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Ah stress, if only we could live life without feeling agitated, anxious and uneasy most of the time. Unfortunately with the increasing demands at work and all the chores that need to be taken care of at home, stress is inevitable, and quite toxic. When we get stressed, a hormone called Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands. While Cortisol is healthy and important, too much Cortisol can lead to many problems (as with everything in life, balance is key).

Small increases in Cortisol result in positive effects such as quick bursts of energy, heightened memory functions, increased immunity, lower sensitivity to pain and supports homeostasis in the body. These helpful wellbeing effects are why some studies have noted that some stress is actually good for us. Unfortunately, when Cortisol increases past the point of being healthy, which for many is quite often due to their extra-long “to-do” lists, negative effects tend to transpire.

Suppressed thyroid function, impaired cognitive function, blood sugar imbalances, increased abdominal fat, lowered immunity, and decreased bone density / muscle tissue are all side effects of too much Cortisol circulating in the body.

Your thyroid is a very important organ in your body that regulates your metabolism. If it’s suppressed then your metabolism will slow and you are at an increased risk of gaining weight and experiencing exhaustion. Signing up for a yoga or pilates class prior to or following work may help take the pressure off of you.

When impaired cognitive function hits, you are less likely to be able to focus on the tasks that you need to get done, thus you are less productive. This is definitely not something you want to happen when you’re at your job. Unfortunately, stress occurs very easily when you’re at work but if you take a 10 minutes break, even if it’s just to go to the bathroom, you might be able to take a deep breath, thus reducing your stress levels a bit.

Blood sugar imbalances are not something you want to occur in your body. When your blood sugar skyrockets and then falls you experience a quick burst heightened energy followed by extreme fatigue, which will cause even more stress because you will wonder what’s wrong. Reaching for a candy bar will only make you feel worse so instead of noshing on chocolate, closing your eyes and meditating for a few minutes will help you stabilize your blood sugar.

Eating the most popular way people cope with stress and since stress is a constant in almost everyone’s lives; the obesity rates in America are increasing substantially. By practicing anti-stress remedies, you may be able to reduce the fat around your waist.

If you don’t like to get sick, and who does, then you might want to try and not stress out. Stress weakens the immune system, plaguing you with being more susceptible to getting sick. Working in an environment where you’re surrounded with numerous other people and germs will only heighten your susceptibility as well. Talking a 15-minute walk on your lunch break can easily help you combat stress.

Having excess Cortisol in your system can result in decreased muscle mass and bone loss. This is obviously not a good thing for your muscles and bones are paramount. Cortisol has a way of decreasing the utilization of amino acids in the body, thus enhancing muscle and bone withering. In order to promote muscle and bone production while reducing stress levels, performing weight-baring exercise on a regular basis is highly recommended.

The saying, “it’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it,” couldn’t be more true. By adopting the proper means to combat stress, you will be able to reduce the likelihood of being inundated with any of these ailments.

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The Cortisol Connection: http://books.google.com/books?id=D8VE11Zcp74C&pg=PA123&lpg=PA123&dq=cortisol+and+muscle+tissue+and+bones&source=bl&ots=YsrzEC81Z1&sig=fbRl9-pHLr5FBYKp4njxNhG26kA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Uy-AUcz5KeKEjALIjYGICA&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=cortisol%20and%20muscle%20tissue%20and%20bones&f=false

Do you have trouble sleeping? You are not the only one. Sleep issues are very common 1 in every 5 Americans suffers from mild sleep apnea, and 1 in every 15 from moderate sleep apnea or worse.
What exactly is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.

The world of sleep apnea treatment is changing dramatically. No longer do you have to spend one or more nights in a “sleep lab”, spend $4,000, $5,000, even $10,000 or more for your tests and then spend thousands on equipment. And did you know that once your insurance company diagnoses you with Sleep Apnea, it is considered a pre-existing condition? That’s right… use your insurance company and you could be paying for this forever. But you don’t have to do that, and you CAN afford to handle the diagnosis and treatment yourself.

A new solution is available online for an in-home Sleep Apnea study that you can sign up from from the convenience of your computer. Practical Sleep Solutions in Irvine, California will allow you to take a free online test to see if you qualify for an in-home sleep study. Once you take the simple test, you can have an at home sleep study kit sent to your home for just $349!!! That is a mere fraction of what a sleep center charges, and you get to do it at home, in your own bed, not with someone watching you while you sleep.

Practical Sleep Solutions will then have a board certified sleep physician grade the results of your test… a test that you take in the comfort of your own bed. If it is determined that you need further treatment, you will have the option to buy an APAP/CPAP machine and equipment from their site at an extremely discounted price, and they will even credit $200 of your in-home sleep study fee towards your equipment.

Michael Asaly, the president of Practical Sleep Solutions in Irvine, CA says “We have been in the sleep study business for many years. Our physicians are the finest available and we understand how hard it is to take the time and money to go to a sleep center and get tested. That is why we have come up with this online solution that will get you the treatment you need for a fraction of the cost of a traditional sleep study. We work with you, through the mail and email, in the privacy of your own home. You handle your own testing and we analyze the results. It’s just that easy”.
The times have really changed. A large percentage of the adult population today suffers from sleep problems, and there is now a practical and affordable sleep solution. You owe it to yourself to get the best sleep possible, and Practical Sleep Solutions can help you achieve this WITHOUT insurance or any pre-existing condition classification.

Visit http://practicalsleep.com; and learn more. Take the test for free and see if you qualify.

Custom monoclonal antibodies have become an incredibly valuable resource for medical research, since this technology was developed in the mid nineteen seventies. Custom monoclonal antibodies are antibodies which have a single specificity and are secreted continuously by preserved hybridoma cells. A hybridoma is a biologically constructed hybrid of an antibody-producing lymphoid cell and a malignant (immortal) myeloma cell.

Let me try and explain custom monoclonal antibodies a little more clearly. Custom monoclonal antibodies are monospecific antibodies, which are the same as they are made using identical immune cells. Custom monoclonal antibodies are different to polyclonal antibodies, which are made from several different immune cells, as opposed to the single immune cells used in custom monoclonal antibodies.

It is possible to produce custom monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to any substance. Those custom monoclonal antibodies can then be used to detect, or to purify, that substance. The practical implications of the use of custom monoclonal antibodies has had groundbreaking effects on medical research, and the production of custom monoclonal antibodies is now a vital tool in medicine, biochemistry and molecular biology.

In order to produce custom monoclonal antibodies, the first step involves the immunisation of a mouse with an antigen. When the mouse begins to produce antibodies to the antigen, its spleen is removed. Antibody-producing cells from the spleen are then fused with a myeloma cell line, one which is not antibody-producing and has been maintained in culture. The new cell line, which does produce antibodies, is briefly cultured before being injected into another mouse. Finally, the ascites fluid containing the custom monoclonal antibodies is harvested.

There is also such a thing as recombinant custom monoclonal antibodies, where a virus or yeast is used in place of a mouse as the host. Relying on the rapid cloning of immunoglobulin gene segments, libraries of custom monoclonal antibodies are created with slightly different amino acid sequences. From there, antibodies with specifically desired specifities can be created.

Millions of custom monoclonal antibodies have been harvested since this amazing technology arrived on the scene. The development of custom monoclonal antibodies typically occurs in six main phases: Phase I: Immunization; Phase II: Cell Fusion; Phase III: Screening & Selection of Clones; Phase IV: Subcloning; Phase V: Colony Storage; and Phase VI: Supernatant and Ascites Production.

In order to avoid some of the side effects associated with humanised or chimeric custom monoclonal antibodies, two successful approaches have been identified. The first is known as ‘transgenic mice’, which has been the, by far, most effective. The second is ‘phage display’, which allows variable antibody domains to be expressed on filamentous phage antibodies.

Custom monoclonal antibodies have proved invaluable in the treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions, including cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration, MS, and transplant rejection.

Hemorrhoids are the most common problem experienced by many individuals once in their life time, women who pregnant are most likely to get hemorrhoids both before and after the pregnancy. However, constipation is the root cause of hemorrhoids for both men and women. Hemorrhoids are more common, occurring in both men and women. Although hemorrhoids do not usually cause serious health problems, they can be very irritating. This article contains useful tips you will need to stay out of hemorrhoids.

Main reason for the occurrence of Hemorrhoids is by straining the sphincter muscles. If you are suffering from Hemorrhoids it is very important to keep in mind how much pressure you exert during your Bowel movements.

Some say that caffeine is a good medicine to regularize irregular Bowel movements. This drug naturally softens the stools and stimulates more regular bowel movements. The softer Bowel will cause less or no strain on the sphincter muscles. They are two things that are necessary to avoid constipation, they are

It’s a good idea to add lemon juice to your water intake will help your hemorrhoids. Lemon juice contains some nutrients that strengthen the capillaries and blood vessel walls. To reduce the irritation thought-out the day, try to drink lemon juice frequently and other good option is to try some herbal remedies for hemorrhoids which can be found at hemorrhoids home page.

To improve your Bowel movements, it is very important to add a fiber supplement to your Diet routine, especially when you do not eat vegetables and fruits regularly. Try to take as much water as you can like eight glasses along with the supplement.

To avoid making your hemorrhoids even worse, try not to sit too long on the toilet waiting to evacuate the Bowel, sitting in that position will strain the area near hemorrhoids making them even worse. This will slow down the healing process causing bleeding and more pain. Do not go to the toilet unless your Bowel movement is imminent.

Another important to remember when you want to help your hemorrhoids is to avoid standing and sitting to long periods. Sitting and standing for long periods of time will strain your muscles on your rectal area and therefore making more vulnerable to get hemorrhoids.

If you have hemorrhoids, then the effective way to cure your hemorrhoids will be keeping your anal area always clean. This means that you will want to consider using moist wipes and water to wash and cleanse this part of your body at all times.

Laser eye surgery is used to correction visual errors by reshaping the clear corneal tissue at the front of the eye by means of an Excimer laser. Vision focussing errors are then corrected without the need for wearing of eyeglasses or contact lenses.

A lot of people who decide to have this type of surgery do so because they are fed up wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses or because they are involved in activities which make the wearing of optical appliances unsuitable.

The correction of short-sightedness, a condition also known as myopia, is the most common use for laser eye surgery. Laser eye surgery is also used in the treatment of long-sightedness and mild astigmatism.

Laser vision correction is most often used in the correction of myopia, also known as short sight. The procedure can also be undertaken to correct long sight, hyperopia and also lower levels of astigmatism.

Reading vision correction for older people and very high complex eye prescriptions are not normally remedied with laser eye surgery, but instead non laser surgical procedures such as contact lens and intra ocular lens implants are used.

More than 90 per cent of people who undergo laser eye surgery are happy with the final results..

Anyone who is considering laser vision surgery should carry out thorough research to understand the risks and benefits of the procedure before making a decision. They should balance all these factors against drawbacks and advantages of wearing eyeglasses or contacts.

Modern advancements in the technology behind eyeglasses and contact lens may in fact negate a lot of the issues you might have with their wear. In all cases you should speak to your optometrist about developments in optical appliance technology and about laser eye procedures. With this information you will be in a better position as to what might suit your needs.

Before you decide on laser eye surgery you should talk to people who have previously had the treatment and ask about their experiences and recommendations. There is also a lot of information about laser eye surgery on the internet.

Laser Eye Surgery Procedures

To speed up healing and improve laser results the fine outer layer of the cornea is shifted aside prior to treatment with the laser treatment. Afterwards this thin layer is then gently replaced. The two most popular forms of laser vision surgery used are LASIK and LASEK. The two procedures differ in how the corneal surface layer is moved aside. There is also a third type of treatment called PRK, but this not so common.

With Lasek a very thin corneal layer, called the epithelium is removed. The laser then reshapes the underlying cornea and a bandage contact lens is worn until healing is completed.

With Lasik a thicker flap of corneal tissue is moved aside and then the laser is used.

Which type is used to correct your vision either Lasek or Lasik will be ascertained by the ophthalmologist who carries out the procedure.

The whole surgery procedure normally takes around 15-20 minutes including anaesthesia with eye drops.

Before undergoing surgery visit a couple of laser eye clinics where they can assess your suitability. Find out about the equipment they use and their success rates.

Discuss all the choices available and ask lots of questions before deciding whether or not to proceed.

After Surgery

As with most surgery, after laser you will need post-operative check-ups. These are normally carried out at 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 3wks, 6 weeks and 3-6month intervals.

This after checks will make sure that your eyes are healing properly and that your vision is satisfactory.

If you or a loved one falls ill, even if you’re fully insured, you may still face hefty medical expenses. And that’s not just the cost of treatment; it’s the cost of travelling, accommodation and more.

Unfortunately, in some cases, these expenses can simply be more than you can afford. If this becomes the case, sometimes the only option that people see is to stop treatment and face the consequences.

However, a rising trend is to use an online fundraising (aka ‘crowdfunding’) website to help cover these costs. One such website is CauseWish. The site allows you to create a personal fundraising page for you or a loved one and collect donations online. Following the strategies of offline fundraising, they provide you with various ways to spread the word about your cause and help drive donations from your own network and beyond.

The site has categories for the major cause related fundraisers such as cancer, funerals, disaster relief and more. It’s humbling going through the list of deserving causes.

So, what’s the process to actually get the word out and start collecting money for these critical expenses?

The recommended route by all the major fundraising websites is to first garner the support of your inner circle. Speak to your closest friends and family and get them involved. That way, when your fundraiser launches you have a few select people that will immediately help to get the momentum going with large donations. Then, once they’ve had the opportunity to donate you’ll need to spread the word via social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

Write personal updates and tell people how much your cause matters. That will likely prompt further donations and the word to spread beyond your personal network.

Remember, another critical factor is to get the content of your fundraising page up-to-scratch. If possible, include a video from you or a loved one talking about the cause and how much it will mean if others are to donate. Failing that, add several personal pictures.

In the description, write about why you’re raising money, how the money will be used and who’s involved in the fundraising campaign (if it’s more than just you).

Common mistakes from people that try to collect donations online are that they expect donations from strangers. Whilst this is possible, it’s something that will only happen once you’ve got the momentum going and already accumulated donations from your personal network. That builds up trust and the buzz surrounding your campaign will help it get more attention on the hosting website.

The final thing to remember are the website fees. For providing this service, websites such as CauseWish charge an average total fee of 7%. When you look at the alternative ways to raise money online, this seems more than worth it.

Donation pages are optimized so that you get the highest possible donor to visitor conversation rates. In addition, you get a bunch of tools to help you spread the word, keep in touch with donors and drive additional support.

Do you or a loved one need to raise money online for medical expenses? Online fundraising is a potentially awesome option.

According to the British Heart Foundation, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), an umbrella term embracing all diseases related to the heart and circulation, is the main cause of death in Britain. It is responsible for more than 159,000 deaths each year, more than a quarter of all deaths.

The figures

Most deaths from CVD can be attributed to coronary heart disease (CHD), the narrowing of the arteries that supply oxygen and vital nutrients to the heart. In the UK, almost 74,000 people die from CHD annually and nearly 2.3 million are known to be living with heart disease. Healthcare expenditure relating to the cost of treating heart disease amounts to nearly £2 billion per annum, while the total cost of CVD (treatment, lost productivity etc.) is estimated to be £19 billion. These figures show the terrible human and financial costs associated with CVD and highlight the need for action to halt this killer.

Who is at risk?

Most commonly, CHD is caused by arteriosclerosis (or atherosclerosis), which is a build-up of fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries that feed the heart that constricts the blood flow. While in some cases, the condition might be caused by genetic factors, the most common cause is thought to be an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.

This appears to be supported by the fact that CHD levels are rising in tandem with increasing rates of obesity in Britain, both being the result of the intake of fatty acids. The steady rise in obesity in Britain from around 15% in 1994 to nearly 25% is, therefore, a worrying trend that must be reversed if CHD is to be tackled effectively.

What can be done?

The most effective way to stem the tide of CHD is to change the lifestyle habits of those most at risk. Replacing foods that contain high proportions of saturated fats with fruit or vegetables is a proven way of reducing the risks. Cutting the intake of salt, which causes high blood pressure, is also beneficial.

Exercise, too, is important. A regular cardiovascular exercise routine that increases the breathing rate and heart rate can reduce the risk of a heart attack by up to 30%.

Everyone must play his part

Individuals have responsibility for taking care of themselves and their dependents, but while It is all very well expecting individuals to change their lifestyles, the Government also has a vital role to play. Given the figures regarding how much CVD costs the UK annually, any Government action could have significant financial benefits in addition to the human benefits.

People must be educated about the role lifestyle plays in the prevention of heart problems and must be encouraged to take action themselves. Financial incentives and penalties could have a significant affect in the battle against unhealthy foods. As Jane Landon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Forum (formerly National Heart Forum), has said, “Carefully applied food taxes are both cost-effective and justified to help tackle the spiralling costs and huge social burdens of non-communicable diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes caused by over-consumption of unhealthy foods high in fat, sugar and salt.” She clearly believes that, by increasing the cost of unhealthy foods, people will be made to lean more to a healthy diet.

CVD is clearly a major threat to the people of Britain. It is everyone’s responsibility to take action to deal with this threat before the cost in human and financial terms becomes unbearable.

Author – Article written in collaboration with hcldoctors.com a specialist medical recruitment firm.

It is very tiring to run to a hospital or a clinic for every little ailment you have. There is a solution for every small health problem right in the comfort of your kitchen or backyard, only that you have not put them to full use. Try them and see for yourself, how quickly you recover from simple health issues that you might face every day.

1. Nausea: try ginger cubes

Boil ginger in hot water and then strain the water and then freeze them in ice trays. When they are done crush the cubes and suck on them whenever you have time through the day. Ginger has anti-nausea properties and is best for nausea during pregnancy.

2. Hiccups

hiccups are caused due to the irritation of the nerve which causes the spasms in diaphragm. To treat it swallow 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar, the dry granules of sugar stimulates the nerve. Other coarse substances like salt too works well but sugar tastes better.

3. Sore throat

if sore throat is causing you trouble then mix 6 crushed garlic cloves in a glass of hot water and gargle it 2 times per day. Garlic has anti-microbial properties which fights the bacteria causing the sore throat and the warm liquid soothes the throat.

4. Cough

if you have persistent cough then eat one or two blocks of dark chocolate which contains theobromine that is proven to suppress cough without any side effects. If you have nagging cough take 2 teaspoons of honey combined with 500 mg of Ester C half an hour before you go to bed. The vitamin c boosts your immune system and honey works well as a cough suppressant.

5. Fever

Drink 3-4 cups of linden flower tea daily. It stimulates the hypothalamus which controls the temperature and causes blood vessel dilation which induces sweating and reduces the heat.

6. Burns

if you have minor burns on your skin caused by a hot oven or while cooking something on the stove, apply aloe vera gel on the burnt skin. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties and also soothes the skin. It also prevents the skin from getting irritated by the exposure of nerve endings to the air.

7. Flatulence

relax your gastric muscles with 2 enteric coated peppermint capsules 3 times/day. Peppermint kills the bacteria that causes bloating and you will have a smooth, spasm free digestion. The enteric coating will help prevent the opening in the stomach thus preventing indigestion and heart burn.

8. Foot odor

this could be a very embarrassing problem for many. To prevent it from getting you embarrassed to walk amongst people, soak your feet in a mixture of 1:2 parts of vinegar and water respectively. Alternatively you can soak your feet in black tea for half an hour, the tannin in the tea kills the bacteria and helps close pores, keeping your feet dry for a longer period.

9. Cold

the vitamin c helps prevent cold as it boosts immune system. So cut a lemon into two halves and squeeze the juice of one half into a cup and drop the other half into hot water in the cup and add one teaspoon of raw honey and drink it. The vitamin c boosts your immune system and honey soothes your painful throat. If you have a blocked nose then inhale steam to open the sinuses.

10. Bad breath

if bad breath is stealing your confidence and you have trouble communicating then gargle a small cup of lemon juice to kill the bacteria hat is causing bad breath. After doing so eat plain yogurt which gives you good lactobacillus bacteria, this replace the bad bacteria. The combination of lemon and yogurt will remove the bad breath and leaves your mouth fresh for hours long.

Michael Gocia is author of Natural Home Remedies for all ailments, Submit your health websites to list of health directories available directoryready.

Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) are becoming more and more popular in recent times, mainly because they do not contain ingredients such as tobacco and tar which can be damaging to health. They are designed to mimic the appearance of a ‘regular’ cigarette and allow smokers to obtain a nicotine hit through heated vapour rather than smoke. If you are a new user or curious to learn more, read on to find out a little more.

E-cigarettes are comprised of three main parts – a battery, a cartridge filled with a liquid nicotine mixture and a chamber that heats the mixture in the cartridge to produce the vapour. You can buy e-cigarettes with further additions, such as versions with LED lights at the tip to simulate the embers of a burning cigarette, but these are purely optional. Many these days also combine the heater with a refillable cartridge – this is known as a cartomizer, a hybrid of the words cartridge and atomizer.

Many people wishing to lead a healthier lifestyle decide to make the switch to e-cigarettes because of the lack of tobacco and tar. After years of smoking traditional cigarettes, taste buds can become dulled because of these ingredients but many people find, when they change to e-cigarettes, their taste gradually returns. This is one of the many potential advantages e-cigarettes can bring.

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