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Tilanne per hoidon suojautuminen

29 Huhtikuuta 2012 Admin

Suosio liian kuntokeskuksessa ja Ehostus tuotannonala on todisteiden positiivinen, että ihmiset ympäri maailmaa etsit tapa on kaunis ja terveitä ulkoasua. Rahan määrä vuosittain on merkki meidän vastaan ikääntymisen keskittyä enemmän ja paremmin, nuorempi näköisiä ihon.
 
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna, meidän ruokavalion voidaan ja tulee suurelta osin ihon terveyttä. Luontaisista löytyi kalojen ja pähkinät ja muiden elintarvikkeiden tavaraa hapettumisenestoaineita kanssa parantaa väestön ikääntymisen ihon joustavuutta sekä torjunta satuttaa vapaa ihon, lahoamisesta aiheuttama. Varmista, että oman ruokavalion pitäisi sisältää seuraavat viisi terveellisiä elintarvikkeita. Ihon näkyvät tulokset erinomainen tapa ja ja tulee Etsi liian ihon hoidon parantamiseksi, mitä syöt ja tiettyjen tuotteiden luonnollinen ihonhoito käyttöä.
 
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Ottaa hoitaakseen päivittäisestä numero yksi asia on vettä, veden ja. Pitäminen Hydratoitu elin ja ihon, kuinka sen pitäisi toimia. Laitoksen on edelleen puhdas ja hedelmällinen, jos veden säännölliset toimitukset. Kun tarpeeksi vettä lisätään ihon on pehmeä Pysäytä krakkauksesta ja hilseilyä ja joustava. Kun otat nesteiden auttaa pitämään huokoset, avoin ja puhdas ja selkeä iho.
 
Repun takapuolelta on tarpeen asianmukaisen solun kasvua ja liikkeeseen. Parempi liikkeeseen mahdollistaa vapautumisesta ravinteiden, kivennäisaineita ja vitamiineja terveitä ihoa. Ihonhoito liian riippuu repun takapuolelta ja kosteuden... ilman häntä; Meillä on torjutaan ylämäkeen taistelu. Kuiva, karkea tai väsynyt ihon tiedetään ympäristön altistumista tai repun takapuolelta ja kosteuden puutteesta. Desinfiointi ulkoinen elin huolellisesti ja Syö hedelmiä ja nestemäisten sisällön vihannekset ovat erinomainen asetukset puolestasi.
 
On suositeltavaa jäädä pois kofeiinin alkoholijuomien. Kofeiini on diureetti ja usein syyt sinun on useita fluideja kuin syöminen tai kulutukseen. Myös alkoholia on samat vaikutukset. Tikin ja tarkoituksena on säilyttää nesteitä. Hyaluronic acid-aineita sisältävien tuotteiden suojelemiseksi ihon ja myös auttaa käyttöä. Hyaluronic acid on luonnossa esiintyvä tekstissä ja tukea solujen "säilyttää" kosteutta. Sitä käytetään usein kasvot ihon hoito, auttaa ylipainoisia kudosten ja palauttaa vettä.
 
Ihon hoito tuotteiden hapettumisenestoaineet
 
Hapettumisen ihon hoito tuotteiden ja luonnollinen antioksidantit, kuten Vihreä tee auttaa poistaminen tyhjentää öljy- ja likaa laitoksen ja, tietenkin luoda terveen ihon. Vihreä tee sisältää myös ihon kanssa zánětům paisuttamalla vähentämiseksi. Juomavedessä määrän Vihreä tee Normaali perusteella, voivat vapauttaa elimen toksiinien, joka voi kerääntyä huokoset ja vikoja ja tauteja. Sitä voidaan käyttää myös upea Adstringentti kuin itse, ihon puhdistus.
 
Hapettumisen pelejä ilmaiseksi. Vapaa radikaalit syntyy tavallisesti osana tavanomaista oxidization. Nopeutettu disintegration tapahtuvat ikä, ovat over-exposed Sun tai juoda paljon alkoholin ja kofeiinia. Vapaa radikaalit hyökätä ihon solut ja soluun Kalvosuodattimia vahinkoa. Antioksidantit ihon suojelemiseksi tuotteita käytettäessä liian osana tavanomaista huolellisesti ihon voi johtaa entistä childlike ulkoasu ja vähentää ikääntymisen oireita.
 
Ihon öljyt terveydelle
 
Onko ihon öljyt, kuten oliiviöljyn on yksi viime öljyt, jotka ovat hyvän elin. Tarjoaa joustavat, vankka skin tone – kimmoinen ja kollageenin kasvun parantamiseen. Siirry reseptit oliiviöljyn antavat kudosten ja solujen "hyvä rasva" ja Hohto. Saksanpähkinät ovat myös lomakkeen öljyn mutta Omega-3-luokan tuoretta kalaa. Tämä öljy on fuller ja hyvä kasvot. Pellavan siementen on erinomainen valinta.
 
Marjat vahvistus
 
Marjat ovat myös lähde antioksidantit vihreää teetä. Vaadittujen tyyppi sisältää cranberries, karhunvatukat, mustikat ja vadelmien. Ne tekevät myös edistää ihon ihon ja kemiallisten että solut puolustava Pysäytä vahinkojen. Jos se puhua, maku suuri.
 
Syö vihanneksia
 
Miten ihmiset kasvoi, oli kertonut Syö vihanneksia ja hyviä syitä. Vihreä lehtivihannekset voi auttaa vähentämään akne ja korjataan vahinkoja ihon auttaa. Vitamiinien ja kivennäisaineiden vihannesten ovat myös hyödyllisiä ihon kudosten. Porkkanat, pinaattien ja Parsakaali ovat paremmin ravintoaineen.

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Ihon hoito paras vihjeitä

29. Huhtikuuta 2012 adminSkin hoito on erittäin tärkeä osa elämää, koska ihon on ihmiskehon suurimmat ja tärkeimmät elimet. Aina, kun ihmiset ulkopuolella niiden ihon kohtaavat karkea elementin ympäristön, joka voi aiheuttaa akne, Cook, Ekseema paljon venyttää tavaramerkkien, ryppyjä ja muut yhteisen iho-ongelmat. Virheellinen ihonhoito voi myös aiheuttaa ihon syöpä. Ihon tyypin.

Ihon luonteen ihon luokitellaan kolmeen eri. Kukin olemus on omat ominaisuudet ja polttaminen silmät.

Kuiva iho: kuiva iho on ihon, joka näyttää ja tuntuu tiukka, koska se ei voi pitää ihon kosteutta.


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Hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi: Lisäasetukset ratkaisu hampaisiin liittyvät ongelmat

29 Huhtikuuta 2012 adminUtah hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi, implantti tekohampaat pääkansion sijasta mätä tai puuttuu. Themost yhteinen lomake implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi on root-lomakkeen Endosseous implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi. Nämä implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi, kuten todellinen Bluetooth. Ovat sijoittautuneet luut ja ne on liitetty. Saa on tehty titaani ja käyttää tukemaan puuttuu hampaiden palauttamisen. Hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi ovat erittäin hyödyllisiä eri hammaslääketieteen verotoimenpiteet kuten hammasproteesien. Tämä on erityisen hyödyllistä kruunuina, saa tuettu sillat ja hampaiden kohtelun edistämisestä. Hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi on tullut erittäin suosittuja käsittelemisessä hampaiden, erityisesti henkilöitä, jotka ovat yleisiä suullinen hyvä, mutta menettänyt hampaita, periodontal taudin, vahingon tai onnettomuuden.

Tänään hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi on tullut hyvin kehittyneitä huipputeknologian menettelyt ja käytettävät työkalut istutteisiin.

Implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi toiminta toteutetaan ja vaatia huolellinen ja yksityiskohtainen suunnittelu ennen prosessi. Hyvin usein kaksiulotteinen röntgensäteitä, kuten orthopantomographs- tai periapicals toteutetaan ennen toiminnan tosiasiallista menettelyä. CT skannaus on myös tarpeen tätä tarkoitusta varten. Hampaiden saa prosessi edellyttää, luut, kädet, tai siirtymällä suurella nopeudella tuotteen saattamisesta. Piston on käytetty vastaanottajan luullisen crest Web päälle. Web sitten sijoitettu implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi. Yleinen, kirurgian 2-6 kuukauden parantua.

Utah hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi kohde luonnollisesti ulkonäköä ja käyttäytymistä ja nostaa takaisin luottamusta terveitä hampaita.

Terveellinen leuka rivit ja loistava hampaita Ohje tuo takaisin menetetty luottamus ja parannetaan ulkoasua sekä hymyillen. Hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi täyttää menettää hampaita eri muita ominaisuuksia, kuten mätä hampaita, vahvistamaan heikko osaan tai tukea sillan tai siirrettävä denture korvaavan täydentämiseksi paikka. On eri tyyppisiä hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi käytetään nämä päivät. Laajimmin käytetty ovat Endosteal, jonka kuluessa luullisen infektoituvia ja Subperiosteal, jotka ovat infektoituvia luullisen. Endosteal tai sisäpuolella luun implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi ovat useammin ja kuuluu eri ruuvit, sylinterit tai lehtiä, jotka sijoitetaan kirurgisia minun leuka linjan sisäpuolella. Nämä implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi ovat erittäin hyödyllisiä potilaiden siltoja tai siirrettävien hammasproteesit vaihtoehtona. Saa toisen tyypin Subperiosteal luun edellä istutteisiin tai käytetään tapauksessa, jossa on vaikea kulumista tavanomaisen hammasproteesit ja jossa on luut pienin korkeus. Nämä implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi sijaitsevat ylempi leuka. Rahoitusosuudet metallinen kehys näkyy ulkonevat hallussaan gum kautta ja.

Utah hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi ovat eri tautien hampaiden parantamisesta hymyilee ja näyttää erittäin hyödyllinen. Nämä implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi on eri muita etuja perinteisten siltoja tai hammasproteesien sovittamiskustannukset. Nämä antavat esteettisiä ulkoasua ja maku luonnollinen hampaita. Olet myös parempi kuin perinteisten menetelmien, ne ovat Bluetooth-säästö- ja luotettavia. Hampaiden implanttijälkien havaitsemiseksi on tämän vuoksi paras tapa antaa sinulle hampaita vaaditun joukko ja jaw rivi.

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Top 10 paino loss tips

29 Huhtikuuta 2012 Admin

Terveellinen painon on kuka tahansa, joka haluaa laihtua myös, tulisi tehdä. Voit tehdä vahingoittaa vastauksesi menettää paino nopeasti. Jotkut jopa aiheutunut sydäninfarktin, sain ohuempi sydän lihaksen. Kg viikossa on paino keskimääräisellä tappiolla. Paino, tappio avain syöt vähemmän ja käyttää enemmän. Syö terveitä, nälän ja juoma runsaasti nesteiden auttaa kehon rasvojen Burn urheilu. Seuraavassa on muutamia vihjeitä terveitä tavalla menettämisen paino.

1. juo veden tai nesteitä, ei Kaloreita on:
Joskus jano nälän kanssa. Juo lasi vettä, kun sinusta tuntuu hungry ja näet, että mitä todella tarvitsemme.

2. ruokavalio, joka on järjestelmäsi:
Paras tapa selvittää, mitkä ruokavalio on paras vaihtoehto, voit mennä ja vierailla erikoislääkärin, koska hän henkilökohtainen ruokavalion. Ruokavalion voi olla hauskaa. Yritä ruokavalio, jotka sisältyvät elintarvikkeiden, mitä voit tehdä kuten eniten. Tämän avulla voit pitää kaiken aikaa.

3. Syödä tuoreet vihannekset:
Vältä vihannesten lihaproteiinien sekoittamalla ja kasvatetaan. Voit nauttia aamiaista tuoreen mehu kasvisten kanssa. Tämä tuo lisää voimia aamulla.

4. syödä enemmän kaloja ja kana lihaa kuin lehmä tai baboy:
Kala-ja kananlihan on runsaasti kalorimäärä, erityisesti silloin, kun se on keiton tai cook Grilli. Sen sijaan sikojen ja lehmän on vähintään rasvan lihaksia sisällä. Syödä vähemmän Kaloreita auttaa poltat rasvat, joka sinulla jo on.

5. käyttää ja polttaa rasvaa vatsa:
Tutkimukset ovat osoittaneet, että vatsa FAT tuo monia terveysongelmia. Joten sydänsairaudet ja paljon muuta.

6. kasvu, elintarvike-liukoisen kuitujen:
Kuidut ovat tuoreet vihannekset ja hedelmät, mutta myös korkealaatuista kuitujen voidaan vehnä keskeltä. Tasty voivat olla sekaisin, maito tai hieman hunaja.

7. välttää, syöminen kakkujen ja makeisia markkinoilta ruokavalion jakson:
Jos olet todella helpottaa voit syödä dark chocolate makeisia ja kakkuja ystäville, joka on kunnossa.

8. odottamatta syödä vain siinä tapauksessa, että tunnet hungry:
Päivää eat enemmän aterioita, nälän tunne välttämiseksi. Voit syödä paljon, kun sinusta tuntuu hungry. Yritä on omenoiden, tuore mehu hedelmistä tai vihanneksista. Tämä tuo lisää vitamiinit, mutta myös voit syö liian paljon.

9. Elintarvikealan päiväkirjan:
Elintarvikkeen lehti näet, mitä syöt koko ajan. Voit helposti laskea syöt kalorien ja se auttaa sinua säännöllisesti mealtime.

10. kohdistus, että terveet ja ei koskevat slim:
Monet ihmiset, jotka ruokavalion keskitytään, thinner ja nopeasti. Ruokavalion tarkoituksena on, mutta jokainen on keskityttävä terveitä eliön säilyttäminen ja ei päästä eroon terveyttä.

Vaikka jotkin edellä yksinkertainen vihjeitä hänen kentässä, jonka avulla voit käyttää seuraavia vihjeitä, joiden avulla saat muodon ero. Tieteellisesti ääniraidoista, rentoutumista äänen ja kuittaussanomia varten tukea sen päätösten ja toimien liikaa paino-tappio. Sen ei aina helppo tunnelma ja ajattelu jälkeen käytäntö ja nämä äänet ovat todella hyödyllinen tältä osin. Sen myös helppo käyttää näitä ääniä kuin sinulla voi kuunnella ja tehdä jotain, kun etsit Normaali aktiviteetteja, joilla voit kuunnella mp3-soitin tai stereo järjestelmän nämä äänet. Voit myös toistaa sen koska tahansa missä tahansa. Minun kuunnella ääniä on itse voi osaltaan ajatuksia fat tappion rutiini helpoin tapa.

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Smarting ratkaisu fat tappion pika-tappio Xtreme rasvat

29 Huhtikuuta 2012 Admin

—-Xtreme Fat tappion ruokavalion > tarkastelun (viimeisin versio)

Xtreme korkea ruokavalio on tosiasiallisesti yhdeksän onnistuneesti on ollut tehokas monet kansat entisen järjestön kokoonpanon tiesi, miten se hallitsee ja työn tiukasti kiinni menetelmä-näyttelijä. Erityinen ruokavalio-ohjelma ei ole joitakin suullinen contraceptive-pillereiden Noituus järjestelmä, joka tekee nightlong ammattiin. Riippumatta siitä, se on todella älykäs vahvuus tiedossa lopputulokseen, joita monet sanovat, on laitoksen rasvaa ja liian hyvä valtavaa määrää.

Tämä ohjelma on työllisyyden täydentämiseksi, kuten järjestelmän ravitsemus, fat tappion annos tilan mukana, tai jopa ehkä ohut heftiness samaan aikaan. Tämän luokan harjoittaa kaksikymmentäviisi päivää kokonaisuudessaan (vaikka mahdollisesti voitaisiin iteroitava päälle) ja myös koostuu viidestä loopings 5 päivän jakson.

Kutakin 5 clarence päivää, jokaiseen koostuu tyypillinen recitation ravitsemus-tiedon täydentämiseksi. Päivän ja yhdistelmä ovat tosiasiallisesti Joel Marion (ohjelma löytäjä) vaikutus kattava tutkimus.

—-> Xtreme tappio ruokavalion (viimeisin versio)

Useita harjoitukset prosessien kysynnän: käyttö enduringness exercisings, maitohappoa tiheys käyttää funktioita ja rannikon edustalla liian moraalinen vahvuus. Dietetical teknologian suorittaisi rutiininomainen fyysinen harjoituksiin tiiviisti nopeuttaa rasvan polttaminen luokan myös luominen nopeuttaa upshots. Se sisältyy: keskipitkällä carb hengenvetoon sammuminen proteiinia, Leikkaa clarence päivää, niin edelleen. Uudelleen sinulla on oikea seokset ja lisäksi on tarpeen tehdä ihanteellinen lopullinen roolit. On juuri mitä tappio ruokavalion Xtreme avulla voit tehdä.

Xtreme fat tappion lisäksi "hälyttämään", jotka vain muutama poundings musculus kudos-lomakkeessa koskevan ohjelman perustaminen paperi rasva on menetetty. Sen vuoksi miten paljon kestää tietokoneohjelman edessä yksi saa meliorations? Perustuen tuotannon komentoja vain 25 päivää kunkin Bit paljon kuin 25 puntaa. Tämä järjestely myös ehkäisee kohti äärimmäisen palojen pieni mielensä CWD-taudin kuten elintarvikkeesta kuuluvat elimen voi reagoida, jotka lisäksi rasvan torjumiseksi hungriness säilyttämistä.

Marion ollut Xtreme tappio ruokavalion ennen julistaa liian painon asemassa ruutuun 878 papereita tutkimus on ja yli 750 suuren unwasheds kanssa. Joel sanoo, että on Brobdingnagian toisistaan paino yksikkönä peruuttaa ja monipuolisia vähentäminen koska monien Kansakuntien leikata poundings eräänlainen sháňce saman tuloksen on todella niitetään askel alaspäin vettä, tärkeä musculus lasku ja vähän mehukas punainen muste-osan elimen. -Antecedently, nämä kaatua ruokavalion seurauksia tosiasiallisesti saa loukkaantunut sielu aineenvaihduntaa siten, kaikenlaiset tyttö säännöllisesti kulutuksen laajentaa asetukset takaisin erityisen korkea kiinteä painotusta. Useita osia tietokoneohjelman perustuu ovat edelleen asianmukaisen syöminen päivät, kun täysikasvuisten urospuolisten tai aikuisten naaraseläimiä luopuu tarkoituksellisesti ruokavalion suunnittelu, voimakkaasti ajastetusti käyttötarkoituksiin kuten nutritionary ajoitus.

Vaikka tappio ruokavalion Xtreme on todella ruokavalion-ohjelma, joka luo liian paljon, kärsivät rasvaista kudosta, kuten ylimääräiset paino yksikkönä, käynnistää, löydät ohuista musculus pitkin virastolle, joka tulisi tallentaa paljon enemmän kaloreita alhainen. Yhtye Kansakuntien onnistuivat kanssa tämän ohjelman erityistä ruokavaliota olisi, jonka tämä strategia toimii.

—-Xtreme Fat tappion ruokavalion > Lataa (viimeisin versio)

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All about Wrinkle Cream Products

golden years’. This skin dilemma basically develops once the skin loses its natural capability to produce collagen and elastin, the ones that give the skin its elasticity, due to old age. With the decreasing number of collagen and elastin in the body, the components stretching the skin disappear, thus leading to the development of wrinkles and fine lines.

Though technology and science still hasn’t come up with something that can totally counter aging, it has at least devised some methods which we can use to minimize the effects of this unstoppable part of life. One is through the invention of skin care products like wrinkle creams. At present, hundreds of wrinkle cream brands are available, making it impossible for anyone plagued with this skin problem not to find a solution to their dilemmas.

Consumers should look for the best wrinkle cream products with the best ingredients as much as possible.

Matrixyl is a component considered as one of the most sought-after ingredients in the wrinkle cream industry because of its capability of improving the healing of the skin. As compared to other ingredients, Matrixyl also works in the DNA level, meaning that its effects are longer-lasting and more natural-looking. This ingredient triggers the skin to produce healthy amounts of collagen once again so that the skin can develop elasticity despite of old age.

Another top ingredient in wrinkle cream products is Renovage. Just like Matrixyl, it treats directly the skin cells to help fight the signs caused by aging. According to clinical tests, this ingredient has the ability to bring back the old processes of the skin that wer lost due to old age by as much as 60%.

Moreover, studies have also supported that it improves the skin’s ability to regenerate itself and fight the toxins that also cause other skin problems by 75%.

 

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Cosmetic Dentist For Better Smile

April 28, 2012 by admin

Take care of teeth is very important, and we cannot deny the role of the dentist in achieving good oral health. One of the best ways to keep your dental problem under control is to visit your dentist regularly, but this issue is going to visit the dentist? The dentist’s role has changed, now people visit the dentist not only to solve their problem by mouth, as the cavity or to relieve pain, but now more and more people are consulted cosmetic dentist bright smile and teeth. Choosing a dentist can be a difficult task, but for the people of Arizona the choice of a professional dentist is not a difficult task.

There was a time when visiting the dentist is a painful process and people tend to avoid visiting the dentist, unless the situation was very serious because of a painful treatment and long beak, but with the advent of new technologies and equipment health services and dental insurance now, it’s easy to see a dentist and oral health care. Regular cleaning of the teeth is a good way to keep away dental problems.

Although the choice of a dentist for you first collect all relevant information from a dentist in your area, then choose depends on your needs. Finding a good cosmetic dentist takes a lot of research, only an expert professional dentists offer a full service cosmetic dentistry to its clients. Cosmetic dentistry is not only a beautiful smile and engaging personality, but cosmetic dentistry is mainly used to improve dental anomalies that may occur as a result of the accident, sickness and long in some cases because of genetic disorders. Only well-equipped clinic uses the latest technology could offer a better cosmetic dentist.

The issues are very sensitive teeth; you must choose the best dentist for your teeth and enjoy better oral hygiene. Find an expert experienced professional dentist and find a good treatment. Dental care is not just about appearance, but time dental problems are an indicator of other problems that occur inside the body, it is better not neglect your health problem and obtain proper treatment before it becomes serious problem.

Suggestions from friends and colleague are a good way to find a dentist reliable Internet is also useful to find a dentist that suits you.

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April 28, 2012 by admin

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Amazing Weight Loss Foods

April 28, 2012 by admin

There are many ways to effectively drop pounds. A healthy diet and exercise are keys, but there are also specific weight loss foods that can trigger the body’s metabolism to boost weight loss for a more effective loss strategy. These foods can be found almost anywhere, and most taste delicious. Anyone serious about losing weight should try to incorporate as many of these foods into their diet as possible. Not only will you lose weight more quickly, but your overall healthy will be boosted as well. These are truly amazing foods for any diet.

A great metabolism booster is vitamin C. This vitamin is present in many foods and there is a very high concentration in citrus foods. Just adding an orange to your diet everyday can increase weight loss results. Oranges are inexpensive as well, which make them a wonderful diet food.

Any other fruit can be a great boost to a weight loss plan, as well.

Replace unhealthy snacks with fruit and you may be surprised at the result. Fruits are very rich in many different vitamins and also can satisfy cravings for sweets and even lessen the desire to consume large portions at mealtimes. Eating fruit every day can keep your body functioning in top shape.

Eggs are, surprisingly enough, a food that can really help with weight loss. Eating an egg for breakfast every day causes a full feeling that can last for hours. Eggs also provide many nutrients for heart health and muscle retention. Eggs are a great way to eat well while losing weight.

Another wonderful diet food is beans and lentils. These protein-rich foods can cause a feeling of fullness for hours. They satisfy energy requirements of the body even under rigorous strain.

Beans are a great alternative to the higher fat levels contained in meats because they provide a comparable level of protein and nutrition.

Yogurt is one of the best weight loss foods. It provides protein, healthy nutrients, and a perfect balance of fat and carbs. People who eat yogurt regularly are much more likely to lose weight and keep it off.

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Homemade Wrinkle Smoother For Younger Looking Skin

April 28, 2012 by admin

Many of us opt to utilize a homemade wrinkle smoother for the reason that almost all of the anti aging products available today are chemical based. Since many are aware of the side effects that chemical based products can do, not only to the skin, but for our overall health.

These home made remedies have been part of our generation since then. Our great grad parents used these remedies to alleviate skin problems including the healing of skin abrasions. For years and years it has evolved and some of us found that home remedies can also help in making you look younger. With the right solution and the right ingredients, these home remedies may help in getting rid of those awful wrinkles.

It is more convenient to create homemade skin care products because you already know what ingredients you are using for your wrinkle remover. Unlike when you purchase it from stores, you find the whole experience somewhat frustrating.

Like for instance you look at the labels and find nothing but alcohols, preservatives, and fragrances included, which may be very aggravating because you know that these ingredients makes the skin dry and irritated, thus it won’t help at all.

If you choose to purchase products outside, you have to make sure that you are purchasing a homemade wrinkle smoother that has all natural ingredients that are safe and effective for de-aging your skin. To make these natural wrinkle smoothers effective, it has to be focused on stimulating the regrowth of collagen and elastin. These are essential proteins needed for your skin for healthy cell regeneration which promotes a healthier and younger looking skin.

To help you find the right products without compromising your health and safety, you may look into these ingredients, which mostly are antioxidants, and are capable of protecting your skin from premature aging: Cynergy TK, Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10, and Phytessence Wakame.

These ingredients are known to effectively reduce wrinkles and help nourish the skin with their antioxidant-like functions that can eradicate the harmful free radicals, which are found to be detrimental to ones overall health.

So, you better make the right choice and look for products which contains these ingredients. Choose your skin care products wisely and be a wise consumer.

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Fat Loss Heat Production and Fat Loss Thermogenesis

April 28, 2012 by admin

In the sector of weight loss, there is an obvious link between fat loss and heat production. More frequently than not, you find ads that inspire subjecting your body to heat to get rid of your fat. This preferred process of disposing of fat is commonly known as Thermogenesis.

How Does It Work?

Whenever you fry bacon, or simply heat it in the microwave, you instantly see oil exiting the food. When subjected to heat, the fat in the bacon come out in the form of oil. This analogy is a good illustration of how Thermogenesis works.

It is the process in which your body generates energy or heat, by increasing your metabolic rate to above ordinary levels. After you get the rise in your basic metabolic rate, this is what you call the thermogenic effect. Some viewpoints reference it as the Explicit Dynamic Action (SDA) or thermogenic response.

How Can you able to Get Thermogenesis?

You are able to achieve Thermogenesis via a number of techniques, some of which include: supplements, exercise, nourishment, and cold exposure.

Nutrients And Their Thermogenic Effect

Among the nutritional sources of thermogenesis, the different macronutrients have different effects per the thermogenic response.

Whenever you consume food, you experience an increase in your metabolism rate. In fact, it is going way above your fasting level.

As for protein, it is processed to be used as energy, which is in turn used for fix and expansion of tissues. Conversely, carbohydrates and fat basically function as fuel and are used more effectively by the body. Hence, fat and carbohydrates have lesser thermogenic effect compared to protein.

Heat Making Supplements

Supplements that have thermogenic functions customarily have key ingredients like : ephedra, salicin and caffeine.

They boost your basic metabolic rate, which makes the body burn more calories at a quicker rate. They also help control your appetite.

These agents are meant to counter your body’s mechanisms for fat storage by preserving a high metabolic rate. In consequence, it turns your internal thermostat.

With thousands of supplements that fall into this class in the market, it can be terribly confusing. Most thermogensis products, similar ingredients but may differ with one or 2 special contents.

Keep in mind that getting the best thermogenesis products would mean achieving all its effects minus the side effects, which include : heart palpitations, jitteriness, or nervousness.

On Dosage And Caution

This doesn’t mean the bigger the dosage of your heat creating supplement the quicker the weight reduction results. What happens is you get the same effects, yet the complications are simply increased.

There are precautionary actions that you must remember, if ever you use thermogenic additions. Straight off you do not wish to get dehydrated. You must drink masses of water. Don’t skip meals because you could have low blood sugar when using this sort of program. Don’t take these supplements at night. Bear in mind that they have caffeine content, which can cause being awake all night long.

Popular Heat Makers

One popular heat creator for the body is green tea. Drinking this kind of tea thru the day can essentially help you in burning extra 70-100 calories in a day via thermogenesis. Studies suggest that EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is a chemical in this type of tea, is responsible for its fat burning properties.

Additionally, some studies show cayenne peppers have chemical compounds that may be able to increase the body’s thermogenesis. Just like green tea, it is in a position to heighten your metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Some research shows that it can reduce your appetite, which is similar to what thermogenic supplements do.

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Cosmetic dentists and their work

April 28, 2012 by adminCosmetic dentist performs various dental procedures, which include treatment procedures as well as teeth beautifying procedures. The old belief that a cosmetic dentist provides patients with only procedures that give perfect teeth or improved look are quite false, since they also perform other dental procedures which helps the tooth in its practical use.

 

The most popular procedures carried out by cosmetic surgeons include:

Whitening:

This procedure is prescribed and carried out by a specialized dentist to lighten and improve the color of the teeth to more natural white color.

Reshaping of the tooth:

This is recommended and done for people with crooked teeth.

These procedures usually straighten crooked tooth, shape broken chips and alter the length and position of the teeth. Any form of construction and sculpting that is done to a tooth comes under tooth reshaping.
Bonding:

This procedure is carried out to improve the look of the surface of a tooth. It involves shaping a dental composite material to a required shape and applying it to the surface of the tooth.

Dental bridges:

This procedure carried out on patients with missing teeth. The cosmetic dentist fixes an artificial tooth in the area of the missing tooth. This procedure is extensively used for correcting defects in teeth alignment and also improves the patient’s bite.

However, a full consultation is recommended before an individual undergoes this procedure. Materials used to create the artificial tooth defer and their durability lasts from 7 to 15 years depending on the material used.
Cantilever bridges:

These are also artificial tooth used by the cosmetic dentist to fill in for the missing tooth, but it is different from the average dental bridge. It is used to replace missing tooth that has only a tooth by its side. The use of dental bridges helps reduce the risk gum disease.

Veneers:

Veneers are porcelain laminates that can be bonded to the surface of the tooth to cover gaps or hide serious tooth discoloration.

Gum Lift:

This procedure is carried out to shape the gum lines and tissues on the gums. It helps to give the teeth a symmetrical appearance.

Bite:

This procedure is recommended and done on patients who have worn out tooth edges that may be caused by the grinding of the teeth or acid reflux. This procedure helps re-align the edges, thereby improving the patient’s bite as well as his or her general look.

 

The materials used in cosmetic dental procedures vary according to what is needed by the cosmetic dentist and also by the personal choice of the patient. A beautiful smile goes a very long way in improving your self-confidence and the way you interact with friends and colleagues.

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Does Strip That Fat Diet Program Really Work?

Gallbladder Diet Program for Patients In digesting fats, especially when you undergo gallbladder surgery, this might become very difficult because your gallbladder doesn’t exist anymore. Actually, the bile that is produced by the liver is accountable in digesting fats that are stored in your gallbladder. When there is problem in your gallbladder, the bile cannot… By: Arnesto in  Health and Fitness  >  Diseases   Mar 16, 2012   0   Likes: 0



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Alpha Helix Introduces Fitness Icon Jay Cutler as Co-Owner and Board Member

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2012Alpha Helix is the first performance brand launched by Cutler, products to hit shelves in June.


(1888PressRelease) April 24, 2012 - LAS VEGAS - Robert "Mac" Gately, CEO of Alpha Helix, a Las Vegas-based enterprise dedicated to the creation and delivery of world-class innovative performance products, announced today that fitness icon Jay Cutler will be a co-owner and serve on the company's board of directors. Alpha Helix's initial line of performance products, focused on maximizing muscle development and workout potential, will hit store shelves nationwide in June.

"Alpha Helix is going to redefine existing classifications in sports nutrition," said Gately. "We are combining ingredients that have never before been used in supplements and changing the way the body metabolizes specific ingredients."

Jay Cutler is a bodybuilding legend and the sport's most recognizable face. Recently named Body Builder of the Decade by Muscular Development, Jay Cutler has also been named Mr. Olympia four times by the International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (IFBB) and has won three IFBB Arnold Classic Championships. Cutler's active development role with Alpha Helix marks the first performance brand investment he has spearheaded in his 20-plus year career.

"Alpha Helix is here for the long run and so am I," said Cutler. "I've worked for years in the industry and am excited to help develop a brand that provides exceptional results and uses verifiable scientific studies as its backbone. I want every athlete and bodybuilder to benefit from this science."

The Alpha Helix line was developed by a team of sports fitness industry veterans, including Anthony Almada. Almada received a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of California, Berkeley and is a Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (FISSN). He is also the co-founder of Experimental & Applied Sciences (EAS) and is responsible for bringing many innovative products to market including Creatine and Thermagenics.

"These formulations mimic what I use and have used in the past, but combines them using new technology to produce better, faster, more desirable results." said Cutler.

"Stores and gyms alike want a brand that they can believe in and whole-heartedly recommend to their customers," said Gately. "Working with a team of the industry's best, our goal is to establish a strong global presence and build a brand that reinvents the industry."

The Alpha Helix brand has received an influx of interest and inquiries in recent weeks. For future product announcements and for the most up-to-date information, join Alpha Helix's email list at www.alphahelixusa.com.

About Alpha Helix

Founded in 2011, Alpha Helix is a true innovator in the sports performance industry. In 2012, the Las Vegas-based company will launch its first line of supplements dedicated to professional and aspiring athletes. Alpha Helix is a partnership between former Marine officer and businessman Robert "Mac" Gately and fitness legend Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia and three-time Arnold Classic champion. The Alpha Helix line was developed by a team of fitness industry veterans that includes EAS co-founder Anthony Almada, MSc, FISSN. The mission of Alpha Helix is to leverage the latest technology and its team's experience to innovate nutrition products that help athletes maximize their performance using the highest quality ingredients.

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Relay Fitness Group Partners with Ironman Jack Nunn for Evo Fitness Bike Training Programs

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2012The Relay Fitness Group has partnered with Ironman and Powerhouse Fitness Gym owner Jack Nunn to develop a series of training programs for the Evo Fitness Bike. The Evo Fitness Bike is a new type of indoor cycle that utilizes a patent pending gear drive and a unique sway frame to enhance workouts.


Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) April 24, 2012 - Jack Nunn partnering with Relay Fitness Group to develop a training program for the Evo Fitness Bike.April 18, 2012 (Costa Mesa, CA) - Jack Nunn is a two time Ironman and the owner of Powerhouse Fitness, a unique indoor rowing and cycling gym in Long Beach, California. His innovative training techniques have helped him complete a myriad of competitive events, and he's now applying his knowledge to create an effective training system for the Evo Fitness Bike.

"We're very excited to see what Jack Nunn can do with the Evo Fitness Bike," stated Marko Vujicic, CEO of the Relay Fitness Group. "We believe that an effective training program combined with the innovative features of our new indoor cycle will help people achieve the best results possible."

Jack Nunn created Powerhouse Fitness after winning numerous medals in various events on the international stage. He was a gold medalist in 2007 at the first ever Concept 2 Team Indoor Rowing challenge, held in Essen, Germany. In 2006, he took silver at the Masters Nationals Open Single Event. As a member of the US Rowing National Team from 2001-2004 he placed second at the 2003 Pan American Trials in double sculls and had an outstanding 2002 that saw him claim a gold medal in Senior 8 and a silver medal in the Elite Double at the US Nationals. He was also a silver medalist in 2001 in the Nations Cup (now the U23 World Championships) 8 in Ottenshiem, Austria. In 2008 and 2009, Jack competed in two international Ironman competitions in Nice, France and Florianopolis, Brazil.

The Relay Fitness Group recognized Jack's skills and ability to create innovative programs that generated results for himself and his clients. Seeing that Jack was able to enhance the performance of both professional athletes and average fitness enthusiasts alike, the company saw the makings of a productive partnership and contacted him to see if he would test the Evo Fitness Bike.

Jack recognized how several of the features of the Evo Fitness Bike aided in more efficient, real world training for Ironman Triathlon competitors, cyclists, and athletes. Those features included the patent pending Orb

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Meningitis Angels Commemorate World Meningitis Day MA host International Candle Lighting Ceremony and Launch National Photo Contest -I Took the Meningitis Shot-

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2012Meningitis Angels Commemorate World Meningitis Day MA host International Candle Lighting Ceremony and Launch National Photo Contest "I Took the Meningitis Shot" Meningitis Angels (MA) commemorate the 4th annual World Meningitis Day. The national group will host an international candle lighting ceremony to take place at 5 P.M. around the world. Frankie Milley, founder and national executive director ask that all who have been affected or lost someone to bacterial meningitis light a candle and let it burn.

(1888PressRelease) April 24, 2012 - Houston Texas - "I will be lighting mine in memory of my only child Ryan who died from meningococcal disease and all the Meningitis Angels. If we do this around the world there should be a candle burning somewhere for the next 24 hours," Milley said.

Meningococcal disease is a sudden aggressive illness that can lead to death within 24-48 hours of the first symptoms. Survivors may suffer permanent brain damage, learning disabilities, vision and hearing loss, organ damage and limb loss.
"Before vaccinations, thousands of infants and toddlers died or were left debilitated from Hib and Pneumococcal meningitis. Thanks to vaccines, these are almost eradicated in the US. However tweens and teens are still among the highest risk for meningococcal disease and the hardest to reach for health care and vaccinations. So awareness and vaccination programs such as those in Kansas are imperative," Milley said.

MA announced today the launch of a national contest that would have tweens and teens ages 10-18 submit a photo of themselves getting their meningitis shot. Those ages 10-17 must have a parent's permission to enter. A complete set of rules for entry may be found at http://www.meningitis-angels.org/meningitis-angels-vaccination-poster-contest.html "We hope this contest will increase the meningococcal vaccination rate which is only about 50% nationwide," said Milley.

The nationwide events kicked off last week in Topeka Kansas. A state resolution declaring April 16-20, Kansas Meningitis Awareness Week and recognizing World Meningitis Day was presented to Meningitis Angels, on the capitol steps, by Kansas Senator Vicki Schmidt. Partners for awareness events throughout the week included the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Immunization Program (KDHEIP), multiple county health departments, Dillion Pharmacies, school districts, the Topeka Cruzline, health care providers and others. This was also a very important week for the prevention of vaccine-preventable disease in infants. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) chose this week for National Infant Immunization Week.

Milley will close out the week April 26, as a speaker at the Vaccines For Children (VFC) Bi-national Conference in South Texas. This event is hosted by the Hidalgo County Health Department and will host speakers from the CDC, Mexico and the Texas Health Department.

"We must do everything to prevent this deadly disease in the age groups where it is preventable. It is the right thing to do. No infant, child or adult should die or be left debilitated from a vaccine-preventable disease, especially one as deadly as meningitis," concluded Milley.

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Higher Protein Intake Lowers Blood Pressure in Overweight Adults

Once individuals begin to gain weight then their cardiovascular system is placed into a situation of ongoing inflammatory distress that eventually results in blood pressure elevating.  A new study makes it clear that an increase in dietary protein can have a huge benefit on reversing this trend, helping to lower blood pressure.

Many overweight people actually eat plenty of protein along with a lot of other junk calories, which will obviously not lower blood pressure due to the excess consumption of calories in general.  In this randomized, double-blind study participants consumed 60 grams of protein shakes compared to 60 grams of carbohydrate shakes per day as part of their diet.  The participants were all overweight and had untreated elevated blood pressure.  4 weeks of the additional protein enabled participants to lower their blood pressure significantly, which did not happen in the carbohydrate group.

All calories are not the same.  Adequate protein without other junk in the diet is vital for metabolism to work properly, especially getting higher protein intake at breakfast.  I have previously reviewed the science on this issue in my in depth article, Dairy, and Especially Whey, are Cardio Friendly Foods.  Whey protein has been shown to lower inflammation, boost adiponectin Protein hormone that modulates metabolism including glucose and fatty acid catabolism. High levels are associated with low body fat. (reducing insulin resistance), help weight loss, and lower blood pressure.

Our government insists that all calories are the same and bases public health policy on a flagrant lack of understanding of metabolic efficiency.  It is little wonder that the obesity epidemic has occurred on the watch of federal officials telling people to eat like a pyramid, apparently so they could also look that way. 

If you want to start your metabolic engines, have a high protein breakfast.

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Folic Acid for Blood Pressure, B6 for Circulatory Inflammation

B vitamins must be obtained from your diet or supplements as your body cannot synthesize them.  Several new studies show the vital importance of the B vitamins to your cardiovascular health, including the prevention of developing high blood pressure and a rather dramatic reduction of circulatory inflammation.

One study followed young adults for 20 years to see who developed high blood pressure, analyzing their dietary folate intake and verifying blood folate levels.  Those with the highest intake of folic acid were 52% less likely to develop high blood pressure.  The researchers believed this was either due to the ability of folic acid to reduce cardio-toxic levels of homocysteine It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine that is synthesized from methionine An essential amino acid which serves as a methyl donor and is involved with the biosynthesis of other nutrients. Improper conversion is associated with production of homocysteine and atherosclerosis. which requires adequate Folic Acid, B12, and B6 to function properly. Elevated levels have been associated with heart disease, thrombosis, strokes, Alzheimer's disease, and other disorders. and/or to the ability of folic acid to help produce friendly nitric oxide that helps to relax your vascular system.

Another study showed that 4 weeks of supplementation with 40 mg of B6 per day in patients with angina dramatically lowered multiple markers of circulatory inflammation, including C reactive protein ( CRP C-reactive protein. It is an acute phase protein that increases during systemic inflammation. It is a general way to assess cardiovascular disease risk. A more sensitive test for heart disease risk is hs-CRP, highly sensitive CRP. ). 

B vitamins are essential for many aspects of metabolism.  These studies demonstrate a high level of importance for cardiovascular health.  B vitamins are depleted by stress, junk food diets, and exercise.  They are a basic supplement for maintaining your energy and mood.  If intake is maintained over the years they will help offset factors that contribute to cardiovascular wear and tear.

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Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers, study suggests

ScienceDaily (Apr. 23, 2012) — Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil.

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While the question of whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer has been widely debated in scientific journals and in the news media, scientists at the Center for Cancer Prevention Research, at Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, believe that two forms of vitamin E -- gamma and delta-tocopherols -- found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers.

"There are studies suggesting that vitamin E actually increases the risk of cancer and decreases bone density," says Chung S. Yang, director of the center. "Our message is that the vitamin E form of gamma-tocopherols, the most abundant form of vitamin E in the American diet, and delta-tocopherols, also found in vegetable oils, are beneficial in preventing cancers while the form of vitamin E, alpha- tocopherol, the most commonly used in vitamin E supplements, has no such benefit."

Yang and colleagues, Nanjoo Suh and Ah-Ng Tony Kong, summarized their findings recently in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. In a Commentary, "Does Vitamin E Prevent or Promote Cancer?"

the Rutgers scientists discuss animal studies done at Rutgers as well as human epidemiological studies that have examined the connection between vitamin E and cancer.

Yang says Rutgers scientists conducting animal studies for colon, lung, breast and prostate cancer found that the forms of vitamin E in vegetable oils, gamma and delta-tocopherols, prevent cancer formation and growth in animal models.

"When animals are exposed to cancer-causing substances, the group that was fed these tocopherols in their diet had fewer and smaller tumors," Yang says. "When cancer cells were injected into mice these tocopherols also slowed down the development of tumors."

In researching colon cancer, Yang pointed to another recently published paper in Cancer Prevention Research indicating that the delta-tocopherol form of vitamin E was more effective than other forms of vitamin E in suppressing the development of colon cancer in rats.

This is good news for cancer research. Recently, in one of the largest prostate cancer clinical trials in the United States and Canada, scientists found that the most commonly used form of vitamin E supplements, alpha-tocopherol, not only did not prevent prostate cancer, but its use significantly increased the risk of this disease among healthy men.

This is why, Yang says, it is important to distinguish between the different forms of vitamin E and conduct more research on its cancer preventive and other biological effects.

"For people who think that they need to take vitamin E supplements," Yang says, "taking a mixture of vitamin E that resembles what is in our diet would be the most prudent supplement to take."

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Gut organisms could be clue in controlling obesity risk

ScienceDaily (Apr. 23, 2012) — The international obesity epidemic is widespread, nondiscriminatory, and deadly. But do we really understand all of the factors underlying this alarming trend? The concept of energy balance (energy consumed

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Binge eating may lead to addiction-like behaviors

ScienceDaily (Apr. 24, 2012) — A history of binge eating -- consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time -- may make an individual more likely to show other addiction-like behaviors, including substance abuse, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. In the short term, this finding may shed light on the factors that promote substance abuse, addiction, and relapse. In the long term, may help clinicians treat individuals suffering from this devastating disease.

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"Drug addiction persists as a major problem in the United States," said Patricia Sue Grigson, Ph.D., professor, Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences. "Likewise, excessive food intake, like binge eating, has become problematic. Substance-abuse and binge eating are both characterized by a loss of control over consumption. Given the common characteristics of these two types of disorders, it is not surprising that the co-occurrence of eating disorders and substance abuse disorders is high. It is unknown, however, whether loss of control in one disorder predisposes an individual to loss of control in another."

Grigson and her colleagues found a link between bingeing on fat and the development of cocaine-seeking and -taking behaviors in rats, suggesting that conditions promoting excessive behavior toward one substance can increase the probability of excessive behavior toward another. They report their results in Behavioral Neuroscience.

The researchers used rats to test whether a history of binge eating on fat would augment addiction-like behavior toward cocaine by giving four groups of rats four different diets: normal rat chow; continuous ad lib access to an optional source of dietary fat; one hour of access to optional dietary fat daily; and one hour of access to dietary fat on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. All four groups also had unrestricted access to nutritionally complete chow and water. The researchers then assessed the cocaine-seeking and -taking behaviors.

"Fat bingeing behaviors developed in the rats with access to dietary fat on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays -- the group with the most restricted access to the optional fat," Grigson said.

This group tended to take more cocaine late in training, continued to try to get cocaine when signaled it was not available, and worked harder for cocaine as work requirements increased.

"While the underlying mechanisms are not known, one point is clear from behavioral data: A history of bingeing on fat changed the brain, physiology, or both in a manner that made these rats more likely to seek and take a drug when tested more than a month later," Grigson said. "We must identify these predisposing neurophysiological changes."

While the consumption of fat in and of itself did not increase the likelihood of subsequent addiction-like behavior for cocaine, the irregular binge-type manner in which the fat was eaten proved critical. Rats that had continuous access to fat consumed more fat than any other group, but were three times less likely to exhibit addiction-like behavior for cocaine than the group with access only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

"Indeed, while about 20 percent of those rats and humans exposed to cocaine will develop addiction-like behavior for the drug under normal circumstances, in our study, the probability of addiction to cocaine increased to approximately 50 (percent) for subjects with a history of having binged on fat," Grigson said.

Future studies will look more closely at how bingeing can lead to addiction-like behaviors -- whether bingeing on sugar or a mixture of sugar and fat also promotes cocaine or heroin addiction, for example, and whether bingeing on a drug, in turn, increases the likelihood of bingeing on fat.

To hear Grigson discuss her findings in more detail on the 'Sound Research' podcast, go to http://goo.gl/zdwP5 online.

Other researchers are Matthew D. Puhl, Angie M. Cason, Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine; Rebecca L. Corwin and Francis H.E. Wojnicki, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse funded this research.

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Dietary changes help some children with ADHD

ScienceDaily (Apr. 24, 2012) — Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which have been done so far on the significance of diet for children and young people with ADHD. The report shows that there are potential benefits in changing the diets of children with ADHD, but that key knowledge in the area is still lacking.

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The comprehensive report covers the scientific literature on the significance of diet for children with ADHD: "Our conclusion is that more research is required in the area. There is a lot to suggest that by changing their diet, it is possible to improve the condition for some ADHD children," says professor in paediatric nutrition Kim Fleischer Michaelsen from the Department of Human Nutrition at the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, who is heading the study.

Professor Kim Fleischer stresses that more research is needed: "Several of the studies show, for example, that fatty acids from fatty fish moderate the symptoms. Other studies detect no effect. Elimination diets are also promising. These look at whether there is anything in the diet which the children cannot consume without adverse side effects. However, we still lack knowledge about which children with ADHD benefit from dietary changes, how positive the effect is in the long term and what the changes mean for children's health."

Dietary changes not beneficial for everyone

The report shows that not all ADHD children benefit from changes to their diet, and that there are still many unknown factors. Tine Houmann, a consultant at the Centre for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, says:

"There are different types of ADHD, and the disturbance is probably due to both genetic and environmental factors. We know that children with ADHD react very differently to both medication and dietary changes. We therefore need to study which children benefit from dietary changes, and whether we can identify genetic or environmental factors that can predict this."

Bigger studies needed

The experts hope that, by acquiring more knowledge on the subject, it is possible to reduce the use of medication and instead develop special dietary advice for the children: "It is promising that many research results indicate that dietary changes can help some ADHD children. However, it is crucial that bigger studies on dietary changes are conducted on children with ADHD to see how effective this is and how long the benefits last," says Kim Fleischer Michaelsen, while stressing that parents should always seek professional advice before changing their children's diet.

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Chinese researchers eye anti-AIDS gel

Chinese researchers eye anti-AIDS …

Chinese researchers said Monday they have discovered an HIV-blocking agent that could be developed into a gel to limit the sexual transmission of AIDS.

Scientists from Hong Kong University said joint research with Shanghai Targetdrug Co., Nanjing University and City University of Hong Kong had discovered a molecule that blocks HIV from entering human cells.

Zhiwei Chen, director of the AIDS Institute of the University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, said the potency of the TD-0680 molecule against sexually transmitted HIV was "encouraging".

The new molecule could be developed into a microbicide gel to "prevent HIV sexual transmission" by killing off the virus as it tries to enter the body.

This would give people, especially women, an "alternative method to protect themselves from the virus, in addition to condoms", Chen said.

"The ideal solution is to develop an effective vaccine. Since such a vaccine remains elusive, we must explore other strategies such as topical microbicide," he said.

The TD-0680 molecule is several times more potent than Maraviroc, a Pfizer-developed equivalent which has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for clinical treatment, the Chinese scientists said.

Unprotected sex accounts for more than 90 percent of AIDS infections in China, the researchers said in a statement.

Their work was published recently in the peer-reviewed Journal of Biological Chemistry.

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HIV-positive man fights charge that saliva was deadly

Reuters – 6 hrs ago ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - A gay-rights group is urging New York state's high court to overturn the conviction of an HIV-positive man whose saliva was found to be a "dangerous instrument" in a biting case.

David Plunkett was sentenced in 2007 to 10 years in prison for aggravated assault, a felony that requires the use of a "dangerous instrument."

Plunkett argued unsuccessfully the charge could not be sustained because HIV cannot be transmitted through saliva. The Court of Appeals, New York's top court, will hear Plunkett's case on Thursday.

Lambda Legal, a national group that advocates for gays and lesbians and people with HIV, argued in a court brief filed this week that upholding Plunkett's conviction would further stigmatize people living with HIV and AIDS.

"Clearly, the trial court here erroneously believed that HIV could be transmitted by saliva," the Lambda Legal brief reads.

In 2006, the staff at a medical clinic in Ilion, about 70 miles east of Syracuse, called police to complain that Plunkett was causing a disturbance. Police said he punched and bit one of the responding officers, according to court documents.

Herkimer County Court Judge Patrick Kirk in 2007 denied Plunkett's motion to dismiss the aggravated assault charge, ruling that while Plunkett's teeth could not be considered a dangerous instrument, his saliva could.

Plunkett pleaded guilty and was given a 10-year prison sentence. In 2010, an appeals court found that by pleading guilty, Plunkett had forfeited his right to challenge any trial court error.

Plunkett and Lambda Legal argue that under New York law, only substances that are "readily capable of causing death or other serious physical injury" can be considered dangerous instruments.

A number of studies have found saliva does not contain sufficient concentrations of HIV to transmit the virus to other people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "contact with saliva alone has never been shown to result in transmission of HIV."

Plunkett's attorney, Audrey Baron Dunning, argued in an appellate brief that upholding Plunkett's conviction could "open the door for enhanced prosecution of persons with many forms of illness, contagious disease or condition."

The Herkimer County District Attorney's office did not return a call seeking comment.

(Editing by Todd Eastham)



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Health care debate: high stakes for those with HIV

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Life Transitions May Trigger Eating Disorders

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- A lack of support following traumatic life events such as relationship problems, the loss of a loved one, abuse and sexual assault can trigger eating disorders, a small new study finds.

People with eating disorders said even changing schools or jobs could trigger eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, according to the University of Minnesota researchers.

The study included 26 women and one man aged 17 to 64 (the median age was 27) who had suffered from eating disorders for an average of 20 years and were receiving treatment from a specialist outpatient clinic.

Nine of the patients had anorexia, three had bulimia, one had both, and the other 14 had eating disorders that did not meet the diagnostic criteria for any one specific condition.

The researchers identified six main factors that triggered eating disorders in these patients. They included:

School transition, such as starting junior high school or college. "Nobody knew who I was," one study participant said. "I was incredibly lonely with no support and I just stopped eating."Relationship changes, such as breaking up with a romantic partner or having parents split up. "I was so mad at my dad for choosing her over us.... I think that is when my eating disorder really began," one woman wrote about her father's new girlfriend.Death of a family member or close friend. One woman said her eating disorder began after the death of her sister in childhood. "I started to eat to compensate for feelings of anxiety," she said. Abuse, sexual assault or incest. "I thought if I gained weight that he would leave me alone or I could fight him back," one abuse survivor said.Changing homes or jobs.Illness or hospitalization.

The study appears in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

"The aim of our study was to find out if there was any link between transitional events in family life and the onset of eating disorders," lead author Jerica Berge, an assistant professor in the department of family medicine and community health, said in a journal news release.

"Eating disorders are an important public health issue and knowing what causes them can help us to develop more effective treatment and support," she said.

The study findings confirm that eating disorders can be caused by major life changes and lack of support in dealing with those events.

"We hope that our findings will be of interest to parents as well as health professionals as they underline the need for greater awareness and support at times of change and stress," Berge said.

More information

The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health has more about eating disorders.



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Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk for Patients With Irregular Heartbeat

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New Techniques May Improve Infant Heart Surgery

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Two new monitoring techniques may provide early warnings about possible brain damage in children as they undergo surgery for heart defects, researchers report.

Autoregulation monitoring is a noninvasive technique that can determine when blood flow to the brain may be low. The other method, a blood test, uses a small sample of blood to detect brain-tissue injury during surgery.

Doctors previously had no way to detect brain injuries as they occurred during heart surgery.

Details of the research are to be presented Wednesday during an American Heart Association press briefing.

Brain injury occurs in 30 percent to 70 percent of infants and children who have surgery to repair congenital heart defects, which are heart abnormalities present at birth. For each 1,000 live births in the United States, about eight babies will have some type of heart defect, according to a heart association news release.

This was a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility of new ways to monitor for brain damage while children have surgery to repair heart defects. The researchers plan to conduct another study to assess the effectiveness of these brain monitoring techniques 18 months after surgery.

Researchers' data and conclusions should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.

More information

The March of Dimes has more about congenital heart defects.



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Health Tip: When Seniors Are Malnourished

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago (HealthDay News) -- Older people are particularly prone to malnutrition because of chronic disease, having to live on a fixed income, or the unmet need to provide their aging bodies with the proper vitamins and nutrients.

Some 3.7 million American seniors are malnourished, the American Academy of Family Physicians estimates. The academy mentions some of the potential side effects:

Feeling fatigued.Losing weight without trying.Losing muscle strength.Feeling depressed.Having memory loss.Getting sick frequently.Developing anemia.

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Health Tip: Stress Fracture of the Foot

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago (HealthDay News) -- The bones of your feet are designed to absorb the weight and energy of the rest of your moving body. But when nearby muscles are overused and can no longer absorb the shock of running, jogging or playing sports, for example, your foot may develop a stress fracture.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says possible warning signs of stress fracture of the foot include:

Pain that gradually worsens over time, increasing during weight-bearing activities and improving during rest.Swelling at the top of the foot and outside the ankle.Tenderness or soreness.Bruising.

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Health Highlights: April 25, 2012

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Case of Mad Cow Disease Discovered in California

A fourth case of mad cow disease has been diagnosed in the United States, this time in California, but it poses no danger to human health, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.

"There is really no cause for alarm here with regard to this animal

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Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: Report

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Air quality in America's most polluted cities has improved significantly over the past decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.

Even Los Angeles, famous for its morning smog, is the cleanest it's been in 13 years, the association noted. Santa Fe, N.M. leads the pack, having been ranked as the cleanest city in the nation.

Despite progress in reducing the level of smog and soot in the air, the "State of the Air" report warned that unhealthy levels of air pollution still persist around the country.

"'State of the Air' shows that we're making real and steady progress in cutting dangerous pollution from the air we breathe," Charles Connor, president and CEO of the American Lung Association, said in an association news release. "We owe this to the ongoing protection of the Clean Air Act. But despite these improvements, America's air quality standards are woefully outdated, and unhealthy levels of air pollution still exist across the nation, putting the health of millions of Americans at stake."

In rating the air quality in cities and counties around the country, the lung association takes into account the color-coded Air Quality Index developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which alerts the public about unhealthy air conditions. The report, released Wednesday, also used data collected by the EPA from 2008 to 2010 on ozone and particle pollution.

The report found drastic improvements in 18 of the 25 cities most polluted by ozone. Nine out of the top 10 cities most polluted by ozone were in California. Topping the list was Los Angeles, although it showed the lowest smog levels since the report was first published back in 2000.

Particle pollution also dropped significantly in 17 of the 25 most polluted cities, including Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. This mix of microscopic bits of ash, soot, diesel exhaust, chemicals, metals and aerosols can lead to early death, heart attacks and strokes.

Four cities -- Pittsburgh, San Diego, Philadelphia and Visalia, Calif. -- dropped to their lowest levels of short-term particle pollution on record, the report noted. Birmingham, Ala., Detroit and York, Pa., dropped off the list of the 25 most polluted cities entirely -- a first for all three.

The lung association cautioned that much work remains to be done to improve air quality in the United States. Forty percent of Americans, or 127 million people, live in areas where air pollution poses a threat to their health. These people are at greater risk for wheezing and coughing, asthma attacks, heart attacks, and premature death, the report noted.

Infants, children, seniors and anyone with lung diseases, heart disease or diabetes are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of air pollution. Those with low incomes or jobs that require them to work outside are also at greater risk.

The report revealed that 38.5 percent of Americans live in counties that received an "F" for air quality because of unhealthy levels of ozone air pollution, which can cause chronic health problems. Meanwhile, almost 50 million people in the United States live in counties with unhealthy surges in particle pollution levels. Year-round particle pollution threatens another 6 million Americans.

The standards set under the Clean Air Act are a driving force behind the improvement in air quality in the United States, according to the lung association. The legislation aims to clean up major sources of air pollution such as coal-fired power plants and diesel engines to reduce the amount of ozone and particle pollution in the air. The EPA estimated that cutting air pollution through this measure would prevent at least 230,000 deaths and save $2 trillion annually by 2020.

The report warned, however, that the positive trend in U.S. air quality will not continue if opponents of the Clean Air Act gain the upper hand on Capitol Hill.

"We still need to fulfill the promise of clean, healthy air for everyone, and that can only become a reality through the full implementation of the Clean Air Act. The American Lung Association strongly opposes any efforts to weaken, delay, or undermine the protective standards the law provides," said Connor. "The American Lung Association has been leading the fight for clean air for decades, and we are as determined as ever to give every American the clean air they deserve to breathe every day."

More information

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on air pollution.



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Experimental Drug Eases Autistic Behaviors in Mice

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug reduced two signature characteristics of autism -- repetitive behavior and abnormal social interactions -- in laboratory mice, new research finds.

The drug, GRN-529, targets glutamate, a major neurotransmitter found throughout the brain that's involved with activating neurons, or brain cells. Researchers believe the compound works through a specific glutamate receptor (mGluR5) and decreases glutamate activity.

Researchers bred mice to have the hallmarks of autism -- including unusual social interactions, impaired communication and repetitive self-grooming -- and injected them with GRN-529.

Almost immediately, the mice showed fewer repetitive behaviors and more normal social interactions, although their communication was still not typical.

"These findings offer encouragement that research focused on developing medicines for core symptoms of autism are gaining momentum," said study co-author Robert Ring, vice president for translational research for Autism Speaks, an autism research and advocacy organization.

Experts caution, however, that although studies in animals can be useful, the results of animal studies often don't hold up in humans.

The study is in the April 25 issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted interests and behaviors. An estimated one in 88 U.S. children has autism, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Until recently, experts believed that the core symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that shares many of the same symptoms as autism, couldn't be treated well with medications, because the underlying abnormalities were "hardwired" into the brain during fetal development, according to background information in the study.

But now that dogma is being challenged, said study co-author Daniel Smith, a senior research scientist at Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development.

Studies have suggested that some genes involved with autism play a role in the formation of brain synapses throughout childhood, and even into adulthood. That has led researchers to hunt for compounds that could alter how those genes function.

In Fragile X, for example, research suggests that excessive glutamate signaling may underlie the condition, and clinical trials are already underway by Novartis, Seaside Therapeutics and Roche to test other compounds that inhibit glutamate activity, Ring said.

"Because Fragile X symptoms overlap with autism symptoms, we hypothesized this same mechanism might affect autism patients from populations other than Fragile X," Smith said.

In an accompanying journal editorial, Baltazar Gomez-Mancilla, executive director of translational medicine neuroscience at Novartis, wrote that GRN-529 reduced repetitive behavior and partially reversed lack of sociability in a mouse model of autism.

And yet this is only "early stage, preclinical research" that will help advance the understanding of molecular mechanisms involving the mGluR5 receptor and generate more avenues for research, Gomez-Mancilla said.

"It is too early to speculate as to whether or not autism spectrum disorders can be reversed by small molecules," Gomez-Mancilla said.

Gomez-Mancilla wrote that this trial and previous work onmGluR5 inhibitors support further clinical trials. If the trials show the drugs are effective, a major question would be whether children should receive the drugs when diagnosed or if adults would also benefit.

Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, an assistant professor of psychiatry, pediatrics and pharmacology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., said other considerations exist. Mice don't have to learn much throughout their lifetimes to engage in normal mouse activities, whereas "humans need to learn a ton in order to function typically in a social setting," he said. "We don't know how well interventions that normalize social interest at a defined point in time will impact actual social function."

Still, he added, this line of research is very promising.

"There are now multiple clinical trials underway of mGluR5 antagonists inindividuals with Fragile X syndrome," Veenstra-VanderWeele said. "Many of us hope that these medications will help not only those who have autism spectrum disorder due to Fragile X syndrome but some people within the larger group of those with

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Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Later Violence: Study

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Urban areas contaminated decades ago by airborne lead dust now face an increased incidence of aggravated assault, according to a new study.

The surge in violence is linked to exposure to the lead dust emitted from older vehicles that ran on leaded gasoline, according to the researchers, who say improper handling of lead-based paint could have played a role as well.

"Children are extremely sensitive to lead dust, and lead exposure has latent neuroanatomical effects that severely impact future societal behavior and welfare," said study co-author Howard Mielke, a research professor in the pharmacology department at the Tulane University School of Medicine, in a Tulane news release.

The researchers compared the amount of lead released from 1950 to 1985 in Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New Orleans and San Diego.

Exposure to lead dust in the air surged during that time period because of the use of leaded gasoline, the study found. Two decades later, rates of aggravated assault in those cities increased as well. Exposure to lead dust had negative effects on children's behavior as adults, according to the researchers, who said the association held true even after they took other factors into consideration, such as household income and education.

The current rate of aggravated assault rose by almost one-half of a percentage point for every 1 percent increase in tonnages of environmental lead that was released more than two decades earlier, the study found.

"Up to 90 percent of the variation in aggravated assault across the cities is explained by the amount of lead dust released 22 years earlier," Mielke said in the release.

The study is published online, ahead of print publication in the August issue of the journal Environment International.

While the study found an association between lead contamination and future violence, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship.

More information

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides more information on lead in dust.



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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Poor Sleep Heightens 'Ringing Ear' Disease Symptoms: Study

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Many Who First Misuse Prescription Pills Get Them From Friends, Family: Report

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Heroin Addicts Have Higher Pain Sensitivity, Even During Treatment

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Donor Kidney Re-Used in Second Patient After Failing in First

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Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis: Study

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Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse

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Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Pleasant Scent?

HealthDay – 4 hrs ago WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Aromatherapy is beginning to enter the medical mainstream, with groups as diverse as the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs touting the use of fragrance as a therapy that can complement traditional health care.

There's little evidence to suggest that aromatherapy can directly cure illness, but research has found it can help reduce a wide range of symptoms and side effects in some people.

"Many specific ailments can benefit from aromatherapy blends and treatments," said Monika Meulman, president of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. "For example, insomnia, nausea, headaches and migraines, and aches and pains are often improved with aromatherapy -- just to name a few."

Aromatherapy involves the use of what are called essential oils, which are very potent distillations of the fragrant portions of plant life such as flowers, roots and bark, said Dr. Hal Blatman, medical director of the Blatman Pain Clinic in Cincinnati and a past president of the American Holistic Medical Association.

These oils are either applied topically to the body, through a cream or a soaking bath, for instance, or are inhaled after they've been diffused into the air in a room, Meulman explained.

Researchers believe that the oils trigger smell receptors in the nose, prompting the transmission of chemical messages along nerve pathways to the brain's limbic system, Blatman said. The limbic system is a part of the brain closely associated with moods and emotion.

"It's easy to see smells have an effect on the body," Blatman said. "Smells have deep emotional triggers in people."

Aromatherapists recommend using different oils for different effects. For example:

Lavender and rosemary oil are suggested for relieving muscle tension and anxiety.Peppermint and ginger oil may relieve nausea and help perk up a fatigued person.Eucalyptus oil is considered helpful in treating respiratory ailments -- something known by the legions of kids who've had Vicks VapoRub smoothed onto their chest.

The oils also can be layered on to get a combination of effects, Blatman said.

"There are all kinds of specific conditions and specific remedies," he said. "There are a number of reference books for how to use the oils."

The potential plusses of aromatherapy, however, come with possible drawbacks, too.

For instance, people who decide to pursue aromatherapy on their own need to be careful because the essential oils used are very strong, Meulman and Blatman said. The oils can cause an allergic reaction when touched or inhaled and can prompt an asthma attack in some people.

The quality of essential oils also can change over time.

"Often the oils sitting on the shelf in a health food store are no longer viable -- they break down with time -- and may no longer have active compounds in them," Meulman said. "Many essential oils are only effective for several months to a year. By the time they get to an end user, they have oxidized to the point of not being useful and, in some cases, may be harmful."

People also should be aware that the oils can have an internal effect even if applied to the skin.

"Some essential oils can accumulate in the liver," Meulman said. "For example, eucalyptus is broken down slowly by the body and tends to accumulate in the liver. If used daily in large amounts, within a few weeks a person can experience signs of toxicity due to this buildup."

For these reasons and others, Meulman and her association recommend that people interested in aromatherapy consult with a professional aromatherapist.

"For do-it-yourself use, one can use some oils for ambiance, room spray experiences and other such occasional uses," she said. "For daily aromatherapy use and self-treatment, professional aromatherapist guidance is strongly advised."

More information

The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy has more on aromatherapy.



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Senate passes postal bill that would end Saturday mail

Reuters – 3 hrs ago (Reuters) - The Senate advanced legislation on Wednesday that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to end Saturday mail after two years as part of efforts to overhaul the mail agency and prevent it from shuttering thousands of facilities next month.

The Postal Service has been losing billions of dollars each year due to the rise of online communications and high labor and other costs. Both houses of Congress have been working for months on legislation to restructure the agency and offer some relief.

The Senate voted 62-37 to pass its bill, which would also let the mail agency use about $11 billion in surplus funds in a retirement account to offer early retirement incentives as a means to reduce its workforce.

But while the bill was sponsored by a bipartisan coalition of senators, it faces a difficult challenge in the Republican-led House of Representatives. Leaders have yet to schedule a full House vote on the leading bill, which differs significantly from the Senate version, even though a committee approved it in October.

"This bill will bring the change that the post office needs to stay alive and serve the people and businesses of our country," Independent Senator Joe Lieberman, one of the Senate bill's sponsors, said before the vote.

"Now we've got to challenge the House" to pass a bill, he told reporters afterward.

The Postal Service lost more than $3 billion last quarter, much of it due to a massive annual payment for future retiree health benefits. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has said the agency needs to cut operating costs by $20 billion by 2015, including ending Saturday mail delivery, taking over its health care plan and raising postage rates beyond inflation.

The agency also intends to close thousands of money-losing post offices and hundreds of mail processing facilities.

Postal officials agreed late last year to a moratorium on closings through mid-May to give Congress time to pass legislation. The Senate bill would place some restrictions on which facilities can be closed, requiring the Postal Service to consider factors such as Internet access before closing a post office.

The final version of the bill also forces the Postal Service to keep some post offices open until after November elections to protect by-mail voting and to maintain rural post offices that are more than 10 miles away from another location.

PRESSURE ON HOUSE

The bill's sponsors said after the vote on Wednesday they hope the approaching end of the closings moratorium puts pressure on the House to act on its bill.

The leading House bill, from Republican Representative Darrell Issa, takes a different approach to reform, creating oversight groups to close post offices and cut costs.

"I talked earlier today to Congressman Issa on the House side to encourage him to move the House version of postal reform, which is very different from our approach," Republican Senator Susan Collins told reporters.

Issa, who heads the House Oversight Committee, has criticized the Senate bill for returning the retirement-fund surplus and for restricting the post offices and processing facilities that can be closed.

"Instead of finding savings to help the Postal Service survive, the Senate postal bill has devolved into a special interest spending binge that would actually make things worse," he said in a statement on Wednesday.

Others, including rural-state lawmakers, took the opposite tack, criticizing the Senate for allowing the mail agency to close facilities.

Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat, offered an amendment that would have extended for two years the moratorium on closings. His amendment failed to obtain the needed 60 votes on Wednesday, and he voted against the final bill.

"Without the inclusion of a two-year moratorium, I will not support the final passage of the Postal Reform bill," Manchin tweeted.

Postal unions had also criticized the bill, with some organizing rallies and asking Twitter followers to tell their senators to vote against the bill.

Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, called the bill "flawed" in a statement on Wednesday and said the group would continue to fight for a postal overhaul that would eliminate the annual retiree health payment and not allow the agency to end thousands of jobs.

(Reporting by Emily Stephenson; editing by Todd Eastham)



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FDA advisers back HeartWare blood pump device

Reuters – 3 hrs ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - HeartWare International Inc won a U.S. advisory panel's support on Wednesday for its most important product - a blood pump that helps people with severe heart failure.

A panel of outside experts to the Food and Drug Administration voted 9-2 to recommend approval of the mechanical heart-assist device, called the HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD). HeartWare shares were halted pending the panel outcome.

The FDA usually follows panel advice, although it is not required to and a final decision is expected later.

Panelists said the device helped save lives, although they expressed doubts about the company's conduct of clinical trials and about missing safety data.

"Overall, this is a novel device for a desperate population, and I hope it will be available soon," said panel member Dr. David Slotwiner, of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Heart failure is a chronic condition with no cure, in which the heart is too weak to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. In the most severe cases, people may need a heart transplant.

HeartWare's device helps people with failing hearts pump blood while awaiting a transplant. The device is already approved in Europe.

It is estimated that some 50,000 people around the world are candidates for heart transplant, but only some 5,000 patients per year get them.

But reviewers from the FDA said earlier this week they were concerned about device-related clotting rates and stroke. FDA reviewers and outside experts to the agency also said clinical trial results may have missing data, meaning they could over-estimate how well the device works.

"In terms of safety, these data have more holes in them than Swiss cheese," said panel member Dr. Gregory Dehmer, of Texas A&M University.

Panel members called for HeartWare to conduct further safety trials if the FDA approves its device.

If approved, the device will compete with Thoratec Corp's HeartMate II, which has been sold in the United States since 2008. It is currently the only blood pump available to people with heart failure awaiting a transplant.

Thoratec shares fell 1.5 percent in after-market trading.

Many investors have been betting HeartWare's device will eventually eclipse the HeartMate II since it is smaller and takes less time to implant. However, concerns about pump-associated thrombosis, or the formation of blood clots, as well as stroke issues, could hurt market share.

HeartWare said it changed the instructions for doctors using the device to reduce the risk of clots and there was no evidence strokes in clinical trials were linked to its device.

"Each device is going to have its relative strengths and our patients deserve these options," said Dr. Keith Aaronson, a paid consultant for HeartWare and professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan. "And as a cardiologist treating patients with advanced heart failure, I feel strongly we need to have competition in this field."

(Editing by Gary Hill, Bernard Orr and Andre Grenon)



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