By: Dr. Arlene Krieger, PhD
Everyone wonders about this. Are our friends having more sex than we do? Do any other couples have this problem where one partner has high desire, and the other one has little to none? There must be something really wrong with us! Everyone wants sex 24/7 don't they? The answer to these most commonly asked questions are no. Not really. More than 40 million Americans feel stuck in low-sex or no sex marriages. Research studies tell us that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men reported little to no sexual desire. Sometime in a marriage more than 50% of couples experience one or both partners with little to no sexual desire.Continue reading
Saturday, May 24, 2008
How Opiates Affect The Human Body
By: Chris Channing
Known for centuries as some of the most powerful painkillers, opiates are narcotic drugs made from the poppy plant P. somniferum. Manmade synthetic opiates, called opioids, are made to be used in prescription painkillers such as fentanyl. Opiates are body numbing analgesics that are extremely effective in the relief of pain. In addition to their painkilling abilities, opiates are some of the most addictive substances on the planet and risk for abuse is present with every form of opiate. When withdrawal from opiates occurs, it is known to be one of the most agonizing drug withdrawals, and in the case of powerful opiates such as heroin, it is possible to die from withdrawal symptoms.
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Known for centuries as some of the most powerful painkillers, opiates are narcotic drugs made from the poppy plant P. somniferum. Manmade synthetic opiates, called opioids, are made to be used in prescription painkillers such as fentanyl. Opiates are body numbing analgesics that are extremely effective in the relief of pain. In addition to their painkilling abilities, opiates are some of the most addictive substances on the planet and risk for abuse is present with every form of opiate. When withdrawal from opiates occurs, it is known to be one of the most agonizing drug withdrawals, and in the case of powerful opiates such as heroin, it is possible to die from withdrawal symptoms.
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Stress Anxiety Relief Tips
By: Zul Rahman
There are a list of elements that spark off the anxiety attacks. So in order to get the prompt anxiety relief a great deal would depends on those factors.
One of the elements that start out the anxiety attacks is the direct interaction with the root of the stress. As for this condition the sole technique to relief the anxiety attack is to eliminate the origin of the stress.Continue reading
There are a list of elements that spark off the anxiety attacks. So in order to get the prompt anxiety relief a great deal would depends on those factors.
One of the elements that start out the anxiety attacks is the direct interaction with the root of the stress. As for this condition the sole technique to relief the anxiety attack is to eliminate the origin of the stress.Continue reading
How To Stage An Alcohol Intervention
By: Chris Channing
When you have a loved one who is an alcoholic, life is complicated. It is hard enough to live with an alcoholic, and sometimes it proves even harder just trying not to give them more reasons to drink. You don't want to enable their addiction by being seen as the "bad guy" and at the same time you desperately want them to get help for their problem. If you know a family member has a self-destructive drinking problem, then an intervention might be the only way to get through to them.Continue reading
When you have a loved one who is an alcoholic, life is complicated. It is hard enough to live with an alcoholic, and sometimes it proves even harder just trying not to give them more reasons to drink. You don't want to enable their addiction by being seen as the "bad guy" and at the same time you desperately want them to get help for their problem. If you know a family member has a self-destructive drinking problem, then an intervention might be the only way to get through to them.Continue reading
Dizziness and Vertigo - Is It Real or Just All In Your Head?
By: Christian Goodman
Most people attribute proper balance as the sole responsibility of the inner ear. The reality is there are several body systems that work together to keep us upright and balanced and a malfunction in any of these systems can result in dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. The brain is ultimately responsible for maintaining balance and in order to do that, it relies on input from the inner ear, the eyes, certain muscles, tendons and joints, and lastly, even blood circulation aids the brain in maintaining balance.Continue reading
Most people attribute proper balance as the sole responsibility of the inner ear. The reality is there are several body systems that work together to keep us upright and balanced and a malfunction in any of these systems can result in dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. The brain is ultimately responsible for maintaining balance and in order to do that, it relies on input from the inner ear, the eyes, certain muscles, tendons and joints, and lastly, even blood circulation aids the brain in maintaining balance.Continue reading
Laughter Is The Best Medicine, But Why?
By: Rick London
There's a myriad of reasons why we laugh and use humor in our lives. Humor goes back to the prehistoric days, or so they say. Since that was a few years before my time (but unfortunately not too many years before my time), I will have to take archaeologists word for this phenomena. I remember loving to laugh as a child. My mom was the joke cracker of our family until I came along and tried in all earnestness to out-perform her. She was a natural and it was impossible. But and making her laugh, was especially fun, as she was a perfectionist in the field of humor.Continue reading
There's a myriad of reasons why we laugh and use humor in our lives. Humor goes back to the prehistoric days, or so they say. Since that was a few years before my time (but unfortunately not too many years before my time), I will have to take archaeologists word for this phenomena. I remember loving to laugh as a child. My mom was the joke cracker of our family until I came along and tried in all earnestness to out-perform her. She was a natural and it was impossible. But and making her laugh, was especially fun, as she was a perfectionist in the field of humor.Continue reading
Friday, May 23, 2008
Music Can Be Used As Therapy
By: Elijah Fynn
Nowadays, you can find a number of different therapies that are used to treat different problems of any age group. One popular type of therapy is Music Therapy which has been treating patients for many years now. It is a non-invasive procedure that treats different emotional, physical, cognitive and social problems of any age group using various musical activities.
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Nowadays, you can find a number of different therapies that are used to treat different problems of any age group. One popular type of therapy is Music Therapy which has been treating patients for many years now. It is a non-invasive procedure that treats different emotional, physical, cognitive and social problems of any age group using various musical activities.
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Cosmetic Surgeons In Chicago Excel
By: Fabian Toulouse
Not that long ago, people were hesitant to reveal that they had had cosmetic procedures. Perhaps people did not want to appear vain, or maybe they wanted to uphold the illusion that Mother Nature had blessed them with eternal youth and unparalleled metabolism. For whatever the reason, it was a banned subject. Therefore, a tummy tuck might be referred to as some sort of necessary abdominal surgery. Face lifts and nose jobs were routinely denied. This cagey attitude is still often maintained by celebrities, and the cosmetic surgery histories of the stars are still common topics of conversation.
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Not that long ago, people were hesitant to reveal that they had had cosmetic procedures. Perhaps people did not want to appear vain, or maybe they wanted to uphold the illusion that Mother Nature had blessed them with eternal youth and unparalleled metabolism. For whatever the reason, it was a banned subject. Therefore, a tummy tuck might be referred to as some sort of necessary abdominal surgery. Face lifts and nose jobs were routinely denied. This cagey attitude is still often maintained by celebrities, and the cosmetic surgery histories of the stars are still common topics of conversation.
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Diabetes : Medical Insurance for Diabetics
By: Ray Lam
Medical insurance for a diabetic is health care coverage for people with type one, type two, or gestational diabetes. If a person recently learned that he has one of these types and does not have good health insurance, he will need medical coverage that will cover the everyday administration of drugs and other medical equipment.
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Medical insurance for a diabetic is health care coverage for people with type one, type two, or gestational diabetes. If a person recently learned that he has one of these types and does not have good health insurance, he will need medical coverage that will cover the everyday administration of drugs and other medical equipment.
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Ayurveda will help lead a healthy life
By: Susan Atkinson
Ayurvedic is a concept which has passed on from generation to generation in India. It is originated long back in India. However, this nice-sounding goal ignores the fact that Ayurvedic is little more than a set of ancient superstitions, founded on ignorance and magical thinking, with no scientific merit to any of them.
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Ayurvedic is a concept which has passed on from generation to generation in India. It is originated long back in India. However, this nice-sounding goal ignores the fact that Ayurvedic is little more than a set of ancient superstitions, founded on ignorance and magical thinking, with no scientific merit to any of them.
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Face Lift Recovery: Reminders for a Quicker Recovery
By: Hispanic
If you seek beauty, you must go through the pain first. This statement is very true in the case of traditional face lifts. The complete healing process for conventional face lift surgeries could take up to four to six months though certain patients were able to work just after a few weeks. The patient can also experience bruising and swelling along the incision areas, aside from having to go through the long recovery period. These are some of the unfortunate reasons why people hesitate to undergo face lift surgeries. There are a lot of precautions that you have to take if you want to return back to your normal healthy self and the face lift recovery period can be a hard time for some patients.
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If you seek beauty, you must go through the pain first. This statement is very true in the case of traditional face lifts. The complete healing process for conventional face lift surgeries could take up to four to six months though certain patients were able to work just after a few weeks. The patient can also experience bruising and swelling along the incision areas, aside from having to go through the long recovery period. These are some of the unfortunate reasons why people hesitate to undergo face lift surgeries. There are a lot of precautions that you have to take if you want to return back to your normal healthy self and the face lift recovery period can be a hard time for some patients.
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Sex Therapy 101
By: Dr. Arlene Krieger, PhD
I will begin with expressing when and/or why you may need a sex therapist and what to expect in sex therapy, and what sex therapists can accomplish in your life. Initially, it is important to understand that we as human beings don't exist in a unilateral world. We are almost always in relationship with one or another persons. Whether it be work or personal life, there is a systemic flow to who you are and how you interact in the world around you. In your relationship the issues of sex, intimacy, love, career, health and life in general all add up to who you are as a couple.
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I will begin with expressing when and/or why you may need a sex therapist and what to expect in sex therapy, and what sex therapists can accomplish in your life. Initially, it is important to understand that we as human beings don't exist in a unilateral world. We are almost always in relationship with one or another persons. Whether it be work or personal life, there is a systemic flow to who you are and how you interact in the world around you. In your relationship the issues of sex, intimacy, love, career, health and life in general all add up to who you are as a couple.
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Muscle Building, Success Or Failure Is A Matter Of Seconds
By: Ricardo Daryans
To achieve succes when you're working out in the gym is a matter of seconds. That's true! In the same way a fraction of a second during a 100 metre dash will make or break a sprinter's race, that fraction determines muscle building success or failure and determines also your body's muscle growth.
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To achieve succes when you're working out in the gym is a matter of seconds. That's true! In the same way a fraction of a second during a 100 metre dash will make or break a sprinter's race, that fraction determines muscle building success or failure and determines also your body's muscle growth.
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Martial Arts Schools - The Secret To Choosing The Right One
By: Patrick Consing
Martial arts schools in Westchester New York are quite easy to find. New York City is known as a hotbed for all things from fashion, food and many other things due to the highly diverse mixture of cultures. Martial arts is not to be excluded from this diversity so choosing a martial arts school can be overwhelming if you don't know where to begin. When it comes to studying martial arts there is a step to learn about everything. The same can be said when the time comes to pick out a martial art school. This process doesn't have to be frustrating, but if you are serious about your training you will want to be serious about the school that you choose as well.
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Martial arts schools in Westchester New York are quite easy to find. New York City is known as a hotbed for all things from fashion, food and many other things due to the highly diverse mixture of cultures. Martial arts is not to be excluded from this diversity so choosing a martial arts school can be overwhelming if you don't know where to begin. When it comes to studying martial arts there is a step to learn about everything. The same can be said when the time comes to pick out a martial art school. This process doesn't have to be frustrating, but if you are serious about your training you will want to be serious about the school that you choose as well.
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Skin Care : Effective Skin Care Tips for Men
By: Ray Lam
When we think of beautiful skin, most of us don't think about the male population. However, many men strive to have great looking skin and for them there are certain products that are designed for their special needs. Understanding the different men skin care products can help any man decide what he needs to use to get the best looking skin possible.
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When we think of beautiful skin, most of us don't think about the male population. However, many men strive to have great looking skin and for them there are certain products that are designed for their special needs. Understanding the different men skin care products can help any man decide what he needs to use to get the best looking skin possible.
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A Natural Anxiety Remedy: Exercise And Anxiety Reduction
By: Serge Taylor
The stress and strain that we all have to contend with on a daily basis has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people suffering with anxiety. While there are many treatment options for anxiety sufferers, there are a number of very effective and easy to use self help methods that will help to dramatically decrease the levels of stress and strain in your life.
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The stress and strain that we all have to contend with on a daily basis has led to a dramatic increase in the number of people suffering with anxiety. While there are many treatment options for anxiety sufferers, there are a number of very effective and easy to use self help methods that will help to dramatically decrease the levels of stress and strain in your life.
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Too Many Stressors Causing Anxiety?
By: Harold Ulvaeus
Without attention, stress can easily overwhelm and take control of a person. Stress unchecked, can make for an anxious future, unless you take back control and actively work to reduce the stress load.
Different things cause stress for different people. Take inventory on what causes stress in your life, and find ways to prevent them, or learn to perceive them differently. Finances is a common reason for stress, especially in a culture that is big on instant gratification.
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Without attention, stress can easily overwhelm and take control of a person. Stress unchecked, can make for an anxious future, unless you take back control and actively work to reduce the stress load.
Different things cause stress for different people. Take inventory on what causes stress in your life, and find ways to prevent them, or learn to perceive them differently. Finances is a common reason for stress, especially in a culture that is big on instant gratification.
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Type I, Meet Insulin
By: Julia Hanf
20.8 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States. There are three kinds of diabetes, Type I, Type II and Gestational diabetes. Of the three, Type I affects 175.600 people, that's .22%, according to the American Diabetes Association. What exactly causes the disease is still unclear. We do know that there are certain factors that can influence whether a person develops the disease. Those include genetics and the lifestyle choices. Experts know that diabetes has existed since the 19th century, that the pancreas is directly responsible for the production of insulin and that somehow, insulin unlocks the body's cells to convert glucose into usable energy.
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20.8 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States. There are three kinds of diabetes, Type I, Type II and Gestational diabetes. Of the three, Type I affects 175.600 people, that's .22%, according to the American Diabetes Association. What exactly causes the disease is still unclear. We do know that there are certain factors that can influence whether a person develops the disease. Those include genetics and the lifestyle choices. Experts know that diabetes has existed since the 19th century, that the pancreas is directly responsible for the production of insulin and that somehow, insulin unlocks the body's cells to convert glucose into usable energy.
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Meditation Can Be Your Key to Getting a Great Night's Sleep
By: Keira Adams
You probably know that a deeper and more relaxed sleep will make you feel better the next day and you will be more alert. But have you considered using meditation to help you to fall asleep more quickly and let you sleep more soundly through the night? Meditation relaxes the mind and the body, helping you to fall asleep sooner.
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You probably know that a deeper and more relaxed sleep will make you feel better the next day and you will be more alert. But have you considered using meditation to help you to fall asleep more quickly and let you sleep more soundly through the night? Meditation relaxes the mind and the body, helping you to fall asleep sooner.
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Food Allergies Defined
By: Allen Opheimer
Have eating peanuts or other food made you sick even to the point of going to the hospital? This could be caused by food allergies. An allergic reaction to food occurs when the body responds immunologically to proteins in the food. The reaction can be minor or it can be very serious as in the case of anaphylaxis which can result in death.
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Have eating peanuts or other food made you sick even to the point of going to the hospital? This could be caused by food allergies. An allergic reaction to food occurs when the body responds immunologically to proteins in the food. The reaction can be minor or it can be very serious as in the case of anaphylaxis which can result in death.
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Looking to Understand your Depression Better?
By: Mark Hall
Depression is one of the most crippling, but misunderstood disorders ever encountered; to make matters worse it is now recognized that there is more than one type of this illness. The cause is often (but not always) about issues that have not been rectified; all of us occasionally become depressed over certain events. Initially, it is important you recognize you have issues, and to get professional medical guidance to help you; it is also important to discover just what has caused the problem in the fist place.
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Depression is one of the most crippling, but misunderstood disorders ever encountered; to make matters worse it is now recognized that there is more than one type of this illness. The cause is often (but not always) about issues that have not been rectified; all of us occasionally become depressed over certain events. Initially, it is important you recognize you have issues, and to get professional medical guidance to help you; it is also important to discover just what has caused the problem in the fist place.
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Facts About Upper Back and Neck Pain
By: Justin Beartoes
There are various types of back pain. Upper back and neck pain is just one of many. Many of us know that this can happen to anyone any time. Neck and upper back pain is just as painful and troublesome as lower back pain.
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There are various types of back pain. Upper back and neck pain is just one of many. Many of us know that this can happen to anyone any time. Neck and upper back pain is just as painful and troublesome as lower back pain.
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Should You Undergo Acupuncture For Your Chronic Illnesses?
By: Roberts
Overall,. acupuncture is an art of healing that dates back to hundreds of years. Acupuncture involves the insertion of a series of thin needles in specific points in the body according to the location of the ailment the patient is suffering from. These needling of various points corresponding to where the pain is, result in pain relief to the patient.
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Overall,. acupuncture is an art of healing that dates back to hundreds of years. Acupuncture involves the insertion of a series of thin needles in specific points in the body according to the location of the ailment the patient is suffering from. These needling of various points corresponding to where the pain is, result in pain relief to the patient.
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Diabetic Diets: How To Quickly Lower Your Blood Sugar Level
By: Delynda Lardone
Diabetics all need to be on a special diet to help them process the sugar that enters their system. This special diet is called a diabetic diet. This diet essentially helps regulate your blood sugar by eating the correct foods. If a diabetic cheats and eats too much sugar, this can lead to the pancreas overworking. Soon the pancreas will not be able to keep up and will leave the excess sugar in your system which will eventually lead to bad health problems.
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Diabetics all need to be on a special diet to help them process the sugar that enters their system. This special diet is called a diabetic diet. This diet essentially helps regulate your blood sugar by eating the correct foods. If a diabetic cheats and eats too much sugar, this can lead to the pancreas overworking. Soon the pancreas will not be able to keep up and will leave the excess sugar in your system which will eventually lead to bad health problems.
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Is Acupuncture worth the risks and benefits
By: Roberts
There are several alternative treatments and therapies like acupuncture, homeopathy and meditation which do not belong directly to medical science, but are gaining a lot of popularity. Unfortunately, not much research and evaluation has been carried out on these types of alternative treatments, because the process is also not easy.
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There are several alternative treatments and therapies like acupuncture, homeopathy and meditation which do not belong directly to medical science, but are gaining a lot of popularity. Unfortunately, not much research and evaluation has been carried out on these types of alternative treatments, because the process is also not easy.
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Rip and Repair: Building Muscle the Right Way
By: Rudy Longfellow
Physical fitness is important for the health of the mind and the body. With many nations reporting more and more obese people every year, the importance of good fitness choices is also growing. Building muscles is one of the key aspects of fitness that creates a better performing body and metabolism. When aiming to build muscle, there are clear rules that can be followed to maximize the outcome.
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Physical fitness is important for the health of the mind and the body. With many nations reporting more and more obese people every year, the importance of good fitness choices is also growing. Building muscles is one of the key aspects of fitness that creates a better performing body and metabolism. When aiming to build muscle, there are clear rules that can be followed to maximize the outcome.
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What The Side Effects of Insomnia Mean To You
By: Lewis Lawson
A small group of Americans suffer from the type of insomnia that lasts more than just a few nights and may struggle with sleeplessness for weeks at a time. Sometimes, the persistent insomnia is so severe it can last for months or years. The insomnia sufferers who deal with chronic insomnia really know what the side effects associated with insomnia can mean to a normal life.
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A small group of Americans suffer from the type of insomnia that lasts more than just a few nights and may struggle with sleeplessness for weeks at a time. Sometimes, the persistent insomnia is so severe it can last for months or years. The insomnia sufferers who deal with chronic insomnia really know what the side effects associated with insomnia can mean to a normal life.
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The Reasons behind Alcohol Cravings
By: Ed Philips
Craving alcohol is a complicated process that involves several different factors. We are usually first introduced to alcohol at a young age (in our teens). Since no-one under the age of 21 (in the US) is allowed to purchase alcohol, it becomes "cool" and desirable for young adults under 21 to give drinking a try.
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Craving alcohol is a complicated process that involves several different factors. We are usually first introduced to alcohol at a young age (in our teens). Since no-one under the age of 21 (in the US) is allowed to purchase alcohol, it becomes "cool" and desirable for young adults under 21 to give drinking a try.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Muscle Building, How To Really Get Ripped
By: Ricardo Daryans
Well, you've been training really hard, for the past months you have spend a lot of time in the gym. And, actually, it worked, but maybe not in the way you'll prefer. Now, you are huge, that's a fact, but you are not the big mass of muscle you wanted to be. You have now in your body some excess of body fat.
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Well, you've been training really hard, for the past months you have spend a lot of time in the gym. And, actually, it worked, but maybe not in the way you'll prefer. Now, you are huge, that's a fact, but you are not the big mass of muscle you wanted to be. You have now in your body some excess of body fat.
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Heart Failure & Potential Complications From Sleep Apnea
By: Rudy Watkins
There are many serious medical concerns from sleep apnea but now a study had linked serious and fatal complications for patients with heart failure. People with sleep apnea experience decreased or interrupted breathing during which the brain is oxygen deprived and not able to send out the messages to the respiratory muscles to inhale and exhale. Breathing can stop for several seconds or as much as a minute. Since these episodes can happen frequently during the night, it causes a special worry for people who suffer from heart problems.
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There are many serious medical concerns from sleep apnea but now a study had linked serious and fatal complications for patients with heart failure. People with sleep apnea experience decreased or interrupted breathing during which the brain is oxygen deprived and not able to send out the messages to the respiratory muscles to inhale and exhale. Breathing can stop for several seconds or as much as a minute. Since these episodes can happen frequently during the night, it causes a special worry for people who suffer from heart problems.
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Steps To Take In Alcohol Treatment
By: Chris Channing
Finding a solution to alcoholism is something that won't come easily. Alcohol is a very tough substance to overcome for many reasons- although the withdrawal symptoms play a very large part in the ordeal. There are medical solutions to overcome the foul addiction, however, and consumers do indeed have options in getting better.
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Finding a solution to alcoholism is something that won't come easily. Alcohol is a very tough substance to overcome for many reasons- although the withdrawal symptoms play a very large part in the ordeal. There are medical solutions to overcome the foul addiction, however, and consumers do indeed have options in getting better.
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How To Heal An Infected Tattoo
By: Mike Wamoult
While a person is getting a tattoo, the skin secretes a fluid that forms droplets on the surface. Now, normally the blood particles in the fluid would dry on the surface and would look like black specs. If left alone and no bothered or picked at they will attach themselves along with particles and then they dry and form what you know as a scab. Eventually though the skin will heal in spite of the obstacles created. If this process gets disturbed then you are going to have to deal with healing an infected tattoo.
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While a person is getting a tattoo, the skin secretes a fluid that forms droplets on the surface. Now, normally the blood particles in the fluid would dry on the surface and would look like black specs. If left alone and no bothered or picked at they will attach themselves along with particles and then they dry and form what you know as a scab. Eventually though the skin will heal in spite of the obstacles created. If this process gets disturbed then you are going to have to deal with healing an infected tattoo.
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Reach Your Weight Loss Goals Faster with Heart Rate Training
By: Torii Tompson
To get the most out of a fitness program and reach your goals sooner, you should know that keeping up with your heart rate is vital. Yet, you can take it to another level. Instead of just monitoring what your heart rate is during a workout, you can use these numbers continually throughout your workout and do heart rate training. Heart rate training is when you keep up with your heart rate so you can take your body into different heart rate zones during your workout. Heart rate training is becoming the preferred method of exercise for many people because exercise goals are met sooner and more efficiently.
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To get the most out of a fitness program and reach your goals sooner, you should know that keeping up with your heart rate is vital. Yet, you can take it to another level. Instead of just monitoring what your heart rate is during a workout, you can use these numbers continually throughout your workout and do heart rate training. Heart rate training is when you keep up with your heart rate so you can take your body into different heart rate zones during your workout. Heart rate training is becoming the preferred method of exercise for many people because exercise goals are met sooner and more efficiently.
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
Does Running Cause Arthritis?
By Dr. Marybeth Crane
Is it a foregone conclusion, that if you run for years, you will have arthritis? Many of my patients are concerned that the aches and pains that are inevitable from distance running are actually harbingers for the future aches and pains of arthritis. This fear is even strong enough to get older runners to quit and start a lower impact exercise regimen like swimming and cycling. Is this a reasonable fear? Yes and No! Running by itself does not cause arthritis; improper biomechanics coupled with the rigors of running can cause arthritis.
Consider the stress of running on the joints for a minute. The foot hits the ground and the bones and joints experience force up to six times the runner's body weight at impact. The joints are being asked to move and glide efficiently and smoothly while enduring this stress. In the event of a misstep or stumble, the joints need to continue to be stable to maintain their perfect alignment.
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Is it a foregone conclusion, that if you run for years, you will have arthritis? Many of my patients are concerned that the aches and pains that are inevitable from distance running are actually harbingers for the future aches and pains of arthritis. This fear is even strong enough to get older runners to quit and start a lower impact exercise regimen like swimming and cycling. Is this a reasonable fear? Yes and No! Running by itself does not cause arthritis; improper biomechanics coupled with the rigors of running can cause arthritis.
Consider the stress of running on the joints for a minute. The foot hits the ground and the bones and joints experience force up to six times the runner's body weight at impact. The joints are being asked to move and glide efficiently and smoothly while enduring this stress. In the event of a misstep or stumble, the joints need to continue to be stable to maintain their perfect alignment.
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Holistic Health For Men: Natural Help For An Enlarged Prostate
By Dr. Rita Louise
The prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits just below the bladder in men and is an integral part of the male reproductive system. Made up of two lobes and enclosed by a layer of tissue, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. At around the age of 25, the gland begins to grow again. This second growth phase often results in what is identified as an enlarged prostate.
As the prostate gets larger, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra. While the data varies, it is believed that most men over the age of 45 experience some amount of prostate enlargement, but may live symptom free. This enlargement is usually harmless, but it often results in problems urinating later on in life. By 60, it is believed that 80% of all men experience some sort of urinary interference due to prostate enlargement.
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The prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits just below the bladder in men and is an integral part of the male reproductive system. Made up of two lobes and enclosed by a layer of tissue, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. At around the age of 25, the gland begins to grow again. This second growth phase often results in what is identified as an enlarged prostate.
As the prostate gets larger, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra. While the data varies, it is believed that most men over the age of 45 experience some amount of prostate enlargement, but may live symptom free. This enlargement is usually harmless, but it often results in problems urinating later on in life. By 60, it is believed that 80% of all men experience some sort of urinary interference due to prostate enlargement.
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What Are The Causes Of High Blood Pressure?
By Dr.Eswararamanan VR
Whether high blood pressure runs in your family, or you have recently had a troubling report from your doctor about this issue as it relates to yourself, high blood pressure can be indicative of several problems, as well as a real issue in its own right. Asking what are the causes of high blood pressure will get you a multitude of answers, and you'll find that to find the one that pertains to you, you will have to have some knowledge of your own medical history. Take a look below for some of the most common causes of high blood pressure.
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Whether high blood pressure runs in your family, or you have recently had a troubling report from your doctor about this issue as it relates to yourself, high blood pressure can be indicative of several problems, as well as a real issue in its own right. Asking what are the causes of high blood pressure will get you a multitude of answers, and you'll find that to find the one that pertains to you, you will have to have some knowledge of your own medical history. Take a look below for some of the most common causes of high blood pressure.
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Prostate Cancer Prevention
By George McKenzie
The medical and scientific communities have made tremendous advances in prostate cancer prevention in the last few decades as more and more was learned about its causes and risk factors.
Some risk factors - such as race, family history or age - can't be changed. But others like diet and weight can certainly be controlled.
A number of recent studies suggest that men who wanting to reduce their risk should continue reading
The medical and scientific communities have made tremendous advances in prostate cancer prevention in the last few decades as more and more was learned about its causes and risk factors.
Some risk factors - such as race, family history or age - can't be changed. But others like diet and weight can certainly be controlled.
A number of recent studies suggest that men who wanting to reduce their risk should continue reading
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