Health Info 21

Aging is proved to be reversible

2011-11-27T01:44:00.000-08:00

French researchers were able to restore youth to cells taken from people aged over 100 years, reschedule them to the stage of stem cells, demonstrating that aging is reversible. Since 2007, scientists have shown that adult cells can reprogram human pluri-potent stem cells whose properties are similar to those of embryonic stem cells. The reprogramming of adult cells come with no surprise with criticisms regarding the use of embryonic stem cells.
But in their quest to succeed, French researchers, hit a limit in reprogramming adult cells, the cell aging ultimate point. The team of scientists coordinated by Jean-Marc Lemaitre managed to exceed this limit, with a new "cocktail" of six ingredients.
Researchers have tested various aged cells 92 years old, 94 years, 96 years and 101 years and the same success was achieved every time. "Age was definitely a cell barrier to reprogramming," concluded Perrin.

This study opens the way for the use of reprogrammed cells as an ideal source of adult cells tolerated by the immune system to repair damaged organs or tissues in elderly patients.

Haemophila and some of it royal sufferers

2011-09-15T15:09:00.000-07:00

Haemophilia is a genetic blood disorder that impairs the body's ability to control blood clotting or coagulation. It occurs when abnormal clotting factors are inherited, making them unable to function normally. Clotting factors are useful in stopping bleeding from an injury and to prevent spontaneous bleeding.
The disease affects mostly men and women are usually only carriers of the disease. This is because the genes responsible for hemophilia are carried by chromosome X. In women, if one of the two chromosomes is defective, the other usually is able to take information. If there is a defect within the X chromosome responsible for blood proteins (factor VIII or IX), then a male child is born with hemophilia. The severity of the disease depends on the level of each factor in the blood. Based on these levels, haemophilia is classified as: mild, moderate (average) or severe.
There are two more common forms of Haemophilia (but be aware, there are other types of hemophilia, depending on the absence of other blood factors: X, XI, XII, etc.):
Haemophilia A is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII activated. Approximately 80% of the hemophiliacs have haemophilia A, and most of these cases are severe. About 1 in 5,000 boys is born with hemophilia A.
Hemophilia B is caused by a lack of clotting factor IX. It occurs rarely, only in 1 of 30,000 boys. It is also known as Christmas disease after Stephen Christmas, the first patient described to have the disease in 1952.
The risk of hemophilia in a child depends on the parent’s genetic material. Sometimes a child is born with hemophilia because of mutations that occur in the chromosomes of the egg or sperm from one or both parents, but in some cases mutations appear. Researchers do not know the reasons why these mutations occur in some people.
Britain's Queen Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) passed the disease through her heirs (it is believed only 2 of her daughters passed the mutation: Princess Alice and Princess Beatrice) into royal houses across the continent. It is widely believed Queen Victoria carried a spontaneous mutation.
Queen Victoria had the longest reign of a British monarch. In Victorian times the British Empire’s development was impressive: it reached the height of the industrial revolution, and underwent through major social, economic and technological changes, becoming one of the great powers of Europe. The Queen tried to establish international domination and influence through advantageous marriages to other European royal house, but sadly she also passed a deadly disease:

The most famous case is that of Tsarevitch Alexei of Russia. One of Queen Victoria’s granddaughters married Nicholas II of Russia. She became Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. In the first 10 years of marriage, she gave birth to four girls: Olga, Tatiana, Marie and Anastasia. It is not known if they were carriers of the disease. In 1904, the long-awaited heir was born: Tsarevitch Alexei, but unfortunately he was a suffering from Hemophilia B. Feeling guilty for passing the painful disease to their child, Alexandra found her last hope in Rasputin: the monk that played a spectacular role in the fall Romanov dynasty. Rasputin claimed to be able to heal Alexei and the Queen trusted him to such an extent that everyone began to think that not only the Queen was having an affair with him, but that he also he also had an unnatural relationship with her daughters. Alexei was murdered alongside his family and three retainers during the Russian Civil War.
Victoria Eugenia, granddaughter of Queen Victoria married King Alfonso XIII of Spain. Since she was carrying the disease, she brought the haemophilia gene into the Spanish royal family. Two sons, Alfonso, heir to the throne, and Gonzalo have suffered from the disease. The disease weakened the influence that the monarchy had in Spain. Stories began circulating, according to which every day a young soldier was killed for fresh blood to keep the princes alive. Historians argue that the gene Eugenia Victoria passed helped discredit the royal family and was one of the factors that led to the Spanish Civil War.
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany was Queen Victoria’s eight child. He had haemophilia, and the disease led to his death at age 30 due to a fall in which he injured his knee. He had trouble in finding a wife due to his haemophilia, but at his other suggestion he met and married Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont. It was a happy marriage and by the time he died, his wife was pregnant with their second child.

Wholesale Beauty Products on the Loose

2011-08-21T05:20:00.000-07:00

In a world where youth has become a measure for a person’s self-esteem, beauty products that hold the promise of returning a person’s youth have become very popular. Aging has become an enemy to many. There is no fountain of youth, but people try to find ways to conquer it. But how do you fight it when you don’t have the money to do so? Here’s the answer: go wholesale. Different stores and online shops have promoted different wholesale beauty products that could be purchased from them. Not only can you save money, you become young and beautiful again.

What do you mean by “wholesale”? Wholesale means buying by the bulk or in large quantities, not as single items. Because of this, the total price of goods is remarkably lower as compared to buying from a retailer. Many people go for wholesale beauty products in order to save money, while at the same time maintaining their youth. Another advantage of buying wholesale is the possibility of earning a profit through retailing. It saves consumers the time, effort, and money. Some wholesalers also offer freebies to those who purchase from them. This lures a lot of people to buy from them.

Nowadays, people are very particular about their health and beauty. Some call it vanity; some call it health and beauty awareness. All the same, they all boil down to one thing: the enhancement of beauty and health. This is the perfect opportunity for others to open their beauty products retailing business. There are numerous businesses online that do the business and more and more people are following the trend. The sellers usually use what they sell and could vouch for the products’ effectiveness. Some people purchase Wholesale beauty products since they are heavy users of the products. In this way, they can save their money.

Since time immemorial, people have believed that beauty is a treasure. People have always strived to become beautiful, to become pleasing to the eyes of others. During the ancient times, people have already found ways to enhance their beauty. And now, during modern times, the demand for a variety of beauty products and enhancers has greatly increased. The war against aging has commenced. Different beauty products, anti aging products, and anti aging supplements have emerged to conquer it. Numerous companies have joined to reign over aging. Check the nearest wholesale beauty products store in your city and take your pick.

Gerovital

2011-08-08T11:35:00.000-07:00

Two simple steps to complete anti-aging skin care

2011-08-04T11:52:00.000-07:00

Most people are really concerned of having their faces show any signs of aging like wrinkles. That is why a lot of people would turn to getting unnatural and often dangerous methods just to keep their skin wrinkle-free.

What they do not know is that there are a lot of ways that you can attain young-looking skin using natural means. All you need is to have an effective anti-aging skin care routine. But just what makes up one?

The first thing you need to think of is exfoliation. This step is needed to remove the dead skin cells and expose the healthier skin that’s underneath. By also taking this unhealthy top layer of skin you also induce the natural healing mechanism of the body; this process will also help in reducing the wrinkles, fine lines and skin discoloration. You can exfoliate your skin using a number of different methods; scrubs, getting alpha hydroxyl washes, and also by using a wash cloth made with microfibers. These methods are easy enough that you could do them in the comfort of your own home.

After you exfoliate the next crucial step is to moisturize the skin. When the skin gets enough moisture it will be able to heal at a much faster rate. But using a plain store-bought moisturizer will not do. You need to use a cream that is especially made for the face, much better if the cream contains antioxidants, these will help eliminate toxins and free radicals that get built up. The best sources of antioxidants are vitamins C and E, pomegranates, grape seed oil, and green tea to name a few. A lot of people know of the benefits of consuming these antioxidants, but only a few know that the same benefits can be attained by just applying them topically.

Searching for products that contain peptides as an active ingredient can also help improve your skin’s condition. The peptides that trick the body’s immune system to thinking that the body is losing a lot of collagen, a vital body building block, are the best choice. By doing so, your body will produce an increased amount of collagen and makes the healing process of the skin a whole lot faster than just plainly moisturizing.

These two steps are basically all that you’ll ever need for a complete anti-aging skin care regimen. Do not be fooled by all of the other products being sold in the market that claim to do other things besides these two. Yes, there might be a couple of benefits that can be had by using these products but these are non-essential, and these would often cost a lot of money which are often not worth the meager benefits that they give.

You need not spend a whole lot of money just to make your skin look and feel young again. By doing these two simple steps you’ll have done all you need to do to get younger-looking skin. Remember that in anti-aging skin care, simple is always the best.

Stay Beautiful with Gerovital Injections

2011-07-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

Beauty consciousness or being vain is not a must for everyone. There are people who humbly accept the changes to themselves as they grow old but there are those who still prefer to be young looking and would like to be younger everyday. They think that staying young is a fulfillment or achievement in life. In the early 50’s, Gerovital Injectables was introduced to the market in the United States. It contains Procaine Hydrochloride which is an ingredient for beautification and was often used as drugs than vitamins.

Known personalities, public figures and celebrities tested Gerovital Injectables. It is known to prevent aging. It has antioxidants that helps destroy free radicals inside the body. It also prevents stress, which is one of the major causes of aging. They spent more than they used to for the result is faster than applying beauty secrets manually or eating the right kind of food that which provides vitamins and minerals for good health younger look. GH3Shop.com, Industry leader in Gerovital Health products has a promotion on Gerovital Injections.

Other than that, doctors also say that it helps improve circulatory, respiratory and muscular functions. It has been recommended to prevent sickness and to stay healthy. Diseases such as Parkinson’s, rheumatism, hair loss, osteoporosis, alopecia and many more has said to be cured by this product, those health problems which are usually associated with aging.

More of a drug, this has been categorized as a food supplement for less prescription is needed when using this product. You can even go online and check out the best one that they can offer. Online sellers will also teach you how to use this product, particularly in injecting it to yourself.

However, there are still side effects when using Gerovital Injectables. This has been controversial in the US and is why the release of these vitamins has been an issue before the approval. Studies have shown that it also causes allergic reactions to people who are prone to allergens. It is still best to consult a doctor before using it or any other drugs before you intake one to avoid its risk.

It is your choice if you prefer to look your best the easier way or you follow the old but tested way to be healthy, strong and young. What matters most is that you feel good about yourself weather you grow older or not. It is always your choice if you will spend more with your personal appearance as long as you are happy and satisfied with the choice that you made.

5 Food Allergy Myths

2011-07-05T13:27:00.000-07:00

The most common food allergies are milk, eggs, peanuts, fruits (strawberries, cherries, peaches) and fish. These conditions should be treated carefully as they can have serious consequences. Here are some food allergy myths:Food allergies are not dangerous
Peanuts, tree nuts or seafood allergies are more likely to cause anaphylactic shock which can threaten your life. Symptoms of food allergies include hives, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, difficulty swallowing and fainting.

Food is less allergenic when cooked
With allergies, the body reacts to protein in food. Even if food is cooked the protein remains. There are exceptions for those who are allergic to egg whites and milk: in some cases can consume products that contain them, such as cakes

Allergic reactions will become more intense
The intensity of reactions can't be anticipated. They can be the same intensity, milder or stronger. But symptoms can differ: at one time vomiting occurs, another time hives.

A small bite can't hurt
In fact, if for example you are allergic to peanuts, you don't even have to eat peanuts to become sick. A piece of chocolate with traces of peanuts is enough to cause an allergic reaction.

Allergy symptoms appear several days after consumption
Symptoms rarely occur a few days later, usually they appear within minutes or at most two hours after the first bite.

Freckles: a few remedies

2011-06-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

These small brown spots appear on the cheeks, nose and sometimes on the arms and shoulders. Although the occurrence of freckles is tied to the sun, they can appear in winter and emerge in all their splendor during spring. Freckles are caused by increasing levels of melanin caused by the sunlight and do not present a health risk. Freckles are not carcinogenic, but many women consider them unaesthetic. People with red hair and green eyes are prone to freckles.
Although they can be masked with a little foundation and powder, people who want to get rid of freckles can do so. Here are a few solutions:

Vinegar macerated onions

You can lose the freckles, with this natural treatment: put a small, finely chopped onion in 50 ml of vinegar and let it soak for 10 days. Strain after 10 days and apply to areas with freckles twice every day. Don't rinse.

De-pigmentation creams

Products containing hydroquinone and kojic acid ca be found in pharmacies. If you apply the cream as directed, freckles disappear. But you should know that the skin becomes more vulnerable to sunlight, therefore you should use a moisturizer with high SPF.

Laser treatment

Several types of laser can reduce the appearance of freckles. It is a simple and safe procedure with high success rate and low risk of scarring or skin color changes.

Intense pulsed light treatments

Intense pulsed light treatments are different from laser treatments. A course of four to six treatments every two to three weeks is usually recommended. Recent tanning, or the use of artificial tans may result in adverse reactions and treatments must be delayed until the tan is gone.

Chemical peels

Chemical peels must be administered only by certified dermatologists. The treatment consists of burning a few layers of skin. The procedure leads to the formation of a crust that falls after at least a week, and the skin remains smooth and white. But be careful, possible complications include prolonged erythema, pigmentary changes, millia (white heads) or skin atrophy.

Relaxing at the office

2011-05-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

Sometimes in the office you just sit in a chair for hours, and when you get up you are more tired than when you sat down. Sitting without movement breaks is not only tedious but also harmful: from spine disease to hemorrhoids, many diseases can afflict you simply from sitting in a chair all day. Here's what you can do:

Before starting work, organize: make a note of your tasks for the day and simply cross out accomplished ones. It will ease your workload and release a bit of stress.
Once every two hours, walk around, even a few steps. Take a couple of minutes to see a nice view or simply imagine one. It will also help with stress, but also keep you in shape and help your circulation.Twice every day, do a few minutes of exercise: turn your head, tilting it as much as you can so that the ear to be as close to the shoulder without having to lift your shoulders, first clockwise, then counterclockwise.
Sit properly in a chair, legs at a right angle, and tighten buttocks muscles, in halves of ten strains.
Lift your shoulders up and down, without standing or raising your hands: breathe deeply when lifting and exhale strongly when lifting the shoulders.

Marjoram's health benefits

2011-05-03T17:11:00.000-07:00

Origanum majorana, also known as Marjoram is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family (mint family). Due to its aromatic leaves it is mainly used for culinary purposes, but you can also use it for its medicinal purposes. Indigenous to the Mediterranean area, marjoram, which is said to have been planted by the goddess Aphrodite herself, had in the past not only medical uses, but also magical.
WARNING: People who have had strokes or have hypertension should avoid marjoram.Marjoram tea can help you overcome depression. To prepare the tea, add six tablespoons of chopped herb per one cup of boiling water, cover for 15 minutes, then strain. Be careful and use it only for short periods (3-4 weeks, with at least 3 weeks breaks), especially if you also consume St. John's Wort tea.
Marjoram can also be a wonderful natural sleeping pill. It relaxes you and banishes stress. The infusion is prepared by adding a teaspoon of minced plant a cup of water. Drink before bedtime. You will wind down and you can rest.Like almost all aromatic plants, marjoram is a great digestive. But it has another quality, extremely useful for new moms: it can soothe colic. Put a sterile warm infusion of 2-3 teaspoons of marjoram on the baby's tummy and wait for his/hers pain to dissipate.

Unusual sexual diseases

2011-04-21T16:31:00.000-07:00

Here are three of these problems can be treated or at least mitigated:

AsexualityAsexuals prefer not to have sex, but may be perfect romantic partners and can even have happy families. Even though the asexual hates sex, he/she may engage in sexual acts to please their partner. Prevalence is highly disputed, and one commonly cited study places the prevalence at 1%. Some consider asexuality a lack of a sexual orientation. There is currently no treatment, but to control the disease and avoid falling into depression, it is recommended that the asexual consults a psychotherapist.

SexsomniaSexsomnia, better known as sleep sex is a form of parasomnia (sleep disorder). Those affected have sex during sleep, but usually do not remember when they wake up. Sexual intercourse may mean masturbation or sexual intercourse with a partner (which is usually taken by surprise) or even strangers. Because sexsomnia can be caused by sleep apnea or sleep deprivation, treatment usually consists of medication to control breathing during sleep or anxiety.

HypersexualityHypersexuality refers to the excessive desire for sex. Patients are obsessed by the desire to have sex in such a degree that it affects their everyday life: either neglecting family and social life to even contracting some sexually transmitted diseases. It can occur as a side effect of certain medications or can be symptoms of diseases such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s or brain injuries. Women suffering from this disease are also called nymphomaniacs and for men, the used term is satyriasis. Treatment is started with psychotherapy (for awareness behavior) followed by drug treatment (usually with pills that contain lithium or can lower testosterone levels and may reduce sexual desire).

5 Natural Remedies that can help you reduce/eliminate alcohol consumption

2011-04-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

To diminish the harmful effects alcohol has on the body, but also to gradually reduce the appetite for alcoholic drinks, you can resort to these remedies for detoxification:

Chili pepperLet macerate for a week 200 mg of plant added to 100 ml of alcohol. Drink daily 10 drops of this tincture. If the taste is unpleasant, dilute it in a cup artichoke tea.

OnionThree cups of infusion of onions, consumed daily can be extremely useful. It is prepared by adding 500 grams chopped onions to 750 ml of cold water. It should be left to macerate for 24 hours. Filter and consume daily.

Prenanthes trifoliolata (gall of the earth)Add to a cup of hot water a tablespoon of gall of the earth (Prenanthes trifoliolata) mixed with wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). You need to consume three tablespoons of this mixture daily. It is an ideal remedy for alcoholics.

ThymeThyme is great when prepared as an infusion made from two tablespoons of the herb added in a liter of boiling water. You can take a tablespoon daily, every 30 minutes.

BlackcurrantTo help cure alcoholism you should consume for a month a blackcurrant decoction that is made by adding a teaspoon of dried leaves to a cup of boiling water. Boil for a few minutes and drink every morning on an empty stomach.

5 Home remedies that can help you quit smoking

2011-04-05T15:34:00.000-07:00

If you are a smoker, not only the lungs and airways are affected. Tobacco increases the risk of hypertension, atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases, digestive problems, gum disease and infertility. It can be quite difficult to quit smoking, but you should know that besides nicotine patches and other solutions available in pharmacies, there are also natural remedies that can reduce the “appetite” for tobacco.

HorseradishDrink two cups of horseradish infusion and cigarettes won't taste the same. It is prepared by adding 30 grams of crushed root in a liter of hot water. Cover and leave to infuse for several hours, then drink between meals.

CalamusCalamus (Acorus calamus), also known as Sweet flag, is a reliable remedy. Chew (and spit, don't ingest) the root of the dried herb or consume daily an infusion of a spoonful of dried and powdered stem added to a glass of water.

Wolf's ClawWolf's Claw (Lycopodium clavatum), also known as Groundpine, Wolf’s Foot or Stag's-Horn clubmoss is also extremely efficient when consumed as an infusion which is prepared by adding 1-2 teaspoons of crushed herb to 200 ml boiling water. Drink to cups every day.

Sodium BicarbonateIf you want to quickly get over your withdraw from nicotine, before every meal drink a glass of water in which you added a tablespoon of baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate).

LobeliaBe careful, lobelia is toxic if consumed in large quantities and is not recommended for cardiac patients and pregnant women. It is recommended to consume 10 drops of plant extract to a glass of water daily.

The five most common male sexual fantasies

2011-04-01T20:59:00.000-07:00

The ThreesomeSurprise, surprise most men would like to make love with two women that meet all their needs. According to specialists, this “banal” fantasy is quite common in societies that encourage monogamous relationships.

The wife's / girlfriend's friendThe scenario is simple: the wife/girlfriend invited her best friend to visit. Husband seduces the friend. Sometimes the fantasy has a moral justification: his wife is there and is really the one who put arranged everything, she wronged the husband/boyfriend in some way or it is simply just a matter of tasting the” forbidden fruit”.

The hitchhiker or random person
According to experts, the attraction consists in the idea of being desired by an unknown young woman and the feeling of being powerful, in control, a feeling men get when they drive a car.

The nurse or a flight attendantThis fantasy appears usually from a desire to discover the woman that is hiding in uniform, what the woman wants and needs or simply to be dominated by a woman in control.

Sex in unusual placesTo quote Billy Crystal, "Women need a reason to have sex, men just need a place." :) This fantasy is common amongst males with a preference for exhibitionism.

Fruits and vegetables can keep you healthy

2011-03-27T19:13:00.000-07:00

Fruits and vegetables contribute with essential nutrients to your diet. Thanks to their calcium and potassium content they also help prevent many diseases, keep a good acid-base balance and limit the removal of calcium in urine.The amount of fruits and vegetables that you should consume daily to provide the recommended intake of vitamins, minerals and fiber is around 700-800 grams. A portion of vegetables should weigh 150-200 grams and daily recommended consumption should be of at least 7 portions of fruits and vegetables distributed by preference. Here are some tips on how you can obtain your daily 7 portions:
Include fruits and vegetables as snacks in your daily menu, making them a proper meal, not just a dessert.
Fill your freezer with vegetables, frozen they contain as many vitamins and minerals as they do fresh. In addition you can cook them quickly in a pan with some olive oil and spices.
When you get hungry in the evening eat a carrot or a tomato. The fibers they contain, make the hunger disappear.
Place a basket of fruit in a place where you'll see it. Sometimes cravings are stronger than hunger and you'll be tempted.
Eat soup or vegetable broth every day. These are the dishes that contain the most vegetables.
You can keep cut vegetables (carrots, peppers, celery) in a bag in the refrigerator. They will be handy when you crave them. Add vegetables and fruit even in a sandwich: a leaf of lettuce and a slice of tomato for example.
Add vegetables and fruit even in a sandwich: a leaf of lettuce and a slice of tomato or grapes in a cheese sandwich for example. Always add fruit in yogurt and vegetables in omelet.
Start your morning with a cup of juice made from freshly squeezed fruit. Make sure the plate you’ll have for lunch is even half filled with vegetables.
Eat dried fruit (apricots, figs, raisins, bananas) when you have a craving for something sweet.

Your sign and your diet

2011-03-23T17:13:00.000-07:00

We want to or not, the planets influence our lives and health. Your date of birth can influence your weight in the future. Based on your sign, here are a few foods you should eat and some you should avoid:Aries: Fresh salad, fruit juice and roast or baked fish are indicated. Aries men are should have meals rich in carbohydrates, which give more energy.
Taurus: Whole grains, vegetables, apples and grapes, are all recommended. But you must avoid sweets, cakes and fatty sauces.
Gemini: Grapefruits, oranges, pears and fresh vegetables are recommended for both men and women. Meals should be divided throughout the day. Coffee should be avoided.
Cancer: Fish, broccoli, cabbage and grapes are recommended for the natives of this sign, especially those who suffer from stress, anxiety, ulcers or other stomach problems. You should avoid sugar, pastries and beer.
Leo: Spinach, bran, raisins, broccoli, raisins, walnuts and coconut, all should be consumed regularly by both women and men born under the Leo sign.
Virgo: Vegetarian diet is most suitable for natives and it should include spinach, steamed vegetables, whole grains, bananas, apples and brown rice. Avoid eating junk food, oily foods and large quantities of meat.
Libra: A fiber and protein diet is recommended ,one that includes yogurt, corn, brown rice, fish, apples, spinach, grapes, asparagus, almonds and strawberries. You should replace alcohol with water.
Scorpio: The best food for natives of this sign are cucumber, lemon, oranges, cherries, lettuce, brown rice, celery seeds and bran.
Sagittarius: Fruits rich in vitamin C, garlic, onions and tomatoes are recommended for you. Avoid fast-food products, sweets and sugar.
Capricorn: A diet rich in protein and calcium is beneficial for the natives. Sprinkle the recommended foods are poor, fish, potatoes, Beds flour, corn, eggs and coconut. The spices should be avoided in excess. The recommended foods are: lean meats, fish, potatoes, pasta, corn, eggs and coconut. Spices should be avoided.
Aquarius: If they avoid fatty foods, sauces and candy, and eat dried fruit, citrus and apples, Aquarians will have benefits on physical form, concentration and intellect.
Pisces: Foods like: eggs, liver, kidneys, beans, cereals, spinach, oysters, prunes, peaches, apricots are recommended. Salt should be avoided.

Scented sensibilities

2011-03-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

We choose perfume based on our personality and what we want to convey. As Emanuel Ungaro said: “A perfume is an intimate object, it is the reflector of the heart”. Fragrance can improve your mood and social life, but in some situations can cause health problems. You should know, perfume expires as its alcohol and flavors evaporate. Expired perfume changes its smell, it begins to smell rancid. In case you want to save some money, the term of validity can be extended if you keep it in the refrigerator. Avoid keeping your perfume in the bathroom. Here are a few health problems perfume can cause:Headache and nausea: If the perfume is highly concentrated or you simply put on too much, you may develop symptoms such as headache and nausea. They announce the existence of a poisoning. Be careful, fragrance applied in excess can cause these problems to people around you, especially children and asthmatics. Your favorite perfume can become unbearable when the body is full of toxins, as in the case of nicotine or alcohol abuse and heavy meals.
Skin irritation and itching: Some people may develop a fragrance intolerance throughout life, as a result of using excessive amounts or inhaling perfume vapors. For people who have got a skin sensitivity and want to continue using the perfume, spraying it on clothing is recommended.
Anxiety: Stressed people, whose senses are highly used may show an obvious state of anxiety and nervousness, because their nervous system is extremely sensitive. In such cases, the fragrance does not matter, but its mere presence.

10 Natural remedies for gallstones and kidney stones

2011-03-13T16:19:00.000-07:00

Kidney and bile stones (gallstones) , which give us the most headaches can be dissolved and removed with natural remedies. Serious complications can occur, such as blocking a bile duct or kidney failure. If your symptoms worsen consult a physician.Here are 10 natural remedies for:

Gallstones

Gallstones develop when in the gallbladder there is too much cholesterol, or if the bile does not empty properly. Bile components crystallize and stones are formed. Symptoms include severe pain felt mostly in the right side of the abdomen.Here's how to get rid of them:Burdock: make a tea by adding two tablespoons of chopped burdock root to a liter/33.8 oz of boiling water. After 15 minutes, strain and drink the entire amount during the day.Clay: Apply to the abdomen, near the bile, a poultice of clay mixed with fresh cabbage juice. Keep it for half an hour, then rinse.Lemon: Squeeze juice of one lemon into a glass of warm water and consume it in two halves. Drink a glass each day for a month.Black radish juice: drink on an empty stomach, 100 ml/3.4 oz of fresh black radish juice for a week, 200 ml/7 oz in the second week, 300 ml/10 oz in the third. Starting the fourth week consumption gradually decreases, until you get to drink 100 ml/3.4 oz in the last week.Potato juice: you should use raw, not mashed potatoes. Consume two cups daily are consumed in four innings.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones affect mostly people with diverse metabolic conditions, those who consume too little water or have a diet low in calcium, but there are also other reasons. It is manifested by frequent urination with burning, cloudy and smelly urine, severe pain in the lower back and abdomen. Drinking tea and natural juices is a great help, as is the diet recommended by your doctor. These plants and natural juices can help you get rid of kidney stones:Cabbage: apply crushed cabbage leaves to the kidney area and lower abdomen. After several days, the pain calms down.Vegetable juice: mix 200 ml/7 oz cucumber juice, 200 ml/7 oz carrot juice and 100 ml/3.4 oz black radish juice and add a tablespoon of honey. Consume daily and this juice dissolves slowly but surely kidney stones.Apples: the raw fruits and juice prevent stone formation and help eliminate them. Eat one or two apples or drink a glass of apple juice daily.Lemon juice: the first day drink the juice of a lemon, the next day the juice from two lemons, and so on until the seventh day, when you drink the juice from seven lemons (not concentrated but diluted with tea). From the eighth day, continue descending: drink the juice of six lemons, until you get to a single lemon on the thirteenth day. From the fourteenth day continue increasing with two lemons until day twenty, when you start to lower the portion. Do not try the lemon juice diet if you have stomach problems.Corn silk: prepare an infusion of two teaspoons of herb per cup of water and take a tablespoon every 3 hours.

5 Sleeping positions that can ease your pain

2011-03-10T15:29:00.000-08:00

In some disorders, your sleep position can ease your pain and is an excellent natural remedy for a sleep that restores energy and power. A more restful sleep implies certain habits related to sleeping position, but in many cases a correct position is a simple and effective way of protecting your health, more so when you are sick. Depending on your disease, the right sleeping position can improve your physical condition and more importantly ease your pain.

Lumbago

Lumbago, also known as low back pain is a sudden intense pain in the lumbar spine caused by lifting a weight or by a violent twisting of the body. It affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. Untreated,low back pain can extend from several days to several weeks.If you suffer a bout of lumbago is better to sleep on one side with your knees bent at an angle of 90 degrees and a pillow placed between them to keep them slightly apart from each other. It is a recommended position for two reasons: the spine does not feel the weight of your internal organs as it would if you were sleeping on your back and it doesn't bend forward, causing pressure on the inter-vertebral discs, as it would if you were sleeping face down.

Indigestion

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia can occur once in a while or even as often as every day (chronic). It is characterized by burning or pain in the upper abdomen and uncomfortable fullness after a meal.Although a minor digestive disorder, it may produce a state of malaise.It is recommended you sleep on your right side to stimulate the liver and gallbladder activity by increasing their level of heat, which facilitates digestion. Digestive enzymes are more active in the heat, while low temperatures slow their activity.

Biliary Dyskinesia

After a meal, even a hight-fat one, the gallbladder empties completely within an hour. Biliary Dyskinesia occurs when the gallbladder response is inadequate. It can be: hypotonic (lazy gallbladder): the gallbladder is emptied too slow or hypertonic: the gallbladder contracts to strong and the bile is evacuated too rapidly. Abdominal pain, nausea and bloating are some of the symptoms of biliary dyskinesia.When there is discomfort in the ribs due to an inflamed or fluid-filled gallbladder, you should sleep on your back or left side to avoid pressure on the liver and bladder. Your pillows should be slightly elevated (you can use two pillows) to prevent the reflux of acidic gastric juice into the esophagus.

Anxiety Disorders

If you feel overwhelmed with panic or anxiety, chronic or temporary, is possible you'll have trouble sleeping. There is a certain position that can help you relax and sleep like a baby.Lie on your right and pick up your knees to your chest so that your position will be curved, like that of the fetus in the womb. This position is mentally calming. Don't lie on your left side, you will not get the same effect. The sound of your heartbeat will make you restless.

Menstrual cramps and pain

Every 28 days, the uterine lining, when the egg was not fertilized, will detach from the uterine wall to be shed. Menstruation can be extremely painful and can cause cramps.When menstruation is painful the best sleeping position is face down and hands placed under the ovary. This sleeping position gives a sensation of numbness caused by the pressure exerted by your body weight on the painful area and relaxes the tissues, releasing heat to their level and soothing cramps.

7 Questions you should ask your parents

2011-03-08T14:49:00.000-08:00

Not only eye color and facial features are inherited from our parents, but also a vast array of diseases. This is why you need to have a detailed discussion with parents about their medical history and that of close relatives. It might be a little bit uncomfortable and even painful, but this way you can act preventively and/or avoid much suffering. Ask your parents:

Was I breast fed?If your mother breast fed you for several months it means that you have an enviable immunity, as antibodies pass from the mother to the child through breastfeeding. In addition, studies have shown that breast-fed babies have a much lower risk of becoming obese or developing type I diabetes. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of asthma, allergies and cardiovascular diseases. But more importantly, some studies have shown fact that breastfed babies grow up to be smarter, with an IQ averaging from 7 points higher than babies that were not breastfed.

Do you have any heart problems?If either one of your parents had a cardiovascular disease it is recommended to monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that in both men and women, the risk of hereditary heart disease was greater if the parent affected by a heart disease was the mother. Adopt a healthy diet without too many fats, control your weight, avoid alcohol and cigarettes, do sports and take omega 3 (it can reduce the occurrence of death related to cardiovascular disease, has mild anti-hypertensive effects). P.S.: Consult your physician before starting an omega 3 diet.

Did someone in the family have cancer?Up to 10 percent of cancers arise from a genetic predisposition, and they are known as hereditary cancers. Hereditary cancers occur when a person is born with changes or mutations in one copy of a damage-controlling gene which protects you against cancer. In the majority of these cases, the mutations were inherited from the mother or father. Ladies, it's not for nothing that your gynecologist asks you if you had any cases of cervical, ovarian or breast cancer in the family. If the answer is yes, in addition to leading a healthy lifestyle, you should do special tests at least annually.

Do you any eye diseases/disorders?Myopia and glaucoma are only two of a vast array of eye diseases that are transmitted from parents to children. Hereditary cases of Strabismus, commonly known as squint, are found in about 20% of cases. Color blindness can also be inherited, either from birth (congenital) or later on in life, men being more affected than women. If either one of your parent suffers from one of these eye diseases, an annual, preventive visit to the ophthalmologist is recommended.

Anyone in the family has diabetes?There's not much you can do to prevent Type I diabetes, which usually manifests in childhood or the teenage years, but Type II diabetes can be avoided by leading a healthy lifestyle. Approximately one third of children of people with type 2 diabetes will develop diabetes or abnormal glucose metabolism at some point. Since you are more likely to inherit Type II diabetes from first degree relatives, if your mother or father suffers from diabetes, test your blood sugar regularly, adopt a healthy diet and do not neglect physical activity.

Anyone in the family had/has bone disease?The majority of hereditary bone disorders are classified as rare, osteoporosis has a strong hereditary factor and it is considered a major public health threat. It is responsible for millions of fractures annually, mostly involving the lumbar vertebrae, hip, and wrist and ribs in men. Women are 4 times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis. If this disease has affected women in your family, it is possible that you will be prone to it. Take a bone density test and, if necessary, strengthen your bones, with vitamin D and calcium.

A question women should ask their mother: When did you start menopause?Some women reach menopause before their 40s, sometimes even earlier, and if your mother is part of this category, chances are you will also have an early menopause. If you want kids, you should take this into account and eventually take some hormonal tests to indicate how fertile you are and if you can afford to delay a pregnancy.

How weather affects your diseases

2011-03-06T16:01:00.000-08:00

Abrupt climate changes, excessive heat or high humidity influence certain diseases. Some are not affected by sudden weather changes. Every time the weather changes, the suffering is more acute, especially for those with rheumatism, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, depression or disorders of the neurovegetative system. In some of the worst cases, clouds, fog, high atmospheric pressure or sudden rises in temperature, in fact any weather event, is felt. Symptoms can include headaches, nervousness, dizziness, choking sensations, palpitations, headaches, insomnia, excessive sweating, irritability and anxiety. WARNING: If you suffer from any of these symptoms, please consult your physician.Cardiovascular and circulation problems: when the temperature increases abruptly, blood vessels dilate and blood pressure lowers, leading to fatigue and fainting. Changing atmospheric pressure affects blood oxygenation. Low pressure causes rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure. It is well known that hot weather increases the risk of heart attacks in people with risk factors for heart disease. Heat waves all around the world cause numerous deaths, especially in people over 65. Cold weather, coupled with physical activity also affects those with circulation problems. Cold temperatures cause arteries to tighten, restricting blood flow and reducing the oxygen supply to the heart, which can lead to a heart attack.
Respiratory Diseases: fog causes respiratory distress, affecting those with lung diseases, rhinitis or sinusitis. In addition, it creates anxiety. Sudden temperature changes can cause bronchospasm (constriction of the muscles surrounding the airways). Strong winds can circulate pollen, dust and dirt causing inflammation. Not only those already suffering from respiratory diseases are affected, but also the old and very young.Rheumatism and Arthritis: You've probably heard one of your relatives suffering from rheumatism “predicting” the weather. Although no studies have been conducted to prove or disprove if weather affects these diseases, many doctors recommend rheumatism and arthritis patients to limit their exposure to certain weather situations. The main effects temperature changes have are increased stiffness and joint pain, a feeling of general malaise. Humidity mainly affects and influences people with rheumatism and arthritis, but also those with respiratory problems.
Climatic therapy is considered effective in preventing problems caused by the weather. Spend as much time as you can outdoors, take relaxing walks in areas with high atmospheric pressure if possible, to increase peripheral circulation. Sunbathing along with mud packing can help increase immunity. The alternation of cold and hot stimulates blood circulation, so Scottish showers are recommended (alternate hot and cold water).

Sweet Violet: a few quick remedies

2011-03-03T13:11:00.000-08:00

Sweet Violet, Viola odorata, is a species of the genus Viola native to Europe and Asia. It is also commonly known as Bluebell, English Violet, Common Violet or Garden Violet. It blooms almost immediately after the “impatient” snowdrop. They are gentle, pleasant smelling, and have a very long history in therapeutics. They are the only flowers in the Viola family that have a pleasant smell. This is the reason why, in the past, it was thought to be the flower of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Thus, they were a symbol of love and girls of ancient Greece made crowns of bluebells to be lucky in love. The ancients also considered it a wonderful cure against headaches and skin diseases.Viola has heart-shaped leaves (again, love) and a long stem, topped by a purple or white flower. Grows about 7 centimeters /2.8 inches tall and blooms in February-March.These beautiful flowers are rich in oil and mucilage, having as a result, an emollient action. The content of salicylic acid confers anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, anti-rheumatic, anti-platelet and antiaterosclerotic effects.Violet decoction helps alleviate rheumatic pains. It is also effective in case of constipation, having a laxative effect. Here's how you prepare it: add a teaspoon of viola roots to 250 ml / 8.45 oz of water and bring to a boil. Drink after cooling. The cure for rheumatic pain must last at least 3 months to have the desired effect.Syrup is made from fresh flowers and is effective against colds, flu, pharyngitis or other respiratory diseases. Here's how you prepare it: fill a jar with fresh flowers (don't press them) and cover them with honey. Let the mixture soak for two weeks and then take one tablespoon 3-4 times per day.
Garden Violet infusion is extremely effective in treating urinary infections: add a teaspoon of dried plant to a cup of boiling water and cover for 10-15 minutes. Drink 1 cup, three times per day.

The stupidest, most futile things men do to have a bigger penis

2011-03-01T10:44:00.000-08:00

Penis augmentation should be considered when penis is subnormal (medically subnormal is considered to be under 4 cm/1.6 inches). But many men, either crumbling from peer pressure, social expectations, or simply from vanity, want more. There is no surprise that although proved inefficient by the medical community, certain methods have gained popularity besides the health risk they pose. Here are some of the stupidest, most futile things men do to increase penis size and girth:
WARNING: Before trying any methods consult your physician or a qualified certified therapist.

Subcutaneous self-implantation of penile ballsA practice initially thought to be limited to the Yakuza, this practice is quite common in Asia and Eastern Europe, especially among convicts and drug users. I guess you have to be high to let a “friend” pierce the tissue of your penis: in prison, the sharpened handle of a spoon is used and the balls are manufactured from toothbrushes. One or several of these balls can be inserted and they can vary in size. Apparently this is done to increase penis girth and enhance pleasure for a woman (personally, I don't know any woman who would enjoy get it on with a man that has a penis looking like a corn cob). As you probably suspect this procedure often leads to infection due to unsanitary conditions.

Injecting different substancesThere are shots mainly for erectile dysfunction, but also penis enlargement (like liquid silicone) that are medically approved. But we're not talking about those. From a plethora of substances, from ylang-ylang oil to Vaseline, some men will inject all kinds of weird stuff, just to be a little more endowed. Imagine this: in 2005 the chief of the Department of Medical services in Thailand issued a plea for young men to stop injecting Vaseline and olive oil into their penises at the risk of suffering deformities. Exactly how many cases did they have that a public plea was necessary??? In a medical journal was presented the case of a man that injected his penis with liquid paraffin, better known as kerosene. Need I say more?

Hanging weights on their penisWeight hanging as its name suggests it, consists of attaching a rope, strap or other device that grips the glans (located at the tip of the penis) or just behind the glans and suspend a weight for a specific amount of time. Then, for 5-10 minutes you do, or try to do weight training. Weights vary in size and usually the exercising should be started with the lightest weights. Now let's weigh the risks and benefits: impotence, chronic pain, nerve damage and scarring versus apparently elongated penis and increased stamina (most practitioners and manufacturers of such devices advertise an increase of 1cm/0.4 inches to 5 cm/2 inches). You decide if is worth all the trouble.

Buying pills, potions and lotionsYou've probably received one of these e-mails advertising wonder pills and ointments that will instantly increase penis size. I sure did, and I don't even have a penis (damn u Spam!!!). There are lots of options on the market, but every specialist agrees with one thing: they don't work. In the best case, these “wonder” pills simply won't work, in the worst case you can have severe allergic reactions to some of the ingredients. In some of these pills have been found contaminants like pesticides, E. coli bacteria, yeast, lead and… fecal matter (from animals grazing near the plants harvested for herbal ingredients). So think about it, not only you'll waste your money, endanger your health, but you'll also eat some opossum's shit.

Using penis pumps and vacuumsPenis pumps are quite effective in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (remember the judge that used one even when presiding over a trial). Seriously now, when used correctly, as recommended by a physician, pumps and vacuums are effective not only in treating impotence, but have also been found to be effective in penile rehabilitation. Some men used them though to increase penis length or girth, although scientific studies and medical literature consider them ineffective. Overuse and too much enthusiasm can cause severe injuries and pain: blood vessels might burst and blisters can be formed. And in some cases, specialists warn even irreparable damage can occur.

BONUS:

Bee stingsOf course girth will increase, I was once stung in the neck, and my face looked like a puffer fish in five minutes. But ohhhhh and ouch! the pain and itching that followed, not so pleasant. And in the worst case, a sting may trigger a dangerous anaphylactic reaction. The worst consequence of anaphylactic reactions? Death… And in case you don't die, difficulty in urination, phimosis (the foreskin cannot be fully retracted from the head of the penis) and localized gangrene can also occur.Letting a bee sting your penis? The ultimate stupidity, no matter how desperate...

7 Natural remedies for gingivitis

2011-02-25T15:20:00.000-08:00

It doesn't always hurt, but it works silently, and can evolve to periodontitis (not in all cases, but you should know periodontitis is always preceded by gingivitis). Gingivitis is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads slowly, increasingly affecting the gums, until the appearance of complications, which can be extremely unpleasant: from bleeding, inflammation and odor on the breath, to mobility and even tooth loss.WARNING: If you suffer from gingivitis you should consult a dental hygienist or dentist.

-Sage and chamomile give guaranteed results. Prepare a decoction of two tablespoons of chamomile and sage two to one cup water and gargle with this mixture do every night before bed.

-Add 40 drops of propolis tincture in 100 ml / 3 oz of water and rinse your mouth or massage your gums, with this mixture. Chewing propolis daily is just as healthy for your gums.

-Oak bark can be used in the form of decoction. Add four tablespoons to a cup of warm water or 30 drops of tincture to 100 ml / 3 oz of water and rinse your mouth with the mixture.

-You can prepare a decoction of basil by adding two teaspoons of dried herb to a cup of cold water. After letting it soak for 30 minutes, boil, then used for gargling.

-St. John’s wort can be used as an infusion: add a teaspoon to 100 ml / 3 oz of warm water. Use the infusion for rinsing the mouth.

-Horseradish roots can be effective in treating gingivitis. Roots should be chewed daily and can help gums because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

-Clay paste should be used daily to massage the gums. You can get this paste by stirring a tablespoon of powdered clay with water.

Wild garlic and its benefits

2011-02-22T11:43:00.000-08:00

Wild garlic, also known as buckrams, ramsons, wood garlic and broad-leaved garlic is a plant that grows in deciduous woodlands with moist soils.It's native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Ramsons leaves, bulbs and flowers are edible and used in cuisines around the world.The leaves, dried or fresh, can be used as a spice, boiled as a vegetable and consumed in salads.WARNING: Although wild garlic is better tolerated by the digestive system than garlic, people with a very sensitive stomach or colon should avoid it or use it less as it can cause cramps. It should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers, because it changes the taste of milk; the taste can be unpleasant for the infant. Be also extremely careful if you pick it by yourself: it can be easily easily mistaken for lily of the valley, meadow saffron or wild arum which are poisonous . To positively identify wild garlic crush the leaves between your fingers and they should have a garlic-like smell.
It is also called bear’s garlic because bears search wild garlic when they come out of hibernation; it helps them make a “detox diet”: clean stomach, intestines, blood. Wild boars love it too. Bears and wild boars shouldn't be the only ones to enjoy the benefits of wild garlic as it is not only tasty but also extremely healthy.As its Latin name, Allium ursinum, suggests, wild garlic has properties similar to garlic: from its smell and taste to the therapeutic properties. It contains: allyl sulfide (which gives the smell and taste of garlic), vitamins A and C, essential oil complex, minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, copper, adenosine (a substance that helps reduce cholesterol and preventing thrombus formation).
Fresh leaves have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti toxic, diuretic, hemostatic and hypotensive effects, so wild garlic is perfect for digestive cleansing. You will get better results if you eat fresh leaves, as by drying, they can lose some of their healing properties.
In the long run, wild garlic is the best adjutant in treatment of heart disease (ischemia, arrhythmia, tachycardia), and can be taken over a period of 2-3 months (with two weeks of rest), as a tincture: one teaspoon of tincture dissolved in water, four times a day, before main meals. Here is how you can prepare tincture: finely chop fresh leaves and place in a bottle. Add refined alcohol of 38-40 degrees until you cover the leaves. For two weeks keep the bottle in a place where it is exposed to sunlight, then strain and put in storage in small dark bottles. Wild garlics active substances have vasodilatory effects, can cleanse the blood of toxic substances, reduce high blood pressure, helps prevent strokes, avoiding the occurrence of thrombosis and thrombophlebitis.Wild garlic juice combats degenerative rheumatism. Here is how you prepare it: take a handful of chopped fresh leaves, place into a glass and pour over warm water. Let it macerate at room temperature for four hours, then filter through the strainer. Drink 1-2 glasses per day for at least 20 days. The juice should be consumed immediately after preparation. Also combat mastitis, prevents the apparition of breast nodules, removes harmful effects of tobacco and helps heal fresh wounds.
Wild garlic wine is a great tonic for the elderly and a remedy for people suffering from respiratory failure, coughs and pulmonary tuberculosis. You can prepare it by putting a handful of chopped fresh leaves or bulbs in 500 ml/17 oz of white wine. Boil for 5 minutes, let it cool for about 10-15 minutes, strain and add some honey. Drink a glass every morning for 14 days.
You can also prepare wild garlic infusion: add two teaspoons of chopped leaves in 200 ml / 7 oz of boiling water. Drink 1-2 cups daily. It is an excellent remedy for gastrointestinal disorders such as such as acute and chronic diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal colics and dysentery. It will also cleanse your kidneys and bladder, stimulating urination and eliminating excess uric acid, thus preventing gout.