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Paget’s Disease – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

14 Dec



Paget’s disease is the second most common bone disease. Paget’s disease is a chronic bone disorder that is due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue.The disease occurs worldwide, but is more common in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand — where it is seen in up to 5% of the elderly population. Paget’s disease can cause bones to expand and weaken and may result in bone pain, arthritis, bone deformity and fractures. Men and women are approximately equally affected. The prevalence of Paget’s disease ranges from 1.5 to 8% depending on age and country of residence. The prevalence of familial Paget’s disease (where more than one family member has the disease) ranges from 10 to 40% in different parts of the world. It is usually localized to one bone, but can involve many bones. The actual cause of Paget’s disease is not known. Paget’s disease is also known as osteitis deformans. The disease may localize to one or two areas within the skeleton, or become widespread. Frequently, bones of the pelvis, leg, spine, arm, or the collar bone are involved. The effect on the skull may enlarge head size and cause hearing loss, if the cranial nerves are damaged by the bone growth.

Paget’s disease may affect only one or two areas of your body, or may be widespread. Paget’s disease tends to appear in families. It can be present in as many as 25 percent to 40 percent of the relatives of someone with the disease. It is also more common in people of Anglo-Saxon descent. Many patients do not know they have Paget’s disease because they have a mild case with no symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms may be confused with those of arthritis or other disorders. Symptoms can arise from the effect on calcium levels in the blood stream. When Paget’s disease is active in several bones, the overactive osteoclasts can release enough calcium from the bone as they break it down to cause an elevated calcium level in the blood. This rare complication might cause fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, or constipation. A doctor can also detect Paget’s disease from its effect on the heart if excess blood supply is shunted to overactive bones in severe cases. When pain is severe and unrelenting in an area affected by Paget’s disease, the disease may have degenerated into a bone cancer. Paget’s sarcoma (Figure 6) occurs in only about 1 percent of patients with Paget’s disease. These patients are usually older than 70 years of age. This type of malignant bone tumor is very aggressive and carries a poor prognosis.

Paget’s disease occurs most frequently in the spine, skull, pelvis, thighs, and lower legs. Paget’s disease may be caused by a slow virus infection (i.e., paramyxoviruses such as measles and respiratory syncytial virus). Paget’s disease of bone, though they have discovered several genes that appear to be linked to the disorder. Hereditary factors seem to influence whether you’re susceptible to the disease. Environmental factors may also play a role. Several studies have postulated that viruses, particularly paramyxoviruses such as canine distemper or measles virus, play a role in pathogenesis, but definitive evidence for this is lacking. Presumably, the declining incidence of Paget’s disease reflects a decline in one or more as yet unidentified environmental influences. The SQSTM1/p62 protein is a selective activator of the transcription factor NFB, which plays an important role in osteoclast differentiation and activation in response to the cytokines RANK-ligand and interleukin-1.Mutations in the SQSTM1/p62 gene are therefore a plausible cause of Paget’s disease. Germline DNA mutations (present in every osteoclast) cause bone disease that is focal in nature.

Medical are generally treating Paget’s disease. Treatment include is aspirin, other anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications, and medications that slow the rate of bone turnover, such as calcitonin (Calcimar, Miacalcin), etidronate (Didronel), alendronate (Fosamax), and pamidronate (Aredia). Surgery is used mainly to treat the complications of Paget’s disease. A newer drug, risedronate (Actonel), appears to have a powerful effect against severe Paget’s disease. Miacalcin is administered by injection; 50 to 100 units daily or 3 times per week for 6-18 months. Didronel (etidronate disodium) — Tablet; approved regimen is 200-400 mg once daily for 6 months; the higher dose (400 mg) is more commonly used; no food, beverages, or medications for 2 hours before and after taking. Fosamax (alendronate sodium) — Tablet; 40 mg once daily for 6 months; patients should wait at least 30 minutes after taking before eating any food, drinking anything other than tap water, taking any medication, or lying down (patient may sit). Eating a healthy diet with sufficient calcium and vitamin D and getting exercise are important components in maintaining skeletal health and joint mobility.

 
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Doctor – Does Fish Oil Help Arthritis?

12 Dec



Fish oil has been touted as a remedy for a number of conditions.

Data from at least a few randomized double-controlled studies have demonstrated a beneficial effect of dietary fish oil in rheumatoid arthritis In fact, more than nine studies overall have shown statistically significant reductions in the number of tender joints. In many of these studies, patients were able to lower the amount of non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroids. One study suggested that combining fish oil with olive oil may enhance the anti-inflammatory effects of fish oil. (Kremer J, et al Dietary fish oil and olive oil supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical and immunologic effects. Arthritis Rheum 1990; 33:810-820).

Fish oil works by reducing inflammation. Scant evidence indicates it may retard progression of rheumatoid arthritis… although the effect, if it exists, is relatively mild.

Fish oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which can reduce inflammation. Fish oil also lowers triglycerides and reduces blood pressure therefore protecting against cardiovascular disease as well. This is noteworthy because of the known increase in cardiovascular risk, patients with rheumatoid arthritis have.

It is difficult to get therapeutic amounts of fish oil by eating fish alone. Supplements are advised.

The type of fish oil is important. The oil should be derived from cold-water fish such salmon, cod, mackerel, halibut, tuna, and herring.

Fish oil comes in a variety of preparations. The most common is gel caps. Each gel cap should contain at least thirty per cent EPA/DHA, which are the active compounds. For rheumatoid arthritis about 2.6 grams of fish oil containing 1.6 grams of EPA should be taken twice a day.

A few words of caution. Patients on anticoagulant therapy with warfarin may notice their clotting times will bounce around. Pregnant woman may want to avoid eating cold water fish because of the danger of mercury toxicity. On a lighter note, burps often have a fishy taste and odor.

 
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Cancer Lies Impoverish You Before You Die (part 2)

10 Dec



Cancer Lies

Lie 1: Conventional medicine can cure your cancer.

Lie 2: It is criminal the way alternative medicine holds out false hope and diverts patients away from reliable medical treatment.

Lie 3: We put the patient’s interests first.

You’ll notice that lie 2 refers back to lie 1.

Conventional medicine has three weapons against cancer.

Surgery

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

Surgery is successful if the cancer is removed before it has spread. So it could be described as a cure for cancer.

Radiation therapy is based on the theory that your body is better at fighting the damage done by radiation therapy than the cancer is. So if you almost kill the body there is hope that you will completely kill the cancer.

Chemotherapy is based on the hope that healthy tissue will be better at fighting the poisons administered. All chemotherapy drugs use the patient as a guinea pig, because the drug companies argue that it would be cruel to do placebo controlled tests on patients who thought that they were getting medicine and were getting a sugar pill.

My theory about chemotherapy tests

When alternative medicine has 40% success the drug companies claim that it is the placebo effect. Now the placebo effect should work just as well for conventional medicine as for alternative medicine so if we subtract 40% from the success rate of chemotherapy, we will have the true success rate.

That means that when chemotherapy has a 1.5% success rate the figures would work out like this.

Out of 200 patients

80 are cured by the placebo effect (40%), then

77 of these survivors are killed by the chemotherapy leaving

3 chemotherapy “cures” (1.5%)

If these are the figures expected by the drug companies, it’s not surprising that they refuse to do placebo controlled tests.

Money the only consideration

In 1983, Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D. (an oncologist and bioethicist), presented the results of a study that examined the medical records of almost 8,000 cancer patients. Dr. Emanuel found that in cases where chemotherapy was administered in the final six months of life, ONE-THIRD of the patients suffered from cancers that are known to be unresponsive to chemotherapy!

According to Gordon Zubrod, M.D., (a researcher for the National Cancer Institute), chemotherapy is considered to be highly effective only in these cancers:

Burkitt’s lymphoma

Choriocarcinoma

Acute lymphocytic leukemia

Hodgkin’s disease

Lymphoscarcoma

Embryonal testicular cancer

Wilms’ Tumor

Ewing’s sarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Retinoblastoma

These cancers affect very few people so it isn’t profitable to restrict chemotherapy only to patients that will benefit from it. So if you know of someone who died of pneumonia after being given chemotherapy for breast cancer you will know that she was killed for profit. Because breast cancer is not on the list.

What happened to “We put the patient first.”?

If the cancer industry put patients first, patients wouldn’t be given chemotherapy that wouldn’t work.

If cancer patients came first, the industry wouldn’t suppress successful competitors.

1. A Canadian nurse invented an effective brew from four weeds. The cancer industry suppressed all sales of the weeds, and of the finished brew.

2. The CSIRO (a government research organisation) in Australia discovered a native plant that cured skin cancer. So the cancer industry managed to get it made “on prescription only”, and it is never prescribed.

3. Vitamin B17 was shown to fight cancer. So a concerted campaign was conducted to convince everyone that it would kill them. The campaign took advantage of the fact that most people wouldn’t know that the staple diet in parts of Africa is millet, which is rich in B17. Everyone is scared of cyanide, so it was emphasized that B17 contains cyanide – so does cobalamine, another vitamin that we need.

It looks as if the second lie is a case of the pot calling the kettle black. It should be the victims of chemotherapy who are complaining about the way conventional medicine holds out false hope and diverts patients away from reliable medical treatment.

One cancer specialist resigned from his work because he could no longer live with his conscience. He said that it was usual to get half a million dollars out of each patient before they died.

Prevention

Although the record of conventional medicine for curing cancer is deplorable, it is non existent when it comes to preventing cancer. The only preventive treatment that I ever heard of was the suggestion that all women should have their breasts removed to prevent breast cancer.

Alternative medicine excels at prevention. Many of the treatments are every day foods for some cultures and others are readily available.

Have you heard of any of these powerful cancer fighters?

Garlic

Onions

Broccoli

Tomatoes

Curry

Selenium

Curry

Apricot Kernels
That’s not an exhaustive list but this page is about health lies, not about proper treatment.

 
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How to End Sinus Drainage

08 Dec



Drip, drip, drip. When will it end! Have you said that to yourself when post nasal drip – sinus drainage – went on and on? If we were to know the causes we could go right to the root of the problem. So here are some of the causes of sinus drainage:

Irritation of the nasal passages, caused by: Allergies, air pollution, smoke, viral infection Air dryness Bacterial infections

Given your particular living environment and lifestyle, try to ascertain the one thing, among those mentioned, that you think could be the cause of the problem. Do a little experimenting. For example: Get your nose close to the carpet, or to some plant in or around the house and sniff profoundly to try to detect whether you are allergic to it. Have you noticed whether the problem begins or is more severe when the air is very dry? Could it be that the drainage started after you have had a nasal or sinus congestion for several days, which then developed into an infection?

The answer to these questions could determine what caused the drainage and how best to end it. For example, if the drainage discharge is very profuse, clear and watery it is most likely an irritation of the nasal passages and in this case you would want to: Drink a lot of pure, simple, room temperature water, at least 5 full glasses a day. If allergies seem to be the culprit then an antihistamine such as loratadine 10mg – Claritin – would stem the drainage. The latter does not cause drowsiness, this is important if you need to drive. Taking extra vitamin C is very helpful in many cases.These three simple remedies should begin to relieve allergy symptoms within 24 hours.

If the cause of the drainage seems to be air dryness, then the use of a cool steam humidifier in your immediate environment should offer substantial help. I use an ultrasonic humidifier and it seems to work very well. It keeps the nasal and sinus membranes properly moist and avoids the extra watery mucus they produce to compensate for the air dryness. Again, drinking abundant plain, pure water can do much good and help prevent a sinus infection.

Bacterial infections are sometimes the cause of the problem. You would know it by the thick, sticky, yellow-green discharge. If the infection has already fully developed the best thing to do is to go see your doctor who would very likely prescribe an antibiotic such as Bactrim DS. If you catch the infection early on, then drinking lots of plain water and

 
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A Short History of AIDS

06 Dec



AIDS is a short term for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It is not a precise disease but is syndrome of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. The HIV attacks the CD4 lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell and breaks it down finally stopping the function of the patient’s immune system. The absence of immunity makes the patient vulnerable to diseases and a simple flu can weaken the HIV infected person.

Kinshasha in the DR Congo has been recently identified as a place where AIDS came from. A man having the same symptoms of AIDS died there in 1959. His blood samples were tested which showed that he had HIV infection and probably died from viral infection.

His cause of infection remained a mystery but many experts believed that the cause of disease was SIV or simian immunodeficiency virus. It was transferred from chimpanzees through ingestion of monkey’s meat.

In 1981, widespread occurrences of AIDS in California and New York led to its discovery. The researchers began calling the new disease as AIDS in 1982 and described the incidences of infections – Pneumocystis and Karposi’s Sarcoma, a pneumonia in young men. Later, the incidences of same disease in the US were confirmed by 32 countries.

French researchers isolated a retrovirus in 1983 that they believed caused AIDS. The virus was called HTLV-III/LAV by an international science committee. Later it was called HIV or human immunodeficiency virus when its source was traced SIV. French researchers were the first to isolate the virus, however the US credits Doctor Robert Gallo for its discovery. Although both viruses were confirmed to be same after two years however the credit of the discovery remained with Gallo. Later, an international committee of scientists renamed the virus as HIV.

A new treatment for HIV arrived in 1987 after six years of thorough medical research. The use of drug Retrovir (AZT, Zidovudine) was approved by FDA for treating HIV. In 1992, the first use of drug in combination with AZT was approved by FDA. The addition of the drug, Hivid was the start of combined therapies of HIV/AIDS.

The fight against AIDS continued and in 1996, power HIV-fighting drugs called Protease Inhibitors were introduced. These drugs were used in combination with the existing drugs for HIV/AIDS and were effective. After a year, scientists discovered that the HIV/AIDS hides in the reservoirs in human body making it impossible to find its cure despite the effectiveness of the drugs.

 
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Arthritis Exercise – Great Remedy For Joint Pain and Stiffness

06 Dec



Exercise is an essential tool in managing arthritis. It not only reduces joint pain and stiffness, builds strong muscle around the joints, and increases flexibility and endurance, but gives you more energy, helps you sleep better, control your weight, and just makes you feel better.

The important thing to remember when starting a new exercise routine is to start slowly – very slowly. Flexibility (or stretching) exercises are a great way to improve range of motion. When your body allows, weight training and endurance exercises such as bicycling are also helpful.

For those with severe arthritis pain, there are a number of water exercise programs available, which uses the buoyancy of the water to reduce the stress on the hips, knees, and spine. It is not necessary to be a swimmer in order to participate in a water exercise program.

Choosing an exercise program that you can handle, and enjoy, is very important. Think about the things you like to do and then check with your doctor or therapist to make sure it is alright to start and how to make it the most beneficial for decreasing fatigue and strengthening muscles and joints, as well as increasing flexibility.

No matter what you decide to try, remember to incorporate the following into your daily exercise routine:

-Flexibility (stretching) exercises to slowly increase your range of motion

-Resistance Training to help strengthen muscles and joints

-Cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise to increase circulation and blood flow and strengthen your heart.

This may sound like a lot – especially when it’s difficult t handle simple daily tasks — but if you strive to incorporate it into your daily routine, you’ll find that it’ll get easier as time goes by.

Flexibility (Stretching, Range-of-Motion) Exercises:

Daily gentle stretching exercises are the most important part of your exercise regiment since they’ll protect your joints by reducing the risk of joint injury, help you warm-up for more strenuous exercise by getting your body moving, and help you relax and release body tension. Tai Chai and Yoga are especially useful for easing those stiff joints in the morning. Your goal should be to work up to 15 minutes of flexibility exercises per day. Once you can do 15 continuous minutes, you should be able to add strengthening and aerobic exercises to your daily routine.

Strengthening (Resistance) Exercises:

When you have arthritis, you need strong muscles to lessen the stress on your joints. Strengthening exercises can help build your muscles so they can absorb shock and protect your joints from injury. Using weight makes your muscles work harder, and helps them get stronger.

There are two types of strengthening exercises: isometric (which tightens the muscles moving the joint without stressing the joint) and isotonic (which strengthen the muscles by moving the joint). Strengthening exercises should be done every other day after warming up with some flexibility exercises.

Cardiovascular (Aerobic) Exercises:

Cardiovascular (aerobic or endurance) exercise is any physical activity that uses the large muscles of the body in rhythmic, continuous motions. This includes walking, dancing, swimming and bicycling, and others. The purpose of these exercises is to make your heart, lungs, blood vessels and muscles work more efficiently. They also can result in improved endurance, stronger bones, improved sleep, controlled weight and reduced stress, depression and anxiety.

Try to include aerobic activity in your fitness program three to four times each week, with a goal of working in your target heart rate for 30 minutes each session.

If you find it difficult to get yourself moving, or just don’t know what exercises are best for battling your arthritis, contact your local arthritis foundation for exercise programs in your area.

 
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Finding Arthritis Pain Relief

06 Dec



Knowing what exactly arthritis is first…

In the search of expert’s advice on arthritis pain relief, I was surprised to find out that there are more than a hundred forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Now let’s first take a look at what arthritis exactly is learn about the four most common types — osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia.

Arthritis, or “joint inflammation” is one of the most common ailments today that can cause excruciating pain in the body. It affects the muscles and specifically the place where two or more bones meet, ie the joint, such as the hip or knee. Arthritis signs and symptoms include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, weakness, deformities, inflammation, and limited movement of joints, which can interfere with the most basic daily tasks such as walking, climbing steps, opening bottles, or brushing your teeth.

Fibromyalgia, or “soft tissue rheumatism” refers to pain in the soft fibrous tissues in the body – muscles, ligaments, and tendons. (Ligaments and tendons connect muscles to bones.) People with fibromyalgia may have other symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, and headaches, poor memory and concentration. Women are at least four times more likely than men to develop fibromyalgia. And fibromyalgia usually occurs in people over age 50.

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage wears away, causing the bones begin to rub against each other and making movements painful. Cartilage, a slippery and spongy substance, covers and cushions the bones such that it allows a smooth movement of the joints. Osteoarthritis often affects the hands and weight-bearing joints such as the knee, hip and facet joints (in the spine) and occurs as the cartilage degenerates with age. Hence, it is the most common form of arthritis pain amongst the aged.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease that affects commonly the hands, wrists, and knees. The immune system mistakenly attacks itself and causes the joint lining to swell. The inflammation then spreads to the surrounding tissues, and can eventually damage cartilage and bone. Rheumatoid arthritis does not just affect the joints. Tendons are like ropes which run inside lubricated tubes. The lubricating system is very similar to that in the joints themselves, so it is not surprising that tendons can also be affected by rheumatoid arthritis. In a few people, other parts of the body such as the lungs and the blood vessels may become inflamed Many people with rheumatoid arthritis have difficulty carrying out normal activities of daily living, such as standing, walking, dressing, washing, and using the toilet.

Gout is a painful condition that occurs when the body cannot eliminate a natural substance called uric acid. The excess uric acid forms needle-like crystals in the joints that cause swelling and severe pain. Gout most often affects the big toe, knee and wrist joints. To reduce the risk of urate crystallizing in the joints it is important to drink plenty of water – if possible as much as 3.5 litres a day. According to recent scientific evidence, drinking a glass of skimmed milk every day may be helpful in getting gout arthritis pain relief. But beer or other alcoholic drinks should be avoided as they could make gout worse.

Arthritis Treatment

Some of the factors that are linked to the development of arthritis pain are injury (e.g from sports) and complications from other conditions (such as diabetes), heredity and lack of physical activity. Many studies have also identified a link between obesity and arthritis. Excessive body weight puts an extra stress on the weight-bearing joints (back, hips, knees, ankles and feet). Because of the way joints work, the pressure in your knee joints is many times your body weight when you walk. Even a small weight loss can make a big difference to your joints. Too much body fat may also increase inflammation in the body, making your joints more painful. Joints also naturally degenerate overtime with age; hence arthritis is often associated with older people.

However, it is also known that children, though relatively rare, can also develop a condition called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This involves an inflammatory disorder of the connective tissues, characterized by joint swelling and pain or tenderness. It can also affect organs as the skin, heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and eyes. Generally, arthritis pain relief can be found in a combination of medication, exercise, rest, weight-management, diet and nutrition. From blood tests and X-rays, you doctor would be able to diagnose which type of arthritis you have and recommend the most appropriate course of treatment. Manuka honey which has been known to have higher antibacterial activity than other types honey is also gaining popularity in treating arthritis pain due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties and healing power. It reduces joint inflammation and provides a natural form of pain relief. To prepare, mix 2 tablespoons Manuka Honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder into 1 cup of warm green tea, consume this honey cinnamon drink daily in the morning and evening.

The combination of honey and cider vinegar is also an extremely well known home remedy for arthritis. All over the world, people have so passionately testified about how this cleansing drink has helped them find relief in joint pains. Many nutritionists believe that in this cleansing drink you can find minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, natural silicon, pectin, and tartaric acids that are effective in fighting body toxins, inhibiting bacteria and helping the body to maintain its vital acid-alkaline balance. To prepare this health tonic, mix two teaspoons of vinegar and two teaspoons of raw honey into a glass of warm water, and drink this three times a day. It may take several weeks to see the effects. Dr. D.C. Jarvis in his book

Arthritis and Folk Medicine (Galahad Books,1997) also offered the same folk medicine prescription for arthritis pain. He believes that treatment of arthritis, and many other health problems, must begin in the stomach. Jarvis found that when an apple cider vinegar cocktail is taken daily, calcium deposits are released back into solution in the bloodstream to be re-circulated to the bones, thus obtaining arthritis pain relief and preventing osteoporosis.

Alternatively, some people also recommend soaking arthritic joints in hot apple cider vinegar. To administer, use a quarter cup of vinegar mixed with one and a half cups of water. One can also soak a cloth in this mixture, put it on the affected area, and wrap a towel over the soaked cloth to keep in the heat. Keep the hot mixture on for only ten minutes at a time, and repeat it after the joint cools for another ten minutes.

Source: http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/arthritis-pain.html

 
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A Natural Sleep Aid – Can Melatonin Help You Sleep Better?

06 Dec



Melatonin is an all natural sleep aide. It’s secreted by the pineal gland, a small pea size gland in the center of the brain, as our eyes register the fall of darkness. At night melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep and wake cycles. The amount of melatonin produced by our bodies decreases with age. Scientists believe this may be why young people have less of a problem sleeping than older people will. Though we create our own melatonin, you can also buy a Melatonin supplement at most natural health food shops.

It seems that melatonin supplements make it easier sleep and ease jet lag (for long distant travelers), without the hazards or side effects of prescription and over the counter sleeping pills.

Currently, research is being done to also determine melatonin’s effect as an anti-oxidant. Tests are still being done now because there is much still to be learned about melatonin and its effects on the human body.

It’s been reported that some parents are now offering melatonin to children diagnosed with hyperactivity or autism. Some parents claim the effects of the melatonin has calmed and relaxed anxiety ridden children. While this may be true for some children, it’s not the answer for everyone. Check with your pediatrician before starting any supplement programs with your child.

According to wikipedia.com, melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that can easily cross cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier. Unlike other antioxidants, melatonin does not undergo redox cycling, which is the ability of a molecule to undergo reduction and oxidation repeatedly. Redox cycling may allow other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, to act as pro-oxidants, counter intuitively promoting free radical formation.

Melatonin, once oxidized, cannot be reduced to its former state because it forms several stable end-products upon reacting with free radicals. Therefore, it has been referred to as a terminal (or suicidal) antioxidant.

The only real way to test the effects of supplemental melatonin is to try it. You can buy melatonin at most pharmacies, drug stores, health stores, and just about any store that sells vitamins.

Talk to your doctor about your sleep deprivation problem first!

Before purchasing any supplements, you will want to look into exactly why you feel the need for this particular supplement. Is your lack of sleep just temporary? Has this been going on for a period of time? It is best to speak to a family doctor or naturopathic doctor about your problem with sleeping to rule out any serious problems before considering a melatonin supplement as a cure all.

A cautionary note: chronic use of melatonin supplements may suppress the body’s own production of the hormone. Nobody knows what might happen if you have high natural levels and take a supplement on top of that. Melatonin can interact with other hormones, which is why, in part, pregnant women and children should never take it. Such drugs as aspirin, beta-blockers, and tranquilizers can affect melatonin levels. Finally, nobody knows what the best dosages are to take. Melatonin pills are not standardized. Thus, you really don’t know what you’re swallowing. That’s why you should really consult your doctor before moving forward.

Like many herbal remedies, melatonin is not regulated by Health Canada or the FDA in American. Make sure to talk to your family doctor or your naturopathic doctor before even buying and consuming Melatonin. It might be an herbal remedy, but you can never be too cautious. If you doctor doesn’t approve of you decision of consuming Melatonin, he/she can prescribe a sleeping medication that will be right with your body’s chemistry.

After all, not all bodies are created equal, so no one pill will work for everyone. Talking with your doctor and experimenting with different ideas is the best way to get a great night’s sleep. You may have to try several different things before you find the right solution or combination for your sleeping deprivation problem, but you and your doctor will find what works best for you.

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Tips on Mold Control

04 Dec



Molds, are members of the fungi kingdom, they are not plants because among other things they lack chlorophyll. However they are plant like in some respects, for example like some simple plants such as mosses and ferns molds generate seed like reproductive particles called spores that are designed to move in air. These mold spores being airborne exist indoors as well as outdoors. Both the residents and the employee’s health are at stake if the mold spores indoors are at elevated levels.

Mold causes lots of ailments:

According to a well respected MAYO clinic finding they cause almost all sinus infection. According to a well respected Institute Of Medicine study, mold, mold odor, and moisture in buildings, has been linked to many upper respiratory problems such as allergy (itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing,) as well as asthma problems in asthmatics.(tightness of chest and sometimes very serious difficulty breathing). According to other scientific studies mold odor, even in the absence of spores has been linked to a two fold or 200% increased chance of asthma development in children.

It is also well known that mold can cause skin rash and, and in some rare cases can cause flu like organic toxic dust syndrome, and a more long term condition with pneumonia like symptoms known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In persons with a compromised immune systems it can cause infections of the lungs or other parts of the body. Toxic mold can cause serious toxic reactions if eaten, or via other exposure routs. But toxic molds such as Tricoderma, Fusarium, Mamnonellia, some species of Penicillium, and Aspergillus, and of course the much feared Stachybotrys also known as toxic black mold has not yet been proven to cause toxic reactions when breathed in at the levels found in residential and office settings.

Typically it is not all the people in the house who are affected. But persons with asthma or allergy, small children, infants, elders, and people who are already suffering with grave health problems face acute problems.

“Prevention is better than cure” can be followed in controlling the development of mold. If you can adhere to these tips on mold control then you might keep away from perilous ailments.

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Three Types of Joint Therapy For Arthritis Sufferers

04 Dec



Arthritis sufferers know a thing or two about joint pain. These patients make up a large portion of all the people dealing with joint pain, especially when all the different types of arthritis are linked together. Unfortunately, many people find themselves moving around less and less and begin to develop even more joint discomfort, thus beginning a vicious and frustrating circle. Fortunately, there are many types of joint therapy available today for all ages, ailments and fitness levels.

The problem starts when people slow down. Of course, it is natural to want to avoid causing our bodies pain. When we move less, our joints can become stiff from lack of use. It makes sense that choosing to do occupational of physical therapy would be very beneficial.

So what are the differences between physical and occupational therapy? Physical therapists work with you and show you how to perform exercises that will loosen the joints. They also know how to ensure that the exercises you are doing do not exacerbate any joint problems. After an injury to a joint a physical therapist is also recommended to help the patient recover and develop the strength and flexibility they need to get through everyday life.

An occupational therapist works in a similar fashion. The main focus for an occupational therapist and patients needing joint therapy is to develop ways in which to reduce the pressure on your joints as you do your daily tasks. An occupational therapist recognizes ways in which to make your home and work environments more friendly for your joints. Between the two types of professionals, patients often find a better way of life–one with less pain.

Along with physical movement, there are other types of joint therapy. One of the easiest things for patients to try is a supplement formulated specifically for joint stiffness and pain. There are many of these available in stores nationwide. There are the more well-known supplements, such as glucosamine and chondroitin. A newer supplement that is showing a lot of promise is Celadrin, which is made from cetylated fatty acids. Studies have shown it to be effective in relieving joint pain, stiffness and inflammation, especially when combined with glucosamine and chondroitin. These supplements can be very helpful when it comes to successful physical therapy.

The work put into physical therapy is meant to help patients be able to get through the day in as easy a manner as possible. By following the advised exercises the therapist teaches you on a regular basis, things will get better. With the actual physical work and a supplement to help lubricate the joints, an increase in range of motion is often obtained. Between this and an increase in strength, many arthritis sufferers find relief from pain and stiffness. Joint therapy is worth the effort for a better way of life. So push through the discomfort, resist the urge to slow down too much, and claim the active lifestyle you deserve!

 
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