Monday, May 24th, 2010
Surviving a heart attack can kill your sex life. But it doesn’t have to, and a new study shows doctors play a key role in whether it does. Patients were less likely to resume having sex if their doctors did not talk about when it was safe, the study found. Many heart attack survivors fear that a tryst could land them back in the hospital – or even in the graveyard. But the chance of that is extremely small, doctors say.
“People perceive it might kill them. And it’s not just the person with the heart attack, but also their partner,” said Dr. Stacy Tessler Lindau, a gynecologist and sexuality researcher at the University of Chicago. (more…)
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Friday, May 7th, 2010
The stressful effects of a faltering economy, skyrocketing unemployment and precarious personal finances can be dire. People take up smoking or use alcohol to cope, they become depressed or suicidal, and they develop stress-related illnesses like heart disease. Now researchers report that the harm may be spreading to children too, when parents’ stress leads them to inadvertently injure their children.
Presenting May 1 at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Vancouver, a team of researchers led by child-abuse expert Dr. Rachel Berger at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh reported a significant increase in cases of shaken-baby syndrome, in which youngsters are shaken violently by an adult, since the start of the current recession. Researchers analyzed data on 512 cases of head trauma in the children’s centers of four hospitals (in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; and Seattle) and found that the number of cases had increased to 9.3 per month as of Dec. 1, 2007, compared with 6 per month prior to that date — a rate that had held steady since 2004.
The rise in shaken-baby cases correlates with the economic downturn associated with the recession. “This is a perfect storm in a bad way, where we have economic stressors that are causing the removal of social-service resources for preventing and addressing child abuse,” says Berger. Although she says she was not surprised by the association observed in her study, she calls the sheer rise in recent cases of abusive head injuries in children “striking.” (more…)
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
do you ever hear a medicine and suplement tha could heal any type of desease but death? nigella sativa is the answer, this medicine arrecommended by moslem prophet Muhammad SAW 1500 years ago and trugh modern medical test it has many benefit that could improve our body. you should consume it 1-2 capsules per day with very very low cost and you will soon got healthy.
The seeds of Nigella sativa Linn. (Ranunculaceae), commonly known as black seed or black cumin, are used in folk (herbal) medicine all over the world for the treatment and prevention of a number of diseases and conditions that include asthma, diarrhoea and dyslipidaemia. This article reviews the main reports of the pharmacological and toxicological properties of N. sativa and its constituents. The seeds contain both fixed and essential oils, proteins, alkaloids and saponin. Much of the biological activity of the seeds has been shown to be due to thymoquinone, the major component of the essential oil, but which is also present in the fi ed oil. The pharmacological actions of the crude extracts of the seeds (and some of its active constituents, e.g. volatile oil and thymoquinone) that have been reported include protection against nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity induced by either disease or chemicals. The seeds/oil have antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antimicrobial and antineoplastic activity. The oil decreases blood pressure and increases respiration. Treatment of rats with the seed extract for up to 12 weeks has been reported to induce changes in the haemogram that include an increase in both the packed cell volume (PCV) and haemoglobin (Hb), and a decrease in plasma concentrations of cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. The seeds are characterized by a very low degree of toxicity. Two cases of contact dermatitis in two individuals have been reported following topical use. Administration of either the seed extract or its oil has been shown not to induce significant adverse effects on liver or kidney functions. It would appear that the beneficial effects of the use of the seeds and thymoquinone might be related to their cytoprotective and antioxidant actions, and to their effect on some mediators of inflammation.
the nigella sativa plant
nigella sativa seeds
packaging of nigella sativa
the conlusion are that this black seeds could heal any type of disease and illness but death
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
You’ve heard of varicose veins — those swollen veins that sometimes show up in the legs. You’ve probably heard your grandma and her old lady friends talking about their varicose veins and never thought twice about them.
But hopefully you’ve never heard your grandma mention a varicocele, which is also a swelling of the veins. A varicocele happens just to guys, and you probably won’t sit around and talk about it with your pals. That’s because it occurs not in the legs but in a place a bit more private and a lot more tender — the scrotum. It’s generally harmless and basically the same kind of thing as varicose veins in the legs. But what exactly is a varicocele and how do you get rid of it?
What Is a Varicocele?
In all guys, there’s a structure that contains arteries, veins, nerves, and tubes — called the spermatic cord — that provides a connection and circulates blood to and from the testicles. Veins carry the blood flowing from the body back toward the heart, and a bunch of valves in the veins keep the blood flowing one way and stop it from flowing backward. In other words, the valves regulate your blood flow and make sure everything is flowing in the right direction.
But sometimes these valves can fail. When this happens, some of the blood can flow in reverse. This backed-up blood can collect in pools in the veins, which then causes the veins to stretch and get bigger, or become swollen. This is called a varicocele (pronounced: var-uh-ko-seel).
Who Gets Them?
Although they don’t happen to every guy, varicoceles are fairly common. They appear in about 15% of guys between 15-25 years old, and they mostly occur during puberty. That’s because during puberty, the testicles grow rapidly and need more blood delivered to them. If the valves in the veins in the scrotum aren’t functioning quite as well as they should, the veins can’t handle transporting this extra blood from the testicles. So, although most of the blood continues to flow correctly, blood begins to back up, creating a varicocele.
An interesting fact is that varicoceles occur mostly on the left side of the scrotum. This is because a guy’s body is organized so that blood flow on that side of the scrotum is greater, so varicoceles happen more often in the left testicle than the right. Although it’s less common, they can sometimes occur on both sides.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
In most cases, guys have no symptoms at all. A guy might not even be aware that he has a varicocele. However, if there are symptoms, they tend to occur during hot weather, after heavy exercise, or when a guy has been standing or sitting for a long time. Signs include:
• a dull ache in the testicle(s)
• a feeling of heaviness or dragging in the scrotum
• dilated veins in the scrotum that can be felt (described as feeling like worms or spaghetti)
• discomfort in the testicle or on that particular side of the scrotum
• the testicle is smaller on the side where the dilated veins are (due to difference in blood flow)
What Do Doctors Do?
It’s a good idea to get a testicular exam regularly, which is normally part of a guy’s regular checkup. In addition to visually checking for any unusual lumps or bumps, the doctor generally feels the testicles and the area around them to make sure a guy’s equipment is in good shape and there are no problems.
A testicular exam may be done while a guy is standing up so that the scrotum is relaxed. (Some abnormalities like a varicocele can be more easily felt in a standing position.) The doctor checks things like the size, weight, and position of the testicles, and gently rolls each testicle back and forth to feel for lumps or swelling. The doctor also feels for any signs of tenderness along the epididymis, the tube that transports sperm from the testicles.
The spermatic cord is also examined for any indication of swelling. If the doctor suspects a varicocele, he or she might confirm suspicions by using a stethoscope to hear the blood flowing backward through the faulty veins or might even use an ultrasound, which can identify malfunction of the veins and also measure blood flow.
Do Varicoceles Cause Permanent Damage?
Although there is no way to prevent a varicocele, it usually needs no special treatment. A varicocele is usually harmless and more than likely won’t affect a guy’s ability to father a child. Some experts believe, though, that in some cases a varicocele might damage the testicle or decrease sperm production. In those cases, a doctor will probably recommend surgery.
What If the Doctor Finds a Varicocele?
Varicoceles are generally harmless, but if there is any pain and swelling the doctor may prescribe an anti-inflammatory medication to relieve it. If the varicocele is causing discomfort or aching, wearing snug underwear (like briefs) or a jock strap for support may bring relief. If pain is persistent and support doesn’t help, the doctor may recommend a varicocelectomy (a surgical procedure to remove the varicocele).
A varicocelectomy is done by a urologist (pronounced: yoo-rah-luh-jist), a doctor who specializes in urinary and genital problems. The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis (meaning there’s no need for an overnight stay in hospital). The patient usually receives general or local anesthesia. Then, the doctor simply ties off the affected vein to redirect the flow of blood into other normal veins.
In some cases, instead of surgery, doctors can pass a plastic tube into the vein that’s causing the varicocele and treat the problem by causing a blockage in the blood flow to the enlarged vein. Talk with your doctor about whether this form of treatment might be an option for you.
After surgery, the doctor probably will recommend that a guy wears a scrotal support and places an ice pack on the area to bring down any swelling. There may be discomfort in the testicle for a few weeks, but after that, any aches and pains will go away and everything should be back in full working order.
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Sources : http://kidshealth.org
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Simple tips of losing your weight
Many people try to looks proportional with diet, they think not eat any food could make their loss their weight fastly maybe they’re right, but they could harm their health. There is save diet that could make you losing your weight without feel any hunger and without harm your health. The simple ways aere, follow simple tips below.
1. breakfast
breakfast is important, you should not leave breakfast. We need energy use on our daily activity such as work, sport, and etc. and that energy are mostly taken from your breakfast, so don’t leave your breakfast, a sandwich or cereal with glass of milk are good enough.
2. dinner
do dinner minimum 4 hours before you go to bed, eat before sleep will produce more fat, because when you’re sleeping, there is no activity in your body which is means there is no energy burned.
3. sport
Do sport minimum twice a week, I know most of you are very busy, but we’re all know that sports is important to our health
. you can’t do that? Buy a treadmill, and walk on it 5 minutes right after you’re off to bed.
4. consume more vegetables and fruits
Believe me that vegetables and fruits contain much fiber, it can help you losing your weight and it can avoid you from cancer.
5. sleep well
Sleep at least 8 hours per day is a bullshit, the most important thing that you get a high quality sleeping. Sleep longer will make you feel more hunger, and you will eat a lot. By sleep well, you can save your good time to spent with your happy family. Life is too important to do sleep right?
We hope this simple tips of losing weight are useful for you, and correct me if I do wrong.
regards
many people try to looks proportional with diet, they think not eat any food could make their loss their weight fastly maybe they’re right, but they could harm their health. There is save diet that could make you losing your weight without feel any hunger and without harm your health. The simple ways are, follow simple tips below.
1. breakfast
breakfast is important, you should not leave breakfast. We need energy use on our daily activity such as work, sport, and etc. and that energy are mostly taken from your breakfast, so don’t leave your breakfast, a sandwich or cereal with glass of milk are good enough.
2. dinner
do dinner minimum 4 hours before you go to bed, eat before sleep will produce more fat, because when you’re sleeping, there is no activity in your body which is means there is no energy burned.
3. sport
Do sport minimum twice a week, I know most of you are very busy, but we’re all know that sports is important to our health . you can’t do that? Buy a treadmill, and walk on it 5 minutes right after you’re off to bed.
4. consume more vegetables and fruits
Believe me that vegetables and fruits contain much fiber, it can help you losing your weight and it can avoid you from cancer.
5. sleep well
Sleep at least 8 hours per day is a bullshit, the most important thing that you get a high quality sleeping. Sleep longer will make you feel more hunger, and you will eat a lot. By sleep well, you can save your good time to spent with your happy family. Life is too important to do sleep right?
We hope this simple tips of losing weight are useful for you, and correct me if I do wrong.
regards
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
1. Choose the “useful” type of food. for example, choose protein foods that contain unsaturated fats, such as tuna and salmon. In addition to animal protein must also be accompanied by such vegetable protein, tofu and, nuts.
2. Observe feeding, which is nutritionally balanced meal three times a day at the right time, ie breakfast, lunch, and dinner and two snack meals.
3. Do not eat on the condition of hunger because it will make your meal in a hurry and more. The result will make your stomach warm. But do not eat at the time your stomach was full. It is feared that this becomes a habit that can store fat in the body.
4. Eat variation foods, consume of processed foods, fresh food manufacturing processes that are not too long. Thus, the nutritional content is expected to be obtained to the fullest.
5. Eat enough. Do not obey your appetite was increasing or decreasing the current vice versa.
what should be avoided?
1. As far as possible avoid preserved foods, which usually contain dyes or artificial sweeteners.
2. Avoid high-calorie foods, which contain lots of sugar or high fat, but contain less nutrients. For example junk food, fizzy softdrink and a high sugar yield, or snacks such as potato chips, sweet potato chips, and the like which are consumed in excess.
3. Reduce intake of fatty foods like cheese, full cream milk, intestines, fatty meats, brain, including the organ meats. These habits will store more fat, also trigger the emergence of the disease.
4. Meat, fish, chicken and other animal protein sources, which are not cooked properly do not kill the bacteria, so it is very harmful to the body. Therefore, cook until completely cooked.
5. Avoid alcohol, even in small amounts either in the form of food or drink.
6. Reduce consumption of caffeine contained in many beverages such as coffee, chocolate, and soft drinks. Caffeine and tannins they contain can inhibit the absorption of some nutrients.
regards, i hope this simple tips are useful for you and your family
sources : www.bidandesa.com
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
One cause of dialysis in the world is kidney damage due to stones in the urinary tract. There are several factors that make a person has kidney stones. In addition to age and heredity, diet is not balanced, also affected the formation of kidney stones. Here are some ways you can do to prevent kidney stones,
1. Reduce consumption of foods containing purines (spinach, organ meats, emping) because it can result in high levels of uric acid in the urine. (more…)
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
If you work and still want to keep fit and healthy, there are a few tips for you and hopefully can also add your work productivity.
There are a few tips for all of you. refer to some of the following tips:
1. Do not forget to eat breakfast before work, little food or rest time between the fruit. Take care not to late for lunch or dinner. Eat nutritious foods in a balanced way.
2. Attitude and body position at work is affecting our ability to complete a job. Do not sit, stand, bend, squat continuously. Less good for health. While sitting keep your spine is not curved, so the chest is not doubled. Try not to stand idly rigid, all-time gerakkkan feet, a little walk. Also, when bent, do not be too far with things done. (more…)
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