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$299.00, Financing available, Limited time offer etc etc. LASIK eye surgery is rapidly becoming just another commodity like shoes or cars. Every where we look there are LASIK ads with discounts, specials and financing offered by “doctors” that are vying for a percentage of the 3 million Americans rushing to have LASIK every year. Don’t be surprised if one day you can visit your local Wal-Mart and leave an hour later having had LASIK by a “professional who has done millions” We may even start seeing signs akin to McDonald’s 3,456,000 served!! There doesn’t seem much difference between the ads and techniques used to sell LASIK and those used to sell used cars.

What has happened to the great American medical standards and ethics touted for years? It is amazing to read that eye surgeons in the United States are still offering regular LASIK and for only $1,000 more “you too can have wavefront Technology.” For those who aren’t LASIK savvy, wavefront is a better diagnostic tool that maps your cornea. In South America, where eye surgery technology has always been at the forefront, surgeons will only use wavefront. There is no option because it is just better for the patient period!! American eye surgeons are also still performing PRK on those patients who don’t qualify for LASIK rather than using multifocal Intraocular Lens which was only approved 1 year ago in the States but has been used for over ten years by South American surgeons.

So if you are considering having LASIK remember this is a surgery on the cornea of your eye so be sure to educate yourself about all the possible risks and complications. Find the best possible doctor you can, not just the least expensive and make sure you are really a good candidate for the surgery and not just another number on the billboard and finally if cost is an issue you may need to resolve yourself to wearing glasses or do what thousands of people do and go to South America and have it done by some of the best eye surgeons in the world, spend half and have a vacation.

Robert Strong writes about medical tourism and runs the popular medical tourism web site www.surgicalservicesinternational.com

Are you making these mistakes each time you spot a little white little bump on your face? Fixing those little white bumps starts with a small dose of education and ends with a big dose of prevention. After understanding the five reasons below, your little bumps should give way to clearer skin.
Reason #1: You have no clue what those little white bumps are anyway.
Little white bumps, or milia, are keratin-filled cysts, or simply little globs of protein under the skin. There are generally two types of milia. Primary milia may result from oil glands that have not fully or properly developed. Secondary milia result from trauma to the skin.

Reason #2: You think all little white bumps are acne, and treat them that way.
Just because you have little white bumps on your face does not necessarily mean that you have acne. Milia, are little balls of protein beneath the skin that do not have a pore, or hole in the skin through which to escape.
Comedones or whiteheads are excess fats and wastes that are trapped in a hair follicle and so they clog up the pore. In short, milia are proteins trapped within the skin, while comedones are fats and skin debris trapped within the pore.

Exfoliating the skin, or removing the dead skin cells from your skin with an abrasive product or chemical, is beneficial. But brutally scrubbing your face with soaps and chemicals too frequently may actually create milia. To avoid this, remember that gentle exfoliation helps prevent excess dead skin cell build-up that could clog your pores and cause whiteheads, not milia.

This gentle exfoliation helps make eventual removal of the milia easier because the skin layer around the milia becomes thinner, with frequent, yet gentle exfoliation. In short, Exfoliate your skin to prevent milia, not to cure them.

Reason # 3 You have no idea what causes those little white bumps anyway.

When you were a baby, you were probably covered with milia that disappear after a few days. Or, you may have inherited milia from your parents.

On the other hand, you may develop milia after excessive exposure to the sun. The reasons for developing milia after sun exposure are debatable. According to some studies, the active ingredients sunscreens like Parsol 1789 may cause sun allergies and later lead to a milia breakout. Other studies blame the sun itself for “damaging” the skin can thus causing little white bumps.

Some people experience milia around the mouth. This could be the result of fluoride irritation from toothpaste.

Reason # 4: No one ever told you how to prevent milia.

The best way to prevent milia is to avoid treating your skin with excessively harsh chemicals and to limit sun exposure.

To reduce creating milia around the eyes, use eye creams with the least amount of ingredients possible to avoid irritating the delicately thin eye area. Also, gently touch the eyes and avoid rubbing the eyes vigorously so as not to damage the skin.

When brushing you teeth, try to keep the pasty foam from staying around your mouth too long. This limits possible fluoride irritation to the skin.

Use a sunscreen with the least amount of ingredients. Extraneous ingredients like fragrances may irritate your skin. Additionally, purchase sunscreens that offer physical sun blockage that contain active ingredients like titanium oxide or zinc oxide.

Reason #5: You still want to know what you can do right now to get rid of milia

The key to getting rid of milia is realizing that they have no escape route, those little bumps are trapped under the skin. So, to get them out, you’ll need to have a professional like a dermatologist or aesthetician extract them. You can extract the milia yourself, but this involves risks.

Precautions
You need to ensure that you milia are not symptoms of some underlying disease or illness. Also, if you extract the milia yourself, you may have trouble completely pulling out the cysts, as the removable process may prove too painful.

Otherwise, if you are confident with your health and courage, you can cleanse your hands and face. Then wet a cloth with warm water and apply it to your face for a few minutes. Gently apply a sterile needle to the center of the little white bump to create a tiny opening in the skin.

Wrap your thumbs in a clean tissue and, using your thumbs, proceed to gently squeeze the contents of the little white bump out. Finally, cleanse the area of the extracted little white bump with an astringent.

Now, you have no reason to walk around with little white bumps on your face. If you still think you do, please consider the possibility that you’re just telling yourself little white bumpy lies.

About the author:

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…It was a day, just like any other day, when Armenouhi (a fictitious name of a patient), a 38-year-old housewife set down to have dinner with her husband and five year old child. Suddenly, she felt the most excruciating severe headache she had ever experienced. She asked her husband for her high blood pressure pill. Her hand just didn’t feel right. After a few minutes, she tried to get up but had trouble bearing weight on her right lower limb, she turn ed to her spouse and tried to tell him what was happening, but the words couldn’t come out right. Her husband went to cal 911 and upon his return found Armenouhi on the floor, unconscious…….

I. INTRODUCTION

A. What is a stroke or “brain attack”? A stroke, or brain attack, is caused by the sudden loss of blood flow to the brain or bleeding inside the head. Each can cause brain cells to stop functioning or die. When nerve cells in the brain die, the function of body parts they control is harmed or lost. Depending on the part of the brain affected, people can lose speech, feeling, muscle strength, vision, or memory. Some people recover completely; others are seriously disabled or die.

B. How common is it? Every year, about 700,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke. That’s about one person every 45 seconds. And one person dies from stroke every 3 minutes, or nearly 170,000 a year. This means stroke is the nation’s number three killer after heart disease and cancer. It is the major cause of adult disability. The cost of stroke in the US is between $30 and $40 billion per year.

C. What are the symptoms? Stroke symptoms may not be as dramatic or painful as a heart attack. but the results can be just as life-threatening. Stroke is an emergency. Get medical help immediately and know when the symptoms started. Common symptoms include:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech

• Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

D. How is it diagnosed?
• Neurological exam

• Neuropsychological evaluation, to examine how well the brain is working when it performs certain functions, such as remembering, problem solving, processing information. It is also used to document areas of weaknesses and strengths.

• Brain imaging tests (CT, or computerized tomography scan; MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging) to understand the type, location, and extent of the stroke

• Tests that show blood flow and bleeding sites (carotid and transcranial ultrasound and angiography)

• Blood tests for bleeding or clotting disorders

• EKG (electrocardiogram) or an ultrasound examination (echocardiogram) of the heart to identify cardiac sources of blood clots that could travel to the brain

II. IS STROKE PREVENTABLE?

The good news is, about 50% of all strokes can be prevented through medical attention and simple lifestyle changes.

A How can I personally prevent it? Some risk factors, such as age (stroke risk factors doubles with each decade past age 55), sex (males have slightly higher stroke risk, than females), race (African-Americans have double the stroke risk of most other racial groups), and a history of stroke in the family, cannot be changed. However, many others can be controlled. Most controllable factors relate to the health of the heart and blood vessels. Doing these things can help you prevent a stroke:

• Have regular medical check-ups

• Control high blood pressure

• Do not smoke- and stop if you do
• Treat heart disease, especially an irregular heart beat called “atrial fibrillation”

• Improve your diet: Avoid excess fat, salt, and alcohol

• Exercise

• Manage diabetes

• Seek immediate medical attention for warning signs

B. How can medicine prevent it? Some people are at risk for stroke because of known health factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Also, having had a stroke puts you at greater risk of another attack. Fortunately for people in these situations, there are medical treatments that can help prevent stroke:

1) Antiplatelets and anticoagulants. Doctors can prescribe antiplatelet medications (such as aspirin) and anticoagulants (such as warfarin) to reduce the blood’s ability to form clots.

2) Angioplasty and stents To remove blockages, doctors may thread a balloon angioplasty through a major vessel in the leg or arm to reach the affected vessel. A steel screen called a “stent” is sometimes inserted in a vessel to expand its diameter and improve blood flow.
3) Carotid endarterectomy In this surgical procedure, a blockage is removed from the carotid artery in the neck.

III. WHAT ARE SOME TREATMENT OPTIONS?

Once the doctor completes the diagnostic tests, the treatment is chosen. For all stroke patients, the aim is to prevent further brain damage. If the stroke is caused by blocked blood flow to the brain, treatment could include:

• t-PA (tissue plasminogen activator), a clot-busting drug that is injected within three hours of the start of a non-bleeding stroke

• Drugs that thin the blood, including anticoagulants (warfarin) and antiplatelet medications (aspirin or ticlopidine); a combination of aspirin and sustained release dipyridamole

• Surgery that opens the insides of narrowed neck blood vessels (carotid endarterectomy)

If bleeding causes the stroke, treatment could include:

• Drugs that maintain normal blood clotting
• Surgery to remove blood in the brain or decrease pressure on the brain

• Surgery to fix the broken blood vessels
• Blocking off bleeding vessels by inserting a coil
• Drugs that prevent or reverse brain swelling
• Inserting a tube into a hollow part of the brain to lower pressure

IV. WHAT ABOUT REHABILITATION?

After a stroke, a person may have some disability. The disability depends on the size and location of the stroke. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body; in right-handed individuals it is important for attention and visual-spatial skills. The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body; in right-handed individuals (and 50 percent of left-handed people) it controls language - speaking and understanding. Language disorders are also called “aphasias.”

Rehabilitation helps regain functions lost from damage due to stroke. During rehabilitation, most people will get better. However, many do not recover completely. Unlike skin cells, nerve cells that die do not recover and are not replaced by new cells. However, the human brain is adaptable. People can learn new ways of functioning, using undamaged brain cells.
This rehabilitation period is often a challenge. The patient and family work with a team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, along with nurses and doctors. Most of the improvement will take place in the first three to six months of the process. But some people can make excellent progress over longer periods.

Stay Healthy,
Haygoush Kalinian, PhD
Neuropsychologist
27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Tel: (949) 367-4526
Fax: (949) 367-4527
Website: www.neuropsychconsultant.com

Before pursuing a career in psychology, I worked as a CT/MRI scan technologist. It was during this time that I became interested in the brain-behavior relationships. Surely, a person with an abnormal scan behaved differently than one with a normal one? What is the relationship between brain dysfunction and behavior? Questions such as these piqued my curiosity and lead me on a career path to become a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
I obtained a B.S. degree in psychology and criminal justice, an M.A. in forensic psychology, an M.S. in Clinical Psychology, and a PhD in clinical psychology with specialty certification in neuropsychological assessment. I completed a predoctoral internship in neuropsychology at UC-Davis Medical Center and a postdoctoral residency training in neuropsychology at UC-San Francisco. Currently I am in private practice.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association’s Division 40-Cllinical Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and California Psychological Association. I have presented and published in professional venues.

Today in the United States we spend over one and a half trillion dollars a year on health care.
That represents the highest spending per person in the world. With that entire investment
one would think that Americans are the healthiest people in the world. And yet a recent
report from the World Health Organization ranked the United States 37th in overall health.
This certainly does not earn the United States an “A.” If you factor in the spending, it would
even seem like we get an “F” in our state of health.

So with all this talk about health, the question is what is health?

The World Health Organization has defined an internationally recognized definition of health.
According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental
and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

So let’s break this down.

Physical well-being is what the body lives through, enjoys and desires, as well as the agreement
with which the body interacts with the environment.

Mental well-being is what a person thinks and the processes carried out by the brain. This also
includes a spiritual balance for a state of mental harmony.

Social well-being is the harmony with which the body lives among other people and other life.

When all of these elements are in balance, a person is then considered healthy. With these
factors as a measure, is it then so surprising that so many are considered to be unhealthy?

Physical health is not the apparent absence of illness. Most chronic diseases do not, come
on suddenly. They grow through our body over time until finally the effects are severe enough
to show symptoms. It is only the appearance of symptoms that may come on suddenly. So the
absence of symptoms simply means the absence of symptoms.

In the US we have many dedicated health care professionals committing miracles in trauma care
every day. For that the US most certainly gets an A, but with the definition of health provided
by the World Health Organization, it is clear that the responsibility for health does lie with the
doctor. It is our responsibility to focus on creating a balance in the factors of health. First for
ourselves and then for others.

Dave Saunders is a certified nutritional educator, wellness coach,
member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE)
and author. He is also the host of a weekly, nation-wide telephone lecture on health and nutrition.
For additional information, please visit http://www.glycoboy.com or http://www.glycowellness.com
or email Dave at dave@glycoboy.com

According to the Arizona Administrative Code (R9-10-710), those who reside in assisted living facilities in Arizona have certain rights. In addition to having the right to live in an environment that promotes dignity, independence, self-determination, individuality, privacy and the right of choice, the following are a few of the rights given to residents who reside in assisted living facilities:

1. The right to be free from physical and chemical restraints.

2. The right to privacy regarding correspondence, visitation, communications, financial and personal affairs, hygiene and health related services.

3. The right to be involved in the creation of a written service plan and the right to review and re-negotiate the service plan at any time.

4. The right to refuse services as long as the services are not court ordered or the health, safety or general welfare of other individuals is not compromised due to the refusal of services.

5. The right to request to relocate or refuse to relocate within the facility based upon the needs and desires of the resident, and the availability of options.

6. The right to choose activities, schedules and daily routines.

7. The right to choose a primary care provider, pharmacy, or other service provider and to assume additional costs as a result of such choices.

8. The right to refuse to participate in social, recreational, rehabilitation, religious, political and community activities.

9. The right to be free from discrimination, and to be given the same civil and human rights others are given.

10. The right to be treated with consideration and respect.

Upon moving into an assisted living facility, a copy of the complete list of Resident Rights must be given to the resident or their representative. In addition, the facility is required to provide current phone numbers of several agencies such as D.E.S. Adult Protective Services and the Governor’s Office for Americans with Disabilities. If a resident or their representative feels these rights are being violated, the resident has the right to submit grievances to the facility, or other outside agencies. In summary, those residing in assisted living facilities have the right to remain as independent as possible, while residing in a facility that promotes such independence and strives to enhance the quality of life for their residents.

Torey Farnsworth has over 12 years of experience working with seniors. Ms. Farnsworth’s vast expertise encompasses a wide variety of senior issues ranging from adult care to elder law. Ms. Farnsworth owns and operates a senior care placement business in Arizona called Horizon Senior Care Referral. Her placement services are free to seniors and their families. For information on placement services in Arizona, visit http://www.adultcarecentral.com

Allergies are disorders of the immune system, which when a
foreign substance that is normally harmless in most people
causes an extreme reaction within the body. Contact can be with
the skin, lungs, oesophagus, mouth, stomach and intestine and
can cause a reaction to those organs plus the musculo-skeletal,
genoto-urinary system, bowel, cardio-vascular, nose, eyes and
brain. The substances that cause these reactions are called
allergens and the person who suffers from this, is said to be
allergic to the substance.

When an allergen comes into contact with the body, the immune
system believes it is under attack and produces antibodies
called IgE to fight it. The antibodies trigger chemicals (the
main one being histamine) to different organs of our body from
mast cells which causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

The most common allergies are to dust mites, pollen, animal
dander in household pets, insect bites, food and drink - the
most common being milk, wheat, eggs, fish, soy, citrus fruits,
seafood and peanuts, washing powder, cosmetics, toiletries,
jewellery, mould and mould fungus, latex and rubber and certain
drugs such as antibiotics and anesthetics.

Every individual has their own target organ that has more of an
allergic reaction than the others organs. Whatever the substance
that causes the reaction, the symptoms occurs in the weak target
organs whether this is the same point of contact or not. The
symptoms as a result from the allergic reaction will be
dependant on the function of the afflicted organ and whether it
is depressed or excited.

The main organs that are affected are the brain, eyes, ears,
nose, lungs, heart, skin, bowel, genoto-urinary system and
musculo-skeletal system.

The brain is the most sensitive of the body’s organs and is
easily affected by allergies. Mild forms can be as simple as
forgetfulness and severe forms can be as serious as dementia.
‘Woolly brain syndrome’ is a common symptom described by most
people who suffer from allergies and this is why most people
consider it normal. Other afflictions to the brain are anxiety,
depression and panic attacks. The eyes can be affected by
becoming watery, red and itchy and also afflicted by
conjunctivitis. The mastoid glands in the ears can become
affected producing pain and infection. When the nose is affected
it can show symptoms such as hay fever, rhinitis, catarrh,
blocked nose, sinus pain, sneezing and a running nose. The mouth
and throat can be affected by swelling of the lips and tongue,
sore throat and coughing. The heart can be affected which can
cause hypertension, palpitations and irregular heartbeats.
Asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and bronchitis can be
cause by the lungs being affected and bowel can be affected with
Crohn’s disease, colitis, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and
vomiting. The skin can be affected becoming itchy, inflamed and
having a red rash as with eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and
urticaria. Urticaria (hives or nettle rash) can be caused by
allergies to bee stings, medicines, animals and foods. The
genoto-urinary system can be affected with PMT, cystitis,
impotency and frigidity. Arthritis, Myalgia and fibrosis can
affect the musculo-skeletal. The most extreme allergic reaction
is anaphylaxis.

The target organ can change as the body changes, for instance, a
child may have eczema as an infant which then changes to hay
fever later in childhood which then can change again to migraine
attacks in the teenage years which then can change again to
arthritis in old age.

In the UK, 1 in 3 people will suffer from one or more type of
allergy, 1 in 5 suffer from hay fever, 1 in 5 school children
suffer from asthma and 6 million people have eczema.

Natural substances such as mould, spores, pollen, dust mites,
animal dander and insects usually cause an allergic reaction in
the upper respiratory systems. They cause redness, itching and
fluid in the form of water and mucous and can affect the eyes,
nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and bronchial tubes.

A person can be allergic to any food, wheat, milk, eggs, corn,
yeast, coffee and chocolate are the most common. Food allergies
mostly affect the nervous, respiratory, gastrointestinal and
skin areas.

Allergic reaction can be caused by food additives and
environmental chemicals such as chemical sprays, pesticides,
hydrocarbons, tobacco smoke plus thousands of others.

Allergies to certain foods are associated with certain symptoms.
For example, headaches are associated with chocolate and wheat,
migraine headaches are associated with milk, eggs, nitrates,
alcohol, cheese, chocolate, citrus fruit, nuts, wheat, tomatoes
and MSG, eczema is associated with eggs, tomatoes and citrus
fruits, hay fever is associated with milk, wheat, cola drinks,
chocolate and sulfites, hives are associated with strawberries,
nuts, pork, mangoes, tomatoes, eggs, chocolate and shellfish,
asthma is associated with wheat and eggs, cerebral symptoms are
associated with wheat, corn and Soya beans and childhood
allergies are associated with fish, beef, rye, milk, wheat,
eggs, peanuts, artificial colourings and flavourings and
salicylates.

Other factors that can contribute to allergies are bad feeding
habits in the baby’s first year of life, poor digestion, excess
or repeated contact of a particular substance or food, low
nutrients level, presents of candida albicans, parasites, worms
or other bacteria, stress and environmental toxins.

To help eliminate or reduce the symptoms of allergies it is best
to consume lots of still mineral water, brown or white rice,
fruit juices except citrus fruit juices, lots of vegetables
except corn and tomatoes, fish except shellfish, turkey and
almonds, sunflower seeds and walnuts.

In conclusion, good nutritional health is vital to support our
immune systems to help ward off allergic reactions to foods and
environmental chemicals. Once a person knows they have an
allergy, it is best to avoid that food or chemical, improve
nutrition and exercise regime, combat stress and generally
support the immune system. It is best not to ignore allergic
reactions, as they can lead to further more serious illnesses.

Nowadays there are many ways to load your remedy drug needs affordably and easily. At one time the only way to acquire prescription drugs was at your local pharmacy, but online options now take all the hassle out of the process. Online pharmacies are the wonderful solution for today’s chaotic lifestyle.You can upload your requirements and your remedy drugs will be delivering right to your door.

Online options might be an elegant option to trying to fit a visit to the drug store into your hectic schedule.Online sales of prescription drugs are growing. Million people visited online pharmacies. As online pharmacies increase a larger share of the direction drug market, patrons must be attentive of the possible evils associated with obtaining an online prescription for a prescription, or buying a drug online. Cost is a dynamic factor is for users of online pharmacies. Among consumer who really buys drugs online, so because they saved money. Online pharmacy guests indicate the intention of their visit was cost assessment.

Many of respondents say online pharmacies offer healthy competition to regular pharmacies. Many people are stunned at the proportion of community who are willing to trade-off drug safety for the professed benefits buying online, such as discounts offered, ease, privacy and the doable availability of unprescribed drugs. Once you obtain that prescription, though, you are no longer limited to your local pharmacy.

Over the precedent few years, online pharmacies have developed in number and in esteem.Patient safety is primary concern; however, a prescription drug that is not affordable is neither safe nor effective. The safety of drugs purchased online was a concern to over half the respondents. However some patients said they didn’t tell their physicians about their online drug purchase. Only few of them were concerned about the lack of direct communication with a pharmacist.

So while safety is a concern for those visiting online pharmacies, the offer of greater choice and less restriction on purchases is also an incentive to shop online. You need to be cautious, when you first venturing into the world of online prescription drugs. Give time in searching for few different companies. You want to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable company that is properly licensed. You can suppose, it’s your health on the line, so take the time to do the research and find an online pharmacy with a firm status. Don’t let yourself be taken advantage of!

Jenifer D’souza is an associated editor to the website http://www.eu-internet-pharmacy.com. It is committed to provide visitors with absolute information on online prescription drugs like Cialis, Viagra, Phentermine, Tamiflu and Levitra by most recent news, personal views, and articles on related topics.

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Pain is the body’s warning signal that something is wrong. If the pain is due to overuse or arthritis there are many things to consider. In all likelihood, one of the first things a person will reach for is an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines work by blocking the synthesis of cyclooxygenase, the enzyme responsible for the production of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. The two different pathways that are blocked are COX-1 and COX-2.

Despite the negative publicity surrounding COX-2 drugs, it is clear that all anti-inflammatory drugs have potential cardiovascular risks. These drugs also may inhibit bone and tendon healing. They may also block the absorption of nutrients… So the weekend warrior needs to take notice.

Nonetheless, anti-inflammatory drugs remain a bulwark for the treatment of painful episodes.

Here are some simple suggestions:

If you’re going to undertake an activity that you’re sure will cause a problem, it’s OK to pop a small amount… say 200 mgs of ibuprofen before you do whatever you’re going to do. Unless it’s a marathon. Dehydration and anti-inflammatory drugs do not mix!

After your activity, it’s also OK to pop a bit of ibuprofen or naproxen (200 mgs). Just make sure you’re well hydrated. Also do not take these medicines if you have any underlying liver, kidney, or heart disease!

If you already take anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis, remain well-hydrated, and avoid alcohol when exercising or undertaking strenuous activity. With the recent data regarding cardiovascular risk, it’s a good idea to get your heart checked out.

Make sure you take your anti-inflammatory medicines with food. Sometimes people who develop indigestion with anti-inflammatory medicines but who do not have an ulcer will benefit from taking a proton pump inhibitor medicine such as Nexium or Protonix.

If you absolutely can’t take anti-inflammatory medicines because of a true allergy or if you have an ulcer- or another valid reason- you can try acetaminophen (Tylenol). The primary concerns here are that you not take this drug with alcohol (liver toxicity is increased) and you should not take this drug if you have significant liver or kidney disease.

Always consult with your physician prior to taking these medicines on a regular basis. Anti-inflammatory drugs may affect the metabolism of other prescription drugs.

Dr. Wei (pronounced “way”) is a board-certified rheumatologist and Clinical Director of the nationally respected Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has served as a consultant to the Arthritis Branch of the National Institutes of Health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. For more information on arthritis and related conditions, go to: http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com

For many it may just be one part of diet through desserts but, Honey is lot more than that. It is one of the oldest remedial components widely used in many homes. The best part about honey is that it can be found in any season and can be easily stored. It is also used as a healing agent due to its therapeutic value. It has saved many lives who suffered from burns, ulcers, and other wounds.

It has good amount of minerals and vitamins which are very essential for us. Honey has an attribute which kills the bacteria. Covering the wound with honey and then bandaging it, heals the wound quickly. It fights stomach related problems like diarrhea and dysentery. Raw honey is known to treat 90% of all allergies. Bearing in mind that honey is sweet it helps keep your teeth strong and sharp.

Simple Home Remedies

To reduce stomach ache take 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice and mix it with warm water. This should be taken first thing in the morning.

Take 6 ounces of honey, 2 ounces of glycerin and lemon juice of 2 lemons. Mix all the ingredients, bottle it, and use it when you suffer from sore throat.

Honey is great for your digestive system as well as problems like constipation. To combat poor digestion mix 1 tsp honey with 1 tsp apple cider vinegar. Add good amount of water to get a proper taste. Drink it to get relief from digestion problems.

Other stomach problems can be helped by having 10 gms of honey on empty stomach in the morning avoid eating for next 1 hour. Continue this regularly to get relief.

Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar which would help control your intake of calories.

It can be used as a lotion to cure eye problems like conjunctivitis as well as boils in your eye. Make a mixture of equal amount of honey and warm water. Once cooled use it as an eye bath or a lotion.

Use honey to improve your appetite.

To prevent migraine have 2 tsp of honey at meals. If you are suffering from migraines take 1 dessert spoon of honey mixed with 1/2 glass of warm. Drink this liquid. If required, repeat this in next 20 minutes.

You can use honey as mouthwash by mixing 1 tbsp. of honey in a cup of warm water. This mouthwash kills germs and bacteria present in the mouth.

In ratio of 1:2 take honey and luke warm water respectively. In this add cinnamon powder and make a paste. Massage it to the itchy area; you will notice the difference in a short period. Very good treatment for allergies.

Mix 2 tsp. honey and one tsp. cinnamon powder in 1 cup of hot water. This mix could be taken by arthritis patients every morning and evening to cure arthritis.

To remove bladder infections take 2 tbsp cinnamon powder and 1 tsp honey in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink it to destroy germs in the bladder.

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Getting to sleep at night can be difficult for many, however it if the problem becomes persistent then you need to seek help because you may be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia occurs in men and women of any age, although it seems to be more prominent in menopausal women and the elderly. Regardless, if you can’t sleep, go to sleep only to wake up and not be able to return to sleep, and have not had a good night’s rest in days or weeks then you have a problem with insomnia and need professional help.

Unfortunately, many individuals who have insomnia believe it to be something they can handle on their own and do not consider talking to a physician for help. There are three types of insomnia that affect people and the less severe versions are the ones individuals seem to try and ignore the most. Transient insomnia lasts a couple of nights, short term insomnia lasts from two to three weeks and chronic insomnia lasts for longer than three weeks. All of these types of insomnia make it difficult for individuals to get rest, and unfortunately the longer a person goes without sleep the more it impacts their bodies.

There are several things that may be the cause of your insomnia. Some of the possible factors include improper nutrition, physical pain, illness, depression, stress, certain foods, not enough exercise, and even too much exercise right before bedtime. Any of these can cause your insomnia, so you need to detect the reason for your insomnia before you can do anything about it. Once you determine the cause then you can work on correcting it. For example, not drinking caffeine or exercising before dinner, practicing stress management, and the like will help you handle your insomnia.

You should, of course, not live with insomnia and contact your doctor for help. Your doctor will offer suggestions and help you figure out how to handle and treat your insomnia. If you suffer from chronic insomnia and are experiencing poor concentration, accidents, nervousness, fatigue, irritability, memory loss and decreased memory to name a few. Your doctor will determine the best treatment for your insomnia and help you get a good night’s rest.

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