What Is Active Singles?

What Is Active Singles?
For many people establishing relationships start after
work. Based on that it's important that you find someone
that you enjoy spending time with. If you are an active
person who enjoys working out then you're going to want to
look at a niche dating site to find people who enjoy doing
the physical activities that you do.

There are many online dating services which cater to the
needs of active singles they are an excellent place to meet
people who lead active lifestyles. For many single women
and men, living a fit lifestyle isn't just a choice, it's a
way of life that involves a commitment of time, passion and
energy. Naturally, finding a relationship partner that
shares similar priorities and interests is important.

Finding one who is compatible with you is not the easiest
thing to do as many singles struggle to meet like-minded
partners that share their commitment to fitness. When you
join an online dating service you will be able to search
for these type of people.

This improves the chances of you meeting an active partner
as you look through profiles and online personals
describing what their interests are. When you create your
profile announcing what type of person you are while
listing the type of sports and activities you enjoy doing
you can then be matched with people of common interests.

Let me just say that many online dating services are geared
towards matching people that are compatible. If you are an
active person who enjoys playing soccer a few times a week
you can join a specialized dating site to help you find a
compatible partner who enjoys playing soccer as well.

At these dating sites you are free to create and post a
profile, search profiles, and tease via "Show Interest". If
someone you are interested in has "shown interest," you
must subscribe to begin the exchange of personal,
customized messages.

Once subscribed you have full access to all the features of
these sites. This includes the unlimited sending and
receiving of emails and your very own private photo gallery
available only to members you choose!

These sites welcome all adults seeking one-to-one
relationships ranging from companionship to friendship,
romance to marriage. They also offer instant messaging and
you can send messages to anyone who is online.

There are many niche dating sites on the net which are
dedicated to matching singles who share a passion for
physical fitness. If you are single and you have a passion
for physical fitness you should join one of these sites.

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Marvin Perry is the founder of Athletic-Dating.com, as an
avid athlete Marvin decided to create a dating site for
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ting.html

Improving Brain Functioning For Healthy Aging: Interview with scientist Jerri Edwards

Improving Brain Functioning For Healthy Aging: Interview with scientist Jerri Edwards
Today we are fortunate to interview Dr. Jerri Edwards, an
Associate Professor at University of South Florida's School
of Aging Studies and Co-Investigator of the influencial
ACTIVE study. Dr. Edwards was trained by Dr. Karlene K.
Ball, and her research is aimed toward discovering how
cognitive abilities can be maintained and even enhanced
with advancing age.

Alvaro Fernandez (AF): Please explain to our readers your
main research areas.

Jerri Edwards (JE): I am particularly interested in how
cognitive interventions may help older adults to avoid or
at least delay functional difficulties and thereby maintain
their independence longer. Much of my work has focused on
the functional ability of driving including assessing
driving fitness among older adults and remediation of
cognitive decline that results in driving difficulties.

Some research questions that interest me include, how can
we maintain healthier lives longer? How can training
improve cognitive abilities, both to improve those
abilities and also to slow-down, or delay, cognitive
decline? The specific cognitive ability that I have studied
the most is processing speed, which is one of the cognitive
skills that decline early on as we age.

AF: Can you explain what cognitive processing speed is, and
why it is relevant to our daily lives?

JE: Processing speed is mental quickness. Just like a
computer with a 486 processor can do a lot of the same
things as a computer with a Pentium 4 processor, but it
takes much longer, our minds tend to slow down with age as
compared to when we were younger. We can do the same tasks,
but it takes more time. Quick speed of processing is
important for quick decision making in our daily lives.
When you are driving, if something unexpected happens, how
quickly can you notice the situation and decide how to
react?

AF: Please describe how the ACTIVE trial used the cognitive
training program, and what the results were found to be
when they were published in the Journal of the American
Medical Association in December 2006?

JE: I was a co-investigator of the ACTIVE study, a
multi-site, controlled study, with thousands of adults over
sixty-five, to evaluate the effectiveness of three
different cognitive training methods with three different
groups:

- The first group used a memory training program including
a variety of traditional memory techniques such as
mnemonics and the method of loci.

- The second group was trained in learn inductive reasoning
skills.

- The third group was exposed to computer-based programs to
train processing speed.

All 3 groups spent the same amount of time in their
respective training programs, around 2 hours a week for 5
weeks, going through exercises of increasing difficulty.
The ACTIVE study was designed to track participants'
performance over a number of years, so, after this initial
5-week intervention, some groups received training booster
sessions, after 1 year and again after 3 years.

Willis and colleagues published the 5-year results in JAMA
last December and the results were very positive. All 3
types of cognitive programs were shown to have an effect
immediately after the program, after 3 years, and after 5.
But, the results of the group that used a computer-based
program to train processing speed showed clear short-term
and long-term results. Individuals who experienced improved
speed of processing also showed better performance on tasks
of instrumental activities of daily living such as quickly
finding an item on a crowded pantry shelf and reading
medication bottles. They also reacted to road signs more
quickly. We found this transfer of training in our prior
studies using the training protocol as well.

In short, significant percentages of the participants
improved their memory, reasoning and information-processing
speed across all three methods. The most impressive result
was that, when tested five years later, the participants in
the computer-based program had less of a decline in the
skill they were trained in than did a control group that
received no cognitive training.

AF: The results of the ACTIVE study were quite impressive
and contributed in large part to the amount of media
coverage about brain fitness last year. However, as you
have probably seen, there is a good deal of confusion about
brain fitness among the media and the public at large. Can
you help our readers understand two common questions: 1)
Why are new programs better than, say, doing crosswords
puzzles?, and 2) Can one really say that these programs can
reverse age-related decline?

To answer the first question, I would say that a crossword
puzzle is not a form of cognitive training. It can be
stimulating, but it is not a form of structured mental
exercise that has been shown to improve specific cognitive
skills - other than the skill of doing crossword puzzles,
of course.

In terms of the second question, it is too early to say
whether we can really reverse decline in a permanent way.
There are many skills involved and the studies are not long
enough to really compare different trajectories. What we
can say is that by doing some exercises, one can improve
cognitive speed of processing by 146-250%, and that a
significant portion of that improvement stays even after 5
years. We cannot say more definitively.

But I think it is noteworthy to be able to say that, in all
of the programs tested, the payoff from cognitive training,
or what we can call "mental exercise", seemed far greater
than we are accustomed to getting from physical exercise.
Just imagine if you could say that 10 hours of workouts at
the gym every day this month was enough to help keep you
fit five years from now.

AF: Research like this seems to present major opportunities
for society. For example, wouldn't insurance companies, or
the AARP, want to sponsor more research and evaluate
whether to offer this type of training to their members?
Won't major employers see opportunities to improve the
performance of older employees by identifying the cognitive
skills that may need the most improvement and offering
tailored training? We could speculate that a person with
faster processing abilities will also be able to make
faster decisions and learn faster...

JE: That makes sense, based on what we know. Cognitive
abilities evolve in different ways as we age, and some
typically start to decline in our thirties. Cognitive
interventions may help train and improve those abilities,
and there is already research that strongly indicates where
and how training can be useful. More research is still
required to deliver more precise and tailored interventions
in a variety of environments. I suspect we will see the
field grow significantly - and not just for aging-related
priorities. Cognitive training may become useful for a
variety of health conditions, such as Parkinson's and
Alzheimer's patients, for example. More research will help
researchers refine assessments and training programs.

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Alvaro Fernandez is the CEO and Co-Founder of
SharpBrains.com, which provides the latest science-based
information for Brain Fitness combined with fun brain
teasers. SharpBrains has been recognized by Scientific
American Mind, Newsweek, Forbes. Alvaro holds MA in
Education and MBA from Stanford University, and teaches The
Science of Brain Health at UC-Berkeley Lifelong Learning
Institute. You can learn more at
http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog

The Benefits of an Aloe Vera and Sea Vegetable Supplement

The Benefits of an Aloe Vera and Sea Vegetable Supplement
An aloe vera and sea vegetable supplement is an excellent
way to maintain good health, and keep at bay the ravages of
modern living. Increasing levels of atmospheric pollution,
and overuse of pesticides on food, combine to threaten our
health at the cellular level where the free radicals that
these pollutants produce in your body help to destroy body
cells and DNA and cause premature aging, heart conditions
and many other forms of disease.

It is possible to allay many of these undesirable side
effects of modern life by the use of appropriate
supplements that help to protect our immune system,
maintain healthy blood glucose levels and kill off the free
radicals in our blood as they are generated.
Phytonutrients have long been considered the ideal type of
supplement to fight free radicals and maintain the good
healthy immune system that is essential to protect us from
bacterial and viral diseases.

If the term phytonutrients seems like something from a
sci-fi film, the term means little more than nutrients
derived from plants. It doesn't matter if these are land
plants such as aloe vera, or sea plants such as kelp, they
are plants nevertheless. Although sea plants have been
popularly been given the name 'seaweed', they should more
properly be called sea vegetables, because that is what
they are. All plants are vegetables from the smallest
mosses to the largest tree, on land or in the sea.

Aloe vera has been used since time immemorial for the
treatment of burns and a wide range of skin conditions. It
is also used for digestive complaints from indigestion and
reflux to irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. However, it
is also a powerful antioxidant, and the most beneficial
property of such a substance is that it reacts with free
radicals and destroys them. Aloe vera has also been shown
to help insulin maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Sea vegetables also have very powerful nutritional
properties, and there are many of them available. Many
people associate seaweed with kelp, but there are many
different species of sea vegetable just as there are many
land vegetables. One of them is Alaria esculenta which
contains an amazing substance known as fucoidan. This is
very similar to mother's milk, and contains a very similar
mix of antibodies. It is very good if you need a boost to
your immune system, and it also contains a high level of
potassium that is essential to the health of your central
nervous system and your heart.

Chondus crispus is another, this vegetable containing a
high level of iodine that is so necessary for the proper
functioning of your thyroid gland. When you consider that
the thyroid controls all the other glands, it is obvious
why chondus crispus is such an important plant. It also
contains strong antioxidants, again helping to keep down
the level of free radicals in your blood, and so maintain a
good level of cardiovascular health. So too does Palmaria
palmata, named after is shape (the palm of your hand), that
is high in its polysaccharide content. These help insulin
to prompt the body to convert blood glucose to energy that
not only maintains a healthy level of glucose in the blood,
but also maintains a good metabolic rate.

So far we have discussed sea vegetables that help out some
of the day to day functions of our body such as helping the
immune system and acting as antioxidants, but now we come
to a powerful fungicide that has quite a different
application in your body. Laminaria digitata can be used
to treat fungal conditions such as candida, which is a
sexually transmitted fungal infection, and this is not the
only such sea vegetable that can be used to treat medical
conditions. Some are bactericides and others kill viruses,
and when they are all put together in one general
supplement they combine to give a very powerful boost to
your body, and provide a high degree of protection against
the effects of malnutrition, pollution and disease.

One of the main reasons for including aloe vera with the
marine phytonutrients is that it acts synergistically with
many of them. Just as Magnesium is essential for the
proper absorption of calcium by the body, as is Vitamin D,
aloe vera improves the absorption of nutrients from sea
vegetables by up to ten times. The average effect is lower
than this, but it is an astounding effect nevertheless.

Taking this into account along with its other nutritional
benefits, aloe vera is a very useful plant indeed. The
combination of an aloe vera and sea vegetable supplement
was not put together by accident, and is in fact a very
powerful mix of nutritional phytochemicals that work
together to keep you healthy and well.

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Ronald Godlewski has published several dozen articles on
health, wellness, and the value of nutrition in disease
prevention. For more information on liquid supplements for
the maintenance of general health in the face of increasing
environmental pollution check out
http://www.pillfreesupplements.com where you will find
information on this and many other beneficial liquid
supplements.

10 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

10 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
In order to understand why it is important to lower
cholesterol, it is necessary to first understand what
cholesterol is. Cholesterol is a fatlike waxy substance and
is produced by the liver. Although cholesterol has purposes
and is important to overall health and body function, too
much cholesterol in the body has damaging effects.

Cholesterol can be managed for life with success! It is
recommended that you visit your physician on a regular
basis to keep a keen eye on your levels. Talk with your
doctor before changing your diet. If you have other health
problems this is necessary before changing diet.

1. Regular exercise will effectively lower cholesterol and
will maintain your body strength to function best. Just 20
minutes of aerobic exercise, including walking, each day
will lower cholesterol.
2. Buy cooking oils that are unsaturated. Use low fat
cooking sprays to replace heavy oils whenever possible.
3. Limit your sodium intake to 2400 milligrams a day. Sea
salt is a better option, but reducing your intake of all
salts is the better choice.
4. Enjoy foods high in soluble fiber. These foods include:
* Oats, rye, and barley
* Fruits (especially try oranges and pears)
* Vegetables (especially brussel sprouts and carrots)
* Dried peas and beans
5. Choose chicken and turkey that has the skin removed. You
can keep the skin on to seal in the juices so long as you
remove the skin before eating.
6. Increasing your intake of fresh (not canned, not
poached, not sweetened or boiled) fruits and vegetables
significantly should be your first goal.
7. If you are very busy and tired at the end of a long day,
a salad and sandwich take less time to put together than it
takes to phone the pizza parlor. Wrap some veggies in a
tortilla, cut more veggies into a salad, and drizzle the
salad with olive oil and lemon juice. Use a mashed avocado
or salt-free salsa as the "dressing" on your sandwich.
Soups and stir-fries are other kitchen friends of busy
people who aren't very handy in the kitchen.
8. Watch out for bottled and canned drinks and especially
for sports beverages - many are very high in sodium,
calories, and sugars.
9. Read labels. Many foods that claim to be
"low-cholesterol" are full of saturated fats that are
terrible for your cholesterol level. Many foods that claim
to be "low fat" still have plenty of fat or have small
portion sizes.
10. Make heart-healthy food more convenient. If you can
make low-fat alternatives easier to reach for than fast
food, you are more likely to reach for meals and foods that
are good for you as well as schedule-friendly. Luckily,
fruits, vegetables, and other low-fat foods are among the
most convenient foods out there.

Research is providing good evidence that there several
effective natural herbs and supplements to help lower LDL
and raise HDL or "good" cholesterol. This research has been
done in lab settings. If you visit a naturopath or health
care practitioner who specializes in alternative medicines,
you may be advised to try some of these treatments.

If you are worried about the side effects of pharmaceutical
cholesterol-lowering drugs or testaments, you may wish to
speak with your doctor about drug-free ways to lower
cholesterol or you may wish to ask for a recommendation for
a natural health practitioner. Considering alternative
remedies gives those dealing with higher levels of
cholesterol new options. It is especially good for those
who do not react well to traditional pharmaceutical
cholesterol-lowering medications.

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Janice Lockeby has published many articles about health
issues. They have been about cancer, diabetes and high
cholesterol. To find out many more easy ways to lower high
cholesterol visit her at http://www.easylowercholestrol.com

Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic Surgery
The tremendous popularity of plastic surgery has made it
one of the most visible and popular areas of medicine.
Because of the diversity of the subspecialty of Plastic
Surgery, there are many questions that patients have as
well as numerous misconceptions about what plastic surgery
is and the procedures that are available. Here are some of
the most commonly asked questions.

Why is it called "plastic" surgery?

The word "plastic" comes from the Greek word "plastikos"
meaning to mold or to shape. That is also the origin for
the name of the man-made material that is found almost
everywhere today -plastic. Whether it is a toy or computer
monitor, plastic is the material of choice as it can be
molded or shaped into any desired form.

The term "plastic surgery" then refers to surgery that
molds or shapes the human body. Unfortunately, despite the
latest advances in plastic surgery, we still cannot mold
the human body into any desired form. And we very rarely
(with the exception of breast implants) actually use a
plastic material to do the surgery. We can, however, make a
big difference in either sculpting one's face or body for
cosmetic purposes or reconstructing a missing or lost body
part by using today's state-of-the-art surgical techniques.

What is the difference between plastic surgery, cosmetic
surgery, aesthetic surgery, and reconstructive surgery?

Cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, and aesthetic surgery
all refer to the same thing; surgery done to improve one's
appearance or reshape normal body parts to improve
appearance. This is why cosmetic surgery is not covered by
insurance.

Reconstructive surgery is performed to reshape abnormal
structures of the body, from either accidents, injuries,
infections, cancers, or other diseases, as well as
congenital deformities. These types of problems are usually
covered by your medical insurance.

What are the most common cosmetic plastic surgery
procedures?

In 2005, 10.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in
the U.S of which 1.8 million were actual intraoperative
surgeries. Total U.S. spending on these procedures was 9.4
billion dollars.. The five most commonly performed cosmetic
procedures in the United States are nose reshaping,
liposuction, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, and
facelift. With the latest innovations in cosmetic plastic
surgery, patients may now benefit from more natural
results, faster recovery, and safer procedures.
Consequently, more and more people have decided to take
advantage of these advanced procedures to help them their
appearance or restore a more youthful look. In fact, the
number of people choosing cosmetic plastic surgery has
nearly tripled in the past 10 years!

The most popular plastic surgery procedures for women
include nose reshaping, liposuction, breast augmentation,
eyelid surgery, facelift, brow lift, tummy tuck, and breast
lift. Men also have nose reshaping, liposuction, eyelid
surgery, facelift, as well as surgery to treat
gynecomastia, or male breast reduction.

Why is plastic surgery of the nose so popular?

The first plastic surgery performed, thousands of years
ago, was nasal surgery in India and Egypt. People have had
concerns about their noses for a long time! The popularity
of rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) is due to its effectiveness
at changing the shape of the nose (as the whole appearance
of the face) as well as improving breathing through the
nose. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of the
nose, change the shape of the tip or bridge, narrow the
span of the nostrils, or change the angle between the nose
and the upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or
injury, or help relieve some breathing and sinus problems.

What are the most common reconstructive plastic surgery
procedures?

In 2005, 5.1 million reconstructive procedures were
performed by plastic surgeons in the U.S. The top five
procedures performed include skin cancer removal,
laceration repair, scar revision, hand surgery, and breast
reduction

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Dr Barry Eppley runs a private plastic surgery practice
through his hospital-based medspa locations at Clarian
Health in Indianapolis. To learn more about the latest
trends in plastic surgery, spa therapies, or skin care, go
to his daily blog, http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com .

Tramadol (Ultram) and Gelonida - potent painkillers

Tramadol (Ultram) and Gelonida - potent painkillers
Tramadol (Ultram) is prescribed to relieve moderate to
moderately severe pain, to treat pain caused by surgery and
chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain. It works
by decreasing the body's sense of pain.

Gelonida is a narcotic analgesic used to treat or prevent
moderate to severe pain.

* Most important fact about Tramadol (Ultram)

You should not drive a car, operate machinery, or perform
any other potentially hazardous activities until you know
how Tramadol Ultram affects you.

It's important to take Tramadol exactly as prescribed. Do
not increase the dosage or length of time you take Ultram
without your doctor's approval.

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or
change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to
continue taking Ultram.

Side effects may include:

Agitation, anxiety, bloating and gas, constipation,
convulsive movements, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry
mouth, feeling of elation, hallucinations, headache,
indigestion, itching, nausea, nervousness, sweating,
tremor, vomiting, weakness.

Avoid Tramadol Ultram if it has ever given you an allergic
reaction. Also avoid Tramadol Ultram after taking large
doses of sleeping pills such as Halcion, Dalmane, and
Restoril; narcotic pain relievers such as Demerol,
morphine, Darvon, and Percocet; or psychotherapeutic drugs
such as antidepressants and tranquilizers. And do not take
Tramadol Ultram after drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

If you have stomach problems such as an ulcer, make sure
your doctor is aware of them. Tramadol Ultram may hide the
symptoms, making them difficult to diagnose and treat.

Tramadol Ultram can cause mental and physical addiction. If
you've ever had a problem with narcotic painkillers such as
Percocet, Demerol, or morphine, you should avoid Tramadol
Ultram. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop taking
Tramadol Ultram abruptly. Such symptoms include anxiety,
sweating, insomnia, pain, nausea, tremor, diarrhea, and
respiratory problems. A gradual decrease in dosage will
help prevent these symptoms.

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Tramadol
Ultram, since larger doses have been known to cause
seizures, especially if you have epilepsy or are taking
medications that also increase the risk of seizures. Among
such medications are almost all antidepressant drugs, plus
narcotics and major tranquilizers such as Loxitane and
Stelazine.

If you have liver or kidney disease, be sure your doctor
knows about it. Your dosage may have to be reduced.

Before you have any kind of surgery, make sure the doctor
knows you are taking Tramadol Ultram.

If you have any kind of breathing problem, use Tramadol
Ultram with caution or take a different kind of painkiller.
Tramadol Ultram can impair respiration, especially if taken
with alcohol.

If you have experienced a head injury, consult your doctor
before taking Tramadol Ultram. The medication's effects may
be stronger and could hide warning signs of serious trouble.

Tramadol Ultram may increase the drowsiness caused by
alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking Tramadol Ultram.

There have been reports of serious harm to developing
babies when Tramadol Ultram was used during pregnancy. If
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your
doctor immediately.

Tramadol Ultram appears in breast milk and may affect a
nursing infant. If Tramadol Ultram is essential to your
health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue
breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.

Avoid Tramadol Ultram, too, if you are taking the seizure
medication Tegretol.

Symptoms of Ultram overdose include:

Difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness, coma, seizures,
cardiac arrest. Tramadol can be habit-forming. Do not take
a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer
period of time than prescribed by your doctor.

***** Gelonida *****

Gelonida - generic name is parecoxib sodium. It is used to
treat or prevent moderate to severe pain.

* Side effects

That may go away during treatment, include drowsiness,
dizziness, constipation, or nausea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor.

Check with your doctor if you experience vomiting, skin
rash, itching, slowed or difficult breathing, difficulty
urinating, or fainting.

Don't take this drug if you are also taking Quinidine.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include cold and clammy skin, slowed breathing, slowed
heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, deep
sleep, and loss of consciousness.

Avoid alcohol while you are using this drug. This drug will
add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants.

Don't drive, don't operate machinery until you know how you
react to this medicine? Using this medicine alone, with
other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to
drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

Don't take this drug if you have had a severe allrgic
reaction to Codeine, Hydrocodone, Dihydrocodeine, or
Oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin).

A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives,
breathing difficulties, or dizziness.

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The Weight Loss Trap

The Weight Loss Trap
It is a well known fact that any type of market is based on
one premise, and that is the formula of supply and demand.
When people want something, rest assured that there will be
someone out there more than ready to provide that
something. Never has this been truer than in the weight
loss industry. It is an industry that is like a carnivorous
animal that feeds on people's desperation to lose weight
and to live healthy lives.

For each worthwhile and helpful solution that this industry
provides, there is someone who in equal measure will offer
a solution that provides answers which promise success but
in reality the results are often the opposite. The aim of
the creators of certain products is to make as much money
as possible, and as quickly as possible. That money comes
from you. You pay your money because you are manipulated
into believing the pictures that they paint for you.
Admittedly the pictures they paint can be very convincing,
however you must remember that they have to be convincing.

There are so many products promising to help you lose
weight, this is done by planting a vision in your head.
This vision will come from what they make you see, what
they make you read, and endorsements from people in their
pay. However many of the products on offer have at best a
minimal effect, and at worst are completely useless, or
even dangerous.

People who want a quick and easy way of losing weight fall
foul of the clever advertising and the hope that this may
well be the product that is going to get them to shed the
pounds. The funny thing is that at a deep level, the people
who buy these products already know that they will not
work. It is incredulous that sane intelligent people keep
falling into the same trap over and over again. Yet they
keep buying in the minuscule hope that perhaps this new
product will work for them.

Let us look at some of the products that have been touted
as being the next best thing that is going to change your
life by giving you the body that you crave:

Diet Pills:

The market is awash with hundreds of dieting pills. Each
one making claims on how wonderful they are, and all of
them claiming how much better they are compared to their
competitors. There are pills that are meant to suppress
your appetite. There are pills that claim to stop your body
from absorbing the fat that you eat. There are pills that
will apparently work on sections of your brain to prevent
cravings. The thing to remember is that anything that you
put into your body will have some sort of effect. This
effect can be positive or it can be negative. Anything that
claims to change the natural physiology of your body must
be treated with caution and researched prior to consumption.

Also keep in mind that if you have spent years of living an
unhealthy lifestyle and are overweight because of it, the
chances of regaining any health by popping a few pills for
a couple of months are pretty poor to say the least. Pills
are not going to make you toned or give you a six pack.
Only exercise is going to do that. Finally be very cautious
of pills that claim to come from a natural source. You know
what I mean; we have all seen the descriptions of how
certain pills have been extracted from some rare plant
which is only found on some remote mountain in Peru. If
this plant is so rare how can a company manage to produce
millions of pills? Remember that cocaine, marijuana, and
various poisons come from natural sources. That does not
make them safe or an effective aid to weight loss.

Slimming Creams:

There were and possibly still are certain creams that were
marketed as weight loss aids. The idea was that by rubbing
this cream on certain areas of your body would enable you
to reduce fat. This has to be one of the biggest frauds
seen anywhere in any industry. It is farcical to think that
anyone can lose weight by such a product, but people still
paid good money for such products. Weight loss occurs when
you are burning more calories than you are consuming, it is
that simple. Of course you would lose a couple of calories
by the very movement of your hand as you rub the cream on,
but calorie reduction at that rate would be equal to losing
one pound in around 3 years. Clearly not the most effective
aid to weight loss.

Slimming Suits/Pants:

These products are not even weight loss products but still
sell in their thousands. This product is just false
perception that fools other people into thinking that you
may be slimmer than you are. This doesn't solve a thing;
all it does is to hide the problem temporarily. These
products may also be dangerous and uncomfortable, they do
not let your skin breathe, and can lead to overheating and
dizziness. The only way to get rid of a problem is to deal
with it and not to try and cover it up.

If you want to lose weight you need to think of real
solutions, and you already know what they are. The problem
is that most people who want to lose weight do not want it
to have an impact on their lifestyles. However it is
probably those lifestyles that have caused the problem in
the first place. Change can be difficult, our bodies and
minds do not like change, and we are safe in our comfort
zones and our habits. The reality is that change only lasts
for a short time, because whenever we start doing something
different, it is only a matter of time before that becomes
normality for us, and that becomes our habit and comfort
zone. The hardest part of any change is making the decision
to do something and sticking to it. If you want to
seriously lose weight then it is time to get serious about
doing so, or you can carry on doing what you have been
doing, ending up with the same results that you have always
had.

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Buying Hearing Aids: When is a Discount not a Discount

Buying Hearing Aids: When is a Discount not a Discount
If you are an even somewhat internet saavy and are
investigating hearing aids you have undoubtedly noticed the
many web sites that are offering hearing aids online. The
problem is some of the prices for the hearing aids are very
cheap. Others offer a better price for the hearing aids
than you will get going directly to a hearing professionals
office. Why the difference?

The first big difference between online hearing aid sites
is that many of them only sell directly to you. There are
two types of these sites: those that sell quality hearing
aids and those that sell cheap, "one-size-fits-all" hearing
aids. The sites that sell quality hearing aids
inexpensively are able to because they do not offer
professional services along with the hearing aids. They
often tell patients that they can program the hearing aids
to their audiogram and just ship them to them. There are
many problems with this scenario. First, they have not
ever seen you. How can they be sure the hearing aids they
are prescribing will fit you properly, that you will be
able to use the hearing aids properly, or you don't have
wax in your ear? There is no way they can teach you how to
use the hearing aids by demonstration, and actually
watching you do it, how to properly insert your hearing
aids, use the controls, or even clean them.

Probably the most important thing is they cannot verify the
hearing aids are actually correcting your hearing loss.
This what professionals will do for you. A professional
will program the hearing aid while you wear it and perform
verification of the hearing aid's performance. If the
hearing aids need to be fined tuned you can simply go to
their office and they can take care of it while you wait.
If you purchase from a web site, you will have to ship it
back to them and wait for up to 2 weeks to get your hearing
aid back! If there is a problem with the hearing aids, or
you are having difficulty, a hearing professional will be
readily available to help you. Often, patients that
purchase hearing aids directly end up frustrated and either
put the hearing aids away in a drawer or pay a professional
to help them. In the end, they have spent the same amount
of money and wasted a tremendous amount of time.

The web sites that sell cheap hearing aids are even worse
in my opinion. These are "one-size-fits-all" type
products. What size they were designed to fit I have no
idea! They are usually ugly and uncomfortable. These
hearing aids provide very little benefit and most people I
have talked to actually end up throwing them away and
buying quality hearing aids. Many people come to the false
conclusion that hearing aids cannot help and never receive
the real benefits that hearing aids can give them. I have
one patient that wasted almost $3000 over 4 years on these
cheap hearing aids before he finally bought some quality
hearing aids. His custom hearing aids cost him about the
same, but they actually help him hear better and he has now
owned them for 6 years.

The other type of web site you will find will refer you to
a professional in your area. The professional will test
you and help you with the selection of your hearing aids.
They will put into consideration not only your hearing
loss, but cosmetic concerns, budget, and lifestyle
considerations. Then, when your hearing aids arrive from
the manufacturer, the professional will have you come in
for a fitting session. They will make sure that your new
hearing aids are properly programmed to your hearing loss,
that the settings are comfortable and that you can actually
hear better. The professional will make sure the hearing
aids are physically fitting your ear and that they look as
good as possible. They will schedule you for follow-up
appointments where, based on what you tell them, they will
make changes to the programming of your hearing aids. This
is essential because everyone hears sound differently, and
what sounds good to one person doesn't always sound good to
another. If the first hearing aids you try are not working
well for you, they will return them and let you try
different hearing aids without penalty. They will continue
to see you and fine tune your hearing aids until your doing
well. Then they will provide ongoing service to your
hearing aids to make sure they stay in good working order.

There is always someone out there trying to come up with a
new way of doing business. When they offer a genuine
service or product that provides a real benefit that's
good. But when they short-change you either with low
quality products or improper care, well obviously, that is
just plain wrong! Hearing aids require the services of a
professional. That is why most states actually regulate
the sale of hearing aids and require licensure to fit them.
Make sure that when you decide to get help for your
hearing you use a licensed professional. There is nothing
wrong with buying a hearing aid through the internet. Just
make sure you only use a company that insists on your
working with a professional.

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own practice. For more information about hearing aids or to
locate a professional near you, call us today at
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Choosing The Right First Aid Supplies

Choosing The Right First Aid Supplies
Knowing which First Aid supplies to buy is crucial to
giving proper first aid treatment. Having an adequate
supply of necessary first aid products on hand for an
emergency is something everyone should have on their to do
list.

Though you might know that you need to have first aid
supplies at home, you might not know which supplies you
need to have on hand. Learning what supplies will be most
handy in an emergency situation can you prepare yourself
and your family for injuries and accidents. Here are some
of the basic first aid supplies you should have on hand at
your home, your office, and in your car.

For Cuts and Scrapes

Since cutting yourself is the most likely scenario, you
will want to make sure your first aid supplies include a
variety of bandages, antiseptic wipes and creams, as well
as wrap bandages. You need to have equipment to clean and
sterilize the wound as much as possible and then to cover
it up to prevent infection. If you have a larger wound,
you might want to have butterfly bandages on hand too in
order to keep the wound together until you can get to a
hospital.

For Burns and Big Bites

When you are buying first aid supplies for your home, you
will also want to include a tube or jar of burn ointment as
well as cortisone treatments. The burn ointment will help
to soothe a burn, while the cortisone will help when you
have gotten bitten by a mosquito or other biting insect.
This anti-itch cream will also help with allergic
reactions. In addition, you should also stock some pain
relievers (acetaminophen is well tolerated by most people)
as well as an antihistamine medication.

For Sprains and Possible Broken Bones

Other common first aid supplies to buy include reusable or
breakable ice packs. These work well for bruises as well as
for sprains, strains, and fractures. Simply wrap the ice
pack in a piece of cloth and then place on the affected
area for 20 minutes. Take the ice pack off, allowing the
skin to re-warm for 20 minutes and then replace. It will
also help if you have a splint in your first aid kit to
help keep a broken or sprained limb in position until you
can see a doctor.

You might also want to include:

* A thermometer to check for fever
* Sugary candy for low blood sugar
* Anti diarrhea medication

There are hundreds of different possibilities in terms of
first aid supplies. Start with some of these basics and
then slowly add to your collection as you feel is
necessary. Of course, these items will need to be replaced
as they age, so watch out for expiration dates ever so
often.

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Important facts about drug for elimination of men's impotence Levitra

Important facts about drug for elimination of men's impotence Levitra
Levitra is an oral drug for male impotence, also known as
erectile dysfunction (ED). It works by dilating blood
vessels in the penis, allowing the inflow of blood needed
for an erection.

Levitra causes erections only during sexual excitement. It
does not work in the absence of arousal and does not
increase sexual desire.

Take one Levitra tablet about one hour before sexual
activity, with or without food.

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or
change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue
using Levitra.

Do not take Levitra if you are taking any nitrate-based
drug, including nitroglycerin patches (Nitro-Dur,
Transderm-Nitro), nitroglycerin ointment (Nitro-Bid,
Nitrol), nitroglycerin pills (Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat), and
isosorbide pills (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate). This
also includes street drugs known as "poppers," including
amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate.

Combining Levitra with any of these drugs can cause a
dangerous drop in blood pressure.

Likewise, do not take Levitra with certain blood pressure
and prostate drugs known as alpha-blockers, including
Cardura (doxazosin), Flomax (tamsulosin), Hytrin
(terazosin), Minipress (prazosin), and Uroxatral
(alfuzosin).

If Levitra gives you an allergic reaction, do not use it
again. Levitra should not be used by women.

Side effects may include:

Indigestion, flu-like symptoms, flushing, headache, runny
nose, sinus inflammation.

If you have heart problems severe enough to make sexual
activity a danger, you should avoid using Levitra. If you
take Levitra and develop cardiac symptoms (for example,
dizziness, nausea, and chest pain) during sexual activity,
do not continue.

Be equally cautious if you have severe high or low blood
pressure, heartbeat irregularities, or unstable angina
(crushing heart pain that occurs at any time). If you
develop angina after taking Levitra, seek medical attention
immediately.

If you have severe kidney or liver problems, a bleeding
disorder, stomach ulcer, or an inherited retinal disorder
such as retinitis pigmentosa, use Levitra with caution. Its
safety under these circumstances has not yet been studied.

Rare cases of prolonged and sometimes painful erections
(known as priapism) have been reported with Levitra. If you
develop an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, seek
medical treatment immediately. Otherwise, permanent damage
and impotence could result.

If you have a condition that might result in long-lasting
erections, such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma (a
disease of the bone marrow), or leukemia, use Levitra with
caution. Also use caution if you have a genital problem or
deformity such as Peyronie's disease.

Food and drug that should never be taken with Levitra,
including:

-Alpha-blocking drugs prescribed for high blood pressure or
prostate problems, including doxazosin (Cardura),
tamsulosin (Flomax), terazosin (Hytrin), prazosin
(Minipress), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral) -Nitrate-based drugs
prescribed for chest pain, such as nitroglycerin patches
(Nitro-Dur, Transderm-Nitro), nitroglycerin ointment
(Nitro-Bid, Nitrol), nitroglycerin pills (Nitro-Bid,
Nitrostat), and isosorbide pills (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil,
Sorbitrate) -Street drugs known as "poppers," including
amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate

If Levitra is taken with certain other drugs, the effects
of either could be increased, decreased, or altered:

Other impotence drugs including alprostadil (Caverject),
sildenafil (Viagra), and tadalafil (Cialis) Amiodarone
(Pacerone) Erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, PCE) Indinavir
(Crixivan) Itraconazole (Sporanox) Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Nifedipine (Procardia) Procainamide (Procanbid) Quinidine
(Quinidex) Ritonavir (Norvir) Sotalol (Betapace)

120-milligram dose of Levitra caused reversible side
effects such as vision changes and back and muscle pain.
However, any medication taken in excess can have serious
consequences.bothersome.

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