by DAVID MIRANDA
Words like free "radicals," "toxins" and "antioxidants" fill news reports as concerns mount due to frightening statistics indicating a steady rise in the number of cases of cancer and other serious diseases and conditions, including obesity. Wu-yi tea, a specific variety of oolong tea that's grown in the mountains of China, is the latest addition to the list of hopeful alternatives to attract attention as a healthy way of losing weight and naturally protecting yourself from a host of ailments.
Wu-Yi Tea and Its Natural Health Benefits
Wu-yi tea is grown and harvested in northwest China in the Fujian Province, and like all types of oolong tea, comes from the camellia sinensis plant, however, it's the distinct process used to dry and ferment the tea leaves is what's said to give it the boost in antioxidants and polyphenols, which is what helps the body to burn fat.
Thanks to research conducted by some of the world's most brilliant scientists from Japan, China, the U.S., and Europe, we now know of the many natural ingredients present within authentic wu-yi tea and how they each have a beneficial affect on the body. Polyphenol is a substance naturally present within the tea that stimulates a process known as lipolysis, which in layman's terms, means the break down of fat.
How Wu-Yi Tea is Grown and Harvested
The intricate growing and harvesting processes necessary to produce authentic wu-yi tea is definitely time consuming, which is the reason this type of tea is more expensive than others. Any manufacturers that skip any of these crucial steps aren't producing wu-yi tea the way it was intended and aren't really creating genuine wu-yi tea.
Step One: Following centuries of ancient tradition, wu-yi tea leaves are picked in the early morning sun and then immediately set out to dry and age for a certain amount of time, which will actually depend upon the month of year and the positioning of the sun.
Step Two: After drying, tea leaves are carefully shaken into woven baskets crafted from bamboo, which is said to "tenderize" the edges of the leaf, and then laid out on woven drying mats for curing.
Step Three: After two to three days of curing, the leaves are brought indoors for the fermenting process, which is critical for ensuring the most delicious tea that will also be packed full of powerful antioxidants and fat-burning properties.
Step Four: Next, leaves are hand-rubbed, which stimulates the releases of the various beneficial chemicals and enzymes and also enhances the tea's flavor. Sorting and careful checking for quality are done before the process is complete.
Step Five: You, the consumer, drink the tea at least twice a day, enjoying natural weight loss qualities and the additional positive benefits of wu-yi tea.
There are actually many different varieties of wu-yi tea, including wu-yi jin mei, a member of the oolong or wu long category, but with so many to choose from, how is it possible to decide which is best for your needs and your tastes? While taste is merely a matter of personal preference, using authentic wu-yi tea is what really matters most. The level of polyphenols and antioxidants are significantly higher in wu-yi tea, making it the ideal addition to any sensible weight loss plan or health care regimen.
If you're interested in the positive health benefits of wu-yi tea, you may find the following site documenting a real case study of wu-yi tea and weight loss of benefit, http://www.wuyitearesults.com/ Further information at Authentic Wu-Yi Tea will also prove as a beneficial resource and guide.
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Stress: Symptoms of a Workplace Killer
by Shirley Anderson
Stress in the workplace is a real and palpable thing. Most people experience it periodically throughout the span of their careers, but some have problems coping, or fall into a stressful rut they can’t see their way out of. This can be due to missing the signs meant to alert that their sense of calm is being compromised longer, or in a more extreme way than the mind and body can comfortably handle. It is important to deal with work stress as soon as it makes it presence known in order to avoid debilitating repercussions.
The following list is by no means complete as stress affects everyone differently, but is a compilation of the most common symptoms.
1. Loss of the ability to concentrate. Focusing on tasks becomes difficult because your mind is stuck on problems, missed deadlines, performance fears, etc. Stress has already begun to affect life at this stage.
2. Insomnia or loss of ability to sleep through the night. Other sleep disorders such as nightmares and sleep walking may also arise. The result is an exhausted and frazzled system. A healthy mind and body connection starts to deteriorate if the introduction of stress management techniques are not employed.
3. Running against the clock. There is a constant feeling of not having enough time to get everything done.Usually, at this point, a person suffering from work strain can’t or won’t take the time to evaluate and deal with the problem, and the stress escalates.
4. Anxiety, which can happen in sporadic attacks, or become chronic.
5. Depression, usually accompanied by a sense of helplessness regarding their situation. This is essentially a white flag of surrender, and the stressed worker is unable to see a way out of the pressure cooker.
6. Substance abuse is a fairly common symptom as people desperately seek a means of stress relief for their minds and body. Without the intervention of dealing with the core stressors, this can become a lifetime norm.
7. Anger and frustration in explosive bouts, or which is uncharacteristic, may be signalling overload.
8. Onset of physical symptoms, which can become chronic without stress reduction, or if they are left untreated for too long. Headaches, stomach and back problems, and heart conditions are common ailments arising from too much or prolonged work stress.
9. Avoidance of stressors in the form of absenteeism.
10. The final symptom is burnout. It is the breaking point on all levels – mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional – and usually results in a stress leave from work. This is the critical stage of work stress and cannot be ignored.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please see your doctor and get help as soon as possible. Stress affects not only you, but your relationships, your marriage, your children. If you can’t learn stress management for yourself, please do it for your loved ones.
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Shirley Anderson is a freelance writer based in Canada. To see more of her work, visit www.buymywriting.com.
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Stress in the workplace is a real and palpable thing. Most people experience it periodically throughout the span of their careers, but some have problems coping, or fall into a stressful rut they can’t see their way out of. This can be due to missing the signs meant to alert that their sense of calm is being compromised longer, or in a more extreme way than the mind and body can comfortably handle. It is important to deal with work stress as soon as it makes it presence known in order to avoid debilitating repercussions.
The following list is by no means complete as stress affects everyone differently, but is a compilation of the most common symptoms.
1. Loss of the ability to concentrate. Focusing on tasks becomes difficult because your mind is stuck on problems, missed deadlines, performance fears, etc. Stress has already begun to affect life at this stage.
2. Insomnia or loss of ability to sleep through the night. Other sleep disorders such as nightmares and sleep walking may also arise. The result is an exhausted and frazzled system. A healthy mind and body connection starts to deteriorate if the introduction of stress management techniques are not employed.
3. Running against the clock. There is a constant feeling of not having enough time to get everything done.Usually, at this point, a person suffering from work strain can’t or won’t take the time to evaluate and deal with the problem, and the stress escalates.
4. Anxiety, which can happen in sporadic attacks, or become chronic.
5. Depression, usually accompanied by a sense of helplessness regarding their situation. This is essentially a white flag of surrender, and the stressed worker is unable to see a way out of the pressure cooker.
6. Substance abuse is a fairly common symptom as people desperately seek a means of stress relief for their minds and body. Without the intervention of dealing with the core stressors, this can become a lifetime norm.
7. Anger and frustration in explosive bouts, or which is uncharacteristic, may be signalling overload.
8. Onset of physical symptoms, which can become chronic without stress reduction, or if they are left untreated for too long. Headaches, stomach and back problems, and heart conditions are common ailments arising from too much or prolonged work stress.
9. Avoidance of stressors in the form of absenteeism.
10. The final symptom is burnout. It is the breaking point on all levels – mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional – and usually results in a stress leave from work. This is the critical stage of work stress and cannot be ignored.
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please see your doctor and get help as soon as possible. Stress affects not only you, but your relationships, your marriage, your children. If you can’t learn stress management for yourself, please do it for your loved ones.
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Shirley Anderson is a freelance writer based in Canada. To see more of her work, visit www.buymywriting.com.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
How to Rid Yourself of a Cold and Strengthen Your Immune System
By Author: Jack
Growing up it seemed that no matter what was wrong with my brother and I, my mom always had something with a nasty taste or smell that would heal any cuts and scrapes and I swear if I came home with plague she would have made some kind of bubbling potion that would cure it.
Tea with Lemon:
The first thing they will tell you to do when you get a cold is to drink tea with lemon. This will usually relieve some of the symptoms and give you temporary relief. The reason this works is simple. The hot water from the tea helps open up your repertory system, and the lemon is full of vitamin C which is good for your immune system. Taking vitamin C everyday can help you avoid cold before they start.
Garlic:
Back in the day my mom would give my brother and I garlic soup. The soup has antiseptic properties, the oil in the soup help open the repertory system and it helps reduce fever in the body, and by adding some onion juice to the soup you can help flush unwanted toxins from the body, but be prepared because you will sweat them out.
Reduce a Fever:
It is not uncommon for someone with a cold to have a fever. A good way to reduce the fever is with Ginger. When cut up and boiled in water ginger has been found to lower a fever in a matter of hours. A less bitter way is to put a small piece of ginger into a glass then pour boiling water in the glass, after letting it sit for 2 or 3 minutes put a tea bag in the glass and add some sugar. This method is less effective but tastes much better.
Okra:
Okra is a green vegetable, that kind of looks like a cross of a pepper and zucchini. The vegetable is filled with Mucilage, which is great for soothing sore throats. Cut about 10 grams of Okra and boil them in about 1 liter of water. After the water boils you can inhale the steam and drink the water. The water will look oily. This oil is what sooths your sore throat.
Tamarind and Pepper:
A great way to relieve a stuffed up nose is Tamarind and Pepper soup. The soup is made by adding 50 mg or Tamarind into a pot with 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil then add one teaspoon of hot ghee and half a teaspoon of black pepper. You should have 1 cup of this soup 3 times a day. After drinking you will fell your nose start to run and your eyes will water, but within minutes your sinuses will be cleared out.
Bitter Gourd Roots:
Many of my mom's remedies are for relieving the symptoms of the cold like a fever or a sore throat but this one is for clearing up the actual cold itself. A past of the gourd is used with honey with a 1 to 1 mixture. A teaspoon of the mixture is taken at night for a month. This will remove the cold germs and help strengthen the immune system.
Turmeric:
Turmeric is a cure all. It not only relieves the symptoms of the cold like runny nose and sore throat, it also helps kill the cold germs and strengthen the immune system all at once. The turmeric is bought as a powder. Add half a teaspoon is added to a cup of milk them boiled. The steam should be inhaled while it is boiling then poured into a glass, allowed to cool slightly then drink twice a day. Your nose will start to run much more then before but in a day you will feel much better.
These are just a small example of all the home remedies that are out there. I have personally tried several of these methods, and can vouch for their effectiveness.
Ella Philipini is the daughter of 2 immigrants who run a homeopathic health store, but she writes freelance online casino reviews and enjoys a game of blackjack once in a while.
About the Author:
Patty Stevens enjoys playing bingo online in online casinos and watching foreign films. More articles from this expert author can be found at: http://www.laglee.com/
Growing up it seemed that no matter what was wrong with my brother and I, my mom always had something with a nasty taste or smell that would heal any cuts and scrapes and I swear if I came home with plague she would have made some kind of bubbling potion that would cure it.
Tea with Lemon:
The first thing they will tell you to do when you get a cold is to drink tea with lemon. This will usually relieve some of the symptoms and give you temporary relief. The reason this works is simple. The hot water from the tea helps open up your repertory system, and the lemon is full of vitamin C which is good for your immune system. Taking vitamin C everyday can help you avoid cold before they start.
Garlic:
Back in the day my mom would give my brother and I garlic soup. The soup has antiseptic properties, the oil in the soup help open the repertory system and it helps reduce fever in the body, and by adding some onion juice to the soup you can help flush unwanted toxins from the body, but be prepared because you will sweat them out.
Reduce a Fever:
It is not uncommon for someone with a cold to have a fever. A good way to reduce the fever is with Ginger. When cut up and boiled in water ginger has been found to lower a fever in a matter of hours. A less bitter way is to put a small piece of ginger into a glass then pour boiling water in the glass, after letting it sit for 2 or 3 minutes put a tea bag in the glass and add some sugar. This method is less effective but tastes much better.
Okra:
Okra is a green vegetable, that kind of looks like a cross of a pepper and zucchini. The vegetable is filled with Mucilage, which is great for soothing sore throats. Cut about 10 grams of Okra and boil them in about 1 liter of water. After the water boils you can inhale the steam and drink the water. The water will look oily. This oil is what sooths your sore throat.
Tamarind and Pepper:
A great way to relieve a stuffed up nose is Tamarind and Pepper soup. The soup is made by adding 50 mg or Tamarind into a pot with 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil then add one teaspoon of hot ghee and half a teaspoon of black pepper. You should have 1 cup of this soup 3 times a day. After drinking you will fell your nose start to run and your eyes will water, but within minutes your sinuses will be cleared out.
Bitter Gourd Roots:
Many of my mom's remedies are for relieving the symptoms of the cold like a fever or a sore throat but this one is for clearing up the actual cold itself. A past of the gourd is used with honey with a 1 to 1 mixture. A teaspoon of the mixture is taken at night for a month. This will remove the cold germs and help strengthen the immune system.
Turmeric:
Turmeric is a cure all. It not only relieves the symptoms of the cold like runny nose and sore throat, it also helps kill the cold germs and strengthen the immune system all at once. The turmeric is bought as a powder. Add half a teaspoon is added to a cup of milk them boiled. The steam should be inhaled while it is boiling then poured into a glass, allowed to cool slightly then drink twice a day. Your nose will start to run much more then before but in a day you will feel much better.
These are just a small example of all the home remedies that are out there. I have personally tried several of these methods, and can vouch for their effectiveness.
Ella Philipini is the daughter of 2 immigrants who run a homeopathic health store, but she writes freelance online casino reviews and enjoys a game of blackjack once in a while.
About the Author:
Patty Stevens enjoys playing bingo online in online casinos and watching foreign films. More articles from this expert author can be found at: http://www.laglee.com/
Friday, November 14, 2008
Vitamin Supplements for Macular Degeneration Prevent Visual Impairment
By: Paul Schechter
Macular degeneration affects central vision, and some sufferers can no longer read books, write out checks, find phone numbers in a directory, watch television, or see the facial expressions of their loved ones. Simple tasks become impossible and frustration is common. Patients may feel alone because no one they know can relate to macular degeneration's devastating effects. Not even a new prescription for glasses can restore the individual's poor eyesight. Many age-related macular degeneration patients fear that they will go to sleep and wake up to nothing but complete darkness.
What Is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a debilitating eye disease affecting the elderly. Within the eye is the macula, an area that allows people to see fine details and colors. Macular degeneration prevents the macula from properly functioning and the vision becomes blurred. The most distinguishing aspect of this eye disease is that round spots cover the sufferer's field of vision so that it is difficult to see things that are straight ahead. Fine details are impossible to see, but the person's peripheral vision is unchanged.
There are two types of age-related macular degeneration: dry and wet. Dry age-related macular degeneration is the result of fatty tissues called drusen building up beneath the retina. Wet macular degeneration is caused by abnormal blood vessels forming in the eye. Up to 90 percent of people diagnosed with macular degeneration have the dry form.
Ways to Prevent Macular Degeneration
Doctors say that there is no way to undo the harm that this eye disease has caused to the macula, but there are a few things that may lower your risks. These include quitting smoking, losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and taking a vitamin supplement for macular degeneration. Also, if you have a history of macular degeneration in your family, you are at a higher risk for developing the disease. You will need to see an eye specialist frequently for preventative care.
Take Your Vitamins
Doctors agree that nothing will reverse the damage caused by age-related macular degeneration, but studies have revealed interesting data in regards to this eye disease. Yellow and green vegetables help prevent age-related macular degeneration. Vegetables like squash, corn, broccoli, and spinach contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants including lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids. These vitamins and minerals may actually prevent macular degeneration in some people.
Doctors suggest that people choose a vitamin supplement for macular degeneration like VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula that contains lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. In fact, some retina specialists believe that this combination of vitamins and minerals are of benefit to people who are already suffering from macular degeneration in one eye. VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula may actually slow the drusen forming in the macula and prevent the eye disease from forming in the other eye.
Keep Those Eye Doctor Appointments
One important aspect of senior eye health is to see your eye doctor often. You may already have age-related macular degeneration, but not be exhibiting symptoms. A retina specialist can determine if you have any eye diseases during an exam when your eyes are fully dilated.
Expect to have a dilated eye exam every few years or more often if you already have an eye disease. You may also need more frequent eye exams if you are overweight, are a smoker, or have a history of age-related macular degeneration in your family. All of these factors contribute to a higher incidence of this eye disease.
Learn to Adapt with Low Vision Aids
Being diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration can be quite frightening. The important thing is to ask your retina specialist the right questions so that you know what to expect and how to properly cope with this eye disease. Your eye doctor can direct you on some important things that may help you manage your condition.
For instance, you might invest in some special lighting that can prevent glare. Optical devices and magnifiers are available for you to see things better close up, but you might have to shop around to find the best one to suit your individual needs. Large print books may enable you to continue with a cherished pastime - reading! Reading machines have given many people with macular degeneration the ability to cope with this eye disease by reading aloud information to users.
Final Thoughts
If you are diagnosed with a retinal disease like macular degeneration, it is very important that you realize you are not alone. You don't need to suffer in silence. Your eye doctor may have suggestions to help you adapt to the issues that age-related macular degeneration causes. Scientific evidence has shown that everyone with this disease should take a vitamin supplement for macular degeneration like VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula to try and prevent your blurred vision from worsening and possibly improve vision. Also, there are many different low vision aids, magnifiers and optical devices, and other resources available for the visually impaired. Please remember that it is important that you see your retina specialist often, especially if your eyesight is worsening or if you suspect a problem.
Author Bio©2006, Vitamin Science Inc, www.visivite.com, manufactures VisiVite nutritional supplements for eye health, such as VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula (http://www.visivite.com/premier-eye-vitamin.html).
Article Source: http://www.articlegeek.com/
Macular degeneration affects central vision, and some sufferers can no longer read books, write out checks, find phone numbers in a directory, watch television, or see the facial expressions of their loved ones. Simple tasks become impossible and frustration is common. Patients may feel alone because no one they know can relate to macular degeneration's devastating effects. Not even a new prescription for glasses can restore the individual's poor eyesight. Many age-related macular degeneration patients fear that they will go to sleep and wake up to nothing but complete darkness.
What Is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a debilitating eye disease affecting the elderly. Within the eye is the macula, an area that allows people to see fine details and colors. Macular degeneration prevents the macula from properly functioning and the vision becomes blurred. The most distinguishing aspect of this eye disease is that round spots cover the sufferer's field of vision so that it is difficult to see things that are straight ahead. Fine details are impossible to see, but the person's peripheral vision is unchanged.
There are two types of age-related macular degeneration: dry and wet. Dry age-related macular degeneration is the result of fatty tissues called drusen building up beneath the retina. Wet macular degeneration is caused by abnormal blood vessels forming in the eye. Up to 90 percent of people diagnosed with macular degeneration have the dry form.
Ways to Prevent Macular Degeneration
Doctors say that there is no way to undo the harm that this eye disease has caused to the macula, but there are a few things that may lower your risks. These include quitting smoking, losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and taking a vitamin supplement for macular degeneration. Also, if you have a history of macular degeneration in your family, you are at a higher risk for developing the disease. You will need to see an eye specialist frequently for preventative care.
Take Your Vitamins
Doctors agree that nothing will reverse the damage caused by age-related macular degeneration, but studies have revealed interesting data in regards to this eye disease. Yellow and green vegetables help prevent age-related macular degeneration. Vegetables like squash, corn, broccoli, and spinach contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants including lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids. These vitamins and minerals may actually prevent macular degeneration in some people.
Doctors suggest that people choose a vitamin supplement for macular degeneration like VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula that contains lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. In fact, some retina specialists believe that this combination of vitamins and minerals are of benefit to people who are already suffering from macular degeneration in one eye. VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula may actually slow the drusen forming in the macula and prevent the eye disease from forming in the other eye.
Keep Those Eye Doctor Appointments
One important aspect of senior eye health is to see your eye doctor often. You may already have age-related macular degeneration, but not be exhibiting symptoms. A retina specialist can determine if you have any eye diseases during an exam when your eyes are fully dilated.
Expect to have a dilated eye exam every few years or more often if you already have an eye disease. You may also need more frequent eye exams if you are overweight, are a smoker, or have a history of age-related macular degeneration in your family. All of these factors contribute to a higher incidence of this eye disease.
Learn to Adapt with Low Vision Aids
Being diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration can be quite frightening. The important thing is to ask your retina specialist the right questions so that you know what to expect and how to properly cope with this eye disease. Your eye doctor can direct you on some important things that may help you manage your condition.
For instance, you might invest in some special lighting that can prevent glare. Optical devices and magnifiers are available for you to see things better close up, but you might have to shop around to find the best one to suit your individual needs. Large print books may enable you to continue with a cherished pastime - reading! Reading machines have given many people with macular degeneration the ability to cope with this eye disease by reading aloud information to users.
Final Thoughts
If you are diagnosed with a retinal disease like macular degeneration, it is very important that you realize you are not alone. You don't need to suffer in silence. Your eye doctor may have suggestions to help you adapt to the issues that age-related macular degeneration causes. Scientific evidence has shown that everyone with this disease should take a vitamin supplement for macular degeneration like VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula to try and prevent your blurred vision from worsening and possibly improve vision. Also, there are many different low vision aids, magnifiers and optical devices, and other resources available for the visually impaired. Please remember that it is important that you see your retina specialist often, especially if your eyesight is worsening or if you suspect a problem.
Author Bio©2006, Vitamin Science Inc, www.visivite.com, manufactures VisiVite nutritional supplements for eye health, such as VisiVite i-Defense Gold Formula (http://www.visivite.com/premier-eye-vitamin.html).
Article Source: http://www.articlegeek.com/
Monday, November 10, 2008
Athletes are Prone to Dermatological Irritation: What Can Be Done?
by: Tom Maroney
When one thinks of the injuries sustained by baseball players, skin irritation is not necessarily the malady that jumps to mind. But for Josh Beckett, ace pitcher of the Boston Red Sox, it is exactly those sorts of concerns that have proven most debilitating over the years: Beckett has suffered from blisters on the fingers of his pitching hand that have landed him on the disabled list an astonishing six times since 2000.
That is a painful problem. It is an expensive problem. And it is a problem that can curtail seasons; it can derail careers; it can mean the difference between playing and not playing, winning and losing.
In Search of Topical Pain Relief
And it’s not limited to Beckett, pitchers, or even baseball players. Athletes of all stripes risk injury due to blisters, abrasions, eczema, cuts...all dermatological concerns that demand topical pain relief. And, it doesn’t end there: Those who participate in outdoor sports—tennis, sailing, skiing, and so on—frequently suffer from sunburn. Those who sweat a lot in workouts or competition such as basketball players, gymnasts, and runners have to deal with chafing. It especially helps runners to prevent blisters, abrasions, and also expedites in healing. These are recurring problems that demand chronic pain management. Yet, many athletes downplay these concerns, oftentimes because such injuries are not considered severe. Hey, it’s not a broken bone or a torn hamstring, so how bad can it be? It can be bad enough to cause an athlete to lose a step, or to favor a certain leg, arm or muscle group. It can also be bad enough to lead to more severe injuries. Just ask Josh Beckett.
As such, athletes aiming to remain in top form should seek to treat their dermatological concerns via natural health remedies. Indeed, natural pain relief is the optimum method for keeping an athlete’s skin healthy and hydrated. In fact, the importance of hydration itself cannot be overstated. Of course, the simplest and most effective method for staying hydrated is to simply drink water. And for athletes, who lose a great deal of fluids through sweating, water should be consumed frequently. In fact, it’s said that even 2 percent dehydration decreases an athlete’s performance by as much as 10 percent. Adequate hydration is crucial in keeping one’s skin healthy.
For athletes already suffering from blisters, abrasions or the like, simple powders and ointments such as Johnson’s Baby Powder or Gold Bond Medicated Ant-Itch Cream can be purchased inexpensively, and can provide tremendous relief. Even petroleum jelly can be applied to cuts or chafed areas to provide immediate topical pain relief.
For athletes suffering from dermatological issues, chronic pain management can truly be that basic. Again, let’s take the example of Josh Beckett: The Red Sox hurler addressed his blisters issue with…surgery? Laser treatment? Nope. He used Band-Aids.
Which doesn’t mean that Band-Aids or baby powder are the only methods for treatment, or even the most effective ones (it should be noted that Beckett’s Band-Aid solution prevented him from throwing his curveball during bullpen sessions, and his on-field performance suffered as a result).
Advanced Natural Pain Relief
For athletes looking for more advanced natural pain relief, XTreme Skin Ointment (http://www.xtremeskin.com) offers a wide range of healing capabilities: It creates a breathable, protective barrier for the skin; it locks out germs and bacteria, and locks in moisture; and it accelerates the skin’s healing process. Natural health remedies like XTreme Skin Ointment can (and should) be used as a preventative measure, but they can also be applied to damaged areas.
It must be stated that no athlete is immune to dermatological issues: Bowlers will often suffer from blisters and cuts; rock climbers, from cracked skin and burns; horseback riders, from chafing; swimmers, from dry skin; weightlifters, from calluses. And, too many athletes will try and play through these problems when they should be seeking out chronic pain management techniques and natural pain relief.
An athlete’s skin is as related to his or performance as his or her muscles, yet too few recognize this. It is crucial that athletes seek out topical pain relief, and it is recommended that they do so through natural health remedies. To ignore them, or to treat them ineffectively, can spell damage, disaster and heartbreak. Just ask Josh Beckett.
About The Author
Tom Maroney, CEO of Banner Therapy Products in Asheville, NC, was a practicing N.Y. attorney for many years prior to being in a terrible car accident. As the result of severe neck and brain injuries, he was exposed to many rehabilitative products, first hand. This experience prompted him to become an investor, advisor and later CEO, of Banner Therapy Products. Since the inception of the company, 10 years ago, the company has gone from carrying 400 to 6,000 products. His wife, Dianne, is a principal in the business as well and has a medical background in neurology. Currently, she works with children to assist in analyzing medical disabilities. Tom and Dianne continue to travel the world seeking out new products. Email:service@bannertherapy.com or visit http://www.bannertherapy.com for more information.
When one thinks of the injuries sustained by baseball players, skin irritation is not necessarily the malady that jumps to mind. But for Josh Beckett, ace pitcher of the Boston Red Sox, it is exactly those sorts of concerns that have proven most debilitating over the years: Beckett has suffered from blisters on the fingers of his pitching hand that have landed him on the disabled list an astonishing six times since 2000.
That is a painful problem. It is an expensive problem. And it is a problem that can curtail seasons; it can derail careers; it can mean the difference between playing and not playing, winning and losing.
In Search of Topical Pain Relief
And it’s not limited to Beckett, pitchers, or even baseball players. Athletes of all stripes risk injury due to blisters, abrasions, eczema, cuts...all dermatological concerns that demand topical pain relief. And, it doesn’t end there: Those who participate in outdoor sports—tennis, sailing, skiing, and so on—frequently suffer from sunburn. Those who sweat a lot in workouts or competition such as basketball players, gymnasts, and runners have to deal with chafing. It especially helps runners to prevent blisters, abrasions, and also expedites in healing. These are recurring problems that demand chronic pain management. Yet, many athletes downplay these concerns, oftentimes because such injuries are not considered severe. Hey, it’s not a broken bone or a torn hamstring, so how bad can it be? It can be bad enough to cause an athlete to lose a step, or to favor a certain leg, arm or muscle group. It can also be bad enough to lead to more severe injuries. Just ask Josh Beckett.
As such, athletes aiming to remain in top form should seek to treat their dermatological concerns via natural health remedies. Indeed, natural pain relief is the optimum method for keeping an athlete’s skin healthy and hydrated. In fact, the importance of hydration itself cannot be overstated. Of course, the simplest and most effective method for staying hydrated is to simply drink water. And for athletes, who lose a great deal of fluids through sweating, water should be consumed frequently. In fact, it’s said that even 2 percent dehydration decreases an athlete’s performance by as much as 10 percent. Adequate hydration is crucial in keeping one’s skin healthy.
For athletes already suffering from blisters, abrasions or the like, simple powders and ointments such as Johnson’s Baby Powder or Gold Bond Medicated Ant-Itch Cream can be purchased inexpensively, and can provide tremendous relief. Even petroleum jelly can be applied to cuts or chafed areas to provide immediate topical pain relief.
For athletes suffering from dermatological issues, chronic pain management can truly be that basic. Again, let’s take the example of Josh Beckett: The Red Sox hurler addressed his blisters issue with…surgery? Laser treatment? Nope. He used Band-Aids.
Which doesn’t mean that Band-Aids or baby powder are the only methods for treatment, or even the most effective ones (it should be noted that Beckett’s Band-Aid solution prevented him from throwing his curveball during bullpen sessions, and his on-field performance suffered as a result).
Advanced Natural Pain Relief
For athletes looking for more advanced natural pain relief, XTreme Skin Ointment (http://www.xtremeskin.com) offers a wide range of healing capabilities: It creates a breathable, protective barrier for the skin; it locks out germs and bacteria, and locks in moisture; and it accelerates the skin’s healing process. Natural health remedies like XTreme Skin Ointment can (and should) be used as a preventative measure, but they can also be applied to damaged areas.
It must be stated that no athlete is immune to dermatological issues: Bowlers will often suffer from blisters and cuts; rock climbers, from cracked skin and burns; horseback riders, from chafing; swimmers, from dry skin; weightlifters, from calluses. And, too many athletes will try and play through these problems when they should be seeking out chronic pain management techniques and natural pain relief.
An athlete’s skin is as related to his or performance as his or her muscles, yet too few recognize this. It is crucial that athletes seek out topical pain relief, and it is recommended that they do so through natural health remedies. To ignore them, or to treat them ineffectively, can spell damage, disaster and heartbreak. Just ask Josh Beckett.
About The Author
Tom Maroney, CEO of Banner Therapy Products in Asheville, NC, was a practicing N.Y. attorney for many years prior to being in a terrible car accident. As the result of severe neck and brain injuries, he was exposed to many rehabilitative products, first hand. This experience prompted him to become an investor, advisor and later CEO, of Banner Therapy Products. Since the inception of the company, 10 years ago, the company has gone from carrying 400 to 6,000 products. His wife, Dianne, is a principal in the business as well and has a medical background in neurology. Currently, she works with children to assist in analyzing medical disabilities. Tom and Dianne continue to travel the world seeking out new products. Email:service@bannertherapy.com or visit http://www.bannertherapy.com for more information.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Live Healthier With Your Diabetes
Diabetes is a common illness that can affect men and women, boys and girls, right around the world. For centuries, diabetes was regarded as one of a dreaded disease, but modern medicine allows patients to live full, vital lives in spite of the condition.
If you want to control your diabetes and keep it from controlling you, the first step is to learn as much as you can about the disease. Once diagnosed, it's your responsibility to seek out as much information as you can from trusted resources, and educate yourself to the best of your ability.
Having diabetes means staying in close contact with your doctor. You need to see him or her regularly to ensure that your current treatment regime is being properly administered, and is working effectively. Diabetes can cause physical and neurological deterioration in other areas of the body, so it is important to have regular physical checkups to rule out other possible complications.
Performing a regular glucose level check is the best way to control diabetes. Your clinic nurse or doctor will explain how often you should perform these tests. Follow the schedule as closely as possible, and be sure to take all of your medications as prescribed.
There is a definite correlation between a healthy lifestyle and a successful existence with diabetes. Proper exercise and a healthy diet are very important factors in controlling diabetes. Work with your doctor to set out a dietary plan that you can live with, and do your best to follow it, especially during the early stages of your treatment regime. You can perform your own dietary investigations, but under no circumstances should you abandon your doctor's advice. Monitor your activities and your food choices, and note any increases or decreases in your glucose levels. Discuss these changes with your doctor.
As with many illnesses, you'll find good advice and bad advice. There are conflicting opinions in several areas of diabetes control and treatment. One such area that's under great debate is the effect of fats and carbohydrates on diabetes. Even doctors are divided into several different areas of thought. There are only theories at this point, and no medical or scientific evidence on the effects of carbs and fats in the diabetic diet. Go ahead and read what you can about these theories, but continue to follow the advice of your doctor. Use the guidelines you've been given and explore alternatives with caution. Any dietary experimentation must be done on the advice of a medical professional.
If you suffer from diabetes, restrict or avoid your alcohol intake. Alcohol is known to aggravate the illness, so try to limit it to small amounts with meals. If you suffer with Type 2 diabetes, try to avoid alcohol altogether, as it can have adverse reactions with taken with many Type 2 diabetes prescription medications.
High stress levels will also make diabetes worse. Try introducing relaxation techniques into your everyday routine to increase your overall well being. Stress increases many different hormone levels in your body, including adrenaline. The hormone adrenaline prepares the body for fight or flight, and an important part of these preparations is the release of glucose from the muscles and liver. This glucose is used as immediate energy. What your body cannot understand is that modern day stress levels are not usually induced by a physical threat, so these high levels of glucose are not required. As a result, high stress plays havoc with glucose levels and can make it almost impossible to control diabetes. For this reason, it's essential that people with diabetes learn how to relax and reduce the stress in their daily lives.
The most direct way to control your diabetes is by controlling your diet. Understand which foods affect your condition, and be in control of what you eat. You may feel as though you're making sacrifices, but your good health is definitely worth the effort. There are many ways to prepare delicious foods that fit in with your diabetes lifestyle. See the website cldia.allrecipes.com for main courses, beverages, appetizers, and desserts that you can enjoy, guilt-free.
Taking steps to control your diabetes can be as easy as making a few lifestyle changes. Eat right, keep your stress levels down, and follow your doctor's advice. Your body, mind and spirit will all be better for it.
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Aldrich Cusens contributes to a variety of web sites, on family health and health news topics.
This article is available as a unique content article with free reprint rights.
If you want to control your diabetes and keep it from controlling you, the first step is to learn as much as you can about the disease. Once diagnosed, it's your responsibility to seek out as much information as you can from trusted resources, and educate yourself to the best of your ability.
Having diabetes means staying in close contact with your doctor. You need to see him or her regularly to ensure that your current treatment regime is being properly administered, and is working effectively. Diabetes can cause physical and neurological deterioration in other areas of the body, so it is important to have regular physical checkups to rule out other possible complications.
Performing a regular glucose level check is the best way to control diabetes. Your clinic nurse or doctor will explain how often you should perform these tests. Follow the schedule as closely as possible, and be sure to take all of your medications as prescribed.
There is a definite correlation between a healthy lifestyle and a successful existence with diabetes. Proper exercise and a healthy diet are very important factors in controlling diabetes. Work with your doctor to set out a dietary plan that you can live with, and do your best to follow it, especially during the early stages of your treatment regime. You can perform your own dietary investigations, but under no circumstances should you abandon your doctor's advice. Monitor your activities and your food choices, and note any increases or decreases in your glucose levels. Discuss these changes with your doctor.
As with many illnesses, you'll find good advice and bad advice. There are conflicting opinions in several areas of diabetes control and treatment. One such area that's under great debate is the effect of fats and carbohydrates on diabetes. Even doctors are divided into several different areas of thought. There are only theories at this point, and no medical or scientific evidence on the effects of carbs and fats in the diabetic diet. Go ahead and read what you can about these theories, but continue to follow the advice of your doctor. Use the guidelines you've been given and explore alternatives with caution. Any dietary experimentation must be done on the advice of a medical professional.
If you suffer from diabetes, restrict or avoid your alcohol intake. Alcohol is known to aggravate the illness, so try to limit it to small amounts with meals. If you suffer with Type 2 diabetes, try to avoid alcohol altogether, as it can have adverse reactions with taken with many Type 2 diabetes prescription medications.
High stress levels will also make diabetes worse. Try introducing relaxation techniques into your everyday routine to increase your overall well being. Stress increases many different hormone levels in your body, including adrenaline. The hormone adrenaline prepares the body for fight or flight, and an important part of these preparations is the release of glucose from the muscles and liver. This glucose is used as immediate energy. What your body cannot understand is that modern day stress levels are not usually induced by a physical threat, so these high levels of glucose are not required. As a result, high stress plays havoc with glucose levels and can make it almost impossible to control diabetes. For this reason, it's essential that people with diabetes learn how to relax and reduce the stress in their daily lives.
The most direct way to control your diabetes is by controlling your diet. Understand which foods affect your condition, and be in control of what you eat. You may feel as though you're making sacrifices, but your good health is definitely worth the effort. There are many ways to prepare delicious foods that fit in with your diabetes lifestyle. See the website cldia.allrecipes.com for main courses, beverages, appetizers, and desserts that you can enjoy, guilt-free.
Taking steps to control your diabetes can be as easy as making a few lifestyle changes. Eat right, keep your stress levels down, and follow your doctor's advice. Your body, mind and spirit will all be better for it.
Keyword Articles: http://www.keywordarticles.org
Aldrich Cusens contributes to a variety of web sites, on family health and health news topics.
This article is available as a unique content article with free reprint rights.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Incontinence, An Extremely Common Ailment
By: Sylvia Fontrellini
Article From Niche Article Directory
Incontinence is the name given to the inability to control urine elimination, which means sufferers accidentally pass urine. as many as three million people in the united kingdom suffer from this embarrassing ailment, & its particularly common in women aged over 40.
Incontinence happens when the usual process of passing urine is disrupted. However, urination can be affected in a number of different ways, which is why there are a number of types of incontinence.
The impact of fluids can be a massive cause of the condition. indeed, a fluid intake that's too big or too small can cause this embarrassing problem. in addition to this, caffeinated drinks and alcohol an also be the cause incontinence in some people.
It's obvious that, the symptoms of incontinence are urinating by accident. However, this can manifest itself in a number of different ways.
Some incontinence sufferers find that they leak urine when there is a burst of pressure put on their bladder including when they lift something or sneeze. on the other hand, other incontinence sufferers may realise that they leak urine constantly.
As we've already mentioned, there's a number of types of incontinence. These include:
Stress incontinence, which is the most widespread style of incontinence & one that is regular in women that have had children. Stress incontinence is when urine leaks during sneezing, laughing & other activities that put pressure on the bladder.
Urge incontinence, which is when you know that you want to urinate however you can't hold it in long enough to get to the washroom in time. because of this, urine can leak as soon as you want to pass it.
Reflex incontinence is another range of the ailment & it generally occurs due to a spinal or neurological disease or trauma where there is bit or no voluntary control or sensation of the bladder.
A few people may suffer from mixed type incontinence, which means, for example, sufferers of stress incontinence may develop other strains of the ailment.
If you've recognised some of the incontinence symptoms in this article & reckon you may be suffering from the problem, don't worry. only visit your doctor & talk to them about the variety of treatments that are currently available.
A few of the tments for incontinence the doctor may tell you about are pelvic floor exercises, bladder training or a course of medication.
You'll also discover that there are several incontinence products on the market that will help you to control your symptoms. These include disposable pants to help you to cope with bulbs incontinence & a wide variety of incontinence pads.
You should also be able to find incontinence bed protection & skin care, which means that you'll be able to remain as clean & dry as possible.
Author Resource:- Sylvia Fontrellini is a full time carer for old people requiring continence pads, incontinence wear and latex gloves.Article From Niche Article Directory
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Organic Gifts: The Appropriate Gift Choice
By: Alice Campbell
It is extremely difficult to buy gifts for people, regardless if you know them very well or if they are merely acquaintances. You have to concern what type of product they are using and if they will appreciate your gift. For change, why not give organic gifts or natural products? They are surely not a common choice when it comes to gift choices, but organic gifts or natural products are certainly the top option when it comes to useful and environmentally-friendly gifts.
As the name suggest, organic gifts or natural products are products made entirely from natural materials and ingredients, most of them readily available in one’s surroundings. These organic gifts or natural products include organic flowers, beddings, baby clothes, as well as fruit baskets and food such as chocolates and cookies. These products are very popular, mainly because they are very reasonably priced, especially when compared to more mainstream products. However, besides the price, there are also a number of reasons why one should give organic gifts and natural products.
For one, organic gifts and natural products are safe not just on the environment but on the user as well. This is especially true when the products are edibles or clothing items. A number of mainstream products are undeniably well-made. However, their materials are not decided based on their effects on consumers or users, as well as its overall effect on the environment. Rather, these materials are chosen purely on economical purposes only. As long as the materials enable the manufactures to make items quickly and cheaply, the manufacturer would continue using them even if they are hazardous.
This factor of organic gifts and natural products is extremely beneficial, especially when you are planning to give sensitive products such as baby items. When you give organic gifts or natural products for babies, you are sure that they do not have any adverse effects. In fact, they may even have beneficial effects, since such is the nature of organic gifts and natural products. Of course, their effects are not limited to babies or children, since even adults can enjoy the benefits of such gift products.
Therefore, organic gifts and natural products are great alternatives especially when you plan to give gifts like chocolates. When giving healthy food products, fruits are usually the top choice, but the appeal of chocolates and other sweet food products are undeniable. Organic gifts and natural products give you the option to give attractive but healthy gifts, a perfect present for people who are conscious of their weight and their health.
Lastly, organic gifts and natural products are varied, so you have a lot to choose from. From clothing items to food to other miscellany, you will surely not run out of choices and the variety will satisfy you and the receiver of the gift. Even those who are not keen on such gifts will definitely fine the appeal of organic gifts and natural products, thoughtful presents that everyone can enjoy.
Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com
About the Author:
Running out of gift ideas? Visit our shop for a comprehensive look on some of the more popular organic gifts and natural products available in the market today.
It is extremely difficult to buy gifts for people, regardless if you know them very well or if they are merely acquaintances. You have to concern what type of product they are using and if they will appreciate your gift. For change, why not give organic gifts or natural products? They are surely not a common choice when it comes to gift choices, but organic gifts or natural products are certainly the top option when it comes to useful and environmentally-friendly gifts.
As the name suggest, organic gifts or natural products are products made entirely from natural materials and ingredients, most of them readily available in one’s surroundings. These organic gifts or natural products include organic flowers, beddings, baby clothes, as well as fruit baskets and food such as chocolates and cookies. These products are very popular, mainly because they are very reasonably priced, especially when compared to more mainstream products. However, besides the price, there are also a number of reasons why one should give organic gifts and natural products.
For one, organic gifts and natural products are safe not just on the environment but on the user as well. This is especially true when the products are edibles or clothing items. A number of mainstream products are undeniably well-made. However, their materials are not decided based on their effects on consumers or users, as well as its overall effect on the environment. Rather, these materials are chosen purely on economical purposes only. As long as the materials enable the manufactures to make items quickly and cheaply, the manufacturer would continue using them even if they are hazardous.
This factor of organic gifts and natural products is extremely beneficial, especially when you are planning to give sensitive products such as baby items. When you give organic gifts or natural products for babies, you are sure that they do not have any adverse effects. In fact, they may even have beneficial effects, since such is the nature of organic gifts and natural products. Of course, their effects are not limited to babies or children, since even adults can enjoy the benefits of such gift products.
Therefore, organic gifts and natural products are great alternatives especially when you plan to give gifts like chocolates. When giving healthy food products, fruits are usually the top choice, but the appeal of chocolates and other sweet food products are undeniable. Organic gifts and natural products give you the option to give attractive but healthy gifts, a perfect present for people who are conscious of their weight and their health.
Lastly, organic gifts and natural products are varied, so you have a lot to choose from. From clothing items to food to other miscellany, you will surely not run out of choices and the variety will satisfy you and the receiver of the gift. Even those who are not keen on such gifts will definitely fine the appeal of organic gifts and natural products, thoughtful presents that everyone can enjoy.
Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com
About the Author:
Running out of gift ideas? Visit our shop for a comprehensive look on some of the more popular organic gifts and natural products available in the market today.
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