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Treatment Options for Prostrate Cancer Again, it can�t be stressed enough, early detection is imperative in combating prostate cancer. The challenge is that in the early stages there are no symptoms of prostate cancer. By the time symptoms appear in the form of urinary complications, the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. Treatment options vary depending upon several factors such as age, overall health of the patient and whether there is evidence of bladder infection or kidney damage resulting from an enlarged prostate. More Natural Treatments Options for BPH It may seem as though we have come full circle, but even if your diagnosis leaves you free of prostate cancer, you may still have Benign Prostate Hypertrophy. Rather than using hormonal or alpha blockers, many men have opted for a natural approach to avoid some of the unpleasant side effects of the drug therapy. Listed are some additional natural options Natural Treatments Options for BPH It may seem as though we have come full circle, but even if your diagnosis leaves you free of prostate cancer, you may still have Benign Prostate Hypertrophy. Rather than using hormonal or alpha blockers, many men have opted for a natural approach to avoid some of the unpleasant side effects of the drug therapy. First we will look at 7 different therapy options. These options are Ayurveda, Reflexology, Food Therapy, Imagery, Hydrotherapy, Vitamin and Mineral Therapy and Yoga. We present you with a brief synopsis of each therapy as it relates to prostate problems. What is the Prostate The first step toward understanding how the prostate affects your health is to learn what the prostate is and how it functions. It is surprising how little many men know about such an important part of their anatomy. The prostate is an important segment of the male reproductive system. Stess Reducers Research has shown that the stress hormone cortisol reduces a person�s ability to retrieve information and memory. Even worse, this same stress hormone is linked to progressive shrinking of the hippocampus � an important memory center in the temporal region. High levels of stress also promote depression, which severely impairs memory and increases the risk for dementia. How to Control Stress What�s causing your stress? A slow buildup of everyday annoyances: a dead car battery, traffic jam, buttons that pop off your clothes as you are going to an important meeting. It�s the little things that get under your skin Is it a tight schedule and seemingly insurmountable problems? Bills to pay, a boss to please, a colicky baby to pacify? Juggling many roles is a main cause of stress. Maybe it�s positive and negative life changes, from the joy of a wedding to the loss of a spouse, from the exhilaration of a job promotion to sadness at moving away from old friends. What is Stress Chemically, stress is a condition that your body enters as the result of a message received from your brain telling it to prepare to run or fight. The body reacts by preparing for that eventuality. The brain tells the adrenal glands to send a rush of two hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline) to the muscles in preparation for them to respond to a fear or a threat. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Benefits Extensive research studies show that taking vitamin and mineral supplements can potentially improve your health, protect against disease and provide you with the energy you need to live a healthy life. Although each contribute differently to your needs, vitamins and minerals work together in order to give you a balanced amount of all the components needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are some of the vitamins and minerals that are essential to your overall health and why they are important: Nutrition Tips to Improve Fat Loss Incorporating these fat loss tips will improve your nutrition program. Start off slowly and add one a week, you don't have to adopt all of them at once. Before long, you�ve cleaned up your nutrition program and on your way to reaching your goal. Trendy diets, fads and the infomercial product of the month, are not going to help you reach your weight loss goals. A well thought-out nutrition and exercise program will. What Exactly Is Good Nutrition? Secretly we all want just a few things in life, none the least of which is to live a life that is healthy and energetic. One way to accomplish this is to eat a well balanced diet that fuels the body to take on life�s challenges. Did you know that one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health and well being is to eat a diet that is well rounded and nutritious? Are Nutritional Supplements Necessary? How many times have your heard that we can get all the nutrients we need from the food we eat? How many of you manage to eat the five servings of fruits and vegetables per day that are recommended? If you are unable to consume the five servings of fruit and vegetables that are recommended daily, you are not alone. Two thirds of Americans fail to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables daily. 6 Healthy Eating Tips for Active Adults For active adults it�s important to make sure you are getting the proper nutrition for your pre-meal and post-meal workouts. Here are 6 healthy eating tips to keep you on track! Why Do So Many People Seem To Have Allergies? Allergies and asthma arise from loss of the body�s natural resistance to allergens, often beginning with early exposure to secondary smoke, industrial chemicals and asbestos, and the incredibly intensive chemical farming and industrial treatment, of the foods we eat, and fabrics we wear and sleep on. Tips To Deal with Exercise Induced Asthma For approximately 80-90% of people that suffer from asthma, exercise can be a strong stimulus for an attack. This syndrome has become known as exercise induced asthma or EIA. The likelihood of an attack is further increased when exercising in cold weather, so this article offers some basic information on exercise-induced asthma and how to prevent or minimize the severity of an attack The Simplest Asthma Solution During the Democratic convention the Reverend Al Sharpton quoted a shocking statistic: One third of the children in Harlem suffer from asthma. This shouldn�t be completely surprising since asthma cases have been consistently increasing over the years, especially in the cities, escalating recently during the rollback of some key environmental laws, but it is a trend we must turn back. Remedies for Asthma or Allergies A lot people have asthma. My daughter, 41 years, included. She has suffered from attacks for many years. Recently I encounter three natural remedies that I asked my daughter to try. I have not yet received a report on these, so I would like to pass them on to you. Here is the first one Cleaning for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers My daughter recently had a bout with asthma. The strange thing is, she hadn't had any problems for a couple of years. In looking at the possible triggers - She had a new batch of puppies at her dad's. While the 2 dogs didn't seem to bother her, the additional puppies seemed to put her over the edge Chronic Asthma Information Not everyone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease suffers from chronic asthma, but many individuals who experience emphysema or chronic bronchitis have asthma-like symptoms. Medical experts continue to debate whether chronic asthma should be classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, since asthma can be reversed. Asthma Treatment and Diagnosis If you ever met anyone with asthma, an attack usually encompass a shortness of breath that soon passes without treatment. But it can also be a very life threatning event that can end up putting the sufferer in an emergency room. An average of 5,000 asthma deaths are reported in the United States each year. Most of the deaths occurred in patients who misjudged the severity of their symptoms or failed to reach a hospital or clinic in time to prevent death. Asthma First of all, I want to make it clear that this information is not to diagnose nor to prescribe and it should not take the place of the advice of your doctor. This is intended to complement conventional medicine, not to replace it. Consult with your doctor before starting any kind of nutritional or physical program. Alternative Treatment for Asthma Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by abnormal lung condition in which accumulation of mucus in the lungs is found. Natural asthma remedies are the most preferred way of treating asthma since the conventional methods of treatment for asthma may have a lot of side effects. No Pain, No Gain Isn't True For Arthritis, Recent studies have shown that exercise may acually help people with arthritis in a number of ways. It can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It can increase flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance. And it can also help with weight reduction and contribute to an improved sense of well-being. Powerful Arthritis Pain Relief For All Of Us When you ask what arthritis is, professionals will tell you it's inflammation of one or more joints. But you know it better as pain, swelling, stiffness, deformity, and/or a diminished range of motion of those joints! It's estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other related conditions. Mend Your Arthritis Pain Relief What can be done for arthritis pain relief? Many things... For example, weight and nutrition are only a couple of factors that play a role in arthritic pain. And yet shedding even 10 pounds to relieve weight from knees and finding the right nutritional strategy can help relieve pain a lot. Natural Arthritis Pain Relief - By Doing Simple Arthritis Exercises Apart from the regular medication, proper diet, rest and relaxation, doctors also recommend arthritis exercises. These are specially designed exercises for people with different types of arthritis. Exercising is a must do for all people suffering of arthritis because it will help them increase the flexibility of the joints, increase bone vigor, muscle strength and energy levels, so they will have a better control of their weight and a strong heart. But most of all, exercising will help keep joints completely movable and will fortify the adjacent muscles Back Pain, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Arthritis and a Host of Other Pain Ailments You Never Have To Suffer Pain and Pain Relief is of utmost concern for most of us that are in constant pain. A Guide to Arthritis Pain Relief In a recent survey on pain conducted by the Stanford University Medical Center, arthritis pain was cited as the chief complaint among America�s seniors, with thirty-two percent of the senior population listing arthritis as the specific cause of their suffering. Arthritis does strike children and young adults as well, although it afflicts the mature segment of the population more frequently. It is estimated that 15% of the American adult population suffer from arthritis, and this number is rising, increasing the demand for arthritis pain relief The Arthritis Pain Reliever... A New Program That Just Might Make You Younger For years, it's been known that regular daily exercise is one of the most important activities that people can engage in to promote good health. Arthritis Pain Relief with Acupuncture Arthritis pain has never been easy to treat and arthritis symptoms have often been managed by the use of possibly toxic or unpalatable arthritis medication. Acupuncture can result in powerful arthritis pain relief and it can provide an alternative arthritis remedy for many pain sufferers. Arthritis treatment by acupuncture is described below.. Arthritis Diet Myths - Don't be Fooled by Those Food Fables One of the most popular myths I hear from my patients is that eating golden raisins soaked in gin will cure arthritis. There is no good research to support this notion. Save your money. Arthritis -- Can It be Prevented Effective help is currently available for people to proactively manage arthritis and enjoy life to the fullest. But the actual prevention of arthritis itself is yet another story. Arthritis and Aromatherapy Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and is characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling, decreased range of movement and at a more serious stage deformity. Aromatherapy is a holistic approach to health and wellness by means of aromatic, plant derived scents. It is very much a traditonal method as well as a science that encompasses the intuitive and creative aspects of preparing special purpose blends. Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra: What You Need To Know About Arthritis Pain Medications Recent controversy about the safety of pain medications for arthritis has left patients and health care professionals alike confused about which medications are safe to use. In fact, a recent survey by the Boston-based Rippe Lifestyle Institute indicated that many people with arthritis are suffering unnecessarily because they have stopped or reduced their use of pain relievers due to confusion about which drugs are considered safe. Diet Information: The South Beach Diet Developed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, this diet first became popular in Miami. It was developed into book form, and is now a worldwide best seller. The weight loss advice focuses on a healthy balance between good carbohydrates and fats. The idea is to decrease �bad� carbs (eg. baked goods and soft drinks) to help you metabolize what you eat better. The South Beach dietary programme also claims to improve insulin resistance, leading to weight loss. Diet Information: The Atkins Diet In the �80s we had the �F-plan�, in the Noughties, we�ve got the Atkins diet. Devotees to the Atkins plan claim to shed their unwanted pounds quickly and easily while still being able to tuck into �fry-ups�, while those whose tried it and fallen �off the wagon� report feeding ill and hungry throughout it. Different Types of Carbohydrates You read a lot about low carb diets, such as Atkins. All my life, through all the diets I�ve done and all the reading I�ve done, opinions about eating carbohydrates have varied widely. Yes you should, no, you shouldn�t at all, just eat low carb vegetables, whatever. The Best Carbs For Low Carbers With the popularity of low carb diets such as Atkins, The Zone, and South Beach, more and more people are becoming aware of the bad effects to the body of too much carbohydrate consumption. As people try to cut down on their carb intake, it should be noted that not all carbs are created equal. Ancient Olympians Followed Atkins Diet Atkins diet was unknown 35 years ago. Though it seems that ancient people - athletes particularly - followed a strict diet which is likewise Atkins basic. Strict diet and severe exercises for Ancient Greeks 10 Easy to follow Tips to help YOU Lose Weight Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too. Constant headache Headache is lone of the commonest ailments with which patients come to a doctor. Headache might be a fore-runner of a variety of eye problems, and hence anyone suffering from a constant headache should consult an eye specialist. Most people consider that eye-strain and the need for glasses are the commonest cause of headache. However, this is not true. The diagnosis of headache can usually be established by history and examination alone and other diagnostic aids like x-ray of the skull, CAT-scan, MRI and other diagnostic tests are seldom required. Sinus Headache Treatment Sinus headaches occur when the air-filled, bony cavities connecting to the nose get blocked due to excess mucous and get infected and congested. Treatment involves reducing the swelling in the sinuses region, the inflammation and the pain, and improving the drainage system in the nasal area. Some of the treatment methods that can be adopted are - Sinus Headache Relief The small spaces in the facial bones below the facial skin are called sinuses. These spaces are found in the nasal region, the temples and the area around the eyes. When these spaces become infected resulting in the inflammation that causes sinus headaches. Sinus headaches are caused due to infection resulting from severe cold and allergies. Sinus Headaches What are sinus headaches? Sinuses are the bony, air-filled cavities connecting to the nose through small openings. These openings are blocked due to excess mucous and become infected and congested, when a person suffers from a cold or allergy. Due to the infection and congestion of sinusitis, sinus headaches are experienced. Tension type headache Headache is an ill condition characterized by pain in the head or neck region which may be a symptom of a disease underlying in the body. Headaches are the most common and universal human ailments .tension type headache is one of the most severe form of headache and can be a threat to the health. Its symptom starts a severe pain that radiates in a band like fashion bilaterally from the forehead to the occiput. Sometimes pain also spread to the neck region and can be very troublesome. Types of headaches A headache in the medical terms is also known as cephalgia. The head ache is a condition of mild to awful pain in the head. This pain sometimes attacks the neck or upper back pain may also be referred to as a headache. The headache is among the most common local pain complaints. in the normal day the brain should not ache because of minute reasons because the brain itself is not sensitive to pain. The brain is not sensitive because it lacks pain-sensitive nerve fibers. Some of the areas in the head can hurt, including a network of nerves. Because the nerve system although does not exist in brain but it extends over the scalp and certain nerves in the face, mouth, and throat. The blood vessels in the head also have pain perception. Headache often results from the irritation in the blood vessels. Stress Headaches Stress is a feeling that's created when our body reacts to particular events. Stress involves the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness. The situation that causes stress are called stressor, and they cover a whole range of activities right from outright physical danger to making a class presentation or taking a semester's worth of your toughest subject. The human body in general responds to stressors in different ways mostly by activating the nervous system and specific hormones. The hypothalamus, which is present just above the thyroid gland, signals the adrenal glands to produce more of the hormones adrenaline and cortical and release them into the bloodstream. These hormones can cause a rapid speed up in the heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and metabolism. Dealing With Pregnancy Headaches Headaches are one of the most common discomforts and complaints that come with pregnancy. Though a headache may occur at anytime during one's pregnancy but they tend to be most common during the first and third trimesters. It is common for all ladies to feel anxiety about occurrences like headaches during the most important phase of their lives. Thus they can learn all they want to about pregnancy here. Natural headache relief The greater parts of headaches are caused by tension, which tightens the muscles in the head. Vascular headaches, such as migraines and cluster headaches result from constricted blood vessels. Medications relieve headache temporarily. Long-term use of medications such as Demerol, ibuprofen, aspirin and codeine may increase the frequency of headaches or make them more severe. Natural remedies can offer relief, without side effects, by promoting relaxation or dilating constricted blood vessels. Some foods can trigger migraines. Migraine sufferers should avoid cheeses, such as Brie, Gruyere and cheddar, onions, alcohol and black tea. Coffee can provide relief for a headache when taken with aspirin. Coffee, which constricts blood vessels, increases the pain-relieving properties of aspirin. Intake of coffee should be limited to about two cups a day and no more than two aspirins should be taken a day. An Overview Of Menstrual Headache It has been found in various studies that Women suffer from headaches and migraines three times more frequently than men do and also that menstrual migraines affect 70 percent of these women. A menstrual headache occurs either before, during or immediately after periods, or during ovulation. While, serotonin is the primary hormonal trigger of a headache, some researchers believe that migraine is an inherited disorder that somehow affects the way serotonin is metabolized. But, for women, it also matters how serotonin interacts with uniquely female hormones. Menstrual migraines are primarily caused by estrogen, the female sex hormone which specifically regulates the menstrual cycle fluctuations throughout the cycle. With change in levels of estrogen and progesterone, a woman will be more vulnerable to headaches. As oral contraceptives influence estrogen levels, women on birth control pills may also experience more menstrual migraines. The Know-How Of Headaches In today's fast life every second person one meets is either suffering from or has suffered from a headache. The situation today is so bad that children worldwide are also suffering from headache and its symptoms. This is mainly because of the growing competition, tension and suffering. Below is all the information you need to know about headaches Headache Remedies Headache is the most common ailment that almost all suffer from at on point of time or other. They can be of two types - primary and secondary. People may opt for man-made (home remedies) drugs for headaches or pain relievers. However, the natural remedies for headaches are gaining are more popular as they provide a very safe and effective way to relieve headaches. Frequent headache Headaches are a common cause of suffering, but all headaches are not created equal. The main challenge to affording relief from various forms of cephalgia, or head pain, is categorizing a headache by type, and then proceeding with the therapy most likely to help. The International Headache Society's landmark work on headache classification has allowed important advances in headache study, but is somewhat awkward to use in clinical practice. One practical approach is to first distinguish urgent headaches from others that may be less urgent, if no less distressing. Identifying special headaches i.e. those that may only benefit from specific therapy is the next step. Finally, if neither of these classifications fit, treatment of tension or migraine headache is in order. A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are extremely rare. Most people with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and occasionally by taking medications. Eyestrain Headaches There are different causes and reasons for headaches. Eyestrain is one of the most common causes of headaches, especially at work places. These headaches can be commonly seen in people who are doing any work involving close contact with the eyes, especially, those who work in front of the computers. Is your child suffering from child headache Though child headache can be a serious problem and should not be ignored, one needs to remember that most children do get headaches sometimes. Most of the time a headache may not be serious just like a tension headache that an adult might get while fighting traffic. Chances are that this is not a life threatening condition, and that over the long term it will not have a significant impact on the child's life. However one cannot neglect child headaches as they might be signaling a serious health issue. A headache is actually a helpful signal which has the potential of leading one to treatment that will probably solve the problem. Information On Headaches During Pregnancy It is important to note that the headaches that one experiences can get better in pregnancy, as progesterone causes the blood vessels to relax and not spasm, which is usually the cause of bad headaches. However, if one does suffer from increased headaches during pregnancy, one may be particularly sensitive to one's hormones or have had headache problems before the pregnancy also. Pregnancy headaches most commonly result from hormonal changes, fatigue, tension, hunger or physical and emotional stress. One must engage in some deductive reasoning and figure out the correct cause of one's headaches. Infant sleep Each baby has a varied temperament, and all families have different lifestyles. Thus it is up to the parents to adjust according to the needs of their family and at the same time not compromise on the sleep of their infant. Below are some facts about infant sleep that will assist you in helping your infant sleep better. Baby Sleep: is your baby sleeping sound Most newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours a day and they tend to sleep in two- to three-hour increments, even at night. Almost all the babies sleep especially in the early months is typically full of interruptions because a baby's sleep cycle is shorter than an adult's. The sleep cycles are different in babies as they have twice as many light sleep cycles as adults, more light sleep than deep sleep, and their overall sleep cycles are shorter. Baby Sleep Problems If your baby is sleeping well then it is seen that the parents are worried about the health of their child and parents also cannot get a sound sleep. One should be potent enough to create a secure environment that allows sleep to overtake your baby and then one should decide about a long- term goal is to help your baby develop a healthy attitude about sleep. Body builders secret fat burning weapon Those luscious curves, those popped up veins and the beautiful cuts of muscles --- that, is every man�s dream!! Tired of watching the perfect set of abs and thighs of the flaunting male models? Well, here�s a showdown on the some of deepest secrets of a body builder�s amazing physic. The trick to the reverie body is to burn the fat what you consume and keep the burn level high than the consumption one. The areas where the hard-to-loose fat gets stuck and refuses to budge are the lower back, back of your arms, upper thigh or butt area. Fat Burning System Do you want to burn fat quickly, build muscle, reshape your body, increase your metabolism, boost your energy levels, and look and feel great? And that too without any restrictive diets, dangerous supplements or crazy workouts that require hours each day? The solution to your problem is a fat burning system. Dietary mistakes This article will focus on all the dietary mistakes people make. The main reason to bring these mistakes into focus is because they can be dangerous and unhealthy. In fact in some cases these mistakes can be fatal if continued overtime. What is remarkable is that health freaks make these mistakes mostly. These individuals spend too much time thinking about their bodies and ways to make it look perfect. In an attempt to become thin and look good they make these deadly mistakes. EVERYONE GIVES ADVICE TO THE NEW MOM This probably happens to the majority of the women that recently became mothers for the first time: they feel as if they really know nothing about taking care of the baby, feeding him, what to do when he doesn�t seem to stop crying, how to dress the little one. Of course, immediately older relatives or friends that have children appear and everyone is competing to give you the best advice. And the amount of advice is huge but many of the indications contradict themselves. Vitamins Vitamins (combination of two words: Vital Amines) are the complex organic substance essential in small quantities to the metabolism (nutrition) in most animals. These are found in minute quantities in food, in some cases are produced by the body, and are also produced synthetically. The human body needs them to work properly, so that we can grow and develop just like we should. Their deficiency results in many serious disorders. How Exercise Affects Your Body Temperature Rhythm If you want to instantly increase the quality of your sleep, then start an exercise program if you don't exercise already. Exercise helps you sleep better in a number of ways, I'm not even going to mention all the other health benefits! : . How much protein should one eat The perfect diet, which can provide the right kind of nutrition, is composed of a diet with rite combination of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Among all these components protein has a different and very essential role to play to keep the body in shape and make it strong. The main function of protein is reviving the dead tissues and enabling the growth of cells. Contact Lenses Contact lenses are full contact optical accessories which rest directly on the cornea to facilitate a better and natural vision than contemporary spectacles. Distortion due to side vision and eye-lens distance is nullified in using contact lenses. With spectacles the eye-lens distance makes the size of the objects appear bigger or smaller than actual depending upon whether you are far sighted or near sighted. Weaning From Breast Feeding When your baby has stopped breast feeding and gets all of his nutrition from other sources than the breast, he's actually considered weaned. Even though babies are also weaned from the bottle as well, the term weaning often refers to when a baby is stopped from breast feeding. Reasons To Breast Feed For many years, scientists have been playing out the ingredients that make breast milk the perfect food for babies. They've discovered to day over 200 close compounds to fight infection, help the immune system mature, aid in digestion, and support brain growth - nature made properties that science simply cannot copy.

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