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Common Sports Related Injuries and How To Prevent Them

2009-11-19T17:55:00.004-07:00

1.Sprains - Sprains, which are injuries to the ligaments occur when the ligament is suddenly stretched past its limit, causing it to deform or even tear. To prevent strains make sure you warm up and stretch joints (don't stretch too far) to increase strength and range of motion.

2.Strains - Strains are injuries to muscle fibers or tendons. Tendons work by holding the muscles to the bones. Strains can be caused by over-stretching or overusing a muscle, causing tears in the muscle fibers. When participating in any physical activity, make sure you warm up properly then stretch. Avoid any bouncing movements while stretching as this may cause strains or muscle pulls.

3.Stress fractures - Stress fractures can be avoided by completing a proper warm up which includes stretching, and a proper cooldown. Make sure to warmup and cooldown all parts of the body. Remember that rest is very important and try not to put too much stress on one body part.

4.Cramps - Cramps aren't necessarily an injury, but they are very common, and definitely cause problems with athletic performance. A cramp is often brought on during moments of physical exertion. They can be very painful, and can form in many parts of the body. Cramps can cause an athlete to have difficulty breathing, walking, or a variety of other things that limit performance. To prevent a cramp try to drink plenty of fluids, as cramps can be cause by dehydration. Also, make sure you have warmed up and stretched before exerting your body. To relieve a muscle cramp try to drink more water, rest, apply an ice pack to the muscle, and follow this up with light stretching. Avoid massaging the muscle.

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5 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

2009-11-16T17:13:00.003-07:00

You've probably already heard of chocolate improving the mood, but there are more health benefits to chocolate that you may be unaware of. Before you go raiding the candy jar, keep in mind that these health benefits pertain to DARK CHOCOLATE only. That is anything with a cocoa content over 65%. Milk chocolate is probably what you are used to, but if you are interested in eating healthy it might be a good idea to give dark chocolate a try.

1. Good for the Heart - Due to the presence of antioxidants in dark chocolate, studies have found that in individuals with high blood pressure, a stick of dark chocolate a day can lower blood pressure levels. In addition, dark chocolate has been known to lower cholesterol levels by up to 10%.

2. Improves Mood - Dark chocolate stimulates endorphin production which in turn provides the brain with feelings of pleasure. A substance called theobromine which provides you with caffeine-like stimulation is also present in dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains serotonin which is known to act as an anti-depressant.

3. Low fat - Unlike milk chocolate or white chocolate, dark chocolate contains very little fat that will affect your cholesterol. Of the small amount of fat in dark chocolate, 1/3 of the fats are actually good fats which are healthy for the body. The remaining 2/3rds are made up of a neutral fat, and a saturated fat.

4. Stress Reducer - A study found that eating an ounce of dark chocolate a day for two weeks drastically reduced stress levels in the bodies of people who were feeling highly stressed.

5. Stabilizer - Not only does dark chocolate regulate and stabilize the mood, but it's also been found to help regulate the body's metabolism

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5 ways to Break the Fast Food Habit

2009-11-12T14:59:00.004-07:00

Many of us eat fast food regularly due to it's availability and convenience. Even though you know it's not the best thing to be putting in your body, the addicting tastes and affordable prices are enough to keep you coming back for more. However, Eating large amounts of fast food will eventually cause your body harm. Fast food does not contain the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to get out of a meal. Problems with cholesterol and obesity could occur in those who eat fast food regularly. Here are some tips to help you break your fast food habit.

1. Plan ahead - For the most part, we tend to opt for fast food when we are in a hurry and need a quick meal. If you plan ahead you not have to stop at McDonalds on the way home from work for dinner. Always have an idea about what you are going to have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner before you start the day.

2. Pack Snacks - If you carry healthy snacks with you when you go out, they will hold you off until it is time to have a meal. Pack things like trail mix, carrots and dip, or crackers and cheese. This way you will not be tempted to grab a small bite of greasy food.

3. Try once a month cooking - There are recipes online and in books that teach you how to cook enough meals to freeze so that they can be re-heated if you need a quick dinner solution.

4. Healthy Restaurants - find out if there are any healthy restaurants or cafes in your area and try eating there instead of fast food joints when you need a quick meal.

5. Reward yourself - If you are successful in cutting back on fast food, its okay to reward yourself every now and then. Having fast food a few times a month will satisfy your fast food cravings, but won't bring you back into the habit!

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Top States For Insufficient Sleep

2009-11-09T16:49:00.002-07:00

In the day and age, many people are finding it very difficult to really get the proper amount of sleep. The reason can vary, in some it is wanting to progress in their work, spending countless extra hours at the office, even working when they get home. Other people may not have an excuse and just stay up late watching television or playing video games. The list of these reasons goes on and on.

However, what most people don't know is the damaging effects that can occur without the proper amount of sleep. Without sufficient sleep we can start to develop physical and mental problems. Among the most common results of insufficient sleep is lack of energy and concentration. However, if you go too long without the proper amount of sleep serious problems, such as insomnia, chronic fatigue, hallucinations, and even death may result.

For those that have a hard time getting enough sleep there are some states you may want to stay away from. A recent study shows the top states that suffer from insufficient sleep. What I was stunned about was the fact that California was very low on the list with only 8% of the population reporting insufficient sleep.

These are the top states for insufficient sleep.

1.West Virginia

2.Tennessee

3.Kentucky

4.Oklahoma

5.Puerto Rico

6.Florida

7.Georgia and Missouri were tied

8.Alabama

9.Mississippi

10.Louisiana and North Carolina were tied

11.New Jersey

12.Arkansas

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Do you have Vitamin D Deficiency?

2009-11-05T17:03:00.004-07:00

All vitamins are essential in order to maintain our bodies balance. Vitamin D in particular is important because it helps maintain bone density which allows healthy bone growth. Calcium is useless without vitamin D. Vitamin D allows calcium to be absorbed into the body. Studies have found that a lack of vitamin D in the body can lead to osteoporosis. Moreover if you have a high vitamin D intake, you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

If you are vitamin D deficient you may experience some of the following symptoms:

Muscle pain and weakness, Muscle cramps, joint pain, fatigue, chronic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, sleeplessness, trouble concentrating, headaches, bladder problems, constipation or diarrhea.

Not everyone who is vitamin D deficient suffers from the same symptoms. Sometimes their deficiency can even go unnoticed.

How to incorporate more Vitamin D in your life

1. Spend time outdoors - the sun is the best source for vitamin D.

2. Eat more fatty fish (salmon and herring), shrimp and oysters, shitake mushrooms, beef, and liver. These foods are rich in vitamin D

3. Use supplements. Take vitamin D supplements or multivitamins to ensure that you are getting all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

If you think you may have a vitamin D deficiency, visit your doctor and ask for a 25-hydroxyl-Vitamin D test. This is the only test that will test for a vitamin D deficiency.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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Impact of flu infection lessened by statin drugs

2009-11-02T16:53:00.005-07:00

Research lead by Meredith Vandemeer of Oregon's Public Health Division with the help of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied 2,800 hospitalized people with the flu in 2007/2008. It was determined that those taking statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) were 50% less likely to die from the infection than those who were not taking any form of statin.

Of the patients studied, 801 were taking statins anyway and continued taking them while hospitalized. Seventeen H1N1 patients who were taking statins died either while in the hospital or several weeks later, compared to 64 who were not taking statins, Vandermeer said.

The conclusion gives concerns about H1N1 because they suggest that statins reduce the inflammatory symptoms common in both pandemic and seasonal flu. These results may spark the attention of the pharmaceutical industry hoping to extend the revenue of top selling drugs through new disease indications. Meredith Vandemeer suggests that "there may be a role for statins in influenza treatment".

This is not the first time a group has studied statins' dual anti-inflammatory and anti-influenza benefits. In 2006 a paper was published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases "Pandemic Influenza: A potential role for statins in treatment and prophylaxis" suggested that statins had protective effects in bacteriamia, sepsis and pneumonia.

Research teams are now performing analysis to test the effectiveness of one brand over another. It is also suggested that statins may help patients by lowering inflammation. When a flood of chemicals and cells are summoned to fight viral and bacterial invaders, inflammation is part of the body's immune response.

Statin drugs include Crestor, Pravachol, Lovastatin.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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Swine Flu Myths You Need To Know

2009-10-29T16:51:00.004-06:00

When you think of myths you probably think of something like Sasquatch or some other random creature that has never really been found. Most of the people who report actual "sightings" of such creatures are quite... interesting individuals. For the most part I'm sure that alcohol or some other substance was involved.

However, when it comes to H1N1, or commonly known as Swine Flu, there are many myths that have recently spread faster than the virus itself. Some of these myths though, unlike Sasquatch, can actually result in serious consequences.

1.Only People With Weak Immune Systems Die From Swine Flu- While having a weak immune system doesn't help defend against the virus, people with strong, healthy immune systems have also been victims of fatal Swine Flu attacks.

2.If You Get Swine Flu You'll ALWAYS Get A Fever- While Swine Flu and the regular seasonal flu do share many of the same symptoms, and fever is one of them, you do not ALWAYS get a fever. In fact only about half of the people with Swine Flu actually experience a fever.

3.Swine Flu Is Just A Mild Form Of The Flu, It Doesn't Even Kill As Many People As Seasonal Flu- The death toll isn't as large as seasonal flu, but the Swine flu is fatal. The main problem with this myth is that seasonal flu is more likely to cause death in the elderly, whereas Swine Flu targets the young, who should have a stronger immune system.

4.I Can Avoid Swine Flu By Taking Vitamins, Wearing A Mask, Washing My Hands, And Drinking A Lot Of Fluids- This may HELP avoid the swine flu, but it isn't necessarily the best and most effective way to prevent Swine Flu. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way of defending against Swine Flu. However, don't just stop doing things like washing your hands regularly as this cuts down on the transmission of Swine Flu.

5.I Don't Have To Worry About Swine Flu Now That There's A Vaccine- Yes, getting vaccinated is the most effective may to prevent Swine Flu, however it does not GUARANTEE that you will not get Swine Flu. Take precautionary measures to avoid transmission.

6.If Swine Flu Hasn't Become Deadlier By Now, It Never Will- Nobody knows what the virus will do. It could stay in its present form forever, but it could just as easily change into a deadlier virus. The only thing we can do is try to limit the transmission of Swine Flu, and be prepared if it does change. You shouldn't just expect the best-case scenario. It's better to be ready for the worst outcome and have nothing change than expect the best and have the virus transform into something like the Spanish Influenza that killed millions.

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Heart Risks Found In 20% of Teens

2009-10-27T16:36:00.004-06:00

Did you know that 1 out of every 5 students in Grade 9 have at least one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke? The recent Canadian study shows just how fast teen health is declining.

The study showed an increase in cardiovascular risk factors since 2002. However, the most alarming statistics is that the study reported that 13% of teenagers are obese and 16% had high blood cholesterol levels! Remember this is in Canada (Only around 30 million people, whereas the United States has about ten times the number of people).

Obviously there is a huge problem here. My thoughts would be to implement a more rigorous physical education (P.E) course/make P.E mandatory from middle school all the way through high school. Also, remove junk food from cafeteria's and put in healthier snacks. The kids will complain, but honestly it must be done. Additionally, as part of the P.E curriculum, spend a week, at least, on nutrition and the importance of exercise. These kids need to have this knowledge drilled into their minds so it because second nature to them. Somethings need to change, and change quickly.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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Get In Line For The H1N1 Vaccine

2009-10-26T16:36:00.002-06:00

Yes, the vaccine is here, but you might have to wait a little while before you can get it. The line ups for the H1N1 vaccine could have a person convinced that a big name musical group has just come to town. That or everyone went to the amusement park and the best roller coaster broke down.

How bad are the lines? Well lets put it this way, hundreds actually "camped out" and waited for doors to open. Much like I plan to do when the next Call of Duty comes out (man I can't wait for Modern Warfare 2). Now I'm not sure how smart it is to wait outside in the freezing cold, but these people definitely have determination. And I admire determination.

For a long time many people have seemed divided on the topic of the effectiveness, and the necessity of a vaccine, but as anyone can see, there are many people that have bought into the "Swine Flu Scare," but who can blame them. Even I'm still debating whether or not I should get vaccinated.

If you do plan on receiving the vaccine I offer the best of luck to you, and I hope you don't have to stay outside very long. I also hope the vaccine works for you. Getting sick is just not fun.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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Food For The Flu

2009-10-20T17:14:00.002-06:00

Well, if you haven't noticed the weather has been getting a lot colder and that means flu season is just around the bend. Many people expect that this flu season will be significantly worse than previous ones due to Swine flu still being active.

No one likes being sick, well except that one guy from Ferris Beuller's Day Off, and there are indeed some ways to keep yourself from getting sick. Most of these you probably know already, wash your hands, get plenty vitamin D and C, etc. However, there are some foods that you can eat to help keep you healthy, some you might have never thought of.

Yogurt- Yogurts will help you maintain those pro-biotic functions. Pro-biotics help keep your good bacteria together and diseases and flu away.

Garlic- Garlic is really quite the super food. Although it may result in giving you some bad breath garlic will help you fight off bacterial infections.

Oats and Barley- Oats and Barely contain a significant amount of fiber that contains antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Consuming a lot of oats or barely will lessen your chances of getting a disease/flu. They also help speed up the healing process and boost your immune system.

Chicken Noodle Soup- Many of the items in chicken noodle soup help heal and prevent sickness. The soup can thin mucus membranes and provide your body with amino acids that block the inflamed immunity cells that cause flu symptoms.

Sweet Potatoes- Sweet potatoes contain a lot of vitamin A which helps you skin feel soft. However, vitamin A can also help protect your body on a whole as well. So why not go ahead and try some sweet potatoes.

Make sure you try to stay active and exercise. Physical activity can help boost your immune system. However, remember to dress appropriately and if you go to a gym, wash your hands after. Vitamin supplements can also be a good option.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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Which Candles are safe?

2009-10-19T16:51:00.002-06:00

With the cold weather dark weather creeping in, its nice to light the house with candles. The scents and flickering lights are somewhat relaxing. Recently, however, there has been talk about candle fumes being unsafe. Most candles are made from oil which is bleached and mixed with dangerous toxins that are harmful to inhale. These candles are called Paraffin candles, and burning them will put toxins and carcinogens (cancer causing substances) into the air you breath. The EPA has recently confirmed that Paraffin candles contain some dangerous chemicals in large quantities that include carcinogens, neurotoxins, and reproductive toxins.

Which candles are safe to burn in the home?

A study presented at the American Chemical Society's meeting in Washington D.C by R. Massoudi and Amid Hamidi found that the more expensive candles made from beeswax or soy are safer because they do not release harmful chemicals. Lighting one Paraffin candle occasionally will not harm you - but continuous use of paraffin candles for many years may increase the carcinogens that you consume.

It's worth it to spend more money on Soy or Beeswax candles. They are safer for the environment and to those living in your home. In fact, soy candles have many benefits - the first being that they are not harmful to your health! Soy candles have the capability of lasting up to 50% longer than Paraffin candles, they are not made of foreign oil, they do not contain animal fats, and they are derived from a renewable resource. If you want to live healthy, try switching from Paraffin to Soy!

New Treatment for ADHD

2009-10-15T17:22:00.005-06:00

Conventional stimulant medications to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) such as Ritalin and Adderall are prescribed to millions of children in north America who suffer from ADHD, however although these medications may work for some, others suffer with long term mental and physical effects. These effects may cause the use of other medications just to deal with the side effects such as sleep disturbances, weight loss, mood disorders and appetite loss.

Recent studies have shown that alternative medications are available to treat ADHD that will not cause long term and short term side effects. Transcendental meditation is the alternative. In combination with ADHD medications, transcendental meditation has reduced symptoms in ADHD patients. 10 minute daily techniques of meditation and relaxation by sounds and mantras have reduced the stress levels of ADHD patients by up to 50%. In addition, those using this technique have also noticed less side effects and improved behavior.

What Should The Penalty Be For Knowingly Transmitting HIV?

2009-10-13T17:36:00.002-06:00

What should the penalty be for knowingly transmitting the HIV virus? Honestly, I'm not sure. I've heard all different sorts of ideas, some too harsh, others not harsh enough. But everyone has an opinion as I've come to learn. Sometimes, I find I forget that and think my opinion is the only one that matters, but that's only because I believe so passionately about my opinion. But this kind of a question is one even I can't come to a final answer on.

When you transmit the HIV virus it's like pointing a gun at someone's head. But that gun only has one bullet in it. You know that it will go off, but you don't know when. HIV cause AIDS, an incurable and very deadly disease. The progress made in fighting HIV/AIDS has come a very long way and vaccines are being created and tested. Hopefully one of those will work. But as of right now there is no cure. People who contract the deadly virus sometimes die within just a short while after receiving HIV. Others can live for years and years, thanks to medications. But what happens when someone decides to go around and spread the virus on purpose?

Some people argue that the guilty person should only receive a light punishment because they also have the HIV virus and are also condemned to the same inevitable fate. Others say that what that person has done is just the same as 1st degree murder and they should be given the life sentence. Extremists believe that the person spreading the infection has condemned one person to death so in return he/she should be put to death as well.

While I don't agree with the death penalty I do see the logic there. The eye for an eye kind of treatment. However, if I had my way then the guilty person would receive a life sentence, in solitary confinement. This still punishes the person for causing irreparable harm to another human being, limits the human-to-human contact, but still lets the person live out the remainder of their life. While serving their sentence maybe they will realize the severity of their actions. I'm open to suggestions though and would love to here what other people think on the matter. What kind of punishment, if any, would you give someone who knowingly transmitted the HIV virus?

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Kava Kava, The Natural Anxiety Reducer

2009-10-08T16:59:00.004-06:00

Kava or Piper Methsyticum is a tall shrub that is part of the pepper family that grows in the South Pacific islands. The root which is used medicinally has been traditionally chewed or made into a drink is available in capsule, tablet, or liquid extract.

Most commonly people use Kava to help treat with their anxiety and insomnia. However, Kava can cause sedation, and when taking high amounts, intoxication may also occur. There have actually been quite a few studies on the effects of Kava. Most have shown that Kava does appear to be effective in treating anxiety. However, the effects are generally mild if taken as directed.

However, there have been some things that should be known. The FDA issued a warning about Kava in 2002. There have also been a list of some rather troubling side effects. Kava has been linked with liver conditions including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver failure. However, these liver reactions are thought to be due to pre-existing liver disease.

There are some other side-effects and drug interactions that have been reported with Kava. Remember before you try Kava to talk to you doctor first.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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A 24 Pack of Birth Control Is More Effective Than The Regular 21 Pack

2009-10-06T16:56:00.003-06:00

According to a recent study women taking a 24-day regimen of oral contraceptives leads to fewer cases of unexpected pregnancy.

With many women now taking birth control into their hands oral contraceptives have become a very popular way to prevent pregnancy. However, new data suggests that the normal 21 pack of oral contraceptives isn't as effective as the newer 24 pack (There are also some women who take the oral contraceptive for 28 days or longer to prevent or severely limit menstration) . The 21 pack of oral contraceptive is still efficient, in fact most range from having a failure rating of only 1-2%. Although 1-2% doesn't sound bad, the 24 pack of oral contraceptives have a failure rating of just under 1%. Sometimes just that little bit extra is what makes the real difference.

Why do three days more make a difference? Dr. Jüergen Dinger of the Center for Epidemiology and Health Research in Berlin explains that the success of a 24-day regimen "can be explained by three days of additional oral contraceptive exposure, but also by the long half-life of drospirenone, which, at 30 hours, is much longer than most of the other progesterones." For those of you that don't understand what the good doctor said let me give it a shot. Having a 24 -day regimen increases the amount of time your body is continuously receiving the contraceptive. Also the drospirenone, which is one ingredient that helps prevent birth control, stays in your body longer and breaks down slower than other progesterones. Hope that helps a bit.

Whether or not your choose the 24 pack oral contraceptive is up to you, it's your body and your choice. This is just to give some people the information so they can decide if the specific risks of birth control are worth it.

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Cell phone Radiation: Tumors

2009-10-01T16:58:00.005-06:00

Cell phones have recently been considered as the biggest public health issue since tobacco. Science research has uncovered the risks of cell phone use. They have been suspicious that radiation from cell phones and other wireless devices can cause brain tumors, harm blood cells, and even damage DNA.

A major study by Dr. David Carpenter showed that people who use cell phones double their risk of developing brain cancer and acoustic neuromas. Those who start using a cell phone before the age of 20 were more than five times as likely to develop brain cancer. When you use a cell phone, 70% of the energy (including radiation waves) from the phone is transmitted and absorbed into your head. This may alter the natural electrical activity in the brain for up to an hour after cell use.

Children are at the highest risk of radiation. A child's brain is not fully developed, and their skull thickness is on average 1 1/2 mm thinner than an adults. This means that the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is more dangerous to a child because the EMR absorption rate is higher.

Bluetooth and other hands-free headsets are just as bad. These devices require more energy and have higher EMR. A new product called Blue Tube Headset was made specifically to minimize EMR. It's designed to keep EMR emitting devices as far away from your head as possible, while minimizing the radiation emitted through the device.

To minimize EMR, try to reduce your cell phone/iPhone use, use a land line when possible, turn your cell phone off when it's not in use, keep you cell phone away from your body, and use safe headset technology!

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.

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Study Says Those That Are Spanked Have Lower IQ

2009-09-29T16:29:00.003-06:00

According to a recent study, kids who get spanked have lower IQ's. Yeah, I know it sounds weird considering their brain isn't located at the end of the body... if it is then I would suggest seeing a doctor immediately.

Anyways, I'm a little bit skeptical about results of the study. I don't necessarily believe that spanking your kid will actually drop his/her IQ. It might cause some sort of weird trauma incident later on in life that results in weird sorts of fetish's and "interesting" stuff like that. But I'm sure you'll find out if your kid has daddy issues somewhere down the line and you don't need me to tell you that.

However, I do believe there is something to this study. I don't believe that spanking CAUSES your child's IQ to drop. They may become depressed, go to drugs, who knows maybe even start listening to rock and roll (those were the days). I do believe that spanking your child is probably a good indication that your child isn't going to be the next Einstein. All that repeated spankings tell you is that your child is not smart enough to LEARN from the spankings. I mean if you're spanking your kid for skillfully placing a would-be record setting amount of crayons in their nose 20 times then your child may need some extra tutoring in school somewhere down the line.

Now before any angry parent/child that was spanked starts saying "hey, I was spanked and I turned out fine!" I would like to say two things. One, I didn't say EVERYONE that gets spanked has a lower then average IQ. Two, if you're 50, working at McDonald's, and haven't been promoted since you started there in Junior High School, then you are one of those people that was spanked repeatedly for doing something stupid, be quiet and go read a book or something.

NOTE: I do not suggest spanking your child as I very strongly disagree with physically harming your child or anyone for that matter... However feel free to emotionally traumatize them, it leaves just as much, if not more pain, without leaving any visible marks and lasts a lot longer. For those of you that fit into the low IQ bracket that second bit about the emotional abuse was a joke.

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Domperidone, What People Are Using It For

2009-09-28T17:58:00.002-06:00

Domperidone is really quite an interesting drug. The actual purpose of the drug isn't the most interesting thing as it is designed to increase the contractions and movements of the stomach and bowel. However, the potential side effects of the drug and how people use them is what's interesting.

Yes, almost every drug known to man has some sort of side effect, from coughing or headaches to internal bleeding and death. However, domperidone has some, well mostly one really unusual side effect. When taking the drug it can increase the amount of breast milk in women AND men (at least it doesn't cause life threatening skin rashes). However, there are some women who do take domperidone in order to increase their breast milk, but the FDA has warned against this because the effects of the drug on newborn babies is unknown. Similarly, the FDA also warns against using domperidone during pregnancy due to the unknown effect on the child while in the womb. However, studies have shown that domperidone has not cause any birth defects in animals.

Even more interesting is hearing about how some men are using domperidone in order to produce breast milk. Why? Good question, I have no idea. I personally would be quite scared if all of a sudden I started producing milk. Not my way of having a good time, but to each their own. However, there are serious side effects that are a very real possibility. Some of the more serious side effects include irregular heart beat, swelling of face, hands, lower legs, and feet, loss of muscle control, and a few others. Also, there is the chance of an overdose which can be fatal.

Regardless, of what gender you are you should definitely talk with you doctor before really deciding on a course of action. Your doctor will know what is best for you and can inform you of all the risks and all the benefits of the drug. From there you can make up your own mind if domperidone is right for you.

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Building Personal Exercise Habits for Life

2009-09-24T18:02:00.006-06:00

As most of us know exercising is a crucial part of staying healthy, along with eating a healthy diet. However, variety is key in both cases. You might love potatoes, but if you have those same type of potatoes every night they start to get boring and you don't want them anymore. The same is true for exercise. If you don't vary your routine then you can become bored and just give up. Also, by staying to a fixed routine your muscles become used to doing the same thing over and over again, much like muscle memory.

The idea of switching your routine is used very frequently with many successful workout tapes and guides. If you can't think of one of the top of your head just remember P90X. The same concept is used in P90X, they call it muscle confusion. It focuses on varying the routine so your muscles don't adjust to one routine. This way your muscles are challenged and you can actually work more efficiently.

Also, something to remember is that you shouldn't focus on the same muscle groups everyday. Try to switch up your workout so you give specific muscle groups 2 days to rest. For example if you worked out your arms and back one day do your core the next day. Then the day after your core work your legs. This lets your muscle groups rest and repair.

Well if you're sitting there not knowing what you can do to vary up your routine don't worry. There are different types of exercises you can do. If you love running, that's great, but try to do some strength training as well.

Aerobic exercise can feature a vast number of exercises. Jogging for example is an aerobic exercise. The main goal of aerobics is to get your heart to really start working. By doing this the amount of oxygen in your blood will improve. Also exercise has been known to release things like endorphins which are your bodies natural painkillers. Additionally, your immune system should receive a boost and your blood will pump much more efficiently. Also, you will begin to see an increase in your overall stamina.

Interval training has been proven to condition your heart and burn fat more efficiently then just jogging or walking. Try some sprints with gentle recovery periods. You will notice you will be saving more time by doing interval training, but still see results. Interval training is also a great way to really improve your cardiovascular fitness and fat-burning abilities.

Next is my personal favorite type of training, strength training. Make sure you include some sort of strength training into your normal exercise program. The goal is to really exhaust your muscles. Right to the point when you can feel your muscles screaming to stop, but you've just got to pump out one more rep. Don't hurt yourself doing this though, waiting for injuries to heal isn't fun.

Finally, we move onto core exercises. These are probably my worst area of fitness. I personally have never liked core exercises, but that probably has something to do with the fact that I've never really had good core muscles. However, core muscles are probably some of the most important muscles to work. They provide the building blocks for movement and help protect parts of your body. Also, building core muscles can help increase your balance and stability, for all you sports fans or the extra clumsy.

Exercising regularly is key to keeping one healthy. Many people don't remember that and I think that's why they don't get motivated. If you want to have abs then go workout. It won't just magically happen overnight. You need to be determined, you need to want it, you need to stay focused. Working out isn't easy, but it definitely can be fun. Try to enjoy yourself. Find someone to go to the gym with. This might help keep you going back to the gym and staying on track.

If you're still not convinced how about these reasons why exercise can improve your health.

1. Lower your blood pressure
2. Helps prevent and fight off colds
3. Manage arthritis
4. Lower your risk of heart disease
5. Helps cure insomnia
6. Fight depression
7. Lower your risk of diabetes and reverse pre-diabetes
8. Build strong bones
9. Lose weight
10. Reduces your risk of cancer
11. Helps you think better
12. Helps relieve chronic knee pain
13. Increases your energy levels
14. Slow down your aging process

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Male Enhancement Gone Terribly Terribly Wrong

2009-09-24T16:46:00.004-06:00

If you own a television then you've probably seen the late night advertisements for male enhancements like extenze and all the other pills that promise this and that. But sometimes some people just go too far... way too far.

A man had to call the local fire department when he accidentally managed to get a steel dumbbell stuck onto his penis. The police have reported that the man was attempting to enlarge the size of his penis. Well he succeeded, if only temporarily. His organ had swollen to five times its normal size. That's not a good thing, at least not in this case. Eventually the man was convinced that he had to have the dumbbell removed surgically. It was either that or the flesh in his penis would die. Hmm, tough choice (obvious sarcasm).

Okay let me just say this right now. Do not ever and I mean EVER try something like this. If you really like your penis that much the best thing is to keep it away from steel dumbbells. If you've seriously considered penis enlargement with these oral products I would probably say your money can be spent better elsewhere. The average penis size is about 5-6 or 7 inches. In most cases all you really need is about 4 inches though. However, if you really do feel like you need to take these male enhancements then please talk to your doctor first. He or she will probably tell you not to stick your penis into a steel dumbbell.

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Mortality Rate From Unintended Injury Rises. Americans Are Poisoning Themselves To Death

2009-09-22T17:34:00.005-06:00

Would you be surprised if I told you that in a span of about 6 years (1999-2005) the mortality rate from unintended injury rose by 11% in the United States? Well you should be. Those numbers are almost too high to believe, but the statistics are completely true.

The truth of the matter is we're slowly killing ourselves. There have been unusually high spikes in poisoning deaths and deaths from falls. The deaths from falling may be just due to older age or simply because someone had a few too many drinks and accidentally fell off a cliff. However, the fact that poisoning deaths increased in dramatic fashion is what really scares me. America, you've become one big drug addict.

I'm not saying that drugs (prescription drugs) are bad, many people rely on some of these medications to live. However, when you start taking pills for sleeping, upset stomachs, muscle pain, sneezing, that weird twitch in your eye, etc, it starts to add up. Over medicating is a very real problem in America that often goes overlooked.

When anyone starts taking more drugs than they can remember, there is definitely going to be problems. There is only so much your body can take. It's kind of like alcohol, sure a drink every so often is okay, but when you go get totally smashed every night for a lengthy period of time then expect there to be some sort of damage to your body. People begin to think that if something isn't illegal it won't harm you and that's where many people are wrong.

My grade 11 teacher told me that North American society is the most medicated society in the world. He couldn't have been more right. It seems to me that people are just taking pills because they can. If your having trouble sleeping try working out, putting some soft music on don't pop a pill. America you need some serious rehab. Hopefully the citizens will listen up and give you what you need.

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Two Swine Flu Vaccine Shots Needed For Children Under Ten Years of Age

2009-09-21T17:58:00.005-06:00

Well it looks like any children under the age of 10 will have to have 2 swine flu shots instead of the single one previously thought. In children under 10 years of age the vaccine protects only 36% or lower however, they will be able to receive a second shot about 3 weeks after the first one and this should significantly increase the percentage of protection.

The good news is that the Swine flu vaccine appears to be working quite well in older children. Experts are reporting that the vaccine is at a protection percentage of about 76%. This is considered by many a very good amount of protection for a vaccine. It is expected that sometime in the near future children will be getting their swine flu vaccine at the same time as their seasonal flu vaccine.

Thankfully no serious side effects have occurred from the H1N1 vaccine and hopefully none will. The worst I want to get is a cold. I don't want to be experiencing some weird mutations from a vaccine shot... or do I? Well if I get super awesome powers like some of the X-Men like Wolverine then I'm fine, but if it's like some nuclear mutation where I grow another limb then maybe not so much. But thankfully the experts don't think that will happen. But wouldn't be kind of cool if it did?

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Why You Should Drink Tap Water

2009-09-21T16:38:00.006-06:00

Buying bottled water and water jugs will burn a hole in your pocket - the money saving solution? Tap water. Studies have shown that there is very little difference between tap water and bottled water.

"Bottled water may be no safer, or healthier, than tap water in many countries while selling for up to 1,000 times the price," the World Wildlife Fund said.

Aside from the convenience and clear taste of bottled water, it actually may be MORE harmful to you than the water from your tap. The Environmental Protection agency requires that utility water must be tested over 100 times a month, whereas bottled water factories are only required to test their water once a week. Toxins, arsenic, microbes, and pollutants have been found in various plastic water bottle brands, and some bottles have also been known to leak plastic chemicals into the water within them.

Drinking tap water is better for the environment too. Think of all the plastic waste and toxic chemicals that bottled water companies pollute our environment with. Beverage companies spend over 17.6 million dollars in oil to produce the bottled water they manufacture, not including the cost of transport.

Bottled water isn't all it's cut out to be – beverage companies have also been known to take water from municipal or underground water sources that local people use. Up to 40% of the water in bottled water often comes from taps.

Before you buy a case of plastic water bottles - instead, consider buying a Brita filter for tap water. You'll end up saving money, saving the environment, and living healthier.

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Ways To Relieve Muscle Pain

2009-09-17T17:28:00.004-06:00

If you've worked out or done some sort of physically stressful activity you've probably noticed that your muscles tend to feel really sore a day or two after. This is called delayed onset muscle soreness. Now everyone I know hates this muscle soreness due to the fact that it hurts to really do anything involving those muscles. Although I do like the soreness only for the fact that I know I was working fairly hard. However, I always wish that the pain wouldn't take so long to go away because it can interfere with daily activities. So I went to try and find different ideas on how to relieve this type of muscle soreness.

Some ideas I found included doing this like:
Take an Ice Bath- Many athletes do this because it helps with the acid in your body that lead to the muscle soreness. This helps boost the recovery time greatly... or so I've been told.

Active Recovery- some athletes participate in active recovery instead of complete rest. This means that after a hard workout or a big competition instead of resting the following days athletes workout at lower intensities. Some studies have shown that this may help lactic acid removal and speed recovery time

Take an Anti-Inflammatory Medicine- Although the anti-inflammatory medicine (something like aspirin) does not speed recovery time it does help with the pain temporarily.

R.I.C.E- Rest, Ice Compression, and Elevation. Resting will help the injury heal, ice will reduce blood flow and may reduce swelling, compression also reduces swelling, and elevation will help heal the injury faster.

Always remember to warm up and stretch before doing any sort of workout or strenuous physical activity. This will help keep you from getting injured.

5 Body Signs Explained!

2009-09-17T16:56:00.003-06:00

We've all had little clues that our bodies sent out to us when something isn't right. Here is a list of five body clues explained that are common in many young women!

1. More hair in the drain

The reason may be because of your birth control pills. The estrogen in the birth control usually triggers hair growth when it is first taken, but several months later, the hair then goes into a loss phase. Don't worry - It shouldn't last for more than a couple months.

2. Tylenol pain relievers made your headache worse!

This is usually called a "rebound" headache. It is a side effect of over the counter headache pills. When you take a pain reliever, your brain becomes sensitized to it, so when you stop taking it, you may suffer from symptoms of withdrawal - like another headache.

3. You become light headed when you stand up

This could be caused by dehydration. Dehydration can make your blood pressure drop, and that is what causes the dizzy feeling. Drink water throughout the day and try to eat foods with a high water content - like soup and fruit. If the feeling continues every time you get up, see your doctor.

4. You have dark under-eye circles!

If you do not get enough sleep, your circulation slows down and blood vessels under your eyes become swollen and give off a blue tint through the skin. Eight hours of sleep every night will ensure your blood flow is healthy, and prevent you from developing dark circles under your eyes. If you do have dark circles, avoid touching them - touching them may trigger bruises that make them worse! It the circles persist, consult your doctor.

5. You woke up and can't fall asleep again

If you've been drinking, then booze is the problem. Two servings of alcohol can interfere with your ability to deep sleep, causing you to wake up after you fall asleep. Limit yourself to one drink at least four hours before bed – and you should be able to sleep all night!

If that isn't the problem, you may have insomnia caused by stress. Try relaxing a few hours before bed by having a bubble bath, reading a book, or doing another calming activity.