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		<title>The Female G Spot And How To Reach With The Penis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The famous female g spot is one of the most popular topics on websites dealing with sex issues This part of the body was named after German gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg, the first to describe the small area behind the pubic bone and surrounding the urethra This spot has risen to popular fame because it is said to promote more intense and satisfying orgasms, not to mention being able to trigger the women ejaculation so many men are curious about Stimulation of the female g spot was also heavily used by books on sex issues as a bonus for happy couples and a true miracle for men who fail to please their ladies It is believed by certain experts that the female g spot is actually a spot through which the nerves that serve the clitoris pass on their way to the connection point in the spinal column Others say that it has evolved as a stimulation area that triggers the final phase of childbirth It was speculated that children coming out of the uterus push this precise sport with their heads, which triggers a stronger contraction of the vagina walls in order to send the baby out In order to stimulate the female g spot, men should position their penis for a thrust that is opposite to clitoris stimulation A penis that curves upward has the natural ability to strike the vagina wall in the area around the G-Spot, while men with downward curvatures may want to try the doggy style The female g spot can also be stimulated using the finger or tongue It would require a 1 to 3-inch penetration of the vagina, since the exact distance varies from one woman to another Experts found that changes in tissue structure occurring beyond the age of 30 make the G-Spot easier to reach This is why some women in their thirties believe they are experiencing their sexual peak ]]></description>
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		<title>Your Hemorrhoid Symptoms Can Disappear With Proper Treatments And Cures</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the anus and rectum They resemble varicose veins that occur on the leg When irritated, hemorrhoidal veins may itch, burn, or bleed and cause painful swelling in the surrounding membranes Hemorrhoids are frequently caused by straining during a bowel movement, heavy lifting, childbirth, severe coughing, and constant sitting Millions of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, often unaware that they have them until they start to experience pain or protrusions The symptoms associated with hemorrhoids can be treated with topical medications such as hemorrhoid creams, changes in lifestyle and eating habits, or in extreme cases surgically removed Hemorrhoids can arise internally or externally Internal hemorrhoids are deep in the rectum and may go undetected until they bleed or protrude, causing severe pain Internal hemorrhoids are also known as prolapsed hemorrhoids and require prompt treatment to avoid more severe complications There is a grading scale used to determine the severity of internal hemorrhoids Grade one is the least severe and is described as mild distention Grade two is protrusion of the hemorrhoid during a bowel movement that spontaneously reduces on its own Grade three is a protrusion during a bowel movement that must be manually pushed back in Grade four is a completely prolapsed hemorrhoid that cannot be reduced and the inner lining of the rectum is also starting to prolapse External hemorrhoids tend to get the most attention due to their unpleasant symptoms The painful burning itch requires prompt treatment Cut off from the supply of blood, external hemorrhoids can develop clots and become painfully thrombosed Fortunately, hemorrhoids can usually be controlled by practicing a healthy lifestyle and simple medical treatments Hemorrhoids have a tendency to recur once the rectal veins have become enlarged Much less straining is required to have a recurrence of hemorrhoids than it took to develop them initially Finding the cause of your hemorrhoids is the first step Treatment of hemorrhoids is pointless if you don't eliminate the cause of the problem Straining due to constipation is the source of most hemorrhoids Keeping stools soft is the best way to avoid straining during a bowel movement Regular exercise and healthy eating habits are the best preventative measure you can take but if all else fails, you must seek treatment right away Hemorrhoids that cause mild discomfort in the morning could become excruciatingly painful by evening Treatment of hemorrhoids consists of first eliminating the symptoms and secondly, shrinking the hemorrhoids Pain medication can be used to reduce the aching, but topical hemorrhoid creams and suppositories are best to stop the burning and itching Sitting in a warm shallow bath several times a day should be helpful in both reducing burning itch and reducing the size of the hemorrhoid A bulk fiber laxative or stool softener will make bowel movements more comfortable and eliminate straining Be sure to cleanse the rectal area thoroughly with warm water after each bowel movement Pain relievers like naproxen sodium contain anti-inflammatory ingredients to lessen pain and swelling and the application of a hemorrhoid cream containing hydrocortisone is effective for further reducing the itch, burning, and swelling Fast, aggressive treatment should improve hemorrhoids in two to three days, but several weeks of treatment may be needed to completely calm the hemorrhoids If you cannot successfully treat your hemorrhoids at home, consult a physician immediately More serious conditions like bowel infection or inflammatory bowel disease can cause symptoms similar to hemorrhoids and need professional treatment to prevent serious complications Thrombosed hemorrhoids also require immediate medical attention These hemorrhoids feel like a hard growth in the anus and are black or purple in color They cause severe pain and your physician can make a small incision to remove the clot and eliminate bulging and pain instantly Left untreated, thrombosed hemorrhoids can take weeks to go away Certain herbal ingredients have been found to be helpful in lessening the symptoms of hemorrhoids, as do medicated pads containing witch hazel In certain cases, surgical removal of hemorrhoids may become necessary Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids can be treated with ligation Ligation is performed in your physician's office where the hemorrhoid is bound with a rubber band to cut off the blood supply The hemorrhoid then dries up and falls off on its own Sclerotherapy is the injection of a hardening agent directly into the hemorrhoid, which will also cut off the blood supply causing the hemorrhoid to shrivel A hemorrhoidectomy is usually reserved for large and extremely painful hemorrhoids This procedure must be performed in a hospital and requires a short recovery period before the patient will be able to return home Possible complications associated with a hemorrhoidectomy are severe postoperative pain, bleeding, short-term incontinence, difficulty urinating, or urinary tract infection The benefits of the surgery outweigh the possibility of complications, which occur in only a small percentage of patients If treatment of your hemorrhoids at home has been unsuccessful or the problem disappears only to return or worsen, then you should see your physician, especially if you have other symptoms such as weight loss or blood in the stool Surgical procedures and external treatments will be ineffective unless you prevent the cause of the hemorrhoids with changes to your diet and exercise habits Online version of the above article is located at http://wwwmzeencom/hemorrhoids-treatment/hemorrhoids-treatment-overviewhtml For more resources realated to Hemorrhoids Treatment, please visit Hemorrhoids Treatment ]]></description>
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		<title>10 Home Remedies For Arthritis Pain Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Your Remedy No 1 ============== Stretch Gently for Strength and Mobility When it comes to arthritis, moving hurts, but not moving destroys Incorrect moving harms, but intelligent moving heals Yoga teaches movement with proper joint alignment which helps bring deformed joints back to normal position as appropriate muscles are lengthened and strengthened Consider a private session with an Experienced teacher or buying a book to leam the correct poses But remember, Smart Yoga Exercise is the key to restoring health to arthritic joints Work within the limits imposed by the disease, but don't let yourself be immobilized by it Your Remedy No 2 ============ Find Relief Through Less Stress If you are hurting and you tense up, you hurt more People who have things in their lives under control will be better pain managers than people who don't Recent research confirms the importance of psychological attitude on arthritis pain relief People with arthritis need to learn how to pace themselves and not try to do everything they can possibly do on the days when they're feeling good All that does is make you tired and sore the next day Try to do a little each day, whether you are having a flare-up or not Learn to relax Take a lesson from natural childbirth Childbirth is very painful, but women learn how to deal with that pain by learning how to relax Books and audiotapes teaching relaxation techniques are available at many bookstores Idle joints can become painful joints If you focus on pain, it hurts more, but if you get busy doing other things that are important to you, you're not going to feel it Your Remedy No 3 ============ Try Night Prevention for Morning Stiffness Almost 90 per cent of the patients suffer from some type of Morning Stiffness Apply a muscle ointment at night before going to bed It will relaxe you and gives you a psychological boost as well The reason? People with arthritis tend to feel much better all day if they aren't stiff when they wake up in the morning Your Remedy No 4 ============ Float The Pain away Studies have shown that floating in specially designed floatation tanks, also known as isolation or sensory deprivation tanks, can relieve arthritic pain You usually spend about an hour in the tank The pain relief is produced by stress reduction The body is relaxing, the muscles are relaxing, and this seems to stimulate a release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers Water in the tanks is heated to precisely 935°F, the same temperature as the skin, and the surrounding air is warm and tranquil, leading to deep relaxation Your Remedy No 5 ============ Mix Oil and Water Recommendation: Heat and eucalyptus ointment, in the form of a thick, oil-based product called Eucalypta-Mint, work for both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Use that in conjunction with moist heat when feeling stiff or having pain Simply rub it on and wrap the joint in plastic wrap The moist heat can be applied with warm towels, or you can soak your hands or feet in warm water Your Remedy No 6 ============ Copper Bracelet Sometimes longevity confers respect along with age Artifacts that were rarely noticed in their day take on new meaning and value as they persist throughout time Such is the case with the copper bracelet, which for decades has been worn for arthritis relief and remains popular today Studies have shown that some people with arthritis seem to have difficulty metabolizing copper from the food they eat, leading to increased pain The dissolved copper from [a copper] bracelet bypasses the oral route by entering the body through the skin This might be the only way arthritics ever receive the copper their bodies need -copper that studies have shown can indeed relieve pain Physicians remain somewhat skeptical about bracelets but don't entirely dismiss them, either Copper may have a role It's possible that a copper deficiency does increase joint inflammation, and it doesn't seem that supplementing copper in the diet has the same effect as wearing it Your Remedy No 7 ============ Work Wonders with Water Excercise Ask a dozen doctors about the merits of any arthritis treatment and you'll get a dozen different opinions But ask them about exercising in water and they all seem to agree Water exercises are excellent Your pain will be significantly reduced in the water, and you become much more flexible in water than you are in air The beginning exercise techniques are easy for anyone to follow They consist of waving, walking, and bending motions performed in chest-deep water The more advanced movements look like aquatic dance steps designed to take advantage of water's natural resistance and gentle buoyancy Your Remedy No 8 ============ Get Your Spouse Involved Though it's only natural for a husband or wife to do whatever's possible to help a mate who's hurting, such help can often do more harm than good When a wife tries to do everything herself and is constantly asking her husband how he feels, she is reinforcing his pain Advice: Don't be attentive and supportive only when your spouse is in pain, but also when he or she is feeling good and being active That's the time to say, "I'm really happy to see you doing things" Praise is really important and something people tend to forget to do Your Remedy No 9 ============ Use Ice to Prevent Pain Recommend cold treatments for those times when a joint's been stressed from overuse or overwork Use a gel pack but ice in a plastic bag or a bag of frozen peas will do just as well Apply for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove for 10 to 15 minutes That can be repeated for hours at a time if needed Your Remedy No 10 ============ Fast on with Carrot Juice A vegetable-juice fast significantly reduces pain for many patients with rheumatoid arthritis Carrot juice, celery juice, cabbage juice, or tomato juice can be used Fast on nothing but the vegetable juice for one day during the first week to get started Follow that by alternate fasting for two days during the next week (ie, Monday and Wednesday) and three days during the third week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) Don't attempt any type of fasting without your doctor's supervision, however Dr Rashid MH Arthritis pain Relief A Powerful Arthritis Pain Management Toolkit Online ]]></description>
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		<title>Learn How To Treat Hemorrhoids</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Hemorrhoids are abnormally swollen veins in the rectum and anus When these veins are irritated, they cause surrounding membranes to swell, burn, itch, become painful, and even bleed Hemorrhoids bleed when the blood vessels rupture, such as from straining during a bowel movement Because bleeding can be a sign of colon cancer or colon polyps, you should consult with your doctor whenever you have bleeding from the rectum, blood on your stools, or blood in the toilet after a bowel movement Hemorrhoids are a very common problem Most men and women will get them as they get older Trauma to the anus and any type of straining can make hemorrhoids worse Risk factors and causes in addition to constipation and straining with bowel movements include constant sitting, diarrhea, severe or chronic coughing, pregnancy and childbirth, or heavy lifting Conservative measures are successful in alleviating symptoms for most patients with hemorrhoidal disease: Bleeding: Clinical trials have demonstrated that adding fiber to the diet through supplementation with psyllium or appropriate commercially available fiber preparations may significantly reduce bleeding episodes associated with hemorrhoidal disease Psyllium as well as methylcellulose adds bulk to stools, making them softer and easier to pass Irritation and itching (pruritus): Irritation and pruritus associated with hemorrhoids may be treated by various measures including the following: Warm sitz baths - During sitz baths, the rectal area is immersed in warm water for approximately 10 to 15 minutes two to three times daily Sitz baths are available in most drugstores; in addition, portable bowls are commercially available that allow for their use in the workplace The effectiveness of warm sitz baths may be due in part to relaxation of the internal anal sphincter Fiber supplementation may help to alleviate itching potentially related to fecal soilage, since their bulking effect may reduce leakage of rectal contents Application of various pain-relieving (analgesic) creams: Creams and suppositories, particularly hydrocortisone, should not be used for longer than one week unless directed by your doctor, since they may result in certain side effects, such as skin rash and inflammation (contact dermatitis) with pain-relieving creams or skin wasting (atrophy) with steroid creams Patients who continue to have symptoms despite the conservative measures described above may be candidates for one of various techniques developed to treat symptomatic hemorrhoids This can include rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, cryotherapy, laser coagulation or surgery Do you suffer from hemorrhoids? Visit Hemorrhoids Center for the latest news and information on how to treat hemorrhoids ]]></description>
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		<title>Incontinence-what Can Be Done?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Many women experience urinary incontinence, in fact about a quarter of all women deal with this issue on a daily basis This is due in part to the aging bladder and, in most cases, to pregnancy and childbirth Many of these women do not seek treatment, thinking that there is nothing that can be done to alleviate the problem This is an understandable thought; after all, most of the women they know probably suffer from the same issue Caffeine is another culprit that leads people to believe that they are experiencing incontinence The reason for this is that too much caffeine stimulates the bladder muscle to contract and feel fuller than it really is Again, simply cutting back on the intake of caffeine loaded products such as coffee, soft drinks, tea and dark chocolate may help with the issue of incontinence There are some basic steps that can be taken to minimize some of the affects of urinary incontinence One simple thing that can be done is to do Kegel exercises, these help to strengthen the pelvic muscles, which hold the bladder in place Some women learn to squeeze the bladder before coughing or sneezing, this also holds the bladder and helps to eliminate urine leakage For example, more people are health conscience and therefore drinking more water, sometimes as much as ten liters a day This amount of water in itself is enough to give the impression of incontinence Simply cutting back on the amount of water that is consumed will help to eliminate some of the issue The use of medicines can also help to eliminate the urge to urinate that accompanies urinary incontinence The use of an E-ring provides the body with a small amount of estrogen This is just enough to replace the amount needed to help the body regain control of the bladder The E-ring is placed in the vagina for up to three months and does not interfere with normal urination or intercourse When many people feel the urge to urinate often, they assume that they are suffering from urinary incontinence, when in fact; they could very well be dealing with issues that arise from other, more simply, ratified issues Actual urinary incontinence needs to be diagnosed by a physician An over the counter method that works for some sufferers of mild incontinence is pseudophedrine, which is a decongestant This drug stimulates the receptors that are in the bladder and help to control the urge to urinate If your incontinence is caused by known activities, it would help to take two pseudophedrine pills a half hour before This may be all that is needed to control the bladder ]]></description>
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		<title>Beating Constipation Naturally</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Constipation is the passing of dry, hard faeces fewer than three times a week Individuals who have constipation may find it painful and difficult to have a bowel movement, also other symptoms include feeling sluggishness, bloated and uncomfortable Constipation is a common ailment and everybody will suffer from it at least once within their life It is more common in women over the age of sixty five and pregnant women; it is common after childbirth and surgery Constipation occurs when too much water is absorbed in the colon or when the colon is sluggish and slow again causing too much water to be absorbed Common causes of constipation are too little fibre in the diet, not consuming enough water, lack of exercise, medications, irritable bowel syndrome, changes in routine or life such as pregnancy, old age and travel, laxative abuse, ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement, specific diseases such a stroke, problems with the rectum and colon and problems with intestinal functions The most common cause of constipation is a diet high in eggs, cheese, meat, refined processed foods and low in fibre which is found in fruits, vegetables and wholegrain The soft texture and bulk of fibre helps to form stools that are easier to pass then dry, hard ones Water and juice add fluid to the colon which makes bowel movement easier, caffeine containing beverages such as tea; coffee and cola drinks and alcohol have a dehydrating effect which makes constipation worst Individuals who have constipation should drink plenty of water and juices Studies have shown that the lack of exercise makes constipation worst and anybody who has constipation is recommended to take regular exercise Medication such as anticonvulsants, pain medications, diuretics, antacids, iron supplements, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, antiparkinson medication and antispasmodics can all cause constipation Individuals who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome have problems with their bowel movements; one of these symptoms is constipation Changes in life can cause constipation, pregnant women get constipated because of hormonal changes and the elderly get constipated because the metabolism get slower in old age and muscle tone becomes depleted Abuse of laxatives can cause constipation, the colon nerve endings get damaged and cause problems with the colon's natural ability to contract The colon then begins to rely on laxatives to have a proper bowel movement Ultimately, laxatives are also extremely dehydrating Individuals, who ignore the urge to have a bowel movement for one reason or another, can in fact cause constipation by training their body to stop feeling the urge to go There are specific diseases that can cause constipation such as neurological disorders, metabolic and endocrine disorders and systemic disorders These disorders affect the organs system which can slow down the passage of stools through the colon Scar tissue, tumours, intestinal obstructions, diverticulosis, colorectal stricture and cancer can all cause constipation by compressing, narrowing and squeezing the rectum Functional constipation occurs because of problems with the structure of the colon, children and adults both can get it but it is more common in women Constipation can cause problems for the body An individual with constipation will no doubt strain to pass the hard stools when having a bowel movement, this straining can cause haemorriods and anal fissues Straining can also cause a condition known as rectal prolapse, this is when a small amount of the intestinal lining is push out of the anal opening Constipation may also cause a condition known as fecael impaction, this is when the hard stool is so impacted in the colon that normal pushing can not expel it and an enema is used to break up the stool and remove it When the bowel is clogged with faeces due to constipation, it provides an ideal environment for harmful bacteria and parasites to thrive Poor bowel cleanness is the source for many disorders for the body, such as gall-bladder problems, varicose veins, heart disorders, arthritis, hiatus hernia, appendicitis, cancer of the colon, clotting in deep veins and diverticulitis Intestinal toxaemia and autointoxication are cause directly from intestinal constipation Constipation aids in the lowering of the body's resistance, thus leading to many acute and chronic illnesses Intestinal constipation causes extra workload for the other excretory organs such as the lymph, skin, liver, kidneys and lungs by causing cellular constipation This causes the functioning of these organs to become overworked and depleted Repair and growth are delayed, the ability to eliminate waste products is limited and cellular metabolism becomes sluggish The cells become dead and inactive, instead of active and alive, this process helps in the decline of organ and tissue functioning ability Constipation causes autointoxication, this is a process where the body literally toxicants itself by keeping decaying matter within the colon The toxin that are released within the bowel, find their way into the bloodstream and from there around the body This slowly affects every cell in the body and causes illnesses Points to remember about constipation are that it effect everybody one time or an other, the most common cause of constipation is poor diet and lack of exercise, other causes are specific diseases, abuse of laxatives, medication and IBS To prevent constipation or relieve symptoms eat a well balance high fibre diet, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and do not ignore the urge to have a bowel movement In conclusion, we will all suffer from a short bout of constipation form time to time in our life and by changing our diet and lifestyle these symptoms can be elevated The problems come with long term constipation and the negative affects it has on the body and it's ability to produce more problems with major illnesses To improve the symptoms and therefore the general health of any individuals who has long term constipation, it would be wise to follow the dietary, lifestyle and natural treatments highlighted in this article A clean bowel leads to a healthy body and when treating any patient with serious ailments, it would always be wise to question them about their bowel movements ]]></description>
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		<title>Lithonal &#8211; Kidney Stones Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Lithonal is a kidney stones teatment If you've ever experienced kidney stones, or you are experiencing them for the first time, you know how excruciating they can be Perhaps you're not sure if you've had them before but recall experiencing some mild or even serious discomfort during urination, a dull ache or sharp pain in your lower back, side or groin area Maybe you've gone to the bathroom and were shocked, even scared to see blood in your urine, especially when you're in so much pain What's wrong? These are all common symptoms and signs of kidney stones, also known as renal stone disease The US National Institute of Health estimates that 1 in 10 people develop kidney stones at some point in their life Researchers at the USNIH have found that those who live near large bodies of water (the Great Lakes, the Gulf of Mexico, etc) are more likely to develop kidney stones, as well as those who live in "soft" water areas (where water contains low levels of calcium, magnesium and other minerals) Also, people who come from a family with a history of renal stone disease are more likely to develop stones because certain genetic conditions that promote stone development can be inherited from parents Kidney stones occur most often in people aged 30-45, though they can occur in men and women of all ages, and their frequency and possibility for occurrence decreases after 50 Certain types of stones are more common in men and other types of stones are more common in women The agonizing pain of passing a kidney stone for a man has often been compared to the pain of childbirth--ouch! Kidney stones develop for several reasons and it is usually a combination of these that make them most likely to occur Your kidneys play a key role in keeping you healthy They filter your blood, taking out the waste and adding it to your urine to be expelled from your body They regulate electrolyte and pH balance in your body, as well as blood pressure by expelling fluid from your body Stones can form due to a chemical imbalance (too much or too few of certain minerals), a pH imbalance (to much acidity or too alkaline), and dehydration, Several other medical conditions sometime lead to stones such as a congenital kidney defect, chronic diarrhea, arthritis and urinary tract infection Learn more Lithonal for treating kidney stones ]]></description>
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		<title>Kidney Stones</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Lithonal is a kidney stones teatment If you've ever experienced kidney stones, or you are experiencing them for the first time, you know how excruciating they can be Perhaps you're not sure if you've had them before but recall experiencing some mild or even serious discomfort during urination, a dull ache or sharp pain in your lower back, side or groin area Maybe you've gone to the bathroom and were shocked, even scared to see blood in your urine, especially when you're in so much pain What's wrong? ]]></description>
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		<title>Heart Diseases: Statistical Comparison Between Us And Africa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Cardiomyopathy is a rare heart muscle disease over the world, but not in Africa where it is one of the major causes of heart failure, according to experts that reviewed all available cardiomyopathy studies performed in Africa, along with all the information about the causes and types of heart muscle disease in Africa, where 10 per cent of the world's population lives A 10 per cent to 17 per cent of cardiac problems found through autopsies in South Africa and Uganda, and 17 per cent to 48 per cent of heart failure diagnoses in many parts of Africa are due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), which is an enlargement of the entire heart, explain researchers In the United States, 4 to 8 per 100,000 people are affected by DCM, but African overall incidence is unknown, because the corresponding studies have not been made yet Researchers' findings show that Peripartum cardiomyopathy has a very high incidence throughout Africa and Nigeria This illness can cause heart failure and it develops between the last month of pregnancy and the first five months after childbirth Peripartum cardiomyopathy incidence in the US is 1 in 15,000 deliveries; meanwhile the incidence in South Africa is 1 in 1,000 cases DCM is caused by various factors, under generally accepted African theory These include untreated high blood pressure, infective and toxic agents, inappropriate immunologic reactions, nutritional deficiencies, and genetic factors According to experts, it is important to do more research to understand the underlying reasons for Africa's high cardiomyopathy rate, and prevent or reduce it Article written by Hector Milla, editor of http://wwwheartdisease symptoncom a website about heart disease symptoms You may see a full list of 100 heart disease articles at http://wwwhe artdiseasesymptoncom/xenuhtml ]]></description>
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		<title>Imagining Your Way To Stress Reduction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It might have begun with a picture in your mind's eye of a sea shore at dusk You pictured the large blue waves rolling over the shorelinethe pristine sand in the foregroundthe sun gently setting in the west You might have imagined sea gulls gently flying past and children building sand castles along the shore This was the image you might have taken with you as you began your labor for childbirth It might have been one of a number of relaxation techniques you learned in your childbirth preparation classes Or perhaps you envisioned white blood cells swallowing up the cancer cells in your system You imagined the cancer cells slowly disappearing from view, with healthy cells taking their place in your body You even imagined your doctor saying, "You're cancer-free" with a big grin on his face Guided imagery is used in a variety of different settings Its primary purpose is to allow you to imagine relaxing images in order to calm your mind and refresh your body If you envision a peaceful scene, and couple that vision with controlled breathing, you can achieve deep relaxation Nearly anyone can learn to exercise his or her imagination this way It costs nothing, and it can benefit you greatly in terms of lowering your stress level One of the most popular relaxation exercises is the peaceful scene You imagine a place of comfort, the kind of place you would go to if you were in trouble and needed solace For many people, this is a beach or a forest You then imagine what the experience will mean for your senses--what you will see, what you will hear, what you will feel, and perhaps what you will smell You become a part of the scene, drinking in the tranquility Whenever you're stressed out, you can return to this scene and a feeling of relaxation should occur Another well-known imagery exercise is the feather Imagine a feather drifting along a mountainby a riverand over a field Picture yourself as that feather Notice how light and airy you feel as a feather Imagine that you don't have a care in the world, you have nowhere you have to be, no appointments to make You're just a feather enjoying your place in the sun Or picture yourself as a drop of water in the ocean Gently sway back and forth as the water moves peacefully along the shore Let nothing worry you Your only goal in life is to be happy But what if you try imagery and it doesn't seem to work? The trick may be practice The more you imagine your quiet place, the easier it should be to get there You may have to try it for a week before you can determine if it is actually impossible for you Also, it is vitally important that you maintain deep breathing throughout the exercise It is no surprise that pregnant women often practice relaxation exercises every week Where should you practice this imagery? ]]></description>
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