create a sense of well being and contentment.

Many experts, including among others, John Gray, PhD., world-famous author suggests that we can create health, happiness and lasting romance by following a simple nutrition and exercise routine, as well as putting into practice some relationship and communication skills he recommends. The nutrition program helps the body create more serotonin and dopamine just by giving it the nutrients it needs each day, many of which we're not getting in our foods any more.

Dr. Gray says:

"... works immediately for more than 90 percent of the people who try it. The program is so easy to apply that almost everyone who tries it benefits immediately. Many, under the supervision of their doctors, have gradually gone off such psychoactive medications as Prozac. Thousands of overweight people have lost and kept off their extra weight in just a few weeks. Every day I hear the stories of increased health, energy, successful weight management, and better sleep at night.

Do you know if your serotonin or dopamine level is low? Take a test to see if you're deficient in these vital brain chemicals.
Take this test:

Find Out if you're deficient in the vital brain chemicals that help make you healthy and happy.

MEN:

1) Do you have lots of energy and passion at work but not at home? Work is stimulating and challenging, but when you get home, you don't have energy?

2) Have you found that your interest and passion declined as your relationship with your partner/spouse continued over the years? You find you avoid eye contact, you're distracted, and conversations with her are dull?

3) Are you inattentive and impatient? Have you lost interest in what your partner talks about and can't focus your attention on what she's saying?

4) Are you impulsive? You can't take time to think through a problem or reflect on your feelings?

5) Are you forgetful? Does your motivation drop and you forget, but you can always remember football games, important business calls, or problems at work?

6) Are you solution oriented with your spouse? You always want to solve her problems right away or talk her out of her emotional upset?

7) Are you unavailable emotionally? Do you need to go somewhere by yourself in your home for long periods and you can't devote time to listen to your partner?

8) Do you have tunnel vision? You can focus only on big problems and you ignore the little ones? And even if you know the little ones, you have no energy to put your attention to solving them?

9) Are you bored and have addictions? Are you bored with most normal life experiences and have developed addictions to escape this boredom? Addictive substances or behaviors such as excessive sports, video games, alcohol, drugs, smoking, sugar, coffee, overworking, oversleeping, over-exercising, excessive TV watching?

10) Do you need space and distance after sex? Do you fall asleep right away after sex?

WOMEN:

1) Do you have what Dr. Gray calls temporary amnesia? You're hungry and your partner waits a while to get food. Your blood sugar level drops and during this period you forget any good thing your partner/spouse has ever done?

2) Do you have sudden mood changes?

3) Are you needy at lot of the time? You're less autonomous that normal?

4) Do you give too much...often being driven by feelings of excessive caring, obligation and responsibility for others? Do you fail to give yourself what you need?

5) Are you resentful and hurt when you give too much?

6) Do you have unrealistic expectations, thinking that your partner knows the way you feel and think? (According to Dr. Gray, most men don't have a clue what women think and feel.)

7) Do you feel a need to help your partner even though he may not be asking for help? You're wanting to change him to improve him and you offer unsolicited advice?

8) Do you feel overwhelmed? There is too much to do and too little time to do it? You want to always please others?

9) Are you depressed? (These are signs of depression: chronic distress and despair; strong feelings of guilt and regret; feelings of isolation, abandonment and hopelessness; indifference toward life and relationships; inhibited sex drive; numbness or flatness of feeling; inability to sleep at night; lack of passion or interest; resistance to having fun; unwillingness to make relationships work; chronic fatigue; little or excessive hunger.)

10) Are you obese and do you eat emotionally to avoid or minimize your feelings of depression?

If you answered YES to 5 or more of these, you may have a brain chemical imbalance. And according to Dr. Gray, most of us have DO have an imbalance in brain chemistry.

How do we correct the deficiencies and imbalances that may be creating our feelings of depression and overwhelm, ladies, or feeling lack of energy or not being able to focus, men? The MAGIC KEY for all of us is in our diets...it's what we eat that greatly affects our health, happiness and love life.

Gray says,"A perfect" diet contains no sugar, no dairy, no bread, no processed foods, no hydrogenated fats. While attending with a Nobel Prize winning MD practicing in Mexico, every day, I witnessed patients who stopped addictions without any withdrawal symptoms by means of intravenous amino acid supplementation. Patients could come in high on heroin or cocaine and leave in nine days free from addictive cravings...

"Tears of joy would come to their eyes as they shared how happy they were. For the first time in theirs lives, such patients were producing healthy amounts of brain chemicals. All their unhealthy cravings seemingly vanished."

Gray's quest to find a natural way of getting the amino acids our bodies need so that we wouldn't have to travel to Mexico or get them intravenously. He found a nutrient-dense breakfast meal replacement shake that was rich in the amino acids he was looking for. All he had to do was eat his amino acids.

It is easy to lose weight, because the amino acid supplementation takes away all cravings for extra food. Correct brain chemistry gives us relaxation and endless energy. With this support for our brain, we stop overeating to get more energy or to find comfort. Think about learning more about brain chemistry in your pursuit of optimal health.
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What is Alternative Medicine

Before looking at the area of Alternative Medicine it is important to define and be clear about exactly what we mean.

'Alternative' can be described as a form of practice that is outside the establishment or realm of the convention either different from or able to serve as a substitute for something else.

So on the context of medicine, alternative medicine is a broad range of health care practices that are either preventive or therapeutic. These practices are not what is broadly considered within the 'mainstream' of medical treatments or methods and some of the treatments may not be underpinned by hard and fast scientific research by way of endorsing their effectiveness.

It is important to note that the term alternative medicine is often used alongside or in conjunction with the term 'complementary medicine' using the umbrella name of 'Complementary & Alternative Medicine' (CAM). A complementary medicine can be defined as a mainstream or conventional therapy which is used in addition to or alongside a conventional therapy as prescribed by a GP.

So what are the CAM's?
Generally the treatment systems & practices which are included under the umbrella term Complementary & Alternative Medicine are

* Acupuncture
* Acupuncture
* Aromatherapy
* Ayurvedic Systems
* Chiropractic
* Herbal medicine
* Homoeopathy
* Hypnotherapy
* Magnet therapy
* Massage Therapy
* naturopathy
* Osteopathy
* Reiki
* Reflexology
* Yoga

How popular are CAM's
It is estimated that in the UK alone the alternative therapy market accounts for 1.6 pounds billion and is growing year on year. This ground swell of popularity for CAMs is not limited purely to the UK. It is thought that in Europe over 50% of people have tried a CAM. In Australia a 1/3 of the population have visited an alternative medicine practitioner. In fact globally approximately 75% use alternative medicine & The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 65%
of the world's population (around 3 billion people) use CAM as their main form of health care.

However it is not just the general public who are being switched on to CAMSs, in the UK there five homeopathic hospitals run by the NHS. An example of a CAM being used in a hospital is in Nottingham where aromatherapy is offered to assist women with pain during labour.

It is important to note that the massive interest in CAMs in recent years isn't seeing members of the public abandoning the mainstream for an alternative, rather seeking an alternative to complement their existing treatment and combine the two hence the term 'complementary medicine.'

Conclusion
CAM is fast becoming more 'mainstream' as the general public look for alternatives and the medical establishment give it more attention. Today the new buzz word is 'integrated medicine' (or Integrative medicine). IM simply employs treatments from both mainstream or conventional medicine in conjunction with CAM's which have high quality evidence of safety & crucially effectiveness.

Regardless of the leaps and bounds that CAMs have made in recent years in becoming embraced a wider 'population' it is important to recognise that it still has a long way to go. The way forward is to drive through trials & reports delivering hard evidence and facts about CAMs. The lack of hard evidence in certain areas combined with conflicting and contradicting reports in the media only serve to confuse. As research continues and we learn more we will be able to make informed decisions as to which way to turn.
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Complementary Therapy For All

The amount of people using complementary therapies has seen a dramatic increase in recent years. There are many reasons for this increase, and many reasons to believe that the increase is a trend that is set to continue.

The motivation to use complementary therapies can be broadly categorized into those seeking a remedy for a particular ailment or condition, and those who desire to use therapies to promote personal well being.

Traditionally, complementary therapy could be defined as the use of therapies in addition to those that a local GP was able to prescribe and refer clients to.

Today, this definition is outdated and has changed. In recent years more and more complementary therapies have become available through the NHS and the prescription of these therapies is becoming more common-place. When considering the use of therapies widely accepted and prescribed by local GPs, the definition of Complementary really is one of Therapies that go together with, accompany and complement conventional medicine.

Acceptance and Recognition

This recognition of many individual therapies by the National Health Service has helped to promote them and their acceptance in the public eye. There is a growing recognition both within the medical profession and in the minds of the public that Complementary Therapies have a role to play in our healthcare. This growing acceptance goes hand in hand with the increase in popularity of using Complementary Therapies, which in turn has helped to remove many of the unwarranted stigmas attached to using alternative forms of medical practice.

Health Service and Private Appointments

The increase in use of Complementary Therapies is only due to a small part to the NHS.

A client's desire to seek the use of Complementary Therapies is not always satisfied by the NHS. Not all GPs will prescribe Complementary Therapies as with all initial diagnosis and prescriptions what is recommended is a matter of clinical judgment. Furthermore, not all Health Trusts are structured and or funded to provide Complementary Therapies. In addition, those that have been prescribed a Complementary Therapy may as with all NHS referrals; find an appointment may involve a lengthy waiting period.

The use of private appointments to see complementary therapists is a significant area of growth and this is not just due to clients that want to avoid waiting lists.

The use of a private complementary therapist is often based on disappointment with conventional medicine and the growing acceptance and recognition that an alternative exists.

A patient may have the need to seek a remedy that wasn't found through their local health service. Many complementary therapies offer solutions which do not involve the use or perceived use of drugs or harmful treatments. Sometimes, just an alternative to the NHS experience is sought, after previous negative experiences with a local GP, surgery or the system. Sometimes an individuals opinion on health care may just be different from those of conventional medicine.

Personal Well Being

There has also been a significant increase in the use of Complementary Therapies by those who use therapies to promote general personal well being. The growing acceptance of Therapies, the removal of the stigmas attached to seeing a therapist and the general increase in personal awareness, health and wellbeing, has resulted in more and more people investing their time and disposable income in complementary therapies.

It is estimated that every year in the UK over five million people visit a Complementary Therapist. This is a figure that is destined to rise.
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What You Always Wanted To Know About Asthma But Didn't

Asthma is the disease of the twenty-first century. Typhoid and cholera were once rampant everywhere, and they indeed still are problems in developing or Third World countries. However, it is increasingly true in developed countries, including the United States, that asthma is a new epidemic. Asthma does not make the headlines as dramatically as these two killers once did, but nonetheless, it is a killer in its own right. If not taken care of properly, is just as deadly as typhoid and cholera once were.

What is asthma and how does it affect sufferers' bodies? Simply put, asthma narrows the tubes present in the lungs during an acute attack, which makes it more difficult for the sufferer to breathe. Three factors affect this spasmodic reaction in the lungs' tubes. In addition, because sufferers are struggling to breathe, muscles in the throat also contract during an attack, and edema may also occur (basically, swelling), which makes it even more difficult to breathe. Mucus may also build up because mucus occurs as a reaction to irritants and tries to act as a buffer or coating to both remove any irritant and to soothe the underlying tissue. This constitutes an asthma attack.

Asthma attacks be relatively benign or very severe. Simply relaxing and breathing through an attack calmly may be enough to thwart it, perhaps with use of an inhaler. Experienced asthma sufferers know that it helps to be calm during an attack, in order to make symptoms less severe and go away more quickly. Inexperienced sufferers, or those prone to nervousness anyway, may experience panic attacks, which would make the asthma attacks even more severe. The harder you try to breathe, the harder it becomes. You may truly feel as though you are drowning.

Why do some people get asthma and others not? No one knows for sure who will get asthma and who won't, but there are several predisposing factors, including genetic predisposition. Others prone to asthma may include those who smoke and those who are overweight and/or obese, and who do not remain physically active. After all, the lungs are organs that need exercise, too, and if you're not getting sufficient cardiovascular exercise every day, you make yourself more prone to asthma. Whatever your particular predisposition, if you have asthma, it will help to know what you're triggers are. These include pollen, dust, cigarette smoke, animal hair and dander, and others. Those with the most severe asthma may even have to be careful with vigorous exercise or extreme laughter, for example. Fortunately, with the intervention of medications, these types of situations are relatively rare.

If you do have asthma, the good news is the that you can control it, both by limiting your exposure to your triggers and knowing what they are, and using proper medication as prescribed by your doctor. You should also get sufficient exercise geared to your particular situation, since strengthening your lungs will also help thwart asthma attacks.

One little-known theory as to why asthma occurs is that asthma is a defense mechanism asthma sufferers' bodies use to keep the right balance of different gases in their lungs. By retraining themselves in their breathing (meaning slowly and carefully) they found that their asthma went away. Whether or not this is true, certainly, calm and relaxed breathing does, indeed, help keep asthma at bay, as does strengthening the lungs, as previously stated.
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Use Aromatherapy To Relieve Stress

Aromatherapy is the use of fragrant oils extracted from plants in the treatment or prevention of disease and help in the reduction of stress, often called essential oils. The term essential indicates that the oil carries distinctive scent (essence) of the plant, not that it is an especially important or fundamental source.

Since essential oils are so potent, many can irritate the skin unless diluted with carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or olive oil. Essential oils are extracted by distillation but can also be extracted by expression or solvent extraction.

How To Use
Essential oils can be used through the skin (massage, shower, adding to bath water), and inhalation (ceramic burner, vaporizer, handkerchief, pillow).

Inhalation. Add a few drops into a ceramic burner with a lit candle underneath. When the oil warms up the scent will be dispersed into the air.
Vaporizer. Add a few drops to boiling water and inhale the vapours.
Skin Application. Add several drops to almond or olive oil, pour into your bath water, climb in and relax. You can also buy ready made oils for baths from some pharmacies. If you shower, mix up half the quantity and use on your shower sponge, flannel or body scrub.
Infusion. Some herbs and essential oils can be used as an infusion in a tea but always check before use.

Which to use
Firstly, you need to identify which essential oils are best for treating stress and meeting your needs. Lavender, clary sage, chamomile and lemon are a few of the common ones.

Lavender is a relaxant:-
add a few drops to warm bath water, climb in and relax;add a few drops to water and put into a spray bottle. Spray around your home when you feel stressful.

Clary Sage* gives a feeling of being uplifted:-
add to a vaporizer to help you relax;add a few drops to a carrier oil and get someone to massage you to help you relax.Caution:- Expectant mothers, those with active tumours or cancer must contact their medical practitioner before using this essential oil.

Chamomile is a relaxant:-
place a few drops on your pillow or on a handkerchief under your pillow to help you to relax and have a good nights sleep.

Lemon gives a feeling of being uplifted, helps you to relax and feel calmer:-add a few drops to a vaporizer to help you relax and feel calmer.

Mandarin* helps you feel more joyful and calmer:-
add a few drops to a vaporizer, sit back and relax

Peppermint* helps to clear your mind:-
add a few drops to a carrier oil and get someone to massage the stress away; can also be infused and drunk as a tea.

*Clary Sage, Mandarin and Peppermint oils MUST not be used by pregnant women as they could cause blood thinning and premature labor.

*Warnings*
*Aromatherapy products are never to be used in place of medical treatment.
*Essential oils are potent, so they always need to be used in safe quantities.
*Using more than the recommended dose can be as dangerous as overdosing on medicines.
*If you are pregnant, epileptic, suffering from high blood pressure or already taking medication consult your medical practitioner or a qualified aromatherapist
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Cellulite Diagnosis and Treatment

Cellulite is one of the biggest problems that for majority of women. Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy. The causes are poorly understood, and several changes in metabolism and physiology may cause cellulite or contribute to cellulite. Among these are a disorder of water metabolism, abnormal hyperpolymerization of the connective tissue, and chronic venous insufficiency. Another factor that contributes to the development of cellulite is due to aging.

It is common that women develop cellulite after the age of 30 or in some cases during adolescence years. Hormones play a dominant role in the formation of cellulite. Estrogen is the most important hormone. It seems to initiate, and aggravate cellulite. Diet has been shown to affect the development and amount of cellulite. Excessive amounts of fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too little fiber can all contribute to an increased cellulite. Cellulite affects everyone regardless of size, weight or body type, it is more common to those who are overweight where they have a higher level of body fat percentage. Treatments like liposuction (surgery to remove fat) and mesotherapy are either expensive or may produce only temporary improvement.

Liposuction is primarily used for body contouring purposes that involves extracting deep fat by vacuuming it from under the skin. Eating in a healthy manner is always a good idea and a low-fat diet is usually recommended as part of a weight maintenance lifestyle. Exercise routine that combines aerobic exercise with strength training is the best weapon against cellulite. Avoid excessive alcohol and coffee intake. Cellulite massage such as body scrubs and point pressure massage are available in spas and salons. Cellulite massage use pressured essential oils and electrical pulses to stimulate cells to firm and tone skin, resulting in smoother and silkier skin texture. Cellulite body wrap are some of the cellulite treatment that claims to get rid of cellulite.

Cellulite Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Cellulite massage also useful for cellulite.

2. Cellulite body wrap is get rid of cellulite.

3. Mesotherapy is considered very effective treatment for cellulte.

4. Eating in a healthy manner is always a good idea against cellulite.

5. Aerobic exercise with strength training is the best weapon against cellulite.

6. Liposuction is primarily used for body contouring purposes that involves extracting deep fat.
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Sepsis Information

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness. Sepsis is a condition in which your body is fighting a severe infection. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of sepsis. Sepsis can also be caused by fungal, parasitic, or viral infections. The source of the infection can be any of a number of places throughout the body. Meningitis may also be accompanied by sepsis. In children, sepsis may accompany infection of the bone (osteomyelitis). The infection is often confirmed by a positive blood culture, though blood cultures may be negative in individuals who have been receiving antibiotics. In sepsis, blood pressure drops, resulting in shock. Major organs and systems, including the kidneys, liver, lungs, and central nervous system, stop functioning normally.

It is a major cause of death in intensive care units worldwide,. About 750,000 people in the United States get severe sepsis each year, and more than 200,000 people die of it. Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into sepsis, the resulting symptoms are that of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS): general inflammation, fever, elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis), and raised heart rate (tachycardia) and breathing rate (tachypnea). Secondary to the above, symptoms also include flu like chill. Neonatal sepsis affects a small percentage of newborns, particularly low-birth-weight and premature infants. Black people are more likely than are white people to get sepsis, and black men face the highest risk.

Sepsis is usually treated in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). Aggressive treatment boosts your chances of surviving sepsis. People with severe sepsis require close monitoring and treatment in a hospital intensive care unit. IV antibiotics and fluids may be given to try to knock out the infection and to keep blood pressure from dropping too low. Supportive therapy with oxygen, intravenous fluids, and medications that increase blood pressure may be required for a good outcome. Immunizations routinely given to infants today include vaccinations against certain strains of pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae type b that can cause sepsis or occult bacteremia, an infection of the blood. Steroids have also been recently shown to be valuable in patients with septic shock.

Sepsis Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Treatment with antibiotics begins immediately.

2. Surgical drainage of infected fluid collections also useful.

3. Fluid replacement and appropriate support for organ dysfunction.

4. Other medications include low doses of corticosteroids treat sepsis.

5. Insulin to help maintain stable blood sugar levels, and painkillers or sedatives.

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Skin Tags Treatment Tips and Advice

A skin tags is a common, benign condition which consists of a bit of skin that projects from the surrounding skin and may appear attached to the skin. Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-colored growths that protrude from your skin. They are generally harmless. Skin tags are also commonly found on the eyelids and around the eye. Skin tags usually appear on people as they age. They are actually quite common in people over 60, more common in women than in men. They are skin coloured or darker and range in size from 1mm to 5cm. They are most often found in the skin folds (neck, armpits, groin). They tend to be more numerous in obese persons and in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Skin tags at first may appear as tiny soft bumps on the skin.

Body builders and other athletes who use illegal steroids can actually cause the skin tags through the pills or drugs they are ingesting. If a skin tag is twisted on its stalk, a blood coagulated can develop within it and the skin tag may become painful. A skin tag is irritated or cosmetically unwanted, treatment may be done by freezing the tag with liquid nitrogen, tying off the tag with a thread or suture so as to cut off the blood supply, or cutting off (excising) the tag with a scalpel or scissors. The simplest treatment is surgical removal, usually with scissors, to snip the skin tag off. Skin tags may be treated by snipping with scissors, Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery) and destroying the skin tag(s) with an instrument providing a small of amount of electrical current (electrodesiccation).

Skin Tags Treatment Tips

1. Use of the tincture or capsules boosts the immune system.

2. Snipping with scissors is also helpful treatment against skin tags.

3. Liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the skin-tag in order to freeze the growth

4. Removed skin tag with an instrument providing a small of amount of electrical current.

5. Chromium polynicotinate can also be taken and is sold under the name Natrol ChromeMate .

6. Aloe gel has antiviral & antibacterial properties.

7. Astragalus use of the tincture or capsules boosts the immune system.

8. Black walnut is also used to treat skin tags.

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Tinea Capitis Treatment Tips and Advice

Tinea capitis is an infection of the scalp with a fungus (Tricophyton tonsurans). Tinea capitis is a skin disorder that usually affects only children. It is seen most commonly in children younger than 10 years. Tinea capitis is the most common pediatric dermatophyte infection worldwide. It is common in parts of Africa and India. In Southeast Asia, the rate of infection has been reported to have decreased dramatically from 14% (average of male and female children) to 1.2In most cases, the disease is transferred by way of contact with animals (eg dogs, cats, cows, hamsters and guinea pigs). Most mammals have a skin fungus with which they live in peaceful coexistence, without any symptoms for the animal, but the fungus can be transferred to humans.Symptoms include round, scaly lesions on the scalp.

These areas may be red or swollen (inflammed). Itching of the scalp may be slight, or may not occur at all. Sometimes, there may be pus-filled lesions on the scalp (kerions). Ringworm may be present on the face or other parts of the body. Anti-fungal medications, taken by mouth, are used to treat the infection. Other medications sometimes used by for treating difficult cases of tinea capitis include fluconazole (Diflucan terbinafine (Lamisil and itraconazole ). An oral and topical anti fungal medication may be prescribed if a large body surface area is involved. Griseofulvin can also be used to treat tinea infections. Blistering skin eruptions on the palms and soles should be treated with cool compresses, such as Burrow's solution. Itraconazole and Terbinafine, are also very effective.

Terbinafine is also a very effective treatment for tinea capitis caused by T tonsurans. Ketoconazole, the first azole studied for efficacy in tinea capitis. Oral antifungal therapy is required for effective treatment, often for several months. Medicated shampoos are not effective, but can help prevent the spread of infection to other people. Good general hygiene is important in the prevention and treatment of all tinea infections. The scalp should be shampooed regularly, especially after haircuts. Avoid contact with infected pets or individuals. Headgear, combs, and similar items should not be exchanged unless they are first thoroughly cleaned and dried. Shampoo your child's hair regularly. Wash towels, clothes, and any shared items used by an infected person to prevent spreading it to others in the household.

Tinea Capitis Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Griseofulvin can also be used to treat tinea infections.

2. Anti fungal drugs have become increasingly effective in the treatment of tinea infections.

3. Itraconazole and Terbinafine, are also very effective for nail infection in case of tinea capitis.

4. Selenium Sulfide Shampoo may also reduce transmission of tinea infection to others.

5. Terbinafine is also a very effective treatment for tinea capitis caused by T tonsurans.

6. An oral and topical anti fungal medication may be prescribed if a large body surface area is involved.

7. Blistering skin eruptions on the palms and soles should be treated with cool compresses, such as Burrow's solution.

8. Wash towels, clothes, and any shared items used by an infected person to prevent spreading it to others in the household.

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Cystitis - Prevention Tips Tricks and Treatment Methods

Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder. It can affect women and men, but is much more common in women. Common symptoms are a sharp pain when passing urine and an urgent and frequent need to pass urine, often with little or no urine being passed. Cystitis usually begins when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra, the tube through which urine exits your body. There are several types of cystitis such as bacterial cystitis , interstitial cystitis is considered more of an injury to the bladder and rarely involves the presence of infection Esinophilic cystitis is a rare form of cystitis that is diagnosed via biopsy ,radiation cystitis and hemorrhagic cystitis. Cystitis is more common in pregnant women, active women and women after the menopause, but it can occur at any age.

Cystitis is caused by bacteria from the nearby skin that travel up the urethra and grow in your bladder, causing infection and inflammation. Cystitis occurs when the normally sterile lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and inflamed. Women get cystitis more than men partly because the urethra is shorter and opens nearer the anus. Antibiotics are used to control bacterial infection. Pyridium may be used to reduce the burning and urgency associated with cystitis. Avoid perfumed soaps, deodorants, bubble baths, etc. There is no cure for IC/PBS, but treatments can help most people feel better. Refraining from urinating for long periods of time may allow bacteria time to multiply.

Chronic or recurrent UTI should be treated thoroughly because of the chance of kidney infection. Drinking cranberry juice may help prevent cystitis coming back, and some people use it to relieve the symptoms of an attack. Avoid potential irritants such as perfumed bath oils and deodorants. Making the urine less acidic by mixing a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda with half a pint of water. Wear cotton underwear and avoid wearing tight trousers as this can create a warm, moist, airless condition around your genitals in which bacteria may thrive. Taking sodium citrate or potassium citrate in sachets or solutions may be helpful in easing some of the symptoms. Don't have drink alcohol while the attack lasts. Use a lubricant to reduce friction.

Cystitis - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Pyridium may be used to reduce the burning and urgency associated with cystitis.

2. Use a lubricant to avoid damaging the area.

3. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

4. Avoid perfumed soaps, deodorants, bubble baths, etc.

5. Drinking cranberry juice prevents certain types of bacteria from attaching to the wall of the bladder

6. Don't have drink alcohol while the attack lasts.

7. Always empty your bladder fully when you go to the toilet.

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Endometriosis - Prevention Tips Tricks and Treatment Methods

Endometrial implants are generally benign. Endometriosis is an often painful disorder of the female reproductive system. Endometriosis is a condition where a fine similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrial stroma and glands, which should only be located inside the uterus) is found elsewhere in the body. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the uterus and are called endometriosis implants. The most common symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain. The pain often correlates to the menstrual cycle, but a woman with endometriosis may also experience pain that doesn't correlate to her cycle.

Endometriosis can also cause scar tissue and adhesions to develop that can distort a woman's internal anatomy. Endometriosis can affect any woman, from premenarche to postmenopause, regardless of her race. Endometriosis often persists after menopause. It is estimated that 30-40% of women with endometriosis are infertile. Sometimes it helps to take birth control pills. Symptoms include painful menstrual periods, abnormal menstrual bleeding and pain. Birth control pills, danazol and GnRH analogs are taken for 6 to 9 months. Another medicine that might help is a long-acting progestin . Other medicines are danazol or a monthly shot of a hormone called a GnRH analog. Danazol might cause acne and unwanted facial hair.

Bowel resection can be useful if there is bowel remove. Danazol (Danocrine) and gestrinone are tending steroids with some androgenic activity. Nutrition can also help to boost the immune system, which is important if endometriosis is an auto-immune disorder. Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists (GnRH agonists) induce a profound hypoestrogenism by decreasing FSH and LH levels. Conservative surgery removes endometrial growths, scar tissue and adhesions without removing your reproductive organs. Aromatase inhibitors are medications that block the formation of estrogen and have become of interest for researchers who are treating endometriosis. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures are effective in improving fertility in many women with endometriosis.

Endometriosis - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Birth control pills, danazol and GnRH analogs are taken for 6 to 9 months.

2. Danazol (Danocrine) and gestrinone are tending steroids with some androgenic activity.

3. Nutrition can also help to boost the immune system.

4. Conservative surgery removes endometrial growths.

5. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures are effective in improving fertility in many women with endometriosis.

6. Surgery is also used to treat endometriosis.

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Osteporosis - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips

Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become thin and more likely to break. Osteoporosis mainly affects older people and can affect anyone. However, some people have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the most common degenerative disease in developed countries because of extended lifespan. It is characterized by loss of bone and increased skeletal fragility, leading to an increased number of fractures. Risk factors and Causes of Osteoporosis is consuming more than two alcoholic drinks per day for men and more than one alcoholic drink per day for women ,Many drugs, including steroids, hormonal agents, blood thinners, anticonvulsants and certain chemotherapy drugs ,Menopause, the stopping of menstrual periods in women, whether natural, surgical or drug-induced.

Early menopause is one of the strongest predictors of the development of osteoporosis in women ,Low testoterone production in men known as hypogonadism ,Calcium or vitamin D deficiency ,Other diseases, such as hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, multiple myeloma and Cushing's syndrome. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become thin. It affects about 25 million americans; most of them are women above the age of 60 but men are also affected. Calcium, vitamins and exercise are the first option especially in the early stages of the disease. Women who are pregnant or are nursing, and women who have gone through menopause should have 1500 mg. of calcium a day. Eating a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of calcium and vitamin D can help build strong bones.

Calcium is the most important nutrient for reaching peak bone mass. Estrogen is the most common medication for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women during the time of menopause and beyond. Fosamax (alendronate) is a new drug that not only stops bone thinning but also restores some of the bone that has been lost. Calcitonin is a hormone produced in the body and has been used for some time in the treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fractures. Denosumab osteoporosis and improved bone density. Calcitonin and Parathyroid hormone are other alternative drugs that are used if a biphosphonate or strontium ranelate are not suitable. Raloxifene is approved for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Regular weight bearing exercise may help to prevent falls.

Osteporosis - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can reduce the rate of bone loss in post-menopausal women

2. Raloxifene is approved for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

3. Denosumab osteoporosis and improved bone density.

4. Eating a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of calcium and vitamin D can help build strong bones.

5. Bisphsphonates drugs inhibit the activity of osteoclast cells and so prevent bone breakdown.

6. Calcitonin is a hormone that occurs naturally within the body.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the manifestation of specific growth, mental, and physical birth defects associated with the mother's high levels of alcohol use during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol exposure is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the Western world. If you drink during pregnancy, you place your baby at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. The defects that are part of fetal alcohol syndrome are irreversible and can include serious physical, mental and behavioral problems, though they vary from one child to another. As many as 40,000 babies are born with some type of alcohol-related damage each year in the United States. Fetal alcohol syndrome affects an estimated one to two out of every 1,000 births in the United States.

Consumption of alcohol by a pregnant woman may be the first indicator of potential fetal alcohol syndrome. FAS is a group of problems that can include birth defects ,abnormal facial features ,growth problems ,problems with the central nervous system ,trouble remembering and/or learning vision or hearing problems and Behavior problems. The severity of signs and symptoms varies, with some children experiencing them to a far greater degree than others. Women who are active and do not use effective birth control should also refrain from drinking. Multiple birth defects associated with "classical" fetal alcohol syndrome are more commonly associated with heavy alcohol use or alcoholism.

Several conditions or characteristics may modify risk for FAS among women who consume sufficient quantities of alcohol in pregnancy. Traditional behavioral interventions are predicated on learning theory, which is the basis for many parenting and professional strategies and interventions. Abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy absolutely prevents fetal alcohol syndrome. Active women who drink heavily or are alcoholics should use highly effective contraceptive measures. Stop drinking alcohol altogether if you're planning to become pregnant. Fetal alcohol syndrome is completely preventable in children whose mothers don't drink during pregnancy.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Avoid Alcohol during pregnancy.

2. Use highly effective contraceptive measures.

3. Traditional behavioral interventions are predicated on learning theory.

4. Pregnancy can be an opportunity to address alcohol abuse openly.

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Chronic Pelvic Pain - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common problem. CPP is poorly understood and, consequently, poorly managed. This condition is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach. Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pain that occurs below the umbilicus (belly button) that lasts for at least six months. It may or may not be associated with menstrual periods. Chronic pelvic pain is not a disease, rather, it is a symptom that can be caused by several different conditions. Common causes of CPP in men include chronic (nonbacterial) prostatitis, chronic orchalgia, and prostatodynia. Possible causes of chronic pelvic pain endometriosis is a problem with the lining of the uterus. Tissue from the lining of the uterus moves through the fallopian tubes and gets on your ovaries.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection in the female reproductive organs (uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries). Many women with pelvic congestion syndrome, spend many years trying to get an answer to why they have this chronic pelvic pain. Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus. CPP is most common among reproductive-aged women, especially those aged 26-30 years. CPP is a common problem. It affects approximately 1 in 7 women Possible treatments for chronic pelvic pain include antidepressants can be helpful for a variety of chronic pain syndromes. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. Oral contraceptive pills prescribed as monthly cycles or as "long cycles."

Stopping ovulation (release of eggs from the ovary) with birth control pills. Doxycycline, an antibiotic used to treat some causes of pelvic inflammatory disease. Amitriptyline (Elavil) and nortriptyline (Pamelor) are the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) used most frequently for chronic pain. Psychophysiological therapy includes reassurance, counseling, relaxation therapy, a stress management program, and biofeedback techniques. Biofeedback may be helpful in some patients when combined with medications. Ultrasound may be used to exclude other problems that might be causing pelvic pain. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) is often helpful for women with tight and tender pelvic muscles.

Chronic Pelvic Pain - Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Tizanidine may improve the inhibitory function in the central nervous system and can provide pain relief.

2. Biofeedback may be helpful in some patients when combined with medications.

3. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor).

4. Antidepressants can be helpful for a variety of chronic pain syndromes.

5. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as ibuprofen.

6. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) is often helpful for women with tight and tender pelvic muscles.

7. Biofeedback may be helpful in some patients when combined with medications.

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Eating Disorders and Body Image - Treatment Methods and Prevention Tips

Eating disorders are not due to a failure of will or behavior. Eating disorder is a complex compulsion to eat, or not eat, in a way which disturbs physical and mental health. A person with anorexia nervosa typically starves himself or herself to be thin and experiences excessive weight loss. In some cases of anorexia, in addition to restricting their food intake kids use purging - by vomiting or taking laxatives - to control their weight. Eating disorders frequently co-occur with other psychiatric disorders such as depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders. The most heard about eating disorders are Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa. The most widely and rapidly spreading eating disorder is compulsive overeating or Binge eating disorder.

Females are much more likely than males to develop an eating disorder. Bulimia is characterized by habitual binge eating and purging. A child with bulimia may experience weight fluctuations. Anorexia may affect a child's growth, bone mass, cause puberty delays, an irregular heartbeat and blood pressure problems, and gastrointestinal problems. People with anorexia may repeatedly check their body weight, and many engage in other techniques to control their weight, such as intense and compulsive exercise, or purging by means of vomiting and abuse of laxatives, enemas, and diuretics. Physical symptoms of compulsive overeating and binge eating can include weight gain, excessive sweating and shortness of breath.

Many more girls and women suffer from unhealthy eating behavior and negative body image. Anorexia among men is on the rise. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder affecting mainly young women, although men can also suffer from it. Promoting exercise and healthy eating habits as a matter of health and being in shape is one thing; relying on fad diets, miracle drinks, shakes. Body image includes many things. Men are also more likely than women to suffer from excessive exercising. Unfortunately, college campuses can be breeding grounds for eating problems, as they often promote distorted ideals of beauty at a time when women and men are vulnerable to the pressures of success and acceptance.

Eating Disorders Prevention and Treatment Tips

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - emphasizes the relationship between thoughts.

2. Interpersonal therapy - focuses on addressing difficult relationships with others

3. Rational Emotive Therapy focuses on a person's unhelpful beliefs

4. Group therapy provides a supportive network of people who have similar eating disorders.

5. Family therapy usually involves those who live with the person with the eating disorder

6. Alternative therapies include such approaches as naturopathy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, and homeopathy.

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