The word “Arthritis” comes from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation and refers to a condition involving damage to the joints of the body. There are different forms of arthritis and each one has a different set of causes. But all have one common feature viz. joint inflammation and pain which can be debilitating and extremely painful, to the point of agony. Pain patterns may differ depending on the arthritis and its location on the body. There are millions of people all over the world of all ages who struggle with the aches and pains of having some form of arthritis.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in older people. So many people suffer with the pain and discomforts from having some form of arthritis. It is very important to figure out ways to help in relieving some of the aches and pains that often occur with all types of arthritis. A little bit of pain relief will bring so much joy to a patient of arthritis. Sometimes arthritis pain can be so severe that a person may not even be able to get up out of bed, which can lead to depression. It is very important that you figure out which type of pain treatment works best for you. Different people respond differently to pain relievers and other types of treatment. Do some research, talk with your doctor or ask a friend, but remember that it is very important to find some type of relief from your arthritis pain in order for you to feel better overall

The things that you eat have so much to do with how badly your arthritis pain is at times, so changing your dietary intake can really improve your pain level. If you are overweight and eating foods that are not high in nutrition then you are probably suffering from more arthritis pain than you really have to. When you are too heavy, your body is putting too much of a strain on your joints. Being able to lose some weight and changing eating habits can be very beneficial to anyone struggling with arthritis symptoms.

There are many different types of supplements and vitamins that if taken on a daily basis could really improve the inflammation and pain that is occurring in your joints. These supplements and vitamins could be purchased over the internet or just go to a store in your town and speak with a pharmacist about the type of supplements and vitamins you are looking for, I am sure they would be more than glad to help you find the right ones. Before you ever start taking any type of medicine, whether it be supplements or vitamins, it would be advisable to consult your doctor about it first. Talk to a nutritionist about what types of foods you should consider switching to eating that could also improve your health in many different ways, as well as helping relieve you from some of the pain that occurs due to your arthritis

Some of the vitamins recommended for relieving arthritis pain are, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B5 and B12 and vitamin E. Even if a person is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis it is a fact that regular doses of zinc can improve their pain level slightly. Magnesium and Calcium are other supplements that can be taken to help improve some of the discomforts that you are having to deal with daily. Any type of relief is better than none at all, so after talking to your doctor, hopefully you will be able to find some relief from your arthritis pain.

People with all types of arthritis need to remember that just by implementing exercise into your daily life will improve your joint pain that has been occurring for so long. You will be surprised by the results and your body will improve in appearance as well as all of your other conditions which earlier were causing you problems in your life. There are a combination of things that you can do at home, on your own time that could truly give you the help that you have been searching for from your arthritis difficulties. If you could do all of these things on a regular basis, you could get your life in control and begin feeling better and looking better. In fact, the changes might be very dramatic in a positive way and your friends and family as well as you yourself will for sure notice the differences.

Arthritis can be hereditary, it could also be from an injury that occurred earlier on in life. Your doctor has to diagnose if you have arthritis and what are its causes. You have to take that first initial step in finding some sort of pain management treatment for yourself and your arthritis suffering. Without this relief, you could end up aging before your time and begin feeling depressed, among many other problems. You also have probably seen different TV commercials and ads, claiming miracle cure for all arthritis sufferers. But what often happens is that people spend their hard earned money on this stuff, just to find out, it does not work. It is so important that you do not allow yourself to blow tons of money searching for a pain relief from your arthritis. There are so many different scams out there, that will take your money and you will get absolutely nothing in return. It is a shame but it is so true.

Get on the internet and do some research about different types of treatment for whichever type of arthritis you have been diagnosed with. You will be able to locate some sort of pain relief medication, supplements, special diets, physical therapy, or something, that will be right up your alley, that can give you that relief which you have been searching for all along. Arthritis can be excruciating; so why wait?

You can continue to search, and you can continue to use the same solutions that have been working with limited effect for you all this time. But I can tell you that you won’t be able to get rid of your arthritis for the long haul. I am not a medical person and I do not give medical advice. I do not recommend you stop taking any drugs except on the advice of your doctor. As your doctor sees you getting better, he will reduce and then cancel your medication. But I will advice one natural method of cure which has helped many persons to overcome this agony. You can try this course and Free Yourself of the Swelling, Stiffness and Pain, and Live Your Life Better by Banishing Your Arthritis in Just One Month! And the whole thing is done naturally with no chance of recurrence.

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As much as this is important for women to know guys should be aware of this also. Why? You may ask? Because you may have to look after your or someone else’s daughter one day. Another reason may be that you just want to love your wife or girlfriend and knowing some simple keys will mean the difference between peace and suffering for her.

What is period pain?

Period pain is what a female may experience when she has her menstrual cycle. The pain can come before or during her menstrual cycle and the intensity can vary from person to person. The pain may be slight cramps or it can be so debilitating she may have to check into a hospital.

Does every woman experience period pain?

No, and they shouldn’t! Most women I speak with have a belief that period pain is a phenomenon that all women go through but this is far from the truth. Period pain is a symptom of your body being out of balance and not a natural part of the menstrual cycle. Women should not experience any pain at all with their period whether it is breast tenderness, low abdomen cramps or any other pain.

What actually happens every month?

The menstrual cycle is a shedding of the uterus wall and it should happen without pain. Every month a woman’s uterus creates a lining of blood vessels to prepare a home for the anticipated fertilized egg. If a woman becomes pregnant the egg will feed off the wall of blood until a developed baby has grown. If pregnancy does not occur the uterus will shred the lining and this is what is called your menstrual cycle or period. This process should be pain free but for a lot of women its not.

Why pain occurs.

In Chinese medicine we talk about liver Qi stagnation, cold in the lower Jiao, cold in the channels, blood deficiency and stagnation of blood. These are all terms that will be the reason why a woman will experience period pain. Simply put, if the blood or energy is not flowing freely around the uterus a women will experience pain.

The Liver organ is the main culprit

The Livers job is to smoothly circulate energy (Qi) and blood around the body. It is also responsible for the suppleness of muscle and tendons, lubricated eyes and the ability to see as well as preparing a fertile ground within the uterus for a baby to grow. When the Liver energy is out of balance we will experience liver Qi stagnation and blood stagnation. And this takes us to why a woman will experience period pain. Liver Qi stagnation is caused usually by stress, the liver becomes heated and aggravated by emotional turmoil and then the Liver Qi will stagnate giving the body pain. Qi stagnation will inturn stagnate blood flow and then a stabbing type pain will be felt. To rectify this problem you could have acupuncture, massage if the symptoms are not to bad and Chinese herbs.

Cold in the lower Jiao or channels

If you could imagine a lake flowing nicely just before the cold snap of winter and then all of a sudden it freezes. “Well”, this is something like what happens with the blood that circulates around the uterus when it’s invaded by cold or cold gets into the acupuncture channels. When cold invades the body your blood will stagnate and this will give you very severe cramping.

The above symptoms are the main reasons why a woman will experience period pain. Other reasons may be dampness, meaning there is a type of mouldy by product developed in your body due to digestive system weakness and this prevents the blood from circulating. And another reason may be endometriosis.

Period pain can be prevented and can be treated without going on the pill or any other chemical intervention. If you have cold the pain will be stabbing, for this drink ginger tea with a little honey. If there is a cramping sensation this is liver Qi stagnation and in this case do something relaxing like walking in the park and look at the green grass and trees. Green soothes the liver. Also meditation and yoga Nidra will help ease tension. The gym is not recommended it is stressful on the body and will only make the pain worse. And if you have blood stagnation you can do both. The warmth of the ginger will help move the blood and relaxation will help free up any Qi stagnation.

Many women experience tiredness and dizziness after their period and this is because of lack of blood and the body’s inability to replenish the blood lost after a period. This subject will be spoken more about in another BOYF news letter.

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Putting an End to Period Pain

The TCM Treatment of Dysmenorrhea

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is well known for effectively treating pain conditions like arthritic knees and sore backs but many are surprised that TCM is extremely effective at treating common gynaecological problems such as dysmenorrhea.

Painful periods (or dysmenorrhea) affect over 50% of menstruating females and is indicated by the presence of sharp or dull, painful cramps which can be intermittent or constant in the low abdomen or back before, during or after the period. Many females will live with this discomfort and never seek medical attention; believing that the pain is something they just have to live with. Some women are so incapacitated by the pain that missing work or school every month is a common occurrence.

What is Dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea can be classified into two categories; primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is when there is no known cause for the pain (idiopathic). Secondary dysmenorrhea is when there is an underlying cause to the pain such as endometriosis (the most common cause), pelvic inflammatory disease or from a structural abnormality in the uterus.

Western Medical Treatments for Dysmenorrhea

The most common medical treatments for dysmenorrhea are the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen, Motrin etc). If women are also interested in contraception, then the birth control pill can be prescribed which has also shown to be effective. The problem is that many of these treatments are aimed at symptomatic relief rather than long-term management of the conditions. In addition, these treatment’s side effects have aroused increasing concern. An increasing number of women are interested in more than just masking the pain and are looking for solutions which will treat the root of the problem safely and naturally.

How TCM views Dysmenorrhea

Within the framework of TCM, menstruation plays a very important role in a females health and is talked about freely and openly. TCM practitioners are able to gain tremendous insight into a females general health just by observing their menstrual cycle carefully. TCM practitioners are mostly concerned about the women’s length of cycle, the amount of bleeding, the colour and quality of the blood and if there is any pain involved. An imbalance is usually involved if a woman’s period is irregular, is always heavy or scanty, if there is pain (just to name a few). With the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, these imbalances can be corrected which will ultimately regulate the period and in the case of dysmenorrhea, stop the pain.

TCM Causes of Dysmenorrhea

There are many different causes of painful menstruation when it comes to traditional Chinese medicine. It should be noted that all cases of dysmenorrhea are looked at individually despite similar symptoms in different individuals and may be treated with completely different herbs or acupuncture points. This is why it is so important that when you go to a TCM practitioner, you go to someone with appropriate training.

Note: When working with a proper TCM practitioner, you will find that they will use unfamiliar medical terminology when describing your health condition. Wind, Dampness, Qi (chee) stagnation and Yang deficiency are just a few of the common descriptive terms used. Initially they seem strange but when used in a TCM context, they paint a picture of harmony (or disharmony) which will ultimately guide the TCM practitioner to choose the correct acupuncture points or the right combination of herbs.

The following are TCM diagnosis of dysmenorrhea along with common signs and symptoms. Some females will fit perfectly within the pattern described but most will be a combination of 2-3 patterns.

Liver Qi Stagnation: very common diagnosis. Mostly involves PMS symptoms like irritability, depression, breast distension and a dull low abdominal pain.

Blood Stagnation: symptoms usually involve severe, stabbing low abdomen or back pain with a dark flow and clots.

Cold Dampness: typically involves late periods with menstrual pain that is cold and sharp and improves with the application of heat.

Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency: painful periods with accompanying low back and knee pain with a light flow.

Qi & Blood Deficiency: often a light and short period with pain typically coming after the period is over.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Both acupuncture and Chinese herbs are necessary for the successful treatment of dysmenorrhea.

Acupuncture is a very safe and effective way to reduce all types of pain including menstrual pain and should be administered by a trained TCM practitioner for optimal results. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has indicated that acupuncture is effective at treating dysmenorrhea. Acupuncture regulates many functions in the body including the inflammation process and the endocrine (hormone) system which directly influence menstruation. Depending on the diagnosis, points on the hands, feet, legs, abdomen and back will be considered. Points on the ear are often used and can be very helpful in keeping the client relaxed during treatment.

A recent article in the Journal of Evidence Based Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2007) indicated that acupuncture reduced pain due to dysmenorrhea by over 60%. Also, the use of NSAID’s for the treatment of dysmenorrhea was reduced by an average of 63%. Most striking is the fact that the majority of women receiving the acupuncture (over 55%) were still experiencing relief over 6 months after treatment had ended; indicating that the benefits of acupuncture are more than just symptomatic relief.

There are thousands upon thousands of herbs in the TCM pharmacopeia and it takes many years to become an expert. There is no one herb for a given condition and depending on the diagnosis given, there could be anywhere from six to twenty herbs in a treatment protocol. Herbs are generally taken as a tea, twice daily until the therapeutic result has been achieved. It is extremely important that those interested in receiving herbal therapy go to a qualified practitioner with experience in gynecology. Administering the wrong herbs during specific stages of the female cycle can potentially increase pain and/or bleeding. This can be avoided by seeing someone specifically trained in traditional Chinese herbology.

Other Treatment Considerations

Diet plays a large role in the treatment of dysmenorrhea and should always be a part of the treatment protocol. Certain foods like refined sugars and flours, red meats, dairy and fried foods should be avoided along with excessive alcohol and smoking. These foods can increase inflammation and may contribute to the problem. Supplements like Evening Primrose oil (anti-inflammatory effect), calcium and magnesium (muscle relaxing effect), niacin (B3) and pyridoxine (B6) have also shown to decrease the frequency and severity of menstrual cramps.

Deep breathing exercises, sacral (low back) massage and regular exercise are also effective at treating menstrual pain and can easily be performed in the comfort of your own home.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a wonderful primary medical system, perfect for treating many health conditions; much more than just pain management. Contact your local TCM practitioner today to start your journey towards a healthier, pain-free period.

Pain Free Periods In 60 Days –

With the right help, you can finally end your menstrual pain for good.

You are not alone.

I’m going to share my discoveries with you so you don’t have to keep suffering in vain.

I’m about to take light years off your learning curve and lead you down the path of healing with the same supportive guidance as your favorite aunt. Why?

The simple fact is this… I want this information to get into as many hands as possible because too many of women are suffering in silence.

Did you know that over 90 million women across the world suffer from feminine reproductive issues and are not getting the right help they need to end their misery? Medical statistics revealed that in North America alone, 5.5 million women suffer from endometriosis!

But the body is such an amazing creation.

And if we simply understood our body a little better, we could give it what it needs to heal itself.

You could let your body repair the damage and end the pain you are experiencing month after month. Because once you’re healed inside, the pain will stop.

You could also empower your sisters, mothers, friends and family members with knowledge so that none of them continue to suffer in vain.

Read more on Home Remedies for Diabetes and Control Blood Sugar level and also visit on Natural Treatment for Back Pain

How to Cure Diabetes Naturally

Here are some of the natural resources of the higher diabetes -

1. Bitter gourd – Eat as often as possible. At least take a spoonful of bitter gourd juice to reduce the level of sugar in the blood in the urine and blood

2. Amla (Indian gooseberry) contains a large amount of vitamin C and is very effective in controlling diabetes. Mix one tablespoon of its juice with a cup of fresh juice of bitter gourd. Take it for two months, which are secreted by the pancreas. This will secrete insulin

3. Butea tree helps to reduce blood sugar and is beneficial in glycousia

4. It takes about 10 basil leaves, ten Bengal quince, 10 Neem leaves with a glass of water every day morning. Remember to take it on an empty stomach. It controls blood sugar levels

5. It takes about 2 teaspoons of powdered Fenugreek seeds with milk. It also can be swallowed whole seeds 2 teaspoon each day

6. Take 250 g Shilajit as a single dose, together with the stone of apple juice

7. It has 10 fresh curry leaves are fully developed in the morning for 3 months. Helps prevent diabetes caused due to hereditary factors

8. They have bitter melon, without reservations of any shape, and Jamun seed powder

9. Having mango juice and Indian plum (Jamun) in equal amounts. Drink three times a day. Helps reduce blood sugar levels

10. Ispghula shell can also be used to treat diabetes

11. Blueberry leaves effectively help control diabetes

12. You can also eat Gular (gymnema), to cure diabetes. Reduces high blood sugar in the blood. It also helps in proper functioning of insulin and controls the need for sweets among diabetics

13. Ginkobiloba and blueberry are also very effective in curing herbs

14. Malabar kino herb is effective in curing diabetes

15. Cinnamon helps to reduce levels of blood sugar to normal. It helps in loss of appetite and heartburn cure

16. Yoga helps to keep blood sugar levels in the blood

Diet natural home remedies for diabetes

Your diet should include foods rich in fiber such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, oat bran, beans and apples.

Eat a quarter cup of flax seeds a day. Drink plenty of water when you eat flax seeds.

A total of 50 mg daily of fiber daily is a prime target.

Eat protein rich foods such as beans, peas, turkey, chicken, fish and protein drinks with low sugar. Use olive oil and flaxseed oil in your salads.

Eating yeast, wheat germ, cheese, onion, garlic, wheat and products to reduce chromium deficiency.

The Diabetes-Reversing Breakthrough

Jade Goody’s death from cervical cancer has thought us that we need to be careful about this killer disease. There are lesssons to be learnt from the Jade Goody episode so that we keep a careful watch of possible cervical cancer symptoms, signs and possible cure. Cervical cancer ranks first among cancers in women in most developing countries.  It constitutes 34 percent of all women’s cancers.  The approximate global incidence of women suffering annually from cervix cancer is 500,000.  Though women at all ages are at risk, cervical cancer is mostly seen in women from mid 30s to 55, with  47 being the average age. Most people are sadly uninformed about cervical cancer.  It has nothing to do with your spinal cord or your neck.  It is a disease in which cancer cells are seen in the cervical tissues.  The cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus, connects the vagina to the body of the uterus.  The cervix is pink in color. It is covered with squamous cells,  which are scale-like in appearance.  The cervical canal is lined with another kind of cell, known as columnar cells The area where these two types of cells meet called T-zone or transformation zone is the likeliest area which can cause abnormal growth of cells. How can I find out if I have cervical cancer: In the earliest stages, it is quite difficult to ascertain if you have cervical cancer, because there are no obvious symptoms. Irregular bleeding, bleeding or pain during sex or vaginal discharge, chronic low backache which are symptoms that can be linked with cervical cancer, offers appear at an advanced stage. Who is at risk of cervical cancer?

Those who do unprotected sex:  Most sexually active women have the chances of carrying an HPV virus which spreads through skin to skin contact with an HPV infected area. Sex at an early age, unprotected sex and multiple sex partners augments the chances of a woman’s of getting an HPV infection.  In other words, HPV infection can trigger cervical cancer. Usage of condoms for the sake of unprotected sex, may not help because the virus can be passed through skin to skin contact in the genital area, that is not covered by a condom.  But that does not mean, one should not use condom, it is very important to protect yourself against AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of the woman to contract cervical cancer.  Chemical produced by tobacco smoking can damage the DNA of the cervix cells, making them cancerous.
Chlamdiya infection: Chlamydia infection which is bacterial in nature is also a cayuse, triggered through sexual contact.
Diet deficient in fruit and vegetables: Women who do not eat enough fruit or vegetables miss out on the antioxidant properties which keep cancers at bay.  Phytochemicals like vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene are known to prevent cervical cancers.
•    HIV infection: Women who have a weak immune system from illnesses like HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) can also suffer from cervical cancer.
Long term oral contraceptives: Usage of long-term contraceptives for say 5 or more years can increase the woman’s chances of suffering from cervix cancer.
Family history of cervical cancer: Women who have a family history of cervical cancer are also at risk. A person who has a family history of this disease may be less genetically equipped to fight of HPV infection better than other women.

How is cervical cancer diagnosed?  As mentioned before, pain or bleeding during sex or otherwise, vaginal discharge are some signs; but they do not mean you have cervical cancer. It is better if you see a doctor who will ask you to go for a Pap test In the Pap test, a speculum or a standard device used to examine the cervix is placed in the vagina.  Cells are skimmed from the surface of cervical surface with a cotton swab and then smeared into a glass slide. Another sample is taken from the T-zone with a plastic spatula. There are new techniques known as  liquid based Pap tests that gives greater degree of accuracy.  The slide is dispatched to a lab where a cytotechnologist(a person who reviews the slides) and a pathologist examines the sample for any abnormalities.  The pap test is usually accurate and can be used to detect cervical cancers even in the early stages. To increase the reliability of the Pap test, go to your doctor two weeks after your last menstrual period and avoid having sex, douching, using tampons or using vaginal creams,powders, suppositories, sprays etc  at least 48 hours before the test. An abnormal Pap smear report DOES NOT mean that you have cervical cancer. It just means that you have some kind of cellular change in the cells that cover the surface of the cervix.  A Pap test is only a screening medium,  there are other tests that are important to confirm Pap test abnormalities and diagnose the disease.  You need to have some kind of follow-up, retest again after some months. Depending on the degree of the abnormality,  the  doctor can also recommend biopsy, colposcopy(enlarged view of the vagina and cervix) or curettage. What should be the regularity of the Pap test: Screening should commence three years after a woman begins to have intercourse. It is recommended to go for a Pap test every two or three years.  The combination of HPV testing with a Pap test should be considered for routine screening for women older than 30.

Integrative Treatment For Cervical Cancer
Radiation therapy is the standard treatment for certain stages of cervical cancer and often is used in combination with surgery. Radiation therapy may also be used to manage the symptoms that occur with incurable cervical cancer. Compared with radiation alone, chemoradiation improves survival. It is usually used as the primary therapy or after a hysterectomy.

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may come from a machine outside the body (external radiation therapy) or from radiation material (radioisotopes) in thin plastic tubes inserted through the vagina into the cervical area where the cancer cells are found (intracavitary brachytherapy).

The two forms of brachytherapy used to treat cervical cancer include low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy and high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy. LDR brachytherapy has been used the most in the past, but HDR brachytherapy takes less time and can be done on an outpatient basis. Both LDR and HDR appear to work about the same.

Studies show that chemotherapy given at the same time as radiation treatment (chemoradiation) improves survival rates in stages IIB, IIIA, IIIB and IVA cervical cancer without significantly increasing the side effects of either treatment. Chemoradiation may also improve survival rates in stages IB and IIA for women with large tumors.

Radiation to treat cervical cancer may thin the bone and increase the risk of fractures in the pelvic area, including hip fractures. You can take steps to prevent thinning of the bone, such as getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Also, try to prevent falls, which can lead to fractures. Radiation may cause many side effects, including diarrhea and irritation of the bladder.

Your ability to enjoy sexual intercourse may also be affected because radiation may cause changes to the cells lining the vagina, making intercourse difficult or painful. A series of vaginal dilators, starting with a small one and progressing to a larger size, may be used after radiation therapy. Using the dilators can make the vaginal opening larger and help make sex less difficult or painful.

In addition to conventional medical treatment for cervical cancer, you may try complementary therapies. Complementary therapies are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for cervical cancer. Before you try any of these therapies, discuss their possible benefits and side effects with your doctor. Let him or her know if you are already using any such therapies.

The combination of conventional medical treatment and complementary medicine is an approach sometimes termed integrative medicine, in which conventional and complementary therapies work together for the best outcome. Complementary therapies are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for cervical cancer.

Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV. You can get HPV by having sexual contact with someone who has it. There are many types of the HPV virus. Not all types of HPV cause cervical cancer. Some of them cause genital warts, but other types may not cause any symptoms.

Most doctors use cauterization or freezing as a first option to cure genital warts. Unfortunately, success achieved with this method is often temporary and the warts soon reappear. For genital warts, cures may involve having to surgically excise or burn them off. After surgical intervention or chemical acids are used, one can expect a scar in that area.

HPVCurative is a new, highly effective and potent way to cure genital warts. It is valued for its role in the realm of genital warts cures, and has provided total clearance of the infection time after time. It contains certified organic medicinal plant extracts and antiviral essential oils, which have demonstrated the ability to act as an HPV cure in laboratory tests.

HPVCurative is undiluted and unadulterated. It contains stringently certified organic antiviral plant extracts, which have the ability to destroy HPV. The extracts are harvested and distilled by hand for medicinal use — they are pure and complete. This is essential when creating HPV cures, and it is of critical importance when applying anything to the genitals.

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Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatments, Stages. Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
by: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
published: 2009-04-19
ASIN: B00272M1YC
sales rank: 124164

About This Booklet
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 08-2407) is about cervical cancer.* The disease begins on the surface of the cervix. If not treated, the cancer invades more deeply into the cervix. This is called invasive cervical cancer. Every year in the United States, about 11,000 women learn they have invasive cervical cancer. Most of these women are younger than 55.

This booklet tells about diagnosis, staging, treatment, and follow-up care. Learning about medical care for invasive cervical cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care.

This booklet has lists of questions that you may want to ask your doctor. Many people find it helpful to take a list of questions to a doctor visit. To help remember what your doctor says, you can take notes or ask whether you may use a tape recorder. You may also want to have a family member or friend go with you when you talk with the doctor – to take notes, ask questions, or just listen.

Natural remedies for menopause include using all natural approaches such as diet, exercise relaxation and herbs and other natural therapies. If you have a strong commitment to dealing with menopause symptoms, these approaches will work very well to counteract them. Natural remedies for menopause work best if you start them early — as soon as the first symptoms are noticed.

1. A Diet For Menopause

Diet can be regarded as a great natural remedy for menopause. After all, we all eat every day; so why not eat healthily and in a way which will reduce menopause symptoms? In the UK and USA ‘eat 5 a day’ has become a common recommendation relating to fresh fruits and vegetables consumed daily. One believable story is that this started with ‘eat 10 a day’, but the respective governments knew they could never sell ’10 a day’ to the majority of their populations. However 10 a day is MUCH better than 5 a day.

So, eat lots and lots of fruit and vegetables, as much raw as possible. Also, cut down on carbohydrates and keep protein consumption low; we need on average only around 100g (3 ounces) a day.

Increase: foods rich in phytoestrogens such as soy products apples, beans, legumes, seaweed, carrots and potatoes.

Decrease: coffee, tea, alcohol, soft drink and sugary food.

2. Exercise And Menopause

Exercise is certainly a great example of the natural remedies for menopause. It helps counteract tiredness and stress. It lifts general health. It helps strengthen bones to reduce osteoporosis, and it helps you burn calories to stay slim.

Exercise must be regular, thorough and vigorous.

3. Relaxation And Menopause

Many women agree to overdoing things and tiring themselves out. This exhausts the body and make all symptoms worse — including those of the menopause. The great thing with exercise and relaxation is that are very well-priced natural remedies for menopause — in fact, they can be completely free!

Taking time out to spend it on yourself every day may be a good step in the right direction for you. Perhaps follow a pastime you always meant to start.

Yoga is a great way to keep relaxed and get fit at the same time.

4. Herbs For Menopause

Of all the natural remedies for menopause, perhaps more has written about herbs then any other. Many herbs contain phytoestrogens which the body can use to help balance its hormone system. These are not like drugs, forcing their way into the body and often disrupting our systems as much as they help them. Many herbs are gentle natural remedies, making themselves available for the body to use only if it body wants them. This makes appropriate herbal remedies naturally self-regulating.

These great natural remedies include:

* Agnus Castus — one of the best known remedies for menopause in Europe

* Dong Quai — one of the most popular remedies for menopause in the Far East

* Ginkgo biloba — helps to to allay ‘brain fog’ naturally and so useful for menopause

* St John’s Wort — one of herbalists’ favourite remedies for keeping up the spirits in menopause. In Europe this is one of the best known remedies for mild depression

* Red sage — recommended by many for hot sweats during menopause – well worth trying

Follow the manufacturer’s or practitioner’s recommendations as to dosage; but certainly take at least a 3-month course.

Natural Remedies For Menopause — More Research

This article has just scratched the surface of this topic. There are so many natural remedies to use for menopause that you could fill a book. At least you have 4 main categories in this article which can form the basis of your own programme of natural remedies for menopause.

Do your research on the Internet, speak to practitioners in natural healthcare and make a plan of what you will do; and follow it!!

A cold sore can be a huge inconvenience due to the pain, embarrassment caused, and difficulty to get rid of. Cold sores are an extremely common condition due to being highly contagious and are actually caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is currently incurable. Although the virus does not yet have a cure, it is possible to cure a cold sore using both natural remedies and over-the-counter products.

It is best to treat the cold sore at its first sign, since a cold sore can last a week or longer if it is not attended to. Salt water works great at cleaning out the sore, and is especially beneficial if it is located inside or on the corner of your mouth. You can even try rubbing a small amount of salt water on the sore if it is located on the lips, but salt water works best when it is swished around the mouth.

There are various over-the-counter ointments that provide pain relief and promote healing, as well as many prescription medications that require a doctor’s visit beforehand. Lysine ointment is very effective in treating cold sores, and can actually reduce the time a cold sore is present by up to 50 percent. It is fairly inexpensive and is available at your local pharmacy, and can diminish the signs of a cold sore in as little as three days.

Regular Chap Stick is also beneficial for those with a cold sore, since it can provide pain relief when applied on a regular basis. It can, however, prevent the cold sore from healing, so it should be cleaned off after about an hour, and a salt water solution should be used to reduce swelling and clean out the sore.

Gilatin is another over-the-counter product that works great at healing cold sores, and is actually intended for healing blisters and other open sores. Because it is a strong ointment, it should only be applied about once every four hours, yet can still reduce swelling and get cure a cold sore in only a matter of days.

There are various home remedies that work just as well as over-the-counter medications, but they actually don’t have any side effects. Lemon balm works great at soothing the sore, and also helps to promote overall healing of the sore in a short period of time.

Tea tree oil and tea bags are also great at soothing open sores, and they help to promote cell production, which in return helps new skin form to help heal the sore. Garlic is another home remedy that many use for curing a cold sore, but it can leave one feeling uncomfortable for the first few days. It does have a strong odor and doesn’t work at soothing the open sore, but is great for healing and can get rid of a swollen cold sore in only a short period of time.

Cold sores are very contagious, and many find themselves looking for a way to cure their cold sore. Although they can be inconvenient, they can be easily treated in only a matter of days. Even though the virus that causes cold sores is considered incurable, there are many different ways to cure a cold sore, and it can disappear in a matter of only a few days.

Cold Sore Treatment – Get Rid Of Cold Sores Permanently

Cold sore treatment and remedies. Learn how to get rid of cold sores permanently and safely in just 3 days by natural treatment.

Like any other cut or bruise, getting rid of blisters is a trial of patience and a test of your ability to not pick or scratch at the blister. That’s what crazy people do; crazy people pick at themselves, and you’re not crazy, are you? Blisters are good things. If you didn’t get blisters, your doctor would get worried. No blisters means your body may be suffering from some sort of immunodeficiency, which is bad. Blisters are the result of your body detecting damage and building up fluids that help repair your body and fight infection.

However, if a blister is punctured and forms an open wound and there are signs of infection such as pus draining from the blister, very red or warm skin around the blister, and red streaks leading away from the blister, this should be disinfected and bandaged. Loose bandaging of a blister is considered because tight bandaging can cause discomfort.

The first treatment is to use some lavender essential oil it helps repair skin cells, which speeds up healing of blisters. You can apply it directly on the blister using the pure oil treatment on the blister. Then cover it with a small bandage. Apply the oil two to three times a day. The next home treatment is to use horse chestnut. This herb reduces swelling by reducing the gathering of fluid in the blister.

Blister Beetles get their name from the fact that they contain a toxin called cantharidin that will make your skin break out in blisters if you come in contact with it. Usually you would need to touch a crushed beetle to break out, but some people can have an allergic reaction just from touching one of the beetles.

Blisters are often the result when there’s friction and irritation of the skin especially the feet and the hands. Shoes which are too tight cause blister to appear because of rubbing and friction of the skin’s feet. It is best not to wear shoes which are too tight for the feet. Just wear the right size and shape for the feet and gloves for the hands. Usually, blisters heal quickly without any more additional treatment.

Irritation. Burns of any kind, including sunburn, can cause blisters to form. Irritating chemicals coming in contact with the skin may also create blisters. Extremely cold conditions can result in frostbite, which can cause blisters when the skin is re-warmed. Also, eczema, a skin condition characterized by a persistent rash that may be red, dry, and itchy, can result in blister formation.

Herpes Simplex Virus (both 1 and 2) can cause blisters to appear on the mouth or genital areas.

A blister is an area of raised skin with a watery liquid inside. Blisters form on hands and feet from rubbing and pressure, but they form a lot more quickly than calluses. You can get blisters on your feet the same day you wear uncomfortable or poor-fitting shoes. You can get blisters on your hands if you forget to wear protective gloves when you’re using a hammer, a shovel, or even when you’re riding your bike.

Abreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment, .07-Ounce Tube
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Abreva is the only non-prescription COLD SORE medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. If you or someone close to you suffers from cold sores, you know the discomfort and pain they can cause. Getting a cold sore keeps a person from living life to the fullest. They can impact your social life, work life and in some cases, family life.

Other non-prescription treatments for cold sores offer only temporary symptomatic relief. Abreva is different. It contains 10% Docosanol, a unique patented active ingredient that helps protect healthy cells from the cold sore infection.

Abreva is safe and well tolerated and can be used by adults and children 12 years and over. Making it the smartest way to get you back to your full life.

Obesity

The U.S. Center for Disease Control has said that obesity is on the rise, with over 1/3 of Americans being obese. Americans today are fatter, more stressed out, and no more likely to get regular exercise than we were ten years ago. And yet, national surveys have shown that at any given time 25-50% of Americans are on some sort of diet (please see diet scams) and we spend more than 30 billion dollars each year on diet aids and remedies. It is estimated that 2/3 of people regain their lost weight within 3-5 years. Anyone who is over 20% over the normal weight for his/her age, sex, build, and height is considered obese. Perhaps more important is the percentage of fat in the body. For women, fat can account for as much as 25% of body weight, while 17% is a healthy percentage for men. Women’s bodies are designed to carry a higher proportion of fat tissue to ensure there is plenty of fuel for pregnancy and nursing, even if food is scarce.

The average human body has 30-40 million fat cells. Most of the extra calories we eat that we do not need for immediate energy is stored as fat. If we were still “hunter/gatherers” like our early ancestors, the fat would provide a needed food store for times when no food is readily available. But, in modern society, storing energy as fat is no longer necessary for most people. So, instead of being of being a valuable survival mechanism, the body’s ability to store fat has profound negative effects on the body. As fat accumulates, it crowds the already tight space occupied by internal organs. Obesity increases the body’s resistance to insulin and susceptibility to infection, and puts one at a much higher risk for developing coronary artery disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, stroke, and other serious health problems that can result in premature death. Complications of pregnancy and liver damage are also more common in overweight individuals.

The most common causes of obesity are lack of exercise and a poor diet. Other factors that can lead to obesity: diabetes, glandular malfunctions, hypoglycemia, emotional stress, boredom, and a simple love of food. Ironically, poor nutrition may be a major factor in obesity. When a steady supply of vital nutrients are not absorbed, fat is not easily or adequately burned and can accumulate in the body. In addition, toxins, excess salts and acids your body cannot use are stored in the tissues and cause water retention. The best way to lose weight, and virtually the only way to maintain weight loss, is to adopt a healthier, more active, lifestyle, a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and regular exercise. This will give you more energy and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer while allowing you to lose weight. According to the American Dietetic Association, “Scientific data suggests a positive relationship relationship between a vegetarian diet and reduced risk for obesity.” – Journal of the American Dietetic Association 97 (1997), p. 1317-1321

Recommendations:

• We suggest a high quality whole food supplement, like VITAFORCE™ that is complete and made from whole foods. This provides organic whole food nutrients which will supply the body with a rich assortment of nutrients necessary to ease cravings and lose weight. For example, Vitamin C has been shown to help people significantly reduce weight. Nutritional Health, 4(1), 1985, p. 25-28
• We also suggest Digestion Enhancement Enzymes which aids the in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
• Do not worry so much about the number calories you consume as about eating the proper foods. Try to eat a minimum of 50% raw foods using vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, green beans, kale, lettuce, onions, radishes, spinach, and turnips.
• Consume high quantities of the following fruits, apples, cantaloupe, grapefruit, strawberries, and watermelon. Eat more complex carbohydrates that also offer protein such as whole grains, legumes, tofu, lentils, plain baked potatoes (no toppings), sesame seeds, beans, brown rice.
• Eat the following foods in moderation, bananas, cherries, corn, figs, grapes, green peas, pears, pineapple, sweet potatoes, and yams.
• Drink plenty of fresh “live” juices. Juices are full of concentrated nutrients that are easily absorbed and have almost zero calories and fat. This is a great way to speed up the metabolism, because fresh juices are very rich in metabolic enzymes.
• Drink 6-8 glasses of distilled water per day. It is common to confuse food cravings with dehydration. When you are hungry, try drinking a glass of water and wait ten minutes to see if the craving passes.
• Consume small amounts of organic, cold-pressed Flaxseed oil; this provides essential fatty acids which are important in losing weight.
• Try to eat 4-6 small meals per day. This will speed up the metabolism and avoid the excess storage of fat.
• Drink wheatgrass to calm the appetite as this is a very nutritious fuel from a whole food that assists metabolic functions; kelp is also beneficial.
• Be active; take a brisk walk every day before breakfast and/or dinner to burn off fat. Walk or ride a bicycle instead of driving whenever possible. Also, be sure to get regular aerobic exercise such as walking, running, bicycling or swimming and do stretching and flexibility exercises such as yoga. This is the best way to rid the body of fat and maintain muscle tone. Water aerobics are excellent for those that are overweight and who find running or walking difficult. A person who increases muscle will have a higher metabolic rate than a person of the same weight with a lower muscle to fat ratio, this is because it takes more calories to maintain muscle tissue than fat tissue.
• Make your main meal lunch, not dinner and your last meal should be no later than 6 p.m.
• Do the complete weight loss detox program to lose weight and achieve phenomenal health results.

Things to Avoid:

• Eliminate saturated fats from the diet. Never consume animal fat found in butter, cream, gravies, ice cream, mayonnaise, all meats (red meat/chicken/turkey/lamb etc…)and fish, milk, eggs, cheese, etc. Do not any fried, processed or junk foods.
• Do not eat any white flour products, salt, or white rice.
• Do not consume sweets such as soda, pastries, pies, cakes, donuts or candy. Omit all forms of refined sugar including white sugar, brown sugar, and corn syrup from the diet. Sugar triggers the release of insulin which then activates enzymes that promote the passage of fat from the blood stream into the fat cells. The American Cancer Society has found that people who regularly use artificial sweeteners, (Equal, Sweet ‘N Low, NutraSweet) tend to gain, not lose weight. These substances seem to increase the appetite and slow down the digestive process. Use organic barley malt sweetener instead of sugar, this is also beneficial for people with diabetes or hypoglycemia.
• Do not consume alcohol in any form, including beer and wine. Alcohol inhibits the burning of fat from fat deposits.
• Do not grocery shop on an empty stomach as you will be tempted to buy forbidden foods and will often buy more food than you need. Do not chew gum as it starts the digestive juices flowing and makes you hungry.
• Completely avoid gimmicky snack foods that promise zero fat but are filled with chemicals, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. Although these foods may seem to have no fat, the unnatural ingredients will disrupt body chemistry and hamper any attempts at weight loss.

The Weight Loss Cure They Don’t Want You to Know About
by: Kevin Trudeau
publisher: Alliance Publishing, published: 2007-04-10
ASIN: 097878510X
EAN: 9780978785154
sales rank: 24090
price: $2.79 (new), $0.01 (used)

The Food Allergy Cure: A New Solution to Food Cravings, Obesity, Depression, Headaches, Arthritis, and Fatigue
by: Dr. Ellen Cutler
publisher: Three Rivers Press, published: 2003-04-22
ASIN: 0609809008
EAN: 9780609809006
sales rank: 326505
price: $7.89 (new), $0.72 (used)

FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED PAPERBACK EDITION.
ELIMINATE YOUR FOOD SENSITIVITIES—ONCE AND FOR ALL.

If you are one of the nearly 90 million people (about one-third of the American population) who are forced to avoid certain foods, then you may have experienced one or several of the myriad of symptoms associated with food allergies, including sinusitis, chronic heartburn, asthma, chronic fatigue, and gastrointestinal distress. Relief from these conditions can now be found in Dr. Ellen Cutler’s revolutionary program, known as BioSET™. The Food Allergy Cure outlines this technique and will help you to combat your food allergies at their root. Combining muscle testing, detoxification techniques, and enzyme and diet therapies, The Food Allergy Cure will help sufferers to:

• Identify and alleviate specific food sensitivities immediately, with quick and easy methods
• Discover how to detoxify your body
• Find the most effective means of eliminating food sensitivities, safely and quickly
• Use a self-diagnostic questionnaire to determine which enzymes will contribute to your optimum health

Using a combination of Eastern and Western medicines, The Food Allergy Cure offers a program that is easy to implement, does not depend on drugs or expensive procedures, and is an invaluable resource for longtime food-allergy sufferers.

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Iron-deficiency anemia or hypochromic anemia has three main causes:

1. Lack of iron in the diet, frequently occurring in children under 2 or in people on highly restricted diets.
2. Bleeding, which depletes the number of red blood cells in the body. Women, who have heavy menses, are more prone to anemia than men. Men can become anemic and it is usually due to chronic blood loss, such as from a bleeding ulcer.
3. Inability to absorb iron, often occurring because part of the stomach or small intestine have been removed or an individual just simply suffers from malabsorption syndrome.

Other causes of anemia include certain cancers, pregnancy and pica (eating clay, etc.).Depending on the cause anemia, it is generally classified in three ways: excessive bleeding, increased red blood cell destruction or decreased red blood cell production.

With regards to the treatment for anemia, oral iron supplements are available to treat iron-deficiency anemia. Many physicians prescribe ferrous sulfate, however, ferrous sulfate has two distinct disadvantages:

1) It is notorious for GI irritation such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.
2) It also interferes with vitamin E absorption. Neither of these disadvantages are associated with organic forms of iron, often referred to as heme iron.

There are two primary reasons that physicians often prescribe ferrous sulfate:

1) it is comparatively an inexpensive source of iron;
2) The ferrous sulfate molecule provides a high elemental potency of iron, resulting in less of the raw material required for production in order to meet the label claim. This results in an additional savings for the manufacturer.

Heme iron exhibits the following advantages over ferrous sulfate:

1) Ferrous gluconate and fumarate are organic, therefore, they do not cause constipation or interfere with vitamin E absorption.
2) heme iron is time released, improving bioavailability and further decreasing GI disturbances.

If you are looking for a treatment for anemia without having to take a supplement, I highly recommend you try the following tea, syrup or tincture:

TEA

1 part yellow dock root

1 part raspberry leaf

1 part nettle leaf

SYRUP

3 parts nettle 2 parts alfalfa leaf

3 parts dandelion leaf 1 part hawthorn berries

3 parts dandelion root 1 part yellow dock root

3 parts raspberry leaf 1 part dulce

2 parts watercress ¼ part horsetail

TINCTURE

3 parts nettle 2 parts spirulina

2 parts yellow dock root 1 part kelp

1 part watercress 1 part lamb’s quarter

Iron-deficiency anemia is an indication of an underlying problem, not a disease in and of itself, so it is necessary to determine and treat the cause. Generally, the cause is fairly simple, and iron reserves can be built up with diet and/or heme iron supplements. Anemia can be a sign of a dangerous underlying condition, such as internal bleeding, and should never be ignored.

Understanding Anemia (Understanding Health & Sickness)
by: M.D. Ed Uthman
publisher: University Press of Mississippi, published: 1998-03-01
ASIN: 1578060397
EAN: 9781578060399
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Each year thousands are told they suffer from anemia, but most have only a vague understanding of the condition. In fact, “anemia” is a generic term that includes myriad specific diseases, each of which has its own story regarding cause, manifestations, and treatments.

Understanding Anemia gently builds upon elementary knowledge of biology to provide the general reader with a fairly sophisticated understanding of the various causes of anemia, of the methods used to make diagnoses, and of the principles of treatment. The book begins with a definition of anemia and a brief history of the scientific study of blood. It explains how the doctor makes the diagnosis and details the main types of anemia. Since the different conditions result from the failure of various organs, the reader will come away with a surprisingly broad understanding of human anatomy and physiology, encompassing the digestive, circulatory, and immune systems, nutrition, biochemistry, and heredity.

Features:

• Specific anemias: iron deficiency, vitamin deficiencies, hemolytic anemias, hereditary anemias, and others

• Helpful appendices: a practical guide to the metric system, a brief review of general cell biology, a table of normal values in commonly ordered lab tests, a description of the bone marrow biopsy procedure, a list of pitfalls a doctor faces during the evaluation of the anemic patient, resources for further study (both in print and on the Internet)

Ed Uthman is director of the medical laboratory at Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Texas. He is an adjunct assistant professor of pathology at the University of Texas School of Medicine, Houston.

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