tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30084745127894587532024-03-05T03:21:59.389-08:00Healthy Fit WomanHealthy Fit Woman is a blog covering health topics and issues for women. The writer blogs and or posts articles about health experiences, overall health information and interesting articles she finds. Writer welcomes questions, comments and suggestions. Enjoy!healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-17039326194134137692009-12-13T13:14:00.001-08:002009-12-13T13:37:12.691-08:00Former Miss Argentina dies after plastic surgery<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">This is not typically the type of article I would usually post to this site, but I just thought this was so sad and shocking. "Former Miss Argentina dies after suffering complications from BUTT LIFT SURGERY"!!! are you kidding me?! I heard them talking about this on Bravo and I thought they were joking. I think it's so sad that this beautiful woman died tryin</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">g to make herself more perfect. Wow!! Here's the article that I found on </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/12/01/beauty-queen-dies-after-plastic-surgery/">http://wellness.blogs.time.com </a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">- written by or posted (not sure) by</span><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://wellness.blogs.time.com/author/tiffanysharples/" title="Posts by Tiffany O'Callaghan"> Tiffany O'Callaghan</a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> titled:</span><br /><h1 class="post-title">Beauty queen<br /></h1><h1 class="post-title">dies after plastic surgery</h1><br /><br /><br /><div id="attachment_2242" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 209px;"><a href="http://timewellness.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/magnano.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2242" title="FILES ARGENTINA OBIT" src="http://timewellness.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/magnano.jpg?w=199&h=300" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">EPA/EFE/RS FOTOS ATTENTION EXAMINER, DUBLIN</p></div> <p>Former Miss Argentina Solange Magnano died Sunday from complications arising during a gluteoplasty—or bum lift. A friend of the former beauty queen told the <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jEtDi3wTgLJGg2dItM7nBWzNZ16QD9CA76RO0">Associated Press</a> that liquid injected during the procedure had somehow traveled to her lungs and brain. After three days in critical care in a Buenos Aires hospital, Magnano ultimately died of a <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-embolism/DS00429">pulmonary embolism</a>, or blocked artery in the lung.</p> <p><span id="more-2239"></span></p> <p>Magnano was the mother of 7-year-old twins. She won the Miss Argentina crown in 1994, and remained popular throughout the country. Most recently she had been working on a runway show scheduled for December. Friends were both saddened and dismayed by the news. Magnano's close friend Roberto Piazza told the AP:</p> <blockquote><p>"A woman who had everything lost her life to have a slightly firmer behind."</p></blockquote> <p>In recent years, plastic surgery has become increasingly popular in Argentina—as many as 1 in 30 Argentinians undergo cosmetic procedures, according to <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/12/01/argentina.model.death/">some estimates</a>. And, as the cost of cosmetic procedures is significantly lower in Argentina than in other parts of the world (including the U.S.), medical tourism for plastic surgery has increased.</p> <p>The news of Magnano's death may underscore points made by opponents of a proposed <a href="http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/11/30/bo-tax-a-levy-on-nips-and-tucks/">5% plastic surgery tax</a>, currently being considered as part of the Senate health bill. Detractors argue that taxing cosmetic procedures in the U.S. could drive patients to seek those surgeries elsewhere, where safety regulations may not be as stringent. Yet, regardless of where cosmetic surgeries are performed, like any surgeries they come with serious risks—including the rare possibility of death. In January 2004, novelist <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/20/style/why-did-they-die-in-cosmetic-surgery.html">Olivia Goldsmith died</a> after going into cardiac arrest during a facelift. Just two year's ago, hip-hop artist <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21742159/">Kanye West's mother </a>died after complications arising during plastic surgery. And two months ago, a <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/southflorida/story/1281770.html">woman died in Miami</a> after complications arose during a liposuction procedure.</p> <p>Of course, these tragic examples of senseless deaths represent only a tiny fraction of all plastic surgery patients. But they raise important questions about the very <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2007/10/09/health-surgery-risks-forbeslife-cx_mlm_1010health.html">real risks</a> involved in cosmetic surgeries. As they struggle to cope with her loss, surely Magnano's family and friends are also confronting a bitter reality: had she known the ultimate price of this procedure, it's hard to believe that having a firmer backside would have seemed so important.</p><div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />Read more: <a href="http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/12/01/beauty-queen-dies-after-plastic-surgery/#ixzz0ZbbbST6s">http://wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/12/01/beauty-queen-dies-after-plastic-surgery/#ixzz0ZbbbST6s</a><br /></div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-62410485733223534462009-12-06T11:18:00.000-08:002009-12-06T11:41:11.710-08:00Pelvic Floor Disorders<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=43440.10000481&type=4&subid=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 40px;" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/580/1d/pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/promo/assoclinks/468x60_back_to_basics.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&bids=43440.10000481&type=4&subid=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 1px; height: 1px;" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&bids=43440.10000481&type=4&subid=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Hello -- sorry I have not been up to date with posting new articles. I'm back and I've posted another one for you</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I found this article on www.merck.com. I know that so many women out there suffer from Pelvic floor disorders and I thought this article might provide some guidance to those who need it. It's amazing what having children can do to the body. Oye.... -Health Girl </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Pelvic Floor Disorders</span><br /><br />by S. Gene McNeeley,<br /><br /><br />Pelvic floor (pelvic support) disorders involve a dropping down (prolapse) of the bladder, urethra, small intestine, rectum, uterus, or vagina caused by weakness of or injury to the ligaments, connective tissue, and muscles of the pelvis.<br /><br />*<br />Women may feel pressure or a sense of fullness in the pelvis or have problems with urination or bowel movements.<br />*<br />A pelvic examination is done while a woman bears down to make abnormalities more obvious.<br />*<br />Pelvic muscle exercises and pessaries may help, but surgery may be needed.<br /><br />Pelvic floor disorders occur only in women and become more common as women age. About 1 of 11 women needs surgery for a pelvic floor disorder during her lifetime.<br /><br />The pelvic floor is a network of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that act like a hammock to support the organs of the pelvis: the uterus, vagina, bladder, urethra, and rectum. If the muscles become weak or the ligaments or tissues are stretched or damaged, the pelvic organs or small intestine may drop down and protrude into the vagina. If the disorder is severe, the organs may protrude all the way through the opening of the vagina and outside the body.<br /><br /><br />Did You Know...<br /><br />*<br />During their lifetime, about 1 of 11 women needs surgery to repair a pelvic floor disorder.<br /><br />Pelvic floor disorders usually result from a combination of factors. Being pregnant and having a vaginal delivery may weaken or stretch some of the supporting structures in the pelvis. Pelvic floor disorders are more common among women who have had several vaginal deliveries, and the risk increases with each delivery. The delivery itself may damage nerves, leading to muscle weakness. The risk of developing a pelvic floor may be less with a cesarean delivery than with a vaginal delivery.<br /><br />Obesity, chronic coughing (for example, due to a lung disorder or smoking), frequent straining during bowel movements, and heavy lifting can also contribute to pelvic floor disorders. Other causes include disorders of nerves to the pelvic floor, injuries (including those due to surgery), and tumors. Some women have birth defects that affect this area or are born with weak pelvic tissues. As women age, the supporting structures in the pelvis may weaken, making pelvic floor disorders more likely to develop.<br /><br />Types and Symptoms<br /><br />All pelvic floor disorders are essentially hernias, in which organs protrude abnormally because supporting tissue is weakened. The different types of pelvic floor disorders are named according to the organ affected. Often, a woman has more than one type. In all types, the most common symptom is a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the area of the vagina—a feeling that the uterus, bladder, or rectum is dropping out.<br /><br /><br /><br />When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis<br />When the Bottom Falls Out: Prolapse in the Pelvis<br /><br />Symptoms tend to occur when women are upright, straining, or coughing and to disappear when they are lying down and relaxing. For some women, sexual intercourse is painful. Mild cases may not cause symptoms until the woman becomes older.<br /><br />Rectocele: A rectocele develops when the rectum drops down and protrudes into the back wall of the vagina. It results from weakening of the muscular wall of the rectum and the connective tissue around the rectum. A rectocele can make having a bowel movement difficult and may cause a sensation of constipation. Some women need to place a finger in the vagina and press against the rectum to have a bowel movement.<br /><br />Enterocele: An enterocele develops when the small intestine and the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) bulge downward between the vagina and the rectum. It occurs most often after the uterus has been surgically removed. An enterocele results from weakening of the connective tissue and ligaments supporting the uterus. An enterocele often causes no symptoms. But some women feel a sense of fullness or pressure or pain in the pelvis. Pain may also be felt in the lower back.<br /><br />Cystocele and Cystourethrocele: A cystocele develops when the bladder drops down and protrudes into the front wall of the vagina. It results from weakening of the connective tissue and supporting structures around the bladder. A cystourethrocele is similar but develops when the upper part of the urethra (bladder neck) also drops down. Women with either of these disorders may have stress incontinence (passage of urine during coughing, laughing, or any other maneuver that suddenly increases pressure within the abdomen) or overflow incontinence (passage of urine when the bladder becomes too full). After urination, the bladder may not feel completely empty. Sometimes a urinary tract infection develops. Because the nerves to the bladder or urethra can be damaged, women who have these disorders may develop urge incontinence (an intense, irrepressible urge to urinate, resulting in the passage of urine).<br /><br />Prolapse of the Uterus: In prolapse of the uterus, the uterus drops down into the vagina. It usually results from weakening of the connective tissue and ligaments supporting the uterus. The uterus may bulge only into the upper part of the vagina, into the middle part, or all the way through the opening of the vagina, resulting in total uterine prolapse (procidentia). Prolapse of the uterus may cause pain in the lower back or over the tailbone, although many women have no symptoms. Total uterine prolapse can cause pain during walking. Sores may develop on the protruding cervix and cause bleeding, a discharge, and infection. Prolapse of the uterus may cause a kink in the urethra. A kink may hide urinary incontinence if present or make urinating difficult. Women with total uterine prolapse may also have difficulty having a bowel movement.<br /><br />Prolapse of the Vagina: In prolapse of the vagina, the upper part of the vagina drops down into the lower part, so that the vagina turns inside out. The upper part may drop part way through the vagina or all the way through, protruding outside the body and causing total vaginal prolapse. Prolapse of the vagina occurs only in women who have had a hysterectomy. Total vaginal prolapse may cause pain while sitting or walking. Sores may develop on the protruding vagina and cause bleeding and a discharge. Prolapse of the vagina may cause a compelling or frequent need to urinate. Or it may cause a kink in the urethra. A kink may hide urinary incontinence if present or make urinating difficult. Having a bowel movement may also be difficult.<br /><br />Diagnosis<br /><br />Doctors can usually diagnose pelvic floor disorders by doing a pelvic examination with a speculum (an instrument that spreads the walls of the vagina apart). A doctor may insert one finger in the vagina and one finger in the rectum at the same time to determine how severe a rectocele or enterocele is.<br /><br />A woman may be asked to bear down (as when having a bowel movement) or to cough. She may be examined while standing. The resulting pressure in the pelvis from coughing, standing, or both may make a pelvic floor disorder more obvious.<br /><br />Procedures to determine how well the bladder and rectum are functioning may be done. For example, doctors often measure the amount of urine that the bladder can hold without leaking, the amount of urine left in the bladder after urination, and the rate of urine flow. If a woman has a problem with the passage of urine or urinary incontinence, doctors may use a flexible viewing tube to view the inside of the bladder (a procedure called cystoscopy) or the urethra (a procedure called urethroscopy). These procedures help doctors determine whether drugs or surgery is the best treatment. If the bladder is not functioning well, women are more likely to need surgery.<br /><br />Treatment<br /><br />Exercises: If prolapse is mild, Kegel exercises can help by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises target the muscles around the vagina, urethra, and rectum—the muscles used to stop a stream of urine. These muscles are tightly squeezed, held tight for about 1 or 2 seconds, then relaxed for about 10 seconds. Gradually, contractions are lengthened to about 10 seconds each. The exercise is repeated about 10 times in a row. Doing the exercises several times a day is recommended. Women can do Kegel exercises when sitting, standing, or lying down.<br /><br />Some women have difficulty contracting the correct muscles. Learning the exercises can be made easier by using the following:<br /><br />*<br />Cone-shaped inserts placed in the vagina, which help women focus on contracting the correct muscle<br />*<br />Biofeedback devices<br />*<br />Electrical stimulation (a health care practitioner inserts a probe, which transmits an electrical current to make the correct muscle contract)<br /><br />Pessaries: If prolapse is severe, a pessary may be used to support the pelvic organs. A pessary may be shaped like a diaphragm, cube, or doughnut. Pessaries are especially useful for women who are waiting for surgery or who cannot have surgery. A doctor fits the pessary to the woman by inserting and removing different sizes until the right one is found.<br /><br />A pessary can be worn for many weeks before it needs to be removed and cleaned with soap and water. Women are taught how to insert and remove the pessary for monthly cleaning. If they prefer, they may go to the doctor's office periodically to have the pessary cleaned. Pessaries can irritate the vaginal tissues and cause a foul-smelling discharge. The discharge can be reduced by regular cleaning, nightly if possible. Some women choose to wear the pessary constantly, in which case the pessary should be changed every 2 to 3 weeks. They should also see their doctor every 6 to 12 months.<br /><br />Surgery: Surgery is done if symptoms persist after women have tried Kegel exercises and a pessary. Surgery is usually done only after a woman has decided not to have any more children. The surgery usually involves inserting instruments into the vagina. The weakened area is located, and the tissues around it are built up to prevent the organ from dropping through the weakened area.<br /><br />For severe prolapse of the uterus or vagina, the surgery may require an incision in the abdomen. The upper part of the vagina is attached with stitches to a nearby bone in the pelvis. Often, a catheter is inserted in the bladder to drain the urine for up to 24 hours. If urinary incontinence is present or would occur after prolapse of the uterus is repaired, surgery to correct incontinence can usually be done at the same time. Then the catheter to drain urine may need to remain in place longer. Heavy lifting, straining, and standing for a long time should be avoided for at least 3 months after surgery.<br /><br />Last full review/revision December 2008 by S. Gene McNeeley, MDhealthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-5961538483816893422009-10-10T10:25:00.000-07:002009-10-10T12:52:21.832-07:00Benifits of Alkalization<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I've heard that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Alkalization</span> can do so many good things for the body -- to include assuring that cancer can not survive inside our bodies if <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Alkalization</span> (PH) levels are appropriate. I found this article </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" class="text_one">by <a href="http://www.sageera.com/member/4/">Mariana <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bozesan </span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">that relates to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Alkalization</span> and weight loss. I hope it's informative. - Health Girl </span> </span><br /><h1><div class="hed1"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=164816.10000022&subid=0&type=4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 60px;" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&bids=164816.10000022&subid=0&type=4&gridnum=1" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Weight Loss Secret #1: <br /><br /><br />MASSIVE </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" style="font-size:85%;">ALKALIZATION</span></div></h1> <h2><div class="subhed1" style="padding: 10px 0px;"><br />We should thank our fat — for without it we would be dead<br /><br /><br />— Dr. Robert O. Young, Ph.D., D.Sc.</div></h2> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 0px;"> <div class="agvig" style="width: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://www.sageera.com/images/editors/mariana.jpg" /></div> <div class="copy"> <span class="text_one">by <a href="http://www.sageera.com/member/4/">Mariana <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bozesan</span></a></span><br /><br />If there was just one thing that you could do to help you lose weight and gain health it would be the gift of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">alkalization</span>. Why? The body retains fat to protect itself from over acidity. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Alkalization</span> counteracts that acidity.<br /><br /><b><i>What is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">alkalization</span>?<br /></i></b>Just as we need to maintain a constant body temperature at all times, our body needs to maintain a constant pH (acid-alkaline) level. The body’s pH level can easily get out of balance through stress, emotional imbalances and an acidic diet. Acid-forming foods include meat, dairy, bread, pasta, sweets, caffeine, sodas and alcohol.<br /><br />To neutralize the acid the body uses electrolyte minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, lithium and phosphorus. This can lead to a mineral imbalance in the body. In addition to gaining weight, the mineral disparity can lead to all kinds of diseases such as osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, coronary heart disease, diabetes, disturbed digestion, ulcers, allergies, autoimmune disorders, leaky gut syndrome, pains and aches, low energy, unclear thinking, depression, etc.<br /><br />In other words, <b>as long as our body is overly acidic, it won’t let us lose weight for it needs the fat to protect itself</b>.<br /><br />We can overcome that and begin losing weight through:<br /><b>Weight Loss Secret #1:<br />MASSIVE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ALKALIZATION</span></b>.<br />The most important alkalizing foods for the human body are fresh, organic uncooked and unaltered green foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, herbs and salads. They provide us with all the essential nutrients and nature’s life force including protein, starches, oxygen, water, fiber, enzymes and minerals in a form that can be easily absorbed by the body. Green foods contain fats and proteins (yes, that’s right: proteins) as well as sugars and starches. They act as our greatest source of antioxidants, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">probiotics</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">phytonutrients</span>, nature’s healing medicines. Greens are best if consumed freshly harvested from our own garden, but that can be difficult in our fast pace industrialized world.<br /><br /><b><i>What if I don’t have access to fresh greens<br /></i></b>These days we can find many dried alternatives to fresh greens, which are always available and with which we can even travel. These are <b>green powders</b> also called <b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">superfoods</span></b> or <b><a href="http://www.sageera.com/index.php/articles/comments/how_to_find_and_order_superfoods_online/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">supergreens</span></a></b>. They are made out of grasses, legumes and vegetables dried at low temperatures. When mixed with water and consumed three to five times per day or throughout the day as green water, they are just as beneficial to our body as fresh greens. By providing massive <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">alkalization</span>, they enable our body to let go of stored fats and lose weight.<br /><br />When greens are not available, mixing a half a teaspoon of <b>baking soda</b> into a glass or fresh water at room temperature and drinking it three times a day especially after each meal, ensures neutralization of acids in the body and supports the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">alkalization</span> process. However, consuming uncooked, unaltered green vegetables and legumes or the green drink is the best because of their excellent nutrient value. Therefore, make sure you eat fresh greens daily or get access to a ready made green drink, which you can also take on the road when traveling.<br /><br /><b>Can I make my own green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">superfood</span>?<br /></b>Yes, you can. You can use dried barley grass, wheat grass, nettle leaf, horsetail, alfalfa, dandelion, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">kamut</span>, broccoli, kale, spinach, parsley, ginger and others to which you have easy access. Just make sure your ingredients are of organic origin (no pesticides, herbicides, or irradiation) and have been dried at low temperatures to preserve their natural medicines.<br /><br /><b>Which are the best <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Superfoods</span>?<br /></b>Numerous dried green food products exist and using any of them will be a huge contribution to alkalizing your body to lose weight. It is a matter of taste which one you choose. Their taste is neutral, neither good nor bad. Over the years I have tested and used several different green products. In our family, we consume three different types of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">superfoods</span> because each one of us prefers a different taste. The best quality greens which I have tested and would recommend so far are - in no particular order - <a href="http://www.sageera.com/index.php/articles/comments/how_to_find_and_order_superfoods_online/">David Wolfe’s Nature’s First Food</a>, <a href="http://www.sageera.com/index.php/articles/comments/how_to_find_and_order_superfoods_online/">Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Udo</span> Erasmus’s Green Blend</a> and <a href="http://www.sageera.com/index.php/articles/comments/how_to_find_and_order_superfoods_online/">Dr. Robert Young’s Super Greens</a>.<br /><br /><b>Where can I buy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Superfoods</span>?<br /></b>You can purchase <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">supergreens</span> in most health food stores in your area, online or through this <a href="http://www.sageera.com/index.php/articles/comments/how_to_find_and_order_superfoods_online/">website</a>.<br /><br /><b>How do I make a green drink to super alkalize my body?<br /></b>A green drink is made by mixing one quart (1 liter) of purified water — regular tap water is not good enough — with one teaspoon of greens. Make sure to consume one gallon (4 Liters) of green drink per day. By doing that you are not only alkalizing your body to let go of unwanted fat, you are also super hydrating and allow the toxins that are now also being set free to be flushed out of your body.<br /><br /></div></div><a href="http://www.sageera.com/bmi-article"><!-- {if logged_in}<a href="http://www.sageera.com/bmi-article">{/if} {if logged_out}<a href="http://www.sageera.com/bmi">{/if} --> </a>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-42222034650915291802009-09-15T17:16:00.000-07:002009-09-17T04:26:15.402-07:0015 Cancer Symptoms Women Ignore<h2><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >Wow! Please.. please take a look at this article I found on Webmd.com. You may not have any reason the believe that you have cancer, but please take this information with you for the future. You may be able to share this with someone who may have some of these symptoms. - Health Girl</span><br /></h2> <div class="subhead_fmt">WebMD uncovers common cancer warning signs women often overlook.</div> <div class="author_fmt"> By <a href="http://www.webmd.com/kathleen-doheny" onclick="return sl(this,'','prog-lnk');">Kathleen Doheny</a><br />WebMD Feature</div> <div class="reviewedBy_fmt"> Reviewed by <a onclick="return sl(this,'','prog-lnk');" href="http://www.webmd.com/louise-chang">Louise Chang, MD</a></div> <div class="clearBoth_fmt"> </div> <p>Women tend to be more vigilant than men about getting recommended health checkups and <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="31192" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="9A13E96B1FF14D08" href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/" keywordid="17120" keywordsetid="4593" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/cancer/">cancer</a> screenings, according to studies and experts.</p> <p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan">They're generally more willing, as well, to get potentially worrisome symptoms checked out, says Mary Daly, MD, oncologist and head of the department of clinical genetics at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.</p> <p>But not always. Younger women, for instance, tend to ignore symptoms that could point to cancer. "They have this notion that cancer is a problem of older people," Daly tells WebMD. And they're often right, but plenty of young people get cancer, too.</p> <p>Of course, some women are as skilled as men are at switching to denial mode. "There are people who deliberately ignore their cancer symptoms," says Hannah Linden, MD, a medical oncologist. She is a joint associate member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. It's usually denial, but not always, she says. "For some, there is a cultural belief that cancer is incurable, so why go there."</p> <p>Talking about worrisome symptoms shouldn't make people overreact, says Ranit Mishori, MD, an assistant professor of family medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. "I don't want to give people the impression they should look for every little thing," she says.</p> <p>With that <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="457" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e80044ab8" href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/default.htm" keywordid="20759" keywordsetid="5324" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/balance/default.htm">healthy balance</a> between denial and hypochondria in mind, WebMD asked experts to talk about the symptoms that may not immediately make a woman worry about cancer, but that should be checked out. Read on for 15 possible cancer symptoms women often ignore.</p> <h3>No. 1: Unexplained Weight Loss</h3> <p>Many women would be delighted to <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="440" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e80046694" href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm" keywordid="27466" keywordsetid="6789" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm">lose weight</a> without trying. But unexplained <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="29571" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e8001d084" href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/tc/healthy-weight-what-is-a-healthy-weight" keywordid="27492" keywordsetid="5333" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/diet/tc/healthy-weight-what-is-a-healthy-weight">weight</a> loss -- say 10 pounds in a month without an increase in <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="4" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e8005041d" href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/default.htm" keywordid="27616" keywordsetid="7172" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/default.htm">exercise</a> or a decrease in food intake -- should be checked out, Mishori says.</p> <p>"Unexplained weight loss is cancer unless proven not," she says. It could, of course, turn out to be another condition, such as an overactive <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="70391" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e8035e3b6" href="http://women.webmd.com/picture-of-the-thyroid" keywordid="58695" keywordsetid="25974" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://women.webmd.com/picture-of-the-thyroid">thyroid</a>.</p> <p>Expect your doctor to run tests to check the thyroid and perhaps order a CT scan of different organs. The doctor needs to "rule out the possibilities, one by one," Mishori says.</p> <h3>No. 2: Bloating</h3> <p> <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="29184" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e8001e673" href="http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/tc/gas-bloating-and-burping-topic-overview" keywordid="16897" keywordsetid="4523" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/tc/gas-bloating-and-burping-topic-overview">Bloating</a> is so common that many women just live with it. But it could point to <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="184" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e80024752" href="http://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/default.htm" keywordid="23506" keywordsetid="6055" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/ovarian-cancer/default.htm">ovarian cancer</a>. Other symptoms of ovarian cancer include <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="7939" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e800079f8" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/abdominal-pain" keywordid="28549" keywordsetid="7437" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/abdominal-pain">abdominal pain</a> or <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="77" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e80033754" href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/default.htm" keywordid="23673" keywordsetid="6105" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/default.htm">pelvic pain</a>, feeling full quickly -- even when you haven't eaten much -- and urinary problems, such as having an urgent need to go to the bathroom.</p> <p>If the bloating occurs almost every day and persists for more than a few weeks, you should consult your physician. Expect your doctor to take a careful history and order a CT scan and blood tests, among others.</p> <div class="moduleSpacer_rdr"> </div> <div class="attribution_rdr"> <div style="display: none;" class="related_reading_rdr" id="rltd-p-1022"> <h4>4 Must-See Articles</h4> <ul><li class="first"> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/slideshow-pancreatic-cancer-overview" onclick="return sl(this,'','rltd-p-1022_1');">Slideshow: All About Pancreatic Cancer</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/slideshow-sun-damaged-skin" onclick="return sl(this,'','rltd-p-1022_2');">Slideshow: Melanoma and Other Reasons to Shun the Sun</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-health-check/default.htm" onclick="return sl(this,'','rltd-p-1022_3');">Health Check: Breast Cancer Treatment Options</a> </li><li class="last"> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-mouth-and-body-9/slideshow-teeth-gums" onclick="return sl(this,'','rltd-p-1022_4');">Slideshow: Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body</a> </li></ul> </div><div class="pagination_fmt"> <div class="left_fmt"> </div> <div class="right_fmt"> <span class="current_fmt">1</span> <span class="pipe_fmt">|</span> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/15-cancer-symptoms-women-ignore?page=2" title="Page 2">2</a> <span class="pipe_fmt">|</span> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/15-cancer-symptoms-women-ignore?page=3" title="Page 3">3</a> <span class="pipe_fmt">|</span> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/15-cancer-symptoms-women-ignore?page=4" title="Page 4">4</a> <div class="outline_fmt right"> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/15-cancer-symptoms-women-ignore?page=2">Next Page <span class="symbol_fmt">></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-52374837125138996382009-09-15T16:56:00.000-07:002009-09-15T17:39:50.144-07:00Postpartum Depression - Topic Overview<h2><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >I found this article at <a href="http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/postpartum-depression-topic-overview"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">WebMD</span>.com</a></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/postpartum-depression-topic-overview">.</a> This is a condition that afflicts so many new mothers and I'm posting this article in hope that someone will realize that they may need help. Check out the checklist below.<br /></span></h2><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">- Health Girl<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span> <h2><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > </span></h2><h2><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span> <a name="tn9654" xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan"> </a> What is postpartum depression?</h2> <div class="subhead_fmt"> </div> <div class="hwDefinition_fmt"> <p>Postpartum depression is a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/miscarriage" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">miscarriage</a> and stillbirth.</p> <p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan">Postpartum depression can make you feel very sad, hopeless, and worthless. You may have trouble caring for and bonding with your baby.</p> <p>Postpartum depression is not the "baby blues," which many women have in the first couple of weeks after childbirth. With the blues, you may have trouble sleeping and feel moody, teary, and overwhelmed. You may have these feelings along with being happy about your baby. But the "baby blues" usually go away within a couple of weeks. The symptoms of postpartum depression can last for months.</p> <p> In rare cases, a woman may have a severe form of depression called <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/postpartum-psychosis" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">postpartum psychosis</a>. She may act strangely, see or hear things that aren't there, and be a danger to herself and her baby. This is an emergency, because it can quickly get worse and put her or others in danger.</p> <p>It’s very important to get treatment for depression. The sooner you get treated, the sooner you'll feel better and enjoy your baby.</p> <h4>What causes postpartum depression?</h4> <p>Postpartum depression seems to be brought on by the changes in <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/hormone" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">hormone</a> levels that occur after pregnancy. Any woman can get postpartum depression in the months after childbirth, miscarriage, or stillbirth. </p> <p>You have a greater chance of getting postpartum depression if:</p> <ul><li>You've had <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/depression" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">depression</a> or postpartum depression before.</li><li>You have poor support from your partner, friends, or family.</li><li>You have a sick or <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/colic" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">colicky</a> baby.</li><li>You have a lot of other stress in your life.</li></ul> <p>You are more likely to get postpartum psychosis if you or someone in your family has <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/bipolar-disorder" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">bipolar disorder</a> (also known as manic-depression).</p> <h4>What are the symptoms?</h4> <p>A woman who has postpartum depression may:</p> <ul><li>Feel very sad, hopeless, and empty. Some women also may feel <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/anxiety" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');">anxious</a>.</li><li>Lose pleasure in everyday things.</li><li>Not feel hungry and may lose weight. (But some women feel more hungry and gain weight).</li><li>Have trouble sleeping.</li><li>Not be able to concentrate.</li></ul> <p>These symptoms can occur in the first day or two after the birth. Or they can follow the symptoms of the baby blues after a couple of weeks.</p> <p>If you think you might have postpartum depression, fill out this <a href="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/media/pdf/hw/form_zm5021.pdf">postpartum depression checklist</a><span class="NoWebPrint"><a href="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/media/pdf/hw/form_zm5021.pdf"><img src="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/media/interface/form.gif" alt="" align="" border="0" /></a></span><span class="NoWebPrint"><span class="Size1">(What is a <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hw-popup/pdf-document" onclick="return sl(this,'hw','embd-lnk');"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">PDF</span></a> document?)</span></span> . Take it with you when you see your doctor. </p> <p>A woman who has postpartum psychosis may feel cut off from her baby. She may see and hear things that aren't there. Any woman who has postpartum depression can have fleeting thoughts of suicide or of harming her baby. But a woman with postpartum psychosis may feel like she has to act on these thoughts.</p><p>If you think you can't keep from hurting yourself, your baby, or someone else, <b>see your doctor right away or call</b><span class="red_fmt">911</span> for emergency medical care. For other resources, call: </p> <ul><li>The national suicide <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">hotline</span>, National <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hopeline</span> Network, at 1-800-784-2433.</li><li>The National Child Abuse <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Hotline</span> at 1-800-422-4453.</li></ul> <h4>How is postpartum depression diagnosed?</h4> <p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan">Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms.</p> <p>Be sure to tell your doctor about any feelings of baby blues at your first checkup after the baby is born. Your doctor will want to follow up with you to see how you are feeling.</p> <h4>How is it treated?</h4> <p>Postpartum depression is treated with counseling and antidepressant medicines. Women with milder depression may be able to get better with counseling alone. But many women need counseling and medicine. Some antidepressants are considered safe for women who breast-feed.</p> <p> To help yourself get better, make sure to eat well, get some exercise every day, and get as much sleep as possible. Seek support from family and friends if you can.</p> <p>Try not to feel bad about yourself for having this illness. It doesn't mean you're a bad mother. Many women have postpartum depression. It may take time, but you can get better with treatment.</p></div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-46954910370140234382009-09-01T16:29:00.000-07:002009-09-08T16:27:50.664-07:00Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=ref4965202"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 41px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6DEz63UoIJF7JmZdEx9eAEhTTA5PpEv8AU5xKgir-1sn-G7KLrnIggNzpc6P8FOHNdIkVCYOjbS_fciHgtJdqsNFW9EpkI9y-ZgR4Z72gvPiJ71HnWFwqRMKL8ygI7gQo69WQcpcdR4P/s320/banner_static_468x60_01.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378732763341896514" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ok</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">, I personally find apple-cider vinegar to work. I remember about 5 years back or more, I was working out at a gym with a juice bar and the girl there happened to be a </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">medical</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> student doing </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">research</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> on the effects of apple-cider vinegar and the reduction of </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">carb</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> intake --which I think effects blood sugar . She told me that if you take it before eating pasta, it </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">diminishes</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> some of the actual </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">absorption</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">. I wanna say she said something like 40 percent of the actual </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">carb</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> consumption is reduced. I still take it </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">either</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> before or </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">immediately</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">after eating a large</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">carb</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> dish and I don't feel as heavy and I noticed less weight gain. I also do this along with exercise, so maybe it's the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">excercise</span> not sure. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I found this article at </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">righthealth</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">.com. Enjoy! -- Health Girl </span><br /><br /><div class="hd"><h2>Apple Cider Vinegar </h2></div> <div class="switchItem Summary"><h4>Background</h4><category id="Background"> <section> <p><strong class="tb">Apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">ACV</span>) is prepared by pulverizing apples into a slurry of juice and pulp then adding yeast and sugars.</p> <p>Reports of the healing properties of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> date to 3300 BC. In 400 BC, Hippocrates supposedly used <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> as a healing elixir, an antibiotic, and for general health. Samurai warriors purportedly used a <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> tonic for strength and power. U.S. Civil War soldiers used a <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> solution to prevent gastric upset and as a treatment for pneumonia and scurvy.</p> <p><strong class="tb">Apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> has been used alone and in combination with other agents for many health conditions. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Anecdotally</span>, ancient Egyptians used <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> for weight loss. During the diet "craze" of the 1970s, proponents suggested that a combination of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider, kelp, vitamin B6, and lecithin could "trick" the body's metabolism into burning fat faster. Claims of preventing viral and bacterial infections, as well as allergic reactions to pollen, dander and dust stem from the proposed ability of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> to prevent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">alkalinization</span> of the body. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to form a clear conclusion about the efficacy or safety of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> for any health condition.</p> <p>There may be long-term risks associated with the acidity of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong>, including low blood potassium levels (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">hypokalemia</span>) or diminished bone mineral density.</p> </section> </category><h4>Evidence Table</h4><category id="EvidenceTable"> <section> <conditionevidence> <disclaimer id="evidencetable"> These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">healthcare</span> provider.</disclaimer> </conditionevidence> </section> </category><h4>Tradition</h4><category id="Tradition"> <section> <conditionnoevidence> <disclaimer id="traditiontheory"> The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">healthcare</span> provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below. </disclaimer><br /></conditionnoevidence> </section> </category><h4>Dosing</h4><category id="Dosing"> <section> <heading>Adults (over 18 years old)</heading> <p>No specific doses are supported by well-designed clinical trials. In general, 2 teaspoons of cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> have been taken in 1 cup water three times daily. Also, 285-milligram tablets have been taken with meals. Topical and rectal preparations have also been used but safety is unclear.</p> </section> <section> <heading> <b>Children (under 18 years old)</b> </heading> <p>Not enough available evidence.</p> </section> </category><h4>Safety</h4><category id="Safety"> <disclaimer id="safety"> Many complementary techniques are practiced by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">healthcare</span> professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available. </disclaimer> <section> <heading>Allergies</heading> <p>Caution should be exercised in patients with known allergy or hypersensitivity to <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> or any of its ingredients, including apples and pectin.</p> </section> <section> <heading>Side Effects and Warnings</heading> <p>There is little scientific study of the safety of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong>. The acidity of undiluted <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> may destroy tooth enamel when sipped orally. Use cautiously in patients with low potassium levels or taking potassium-lowering medications. Use cautiously in patients with diabetes since <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> may contain chromium, which may affect insulin levels. Use cautiously in patients with osteoporosis, based on one case report. Avoid sipping or drinking undiluted <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong>:</p> </section> <section> <heading>Pregnancy & Breastfeeding</heading> <p>Not recommended due to lack of sufficient data. Likely safe when taken orally as food flavoring. Possibly unsafe when used in larger amounts.</p> </section> </category><h4>Interactions</h4><category id="Interactions"> <section> <heading>Interactions with Drugs</heading> <p> <b>Note</b>: Theoretical interactions are based on potential pH altering effects of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong>. The degree to which <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> affects blood pH is currently not established.</p> <p>Theoretically, long-term oral use of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> can decrease potassium levels, increasing the risk of toxicity of cardiac <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">glycoside</span> drugs such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">digoxin</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Lanoxin</span>®), adding to the potassium-lowering effects of insulin, laxatives and diuretics such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">furosemide</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Lasix</span>®).</p> </section> <section> <heading>Interactions with Herbs & Dietary Supplements</heading> <p> <b>Note</b>: Theoretical interactions are based on potential pH altering effects of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong>. The degree to which <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> affects blood pH is currently not established.</p> <p>Theoretically, long-term oral use of <strong class="tb">apple</strong> cider <strong class="tb">vinegar</strong> can decrease potassium levels. This may increase the risk of toxicity of cardiac <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">glycoside</span> herbs, add to the potassium-lowering effects of diuretics, and/or add to the potassium-lowering effects of laxative herbs.</p> </section> </category><h4>Attribution</h4><category id="Attribution"> <section> <p>This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature, and was peer-reviewed and edited by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (<u>www.naturalstandard.com</u>): Tracee Rae Abrams, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">PharmD</span> (University of Rhode Island); Ethan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Basch</span>, MD (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center); Heather Boon B.Sc.Phm, PhD (University of Toronto); Nicole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Giese</span>, MS (Natural Standard Research Collaboration); Mary Giles, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">PharmD</span> (University of Rhode Island); <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Karta</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Purkh</span> Singh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Khalsa</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">CDN</span>, RH (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">AHG</span>) (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Bastyr</span> University); Catherine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">DeFranco</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Kirkwood</span>, MPH, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">CCCJS</span>-MAC (MD Anderson Cancer Center); Christine Park, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">PharmD</span> (Northeastern University); Adrianne Rogers, MD (Boston University); Erica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Rusie</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">PharmD</span> (Nova Southeastern University); Joshua <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Sklar</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">PharmD</span> (University of Rhode Island); Catherine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Ulbricht</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">PharmD</span> (Massachusetts General Hospital); Wendy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Weissner</span>, BA (Natural Standard Research Collaboration); Jennifer Woods (Northeastern University).</p> </section> </category><h4>Bibliography</h4><category id="Bibliography"> <disclaimer id="bibliography"> Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to <a href="http://www.naturalstandard.com/" target="_blank">www.naturalstandard.com</a>. Selected references are listed below. </disclaimer> <reference> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">Lhotta</span> K, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Hofle</span> G, Gasser R, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">et</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">al</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Hypokalemia</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">hyperreninemia</span> and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Nephron</span> 1998;80(2):242-243. <ref pubmedlink="9736833">View Abstract</ref> </reference> <reference><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Shindea</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">UA</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Sharma</span> G, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Xu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">YJ</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">et</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">al</span>. Insulin sensitising action of chromium <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">picolinate</span> in various experimental models of diabetes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">mellitus</span>. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2004;18(1):23-32. <ref pubmedlink="15487760">View Abstract</ref> </reference> </category><p class="footnote">Copyright © 2008 Natural Standard (www.naturalstandard.com)<br /></p><p class="footnote"><br /></p><p class="footnote"><a href="http://www.lexiyoga.com/free-horoscope-code">http://www.lexiyoga.com/free-horoscope-code</a></p></div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-73998228303534718602009-08-12T17:06:00.000-07:002009-09-07T07:36:09.932-07:00Eating Salmon Comparable to Excercise?I saw this on Good Morning America and thought it was Amazing! Some weeks earlier, these reporters went to a Standard family restaurant -- think it was maybe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TGI</span> Fridays or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Applebees</span>. They ate the most fattening items on the menu . Their blood was taken and in a test tube ( I think of the plasma or water in the blood) it was yellow and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">murky</span> (just goes to show why we get so tired and lethargic after poor <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">consumption</span> choices). Viewers asked the reporters to do the same thing with healthy items on the menu. Both blood samples after this were <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">extremely</span> clear -- <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">in fact</span>, the female reporter ordered the salmon and I'm not sure how they were able to tell , but the people doing the testing said that her blood vessels had actually expanded, as if she had just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">exercised</span>. I added the link below. Please have a look. This is such good info to keep in mind. Thise demonstrates the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">benefits</span> of Omega-3<br /><br /><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8199976">http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8199976</a><br /><br /><br /><div id="ctrl-10445417"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:100%;" ><b>Omega 3 has long lasting Benefits</b></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445419"><a href="http://shop.healthbuy.com/483815/product/overview/Hypercet_Omega_3-6-9_Softgel/" class="userlink"><img src="http://www.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_38_70_csupload_4148775.jpg?u=633766406317003750" id="ctrl-10445420" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 70px; width: 38px; float: left;" width="38" height="70" /></a><b>Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Heart Disease and </b><b>Cholesterol</b></div><div id="ctrl-10445423">Omega 3 fatty acids are poly-unsaturated fatty acids. Studies show that a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids may help <a href="http://www.healthcastle.com/triglycerides.shtml" class="userlink">lower triglycerides</a> and increase HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Omega 3 fatty acids may also act as an anticoagulant to prevent blood from clotting. Several other studies also suggest that these fatty acids may help lower <a href="http://www.healthcastle.com/high-blood-pressure-diet.shtml" class="userlink">high blood pressure</a>. <a href="http://www.healthcastle.com/omega3.shtml" target="_blank" class="userlink">Read more... </a><span style="font-size:85%;">article By: Gloria Tsang, RD<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggFNOI0Qf_5rkZv2JT-YSt4FjnBWsrwYv8UGwQqXHnV3IRCQ964FvEv-E_QaYyc5zmtZZZ-i5sum4Uagqws45LLc0jTaQBXzpOd7cIMq_-DsAIimf_C3yWKk2pESSiCCypn1BcG-_fcri/s1600-h/img_main_pic.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 71px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggFNOI0Qf_5rkZv2JT-YSt4FjnBWsrwYv8UGwQqXHnV3IRCQ964FvEv-E_QaYyc5zmtZZZ-i5sum4Uagqws45LLc0jTaQBXzpOd7cIMq_-DsAIimf_C3yWKk2pESSiCCypn1BcG-_fcri/s320/img_main_pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378734008927820514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445427"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTg-lqCoru4JgM7rnqKKvnZB7VcKCGiox4HGxj3ld3pGOPlj3wK6rTQ5EfpKnadJl5Vvx-W2jZLdSSbYtwy_TMIHeIbpO-QwOgic0X6OEJ6M3R7oiq7msmcDopdKLfcFpMh_grT63EAe3S/s1600-h/link_13508.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 66px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTg-lqCoru4JgM7rnqKKvnZB7VcKCGiox4HGxj3ld3pGOPlj3wK6rTQ5EfpKnadJl5Vvx-W2jZLdSSbYtwy_TMIHeIbpO-QwOgic0X6OEJ6M3R7oiq7msmcDopdKLfcFpMh_grT63EAe3S/s400/link_13508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369240340097504754" border="0" /></a></div><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TIARAW%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-24.jpg" alt="" />healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-8852505841352542452009-07-21T09:09:00.000-07:002009-07-21T09:20:06.214-07:00Medication Dependency<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >With the recent loss of Micheal Jackson and also the passing of Anna Nicole Smith, this is a wake up call that medication is no joke. Many people get through their lives on pills and are not enjoying what life really feels like. Rather than going out and smelling the fresh cut grass or going for a hike people are becoming too doped up on a cocktail of meds and just are not enjoying reality. I remember... I worked with a lady who was in her mid 30's and she was taking about 15 pills a day; one to offset the effects of another. Everyone warned her that she was damaging her body -- sure enough she eventually had a stroke. I'm not certain that all those medications caused this, but it's something to keep in mind. Please read this article if you have any concerns that you or someone you may love are over dependent on meds. - Health Girl</span> <br /><br />This article was found at Priority Health.com.<br /> <br /> <a name="documentContent"></a> <div class="documentActions"> </div> <!-- Pull in callout portlet --> <!-- Display main document --> <div class="stx"> <!--===========Inline Login===========--> <!-- Begin the actual login page --> <strong>What Is Medication Dependency?</strong><br />If you use some prescription medications long-term, you can become physically dependent on them. A person who is dependent on a medication has a physical need to take it in order to function.<br /><br /><strong>Signs & Symptoms</strong><br />People who are physically dependent usually need progressively higher doses of a medication in order for it to maintain its effect. This condition is called drug tolerance. If the medication is suddenly reduced or stopped, it causes withdrawal symptoms, which can include:<br /><ul><li>Nausea</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Hallucinations</li><li>Body aches</li><li>Sweating</li></ul><br /><strong>Who's at Risk?<br /></strong>There are addictive and non-addictive medications that can cause physical dependency. Three kinds of prescription medications most often associated with medication dependency are:<br /><ul><li>Opioids (narcotics), prescribed to treat pain</li><li>Central nervous system (CNS) depressants, used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders</li><li>Stimulants, prescribed for the sleep disorder narcolepsy and to treat attention deficit hyper</li><li>activity disorder (ADHD)</li></ul><br />Being physically dependent on a medication doesn't necessarily mean you're addicted to it. In fact, people often confuse dependency with addiction, which is a compulsive, uncontrollable use of drugs despite the harm they may cause.<br /><br /><strong>Professional Help</strong><br />If you're taking a medication that results in physical dependency, do not stop taking it suddenly or on your own. When it's time to discontinue or change your medication, your doctor will advise you on how to reduce your dosage gradually. This helps your body adjust so you can avoid symptoms of withdrawal.<br /><br />If you're taking an addictive medication such as a painkiller, follow your doctor's instructions <em>exactly</em> on how to take it. He or she knows how much medication to prescribe for you so that you'll get relief without becoming addicted.<br /><br />Priority Health members can <a href="http://www.priorityhealth.com/contact/bh">check here for information on getting substance abuse assistance.</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>What You Can Do</strong><br /><ul><li><strong>See your doctor regularly.</strong> Your doctor will monitor you to adjust dosages or change medications as needed. Some medications need to be stopped or changed so that you don't become addicted.</li><li><strong>Tell your doctor how medications affect you</strong>, physically and emotionally, especially during the first few days while your body adjusts.</li><li><strong>Read all instructions from the pharmacy carefully.</strong> Pay attention to any other medications or activities you should avoid. If there's anything you don't understand, ask your pharmacist about it.</li><li><strong>Don't take other peoples' prescriptions</strong> <strong>and don't share your own.</strong> These are specifically prescribed and may be harmful to someone else. It's also illegal to give prescription medication to someone it's not prescribed for.</li></ul> </div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-65434333430023107742009-07-21T09:05:00.000-07:002009-07-21T09:21:36.531-07:00Depression in women<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I found this article at priorityhealth.com. I hope this can help anyone who is suffering. - Health Girl </span><br /> <a name="documentContent"></a> <div class="documentActions"> </div> <!-- Pull in callout portlet --> <!-- Display main document --> <!--===========Inline Login===========--> <!-- Begin the actual login page --> <h2>What is depression in women?</h2> Depression can happen to any woman for any number of reasons, no matter what her age, ethnicity or income. Depression is <em>not</em> a normal part of being a woman, and the condition is very treatable. Some things to know: <ul><li>About 12 million women experience depression in any given year.</li><li>Women suffer depression at about twice the rate of men.</li><li>One out of eight women will develop depression sometime in life.</li><li>Depression occurs most frequently in women between the ages of 25 and 44.</li><li>Research shows a strong relationship between depression and eating disorders in women.</li><li>Misdiagnosis happens in about 30% to 50% of cases.</li><li>Fewer than half of all women with depression get treatment.</li></ul><br /><h2>Signs & symptoms</h2> Only a doctor can determine if you have depression. Despite advances in diagnosing the condition, it is often overlooked because people don't talk about their feelings or mood changes. It's important to talk honestly about your mood just as you would talk about any other health concern. Here are some questions to help you evaluate your own situation: <ul><li>Have you been feeling sad or nervous for a while?</li><li>Do you feel gloomy or "out of it"?</li><li>Have you lost interest in hobbies or things you like to do?</li><li>Is it harder than usual to concentrate, remember things or make a decision?</li><li>Do you stay awake longer or oversleep more often than usual?</li><li>Has your appetite changed? Your weight?</li><li>Do people tell you that you're irritable or you're not paying enough attention?</li><li>Do you often think about death or suicide?</li></ul>If you answered "yes" to more than half of these questions, or if you have frequent thoughts about death or suicide, tell your doctor.<br /><br /><h2>Who's at risk?</h2>Many factors unique to women's lives may play a role in development of depression, including reproductive events and the accompanying hormonal changes that can affect emotions and mood. These events include: <ul><li>The menstrual cycle</li><li>Pregnancy</li><li>Infertility</li><li>Miscarriage</li><li>Post-pregnancy</li><li>Pre-menopause</li><li>Menopause</li></ul>About 10% to 15% of new mothers develop "postpartum" (after birth) depression. When hormonal changes combined with the new responsibilities of baby care cause depression lasting longer than two weeks, you need to seek immediate help from your doctor.<br /><br />Women also may suffer more depression because of social and relationship stresses unique to them, such as: <ul><li>Major responsibilities at home and at work</li><li>Single parenthood</li><li>Taking care of children and elderly parents</li><li>An unhappy marriage</li><li>Changing roles and expectations in society</li><li>Higher rates of abuse and poverty</li></ul><br /><h2>Professional help is available</h2> Treatment for depression varies and may include the following: <ul><li>You may have to change your diet, change the medications you are taking or exercise more often.</li><li>You may have to take a medication called an antidepressant.</li><li>You might be encouraged to begin talk therapy.</li></ul>While treatment is usually effective, it may take time to find what works for you. Fortunately, more than 80% of people with depression find ways to reduce or eliminate the condition and its symptoms.<br /><br />Priority Health members can <a href="http://www.priorityhealth.com/contact/bh">check here for information on getting mental health assistance.</a><br /><br /><h2>What you can do</h2>If you're worried about depression, the best place to start is by talking to your doctor. He or she can help you decide whether you need help from other professionals. It also helps to learn more about depression and its effects. Read more:<br /><br />article found at priority health.com<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.priorityhealth.com/healthwellness/behavioralhealth/depression">What is depression?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.priorityhealth.com/healthwellness/behavioralhealth/bipolardisorder">Bipolar disorder</a></li><li><br /></li></ul>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-55217824198633986252009-07-09T20:47:00.000-07:002009-09-07T07:44:00.681-07:00Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOX2LO8uE2wklU5xngWFrBKjsK_xcAIYsoDI1TJt9cYmRG7TIky0ioHK54BRrqxVhv2CEL60Nbh2Wu0_kgerk01m_VqTA7a9Imr1sklU7CFYJirdmv6d1wHMQVnwwbWiSRTRMIeVpDo38/s1600-h/24955_10000040.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 41px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOX2LO8uE2wklU5xngWFrBKjsK_xcAIYsoDI1TJt9cYmRG7TIky0ioHK54BRrqxVhv2CEL60Nbh2Wu0_kgerk01m_VqTA7a9Imr1sklU7CFYJirdmv6d1wHMQVnwwbWiSRTRMIeVpDo38/s320/24955_10000040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378735741784133762" border="0" /></a><p>WEDNESDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- Black women are three times more likely than women of other races to develop aggressive <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=298">breast cancer</a>, a U.S. study finds.</p> <p>The United States has the highest rate of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13931">cancer</a> in the world. Black women have a lower overall rate of breast cancer than white women, but when black women do get breast cancer, it's often more advanced when it's diagnosed, is more likely to return after treatment, and has a less favorable outcome.</p><p>In this study, Boston University School of Medicine researchers analyzed data on 415 breast cancer cases. They looked at clinical features such as patient age, weight and race/ethnicity, and pathological features including the "triple negative" pattern -- tumors that lack expression of the estrogen receptor, the progesterone receptor, and the HER2 gene.</p><p>"The odds of having a triple negative tumor were three times higher for black women than for non-black women in the study," research leader Dr. Carol Rosenberg said in a news release. "Previously, it was known that premenopausal black women had more triple negative tumors. What we found that was new was that these tumors were just as common in black women diagnosed before or after age 50, and in those who were or were not obese."</p><p>"The higher prevalence of triple negative breast tumors in black women in all age and weight categories likely contributes to black women's unfavorable breast cancer prognosis," Rosenberg said.</p><p>The study was published recently in the journal <i>Breast Cancer Research</i>.</p><p>-- Robert Preidt</p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjGdmcrCboq0GsJ5XnNvjJh7sPMYoVPJCqP2XinC2txyYItGE8i2PP8Wm6GXOlFVuQYhporLYPm908B-4GFaCP3uqLVYssseCdtKSq5Ve2x0OTuYo_KfYOWtN5FRiOWMN85zCfJGKEpfe/s1600-h/2311_10000967.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjGdmcrCboq0GsJ5XnNvjJh7sPMYoVPJCqP2XinC2txyYItGE8i2PP8Wm6GXOlFVuQYhporLYPm908B-4GFaCP3uqLVYssseCdtKSq5Ve2x0OTuYo_KfYOWtN5FRiOWMN85zCfJGKEpfe/s320/2311_10000967.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378736146429321442" border="0" /></a></p>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-60341482383308629232009-07-08T19:27:00.000-07:002009-09-07T07:51:39.364-07:00CARDIO WORKOUTS FOR YOU TO TRY:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBxc64bv91l5x71xrN4CbJ3ZIuavQRnoaHjHcpJfylBTQ8XkyRtQDP_tjpMVYAdfYBoS6d-WGNRuU2FPU4ZXOd2uxcG9Mm783ccfMLtww6y3wBREE5u_TYM7yXWhzUrT7ZkVw_FSOmfWWs/s1600-h/13544_10000546.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 64px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBxc64bv91l5x71xrN4CbJ3ZIuavQRnoaHjHcpJfylBTQ8XkyRtQDP_tjpMVYAdfYBoS6d-WGNRuU2FPU4ZXOd2uxcG9Mm783ccfMLtww6y3wBREE5u_TYM7yXWhzUrT7ZkVw_FSOmfWWs/s320/13544_10000546.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378737653880563058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br />Provided by www.about.com. Enjoy - HealthGirl<br /><br /><div id="ctrl-10445026"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/library/bltreadmill2.htm" class="userlink">Boredom Buster 45-Minute readmillIntervalWorkout</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">This 45-minute workout is perfect for people who bore easily,</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> taking you through a variety of speeds and intensities to</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> keep your body working and your mind engaged.</span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445028"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomachine.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445031"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomachine.htm" class="userlink">Boredom Buster 30-Minute Treadmill Interval Workout</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">This intermediate/advanced treadmill workout takes you through</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> a variety of spe</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">ed and incline settings to spice up your workout</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> and bust boredom at the gym.</span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445033"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/a/burn300calories.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445036"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/a/burn300calories.htm" class="userlink">Burn 300 Calories in 30 Minutes</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Gym workouts can start to lose their luster after awhile.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> These workouts, done on a treadmill, elliptical trainer, bike or outside,</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> will help you burn more calories in less time...without being bored.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardioendure.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445040"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardioendure.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445043"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardioendure.htm" class="userlink">Endurance Workout</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Build your cardiovascu</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">lar endurance by doing this </span><span style="font-size:100%;">45 minutes cardio workout on the machine of your choice.</span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445045"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10445047"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiointense.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445050"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiointense.htm" class="userlink">Interval Training 1</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">The most effective way to build endurance and burn calories is interval</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> training. This interval workout is 30 minutes long and will have you gasping for air. Only do this one once a week!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blinterval2.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445054"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blinterval2.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445057"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blinterval2.htm" class="userlink">Interval Training 2</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Ouch! Intervals kick butt and this one is a bit l</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">onger than the other one</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> at 32-37 minutes.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blbeginterval.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445061"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blbeginterval.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445064"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blbeginterval.htm" class="userlink">Interval Training for Beginners</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> .Choose from 3 different beginner interval workouts that take you </span><span style="font-size:100%;">through cycles of high intensity and low intensity exercises. A great</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> way to boost endurance and burn calories.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiowkouts.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445068"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiowkouts.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445071"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiowkouts.htm" class="userlink">Speed and Endurance</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">.This workout is great for anyone. Do the 15-minute, 30-minute or</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> 45-minute version for great endurance and calorie-burning.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomedley.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445075"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomedley.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445078"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomedley.htm" class="userlink">Treadmill Medley.</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">The following workout involves changing your incline and speed </span><span style="font-size:100%;">throughout the work out to both burn </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">more calories and make your</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> gym workouts a little more interesting. You'll do four different cycles of </span><span style="font-size:100%;">5-minute intervals.</span></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445080"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomachine.htm" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445083"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/l/blcardiomachine.htm" class="userlink">Boredom Busters.</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Three workouts that will help you burn more calories and lose weight.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Equipment used: treadmill, elliptical trainer and stationary bike.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>workouts provided by: "www.About.com: Exercise"<br /><br /><br /></b></span></span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pDWlta9yl8t_CCkCtZGPH7hOjSGMu3kG2K85yX_59jMPWzjtYtD6KJIJ69HNn5CnnfI-m4T0Zxe_sZjX2ve3QRTkocdWojOCIYjQe06wE2CWOSM7gIhgTROPIvQ-uL9tduPkEO7C3pXL/s1600-h/wbw-300x250-1-ls.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pDWlta9yl8t_CCkCtZGPH7hOjSGMu3kG2K85yX_59jMPWzjtYtD6KJIJ69HNn5CnnfI-m4T0Zxe_sZjX2ve3QRTkocdWojOCIYjQe06wE2CWOSM7gIhgTROPIvQ-uL9tduPkEO7C3pXL/s320/wbw-300x250-1-ls.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378738105682193906" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></span>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-67523740649054743942009-07-07T17:56:00.000-07:002009-07-07T18:00:59.098-07:00Can a Bad Marriage Hurt Your Health? Maybe, If You’re a Woman<div id="post-14298" class="hentry p1 post publish author-theresa-tamkins category-cholesterol tag-heart-attack tag-marriage tag-metabolic-syndrome tag-womens-health blog y2009 m03 d05 h12"> <div class="credit"> </div><!-- .credit --><h1 class="entry-title"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><br /></span></h1><div class="dotSepHr"><hr /></div> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="snap_preview"><div class="inPhoto ip200"><img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/health/images/health-news/marriage-health-200.jpg" alt="marriage-health" /> <div class="credit">Getty Images</div> </div> <div class="credit">By Theresa Tamkins</div> <p>THURSDAY, March 5, 2009 (Health.com) — When a marriage is rocky, it can make both partners feel depressed. But only middle-aged women—not men—seem to have health problems associated with marital strife, such as high blood pressure, excess belly fat, and other factors that boost risks for <a href="http://www.health.com/health/condition-section/0,,20187869,00.html">heart attack</a> and <a href="http://www.health.com/health/diabetes-type-2">diabetes</a>, according to a study being presented Thursday at the American Psychosomatic Society meeting in Chicago.</p> <p>“I think we’ve got to get used to the fact that a toxic relationship is toxic to your whole health,” says cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, MD, medical director of New York University’s Women’s Heart Program.<span id="more-14298"></span></p> <p>In the study, University of Utah researchers looked at 276 couples to see if <a href="http://www.health.com/health/depression">depression</a> was the real reason poor marriages have been found to be harmful to health. The couples were middle-aged or older Utah residents who were mostly married for a long time—on average more than 27 years; they ranged in age from 32 to 76.</p> <p>The researchers found that bad relationships were bad for health—for women at least. Women in troubled relationships were more likely than other women to be depressed. Plus, they were more likely to have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors including elevated blood pressure, high <a href="http://www.health.com/health/library/topic/0,,zp3387_zp3388,00.html">triglycerides</a>, low levels of HDL (good) <a href="http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20221146,00.html">cholesterol</a>, abdominal obesity, and elevated blood sugar—all basically steps on the road to heart attack or diabetes.</p> <p>“For husbands, we didn’t see, on its own, that negative marital stuff was related at all to metabolic syndrome. The only thing it was related to was their depressive symptoms,” says Nancy Henry, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Utah. “For men, having a problematic marriage is still emotionally, but not physically, problematic healthwise.”</p> <p>Although the researchers didn’t specifically ask the subjects about religion, many Utah residents are Mormons, who may be less likely than people in other religious groups to get divorced, says Henry. “Because we have this really traditional value of marriages here in this state, in this area, then I think we have surveyed couples that are staying together no matter what,” she says.</p> <p><strong>Next page: <a href="http://news.health.com/2009/03/05/marriage-hurt-health-woman/2/">Why getting a divorce won’t solve the problem</a></strong></p> </div><br /><div id="page-links">Pages: 1 <a href="http://news.health.com/2009/03/05/marriage-hurt-health-woman/2/">2</a> <a href="http://news.health.com/2009/03/05/marriage-hurt-health-woman/3/">3</a></div> </div> </div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-11642544518166331342009-07-05T18:29:00.000-07:002009-07-05T18:38:29.287-07:00ALL ABOUT HERPES!<p style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ladies,<br /></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">I found this article. Once again -- I'm posting something that can relate to oral sex and your health. If there's one thing that scares the crud out of me... it's the thought of getting herpes. I want to warn women out there to be aware of how easily it can be spread. Remember.... If he has a cold sore on his mouth -- even the smallest sign of one.... he should be nowhere near your "area". You can get genital herpes that way. Stay free and clear. </span></span>-Health Girl<br /></p>HERPES<br /><br />On this page we will delve into the topic of two types of herpes: <a href="http://www.forces-of-nature.net/topics/herpes/about-herpes.htm">herpes</a> simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 and various aspects of living with and learning about both. <p> For anyone living with <a href="http://www.forces-of-nature.net/topics/herpes/genital-herpes.htm">genital herpes</a> – the most common attempt at disclosure will be to compare the infection to that of oral herpes or “cold sores.” There always seems to be an underlying need to somehow “lesson” the severe perceptions that one may have by drawing attention to the herpes virus that is socially acceptable. Contrary to scientific fact, many believe there will always be a “good” herpes virus (oral herpes) and a “bad” herpes virus (genital herpes).<!-- start Herpes virus ad include --> </p><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 10pt; color: blue; font-weight: bold;"> 100% Organic Treatment Proven Effective for Herpes virus:<br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <a href="http://www.forces-of-nature.net/topics/herpes/hbalm.html">Use H-Balm to Treat Herpes virus</a> </span> </p> <!-- end Herpes virus ad include --> <p> Based on the various up to date information resources and the assistance of Dr. H of Herpes.org, we will explore the two types of herpes based on varying criteria. </p><p> According to The American Social Health Association, under a microscope herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 are virtually identical, sharing approximately 50% of their DNA. Both herpes type 1 and herpes type 2 infect the mucosal surfaces of the body – most often the mouth or the genitals and then establish latency in the nervous system. For both herpes simplex 1 and 2, it is estimated that two thirds of those infected have no noticeable symptoms or no symptoms at all. Studies have shown that both herpes 1 and herpes 2 can be spread when there are no symptoms present. </p><p>The primary difference between herpes 1 and herpes 2 is their “site of preference” when establishing latency in the body. Herpes simplex 1 usually establishes latency in the trigeminal ganglion, a collection of nerve cells found near the ears. Recurring herpes outbreaks will generally occur around the mouth or facial region. Herpes simplex 2 usually establishes latency in the sacral ganglion, a collection of nerves found at the lower base of the spine. HSV-2 recurring outbreaks will generally occur in the genital region. </p><p> Though this is the most commonly noted difference, it is not absolute. Herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 can reside in either or both parts of the body and infect orally and/or genitally. Unfortunately, many are unaware of this and this lack of knowledge contributes to the ongoing spread and to the growing number of herpes type 1 genital cases being responsible for genital herpes. </p><p>With many years of believing that herpes type 1 is only related to oral herpes, many people are not aware that herpes type 1 can and is being contracted both orally and genitally and can cause genital herpes. So many people are under the presumption that there is that “Good versus Bad” herpes virus and with these beliefs social stigmas are thriving. While the “Good Virus” is believed to be “just a cold sore” – society has that euphemism to hide behind and don’t have to acknowledge that <a href="http://www.forces-of-nature.net/topics/herpes/cold-sores.htm">cold sores</a> are indeed Herpes. </p><p> Common myths give indication that herpes simplex 1 causes a mild infection that is at times bothersome, but never dangerous. The reality is that herpes type 1 is usually very mild when affecting the lips, face or genitals. Herpes type 1 has been known to occur spontantiously in the eye “ocular herpes”. Ocular herpes can be very serious and could potentially lead to blindness. In some very rare cases, herpes has spread to the brain causing herpes encephalitis, an extremely dangerous infection that can result in death. These are however, Very rare! Herpes can be spread to the finger “herpetic whitlow”. Herpes is also quite common among wrestler’s “herpes gladiatorium” (a herpes infection of the chest or face). </p> <p>Though society believes herpes type 1 to be the “Good Virus”, researchers are finding herpes type 1 to be more “risky” than previously perceived. Some medical professionals are finding herpes type 1 to be a more “significant” infection than herpes type 2 and the prevalence of herpes type 1 is severely underestimated. </p><p> Herpes type 2 is believed to be a painful and dangerous infection that affects people with an “overly active sex life”. This couldn’t be more false. Genital Herpes can infect anyone who has sex, even if only once. An estimated 25% of adults from varying backgrounds, income levels and ethnic groups have Herpes type 2 causing genital herpes. Herpes type 2 1s often so mild that an estimated two thirds of those infected don’t even realize they have it. Herpes type 2 rarely causes complications and more rarely spreads to other parts of the body. </p><p> Herpes type 2 is the most common cause of neonatal herpes, a rare but often dangerous and potentially fatal condition that affects newborns. Herpes type 1 is the primary cause of one third of neonatal infections. You can find comfort in knowing that both are completely avoidable with proper education, instruction and testing. </p><p> Because herpes type 1 and herpes type 2 have a “site of preference” both can behave very differently depending on the infected person. Herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 are quite common and neither poses a serious health threat. Due to their common existence in society, many health care providers dismiss them easily; even considering the long-term emotional effects a positive diagnosis of the herpes virus will have on their patient. </p><p> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) – though not life threatening, it is stealing the quality of life of many of those who are infected. At the same time, many of us who carry the herpes virus, regardless of location, realize its common place in society and know it’s nothing more than a “cold sore.” </p> <h3>Herpes Outbreaks? And how often? </h3> <p> The physical problem that herpes poses is primarily based on the individual and three varying factors. Those being; the strength of their immune system, how long they have had the herpes virus, and is the herpes virus affecting the “normal site of preference?” </p><p> Obviously a challenged immune system will have a strengthening affect on many “viruses” and is the main reason people are bothered by more frequent outbreaks and the primary reason herpes types 1 and herpes type 2 are a greater threat to infants who have limited immune response. This also causes the herpes viruses to greatly affect those with compromised immune systems due to other illnesses such as cancer, HIV, severe burns, etc. </p><p> How long a person has the herpes virus also plays a large role in frequency of outbreaks. It is not clear why a decrease of herpes outbreaks occurs over time, but is believed to be due to the build up of antibodies in the infected persons system. </p><p> It is estimated that 100 million American’s who are infected with herpes simplex 1 contracted the virus as a young child. Due to the substantial time of living with the herpes virus, by the time they reach adulthood only about 5% will find it to be a medical problem and seek treatment. </p> <p> The estimated 40 million American’s infected with herpes simplex 2 almost always acquired the virus as a teen or as a sexually active adult by having unprotected sexual contact with someone who has genital herpes. Those infected with genital herpes will, on average, experience 4-6 outbreaks that first year, with a decrease in outbreaks occurring over time. </p><p> Due to Herpes type 1 and herpes type 2 having their sites of preference and though HSV can account for both genital herpes and oral herpes cases, regardless of type, both are known to be milder when they are “outside their site of preference.” You could easily say the type located in its “site of preference” has the home court advantage. </p><p> An example of this is most people infected with herpes simplex 1 genitally have reported fewer genital herpes outbreaks if any in a single year. It is estimated that herpes simplex 1 now accounts for as many as 30% of all genital herpes cases in the U.S and 2-5% of the recurring outbreaks are associated with the herpes type 1 virus. </p><p> Herpes type 2 oral infections are Very rare and in those few known cases, recurring outbreaks are extremely rare. </p> <h3>Spreading the herpes virus? </h3> <p> One of the most common “haunt’s” of those infected with genital herpes is the concern of transmitting the herpes virus to a non-infected partner. At the same time, those infected with oral herpes often show little concern if any at all of possible transmission of the herpes virus. </p><p> In reality one type is just as easily transmitted to their site of preference, and can be spread to other locations as well. Both herpes type 1 and herpes type 2 are most contagious during active outbreaks;<span style="font-weight: bold;"> however the herpes virus can be transmitted during times of viral shedding, when no symptoms of an outbreak are present. Herpes type 1 is shed through the saliva approximately 5% of the time when the person is symptom less. </span></p><p> Typically in the first year of infection with herpes type 2 from genital herpes, one will shed about 6-10% of those days when there are no symptoms. This of course will decrease over time as well. </p><p> There are always questions of transmittability as it pertains to those who already have one type of herpes. It has been found that oftentimes, having one type of herpes will offer a resistance to the other type. This is due in large to the body having built up antibodies against the already existing type. This immune response will offer some resistance. When a person with one type of herpes does acquire the other type, it will generally result in a much milder first episode. </p> <p> Herpes simplex 1 is the most easily acquired form of herpes and is typically spread through a social kiss such as that of a family member. Due to the lack of immune response in children, new herpes type 1 infections typically occur in childhood. </p><p> By the time that child reaches adulthood, they will be one of 50% of American’s living with herpes type 1. By the time a person reaches the age of 50, they will be one of 80-90% of those who carry herpes type 1. </p><p> Nearly all herpes simplex 2 infections are encountered after childhood when they began having sex. Those who have a prior infection of herpes simplex 1 have an acquired immune response that lowers – but will not eliminated the risk of acquiring herpes simplex 2. According to some studies, a previous infection of herpes simplex 1 reduces the acquisition of subsequent herpes simplex 2 by as much as 40%. </p><p> A prior infection with herpes simplex 1 orally greatly lowers the risk of contracting herpes type 1 genitally. Studies have shown that the majority of herpes type 1 genital cases causing genital herpes are occurring in those with no prior history of HSV of either type. </p><p> In the absence of prior oral infection, herpes type 1 spreads easily to the genital area, usually through the practice of oral sex. In some countries, genital herpes caused by herpes type 1 account for as many as half of their entire genital herpes cases. </p> <p> The question of immunity to herpes always lurks in the backs of minds. Some studies have suggested that the ganglia may acquire immunity to HSV after they have been exposed to one viral type of herpes. Studies have also shown that a herpes infection of the ganglia with more than one type is difficult, indicating that it may be more difficult to acquire a second HSV where one already exists. Example: A prior infection of herpes type 1 genitally will offer resistance to a genital herpes infection of herpes type 2. </p><p> Some researchers have stated that a prior infection of herpes type 2 genitally will protect against infection of herpes type 1. </p><p>Another common question is – If you have genital herpes from herpes type 2 will your partner contract it orally through oral sex? The answer is most probably not! Almost 100% of all recognizable cases of herpes type 2 are genital. </p><p> If you have herpes type 1 in the genitals can you give this to your partner through genital sex? The answer is Yes! Though the risk is reduced due to the infection not being located in its “site of preference” which means there is far less shedding and much fewer outbreaks. </p><p> So now the question is, “If herpes is so easily spread from oral to genital, then why are people not taking stronger more precautionary measures?” This is due largely because of the social stigma’s that are associated with “The bad herpes virus”. It is all a matter of public education and social acceptance. So many time’s there will be no convincing that person who has a history of cold sores that those have nothing to do with a “cold” but are in fact herpes, because “they went away!” The nearest thing to a cold linked to oral herpes is the fact that a challenged immune system will on occasion lead to an outbreak. Typically during times of colds or flu’s and the symptoms associated with the primary infection of herpes that includes flu like symptoms. </p> <p> Health Care Provider’s, Researcher’s and other informed people can offer as much data and information on the differences between herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2, but reality is that as long as society chooses to remain the judge and jury with their opinions and remain locked in the belief that genital herpes is “the bad herpes”, there is little that can be done to begin to erase the social stigmas or alter the mindset of those who choose not to become more educated. </p><p> Regardless of all efforts being made, the common belief that “oral sex is safe sex” will also continue. So long as this practice continues without proper precautions and testing, American’s could see the numbers of genital herpes continue to incline. In fact, Dr. H of herpes.org has stated that within the next 5 – 10 years we could see the number of genital herpes cases rise from the current 1 in 4 to as many as 1 in 3 or even 2. </p><p> Because an infection that is associated with the genitals and through the act of sex, regardless of how sex is portrayed on television, viewed by society or practiced by as many as 98% of adults, there will always be something “taboo” about any virus that is associated with sex, period.</p> <p> We can only hope that one day, through the continued efforts of concerned organizations, the walls of social stigma and a judgmental society will begin to fall. Today living with the herpes virus and realizing that you are indeed a part of a majority rather than a minority can offer you the first step to emotional freedom. </p><p> Regardless of location, herpes is herpes is herpes. It is only a “cold sore” and is a virus that is treatable, controllable and in many cases avoidable even with a partner who carries the herpes virus. By taking the time to become educated, learning your body, your triggers, your symptoms, etc. you can take control over your life and the herpes virus. </p><p> It is all a matter of how proactive and educated you choose to be. </p> <p class="attribution">*This information has been provided with special thanks to Dr. H of Herpes.org, The American Social Health Association, Global Health Services, Centers For Disease Control and input from many who live with the Herpes virus.</p>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-2367655008789333852009-06-25T16:21:00.000-07:002009-06-25T17:20:36.113-07:00<span style="font-size:78%;">Found this article. Please read and stay safe and aware ladies. - Health Girl </span><br /><h1>What Farrah Fawcett</h1><h1> Can Teach Us<br /></h1><h1>About Anal Cancer</h1>by Deborah Kotz<br /><br /><br /><div class="blogCredit"> April 06, 2009 04:50 PM ET | <a href="http://www.usnews.com/Topics/tag/Author/d/deborah_kotz/index.html"> Deborah Kotz</a> | <a href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/4/6/what-farrah-fawcett-can-teach-us-about-anal-cancer.html">Permanent Link</a> | <a class="print" href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/04/06/what-farrah-fawcett-can-teach-us-about-anal-cancer_print.htm" target="_blank">Print</a> </div> <div class="body"> <p>As much as I think celebrities should be afforded their privacy—like the rest of us—when they're battling life-threatening diseases, I sometimes <a href="http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2008/8/4/how-mri-scans-find-breast-cancers-like-christina-applegates.html">blog about their conditions</a> because I see them as teaching moments. Farrah Fawcett is in the news today with reports that she's been <a target="_new" href="http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/06/fawcett.cancer/?iref=mpstoryview">hospitalized for complications </a>of anal cancer. She was first diagnosed with <a id="KonaLink0" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/04/06/what-farrah-fawcett-can-teach-us-about-anal-cancer.html#"><span style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;" >anal </span><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;" >cancer</span></span></a> in 2006. Speculation was running wild that she was "close to dying," but the latest reports say she's suffering from a blood clot that resulted from an "alternative" cancer treatment she had in Germany to fight the cancer's recurrence.</p> <p>Anal cancer is one of those cancers no one likes to talk about because it's, well, anal cancer. But we really should discuss it as much as, say, cervical cancer. Both are predominately caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus. In fact, a 2004 study of 6,000 anal cancer patients (the majority of whom were women) found that 73 percent of the <a id="KonaLink2" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/04/06/what-farrah-fawcett-can-teach-us-about-anal-cancer.html#"><span style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;" ><span class="kLink" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(0, 84, 151); color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;color:#0000e0;" >patients</span></span></a> tested positive for the strain HPV-16, one of the strains that the Gardasil vaccine protects against.</p> <a name="read_more"></a> <p>What's worrisome is that unlike cervical cancer, which has dropped dramatically since the advent of the Pap smear, anal cancer is on the rise. Incidence rates over the past 30 years have jumped by 78 percent in women and 160 percent in men, probably because more people now have more sexual partners and more people have anal sex (both among heterosexuals and gay men), says Lisa Johnson, a cancer epidemiologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle who led the 2004 study.</p> <p>Having unprotected sex, either anal or vaginally, raises your risk of becoming infected with HPV. Smoking is also associated with a higher risk of anal cancer, according to information I gleaned from <a target="_new" href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/anal/patient/">the National Cancer Institute website</a>, possibly because it inhibits immune function.</p> <p>[Here are <a href="http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/cancer/2008/11/14/12-reasons-to-really-quit-smoking.html">12 other reasons to quit smoking</a>.]</p> <p>While anal cancer is far less common than breast cancer—1 in 640 women will be diagnosed during their lifetime, compared with 1 in 8 with breast cancer—only about half of anal cancers are detected in their earliest stage, when they're most treatable. Partly for this reason, only about 67 percent of people diagnosed with anal cancer survive five or more years.</p> <p>There are, though, several ways women can protect themselves, says Johnson. Younger women can get the Gardasil vaccine, which is approved for those up to age 27. By blocking the transmission of two common cancer-causing HPV strains, she says, the vaccine presumably protects against anal cancers, throat cancers, and <a href="http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/sexual-reproductive/2008/02/19/clueless-on-stds-throat-cancer-and-oral-sex.html">oral cancers that are associated with HPV</a> infections.</p> <p>[<a href="http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/3/30/is-gardasil-more-effective-in-older-teens.html">Here are other things to consider with regards to Gardasil vaccination.</a>]</p> <p>And don't skip those yearly gynecologist visits. As tough as it may seem, be upfront with your doctor if you've ever had unprotected anal sex and find out if there's any extra screening you should have. Anal Pap smears are available, and though they're mostly used for gay men, women can have them too. Be sure you have an HPV test along with your regular Pap smear. If you test positive for a cancer-causing strain and have had anal sex, talk to your <a id="KonaLink3" target="undefined" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/04/06/what-farrah-fawcett-can-teach-us-about-anal-cancer.html#"><span style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151) ! important;font-family:Georgia,";font-size:12;" >doctor</span></span></a> about methods for detecting anal abnormalities before they turn cancerous.</p> <p>[<a href="http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/3/13/new-hpv-test-to-detect-cervical-cancer-strains.html">Read about a new HPV test that's coming soon.</a>]</p> <p>I hope Farrah Fawcett will recover fully from this latest complication. I'm eager to see the <a target="_new" href="http://weblogs.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/blog/2009/04/farah_fawcett_news_keep_an_eye.html">documentary </a>she's working on about her treatment experience. The fact that she has documented and shared her fight with cancer suggests that she, too, recognizes the importance of the teaching moment.</p><h1><span style="font-size:78%;">Due to the recent loss of Farrah Fawcett -- I wanted to show you all this article I found by Deborah Kotz on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">anal cancer</span>. It was written before Farrah Fawcett's death, however it is a big wake up call. Ladies, this tags onto my previous post about HPV and throat cancer. Please be aware of the devastation that can be cause by what we are not aware of. Stay Safe.</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size:78%;"> -H</span><span style="font-size:78%;">ealth Girl</span></h1><p><br /></p><p><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TIARAW%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-23.jpg" alt="" /></p> </div><!-- Share This BEGIN --><h2><br /></h2>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-85925980281325592712009-06-16T17:32:00.000-07:002009-06-16T18:25:25.581-07:00Swimsuit Shape-Up: Four Easy Moves<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=171598.10000016&type=4&subid=0"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 150px;" src="http://www.nautica.com/graphics/promo/NAU/nau_women_180x150.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />From Healthgirl: Found this article in Ladies Home Journal. Enjoy!</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Swimsuit Shape-Up: Four Easy Moves</span></span> <div class="rightCol"> <div class="mainImage"> </div> </div> <div id="storyIntro">These classic exercises will get your body swimsuit-ready in no time.<br /><br /></div> <p class="byline">By Lisa Kovalovich</p> <div class="articleRating"> <script type="text/javascript"> gSiteLife.Rating("ExternalResource","/templatedata/lhj/story/data/SummerBeautyShapeUp_05082002.xml"); mdp.Article = "/templatedata/lhj/story/data/SummerBeautyShapeUp_05082002.xml";</script></div> Haven't been hitting the gym lately? There's still time to get in shape! Simply do these four classic -- and always effective -- exercises three times a week. They'll shape up your toughest-to-tone body parts in no time. (Combine with three weekly 45-minute cardio sessions for even quicker results.)<div id="storyContent"> <p><b>Walking lunge (for legs and butt).</b> Begin by taking a giant step forward with your right foot. Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel with the floor. Push off with your left foot, and take a giant step forward with that left leg. Lower until left thigh is parallel to the floor. Repeat sequence as many times as you can, "walking" down a hall, across your living room, or in your back yard.</p> <p><b>Squat (for butt).</b> Stand with feet hip-distance apart, abs pulled in. Slowly bend your legs and lower your butt as if you were sitting in a chair. Your knees should remain directly over your feet as you do this. Go down as far as you can, with the ultimate goal of getting your thighs parallel to the ground. Hold for three counts, then return to standing. Repeat as many times as you can.</p> <p><b>Push-up (for chest, arms, and back).</b> Get on hands and knees on the floor. Keeping your knees on the ground, walk your hands forward until your body forms a straight line from your head to your knees. Be sure your hands are directly below your shoulders. Slowly lower your chest toward the floor, then return to starting. Repeat as many times as you can.</p> <p><b>Mini-crunch (for abs).</b> Lie on your back, hands behind your head, elbows out to sides. Bend your knees and plant your feet flat on the ground. Using your abdominal muscles, lift your shoulders one inch (only one inch!) off the ground. Hold for two counts, and then lower. Repeat as many times as you can.</p> </div> <div id="paging"> <div class="nextPage"> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="articleRating"> <script type="text/javascript"> gSiteLife.Rating("ExternalResource","/templatedata/lhj/story/data/SummerBeautyShapeUp_05082002.xml"); mdp.Article = "/templatedata/lhj/story/data/SummerBeautyShapeUp_05082002.xml";</script></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=149485.10000047&type=4&subid=0"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 60px;" src="http://shopimages-pe.alloy.com/affiliates/promo2/468x60.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-85843469262696100892009-06-16T17:25:00.000-07:002009-06-16T18:26:48.714-07:00Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=30329.10000009&type=4&subid=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 60px;" src="http://www.dermadoctoraffiliates.com/ads/shampoolady.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><br />With Summer here, I found this article on <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98786">Medicine.net.com</a> that I think is interesting. Please make sure to wear sunblock or sunscreen when you go out into the sun.<br /></b></span></span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <h2><br /></h2><h2><br /></h2><h2>Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma</h2> </span></span><!-- Start Top Of Page Chunk--> <div> <div style="float: left; width: 20px; margin-right: 9px; display: block; margin-top: 4px;"> <a onclick="wmdPageLink('slideprmo-arttop');WindowOpenMenu('http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=90176',1000,1000);" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98786#"> <img src="http://www.medicinenet.com/images/slideshow/icon_slideshow.gif" alt="Pictures of Sun-Damaged Skin" align="left" border="0" width="20" height="20" /> </a></div> <div style="float: left; text-align: left; display: block; max-width: 320px; padding-top: 5px;"> <a onclick="wmdPageLink('slideprmo-arttop');WindowOpenMenu('http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=90176',1000,1000);" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98786#">Sun-Damaged Skin Slideshow</a></div> <div style="float: left; width: 46px; margin-left: 9px; display: block;"> <a onclick="wmdPageLink('slideprmo-arttop');WindowOpenMenu('http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=90176',1000,1000);" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=98786#"> <img src="http://www.medicinenet.com/images/slideshow/tn-sun-damage-slideshow.gif" alt="View Sun-Damaged Skin Slideshow" border="0" width="46" height="35" /> </a></div> </div> <!-- End Top Of Page Chunk--><!--Spanish ID: 625440 --><div class="News_list_rdr"> <div class="News_list_top"> <h3>Latest Cancer News</h3> </div> <div class="News_list_box"> <ul><li class="first"><a onclick="staticCustomLink('cu_ltnews');" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=101029">Still Too Few Women in Cancer Trials</a></li><li><a onclick="staticCustomLink('cu_ltnews');" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=101037">Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising for Under 50 Set</a></li><li><a onclick="staticCustomLink('cu_ltnews');" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=100989">Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits</a></li><li><a onclick="staticCustomLink('cu_ltnews');" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=100990">Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Women</a></li><li><a onclick="staticCustomLink('cu_ltnews');" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=100997">Alcohol, Cigarette & Diabetes Up Colon Cancer Risk</a></li><li><a onclick="staticCustomLink('newsletter-itn');" href="https://pref.health.webmd.com/mnet/Newslettersignup.asp">Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters!</a></li></ul><br /></div> </div> <p>WEDNESDAY, March 25 (HealthDay News) -- A genetic variation that's associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=413">melanoma</a> in women under the age of 50 has been identified by researchers at the New York University School of Medicine.</p><p>Identification of this variation in a gene called MDM2 could lead to a screening test to identify women at high risk for the deadly <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=478">skin cancer</a>.</p><p>If confirmed in further studies, the increased risk caused by the MDM2 variation "is higher than a lot of the other clinical factors that we know, such as blistering sunburns, freckling, and family history," study author Dr. David Polsky, an associate professor of dermatology and director of the Pigmented Lesion Section of the dermatology department at NYU School of Medicine, said in a university news release.</p><p>"Potentially, we have a genetic test that might identify premenopausal women who are at higher risk for melanoma. And if that's not the case, then we might want to have increased surveillance of those patients including more frequent visits to the doctor, more rigorous teaching of skin self-examination, and other preventive steps," he said.</p><p>In their study of 227 melanoma patients, Polsky and colleagues found that more than 40% of female patients younger than 50 had the MDM2 genetic variation, compared with about 16% of female patients older than 50. The difference in frequency of the genetic variation corresponded to a 3.89-fold increased risk of melanoma among women younger than 50, the researchers said.</p><p>The study was published online March 24 and was expected to be in the April 1 print issue of the journal <i>Clinical Cancer Research</i>.</p><p>-- Robert Preidt</p><p><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><p class="credits">SOURCE: New York University Langone Medical Center, news release, March 24, 2009 </p><p class="credits">Copyright © 2009 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved</p><p class="credits"><br /></p><p class="credits"><br /></p></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=177258.10000462&subid=0&type=4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 266px;" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&bids=177258.10000462&subid" alt="" border="0" /></a><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></p></span></span>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-23118235409240087302009-06-10T18:32:00.000-07:002009-06-16T18:32:57.870-07:00How to Stick to Your Diet on Vacation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=120349.10000332&subid=0&type=4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 45px;" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&bids=120349.10000332&subid=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><div id="ctrl-10445315"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span><h1 class="article-title">How to Stick to Your Diet on Vacation (and What to Do When You’re Stuck)</h1> <div class="credit"> </div><!-- .credit --> <div class="addlinks"> <!-- ADDTHIS BUTTON BEGIN --> <script type="text/javascript"> addthis_pub = 'healthcom'; addthis_logo = 'http://img2.timeinc.net/health/static/i/health-logo-200x50.jpg'; addthis_logo_background = 'EFEFFF'; addthis_hide_embed = false; addthis_logo_color = '666699'; addthis_brand = 'Health.com'; addthis_options = 'google, favorites, delicious, facebook, myweb, stumbleupon, digg, su, more'; </script> <span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/152/addthis_widget.js"></script> <!-- ADDTHIS BUTTON END --> </div> <div class="inPhoto ip122"><img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/health/images/healthy-diet/shaun-chavis-122.jpg" alt="shaun-chavis" /><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></div> <div class="credit">By <a href="http://diet.health.com/tag/shaun-chavis/">Shaun Chavis</a></div> <div class="credit"><a href="http://twitter.com/ShaunChavis">Follow me on Twitter</a></div> <p>I’ll be doing a lot of traveling over the next two weeks, and leaving home is an <a href="http://living.health.com/2008/07/07/lose-weight-on-vacation-travel-with-a-fat-proof-plan/" target="_blank">issue for any dieter</a>. If you’re devoted to sticking to your meal plan, there are plenty of ways to keep track of calories on the road. Books like <em><a title="The Diet Detective's Calorie Bargain Bible" href="http://www.dietdetective.com/lose-weight/calorie-bargains.aspx" target="_blank">The Diet Detective’s Calorie Bargain Bible</a></em> guide you to good choices at popular chains, not to mention websites like <a title="CalorieKing" href="http://www.calorieking.com/foods/" target="_blank">CalorieKing</a> and <a title="Dotti's Weight Loss Zone: Restaurants" href="http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html" target="_blank">DWLZ</a>, or iPhone apps like <a title="Nutrition Menu" href="http://shroomies.com/nutrition_menu/" target="_blank">Nutrition Menu</a> and the <a title="LIVESTRONG.com Calorie Tracker" href="http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/iphone-calorie-tracker/" target="_blank">LIVESTRONG Calorie Tracker</a>. Even amusement parks like Disney World are no longer as dangerous as you might think; there are healthier choices at park eateries, like the smoked turkey leg that I love to split with a friend.<span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>But there’s another dieting and travel problem that many people don’t want to talk about: vacation constipation! Sitting on planes and in cars for long periods of time isn’t good for your gut. You’ll feel bloated, and you’re not likely to fit into or feel great in your shorts or swimsuit. If you’ve been eating a healthy diet of fiber, fruit, and veggies and take a break to indulge in mile-high stacks of pancakes, bagels, pizza, and mounds of fries, you might find yourself stopping in a convenience store for Metamucil.</p> <p>“A lot of people think they can go on vacation and have lasagna, or steak frites, or d<span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>ive into fast food, and just add a salad and think they’ve got their fiber for the day, but that’s not enough,” says Danielle Svetcov, the author of <em><a title="The Un-Constipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast" href="http://www.theunconstipatedgourmet.com/" target="_blank">The Un-Constipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast With 125 Recipes for the Regularity Challenged</a></em> ($16; available in July).</p> <p>I know. A cookbook about constipation sounds crazy, but <em>Health</em>’s senior food editor, Frances Largeman-Roth, wrote a prologue to Danielle’s book, so I flipped through it. As I read recipes for bourbon truffles, Gorgonzola-stuffed dried fig salad, chorizo and chickpea stew, and fruit compotes with yogurt, I forgot all about <em>crazy</em>. I was thinking <em>yum</em>.<span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <div class="inPhoto ip153 ipRight"><img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/health/images/healthy-diet/travel-diet-150.jpg" alt="travel-diet" /><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <div class="credit">(ISTOCKPHOTO)</div> </div> <p>Instead of laxatives, Danielle is a big believer in smart eating to keep your digestive system healthy. In fact, she always travels with a bar of dark chocolate (more on that below) for relief—and we’re not talking Ex-Lax. “I tell people they don’t have to give up the things they want to eat, but they have to decide what they want to splurge on and figure out where to balance it. Maybe you swap the fries for wild rice or Swiss chard.”</p> <p>It turns out that waist-friendly strategies are also, well, waste-friendly. Here are a few cures for traveler’s tummy from Danielle’s book.<span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li>Avoid loading up on foods that are low in fiber and can get your gut stuck, like refined white bread, pastas, and pastries. Choose whole-grain and whole-wheat options whenever possible.</li><li>Spend 10 minutes on your back and bring your legs to your chest one at a time, as if you’re cycling.</li><li>Go for an hour-long walk at a fast pace, then lie down for an hour.</li><li>Have 3 ounces of dark chocolate (choose a bar that has at least 65% cacao), and chase it with a hot cup of black coffee or an 8-ounce glass of warm water. You need to sit still for at least one hour afterward for this remedy to work. (If you’re on vacation, now’s a good time to skip the museum tour.)</li><li>Pour yourself a shot or two of brandy in a warm glass. Slowly eat five prunes (unsulfured is best) and in between bites, sip the warm brandy. Again, you’ll need to sit still for an hour afterward.</li></ul><br /><br /><br /><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></h1></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><h2><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h1 class="article-title"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1><h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=148890.10000244&type=4&subid=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 60px;" src="http://www.cheapoair.com/Travel/affiliate/banners/Summer-flight-banners/images/468x60.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /> </div><h2 style="padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 8px; text-align: left;">Girlfriend Getaways</h2> <div> </div><div id="contentBlock" style="position: relative; width: 485px;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="landing"> <!--// BEGIN #articleHead INC //--> <!-- end #articleHead --> <!--// BEGIN #articleWrap INC //--> <div id="articleWrapIdeas"> <!--// BEGIN #innerArticle INC //--> <div id="innerArticle" style="width: 485px;" class="clearfix"> <div id="articleMain" class="clearfix"> <!--// BEGIN #mainHead INC //--> <div id="mainHead" class="clearfix"> <div id="articleHeadIdeas"> <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Wellness and Beauty</h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"> Retreats for Women</h2> </div> <h3>Improve Your Inner and Outer Self on Your Next Vacation</h3> <em> By Terry Ward<br /> </em><br /> <!-- <p class="pagination"><a href="xxxx.html">« prev</a> Page 1 of 8 <a href="xxxx.html">next »</a></p> --> </div> <!-- end #mainHead --> <div class="floatRight" style="width: 211px;"> <img class="imageCaptionSpacer" src="http://www.travelchannel.com//static_files/tc/imgs/ideas/girlfriend%20getaways/wellness%20retreats/211_wellness_yoga.jpg" alt="Girlfriend getaways wellness retreats" /> <div class="imageCaptionText"><p><span style="font-size:x-small;"><b>Plan a wellness retreat for your next girlfriend </b></span><span style="font-size:x-small;"><b>getaway.</b></span></p></div> </div> <!-- item [ n ] --> <!-- end row --> <!-- article [ pre ] --> <!-- <div class="headline"><span class="primeColor">Improve Your Inner and Outer Self on Your Next Vacation</span></div> --> <!-- article [ text ] --> <div style="text-align: left;" id="bodyCopy"> <p>Curious women travelers find myriad reasons for hitting the road.</p> <p>Perhaps it's to dabble in learning a foreign language,or to partake in a cooking class in Thailand. Maybe it's to volunteer in an orphanage, or to experience the great American road trip with a good friend.</p> <p>Whatever your pleasure, treating yourself to the trip of a lif</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=57302.10000093&type=4&subid=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 428px;" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/580/1d/pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/promo/assoclinks/160x600_natural_bty.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></h2> <p>etime is sure to feel like the ultimate indulgence. And the pleasure is all the more palpable when self-improvement in the form of a wellness or beauty retreat is on the itinerary.</p> <p>Wellness retreats as a travel niche are a growing trend for women looking to incorporate guaranteed downtime into their vacat</p> <p>ions. After all, the last thing we need is to return from a vacation feeling exhausted from all the enforced sightseeing and "fun."</p> <p>From adventure-oriented forays in America's great West to more overtly spiritual sagas in settings as distant as In</p> <p>dia, there's no shortage of travel opportunities where focusing on improving your mind, body and soul are the only mandatory activities -- and it's up to you to dictate the order of importance.</p> <p>Wellness retreats are rarely easy on the wallet, but remind yourself that no matter where you travel and what you </p> <p>do, seeing the planet and improving your inner and outer self along the way is nothing short of a worthwhile, worldly investment.</p> <p><span style="font-size:medium;"><b>Spiritual Journeys in Sedona and the Grand Canyon<br /></b></span><img alt="Girlfriend Getaways in Sedona." id="image~~" src="http://www.travelchannel.com/static_files/tc/imgs/ideas/girlfriend%20getaways/wellness%20retreats/211_wellness_destinations_sedona.jpg" align="left" vspace="10" hspace="10" />The focus of this seven-day trip with <a onclick="window.open('http://www.gutsywomentravel.com/sedona-tours-7dssdxgcn.aspx','popup', 'width=800,height=600,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes'); return false;" href="http://www.gutsywomentravel.com/sedona-tours-7dssdxgcn.aspx">Gutsy Women Travel</a> is to get a new lease on your spirit and recharge your soul while taking in some of the American </p> <p>West's most iconic sights. The tour starts in Las Vegas, but rest assured, you'll depart from Sin City in a flash to head to more mellow locales. The itinerary visits the <b>Grand Canyon, Sedona</b> and <b>Red Rocks</b>, and, along the way, you'll interact with a life coach, learn local lore from an American Indian guide and partake in a fireside chat with an author schooled in how to calm your mind while expanding your consciousness. A yoga session on the rocks of Sedona and a tour of the mystical vortices -- said to be the power points of Earth's energy -- are also on the agenda, as are introductions to Reiki, meals featuring edible flowers and an American India</p> <p>n <i>saging</i> ceremony to cleanse your spirit. The price -- $2,299 per person -- does not include your return flight to Las Vegas, but does cover all lodging, meals, activities and transfers.</p> <p><b><span style="font-size:medium;">Yoga and Eco Wellness Tours in Costa Rica<br /></span></b>Central America's most well-touristed country, Costa Rica boasts vast jungles and volcanic topography fringed by rugged oceanfront that make it a magnet for all sorts of visitors -- from surfers and hikers, to bird-watchers and budget European backpacker</p> <p>s. But despite the tourist crowds, there's no lack of quiet, soul-stirring places in this beautiful nation situated between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making Costa Rica a major destination for wellness tours. <a onclick="window.open('http://luxworldtravel.com/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20COSTA%20RICA%207%20NIGHT%20YOGA.pdf','popup', 'width=800,height=600,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes'); return false;" href="http://luxworldtravel.com/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20COSTA%20RICA%207%20NIGHT%20YOGA.pdf">Lux World Travel</a>, a tour agent based in Rochester, NY, offers women-only wellness retreats that m</p> <p>ix yoga classes and meditation with eco-minded discovery outings. Seven-night packages include lodging in your own casita at an enviro-friendly boutique hotel, daily yoga classes, evening meditation sessions and eco-adventures, with your choice of surfing, jungle tours or horseback riding on the itinerary. All-organic meals are included in the package price, which starts at $1,295 per person (airfare to San Jose and gratuities not included). For additional fees, you can enhance the wellness aspect of your trip with many d</p> <p>ifferent therapies, which may include energy-balancing with Tibetan singing bowls, volcanic clay detoxification therapy or consultations with a nutritionist about how to make positive diet changes and incorporate herbal remedies into your personal health plan.</p> <p><b><span style="font-size:medium;">Beauty and Wellness Retreats in Asheville, NC<br /></span></b><img alt="Girlfriend Getaways Blue Ridge Mountains" id="image~~" src="http://www.travelchannel.com/static_files/tc/imgs/ideas/girlfriend%20getaways/wellness%20retreats/211_wellness_blue_ridge_mountains.jpg" align="right" vspace="10" hspace="10" /></p> <p>Asheville is the East Coast's answer to places like Boulder, CO, or Half Moon Bay, CA -- a sublimely scenic mountain town in the Blue Ridge range that is a magnet for artists, writers, yoga gurus, crystal healers and general lovers of Mother Nature. And if you're looking for a great way to spend some female bonding time with your best girls while incorporating pampering in the equation, <b>Appalachian Spa Ventures</b> has just what the beauty doctor ordered. The <a onclick="window.open('http://www.appalachianspa.com/nc_girls_getaway.html','popup', 'width=800,height=600,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes'); return false;" href="http://www.appalachianspa.com/nc_girls_getaway.html">Asheville Girls Relaxation Getaway</a> gets you two nights lodging in a bed and breakfast or a luxury mountain cabin with a strict multiday beauty regimen that includes aromatherapy massa</p> <p>ges, lavender facials, reflexology foot treatments and body wraps that ensconce you in lavender and rose essences. Packages also include dinner at an Asheville restaurant and can be tailored for two people or a crowd (from $925 for two people).</p> <p>For something more on the Eastern medicine side of the wellness equation, consider a healing and wellness retreat at the <a onclick="window.open('http://www.chiwellness.com/healing_retreat_asheville.htm','popup', 'width=800,height=600,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes'); return false;" href="http://www.chiwellness.com/healing_retreat_asheville.htm">Chi Welln</a></p> <p><a onclick="window.open('http://www.chiwellness.com/healing_retreat_asheville.htm','popup', 'width=800,height=600,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes'); return false;" href="http://www.chiwellness.com/healing_retreat_asheville.htm">ess Clinic</a> in Asheville, which aims to cultivate and enhance your body's innate healing instincts for improved health, happiness and overall spiritual harmony. The program includes visits to local organic farms (where you'll participate in organic farming activities and even pick some vegetables for dinner), Chinese tea ceremonies, cooking classes and a program of stretching, breathing techniques and meditation meant to heal conditions such as fatigue and weight issues from the inside out. You'll stay at a historic farmhous</p> <p>e and mountaintop lodge on the grounds of a 4.5-acre organic farm that specializes in Chinese herbs.</p> <p>Can't you just feel the good health vibes and inner glow already?</p> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <!-- end box --><!--Start pagination of Article page--> <!--End pagination of Article page--> </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><!--// END #articlemain INC //--> </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><!--// END #innerArticle INC //--> </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><!--// END #articleWrap INC //--> </div></div><div><!--// END div id=landing INC //--> </div><p style="text-align: center;"> Pictures: Courtesy Gutsy Women Travel | iStock</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&offerid=46111.10000188&subid=0&type=4"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 60px;" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=EaC5G6CZyRI&bids=46111.10000188&subid=0&type=4&gridnum=1" alt="" border="0" /></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p> </div>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-90939078761709535212009-05-26T17:37:00.000-07:002009-05-26T17:54:10.008-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=133367.10000555&subid=0&type=4"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 64px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIoI_IGnzzVp_p7zklizVshCuW6gl_XxQSZ9-kPAWTRGa9xl3XqFgvamFaqIAsJkPfKegHqhquqvYsLmDAGYaTKQ_u9d6jAo8FF_u9-599hybA3FIazQEvZE8-CTIai97561Njy3uz0XWU/s320/13544_10000546.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340297700186772546" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:180%;" >CARDIO</span><div id="ctrl-10444890"><img src="http://www.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_150_143_library_65291.jpg?u=633766406317003750" id="ctrl-10444891" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 143px; width: 150px; float: left;" width="150" height="143" /></div><div id="ctrl-10444892"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10444894" align="center"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10444896" align="center"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10444898" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:180%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:180%;" ><br /><br />WHAT<br />EXACTLY IS<br />CARDIO EXCERCISE?</span></div></div><div id="ctrl-10444899"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10444901"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10444903"><span style="font-size:100%;">Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers to the heart. Cardiovascular exercise is exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a period of time. Another name for it is aerobic exercise. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardiovascular workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, and swimming where there is no break in the routine. 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Researchers in Japan tested mice for 16 weeks with the following diets to compare a control diet alone with green tea and isolated green tea chemicals:<a href="http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/belly-fat.html" target="_blank" class="userlink"> Read More... </a>Article by: www.green-tea-health-news.com</div></div></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><div id="ctrl-10445462" align="center"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10445464" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:180%;" ><br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445466" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:180%;" >HEALTHY EATING</span></div><div id="ctrl-10445467"><img src="http://www.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_150_191_library_38157.jpg?u=633766406317003750" id="ctrl-10445468" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 191px; clear: both; width: 150px; float: left;" width="150" height="191" /></div><div id="ctrl-10445469"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10445471"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.louise03.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">The Natural Thyroid Diet.</a></span>The # 1 Natural Thyroid Diet. Stop Eating The Foods That Damage Your Thyroid. By Qualified Nutritionist & Personal Trainer.</div><div id="ctrl-10445473"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.healinggou.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink"><span style="color: rgb(46, 48, 146);"><br /></span></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445476"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);"><a href="http://5greatdays.healinggou.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">Guilt Free Desserts. </a></span>40 Delicious, Low-glycemic, All-natural, Diabetic-safe Desserts With Baking Tips, Information On Healthy Sweeteners And More! Includes 30+ Gluten-free Desserts.</span></div><div id="ctrl-10445478"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.kristenraw.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink"><span style="color: rgb(46, 48, 146);"><br /></span></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445481"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);"><a href="http://5greatdays.kristenraw.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">10 Kristen Suzannes Easy Raw Recipe EBooks - Vegan.</a></span><br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445484"><span style="font-size:100%;">Amazing And Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes For Desserts,<br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445486"><span style="font-size:100%;">Entrees, Soups, Salads, Sides, Snacks, Smoothies, Juicing, Holidays,<br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445488"><span style="font-size:100%;">Dehydrating, Hemp, And Tips For Adopting The Vegan Raw Food Lifestyle. Recipe Books Include Introduction To Raw Food For Beginners.</span></div><div id="ctrl-10445489"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.htime.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink"><span style="color: rgb(46, 48, 146);"><br /></span></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445492"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);"><a href="http://5greatdays.htime.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">Yeast Free Cooking Manual/Cookbook.</a></span>A Delicious Cookbook Full Of Great Cooking Tips, Easy, Yet Yummy Recipes And A Healthy Eating Guide To Combat Autism, Candida, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Arthritis, And The List Goes On!</span></div><div id="ctrl-10445494"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.antoniov1.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445497"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.antoniov1.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">Healthy Urban Kitchen Cookbook.</a>A Simple, Step-by-step System For<br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445500"><span style="font-size:100%;">Shopping, Cooking & Eating The Worlds Healthiest Foods<br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10445502"><span style="font-size:100%;">(all Natural, Organic Produce & Grass Fed Meats). </span></div><div id="ctrl-10445503"><span style="font-size:100%;">Gluten & Soy Free.<br /><br /></span><br /><div id="ctrl-9550148"><a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=229778" class="userlink"><img src="http://buildincomesite.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_207_26_csupload_3604388.png?u=633745391535061250" id="ctrl-9550149" alt="" pngsrc="0_0_0_0_207_26_csupload_3604388.png?u=633745391535061250" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 26px; width: 207px; float: left;" width="207" height="26" /></a></div><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10445504"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div></span>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-26961648313195648312009-05-18T18:09:00.001-07:002009-05-26T17:35:17.569-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hfwoman.vpweb.com/default.html">HEALTHY FIT WOMAN -Find a Healthy You</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Healthy fit woman provides exercise and health advice and products for women.</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=127265.10000968&subid=0&type=4"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 518px; height: 66px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAV8ZECFoxlnWV8nxqAxX0KYJtSwk3zBDHr0W8BgKhLoM_YDZ54uElxRCmjL8nw7ZBedSVD6_MdZFmCFvtQYKszKRDF_ukOscH9MBkhq4cNds1hG8ESLuBJiz-BzTw0SmzHGrVcL1q2KRj/s400/2311_10000968.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337337509189424306" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div id="ctrl-10115585"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:180%;" >YOGA, SPIRITUALITY</span></div><div id="ctrl-10115586"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:180%;" ><br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115588"><img src="http://preview.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_150_208_library_10685.jpg?u=633782777214311250" id="ctrl-10115589" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 208px; clear: both; width: 150px; float: left;" width="150" height="208" /></div><div id="ctrl-10115590"><span style="color: rgb(41, 100, 60);font-size:100%;" ><b>WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF YOGA?</b></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115592"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;" id="ctrl-10115594"><span style="font-size:85%;">Yoga’s primary emphasis is upon general well-being. Although <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/keep-fit-by-doing-yoga-572308.html#" class="userlink"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">yoga</span></a> has been shown to be beneficial in a variety of conditions, it is not considered a therapy for specific illnesses. Rather, yoga employs abroad holistic approach that focuses on teaching <span style="font-size:100%;">people a new lifestyle, way of thinking, and way of </span><span style="font-size:100%;">being in the world. In the process, however, it is also found to bring a</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> myriad of healing effects. By attending to practices for improving,</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> regaining or retaining general good health, a person is likely to find that </span><span style="font-size:100%;">some of his more specific difficulties tend to disappear. Many of the healing effects of yoga is clinically verified. We will look at the healing effects of</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> yoga. However, one of the most important benefit of yoga is its application </span><span style="font-size:100%;">in relieving stress, fatigue, invigoration and vitality and its anti-aging properties and its application for relaxation therapy.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/nirmala/74157.htm" target="_blank" class="userlink">Read More....</a></span><br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115598"><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=127265.10000530&subid=0&type=4" class="userlink"><img src="http://preview.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_214_214_csupload_4035160.jpg?u=633782777214311250" id="ctrl-10115599" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 7px 7px; height: 214px; clear: both; width: 214px; float: right;" width="214" height="214" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;" id="ctrl-10115598"><span style="font-size:85%;">ArticleBase.com <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/nirmala/74157.htm" class="userlink">by Nirmala</a> | 22/09/2008 | <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/" class="userlink">Anti Aging<br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115605"><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=133367.35&type=2&subid=0" class="userlink"><img src="http://preview.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_102_96_csupload_4147992.jpg?u=633782777214311250" id="ctrl-10115606" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 96px; width: 102px; float: left;" width="102" height="96" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" id="ctrl-10115611"><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=133367.35&type=2&subid=0" class="userlink">The FIRM: FIRM Power Yoga</a> with Kirsten Strohecker Stretch and Strengthen with The FIRM (35)FIRM Power Yoga will sculpt your upper body, abs, hips, thighs and buttocks while stretching your muscles for a lithe, toned body. Relieve the stress in achy joints, gain greater mobility, energize and re-focus with FIRM Power Yoga!</div><div id="ctrl-10115613"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.wlgwprog.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink"><br /></a></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115616"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.wlgwprog.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">Weight Loss Gods Way.</a></span> Stop Dieting - Renew Your Mind And See Your Body Transformed Forever!<br /></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115619"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;" id="ctrl-10115621"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://5greatdays.spcusa.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=4LTZHZWY" class="userlink">Qigong Power Training System.</a></span>Secrets Of Chi Manipulation Revealed- The Insider Methods To The Worlds Most Extraordinary Qigong Techniques.</span></div><div id="ctrl-10115623"><span style="font-size:85%;"><u><span style="color: rgb(147, 149, 152);"><br /></span></u></span><div style="text-align: left;">Check out this website. It's called Dancing Chi Yoga and it has great information on yoga types, posses etc. Enjoy! <a href="http://www.dancingchiyoga.com/">http://www.dancingchiyoga.com/</a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><u><span style="color: rgb(147, 149, 152);"><br /><br /></span></u></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115625"><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=127265.10001029&subid=0&type=4" class="userlink"><img src="http://preview.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_519_66_csupload_4147685.png?u=633782777214311250" id="ctrl-10115626" alt="" pngsrc="0_0_0_0_519_66_csupload_4147685.png?u=633782777214311250" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 66px; width: 519px; float: left;" width="519" height="66" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><u><span style="color: rgb(147, 149, 152);"><br /></span></u></span></div><div id="ctrl-10115631"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10115633"><br /></div><div id="ctrl-10115635"><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=mkrVbObGrRQ&offerid=127265.10000887&subid=0&type=4" class="userlink"><img src="http://preview.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_287_73_csupload_4147721.jpg?u=633782777214311250" id="ctrl-10115636" alt="" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; height: 73px; display: block; clear: both; width: 287px; text-align: center;" width="287" height="73" /></a></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="http://hfwoman.vpweb.com/default.html">HEALTHY FIT WOMAN -Find a Healthy You</a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Healthy fit woman provides exercise and health advice and products for women.</span><br /><br /><br /><div id="ctrl-9550148"><a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=229778" class="userlink"><img src="http://buildincomesite.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_207_26_csupload_3604388.png?u=633745391535061250" id="ctrl-9550149" alt="" pngsrc="0_0_0_0_207_26_csupload_3604388.png?u=633745391535061250" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 26px; width: 207px; float: left;" width="207" height="26" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TIARAW%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-21.jpg" alt="" />healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-49058522970597648742009-05-04T17:46:00.000-07:002009-05-04T18:26:41.873-07:00Oral Sex - Linked To Throat Cancer<a href="http://hfwoman.vpweb.com/default.html">HEALTHY FIT WOMAN -Find a Healthy You</a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Healthy fit woman provides exercise and health advice and products for women.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Ladies..... I must share this finding with you. I first saw this on Good Morning America and I had to make sure to get this information in the open. I remember waking up and seeing a story of a woman who had a persistent itchy soar throat that would not subside. She went to the doctor and told her that she had HPV in her throat which lead to throat cancer. Her doctor told her that it was most likely attributed to Oral Sex.<br /><br />I am no expert, and I do not claim to be, but what people don't understand is that HPV is passed from woman to woman through a man. Men can not tell when they have been infected with this, so they don't know that they are passing it along. I can not tell you how many times that I have heard of a girl getting "cancer cells" removed from their cervix -- not understanding why. They were in committed relationships or so they thought, and most women in long term committed relationships don't use condoms. Therefore, HPV can be passed through a cheating boyfriend, or a boyfriend who got it from a previous relationship/encounter. Testing for HPV in men is not really standard and it's harder to do .<br /><br />Another interesting thing about this headline, it that men get throat cancer more than women and I think I read something that said the the rise in the disease went up in the lat 1970's. Porn movement perhaps? I mean -- porn was very up and coming that time and maybe oral sex became more "out there" and openly practiced more? Not sure. I could be wrong. But since men seem to be drawn to it like animals, I can see how they would get it more.<br /><br />I posted an article on <a href="http://www.hfwoman.vpweb.com/">my website</a>. I will post it here for you to see as well. Please ladies, protect yourselves ok.<br /></span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><div id="ctrl-10445298"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div id="ctrl-10445288" align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img src="http://www.hfwoman.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_150_103_library_4840.jpg?u=633766406317003750" id="ctrl-10445289" alt="" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 103px; width: 150px; float: left;" width="150" height="103" /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">"I Didn't Know that..." </span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></div><div id="ctrl-10445294"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><div id="ctrl-9550145"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#231f20;"><b><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /></b></span></div></span><div id="ctrl-10445298"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>HPV Linked to Throat Cancer </b><b>Oral Sex Is Major Risk Factor </b>HPV, the virus that causes <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=318" target="_blank" class="userlink">cervical cancer</a><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=318" target="_blank" class="userlink">,</a> is also linked to <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=401" target="_blank" class="userlink">throat cancer</a><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=401" target="_blank" class="userlink">,</a> and oral sex is a major risk factor for both men and women, new research shows. <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=81031" target="_blank" class="userlink">Read more......</a><br /></span></span><br /><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><div id="ctrl-9550148"><a href="http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=229778" class="userlink"><img src="http://buildincomesite.vpweb.com/0_0_0_0_207_26_csupload_3604388.png?u=633745391535061250" id="ctrl-9550149" alt="" pngsrc="0_0_0_0_207_26_csupload_3604388.png?u=633745391535061250" style="margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; height: 26px; width: 207px; float: left;" width="207" height="26" /></a></div></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><br /></span></div></div></span>healthgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08378135985987687899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008474512789458753.post-56344404319873363952009-05-04T17:22:00.000-07:002009-06-01T19:44:35.526-07:00My Old Knees or Bad Running Shoes?<a href="http://hfwoman.vpweb.com/default.html">HEALTHY FIT WOMAN -Find a Healthy You</a> <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/TIARAW%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-22.jpg" alt="" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Healthy fit woman provides exercise and health advice and products for women. </span><br /><br />Ok -- I am not that old really. Have not hit 30 yet (30 is not old by the way). I have always hated running do to its quickness to induce my asthma. I seem to get a little bit more out of my workouts as far as longevity and leg toning when I walk. Well, one day I was doing my 4.1 mph speed walk and decided to do a little jog. The jog turned into a run and I just kept doing it and I repeated this through the week. Running became enjoyable. I gave myself the weekend to rest and went out to jog again on Monday, only... when I went to run, my knees would not lift up. It felt like I had bone rubbing against bone. It was awful. I'm thinking to myself, "maybe I was not meant to run", or "maybe I have early degeneration of the knees", or what if my shoes are bad? I also thought, "Wait! if George W. Bush and Bill Clinton could get up and run every morning during their presidencies, I should be able to run daily too. I then bought some Glucosamine with Chondrointin, in a joint health formula. 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