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		<title>Anabolic Steroid Is MVP Of Growth &amp; Maturity</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anabolic steroid is natural or synthetic endocrine, which regulates the body functions. Anabolic Steroid is also called Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid. Anabolic steroid helps to build muscles and body mass.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anabolic steroid is natural or synthetic endocrine, which regulates the body functions. Anabolic Steroid is also called Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid. Anabolic steroid helps to build muscles and body mass. </p>
<p>Anabolic steroid was discovered in 1930. Since then, anabolic steroid drugs have been used for several medical purposes comprising bone growth stimulation, appetency, puberty, and muscle development. The most far-flung use of anabolic steroid is for chronic wasting conditions including AIDS and cancer. </p>
<p>Presently, anabolic steroid drugs are one of the most controversial drugs. These drugs are often used as performance &#038; stamina enhancing drugs. There are a number of side effects and serious consequences linked with the abuse and overuse of anabolic steroid drugs. Some of the anabolic steroid side effects include giddiness, early hair loss, mood swings anger, depression and aggression, delusion, feelings of fear and suspicion, sleeping problems, vomiting and nausea, trembling, joints pain, yellow fever, high blood pressure, problems in urinary system, heart problems, stroke, liver damage and many others.</p>
<p>The anabolic steroid drugs affect males and females in different ways. The major anabolic steroid side effects in males include increased breast or nipple size, enlarged prostate gland, powerlessness and reduced sperm count. The major anabolic steroid side effects in females include excessive hair growth on body and face, decreased breast size, deepened voice and menstrual problems.</p>
<p>These anabolic steroid side effects have made the drugs category, which is usable only by prescription, in order to deal the conditions, which occurs when human body produces lesser testosterone quantities such as delayed puberty and impotence. According to a 1988 US federal law, the use and distribution of anabolic steroid drugs is illegal. These drugs were put under the category of controlled substances in 1991.  </p>
<p>The anabolic steroid drugs have an anticoagulant effect. Used with extreme care in combination with other drugs, these drugs have the same effect, including warfarin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs, and aspirin. Simultaneous use of anabolic steroid drugs and corticosteroids may increase the risk of foot and ankle swelling. The combination is very likely to cause acne. The anabolic steroid drugs may also help lowering blood glucose levels. These drugs should be used with extreme care in patients taking insulin or other antidiabetic drugs.</p>
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		<title>Easy Way to Stop Smoking  An Overview</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An easy way to stop smoking? Oh, forget about it. sad but true, this is what smoking really is  a nasty and persistent habit that is so difficult to leave behind. However, it is not impossible to quit smoking. Although there is no single easy way to stop smoking, there are plenty of ways to help you succeed. Here are a few that you might find useful in case you have headed the ex-smoker journey.</p>
<p>An easy way to stop smoking is to get aware of all health problems that smokers are likely to experience. Since this is not exactly, a way the information will help you understand how dangerous smoking is and what it does to your body. If you cannot really reasonably understand what all of the diseases mean or if you are one of these this cannot happen to me guys, than the pictures provided along the information will make you change your mind. After all not many of us can resist the view of rotten lungs or tumors.</p>
<p>Another easy way to stop smoking is through a smoking injection. Many people say that after the shot their cigarette desire simply disappears. Amanda, 43, who has been smoking for 10 years, says I went to the clinic had the injection and on the next morning I woke up as a non smoker. It is an affordable therapy, likely to cost around 500 and most health insurances cover it.</p>
<p>Laser therapy is also a well know quit smoking method. It has pretty good results especially if combined with the right behavior treatment. Laser therapy will generally reduce the physical effects of the quit smoking process and help you concentrate on the physiological ones. </p>
<p>A combination of behavior treatment and medications is also an easy way to stop smoking. The therapy is supposed to re-order your living habits to exclude smoking. Medications will help you cope with the ceasing symptoms and with the cravings. You can ask your doctor to refer you to a good therapist and to prescribe you medications that suit your physical condition and lifestyle.</p>
<p>People with strong personality and will find the cold turkey method an easy way to quit smoking. Once decided they trust their strong will only to keep them away from cigarettes. Unfortunately, it might seem the easiest way but it is also the most unsuccessful way. If you want permanent results, do not try it unless you are absolutely sure in your abilities to resist the cravings and post-smoking stress.</p>
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		<title>Secrets of Gaining Weight</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article will explain to you various techniques which will help you gain weight and tone up your muscles. After reading this article you will be highly motivated to gain some weight and build muscles.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Try asking people how to gain weight and you&#8217;ll likely see some bewildered faces staring back at you. For the majority of people, hearing that question is akin to hearing the questions, &#8220;How do I stub my toe?&#8221; or &#8220;How do I run out of gas?&#8221; </p>
<p>Those confused faces not withstanding, the question is a legitimate one and one that frustrates those who find themselves on the light end of the scale. While those on the heavy end can&#8217;t get through a commercial break or flip through more than five pages of a magazine without someone offering up a solution to their weight problems, it can be a lonely struggle for those who want to put on weight. </p>
<p>If you are lucky enough to get a reasoned response to your question, it will probably involve the words &#8220;eat more.&#8221; That, despite being obvious, is great advice. Quite simply, to gain weight you will need to up your calorie consumption to the point where you consume more calories than you expend. Couple an increased caloric intake with a little weight training and you have the recipe for healthy weight gain. </p>
<p>You may think you eat a lot, even enough to keep pace with your more weight-furnished friends, but you are probably over-estimating your intake. After a trip to the doctor&#8217;s office to rule out medical causes for your inability to bulk up thyroid disease and other medical problems can hamper weight gain, a first step to designing an effective weight gain program is to journal your eating habits. Counting calories for a week will give you an accurate view of your diet. </p>
<p>From there, increase your daily caloric intake by about 300-500 calories until you start putting on the pounds. Keep in mind though, while your caloric intake will directly influence your bodyweight, it will be other factors like the types of food you eat and your weight training regimen that decide the type of weight you are putting on. So if you are after an aesthetically pleasing weight gain, that of lean muscle weight as opposed to just some extra body fat to lug around, it will be important to pay attention to these factors. </p>
<p>To get the most muscle out of your weight gain, avoid the junk food and focus on eating whole foods. A good weight gain diet should be composed of 30-50 protein, 20-50 carbohydrates and 20-40 fat the majority of which should be essential fatty acids. Different ratios within these ranges will work differently for different people. Keep up your food journal and experiment to find the ratios that work best for you. </p>
<p>Providing your body with the materials it needs to build muscle is only one piece of the puzzle. A weight training program designed to give the body a reason to add some muscle will be very important to achieving your goals. Your workout routines should concentrate on compound weight lifting exercises those that involve multiple muscle groups like the squat or bench press with weights that allow you to do 6 to 12 reps per set. Higher rep ranges will tone your muscles but may not sufficiently signal the body into muscle growth. Try to either increase the amount of weight lifted or the reps completed with each workout. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t go overboard with your workouts. Two or three one-hour workouts per week done with intensity should do the trick. Too often those that have trouble gaining weight hardgainers spend too much time in the gym. This can be counterproductive in two ways. First, it means you are burning off a lot of the calories that could otherwise be used to build muscle and, second, you can over-train your muscles by working them too hard, basically making them unresponsive. </p>
<p>If you are looking for some company in your quest to gain weight, venture into the bodybuilding community. There you will find many people also seeking ways to put on lean muscle mass. You will also find many products marketed to help you gain weight. Be very cautious when looking at these products. Gaining weight may not be as in demand as losing weight but it is still big business and there are a lot of companies out there looking to take your money. While some of these products can help, others aren&#8217;t necessary. </p>
<p>With a little motivation, a weight gain diet and a solid weight training program in place you will have all you need to achieve your gain weight goals. Better yet, you will never again have to ask that question that gets all those funny looks aimed back at you. Neha Rai is a consulting editor at </p>
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		<title>Trampoline Fun For Everyone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>History of Trampolines</p>
<p>The first trampolines were said to be used by the Inuit people who used to toss each other into the air on a walrus skin. This may have also occurred in Europe with people using a blanket; this is very similar to the practice used by firemen to catch people from falling buildings. The very first trampolines were made by Nissen and Griswold in 1934. They had experimented by stretching a piece of canvas out and used coil springs, it was used as a training device for tumblers but obviously soon became popular in its own right. The name came from the Spanish word trampolin which means diving board. </p>
<p>Benefits of Trampolines </p>
<p>Obesity is reaching crisis levels in modern society, and in these current conditions any form of physical activity or exercise should be considered good. It is often hard to get your kid to exercise because of all the computer games and new technology that keeps them inside. The trampoline stands the test of time and is a very fun and enjoyable way to get your kid out there onto it and get them bouncing around. After some minutes your child will start burning some vital energy. Trampolines are by no means the most effective form of exercise for weight loss, but what we are trying to encourage is for kids to get outside and play and enjoy themselves. With kids entertainment being dominated by video games and computer games, any more active form of recreation is great. Trampolines are great because they are fun, and fun should translate into kids wanting to do it. And in the long run this should have an impact on body composition and health.</p>
<p>As far as parents are concerned, trampolines are great way to take the kids off their hands for a few hours. Spending time on a trampoline is not only a fun form of exercise, it can help develop coordination, body control and movement skills which can lay a good foundation for participation in other sports.</p>
<p>Many gymnasts, aerial skiers and acrobats started on trampolines, and this gives them a good foundation to learn the body control and skills necessary for their other sports. Trampolines are used for cross training to practice particular flips and twists.</p>
<p>One of the negatives of trampolines is that they have an injury risk associated with them. However most trampolines have padding available for the frame which can reduce the damage to some extent. There are also safety nets available, which almost completely cuts out any dangers associated with the trampoline. It is a fun exercise that has stood the test of time, and should be in every little kids backyard!</p>
<p>Olympic Sport </p>
<p>The trampoline is actually an Olympic sport. It was first recognized as an Olympic sport in the Sydney 2000 games. There are a few disciplines and the athleticism displayed is quite outstanding. A skilled trampoline artist can bounce up to ten metres high whilst performing many somersaults and twists. They can also be used for cross training for other sports especially to help hone in acrobatic skills. They are use din sports such as, gymnastics, diving, water skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding and wrestling. </p>
<p>Mini Trampolines</p>
<p>These are the small round trampolines that you see around. These can be great for smaller children but are also used a lot in a rehabilitation setting. The unstable surface that the trampoline creates can be good for working on balance. It is a good proprioception exercise, which is especially useful for people coming back from ankle injuries.</p>
<p>Trampolines are an interesting piece of equipment that have been around for a very long time and will continue to be.</p>
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		<title>Complimentary Therapies Enhance Addiction Treatment</title>
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Long-term sobriety is the ultimate goal of addiction treatment, but high rates of relapse show that talk therapy alone is not enough. Traditional addiction treatment primarily originates from the Minnesota Model developed during the late 1940s and has remained relatively unchanged over the past decades. The cornerstone of the model relies primarily on talk therapy and that addictive behavior is the result of psychological dependencies which c
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<p>Long-term sobriety is the ultimate goal of addiction treatment, but high rates of relapse show that talk therapy alone is not enough. Traditional addiction treatment primarily originates from the Minnesota Model developed during the late 1940s and has remained relatively unchanged over the past decades. The cornerstone of the model relies primarily on talk therapy and that addictive behavior is the result of psychological dependencies which cause a person to rely on drugs and alcohol. The belief is that addiction is the sole result of mental needs. However, current research is supporting that those suffering from addiction have chemical imbalances that lead to physiological differences. As we learn more about the types of chemical imbalances that lead to addictive behavior, we are able to address them through natural means.</p>
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<p>Complimentary Therapies Enhance Addiction Treatment<br />
Long-term sobriety is the ultimate goal of addiction treatment, but high rates of relapse show that talk therapy alone is not enough. Traditional addiction treatment primarily originates from the Minnesota Model developed during the late 1940s and has remained relatively unchanged over the past decades. The cornerstone of the model relies primarily on talk therapy and that addictive behavior is the result of psychological dependencies which cause a person to rely on drugs and alcohol. The belief is that addiction is the sole result of mental needs. However, current research is supporting that those suffering from addiction have chemical imbalances that lead to physiological differences. As we learn more about the types of chemical imbalances that lead to addictive behavior, we are able to address them through natural means.<br />
InnerBalance Health Center in Northern Colorado along with other similar types of treatment facilities are achieving outstanding success. This contrasts sharply with the traditional treatment success rates of approximately 20 percent. In a commonly cited study, Vaillant 1983 conducted a long-term research project following a cohort of alcoholics and concluded that only 19 percent of the alcoholics abstained from alcohol after a one year period and a dismal 5 percent abstained after 8 years. Another study by Walsh et al. 1991 found that 23 percent of the alcoholics studied reported abstaining after two years. Numerous studies report similar results which leads one to wonder why abstinence rates are so low and why treatment methods have not evolved to continually improve upon existing techniques and treatment effectiveness. Clearly, there is room for improvement.<br />
Only recently have researchers begun to explore a more holistic approach to the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. Biochemical Repair has been identified as the missing link in successful addiction treatment. Researchers have found that a number of genetic factors, nutritional deficiencies and medical conditions contribute to the physical and psychological drive to self-medicate using drugs and alcohol. Over the last seven years 98 of the alcoholics at InnerBalance have been tested positive for hypoglycemia coming primarily from a poor diet and the overuse of sugar and simple carbohydrates. If a person does not correct this, they can have anywhere from some to several to all of the 64 symptoms of hypoglycemiaincluding depression, dizziness and fatigue&#8211;eventually making it very difficult to stay sober. Traditional addiction treatment focuses solely on the psychological and emotion issues leading to drug and alcohol use. Talk therapy is a very important component in recovery but it is ineffective as a single treatment strategy. Likewise, just managing the biochemical portion alone is ineffective and does not equip a person with the mental tools and lifestyle improvements to maintain sobriety. However, this synergy of biochemical repair and talk therapy has resulted in tremendous success among addicted individuals. For long term success, nutritional and fitness counseling is also included in a comprehensive treatment program. Individuals are more likely to develop an addiction, or return to drugs and alcohol, if they suffer from underlying physiological imbalances. Rather than correct these imbalances with pharmaceuticals, more and more centers are achieving success through more natural means such as nutritional counseling, natural supplements and personalized fitness plans.<br />
Treatment programs like InnerBalance Health Center seek to assist clients by giving them tools to improve both their emotional and physical well being. When complementary treatments are used in conjunction with group counseling, clients have a higher chance of long-term recovery. I was in and out of many centers for treatment, with some short term help but no long term solutions, reported Bob, a former client. The other treatment centers only focused on two thingsthe mind and the spiritand completely ignored the body. Therefore, there was no success in the long run. There was no comparison to the other type of treatment center. InnerBalance was much father ahead. Biochemical repair methods of replacement therapy involve the use of IV drips to supply amino acid, vitamin and mineral supplements which rapidly restore health. Clients find relief from withdrawal symptoms and receive a boost to their overall health almost immediately. At InnerBalance Health Center, clients also have membership to a health club. Incorporating yoga, meditation and exercise in the treatment plan provides clients with additional tools for managing stress.<br />
The transformations we see with patients are remarkable. Not only are cravings significantly reduced but our patients report significant improvements in almost all aspects of their life. Armed with this new-found confidence and improved health, our patients are much better prepared to handle the long-term recovery of permanent abstinence from drugs and alcohol. They are educated on the benefits of certain nutritional supplements and physical activity. Through talk therapy, clients have the psychological support necessary to help them handle the stresses that life can bring.<br />
Treatment centers that incorporate biochemical restoration practice in the theory that addiction is the result of unbalanced chemical messengers in the brain. Researcher Kenneth Blum described this as reward deficiency syndrome. Addicts seek out stimulus to make themselves feel better. Their brain chemistry requires different levels of stimuli than non-addicts to feel good. In biochemical repair, clients receive individualized medical assessments and customized biochemical treatment regiments. Initially, a series of medically supervised laboratory test are run to identify problematic factors such as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, vitamin and mineral deficiencies or toxicities, excessive metals, food allergies and histamine levels. Amino acid and hormonal imbalances are also identified. The test results are interpreted by physicians and individualized health plans are created to correct imbalances. Symptoms of these imbalances include inability to concentrate, anxiety, depression, poor memory, headaches, blurred vision, indigestion, nervousness, mood swings, racing thoughts and fatigue. Appropriate vitamin, mineral, amino acid and hormone replacement therapies are then used to correct deficiencies and provide relief from the symptoms. For example if a person has high histamine, neurons in the brain fire excessively which causes racing thoughts resulting in insomnia, extreme anxiety, difficulty concentrating and compulsive behavior. To address this condition, a patient would be given the amino acid L-Methionine to bring down histamine levels which dramatically reduces or eliminates the symptoms. These treatment formulas are natural chemicals essential to good health.<br />
Biochemical repair can trigger dramatic changes in the body and improve total health and well-being. I am sober, healthy and happy now, said Linda. I can really enjoy my life again. People struggling with addiction have a better chance of maintaining long-term sobriety when treatment centers employ a complete recovery plan incorporating biochemical repair, talk therapy and strategies for a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and exercise. For decades, many treatment centers have been relying solely on talk therapy and have accepted the dismal success rates. By incorporating the missing link of biochemical repair, success rates can be significantly improved.<br />
 Joe Eisele is a nationally certified alcohol and drug therapist and the Clinical Director of InnerBalance Health Center in Fort Collins, CO.</p>
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		<title>Bulimia Eating Disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The main characteristic of Bulimia is an extreme preoccupation with food and weight, causing out of control eating patterns, including Binge eating.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The main characteristic of Bulimia is an extreme preoccupation with food and weight, causing out of control eating patterns, including Binge eating. </p>
<p>A deep sense of guilt and shame follows overeating. Bulimia sufferers will then indulge themselves in unhealthy and dangerous compensatory behaviors such as</p>
<p>Self-Induced Vomiting<br />
Misuse of Laxatives<br />
Misuse of Fluid Pills<br />
Misuse of Diet Pills<br />
Misuse of Enemas<br />
Intense periods of Exercise<br />
Strict dieting or fasting</p>
<p>Family members or friends may not notice anything wrong as people with Bulimia are usually within a normal weight range for their age, sex and height, combined with the fact that binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors are normally performed in secrecy, makes Bulimia symptoms very difficult to recognize.</p>
<p>People with Bulimia may also have a distorted body image, even if their body weight is normal.    </p>
<p>The following are more noticeable signs that someone may be suffering from Bulimia</p>
<p>Avoidance of social situations involving food.<br />
Excessive Dieting or overeating<br />
Excessive or fluctuating exercise patterns.<br />
Faintness, dizziness or fatigue.<br />
Fear of becoming overweight.<br />
Regular trips to the bathroom after meals may be to regurgitate the food just eaten?<br />
Depression anxiety<br />
Psychological problems and distress.</p>
<p>Some people exhibit many signs of an Eating Disorder, while others may exhibit only a few.</p>
<p>People with eating disorders may experience a range of physical health complications, including serious heart conditions and kidney failure that may lead to death. The sooner an Eating Disorder is diagnosed and appropriate treatments begun, the better the outcomes are likely to be.  </p>
<p>Eating Disorders can be highly complex, requiring a comprehensive treatment strategy that involves psychosocial interventions, nutritional counseling, medical care and monitoring, and perhaps even medication management.  At the time of diagnosis, a doctor will need to determine whether a person health and general well-being are in serious danger and may recommend immediate hospitalization.</p>
<p>The primary aim in the treatment of Bulimia sufferers is to reduce or eliminate binge eating and purging behavior.  To achieve this, a range of treatment options may be required, such as nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial intervention, and medication management.</p>
<p>In addition, establishing a regular pattern of non-binge meals, and improving eating attitudes, encouraging healthy but not excessive exercise, and resolving other relevant and co-occurring conditions, such as mood and anxiety disorders, are also essential components for the treatment of Bulimia sufferers.</p>
<p>A range of individual psychotherapies, such as cognitive-behavioral or interpersonal psychotherapy, group psychotherapy that uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, and family or marital therapy can also be effective in treating Bulimia.</p>
<p>It is estimated that 1.1 to 4.2 of females living in Western Society will suffer from some form of Bulimia in their life-time. Approximately 16th of Bulimia sufferers are male.</p>
<p>What causes Eating Disorders?<br />
The causes of Eating Disorders can be highly complex, and include a range of factors, such as<br />
Social  cultural factors<br />
Psychological factors<br />
Biological factors<br />
Family factors<br />
External or precipitating factors</p>
<p>Prevention<br />
It is very difficult to prevent eating disorders however ensuring that your family is emotionally and mentally prepared for the challenges of modern life is a good start towards prevention. You can do this by regularly discussing sensible nutritional habits with your family members and always ensure that they are only exposed to realistic body images. </p>
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		<title>Birth Control Patch The Patch of Death?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article is about birth control patches.  It questions the safety of using this method of contraception as there have been multiple cases filed against the manufacturer of this product.  Many women have experienced blood clotting on top of the other unpleasant side effects.  There have also been reported cases of fatality because of using birth control patches.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of different birth control devices have been created over the centuries and are now being marketed to the public.  All of them supposedly have been tested by the Food and Drugs Administration FDA if it is safe to be marketed to and used by the public.  However there is an ongoing controversy regarding the birth control patch.</p>
<p>In the United States, a number of women in the San Francisco area have filed complaints about the adverse effects they experienced since they started using birth control patches.  A lot of these women have developed blood clots on different parts of their bodies, and a few women have died from complications brought about by this contraceptive patch.</p>
<p>The Birth Control Patch<br />
The contraceptive patch is a transdermal patch attached to the skin that is used to release synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy.  This means of contraception can only be acquired through a prescription and is acclaimed to be just as effective as the combined oral contraceptive pill.  At the moment, the only available brand of birth control patch is Ortho Evra.  It is informally referred to as the Patch.</p>
<p>Birth control patches work by releasing hormones into your system through your skin.  It prevents eggs from being released from the ovaries, it thickens the cervical mucus lining to prevent sperm from reaching the egg, and it changes the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation.  It is worn for one week at a time and it is placed directly on the skin of your abdomen, upper arm, upper torso, or buttocks.  It is replaced once a week on the same day each week for a three-week period.  The birth control patch is not worn during the fourth week to allow for the menstrual flow to occur.</p>
<p>Side Effects<br />
Just like any other medication, it has side effects to go along with the benefits it provides its users.  Here are some of the noted side effects from using the birth control patch<br />
l	Skin irritation at the site of application<br />
l	Headaches<br />
l	Breast tenderness, swelling, pain<br />
l	Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting<br />
l	Moderate weight gain<br />
l	Nausea and vomiting<br />
l	Bloating<br />
l	Yeast infections<br />
l	Depression</p>
<p>The scariest side effect of using a birth control patch is its thromboembolic risks.  All combined hormonal birth control products poses a really small increased risk of severe or fatal clot formation and migration thromboembolism.  It has recently been documented that birth control patch users may double the increased risk of developing a non-fatal venous thromboembolism as compared to women who use oral contraceptive pills.  At present there have been a few reported cases of fatalities directly pointing to the birth control patches as primary cause of death.</p>
<p>A Cry For The User&#8217;s Safety<br />
On November of 2006, a group of 40 women filed a lawsuit against the only that manufactures birth control patches, Ortho-McNeil.  They wanted the product to be pulled out from the market to protect other women who are not aware of the severity of its side effects.  The FDA said that any hormonal contraceptive may cause blood clot as estrogen is also responsible for blood coagulation, however too much blood clot may indeed lead to other medical complications which may end in fatality.  Because of  the piling complaints against Ortho-McNeil, they re-tested the product and re-hashed the product label, indicating that it may cause blood clotting.</p>
<p>Choosing the right contraceptive product is not as simple as going for the most convenient or the cheapest one your money can afford.  The first and most important factor that you should consider is your own health.  Using a birth control patch may be convenient for you, but in the long run, will you still find it convenient after you&#8217;ve experienced all its adverse effects?</p>
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		<title>The Ins and Outs of LASIK Eye Surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When many hear the word surgery, they automatically think of a lot of pain and possible complications. Is that also what you think about LASIK eye surgery? Think again.</p>
<p>The eye is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, which possibly enhances the fact that many may consider the surgery to be somewhat risky. However, LASIK eye surgery is the safest and most commonly performed method of refractive surgery.</p>
<p>The amount of pain experienced is also minimal. In fact the surgery is performed whilst the patient is awake. The procedure involves the eye firstly being washed out with a solution to numb the area. Clamps are then used to hold the eyelids open in order to perform the surgery without the patient blinking. Once the numbing solution has taken effect, an incision is made in the cornea. Tissue is removed using the laser and the surgeon then closes the incision opening. It&#8217;s as easy as that, the surgery is complete. The surgery is so simple that many patients will be back working again the following day.</p>
<p>There are thousands of people who have undergone LASIK eye surgery, with the benefits of living life without the dependacy of glasses or contact lenses and an increase in the quality of vision the resulting factor.</p>
<p>As with many surgical operations, LASIK can have complications. The patient may experience double vision, dry eyes, light sensitivity and a few other problems.</p>
<p>The cost of having the surgery can vary for a number of reasons, such as the equipment used for the surgery, and also the testing that is carried out before the procedure. You may find that some surgeries will perform different levels of testing so make sure that you research into what is carried out within the quote of each provider. Also, opt for a surgeon that has experience with the procedure, even if they are slightly more expensive than another surgeon &#8211; you can&#8217;t put a price on your site.</p>
<p>Overall though, LASIK is a safe procedure that is the most commonly performed refractive surgery due to its simplicity and major benefits as a result. It is definately a subject that you should research into further if you are considering having any kind of eye surgery.</p>
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		<title>How OCD &#8211; Takes the Living out of Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How OCD can dictate on your eating habits. Silence is golden in the eyes of a victim suffering from over compulsive disorder.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over Compulsive Disorder is very much a mental complaint that we the sufferer fight to control twenty fours a day seven days a week. OCD is like; buy one get one free offer down at the local supermarket. A two in one offer where bargain of the day is pain. </p>
<p>We have the mental hurt accompanied by the physical pain like backache, headache, cramp and much more while seeking contentment.</p>
<p>Depending on the individual symptoms may differ. </p>
<p>Victims usually suffer from back pain due to a second carpeting of bits on the floor? An OCD victim is more times on bended knee than those of any priest or vicar believe me.  Pockets in an apron are a necessity for an over compulsive disorder sufferer. Why? Well because this is a great place to stash every bit or crumb picked up from the floor. No matter how severe the agony of back pain, you may bet an OCD sufferer will find a way to stoop to remove the offending bit of fluff.  This offensive alien no bigger than the size of a pin head can cause severe heartache till exterminated. </p>
<p>Crumbs are enough to send an OCD victim to hell and back.</p>
<p>How OCD dominates our eating habits.</p>
<p>Before sitting down to eat, forced upon us is the imaginary stop watch where count down begins to finish a meal. A sufferer you will find will never have the time to digest the content of dinner tea or supper due to the need of the plate being washed and put away.<br />
Shopping lists will never consist of rich tea biscuitscrisps or a crusty loaf. </p>
<p>Colour of packaging and labels denote what goes in to a sufferer&#8217;s pantry and heaven forbid should the sugar bag split.<br />
An OCD sufferer and the visitor not a match made in heaven. The guest has to comply with all the ground rules, where if a sandwich is served up then it is eaten outside with Jack Frost. </p>
<p>Could this be the reason why many victims of OCD lead a lonely life? Choices have to be made where you are faced with two options. Do you allow visitors to pop in for a chat or opt for a world of silence?  Silence is golden in the eyes of an OCD victim; </p>
<p>Over Compulsive Disorder is dictator in our lives where it slowly takes the living out of life.</p>
<p>Understanding and trying to control why we do what we do, is still very distant in our thoughts. So until we have the answer we will continue to hope and cope with the pressure stress and anxiety that comes with OCD and of course a prayer to God.<br />
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		<title>Day Of Independence For Personal Trainers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article explains how personal trainers can free themselves from thier work schedule and stop trading their time for money by learning how to run their fitness business like a business with The Next Level Fitness Solutions training programs.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we light up the BBQs and ice up the coolers in preparation for the 4th of July weekend when we celebrate the Independence of our nation, take a moment and consider YOUR independence.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not talking about your individual freedom, I&#8217;m talking about your financial freedom and the Independence you have, or don&#8217;t have, to live the life you know you deserve.</p>
<p>Most personal trainers do not have much independence in their lives since their personal time is dictated by their business schedule. The more clients they gain in order to make a reasonable income, the less time they have available to enjoy their family, friends and personal lives. The reason for this is that most personal trainers still follow the old ways of doing business and trade their time for money. And, as we all know, time is a finite commodity. There are only 24 hours in a day and once they run out you can&#8217;t get them back. Because of running their business the old way, which is actually their business running them, most personal trainers have to choose between working more hours in order to earn more income, or earning less income just so they can spend some quality time with their family or friends. They&#8217;ve put themselves in a lose-lose situation.</p>
<p>The good news is that this doesn&#8217;t have to be the case. Personal fitness trainers simply need to change the way they&#8217;ve been doing things in order to change the results they are getting. They need only learn how to run their fitness business like a business, and stop letting their fitness business run them. When you learn the &#8220;Business Of Fitness&#8221; and learn to leverage your time to make more money in less time, you free yourself to enjoy much more personal time and increase your quality of life. By learning to add additional streams of Passive Income you will be able to make more money even when you&#8217;re not working. The Next Level Fitness Solutions, a fitness business consulting and training company, has training programs designed specifically for the personal trainer fitness business. They teach you, step by step, exactly how to dramatically increase your fitness business AND your income by showing you how to run your fitness business like a business. </p>
<p>Learn exactly how to start your own fitness boot camps and work with a larger number of clients in the same time you now work with only one. The &#8220;How To Start My Own Fitness Boot Camps&#8221; program gives you everything you need to be running your own successful and profitable fitness boot camps in just days so you can begin to double, and even triple, your current income in less time than you currently work.</p>
<p>Add cutting edge nutritional programs and supplements to your business and learn how to create a stream of passive income that will pay you even while you sleep. 85 of Americans take supplements of some sort on a daily basis. Your clients are spending their money on these supplements, most of which are useless, and your not making a dime off of this. Why not control the quality of the products they are taking AND create additional income for your business. The Next Level Fitness Solutions will show you exactly how to do this and which company offers the best products with the best compensation plan.</p>
<p>The &#8220;business of fitness&#8221; training program is a comprehensive, results driven program that teaches you exactly how to build your fitness business and create a buzz of excitement around your services. You will learn, in detail, every step necessary to create the business you&#8217;ve always dreamed of. And for those who want to skyrocket their fitness business success in less time, the &#8220;business of fitness&#8221; program is available as an accelerated and mentored program where you&#8217;ll get hands on training from the company&#8217;s president, Darrin Nicoli.</p>
<p>So, take this time to do what our fore-fathers did and declare YOUR independence; independence from being ruled by your work schedule and clients. Learn how to dramatically increase your fitness business AND income while working less. Visit The Next Level Fitness Solutions today and find out how.</p>
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