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		<title>FAQs on Human Growth Hormone (HGH)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HGH stands for Human Growth Hormone. Human Growth Hormone is the naturally occurring substance from the human pituitary gland that plays a key role in young, active function of body, brain and sex organs.
Levels of Human Growth Hormone decrease as we age. By middle age and beyond, HGH levels have plummeted to a tiny fraction [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HGH stands for Human Growth Hormone. Human Growth Hormone is the naturally occurring substance from the human pituitary gland that plays a key role in young, active function of body, brain and sex organs.</p>
<p>Levels of Human Growth Hormone decrease as we age. By middle age and beyond, HGH levels have plummeted to a tiny fraction of their youthful levels &#8212; and science shows that there is a direct correlation between lost HGH and the typical signs of aging, such as weight gain, loss of interest in sex, sagging skin and muscles, wrinkled skin that lacks good tone and texture, flagging memory.<span id="more-112"></span></p>
<p>HGH supplementation has been shown to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Decrease fat, while increasing lean muscle</li>
<li>Improve the look and feel of your skin</li>
<li>Increase bone density, and even reverse osteoporosis</li>
<li>Power up the brain, and maintain memory even during aging</li>
<li>Boost the sex drive</li>
<li>Tone and improve overall physical and mental well being</li>
<li>Contribute to better sleep</li>
<li>Improve mood, and banish depression and fatigue</li>
</ul>
<h2>How do I know HGH releaser products are safe?</h2>
<p>Choose carefully to get the highest quality products from the options in this genuinely beneficial category. Go with a product from a company that has a good reputation, such as <a href="http://www.genf20.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=alpha1&amp;b=1091" target="_blank">GenF20™</a> HGH &#8212; this one attests to its safety and reliability.  There are neither side effects nor known drug interactions with <a href="http://www.genf20.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=alpha1&amp;b=1091" target="_blank">GenF20™</a> HGH. This product is manufactured in GMP certified laboratories, that is, pharmaceutical quality labs of the highest standards. These are the kinds of safety checks to look for. Ask your doctor if you have specific concerns.</p>
<h2>Some claims I&#8217;ve seen say you must have HGH by injection for it to work.  If that&#8217;s true, can tablets be effective?</h2>
<p>Originally, HGH products were only available in very expensive injections of HGH derived from donors&#8217; pituitary glands post mortem. The HGH molecule, it was discovered, could not absorb into the bloodstream by other methods because it is too large to pass through the walls of the digestive system. However, new techniques have created the tablet supplement that uses a formula to trigger and stimulate the pituitary gland to produce and secrete more HGH itself. The HGH goes into your body just as nature intended, in other words, through the glandular system &#8212; just as it did when you were in your 20s!</p>
<h2>What side effects are there for HGH supplments?</h2>
<p>There are no known side effects with HGH releasers. Many studies have been conducted in all age groups, and no ill effects whatsoever have been reported. Just make sure the product you purchase is produced in a GMP certified laboratory.</p>
<h2>How long can I take HGH?</h2>
<p>Initially, it&#8217;s recommended that you take the product for about 6 months to bring your body&#8217;s HGH production levels up. At this time, you may wish to take a &#8220;pause&#8221; of up to 1 year, while you continue to enjoy the benefits of increased HGH. Your body&#8217;s new HGH production levels won&#8217;t drop dramatically during this time. Then you can repeat the process to enhance HGH production in the long term. If you are having trouble finding a product that outlines these specifications, we recommend <a href="http://www.genf20.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=alpha1&amp;b=1091" target="_blank">GenF20™</a> as a product you can’t go wrong with.</p>
<h2>How quickly do HGH releasers work? How fast will I look and feel better?</h2>
<p>You should plan to stay on the HGH supplement for at least 3 months when you begin your program. Results vary depending on your existing level of HGH when you begin, so for instance, people who have very low levels of HGH have more immediate results. Most people, regardless of current HGH level, report feeling better, sleeping better and having more energy right away, with improvement in appearance and muscle tone and other benefits generally becoming more pronounced over the first couple months.</p>
<h2>Is HGH just for older adults?</h2>
<p>Because the lowest levels of HGH are found in older populations, they&#8217;ll experience results most quickly. However, because HGH effects so many systems and organs, it has benefits for adults of any age.</p>
<h2>I heard HGH was a very expensive treatment to obtain.  Why are HGH tablets so affordable?</h2>
<p>Advances in the engineering of amino acids that comprise this product mean the costs are only a small fraction of what HGH injections would cost. Originally, HGH injections could run as much as $15,000! Now you can obtain quality HGH supplementation affordably thanks to new scientific breakthroughs in understanding HGH and manufacturing effective releasers of HGH. We recommend <a href="http://www.genf20.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=alpha1&amp;b=1091" target="_blank">GenF20™</a> HGH as the best value around.</p>
<h2>Is it possible to take too much of this product?</h2>
<p>As with all supplements or drugs, you should stay within the guidelines established for you by the research community and pharmaceutical manufacturer. Follow the instructions as they appear on the label or product insert, as increasing the dosage usually results in product wastage.</p>
<h2>How can I obtain these products and maintain my privacy?</h2>
<p>Ordering online is a great way to discreetly get the product you want. Read the site carefully to find out how the manufacturer ships; if they don&#8217;t already ship in plain packaging that doesn&#8217;t reveal the contents, you may be able to request the service.</p>
<h2>How about a guarantee?</h2>
<p>You should insist on a guarantee, and make sure to read the fine print. Although all reputable companies offer them, not all companies that have them are reputable. Take extra time to read how the guarantee works, some products require a one year supply to be eligible for a refund, so shop carefully! If you have trouble finding a product you trust on your own, we recommend <a href="http://www.genf20.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=alpha1&amp;b=1091" target="_blank">GenF20™</a>, as it features a straight forward guarantee that you can have confidence in.</p>
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		<title>Fish Oil &#8211; Benefits for Health and Fitness</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Advisor</dc:creator>
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Truth about Fish Oil
Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet – without them, we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Often when the words oils and fats are mentioned, many health-conscious individuals turn off. What they fail to realize is that there are good fats and bad fats. Total avoidance of oils and fats is detrimental to health.</p>
<p><strong>Truth about Fish Oil</strong><br />
Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet – without them, we take one step closer to our deaths. <strong>Essential fatty acids are divided into two families: omega-6 EFAs and omega-3 EFAs. </strong>Although there are only very slight differences to distinguish the two groups of essential fatty acids from each other, studies have revealed that too much intake of omega-6 EFAs can lead to inflammation, blood clotting and tumor growth.</p>
<p>The good news, however, is that the opposite is true for omega-3 EFAs. Omega-6 EFAs can be found in vegetable oils while omega-3 EFAs can be found in fish oils among other foods.<span id="more-110"></span></p>
<p><strong>Omega-6 vs. Omega-3</strong><br />
Physicians and scientists are of the same opinion that the cause behind increasing cases of heart disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, premature aging and certain kinds of cancer is none other than an imbalanced intake of omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs.</p>
<p>Omega-6 EFAs can be found in vegetable oils. This includes but is not limited to corn oil and soy oil, both of which contains high amounts of linoleic acid. Omega-3 EFAs on the other hand can be found also in marine plankton and walnut and flaxseed oils.</p>
<p>Note that fatty fish and fish oils contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), fatty acids that have been observed to provide many benefits to the human body. In the early 1970’s, a study on Greenland Eskimos revealed that one of the major reasons why they rarely suffer from heart diseases is because of their high-fat diet (mainly composed of fish).</p>
<p>The <strong>two essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA,</strong> are also helpful in preventing atherosclerosis, heart attacks, depression and various forms of cancer. Fish oil supplemented food have also proven to be useful in treating illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, Raynaud’s disease and ulcerative colitis.</p>
<p><strong>Other Benefits of Fish Oil</strong><br />
There are a lot more illnesses and situations in which intake of fish oil has proven significantly beneficial.</p>
<p><strong>Healthier Heart</strong><br />
The heart is inarguably one of the most important parts of our body and having an unhealthy heart means having to suffer a rather limited lifespan. Naturally, it’s in our best interests to keep our hearts happy and healthy and one way of doing that is eating food that contains fish oil.</p>
<p>In Athens, Greece, for instance, a study was made to show if there was a direct relationship between high fish diet and inflammation of blood vessels. The results revealed that those who ate more fish than the others had a lower level of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6, factors that are commonly used to measure likelihood of blood vessel inflammation. These benefits remained even when the various risks associated with high fish diet were taken into account.</p>
<p><strong>Fish to Become Thin</strong><br />
In Perth, Australia, a study had revealed that fish consumption can be used against hypertension and obesity. Researchers of the UWA (University of Western Australia) have discovered that a weight-loss diet which includes a regular amount of fish consumption can be quite effective in reducing blood pressure and improving glucose tolerance.</p>
<p><strong>Fish Oil to Combat Asthma</strong><br />
People suffering from respiratory problems like asthma tend to be perceived as unfit and unhealthy. They should now be pleased to learn that certain studies have revealed the benefits of fish oil for asthma-burdened-individuals. Statistics show that approximately 20 to 25% of children today suffer one form of asthma or another at a certain point in their lives. And certain evidence reveals a regular diet of food with high linoleic acid content as the reason behind it.</p>
<p>Researchers of UW (University of Wyoming) conducted a study by subjecting a number of children to a high-fish diet while others continued with their regular diet. Results revealed that the participants who ate more fish were less prone to asthma attacks and were able to breathe more easily as well.</p>
<p>Please Note: Nothing is good when consumed or used excessively but complete avoidance of a particular food type is equally harmful as well. Ask your nutritionist for the right amount of fish intake for your age and health status.</p>
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		<title>When is Roaccutane right for Acne treatment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roaccutane  is a vitamin A derivative (13-cis-retinoic acid) which is administered orally in pill form, normally for 15-20 weeks (3.5-4.5 months). It was originally prescribed for people with severe acne that did not respond to other treatments, but has gained in popularity in the past 25 years. 
This practice is controversial because Accutane is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Roaccutane  is a vitamin A derivative (13-cis-retinoic acid) which is administered orally in pill form, normally for 15-20 weeks (3.5-4.5 months). It was originally prescribed for people with severe acne that did not respond to other treatments, but has gained in popularity in the past 25 years. </p>
<p>This practice is controversial because Accutane is a serious medication and causes side effects which can be as devastating as they are widespread. Apart from severe allergy and other side effects Roaccutane can also have inflammation of the lips or cheilitis as another side effect. </p>
<p>So please use this drug only after medical prescription. Don&#8217;t buy online and use without prescription.</p>
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		<title>Genital Herpes Symptoms &amp; Herpes Treatment Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Advisor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While some STDs, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, have been brought to all time lows, strains of HIV resistant to currently used combination therapies are increasingly being identified, and there is a silent and growing epidemic of other STDs that pose equally difficult treatment and prevention challenges. These include Genital Herpes (HSV-2), Chlamydia and Human [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While some STDs, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, have been brought to all time lows, strains of HIV resistant to currently used combination therapies are increasingly being identified, and there is a silent and growing epidemic of other STDs that pose equally difficult treatment and prevention challenges. These include Genital Herpes (HSV-2), Chlamydia and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).</p>
<p>If you have genital herpes, it is not necessarily your fault. Many people get it from their sexual partners. But if you have been having sex with multiple partners without checking their sexual history and STD status, then you have been asking for trouble. Either way, this page offers all the information you need, and our suggested natural herpes treatment over the counter available to buy on the Internet.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" style="border: 1px solid " src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:fH1yhbj6mFUvVM:http://www.peak-nutrition.co.uk/images/prod/face.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="87" /></p>
<p><strong>STD Stats at a Glance &#8211; The Scary Reality in the United States (and similar for other countries too)</strong></p>
<p>* 25% of the population has an STD, most are incurable as in they will always remain in the body once you get them<br />
* 50% of STDs occur in people between 15-24 years of age<br />
* 80% of young people infected with an STD do not know they are infected! (and pose a serious risk to others)<br />
* 46% chance of contracting an STD for women during first sexual contact! (don&#8217;t be shy to ask proof of no STD)<br />
* 50% of sexually active females between 18-22 years of are infected with HPV<br />
* 70% of genital herpes cases transmitted when no symptoms present (and it keeps spreading across people and places)<br />
* 50% of the time, condoms are ineffective in protecting people from genital herpes (if your partner has it, back-off from sex)</p>
<p>Genital Herpes is usually the result of HSV-2 infection with about 10% of cases being caused HSV-1. Primary infection is often asymptomatic but many painful lesions can develop on the glans or shaft of the penis in men and on the vulva, vagina, cervix and perianal region of women. In both sexes, the urethra can be involved. In women, the infection may be accompanied by vaginal discharge.</p>
<p><strong>Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).</strong> The disease can be bothersome. Genital herpes is more common among 39% of women, about 19% of men also suffer from infection. Only 14% of white people carry the virus, compared to 49% of the black people. <strong>Researchers estimate that 1 out of every 5 Americans have been infected with the virus that causes genital herpes!</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="border: 1px solid " src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:2fHOofv5nTVwnM:http://www.visualdxhealth.com/images/dx/webTeen/genitalHerpesSimplexVirusHSV_6914_lg.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="89" /></p>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="border: 1px solid " src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:K1wtOLnSAH6-yM:http://www.herpes-simplex.org/images/genitial-herpes-penis.jpg" alt="" width="81" height="122" /></p>
<p><img class="alignleft" style="border: 1px solid " src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:1_r5km3NbaYvAM:http://www2.hu-berlin.de/sexology/ECE4/s_herppen.jpg" alt="" width="113" height="131" /></p>
<p><img style="border: 1px solid " src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:zzXK6t_1JD3_FM:http://www.herpes-simplex.org/images/genitial-herpes-vagina.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="71" /></p>
<p>Genital herpes is an infection that causes sores or lesions in the genital areas of the body. The sores or lesions are similar to fever blisters that a person might have around the mouth.</p>
<p><strong>Genital herpes is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, which in most cases, is through sexual activity including oral, anal, vaginal intercourse and outercourse.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Genital herpes may be transmitted even if someone does not have visible sores or blisters.</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.medscape.com/content/1997/00/40/88/408857/art-w3147.fig2.jpg" alt="http://www.medscape.com/content/1997/00/40/88/408857/art-w3147.fig2.jpg" width="316" height="222" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.medscape.com/content/1999/00/41/75/417510/art-m4963.fig2.jpg" alt="http://www.medscape.com/content/1999/00/41/75/417510/art-m4963.fig2.jpg" width="318" height="222" /></p>
<p><strong>Genital Herpes is an extremely common STD with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 5 men currently infected with the STD in the USA.</strong></p>
<p>Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2).  HSV1 more commonly occurs around the mouth but can also occur on the genitals. Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex 2 virus. It is transmitted through exposed raw areas of skin.</p>
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<strong>Genital herpes is highly contagious, and one partner may transmit it to another even when no visible sores or lesions are present.</strong> It is more easily transferred from men to women than vice versa; it may also be transferred to babies of infected mothers during childbirth, possibly causing blindness, retardation, or even death. Genital herpes is caused by either of two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Once you get the virus, you can&#8217;t remove it from your body&#8230; you can only subside it. Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection transmitted through sexual contact. It is the most common cause of genital ulcers.<br />
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<blockquote><p>Genital herpes is a lifelong condition that can recur at various times with or without symptoms. In fact, one study showed up to 70 percent of people may get genital herpes from a partner with genital herpes who reported no signs or symptoms during recent sexual contact.</p>
<p>Genital herpes is a &#8220;very contagious infection&#8221; caused by a virus known as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Its usually passed on by vaginal or anal sex, and now increasingly with oral sex when one of partner has cold sores in the mouth.</p>
<p>According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, genital herpes affects at least 50 million Americans aged 12 and over or one in five adolescents and adults.</p>
<p>Genital herpes is more common in females, African-Americans, and persons who use cocaine/drugs. Most (90% in one study) of these people have positive blood tests for HSV with no history of symptoms or outbreaks. So there are a large number of dormant carriers, and if you hook up with any of them, you will get it.</p></blockquote>
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Genital herpes is spread by both protected and unprotected sex &#8211; with someone who is infected with the herpes virus, whether the person has sores or not. Herpes can be spread from the mouth to the genitals when one partner has cold sores and engages in oral-genital sex. Herpes can also be spread from one place on your body to another, such as from your genitals to your fingers, then to your eyes or to other parts of your body.<br />
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<p><strong>Genital Herpes Symptoms:</strong></p>
<p>Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. Symptoms can include painful sores in the genital area, itching, painful urination, vaginal discharge and tender lumps in the groin.</p>
<p>**Symptoms are usually milder in recurring attacks. Symptoms include a fever lasting for a few days, swollen glands and normally a mild rash which appears after the fever goes. Occasionally children will have a swollen liver. Symptoms of genital herpes vary greatly from person to person.</p>
<ul>
<li>Recurrences may be more frequent for people with weakened immune systems.</li>
<li>Recurrent outbreaks may become less frequent and less severe over time.</li>
<li>Recurrences of genital herpes can be upsetting and sometimes painful.</li>
<li>Moreover, the emotional stress over transmitting the disease to others and disrupting sexual relations during outbreaks, as well as informing your sexual partner of your infection status, can take a toll on personal relationships.</li>
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<p>HSV-2 infection is more common in three of the youngest age groups which include people aged 12 to 39 years. HSV-2 remains in affected nerve cells throughout life and can be activated to produce symptoms intermittently in some infected individuals.</p>
<p><strong>**This is the hard part: </strong>There is no permanent cure for genital herpes &#8211; though you can use medication to subside it and make it dormant to the extent possible.</p>
<p><strong>***HSV-2 infection of the mouth is often caused by someone performing oral sex on someone with genital herpes. HSV-2 is commonly spread through any type of sexual contact.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>HSV-2 can also be spread from a woman to her fetus if she becomes pregnant while infected with this virus. Infection in the newborn may cause brain damage or death. In most cases, the baby becomes infected while passing through the birth canal. Infection of the infant causes severe illness and has a high mortality rate. Transmission of herpes during birth is rare, and occurs usually in cases where the woman is experiencing primary herpes at the time of the delivery, i.e. Infection and clinical manifestations of genital herpes can occur with both types, HSV 2 still being more frequently the cause.</p></blockquote>
<p>The reason for this is not yet clear, currently it is thought that it may be due to the differences in the propensity of each virus to reactivate in either the trigeminal or sacral ganglia.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>&#8211;&gt;Condoms provide some, but not complete protection, </strong>against transmission of the herpes virus, because genital skin contact invariably happens. Still condoms must be used for any type of sex with every partner. For vaginal sex, use a latex male condom or a female polyurethane condom. Condoms can reduce the rate of HSV transmission. But remember, if there is an outbreak on the scrotum or vulva (which is so common) condoms and dams just cannot stop the infection from being passed on!!</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>If you or your partner has herpes, abstain from sexual activities when sores are present.</strong> Condoms also help reduce the risk of getting other STDs. Condoms and dams reduce the risk of catching herpes but it is important to remember that they only protect the area of the skin they cover.</p>
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<blockquote><p><strong>Congenital Herpes: </strong>Babies can get the disease during delivery as they pass through the birth canal. If a baby does get herpes, the disease can be fatal. Babies can be infected with herpes at birth because they can pick up the virus from the birth canal or vulva. This risk does not apply to a Caesarean section. Babies usually keep this protection for up to three months after they are born.</p></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Symptoms of neonatal herpes appear within the first month of life and can be very serious. </strong>The most serious type of neonatal herpes infection in the newborn, &#8220;Disseminated herpes&#8221;, causes the death of over half the infants that contract it. Symptoms develop usually within 2 to 20 days after contact, but could continue up to 2 weeks. The first infection may be so mild it goes unnoticed, whilst in some cases, the first attack causes visible sores.</p>
<p><strong>Genital Herpes Treatment:</strong></p>
<p>HSV-1 more often causes blisters of the mouth area while HSV-2 more often causes genital sores or lesions in the area around the anus. The outbreak of herpes is closely related to the functioning of the immune system. HSV-1 is much less likely to cause repeat outbreaks of genital herpes than HSV-2. Almost all people who have recurrent genital herpes are infected with HSV-2. HSV-1 is responsible for only 5-10% of genital herpes cases, while HSV-2 causes the majority of genital herpes cases. HSV-2 can be transmitted through oral or genital secretions.</p>
<p>HSV-2 usually causes sores on the genitals (vagina, penis, anus) and the skin around those areas.</p>
<p>The majority of oral herpes cases are caused by HSV I and the majority of genital herpes cases are caused by HSV II; however, since so many people are now having in oral sex, type-I is often appearing in the genitals. HSV-1 is much less likely to cause repeat outbreaks of genital herpes than HSV-2.</p>
<p><strong>Almost all people who have recurrent genital herpes are infected with HSV-2.</strong></p>
<p>Sores heal more quickly—within 3–7 days in most cases. Also, recurrent infections are usually less painful. Sores should be kept clean and dry, and antiviral ointment may be applied to reduce pain.</p>
<p>Loose-fitting cotton underwear decreases moisture in the infected areas, allowing the sores to dry and heal. Sores also may appear on other parts of the body where broken skin has come into contact with HSV. Over a period of days, the sores become encrusted and then heal without scarring.</p>
<p>Medication, education and self-help treatment help to reduce symptoms and limit the number of herpes episodes (outbreaks). Medicines used only for 2 or 3 days must be used at higher doses than when taken every day to be effective. Antiviral medicine can reduce the time it takes for the sores to heal by 2 days.</p>
<p>Medicines to help your body fight the virus can help lessen symptoms and decrease outbreaks.</p>
<p><strong>Following is a good option for Genital Herpes Treatment:</strong><strong><a href="http://mhlnk.com/634954B2"><img class="size-full wp-image-132   alignleft" title="herpes-treatment-natural-homeopathic" src="http://healthcare-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/herpes-treatment-natural-homeopathic.jpg" alt="herpes-treatment-natural-homeopathic" width="160" height="600" /></a></strong></p>
<p>If you think you have genital herpes, it is important to see your doctor to confirm what is causing your symptoms and discuss treatment options.</p>
<p>Treatment can ease the symptoms of genital herpes &#8211; or if you take &#8217;suppressive&#8217; treatment every day, it can even help reduce the number of recurrence in you have by 80-90 percent.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: Information on this site is intended solely for educational purposes and meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice for your specific medical condition. Consult your physician regarding your specific medical condition.</p>
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		<title>Skin cells form First-line defence against Viral Infections</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scientists at Melbourne University in Australia have discovered that certain skin cells, called dendritic cells, can recognize viruses and respond right away, a finding which could improve treatment of viral skin infections.
The findings describe the function of the cells that trigger the initial immune response to viral infection, known as dendritic cells.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scientists at Melbourne University in Australia have discovered that certain skin cells, called <strong>dendritic cells, </strong>can recognize viruses and respond right away, a finding which could improve treatment of viral skin infections.</p>
<p><img src="http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:BLDQohjMHY7QUM:http://www.bcrfund.org/images/dendriticcellb.jpg" style="border: 1px solid " width="126" align="right" height="113" />The findings describe the function of the cells that trigger the initial immune response to viral infection, known as dendritic cells.</p>
<p>&#8220;Dendritic cells are like police patrolling our blood and tissues for anything unusual. There are many different types of them, so we wanted to examine how they differ in their function,&#8221; said Dr Sammy Bedoui of Melbourne University, who led an international team.</p>
<p>According to them, the work identifies previously unrecognized first-line defence mechanisms important in barrier locations such as the skin and the gut, often used as portals of entry by viruses.</p>
<p>Using an animal model of skin infection with the cold sore virus, the scientists examined two aspects of anti-viral immune responses by studying the cells involved in the initial stimulation of the immune response, and cells that remember past infections to boost the response after reinfection.</p>
<p>Reference: NDTV.com</p>
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		<title>Genital Warts Information, Symptoms, Treatment &amp; Medication</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet.</p>
<p><strong>Genital Warts are the most common sexually transmitted infection diagnosed in clinics in North America and Europe.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Genital warts are increasingly common and affect as many as one-third of young women in Canada and USA. These warts, spread by sexual contact, are often flat, tiny and difficult to spot and diagnose.</li>
<li>Genital warts can be spread during vaginal or anal sex, and by sharing sex toys. However, you don&#8217;t need to have sexual intercourse to pass it on.</li>
<li><strong>Genital Warts don&#8217;t have to be present to become infected with HPV because it can be caught from touching the infected skin or through sexual fluids. </strong><strong><br />
</strong></li>
<li><strong>Fast becoming a world wide epidemic with 6.2 million new cases each year in the US alone. </strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Genital warts are very contagious and are spread during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner. They are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or (rarely) oral sex with someone who is infected. Genital warts should not be confused with Fordyce&#8217;s spots , which are considered benign.</p>
<p>Genital warts are bumps of various sizes on the skin of the genitals. They result from infection with some types of human papillomavirus, or HPV (a common sexually transmitted virus). Genital warts are caused by a virus which is passed on from direct skin to skin contact during sexual contact or sexual intercourse with an infected partner, usually during vaginal, anal, or oral sex play. They can spread even when no warts are visible.</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.genital-warts.ws/images/genital_pic_4.jpg" width="203" border="1" height="185" /> <img src="http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:cNBtq0lXcc4k4M:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_H1kR93SE8iQ/SK_Z_wxu1WI/AAAAAAAAB9I/82icfbtNT58/s400/genital-warts-female.jpg" style="border: 1px solid " width="89" height="118" /></p>
<p><strong>Symptoms include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Genital warts are cauliflower-like lumps, in and around the genital area, and in some cases the anus.</li>
<li>Genital warts look like small flesh-colored, pink, or red growths in or around the sex organs. The warts may look similar to the small parts of a cauliflower or they may be very tiny and difficult to see.</li>
<li>Genital warts typically present as flesh-colored, exophytic lesions on the external genitalia, including the penis, vulva, scrotum, perineum, and perianal skin.</li>
<li>External warts can appear as small bumps, or they may be flat, verrucous, or pedunculated. Genital warts can vary in color, from pink to brown, but generally look like small pink or red growths. They can cluster together and take on a cauliflower-like appearance.</li>
<li>Genital warts are soft to touch and can be itchy. The warts can be very small and go unnoticed.</li>
<li>A person with genital warts is carrying a virus. So Genital warts are very easily transmitted.</li>
<li>Using condoms and dams (a thin latex square held over the vaginal or anal area during oral sex) provides some protection, but they only protect the area of skin they cover.</li>
<li>For men wart growth is common on the head of the penis, the shaft of the penis, or randomly on the scrotum or around the anus.</li>
<li>Women most commonly first get them on the tissue at the opening of the vagina that is closest to the anus and on the labia surrounding this tissue.</li>
</ul>
<p>Genital warts are spread by sexual contact with an infected partner and are very contagious. Approximately two-thirds of all persons who have sexual contact with an infected partner will develop this sexually transmitted disease (STD).</p>
<p>Genital warts in women often cause abnormal Pap test results. Certain types of HPV increase the risk of cervical cancer.</p>
<p><strong>Genital warts are passed on by direct skin-to-skin contact. </strong>Condoms reduce the risk, but they only protect the area of skin covered by the condom. Genital warts are warts that are located near or in the genital areas. In a female, that means on or near the vulva (the outside genital area), vagina, cervix, or anus.</p>
<p>Genital warts, also called human papillomavirus (HPV), is a group of 70 or more viruses that infect the skin and cause warts. HPV is a very common virus, and it is likely that you will probably be exposed to one more strains of it during your lifetime. Genital warts that are visible need to be removed and should never be allowed to grow any bigger than they first appear. The doctor that you see will discuss with you the ways in which they remove genital warts. Genital warts differ from the common wart in where they grow in the warm, moist genital areas of the body.</p>
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<p>Genital warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has oral sex with someone infected with HPV causing virus. Genital warts is a leading cause of cervical cancer in women and can cause penile cancer in men. Genital warts may resolve without treatment in immunocompetent patients but may persist and spread in patients with decreased cell-mediated immunity (eg, HIV infection).</p>
<p>Sometimes these bumps can even arise in the mouth or throat after having oral sex with someone who has the disease. Women can take a Pap smear test to check for presence of human papilloma virus infection on the cervix. In a Pap smear, a laboratory worker examines cells scraped from the cervix under a microscope to see if they are cancerous.</p>
<p><strong>Women should have regular cervical screening tests whether or not they have genital warts. Visible genital warts are not linked to cervical cancer and women who have had them do not need cervical screening tests more often than other women. HPV can pass through small tears in the skin of your genitals that happen during sex. </strong></p>
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<p>A wart will appear in the same area, usually within 3 months but sometimes not for years. HPV is easiest to pass on when there are visible warts present, but there is an infectious period before they appear and after they resolve. The length of this period is unknown. HPV may be passed even when there are no visible warts.</p>
<p>HPV can probably never be completely removed from the body, since viruses are extremely difficult to eradicate. However, warts can be treated using medications applied to them, or special injections at the base of the warts, or by removal. HPV is very common, so most sexually active men and women are likely to have been exposed to HPV. The virus maybe preventable with a new vaccine which is being tested currently.</p>
<p><strong>30–60% of males whose partners have HPV acquire the virus in their own body. </strong>HPV can also cause cervical cancer if they are not treated. You can be infected with genital warts by direct sexual or skin-to-skin contact and a mother also can pass on the virus to her baby at birth.</p>
<p>Diagnosis of genital warts is made by visual inspection and may be confirmed by biopsy, although biopsy is needed only under certain circumstances (e.g., if the diagnosis is uncertain; the lesions do not respond to standard therapy; the disease worsens during therapy; the patient is immunocompromised; or warts are pigmented, indurated, fixed, bleeding, or ulcerated). Genital warts should be consulted with your doctor.</p>
<p>Genital warts can be transmitted from the mother to the child during childbirth. Occasionally, the child will develop the warts on his or her larynx.</p>
<p>Depending on the location of the warts will decide how your doctor will treat them. If they are located on the outer areas of the genitals the most common form of treatment is liquid nitrogen, which freeze the cells of the warts.</p>
<p>Condoms are usually ineffectual in preventing the spread of warts. However they are usually a very effective means of reducing the risk of other sexual infections and therefore should be considered even after the warts have disappeared. Condoms can help protect you from the HPV virus. However, because condoms do not completely cover the skin surrounding the genitals, you can still get the HPV virus if you come into direct contact with genital warts. Condoms may help reduce the risk of HPV infection.</p>
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		<title>Effects Of Stress On Human Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many effects of stress on the body and these can manifests themselves both physically and mentally. Some effects of stress on the body are easier to detect than others.
Stress is a state where an individual feel anxious, threatened, angry or tense. It is often experienced in the workplace (work related stress) and sometimes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many effects of stress on the body and these can manifests themselves both physically and mentally. Some effects of stress on the body are easier to detect than others.</p>
<p>Stress is a state where an individual feel anxious, threatened, angry or tense. It is often experienced in the workplace (work related stress) and sometimes in the home.  The varied effects of stress on the body are sometimes easy to cope with while other, especially long term stress effects can be debilitating.</p>
<p>Although stress is a normal part of our lives and we always experience it through the years it is how we cope with it that is important. The physical effects of stress on the body are easier to detect compared to mental effects. While stress is often seen as a negative aspect, it can have a positive effect on us by training us for difficult times. But stress affects us negatively when it does not have any let up or respite. A body under continuous stress will eventually break down and will have a difficult time regaining balance.</p>
<p><strong>Physical Effects Of Stress On The Human Body</strong></p>
<p>Some effects of stress on the body which are physical are headaches, stomach upsets, chest pains, sleep related problems and elevated blood pressure.</p>
<p>Other effects of stress on the body are skin conditions such as hives, heart palpitations, hyperventilation and several heart problems.</p>
<p>The effects of stress on the body can be dangerous. Many diseases start in a stressed body because there seems to be a link between stress and reduced immunity. Therefore, being able to manage the effects of stress on the body is vital in keeping yourself healthy both physically and mentally.</p>
<p>Because stress is unavoidable in our daily lives, it is best to learn to cope with it in such a way that the effects of stress on the body are not as debilitating.</p>
<p>There are many ways to prevent being stressed. You need to take a break after a particularly stressful episode at work or at home.</p>
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		<title>How To Treat Infant Yeast Infection?</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Q: Can infants also get yeast infection?</strong></p>
<p>A; Yes, any baby can get an infant yeast infection which commonly occurs in the moist diaper area. An infant yeast infection will typically start out like a diaper rash, but it won’t go away and it won’t heal like a diaper rash. Babies can also get a condition known as thrush which is a yeast infection of the mouth. With this condition the cheeks, gums and tongue will develop white patches. You should take a baby to the doctor to have an infant yeast infection properly diagnosed especially if you haven’t dealt with an infection of this kind before.</p>
<p>A baby with an infant yeast infection will be a baby in distress which can be difficult for parents to deal with. Delivery can spread an infant yeast infection such as a mother with a yeast infection or during breastfeeding if the mother also has a yeast infection.</p>
<p><strong>Although an oral yeast infection can develop in a baby even when there is no yeast infection present.</strong></p>
<p>An infant yeast infection can be experienced by both sexes. You will often think it is a diaper rash, but it won’t go away after the typical one or two day period of diaper rash. Bacteria grows in warm, moist areas on both babies and adults. This is why women have extra concern in their vaginal areas although if a baby isn’t attended to then the perfect environment for the bacteria can develop.</p>
<p><strong>Also a baby on antibiotics is more susceptible since the medication will kill the healthy bacteria that help to keep down an infant yeast infection.</strong></p>
<p>An infant yeast infection can easily involve both the mouth and the diaper area since it typically spreads through a babies digestive tract. Take a good look at your babies diaper rash and try to determine if there are a lot of pus-filled bumps or if they are forming a pattern. Often typical treatments for diaper rash won’t work and it won’t disappear on its own after awhile.</p>
<p><strong>Q: When Should You Go To The Doctor?</strong></p>
<p>A: If you are a first time parent you will likely be very concerned and you will probably want to take the baby to the doctor right away to look at the rash. If the same child has a recurrent problem of yeast infections then perhaps your doctor can help with some suggestions on how you can prevent an infant yeast infection. For babies on antibiotics the condition may be around for the course of the medical treatment. Although the best treatment a parent can do is to keep the diaper area as dry as possible and don’t fasten diapers too fast, be sure to leave some area for air circulation.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Any OTC Medications? </strong></p>
<p><strong>Yeastrol</strong>™ is a homeopathic product that works like nothing else on the market today. Experts in homeopathic treatments have combined 12 ingredients to fight not just the itching &#8220;but multiple symptoms of yeast infection” from the inside out! And Yeastrol gets into your system quickly, with just two simple sprays under the tongue, three times a day.<strong> And you get 2 bottles free.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This video reflects the views of the doctor and poses some direct questions to our assumed ways of using oils and fats based  on his research, which seems to show different results. It&#8217;s definitely worth checking out.</p>
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Fats are the most misunderstood of all the food groups. For decades we have been given information about the safety and dangers of fats that has turned out to be simply false.</p>
<p>There are three types of fats naturally found in foods, namely saturated fats, unsaturated or polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats.</p>
<p>Saturated fats are generally solid at room temperature and are, with a couple of exceptions, from animal sources. Saturated fats include butter, lard, animal fats, coconut oil and palm oil. We have been told that saturated fats cause heart disease and contribute to block arteries. This is not true. Our ancestors consumed saturated fats almost exclusively and their rate of heart disease, per capita, was far, far lower than today.</p>
<p>Unsaturated or polyunsaturated fats are generally liquid at room temperature and come from vegetable sources. There are the fats we have been told are the best for us, yet it has been long established that when unsaturated fats are heated or exposed to the air, they oxidize rapidly and form compounds called free radicals. The free radical that causes early heart disease comes almost exclusively from oxidized unsaturated fats. Margarines, shortening and other man-made type fats are the worst of all as these are known as trans fats.</p>
<p>Trans Fats come from liquid unsaturated oils, which have been chemically altered to become solid at room temperature. Trans fats are one of the most deadly forms of fat in the modern diet, responsible for heart disease and many other health problems.</p>
<p>Monounsaturated fats, the best of which is olive oil, are the best fats to consume on a regular basis. Mediterranean countries have used olive oil for thousands of years and in spite of the fact that they have a much higher fat diet than we do, their incidence of heart disease is a fraction of ours &#8212; due to the consumption of monounsaturated fats such as olive oil.</p>
<p>Monounsaturated fats protect the heart and cardiovascular system, help to raise HDL and lower the bad LDL cholesterol. An ideal diet of fats would contain moderate amounts of saturated fats, high amounts of monounsaturated fats such as olive oil and almost no unsaturated or polyunsaturated fats.</p>
<p>About the speaker: Dr. K. Steven Whiting is the founder of The Institute of Nutritional Science, with offices in the Netherlands, US and UK. Dr. Whiting is an Orthomolecular Nutritionist. His degrees include a Masters in Psychology as well as a Doctorate in Biochemistry earned at International Universities. His commitment and dedication within the nutrition field has led him into extensive research into such chronic conditions as Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Prostrate problems, Immune System to name but a few.  His website is: http://healthyinformation.com</p>
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		<title>Innovative Continuous Glucose Monitoring System</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many diabetics, keeping their blood sugar in check is a constant battle of highs and lows. Here&#8217;s an interesting video on cutting edge Glucose Monitoring. Through a sensor under your skin, a transmitter sends a wireless signal from the sensor to a receiver constantly displaying the latest blood sugar level. You can also download [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many diabetics, keeping their blood sugar in check is a constant battle of highs and lows. Here&#8217;s an interesting video on cutting edge Glucose Monitoring. Through a sensor under your skin, a transmitter sends a wireless signal from the sensor to a receiver constantly displaying the latest blood sugar level. You can also download the glucose monitoring charts. Health Insurance is probably not covering this yet.</p>
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<p>All said, in most cases, there is still the &#8220;not so cutting edge&#8221; way to keep the blood sugar levels low &#8211; basic exercise like walking and jogging.</p>
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