Posted in Addiction & Control No discussion yet on July 26th, 2010

Managing Concurrent and Sexual Addictions

The preliminary remedial intervention for tackling sexual addiction would necessitate including an evaluation for other kinds of addictions. Expecting therapy for one addiction to be helpful when another addiction/s co-occur is sheer imprudence. Different types of addiction have a tendency of arising from analogous backgrounds. Kin having manifold addictions inclusive of co-dependent behaviours. Dearth of effectual parenting and several kinds of traumatic episodes during infancy which could be physically, emotionally or sexually scarring. Any type of addiction is believed to have the following analytical traits in common. Being pre-occupied or mentally obsessed. Uncontrollable, irrational, neurotic usage. Persistent usage in spite of grave loss incurred due to the addiction. Specialists have chalked out the following prevalent factors that are commonly shared in all addictions. Euphoria. Easy accessibility. Swift-acting. Escalating lenience. Diverse  [...]



Posted in General Health, Healthy Living No discussion yet on July 23rd, 2010

Fluoridated Water – Is it Good or Detrimental to Health

Since the later part of the nineties, the US Food and Drug Administration has made it compulsory that all toothpaste brands mention a caveat about fluoride use. The FDA posting a caveat on a toothpaste component has raised many eyebrows as to why the step was taken. Researches on fluoride have revealed that the chemical is presently deemed a potentially lethal drug and an adequate amount of ingestion can be damaging. As is already known, fluoride is the chemical prevalently found in majority of the toothpastes available in the markets. Fluoridated toothpastes are used by individuals as a way of strengthening their teeth (cavity prevention) and general public usually does not mull over it beyond that, which it alright since its marketing is done till that extent. One need not be alarmed nor scared to brush one’s teeth using fluoridated toothpastes since it is not harmful. Neither is the usage of gel-form of fluoride therapy during dental check-ups damaging to health. These forms of  [...]



Posted in Fitness & Exercise No discussion yet on July 19th, 2010

The Ultimate All-Body Workout – Part I

Irrespective of whether one intends on trimming a couple of inches or wants to drop down a couple of sizes, this workout plan would help in impelling you towards your goal in no less than a month’s time. The secret to success is switching or alternating swiftly between core, upper and lower body trimming exercises for revving up cardiac rate for burning additional calories. Extensions & Reaches This exercise would target body parts such as the leg, shoulder, arm and abdominals. Standing in a manner that feet are placed at a distance hip-width apart and a weight (dumbbell) held in the right hand. Raising the right leg at the back of oneself. To simplify the move, try raising left leg as it would aid in maintaining abler balance.The left knee is to be bent perpendicularly and right hand is to be reached ahead of the left shin as though one were attempting to touch the weight to the ground. Returning to one-legged standing pose and bring right hand to right shoulder and  [...]



Posted in General Health 1 Comment on July 16th, 2010

Whooping Cough Outbreak and Truth about DTaP Vaccine

California has seen a spate of whooping cough or pertussis cases, trebling from 233 cited last year, according to figures provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Californian doctors blame the low inoculation coverage being the reason – particularly in youngsters and adults – for the golden state’s whooping cough outbreak and their personal monetary deterrent being partly accountable. They are hopeful that the state government would authorize improved compensation for inoculations. Loopholes in California’s inoculation needs for school goers have been extensively reported to be the key factor; however family physicians in the state have drawn attention to the inept insurance compensation for inoculations being another impediment. The CAFP (California Academy of Family Physicians) recommendation clearly indicates that health care plans usually would be covering vaccinations expenses, however excluding the costs incurred to obtain, store (an intricate procedure) and vaccine  [...]



Posted in General Health 1 Comment on July 12th, 2010

Heat Stroke Symptoms and Emergency First Aid Treatments

With the heat wave being sharply felt along the East Coast, many people have skipped their dawn commute and ardent sprinters have demoted to the treadmill – re-pondering over their schedule to lower being exposed to the scorching heat. Heat Stroke arises due to the body inadequately regulating its own temperature leading to its continual surge, mostly to 105 degree Fahrenheit or more. Signs of swiftly advancing heat stroke comprise of: Loss of consciousness for over a couple of seconds. Seizure attacks or convulsions. Indications of medium to acute respiratory distress. Temperature of rectal area above 104 degree Fahrenheit after being exposed to searing climatic conditions. Feeling confused, acute restiveness or anxiousness. Rapid cardiac rate. Perspiration which might be profuse or might have halted. Skin which might appear reddened, warm and dried, also noted in the underarm region. Acute puking and loose bowels. Sluggishness. In case heat stroke symptoms  [...]



Posted in Addiction & Control No discussion yet on July 9th, 2010

Non-Drug Quit Smoking Aids

Several tobacco-associated and nicotine-comprising products have surfaced in the recent past. However, their marketing as nicotine addiction treatment has not been done since the FDA does not deem them as medications and does not standardize them. A number of these could be of assistance; however, there is dearth of proof which shows these products to be helpful to those individuals intent on quitting tobacco use. Tobacco-free Snuff Product Types These are vended in groceries and chain stores. Their packaging is done similar to moistened snuff in tins and is available in an array of flavourings. These are prepared from plant or herb forms like mint extract, alfalfa, tea, kudzu, clover and several also have moistener presence such as glycerine and essences. Guarana is an herb form present in minimally one of them with caffeine presence. Tobacco-free snuffs could either be lone usage or merged alongside normal snuff among those attempting tobacco cessation. They are usually deemed risk-free  [...]



Posted in Cardiovascular, Disease & Disorders 1 Comment on July 7th, 2010

New-Fangled Aspirin Guidelines for Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention

The value of regular aspirin intake as a preventive measure for stroke and heart attack has always been widely queried. With latest study finding shedding novel light, there has been surmounting proof cited in several prominent scientific journals presently suggesting that if a person is in good health and not at an augmented threat of suffering a heart attack then aspirin intake is not necessary as a preventative measure. This is due to researches having indicated that aspirin does not lower stroke or heart attack related fatality risk among individuals in good health. Moreover, the likely risks of GI tract bleeding, ulcer formations or brain haemorrhage appear to overweigh any cardiovascular advantages which aspirin could be able to offer. But, in case one has a history of stroke or heart attack, or in case one has been medically diagnosed with elevated or intermediate risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack, the advantages of aspirin intake is capable of trumping over these threats.  [...]



Posted in Skin 1 Comment on July 2nd, 2010

Sunburn Remedies – Taking the Sting out of Overindulgent Sun Baking

In spite of all the caveats regarding skin cancer, apparently no lessons seem to be learnt and the slightest glint of the sun’s rays, people are undressing into their bare essentials and baking themselves like roast duck. Duo kinds of light namely (UVA) ultraviolet A or (UVB) ultraviolet B rays are produced by the sun. These rays have diverse means of penetrating the skin. UVB rays are responsible for causing skin reddening. UVB rays, in the interim, trigger a skin reaction causing chemical release resulting in reddishness and inflammation. UVB rays in the long term could damage DNA of the skin. Sunburns – Delayed Effect Sunburns are barely ever noticed instantly. In case one spots skin reddishness instantaneously, one would possibly see a burn induced by the sun’s extreme heat instead of the UV rays, in precisely the analogous manner that skin reddening occurs due to being in close proximity to scorching flames. It is a sign that one would imminently develop sunburns; however,  [...]





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