I've just found out about this: Don't throw your old bras away - Donate them to charity with the BreastTalk.co.uk Bra Appeal. This is what they say:
We're asking for all your old bras as long as they are in good condition and straps and clasps are in good working order. Send them to us and we can distribute them to charities throughout the UK and overseas.
There are many women across the world who for some reason don't have a bra. They may be homeless in the UK or living in a country where the price of a bra is more than a meal for their family. The BreastTalk.co.uk Bra Appeal is trying to help these women by collecting and distributing your unwanted bras to charities in the UK and abroad. http://www.breasttalk.co.uk/bra-appeal/
What a great reason to clear out your undie drawer!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Business Development vs. Budget: Is There a Difference?
Because CHRISTUS is on a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year, January is the beginning of our formal budgeting process. As I reflected on this process for FY 09 (July ’08 – June ’09), our 10th anniversary year, I felt the need to compare our old methodologies of budgeting to our new processes, which require an intense focus on business development in order to create business literacy.In a lecture last
Business Development vs. Budget: Is There a Difference?
Because CHRISTUS is on a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year, January is the beginning of our formal budgeting process. As I reflected on this process for FY 09 (July ’08 – June ’09), our 10th anniversary year, I felt the need to compare our old methodologies of budgeting to our new processes, which require an intense focus on business development in order to create business literacy.In a lecture last
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Top 10 Long - Term Acne Prevention Tips
Acne is a very troublesome condition that affects a lot of people of all ages. This can be prevented during adolescence by taking various precautions so you can enjoy an acne-free face and not have to content with all of the embarrassment that comes with having acne. You can also avoid the horrible scarring that will plague them for the rest of their life.
Below are 10 long-term prevention measures that can be taken to make sure you do not develop acne and is not forced to have to live with its consequences.
1. Pull hair away from the face while sleeping. Pull it back with a hair tie so that any dirt and oil from the hair doesn't rub off onto the face.
2. Do not pick at the slightest breakout. Popping or picking at one pimple can cause many more and then lead to an acne breakout.
3. Take a shower after working out. While working out is important to controlling acne, it is more important to shower after heavy sweating. That way, the pores do not become clogged with oil.
4. Cosmetic brushes should be washed in warm soapy water. Old brushes and contaminated makeup should be thrown away to prevent breakouts.
5. Keep hands away from the face. Excessively touching the face leaves dirt.
6. Over-the-counter treatments can be good preventive measures. Just be sure to moisturize.
7. Remove makeup before bed. Leaving makeup on clogs pores.
8. Gently clean the face twice per day, once in the morning and once at night.
9. Get plenty of exercise at least 3 times per week.
10. Drink lots of water.
By taking these precautions, the chances of developing acne become considerably less and you will tend to be much happier compared to what you would be if you had to deal with the consequences of acne.
AcneProblemTreatment provides more information on acne and its treatment, including acne scar treatment, acne scar removal and acne myths natural treatment. To find out more about acne information, please visit http://www.AcneProblemTreatment.com
FDA approves daily Cialis doses
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co on Tuesday said U.S. regulators approved once-daily use of two low-dose forms of its Cialis anti-impotence drug, offering greater convenience for men expecting frequent sexual activity.
The Indianapolis drugmaker said the once-daily formulations, in dosages of 2.5 milligrams and 5 milligrams, will allow men to attempt sexual activity any time between doses.
"In clinical trials, when taken without restrictions on the timing of sexual activity, Cialis for once daily use improved erectile function over the course of therapy," Lilly said in a release.
The low-dose daily formulations, already approved in parts of Europe, "may be most appropriate for men with erectile dysfunction who anticipate more frequent sexual activity (e.g. twice weekly)," Lilly said.
The company said the low-dose formulations provide "a new option for men who may be looking for a dosing option that can be taken without regard to timing of sexual activity."
The treatment, which has global annual sales of $1.2 billion, has been available in the United States since 2003 in dosages of 5 milligrams, 10 milligrams and 20 milligrams, and taken as needed. Those dosages provide effectiveness for up to 36 hours.
Company spokeswoman Keri McGrath said no dosage forms of the medicine, including the newly approved lower ones, are appropriate for heart patients who take nitrates, including nitroglycerin.
Members of the class of drugs to which Cialis belongs -- including Pfizer Inc's rival Viagra and GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Levitra -- can dangerously lower blood pressure when used alongside nitrates.
The drugs, used by millions of men worldwide, also carry new warnings about potential risk of sudden hearing loss.
Shares of Lilly were up $1.05, or 1.9 percent, to $55.60 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, in line with a 2 percent advance for the drug sector.
The Indianapolis drugmaker said the once-daily formulations, in dosages of 2.5 milligrams and 5 milligrams, will allow men to attempt sexual activity any time between doses.
"In clinical trials, when taken without restrictions on the timing of sexual activity, Cialis for once daily use improved erectile function over the course of therapy," Lilly said in a release.
The low-dose daily formulations, already approved in parts of Europe, "may be most appropriate for men with erectile dysfunction who anticipate more frequent sexual activity (e.g. twice weekly)," Lilly said.
The company said the low-dose formulations provide "a new option for men who may be looking for a dosing option that can be taken without regard to timing of sexual activity."
The treatment, which has global annual sales of $1.2 billion, has been available in the United States since 2003 in dosages of 5 milligrams, 10 milligrams and 20 milligrams, and taken as needed. Those dosages provide effectiveness for up to 36 hours.
Company spokeswoman Keri McGrath said no dosage forms of the medicine, including the newly approved lower ones, are appropriate for heart patients who take nitrates, including nitroglycerin.
Members of the class of drugs to which Cialis belongs -- including Pfizer Inc's rival Viagra and GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Levitra -- can dangerously lower blood pressure when used alongside nitrates.
The drugs, used by millions of men worldwide, also carry new warnings about potential risk of sudden hearing loss.
Shares of Lilly were up $1.05, or 1.9 percent, to $55.60 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, in line with a 2 percent advance for the drug sector.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Vitamin D for pregnant and nursing women
The BBC has reported that the UK Department of Health is advising that pregnant and breastfeeding women should be supplementing with vitamin D to reduce the risk of rickets in children.
On our secure online shop we sell both a vitamin D supplement and an all-round nutritional supplement for pregnant and lactating women.
On our secure online shop we sell both a vitamin D supplement and an all-round nutritional supplement for pregnant and lactating women.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Do we really need to take nutritional supplements?
Do we really need to take nutritional supplements? I think the answer to this question is ‘yes’.
Many people take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement as an insurance policy – just in case the diet is not quite right, but there seems to be mounting evidence that people are often short of nutrients, such as iron, magnesium and zinc. This may not be enough to bring about the classic deficiency illnesses, such as scurvy and goitre, but a lot of people feel less than well a lot of the time. May be a good all round nutritional supplement is not just an insurance policy but also a necessity for some people.
Children’s requirements are different to adults not only in terms of taste(!) but alos in terms of the strength of different nutrients. Women past menopausal age are advised to take a multivitamin supplement that doesn’t contain extra iron.
Many people take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement as an insurance policy – just in case the diet is not quite right, but there seems to be mounting evidence that people are often short of nutrients, such as iron, magnesium and zinc. This may not be enough to bring about the classic deficiency illnesses, such as scurvy and goitre, but a lot of people feel less than well a lot of the time. May be a good all round nutritional supplement is not just an insurance policy but also a necessity for some people.
Children’s requirements are different to adults not only in terms of taste(!) but alos in terms of the strength of different nutrients. Women past menopausal age are advised to take a multivitamin supplement that doesn’t contain extra iron.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Tea Tree Cream
In the week this enquiry came in from a prospective customer:
Please advise me whether it is safe to use Tea Tree Cream on a 3-month old baby's face & neck.
This was my reply:
in general yes it is, but as with all creams you need to be sensible and use it sparingly and not close to the eyes etc.
Please advise me whether it is safe to use Tea Tree Cream on a 3-month old baby's face & neck.
This was my reply:
in general yes it is, but as with all creams you need to be sensible and use it sparingly and not close to the eyes etc.
What Causes Acne?
Human skin contains a number of structures called "pilosebaceous units" which consist of a sebaceous gland, a hair follicle and a hair. These are found on every area of the body excluding the top of the feet, lower lip, palms and soles of the feet. The sebaceous glands in these pilosebaceous units secrete a substance known as sebum, which is an oily type material. Both the size and the rate of sebum production of the sebaceous glands increases dramatically during adolescence with the reverse occurring during the early twenties.
Living on the skin is the bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes. It is a normal inhabitant of the skin and uses sebum as a food source to assist its growth. Therefore, if the quantity of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands increases, so does the number of P. acnes living on the skin. If the concentration of P. acnes in the hair follicles is too great then white blood cells will be attracted to the area to fight the infection. An ezyme produced by the white blood cells then causes damage to the hair follicle wall, which proceeds to rupture, spilling its contents into the dermis (skin) To fight the infection an inflammatory response occurs, forming structures such as pustules, papules and nodules. Periodically, for reasons that are still unknown, hair follicles become obstructed. The sebum produced by the follicle then becomes trapped inside and dead cells become stuck in the sebum creating a "plug". During this process, structures called comedomes are formed (these are also known as blackheads) These are hardened mixtures of sebum and dead cells.
Even though other factors such as diet, stress levels and environmental conditions can appear to "cause" acne, in reality they are only worsening the process described above. All acne treatments simply aim to prevent one or more steps of the malfunction of the skin's pilosebaceous units, whether that be controlling the number of P. acnes on the skin, drying out excess oils or soothing inflammation. The secret to treating acne is finding a routine that can help restore normal skin function without causing damage to the skin or body in the process.
Sam G Jackson has been writing articles on natural acne treatments for a number of years and is a firm believer in their effectiveness. If you would like more free advice on homemade, natural acne treatment please visit his website at http://www.squidoo.com/homemade-acne-treatment-07
Thursday, January 24, 2008
How To Clear Acne On Forehead
In this article, I will be giving you some tips about how to clear acne on forehead, I know how horrible an acne problem can be and I hope the information I share with you will be help for you and you can make good use of it.
Acne on the forehead is usually one of the worst places to have it simply because of how visible it is, I mean, if it's on your forehead then it's obviously very easy to see it, this can be frustrating as acne often makes people conscious of the problem.
Now, there are most definitely things you can do in order to fight an acne problem, here are some tips on it:
- Drink water regularly - This is one of the most simple things you can do yet it can also be very effective, in some case, all you need to do is drink around one litre of water per day, that's plenty to have a positive affect on your skin, the water can sort of "clean out" the dirt in your body and so this usually results in less appearance of acne on the skin.
- Avoid eating foods that will make the problem worse - I'm sure you've probably heard this before but you really should remember it, foods that are high in sugar or grease are not good for your skin and will most likely make the acne worse, if you really do want to clear away your acne then you should try to avoid foods that will have a bad affect on it as much as possible.
- Use home remedies - There are lots of home remedies that you can try out that other people have used in the past to reduce the appearance of acne, some of these remedies may work well for you, some of them may not, the point is that you should try some of them out and see how things go.
- Do research - There are plenty of guides and information products that you can get on this subject that will often walk you through an entire process of getting rid of acne, if you are desperate to get rid of your acne then you may want to get one of these guides.
Getting rid of acne doesn't have to be an extremely difficult task to do, in fact, it can be relatively easy if you have some good information and you really want to do it, don't let acne take control of your life and bring you down, do what you can to fight it now.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
CHRISTUS Health on the Leading Edge
Two articles published in the November/December 2007 journal The Corporate Board reaffirms once more than CHRISTUS Health is on the leading edge of benchmark governance practices.In the first article, titled “Non-Financial Metrics and Boards,” the author indicates that corporate boards are increasingly recognizing the value of both financial and non-financial performance metrics. At this time,
CHRISTUS Health on the Leading Edge
Two articles published in the November/December 2007 journal The Corporate Board reaffirms once more than CHRISTUS Health is on the leading edge of benchmark governance practices.In the first article, titled “Non-Financial Metrics and Boards,” the author indicates that corporate boards are increasingly recognizing the value of both financial and non-financial performance metrics. At this time,
Study finds Viagra increases release of key reproductive hormone. Part 2.
The new report was published online Aug. 9 and appears in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Physiology. In the study, the scientists measured oxytocin released from rat pituitaries in response to neural stimulation. When the pituitaries were treated with sildenafil, they responded to the stimulation by releasing three times as much oxytocin as they did without the drug. Importantly, the drug had little if any effect on hormone release in the absence of stimulation, Jackson says. "Erectile dysfunction drugs do not induce erections spontaneously, they enhance the response to sexual stimulation," he says. "The same thing is happening in the posterior pituitary - Viagra will not induce the release of oxytocin on its own, but it will enhance the amount of release you get in response to electrical stimulation."
Though he doesn't think his findings raise any significant safety issues related to Viagra use, he does think it provides strong rationale for studies of additional effects and new potential uses. "A big question raised by our study is, will sildenafil do the same thing to the nerve terminals that release oxytocin [in the brain]"" he says. The cells that supply oxytocin to the pituitary come from a brain structure called the hypothalamus, which also sends hormones throughout the brain.
Though sildenafil's effects on these pathways are still unknown, work by other researchers has shown that oxytocin-sensitive cells in the brain play a role in the neural control of erectile responses, suggesting that Viagra and its kin may work through multiple channels.
The famous blue pills could have other uses as well. Oxytocin has been linked to the ability to make strong social bonds, while sildenafil was recently shown to improve hamsters' abilities to adjust the timing of their internal clocks to overcome simulated jet lag. "This is one piece in a puzzle in which many pieces are still not available," Jackson says. "But it raises the possibility that erectile dysfunction drugs could be doing more than just affecting erectile dysfunction."
Though he doesn't think his findings raise any significant safety issues related to Viagra use, he does think it provides strong rationale for studies of additional effects and new potential uses. "A big question raised by our study is, will sildenafil do the same thing to the nerve terminals that release oxytocin [in the brain]"" he says. The cells that supply oxytocin to the pituitary come from a brain structure called the hypothalamus, which also sends hormones throughout the brain.
Though sildenafil's effects on these pathways are still unknown, work by other researchers has shown that oxytocin-sensitive cells in the brain play a role in the neural control of erectile responses, suggesting that Viagra and its kin may work through multiple channels.
The famous blue pills could have other uses as well. Oxytocin has been linked to the ability to make strong social bonds, while sildenafil was recently shown to improve hamsters' abilities to adjust the timing of their internal clocks to overcome simulated jet lag. "This is one piece in a puzzle in which many pieces are still not available," Jackson says. "But it raises the possibility that erectile dysfunction drugs could be doing more than just affecting erectile dysfunction."
Organic Luxury Valentine Gift Idea
Organic skin care company Raw Gaia has produced a new gift set in time for Valentine's day - “I Love You” Box.
The “I Love You” Box contains some of the purest skin care products available anywhere in the world and a delicious raw, organic chocolate bar. All the products are vegan chemical-and cruelty-free.
The “I Love You” Box contains the following items:
Raw Chocolate Face Pack. It is made with four natural ingredients carefully chosen for their nourishing and beautifying properties: raw chocolate powder, -one of the highest known sources of antioxidants in the world-, red clay, turmeric and amla fruit powder. 50g jar
For Her Daughters Living Moisturiser. A beautiful feminine cream with revitalising rosehip, evening primrose and palmarosa. 60 ml jar
Sweet Orange Living Lip Balm. A soothing vegan lip balm with zesty orange essential oil. 10 ml tin
Living Beauty Massage Bar. Made with solid, organic and cold-pressed cacao butter and in a lovely heart shape, it helps to soften and beautify the skin. 50g bar
“Real Orange ” Raw Chocolate Bar. Hand-made by Brighton-based Total Raw Food, Real Orange is a delicious raw chocolate bar, with 58% raw cocoa solids and a delicious orange flavour. It is a smooth blend of ethically sourced, organic and raw ingredients including cocoa (cacao) butter, agave nectar, cocoa powder, carob, sesame seeds and a hint of orange essential oil. 40g bar
The “I Love You” Box retails at £32 and is available from Raw Gaia at www.rawgaia.com and on 01273 311 476.
Further information about this gift set
The “I Love You” Box contains some of the purest skin care products available anywhere in the world and a delicious raw, organic chocolate bar. All the products are vegan chemical-and cruelty-free.
The “I Love You” Box contains the following items:
Raw Chocolate Face Pack. It is made with four natural ingredients carefully chosen for their nourishing and beautifying properties: raw chocolate powder, -one of the highest known sources of antioxidants in the world-, red clay, turmeric and amla fruit powder. 50g jar
For Her Daughters Living Moisturiser. A beautiful feminine cream with revitalising rosehip, evening primrose and palmarosa. 60 ml jar
Sweet Orange Living Lip Balm. A soothing vegan lip balm with zesty orange essential oil. 10 ml tin
Living Beauty Massage Bar. Made with solid, organic and cold-pressed cacao butter and in a lovely heart shape, it helps to soften and beautify the skin. 50g bar
“Real Orange ” Raw Chocolate Bar. Hand-made by Brighton-based Total Raw Food, Real Orange is a delicious raw chocolate bar, with 58% raw cocoa solids and a delicious orange flavour. It is a smooth blend of ethically sourced, organic and raw ingredients including cocoa (cacao) butter, agave nectar, cocoa powder, carob, sesame seeds and a hint of orange essential oil. 40g bar
The “I Love You” Box retails at £32 and is available from Raw Gaia at www.rawgaia.com and on 01273 311 476.
Further information about this gift set
Monday, January 21, 2008
Farm Animals And The Environment
Here's another reason to go vegetarian or at least eat more vegetarian meals:
According to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, farmed animals are a top contributor to today’s serious environmental problems. The report found that livestock produced 35 percent to 40 percent of all methane emissions (which have 23 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide), 65 percent of nitrous oxide (which is 320 times as warming as carbon dioxide), and 64 percent of ammonia, which contributes to acid rain. In addition to climate changes, the growth of global meat production adds immensely to water pollution and the reduction of forests for livestock grazing. Nearly 30 percent of the Earth’s entire land surface is used for grazing animals, and that amount is expected to grow because the global livestock sector is growing faster than any other agricultural sub-sector.
Steinfeld H, De Haan C, Blackburn H. Livestock-Environment interactions: Issues and options. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. 2006. Available at: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5305e/x5305e00.htm# Accessed: Dec. 4, 2006.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
According to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, farmed animals are a top contributor to today’s serious environmental problems. The report found that livestock produced 35 percent to 40 percent of all methane emissions (which have 23 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide), 65 percent of nitrous oxide (which is 320 times as warming as carbon dioxide), and 64 percent of ammonia, which contributes to acid rain. In addition to climate changes, the growth of global meat production adds immensely to water pollution and the reduction of forests for livestock grazing. Nearly 30 percent of the Earth’s entire land surface is used for grazing animals, and that amount is expected to grow because the global livestock sector is growing faster than any other agricultural sub-sector.
Steinfeld H, De Haan C, Blackburn H. Livestock-Environment interactions: Issues and options. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. 2006. Available at: http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5305e/x5305e00.htm# Accessed: Dec. 4, 2006.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Acne Diet - What to Avoid For Clear Skin
Having suffered from acne for many years and having tried lots of different treatments, I found out that to clear my skin only required a few simple changes to my diet...
I tried most of the common acne treatments, like antibiotics, accutane and over-the-counters. I also tried expensive cleansers, both from my chemist and online. Unfortunately, these were either useless, or actually WORSENED my acne.
It wasn't until I started to look at a more natural approach - changing my diet- that I actually cleared my acne.
By making simple diet changes you can clear your skin very effectively. This is because some food causes hormonal imbalance - and this means you get acne. Whilst some food does the opposite and actually balances your hormones, helping to prevent breakouts.
The worst food for hormonal imbalance is vegetable oil. It actually causes the worst breakouts you get - cystic ones. By avoiding vegetable oil I saw a DRAMATIC improvement in my skin.
You are likely getting the most of your vegetable oil from your cooking oils (e.g. sunflower oil). Vegetable oil is also found in junk foods like cookies (biscuits) and chips (crisps). By not eating much vegetable oil you will see a major improvement in your acne, as your hormones will become more balanced.
Making simple changes to your diet is the best way to clear up your skin, and is in my experience the ONLY way. For more information about how to clear up your acne visit my website now
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vegetarian glucoamine and chondroitin?
I received this email this morning from a potential customer:
I have been recommended by my physio to take Glucosamine and Chondroitin(?). Your site was recommended by a friend but on looking cannot find Chondroitin. Can you please advise me. It needs to be vegetarian too.
Here's my reply:
you are quite right we don't sell chondroitin on the site.
As far as I know it's never vegetarian ( extracted from cow, pig, shark, fish and bird cartilage) so for that reason we don't sell it. Not all glucosamine is Ok either as often it comes from shellfish but ours is OK for us veggies. I have been a veggie (apart from a minor lapse of about two weeks) for about 30 years and am a member of the Vegetarian Society so I look very carefully at anything I'm thinking of selling.
I have been recommended by my physio to take Glucosamine and Chondroitin(?). Your site was recommended by a friend but on looking cannot find Chondroitin. Can you please advise me. It needs to be vegetarian too.
Here's my reply:
you are quite right we don't sell chondroitin on the site.
As far as I know it's never vegetarian ( extracted from cow, pig, shark, fish and bird cartilage) so for that reason we don't sell it. Not all glucosamine is Ok either as often it comes from shellfish but ours is OK for us veggies. I have been a veggie (apart from a minor lapse of about two weeks) for about 30 years and am a member of the Vegetarian Society so I look very carefully at anything I'm thinking of selling.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Eating Your Acne Away - Yes You Read it Right!
The skin is the biggest organ the body has. It is the most important one because it covers and protects all the other organs and tissues. It is like a giant container holding all the important things together. It has a greater purpose in allowing the body to excrete waste products from the small openings called sebaceous glands. Acne is the irritation and infection of those glands. It is caused by a narrow passage at the top of the gland and blocks the natural excretion processes. The food that you put into your body is reflected in the condition of the skin. While foods will not cause the acne, it can be a major irritant in causing it to show up even more than before. The diet of the individual with this particular problem of the skin can change their way of eating to help with the severity of the flare ups.
The acne is seen in teens as the age of puberty sets in. This is usually starts about twelve and ends somewhere around the age of twenty. The hormones in these bodies are raging out of control and cause the acne to show up. For those who are looking for a natural remedy for their acne, changing to a healthy diet fits right in. By adding more natural foods and less processed foods, the body is more at home. This means adding healthier fruits and vegetables to the diet.
Taking out many of the fired and greasy foods in the diet is a good start. It is also helpful to remove foods with excess sugar in them. Processed foods such as microwave dinners, can be swapped out for cooking your won fresh vegetables and meat. Coffee, tea, and foods with caffeine need to be avoided as they can speed up the body's process and cause the sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum.
A natural alternative for cleansing the body of the damage and toxins the junk foods have left behind is Psyllium Husk. The Psyllium Husk is easily found in a health food store. The mixture to use, for this cleansing, is one tablespoon of Psyllium Husks to one eight ounce class of water. Psyllium Husks acts as a laxative and is the ingredient in some well-known laxative products on the market. Cleansing the colon of the left behind excretions will give your body a new start. This means the skin will be able to remove easily the sebum without excess buildup of sebum.
To find the right diet for your individual needs, a nutritionist might be a good choice. They can help you create a diet rich in foods that are known to help ease the problems associated with acne. They will also be able to give you healthy alternatives in place of the processed sugars and junk foods you are currently eating. It is important to remember that whatever goes into the body will show up in the condition of your skin.
Or if you want to start today with curing your acne, click on the link below to find out more.
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Study finds Viagra increases release of key reproductive hormone. Part 1.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison report this month that sildenafil increases the amount of oxytocin released by stimulation of the posterior pituitary gland, a small structure directly underneath the brain that regulates hormone levels in response to neural signals.
The finding is the first indication of a chemical mechanism through which erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra may have physical effects besides increasing blood flow to sexual organs, says study author Meyer Jackson, a physiology professor at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
Sometimes called the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical," oxytocin plays several important roles in social interactions and reproduction, including triggering uterine contractions and lactation. It is also released during orgasm and has been linked to sexual arousal.
Oxytocin release is regulated by an enzyme that acts like a braking system, limiting hormone release by dampening neural excitation of the cells. This same enzyme, phosphodiesterase type 5, also limits blood flow by contracting the muscles around blood vessels.
In both places, sildenafil works by blocking this enzyme, essentially releasing the brakes, explains Jackson. In blood vessels, relaxing smooth muscle increases blood flow, which corrects erectile dysfunction, and in the posterior pituitary, the cells become more responsive. "The same stimulation will produce more [oxytocin] release." He says, "I think this is a missing link in terms of trying to sort out the issues around whether there are additional effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors," which include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis.
The finding is the first indication of a chemical mechanism through which erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra may have physical effects besides increasing blood flow to sexual organs, says study author Meyer Jackson, a physiology professor at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.
Sometimes called the "love hormone" or "cuddle chemical," oxytocin plays several important roles in social interactions and reproduction, including triggering uterine contractions and lactation. It is also released during orgasm and has been linked to sexual arousal.
Oxytocin release is regulated by an enzyme that acts like a braking system, limiting hormone release by dampening neural excitation of the cells. This same enzyme, phosphodiesterase type 5, also limits blood flow by contracting the muscles around blood vessels.
In both places, sildenafil works by blocking this enzyme, essentially releasing the brakes, explains Jackson. In blood vessels, relaxing smooth muscle increases blood flow, which corrects erectile dysfunction, and in the posterior pituitary, the cells become more responsive. "The same stimulation will produce more [oxytocin] release." He says, "I think this is a missing link in terms of trying to sort out the issues around whether there are additional effects of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors," which include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Help With New Year's Resolutions
Are your new year’s resolutions running out of steam? Did you start off optimistic that this year you would do it, but now those resolutions are an embarrassment? You may want to lose weight or to give up smoking, to be prettier or nicer, to learn a new language or forget old habits. The big problem, of course, is not making the resolutions but in keeping them. But don’t give up. Even though it’s no longer new year’s day, think about the energy and determination you had at that time to succeed, to get yourself sorted.
So how can you increase your chance of sticking to your resolutions? Remember the carrot-and-stick of traditional thinking? It still has relevance today. Think about the past: what has motivated you to do things you didn’t want to do or that were difficult? These don’t have to be major goals, just tasks that you managed to complete in spite of yourself. Did you decide to give yourself a reward when you completed the task? Did you think about the satisfaction you would feel when you achieved your goal? If these or similar approaches got you going, you are motivated by the carrot. If, however, you kept reminding yourself of the disapproval you would experience if you didn’t complete your task, or if you decided to deny yourself something until you completed your goal, you are motivated by the stick.
Is it sometimes the carrot and sometimes the stick? Can you see a pattern to this? Are work goals usually motivated by the stick, and home goals by the carrot? Do you ever use both at the same time?
Whatever pattern emerges, apply this to your new year’s resolutions. Add the carrot and/or stick to help you achieve what you want.
Also remember that there may be professionals who can help you. Hypnotherapists, for example, can help people who want to lose weight or give up smoking. Life Coaches are an excellent resource if you feel you are stuck in a rut, playing and replaying old behaviour that doesn’t work. To find a suitable professional ask around, visit one of the local natural health centres, check out our therapist listing, or check out Yellow Pages. Don’t be frightened of phoning several therapists to find the one you feel is best for you. Most therapists are quite happy to talk to prospective clients who are unsure about making an appointment, (and if they're not don't make an appointment!)
If you don't fancy seeing a therapist, self-hypnosis CDs can be very helpful too. There's a huge range to help you with all sorts of new year's resolutions.
So how can you increase your chance of sticking to your resolutions? Remember the carrot-and-stick of traditional thinking? It still has relevance today. Think about the past: what has motivated you to do things you didn’t want to do or that were difficult? These don’t have to be major goals, just tasks that you managed to complete in spite of yourself. Did you decide to give yourself a reward when you completed the task? Did you think about the satisfaction you would feel when you achieved your goal? If these or similar approaches got you going, you are motivated by the carrot. If, however, you kept reminding yourself of the disapproval you would experience if you didn’t complete your task, or if you decided to deny yourself something until you completed your goal, you are motivated by the stick.
Is it sometimes the carrot and sometimes the stick? Can you see a pattern to this? Are work goals usually motivated by the stick, and home goals by the carrot? Do you ever use both at the same time?
Whatever pattern emerges, apply this to your new year’s resolutions. Add the carrot and/or stick to help you achieve what you want.
Also remember that there may be professionals who can help you. Hypnotherapists, for example, can help people who want to lose weight or give up smoking. Life Coaches are an excellent resource if you feel you are stuck in a rut, playing and replaying old behaviour that doesn’t work. To find a suitable professional ask around, visit one of the local natural health centres, check out our therapist listing, or check out Yellow Pages. Don’t be frightened of phoning several therapists to find the one you feel is best for you. Most therapists are quite happy to talk to prospective clients who are unsure about making an appointment, (and if they're not don't make an appointment!)
If you don't fancy seeing a therapist, self-hypnosis CDs can be very helpful too. There's a huge range to help you with all sorts of new year's resolutions.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Acne Cure Will Restore Beauty
In years past, acne was something that people had to live with because there were not effective treatments for this condition. Some of the people in the past had to live with terrible acne, and they tried many different remedies to find relief. Acne left untreated could cause permanent scars that were worse than the active disease. Expert dermatologists and other medical specialists have conducted many studies to find effective acne cures to help those affected by this awful condition. Fortunately, older people who were left with scars because there was no acne cure can now find new treatments to lessen the appearance of their scars.
Acne can have long term effects because of the scars, and this problem has led many researchers to search for an acne cure. Fortunately, because an acne cure could make a fortune for any company, many experts have made great strides to providing an acne cure. On the other hand, some acne cures are the products of unsavory people. These people try to present their product as the best acne cure available on the market. Unfortunately, many useless creams and medications have been presented as acne cures.
Acne Cures: The Present And The Future
Some experts say that technically an acne cure does not exist, and technically these people might be correct. There are new drugs, however, that can rid the skin of the appearances of acne and save the person from a scarred life in the future. One recently introduced medication has made a significant difference in the appearances of those with acne. Many experts recommend that people do their best to take measures before acne appears. A healthy diet can make a great difference for those who might develop acne.
Most of the acne cures that are available do not work over night. Any cure that promises to work immediately is probably not an effective treatment. There is no one cure for this condition that is right for everyone. Most people with acne should consult a dermatologist to develop a strategy. These experts will be able to analyze the patient's skin to determine an appropriate treatment plan. The analysis will provide information on the cleaning and care of the skin as well as prescriptions for any necessary medications. A dermatologist will also know which steps to take to avoid permanent scars. A good doctor will make sure that the patient returns for periodic checks on the progress of the treatment. For more information please visit Mr Acne Skin Care.
the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
On the weekend of the 26-27 January 2008, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place. It's the world's biggest bird survey and the RSPB's biggest event of the year!
Last year over 400,000 people took part by counting the birds in their garden for an hour. It's really simple to do so you don't have to be an expert and it gives the RSPB a vital snapshot of the UK's birds each winter. Over a period of just one hour, participants are asked to record the highest number of each bird species seen in their garden (not flying over) at any one time. Then all you do is note them on the counting sheet provided and send it in to us. Our scientists can then use the information and patterns in bird numbers to help prioritise our bird conservation work.
Find out more on the RSPB web site.
Last year over 400,000 people took part by counting the birds in their garden for an hour. It's really simple to do so you don't have to be an expert and it gives the RSPB a vital snapshot of the UK's birds each winter. Over a period of just one hour, participants are asked to record the highest number of each bird species seen in their garden (not flying over) at any one time. Then all you do is note them on the counting sheet provided and send it in to us. Our scientists can then use the information and patterns in bird numbers to help prioritise our bird conservation work.
Find out more on the RSPB web site.
Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids
Those shopping for vitamins and health supplements
The purpose of the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is to help build the body’s immune system and prevent disease.
Pros: The best way to prevent getting the common cold, so we are told, is to keep regular hours, get our rest, eat right, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of crowds. Those are really good ideas, and we all would do that everyday if we could. Unfortunately, life interrupts. We all skip meals and have sleep and routine interruptions. How can anybody avoid a crowd? The answer is to give our immune systems a boost with Vitamin C, and Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is the best way to do it.
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available today. It has been especially designed to absorb more quickly so you can get the maximum benefits of vitamin C very quickly. Ester C with calcium and bioflavanoids vitamin C is absorbed 400 times faster than regular Vitamin C.
Cons: The products on the Vitamin World website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are provided to you as a resource only. This is true of all vitamin and supplement merchants. The Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids product seems to be a very good product, and one that will deliver what it promises.
Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction offered. You may return the unused portion of a product for a refund for the unused portion.
Value for money: At the regular price, the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids would be a good value. At the sale price, this becomes an excellent value.
The purpose of the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is to help build the body’s immune system and prevent disease.
Pros: The best way to prevent getting the common cold, so we are told, is to keep regular hours, get our rest, eat right, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of crowds. Those are really good ideas, and we all would do that everyday if we could. Unfortunately, life interrupts. We all skip meals and have sleep and routine interruptions. How can anybody avoid a crowd? The answer is to give our immune systems a boost with Vitamin C, and Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is the best way to do it.
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available today. It has been especially designed to absorb more quickly so you can get the maximum benefits of vitamin C very quickly. Ester C with calcium and bioflavanoids vitamin C is absorbed 400 times faster than regular Vitamin C.
Cons: The products on the Vitamin World website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are provided to you as a resource only. This is true of all vitamin and supplement merchants. The Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids product seems to be a very good product, and one that will deliver what it promises.
Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction offered. You may return the unused portion of a product for a refund for the unused portion.
Value for money: At the regular price, the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids would be a good value. At the sale price, this becomes an excellent value.
Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids
Those shopping for vitamins and health supplements
The purpose of the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is to help build the body’s immune system and prevent disease.
Pros: The best way to prevent getting the common cold, so we are told, is to keep regular hours, get our rest, eat right, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of crowds. Those are really good ideas, and we all would do that everyday if we could. Unfortunately, life interrupts. We all skip meals and have sleep and routine interruptions. How can anybody avoid a crowd? The answer is to give our immune systems a boost with Vitamin C, and Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is the best way to do it.
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available today. It has been especially designed to absorb more quickly so you can get the maximum benefits of vitamin C very quickly. Ester C with calcium and bioflavanoids vitamin C is absorbed 400 times faster than regular Vitamin C.
Cons: The products on the Vitamin World website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are provided to you as a resource only. This is true of all vitamin and supplement merchants. The Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids product seems to be a very good product, and one that will deliver what it promises.
Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction offered. You may return the unused portion of a product for a refund for the unused portion.
Value for money: At the regular price, the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids would be a good value. At the sale price, this becomes an excellent value.
The purpose of the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is to help build the body’s immune system and prevent disease.
Pros: The best way to prevent getting the common cold, so we are told, is to keep regular hours, get our rest, eat right, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of crowds. Those are really good ideas, and we all would do that everyday if we could. Unfortunately, life interrupts. We all skip meals and have sleep and routine interruptions. How can anybody avoid a crowd? The answer is to give our immune systems a boost with Vitamin C, and Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is the best way to do it.
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available today. It has been especially designed to absorb more quickly so you can get the maximum benefits of vitamin C very quickly. Ester C with calcium and bioflavanoids vitamin C is absorbed 400 times faster than regular Vitamin C.
Cons: The products on the Vitamin World website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are provided to you as a resource only. This is true of all vitamin and supplement merchants. The Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids product seems to be a very good product, and one that will deliver what it promises.
Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction offered. You may return the unused portion of a product for a refund for the unused portion.
Value for money: At the regular price, the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids would be a good value. At the sale price, this becomes an excellent value.
Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids
Those shopping for vitamins and health supplements
The purpose of the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is to help build the body’s immune system and prevent disease.
Pros: The best way to prevent getting the common cold, so we are told, is to keep regular hours, get our rest, eat right, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of crowds. Those are really good ideas, and we all would do that everyday if we could. Unfortunately, life interrupts. We all skip meals and have sleep and routine interruptions. How can anybody avoid a crowd? The answer is to give our immune systems a boost with Vitamin C, and Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is the best way to do it.
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available today. It has been especially designed to absorb more quickly so you can get the maximum benefits of vitamin C very quickly. Ester C with calcium and bioflavanoids vitamin C is absorbed 400 times faster than regular Vitamin C.
Cons: The products on the Vitamin World website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are provided to you as a resource only. This is true of all vitamin and supplement merchants. The Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids product seems to be a very good product, and one that will deliver what it promises.
Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction offered. You may return the unused portion of a product for a refund for the unused portion.
Value for money: At the regular price, the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids would be a good value. At the sale price, this becomes an excellent value.
The purpose of the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is to help build the body’s immune system and prevent disease.
Pros: The best way to prevent getting the common cold, so we are told, is to keep regular hours, get our rest, eat right, drink plenty of liquids and stay out of crowds. Those are really good ideas, and we all would do that everyday if we could. Unfortunately, life interrupts. We all skip meals and have sleep and routine interruptions. How can anybody avoid a crowd? The answer is to give our immune systems a boost with Vitamin C, and Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids is the best way to do it.
Ester-C is the most advanced form of Vitamin C available today. It has been especially designed to absorb more quickly so you can get the maximum benefits of vitamin C very quickly. Ester C with calcium and bioflavanoids vitamin C is absorbed 400 times faster than regular Vitamin C.
Cons: The products on the Vitamin World website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and they are provided to you as a resource only. This is true of all vitamin and supplement merchants. The Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids product seems to be a very good product, and one that will deliver what it promises.
Guarantee: There is a guarantee of satisfaction offered. You may return the unused portion of a product for a refund for the unused portion.
Value for money: At the regular price, the Ester-C 500 mg. with Citrus Bioflavonoids would be a good value. At the sale price, this becomes an excellent value.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Optimizing CHRISTUS Health’s Performance
Based on some discussions at the recent meetings of the CHRISTUS Health Board of Directors, it seems appropriate to articulate the Senior Leadership Team’s approach to optimizing performance. Utilizing our Journey to Excellence, we have attempted to answer the right questions which should result in positive performance trends over time and ultimately facilitate the achievement of excellence – the
Optimizing CHRISTUS Health’s Performance
Based on some discussions at the recent meetings of the CHRISTUS Health Board of Directors, it seems appropriate to articulate the Senior Leadership Team’s approach to optimizing performance. Utilizing our Journey to Excellence, we have attempted to answer the right questions which should result in positive performance trends over time and ultimately facilitate the achievement of excellence – the
Monday, January 14, 2008
Dry Skin Causes Acne
Dry skin aggravates and inflames acne. It is caused by over washing of the skin, the same thing that causes oily skin. Acne does not improve when your skin is dry, acne specialists presume. To get the clearest skin i found washing it once in the morning, having a shave in the afternoon and showering at night works the best.
I also found that eating healthy and a lot of tuna which contains omega 3 has a big impact on clearing up acne prone skin. Vegetables and eating salad is really good as well with a lot of water. The two main things that affect the skin i have found and have been told by dermatologist is mainly chocolate and soft drink. So staying away from them two is a good thing.
Sleep is another thing that helps acne and the skin to repair meaning dry skin becomes less likely. All the steps required to improve your acne are the same steps that should be done to minimize your chances of getting dry skin. I have found dry skin annoying and depressing when i use to get it. But its really not that bad and if you stop washing it so much the dry skin will quickly go away. Usually within 12 hours.
Rubbing some vitamin e cream on the dry skin also serves as a cure and will fix it up rather quickly. Other creams can aggravate your acne so make sure you choose the right one to use. I wish you the best with your on going acne struggles, it took me 5 years to beat it, i hope it takes you less.
More other great information can be found at Acne! The site is dedicated to helping acne sufferers beat there current problems so i wish you the best in your struggles, http://www.sensibleacneadvice.com
Organic Skin Care Range
For the last two months I’ve been using Beyond Organics skin care range – made by Marianne Tregoning near Helston in Cornwall. At the risk of sounding like one of those adverts I’d like to really recommend it to you all.
My skin is softer and more luminescent. I love the smell. The range is completely organic and suitable for vegetarians. Do give it a try.
You can see more about it at the Beyond Skincare web site.
(I have no financial or other incentive to let you know about this - I just love the stuff!)
My skin is softer and more luminescent. I love the smell. The range is completely organic and suitable for vegetarians. Do give it a try.
You can see more about it at the Beyond Skincare web site.
(I have no financial or other incentive to let you know about this - I just love the stuff!)
Friday, January 11, 2008
Finally - The Truth About Fully Getting Rid Of Acne
Acne is the number one skin condition and causes frustration and embarrassment in millions of people across the globe. Getting rid of acne can seem like an impossible mission, but it can actually be remarkably easy.
Many people figure that there is no solution for acne because all they have tried is either prescription drugs or the products you find in the drug store. These just aren't good enough to get rid of acne in the long-run.
Most of the products you find in the stores simply try to get rid of zits AFTER they happen instead of BEFORE they happen.
There's a huge difference - if you aren't preventing acne, you won't ever have clear skin. Zapping zits once you already have them isn't going to do any good since new ones will keep popping up.
Getting rid of your acne doesn't mean you just dab some cream on the pimples you already have. What you need is a full treatment "system" that treats all of the causes of acne.
By attacking your acne from all angles and treating all of the causes, not only will you get rid of any zits you already have, but you won't have to worry about new breakouts either.
Let's look at what causes acne so we have a better understanding of what we need to look for in a treatment.
1) Overactive Skin Glands - When your skin glands are overactive, they produce too much oil. This excess oil clogs up your pores and leads to breakouts. This is one of the major causes of acne.
You want to use an acne treatment that not only eliminates the extra oil on your skin, but also controls future oil production and unclogs your pores. This is essential in the fight against acne!
2) Specific Acne Causing Bacteria - It has been shown that certain types of bacteria cause pimples. If you let this bacteria build up on your skin, it will go to work and cause acne.
Using normal soap or face-washes won't kill off this bacteria. You need to make sure you are using an acne treatment that targets this specific type of bacteria so that it doesn't have a chance to do any damage.
3) Inflammation of the Skin - This is another major cause of acne that many people are not fully aware of. Inflammation of the skin is very common, however you don't always see it as it happens "under" the skin and within the actual skin cells.
When your skin is suffering from inflammation, it doesn't have the muscle to fight off acne. Inflammation will also make pimples look awful - the bright red zits that stand out are a perfect example.
You can get rid of acne if you treat all of the above causes. It's the only way to actually cure acne in the long-run because you are dealing with your zits at the root of the problem.
If you go to http://www.fastacnetreatments.com you can see the best ranked acne treatments for 2008. It's important to find a "system" that works to target all of these causes effectively.
Acne can be annoying, but the good news is that you gain control over it and get the clear skin you want. Treat all of the causes and your skin will thank you! The key is doing something about!
All the best!
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Breast cancer
One in nine women in the UK will get breast cancer during their lives - a truly startling statistic. This is more than double the amount that were affected 30 years ago.
Risk factors include HRT, increasing alcohol consumption, meat consumption, delayed childbirth and less breastfeeding.
Source: www.vegetarian.org.uk
Risk factors include HRT, increasing alcohol consumption, meat consumption, delayed childbirth and less breastfeeding.
Source: www.vegetarian.org.uk
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Many of you know our online shop as a place to buy effective nutritional supplements, but I thought I’d remind you that we also have great products for pregnant women:
*** Multivitamin & Mineral supplement for women trying to get pregnant, who are pregnant or breastfeeding
*** A self-hypnosis pregnancy CD helping you to be relaxed and calm through your pregnancy
*** A maternity TENS machine for a more pain-free birth
*** A homeopathic childbirth kit - I’ve had several mums buy this as a great gift for a pregnant daughter or daughter-in-law
And we also sell two organic cotton gift sets for newborn babies – it’s difficult for the online image to do justice for these, but everyone goes ‘aah!’ when they see them.
For more information on all our products check out the shop
And remember everything – including the supplements – comes with a 60-day money back guarantee.
*** Multivitamin & Mineral supplement for women trying to get pregnant, who are pregnant or breastfeeding
*** A self-hypnosis pregnancy CD helping you to be relaxed and calm through your pregnancy
*** A maternity TENS machine for a more pain-free birth
*** A homeopathic childbirth kit - I’ve had several mums buy this as a great gift for a pregnant daughter or daughter-in-law
And we also sell two organic cotton gift sets for newborn babies – it’s difficult for the online image to do justice for these, but everyone goes ‘aah!’ when they see them.
For more information on all our products check out the shop
And remember everything – including the supplements – comes with a 60-day money back guarantee.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Low-Fat and Fat-Free Milk Linked to Prostate Cancer
Here's some interesting information on low fat milk:
Two new studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed a positive correlation between low-fat and nonfat milk consumption and the risk of prostate cancer.
One study looked at questionnaires by 82,483 men in the Multiethnic Cohort Study, 4,404 of whom developed prostate cancer over a mean follow-up of eight years. Whether in the form of food or supplements, there was no association between calcium and vitamin D intake and prostate cancer risk. However, consuming 1 cup or more per day of low-fat or nonfat milk showed a positive association for developing prostate cancer, while whole milk consumption showed a decreased risk for total prostate cancer (includes nonadvanced, advanced, and fatal cases).
The other study assessed food frequency questionnaires among 293,888 participants of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP Diet and Health Study, 10,180 of whom were total prostate cancer cases. Skim milk consumption at two or more servings per day was positively associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Park S, Murphy SP, Wilkens LR, et al. Calcium, vitamin D, and dairy product intake and prostate cancer risk: the Multiethnic Cohort Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1259-1269.
Park Y, Mitrou PN, Kipnis V, et al. Calcium, dairy foods, and risk of incident and fatal prostate cancer: the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1270-1279.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Two new studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed a positive correlation between low-fat and nonfat milk consumption and the risk of prostate cancer.
One study looked at questionnaires by 82,483 men in the Multiethnic Cohort Study, 4,404 of whom developed prostate cancer over a mean follow-up of eight years. Whether in the form of food or supplements, there was no association between calcium and vitamin D intake and prostate cancer risk. However, consuming 1 cup or more per day of low-fat or nonfat milk showed a positive association for developing prostate cancer, while whole milk consumption showed a decreased risk for total prostate cancer (includes nonadvanced, advanced, and fatal cases).
The other study assessed food frequency questionnaires among 293,888 participants of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-AARP Diet and Health Study, 10,180 of whom were total prostate cancer cases. Skim milk consumption at two or more servings per day was positively associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Park S, Murphy SP, Wilkens LR, et al. Calcium, vitamin D, and dairy product intake and prostate cancer risk: the Multiethnic Cohort Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1259-1269.
Park Y, Mitrou PN, Kipnis V, et al. Calcium, dairy foods, and risk of incident and fatal prostate cancer: the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Am J Epid. 2007;166:1270-1279.
Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Future Planning
I recently returned from three days in New Orleans with the CHRISTUS Health Futures Task Force II. Part of the purpose of this group is to reflect on the importance of and various types of planning which must occur in a health care system that is undertaking a Journey to Excellence.After reflecting with this group, it is clear that planning for health care fits into three major categories:
Future Planning
I recently returned from three days in New Orleans with the CHRISTUS Health Futures Task Force II. Part of the purpose of this group is to reflect on the importance of and various types of planning which must occur in a health care system that is undertaking a Journey to Excellence.After reflecting with this group, it is clear that planning for health care fits into three major categories:
Reducing Cravings
I was listening yesterday to a radio interview with the author of a book on food cravings. She stated categorically that, after eating, insulin is produced which stops fat-burning for 3 hours. She repeated this ‘fact’ several times, and from this had drawn various conclusions about what and how we should eat.
One of the conclusions was that we should only eat three times a day – if we ate, more frequently, then the insulin would stop our body burning fat. This information flies in the face of much research that suggests that eating frequent smaller meals containing some protein is the best way to reduce cravings and give satisfactory long-term weight loss.
This does not mean it is wrong – even scientific ‘facts’ do get regularly overturned, but this does not make sense on a lot of different levels. It is a very simple model of the body – hormones such as insulin interact with each other – and anyway there are huge differences between individuals.
Anyway is the body really that precise? She didn't say ‘about 3 hours’. What happens if the person does something that demands a lot of calories in those three hours?
I think this was real nonsense and felt sad that BBC Radio 2 had given air-time to the promotion of a book with half-baked theories in it like this.
One of the conclusions was that we should only eat three times a day – if we ate, more frequently, then the insulin would stop our body burning fat. This information flies in the face of much research that suggests that eating frequent smaller meals containing some protein is the best way to reduce cravings and give satisfactory long-term weight loss.
This does not mean it is wrong – even scientific ‘facts’ do get regularly overturned, but this does not make sense on a lot of different levels. It is a very simple model of the body – hormones such as insulin interact with each other – and anyway there are huge differences between individuals.
Anyway is the body really that precise? She didn't say ‘about 3 hours’. What happens if the person does something that demands a lot of calories in those three hours?
I think this was real nonsense and felt sad that BBC Radio 2 had given air-time to the promotion of a book with half-baked theories in it like this.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Acne Medicine - The Optimal Way To Eliminate Acne
Acne is a common skin problem suffered by a large majority of population. Teenagers are found to be more prone to this skin condition when compared to the older age group. They may able to overcome this problem when the hormonal changes that a young person undergoes gets stabilised.
Pimples or acne may lead to serious infections and lasting marks on one's face if not treated carefully by the person suffering from this skin problem. One has to be extremely careful while choosing an acne medicine or a cosmetic product to treat pimples. It is always advisable to collect the effect and side effects of the acne medicine that you are intending to use to treat your pimples.
A large variety of acne medicines and other cosmetic products are available in the market to over come these scars and spots. Pimple care medicines that come under all the branches of medicine are now available in the market for you to choose from. It includes both herbal and chemical based medicines. Though termed as acne medicine, most of them do not require a prescription to purchase them.
Try to choose a product that has been scientifically confirmed to be effective to treat pimples. If you are not definite about the impact of using any of the ingredients contained in the pimple treatment formula do not use it till you are definite about the impact and side effects of using it by consulting your family doctor.
If you are intending to use a chemical based pimple solution formula chooses medicine that contains chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide and isotretinoin. These chemicals contained in a pimple solution formula are found to be very effective to cure pimples and other problems associated with it. A large number of herbal and homeopathic formulas are now available in the market to treat acne problems. Try to understand the ingredients of this medicine before you start using them. Always go for medicines that come from reliable manufacturers to avoid complications.
A lot of medicines like acne pills are now used by many to treat pimples from inside the body. Consuming such oral medications without consulting a registered medical practitioner may invite unnecessary complications. Get the advice of a doctor before you start oral medication for pimples.
It is always advisable to consult a dermatologist to treat pimples. He wills advice proper medication according to the seriousness of the problem.
For your free course teaching you exactly how to cure acne using the natural remedy Acnezine simply go to http://acnezine-review.org
Monday, January 7, 2008
Adverse Drug Reactions
If you are in the UK and have had an adverse reaction to a drug, you can report it using the yellow card scheme. Many drugs have side effects - if you;ve exoerienced any, help to make drugs safer by feeding this information back to the authorities.
5 Fitness and Nutrition Tips That Will Refocus Your Life and Career!
Lynn VanDyke always writes high energy articles that get you going. Here's an example:
5 Fitness and Nutrition Tips That Will Refocus Your Life and Career!
By Lynn VanDyke, Master Trainer and Creator of http://www.Melt-The-Fat.com
Your career is probably one of your greatest stressors. You want to earn more income. You want to receive more recognition for your hard work. You want more of a challenge. You want to be more dedicated. You want to thrive and succeed.
Many clients come to me burned out from working day in and day out. They have low energy and trouble sleeping. They lack passion for life. They are searching for that drive and focus that they used to have.
All of my successful clients shared certain traits. Perhaps the most important trait was trust. They trusted themselves and they trusted me. Their body was screaming for activity and nutrients. Their body craved healthy and vibrant foods. My successful clients trusted their body’s enough to become a willing participant in their own fitness and health program.
These successful clients trusted me. They knew that my 5 tips to fat loss was the absolute best, common sense, direct, no fluff route to health. They also know that overall health and fitness leads to a more positive outlook on life. Are you seeing the path to a better career yet?
Start by focusing on you. Get your nutrition and fitness program in gear. Get healthy and centered. This will result in a glowing, radiant, positive attitude. Your life will enhance. Colleagues will notice. Bosses will notice. Your career will improve. Your marriage will improve. Your life will improve!
Follow these 5 tips to fat loss and watch as your body, attitude and life make dramatic changes.
1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking and each meal thereafter should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain a protein and a carb.
Sample protein and carb meals include: salad with mandarin oranges and raspberry vinaigrette dressing topped with chicken slices, cottage cheese and blueberries, whole wheat wrap with black bean spread and chicken slices, sweet potato and turkey, oatmeal and egg whites, or veggie medley and tofu.
2) Drink a cup of water at each meal. It’s also healthy to drink herbal teas or a bit of green/white/red/black teas. It’s best to avoid soda, lemonade, coffee, energy drinks, juices and other processed, high sugar beverages.
3) Get your rest! Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. It’s also best to take at least 48 hours of rest between strength training the same muscles and taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.
Resting is not a sign of laziness. It is a sign of a competent and educated exerciser. Overtraining is a serious concern that everyone must be cautious of. Rest your muscles and your mind. You’ll reap more rewards!
4) Cardio should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions. Always start your cardio routine with a warm up and gradually work into higher intensities.
Look into interval training. Interval training has been very effective at burning fat and it helps diminish the boredom factor.
5) Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. Always focus on lifter a lighter weight when first starting out. Focus on form and posture. As your confidence increases, begin to work with heavier weights.
Women should also lift heavier weights. It is very hard for women to bulk up and gain massive muscle. To be lean and toned, lifting heavier weights is one of the secrets to success.
Combining these 5 fitness and nutrition tips will yield a healthier and happier individual. Whether you’re a model walking down the runway or an accountant sitting behind a desk, the success of your career and your life starts with your health. Become an active participant sooner than later!
About the Author:
Lynn VanDyke is the creator of the wildly popular ebook, Melt the Fat. It comes complete with over 100 exercises, 160 daily menus, 63 ways to stick with it, 100 strength training routines, 800 healthy meal suggestions and loads more. Learn more by visiting: http://www.Melt-the-Fat.com
5 Fitness and Nutrition Tips That Will Refocus Your Life and Career!
By Lynn VanDyke, Master Trainer and Creator of http://www.Melt-The-Fat.com
Your career is probably one of your greatest stressors. You want to earn more income. You want to receive more recognition for your hard work. You want more of a challenge. You want to be more dedicated. You want to thrive and succeed.
Many clients come to me burned out from working day in and day out. They have low energy and trouble sleeping. They lack passion for life. They are searching for that drive and focus that they used to have.
All of my successful clients shared certain traits. Perhaps the most important trait was trust. They trusted themselves and they trusted me. Their body was screaming for activity and nutrients. Their body craved healthy and vibrant foods. My successful clients trusted their body’s enough to become a willing participant in their own fitness and health program.
These successful clients trusted me. They knew that my 5 tips to fat loss was the absolute best, common sense, direct, no fluff route to health. They also know that overall health and fitness leads to a more positive outlook on life. Are you seeing the path to a better career yet?
Start by focusing on you. Get your nutrition and fitness program in gear. Get healthy and centered. This will result in a glowing, radiant, positive attitude. Your life will enhance. Colleagues will notice. Bosses will notice. Your career will improve. Your marriage will improve. Your life will improve!
Follow these 5 tips to fat loss and watch as your body, attitude and life make dramatic changes.
1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking and each meal thereafter should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain a protein and a carb.
Sample protein and carb meals include: salad with mandarin oranges and raspberry vinaigrette dressing topped with chicken slices, cottage cheese and blueberries, whole wheat wrap with black bean spread and chicken slices, sweet potato and turkey, oatmeal and egg whites, or veggie medley and tofu.
2) Drink a cup of water at each meal. It’s also healthy to drink herbal teas or a bit of green/white/red/black teas. It’s best to avoid soda, lemonade, coffee, energy drinks, juices and other processed, high sugar beverages.
3) Get your rest! Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. It’s also best to take at least 48 hours of rest between strength training the same muscles and taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.
Resting is not a sign of laziness. It is a sign of a competent and educated exerciser. Overtraining is a serious concern that everyone must be cautious of. Rest your muscles and your mind. You’ll reap more rewards!
4) Cardio should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions. Always start your cardio routine with a warm up and gradually work into higher intensities.
Look into interval training. Interval training has been very effective at burning fat and it helps diminish the boredom factor.
5) Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. Always focus on lifter a lighter weight when first starting out. Focus on form and posture. As your confidence increases, begin to work with heavier weights.
Women should also lift heavier weights. It is very hard for women to bulk up and gain massive muscle. To be lean and toned, lifting heavier weights is one of the secrets to success.
Combining these 5 fitness and nutrition tips will yield a healthier and happier individual. Whether you’re a model walking down the runway or an accountant sitting behind a desk, the success of your career and your life starts with your health. Become an active participant sooner than later!
About the Author:
Lynn VanDyke is the creator of the wildly popular ebook, Melt the Fat. It comes complete with over 100 exercises, 160 daily menus, 63 ways to stick with it, 100 strength training routines, 800 healthy meal suggestions and loads more. Learn more by visiting: http://www.Melt-the-Fat.com
Saturday, January 5, 2008
The Best Acne Treatment Always Follows One Simple Rule - Learn How To Be 100 Percent Acne Free
Let's face it - Acne is annoying! It's the number one skin condition and affects millions of people. The bad news - most people never get rid of their zits. The good news - You can have 100% clear skin with the best acne treatment.
Getting rid of acne isn't all that hard once you understand what you must look for in a treatment. There's one important rule you must follow: You have to treat all the causes of acne in order to eliminate it for good.
When you go into the drugstore you can find dozens of different products that claim to help get rid of pimples. The problem is that these products just don't work. They try to get rid of one zit at a time instead of treating acne at the root of the problem.
Ok, so let's look at what causes zits. This way we know what the best acne treatment will have to treat.
1) Excess Oil On Your Skin - If your sebaceous glands (skin glands) are overactive and produce too much oil, this extra oil clogs up your pores and causes breakouts.
So what does this mean? You need to use a treatment that eliminates the excess oil, unclogs you pores and controls future oil production. This might sound like a lot of things, but the best acne treatment accomplishes all of this by working as a "system" to attack zits from all angles.
2) Acne-Causing Bacteria - Studies have shown specific types of bacteria to responsible for causing acne. This bacteria can't be killed just by using any soap out there - you need a treatment that specifically targets this bacteria and destroys it before it does any damage.
3) Inflammation of the skin - This is one of the biggest causes of breakouts that almost all the acne products seem to ignore. When you have inflammation of the skin, your skin cells are too busy trying to fight off this problem to be able to also fight off pimples.
Even worse, acne looks a lot worse if you have inflammation. The big, bright, fiery red zits or patches you sometimes see are a direct result of inflammation.
Many people don't even know they have inflammation since it can happen "under the skin" and can be difficult to see. However, it is absolutely critical that you treat inflammation to be sure that you are attacking your acne from all angles. Many people see a drastic improvement simply by treating their skin for inflammation.
To find the best acne treatment for you, make sure it treats all of the above causes. It's the only way you can truly cure your acne and get the clear skin you want. If you want a head start in finding the best ones out there, check out the reviews at http://www.fastacnetreatments.com.
Remember not to be discouraged if you have tried certain products that haven't worked in getting rid of your pimples. 95% of the products out there don't actually treat the causes of acne therefore they don't work in the long-run. However, I promise once you find the best acne treatment for yourself, you will look in the mirror and see the perfect skin you want. All the best!
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Weight Loss Pills That Work
One of the great things about having an internet shop is when people give you positive feedback. Even though I know the stuff we sell works, I'm always pleased when customers have the experience and let me know.
Today I had an email from Tracy Williams in Hampshire (UK) she has been trying the WeightLess weight loss supplement and she told me this:
"I now constantly feel like I have just eaten the largest roast dinner!"
She's only been taking them a few days and is delighted. This really must be one of the best weight loss supplements around.
I also had a very positive comment today about the TENS machine we sell too.
Today I had an email from Tracy Williams in Hampshire (UK) she has been trying the WeightLess weight loss supplement and she told me this:
"I now constantly feel like I have just eaten the largest roast dinner!"
She's only been taking them a few days and is delighted. This really must be one of the best weight loss supplements around.
I also had a very positive comment today about the TENS machine we sell too.
Protest About Broiler Chickens
I don't know if anyone is interested in joining a campaign to help end the suffering of broiler chickens, but River Cottage on channel 4 have started a petition on the following website www.chickenout.tv, to end it, and they need as many supporters as they can find. Hope you can help and give the chickens a brighter new year.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Ginger And Infection
More proof of the efficacy of ginger:
Ginger extract inhibits LPS induced macrophage activation and function
Sudipta Tripathi , David Bruch and Dilip S Kittur
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:1doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-1
Published:
3 January 2008
Abstract (provisional)
Background
Macrophages play a dual role in host defence. They act as the first line of defence by mounting an inflammatory response to antigen exposure and also act as antigen presenting cells and initiate the adaptive immune response. They are also the primary infiltrating cells at the site of inflammation. Inhibition of macrophage activation is one of the possible approaches towards modulating inflammation. Both conventional and alternative approaches are being studied in this regard. Ginger, an herbal product with broad anti inflammatory actions, is used as an alternative medicine in a number of inflammatory conditions like rheumatic disorders. In the present study we examined the effect of ginger extract on macrophage activation in the presence of LPS stimulation.
Methods
Murine peritoneal macrophages were stimulated by LPS in presence or absence of ginger extract and production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines were observed. We also studied the effect of ginger extract on the LPS induced expression of MHC II, B7.1, B7.2 and CD40 molecules. We also studied the antigen presenting function of ginger extract treated macrophages by primary mixed lymphocyte reaction.
Results
We observed that ginger extract inhibited IL-12, TNF-alpha, IL-1 (pro inflammatory cytokines) and RANTES, MCP-1 (pro inflammatory chemokines) production in LPS stimulated macrophages. Ginger extract also down regulated the expression of B7.1, B7.2 and MHC class II molecules. In addition ginger extract negatively affected the antigen presenting function of macrophages and we observed a significant reduction in T cell proliferation in response to allostimulation, when ginger extract treated macrophages were used as APCs. A significant decrease in IFN-gamma and IL-2 production by T cells in response to allostimulation was also observed.
Conclusions
In conclusion ginger extract inhibits macrophage activation and APC function and indirectly inhibits T cell activation.
Ginger extract inhibits LPS induced macrophage activation and function
Sudipta Tripathi , David Bruch and Dilip S Kittur
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8:1doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-1
Published:
3 January 2008
Abstract (provisional)
Background
Macrophages play a dual role in host defence. They act as the first line of defence by mounting an inflammatory response to antigen exposure and also act as antigen presenting cells and initiate the adaptive immune response. They are also the primary infiltrating cells at the site of inflammation. Inhibition of macrophage activation is one of the possible approaches towards modulating inflammation. Both conventional and alternative approaches are being studied in this regard. Ginger, an herbal product with broad anti inflammatory actions, is used as an alternative medicine in a number of inflammatory conditions like rheumatic disorders. In the present study we examined the effect of ginger extract on macrophage activation in the presence of LPS stimulation.
Methods
Murine peritoneal macrophages were stimulated by LPS in presence or absence of ginger extract and production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines were observed. We also studied the effect of ginger extract on the LPS induced expression of MHC II, B7.1, B7.2 and CD40 molecules. We also studied the antigen presenting function of ginger extract treated macrophages by primary mixed lymphocyte reaction.
Results
We observed that ginger extract inhibited IL-12, TNF-alpha, IL-1 (pro inflammatory cytokines) and RANTES, MCP-1 (pro inflammatory chemokines) production in LPS stimulated macrophages. Ginger extract also down regulated the expression of B7.1, B7.2 and MHC class II molecules. In addition ginger extract negatively affected the antigen presenting function of macrophages and we observed a significant reduction in T cell proliferation in response to allostimulation, when ginger extract treated macrophages were used as APCs. A significant decrease in IFN-gamma and IL-2 production by T cells in response to allostimulation was also observed.
Conclusions
In conclusion ginger extract inhibits macrophage activation and APC function and indirectly inhibits T cell activation.
Human experimentation research request
From Jim DuBois, PhD, DSc, Mäder Endowed Professor, Department Chair and Center Director, Center for Health Care Ethics & Becky Volpe, Graduate Assistant, Center for Health Care Ethics:We are studying the personality and environmental factors that contribute to major ethical breaches in the areas of medical practice and research. An example of a major breach would be the Tuskegee syphilis trial.
New Year Blessings
Since we just celebrated Christmas and the arrival of 2008, it seems appropriate for us to once again reflect on the blessings the previous year brought. Based on recent conversations with CHRISTUS Associates and physicians, I believe that one of the blessings they hold dear is the opportunity to be a member of the health care profession, particularly part of the CHRISTUS Health family.I am not
New Year Blessings
Since we just celebrated Christmas and the arrival of 2008, it seems appropriate for us to once again reflect on the blessings the previous year brought. Based on recent conversations with CHRISTUS Associates and physicians, I believe that one of the blessings they hold dear is the opportunity to be a member of the health care profession, particularly part of the CHRISTUS Health family.I am not
Healthy Easy Recipe - Black Bean Dip
Another great recipe from the Cancer project:
Black Bean Dip
This simple bean dip is versatile and virtually fat-free. Keeping your fat intake low is crucial for keeping hormone levels within healthy limits to lower breast and prostate cancer risk. Add cumin to this recipe for added flavor and antioxidants.
Enjoy this dip on crackers, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
Directions
Makes 6 servings
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Combine beans and salsa in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add cumin, if using.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1/6 of recipe):
81 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
4.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
4.7 g protein
15.4 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
3.8 g fiber
280 mg sodium
47 mg calcium
1.6 mg iron
6.4 mg vitamin C
172 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E
This recipe is a preview from the upcoming NEW EDITION of The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival.
View The Cancer Project Recipe of the Week Archive.
Black Bean Dip
This simple bean dip is versatile and virtually fat-free. Keeping your fat intake low is crucial for keeping hormone levels within healthy limits to lower breast and prostate cancer risk. Add cumin to this recipe for added flavor and antioxidants.
Enjoy this dip on crackers, raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
Directions
Makes 6 servings
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Combine beans and salsa in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add cumin, if using.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1/6 of recipe):
81 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
4.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
4.7 g protein
15.4 g carbohydrate
2.7 g sugar
3.8 g fiber
280 mg sodium
47 mg calcium
1.6 mg iron
6.4 mg vitamin C
172 mcg beta-carotene
0.6 mg vitamin E
This recipe is a preview from the upcoming NEW EDITION of The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival.
View The Cancer Project Recipe of the Week Archive.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
How To Use Natural Acne Treatments To 100 Percent Eliminate Acne
Millions of people look for ways to clear their acne - after all it is the most commonly diagnosed skin condition. There are hundreds of different treatments out there to choose from, so I thought it would be helpful to look at what is available. Natural acne treatments are your best bet - let's have a look to see how you can get the clear skin you deserve.
First off, let me give you the first piece of advice that is SO important. DO NOT use prescription drugs to treat your acne. Perhaps I'm a little biased because I don't like to take drugs unless I absolutely need to, but there is good reason why I suggest this.
When you take prescription drugs, you aren't actually treating your acne at the root of the problem. For a treatment to work, it needs to address all the causes of pimples. The prescriptions that are given don't actually do this. Because of this, they will not cure your acne in the long run.
An even bigger reason to avoid them is that there are all natural acne treatments that work a whole lot better! The reason for this is that they are specifically designed to fight your pimples from all angles.
Of course, there are hundreds of products to choose from. And sadly most of them don't work, or only make a tiny difference. So let's take a look at what causes zits - the only way to effectively get rid of your acne is to treat all of the following problems:
1) Excess Oil On The Skin - This is one of the biggest causes of zits. When your sebaceous glands (skin glands) produce too much oil, this oil clogs your pores which causes new pimples to develop. You need something that not only takes away the extra oil that you have on your skin, but also controls the oil that your skin glands produce.
2) Acne-Causing Bacteria - There are specific types of bacteria that have been linked to acne. They can build up on your skin during the day - obviously you want to get rid of it before it causes problems! Not just any old soap will work either, you need something that is designed to target this type of bacteria.
3) Inflammation of the skin - This is a big one! Inflammation of the skin can not only lead to new breakouts, but will also make any existing pimples look awful! When your skin is suffering from inflammation, it doesn't have the strength to also defend itself from new zits. And you know the big, fiery, bright red pimples you see? They look that bad because of inflammation.
And even if you can't see the inflammation, it doesn't mean you don't have it. A lot of the problem happens "under your skin" - it's important that you have a treatment that addresses inflammation otherwise you won't have gone the full length to eliminating your acne.
The only way to get rid of pimples in the long-run is to cover all of the above causes. Go to http://www.fastacnetreatments.com to read up on acne treatments that do exactly this and have been proven to work. It can be extremely embarrassing to deal with acne, but be confident that you can get rid of it completely if you take the right steps.
Best of luck in your quest for clear skin! Remember that natural acne treatments are your best bet - they work better than prescription drugs and offer the best longterm solution. All the best!
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