tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51995227782867149962024-03-13T11:36:52.383-04:00Beauty Style And Health CareAdvices about beauty vision, skin and health care, fashion and style.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-77016551094821447362010-11-11T16:40:00.003-05:002010-11-11T16:50:16.275-05:00Pigs Help Danish Researchers In Fight Against Alzheimer’s And PsoriasisIn many ways, pigs resemble humans. So Danish researchers are utilising them in a large-scale project where “model pigs” will provide new insights into human diseases such as Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis and psoriasis, writes Jan Aagaard in magazine <span style="font-style: italic;">Focus Denmark Nr. 3 2010</span>.<br /><br />We might not like the thought. But the fact is that pigs resemble humans in more ways than we think. So it makes sense to use pigs when researching into human diseases.<br /><br />This is the background for a series of spectacular projects jointly initiated by the Danish food industry, the pharmaceutical industry and the research community. The aim is to research into the pig’s genetic makeup and use this knowledge to learn more about both porcine and human diseases.<br /><br />In the part of the project which concerns human diseases, attempts are being made using gene technology and breeding to create “model pigs” which are particularly predis-posed to diseases that usually only affect humans. These model pigs could then be used by the pharmaceutical industry in the development of new drugs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Minipigs with gene mutations</span><br /><br />Pigs are in many ways more suitable for medical testing than “traditional” research animals such as mice, rats, rabbits, monkeys and dogs. Several of the pig’s organs are very similar to human organs, and the physiology and metabolism of the pig are relatively close to that of humans. At the same time, pigs reproduce well, grow quickly and are easy to handle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDicLTaEk_KhoNAHdSakZaWaBzPxYfPZUw_fWKYaB4yavadKi14Vm5EkPfYKfuOM-3tqbIvXEVd_BKwRZhCrsb5JGP_vOUjC1op5-FHkdn06IsOsTu8xlHq4IEMcrPWE-r5XAPUCKy5gM3/s1600/Pig.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDicLTaEk_KhoNAHdSakZaWaBzPxYfPZUw_fWKYaB4yavadKi14Vm5EkPfYKfuOM-3tqbIvXEVd_BKwRZhCrsb5JGP_vOUjC1op5-FHkdn06IsOsTu8xlHq4IEMcrPWE-r5XAPUCKy5gM3/s400/Pig.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538411110535075714" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >A pig. Photo by www.sxc.hu.</span><br /><br />Researchers are therefore using pigs to create models for a number of diseases for which they have failed to create models using smaller animals. American researchers have developed a genetically modified pig model for the hereditary lung disease cystic fibrosis – a disease for which it has not proved possible to develop an animal model using mice, despite numerous attempts. Disease models in pigs have also been established for osteoporosis and diabetes.<br /><br />In the Danish project, researchers are seeking to develop model pigs for testing drugs and treatments for diseases including arteriosclerosis, psoriasis and, not least, Alzheimer’s.<br /><br />In the Alzheimer’s and psoriasis projects, use is being made of special “minipigs” whose ancestors are Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs. These pigs, which come from the Danish company Ellegaard Gøttingen Minipigs, are well suited for experimental purposes because of their small size.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Successful cloning and breeding</span><br /><br />The project with Alzheimer’s model pigs began in 2005 and after just two years caused a stir when the researchers created the world’s first cloned “Alzheimer’s pigs”. Seven identical pigs came into the world equipped with a gene that in humans produces a hereditary variant of Alzheimer’s disease.<br /><br />Since then, several of the cloned pigs have become gestant by natural means and have given birth to healthy and viable piglets.<br /><br />Today there are over 20 transgenic pigs available to the project. Getting the cloned pigs to reproduce naturally was an important milestone, as it would be too expensive and uncertain to base production of model pigs solely on cloning.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hoping for a breakthrough</span><br /><br />The original cloned pigs are now three years old, but the researchers are still waiting for the big breakthrough. Even at two years of age, the pigs have shown no sign of brain changes of the type seen in people around 10 years before they are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.<br /><br />“We originally hoped that we would see these changes in the pigs in one to three years, on the assumption that the age of the pigs would correspond to a human age of about 35 years. This is the earliest time that changes can be seen in the brain that progress to the depletion of brain cells in Alzheimer’s patients,” says project leader Dr. Arne Lund Jørgensen of the Department of Human Genetics at Aarhus University.<br /><br />“How pig age translates into human age is a contentious topic, so for now we need to remain patient. At the same time we are endeavouring to accelerate the disease process, by creating pigs that have not one but two gene mutations that can lead to Alzheimer’s,” says Arne Lund Jørgensen.<br /><br />Investigations into whether the transgenic pigs are showing preliminary signs of Alzheimer’s take place in several ways. Behavioural tests can show changes in the pigs’ memory, and the Danish researchers have also developed a test that can detect changes in the pigs’ sense of smell. The tests are performed while the animals live a fairly normal pig life in the stall.<br /><br />In addition regular scans of the pigs’ brains are carried out and, once a year, one of the pigs is slaughtered and its brain studied using microscopy. As this article was being prepared, the researchers were planning to slaughter and analyse a 3 year old pig.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Valuable project</span><br /><br />“We hope to see changes in this pig’s brain, or in some of the others in the next few years. A disease model in pigs would provide unprecedented opportunities for identifying the Alzheimer’s process and testing new drugs,” says Arne Lund Jørgensen.<br /><br />At the same time, he stresses it is not certain that the pigs will develop Alzheimer’s.<br /><br />“But the project could be valuable nonetheless because even a partial disease model, in which pigs develop certain aspects of the disease, may be useful in the testing of pharmaceuticals.”<br /><br />In parallel with the Alzheimer’s project, other Danish researchers have created pigs with genes that can cause atherosclerosis, just as “psoriasis pigs” are on the way.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-68592040850456469962010-11-10T09:36:00.002-05:002010-11-10T09:40:07.064-05:00Blood Self Test Saves LivesIn Vejle, Denmark, patients take blood tests themselves – at home. It saves lives every year, writes Nadia Louise Kristensen in <span style="font-style: italic;">Focus Denmark Nr. 3 2010</span>.<br /><br />At Vejle Hospital patients are taught to take blood tests themselves – another area where the hospital is helping to think in new ways.<br /><br />A little finger prick, then up comes a number on the screen.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3C5kYaFtrr0lO5ZEMRXq9OAfv_xYTXqRX17z4iASbzEuoEs8oQsdSm7YKLMydeQVswQmqb2wVMnbwgpKY63WiDCcGRLxBtZJ1xKTVgt4H8377bLevnqzptMtEwOh4Fbw_NJlx6mmQkBcU/s1600/Blood+Cells.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3C5kYaFtrr0lO5ZEMRXq9OAfv_xYTXqRX17z4iASbzEuoEs8oQsdSm7YKLMydeQVswQmqb2wVMnbwgpKY63WiDCcGRLxBtZJ1xKTVgt4H8377bLevnqzptMtEwOh4Fbw_NJlx6mmQkBcU/s400/Blood+Cells.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537930472321095010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Blood cells. Photo by www.sxc.hu.</span></span><br /><br />It shows how quickly my blood clots. Had I been a real patient taking the test at home, I would only have had to turn on my pc, open a little programme and enter the number. The figure would tell my doctor if I needed more or less anticoagulant medication. From a remote location, the doctor can see my reading – I can even write a comment to the doctor if I have any concerns. The programme can also calculate the most appropriate dose and a lot else besides, which is a good thing when comparing and analysing patient data.<br /><br />The programme, called CSO/AC, has been developed in collaboration with the Danish company IntraMed and is used by increasing numbers of Danish hospitals. It can be used both for patients receiving anticoagulant medication and for patients with diabetes. In Denmark, the little programme saves lives.<br /><br />“Every year, 500 people die in Denmark because of insufficient anticoagulant medication. Without this system, patients only receive proper medication 60 percent of the time. With CSO/AC, the figure is 80 percent. None of those patients who are testing themselves have been hospitalised with blood clots,” says Ivan Brandslund, who is laboratory manager at Vejle Hospital.<br /><br />Besides saving lives, it also means that a physician can attend to many more patients. Using this system, Ivan Brandslund can look at the numbers and adjust the doses of 20-30 patients in one hour. If he had to see the patient each time at the hospital, he would only be able to attend to six patients in an hour.<br /><br />The part of CSO/AC which calculates doses is in use in several clinics in the US, where it makes a big difference. One of them is the Medical Center of Plano, Texas: “Our clinic has about 900 active patients. All patients enrolled into our clinic are added to CSO. The dosing suggestions of CSO are considered, but of course the nurses make the clinical judgment regarding dosage changes. The system has aided our ability to track 900 patients in a very organized and efficient way, despite our volume,” says Kim Williams, a nurse at The Medical Center of Plano, Texas.<br /><br />Denmark is a relatively small country where the nearest hospital is never far away. But in countries like USA, Canada and Australia, where there can be great distances between people and hospitals, CSO/AC has even greater promise, opines Martin Couët, Channel Sales Director at IntraMed, which is a distributor of CSO in the US: “This product has got a lot of potential. The healthcare providers can manage more patients with the same resources. The patients can save time and money on transportation while being more in control of their condition. And in countries like USA and Canada, as soon as you get outside the big cities, it can be a challenge to find qualified nurses and physicians.”Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-24765076960653738812010-11-09T05:48:00.006-05:002010-11-10T09:35:56.877-05:00The Health Care System’s Smart RobotsOutside the film world, robots are hardly as colorful and charming. They can do amazing things – but it is not always easy to see, writes Nadia Louise Kristensen in <span style="font-style: italic;">Focus Denmark Nr. 3 2010</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fDCS4lkZigMCBWDI7ryVyLRHmbRxE7a8ZG1iZNNqVAGvrQU1Z7cqSb79JerRf4niyx1tkbfiDEp5IHjrXtD5Ia1c95rsbo_UDMhW_y-_xK9-iju0hIT_TZ4fWUyU17RKsmfiz5yH40H0/s1600/Kolding.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fDCS4lkZigMCBWDI7ryVyLRHmbRxE7a8ZG1iZNNqVAGvrQU1Z7cqSb79JerRf4niyx1tkbfiDEp5IHjrXtD5Ia1c95rsbo_UDMhW_y-_xK9-iju0hIT_TZ4fWUyU17RKsmfiz5yH40H0/s400/Kolding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537502068503591906" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >A window of a Denmark home in Kolding. Photo by www.sxc.hu.</span><br /><br />At a hospital in Kolding – a small town in Denmark – there is on one of the many long corridors, a black box containing something reminiscent of the bullet chamber of a revolver. On each side of the box is a pipe not much thicker than a garden hose. The parts constitute the Tempus 600 robot, a small revolution in the world of blood test collection. The revolving chamber is not designed to contain bullets, but blood sample tubes, which are shot down the pipe with a hissing sound at 7 metres per second, or 25 kilometres per hour. In just 43 seconds the tubes arrive in a metal tray at the haematology lab. Tempus 600 is still being tested to see if the blood samples are damaged by the high speed transit, but so far it appears that they are damaged more by being transported on a hospital trolley than by Tempus 600. When the robot is fully integrated, it will not be a person who retrieves the blood sample from the metal tray – everything will be automated so that the samples are automatically centrifuged and analysed, and the test results relayed to the digital screen of the relevant physician.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Robots reduce waiting time</span><br /><br />The revolutionary aspect is that the machine can reduce the time interval between a blood sample being taken and the doctor receiving the results from 3-5 hours to 30 minutes.<br /><br />“Staff are expensive to run. When they transport something, it uses up time. They have coffee breaks or just chat to a colleague on the way. Robots are cheap to run and very reliable. If a person takes a blood sample and then delivers it, it can take a long time. The person must first collect a batch of 10 blood samples before delivering them. It can easily take an hour, and then at least ten minutes to deliver the blood samples to the laboratory,” says consultant Ivan Brandslund, who helped conceive the idea of the robot together with the Danish company FagTek Vacuum System A/S.<br /><br />“A blood sample waiting on a table is a patient waiting in a bed. It costs money keeping a patient in a bed. The staff patient ratio is about 5:1, so you save money if you save patient waiting time. It is a question of reducing waiting time throughout the system. And there are limits to how much we can push people,” says Ivan Brandslund.<br /><br />FagTek Vacuum System A/S, which has developed the system, is noting great interest both in Denmark and from abroad.<br /><br />“The interest is quite overwhelming. We have not yet started sales activity, but we have already been contacted by several major companies such as Abbott in Sweden, Norway and Switzerland, and Siemens in Denmark and the US. They are all interested to know if the Tempus 600 is really that easy to operate. The other pneumatic transport systems on the market are complicated to operate. With Tempus 600 you just take the blood sample tube and put it in the hole, then you can go off and forget all about it,” says Daniel Blak, director of FagTek Vacuum System A/S.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Robots reduce waiting time</span><br /><br />The revolutionary aspect is that the machine can reduce the time interval between a blood sample being taken and the doctor receiving the results from 3-5 hours to 30 minutes.<br /><br />“Staff are expensive to run. When they transport something, it uses up time. They have coffee breaks or just chat to a colleague on the way. Robots are cheap to run and very reliable. If a person takes a blood sample and then delivers it, it can take a long time. The person must first collect a batch of 10 blood samples before delivering them. It can easily take an hour, and then at least ten minutes to deliver the blood samples to the laboratory,” says consultant Ivan Brandslund, who helped conceive the idea of the robot together with the Danish company FagTek Vacuum System A/S.<br /><br />“A blood sample waiting on a table is a patient waiting in a bed. It costs money keeping a patient in a bed. The staff patient ratio is about 5:1, so you save money if you save patient waiting time. It is a question of reducing waiting time throughout the system. And there are limits to how much we can push people,” says Ivan Brandslund.<br /><br />FagTek Vacuum System A/S, which has developed the system, is noting great interest both in Denmark and from abroad.<br /><br />“The interest is quite overwhelming. We have not yet started sales activity, but we have already been contacted by several major companies such as Abbott in Sweden, Norway and Switzerland, and Siemens in Denmark and the US. They are all interested to know if the Tempus 600 is really that easy to operate. The other pneumatic transport systems on the market are complicated to operate. With Tempus 600 you just take the blood sample tube and put it in the hole, then you can go off and forget all about it,” says Daniel Blak, director of FagTek Vacuum System A/S.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Designed for efficiency</span><br /><br />At neighbouring Vejle Hospital, where Ivan Brandslund works as a consultant and laboratory manager, one can see how the hospital of the future can be formed both in terms of technology and the way in which the various wards are equipped. Previously, laboratories were scattered around the various hospital wards. Over time, these laboratories began using many of the same technologies to handle their work – technologies which are still very expensive. By bringing together all the laboratories in the same building, staff can share the use of equipment, which both reduces equipment costs and minimises the time spent going from one place to another.<br /><br />It became the start of a new building, which several Danish experts in streamlining working procedures have declared to be so efficient that they cannot see anything that needs to improved.<br /><br />“Part of what makes the building unique is that, right from the start, we put strong emphasis on flexibility, so that the interior layout can be adjusted. User requirements change over time, and so it is essential that the building can do likewise,” says Niels Bøge of Søren Jensen Consulting Engineers, which helped plan the laboratory building.<br /><br />Vejle Hospital’s laboratory building has served as a model for other hospitals, including Bergen in Norway, Santiago in Chile and Lund in Sweden.<br /><br />The square building is five stories high, with the technical facilities housed in the centre.<br /><br />“Having the technical facilities in the centre means that the distance to the places they serve is very short. This makes it easy to move installations when needs change,” says Niels Bøge.<br /><br />It is not only cheaper and more efficient to run the laboratory in this way. It also results in more research and collaboration.<br /><br />“When heads of laboratories talk to each other, so do their specialist staff. There is competition between these specialities – but also a synergistic effect. The academic level, quality and research all went up after we moved together. To put this in quantifiable terms, the number of articles we publish in international medical journals each year has risen from five or six to about 50,” says Ivan Brandslund.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Robots are the future</span><br /><br />A few years from now, patients admitted to Vejle Hospital will be the first in Denmark to have a blood sample taken by a robot called Roblood, developed in collaboration between the University of Southern Denmark, Vejle Hospital, the Danish Design School and others.<br /><br />“There is great potential in robots. We can streamline a lot of processes and enhance quality. The robots will perform the simple activities, so that staff can use their time and resources to care for seriously ill patients. The net effect will be to provide a better service with the number of staff that are available. A comparison can be made with craftsmen: if they have a power screwdriver, they can increase their work rate and produce better work. With robots, we can improve our offering and provide services to more people if our healthcare and nursing services adopt the technology in the same way as craftsmen and ourselves,” says Anders S. Sørensen, an associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark.<br /><br />At present, 11-12 million blood samples are taken annually in Denmark, and each year the total increases by about seven percent. More diseases can be diagnosed by blood samples, and most treatments require that regular blood samples are taken. The pressure on staff is thus continuously increasing.<br /><br />“Our goal is to develop a technology that can take the pressure off the haematology labs. The staff in outpatient clinics have more and more tasks to perform in the same period of time. They make the same movements day in, day out, which result in injuries to wrists and elbows,” says Professor Sørensen, who is involved in the competence network RoboCluster, where educational institutions and private sector businesses are working together to create a new generation of robots.<br /><br />The technical challenge is to create a robot with three-dimensional awareness. It must both be able to locate a vein, know where the needle is, and keep the patient from moving about or be able to change course if the position of the vein moves a little. This is what the University of Southern Denmark and Vejle Hospital have just started to test.<br /><br />Professor Sørensen reckons that Roblood will be fully functional in 5-7 years.<br /><br />Both at Vejle Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark, they believe that the future will bring variations of Roblood.<br /><br />“Robot technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Over time, robots might be used for other things – for example inserting an intravenous drip. What is almost impossible is to get robots to perform functions where they need to take complex decisions. If there is a cup on a table, how should it be picked up without spilling it? It’s easy if all cups are identical. The more well-defined the work the robot performs, the easier it is. Robots designed to show care, for example, are very difficult to develop because showing care involves a lot of information and many decisions,” says Professor Sørensen.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-53058434924391076902010-08-31T11:46:00.010-04:002010-08-31T12:07:34.237-04:00The Main Destroyers Of Collagen In The Human BodyCollagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins. In nature, it is found exclusively in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content, according to <span style="font-style: italic;">Wikipedia.org</span>.<br /><br />Be it skin, muscle, bone, blood vessels or cartilage, collagen provides a mesh scaffolding for areas of regeneration. It combines with the protein Elastin, proteoglycans Glucosamine and with Chondroitin to keep the skin smooth and wrinkle-free. In order for the body to produce collagen, it needs the raw materials in the form of an adequate diet, especially high in vegetable proteins, sulphur containing foods and vitamin C.<br /><br />The main destroyers of collagen are the <span style="font-weight: bold;">sunlight</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">stress</span>.<br /><br />Prolonged exposure to the strong ultra violet rays of sunlight is known to cause irreparable damage to the collagen fibres in the skin, leading to premature aging and wrinkles. Brown pigmentation and skin cancer are also a direct result of sun damage.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkllUrKpEd7xPn8djNbuRKaht5hkkYeoKUwkgLX4eWEN3dqvK5SM7LOF4ldFvTO1b6wO7eyR-aav7SWoAWwXhsc7PtY0MNc0GzFAAK0h_R5_tXFn_2fdHvTExSE4LeZZGewl3iP440JCG/s1600/sunglasses_pink400.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkllUrKpEd7xPn8djNbuRKaht5hkkYeoKUwkgLX4eWEN3dqvK5SM7LOF4ldFvTO1b6wO7eyR-aav7SWoAWwXhsc7PtY0MNc0GzFAAK0h_R5_tXFn_2fdHvTExSE4LeZZGewl3iP440JCG/s400/sunglasses_pink400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511601404125889842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Photo by www.sxc.hu.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">How to remedy that</span>: high factor sunscreen, a good moisturiser, Vitamin B PABA (Para amino benzoic acid) 1000mg daily, adequate body cover and a diet rich in antioxidants and vegetable protein. Equally important – keep well hydrated with lots of water.<br /><br />Prolonged and severe illness or trauma causes the body to overproduce hormones to be released by the pituitary and adrenal glands. This causes a tremendous and rapid breakdown of protein, if the diet is not adjusted. Cells in the lower layers of the skin are destroyed, scar tissue forms and contracts resulting in the wrinkled appearance of the skin.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">How to remedy that</span>: a diet rich in protein, vitamins B2, B5, B6 and Vitamin C - which is necessary for the formation of connective tissue – and Vitamin E which is instrumental in preventing scar tissue from becoming irreparable.<br /><br />The lack of the mineral sulphur means lack of collagen too. Next to calcium and phosphorus, sulphur is the most abundant mineral in the body and vital for the production of collagen and the protein Keratin that makes up hair and nails. Large proportion of these two proteins is made up of sulphur. The organic sulphur occurs as part of the earths natural sulphur cycle. It collects in the stratosphere and falls to earth dissolved in rainwater and is abundantly available in the vegetation such as fresh fruit and vegetables that are grown outside, as well as raw milk from the cows that are pasture fed.<br /><br />If you want some good supplements to keep the value of collagen in your body, we recommend to <a href="http://www.gandginfo.com/en/shop/index.php?ref=111">visit here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-23946912512003290892009-12-12T10:43:00.002-05:002009-12-12T10:47:11.929-05:00Vitamin and Mineral DeficienciesIn today's fast paced, fast food, quick fix world it is quite reasonable to assume many of us are not consuming the broad spectrum of foods needed to ensure our bodies get the necessary intake of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, even if you are one of the few that manage to get in a wide variety of foods, it is probable that with the current food processing methods, economical food supply and fast food, they do not contain enough of these nutrients to healthily meet the needed requirements.<br /><br />Just as the body needs proteins, carbohydrates and fats daily in order to function properly (try starving yourself for a day and see how you feel!), it also needs vitamins and minerals to carry out a whole host of things. Vitamin B for keeping the nervous system healthy, Zinc for protein synthesis and collagen formation, Calcium for bones and teeth and so on and so forth.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFh_30BW95Gyq2neCSv1KMBUb9t5EjwcQXq4hXftFsxvarRRum8xarV_tNEmOW2yGfmNjWnsmsUEHdeMiUED5331q5zp14gmv-O4GqDBYRazuWtX8k5kl1ApaOD8H15Poh6_g4v92EPZTK/s1600-h/vitamini400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFh_30BW95Gyq2neCSv1KMBUb9t5EjwcQXq4hXftFsxvarRRum8xarV_tNEmOW2yGfmNjWnsmsUEHdeMiUED5331q5zp14gmv-O4GqDBYRazuWtX8k5kl1ApaOD8H15Poh6_g4v92EPZTK/s400/vitamini400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414376244810772146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span><br /><br />Vitamins and minerals are needed by the body to function properly. It may not be apparent on a short term basis, but the long term deficiency of vital nutrients inevitably leads to health problems. Just as not getting enough protein, carbohydrates, fats etc. for any long periods of time will make you feel unwell, so will not getting enough of the needed vitamins and minerals. This often becoming evidenced in strange maladies, possible mood swings and other deficiency related illnesses. It is perhaps a little unfortunate that it may take longer to notice the effects of these deficiencies, but with right knowledge and the right supplementation, one does need to fall prey to this apparent oversight and therefore live a healthier, happier lifestyle!<br /><br />If you want to help support your diet with some good supplements, we recommend you to visit <a href="http://www.gandginfo.com/en/shop/index.php?ref=111"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here</span></a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-10789852143128689112009-11-28T14:45:00.006-05:002009-11-28T15:04:45.313-05:00Health & Vitality For The HairThere is nothing quite like radiant beautiful hair, and though many of us perhaps are not fortunate enough to have that pantene look naturally, there are some points we can address to help. Healthy hair is often a measurement to ones own personal health and vitality. Limp, dull and lifeless hair regardless of how you pamper it can be the result of poor nutrion. More than usual hair loss can also be the result of poor diet, luckily, if this is the case something can be done about it.<br /><br />Lifeless hair can be a frustrating affair, but it need not be permanent if it is diet related. There can be a variety of factors responsible for hair loss, possibly one of the most common reasons and the easiest to rectify is bad nutrition. If your body is not receiving enough of the right nutriments it needs to repair itself, one of the first areas where you could notice a change will be your hair. Additional causes could be hormonal, hereditary, auto immune response, chemical use and aging.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOmySVIkoS7vrZcqvJSmfYQ9HwOUAe0Mi-Iax0wMPp3VlV2fAlZ0P77YtFhF-bA-Q2ffYub5euDO87EhrWTdBflETDFu8qpXnZzcyFcXuDM3pqo0Xgwg6WPJYoFxib1ngFn-tr5Keik2q/s1600/hair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOmySVIkoS7vrZcqvJSmfYQ9HwOUAe0Mi-Iax0wMPp3VlV2fAlZ0P77YtFhF-bA-Q2ffYub5euDO87EhrWTdBflETDFu8qpXnZzcyFcXuDM3pqo0Xgwg6WPJYoFxib1ngFn-tr5Keik2q/s400/hair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409244580740398626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Photo by <a href="http://www.pubblicite.com.br/">thiquinho</a>, <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Protein Importance For Healthy Hair</span>:<br />This is vital for cell renewal and energy creation, especially when the body has to cope with a stressful situation. Under these conditions more protein and B5 than usual is needed by the body. Your protein foods are an excellent source of minerals, amino acids and the B vitamins, all of which are vital for hair growth, especially B5 and B6.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Good Sources</span>:<br />Oily Fish, lean meat, lambs liver, poultry, all Soya products, cooked eggs, low fat dairy, whole grains, a combination of all legumes and brown rice and nuts are very good sources of protien.<br /><br />If you want to help support your diet with some good supplements, we recommend to <a href="http://www.gandginfo.com/en/shop/index.php?ref=111">visit here</a>.<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-13587954637069857422009-08-31T08:58:00.010-04:002009-09-01T03:13:18.190-04:00Vitamin A For Health And BeautyVitamin A acts as an antioxidant that helps the cells to fight off diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke. It lowers cholesterol levels and slows down the ageing process.<br /><br />Used as a crème vitamin A reduces fine lines in skin and helps fade age spots. It also helps skin disorders such as acne.<br /><br />This vitamin prevents night blindness and other eye problems. It enhances immunity and is needed for skin and mucous membranes. It is also an aid in fat storage and protects against colds, flu and infections of the kidneys, lungs, bladder and mucous membranes. Protein can not be utilised by the body without vitamin A.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_A1cUgFEKo68IWylKVdbWUsPdypNHKWi6SOihXz_KLWUxinZIBuQnumfKPI_1Qq1zBhUdFYQGBEQkGXbLcDv5MJMOp_hkxivtbppn2QV7_g8U7CuGne2N0dwLHrCnX9z9zwH4-O_EA9DU/s1600-h/broccoli400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_A1cUgFEKo68IWylKVdbWUsPdypNHKWi6SOihXz_KLWUxinZIBuQnumfKPI_1Qq1zBhUdFYQGBEQkGXbLcDv5MJMOp_hkxivtbppn2QV7_g8U7CuGne2N0dwLHrCnX9z9zwH4-O_EA9DU/s400/broccoli400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376113584019662626" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Broccoli is a good source for vitamin A. Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/lockstockb">lockstockb</a>, <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span><br /><br />Vitamin A deficiencies:<br />- Dry hair and/or skin;<br />- Dryness of conjunctiva and cornea;<br />- Poor growth and/or night blindness;<br />- Abscesses in the ears;<br />- Insomnia;<br />- Fatigue;<br />- Reproductive difficulties;<br />- Sinusitis;<br />- Pneumonia;<br />- Frequent colds;<br />- Skin disorders;<br />- Weight loss.<br /><br />Sources of vitamin A:<br />- liver (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish) (21649 μg/IU 433%);<br />- sweet potato (20870 μg/IU 417%);<br />- carrot (16705 μg/IU 334%);<br />- broccoli leaf (800 μg 89%);<br />- kale (681 μg 76%);<br />- butter (684 μg 76%);<br />- spinach (469 μg 52%);<br />- leafy vegetables;<br />- pumpkin (369 μg 41%);<br />- collard greens (333 μg 37%);<br />- cantaloupe melon (169 μg 19%);<br />- egg (140 μg 16%);<br />- apricot (96 μg 11%);<br />- papaya (55 μg 6%);<br />- mango (38 μg 4%);<br />- pea (38 μg 4%);<br />- broccoli (31 μg 3%);<br />- winter squash.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9HjeHODQTh-zC5N0_BsoCeftDr_Gp6ZiEPE7L8t1njitYIJID0WOBgdM5d6xF8BNmquAIhcoZB0jeRTlosEmsHOYmRxINIEw8dkQpisjs4UWWsC9ofaDQA6iYi_X8XgvMFOymSg3wPFp/s1600-h/Apricot400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9HjeHODQTh-zC5N0_BsoCeftDr_Gp6ZiEPE7L8t1njitYIJID0WOBgdM5d6xF8BNmquAIhcoZB0jeRTlosEmsHOYmRxINIEw8dkQpisjs4UWWsC9ofaDQA6iYi_X8XgvMFOymSg3wPFp/s400/Apricot400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376151990499455762" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Apricots contains vitamin A. Photo by </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/el800cao">el800cao</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sources</span>: G&G newsletter; Wikipedia.org.</span><br /></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-69755652655860504272009-08-26T05:47:00.007-04:002009-08-26T06:13:40.562-04:00Vitamin D research into protecting against Swine FluVitamin D has been making headlines recently with a host of benefits from helping to slow ageing, lowering cancer risk, dementia prevention and now tests are underway to see if may also help fight Swine Flu.<br /><br />The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has revealed it will be conducting test to check the blood levels of vitamin D of those contracting the ailments of Swine Flu.<br /><br />An article published in the <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/">Toronto Globe and Mail</a> reported that the Public Health Agency of Canada will measure the levels of vitamin D in the blood of H1N1 patients and compare the levels with those of uninfected people.<br /><br />"A finding of a link to the vitamin would mean that people could reduce the odds of being harmed by the new flu bug by simply popping a low-cost supplement"<br /><br />"Scientists have long been wondering about a possible connection between vitamin D and influenza because of the striking observations in both the northern and southern hemispheres that flu is mostly a wintertime ailment.".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvw5ltbJpJr7Nn4Sr4ezP3bTL19T2k8VmLNmwA8SR59opOwO896MdFl8tHFVQYFd657m08vVgCSfbg9ygUNcBPUksucHx4Cve0_WEyo7CTHe1kf03JS_0le3L1yLaUbvTZhKL-K35ZSRqY/s1600-h/Sardines400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvw5ltbJpJr7Nn4Sr4ezP3bTL19T2k8VmLNmwA8SR59opOwO896MdFl8tHFVQYFd657m08vVgCSfbg9ygUNcBPUksucHx4Cve0_WEyo7CTHe1kf03JS_0le3L1yLaUbvTZhKL-K35ZSRqY/s400/Sardines400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374207913660312514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/mrdisaster">mrdisaster</a>, <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What the body does with Vitamin D</span>:<br />Vitamin D is required for the absorption and utilisation of Calcium and Phosphorous. It is important for the normal growth of teeth and bones. It is a fat-soluble vitamin and has properties of both vitamin and hormone. In the treatment and prevention of colon and breast cancer, hypocalcemia, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis this vitamin is very important and is also necessary for normal blood clotting and thyroid function.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vitamin D2 and D3</span>:<br />D2, or Ergocalciferol unlike D3 (Cholecalciferol) is not produced by the body. It is found in plants in tiny quantity and can be taken as a supplement.<br />D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the natural source of vitamin D. It is the substance made in large quantities in the skin when sunlight strikes bare skin. It is thought to be the most potent form of vitamin D between the two.<br />Unfortunately, where the sun is scarce (most notably in the north of England and Scotland) people tend to have major vitamin D deficiencies. This is where supplements can help.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vitamin D deficiencies</span>:<br />- Loss of Appetite<br />- Burning sensation in throat & mouth<br />- Diarrhoea<br />- Insomnia<br />- Visual problems<br />- Weight Loss<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sources of vitamin D</span>:<br />- Fish liver oils<br />- Sardines<br />- Salmon<br />- Fatty saltwater fish<br />- Dairy products and butter<br />- Egg yokes<br />- Cod liver oil<br />- Sweet potatoes and vegetable oils<br />- SunlightAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-28813032964169918422008-12-25T14:10:00.004-05:002010-09-29T11:00:41.705-04:00Hyaluronan Acid In CosmeticsHyaluronic Acid is an ingredient used in many high quality products and has been linked to a role in tissue hydration and dehydration, lubrication, and other aspects of cellular function, along with other vitamins and nutrients in the body. Hyaluronic Acid has a half life in the body, in cartilage of two to three weeks, but only one day in the skin. When synthesis in the body declines people experience discomfort of the joints, wrinkles and many people report more frequent illness, leading many to believe that a constant supply of Hyaluronic Acid is beneficial. Some scientists believe that it creates a cushion effect between joints of the body and provides more elasticity in the skin, and a softer feel. Some scientists also believe that it raises the while blood cell count, helping to ward off infection.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRKnKQjkX29c0lLYD7xTcYUBv8E3N9hS_luPkKBNHMTfpiio6lX8k9w_DCc13Kg9aMRGEOufXn4tMYt2aF67JO5E2_ihDhXiIszIc3B3YMuyWCj8-vtCT0t_OCAQ01kGFZfil-82H-ehO/s1600-h/face.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRKnKQjkX29c0lLYD7xTcYUBv8E3N9hS_luPkKBNHMTfpiio6lX8k9w_DCc13Kg9aMRGEOufXn4tMYt2aF67JO5E2_ihDhXiIszIc3B3YMuyWCj8-vtCT0t_OCAQ01kGFZfil-82H-ehO/s400/face.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283807269200870578" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/benipop">benipop</a>, <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span><br /><br />Hyaluronic Acid was described as the goo muscle until the late 1970's, and was simply believed to be a carbohydrate polymer until that time. It was later discovered that it is one of the main lubricating components of synovial fluid in the body, abundant in extra cellular matrices, and that it contributes to the hydrodynamics of tissue, cell proliferation and movement. Naturally found in many body tissues, Hyaluronan Acid is often used in medical applications such as eye surgery - corneal transplants, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and retinal detachment repair. It is also used to treat osteoarthritis in areas such as the knee. In addition to lubrication and cushioning of joints it has an analgesic effect, and positive effects of cartilage. In cancer treatment it is used as a tumor marker; particularly in breast cancer and prostate cancer. Use of Hyaluronan Acid in cosmetics is a relatively new use of this substance, but it has been approved by the FDA since 2003 and is becoming increasingly popular.<br /><br />An interesting side note is the study of a village in Japan, featured on an episode of the ABC newsmagazine 20/20. People in this village tend to live to be much older than average, and ten percent of the villagers are 85 years of age or older. The diet of the village people is primarily sticky stanches like sweet potatoes, and it is believed by many people that these foods promote Hyaluronic Acid, which contributes to youthfulness due to the lubricating effects on joints, skin, and the eyes. While these studies have not been proven, many people find them of interest and research continues.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-11684009553222127212008-12-19T19:38:00.006-05:002010-09-29T11:02:33.110-04:00What To Know About Breast Enhancement SurgeryBreast enlargement surgery, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), was the fourth most popular invasive surgical procedure among cosmetic plastic surgeries performed in 2000. In a press release dated July 12, 2001, the ASPS says that breast augmentation was performed on 212,500 women last year.<br /><br />Meanwhile, millions of women have been subjected to the ill effects of these modern day vanity contraptions that were bought in good faith.<br /><br />Remember that the silicone gel implants were banned in 1992 by FDA in USA.<br /><br />If you have (or had) a ruptured silicone breast implant, you will be denied Health Insurance Coverage.<br /><br />Saline-filled implants tend to have a higher rate of leaking and deflation than silicone gel implants, which means more frequent surgery to replace them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMLMHA_jiSZw08WKC7KjuB4Y-OcRqZB6FaYoc1lofUGjRrtuhoJYTfllVoGR9SbbsFzBfjWuRd4FOzIQX42M_pByZQALSV55btoFTXlLDITOGqilbUf4oeB_cc2abKfOl2K8oSCKAauz3/s1600-h/breast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMLMHA_jiSZw08WKC7KjuB4Y-OcRqZB6FaYoc1lofUGjRrtuhoJYTfllVoGR9SbbsFzBfjWuRd4FOzIQX42M_pByZQALSV55btoFTXlLDITOGqilbUf4oeB_cc2abKfOl2K8oSCKAauz3/s400/breast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281665501350532082" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/PatriotPro">PatriotPro</a>, <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span><br /><br />In a study published in the Lancet medical journal, Dr Lori Brown of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says: "There is emerging consensus that both the incidence and prevalence of breast-implant rupture are much higher than previously suspected."<br /><br />21% overall increase in cancers for women with implants, compared to women of the same age in the general population.<br /><br />Implant patients were three times as likely to die from lung cancer, emphysema and pneumonia as other plastic surgery patients.<br /><br />The study is based on medical records and death certificates of almost 8,000 women with breast implants, including silicone gel implants and saline implants, and more than 2,000 other plastic surgery patients.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Source</span>: National Cancer Institute (NCI), Boston University, Abt Associates, and the Food and Drug Administration, with Dr. Louise Brinton from NCI as lead author.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-19630142542355877012008-12-15T16:23:00.007-05:002010-09-29T11:03:26.937-04:00Irritable Bowel Syndrome DietConsistent treatment of irritable bowel syndrome IBS helps cut worker absenteeism while improving work productivity, a new study shows.<br /><br />IBS symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating and constipation are associated with impaired quality of life and are the second most common cause of work-related absenteeism, behind the common cold, Canadian researcher, of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, said in a prepared statement.<br /><br />Bowtrol successfully targets all IBS symptoms without causing side effects of prescription drugs. Bowtrol is the most powerful combination of product on the market and it contains 100% natural ingredients.<br /><br />Most individuals are surprised to learn they are not alone with symptoms of IBS. In fact, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10-20% of the general population. It is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in medical treatment of disorders of the stomach and intestines) and one of the most common disorders seen by primary care physicians.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnNHaaap-LByH-V7mJ2Dec_PKJp0KMlthPZMpQGv1w19zp1GdZPepYDiDpqCJ2gWOPpngy3OOKECtWBqQeWeDbQcs-ogJubqHAwLGJBZhW3h9nPHPmCu66yjPShiiQW9Bsmw9P57076wD/s1600-h/stomach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnNHaaap-LByH-V7mJ2Dec_PKJp0KMlthPZMpQGv1w19zp1GdZPepYDiDpqCJ2gWOPpngy3OOKECtWBqQeWeDbQcs-ogJubqHAwLGJBZhW3h9nPHPmCu66yjPShiiQW9Bsmw9P57076wD/s400/stomach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280131074604416066" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span><br /><br />Sometimes irritable bowel syndrome is referred to as spastic colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, nervous stomach, or irritable colon.<br /><br />Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is generally classified as a "functional" disorder. A functional disorder refers to a disorder or disease where the primary abnormality is an altered physiological function (the way the body works), rather than an identifiable structural or biochemical cause. It characterizes a disorder that generally can not be diagnosed in a traditional way; that is, as an inflammatory, infectious, or structural abnormality that can be seen by commonly used examination, x-ray, or blood test.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-87630480278041041542008-11-29T17:00:00.004-05:002010-09-29T11:08:16.831-04:00Vitamin A For Healthy SkinVitamin A is an essential vitamin and is best known for having positive effects on vision. However Vitamin A is just as much important to the largest organ: the skin.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-Crw9YFV0xqOqrfSKuA31Jah6OCl8H0BW1w4tUptklBpucmOK9NMxffpRnKAkR_xJz_KAKae-uSv3VCLPdXZulSGXNCbdLE3FFIhT6xZKFWGQhODjgkR0XBLfnDY30Fdzn8qb5j2-fkQ/s1600-h/36993_6581.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-Crw9YFV0xqOqrfSKuA31Jah6OCl8H0BW1w4tUptklBpucmOK9NMxffpRnKAkR_xJz_KAKae-uSv3VCLPdXZulSGXNCbdLE3FFIhT6xZKFWGQhODjgkR0XBLfnDY30Fdzn8qb5j2-fkQ/s400/36993_6581.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274204956458298258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/profile/seer">seer</a>, <a href="http://www.sxc.hu">www.sxc.hu</a>.</span><br /><br />Clinical studies have shown vitamin A to have properties that block the absorption of harmful UVA and UVB rays, as well as a stimulating effect on cell regeneration. It has been clinically shown to improve the appearance of striae (stretch marks) and regulate epidermal (skin) cell growth.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-84572928889950256252008-11-27T15:19:00.007-05:002010-09-29T11:10:18.050-04:00Causes of Hair Loss in WomenWe lose hair everyday, 100-150 strands actually, simply from brushing and manipulating. If you have long hair, this can look like a lot, but, considering the amount of hair on a head, it’s a tiny amount. If hair is coming out in clumps, or you notice circular patches of balding spots, however, there is definitely a problem, and treatment will be based upon the specific cause.<br /><br />The following causes should be investigated if you are experiencing more-than-normal hair loss:<br />1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diet</span>: An unbalanced diet, especially one without enough protein, can cause temporary hair loss. Women who are anemic often experience loss.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Menopause</span>: Because of the change in hormones during this period, hair loss can escalate, and, unfortunately, this can be permanent.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Frequent Shampooing</span>: Shampoos contain a lathering ingredient called surfactant. This can be irritating to the scalp and cause itching and scratching, thus increased hair loss.<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Improper Care</span>: If you manipulate your hair too much, color and treat too much, blow dry and heat with curling irons and hot rollers too much, you will see increased hair loss. You need only to look at your bathroom floor, sink and countertops to notice this. Slow down!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GQCzpJsqIeMDaBAL6oaP6sgxnOzqQCf89FCtECNqyglBf4UfIwsJucgMqH1Tg3LjOWxlmWcLe5C9jMc6E9YnpyrnJIIpQu4pyjOPwXrpWiKksv8-nNOvWUj-ZsAXM3kGTm6ygNPpeTn2/s1600-h/woman+hair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GQCzpJsqIeMDaBAL6oaP6sgxnOzqQCf89FCtECNqyglBf4UfIwsJucgMqH1Tg3LjOWxlmWcLe5C9jMc6E9YnpyrnJIIpQu4pyjOPwXrpWiKksv8-nNOvWUj-ZsAXM3kGTm6ygNPpeTn2/s400/woman+hair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273434773727757586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Photo by </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.sxc.hu/">www.sxc.hu</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">.</span></span><br /><br />5. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Psychological/Physiological Stress</span>: Increased hair loss can occur with pregnancies, major surgery, or a major life event, such as a death or divorce. These causes are temporary and hair growth will return to normal eventually.<br /><br />6. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heredity</span>: Heredity plays a part and comes from both sides of the family.<br /><br />7. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Other Health Conditions</span>: Thyroid problems, lupus, and diabetes can accelerate hair loss. Obviously, these need to be diagnosed by a physician.<br /><br />8. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alopecia Areata</span>: This is an autoimmune condition characterized by circular patches of baldness. Basically, the body is attacking the hair follicles. Cortisone shots in the affected areas are required, and the earlier the better.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></span><br />There’s a lot of research going on which may soon resolve most of the causes of hair loss in women.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-35609943396746757442008-11-20T12:18:00.004-05:002010-09-29T11:12:24.788-04:00Menopause Symptoms Can Be PredictedStudy Finds Menopause Symptoms Can Be Predicted<br /><br />The number of eggs left in a woman's ovaries are like the grains of sand in an hourglass, ticking away the hours on her biological clock.<br /><br />Researchers now say they may be able to predict when that clock will wind down.<br /><br />And while doctors can't actually count the number of eggs in an ovary, they can measure ovarian volume. British researchers say there's a direct correlation between the two, and by measuring ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, doctors should be able to predict when menopause will set in and how many fertile years a woman has left.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-vvia3Vd-6MAcfsYDGkszqEGtoui3gORqVq3XerG__PYV1qquVcaHwxD4wG0AQv9L-zXnM8pPR_DXBKJHZ1fsDl_bBqB7BUB1bVZcEf5HHr2ua0ggrTSZqce98ZDjAsFBepl5w3m1prY/s1600-h/smile.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-vvia3Vd-6MAcfsYDGkszqEGtoui3gORqVq3XerG__PYV1qquVcaHwxD4wG0AQv9L-zXnM8pPR_DXBKJHZ1fsDl_bBqB7BUB1bVZcEf5HHr2ua0ggrTSZqce98ZDjAsFBepl5w3m1prY/s400/smile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270790807952212706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/monstershaq2000/">Saquan Stimpson</a>.</span><br /><br />According to the study authors, this information will revolutionize the care of women looking for assisted reproductive technologies, including those who were treated for childhood cancers as well as women who want to put off starting a family for whatever reason.<br /><br />Although information still needs to be validated in clinical studies, its benefit is most likely to start with women who are being treated for cancer and women attending fertility clinics, said Tom Kelsey, co-author of the study appearing June 17 in the journal Human Reproduction.<br /><br />"If women looking for some sort of assisted conception and their physicians know that they've got a long time till menopause, then you could plan for a range of treatments," said Kelsey, who is a senior research fellow at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. "If you knew menopause was likely in four to five years, you'd plan a different set of IVF [in vitro fertilization] treatments."<br /><br />Others reiterate, however, that the findings should be treated with caution.<br /><br />"Should a young woman who is 30 years old go for a test to figure out whether she's got three, five or 10 years left on her fertility? Should she make career decisions and life decisions? Are these data good enough to make those determinations?" asked Dr. Alan Copperman, director of reproductive medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "The answer is obviously no to all of those questions. The predictive value of this test is not good enough to go and tell someone to change their life."<br /><br />According to the article, eggs form in a female's ovary while she is still in the womb, peaking at several million about halfway through gestation and then starting a continuous decline. At birth, there are several hundred thousand and, when menstruation begins, about 300,000. At about age 37, a woman has about 25,000 eggs left, and at menopause only about 1,000.<br /><br />The time at which menopause sets in is widely believed to be based on the number of eggs reaching a critically low threshold.<br /><br />The authors of this study measured ovarian volume with transvaginal ultrasound, then looked at the relationship between ovarian volume -- ovaries shrink as a woman ages -- and number of eggs. They then applied mathematical and computer models to predict menopause.<br /><br />The study authors are negotiating with a medical school to set up clinical trials. The idea would be to follow women to see if their predictions were indeed correct.<br /><br />While these authors have come up with a tool to potentially help women plan their lives, a second study in the same issue of Human Reproduction warned that women might not want to leave it too late. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) could not be relied upon to fully compensate for lack of natural fertility after the age of 35, the article stated.<br /><br />The authors used a computer simulation model to determine that the overall success rate of assisted reproductive technology would be 30 percent for those attempting to get pregnant from age 30, 24 percent for those trying from age 35, and 17 percent from age 40.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Sources</span>: Tom Kelsey, Ph.D., senior research fellow, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland; Alan Copperman, M.D., director, reproductive medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-46302326831466343312008-11-19T14:44:00.004-05:002008-11-19T14:51:22.728-05:00Facts About Caralluma FimbriataCaralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant, in the cactus family, that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries. It's a new arrival in the family of cactii and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant, and weight loss properties, as well as their ability to lower blood sugar. Supplements made from the popular hoodia gordonii cactus from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, are, for example, growing in popularity and usage in the U.S. and Europe.<br /><br />Caralluma fimbriata is believed to block the activity of several enzymes, which then blocks the formation of fat, forcing fat reserves to be burned.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLRGjQxhYnilXFI23mGsFhyDJ7PEBKsw8zJi6NXhkTeRtFb_GRaBr1TPGNg_VQppZovU4P8q1FYOK9-swPOcTaFC7OcTYW7s4_2Rc4tlyAsVRxmzrjwy-DVzMO37GtzsvlCRhePBJP6BR/s1600-h/fem+bod.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLRGjQxhYnilXFI23mGsFhyDJ7PEBKsw8zJi6NXhkTeRtFb_GRaBr1TPGNg_VQppZovU4P8q1FYOK9-swPOcTaFC7OcTYW7s4_2Rc4tlyAsVRxmzrjwy-DVzMO37GtzsvlCRhePBJP6BR/s400/fem+bod.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270457263557755314" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Foto by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuvaltz/">yuval tzfira</a>.</span><br /><br />Like hoodia, caralluma fimbriata has been used to suppress appetite, and as a portable food for hunting. It is used to suppress hunger and appetite, and enhance endurance throughout India. It is also sometimes considered a "famine food," used during periods of famine to suppress appetite. For centuries, people in rural areas of India have eaten Caralluma fimbriata, which grows wild over various parts of the country.<br /><br />Caralluma fimbriata is cooked as a vegetable, used in preserves like chutneys and pickles, or eaten raw.<br /><br />Caralluma fimbriata is also believed to have an effect on the appetite control mechanism of the brain. Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) experts have noted that there are no adverse effects when using Caralluma fimbriata, and the plant has no known toxicity.<br /><br />For more information visit: <a href="http://www.carallumaburn.com/?aid=739184">www.carallumaburn.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href = "http://www.carallumaburn.com/?aid=739184" target="_blank" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.carallumaburn.com/'); return true" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true"> <img src="http://media.markethealth.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&ad_id=1853&aid=739184" border="0" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-61261683552411294602008-11-18T12:18:00.003-05:002008-11-18T12:23:56.605-05:00Capsicum Extract for Cellulite Blood CirculationCapsicum has been used for centuries to increase blood circulation. With regards to cellulite blood circulation is an important part of the package; without adequate circulation the released toxins cannot be removed, and they would be taken up again by the cells.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cwabWxoytY9vQqow400TdTd6YHXaXWU8taxPQ0RTYjstLCNXMqG5oM4rtCFoM4PLR3hC1cx7WnSAcnfZ7-1SVlgD9YHeU5JQl4xIE1XBl_FjqKhbssJji_tv0W5F3hTWWmhttA_ZmgJZ/s1600-h/body.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cwabWxoytY9vQqow400TdTd6YHXaXWU8taxPQ0RTYjstLCNXMqG5oM4rtCFoM4PLR3hC1cx7WnSAcnfZ7-1SVlgD9YHeU5JQl4xIE1XBl_FjqKhbssJji_tv0W5F3hTWWmhttA_ZmgJZ/s400/body.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270048454893705634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/e-ta-i/">e's</a>.</span><br /><br />This would defeat the entire purpose of the product, so Capsicum and Caffeine both work powerfully in combination to increase blood circulation even further than just either ingredient would on its own. It also aids in skin regeneration and strengthening of connective tissues.<br /><br />For more information visit: <a href="http://www.revitol.com/?aid=739184">www.revitol.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href = "http://www.revitol.com/site/revitol_cellulite_solution/?aid=739184" target="_blank" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.revitol.com/site/revitol_cellulite_solution/'); return true" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true"> <img src="http://media.markethealth.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&ad_id=1325&aid=739184" border="0" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-12129438235062541702008-11-14T12:40:00.003-05:002008-11-14T12:44:34.972-05:00Caffeine Extract removes CelluliteCaffeine works as a stimulant as well as a vasodilator; it stimulates the breakdown of fat cells and also widens the blood vessels in the area. As such Caffeine stimulates the circulation and blood flow, which helps remove toxins, fat and excess fluids. When blood is allowed to move into the region the natural metabolic pathways of the body are stimulated and you will also burn more fat naturally. Caffeine also inhibits phosphodiesterase.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrF2h8VZ8tAzT7igk70SWQM12YWgvqBj39Cea6Wf_VMhyphenhyphenLZygHPXf8kv47MC_5U01V8aylDhKapJofree9IfjkIH1oU9egVHUTENRqJLAokp5t9yIJQnCf_Zx9xLr6-mdLttQd-VB_uWgl/s1600-h/skinBB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrF2h8VZ8tAzT7igk70SWQM12YWgvqBj39Cea6Wf_VMhyphenhyphenLZygHPXf8kv47MC_5U01V8aylDhKapJofree9IfjkIH1oU9egVHUTENRqJLAokp5t9yIJQnCf_Zx9xLr6-mdLttQd-VB_uWgl/s400/skinBB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268569843475102274" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexscarcella/">Alex Scarcella</a>.</span><br /><br />These are enzymes which are responsible for the break down of cyclic AMP, which in turn deprives the body of energy. By preventing the phospodiesterases from breaking down the cyclic AMP the energy is used efficiently. Topical use of caffeine is preferred over oral use, as its effects will be localized and concentrated. Through oral use the caffeine will never reach the target area in a concentrated form.<br /><br />For more information visit: <a href="http://www.revitol.com/?aid=739184">www.revitol.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href = "http://www.revitol.com/site/revitol_cellulite_solution/?aid=739184" target="_blank" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.revitol.com/site/revitol_cellulite_solution/'); return true" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true"> <img src="http://media.markethealth.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&ad_id=1325&aid=739184" border="0" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-81403883082318825082008-11-05T18:54:00.003-05:002008-11-05T19:01:42.100-05:00Healthy Breast Self ExamHealthy Changes Through Life: Doing a monthly breast self exam is the best way to stay familiar with the cyclical changes in your breasts. You will get to know the territory better than your health care team, and will spot changes easily. Having an annual clinical exam helps document your breast health, so keep a regular appointment set up for that! Between puberty and menopause, your breasts will go through many changes, which are affected by hormones, diet, and exercise. Most of these changes are natural and healthy!<br /><br />Teen Years (Puberty): In the teen years, with the start of your monthly cycle, your body enters the maturing process, and you gain curves and may notice skin changes (such as acne) and even hair may change color or texture. Breast tissue is developing during this time too, and may be dense and firm to begin with, especially if you are small-breasted.Family Resemblance: At this stage, it’s not too early to know your family health history, so ask your female relatives (mother, aunts, grandmother) if they had any fibrocystic problems with their breasts, or any regular cysts. If so, it’s likely that you may experience those too. Not to worry – cysts are benign – but you want to know where they are, and if they come and go, so they can be distinguished from other features in your breasts.<br /><br /><a href = "http://www.breastactives.com/?aid=739184" target="_blank" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.breastactives.com/'); return true" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true"> <img src="http://media.markethealth.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&ad_id=686&aid=739184" border="0" /></a><br /><br />More Curves and Kids (Childbearing Years): After your body is prepared for motherhood, if you conceive and bear children, and also if you breastfeed the children, that will bring on more changes in your breasts, as well as in the rest of your body. Breasts may become larger and more tender during pregnancy, and may need more support. Don’t neglect your BSE during this time, stay familiar with the changes. Remember that pregnancy and breastfeeding will help combine to lower your risk of breast cancer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx6CiKzXPHRnf-xihrRfbucdA2vGxDhZCHsjuvMEKu6VLNbwL-siRjBcy9oWJt8TKK8Yf7fy2HcN0kyLgYWVhg2m5LiJxlyDEogSu9lgi7Q1jmf_H_Nb4-8ehX72OOr2bbMg6V_EPTgr7/s1600-h/cici.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx6CiKzXPHRnf-xihrRfbucdA2vGxDhZCHsjuvMEKu6VLNbwL-siRjBcy9oWJt8TKK8Yf7fy2HcN0kyLgYWVhg2m5LiJxlyDEogSu9lgi7Q1jmf_H_Nb4-8ehX72OOr2bbMg6V_EPTgr7/s400/cici.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265326216980649682" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Foto by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caitlinator/">Caitlinator</a>.</span><br /><br />Maturity (Menopause): Menopause also brings changes in your breasts, as your estrogen and progesterone levels drop, your breast tissue may become less firm and may drape differently than during your teen and child-bearing years. Keep up with your breast self exams in these years too, so that the normal changes are familiar to you. Less dense breast tissue will seem to have more lumps and bumps, but remember that 90% of breast lumps are benign.<br /><br />For more information visit: <a href="http://www.breastactives.com/?aid=739184">www.breastactives.com</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-1997290973523659792008-11-02T13:31:00.003-05:002008-11-02T13:37:40.577-05:00Milk and Lemon as Natural Treatments for AcneDo you know how to treat your pimple outbreaks? Finding a remedy for your acne problems is not as hard as you might think. The key to pimple treatment is finding an acne natural cure that works for your particular type of acne outbreak.<br /><br />You just need a bit of patience and experimentation to have a clear and healthy complexion. Find out about some treatments for stubborn skin problems that you can use at home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmisnICGEtxu_6gpy9Cm_bBQYQgYiRq6kbYmezL-inGv5oFPxCkgeSJtv_3p_z3EOwQEiYYvqadH5V95V6mt5CpL90xFzDqUzShAal_uN9DEY41M_VTqw4h4q92jMZiw3WVrlbKEeyI0y/s1600-h/Milk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmisnICGEtxu_6gpy9Cm_bBQYQgYiRq6kbYmezL-inGv5oFPxCkgeSJtv_3p_z3EOwQEiYYvqadH5V95V6mt5CpL90xFzDqUzShAal_uN9DEY41M_VTqw4h4q92jMZiw3WVrlbKEeyI0y/s400/Milk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264129873516404258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/">tanakawho</a>.</span><br /><br />One type of acne natural cure that treats blackheads is a wash of milk and lime. Get some fresh milk and bring it gently to a boil. Add the juice from a single lime, and gently wash your face. Make sure that the water is cool enough to avoid doing any damage to your skin.You can also try to use a natural astringent for deep cleaning of your pores. All you need is a leafy mango from your local grocery store. Boil it in some water and after it cools, rub it gently on your face. If your acne trouble is not too severe, you can just leave the mango to soak overnight. This is an acne natural cure that will thoroughly cleanse your pores.<br /><br />Some of the natural foods we eat are also effective forms of acne natural cure. If you are suffering from whiteheads, you should try a raw potato. The vitamin C in the potato gives your skin a healthy glow, and its alkaline clears the bacteria in your face.<br /><br />It also has an acid that scrubs away dead or dying skin cells on your face, making it an ideal acne natural cure. You can also use a raw papaya fruit to treat the pimples on your face. These treatments also help your skin to stay healthy by preventing the spread of any infection.<br /><br /><a href = "http://www.acnezine.com/?aid=739184" target="_blank" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.acnezine.com/'); return true" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true"> <img src="http://media.markethealth.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&ad_id=1222&aid=739184" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You can also find that your skin becomes a little dry after trying an acne natural cure. You can re-hydrate your skin by using almond oil. Buy a bag of almonds, and grind four or five good sized nuts with water. Spread the paste on your face, but do not scrub.<br /><br />It will smooth and add some moisture to your face. Curds and buttermilk are also effective for skin dryness. If you are not satisfied with the results of over the counter medication, then you should try an acne natural cure. Take your time to find the best treatment that will help you have a clear and healthy skin.<br /><br />For more information visit: <a href="http://www.acnezine.com/?aid=739184">www.acnezine.com</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-31731584199286515862008-10-31T14:20:00.006-04:002008-11-01T14:17:33.583-04:00The Best Of Kali: Remix Me In ConcertThe Bulgarian Pop Folk diva Kali celebrated her 33rd birthday and 10 years on stage with a significant performance on October of 30, 2008, in Sofia.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRBadORSk-4iRyhnZPQyc0WFucAn4xJP5UZX6FzUSKDlHamYkSiH70WLl_0nb8j-AYjKrznrY15GMfkO9D-70YxpT19Q6WXs306uJsoRwNRQT-x-B8NkPW6ocD9-lDMD_ry367anHlAmv/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRBadORSk-4iRyhnZPQyc0WFucAn4xJP5UZX6FzUSKDlHamYkSiH70WLl_0nb8j-AYjKrznrY15GMfkO9D-70YxpT19Q6WXs306uJsoRwNRQT-x-B8NkPW6ocD9-lDMD_ry367anHlAmv/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263385363519398658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCaYja-YZ8J9CD39dbK4TymTpFrNktehacOOKX3UZqDA-NHDSVi9SmR1fPLExNSnceW_P9mW9N38Wxq77zxIYbqIsbW9K5pWmdEhHXGHT9vAZwInUq_hvgRLXPP9MBQeSg8Rv1rVOj3M_/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Rc3udqdzcBJeRqBJy6l3FtdVa_ESjYunY9vZ5lz6ZvFEF5OJCVlD_z6jzADKvrznK0f6wmupVYj453LoUftpJhCmAWc0UHOvV0MGBzjQ511OjwAYxiIKj3Kob68Y0WFvlNDDhW3eKT7U/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263385047857591074" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photos by <a href="http://juliananik.log.bg/">JulianaNik</a>, <a href="http://www.sofiaphotoagency.com/">Sofia Photo Agency</a>. All rights reserved.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-62366009320082897082008-10-23T16:32:00.004-04:002008-10-23T17:59:25.365-04:00About Hair LossIt is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a “resting phase” and after 2-3 months resting, hair falls out and new hair grows in its place. Some people, however, experience more hair loss than is normal.<br /><br />As we get older, both men and women experience some hair loss. It’s a normal part of the aging process. Called Androgenetic Alopecia, it accounts for 95% of all hair loss. Androgentic Alopecia often runs in families and affects some people more than others. In men it is often referred to as Male Pattern Baldness.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXeZgsf8ymfI0iL6L2pIKqztZNlGN1gYGfbtez4t6F0NxhX2ZBysCE52h3S1S7kf4mq2Hdi-Q0qpp7Lp1gDRlCCQuVMuhJtv59TmYhlyWaDDuhySKBOZ2J0BF6W_x0dSWpwJcxEFhxEhj/s1600-h/HAIR.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXeZgsf8ymfI0iL6L2pIKqztZNlGN1gYGfbtez4t6F0NxhX2ZBysCE52h3S1S7kf4mq2Hdi-Q0qpp7Lp1gDRlCCQuVMuhJtv59TmYhlyWaDDuhySKBOZ2J0BF6W_x0dSWpwJcxEFhxEhj/s400/HAIR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260450523453948034" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyseph/">Joyseph</a>.</span><br /><br />It is characterized by a receding hair line and baldness on the top of head. Women, on the other hand, don’t go entirely bald even if their hair loss is severe. Instead, hair loss is spread out evenly over their entire scalp.<br /><br />Hormones play the dominant role when talking about Androgenetic Alopecia. Simple put, both men and women produce testosterone. Testosterone can be converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) with the aid of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. DHT shrinks hair follicles causing the membranes in the scalp to thicken, become inelastic and restrict blood flow. This causes the hair follicles to atrophy. As a result, when a hair does fall out, it is not replaced.<br /><br />Needless to say, men produce more testosterone than women and experience more hair loss.<br /><br />While Androgenetic Alopecia is the number one reason why individuals experience hair loss, it is not the only one. Medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, ringworm and fungal infections can cause hair loss. Certain medications such as blood thinners, gout medication, birth control pills and too much vitamin A can cause sudden or abnormal hair loss as can following a crash diet, sudden hormonal changes, chemotherapy and radiation.<br /><br />Emotional stress, pregnancy, or surgery can also cause our hair to fall out and is usually not noticed until 3-4 months after the stressful event has taken place. Stress can cause a slowing of new hair growth because a larger number of hair follicles enter into the resting phase and no new hair growth is experienced.<br /><br /><a href = "http://www.provillus.com/?aid=739184" target="_blank" onmouseover="(window.status='http://www.provillus.com/'); return true" onmouseout="(window.status=''); return true"> <img src="http://media.markethealth.com/bannerServer.php?type=image&ad_id=1810&aid=739184" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Another way in which individuals experience hair loss is due to mechanical stressors on the hair and scalp. Wearing pigtails, cornrows or tight rollers that end up pulling on the hair can scar the scalp and cause permanent hair loss. Hair products such as hot oil treatments and chemicals used for permanents can cause inflammation to the hair follicles which can also result in scarring and hair loss.<br /><br />For more information visit: <a href="http://www.provillus.com/?aid=739184">www.provillus.com</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-65938860115435120202008-09-23T12:49:00.005-04:002008-09-23T13:05:44.066-04:00Unwashed Vegetables Are DangerousAn unwashed vegetable can become a deadly weapon.<br /><br />That's the healthy message of the social ads of <span style="font-style: italic;">Elter Drugs</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpe0ryyGhLoUYtTCb-KaY1ArExkXPV0YXAkKHP9TWb74gHpdD_5bfjGoA9htsrDUq0GTB17sHCPvAs6s7sLIRKguv1ZFNNUCtmM1gMBQ_wBCyOmrKOg6UX9lCBbf50-u8f39COteQAxCO4/s1600-h/elterartichoke400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpe0ryyGhLoUYtTCb-KaY1ArExkXPV0YXAkKHP9TWb74gHpdD_5bfjGoA9htsrDUq0GTB17sHCPvAs6s7sLIRKguv1ZFNNUCtmM1gMBQ_wBCyOmrKOg6UX9lCBbf50-u8f39COteQAxCO4/s400/elterartichoke400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249260160428091042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVxduj0fVadWCDPpDcA5wqbke-oWG5s1W5088Ahtkx2vE-SFCFZCkcg_UUYc1FXiTUJ0EaJVbDo5oUHDDBkgsZWhIlgeNUtbVg79qaXmHE1988bcxifzy_z-Aa1n1Wh2Z1-WO-jaHbMfR/s1600-h/eltertomato400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVxduj0fVadWCDPpDcA5wqbke-oWG5s1W5088Ahtkx2vE-SFCFZCkcg_UUYc1FXiTUJ0EaJVbDo5oUHDDBkgsZWhIlgeNUtbVg79qaXmHE1988bcxifzy_z-Aa1n1Wh2Z1-WO-jaHbMfR/s400/eltertomato400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249260164710082066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOIs_QpeXBFlz72ZE5veOzQtnSJ818jDoulaSapTj6V2az6-beGk_ZGHAqW01tRSPeHXjw_gr85rHlaZ_u5QFrWAktiv0NHw_ZHdo2KDmh7yGj3JLpckMtA7h2jSwO4SjOaVF8L1UT4sV/s1600-h/eltermushroom400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOIs_QpeXBFlz72ZE5veOzQtnSJ818jDoulaSapTj6V2az6-beGk_ZGHAqW01tRSPeHXjw_gr85rHlaZ_u5QFrWAktiv0NHw_ZHdo2KDmh7yGj3JLpckMtA7h2jSwO4SjOaVF8L1UT4sV/s400/eltermushroom400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249260162245891186" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >Source: <a href="http://adsoftheworld.com/">AdsoftheWorld.com</a></span><br /><br />Alway wash your vegetables in order to win the battle against foodborne illness such as amoebiasis, disentery and cholera.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gandginfo.com/en/shop/index.php?ref=111&affiliate_banner_id=3" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.gandginfo.com/en/shop/images/banners/g_and_g_shop_banner_standard.gif" alt="G&G Shop" border="0" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-52244352640589683652008-09-15T13:29:00.003-04:002008-09-15T13:33:39.030-04:00Vitamin B12 may prevent memory lossScientific research reveals B12 may prevent memory loss, announced gandginfo.com.<br /><br />An article published by the BBC reveals a scientific study into memory loss, and the link possibly caused by low levels of vitamin B12.<br /><br />A vitamin found in meat, fish and milk may help stave off memory loss in old age, a study has suggested. The study conducted by Oxford University published its findings in the journal of neurology, testing some 107 subjects over a 5 year period.<br /><br />The Oxford study looked at a group of people between 61 and 87, splitting it into thirds depending on the participants' vitamin B12 levels.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvx84pljY7ApNx3a7nkSHwgmaEA163OLpUfyO5_IKrh1fjin8bQyhkczSrFOQ0zucrA_QGnlBG4aov1b5MU5E_7CsP4sNmx3noqWzL3I7L5TOOcAKneMZiT3tE-C0d6G3cXw-kckiGMmhM/s1600-h/vitamins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvx84pljY7ApNx3a7nkSHwgmaEA163OLpUfyO5_IKrh1fjin8bQyhkczSrFOQ0zucrA_QGnlBG4aov1b5MU5E_7CsP4sNmx3noqWzL3I7L5TOOcAKneMZiT3tE-C0d6G3cXw-kckiGMmhM/s400/vitamins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246301809403939506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amitbelani/">A. Belani</a>.</span><br /><br />Professor David Smith, who directs the Oxford Project to Investigate Memory and Ageing, said he now planned a trial of B vitamins in the elderly to see if taking them could slow brain shrinkage. He said: "This study adds another dimension to our understanding of the effects of B vitamins on the brain - the rate of shrinkage of the brain as we age may be partly influenced by what we eat."<br /><br />"Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common problem among elderly people in the UK and has been linked to declining memory and dementia."<br /><br />"This is another example of why it is crucial for people to lead a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet rich in B vitamins and antioxidants."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-80600720538072953082008-09-09T18:48:00.003-04:002008-09-09T18:55:50.981-04:00Teodora In BlueThe Bulgarian pop-star singer Teodora in a fashion blue dress:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_XQqs-BLnX952-aBh15cuLKnfR7dvODIU-M7qPiwY3q48sDHyHAOSXLvnif9r8DP2qJsAzHmYFHN6_96mr_E0akcUUlOjIR07zZLLFGDGi8LxDpbfIedxlgDDiNUpCGaOw2EnM9onEqiB/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxTHj8ao83FVYv86OEGvI1yKCKTQZZpoXbv5iJNEf42L6hXeL7hFB4-A-QWfHaEfgGUr4BdM45X1TUnv64VjEHXUfhlSC01eoE7K6cqKIbwK1xkh36GH7QZTOQ_8H3H1NfBG2W8MvkWvg/s400/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244157743206677666" border="0" /></a><br />You can see another pictures of <a href="http://vankata.log.bg/article.php?article_id=3970">Teodora in my photo blog in Bulgarian</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741657456280195752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5199522778286714996.post-18393068446511591852008-08-30T08:01:00.007-04:002008-09-04T02:42:48.545-04:00Clash Of The TitansPhoto gallery of the International Dancing Contest "The Of The Titans" hold in Sofia.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyNvr18wU_u45aY-1cN4WcB1b8pfvmrIbhbkpo7TthSAXk8UeuYg5pizedqVNfEU0310nty6wwUPmVTsWC5F8bef103fXIHvS4w_PP-FADSKRCFHv5RwwoWjJ1G47ehCPbdniaaTrMUrmt/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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