Addiction Counseling

Addiction is rampant all over the world. It involved lots of factors like family problem, peer pressure, curiosity and etc. Whatever the caused maybe, we need to cure the victim or the addicted person. 

There are many rehabs out there that help individuals to overcome addiction, some addicted person succeeded in healing their addiction but others have a hard time curing themselves. It maybe because exercise and detoxification are not enough to help the person cure their addiction.

Addiction Counseling

 

After months of staying in the rehab center that cost the family lots of money, the person returned back to his old habit, using drug and marijuana after a few months of clean living. Is exercise and detoxification enough for him to start a new life? 

When I was in high school we have weekly meeting and sharing addiction experience by people who had been addicted before and able to start a new life. Most of them would say that they were able to leave their habit because they valued their lives now. I think teaching people the value of life and how important he is according to God will enlighten them and never get back to use these prohibited drugs. Making God the center of their lives will help them cure for good. When people think that life is a precious gift from God; that is the only way he will care himself and become useful to society. People who valued life will have a life direction. Most of the rehabs forget this aspect in healing.

Addiction is one of the reasons why there are crimes happening around the world, of course it is not the only reason but it contributed lots of crime. I heard many killings in the news, student shooting students and teachers in the school without any reason at all. What triggered the youth to kill people? Maybe he was high with drugs and marijuana. A woman was raped by someone, a bank robbery and so on. These crimes are sometimes related to drugs. 

Right now I heard that marijuana will become legal in some states in America. Yes there is an advantage of using this plant but let us not forget that abusing this plant will lead users to addiction too. The government should regulate or weigh the advantage and disadvantage of using this plant. Will it be more beneficial by making it legal or we need to regulate it so that addiction can be prevented.

My classmate in high school is now working in a rehab that helps people overcome their addiction. The approach is very simple, the patients are living together, sharing ideas, exercise, detoxify them and counseling. An addiction counseling scottsdale az is what you need if you are serious to clean yourself. Many patients confessed that after the admission they are able to start a new life because they learned the value of life and the importance of their family and love ones. They found a new hope for better tomorrow. Finding the purpose of life will help people avoid addiction. They become busy and happy.

More on Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease of the brain in the later life accompanied by dementia- decline in memory, reasoning and other intellectual functions. An older person whose mental abilities are impaired does not necessarily have Alzheimer's diseases.

There are many other causes of dementia- and many of them are treatable. Some of these are effects of prescription drugs- some cases with victims younger than 65. Another one is depression- especially if memory and concentration problems are accompanied by sleep disturbance, weight loss or diminished interest in daily activities; diseases of the body's other organ system such as heart, kidney, lungs or blood; alcohol abuse; vitamin deficiencies; tick-borne Lyme disease and disorders of the thyroid, pituitary or adrenal glands.

To avoid misdiagnoses, make sure the person is evaluated by a medical professional
who has special training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of the brain and
aging. Then ask also for 2ND opinion. For self defense-take Vitamin A and carotene
supplements or see a Doctor for appropriate doses of supplements.

Buy Toilet Seat Riser

I am always busy with my business that sometimes I have no time to shop in the mall. Honestly buying online can save you time and money. Many people today opt to buy things like computer, books, foods and even medical equipment online rather than going to the mall and shop.

I found an online store that sells many medical equipment and other related health products fitness equipments, drugs, skin care and even bathroom assist product like toilet seat riser for disable person or patient that has a hard time sitting in a low toilet.

By the way there are 55,000 products in the website 50 categories. You can shop and find the product that you want because you can browse them by brand, condition and categories. You can also join in the website by submitting your email address and learn of their promo, new products and etc.

Sunglasses Online Shop

Summer is here and I need to protect my eyes from the direct rays of the sun. Sunglasses are very important because they have eye protection against ultra-violet rays from the sun. A Sun ray from the early morning to 9:00 AM is good for our health because it gives Vitamin D to our body. But many people do not have sunglasses because they are thinking that it is very expensive to acquire sunglasses today and only rich or people with lots of money can afford it. Well, not anymore! There are eyeglasses today that are affordable and some of them have prescription. Prescription Sunglasses are used for people who has eyes problem.

If you have not bought your eyes protection, buy now and avail of the very low prices. If you order online more than $100 then you will get free delivery plus 90 days warranty. You can also talk to their online customer care agent for more information about sunglasses. You can even try to visualize how you would look by using their Virtual Try-on which you can use some of the pictures wearing the eyeglasses. You choose picture with same face structure that you have or you can upload your own picture.

WHAT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PEPTIC ULCER

Here's what to do for stomach acid self test: If you suffer from stomach pain, you can determine whether the problem is caused by excess stomach acid by this simple test-When you have the pain, swallow a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. If this makes the pain go away, you must likely have too little stomach acid, not too much.


If it makes your symptom worse, then you may have an overly acidic stomach. For rapid relief of pain, drink a large glass of water. This dilute the stomach acids and flushes them out through the stomach and doudenum.

If symptoms are severe, eat soft foods such as avocados, bananas I don't about banana cake recipe if it is okay, potatoes, squash and yams. Do not consume coffee,even decaffeinated or alcohol beverages. Allow tea and other hot beverages to cool before drinking them.

Otherwise they may trigger gastric discomfort. Do not drink cow's milk. Even though it neutralizes existing stomach acid, the calcium and protein it contains actually stimulate the production of more acid, and it is known to be associated with the occurrence of ulcers. Almond, rice or soy milk are good substitutes.

Reduce your intake of refined carbohydrates, as they have been linked to peptic
ulcers.

WHAT OTHER TYPES OF HEPATITIS DO YOU KNOW???

There are different types of hepatitis, classified according to the virus that causes the condition.

There are 3 leading hepatitis:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. there are also other, less common types known as hepatitis D, hepatitis E and hepatitis G. All are contagious to some extent. Hepatitis A also known as infectious hepatitis, easily spread through person to person contact, fecal contamination of food or water, and raw shellfish taken from polluted water. It is contagious between 2-3 weeks before, and one week after, jaundice appears. Hepatitis B is also called serum hepatitis, is spread through contact with infected blood ( for example from mother to child at birth or through the use of contaminated needles, and transfused blood).

Most people -75 % recover from hepatitis B, although 25 % go on to develop cirrhosis of the liver or cancer of the liver. Hepatitis C, the most serious form of hepatitis. Hepatitis C is four times more prevalent than AIDS and 20 times easier to catch. About 85 % of infections lead to chronic liver disease. The virus causes slowly progressing but ultimately devastating damage to the liver. The most common means of Hepatitis C transmission after blood transfusion before 1992 are sharing needles, intravenous drug use and sexual contact. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth. Hepatitis D or delta hepatitis, occurs in some
people already infected with hepatitis B. It is the least common of all hepatitis viruses, but the most serious because there are 2 types of hepatitis working together. It can be transmitted through sexual contact or from mother to child at birth. It is also possible to develop hepatitis as a result of exposure to certain toxins or alcohol or drug use, including the over use of over-the -counter medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrim (Iboprofen). This is called toxic hepatitis.

Environmental toxins absorbed through the skin can damage the liver. Chlorinated hydrocarbon and arsenic are examples of severe hepatoxic agents. In toxic hepatitis, the amount of exposure to the toxin determines the extent of liver damage. There's a vaccine for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and there's treatment for hepatitis C. The symptoms of hepatitis include: fever, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of appetite, muscle aches, joint pains, drowsiness, dark urine, light colored stools, abdominal discomfort, and often jaundice (yellowing of the skin due to an accumulation of bilirubin) and elevated liver enzymes in the blood. Flu like symptoms maybe mild or severe.

GET YOUR VACCINE NOW IF YOU HAVEN'T HAVE
THEM YET. HEPATITIS IS DIAGNOSED BY MEANS OF A BLOOD TEST.

Gowns for patients

Sometimes and most of the time you will feel ashamed when you are in the hospital. ‎This is because your body exposed to other people like if you have an operation. You ‎will feel not only the pain but the shame. Like my friend when he was in the hospital ‎having an operation, his private part was exposed and he told me that he was really ‎ashamed. I know that even if the nurses and doctors used to see all these things but ‎still as a patient you still need a privacy and right to hide what you want to hide. ‎

Right now there are gowns that are design for patients to wear so that only the part ‎which is operated is exposed hiding your other body part. In this situation you will not ‎be ashamed and other part of the body is kept. There is a website that sells these ‎gowns and in fact they are very attractive and soft for the body of the patients. The ‎Original Healing Threads Wrap will hide your unnecessary part and exposed only the ‎part which is operated or will be operated. The gowns are available in different colors ‎and different sizes. ‎

Aside from the gowns the store which is called the Healing Threads is also selling ‎other products like pants, gifts and etc. The site has a blog also for anyone to discuss ‎their products or if you want you can share what you think about their products. Blog ‎is very important because you can ask some information about their products and the ‎blog owner who is knowledgeable can share their opinion about their products. Like ‎their product called Casual, you can ask if it is really comfortable wearing it and how ‎much it costs. If you have any doubt you can also read some of the customers ‎testimonials and what they said about the products. ‎

Chlamydia - What is it?

Chlamydia - What is it?

Chlamydia is one among the sexually transmitted disease. It affects both men and women. 70% of women and 50% of men who has chlamydia experience no symptoms at all, or symptoms so mild they don't seek treatment. This is unfortunate, as untreated chlamydia infection in women leads to sterility in an estimated 30 % of cases.

Pelvic inflammatory Disease (PID) and irreparable damage to the reproductive system can occur, and hysterectomy may be required. Also, women who have been infected with chlamydia may have three to five times the risk of becoming infected with HIV if they are exposed to it. Babies born to mother with chlamydia may suffer from pneumonia or conjunctivitis (an eye infection). Both of those ailment require treatment with antibiotics.

Chlamydia has been linked to a form of arthritis in young women. One of the study showed that chlamydia was found in the joints of nearly half those of unexplained arthritis. Chlamydia is believed to be twice as common as gonorrhea. This infection
can be transmitted or contracted during anal, oral or vaginal sex with an infected partner.

In males, prostatitis and inflammation of the seminal testicles maybe caused by chlamydia. Symptoms of prostatitis include pain when urinating and a watery mucous discharge from the penis. Men may also notice pain and swelling of the testicles.
For women symptoms include: genital inflammation, vaginal or urethral discharge, difficulty in urination, a burning sensation when urinating, painful intercourse and itching around the inflamed area. The symptoms appear one to three weeks of contact with an infected partner. This symptoms can also appear in men.

If you have symptoms of chlamydia infection, do not delay seeking treatment. The danger of complications increases as time passes. If you are under 35 years old and have more than one partner, you should be tested for infection yearly. As young as 15years old can be infected with chlamydia. A single oral dose of Zithromax can kill chlamydia but very expensive drug. Another treatment is tetracycline and doxycycline for one week, but the convenience of single dose treatment may be worth it.

Medical Uniform

Right now the best and in demand courses are medical courses because there is a shortage in such kind of profession. United States is the number one target for those medical people to work with. The United States is in dire need of medical courses. My classmate in college who took engineering is now studying nursing because he believed that nursing has a big potential in the future and right now it could be felt. His brother who worked in California advised him to take up nursing so he could follow him in United States. He helped him like providing him hospital scrubs because this uniform is somewhat expensive in the Philippines and are not in good quality.

He gave my classmate four medical uniforms for his uniform when he go to school and in the hospital. Some of his classmates asked him where he bought the beautiful uniform and he just replied that they were brought by his brother from United States. But anyway he said that these nursing uniforms are available in the Internet and you can order them using your credit card.

He also has nurses scrub jackets and he used it during the night because it will keep him warm and can avoid him from getting a cough.

Cheap Eye Glasses

Eye glasses are a little bit expensive nowadays. Whether it is for fashion or for medical reasons, buying a new one is no longer a burden. There are many glasses now that is cheap and or affordable. But hey they look expensive too. If you want to buy a new one, there is an Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni. They offer many types of eye glasses so if you need a cheap but beautiful one visit their website.

When I watched the TV for a morning news Zenni Optical was on FOX news! I could not believe it that they even conquered the television. Anyway with the price starting at $8.00, there is no wonder that even in television there is a buzz about them and their products.

So order your eye glasses now at Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses. You will love them with cheap price but elegant look.

My Medical Assistant

Medical courses are very hot and in demand today. As the baby boomers are getting old the need to care them are scarce. There are schools that offer medical courses like nursing, medical assistant but the problem is that most of the interested people are presently employed or live far away from school location so there is no more time to go back to school. Thanks to Internet Technology, online schooling is now possible.

Medical assistant training is now a dream come true to anyone who want to study away from school. While with your family or while working at your regular hour you can proceed to study these kind of courses like nursing assistant courses, medical assistant courses or home health care courses. Medical assistant school is now giving you these courses at affordable price.

Many of my friends are shifting to medical courses because they knew that these courses are promising and there is a big shortage. Not only United States that need these kind of service for our old age people but also Europe and perhaps Japan with their aging population.

Medical Malpractice

With the modern science and in medicine fields still there is a flaw. Maybe it will take further study to perfect what human has contributed to medical science like Defibrillation Lead that aid the person in breathing. This product was released by Medtronic Inc. before but they have it recall from the market. Medtronic Defibrillator Recall is now implemented by the Medtronic Inc. What is really this product? Well first of all, when you have heartbeat abnormality, you need to attach this one in your shoulder or I meant implant and connect to heart device to monitor the heartbeat. But when the heartbeat will malfunction like there is an abnormality to the beat, this device will sense it and will reset the heart to normal beat again. Unfortunately this thus not happened all the time. There is a case when it is fracture and will not reset the heart to normal that will cause death to anyone using it.

If you have a loved one who is implanted by this device then you need some legal help to depend your right. Defibrillator Lead Lawsuit is for you because of this malpractice just to earn them lots of money. Mark and Associates P.C. can help you legally and you will be paid for the damage that this unscrupulous medical practitioner and the company that sell the defective device. Implanting a defective defibrillator leads in your body is not right. You need to fight for it legally and let them pay the damage.

Some patients are not even aware of the product recall. Medtronic Inc. has order a Defibrillator Lead Recall from the public because many patients will experience fracture within three months of implanting it.

Health Benefits of Drinking Water on empty Stomach

Drinking water on empty stomach

DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH:

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of the use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for the following diseases Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney, and urine; diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.

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METHOD OF TREATMENT

1.. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth,
drink 4 x 160ml glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or
drink anything for 45 minutes
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat
or drink anything for 2 hours.
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4
glasses of water at the beginning may commence by
taking a little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses
per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the
sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.
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The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/ reduce main diseases:

1. High Blood Pressure - 30 days
2. Gastric - 10 days
3. Diabetes - 30 days
4. Constipation - 10 days
5. Cancer - 180 days
6. TB - 90 days
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only
for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards
daily.
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This treatment method has no side effects, however, at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times; It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life.
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Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active. This makes sense
.... the Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their; meals ..not cold water. maybe it is the time we adopt
their drinking habit; while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...; For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.; It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold; water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will; slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.; Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink; hot soup or warm water after a meal.
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A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack, Nausea, and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be; aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...

What you should know About Thyroid?

Thyroid Problem

The thyroid gland is the body's internal thermostat, regulating the temperature by secreting two hormones that control how quickly the body burns calories and uses energy. If the thyroid secretes too much hormone, hyperthyroidism results, too little hormone results is hypothyroidism. Thyroid problems can cause many recurring illnesses and fatigue. The thyroid can be affected by poor diet, fluoride in the water, excessive consumption of too many fats, endurance exercise, pesticides residues on fruits and vegetables, radiation from X-rays, alcohol and drugs.

Measuring levels of different hormones in the blood can determine if the thyroid gland is working properly. A Doctor can order a blood test to measure levels of thyroid hormone or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). This hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and in turn helps regulate thyroid hormone production. Most Endocrinologists believe that TSH level rise when a person is in the earliest stages of thyroid failure.

An iodine absorption test may also be performed. This test involves ingesting a small amount of radioactive iodine. An X-ray then shows how much of the iodine was absorbed by the thyroid. A low uptake of the iodine may indicate hypothyroidism. To test yourself for an under active thyroid, keep a thermometer by your bed at night. When you awaken in the morning, place the thermometer under your arm and hold it there for 15 minutes. Keep still and quiet. Any motion can upset your temperature reading. A temperature of 97.6 degree Fahrenheit or lower may indicate an under active thyroid. Keep a temperature log for 5 days. If your readings are consistently low, consult your Doctor.

Because sugar intolerance, menopause and depression can cause many of the same symptoms of thyroid disorders, a simple thyroid test should be considered to rule out any errors in diagnosis. The presence of too much thyroid hormone in the system can cause a condition known as thyroid storm. The heart rate increases rapidly and, in exceptionally severe cases, a heart attack can occur. Recent evidence indicates that an under active thyroid may put you at an increased risk of heart attack even if your thyroid is only slightly under active.

A condition called Hashimoto Disease is believed to be the most common cause of under active thyroid. It is a common cause of goiter in adult, a swelling of the thyroid gland, among adults, and it can occur in association with other disorders such as pernicious anemia, lupus, yeast infection and rheumatoid arthritis.

Lithium, a trace mineral used as a drug to treat manic-depressive disorder, can sometimes cause thyroid malfunction. Eat this food in moderation: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, peaches, pears, radishes, spinach and turnips. If you have severe symptoms, omit these foods entirely. They may further suppress thyroid functions. Do not take sulfa drugs or antihistamines unless specifically directed to do so by a Doctor.

PEPTIC ULCER

An ulcer results when the lining of the stomach fails to provide adequate protection against the effect of digestive acids and enzyme, which, in effect start to digest stomach itself. A peptic ulcer is a spot where the lining of the stomach or small intestine and the tissue beneath and sometimes part of the stomach muscle itself have been eroded,leaving an internal open wound. It was once believed that stress and anxiety were the main cause of ulcers. However, evidence has shown ulcers to be the result of infection of helicobacter Pylori or H. pylori,combined with the presence of stomach acid.

It can be diagnosed by blood test or stool examination. Many health professionals still believed that stress is the risk factor for peptic ulcer as it increases stomach production. Certain drugs and supplements also may increase acid production. Taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially over a long
period of time, can increase stomach acidity and lead to ulcers. Steroids, such as those taken for arthritis, can contribute to stomach ulcers. Having a family history of peptic ulcer disease also increase your risk, as does alcohol consumption. Heavy smokers are more prone to developing ulcers and have greater trouble getting ulcers to heal.

While prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs may temporarily relieve the symptoms of an ulcer, they do not get to the root of the problem, which is damaged tissue. They offer short-term relief by temporarily decreasing stomach acid. In the long run, they may make the problem worse because they create and an illusion that the ulcer had
been cured. They also disrupt the normal digestive process and alter the structure and functioning of the tissues that line the digestive tract.

Antacids are often recommended for people with an ulcer. If you must take antacids, avoid products containing aluminum, which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. Maalox has been known to cause the gray film on the tongue in rare cases.

Discontinue use if this occurs. People who take Tagamet (cimetidine) or Zantac ( ranitidine) for ulcers must be cautious about ingesting alcohol. These drugs can magnify the effects of alcohol on the brain. With treatment, most peptic ulcers heal, but it may take eight weeks or longer for healing to be complete.


Physicians can locate a peptic ulcer with the use of two procedures: Upper G.I. Series, in which you drink a chalky barium liquid and have a series of x-rays taken of the stomach and duodenum and endoscopy, in which a physician inserts a thin lighted tube attached to a camera down through your throat and into the stomach
or duodenum.

The combination of two prescription drugs Prilosec and Biaxin- an antibiotic may be prescribed for people with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer. These drugs should not be used for an extended period of time, as they have known side
effects. GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease) and peptic ulcers cause very similar symptoms but GERD is both more common and, usually less serious than a peptic ulcer.

Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease was first identified by a German Neurologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer in the year 1906. It is characterized by progressive mental deterioration to such a degree that it interferes with one's ability to function socially and at work. Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive disorder. The precise cause is unknown. It is now known as the degenerative disorder that is characterized by a
specific set of physiological changes in the brain. Nerve fibers surrounding the hippocampus, the brain memory center, become tangled, and the information is no longer carried properly to or from the brain. New memories cannot be formed and memories formed earlier cannot be retrieved.

Other disorders can cause symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer's disease like dementia, signs of alcohol abuse, advanced syphilis, brain tumor, hypothyroidism and presence of small blood clots in vessels that supply the brain. Dementia may result from arteriosclerosis ( hardening of the arteries)that slowly cuts off the supply of blood to the brain. The death of the brain tissue from a series of minor strokes, or from pressure exerted by an accumulation of fluid in the brain, may cause dementia.

The best thing to do, the Doctor will always order MRI of the brain to find out if the person has Alzheimer or dementia. Like my Mom, we thought she has Alzheimer's because of her symptoms but indeed she has dementia as the MRI showed mini infarcts on her brain and that's the reason she can't take the medicine Aricept for Alzheimer's as it won't do her any good. the Doctor just give her something to prevent her from getting more strokes in her brain.

Although there's no known precise cause of this disease and it affects not only the elderly but people age twenty to forty years. Many researchers believed it's due to nutritional deficiencies. They point out that people with Alzheimer's tend to have low levels of Vit B-12 and zinc in the body. The B-vitamin are important in cognitive function. They also found that low levels of Vitamin A and E in people with Alzheimer's disease. These nutrients act as free radical scavengers; deficiencies may expose brain cells to increased oxidative damage. In addition, they also found out that people with Alzheimer's have low levels of boron, potassium, and selenium.

Other researchers have also drawn a connection between Alzheimer's disease and high concentration of aluminum in the brain and also toxic metal mercury as what revealed in the autopsy of the brain. Some research indicates that the longer you cook food in aluminum pots, the more they corrode, and the most aluminum compounds migrate into
food and are absorbed by the body. Aluminum is more readily dissolve by acid-forming foods such as coffee, cheeses, meats, black and green tea, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, turnips, spinach, and radishes. Use only stainless steel, glass or iron cookware. Stainless steel is the best. Beware of products containing aluminum. Read labels and avoid those that contain aluminum or dihydroxyaluminum. Acid rain leeches aluminum out of the soil and into drinking water.


Many people who develop Alzheimer's disease have a family history of the disorder, suggesting that heredity may be involved. Another study also indicates that those who have down syndrome, who carry an extra copy of chromosome 21, are prone to develop Alzheimer's disease in their thirties and forties.

Memory loss and confusion can cause a person with Alzheimer's disease to become suspicious of those around him or her. If this occurs, try not to take offense or argue, but rather offer a simple answer or try to divert the person's attention to another activity. Be positive, reassuring, and speak slowly with a soft tone; and use music, massage and/or exercise to help sooth the person. (I massage my Mom's lower extremities- her knees and her legs and her arms, I apply good smelling aroma of pineapple Shea-butter cream).

Colo-rectal Cancer

The large intestine is made up of the colon (the upper five to six feet) and the rectum (the last six to eight inches. This is where the last stage of digestion occurs and where solid waste is being held until it is released. Colo-rectal cancer is second only to lung cancer among cancers that kill both men and women. Most colon cancers occur in people over fifty. It strikes men and women equally. Colo-rectal cancer develops over a ten-fifteen year period and produces no symptoms until it is advanced. If the disease is detected early enough and the tumor has not metastasized, the survival rate is quite high. A genetic defect is connected with some forms of familial colon cancer.

Risks factors associated with this kind of disease include calcium deficiency, colorectal polyps, continued constipation/ and or diarrhea, build up toxins in the colon, possibly diabetes, a diet high in saturated animal fat and low in fiber, high intake of charbroiled. burned, wood-smoked,or fried foods, obesity, smoking,alcohol consumption, and cancer in another part of the body. Symptoms include rectal bleeding, blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, diarrhea, gas pains, persistent abdominal pain and bloating, anemia or significant weight loss, unusual paleness and fatigue and ulcerative colitis.

Dietary and nutritional factors include low in red meat, alcohol, and refined foods. Recommends high in vegetables, fruits, soy, fish, whole-grain bread and cereal and a diet low or nonfat dairy products. Lots of fruits and vegetables offer optimum dietary protection. Tomatoes may lower risk. Garlic, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, citrus fruits, melon and dark, green, red and yellow vegetables are recommended for their anti-oxidant and sulfur compounds. Consumption of chlorinated water has been linked to a greater incidence of colon cancer.

Coffee has been reported to have positive effects on reducing colon cancer risk. Long-term use of multivitamin with folic acid helps reduce colon cancer as well as Vitamin C and E and selenium and carotene. Probiotics ( which can be found in yogurt and supplement)
may inhibit colon cancer. Low levels of Vit. D and excessive iron intake have been associated with an increased risk of colon cancer. Screening for colon cancer like a colonoscopy is the best way to detect polyps before they turn cancerous. Men and women should have rectal exam beginning at age 50.

Health is Wealth

Cholesterol - What is it?

Cholesterol is an essential part of every cell structure and is needed for proper brain and nerve function. It is also the basis for the manufacture of sex hormones. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and transported through the blood stream to the sites where it is needed. It is a fatty substance and because blood is mainly water, it has to latch on to molecules called lipo-proteins to travel around successfully. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL's ) are the major transporters of cholesterol in the blood stream and because LDL seem to encourage the deposit of cholesterol in the arteries, it is known as the "bad cholesterol".

They are considered to be a contributor to plaque building up in the arteries and impeded blood flow to the brain, kidneys, genitals, extremities and heart. It is among the primary cause of heart disease, because cholesterol produces deposits in arteries. High cholesterol levels may also be implicated in gallstone, impotence (although it is often the drugs prescribed for high cholesterol that causes this), mental impairment, and high blood pressure.

Sunlight, or rather lack of it, has been shown to have adverse effects in cholesterol levels. In large amounts, coffee can elevate blood cholesterol levels, more than doubling the risk of heart disease. Certain drugs can elevate cholesterol levels. These include steroids, high dose contraceptives (oral), lasix and other diuretics, and other medicines that treat parkinson's disease like sinemet, dopar, levodopa. And beta-blockers often prescribed to control high blood pressure. Check with your Doctor if you are taking any of these medications or any other medications that might affect high cholesterol levels.

Many people use margarine or vegetable shortening as substitute for butter because they contain no cholesterol. However, these products contain compounds called cis-and trans-fatty acids that become oxidized when exposed to heat and can clog arteries. They have been linked to the formation of damaging free radicals. Reduce the amount of saturated fats, they include all fats of animal origin, as well as coconut and palm kernel oils. Eliminate from the diet all hydrogenated fats, hardened fats, oils such as margarine, lard and butter and eat high fiber foods. Try to avoid stress and sustained tension. Eat food rich in Omega 3 like salmon and tuna and also eat bitter melon. Many health expert that these foods are really very effective to lower your cholesterol level.

Drug and Alcohol Detox

Addiction is the main problem to everyone regardless what he is addicted to. Drug and alcohol addiction are main concern of our society and government today. A lot of crimes are committed because of drug and alcohol influence. As I said before there are many ways to heal, like detox, counseling and etc.

Some people do not realize that they are hooked already to a certain drugs. They live in denial. Some people are also afraid to consult doctors or psychologists, afraid that their privacy will be divulged. Well, there are lots of institutions who protect your privacy if you prefer to.

Drug Treatment is now available according to your preference. If you want privacy and secret treatment, you can request them to do it. You will be placed in state of the art sanctuary away from the noisy and stressful life in the city. It is just like having a vacation. One thing you have to consider when looking for a treatment is the quality of services the institution can offer plus the accreditation and who the people behind it. Make no mistake in choosing where to treat your addiction, ask some referral.

FIRST AID for STROKE

FIRST AID for STROKE

A Needle Can Save LIFE of a STROKE PATIENT!!!?? ?
First Aid for Stroke

Keep a syringe or needle in your home to do this...

It's amazing and an unconventional way of recovering from stroke,
read it through it can help somebody 1 day.

This is amazing, if it works. Please keep this very handy...

Excellent tips. Do take a minute to read this. You'll never know.
One's life may depend on you.

My father was paralyzed and later died from the result of a stroke.
I wish I knew about this first aid before. When a stroke strikes,
the capillaries in the brain will burst gradually. When a stroke
occurs, stay calm. No matter where the victim is, do not move
him/her. If the victim is moved, the capillaries in the brain will
burst. Help the victim to sit up where he is to prevent him from
falling over again, and then the bloodletting can begin.

If you have in your home an injection syringe that would be the
best, otherwise, a sewing needle or a straight pin will do. Place
the needle/pin over fire to sterilize it, and then use it to prick
the tip of all 10 fingers.

There are no specific acupuncture points, just prick about one mm
from the fingernail. Prick till blood comes out. If blood does not
start to drip, then squeeze with your fingers. When all 10
fingernails is bleeding, wait for a few minutes until the victim
regain consciousness.

If the victim's mouth is crooked, then pull on his ears until they
are red. Then prick each ear lobe twice until two drops of blood
comes from each ear lobe. After a few minutes, the victim should
regain consciousness.

Wait until the victim regains his normal state. If he does not
show any abnormal symptoms, take him to the hospital. Otherwise, if
he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance, the bumpy trip to the
hospital could cause all the capillaries in his brain to burst.

I learned about bloodletting to save life from Chinese traditional
doctor Ha Bu-Ting who lives in Sun-Juke. Furthermore, I had
practical experience with it. Therefore I can say this method is
100% effective. In 1979, I was teaching in Fung-Gaap College in
Tai-Chung. One afternoon I was teaching class when another teacher
came running to my class room and said in panting, "Mr. Liu, come
quick, our supervisor has had a stroke!."

I immediately went to the 3rd floor. When I saw our supervisor,
Mr.Chen Fu-Tien, his color was off, his speech was slurred, his
mouth was crooked-all the symptoms of a stroke.

I immediately asked one of the practicum students to go to the
pharmacy outside the school to buy a syringe, which I used to prick
Mr. Chen's 10 fingers tips. When all 10 fingers were bleeding (each
with a pea-sized drop of blood), after a few minutes, Mr. Chen's
face regained its color and his eyes' spirit returned, too.
But his mouth was still crooked. So I pulled on his ears to fill
them with blood.

When his ears became red, I pricked his right earlobe twice to let
out 2 drops of blood. When both earlobes had two drops of blood
each, a miracle happened.

Within 3-5 minutes, the shape of his mouth returned to normal and
his speech became clear. We let him rest for a while and have a cup
of hot tea, then we helped him go down the stairs, drove him to
Wei-Wah Hospital .

He rested one night and was released the next day to return to
school to teach. Everything worked normally. There were no ill
after-effects. On the other hand, the usual stroke victim usually
suffers irreparable bursting of the brain capillaries on the way to
the hospital. As a result, these victims never recover. If he
survived the stroke, chances are, the damaged capillaries in the
brain could cause him disabilities and he would remain paralyzed
for the rest of his life.

Therefore, stroke is the second cause of death.

It is such a horrible thing to happen to anybody. If we can all
remember this bloodletting method and start the life-saving process
immediately, we may save the victim. The victim will be revived
from the stroke. We may also save him from paralysis and he may
regain 100% normality.

We hope you can tell others about this first aid method. Someday,
stroke may be removed from the list of major causes of death.

Forward this after reading. It will be a good deed indeed. The
greatest risk is not taking one... Make a difference!! !


esther
Sr. Medical Technologist
Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi UAE