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		<title>Use Holistic Nutrition for Cardiovascular Diseases</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study on cardiovascular diseases shows that holistic nutrition can actually help the human body combat the diseases and help an individual live a normal life, say experts. The ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/heart.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-25" title="heart" src="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/heart-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>A recent study on cardiovascular diseases shows that holistic nutrition can actually help the human body combat the diseases and help an individual live a normal life, say experts. The body at any given point of time would need the right amounts of vitamins, proteins and many more nutrients to help the human body reach the highest amount of energy levels. This would also help one mentally and emotionally overcome the dreaded diseases too, say doctors.<span id="more-24"></span></p>
<p>But as one size doesn’t fit all, so would be the same when you treat cardiovascular diseases through holistic nutritional ways. The amounts of vitamins, proteins and even nutrients that one would take would differ from the amount another would take or need, say doctors. When you get to start holistic nutrition to help you combat cardiovascular diseases, you would notice that your diet plan would be very different from what the other would be using. Each diet plan is customized and individualistic, keeping your body in mind, say doctors.</p>
<p>There are many cardiovascular diseases which can be kept in control when a healthy and a holistic diet are used. When you plan your balanced diet with great care, you would have all the important nutrients needed in the right quantities so that the risks can be lowered and you wouldn’t have to face cardiovascular diseases or any other ailments that could threaten your life, say experts.</p>
<p>Holistic specialists say when you plan you diet to combat cardiovascular diseases, there are a few foods you should have a pick on, and they are;</p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Have a lot of whole grain meals. This would mean having a lot of cereals, whole grains, rolls, breads, pastas, flours, and other food sources from whole grains. Best would be to have foods that include corn, whole wheat, rye, barley, brown rice and oats.</li>
<li>If you like white meat, lean meat, lentils, beans and legumes, you are welcoming a whole load of proteins in your well balanced diet. You could opt for veal, poultry, eggs, lean beef, beans, lentils and even legumes as well.</li>
<li>If you cook with vegetable oils, ensure you use oils from sunflower, peanut, safflower, olive, canola, rice bran and refined oils. When you use these oils, you are assured that you have the right amounts of fatty acids entering your system.</li>
<li>Love nuts, fish and seeds, go ahead and binge on them, say doctors. Tuna, salmon, sardines etc help in combating cardiovascular diseases, since they are whole and have a lot of minerals and omega 3 fatty acid values in them.</li>
<li>Skimmed milk, cheese and curds would also help beat cardiovascular diseases.</li>
<li>Finally, have a lot of fruits and veggies, which would give you a lot of minerals, antioxidants and vitamins, say doctors.</li>
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<p>Now that you know how cardiovascular diseases can be combated with the help of holistic nutrition, it would be great to have you on such a diet so that no ailment or disease can take over your healthy lifestyle, say doctors.</p>
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		<title>Ticks And Lyme Diseases &#8211; Can Pets Spread It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ticks can spread Lyme disease, says a source and that would happen when humans are bitten by ticks which are infected. In turn a tick is infected when it bites ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1309109053-53.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-20" title="Tick" src="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1309109053-53-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Ticks can spread Lyme disease, says a source and that would happen when humans are bitten by ticks which are infected. In turn a tick is infected when it bites a deer or even a mouse which is infected, and that’s how the disease comes into the tick, says a source. Sources say to avoid such diseases on you it would be wise to be precautious of certain things around you, so that you could avoid being affected and infected at the same time by Lyme disease.<span id="more-19"></span></p>
<p>One should ensure that they put insect repellant creams all over the body which is exposed, but leave the face. Sprays to be used on clothing essentials, so that ticks don’t hang in alive there. If you really want to keep ticks away from your clothing, choose clothing which is light, which will enable you to find ticks easier and get rid of them as well.</p>
<p>If you wear long sleeved t-shirts and tuck your cuffs of the pants you wear into the shoes on your feet, it would help as well. Best thing would be to wear boots which are tall, and if you wear boots made of rubber, it leads to added protection as well, says a source. As soon as you are back from your outdoor ventures, always check your skin and scalp for ticks.</p>
<p>Pet owners might want to think again before allowing their cuddly pets on the same bed they sleep. A recent report which did a survey and research suggests that even a healthy pet at home could carry the parasite. Apart from that the healthy pet’s body could be an incubation and breeding ground for viruses and bacteria as well. Such viruses and bacteria could give you diseases which could be moderate to even life threatening in some cases, says a source.</p>
<p>In most of the zoonotic disease cases, around hundred from two hundred and fifty of them have been proved to be infections that could transfer from pets to pet owners, says a source. The rate of transmission for such diseases isn’t that high, but still it is a cause of concern for the many pet owners who allow their pets to sleep with them on the same bed, says a source.</p>
<p>There was a case of a septgenarian citizen who allowed his dog to sleep on the same bed with him, the unfortunate pet owner was struck with meningitis, says a source. In another case study, it was seen a young child suffered from plague, which was deadly and that came about when he allowed his cat to sleep on the same bed as him, says a source. Some other infectious diseases came across when pet owners kissed or allowed themselves to be licked by their pets. They acquired ringworm, hookworm, cat scratch diseases and roundworm as well.</p>
<p>It is also said that pet owners whose immunity is weak and those who suffer from cancer or even HIV and AIDS could be at greater risks of acquiring tick infested diseases, says a source. It is no crime keeping pets, but one should take all hygienic precautions while dealing with the loved ones at home or outside.</p>
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		<title>Therapeutic properties caused by a toxin in tetanus now a boon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sources now say that there is a toxin in tetanus which could actually help millions across the world than what it was otherwise thought off. Tetanus toxin is known to ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5194924821_9d34b35e43.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16" title="tetanus" src="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5194924821_9d34b35e43-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Sources now say that there is a toxin in tetanus which could actually help millions across the world than what it was otherwise thought off. Tetanus toxin is known to cause the disease we all dread, which is tetanus, but further research and analysis says that this very toxin now has properties that could do more good than harm to the human body.<span id="more-15"></span></p>
<p>There has been found therapeutic properties in tetanus toxin which can very well work to treat a lot of issues. Doctors and research specialists are further studying this new discovery to understand how tetanus toxin can now help an individual fight other issues, issues such as anxiety pangs, mental disorders, anorexia and even depression in many cases.</p>
<p>Sources at the esteemed Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain say they have now found out how beneficial tetanus toxin can be. They say very clearly that all the benefits one would want from the toxin could now be available. This is possible when one separates the harmless portions of the tetanus toxins which researchers call caboxy-terminal.</p>
<p>When carboxy terminal is isolated from the rest, it would act as a messiah, whereby it would not allow serotonin to be transported with the help of synaptic membranes, says a source. When this is now allowed, the synaptic membranes wouldn’t be able to interact with one another and send neutral signals to and from the brain, says a source.</p>
<p>Whereas if we look at the current used by the serotonin inhibitors, the power used is ten times more and hence the effects are amazingly stronger than what it was otherwise realized to do. The work done by the membranes is thus very specific and to the point as well. This is the property that would make this molecule a valuable resource. Using this molecule one can have it applied to treat various disorders of the brain as well, say doctors.</p>
<p>Thanks to the molecule, patients suffering from conditions such as anorexia, depression, and even digestive problems of the neurological kind, such as Parkinson’s disease, can also find a new way and a new hope.</p>
<p>Researchers say that tetanus toxin actually belongs to the family of toxins, known in the medical world as botulinum neurotoxins. Such form of toxins named now is being used across the globe by specialists to help with other disorders as well. patients who have been suffering from mental and even some form of physical ailments too can now with the help of tetanus toxins find relief.</p>
<p>Patients who suffer from muscle contractions which are abnormal, strabismus, cerebral palsy, and even torticollis to name a few, have not found relief, thanks to tetanus toxins. Good news for those who use cosmetics to hide wrinkles and signs of ageing. Research has shown that tetanus toxins can also be used cosmetically to bring down the signs of ageing, crow feet and wrinkles from the skin as well.</p>
<p>What else can tetanus toxin do to help humanity at large, we shall only have to wait and watch? Till then we hope the specialists find more ways and uses of tetanus toxins to help us out.</p>
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		<title>Artificial Hydration and Nutrition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In some cases, such as fainting, healing from temporary problem, or when someone has an advanced life threatening illness and is dying, artificial hydration and nutrition became an important way ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/knowledge-hydration1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-13" title="hydration" src="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/knowledge-hydration1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>In some cases, such as fainting, healing from temporary problem, or when someone has an advanced life threatening illness and is dying, artificial hydration and nutrition became an important way to provide them with the necessary food, vitamins, and medications. Since these people are not able to swallow, so, they are given fluids and nutrition in other ways. Sometimes, patients are given fluids and nutrition, if it is needed, through an intravenous (IV) catheter, which is a tube made from plastic ends with a needle, the needle is placed directly in the vein. Another method is by putting a tube into the stomach passing through the nose and throat; this way of artificial nutrition and hydration is called NG tube. Since NG cannot be left for a long time in the patient&#8217;s body (usually 1 to 4 weeks), another type of feeding tube can be used, called a PEG tube or g-tube; this type is placed into the wall of the stomach.<span id="more-12"></span></p>
<p>As we said before, sometimes a person may not be able to swallow food or water because of a temporary illness, this situation may threaten the person&#8217;s life. If a person does not receive any food or fluids for a long time, he will Collapse and fall into a deep sleep (coma) which usually end with dyeing within one to three weeks. The shortage of fluids in the human body is called dehydration; it may causes disruption for the patient, in such cases artificial hydration and nutrition can help to recover him or her, fluids and nutrition are given through a tube to help dehydration and may lessen his or her disruption. However, in some cases where a patient has an advanced life-threatening illness and is dying, artificial hydration and nutrition may not help; it may prolong the patient live a little, but not always.</p>
<p>The artificial hydration and nutrition use should be discussed with the family and the doctor. The doctor should know the patient&#8217;s medical condition to be able to explain benefits and risks of using this method on the patient health and to decide if it is necessary to use such medication. Do not use it without permission from the doctor, it may cause one on the following risks or problems:</p>
<ul>
<li>If the liquid entered the lungs it will cause coughing and pneumonia.</li>
<li>It is not comfortable</li>
<li>It may cause pain, nausea and vomiting.</li>
<li>It may cause infections.</li>
<li>The patients should be physically restrained or sedated in some cases to keep them from pulling out the feeding tube.</li>
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		<title>Understanding Erectile Dysfunction</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We understand erectile dysfunction (ED) man&#8217;s persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity within the set of aspects of sexual intercourse, is also known ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sexual-health021.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9" title="sexual health" src="http://www.photosthatchangedtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sexual-health021-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>We understand erectile dysfunction (ED) man&#8217;s persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity within the set of aspects of sexual intercourse, is also known as impotence.<span id="more-7"></span>It is difficult to know how many people affected by DE, but is estimated to affect over 100 million men, aged between 40 and 70 years, throughout the world. The prevalence of ED was significantly associated with age, with an estimated prevalence of 39% in men aged 40 years, from 48% in 50 years, from 57% in those 60 years and 67% in the 70, approaching a rate of 75% in men 80 years of age, ranging from mild dysfunction in 17% of cases, moderate dysfunction in 25% to a complete dysfunction in 10% of the cases. But be clear that, although its prevalence increases with age, ED is not a natural consequence of aging.</p>
<p>The prevalence of ED varies depending on geographic location, but is independent of ethnicity (not race varies among others).</p>
<p>ED, while not life threatening, have a negative influence on the quality of life, and can be associated with depression, low self-esteem, poor self-image, fear and mental stress, which adversely affect relationships with sexual partners, family and friends, in addition, ED can lead to neglect of social and sexual relationships, causing a deterioration of general health.</p>
<p>WHY IS SUFFERING erectile dysfunction?</p>
<p>The body of the penis, from the anatomical point of view, consists of three elongated cylindrical bodies, ranging from root to tip: two corpora cavernosa, top and side, and a spongy body, inferior and medial, inside which is the urethra and into your mouth. An erection is caused by a blood into the corpora cavernosa due to dilation of the arteries within them, mediated by substances that cause smooth muscle relaxation, among which nitric oxide. During detumescence of the penis, when it returns to the flaccid state, there is emptying of the corpora cavernosa by a contraction of the muscles of the arteries and the corpora cavernosa.</p>
<p>In normal erection involves many psychological, social, neurological, vascular, hormonal, erection can be caused by local sensory stimulation of the genitals (which is what is called reflex erection) and central psychogenic stimuli (central erection) or perceived through the senses or generated by the brain. Also, since the brain can get messages that facilitate or inhibit reflex erection.</p>
<p>The abnormality in one or more of the factors involved in the erection can produce, from the standpoint of etiology, ED can be classified as:</p>
<p>organic, or injury due to abnormal vascular, neurological, hormonal or structural penis.<br />
psychogenic: due to central inhibition (psychological) mechanism of erection without physical injury.<br />
mixed organic-psychogenic: due to a combination of organic and psychogenic factors.<br />
In most patients, erectile dysfunction will occur as a combination of organic and psychogenic components, organic factors, with or without associated psychogenic factors are involved in 78% of men with ED.</p>
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