January 29th, 2007
What Are The Best Anti Aging Medicines?
By Lee Dobbins
There are a range of anti aging medicines which are now available and in this article we will take a look at some of the more popular ones.
1. Piracetam
This is a nootropics or smart drug and is known for its ability to help improve the functions of the brain, particularly the memory. It ia also said to help with the co-ordination between the left and right sides of a person’s brain.
There are also a number of other benefits which can be had from taking this form of medication and they are as follows:-
a. It has the ability to prevent progression of senile dementia.
b. Can reduce the withdrawal symptoms that a person feels who is dependent on alcohol.
c. It helps those with dyslexia to improve their reading and writing skills.
2. Modioadal
This is another anti aging medicine which stimulates a person’s moods and is not addictive. It helps to improve a person’s memory as well as lighten their moods and although it makes a person feel awake it does not actually keep them awake. So it does not have any of the side effects which are associated with many amphetamines such as insomnia, anxiety or depression as the medication wears off.
At present this medication is more often used to treat sleeping disorders and being used in experiments to treat ADD, Alzheimers and depression.
3. Acomplia.
This medication is being used at present to fight obesity and help people to stop smoking. It works with the appetite stimulants in the brain so that a person no longer feels the desire to eat and studies carried out have shown that after 2 years the weight lost has not returned. Also there is some benefit to be had from taking this medication as it reduces cholesterol levels.
4. Can C
This particular medication is beneficial for the eyes and reduces the need for cataract removal another symptom that is often associated with the aging process.
5. HGH Injections
These help to produce a sense of well being, increased lean muscle and better skin quality after older people have had a course of these injections and which we discuss in more detail in another article.
However it is important to remember that before you start taking any form of anti aging medicine you discuss it with your doctor in case there are some which you will not be able to use.
Lee Dobbins writes for Natural Health Buzz where you can learn about becoming more healthy naturally as well as find out about the latest in anti aging.
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10 Easy and Natural Ways to Get Rid of Acne
August 12th, 2006by: Nicholas AhernAre you looking for acne solutions that really work? The good news is, whether you’re a teenager or an adult suffering from acne, you don’t have to live with it. Here you can find 10 super easy and effective ways to get rid of acne.
1. Do not pick, press or rub your pimples. These actions actually increase the sebum production and rupture the membranes below your skin. The infection and sebum will spread underneath your skin and cause more pimples. Also, you risk increasing the chances of leaving scars on your face.
2. Wash your face twice a day using a mild soup. It is even better if you can buy sulfur-based soap especially for acne. If your skin is too oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide. Do not use rough sponges, brushes, or anything similar on your face. You shouldn’t, however, over-wash your face because it will actually stimulate your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which will increase your acne.
3. Check if it is because of the food. For many people, food allergy can cause very serious acne condition. You should avoid eating too much oily and spicy food. Recent studies have shown that acne can also be caused by milk which contains hormones as well as seafood with relatively high levels of iodine. If possible, cut down on those foods. Other foods you may consider avoiding are: sugar, dairy products, deep-fried food, meat, nut butters, etc. On the other hand, it is believed that green vegetables, vegetable juices and foods rich in zinc can help alleviate acne condition.
4. Drink more water every day. “Eight glasses of water a day can keep acne away.” says Jennifer Thoden, a respected acne expert. The reason is that water can carry waste material out of our body and it really helps heal and prevent acne flare-ups.
5. Do not wear makeup if possible. Makeup products can clog your pores, cause more blackheads and pimples. If you have to wear makeup, make sure it is water-based. Be sure to clean your makeup brushes regularly and cleanse your skin before you sleep.
6. Do not use oily products. Avoid products such as hair pomades, intense oil-based facial moisturizers, and oily cleansers.
7. Keep your face clean. Do not rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face. Regular shampoo your hair and keep it off your face, especially when you sleep.
8. Exercise moderately as it helps in blood circulation and elimination of toxins.
9. Stay stress-free. Studies have shown that stress not only worsens acne flare-up, it also worsens the overall skin condition. Talk to your friends, listen to your favorite music, or take a walk in the park. There are many things you can do to be stress free.
10. Get Sunshine and fresh air. Sunshine stimulates vitamin D in the body, an essential vitamin for healthy skin. Fresh air and sunshine can also reduce stress (tip #9) and increase oxygen to the skin. Don’t get burnt in the sun though. Burnt and heavily tanned skin forms a layer on the skin that doesn’t exfoliate quickly enough and can lead to blocked pores.
Nicholas Ahern is an expert in skin care and the webmaster of AcneFreeForever.com. Get free tips and info on acne care at http://www.acnefreeforever.com
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New Treatment Options For Breast Cancer
August 12th, 2006by: Nishanth Reddy
Although surgery is the most effective (and hence, the most widely used) breast cancer treatment method, there are several other ways of dealing with the disease, some are more powerful than the others. These include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy, each of them with their own assets and downsides.
Most of them however are used in combination with surgery for best effects, either prior to it, in order to reduce the size of the tumor or after the operation, in order to remove any remaining cancerous cells. For a better understanding of these alternative treatment methods for breast cancer, we’ll take a closer look at each, explaining how they work and in what cases they might prove useful.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses powerful gamma rays (x-rays) which target the specific area that needs to be treated with high precision. Usually, radiation therapy is performed after surgery, to destroy any cancer cells that have not been removed or the ones that formed up where the tumor was removed. Although it can’t be used as, a treatment on its own, radiation therapy is one of the most accepted post-surgery methods of breast conserving therapy (BCT) and has a high chance of stopping the cancer from recurring.
As with all treatments involving x-rays, there are some downsides to radiation therapy. First, in order to wipe out the cancerous cells that might have formed (or remained) in the area where the tumor was removed from, the x-rays will eventually damage some of the healthy tissue too. Although the process is highly precise, the rays cannot make a difference between cancerous and normal cells, so they “burn” them together.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy involves the administration of drugs that kill the cancer cells or stop them from growing. Most chemotherapy medications are given through an intravenous line, although some are administered in pill form. Chemotherapy is a harsh regime, which often makes people feel more ill than the illness they are suffering from; however, it has been proved very effective.
Chemotherapy is a great treatment method to use both prior and after surgery. With the help of this method, you can virtually contract the cancerous tumor before the actual surgery, making it easier and less complex to remove. In addition, chemotherapy is used in the same sense as radiation therapy after the surgical intervention, to stop the diseased cells to recur.
Chemotherapy is administered usually in cycles where each cycle consists of a period of intensive treatment that lasts for a few days or weeks followed by a week of recovery. Most patients with breast cancer have two to four cycles of chemotherapy to start with before tests are performed to see what effects it has had on the cancer.
Chemotherapy is different to radiation as it can treat the whole body with the potential of finding other tumor cells that have migrated from the breast and surrounding area. Many people are familiar with chemotherapy’s side effects although the side effects do depend upon drugs to treat the patient.
The most common side effects are loss of hair, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting and low blood cell count making the patient more susceptible to infections, feeling sick or tired. Many notice that they bleed more than usual, especially from gums, sores and small scrapes etc.
There are three different chemotherapy strategies are used in breast cancer:
Adjuvant chemotherapy – this is given to patients who have undergone curative treatment for breast cancer such as radiation or surgery. In order to decrease the possibility of the breast cancer recurrence, this treatment is given.
Pre-surgical chemotherapy – this is given to shrink a large tumor and/or to kill any stray cancerous cells. This will also increase the chance that the surgery will kill the cancer completely.
Regular chemotherapy – this is given routinely to people who have breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast or the surrounding local area.
Hormonal therapy may also be given, as many breast cancers such as those that have ample estrogens or progesterone receptors are sensitive to changes in hormones.
Tamoxifen Breast Cancer Treatment
Those women who are genetically at high risk of developing breast cancer may benefit from tamoxifen as it has previously been seen to decrease the incidence of the disease occurring. Raloxifene, which is used to treat osteoporosis, is now being studied for treating breast cancer.
In some breast cancer cases, a woman’s natural hormones are suppressed with drugs whereas other patients find benefits by adding hormones. Tamoxifen for instance is currently the most commonly prescribed effective hormone treatment. It can be used for treating breast cancer and in the prevention of breast cancer. Tamoxifen has few side effects and can considerably improve the life span of those women who have advanced cases of breast cancer.
Fulvestrant Breast Cancer Treatment
A further treatment, Fulvestrant has recently been approved in the USA. It is planned to be used for treating hormone receptor positive metastastic breast cancer in women who have been through the menopause. It is given following antiestrogen therapy.
Monoclonal Breast Cancer Treatment
Another treatment known as monoclonal is antibodies that are antagonistic against the proteins, which are in or around cancer cells. They recognise an invader such as a cancer cell and attack it. This antibody therapy is currently being investigated holds out a lot of hope for breast cancer sufferers.
Excessive alcohol intake and obesity following menopause can increase the risk of developing breast cancer although this increase is slight. Those physically active women have a lower risk.
Preventative or Prophylactic Mastectomies
More and more women who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer are having preventative or prophylactic mastectomies to avoid them developing breast cancer.
The main risk factors for women to develop breast are age, sex and genetics. Women can do nothing about some risks so preventing death caused due to breast cancer is recommended with regular screening.
Women should undertake regular screening including self-examination, mammography and clinical breast examinations.
I hope that reading the above information was both enjoyable and educational for you. That’s how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest news. Nishanth Reddy is an author and publisher of many health related websites. To learn more about Breast cancer symptoms, causes, stages and different treatment options available to cure Breast cancer, visit his website at Breast Cancer Information
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Free Report From Harvard Medical School: UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION
August 12th, 2006by: Charles E. Donovan
Harvard Medical School just published ( @$20.00) a special report titled Understanding Depression. Early recognition of the signs of depression is more common than in the past. New treatments, such as drugs targeted at specific changes in brain chemistry, can cut short otherwise crippling episodes. A variety of drugs and therapies can also be combined to boost the likelihood of a full remission. This report provides information on these and other helpful therapies. Reading it and sharing it with loved ones might help improve your life—or the life of someone close to you. And, because depression remains a leading cause of suicide, the information might even be lifesaving. I think that this report is very informative, provides easy-to-understand explanations about this baffling disease and discusses various treatments. I know first hand that knowledge is so crucial to coping with this mental illness. This valuable report was prepared by the editors of Harvard Health Publications I am offering this fifty-page report FREE to purchasers of Out of the Black Hole: The Patient’s Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression. It is available at www.OutoftheBlackHole.com Harvard Medical School: Understanding Depression
- Chapters include:
- Understanding depression
- What is major depression?
- What is bipolar disorder?
- What causes depression?
- Early losses, life events, and temperament
- Medications and mood changes
- What you should know about medications
- New approaches
- Overcoming barriers to treatment
- Finding the best treatment
- Managing side effects
- Getting help
- Depression, sex, age
- Resources
I hope that you will take advantage of this offer. It could change your life or the life of someone you love.
Charles Donovan was a patient in the FDA investigational trial of vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for chronic or recurrent treatment-resistant depression. He was implanted with the vagus nerve stimulator in April of 2001. He chronicles his journey from the grips of depression thanks to vagus nerve stimulation therapy in his book: Out of the Black Hole: The Patient’s Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression His all inclusive book prepares depression sufferers to make an informed decision about this ninety-minute out-patient procedure. It is a “must read” before you discuss this treatment with your psychiatrist. A prescription for the procedure is required from an M.D. and it is covered by most insurance plans. He is the founder of the http://www.VagusNerveStimulation.com Web Site and Bulletin.
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A “Magic Pill” for Hayfever and Other Acute Allergies. Homeopathy is Surprisingly Effective.
August 12th, 2006by: Edward Shalts, M.D., D.Ht.
Seasonal allergies (a.k.a. “hay fever”) are enormously common, affecting at least 35.9 million people in the United States alone. In fact, approximately 16.7 million office visits to U.S. health care providers each year are attributed to allergic rhinitis.
Interestingly, homeopaths pioneered both the research on allergies and allergy treatment. In 1871, British homeopath C.H. Blackely suggested that seasonal sneezing and nasal discharge were the result of exposure to pollen. Later, American homeopath James Tyler Kent defined the practical principles of treating allergies with homeopathy. If someone develops an acute reaction to pollen (or another allergen), such as a running nose or itching, watery eyes, during the allergy season, this reaction is addressed first. After all, there is no need for anyone to suffer discomfort. Then, during the symptom-free season, a homeopath aims to find a so-called constitutional remedy that solves the problem on every level of a person’s being. It can take a while for the full affects of a remedy like this to be felt. But in the end, many other complaints and conditions usually drop away along with the symptoms of allergy.
Today conventional allergists use a desensitization process that resembles the homeopathic practice of “using like to cure like.” They give their patients a bit of the allergen (for example, tree pollen) to stimulate a reaction that the body overcomes, thus making the body stronger. However, their injections do not feature homeopathically prepared solutions. It’s a little known fact that a homeopath, Grant L. Selfridge, M.D., was the first president of the organization that is now called the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
How do you take homeopathic remedies? These specially prepared remedies are sold in health food stores and come in the form of small sweet pills. Buy remedies in concentration 30C. Place 5 pills under the tongue and let them dissolve. Repeat the dose in 15 minutes. If there is no improvement of symptoms at all in about 30 minutes after the second dose stop taking the remedy. Go see a doctor or go to the emergency room.
My book Easy Homeopathy describes many highly effective solutions for acute allergies. Here are six that you can start using today.
Allium cepa (made from red onion): Take Allium if you see the following signs. (Always compare these signs with the signs indicating a need for Euphrasia.)
• Irritating, caustic discharge from the nose that irritates the nose and the upper lip (opposite of Euphrasia)
• Bland discharge from the eyes (opposite of Euphrasia)
• Discharge from the nose and eyes in large amounts
• Nose eventually gets completely obstructed
• Frequently there is heaviness in the middle of the forehead and/or a headache that gets better when the nose drains freely
• Frequently the symptoms begin on the left side
• You feel worse: in the late afternoon and evening, and from being in a warm room
• You feel better: from open air, cold air
Apis mellifica (made from honeybee): More times than not this is the correct remedy to take for allergic reactions to beestings. Be prepared to give it on the way to the emergency room. Use it to relieve any severe allergic reaction that involves the following combination of key symptoms.
• Very significant swelling of the eyes. Sometimes eyes are literally bloodshot from swelling
• Heat and burning sensation of the face and the eyes
• Craves cold applications and is much improved by them
Arsenicum album (made from oxide of arsenic):
• Irritating watery discharge from the nose
• Dripping from the nose, which is completely obstructed
• Burning (eyes, nose, throat) that is better from hot drinks or hot applications
• Right side is mainly affected
• You feel better: from being in a warm room, warm drinks, and warm applications (compare to Allium cepa)
• You feel worse: from anything cold
Euphrasia officinalis (made from eyebright): (Always compare to Allium cepa.)
• Eyes feel irritated, burning and itching
• Tears are abundant and irritating, nasal discharge is bland (exactly opposite to Allium cepa)
• Worse: in the morning and from warm wind
• Better: upon lying down in bed at night
Sabadilla (made from cevadilla seed):
• Remarkable fits of sneezing. Some people sound like an automatic weapon
• Every fit of sneezing provokes tears
• Constant itching inside of the nose and/or the palate
• Worse: from cold and open air
• Better: from heat, being in a warm room, and warm drinks
Urtica urens (made from stinging nettle): This remedy is specifically used for allergic reactions to shellfish and stings by jellyfish. Look for:
• Itching hives with a prickling, burning sensation
• Hives that look like red, raised blotches with white centers
Now you are equipped with powerful weapons.
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LUTIEN- Natural Carotenoid
August 12th, 2006Nutrovitasub Lutein is an antioxidant that comes from the carotenoid family. Lutein is one of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Lutein is found in a variety of plants and green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, bilberries, grapes etc. Lutein is also present in eggs and in corn and is partly responsible for the yellow color they have. Lutein is an antioxidant that can help reduce harmful free radicals that can occur in cells and may contribute to cell damage. Lutein can also filter or absorb cell-damaging, high-energy blue light in your eye. These defensive qualities enable lutein to defend your eye’s retina, your skin and other organs and tissues in your body.
Lutein is very important in our body because since it is an antioxidant, it comes out to extinguish or lessen any damaging free radical in some part of the body, which may cause different kinds of chronics illnesses. The only difference of Lutein from other vitamins and nutrients is that the human body cannot manufacture it. As a result, people must acquire the luteins that they needed through the sources of lutein such as foods or any kind of supplement preferably natural herbal supplements.
Lutein may help protect cells from damage and has the ability to filter some of the harmful light from the sun. Lutein is present in both the lens and the macular region of the eye - that is, the eye tissues are responsible for central vision. Lutein is the antioxidant that forms the yellow pigment in the retina of the eye & acts like built-in sunglasses. Studies have shown that the amount of lutein in the macula can be changed based on the level of lutein supplied in the diet. Dark-green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale are some of the highest lutein-containing foods. Foods with smaller amounts of lutein include broccoli, corn, romaine lettuce, peas, zucchini, oranges and tangerines.
Lutein is found in the macula in high concentrations and may play a role in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration. Lutein may protect the macula and photoreceptor outer segments throughout the retina from oxidative stress and play a role in an antioxidant cascade that safely disarms the energy of reactive oxygen and radical species.
BENEFITS OF LUTEIN
Lutein was found to be present in a concentrated area of the macula, a small area of the retina responsible for central vision. The hypothesis for the natural concentration is that lutein helps protect from oxidative stress and high-energy light. Various research studies have shown that a direct relationship exists between lutein intake and pigmentation in the eye. Several studies also show that an increase in macula pigmentation decreases the risk for eye diseases such as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Below is a list of the proven benefits of lutein as a dietary or nutritional supplement.
* Lutein is a great antioxidant that offers defense from free radicals that roots many kinds of diseases. * Lutein strains out damaging lights from sun. * Lutein Shields the eyes against cataract. * Lutein may be used to treating a person affected with cataract. * Lutein helps to treat macular deterioration. * Lutein also serves as an anti-cancer instrument - this rip the danger of early signs of colon cancer. * Lutein also protects the body against bad cholesterol. * Lutein reduces osteoarthritis pains, lessens arthritis and helps in maintaining the arteries clean.
These benefits can be acquired from Lutein since it is a strong source of antioxidant, thus contradicting any free radical harm. If this is left unimpeded, those free radicals can cause damages directing to some serious diseases such as heart diseases, some types of cancer and untimely aging.
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Knee Osteoarthritis
August 6th, 2006by: Kristy Annely
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, affects the elderly in parts of the body where it hurts the most. A person suffering from knee osteoarthritis will most likely equate it with cardiovascular disease because the breakdown of articular cartilage of knee joints restricts movement and the patient has to follow a set regimen affecting his lifestyle.
Knee Osteoarthritis is due to injury, congenital disorder, or obesity. The deterioration of articular cartilage, a smooth and fibrous connective tissue that acts as a protective cushion, narrows the joint space between bones. In time, the cartilage becomes grooved and fragmented and surrounding bones thicken or sprout into spurs. Sometimes, there is additional swelling in the knees caused when synovium, a membrane producing a thick fluid to nourish the cartilage, becomes inflamed and produces additional fluid known as �water of the knee�. Changes occur due to constant rubbing of joint bones leading to deformity of joints that is equally painful.
Knee osteoarthritis is diagnosed through physical and pathological examinations of joints on either side of knee including hip joints, checking on posture, and gait. Once knee Osteoarthritis is confirmed, a treatment is suggested depending on nature and extent of damage and on the personal physical history of patient. Women over 60 years of age are high risk factors for knee osteoarthritis as they spend major portion of their lives doing physically demanding work that has direct relationship with knee Osteoarthritis. Wearing high heeled shoes also aggravates the pain. In youngsters, knee osteoarthritis is hereditary or due to some injury.
Precautions such as weight reduction, changing work routine, postures, diet, avoiding injuries, participating in physiotherapy, and exercise are advised. Other methods of relief such as acupuncture, ointments, prescription drugs, magnetic pulse therapy, vitamin regimes, and topical pain relievers are temporary. Using prescription drugs and surgery should be a mutual decision between patient and doctor. Osteoarthritis provides detailed information on Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Treatment, Osteoarthritis Symptom, Knee Osteoarthritis and more. Osteoarthritis is affliated with Osteoporosis Prevention
Hyaluronic Acid For Osteoarthritis
August 6th, 2006by: Kristy Annely
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is already widely used in skin care and anti-aging treatments, and it can be used to treat osteoarthritis. Recent studies show that 80 % of patients with osteoarthritis experience relief when given HA treatment, and although some patients do not have the same response, the success rate is more than enough to make HA the new arthritic wonder drug.
Osteoarthritis is actually caused by the degeneration of synovial fluid of the arthritic joints. They break down into smaller units and in effect decrease their own shock absorption effectiveness and greasing properties. HA is injected into these joints to revive and replace poor synovial fluid. In most cases, after a while, patients experience relief. There are also HA tablets available for patients who prefer oral ingestion, but experts still argue that the injectable forms are more direct and effective in providing faster relief. HA treatment is not instant. You will typically have four or five injections before you experience any relief.
HA has been approved by the FDA as a safe treatment drug for osteoarthritis. It cannot be bought over the counter and you cannot administer it yourself. Consult your physician before deciding whether HA treatments are for you. Some patients experience pain after HA injection, and may need to curtail activities for some time. HA treatments do not promise 100% pain relief, and maintaining a good diet and exercise is recommended in addition to treatments.
In addition to being an effective treatment for osteoarthritis, other benefits of hyaluronic acid include: increased mobility, softer skin, faster wound healing, fibromyalgia relief, retinal lubrication, clearer vision and dry skin relief. Hyaluronic Acid provides detailed information on Hyaluronic Acid, Sources of Hyaluronic Acid, Uses and Benefits, Side Effects and more. Hyaluronic Acid is affliated with Alpha Lipoic Acid Side Effects.