Macular degeneration is a broad term that refers to diseases related to loss of central vision. In spite of being one of the leading causes for blindness in America, the general awareness amongst people about macular degeneration is very low. As a result, there are a number of queries that frequently asked about the disease, such as questions related to the causes for macular degeneration, its symptoms and the various other risk factors involved.
Some such frequently asked questions are listed below:
? Can macular degeneration cause blindness?
No, it only causes loss of central vision and not total blindness. However, the amount of vision loss varies from patient to patient.
? What are the different types of macular degeneration?
There are various types of macular degeneration. Some of them are age related macular degeneration (AMD). There are other hereditary types as well namely Vitelliform (Bests), Fundus Flavimaculatus (Stargardts), Central Areolar Choroidal atrophy and Cone degeneration. In certain cases, tranquilizers used over long periods can also cause macular degeneration.
? Is AMD quite common?
AMD is the most common cause of irreversible central vision loss in people above the age of 65. In the United States, 5% of people in this age group are affected by AMD.
? If one eye develops macular degeneration, will the other one also develop the degeneration?
Many patients develop scars in one eye only. The chances of the other eye developing a scar are 5-10% in a year.
? How is the retina damaged in AMD?
AMD first damages the layer under the retina, known as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). As this layer nourishes the retina through functions which include oxygen transport, transfer of nutrients to the retina and possibly the removal of waste products from the retina. Without this layer, the retina invariably fails to function properly.
? What is the main cause of AMD?
More than 30% AMD cases are hereditary. It is twice as common in blue eyes than in brown eyes, so white people are more prone to it than blacks. However, no single mechanism is responsible for the degeneration.
? Is laser treatment effective for curing macular degeneration?
Long-term effectiveness of the treatment are not that good yet, and chances of recurrences are pretty common.
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Meditation has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. It is a technique used to quiet the mind and body, and release stress. It can also bring focus and clarity, and often, after meditating, problems that you have been struggling with, miraculously become solved. Meditation has also been known to inspire people to write, and to spur lucrative business ideas, as your subconscious comes to light.
One simple form of meditation, requires you to sit in a quiet room, either on a pillow, or cross-legged on the floor, or in a comfortable chair, making sure your spine is straight. It is advised that you use the same place every day. It is also suggested that you personalize your spot, by beautifying it with candles, flowers, and pictures of the people that you love.
The idea is to sit quietly, with your eyes closed, and focus on a point inside of your forehead. Try not to think of anything in particular, but don’t try ‘not’ to think either, allowing your mind to become calm, and peaceful. If you find that your mind is ‘chattering’, don’t try to control it, just let it finish what it is that it is working on, it will eventually quiet down. It is also recommended for beginners to begin with ten to twenty minute sessions, each day. After awhile of doing this, you will start to feel deep relaxation and joy during these sessions.
The first step to this self-hypnosis is to sit in a quiet, comfortable spot, making sure you are facing a wall about eight feet away from you. Pick a spot or object on that wall, and make that spot or object your focal point. Looking at your focal point, begin counting backwards from 100, one number for each breath you exhale. As you do this, imagine yourself floating, and feeling very relaxed. You will begin to feel your eyelids getting heavy, and may begin to blink. Let your eyes slowly close, and as you continue to count backwards, imagine yourself as limp as a ragdoll, totally relaxed, and floating in a safe and comfortable place. Stop counting, and just float in your space. If any disturbing thoughts should come while in your space, just let them flow out again, and allow yourself to continue to feel safe and relaxed. This technique can help you to cope with stress, and discharge the tension that accumulates during stressful situations.
When you are ready to come out of this self-hypnosis, you can either let yourself drift off to sleep, or you can count from one to three and exit. First, count one, and get yourself ready to exit. At two, take a deep breath, and hold for a few seconds. At three, exhale and open your eyes slowly. As you open your eyes, continue to hold on to that relaxed and comfortable feeling.
You may then want to increase the length of your sessions to thirty minutes, or maybe even an hour. In our highly active lifestyles of today, it is imperative that we include a brief time for meditation in our daily schedule. For more self-help techniques and tips, please visit my website.
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If you’re looking for a natural remedy for your yeast infection you’ll be joining tens of thousands of other women worldwide. So why are natural yeast infection remedies so popular?
Most yeast infection sufferers turn to a natural remedy because their Candida yeast has built up a resistance to their over the counter treatment. This makes the Candida so strong that eventually every over the counter cream becomes resistant and the symptoms just get worse.
To clear up one misconception about natural Candida cures, and that is the Candida can still build up a resistance to some of the home remedies. The advantages of natural remedies are there are enough of them that you can rotate them so the Candida doesn’t build up a resistance.
To cure a simple vaginal yeast infection naturally will also cost you a lot less than a traditional over the counter drug or antibiotic cream. One example is natural live yogurt that can be purchased from a local store. All you have to do is dip a tampon into the yogurt and then insert it as you normally would and then leave it there for a few hours. Afterwards you can insert a fresh one. You can also eat what you have left so it will treat your intestines as well.
The yogurt also has a cooling effect on the sore and itching areas of your vagina. This is a perfect treatment for you if you’re suffering from your first yeast infection as this will usually be the easiest to cure. Recurrent yeast infections can be a bit more stubborn, and maybe will need another natural treatment.
Natural live yogurt is the perfect natural cure for your yeast infection as the Candida doesn’t build up a resistance to it. This is because your body already has the beneficial bacteria that is present in the live yogurt naturally living in your vagina.
With many natural remedies for your yeast infection available it is a good idea to do your homework, and find out how many are you can choose from. There are quite a few books on the subject for sale on the internet so it’s just a matter of choosing the one that you feel is the best value to you.
Good luck in curing your yeast infection, and keeping it away for good.
Although this is no way is a pro-Jackson article, this is actually an excerpt from a personal Jackson 5 favorite entitled ‘With a Child’s Heart’
Sung by a pre-adolescent Michael Jackson, the words of this song made such an impact on me most recently when I played the CD a few days back.
The lyrics of the song reminded me of what the renowned psychologist: Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, once stated in his book- that children are indeed the group of humans who ironically are most gifted in the art of faith and positive thinking.
These are two essentials for overcoming depression, and it is no co-incidence that they are abundant in a child’s heart.
Children are more expert in happiness and faith than adults and indeed the adult who can carry the spirit of a child into middle and old age is truly a genius. Why?
Well this is quite simply because such an adult will preserve the happy and carefree spirit that only the young seem to be endowed with and this of course will be vital and necessary for dealing with depression and problems and keeping their effects on us minimized.
The subtlety and wisdom of Jesus Christ is truly remarkable.
When it comes to dealing with depression (or dealing with life, period-the good and the bad of it), He suggests that one should have a childlike heart and mind.
In other words, have you ever noticed how a kid believes mom’s kiss actually made the pain of a bicycle fall go away, well that same childlike faith is actually what God requires of us in believing that what He says He’ll do for us will come to pass.
Now, in regards to overcoming depression, it is clear to see that approaching our problems with a childlike yet powerful faith that things will be better would make a huge difference in our situations and circumstances.
This doesn’t mean that no work will be required of us on our part, remember
“faith without works is dead,” (James 2:26). However, it is the believing that what we are doing to make things better in addition to trusting what God says about our situations and challenges that would make the difference.
Just like a child will ask a parent for help on how to do something and totally rely on the parent’s instruction to get it done, it is very much the same way that we have to accept and follow God’s advice and help in order to deal with our problems and challenges in life.
A young Jackson ends the song above soulfully stating that
“With a child’s heart, nothing is gonna get me down!”
Indeed with the childlike faith in God and His promises and a childlike obedience to do as instructed by a wiser Being, nothing: not depression, not life’s problems can get us down.
Foras Aje is an independent health researcher and founder of
Notice that the title of this article says that smoking is voluntary, if you are a smoker and have tried any number of times to quit, you probably think that smoking is anything but voluntary. But let’s admit to the truth, you do choose each and every time you light up, you could just as well choose not to.
I have a good friend who is and has been a heavy smoker for the 20 years I have known him. About 10 years ago he had a heart attack at age 45, which resulted in a quadruple bypass. When I visited my friend at the hospital, he was scared half to death, he said that his doctors told him he would need to make some lifestyle changes, one of which was to quit smoking. He swore that he was at that point, done with tobacco forever…well that lasted 2 weeks, he had made a choice. This is a guy who was and still is in fairly good physical condition, his job is physically demanding, he is active in some sports, not overweight. So his major risk factor is most likely smoking, and he has chosen to still smoke. He is about 5 years younger than me and, sadly I fully expect that I will attend his funeral. So you see it really is a choice, not always a wise one, but still a choice,
Well let’s get real…I know, I was a heavy smoker for over 25 years before I convinced myself that I had a choice. Quitting by whatever method you choose is not a walk in the park! That’s what this newsletter and in fact what this entire site is all about, helping you with tips, motivation and resources to overcome your health challenges.
Because they are all equally as damaging to your health and the health of those around us we should include all of the methods that we abuse our health with tobacco in this article. We will deal with each of them one at a time.
Smokeless tobacco – snuff, dip, chew, etc.
Using smokeless tobacco causes bad breath, stains and wears down your teeth, can cause painful mouth sores, can raise your blood pressure and your cholesterol. Over time you will be at higher risk for heart attack and cancer.
Pipe smoking
Pipe smoking increases the risk of periodontal disease (loss of gum tissue, bone loss, and loss of teeth), mouth and lip sores and lesions, several oral cancers, heart attack and vascular disorders.
Cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking causes 87% of lung cancer deaths, raises the risk of heart disease, contributes to high blood pressure, and vascular disease, and increases those risks for other people by exposing them to second hand smoke.
Cigar smoking
Many ex cigarette smokers are cigar smokers and try to convince themselves that this is a safe way to smoke, because they don’t inhale. In fact almost all cigar smokers who were cigarette smokers do inhale. Cigar smokers who never were cigarette smokers tend not to inhale. Cigar smoking whether you inhale or not is still as damaging to your heath as any other form of tobacco use, there may be somewhat less risk of lung cancer, however there is no decreased risk of many other types of cancer, if you inhale a few other cancer types are added to the list.
We are exposed to a great numbers of advertising messages each day that try to glamorize tobacco use. To balance the message read the 1964 Surgeon General Report on smoking this was the first real indication to the public that there were dire risks associated with tobacco use. At the time this report was published about 70% of the U.S. adult population were smokers, smoking was depicted in movies and on television, in ads, on billboards, and glamorized in any way possible.
What changes have we seen?
There are fewer movies and television shows that promote smoking as blatantly as before.
There are fewer ads that promote smoking.
There are health warnings on cigarette packs, smokeless tobacco containers, pipe tobacco containers, however not on cigars.
The places that you can smoke are far fewer. most workplaces, many bars and restaurants, theatres, airplanes, buses.
Are these and many other changes and restrictions working?
About 23% of the US adult population now smokes, this is down from about 70% in 1965.
However there is still much that needs to be done, many high school and college students still smoke and many are starting everyday, with the information that is available today it simply amazes me that these otherwise intelligent persons are still smoking.
To Your Health,
Jim Newell
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So you have decided to immerse yourself in the fantasy of luxurious beauty that is going to define you as you go through the laser hair removal treatment. But the journey of the experience starts much before the actual permanent hair removal solution starts. There are several steps that you need to take before and after the laser hair treatment which will ensure that you have a quick, permanent and safe hair removal solution. Whether you are looking for laser hair, nyc or you are seeking laser hair removal, Houston the following discussion points are vital for the success of the treatment.
If you have just spent some time in a tanning bed or basking in the sun at your favorite beach, then do not opt for laser hair removal. The skin reaction of a tanned skin is not favorable when its under the laser treatment and might have some undesirable side effects. Of all laser hair removal tips, this is the most vital one. For people with a darker pigmentation i.e. darker skin color, a skin-lightening procedure such as bleaching should be undergone as a prerequisite to the laser hair removal treatment. However, this bleaching should not be done within the last 10 days to two weeks before the laser treatment. The other thing to keep in mind is the shorter the visible hair that needs to be removed, the better the effect of the lasers. So shaving of the unwanted hair a couple of days before the laser treatment will accelerate the effect of the lasers. Of course, it’s a must that you consult your physician before you undertake this permanent hair removal solution for if you are suffering from an ailment like genital herpes or cold sores or skin acne, you might require to take some medication before going under the lasers.
Keeping these key laser hair removal tips in mind will guarantee you not just a great hair removal experience, but a personal after-glow of confidence and happiness that will stand you in good stead for a long time to come. Like we mentioned before, whether you are looking for laser hair, nyc or you are seeking laser hair removal Houston, no matter where you are, remember to act on these gems of wisdom!!
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People stricken with the agony of hair loss have been often found desperately switching over from one course of treatment to another in order to check hair loss and bring back hairs on scalp. However it should not be so, because all different ways for treating hair loss need some time to show results. All hair loss struck folks must keep patience. They should opt for one line of treatment and stick to it till the required time to see the desired results.
There are various treatment options. From natural remedies to high powered drugs- all are available to treat hair loss. There also exist a nutritional way to curb hair fall. If you don’t want to take hair loss pills, a host of liquids and chemicals are also there to apply directly on the scalp.
Among all these treatment options what remains a favorite of all is home treatment option. These options are rather based on natural products and hence are also termed as natural remedy. From egg yolks to various oils there could be n-number of natural products to be used to treat hair loss at home.
Natural measures also include nutritional supplements such as iron pills, iodine supplements and Vitamin B rich products.
Coming to medication option, only a few drugs have been approved as hair loss remedy. Precisely, there are only two medicines that have got approval of FDA. These are Minoxidil and Propecia. But these medications must be checked against side effects and reactions before being brought in regular use. Baring these medications there are also a good number of other medicines that are efficient in treating loss of hairs but not without disastrous side effects. So check in these details before trying any of these.
In extreme cases of hair loss when you are sure to remain bald for the whole life, you are left with only one option. This is hair transplantation through surgery.
Although there exists a non surgical option of hair replacement but it’s not as effective as hair transplantation. While opting for transplantation you must take great care and caution in choosing the surgeon. You must select the surgeon whose dexterity in the sphere of hair transplantation is renowned.
Before using scalp ointments and liquids, a consultation with dermatologist is a prerequisite. There must not be excess application of scalp liquids. You should strictly follow the instructions given by your dermatologist.
All in all, I would sum up my article with a suggestion that don’t get panicked over excessive hair loss. Have patience, you can bring back your hairs provided you are determined to do so.
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Pure heroin, which is a white powder with a nasty taste, is rarely sold on the streets anywhere. Most illicit heroin is a powder varying in color from white to dark brown. The differences in color are because of different dealers cutting and re cutting the drug down and most if not all the time the Heroin that is sold on the streets – when it reaches the streets is maybe 10-15% heroin. Another form of heroin, “black tar” heroin, is mostly only found in the western and southwestern United States. This heroin, which is produced in Mexico, may be sticky like marijuana or black cement, most user’s prefer to smoke or inject this type of heroin.
Try It Once – Try It Always Again!
The short-term effects of abuse appear almost immediately after taking the drug. Intravenous injection provides the greatest intensity one person may ever experience in there life. ( Is it worth the risk) – No. Most main liner’s or intravenous users typically experience the rush within 7 to 8 seconds after injection, while intramuscular injection produces a slower onset of this euphoric feeling, taking 5 to 8 minutes. When heroin is sniffed or smoked, the peak effects of the drug are usually felt within 10 to 15 minutes.
After repeatedly using for only a short period of time, the long-term effects of the substance begin to appear in the user. Chronic users may develop collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, and liver disease. Additionally, pulmonary complications, including various types of pneumonia, may also result in the user.
One of the most significant side effects of heroin use is addiction. With regular heroin use, tolerance to the drug will develop. Once this happens, the abuser must use more and more to achieve the same intensity or effect that they are seeking. As higher doses of the drug are used over time, physical dependence and addiction to the drug develop.
Heroin History
Heroin was first synthesized in 1874 by C.R. Alder Wright, an English chemist working at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London, England. He had been experimenting with combining morphine with various acids. He boiled anhydrous morphine alkaloid with acetic anhydride over a stove for several hours and produced a more potent, acetylated form of morphine, now called diacetylmorphine.
The Danger – How Its Used
Heroin can be smoked – (not usually) , sniffed or the bad part Injected. Injection is the worst way but also the most efficient way to taker low-purity. A lot of users have the fear of infection by sharing needles, but a lot do not and continue to share needles, spreading diseases with one another and to other people as well in other forms, such as unprotected sex, and any other way of blood contact. This has made snorting and smoking the drug more common.
Are You Addicted?
Withdrawal, which in regular abusers may occur as early as a few hours after the last administration, produces drug craving, restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea and vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps (”cold turkey”), kicking movements (”kicking the habit”), and other symptoms. Major withdrawal symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose and subside after about a week. Sudden withdrawal by heavily dependent users who are in poor health is occasionally fatal, although heroin withdrawal is considered less dangerous than alcohol or barbiturate withdrawal.
Treatment
Buprenorphine – (Suboxone) is the most recent addition to the array of medications available for treating addiction to heroin and other opiates. This medication is different from methadone in that it offers less risk of addiction and can be dispensed in the privacy of a doctor’s office. Several other medications for use in heroin treatment programs are also under study.
If you or someone you know is in trouble with this highly addictive drug, seek help immediately. Want to know more about
For most of my life I considered myself fairly healthy. I was not overweight, very slim infact. I usually ate two to three meals per day, not a lot of junky type foods, so I thought. I was about to learn the hard way that my life style and eating habits were not healthy at all.
My diet was like most of North Americas diet, a lot of processed food, soda, drinks, not real juice but man made sugary drinks, fast food and lots of fat! I also smoked 2 packs a day of menthol cigarettes. I also became less active as time went on.
I considered my lifestyle and eating habits perfectly normal. This is how I observed most people living their life. What I did not realize was all the dyes, preservatives and hydrogenated oils I was consuming, not to mention exhaust fumes, solvents, chemicals pesticides and heavy metals in our environment.
We spray our homes with chemicals to kill off nasty little critters. We walk outside on the grass that has just been sprayed with more chemicals. We put chlorine in our pools and we can’t go outside at any time without being exposed to the exhaust fumes from cars, planes etc.
Our food supply is deficient in nutrients. We do not eat the way our grandparents and great grandparents ate. Their food was richer in nutrients. We, over a long period of time have depleted our soil and the constant deluge of chemicals used to obtain a larger yield of crops is what gets in our system.
What does this all mean? We live in a highly toxic environment! And I was about to find out what I had been doing to my body over a long period of time.
In my late thirties I noticed one day that I was experiencing aches and pains in my joints. I did not pay too much attention to it. I carried on as usual. Within a couple of weeks I had full-blown arthritis. My neck started to fuse and I had to turn my whole body to see anything around me. I had arthritis in my all my fingers and I became unable to hold a pen or utensils. I also had it in my elbows, my knees and two toes on each foot. Within one month my fingers started to deform and the pain was terrible. It came to a point that it would take me as much as twenty minutes just to get out of bed in the morning. I had muscle pain and then worst of all, I started to feel pain in my kidneys. Sharp stabbing pain that was unbearable. I was confused and did not know what was happening to me. It happened so fast, one month. I decided to see a doctor. After much testing it came back positive with Lupus! An autoimmune disease! I was floored. The doctor’s advice was even more astounding! He said that the only thing that could be done was to take 4 aspirin a day for the rest of my life. And if that did not work he would give me stronger drugs. That did not seem right to me, so I thanked him and left the office never to return.
I decided to research everything I could about Lupus. After several books, I devised a program for myself that involved taking vitamins, minerals and herbs five times a day for a few months. It worked for me. My arthritis is gone and the pain in my kidney’s never returned. I have been pain free for the past 12 years. I became a firm believer in alternative medicine.
Since then, much more information has come out on various types of detox methods that help your body rid itself of its toxic overload.
Colon cleansing is one of them! The majority of people have some difficulty with their colon, constipation being a one of the big ones. Colon cleansing can be done naturally with eating foods high in fiber or taking fiber supplements. Note; remember to drink a lot of water as it will help to flush you out.
You can also get these spa foot baths or detox foot patches. These are awesome because they draw toxins out of your feet. You would be amazed as to how mucked up the water looks after 30 minutes.
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Staying in shape is something that you will want to think about over and over again. After all, when you are in shape and exercising regularly you have a much better chance of leading a healthy life. One of the best ways that you can do this is by starting a fitness plan. Although you may already be on your way to success in this arena, the fact of the matter is that a fitness plan can make 100 percent sure of this.
But where are you going to find a fitness plan that suits your needs? Better yet, do you know where to find solid information on this? One of your best options is to begin to scour a health articles directory. In these directories you will find hundreds of top articles on anything imaginable. Not only will you obtain good information on fitness plans, but details on particular conditions and ailments are also available.
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Of course, you can also get information on starting a fitness plan direct from your physician. This is a good option to consider because it will allow you to know for sure that you are getting quality information. After all, if it is coming from the mouth of your doctor you can be rest assured that it is going to be good for you and your lifestyle.
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