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Kamis, 25 Maret 2010

Viagra is being trained to do some new jobs

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In the majority of cases, the grant of a patent captures the chemistry and purpose of a drug and locks it away for the given number of years. This is the monopoly given to the manufacturer who will police the drug market and sue anyone who comes too close for infringing the patent. The very act of protection discourages future research to develop the drug for new and different purposes. Yet, in one or two cases, research does go on. Most of the time, this represent unofficial interests where physicians experiment with off-label uses, or there is just a simple change so that, what comes in multiple doses, may be spread out through an extended release capsule. Only in quite rare cases is the research real and sanctioned by the original manufacturer. So it is with Pfizer and its now famous little blue pill.


In every way, this pill broke the mold. It was a literal game changer. Under development for one purpose, its accidental power to inspire men is now the stuff of legend. But that left Pfizer with an interesting choice. It had already invested millions to develop a drug to help relieve pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Should it just throw all that money away? Although tempting, given the billions of revenue now flowing into its bank account, Pfizer decided to continue developing the drug for PAH. The result is Revatio, the same basic PDE5 inhibitor applied to the arteries in the chest rather than those leading into the penis. It has become a lifesaver. What is interesting is the change of name. Apparently Pfizer did not think patients would believe in the effectiveness of the drug if it continued under it erectile dysfunction name. A whole new brand identity had to be developed.


In a desire to prove the chemistry is applicable to an ever wider range of conditions, there are now trials underway to test whether it is an effective treatment for cancer, multiple sclerosis, strokes and, somewhat surprisingly, some aspects of mental disability. In all cases, the common feature is the ability of the drug to dilate arteries to improve the circulation of blood throughout the body. One of the consequences of improved circulation is a boost to the body's immune system. If blood moves only slowly, it is possible for the immune response to drop quite dramatically, say in the area of a tumor. Hence the current trial to determine whether local administration to cancer of the throat will have beneficial results. Apparently, the early results look promising.


There is something faintly strange about the idea that people will buy viagra as commonly as an aspirin. What had once seemed so uniquely particular to the male need seems to have a potential relevance to almost everyone. Given that there are eleven different forms of PDE in the human body, this gives us the prospect there may be eleven different uses for viagra. Perhaps other drugs are always going to be less flexible. A painkiller, for example, really only has one reason to exist (ignoring the abuse for pleasure). Yet who is making this decision? Who decides a drug only has one use? For all we know, the majority of drugs licensed for use for one purpose may actually have multiple purposes. Ah, wait! That is the problem. If one drug could treat multiple diseases and disorders, there would be no need for multiple different drugs and pharmaceutical companies would make less money. Let us leave it that there shall only be the brand and generic viagra. For any other disorder, there must be a new and expensive drug.

Selasa, 23 Maret 2010

Disability coverage for your business

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Imagine what could happen to your business if you were disabled for a few months or trying to recover after a bad accident. Most small businesses are tightly bound to their owners and if something bad happens to the person running the whole thing it can mean bad news for the enterprise. Not if you have disability insurance.


Disability insurance will cover the costs of the business owner or a worker being disabled and will pay for the lost income during the recovery period. So if your business risks going on halt because a key worker is absent then you should definitely get disability insurance with your policy.


Of course, many of you may think that the government will pay for your losses. Yes, social security and worker's compensation can really help if you manage to get an approval, but still you will have to wait for a long period of time and the coverage you will receive is likely to be less than you really need. And as we all know, time is money and money is time.


One of the most important aspects of disability insurance for an enterprise is deciding how much your business needs and can really afford. First of all you should analyze your liabilities and assets to determine the period your business can sustain without any income. Add up to the additional medical and care costs associated with disability. Of course, personal savings and health insurance can help you for a short time but your business will need financial support for a much longer period. But still don't expect your income to be covered to the full extent. The insurance company is interested in your faster recovery and getting back to your job, so the part of income you will receive will range from 40% to 80% according to the coverage amount you are willing to pay for.


Disability insurance can make part of your cheap small business insurance plan if you take the right steps when shopping for it. First of all makes sure to buy from a reputable company that has strong ratings, otherwise you risk paying less for your premiums but having more additional costs and being unable to receive adequate coverage. Try joining a business association: members of such associations are often given cheap small business insurance rates that are lower than for individual buyers. Find a good insurance broker or agent that you can really trust. This is the person that will address all of your questions and make the link between you and the company, so establishing good relations with that person is essential. Besides, if there are any discounts or better insurance offers from other companies, your agent is the person to ask about such things.


Whether your enterprise is aimed at cheap small business insurance or has more money to invest in insurance coverage, having disability insurance will definitely save you from a lot of hassle and problem if anything bad happens. Insurance is about eliminating risks and this type of coverage sure has its purpose.

Minggu, 21 Maret 2010

Choosing a life insurance policy

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There are so many life insurance options out there that one can spend a lot of time on just choosing what type of life insurance they need. But before you even start thinking about your options, decide whether you need life insurance at all. It's the most important decision concerning this type of insurance, because if you don't really need it then it's better to go without it altogether. But if you feel the need to keep some of your life aspects covered then get ready for a deep investigation of the life insurance market.


How can one determine whether they need life insurance? It's not that hard like you would imagine. This decision depends on your current responsibilities you bear. If you have dependents, a spouse, a mortgage loan or any other aspects that should be secured no matter what, you will definitely find it useful to buy life insurance coverage.


Once you have decided on buying life insurance, it's time to determine how much coverage you actually need. It's important, because the amount of coverage carried by your policy strongly affects the cost of your policy. There are no strict rules and methods of defining the amount of coverage as there are many factors involved (number of dependants, your income, your loans), however you can start with multiplying your annual salary by 5-10 to get an approximate number.


Deciding on the type of insurance you would like to buy is also a complex question that needs detailed analysis. Most insurance experts agree that younger people with no serious obligations and serious health risks should consider term life insurance. Term policies are a real cheap life insurance option, however they do not carry any additional cash value besides providing a death benefit. Whole life insurance policies offer cash value and additional investment options, but are much more expensive, especially in the first couple of years after signing them. So define your real insurance needs and choose the type of insurance that appeals to you the most.


When you have strictly defined what policy you want to get, don't rush getting it from the very first insurance company you can find. Shop around and make sure to get plenty of insurance quotes from reputable companies licensed in your state. You will be surprised to learn that the very same insurance policies with the same coverage amounts can be priced quite differently between companies, and it's a really great way to get cheap life insurance. Some insurance companies will offer discounts to customers that already have other types of insurance policies with them. So if you have homeowners or auto insurance with a company that also provides life coverage, it may be a good option for cheap life insurance in your case.


Remember that the more time you spend considering and comparing your options, the easier it will be for you to find a policy that you will really be happy with. Don't rush with your decision and get the offer you really think will match with your needs without any compromise.

Kamis, 18 Maret 2010

The true remedy to hair loss problems!

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Lift your spirits up because we have good news for you. There is an effective drug that will stop you from getting balder than you already are. We know how tough it is to live with a constant idea of hair cover. When men are bald completely it is not that bad. But usually baldness comes slowly, taking it step by step - making you feel miserable and vulnerable about yourself. You should not consider it a misfortune. It is just a malady and you can treat that in the world where we touch screens to send messages and sing with invisible microphones.


Baldness usually affects men that are genetically predisposed to it. But no matter what you think of it there is always a chance to improve everything as long as you are financially and psychologically ready for a change.


What does hair loss mean for men? It is a curse for those men that take a good care after themselves, especially those individuals that used to have long rich hair. Of course, time is unstoppable. You can't turn it back and always stay young. Some health problems always appear with age. But it doesn't mean you have to lose your confidence and self-esteem before of those issues.


Our articles will not be any news-breaker. We will only tell you your options and how you could manage the situation you find yourself in. It is important to remember that sometimes it takes a struggle and much strengths to overcome a problem but once you do it - you are back with your old-self, happy, calm and careless.


If you decide to start your recovery problem today, the first step you need to take is to make an appointment with a hair specialist. He will examine you and establish the hair-loss cause. The most common form of hair loss is pattern baldness. Pattern baldness means half of the hair is missing. You don't go bald totally.


After your consultation is finished you walk away with a prescription. This prescription contains medication you need to consume to recover from hair loss problem.


Propecia is the hair loss treatment that has recommended itself as the best hair issue treatment of all. Not only does the drug help you stop the hair loss but it also guarantees you the hair growth within a couple of months.


Propecia has only one single dose for male pattern baldness - that is 1 mg every single day. You are not allowed to change the dose unless your doctor instructs you to do so. It is very important to remember to consume the drug at the same time everyday, only in this case the medication is effective. If you happened to miss one of the doses, leave it as it is. Skip it and go on further as normal. Don't try to catch up - it will only make the scheduled treatment worse. It is not obligatory to consume Propecia with food. If you can take it on an empty stomach, you can do so but if you feel like it bothers you without food - don't make any more experiments. Don't expect an immediate result. It takes time to show. Also it is important to remember that this medication is not going to last forever. If you stopped your treatment - you can assure yourself that the result will last not longer than one year. Pregnant women are allowed to come close to these pills especially if they are broken or crashed. If you let yourself any frivolity with the drug's prescription, don't be surprised when the result is more negative than positive. There is only one way to figure it out ... you know this way!

Age is no barrier to sex

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An increasing percentage of the older population are boomers. When they started off their lives back in the period just after the war, the average life expectancy was depressingly low. As they grew up, they watched their ageing relatives dropping around them. Never a year went by without a grandparent, great uncle or more recent family disappearing from view. Walking around the neighborhood and talking at school also produced a familiar story. Older men retired, seemed to shrivel up and were dead a few months later. Facts were facts. Men just died young. The last sixty years has seen a quiet revolution. It's partly improved nutrition, better health care and a better, cleaner and safer environment. But it's also a change in attitude. Back in the 1940's and 50's, men were the breadwinners. When they stopped earning the bread, they had done their job and could go with a clear conscience. Now the attitude is to enjoy life to the full for as long as there are days to live. People have been planning for their retirements. They have their 401(k) plans. Sure, these plans have taken a beating during this latest recession. But folks still plan on plenty of "rest and recuperation" after they stop work. R&R was old army slang for sex. Nothing changes. Older men still want their sex.


The reality that men would die young has been displaced. US men can now expect to live to an average age of 76. But most of the scientific evidence suggests that erectile dysfunction grows more common with age. Obviously men of three score and ten years and more will experience the most difficulty - assuming they can find willing partners, of course. All of which brings us to Richard Roden who, at the ripe old age of 71, has just become the oldest man in the UK to father twins. Obviously we should offer congratulations. This gives him a total of twelve children with different mothers. His current wife is only 25 and the happy couple are confidently talking about adding to the family. Ignoring the questions of finance - it's expensive to bring up children - and the morality of bringing children into the world when you know you have only a few years to live as their parent, let's all adjust to the new reality. Terry Jones, one of the Monty Python crew, leads an ever increasing pack of men in their late sixties and seventies who are repeating the fatherhood experience.


The men who talk openly about their sex lives usually deny the help of viagra. They put down their continued potency to their healthy lifestyles. They eat modestly, never drink to excess, do not smoke, exercise regularly, and so on. It does not matter whether this is true. They have become the new poster boys for the boomers. They are the living proof there is life after retirement. They are the hope for the future. And if it does turn out that the lifestyle is not as healthy and there are problems, there's always viagra to make sure the news story comes out right in the end. If this is you, buy viagra and keep your sex life going. More importantly, stop thinking about age. Just be yourself and have fun.

Take a step towards treating your anxiety

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How many times did we want to turn the page over and start life from scratch? When life gets tough and it seems like there is no way out - all you can do is pray. That's what we should do, that is what's left to do. When you are unwell, physically or mentally it gets to you. In fact, everything does. You feel depressed and lonely, as if there is not a person on the planet that could understand you or feel your pain. Oh yes, pain ... it makes us struggle and fail, get up and move on.


Anxiety and sudden panic attacks are not surprising anymore. When we hear somebody having those we no longer get shocked for some reason. It is like almost everyone has been through them in life. Life is difficult enough and everybody knows it. But what each of us should remember is that health is priceless.


Taking care of ourselves at times is the hardest thing to do. In certain circumstance people simply forget to care about their body. Stress leads to depression and depression leads to anxiety so the chain reaction really works ... unfortunately for everybody.


Anxiety leaves people destroyed on the inside. It is as if you are worn out emotionally as well as physically. That's an absolute nightmare ... actually speaking of those, it is fair to mention that nightmares are one of the symptoms of panic disorder, depression and anxiety.


When we ask certain respondents about their anxiety problems, they tried to be as frank with us as possible, stating this: "I used to believe my worries were coming out of nowhere. I know there are people that tend to panic before anything happens. I would always consider myself that type of person. I didn't think my little discomfort had roots. Yes, I was unable to relax and enjoy myself because weird thins kept bothering me. Sometimes I would be able to have abstract thoughts but most of the time I was simply fixated. It drove me crazy up to the point that I stopped living a normal life. My dreams were not fine either. I would either have nightmares or would not be able to sleep at all. I am used to exaggerating now. I always think the problem is bigger than it is. But when it comes to my health I am being totally realistic - I do have issues and I need a treatment" Daniel Henderson opened up to us and we could not ignore his issue.


We are happy to let you know that anxiety can be treated and successfully. You don't have to feel nervous about your treatment - you treatment will stop making you nervous. The drug that will help you with your anxiety disorder is Xanax. Xanax is the veteran pill on the US market. It has helped millions of people so far and this isn't the limit. Sky is the limit for this drug. No matter how serious your issue seems to you Xanax will treat it without a doubt. But being a prescribed medication it is very important to not let yourself "go" with it. Use it only in accordance with the doctor's treatment schedule - he will know the exact dosage after your examination.


Don't ever allow anybody think you are not normal. Seeking for help and getting it at the right time - that is what normal people do. You medication is on your way. Take it and get rid of anxiety today. You won't believe how good it feels not having to worry about anything again.

Keep your anxiety away

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Your health condition should be your number one priority. There is nothing more important that keeping yourself healthy and fit. Why? Your health is the key engine to your life in general. If you are sick - you can't go on working, studying and doing whatever you do everyday. When you can't manage it all well- you panic or stress out. Time after time, one case after another it becomes your routine. When you are constantly used to feeling worn out emotionally it becomes very difficult to not let yourself panic when some difficulties occur.


Anxiety has left lots of people unhappy so far. Because of anxiety some Americans cannot imagine their existence without pill anymore. They are dependent on those little tablets when they want to have stress-free days. There have been many arguments and debates about the most comforting medication that would be suitable for everyone. The research on the best treatment continues and as it goes on various scents determine the reasons for panic disorders and anxiety.


There are different factors that affect the brain and lead it to the destructive condition that it finds itself in - diseases such as heart instability, diabetes, brain complications and issues, as well as behavioral developmental and genetic factors - all contribute to the anxiety disorders little by little. There are certain areas and spheres scientists have been investigating. People that have some dysfunctions in these areas are likely to get anxiety malady. Early life stresses, tendency to imagine reality and fiction and difficulty to distinguish those, genetics and inability to keep oneself together - controlled and calm, all finds it reflection in the anxiety disorder problem.


Scientists have been deeply interested in the brain area researches. They wanted to point out and mainly figure out the reasons for feelings animals and people experience. Fear is a very strong emotion. It usually has a lot to do with danger; therefore the brain blocks itself from clear thinking.


If you know you have the symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders - you have to act right. Get into the cab and let the driver take you to the hospital. You need a doctor to help you with your problem. It is not possible to cope with it without professional help. Of course, you could buy yourself lots of pills and try them all out. But we aren't looking for an extra reason to return to the hospital. Safe and effective medication is what we seek for here.


Here is the name of the drug that fights depression and anxiety disorders, leaving the panic and stress behind. It is a prescription pill called Xanax. It is extremely popular all over the world due to its effect on the brain and overall body state. Xanax requires a good consultation before the actual treatment begins. The tablet is very powerful that is why no frivolity is allowed. Only doctor's instruction should be the law. Don't let anyone advice you what dose to take - you can listen to people's advices but don't follow them. You are individual as you are, that is why you need an individual approach. What works for others may not work for you and somebody's success may turn into your failure. Health is too important to take risks.


Before your doctor prescribed you Xanax, please go to any trust-worthy website and read the medication reviews. It is also very important to know the feedback and the result people got with the drug you are about to treat yourself with. You anxiety must come to an end ... it is time to get rid of the panic!

Rabu, 17 Maret 2010

More honesty about psychological dependence

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As we grow up, we find heroes to inspire us. Some are "local" people we come to admire and respect. The majority will be idolised from a distance. Perhaps the most common groups are sporting figures and musicians. What's not to admire about excellence at a national or international level of achievement? Whatever the sport, there are the current stars and those inducted into the Hall of Fame. It's the same for the latest singing sensations and those old-in-the-tooth bands that people can't seem to forget.


Somehow, the entertainment industry has managed to be more open about its drug problems. Despite the best efforts of the PR people and the agents to the stars, the gossip has usually identified who is checking into rehab and who has just been busted for possession. In some instances, these brushes with the law are part of the mystique, giving the stars more street-cred. But sport has had more of a problem with openness. Fans are more forgiving of drug abuse by a singer or band. Once the same allegation is made about a sportsperson, the specter of cheating is raised. You only have to think BALCO and famous names in different sports are implicated. Should medals be returned? Should their records stand in the history books?


One of the sports where injuries are more common is professional wrestling and it's been interesting to watch the honesty with which Rey Mysterio has tackled the problems of painkillers. As a former champion, he was suspended for breaching the WWE's Wellness Policy. In his autobiography, he now frankly admits going through rehab. Put simply, after years of injuries and surgery to repair damaged joints, ligaments and muscles, it should not be surprising he became dependent on painkillers. He's a human being who needs to get on with his working life and earn a living. He's no different to every other working stiff who takes a few pills to get the job done. Unfortunately, like millions of others, he ended up with dependence. Let's be clear what this means. If you are in pain, taking a tablet to make the pain go away gives you relief and relaxation. As the effect of the tablet wears off, the pain returns. This encourages a cycle of taking the tablets to avoid the pain. Although it's not the same a taking a drug to get high, the end result is the same. We become dependent on the tablet.


Dependence on legal drugs is increasingly common and even though tramadol is not addictive in the same sense as street drugs, relief from pain is addictive. Like Mysterio, it's all too easy to start taking a painkiller immediately after surgery or an illness, and then just continue. The drugs are an important part of getting better. They can also become a continuing expense to add into the family budget. The longer they are taken, the greater the risk of adverse side effects. So when you are unlucky to be injured or fall ill, it's alright to include tramadol in the treatment to relieve moderate to severe pain. But, sooner or later, you should learn to live without the tablets. Habits are hard to break. It's better not to get the habit of taking any painkiller.

Sabtu, 13 Maret 2010

Modern science is developing a new miracle cream

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In the good old days before we lost our innocence, sex was a simple fun thing to do. When someone noticed the cause and effect of producing babies, relationships became a series of choices. Curiously, modern couples are choosing not to have children. In many developed countries, the birth rate is falling below the level necessary to maintain the population. The reasons are complicated but mainly flow from the change in gender roles. Instead of men marrying women to stay home and raise children, women are making careers for themselves and delaying marriage until later in life. They are happy as DINKS - Dual Income, No Kids. Add to this to stress of modern life which puts pressure on relationships and, suddenly later in life, some men find their erections failing when they are expected to fire the bullets to produce pregnancy. What seemed a natural and uncomplicated process of young people producing children has now been converted into a race against time when the couple finally decide to stop the contraceptive measures.


Before the arrival of oral medication, the quite common failure of erections in ageing men was a real problem that could only be "cured" either by quite painful injections or the use of embarrassing pieces of vacuum equipment better suited to the laboratory than the bedroom. Wives were therefore left with the task of manually trying to encourage a sufficient hardness to achieve penetration. In future the same massage may have a rather better chance of success thanks to developments at Yeshiva University. In this instance, the linkage of Albert Einstein's name to a College of Medicine seems to have produced a great scientific step forward. Dr Kelvin Davies has been leading a team to develop a topical cream that can be rubbed into the penis and produce an erection. This is the first time that so-called nanoparticles have been used to treat erectile dysfunction. The idea is that these tiny particles will pass through the skin and be directly absorbed into the penis. Up to now, the team has been trying out the product on rats and all involved have found satisfactory results. Now the team are planning to move on to human testing.


In theory, the direct application of a substance with the same effect of viagra will have more immediate and consistent results. As it is, a not insignificant percentage of men find viagra ineffective. Often, these are the men who have psychological rather than physical problems. They find the delay between taking the pill and the results disturbing. Hanging around for thirty minutes or more adds to performance anxiety. The researchers hope that rubbing on a cream during foreplay will be more stimulating and more likely to produce the desired effect. Assuming enough couples come forward to allow the human trials to go ahead and the results are as hoped, this cream could be on the market in about two tears time. Until then, couples will have to rely on tried and trusted viagra. It has been the dominant brand for ten years and counting. It will take something special to persuade men to move on to a cream even though the rubbing in could be pleasurable in itself.

Before you buy Phentermine: yoga and weight loss

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There is a common belied that yoga exercises help reducing weight and burning fat effectively. Of course, yoga is widely known for improving the overall health of the body, toning the muscles, joints, increasing flexibility, eliminating certain health problems, fighting stress and providing general relaxation. But how effective it is for losing excessive weight and can it replace such drugs as Phentermine?


The answer is not as simple as you may want it to be. There are many types of yoga available for practice, each having its own peculiarities and aiming at a certain result. And some types of yoga just don't provide the necessary heartbeat increase in order to be used as a weight loss exercise. It also strongly depends on how frequently you are doing yoga exercises and which yoga type you are following.


Weight loss is typically achieved through a healthy diet and types of physical activities that will increase your heart rate above the usual on a regular basis. It's not a matter of building up muscles or increasing your flexibility - things that you can achieve through such yoga type as Iyengar, where you take intense efforts to hold a posture for minutes. It's a matter of making your heart work faster and burn calories that are stored in the form of fat within your body.


If you still want to make yoga as your primary type of exercise due to various reasons, you should choose an intense yoga type and do full scale training for 1.5 hours not less than three days a week. It is also highly recommended to combine yoga with more intense cardio-exercises such as aerobics, running, walking, cycling or swimming if you want to achieve your weight loss goals faster and more effectively. You can also buy Phentermine to make it even better.


When speaking about a particular type of yoga, the best one that will help you lose weight is vinyasa (also known as flow yoga). This particular yoga type is build up on a series of special postures referred to as sun salutations. Vinyasa yoga incorporates a variety of athletic and heart-rate increasing yoga variations. If you want to practice a type of yoga that would help you lose weight, take a closer look at the following:


Ashtanga:


Ashtanga is a highly intense for of yoga practice with a few distinct advantages for those who want to lose weight. Those who practice Ashtanga are known as the most rigorous yoga fans and many beginners are recommended with instructional and motivational classes before diving deep into this practice. One of the biggest advantages of this yoga types is that all of the postures used in it can be easily done at home, so following this practice in your bedroom or living room won't be much of a problem.


Power Yoga:


Power Yoga as the name suggests provides intense cardiovascular training and will be very helpful to those trying to lose weight.


Hot Yoga:


Hot yoga (also known as vinyasa yoga) supposes high room temperatures when doing it, which guarantees gallons of sweat and great weight loss results.


But no matter what type of yoga you choose to practice, remember that if you have much excessive weight and are generally out of shape, don't rush to the advanced class and spend some time with the beginners as you have to be in tone and shape before reaching any serious results with weight loss.

Is surgery really the answer?

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It never hurts to start off with a few simple truths. If it was easy to lose weight by eating less, there would be no obesity. If exercise burns off unwanted pounds, everyone would get off their couches and lose those potatoes. But life is never straightforward when it comes to losing weight and, more importantly, preventing the pounds from sneaking back when we are not looking. So what's the problem? The Jesuits have a saying, "Give me the boy until the age of seven, and I will give you the man." Put another way, as we grow up, we are surrounded by role models and authority figures who show us and instruct us on how to fit in and live our lives successfully. This so-called socialization process is largely complete by the age of seven. We have absorbed all the social rules for fitting into our culture and it takes a major effort to unlearn all these habits later in life.


So what's the problem? Well, here comes another simple truth. The portion sizes sold as suitable for children in the US are the same as the adult portions in Europe. The portion given to adults in the US would feed an entire family in many other parts of the world. But, by the time we are seven, our expectations have been set. The eyes see the amount everyone eats as normal. The stomach is trained to accept this quantity - anything less and hunger pangs make life uncomfortable. So, if as an adult, someone tells you to eat less, you are being advised to act in a way that strikes you as fundamentally abnormal. You will suddenly stand out in social activities as the person who asks for less food when visiting friends for a meal or when ordering food in a fast food outlet. Even if you accept the label of eccentric, then comes the hunger pangs and your morale crumbles. Your mind may be strong, but your body betrays you.


Weight loss surgery is increasingly seen as an option by health insurance companies. They recover the cost in between two and four years through avoiding the need to pay for the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and so on. The procedures physically limit the amount of food your stomach can hold. No matter what your expectations, you physically cannot eat the same amount of food. The average cost of full surgery is $26,000. Keyhole surgery costs about $17,000. But this is not cosmetic surgery. It is a drastic measure and most doctors refuse it unless you are genuinely overweight and have consistently failed to lose weight any other way. That means you should diet, exercise and use acomplia. In clinical trials, the participants lost an average 10% of their body weight over a 12 month period. This represents a significant reduction but it may still not bring you down to a low BMI. More importantly, maintaining the weight loss is a real challenge. So, if your medical insurance will cover the cost and your doctor agrees, you should consider surgery if your BMI is above 30. Otherwise, buy acomplia and use it as part of a consistent low-calorie diet. Either way, your weight will fall.

Young adults using ED drugs

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The Texas Rangers slugger Rafael Palmerio is 37 years old and he will not admit to having erection troubles. But he appears in ads promoting the ED drug. People started to wonder if he really suffers dysfunctions or if Pfizer, the company making this drug, wants to encourage young men to try it just for fun.


It's true that penile dysfunction is more usual among older men, but lots of potential consumers are barely senior - around 40% of 40-year-old-males in the USA have certain degree of ED. Most of the today's consumers are in early to middle 50s.


Myron Murdock, urologist and the Impotence Institute of America director, states these males are probable to consume ED drugs because they want to have a superior sexual performance. Murdock also states that a younger man "wants his V-12 Jaguar to work just perfectly," though an older man can be having less reliable erections. Moreover, younger men's sexual partners want them to have a great performance in the bed, as stated by Murdock.


Most young men have normal sexual performance, but Murdock says there are problems that can come up even in teenage years. Arteries hardening that limits blood flow to the phallus is one of them, so when the young man reaches his 20s, his capability to attain and maintain an erection has already started to decrease. Murdock is also sure that young men seeking ED drugs for recreational use have some problems with erection.


It is also known that some of these drugs can reduce the period it takes a male to recover after intercourse and be prepared for the next round. This is referred to as "refractory period." Usually it lasts 20 minutes or so. One magazine has published a research in 2000 that found out that this period can be shortened to 10 minutes in healthy individuals.


The thing that Viagra and similar drugs can't do is augment your sexual desire or make you reach orgasm if you have problems with attaining it.


Although you might wan to request Viagra or something similar from one of the multiple web shops, you shouldn't. If you want to use these drugs, you have to bring your physician into your sexual life.


When you purchase from web pharmacies, you only have to answer several questions before proceeding to the checkout page. If you answer frankly, the questionnaire can have some probable difficulties. Anyway, pharmacists who complete your request don't know your clinical history. Erectile dysfunction can have serious underlying reasons, like hear disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, or liver disease. Ordering Viagra online can result in some severe problems.


These drugs may also make intercourse better for women. Same as the penis, the clitoris is an erectile tissue. By augmenting blood flow to it, ED drugs can increase female's sensitivity and sexual excitement. As well, it seems to augment vaginal lubrication.


The FDA hasn't approved Viagra for females, but it seems it's only a matter of time. Some doctors do prescribe things like Viagra to women and that is absolutely legal. Doctors can act at their judgment. The studies performed on ED drugs for safety and efficiency in women have also displayed good results to this point. So, it seems women will also use ED drugs like men.

Minggu, 28 Februari 2010

Modern lifestyles and erectile dysfunction

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There has been a growing phenomenon around the developed world. The birth rate has been falling quite steeply and, in some countries, the average is only marginally above one child per woman. This is not enough to maintain the population in balance. Over time, societies will age and there will not be enough young to pay the taxes to fund healthcare. This change is a direct result of a major cultural shift. Our lifestyles now delay parenthood or postpone it altogether. Ignoring the long-term social risks, there is a more immediate problem. Such medical evidence as there is suggests the problem of erectile dysfunction is growing more common. The reason for this is the redefinition of what it means to be a biological man and woman. Go back fifty years and you find yourself in a time warp that has lasted thousands of years. Men go out to work and the women stay home and have babies. Originally, this was men go out to hunt leaving women to clean the cave. But the spirit of the gender roles has remained consistent over the centuries. But all that changed as the 1950's turned into the 1960's. A revolution was coming.


Today, we all understand the force of the words, "feminism", "gender equality" and "sexual discrimination". The men running government fifty years ago had no idea what was coming. Now, the cultural dominance enjoyed by men over the centuries is under threat from more confident women. They no longer see their roles as baby factories and homemakers. They demand equality and make career choices that delay child-bearing until later in life. This adds to the stress of modern living. Now consider two other factors. Men are becoming increasingly overweight. This has a direct effect on sexual performance as high cholesterol blocks the arteries and unfitness reduces the stamina for sexual activity. Further, sexual performance slowly weakens over time. If men are expected to wait longer before producing children, the pressure on performance increases and anxiety can induce erectile dysfunction.


It is going to take time for men to adjust to this new cultural landscape in which women are more assertive in all aspects of life. When it was always up to the man to make the running, everything could go at his pace and match his comfort levels. A woman demanding more immediate sexual satisfaction is disconcerting to the older man. The new generation of men who grow up in this new reality will be better attuned to its demands. This leaves viagra as the standard support for aging men. When performance comes under pressure and the fear of inadequacy saps confidence, this drug preserves self-esteem and enables a hard erection in reply to sexual stimulation. It is fortunate this drug came on the market when it did. Feminism was strongest during the 1970's and early 1980's and then there was a slight plateau. Viagra has appeared just as the drive for greater equality has resumed with new force. So long as women persist in their drive to delay conception, the birth rate will continue to fall and society will grow older. But men will be better able to rise to the occasion when women do finally decide the time is right to conceive. Thanks to the little blue pill, humanity will continue.

Sabtu, 13 Februari 2010

Should sleeping pills be advertised so openly?

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Every day you pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV, you cannot avoid seeing ads for a range of drugs including sleeping pills. It seems like the pharmaceutical industry still has money to burn even though we are going through a recession. What's going on? Well, it's all to do with building up and then maintaining the brand. Marketing has become increasingly scientific. Focus groups are brought together and polled on what features for a product are the most important, how much we would pay for it, what we think about this slogan for selling it, and so on. The intention is to design an advertising campaign that will tell us what we most want to know about a product, explain why it's great value for money, and so on, all in the most memorable of prose and, on TV, backed up by the latest music from a top singer or group. That way, when we do fall ill, we can walk in to see our physician and ask for the drug we want by name. Except, we are all likely to forget a product's name. So the marketers endlessly repeat it wherever we go to reinforce brand awareness. Like Pavlov's dog who was taught to react when a bell rang, we are taught to respond with the leading brand name whenever a product type is mentioned.


Is it like this everywhere? Well, no. In the majority of other countries around the world, manufacturers are not allowed to market drugs directly to consumers. All the promotional effort is focussed on the medical profession. The reason is simple. When there is a choice between several drugs as a treatment for a particular condition, only a doctor is able to say which is the best for a particular patient. There are always costs and benefits in every drug and people have different medical histories and needs. There is no one-size fits all treatment for every person. In the US, the FDA has a special division tasked to keep advertising reasonably fair and honest. That's why, when you have a forty second ad on TV, thirty seconds is a voice listing the adverse side effects. The FDA thinks you should know the problems with each drug so you can make an informed decision on which is the best. Except listing all these side effects is bad for business. People are put off. That's what makes the latest round of ads so interesting.


The manufacturers of ambien have been running a new series of ads talking about the problems of insomnia but not mentioning any drug by name. Because no drug is mentioned, there is no need to list side effects. Everything can remain very positive. At the end of the ads, you are referred to www.silenceyourrooster.com where you read all about the drug and are offered a free trial. The question we have to ask is simple. As a nation, we are increasingly dependent on ambien to get us to sleep and keep us sleeping through the night. Is this desirable? Should we rely on a drug to help us sleep or look for a better way of getting a good night's rest? The FDA is right. It's your choice.

Selasa, 09 Februari 2010

Anxiety disorders require treatment

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Anxiety makes life hard. It turns life into existence that is full of fears and worries. People are no longer sure they are happy to be a part of this world and it stops them from having a healthy mind. Anxiety and depression are two famous factors that lead to suicides and despair steps.


We all agree that anxiety should be treated but patients need care. They have to feel safe, not vulnerable, as vulnerability in some cases gives the similar impact as attempts of self-violence.


Before any treatment begins we have to try to analyze the circumstance and reasons of anxiety appearance. It is not even a question to discuss whether you have to get medical assistance or not - it is a must. Doctors have to perform a total examination of the body to figure out and conclude whether the patient really has anxiety or not, which anxiety disorders can those be and what else can affect the state of mind of the patient.


It is important for people to understand that the treatment is supposed to be different and absolutely individual for each and everyone. Doctors have to be extremely attentive with their patients when it comes to determination of the issue. It happens so that sometimes some persons have other problems with health that need to be treated as well as anxiety or even before the anxiety treatment begins.


If anxiety disorder is not new to you, please inform your doctor about it and be ready to name the drugs you used. If it is a certain pill or other medication, write down the dose, the period of time you were on it, what was the impact or the result at the end of the treatment. If you had psychotherapy please don't forget to describe it to your doctor, mentioning how often did the sessions take place and what kind of psychotherapy it was in general. Even the smallest detail may matter.


You have to remember that it is not possible to cope with anxiety on your own. You need a person that will work together with you for a good purpose, defending your interests and ideas, being on your team. That person is your doctor. Together with the healthcare specialist you will find the perfect solution for yourself. If something doesn't come out the way you wanted it to do, don't get upset. Give it enough tries to make it give a result. At times we are eager to believe we failed before we actually gave it a possibility to happen. Don't do that to yourself. Hope should always be present as without it nothing really matters.


There are two ways of getting out of anxiety state. There is psychotherapy, as we already mentioned and there is prescribed medication. Both of them are effective against depression and anxiety. Xanax is the name of the drug doctors often prescribe for the patients who suffer from panic disorders and anxiety problems. It gives magnificent results to those who follow a particular treatment schedule that is set by the doctor. If used without assistance drug can be extremely dangerous. Xanax comes with a package of side-effects that will definitely not leave you indifferent if taken more than a few weeks. You have to make sure you don't get dependent on it as it is known for being very strong. If you feel like something is out of order, if you start to notice having memory and coordination problems, fatigue, irritability, and increased appetite - please inform your doctor about those. He will know what to help you with.

Sabtu, 06 Februari 2010

Impotence comes to an end

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Erectile dysfunction created lots of difficulties for men, making them less confident and less independent. Sex plays a very big role in lives of both men and women but men look like they care about the problem a little bit more - their pain is a little bit deeper. Problems with sexual functioning can appear at any point in their life and they seem to be truly ashamed to admit they have them.


Talk shows, magazine articles and radio topics have made a big step forward on the way to a solution search. The more we hear about it or see people talking about it somewhere, we realize that there is no big deal and there are other people involved in situation like yours. It is necessary that the world accepts this problem and these people and it looks like it happening so.


Both physicians and psychologists' suggest to people talk about sex and their sexual issues. It is healthy to discuss and let your partner know about your feelings. The more you hide the more distance you create in your relationship. Don't ever be afraid to talk about sex.


Viagra is the first importance drug that received such a positive feedback from consumers all over the world. Men are more than content with it. They don't have to suffer in silence now - they can take the pill and forget about their erectile dysfunction problem for many hours.


There are few serious maladies that can cause erectile dysfunction appearance and usually men that are over 65 are very familiar with those - diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. But they are not the only Viagra buyers. Men of different age purchase the drug - from very young to very old.


Before we tell you about the doses we want to give you a piece of very important information. Viagra is not creating sexual stimulation. It is used for those men who are sexually driven but are not able to maintain an erection. It is not an aphrodisiac. It is not going to protect from unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. So keep that in mind.


The drug come sin carious dose strengths. The smallest being 25 mg and the biggest being 100 mg. One needs to figure out the dose he needs with his doctor. Here is some other important information about erectile dysfunction pills - they are usually prescribed and sold with prescription only. The effect of Viagra stays in the body for up to 4 hours, giving you enough time to get pleasure from your sexual act. It is suggested you avoid heavy meals when you buy Viagra as it slows down the effect of the drug. Alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden as well as smoking and taking other serious medication or drugs. Please inform your physician about any plans you have for the erectile dysfunction treatment and never allow yourself to go wild with the drug. It is for your own safety.

Kamis, 04 Februari 2010

Men's health - how to improve it

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Everyone wants to feel fit and well. But all of us have one or another sort of health problems. As medicinal science is furthering towards better health advantages to humankind, so are increasing physical and mental diseases - heart diseases, obesity, arthritis, sexual problems, high cholesterol and the list can go on and on.


Most of these troubles are caused by our undisciplined style of living and insufficient physical activity. Lots of troubles may be treated by adjusting some kinds of easy exercises in your everyday life, bettering your nutrition habits and altering your diets. This is just how they come and go.


Here, we're discussing three main men's health troubles, which may be improved with a diet control and routine exercises.


High Cholesterol


This disease is also known as silent killer, because its first indication is its last - a lethal heart attack. HDL and LDL cholesterol imbalance injures arteries and results in lethal illnesses.


You should exercise on a regular basis. It is a good natural treatment of cholesterol imbalance. Performing 20-30 minutes aerobic exercises on a daily basis will sufficiently improve your LDL and HDL cholesterol balance. Some other natural medicines involve appropriate diet and having smaller meals permanently. Consume food that reduces cholesterol and don't eat food that increases it.


Obesity


Obesity has turned out as a health epidemic around the whole world. The American Obesity Association has reported that fat people have a 50-100% augmented risk to die in comparison to normal weight people. This problem can also cause diabetes, articulation troubles, high piesis, cholecyst problems, heart disease, alimentary impairments, breathing troubles, erectile dysfunction and some kinds of cancer. Obesity can be a result of many factors, including inheritance, bad digestive system, habits of not eating regularly, not controlled diet, stress, anxiety, and so on.


Regular exercising is an efficient way to get your weight lost. Other home based medications can involve diet alteration and eating schedule improvement. Anyway, in case you don't fell you've lost enough weight even after exercising many ways in a row, you should visit a doctor.


Heart Disease


This is the main thing causing death in USA, Canada and UK. 50% of all American citizens dying every year die from heart impairments. Usual heart diseases are Cardio Vascular impairment (affects the blood vessel system and heart), Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle impairment), Ischaemic heart impairment (induced by lowered blood supply to the organs), Coronary heart impairment (artery disease), Heart failure and some other heart impairments are there.


Once again, with some particular and usual physical and breathing exercises, diet control, you can get a control over heart disease, improve it and frequently even cure it.


Uncontrolled diet can be an important reason of augmented problems with heart. You should eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, squash and fish. Don't consume saturated fat and sodium. Also, try to avoid passive smoking and stop smoking if actually are smoking.


Much more significant is usual exercise. Start walking, swimming, cycling, dancing or even gardening. Aerobic exercises may be more salutary than and not as risky as anaerobic exercises.


If you are undergoing erectile dysfunction due to your diseases, you can always buy Viagra online, or buy it in your local pharmacy. But be certain to visit you doctor and get all the necessary precautions and suggestions. For some cases of heart disease Viagra might no be a good solution.

Rabu, 03 Februari 2010

Plain talking about heart attacks

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One of the entertainments in everyday life is to watch the endless cycles of urban myths. They start as whispers, slowly build in volume and then roar around the community for a few days or weeks until we all get bored. Then people start whispering a new myth. One of the more common themes is sex and, because we all like our stories to be slightly macabre, death and sex gets the biggest laughs. Have you heard the one about the man who died on top. The rigor mortis set in fast and, were it not for the weight pressing down on her, the woman said she'd never enjoyed an erection so hard and long-lasting. Such stories feed into all the fears and insecurities we have following a stroke or heart attack. Family and friends tell us to "take it easy" and not overexert ourselves. But the medical profession would not necessarily agree. It all depends on your physical condition. If you have been a couch potato, carry too much weight, have a high cholesterol level, are stressed and smoke, the risk of a second heart attack is high. But for the rest, exercise is good for you. It helps burn off the cholesterol, reduce the weight and restore your heart to a better working order. So how do you know which camp you fall into?


You should ask your physician for a stress test You are hooked up to monitoring devices and set to work on a treadmill or exercise bicycle. After a few minutes, there is clear evidence of your blood pressure, pulse and EKG. With this information, you can decide how quickly to start living life to the full again - which obviously includes resuming sexual activity. If your heart was strong during the test, you should begin an exercise program to build up stamina. Sex can be quite tiring and, to get and give the maximum enjoyment, you should build up strength. If there was evidence of heart damage, you should make lifestyle changes and rest to allow your heart time to heal. Your doctor will give you a rehabilitation program to help you return to a more active life. This will start with gentle exercise like walking and swimming, and slowly increase to more energetic activities over longer periods of time.


No matter what you are doing, any shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pains or tightness in the arms, shoulders and neck are signs of danger. You should stop the activity and, if any symptoms persist, treat this as an emergency. That said, the vast majority of men can and do resume sex within a few months of the stroke or heart attack. If you buy levitra can give you the self-confidence to respond with a hard erection the first time you experience sexual stimulation from your partner. But always talk through the decision with your doctor if you are also taking drugs to reduce your blood pressure. The combination of levitra with some drugs can produce unwanted side effects. It may be necessary to change some of the drugs or the dosages. That said, with guidance you can be back in the groove with full sexual satisfaction, enjoying a new lease of life.

Selasa, 26 Januari 2010

It's spooky what people say about painkillers

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This article is being written in the run-up to Halloween when everyone with a playful disposition applies make-up, sticks on SFX bullet wounds and acts the part of one of the living dead or some creature escaping from a horror movie. Once a year, it's good therapy to pretend to be seriously injured. Except the rest of the year, there are millions of people who have to get up in the morning and struggle to school or work. For them, the reality is anything but fun. They are the foot soldiers in the war against pain and, for the majority, this means relying on medication to get through the day. Interestingly, the latest piece of research out of Boston University shows a significantly higher number of people using an opiate painkiller than found in earlier studies. This increase may be due to better research methods, the fact that people are more prepared to be honest about their drug use, or that more people have come to rely on drugs to control their pain.


The research was run through a telephone survey. The team randomly picked 20,000 adults and called them up to ask about their drug use. Using statistics to scale up the numbers across the country, the researchers conclude that, at any one time, about 4 million adult Americans are regularly taking an opioid drug for pain relief. This suggests that a large number of adults feels pain of sufficient intensity to justify taking a prescription-only drug. This is worrying on two counts. First that so many people experience such serious pain. Secondly, that they should be resorting to powerful drugs to control it. This is not to say that people should not take powerful drugs. Obviously, anyone in serious pain must have the right to take the best drug to control it. But there is an inference that people are actually abusing these powerful drugs. In many states, it's a criminal offense to be in possession of these drugs without a prescription. When you buy tramadol online, there's no need to produce a prescription. The pharmacist will ask a number of questions designed to test whether you can safely take the drug. If you give the right answers, you get the drug without the need to supply a prescription. Thus, the only people likely to admit taking a powerful painkiller are either those who have a prescription or those who do not know the criminal law.


Put simply, people have changed their attitude to pain. Twenty and more years ago, there was more respect for powerful drugs. People hesitated before taking them. Today, many casually take these drugs for a headache or a level of pain that previously would have been tolerated. Cheap tramadol is available to buy online without a prescription. This removes many of the safeguards that kept these drugs for the more serious conditions. Now, anyone can store them in their bathroom cabinets against the possibility of pain. In a sense, the problem is that tramadol has become so well-recognized as an effective painkiller, people routinely turn to it. This suggests the need to educate the public into a more responsible attitude to the opioids. Just because you can buy tramadol online so cheaply, does not mean you should.

Minggu, 24 Januari 2010

Blood issues are likely to cause ED

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It is not big news that erectile dysfunction is not only psychological issue, rising from nervous problems such as depression, anxiety or stress. In fact, most cases of male impotence have different blood problems as the primary cause. Healthy state of blood vessels in your body, and in your penis particularly, is crucial for good and effective functioning of the penis. So when getting to ED treatment, having a drug that has to do with overall blood circulation and the blood flow in the penis is really important. In some cases erectile dysfunction is a side-effect of the drugs you are currently taking for other health conditions such as depression. That's why it is very important to choose the right kinds of medication and to know their side-effects.


Health conditions that are likely to cause ED


One of the most widely seen causes of erectile dysfunction is the damage to blood vessels and nervous tissue delivered by diabetes. Other medical conditions that are likely to cause erectile dysfunction include blood pressure issues, liver or kidney diseases, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, testosterone level issues and damage to blood vessels and nervous tissue during surgeries in the penile area and the spinal chord. Impotence can also be caused by chronic substance abuse such as alcoholism or street drug addiction. Some drugs you are taking currently can also cause erectile dysfunction. These medications include common treatments for depression, chest pain, insomnia, overweight and ulcer. A quick fix of such conditions is likely to improve the degree of impotence but if the condition lasted for a longer period of time it will take a lot more to overcome its effects than simply taking a pill of a drug like Cialis and hope it will solve all of your problems.


Lifestyle strongly affects sexual potency


Do you smoke often? Are you a regular at the local bar? Is your work stressful and you don't get enough sleep on a regular basis? Eliminating all of these factors can significantly improve your sexual health. Men with heavy smoking and drinking habits are more prone to developing ED than non-smokers and non-drinkers. A recent two year study with participation of overweight men who had ED has shown impressive results of lifestyle change on sexual performance. During the course of the study, the participants had to follow a low-calorie diet, exercise on a regular basis, and kick off their nasty habits. As a result, about one third of the test subjects have shown dramatic improvement of the quality of their erections without using such drugs as Cialis at all. So make sure to change your lifestyle towards a healthier one first and maybe it will help you without having to use any additional medications. It all depends on how long you have been experiencing the negative effects of nicotine, alcohol, recreational drugs and unhealthy diet. The rule of thumb here is the longer you follow such a lifestyle, the harder it will be to get back to the normal and healthy one and get significant improvements. Still, it's all possible so make sure to take that change towards a better and healthier way of living your life.