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Prostate Cancer - Facts and Figures!

2008-09-07T01:39:00.001-07:00

In keeping with National Prostate Cancer month in the USA I thought is prudent to feature this revealing article by a man whose knowledge and opinion I deeply respect.
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/benign-prostatic-hypertrophy/

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Men, how long has it been since you have had a physical or any type of preventive medical examination? Despite all of the advances in medical science, the simple fact remains that women outlive men on average by seven years.

Preventive health behavior is critical in the detection and treatment of health problems affecting men. This article will discuss the prostate, a walnut-sized gland located around the urethra at the base of the bladder.

Around age 30, the prostate begins a slow change, causing it to enlarge. Men are generally unaware of this gradual change, unless the enlargement causes the prostate to press on the urethra or bladder, causing a change in urination.

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate and is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 50. It generally causes pelvic pain, lower-back pain, discomfort during urination and possibly blood in the urine. Again, if you have any of these symptoms, see your healthcare provider for an assessment.

Baby Boomers Retirement Not As Affordable As Once Thought!

2008-09-04T09:35:00.001-07:00

The question is if you have to work to support yourself after retirement, is it going to be on your terms or will it be just another job?

http://www.makemoneyonlineprovensystems.com/baby-boomers-and-retirement

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PersonalFinance: Retirement strategy for Gen X

WASHINGTON(Reuters) - Putting hard-earned money
into a 401(k) account may seem ridiculous to a young person
who's barely scraping in enough cash to pay for groceries and
the cell phone bill. Maybe that's why a new generation of
workers are skimping on their retirement plans.

Fewer than half of Generation Y workers, ages 21 to 32, are
making contributions or even aiming to do so, according to a
new study from Fidelity Investments. They are, instead, worried
about paying off student loans and simply making ends meet. As
a result, they contribute less than they should to their
retirement plans and are making poor decisions about how to
invest the money.

Sometimes ignoring the 401(k) makes sense: Companies that
offer weak plans or don't match employee contributions
shouldn't expect to see big participation rates from their
workers. But even 22 year olds should have some retirement
savings strategy.

Stressed Breathe, smile and be positive!

2008-08-24T02:52:00.001-07:00

Stress is any factor that threatens the body’s health, such as injury, worry, disease or toxic chemicals.
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/mental-health/stress/

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"O nce the face tightens up, the rest of the body will follow." This statement was made by a television narrator during the Olympics. He was describing Michael Phelps' relaxed swimming style as he raced toward his 10th career gold medal. The statement got my attention. First our stress shows in our faces and then it creeps throughout our bodies.

The statement reminded me of the many stress management workshops I have given over the years. I have studied stress, experienced too much of it, and wished the world was distress free.

What I know is that stress is truly a killer when it gets out of hand. Yes, we see stress on people's faces. Just walk any mall and you will see how stressed we are. If it is on the face, we know it is everywhere in the body. It is an ancient response we call flight or fight. But you know what? Most of our stress begins right between the ears. Maybe that is why it shows up on the face first.

Healing Herbs...

2008-08-17T11:20:00.001-07:00

All of the dieting and workouts in the world will not be enough to bring your body to its most ideal state if your internal chemistry is out of balance. Herbal supplements such as Stemulite can complement your regular fitness plan by helping your body ready itself for the efficient, effective, burning of excess fat.
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/nutrition/healing-herbs/

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Millions of men and women struggle with excess fat around the abdomen, especially those with an 'apple' shape who tend to gain weight around the stomach very easily. A steady workout routine and healthy diet can help reduce body fat overall, but this cannot target the key trouble areas - the love handles, abdominals and lower stomach - that can reduce the appearance of a streamlined silhouette. Dietary supplements such as Stemulite can make the weight loss process easier, and excess weight around the waistline has the potential to finally be burned off with a healthy diet and exercise routine.

What's in Stemulite?

By bringing your metabolism, hormones, and blood sugar levels to a more ideal equilibrium, Stemulite encourages the development of lean, toned muscle, and this, in turn, may assist you in long-term weight loss. Here are some of the components in Stemulite that help to facilitate this process.

Heart Attack Linked to Bad Cholesterol?

2008-08-08T12:15:00.001-07:00

High cholesterol can be defined as an excessive amount of saturated fat (fats from animals, dairy and also manufactured by the human body) present in your blood.
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/heart-health/cholesterol-high/

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Studies have shown that indeed, high levels of cholesterol lead to a heart disease. On a safe level, cholesterol is important for organs such as liver to function properly. It is a fat-like substance which also helps to maintain the cellular structures on the body and is highly capable of transmitting the nerve impulses. It is vital to remember there cholesterol is only useful when there is an exact level of it and too much, causes problems.

Lipoproteins - a medical term for tiny clumps of fat and protein- travels around the body. There are two kinds of Lipoproteins, HDL (the good cholesterol) and LDL (the bad cholesterol). The LDL is the one that carries cholesterol where it is needed, and the HDL is the one that carries leftover cholesterol back to the liver.

Thus shows that cholesterol and heart disease are linked together. To prevent all of this, people are advised to lower their cholesterol level. This is easily done by taking up a healthy diet and maintains a healthy weight.

What Is Stress Management And Why Is It Necessary?

2008-07-18T00:09:00.001-07:00

Stress relief should form an important part of your daily lifestyle.

Stress can trigger symptoms, increase their severity or frequency, and lengthen the time you suffer with them.

Stress can also compromise recovery.

http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/huff-puff-stress-away/

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Stress Management is the ability to maintain control when situations, people, and events make excessive demands. Stress management is a collection of skills, tools, and techniques that help you reduce, manage, and even counteract the negative side-effects of stress. The art of stress management is to keep you at a level of stimulation that is healthy and enjoyable and to bring your mind and body back into balance.

Stress is a word for emotional strain — the anxiety, sadness, anger and frustration that come with everyday life. If you are under a lot of stress for a prolonged period of time, but do not feel stressed, eventually it may catch up with you and cause more serious symptoms, such as; stomach ulcers, heart problems, allergies, skin disorders, migraine. Stress can also cause more serious illnesses such as; arthritis, cancer, diabetes, depression.

Don't Bunk Your Prostate Exam.

2008-07-09T13:55:00.001-07:00

Prostate cancer is preventable, one exam you should not bunk!

http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/7-prostate-health-warning-signs/

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NEW YORK JUL 08, 2008 (Reuters Health) - Significant changes in muscle, fat and bone mass occur in the months after maximal androgen blockade for prostate cancer, according to a report in the July issue of BJU International.

"We weren't surprised at the changes per se," Dr. Nigel A. Spry from the University of Western Australia, Crawley, told Reuters Health. "However, the relative sparing of muscle in the leg supported one of our hypotheses, that exercise, even in the testosterone-depleted male, could reduce the negative consequences of androgen suppression."

Dr. Spry and colleagues examined alterations in whole-body and regional bone, lean, and fat mass in 72 men receiving intermittent androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.

Whole-body lean mass and bone mass decreased significantly after treatment, the researchers report, whereas fat mass increased.

Resistance training, they suggest, might be a good way to preserve body composition

14 Boomer Blogs To Follow | PSFK - Trends, Ideas & Inspiration

2008-07-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

PSKF recently completed some trends and product ideation consultancy for a client around the subject of Baby Boomers. Here are some of the best blogs we monitored for inspiration (in no particular order):

14 Boomer Blogs To Follow | PSFK - Trends, Ideas & Inspiration

New Pill Can Boost or Kill Your Sex Drive.

2008-07-05T11:03:00.001-07:00

You haven’t consciously expected the signs of aging, but they’re finally here.
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/what-is-andropause/sexual-health/

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Viagra has been prescribed to 200,000 men in the first four weeks it has been on sale in the US

Doctors in the United States are warning that the new pill used to treat sexual impotence in men could break up marriages rather than giving them a boost.

In their fourth week on the American market, the little blue pills called Viagra have led to the sale of more than 200,000 new prescriptions.

Doctors report that patients grabbing the chance to boost their wilting libidos have rejoiced in second honeymoons.

Spectre of the Viagra widows

But some warn older women may not be able to keep up with the sexual demands of their newly-reinvigorated husbands.

Miami doctor Carlos Nazir said: "I guess we will be using a new term in the future, you know - the Viagra widows.

"This is going to happen to the woman - her husband is on Viagra and she's not keeping up with him with the sexual interest or the sexual frequency."

Alzheimer's Is Difficult To Diagnose>

2008-06-25T03:17:00.001-07:00

For 13 risk factors associated with Alzheimer's follow the bellow link
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/13-risk-factors-developing-alzheimers/

Alzheimer's is a heart breaking disease and you need to educate yourself.

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Disease Alzheimer’s can be particularly difficult to diagnose. In fact, an Alzheimer’s diagnoses cannot be confirmed until after death, when the brain can be autopsied and shown to possess damage on a cellular level. The first difficulty in achieving diagnoses can be the patient themselves. Patients often attribute the symptoms of Alzheimer’s to simply “getting old,” or in most cases, they may be unaware of the changes in their behavior. When a patient does approach their doctor about memory problems, the doctor must sift through all the evidence to determine if Alzheimer’s disease is present, or if it is one of the numerous conditions that produce similar symptoms. Despite the fact that doctors must rule in Alzheimer’s after they have ruled everything else out, diagnoses of the disease are consider to be close to 90% accurate. Anyway, you have to know what is Alzheimer’s.

Important Nutrition Tip!

2008-06-18T05:52:00.001-07:00

How much water should you drink?

http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/compelling-reasons-vitamin-d/

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You always hear experts recommending that you drink more water but how many of you actually do it? And how much is enough? Well, check out this chart below for some interesting data on water loss.

Water Loss/ Normal Weather No exercise/ Warm Weather No exercise /Exercise in Warm Weather (85° F)

Skin 350 mL/ 350 mL/ 350 mL
Respiratory Tract 250 mL/ 350 mL/ 650 mL
Urine 1400 mL/ 1200 mL/ 500 mL
Feces 100 mL/ 100 mL/ 100 mL
Sweat 100 mL/ 1400 mL/ 5000 mL
Total 2,300 mL (2.3L)/ 3,300 mL (3.3L)/ 6,600 mL (6.6L)

It should be clear that quite a bit of water is lost per day, especially if you’re an athlete. Since most people can get about 1.5L of water from their food and from metabolic water production, for a margin of safety, I suggest:

Sedentary individuals drink at least 2L or about 8 cups of water per day
Athletes in normal climates drink at least 3L or about 12 cups of water per day.

Athletes in hot weather climates drink at least 4L or about 16 cups of water per day.

More Compelling Reasons Why You Should Take Vitamin D!

2008-06-18T05:40:00.000-07:00

Supplementing with vitamin D has many extremely important health benefits e.g. anti aging qualities, a combination of vitamin C and vitamin D is a very effective barrier against viral infections

More Compelling Reasons Why You Should Take Vitamin D!

Smoking In Middle Age May Boost Risk Of Dementia.

2008-06-10T04:23:00.001-07:00

The study also said that - Smokers tended to be less educated and financially worse off than non-smokers.
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/smoking/

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June 9 (Bloomberg) -- Middle-aged smokers are more likely to
have poorer memories and reasoning abilities than those who've
never smoked habitually, according to a study published in the
Archives of Internal Medicine.

Researchers in France and England also found smokers drank
more alcohol, ate less fruit and vegetables and had higher
cholesterol levels than non-smokers. The results are from a 17-
year-long study of more than 5,300 people.

The findings add weight to evidence of a link between
smoking and dementia, and may even underestimate the extent to
which the two are related because smokers were more likely to not
participate in follow-up tests or to have died over the course of
the study, the authors wrote.

The researchers found smokers were 54 percent more likely
than non-smokers to be in the lowest 20 percent of subjects on a
memory test, and equally likely to flunk a test of verbal and
mathematical reasoning.

The Many Benefits Of Tha Atkins Diet

2008-06-04T02:23:00.001-07:00

If you want to cut the garbage and do your health a favor look no further than the Atkins diet

http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/nutrition/diet/atkins-diet/

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In an American society where fast food, processed meat, bleached enriched flour and high fructose corn syrup rule the roost, it’s no wonder that the vast majority of Americans are headed for Type II diabetes. Type II is the diabetes that people acquire from long-term poor eating habits. This nutritional trend is also contributing to the epidemic of obesity in our nation. Luckily, the Atkins diet offers a solution that addresses both issues. It offers a way to delay, even prevent the acquired disease as well as weight loss.

The Atkins diet was designed to assist individuals wanting to lose weight, reduce cholesterol levels or control blood sugar fluctuations. The Atkins diet emphasizes a high protein, low carb diet. Carbohydrates have the most impact on blood-sugar levels. Depending on how efficiently they are metabolized, a carbohydrate is ranked with either high or low-glycemic index. The higher the rank, the more insulin the pancreas has to produce to convert the sugar to energy.

Arthritis Is A Very Painful Debilitating Disease.

2008-06-01T01:36:00.001-07:00

Arthritis Is A Very Painful Debilitating Disease. Learn how to prevent and manage it naturally, for you quality of life.

http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/arthritis/

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Arthritis is a common cause of pain in the joints, especially among the elderly. Persistent, aggrivating, and excruciating, arthritis is capable of reducing the quality of your life by hindering your everyday movements.

Once you are diagnosed with arthritis, you should take steps towards arthritis prevention immediately to ensure that no further joint damage occurs. What basic habits can you change to prevent arthritis? It’s not as difficult as you might think.

Arthritis prevention requires changing certain aspects of your lifestyle. By simply adjusting your diet and amount of exercise, you can make a major leap toward preventing arthritis.

The prevention of arthritis might not be of concern you now. However, you never know if, ten years from now, you might be faced with the severe challenges and disappointments that accompany the disease. Don’t wait for that time to come; take the first steps towards arthritis prevention now!

High Blood Pressure - Know Thine Enemy!

2008-05-22T23:51:00.001-07:00

Knowing that you have high blood pressure is half the battle won. Now get informed and easily control it with these 3 Natural Cures, see:
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/3-natural-cures-high-blood-pressure/

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High blood pressure patients advised to use home monitors

DALLAS, May 22 — People with hypertension should routinely monitor their blood pressure at home to help manage the disease, according to a new joint scientific statement from the American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension and the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses’ Association.

He said there is strong evidence that the traditional way of measuring blood pressure in adults can be misleading. Studies indicate that between 10 percent and 20 percent of people diagnosed with high blood pressure in the doctor’s office actually have the ‘white coat effect,’ meaning that their pressures are normal under other conditions, but rise in the medical setting.

According to the statement, home monitoring is particularly useful in the elderly, in whom both blood pressure variability and the white coat effect are increased, as well as in patients with diabetes, patients with kidney disease and in pregnant women.

You Are 80% More Likely To Get Alzheimer's If You Are Obese.

2008-05-16T00:42:00.001-07:00

What is frightening is that people choose to ignore these facts for the easy way out, instant gratification, if you are one you are an idiot.

Do some thin today, here are 10 warning signs to look out for -
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/alzheimers/

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DEADLY DEMENTIA: A recent study indicates a clear connection between obesity and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s also the leading cause of death among the elderly in the United States. With no known cure, Alzheimer’s currently afflicts about 5 million people. Now it appears that weight management may play a significant role in keeping Alzheimer’s at bay.

Don’t Let Your BMI Go to Waist

People with a high body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference were more likely to develop dementia than those with a healthy BMI or waist size.

Treat Obesity, Prevent Dementia

“While more studies are needed to determine optimal weight and biological mechanisms associated with obesity and dementia, these findings could potentially decrease the number of people diagnosed with dementia and lead to an overall better quality of life.” (Sun-Sentinel.com, 5/13/08)

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2008-05-12T02:03:00.001-07:00

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Link Between Low Levels Of Vitamin D and Depression In Elderly!

2008-05-06T12:48:00.001-07:00

Depression risk increased due to poor nutrition, it all leads back to you are what you eat.

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed, Dutch researchers report.
But it remains unclear whether these abnormalities are a cause or a consequence of depression, Dr. Witte J. G. Hoogendijk and colleagues from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam say.
Past studies have linked altered levels of vitamin D and parathyroid hormone with depression, but the relationship "has never been studied systematically," Hoogendijk and colleagues note. To investigate, they looked at 1,282 men and women aged 65 to 95 years participating in a long-term study of aging.

Nearly 40 percent of the men and 57 percent of women had low levels of vitamin D in their blood.

There are a number of plausible ways that low vitamin D levels could influence mood, the researchers note, given that the vitamin plays a role in several neurological and hormonal processes.

Big Brother Cares About Your Feelings, HaHaHaaaa!

2008-04-29T07:27:00.001-07:00

I don't know about you but sometimes science makes me cringe. Advancement is good but it shrinks our space, ohhh my mental health!! http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/mental-health/

Am I losing my mind?

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'Tiny Radio Antennas' Under Skin Could Act As Remote Sensors Of Humans' Emotional, Physiological State

ScienceDaily (Apr. 29, 2008) — Scientists at the department of Applied Physics of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a method for remote sensing of the physiological and emotional state of human beings.

The researchers believe the discovery could theoretically help remotely monitor medical patients, evaluate athletic performance, diagnose disease and remotely sense the level of excitation – which could have significant implications for technology in the biomedical engineering, anti-terror and security technology fields.

The initial results of the research were published last week in the prestigious scientific journal The Physical Review Letters. The publication aroused significant interest among scientists, physicians and science writers.

The Mind-Heart Connection: What Is Stress and the ‘Stress Response’?

2008-04-21T03:43:00.001-07:00

Stress is at the root of many of our most feared debilitating diseases, engage in stress management for some fun
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/mental-health/stress/stress-management/

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How our brain, muscles, heart, and circulatory system communicate in dealing with stress - and why techniques for creating a 'relaxation response' are the cornerstone of mind/body medicine in heart disease.

The third principle is that the muscular walls in the parts of your circulatory system in and around your heart are connected by a communication network with your brain.

The second principle is that your heart is part of a vast circulatory system

The first principle is that your heart is a muscle

Because stress plays such a central role in hypertension and heart disease, let's look a little more closely at what stress is. The stress response is a set of changes in your body that result when you experience what you perceive to be a challenging or threatening situation.

What Is Stress and the Stress Response?

Looking first at meditation

The third major approach is mental imagery.

Another common approach to eliciting the relaxation response is called progressive relaxation

How to lower your blood pressure!

2008-04-15T06:50:00.001-07:00

You are what you eat! The only effective way to combat heart disease!
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/3-emergency-measures-to-help-stop-a-heart-attack/

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How to lower your blood pressure:

Tip no 1. Anyone who is seeking to lower his blood pressure should first consider stopping smoking. The craving for nicotine can be reduced by eating sunflower seeds, and nettle and oat infusion is widely recognized as a great help. You should also try to quit smoking not all of a sudden, but do it gradually, in the course of 4 to 6 weeks.

Tip no 3. Beta-carotens do miracles when it comes to cutting the risk of a stroke attack, so foods with a high concentration of such compounds should definitely be part of your regular diet. Some of the most common examples are carrots, cabbage, dark leafy greens, apricots, winter squash and sweet potatoes. Natural food does play an important role in lowering blood pressure.

Yes You Can Prevent Blood Pressure Naturally.

2008-04-09T02:58:00.001-07:00

It is vital that you take note of high blood pressure and do something about it. Don't become a victim.

See this resource for useful info:
http://www.libidoandhealth.com/blog/heart-health/high-blood-pressure/

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Studies: Inexpensive blood pressure drugs can lower risks

CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Two big studies offer good news to people with high blood pressure, finding that novel ways to use cheap drugs already on the market can lower their risk of heart attacks, stroke and death -- even if they are very old.

More than 70 million Americans have high blood pressure -- readings of 140 over 90 or more -- and only a third have it well controlled by medicines. Guidelines advise starting on one, usually a "water pill," and adding others as needed.

He led a study testing a single daily pill combining a diuretic and the ACE inhibitor benazepril versus a daily pill containing benazepril and a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine. ACE inhibitors dilate blood vessels to lower pressure. Calcium channel blockers do the same in a different way.

Those people had about 20 percent fewer heart-related problems or strokes -- 526 among the 5,713 in this group versus 650 events among the 5,732 others, Jamerson said.

Cod Liver Oil Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis

2008-04-01T06:22:00.001-07:00

You are doing yourself a health disservice if you are not investigating natural cures for rheumatoid arthritis.

For more info on rheumatoid arthritis see this resource.

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Cod liver oil helps rheumatoid arthritis

MONDAY March 31, 2008 (Foodconsumer.org) -- A study found a daily intake of cod liver oil, which is high in vitamin D, A and omega -3 fatty acids and known to have strong anti-inflammation prosperities, can help patients with rheumatoid arthritis cut painkiller use, BBC reported.

The study by researchers from Dundee University found taking 10 grams of cod liver oil per day helped patients reduce use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by 30% without any side effect.

NSAIDs are known to have some side effects such as stomach bleeding and if taken in large doses for a long term can increase risk of heart attacks and strokes. Alternative treatments are desirable.

The researchers found 39 percent of patients taking cod liver oil reduced their daily use of NSAIDs compared to 10 percent taking a placebo. The reduction did not aggravate the pain or the disease, the study shows.

The Question Is How Long Do You Want To Live?

2008-03-24T08:39:00.001-07:00

We are the cause of our own demise. Our diet cannot sustain us, our bodies cannot cope with the poison we feed it and we are losing our mind because of stress.

The decision is yours - are you going to do something about it?

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How Long Do You Want To Live - 80, 90 100+ Years

How Long Will You Live?

Current thinking among researchers on aging holds that we humans are engineered to last between 100 and 120 years depending on our genetic potential.

Why We Age

Created by poor nutrition, pollution, stress and normal metabolic processes, free radicals are unbalanced molecules that are missing an electron in their outer shell.

Antioxidants

The fact that it can take decades for free radicals to do their damage is testimony to the power of our natural antioxidant systems.

Are You Eating Yourself Into An Early Grave?

As Americans continue to gain weight, there is compelling evidence that eating less may be your most powerful strategy for living a long life.

On the Japanese Island of Okinawa, there are more people over the age of 100 than in any other population. These people eat 17 to 40% fewer calories than other Japanese and suffer 30-40% less degenerative disease.

Why A Daily Green Drink Is Vital For Optimum Health.

2008-03-20T04:39:00.001-07:00

You just cannot ignore it anymore. Green tea is a vital tool in your health plan. The results are stacking up. So get some culture and start sipping.

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7 Reasons to Drink Green Tea

CUT YOUR CANCER RISK
Several polyphenols - the potent antioxidants green tea's famous for - seem to help keep cancer cells from gaining a foothold in the body

SOOTHE YOUR SKIN

PROTECT YOUR SKIN

STEADY YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Having healthy blood pressure - meaning below 120/80 - is one thing. Keeping it that way is quite another. But people who sip just half a cup a day are almost 50 percent less likely to wind up with hypertension than non-drinkers

PROTECT YOUR MEMORY, OR YOUR MOM'S
Green tea may also keep the brain from turning fuzzy. Getting-up-there adults who drink at least two cups a day are half as likely to develop cognitive problems as those who drink less.

STAY YOUNG
The younger and healthier your arteries are, the younger and healthier you are.

LOSE WEIGHT
Oh yeah, one more thing. Turns out that green tea speeds up your body's calorie-burning process

I must confess, since I've been a regular green tea drinker my general health is better, especially my allergies.

Your health

Tonie

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Romance As A Cure For Lack of Libido!

2008-03-13T07:52:00.001-07:00

Remember when you were young and hot! You couldn't keep your hands of each other. What is the difference?

Romance, in love as opposed to farting in the bed and morning hair.

Rekindle the romance, excitement in your relationship and you will not need medication.

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A Dose of Desire

"Drug companies want to say to women, 'You don't need to know anything; you can have the satisfying sex life that you seek -- people dancing on TV, the whole bit -- without knowing anything. Just ask your doctor,' " she says. "I resent that, because there are specific harms that come from being ignorant and dependent in the world we live in. There may be lots of people who aren't interested in sex, but is there a medical reason for that, and do we diagnose that?"

Women like Virginia, a 60-year-old native of Britain and an artist who, for privacy reasons, asked that her last name be omitted. She'd spent years asking doctors for medical help to boost her sex drive, which had once been voracious. All of them, she says, "rolled their eyes and harrumphed and tried to change the subject."

For more info on natural cures for lack of libido go here.

Do You Know These Facts About Cardiovascular Disease?

2008-03-05T03:07:00.001-08:00

Cardiovascular disease is amongst the top killers in our modern society. The alarming fact is that we are bringing it onto ourselves.

Don't get caught of guard, educate yourself and make the necessary changes.

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Diseases of the heart and blood vessels do more than just kill. They profoundly affect the lives of those who have them. More than 70 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular condition, from the tiniest infant born with a mis-formed heart valve, to the young athlete with a heart rhythm abnormality, to the businesswoman with a growing aneurysm and the senior citizen whose life is limited by high blood pressure and heart failure.

1 million Americans have a congenital heart defect.

4.7 million Americans have had a stroke, making it the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S.

4.9 million Americans have congestive heart failure.

12.9 million Americans have coronary heart disease, including 7.6 million with previous myocardial infarction (heart attack), and 6.6 million with angina.

50 million Americans have high blood pressure (hypertension).

One of the main culprits of cardiovascular disease is cholesterol - read more!

Your health

Tonie

New Survey Shows African Amaricans Have A Higher Heart Diseas Risk.

2008-02-27T00:44:00.001-08:00

As they say the proof is in the pudding, oh that is bad!

clipped from www.minoritynurse.com

Alzheimer’s Association and American Heart Association Join Forces to Educate African Americans on Managing Heart Health to Promote Brain Health

Compared to the Caucasian majority population, African Americans have a higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular complications, which could lead to a higher risk of stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
“What’s good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Alzheimer’s Association spokesperson Jennifer Manly, PhD. “Every healthy heartbeat pumps about one-fifth of your blood to your brain. The human brain is comprised of billions of brain cells that need a constant source of nutrients and oxygen, which is carried in the blood so that the brain can carry on the daily processes of thinking, problem solving and remembering.

Heart disease linked to Alzheimer’s (6% aware)

Did You See This Eye-Opening Report On Heart Failure.

2008-02-26T23:26:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Heart failure is a very real threat!

Heart disease is in the top 5 killer disease in most of the 1st world. It seems to be a by product of our success.

We get to busy and stressed.

Pretty soon all we do is work and stress the other important things like exercise, healthy diet and relaxing take a back seat.

And such we carry on until we get woken up with a disaster or tragedy.

Is this you?

See for yourself here - trends in heart failure.

It is time that you take responsibility and action.

Your health

Tonie

Do You Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers?

2008-02-24T04:02:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Also known as "The Silent Killer" blood pressure is one of the major health conditions we cannot toy with as we get older.

See the Libido and Health Blog for a handy blood pressure table.

Your health

Tonie

Are you a 40+ man ? Then chances are....

2008-02-19T00:10:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

You might be suffering from this condition and it is adding to your stress load which in turn aggravates the problem, so don't stress. Also start thinking along the lines of treating the cause and not the symptom, which seems to be the trend.

According to research on a certain patent medication that's suppose to improve your ability to urinate. The researchers indicated that the molecule isosorbide dinatrate works by improving the production of nitric oxide, a substance that relaxes vascular and other smooth muscles.

In the men they studied they found that the flow improved and that the resistance to that flow decreases.

Did you know that that is exactly what the natural amino acid L-arginine does, plus, plus it improves erectile dysfunction(ED), now ain't that neat?

In reality L-arginine is useful for all sorts of vascular diseases because it improves blood flow by dilating your blood vessels.

When using L-arginine for ED you may need to take 3 to 6 grams at a time for sexual enhancement. Regular L-arginine reaches peak levels around 1 to 2 hours, so it is best to take it 2 hours "before" for best results.

All the best

What is andropause?

2008-02-18T02:51:00.000-08:00

Definition

Around the age of 40 the testosterone levels in men starts to decline, these levels continue to fall about 10% every 10 years or so, i.o.w "Male menopause.."

And although men's hormones don't go south as severely as the ladies our bodies still need some extra consideration during this time.

Commonly know as "midlife crisis", andropuase is clearly a time when we feel a little vulnerable, there are various remedies available to assist with the symptoms during this time and that is what we are going to discuss on this blog.

It's a time when we feel that we have lost our vitality, strength and youth, energy and sexual performance decline. It is also during this time that we start to take notice of our prostrate.

It is also when we are supposed to be at our most productive in our career.

There are loads of proven natural supplements that will add value to your health, mentally and physically. You can restore your energy, stamina and sexual satisfaction.

Symptoms

Symptoms of andropause are fatigue, hair loss on you head and it grows everywhere else, loss of muscle mass, frequent urination, weight gain around the waist, low sex drive and depression.

What to do!

Exercise is a vital tool in fighting depression, stress, lack of sexual drive, heart health, the list goes on. Change your breathing patterns, take more deep breaths, try inhaling for 7 counts, holding your breath for 21 counts and exhaling for 14 counts, it is exhilarating and will zap your stress big time.

Limit your coffee intake, get 8 hours sleep per night, drink 8 glasses of water a day, stock up on the B vitamins and pantothenic acid.

Most of all laugh more, take some time and smell the roses.

Kind regards