Review of Dual Action Cleanse Colon Cleanser

By Peter Wood

With the increasing popularity of Dual Action Clease I thought I'd do a review of the product today. I will first look at the ingredients of the colon cleanser and then take a more in-depth look at the company the produces Dual Action Cleanse. This is a shorter version of my complete review of Dual Action Cleanse that you can find on my website.

A look at the ingredients will show you that it provides mostly fiber as well as some good ingredients to support the digestive system. The only slight area of concern here is that the proprietary blend is 572 mg while there is a very long list of ingredients that makes up that 572 mg. It may be possible that they're trying to spread themselves a little too thin and not able to provide enough of each ingredient. Aside from this, however, the ingredients look pretty good.

The pricing for Dual Action Cleanse a little on the higher end of the spectrum for colon cleanse products. Packages range from $59.90 to $129.80. This is not to say that it's a ripoff by any means. Just a little (not much) higher than others I've seen.

Through my research about the company behind Dual Action Cleanse, I actually found some reassuring informtion (doesn't happen too often). The Better Business Bureau gave it a 'B+' rating which is actually pretty good. Dual Action Cleanse had 0 unanswered complaints (as opposed to other's we've seen with as many as 2,500 unanswered complaints). On top of that, Dual Action Cleanse is accredited with the BBB which we don't see very much in this industry.

Many of the complaints that I see for colon cleanse products have to do with shady marketing or sales practices (often related to an autoship program). Does Dual Action Cleanse have an autoship? Yes. Does this mean they are a scam? No. And the difference is that they actually do a fairly good job of informing the customer about the autoship (it's noted on the button that you click to buy). They also offer an option to buy the product with enrolling in the autoship program (you just don't get the free shipping). Make sure that you don't enroll in the autoship if you don't want to get product in the mail each month and get charged for it.

To sum it all up, Dual Action Cleanse get's a fairly favorable review from me. The company is rated well by the BBB they are more open about their autoship than most companies out there. The price may be a bit higher (not too much higher), but in the end it's up to you to decide if you can flip the bill. - 14130

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Peter Wood has thoroughly reviewed many colon cleanse products. This was a brief version of his complete Dual Action Cleanse review. To see Peter's full review of Dual Action Cleanse go to ColonCleanseReport.com

Warp Speed Fat Loss Review - Fat Loss Program Discovered

By Jim Stevens

Are you wishing for a more attractive, slimmer body? If yes, then you have to buy yourself Warp Speed Fat Loss system now.

In today's time, the Warp Speed Fat Loss system is just one of the many fat/weight loss systems made available in the market. So you might be asking yourself now, so why prefer Warp Speed Fat Loss system than the others? Well, the answer to this is just plain and simple. The system is not a scam, not at all!

The Warp Speed Fat Loss system is proven effective to eliminate unwanted fats or extra weight. It seems like a scam because it promises a lot of things. It promises that the user will lose more than the 2lbs per week, burn fat while sitting around, get lean in less than 1 month and the like. But I tell you, it is not a scam at all. It has the methods, the practices, and the exercises to give you the slimmer body you desire in just a short period of time.

Efficiency

The Warp Speed Fat Loss system is really efficient, allowing you to lose your stubborn fats or unwanted extra weight in no time. Unlike the exercises that some fat or weight loss system promote, exercise of Warp Speed Fat Loss system are short and so not time consuming. You can do them easily without exerting much effort. Exercises are also intense thus ensuring your heart rate remains high throughout your workout session and that the fat burning process will be maximized.

Comprehensiveness

The Warp Speed Fat Loss is not only efficient but also complete. Unlike some other fat or weight loss systems, the system doesn't only extends exercises that are proven effective for burning fats but also extends ideas about having proper diet. The Warp Speed Fat Loss systems promotes both effective exercises for working out and dieting to combat your body's instinct to stop fat loss. The system strongly promotes both as working out is useless without proper diet. This is in adherence to the studies about the best way to lose fats fast is to workout and at the same time to eat the right kind foods that your body will not store up as fats.

Safeness

The Warp Speed Fat Loss system is also safe to use. Although with the system you will be losing 21lbs in 28 days, too much for too short period of time, you don't need to worry. System will not require you to take pills and supplements, and will just extend 100% natural fat loss method to you. - 14130

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How Can You Treat Acne Effectively?

By Dan da Silva

Acne is one of the most common skin problems affecting people worldwide and a general misconception is that acne affects only teenagers, but many are surprised to learn that adults also suffer from this same inconvenience. In fact nearly 90 percent of people suffer from acne sometime in their lifetime and while acne is dreaded, it usually shows up during our teenage years and fortunately, many people outgrow it.

While the naturally occurring oil we produce called sebum does in fact clog the hair follicles, it is not the only substance to blame for the condition of acne and neither is oily skin either. Acne seems to be a condition that is not necessarily a natural one and something that past generations did not suffer with.

Among the many causes of clogged pores are the use of makeup, everyday air particles and often a simple case of hormonal changes but while acne is a part of life for many individuals, it can be effectively treated. Many other factors contribute to the formation of acne and some debate that diet impacts the formation of acne, caused by reprocessed foods, junk foods, and sugars this contemporary society eats every day.

When people have more stubborn cases of acne it is left to a dermatologist to prescribe a stronger remedy which may require a longer period of use. Having a dermatologist treat the condition is not such a bad idea as he or she will be able to better check on how well the treatment is he prescribed. The fingernails are the acne sufferer's biggest problem as bacteria can cause further infection of the already sensitive area so it is important that the acne is not aggravated any further.

This means that fingernails need to be kept clean and not dismissed because they look clean as almost all bacteria and germs are invisible to the naked human eye. To be on the safe side it is always wiser for an acne victim not to touch any of their pimples with their hands just in case.

Research has shown that if your parents had acne, you'll probably have it as well and very few people have perfect skin, so it is a very common skin disorder among almost every single person. Although the likelihood is that you will suffer from acne during your years at school and college.

While opinions vary on the subject, it cannot hurt to contact a dermatologist if you are having a problem with acne or other skin complaint. The information here is not designed to replace the advice given by a doctor, dermatologist or other medical professional. - 14130

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Pregnancy Tips

By Dennis Durrell

Pregnancy is the phase of time from conception to birth as a woman has a developing fetus in her body. Pregnancy is categorized into three periods, or trimesters. Your primary trimester is 0-13 weeks, your following trimester is week 14 to week 28, and your final trimester is week 29 to week 40. In every stage , of your pregnancy you can expect to undergo uncommon indications.

If you think you might be pregnant, pay close attention to your body. As soon as you conceive you may notice subtle changes like sore breasts or bloating, symptoms which can also happen right before your period (which is a sure sign that you're not pregnant!).

So, what are some other indication and symptoms of pregnancy? The most frequent and well recognized signs of all is a Missed or late Menstruation.

Thoughts of pregnancy run through every womans mind as soon as her period is late. But many woman experience irregular menstrual cycles, this is not always a definitive symptom.

Nausea and Vomiting, also called as morning sickness , can strike early and has to be the most annoying indication of pregnancy. The excess weight of the stomach can cause Lower Back Pain. This is commonly prevalent in the later phase but can indeed occur in initial pregnancy.

Heartburn, triggered by the uterus pushing onto the stomach and resulting digestive distress . About 6 to 8 weeks after conception, the pressure on the bladder from the growing embryo can lead Excessive Urination.

A pregnancy test is the best way to determine if you are pregnant. Home pregnancy test kits are available over-the-counter and are considered highly accurate. - 14130

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Top Toe Nail Fungus Home Remedies

By Rashel Dan

The reason why toe nail fungus should be treated at once is because it can develop into more complicated infections. Among other discomforts, toe nail fungus is painful to walk with. In order to avoid this, immediate treatment must be applied. There are a lot of toe nail fungus home remedies that one can apply in order to treat this. The most effective are the following:

1. A Mix of Apple and Vinegar - Using water with natural apple cider vinegar and soaking one's toenails on it is one good toe nail fungus home remedy. One has to do this everyday at least 15 to 20 minutes a day for positive results to be seen. This might take weeks or even months to see the results.

2. A Soak in Mouthwash - Another toe nail fungus home remedy is soaking in Listerine mouthwash. Listerine is a great antiseptic that can cure and prevent the growth of toe nail fungi.

3. Natural Oils - Tea tree oil is nature's powerful fungicide that will help contain the toe nail fungi. To do this, one has to apply pure tea tree oil to the toe nail that is affected. Also, one has to do this everyday. Other possible combinations with tea tree oil are lavender oil and olive oil. Together these combinations can fight the infection more effectively and prevent skin irritation.

4. Nail Fungus Creams - AHA cream, or Alpha Hydroxyl creams one of the toe nail fungus home remedies. This can help remove the scaly skin on one's feet. These scales are more prone to toe nail fungi infection. Also, one has to do this ritual everyday, before bedtime is the most recommended time.

5. Oregano - A lot people have recommended oregano oil as another one of the effective toe nail fungus home remedies. This is mixed with olive oil and must be applied on the affected toenail for a maximum of 3 weeks only. Oregano oil has been proven as an effective, analgesic, fungicide, as well as antibiotic.

6. A Good Salt Solution - An Epsom salt solution is one good treatment. One has to soak the infected toe/s in the solution everyday.

7. Vicks - Applying Vick vapor rub on the affected area is recommended by a lot people since this alleviates the infection as well as cures it. The same problem is that it will take some time but it really works in a lot of people already.

The common denominator of these toe nail fungus home remedies is that one needs to have a lot of patience since these treatments have to be religiously followed every day for a long duration of time. Another possible home remedy is using all natural medication such as Zetaclear which contains all of the above-mentioned key ingredients in curing toe nail fungi.

No matter what treatment you decide to take, it's very important to prevent further toe nail fungus infection. This includes wearing more comfortable footwear, avoiding going barefoot in moist public places, and not sharing towels other people. With these as well as a good home remedy practice, the toe nail fungi will be cured in no time. - 14130

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Allergy, the Plague of the Civilized World

By Diana Jackson

Allergy is one of the diseases which modern medicine cannot cure. The only thing allergologists can do is to diagnose the patient, to determine the allergens, then to prescribe medication for making the symptoms disappear. Curing is not possible in such cases.

Each allergy remedy has its so called fan club. There are such substances which for some humans give wonderful results, while for others just don't make any difference. The human body is unique and so is the allergy treatment and medication.

Allergy is very tricky. It is possible that you don't know you have it until it's too late to live a normal life. Symptoms increase in intensity with each exposure to the allergen substance which triggers your immune system's erroneous reaction.

When the immune system mistakes a harmless substance like dust or pollen as a sworn enemy of the human body, it will start a real war for annihilating that substance, thus giving reactions which can be life threatening.

Over the years, people have tried many herbal remedies such as nettles in order to see if they can make the allergy symptoms fade away. Yet, most of the patients go for antihistamines, as the best way to keep the symptoms under control.

How do allergy attacks manifest themselves? It's very easy to believe that you have something else, because some of the main symptoms are cold and flu like, you just sneeze a lot, your nose is running, your eyes get teary and red, and you feel like your head is going to explode because of the internal pressure.

Life endangering, massive swelling can be neutered by epinephrine shots. This remedy needs to be administrated immediately, because a couple of minutes are enough to kill an sufferer. The brain cannot live without oxygen and if you can't breathe, it will suffer irreversible damage. - 14130

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Is Chronic Fatigue Just In Your Head?

By Christian Goodman

A client who had been suffering for years contacted me with the "belief" that she had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I use the term "belief" because she had been diagnosed with a number of different diseases or conditions, treated with many drugs and even referred to a psychiatrist.

After quite some time, she located a physician she found confidence in. He listened to her symptoms and reviewed her history in detail but was again prescribed medicine. She wrote to me as she had already attempted the medicinal route for CFS to no avail.

Chronic Fatigue is rather complicated. A general description is fatigue which lasts at least 24 hours and is not aided with rest. It may also become worsened with physical or mental stress.

In 1988, is was accepted as a legitimate disease. However medical professionals are not eager to diagnose it due to: 1. Treatment options are limited since there is not a known cause. 2. The symptoms can mirror several other conditions. 3. There is still a split opinion within the medical community as to whether it is a physiological or a psychological issue.

We'll discuss it here as a physiological illness. Two criteria are needed for CFS to be present: 1. Six consecutive months of chronic fatigue not due to other illnesses. 2. 4 other symptoms must accompany it such as tender lymph nodes, short-term memory loss, loss of concentration, joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches, unrefreshed sleep, muscle pain or insomnia.

Other symptoms that may also be present are chills, chronic cough, heart palpatations, night sweats, dizziness, visual disturbances or food allergies or sensitivities.

Some other physiological issues that appear quite similar to CFS (making it hard to diagnose) are: fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic mononucleosis, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, cancer, obesity, Lyme disease or an adverse reaction to certain drugs prescribed to treat the above illnesses.

Although there is no known cause, some theories are that CFS could stem from inflamed pathways of the nervous system - but with nothing measureable in the blood like with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Unknown viral illnesses and high or low blood pressure are although thought to be potential causes.

Some treatments for CFS (as a physiological disease) include: physical activity in moderation or medicines for blood pressure. There are significant side effects however so the medication should be diligently monitored.

Drug therapy has shown help for some, but most people find that the side effects outweigh the benefits. Some other therapies found helpful include deep breathing, massage, yoga and acupuncture.

Although a firm cure for CFS is not identified, I recommend my all natural High Blood Pressure Program if you believe stress, high or LOW blood pressure may be present.

I also strongly recommend my Fibromyalgia program if your symptoms appear to mimic this condition even if diagnosed as CFS.

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Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to health research and found solutions to many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural Health alternatives blog or check out his natural Fibromyalgia Treatment.

Stop Heartburn With A Natural Remedy

By Kristy Risanth

Heartburn is a common complaint for many pregnant women and adults. It is a burning sensation or chest pain that moves upward (this is the acid that is being regurgitated) and causes a sour taste in the mouth. It is said to feel like a burning sensation in the chest. Although heartburn is not caused by heart disorders or problems, some heart disorders or problems can feel like heartburn.

The pain caused by acid reflux, heartburn, is generally experienced during or after eating, when you bend down after eating, or when stooping. Although these can trigger heartburn, many pregnant women are also thought to suffer from it as the baby is applying pressure on the stomach.

Acid reflux (or Gastro Esophageal Reflux - GERD) is the common cause for heartburn. But heartburn is not the only indication of GERD. Instead of a chest pain, some people taste the bitterness of the acid in their mouth or in the back of their throat. Because not all people recognise heartburn, it is also called sour stomach, indigestion or acid regurgitation.

Acid reflux can be caused by a lot of different things although it is usually triggered by either stress or a poor diet. Many people believe that certain types of food cause GERD or Heartburn symptoms. However, whilst your diet can trigger the heartburn or GERD symptoms, it does not actually cause the problem. Therefore, changes in your diet, by avoiding acidic foods, overeating etc. may reduce symptoms but may not cure it.

Antacids are available over-the-counter or off-the-shelf without a need for prescription. Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you of the dose needed and how often you should take it. While antacids can provide relief within minutes, they are considered a temporary solution for excess stomach acid i.e. for mild heartburn sufferers, and are not for continued consumption as they are not a holistic natural remedy for heartburn. What's more, when taken for longer periods, they may stimulate your stomach to produce extra amounts of acid.

This also applies to baking soda and water - a natural remedy for heartburn. Whilst it can bring relief, it is not a cure for heartburn and should only be used occasionally. The baking soda heartburn remedy should not be used by those on a low salt regime. Another home remedy is to consume honey after eating.

A natural remedy for heartburn and acid reflux is needed for a permanent cure. Unlike antacids, honey and baking soda, a holistic remedy would help your body heal itself. And because it does not only treat the symptoms of acid reflux, it can help cure other digestive disorders you may be facing.

I have seen testimonials for a natural remedy for heartburn where, the remedy not only stops heartburn, it also cures acid reflux, candida infections, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders. This is because a true, holistic natural remedy for heartburn would aim at improving your health and immune system to a point where your body is able to heal itself. And in the process, the natural remedy for heartburn ends up helping your body heal other issues you may be facing. - 14130

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Panic Away Review - Panic Attack Self Help Cure Known

By Tracy Dawson

Panic Away by Joe Barry is just one of the most well-known and most sought-after panic attack self help cures today. For the record, 27,000 people have used it, of which, about 26,000 panic attack sufferers in various places have successfully get rid of different types of panic as well as anxiety attacks. Thus, if you are suffering from anxiety attacks or if not panic attacks, then you should try it to finally be free from any unwanted attacks and get a chance to live a normal life.

Effectiveness

Panic Away is a self help cure tested and proven to be effective. In fact, because of the technique and approaches that it promotes, a lot of people who have been suffering from panic and anxiety attacks are now living a normal life.

Basically, it encourages and teaches sufferers to learn how to break the fear of having another attack or else they will never experience total freedom from anxiety. And this can be made possible through the One Move Technique which will give sufferers the ability to immediately stop fearing another panic attack by breaking the cycle of anxiety. Simple technique yet proven to be effective.

Uniqueness

Panic Away is indeed incomparable. It is not like other panic attack self help cures that the key ingredient is medication, relaxation exercises, or lifestyle changes. Its key ingredient is the approach on how to no longer fear the thought of having a panic or anxiety attack which eventually allows sufferers get a lifetime remedy and not only temporary relief.

Efficiency

Panic Away is well written in layman's language. It is comprehensive with explanations on the mechanics of a panic attack in full, complete details. In simple terms, it explains how a past experience that started panic attacks play a role in current panic and anxiety attacks. And the fear of panic, how actually it becomes second nature controlling the mind for a panic attack, is also well explained in simple terms too.

All details can be easily understood by any individual. Thus, making it an efficient panic attack self help cure for everyone. - 14130

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Kids - Swimmer's Ear in Children

By Melinda Mahrer

Swimmer's ear is bacterial growth infection inside the canal of the ear. It is also known as Otitis Externa. It differs a lot from ear infections which are dealt with on a regular basis, which is contracted at times when the child catches a cold. The common ear infection is known as Otitis Media, in which the middle of the ear is infected. Incase of swimmer's ear, the ear canal which leads towards the ear drum is infected by bacteria. The first symptom is that when the finger is stuck inside the ear canal, it will hurt a lot.

The skin within that are is very delicate and hence, is protected by nature by a thin earwax coating. Usually, water can easily glide inside and then outside the ear without any problem. But when the water cleans some or all of the earwax and if some of the water is retained inside, the bacteria will take advantage of this situation. Chemicals in the water aggravate the situation by increasing the irritation. It starts growing within the soft and warm ear canal and can cause swelling and redness. A slight itchiness also accompanies it. But the child must be instructed to not to scratch, otherwise there is a greater chance of the situation becoming worse.

Hearing can become difficult due to the bacterial infection as that will swell the ear canal and block the passage.

The pain and itchiness can only be gotten rid off by fighting the infection and killing the grown bacteria. In usual cases, ear drops are prescribed by the doctor. These ear drops have antibiotics which are meant to kill the bacteria. The dosage and number of days to use the ear drops as told by the doctor should be strictly followed. If the doses are missed there is a possibility of bacterial re-growth. A wick is also introduced inside the ear, sometimes. This wick actually is small piece of sponge with absorbed lotion.

This procedure is used when the doctor thinks it is important to apply medicine directly to the part of the fruit canal which is infected. If the pain is unbearable by the child, parents can give pain killers, but only after taking suggestion from the doctor. Once the antibiotics begin working, pain killers can be stopped.

Swimmer's ear cannot be just attained cause of water entering the ear at the time of taking baths or showers. Children, who have joined the summer swimming camp, can complain of this problem. After the swimmer's ear is treated, the child shouldn't swim immediately. Doctor, usually, advices them to stay away from water for a week or two. The time period may sound very long, but it keeps the pain away for a long time. Special ear drops are available over the counter which can be put inside the child's ear after swimming is over. This will dry up any water inside the ear, if any. Swimmer's ear can also be caused when inquisitive kids try to stuff things inside the ear and thus damaging it. Bacteria get a chance of developing on the scratched area. In this case, only parent's supervision will do the trick. - 14130

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Physiotherapy Assessment of Muscle Strength

By Jonathan Blood Smyth

All of our activities of daily living depend on having sufficient muscle power to carry them out, from actions demanding high levels of power such as getting up from the ground to fine actions such as writing and typing. Loss of sensibility can be more disabling than loss of muscle power but loss of strength is important as it interferes with independent living, especially when we are older and find it difficult to rise from a chair or to climb stairs. There may be many reasons for loss of muscle power including neurological illness or stroke, joint pain, lack of use, trauma or illness and disease. Assessment of muscle strength and the progressive strengthening of muscles is a core physiotherapy skill.

Physiotherapists use the Oxford Scale to assess and grade muscle power when a patient's condition suggests this is necessary. A detailed knowledge of muscle anatomy is needed so that the muscle and its tendon can be located accurately and the correct action assessed. The Oxford Scale is a 0-5 scale which is then recorded as 0/5 or 3/5, sometimes with a + or " sign to indicate more or less power but not sufficient to reduce or increase the number. The physiotherapist will position the patient in the appropriate posture to allow accurate assessment and allow good vision and palpation of the appropriate structures.

Grade 0 is no action discernable in the muscle at all, with the physiotherapist palpating the muscle belly or tendon as the patient attempts to perform the activity several times. Grade 1 is a twitch as the muscle undergoes a small contraction but is not strong enough to perform any of its specified joint movement. Grade 2 indicates a muscle strong enough to perform its designated joint movement when the force of gravity is eliminated, making it much easier to perform. The joint must be accurately positioned for this to be tested correctly. Grade 3 is a muscle strong enough to perform the joint action to the full range against gravity but with no resistance applied. An example here would be lifting the arm above the head.

To be rated as 4/5 on the Oxford Scale a muscle must be able to move its joint through full range against resistance and gravity. The physiotherapist will decide what degree of resistance is reasonable for this test, bearing in mind the characteristics of the patient such as age, sex, activity levels and medical status. The normal rating of 5/5 is given only when the muscle can move the joint painlessly to the extent that the tester feels is entirely adequate, given the personal status of the patient. Full power for a younger, strong man will be very different for a child or old person.

If the patient can raise their arm up above the head to some extent but not very strongly nor to full range, the physiotherapist might grade that as 3/5 for the deltoid muscle but because it is not full it might be rated 3-/5. If the muscle will take good manual resistance but does not appear to be normal for that patient then the grading could be 4+/5. This grading scale allows the physiotherapist to test all the appropriate muscles and record them in the patient's notes, enabling progress to be charted against time as the strength improves. This can be very useful in tracking the progress of patients recoveries or recording their neurological status such as in spinal cord injury.

Physiotherapists begin muscle strengthening techniques in a position where gravity is eliminated, allowing a weak muscle to be repetitively exercised. As the patient's ability increases they can perform more functional activities of daily life which strengthens the muscles in a co-ordinated way which reflects normality. Next, resistance against muscle action is increased as muscle strength improves in response to the level of intensity of resistance and not just repetition. High intensity causes muscle fibre breakdown which repairs with increased size and power until the next intensity workout repeats the process. Progression is then moved to functional exercise with bodyweight resistance as dynamic movement is more useful. - 14130

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Jonathan Blood Smyth is a Superintendent Physiotherapist at an NHS hospital in the South-West of the UK. He specialises in orthopaedic conditions and looking after joint replacements as well as managing chronic pain. Visit the website he edits if you are looking for physiotherapists in London.

Tips On Having A Colon Detox The Natural Way

By Ann Triune

There are many ways to have a colon detox. However, we need to keep our colon clean in the long run instead of just temporarily. Some people go on a temporary colon detox and then go back to their old ways. The best thing to do is to stay on a natural colon detox. This article will show you the natural ways of cleansing your colon.

A good advice to follow is to have a balanced diet. There are actually more harmful elements in our food than we realize. We may be stocking up a pile of preservatives in our bodies. All these can get stuck in our system and eventually poison us and make us feel unwell.

To have a balanced diet, the basic thing to do is to take in more healthy food and less harmful ones. Increase your intake of fruits, veggies and grains and say no to processed foods. Once you get into the habit of eating well you'll begin to feel rejuvenated. Almost all healthy foods are packed with nutrients and fiber. Fiber is a must if you want to effectively cleanse your colon, preserve healthy bowel movement and remove waste effectively.

You may completely eliminate dairy products from your diet. Eat twice as many vegetables as you would have in your usual diet. Eat only a matchbox-size piece of meat each time while eating more complex carbohydrates like wheat bread and whole grain cereal. Eat a piece of fruit as a snack throughout the day. These are just some suggestions and you might want to speak with your doctor about them.

Another advice would be to increase your intake of water. Drinking water is almost like washing your hands clean except you're rinsing your colon of accumulated debris. Water has the natural ability to rinse out hardened stools. You need to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to have a natural colon detox.

With a simple change in diet, you'll no longer feel constipated, abdominal pain, rectal pain and bloating. Furthermore, you may even experience less headaches and backaches. A natural colon detox can help more than just the physical. It can fight against fatigue and depression caused by symptoms of an unhealthy bowel and being overweight.

Surprisingly, exercise can also be your best natural colon detox. Of course, you'll maintain a healthy weight with exercise. But at the same time, exercise encourages your bowels to move healthily as waste products easily slide through and out of your system.

You may try out yoga techniques as a natural colon detox. Some yoga poses naturally use gravity to encourage healthy bowel movement. Furthermore, the breathing techniques incorporated in yoga naturally coaxes your bowels to move. You may buy a DVD on basic yoga or join classes.

You may also try jump rope exercises. Jumping up and down is said to tighten the organs such as the intestines. It also strengthens the lower abdomen. At least 10 minutes of doing jump rope exercises can maintain bowel health.

Another simple exercise that acts a natural colon detox is crunching. Doing crunches every now and then stimulates the bowel and prevent constipation. It can actually draw blood to the areas in the abdomen and therefore promote good circulation and healing.

If you want more health benefits and no side effects, bowel dependency or cost, go with a natural colon detox. Good health means staying healthy for life, not just at one time. If you want, you can boost your detox with natural supplements. - 14130

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Use Cynergy TK For Optimum Skin Care

By Peter Albertonach

You've probably heard of keratin if you're interested in serious skin care, and how important it is to replace the keratin our skin loses with age. Now there's a new ingredient in the best skin care products that replaces lost keratin in your skin better than ever before. It's called Cynergy TK.

But isn't there keratin in my regular skincare products I hear you say? Keratin is in lots of anti aging products, so what does Cynergy TK do that they don't?

Yes actually that's very true, many big brand skincare and anti aging products contain keratin, but there's compelling reasons to use anti-aging products that contain Cynergy TK.

Keratin is a protein that is found not just in your skin but right through your body. It is found in particular in your nails and hair. It helps make your skin more pliable and elastic and adds strength, and this helps stop those wrinkles and sagging that you've noticed on your skin and perhaps those lines around your mouth and eyes.

Unfortunately as you get older your skin starts to lose some of it's keratin, and this means that the sagging and wrinkles and lines start to form on your face. Loss of keratin is not the only reason for this, but certainly contributes hugely.

Traditional big brand name anti aging skin care products have keratin in them, so they have to be good right? Wrong.

I mentioned that keratin is found in nails and hair. It is also found in the horns and hooves of animals and that is where the keratin is sourced for the big brand name anti-aging products. It is extracted using acid and heat, and this changes the form of the keratin by a process known as "hydrolyzation" and means that is no longer useful to the skin.

Cynergy TK on the other hand uses a form of keratin that is totally different. It is extracted from the wool of sheep, and the sheep don't even need to be killed. It is extracted by a process that doesn't use heat or acid, so no "hydrolyzation" and the keratin resulting is biologically available to your skin.

The result is what's called "functional keratin" and the effects on skin are amazing. It is extremely similar to the protein found in human skin.

It's almost a "liquid skin" and is so effective that it stimulates the skin into regrowing more of it's own keratin, as well as collagen, another essential skin protein that is lost with skin aging.

And Cynergy Tk also contains a number of other components, all very useful to your skin. These include zinc and copper proteins which assist in increasing the thickness of the skin, and reducing lines and wrinkles. The regrowth of collagen and elastin also assist with reducing wrinkling.

If you haven't heard of skin keratin before you now know a little about it, why it is important to your skin and why your skin starts to wrinkle and sag as it ages. And why using a skin care product with Cynergy TK in it works to help replace lost keratin and collagen as well.

But are you likely to find Cynergy TK listed on the label of the anti-aging products you probably use now? No because it's really expensive.

Which company uses Cynergy TK in their skin care products? I'll bet you've never even heard of them, but they make the worlds best skin care products. And believe it or not the products are competitively priced because they don't spend megabucks on TV advertising.

You'll find out more about skin care products containing Cynergy TK on my website. - 14130

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Choosing Eye Surgery

By Dennis Durrel

Preparing for your eye surgery is an important element to a successful surgery and a fast recovery. If you have been informed that you must undergo a surgical procedure to correct an issue with your eyes, you should work closely with your doctor to ensure that it is a success.

Typically, the doctor would provide you with certain guidelines to go after so that you possibly will optimize the possibility of success once the eye surgery is performed.

For example, they may have you wear glasses instead of contacts in the weeks immediately before the procedure. This will actually work to strengthen the eyes and help in the recovery process during and immediately after the eye surgery.

now before you step in for your eye surgery, it is significant to make sure that you keep away from consuming results like lotions, plus even skin softeners and perfumes at the very lowest amount, no less than one day prior.

It is likely that you would be demanded to consume a certain cleanser or prep result such as eye drops as suggest by the doctor that might be performing the practice. If your doctor provides you command to perform particular steps prior to the eye surgery, it is very important that you stay on them to the excellent of your ability.

Once you arrive for the procedure, it is very likely that it will move quickly. This is especially true if you take the time to properly prepare for your eye surgery. - 14130

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Hemorrhoid Miracle - Causes and Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

By Todd Titus

Hemorrhoids are not only pain in the butt but real pain in medication. Most people with this burden avoid seeing the doctor due to some personal reasons and instead go to the over the counter medications.

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins just inside the anus. They produce pain if they come out of the anus with a bowel movement because of constriction. Once they come out, the skin around them and the veins themselves are inflamed. So the next question you might be asking is What causes hemorrhoids and their symptoms?

When there is pressure on the vein that prevents the blood flow from returning to the heart, sometimes the veins just inside the anus become swollen for they become constricted due to the large amount of stool that stays. Also, a job in which a person sits all of the time can produce hemorrhoids. Straining and sitting a long time on the toilet trying to have a bowel movement is also thought to produce hemorrhoids and diarrhea causes hemorrhoids by the same mechanism.

Increased intra abdominal pressure from heavy lifting or a chronic cough from asthma, smoking or any chronic lung disease causes hemorrhoids because the increased pressure is like straining at stool that obstructs the flow of blood through the veins that cause the swelling. Obesity can also cause an increased intra abdominal pressure just by the weight of the abdominal wall. It is associated also with hemorrhoids. Pregnancy produces swollen veins and hemorrhoids due to a moderately increased blood volume, and also because the pregnancy itself may slightly block some of the return venous blood flow from the lower pelvis and rectum. Rectoceles can also be associated with hemorrhoids when the rectal wall protrudes out of the vagina and obstructs the veins in the wall of the rectum below.

If one or more of the swollen veins becomes "scratched" by hard stool, it may cause bright red bleeding. Often this is painless bleeding and comes out in the toilet bowl water or on toilet paper. Most bright red rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids but there is always concern that a rectal cancer could be present. So next time consider a rectal exam by a physician to avoid even more trouble in the future. - 14130

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Fitness Infos - Weight Loss Tips

By Marc Bauer

The good news is that there are a number of tips that you can use to help you successfully lose weight and hopefully achieve your weight loss goal.

Eating healthy involves watching the foods that you eat, not necessarily how much food you eat. Of course, you may want to restrict the amount of foods that you eat, when on a diet, but it is more important to focus on the foods that you do eat. For instance, if you were to eat fruit instead of chips, you could have more fruit snacks with your meals than you would be able to if you were just to eat junk food.

Since intake healthy is an important component of losing weight, you may be wondering how you can go about doing so. One of the first things that you should do is find and familiarize yourself with healthy meals. You can do this by way of standard internet search or by buying a collection of healthy intake recipe books. To reduce the boredom often associated with healthy eating, especially if you are not use to it, it is important that you ?spice,? up your foods and try to not take the same meals over and over again apiece week.

If you are looking to lose weight, you should start an exercise plan for yourself. Exercise is important as it burns off calories. When you burn calories, the amount of calories that your body absorbs decreases. This is, essentially, what makes it possible for you to lose weight. If you haven?t been exercising regularly in the past, it is important that you take it slow. Exercise is a great way to lose weight, but you do not want to overdo it, especially at first.

One of the many ways that you can go about finding exercises or workouts to do is by buying a collection of fitness magazines. Many fitness magazines have detailed exercises outlined in them, often accompanied by pictures. You may also be able to find free instructional workout videos or exercise moves online. As a reminder, it is important to start out slow or at least start with exercises that would be easy for you to.

Eating healthy and regular exercise are both important components of losing weight, but there are additional tips that you can use to help you lose weight. One of those tips involves finding a workout partner or a workout buddy. This is a mortal who can exercise with you, whether your exercise involves visiting a local gym or just going for a achievement at a local shopping center. Having a workout partner may help to keep you motivated and it may help to keep exercising and losing weight fun and exciting for you.

As previously mentioned, you can use the internet or fitness magazines to find workouts for you to do at home. To help reduce the boredom often associated with exercising you will want to change up your exercises, often on a daily basis. For instance, one day you may want to use a treadmill, the next day you may want to lift weights, and the next day you may want to do an exercise DVD, and so forth.

You should also consider making exercise and healthy intake logs or journals for yourself. These items can be used to track your progress. If you have a good week, like one where you completed all of your exercises, you may want to think about rewarding yourself. Your reward doesn?t have to include food; it can be something as simple as a sticker or treating yourself to a movie. Journals and logs have been known to help many individuals looking to lose weight and it may be healthy to do the same for you. - 14130

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Kids - Urinary Tract Infection in Children

By Manu Hagen

The infected children thinks twice before going to the bathroom and they always get a feeling to go to the bathroom. The urine also smells bad because of the infection. Bacteria are responsible for infecting the urinary track.

The kidney does the major job of cleaning waste from the blood. The waste material is urine which is passed to the bladder through the ureters. The shape of the bladder is very similar to a deflated balloon. When the bladder gets filled two hundred and thirty seven milliliters of urine, the brain sends signals to go to the bathroom. When the person gets ready to pass, the muscles located at the end of the bladder relax which lets the urine rush through the urethra, from the bladder, and out of the body.

When children face any of the symptoms of urinary track information, they should talk about it to their parents as the symptoms are visible to the patient more than to others. Parents can observe the urinating frequency of the children. The child feels terrible pain while peeing. He/she is able to pass only small quantity at a time. He/she also gets up several times during the night to go to the bathroom. There is a strange sensation in the lower part of the belly. Blood can also pass along with the urine. Also the urine isn't a clear solution and is cloudy. The urine smells badly after passing. These are all the symptoms of bladder infection. The child can also feel feverish along with chills. Pain can be experienced in the back or the belly. When the pain is right below the ribs, it is a clear sign of kidney infection.

The urine is taken in a plastic cup, into which the child pees. Before passing, the child must wipe the area with special wipes, so that the germs from the body do not confuse with the germs in the urine. Germs in the urine are an indication of infection. Although there are million of germs residing on the exterior of the body, they are completely harmless. Only a few of them actually infect the body. A stick is dipped in the urine sample. The stick is special, that is it is a specially treated paper which changes color upon determination of an infection. Otherwise, the urine sample can also be sent to the laboratory. Incase of a bladder infection, the doctor will prescribe medicine that kills the bacteria.

The child will begin to feel good just few days after starting to consume the medicine. But he/she must stay away from food and liquid which has alkaloid in it as it can elevate the bladder irritation and the patient will feel very uncomfortable. After the test, if kidney infection is detected, the child will be hospitalized for few days. He/she will be given a germ fighting medicine which will be administered by a small plastic tube which will be introduced in a vein.

After the child recovers from a urinary tract infection, he/she should try best to refrain such incidents in the future. The most important thing is to maintain cleanliness. The private parts should be washed everyday. It is best to take a shower or a bath daily. The child can use wipes to clean every time after passing urine. Children should never hold the urine. When they feel the urge, they should rush to the bathroom immediately. Fluids intake must be increased. Best fluids are water and cranberry juice. Water washes the bacteria out of the body and cranberry juice prevents another bacterial attack. Bubble baths aren't good as it can irritate the urethra. Cotton underwear will absorb the sweat and body moisture, which will prevent bacterial growth. Underpants must be changed everyday. - 14130

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The Best Way To Let Go Of Stress

By Will Freter

You will find everywhere you look and with the fast-paced life that individuals endure these days, stress is part of our daily lives. As a matter of fact, individuals are so accustomed it that they deal with it as a regular daily occurrence but tension, when not handled the correct way, can lead to all forms of health problems, fundamental of which is heart problems. This is especially true with individuals who have had family history of heart problems.

Stress management is however, really easy to do when you make an effort, so if you bear in mind to prevent it from happening, you can in reality live a stress-free life or at the very minimum, be able to deal with it easy because after all, dealing with tension is stressful in itself. You don't actually have to go to elaborate lengths to release the tension - you can remove it by forbidding its happening to begin with. Read further and you might just stop those creases from turning up.

Tension is so usual these days that its expected by everyone, so its advisable that you organize yourself for the big troubles and let go of the tinier, insignificant ones. You can only do this if you maintain an organized life because just looking for your misplaced pen in the workplace can produce stress, not to mention, make you lose your concentration. Don't let that happen, so keep your life arranged and it will ensure you are more prepared to handle the bigger issues.

It is not true that imaginative juices only come forth when we are rushed, it's just they appear at those peiods because we are driven to think. With adequate self-control, we can surely think of creative constructs without straining ourselves for want of time and by starting early it will also mean that you don't have to be rushed when you are engaged on a job. You will be able to take your time and really think about what you are going to do to it and this will not only prevent you from getting stressed out, but, also allow you to produce great constructive work.

Tension points will seldom involve you provided you are ready for it, health-wise. You see, when your body is well and is full of energy, you are just about fortified from the consequences of stress such as the reduction of energy levels, nervous breakdown and often, even heart conditions. This can only be done by living healthy through eating the right types of food and having the required sleep each day. If you consider that you are already approaching your breaking point, don't be a martyr and take time out because this will do you a lot of good as it will assist you reload and de-tension yourself.

If you're too active, don't put it off as it will make the stress build up inside you until you become too stressed out to even do anything. This is the reason why employers give vacation leave so that people can take a while to relax and regain their previous vigor levels, and imaginative selves. - 14130

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How to Maintain a Healthy Mouth and Gums

By Ricardo Marks

It is very important for every individual to take care of the oral hygiene throughout his life, because the cure for this is not only very costly but quite painful as well. Whilst the majority of people are aware of the need to brush their teeth twice a day, there are several other routines that need to be followed in order to have the best possible oral hygiene. A healthy oral routine is not only for the teeth, but for the gums as well. It is therefore important to do more than just brush your teeth and floss. In addition, you must also visit your dentist on a regular basis.

Firstly it is recommended is that you take a supplement for Vitamin C and other key nutrients. Vitamin C not only keeps the tissues healthy, but is also important for healthy gums. People who do not take enough Vitamin C will suffer from gingivitis. The best way of getting Vitamin C is through your diet, but make sure you do not do this by drinking a lots of sweet juices or citrus fruits, as these would harm your teeth.

Another supplement that should be taken is Coenzyme Q10, which is found naturally in the body and helps cell function. However, as a number of people have lower levels of this and some medications will have an effect on the production of this enzyme, so it is a good idea to take supplements for healthy gums. Currently this supplement is also available in toothpaste.

A herb named Horsetail, containing silica, helps to absorb minerals in the body. This helps the body by allowing all the supplements you take to get absorbed into the body. If it is taken with calcium it would help your teeth to stay strong. You must use a mouthwash together with Hydrogen Peroxide to decrease bacteria in your mouth. Use a 3% solution of mouthwash and mix it with equal parts of water before using.

You can also try Ayurvedic therapies, such as oil pulling to help maintain oral hygiene. The way to do this is to take one tablespoon of sesame oil or sunflower oil (cold pressed) and put it into your mouth before eating or drinking anything when you wake up in the morning. Swirl it around in your mouth for a quarter of an hour and spit it out when the oil gets watery. This removes the toxins from the tissues and cleans your mouth and gums. Furthermore, it also helps in the whitening of your teeth.

It is recommended that visit your dentist half yearly and check with him/her before taking any supplements. Both brushing and flossing are considered to be very important parts of your oral hygiene routine, so make sure you spend good amount on floss and a high quality electric toothbrush which would be helpful in cleaning your teeth better than the normal ones. You can also use a dental pick which is particularly designed to clean between your teeth. If you have difficulty cleaning your teeth, you can use an oral irrigator that directs a stream of water to your teeth to get rid of food particles.

Make sure you call your dentist if you have swollen or red gums, bleeding from your gums, or if your gums start pulling away from your teeth. Any pus around your teeth, a bad taste in your mouth, or loose teeth are all reasons to go to a dentist immediately.

Oral healthcare is as important as our physical health. So, make sure in order to protect your smile you follow the suggestions given above. - 14130

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Ricardo has been an alternative health practitioner for many years. He is an advocate of udos choice and actively promotes it's use for a number of health conditions. Ricardo has written many books for a number publishing houses all related to alternative health and wellbeing.

How to Make Your Meditation Room More Relaxing

By Ana Dupas

A quiet room is really all you need in order to meditate. But some people like a few extras to enhance their surroundings and help calm them down. Here are some tips to help you create a meditation room that's the ultimate in relaxation.

After you have designated a certain area as your meditation room, it's time to begin creating the right environment. First of all, the room should be clutter free so it looks very relaxing. Make sure your room has enough space for comfortable seating arrangements. This could be a chair, cushion, mat or bench. Meditation chairs are also very popular. They help to keep your back upright and stop you from slouching while you're meditating.

A couple of small tables will be very useful in your meditation room. These can hold candles, incense or a CD player. You can also place photos or artwork on these tables. Images of nature such as the ocean, rain forest, mountains or clouds are very relaxing for many people.

Lighting is another important factor in the creation of a relaxing atmosphere. Try installing a dimmer on your light switch or lamp. You might prefer to use candles placed strategically around the room. Scented candles especially can add a lot to the atmosphere. However, use unscented candles if you've chosen to burn incense. You don't want an overload of scents.

Your music player can be used to play either soft music or sounds of nature. The sounds of whales, water music or the wind whistling through the trees are all soothing sounds. Don't be afraid to experiment until you find something that relaxes without distracting.

The use of incense and scented candles can be overpowering for some people, so why not use flowers instead? Find a minimalist vase and fill it with flowers from the florist or cut some fresh ones from your own garden. For many, having flowers in the room provides a real sense of relaxation.

If you travel regularly, you can continue your routine by taking your meditation gear with you. Buy an inflatable cushion and some travel candles and pack them in your luggage. Keep your background music stored on your portable music player and you'll be able to perform your meditation techniques anywhere.

With the right atmosphere, you'll have no problem relaxing and clearing your mind so that you can face the world once again. - 14130

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Need An Excessive Sweating Treatment? Here Are 5 Killer Ones!

By R. Muldrake

Looking for an excessive sweating treatment? If you find yourself sweating more than usual even when there's no reason to be sweating at all, there's a chance you have a condition known as hyperhidrosis, its a condition that over 8 million Americans deal with every day.

Don't sweat it though because I've come across some great strategies to fight this thing. If you feel you've tried everything and nothing has worked for you, here are some new solutions you have to try out:

1. No More Coffee!

If you're looking for an excessive sweating treatment, one would be to just cut the coffee out of your diet. You see coffee is full of stimulants, caffeine and sugar, a deadly combo. Both will cause your heart rate to go up, thus increasing your anxiety and causing you to sweat.

In today's coffee culture, this is a tip which can work wonders for you if you frequent Starbucks.

2. Cut Out The Alcohol

This might be a tough one, but I assure you it's worth it. What alcohol does is it dilates your blood vessels and while that may seem harmless, it results in an increase in your body temperature which in turn means more sweating for you. So cut out the drinking on your late night outings.

3. Water

If you drink water, cold water that is, you can cut down on your sweating in a big way. Why? Well when your body is sweating, it's just trying to regulate your body's temperature, but by drinking cold water, you help your body to do this job and thus reduce the need to sweat quite so much.

4. Spicy Foods

Ya, spicy foods are a no-go as well. They aggravate your sympathetic nervous system and this results in your nerves signaling your body to sweat, it's a built in reaction. So cut out the yummy spicy Mexican, Indian and Chinese foods you love if you want to sweat less.

5. Underarm Sweat Pads

If you've had no success with any of the excessive sweating treatment methods above, you can always rely on sweat pads. They adhere to the insides of your shirts under your arms and catch all the sweat that tries to escape. This is great for stopping those sweat blotches on your shirts. - 14130

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Internet Business and Healing

By Laurice F. Egerton

I endured abuse as a child. I'm sure most people today have some scars from some sort of dysfunction in their early family life. My purpose here is not to tell horror stories, but I will tell you about how it has affected my life.

My father has always been an alcoholic. Rather than being angry with him, I felt a bit sorry for him. He is a good father to the extent that he can be. He taught us some good values. But, his addiction and relative lack of social skills led him to be distant, unreliable and angry. My mother was perpetually depressed about the whole family situation, and was therefore not very emotionally present herself. As the oldest of 6 children, I felt responsible for everyone's happiness and well-being. I'm not looking for sympathy. Actually, I am grateful for my trials and the empathy and determination they have given me. I won't deny that my childhood left me with scars, however.

I ruined my first marriage because of my lack of trust and self-love. I had sworn that I would never bring children into this life to endure unhappy parents and divorce, and yet found myself in that very situation. The pain of it almost killed me, but I emerged ready to learn and change.

This changing will be a lifelong process, but I can say that I can talk about my past now without tears (except for what my family members are putting themselves through now). My second marriage is for the most part really good, but only because I can quickly recognize when the demons of my past are acting as opposed to my true self and work through it.

Although I have always recognized my severe insecurities of being less-than or unlovable, I had no idea how to actually change them. I turned to my Christian beliefs first. Trusting in Christ while also being open to new teachings and methodology that aligned with my beliefs offered hope.

It's funny how life throws things your way at just the right time. I had found yoga, meditation, service, loving 8 kids unconditionally, and endurance events helpful. But it wasn't until I learned and applied the principles of the Law of Attraction in my business that so many of my fears and limitations were lifted.

The bottom-line in actually changing my MIND -that is all of those deeply ingrained inhibiting beliefs was quite simply gratitude and the decision to be happy. Yes, it sounds simple and it is. Why is that so hard for so many to find and grasp then? I think it is just that we think we are going to get something out of being miserable. Like, sympathy or revenge. We don't want to let our abusers off the hook. Well, guess what? WE weren't the ones who put them there, and we cant take them off. They'll have to do that for themselves. And, we think that healing takes so much time and effort. It really just takes a decision.

Think of the 5 billion people who share this planet who you wouldn't want to trade places with? Gratitude! I would dare say that in any given hour of your day there is somethin to be grateful for.

Happiness. Lest you think it is not a choice, visit a third world country. We traveled to Ethiopia to adopt our two youngest children. Most people there were lucky to have a tin shed or a mud hut to live in, were facing rampant cases of AIDS all around them, had no medical care, millions of orphans, and very little food. And yet, most that we came in contact with were extremely happy. They had discovered what we in America may not ever. We are human BEINGS not human DOINGS. The things you do don't and never will define you . Just be, and decide to be happy. Smile. Don't even think outside of the box. How about outside of yourself?

I don't want to sound as if I am judging anyone who is lost in depression for whatever reason. I have been there. I know that healing sometimes takes time and work. My hope is to get even one person there faster than me. Time is wasting. Start living life the way God intended. "Men are that they might have joy - 14130

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Pregnant Women Can Treat Back Pain with an Osteopath

By Andrew Mitchell

The amount of pressure put on a woman's body by pregnancy is astounding. Growing another person is hard work! The amount of strain put upon the spine and back muscles of a pregnant woman is caused by the weight she gains during her pregnancy. The average weight gain is at least fourteen kilos. Of those treated by an osteopath, most pregnant women prefer the treatment and advice given to them by their osteopath over the advice and treatment offered by a "traditional" doctor. This article will talk about a few of the ways that an Osteopath will treat pregnant women.

1. Don't slack off on your exercise regimen! Unless your doctor forces you into bed rest at some point during your pregnancy or expressly forbids exercising, there is no reason not to work out while you are pregnant. You might not be able to work out as intensely as you usually do, but you can follow your old work out schedule and make a few simple adjustments to your exercise regimen. You don't want your heart rate to rise above 145 bpm, so you will want to concentrate on exercises that help you control your heart rate. Strength training exercises and Core training exercises are always good. Squats and Lunges can still be done while you are pregnant and you should make sure to go for a walk or a swim at least a few times every week during your pregnancy.

2. Massages are often recommended by osteopaths who treat pregnant women. Tension builds up along the spine and in the muscles in pregnant women's backs and massage can help release it. The extra weight put on during your pregnancy can take quite a toll. Many women also have to deal with a lot of emotional stress as they transition from their old lives and into the life of being a parent. An osteopath will work with you to help you identify ways that you can release your tension.

3. An Osteopath will work with you to figure out a well rounded and nutritious diet that will keep you and your baby nourished properly. The "do not eat" list of food for pregnant women gets longer and longer every day but your osteopath will help decide upon a sensible diet that does not force you to eat food that is harmful to your baby. Eating a nutritionally balanced diet while you are pregnant will ensure that your body and your baby's body are as healthy as they can be.

Osteopaths treat a pregnant woman's entire body, not just the specific symptoms she exhibits during a visit and this is why they are preferred by pregnant women all over the United Kingdom. - 14130

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Andrew Mitchell, member of the Osteopath Network, writes articles about cranial osteopaths, osteopaths, Colchester osteopath, back pain, neck pain, injury management. Andrew is interested in many aspects of alternative medicine.

Phantom Limb Pain

By Jonathan Blood Smyth

All the information which comes into our sensory system such as feelings like touch and pain is transmitted up to the sensory cortex of the brain, where the parts of the body have specific parts of the cortex dedicated to them. The diagram which results when the body parts are illustrated against the sensory cortex is called the homunculus, in which certain parts such as the lips and hands have much larger areas of brain devoted to them than average. This is because the importance for daily life of those areas is greater and more information is required from them to figure out what's going on.

In an acute injury the injured part goes through an inflammatory process, with the soup of irritating chemicals waking up normally silent pain nerves and a stream of nerves impulses making their way upwards. These enter the spinal cord and pass the messages on to the next stage nerves, which become highly stimulated by the incoming impulse streams as they start to amplify the incoming pain levels. This increases and passes on higher pain intensities up to the brain, forcing us to take corrective actions.

To feel any pain our higher brain areas such as our sensory cortex and our conscious interpreting minds must receive the pain impulses as pain is not present until it gets right through. No pain is imaginary but the brain builds a virtual feeling reality in order to interpret the world and be able to respond, a virtual reality involving sight, touch and pain. It's vital to understand the concept that the brain is what makes the reality of the pain and not the injured, damaged or abnormal body part.

When we have an amputation our nervous system is divided as well as our limb. The bone, muscle and ligaments which are cut through are easy to envisage, but we do not think about the nerves which have to be cut, the consequences of which can be very important. The nervous system does not like parts of it to be removed, it does not like it when an area which normally sends in loads of information suddenly stops doing so. When this occurs odd things start happening in the nervous system, things which can have unpleasant results.

When normal incoming impulses are blocked from reaching the second stage spinal cord nerves these nerves overreact by becoming highly irritable and increasingly active. Due to the nerve transection and the complete loss of sensory input the second stage nerves start to go into business on their own, firing off pain signals without any incoming stimulation. As the sensory areas in the brain for the leg or other amputated part are still present, when they receive the spontaneous inputs from the overexcited second stage nerves they interpret them as pain in the area where the nerve used to come from originally.

Phantom pain is the name given to pain which is present in a part which does not exist any longer. It is a common consequence of amputation with a high proportion of amputees reporting a pain problem which can come on over weeks and months. This pain can be very troubling, more troubling than most typical pains, due to its unpleasant nature which can be very sharp or deep and throbbing. Phantom pain is an example of neuropathic pain, a pain generated by the nervous system rather than by current injury to bodily tissues as in normal pain.

Neuropathic pain is difficult to treat with morphine type drugs such as fentanyl, codeine, morphine or tramadol and more common agents against this sort of pain are gabapentin, amitriptyline and pregabalin. Physical treatment agents such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may be used by attaching small electrodes to the skin and transmitting pain reducing signals to the central nervous system. Cognitive therapy may be necessary to help patients manage the problems of a long term pain.

Phantom pain can be an intractable, serious problem for anyone with an amputation, and having significant pain before the amputation may make the likelihood of phantom pain greater. A multidisciplinary approach involving a pain clinic is most likely to be helpful. - 14130

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Jonathan Blood Smyth is a Superintendent Physiotherapist at an NHS hospital in the South-West of the UK. He specialises in orthopaedic conditions and looking after joint replacements as well as managing chronic pain. Visit the website he edits if you are looking for physiotherapists in London.

Physiotherapy Treatment for Proprioception

By Jonathan Blood Smyth

The importance of proprioception has been covered in a previous article so this article concentrates on the assessment and management of problems due to loss of joint position sense. Physiotherapists concentrate mostly on pain, loss of joint ranges and poor muscle power initially as these are the commonest restrictions found clinically. However they will always consider joint position sense once the more typically troublesome symptoms are settling. Full rehabilitation of the patient back to normal or sporting activity cannot be said to be complete without retraining the proprioceptive function of the body's joint and nervous systems.

Putting our hands in front of our faces is the reason we have arms, because to be able to manipulate objects we have to be able to see what we are doing. An effective and precise system to give us close feedback is required so we can check on how our performance is matching our movement plans and then make the necessary corrections. With our very mobile hand joints and our binocular vision we have evolved the ability to precisely manipulate objects and perform useful work to change our environments. We have to know where the joints of our arms and hands are at any time if we are going to do activities like touch typing, which I am doing now, and for which I must have accurate feedback about the position and movements of my fingers.

Upper limb proprioception can be tested by the physiotherapist getting the patient to shut their eyes and then by putting their good arm into a specific position. Once the position has been set by the physiotherapist the patient is asked to put their other, affected, arm into the same position as closely as possible. A person whose joint position sense is unaffected can mirror position of one arm by using the other, very accurately. Any deficits in the ability to understand the position of the arm joints will be apparent after this test.

The lower body, the legs and pelvis, is adapted to carry the large muscles and sustain the large weights which are involved in running and walking. Interfering with our ability to be independent in mobility is very difficult and any loss of joint position sense in the legs is serious. This is well illustrated by an ex-patient of mine with multiple sclerosis, who had problems in the dark.

My patient told me a short story with which many of us can identify. He went into a toilet and shut the door, locking it behind him. He automatically turned on the light, not noticing that the light was already on, something we have all probably done. Unfortunately for my patient, when the light went out so did the visual clues he was getting from his eyes gauging his movement in space, causing him to fall over at once! Since his proprioception was inaccurate he could not figure out where his legs where moment to moment and could not readjust any inaccuracies.

Physiotherapists test patients' joint position sense routinely on assessing a patient after trauma or neurological illness. Getting the patient to mirror the position of the good leg with the affected leg can be used if the problem is profound or the patient is in bed. More practical ways of testing use weight bearing positions, starting with checking the gait which might give an indication of any losses of the joint position sense. Less dramatic limitations can show up with balance testing, starting with standing with the feet together and moving on to standing on one leg and balancing with the eyes shut.

Proprioceptive ability can be re-trained by the physiotherapist who will initially ask patients to move their limbs under visual control, gradually withdrawing this until they can rely on the information pouring in from the bodily structures for co-ordinated movement. Adding compression by encouraging weight bearing through the joint can increase the proprioceptive input through the structures and improve the accuracy of input and of the movement response. Even though the patient may not be able to entirely regain their abilities, by working at the deficiencies they can continue to improve. - 14130

About the Author:

Jonathan Blood Smyth is Superintendent of a large team of Physiotherapists at an NHS hospital in Devon. He specialises in orthopaedic conditions and looking after joint replacements as well as managing chronic pain. Visit the website he edits if you are looking for physiotherapists in Berkshire or elsewhere in the UK.

Alternative Medicine & Kirlian Photography

By Deborah Lindholm

In the field of alternative and Eastern medicine Kirlian photography has a well-established diagnostic purpose. A profound effect of the ability to heal has been produced by these images. We are about to take a look at how Kirlian photography can be used to heal while also learning what exactly it is.

Kirlian Photography Defined.

Discovered completely by accident in 1939 Semyon Kirlian found that by placing an object on a photographic plate which was connected to an electrical source, radiant images were created among the electrical field found on the edges of the object, thereby becoming visible.

Kirlian photography is also known as electrography, electro photography, and corona discharge photography due to the connection between electricity and the images. One common Kirlian experiment is to tear a leaf in half and take a Kirlian image. The resulting image will be the surrounding electrical field of the full leaf. The theory behind it is that the leaf leaves an energy field behind and the electrical current adheres to the residual energy producing the image.

The image captured on film is the energy of the 'life force' possessed by every living thing, and is the basis of practicing Kirlian photography.

Kirlian Photography and How it Helps Heal

Kirlian photography allows the practitioner visualize the various energy fields in the body, providing a useful diagnostic and evaluation tool. Other common Eastern medicinal practices such as Reiki and acupuncture are also based on the fields of energy in the body.

For example, and acupuncturists can take an image during the initiation evaluation with a patient and have access to a view of all their energy forces, allowing them to pinpoint which of them is out of balance. Not meant as a replacement of the acupuncturist's traditional method of diagnosis, but is a helpful supplementary means of demonstrating their assessment visually to their patient.

Scientists and practitioners also theorize that Kirlian photography has a role in detecting cancer and other devastating diseases. For example, plants with cancer show up with a very vivid corona or electrical field than healthy plants - this is due to the high metabolic rate of cancerous cells.

Kirlian photography may also be a possibility within the treatment of psychiatric care patients. With the ability to present signs of the patient's emotional state while being photographed, people in a relaxed state tend to show results in the blue-white corona, while any state of anxiety or stress tend to exhibit a superimposition of red which can possibly dissolve the coronal boundary. This information is based on the numerous tests conducted by Dr. Thelma Moss of UCLA during the 1970s.

Kirlian photography, while it has skeptics, also has a strong foundation in the scientific and healing world. Professionals have used this 'accidental' discovery to help the lives of their patients around the world. It is hoped that it will become embraced by traditional western medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases like cancer. In the meantime, alternative healers are a great way to tap into this diagnostic and healing tool. - 14130

About the Author:

Ready to find your own balance? Deborah Lindholm is a Serenity Empowerment Coach that shows you how to awaken your Inner Power Source to live an empowered life every single day. Download free pre-recorded telecasts, grab your "5 Simple Steps To Get What You Really, Really Want" report and more here: Free Stuff at Serenity Matters

Weight Gain Explained

By Dennis Durrel

Your weight shall be considerably fixed to your self-esteem and self-image. If we are honest by means of ourselves, we have to comprehend that what you seem like is your calling card to the world.

If you have experienced and unwanted Weight Gain, it can wreak havoc on you mentally. The first step to staying in control of your body and your body image is to understand what causes weight gain.

One moment that you own knowledgeable a raise in your body weight, you are experiencing a bit of weight gain. At times the reasons for this extra weight are by reason of a selection of reasons

Sometimes if you have been working out a lot you may experience weight gain that is by reason of increased muscle mass. Perhaps your weight gain is because your body is just hanging on to extra water. Or possibly the most customary, your weight gain may perhaps be for the reason that you are over consumption.

There are some indications of weight gain like a larger stomach, a larger calculation of body big or even an increase in your body's hydration intensity. Excess weight shall lead to further health trouble if it progresses too far. Individuals who give this excess weight go unchecked will suffer from diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and even cardiovascular disease. - 14130

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Advantage of Probiotics Supplements

By Ricardo Reeves

Probiotics are a kind of supplements that are given to humans or animals because they contain bacteria and yeast that help the dietary system. These supplements help the good bacteria in our bodies regenerate, and a reduction in these bacteria may cause our stomach to become upset. Probiotics thus strengthen our immunity and help us combat illnesses.

The most frequent kind of Probiotic is Lactic Acid Bacteria, and it is commonly used in the majority food we eat because it converts carbohydrates into lactic acid. This is also what helps in giving the yoghurt and other fermented diaries items their sour taste, and lower the PH level in these foods to decrease the probability of bad bacteria growing in them.

As previously discussed Probiotics, could help us in fighting many diseases. For this reason they are used in majority of packaged foods. They are beneficial because they allow lactose intolerant people consume more lactose, as Probiotics convert lactose into lactic acid. Some trials have also shown that Probiotics bond with the carcinogenic substances contained in meat, and as a result potentially prevent cancer of the colon. On the other hand, although this has been tested on rodents, human trials have been unconvincing up till now.

Probiotics can also be used to lower cholesterol, as it breaks down bile in the human gut, which prevents it from being reabsorbed and entering the blood in the form of cholesterol. Probiotics have also been shown to reduce blood pressure in trials. While the change in blood pressure is minimal, this is a sign that the supplements may potentially be of use to people suffering from high blood pressure.

Probiotics will also assist building a strong immune system. They do this by competing with other bacteria for growth and wiping them out during the procedure. Supplements given to trial patients have proven to reduce the respiratory tract infections together with dental problems. They have also been used as a remedy and to prevent travel-related diarrhoea in adults together with the children. Patients with diarrhoea caused by the excess usage of antibiotics have also been successfully cured by Probiotics. They also assist in reducing the amount of harmful bacteria in the intestine during times of stress.

Foods and supplements with Probiotics have also been known to control inflammation and hypersensitivity. Clinical tests have proven that these can also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Probiotics may also be helpful in reducing mal-absorption of minerals, mainly in foods that have a high phytate level.

Finally, a Probiotic supplement called Align has been found to cure irritable bowel syndrome in women. This is also now available under other names in the market, and there is one supplement (VSL3) that has been used to effectively treat ulcerative colitis.

Probiotics, similar to other supplements, are very helpful for you to stay healthy, so you should ask your doctors advice about them and find out if they are helpful for any of your present problems. If you are on the move, you should ask your doctor about using some with you to protect you against diarrhoea. - 14130

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For a healthy body and mind you need a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Your large and small intestines, or gut, are one of the most important parts of your body and probiotics such as threelac are designed to maintain a healthy gut. This increase in the health of your gut will be reflected in your overall health.

Use This Simple Trick Anywhere for Quick Anxiety Relief

By Thomas Bardin

There are many different ways to get Anxiety Attack Help. A lot of these techniques are complicated or only specific to certain people. There is however one practice that can help everyone overcome anxiety.

The method is easy to use, and anyone can do it right now!

The next time you feel anxiety building up make a point of noticing your body. You will probably be hunched, head down, arms hanging on your sides, and overall in a sad physical state.

This is because as human beings our mood affects our physiology. Dont believe me? Lets look at how you are when you're happy.

You will tend to look around, stand upright and generally have a glow of life around you. As you can see mood has a big impact.

So how can this observation help you?

Just as mood can affect physiology the opposite also holds true. The state of physiology you are in can directly affect your mood and emotions. This means its very possible to control your anxiety attack, depression, or general bad mood by changing the state of your physical body.

This is done very easily.

Stop slouching and looking down, make it a point to always stand tall and hold yourself in a positive physical state regardless of situation. This will help alter how you feel.

Use this trick the next time you feel down or need anxiety attack help. By simply changing your physical state you will start noticing a shift in your thinking, even when wanting to feel sad or mad your brain will push towards the happier physical state. Use this powerful method any time you feel anxiety approaching. - 14130

About the Author:

Thomas Bardin cured to his own severe Anxiety problems and has since helped many people with Anxiety Attack Relief. Get more help and access to his free videos and guides on Curing Anxiety.