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		<title>Tips to stimulate faster hair growth &#8211; grow hair to stop falling</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you have a small amount of hair or if your hair is abundant, but slow to grow, there are some secrets that can help stimulate hair growth faster. With perseverance and determination, your hair will your hair look abundant and reach the desired length, if they ensure the nutrition of the hair follicle, stimulating [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you have a small amount of hair or if your hair is abundant, but slow to grow, there are some secrets that can help stimulate hair growth faster. With perseverance and determination, your hair will your hair look abundant and reach the desired length, if they ensure the nutrition of the hair follicle, stimulating the blood supply to the scalp.</p>
<p>Before turning to the wall or hair extensions, consider that your own hair reaches the desired volume and length. This is possible, if you record and apply these tips to ensure the nutrition of the hair follicle by stimulating the blood supply to the scalp.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tips for stimulate hair growth faster</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do not use bristle brushes,      plastic or metal, used instead, only natural-bristle brushes that do not      damage your hair.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Every morning, stimulates      circulation in your scalp, with at least 50 planed, and performed with      uniform motion, from the root to the tips of your hair.</li>
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<ul>
<li>At night, active capillary      circulation with 10 minutes massage at least made with the palms and      fingers of both hands on the scalp.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Once a month, cut the ends      to be weakening, to allow your hair to grow more strongly.</li>
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<p>Accompanies these practices, with a proper diet for hair growth and at least once a week, applies to your hair a homemade lotion to stimulate growth.</p>
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		<title>Heal the body with the Gerson therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout our lives, our bodies are contaminated by various toxic substances that cause cancer and other diseases. These toxic substances reach us through the air we breathe, the food we eat, the medicines you take and the water we drink. As the use of these toxic substances is growing every day, and the incidence of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout our lives, our bodies are contaminated by various toxic substances that cause cancer and other diseases. These toxic substances reach us through the air we breathe, the food we eat, the medicines you take and the water we drink. As the use of these toxic substances is growing every day, and the incidence of cancer also increases, to use a proven treatment, natural, and detoxifying and Gerson Therapy not only reassuring, but necessary.</p>
<p>The Gerson Therapy is a powerful natural treatment that boosts the immune system, so they can cure cancer, arthritis, heart disease, allergies, and many other degenerative diseases. One aspect that differs from most other treatments is integrative and inclusive nature. Thirteen are consumed daily glasses of fresh juices, fruits and vegetables, which provide plenty of nutrients, enzymes and minerals. After these substances break down diseased tissue in the body, while enemas help remove the accumulation of a lifetime of toxins in the liver.</p>
<p>With an approach that takes into account the whole body for healing, <em>the Gerson Therapy</em> naturally reactivates the wonderful ability of your body to heal itself &#8211; without harmful side effects. More than 200 articles in respected medical journals, and thousands of people cured of &#8220;incurable&#8221; diseases document the effectiveness of the Gerson Therapy, which is also one of the few treatments with 60 years of success.</p>
<p>The Gerson Therapy is an advanced holistic treatment that uses existing natural healing mechanism itself of the body for the treatment and cure of chronic and debilitating illnesses. When it was introduced by <em>Dr. Max Gerson</em>, the nutritional therapy was so far ahead of its time that almost no explanations in the literature of how I could achieve cure of chronic and infectious diseases. But, because actually cured many cases of advanced tuberculosis, heart disease, cancer and many less serious diseases, the Gerson Therapy was established as an important contribution to the field of medicine, through articles published in peer- review academic. Dr. Gerson first published an article related to cancer in 1945, almost 40 years before the adoption of the current official program of diet, nutrition and cancer of the National Cancer Institute U.S.</p>
<p>It is rare to find cases of cancer, arthritis or other degenerative diseases in cultures considered &#8220;primitive&#8221; by Western civilization. Is it due to diet? This idea is based on the fact that degenerative diseases appear in these cultures only after the introduction of modern packaged foods and additives. Dr. Gerson said, &#8220;Stay close to nature and its eternal laws will protect you.&#8221; According to him, degenerative diseases were caused by food, water and air toxic and degraded.</p>
<p>Gerson Therapy seeks to regenerate the body to regain health, supporting every important nutritional requirement by flooding the body with nutrients from almost 9 kilos of fruits and organic vegetables. Most is used to make fresh juice, a cup per hour, 13 times per day. Consumed generous amounts of raw and cooked solid foods. In general, the oxygen is found to be twice or more, and that the deficiency of oxygen in the blood contributes to the development of many degenerative diseases. Also stimulates the metabolism with the addition of thyroid supplements, potassium supplements, and others, and avoiding heavy animal fats, excess protein and sodium, and other toxins.</p>
<p>Degenerative diseases leave the body increasingly unable to excrete wastes adequately, commonly resulting in liver and kidney failure. To prevent this, the Gerson Therapy uses intensive detoxification to eliminate wastes, regenerate the liver, reactivate the immune system and restore the body&#8217;s essential defenses &#8211; enzyme systems, mineral and hormonal. With a generous and high nutritional quality, the higher oxygen availability, detoxification, and improved metabolism, the cells &#8211; and body &#8211; can regenerate, heal, and prevent future disease.<span id="more-327"></span></p>
<h1>Detoxification</h1>
<p>A very important part of the Gerson Therapy is often detoxification of tissues and blood. This is accomplished in several ways, primarily through the use of coffee enemas. The scientific bases of the use of coffee enemas are well documented, and may request the Gerson Institute. Patients report that the enemas decrease pain and speed healing. From a biological standpoint, are stimulated enzyme systems of the gut wall and liver, and increases the flow of bile. It has been shown that it improves the body&#8217;s ability to remove toxic waste ambientaal origin, chemotherapy, and other sources.</p>
<p>Also, tumors and other diseased tissues are removed more quickly to be degraded.</p>
<p>Other methods of detoxification include castor oil, traditionally used as a stimulant of bile flow and as another way to improve the liver&#8217;s ability to filter blood. Additionally, the digestive enzymes used to improve absorption of nutrients and to assist in the removal of damaged tissue.</p>
<h1>Diet</h1>
<p>The Gerson diet is naturally high in vitamins and minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, extremely low in sodium and fat and high in fluids.</p>
<p>What follows is a typical day’s diet by a patient therapy Gerson complete:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thirteen glasses of fresh      juices, carrot / apple and green leafy vegetables, prepared every hour      with organic fruits and vegetables.</li>
<li>Three full vegetarian meals      prepared with organic fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. A typical meal      includes salad, cooked vegetables, baked potatoes, vegetable soup and      juice.</li>
<li>Fresh fruits and fresh      fruit desserts available at all times as a snack or snacks, in addition to      the regular diet.</li>
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<h1>Juicer</h1>
<p>The juices are an essential component of the Gerson Therapy. To ensure reliable results, the Gerson patient will need to purchase an appropriate juicer. Dr. Gerson’s research indicates that cancer patients should have a juger in two stages with a separate grinder and hydraulic press. Generally, the mixers of a stage do not produce the same quality of enzyme content, mineral or micronutrient, and some patients have not obtained results simply by not using proper blending.</p>
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		<title>What are the symptoms of cervical cancer &#124; Diagnosis and treatment procedure</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The symptoms of cervical cancer usually do not appear until abnormal cervical cells become cancerous and invade nearby tissue.
The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding, which may:
- Start and stop between regular menstrual periods.
- Occur after intercourse, douching or a pelvic exam.
Other symptoms may include:
- heavier menstrual bleeding, which can take longer than usual.
- Bleeding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The symptoms of cervical cancer usually do not appear until abnormal cervical cells become cancerous and invade nearby tissue.</p>
<p>The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding, which may:</p>
<p>- Start and stop between regular menstrual periods.<br />
- Occur after intercourse, douching or a pelvic exam.<br />
Other symptoms may include:<br />
- heavier menstrual bleeding, which can take longer than usual.<br />
- Bleeding after menopause.<br />
- Increased vaginal discharge<br />
- Pain during intercourse<br />
The symptoms of cervical cancer may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult your physician for a diagnosis.</p>
<p><strong>- How is cervical cancer diagnosed?</strong></p>
<p>When cervical problems are found during a pelvic exam, or when abnormal cells are found through a Pap test, cervical biopsy may&#8230;</p>
<p>There are several types of cervical biopsies that can be used to diagnose cervical cancer and some of these procedures, which can completely remove areas of abnormal tissue, it can be used to treat precancerous lesions.</p>
<p>Some of the procedures for obtaining biopsies require only local anesthesia, while others require general anesthesia. There are several types of cervical biopsies, which include:</p>
<p>- <strong>Loop</strong><strong> electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)</strong>: is a procedure which uses an electric wire loop to obtain a piece of tissue.</p>
<p><strong>- Colposcopy</strong> is a procedure which uses an instrument with magnifying lenses, called a colposcope to examine the cervix for abnormalities. If abnormal tissue is found, a biopsy is usually performed (colposcopic biopsy).</p>
<p><strong>- endocervical curettage ( ECC )</strong>: A procedure that involves scraping the lining of endocervical canal with a narrow instrument called a curette . This type of biopsy is usually completed with the colposcopic biopsy.</p>
<p><strong>- Cone biopsy (Also called conization)</strong>: biopsy involves removing a portion of cone-shaped tissue from the cervix using the loop electrosurgical excision procedure or cone biopsy procedure with a surgical scalpel. The cone biopsy procedure may be used as a treatment for precancerous lesions and early cancers.</p>
<p><strong>- Knife cone biopsy Cold</strong>: A procedure in which a surgical scalpel or laser is used to remove a piece of tissue. This procedure requires general anesthesia.</p>
<p><strong>- The treatment for cervical cancer: </strong>Specific treatment for cancer will be determined by your physician based on:<br />
- Your general health status and medical history<br />
- extent of the disease.<br />
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies.<br />
- Expectations for the course of the disease.<br />
- Your opinion or preference.<br />
Treatment may include:<br />
- <strong>Surgery, including</strong>:<br />
<strong>- Cryosurgery</strong>: is the use of liquid nitrogen, or a probe that is very cold, to freeze and kill cancer cells.<br />
<strong>Laser surgery</strong>: is the use of a powerful beam of light, which can be directed to specific parts of the body without making a large incision, to destroy abnormal cells.<br />
<strong>- Hysterectomy</strong>: is surgery to remove the uterus, including the cervix. In some cases, hysterectomy may be necessary, particularly if abnormal cells are found inside the opening of the cervix.<br />
<strong>- Radiotherapy</strong><br />
<strong>- Chemotherapy</strong><br />
LEEP or conization may also be used to remove abnormal tissue.</p>
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		<title>Cervical cancer risk factors &#124; How you prevent it</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is cervical cancer?
If abnormal cells on the surface of cervix spread deeper into the cervix, or other tissues or organs, the disease is then called cervical cancer or invasive cervical cancer. Cervical cancer occurs more frequently in women over 40 years of age. This is different from cancer that begins in other parts of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is cervical cancer?</strong><br />
If abnormal cells on the surface of cervix spread deeper into the cervix, or other tissues or organs, the disease is then called cervical cancer or invasive cervical cancer. Cervical cancer occurs more frequently in women over 40 years of age. This is different from cancer that begins in other parts of the uterus and requires different treatment. Most cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas.</p>
<p>The mortality rates of cervical cancer have declined sharply as Pap screenings have become more prevalent. As some 9710 cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United   States in 2006. Some researchers estimate that noninvasive cervical cancer is almost four times more common than invasive <strong>cervical cancer</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>What is a risk factor? </strong><br />
A risk factor is anything that may increase a person&#8217;s chance of developing a disease. May be causes activity like <strong>smoking</strong>, diet, family history, or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, have different risk factors.</p>
<p>Although these factors can increase a person&#8217;s risk, they do not necessarily cause the disease. Some people with one or more risk factors never develop cancer, while others develop without known risk factors.</p>
<p>But, knowing your risk factors to any disease can help guide you into the appropriate actions, including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease.</p>
<p><strong>What are the risk factors for cervical cancer? </strong></p>
<p>The following risk factors have been considered for cervical cancer:</p>
<p>- Infection with <strong>human papillomavirus</strong> (HPV), often as a result of unprotected sex.<br />
- Infection with the <strong>human immunodeficiency virus</strong> (HIV) the precursor to AIDS or other conditions that can weaken the immune system.<br />
- Smoking<br />
Women who smoke are nearly twice more likely to develop cervical cancer than nonsmokers.<br />
- Age<br />
The risk of cancer of the cervix increases between the late teens and 35 years of age. However, cervical cancer can occur at any age.<br />
- Having sex before 18 years of age.<br />
- Having multiple sexual partners and having partners who have had sex when they were younger and / or which in turn has had many sexual partners.</p>
<p><strong>- Can we prevent cervical cancer? </strong><br />
<strong>Early detection</strong> of cervical problems is the best way to prevent cervical cancer. The Routine, annual <strong>pelvic exams</strong> and <strong>Pap tests</strong> can detect <a href="http://www.rflcentraloahu.org/cancer/precancerous-cells-cervix/">precancerous cells cervix</a> conditions that often can be treated before cancer develops. That is most likely to find invasive cancer if it occurs at an earlier stage. Pelvic exams and Pap tests are the methods used to determine if there are cervical problems.</p>
<p>Women who are or have been sexually active, or have 18 years of age or older should have regular checkups, including a pelvic exam and Pap test.</p>
<p>According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH):</p>
<p>A pelvic exam and Pap test allow the physician to detect abnormal changes in the cervix. If an infection is present, treated and the Pap test is repeated in the future. If the exam or Pap test suggests something other than an infection, a repeated Pap test and other tests is to determine which the problem.</p>
<p>Women who have had a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus, including the cervix) should ask your doctor about pelvic exams and Pap tests.</p>
<p>Because it has been discovered that certain strains of HPV cause most cases of cervical cancer, research efforts have focused on the development of a vaccine against this virus. Have already developed two vaccines against HPV and clinical trials have been successful. According to a study published in April 2005, one of the vaccines showed a 89% effective in preventing infection by four particular strains of HPV, and a 100% effective in preventing cervical cancer, precancerous lesions and genital warts. This vaccine was sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States for approval in early 2006. The other vaccine will be supplied for regulatory approval in Europe in 2006.</p>
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		<title>What are Precancerous Cells Cervix</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This type of common cancer in women is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the tissues of the cervix.
 
What is the cervix? 
The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and rectum. It forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which in turn leads [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This type of common cancer in women is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the tissues of the cervix.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>What is the cervix? </strong></p>
<p>The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb) located between the bladder and rectum. It forms a canal that opens into the vagina, which in turn leads to outside the body.</p>
<p><strong>What are precancerous conditions of the cervix?</strong><br />
Precancerous conditions of the cervix are identified as <strong>cells</strong> that appear abnormal, but at that time are not cancerous. However, the appearance of these abnormal cells could be the first evidence of cancer that develops years later.</p>
<p>Precancerous changes of the cervix usually painless and generally do not cause symptoms. They are detected with a pelvic exam or a Pap test.</p>
<p><strong>Squamous intraepithelial lesions</strong> (SIL) is a term that refers to abnormal changes in cells on the surface of the cervix.</p>
<p><strong>Squamous cells</strong> are flat cells on the surface (of the cervix). Intraepithelial means that the abnormal cells are present only in the surface layer of cells.</p>
<p>Lesion refers to an area of abnormal tissue.</p>
<p>According to the National Cancer Institute (National Cancer Institute, NCI), changes in these cells can be divided into two categories: low-grade SIL &#8211; refers to early changes in the size, shape, and the number of cells that form the surface of the cervix. They may go away by themselves, or can grow over time or become more abnormal, forming a high-grade lesion.</p>
<p>These <strong>low grade</strong> precancerous lesions can be called <strong>mild dysplasia</strong> or <strong>cervical intraepithelial neoplasia</strong> 1 (CIN 1). These early changes may occur more often in women between 25 and 35 years of age but can occur at any time. <strong>High-grade SIL</strong> &#8211; means there are a number of precancerous cells and, as well as low-grade SIL, these precancerous changes involve only cells on the surface of the cervix. The cells often do not become cancerous for many months, perhaps years.</p>
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		<title>Knee Pain Relief Products</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we walk and enjoy the life we do not think about something that might happen to us the next minute. There is always some kind of self-assuredness that on the one hand saves our nerves and mind but on the other hand makes us more careless. And this is the moment when we might [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we walk and enjoy the life we do not think about something that might happen to us the next minute. There is always some kind of self-assuredness that on the one hand saves our nerves and mind but on the other hand makes us more careless. And this is the moment when we might lose control and break our leg or hand or whatever. </p>
<p>To be careless means to be vulnerable to any misfortune that might happen the next second. <a href="http://www.walkandsmile.com/wound_care.htm">Wound care New York</a> doctors admit that most of the cases when people hurt themselves result from simple carelessness and inattentiveness. To be alerted and to be always wise means that you save your health and life. And to follow this simple advice is easy &#8211; just do not violate the traffic rules, do not walk near the windows or roofs &#8211; anything might happen beginning from a cigarette butt coming down to your hair and ending with icicles in the winter season. And if you fail to avoid any incident or accident &#8211; do not just cry and do nothing &#8211; there are plenty of <a href="http://www.walkandsmile.com">pain relief products</a> that can be bought at every drugstore and they can really help you at least to ease the pain! Do not be scared of such balms and pills as they are clinically tested and they can be used even if you were not hurt but you feel a constant <a href="http://www.walkandsmile.com/pain_management_formula.htm">knee pain</a> or elbow pain and you can&#8217;t stop it. Such products are natural and cheap &#8211; they can always help you when you were careless and hurt yourself.</p>
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		<title>Personal Health Record &#8211; Definition and Advantages</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This information is intended to give an overview of Personal Health record to help you decide if it suits you and your family has one. Only you can decide whether the PHR is a tool that you want to use and, if that so, best PHR provider meets their needs.
It is making an effort to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This information is intended to give an overview of <strong>Personal Health record</strong> to help you decide if it suits you and your family has one. Only you can decide whether the <strong>PHR</strong> is a tool that you want to use and, if that so, best <strong>PHR provider</strong> meets their needs.</p>
<p>It is making an effort to state and national level to create <strong>electronics medical health records system</strong> that can be accessed all health professionals. As they move the plans for such a system, the market continues to Personal Health Records changing. This consumer information sheet provides some basic information consider before enrolling in a PHR.</p>
<p><strong>What is a PHR</strong>?</p>
<p>Currently, health information is stored by many health professionals in many different locations. His doctors, dentists, optometrists and other specialist health records kept separate.</p>
<p>A PHR is an <strong>Internet-based program</strong> that allows you to collect, store, administer and, in some cases, share information about your health or the health of someone are caring for. Your health information is stored on a Web site to which you have access. You can usually access the site with a user name and password.</p>
<p>Some insurers, Maintenance Organizations or groups of medical professionals offer PHR to their members, and certain PHR companies selling Internet services to anyone. The cost of using an <strong>online PHR</strong> provider is varies. Some companies require payment of a one-time fee, others charge a fee periodicals and other provide the service free. The free services may be funded by revenue advertising.</p>
<p><strong>Personal electronic health records services</strong> also have different ways to transfer their health information where it is stored to <a href="http://www.averyspecialheart.com">digital health record</a>. Some providers have formed PHR partnerships with hospitals, pharmacies and laboratories, allowing them to import their professional’s medical health records. Other providers require you to get your PHR and enter the information in your PHR-mail.</p>
<p><strong>What are the advantages of Personal Health Record</strong>?</p>
<p>A possible benefit of having a <a href="http://www.averyspecialheart.com">PHR</a> is to have a comprehensive picture of their health by collecting all your information available in one central place. A PHR can allow you to access your health information to prepare for medical appointments. It may also allow better communicate with their health professionals about your medical needs.</p>
<p>People with chronic health problems may use a PHR to record certain things, such as how your medications are affecting, or how they feel from day to day. For example, Diabetics may use a PHR to track your blood glucose. People with hypertension may want to use it to record your blood pressure measurements.</p>
<p>If desired, you could add other health-related information to PHR, such as their diet and exercise routines. You can also get to use their PHR as a record of progress toward their goals of health and wellness.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.averyspecialheart.com">Personal Health Record</a> can help you to care for a relative or friend who needs helps to control and manage your health information due to age or illness. To manage the PHR of another person, you must get written permission from the person who cares for each of its health professionals. The authorization should say the patient gives permission to the provider to disclose all records and information care and treatment of the patient to the caregiver.</p>
<p><strong>How do I create a PHR</strong>?</p>
<p>You will need to request a copy of their records of each health professionals. For do so, you must complete a form of &#8220;disclosure authorization&#8221; for each professional health care. Note that law, a medical facility is allowed to take up to 60 days to give a copy of their medical records, and that most stores charge for copies. The information may include in their PHR can be a list of diseases and surgeries, medications and dosages, allergies, immunization records, vision records and dental and lab reports.</p>
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		<title>Hormonal imbalance causes hair loss in women</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most common causes of such widespread hair loss in women are mineral deficiencies, anemia and imbalances hormone. We turn first hormonal imbalances. Hormones are fluid secretions of the glands endocrine influence our actions and feelings. The glands are small bodies located as shown in the diagram. Sex glands, the thyroid, parathyroid glands, etc. There are all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most common causes of such widespread <strong>hair loss</strong> in women are mineral deficiencies, anemia and imbalances <strong>hormone</strong>. We turn first <strong>hormonal imbalances</strong>. Hormones are fluid secretions of the glands endocrine influence our actions and feelings. The glands are small bodies located as shown in the diagram. <strong>Sex glands</strong>, the <strong>thyroid</strong>, <strong>parathyroid glands</strong>, etc. There are all endocrine glands. They produce hormones in the circulation blood circulating through the body and play an important role in the regulation of how we function.</p>
<p>A surplus or a lack of a specific hormone will imbalance in the body. Often, samples and symptoms of hormonal imbalance are obvious, e.g. fatigue, excessive facial hair, hair changes or weight. However, a slight imbalance can reflect only in the hair &#8211; its growth, texture, loss and, if detected early, can save many problems forward. Each gland now is discussed along with their effects.</p>
<p><strong>Pituitary Gland</strong></p>
<p>The pituitary gland has a controlling influence something the other endocrine glands, thyroid, sex glands and adrenal cortex.  The pituitary gland itself is controlled by the hypothalamus, which is the basis in the brain and is part of it. The brain, therefore, has great influence in the functioning of the endocrine glands.  Diffuse hair loss can lead to imbalances pituitary hormone directly or through its effects on the other endocrine glands.</p>
<p>The <strong>gland of thyroid</strong> is situated in the neck and its main hormones are the tiroxina (T4) and the triyodotironina  (T3).  Both hormones contain iodine and they are produced amino acid &#8216;tyrosine&#8217;.  They influence the way in which the body utilizes food that eat.  Alternatively it can influence the way that feel &#8211; animated or sad.  Low activity of the gland thyroid &#8211; hypothyroidism &#8211; can conduct to the diffuse hair loss in hairy leather, hair and fragile nails, a dry skin, lethargy, slowness of the speech, and an increase in weight.  At times, the hypothyroidism associates to toxemia and excessive increase of the weight during embarrassment, palpitations of heart, problems of the kidney, sensibility to the cold, and a high level of the blood cholesterol.</p>
<p>The external part of the eyebrows can be lost.  An overproduction of the thyroid hormones &#8211; hyperthyroidism &#8211; is characterized for diffuse hair loss, oily skin, loss of the weight, growing appetite, hypercritical, the to sweat excessive, fast action of the heart, and constantly sensation of embarrassment.  The weakness of the muscle, the fatigue, and the sunken eyes are other samples and symptoms.  With the hiccup and the hyperthyroidism, the gland thyroid can be enlarged.  This it is called goiter.  Both problems can be controlled easily.  The temperature of the body provides a simple indication of the operation of the thyroid.  The hypothyroidism is characterized for a temperature of the low body, hyperthyroidism by a high temperature of the body.  The temperature of the body should be measured upon awaking when the temperature should be on 36.6&#8243;C (9SF).  For the women pre menopause, this temperature is only valid in the seconds and third tomorrows of its period.  The temperature of the low body can associate to a lack of food as well as with hypothyroidism.</p>
<p><strong>Thyroid Gland</strong><br />
The thyroid gland is located in the neck and its main hormones are thyroxine ( T4) and trodotironina ( T3). Both hormones contain iodine and produce the amino acid  &#8217; tyrosine &#8216;. Influence the way in which the body uses the food we eat. This, in turn, may influence the way we feel &#8211; lively or sad.</p>
<p><strong>Underactive thyroid gland</strong> &#8211; hypothyroidism can lead to diffuse hair loss, hair scalp, hair and brittle nails, a dry skin, lethargy, slow speech, and an increase in weight. Sometimes hypothyroidism is associated with toxemia and excessive increase weight gain during pregnancy, heart palpitations, problems kidney, sensitivity to cold, and high level of blood cholesterol. The outside of the eyebrows may be lost. An overproduction of thyroid hormones &#8211; hyperthyroidism &#8211; is characterized by diffuse hair loss, skin oily, weight loss, increased appetite, hyperactivity, excessive sweating, rapid heart action, and constantly feeling of embarrassment. The weakness of muscle fatigue, and sunken eyes are other signs and symptoms.</p>
<p>With the hypo and hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland can be enlarged. This is called goiter. Both problems can be easily controlled. Body temperature provides a simple indication the functioning of the thyroid. Hypothyroidism is characterized by a low body temperature, hyperthyroidism by high body temperature. Body temperature should be measured to wake up when the temperature should be about 36.6 &#8220;C ( 9SF .) For premenopausal women, this temperature is only valid in the second and third morning of his period. Low body temperature may be associated with a lack of food as well as with hypothyroidism.</p>
<p><strong>Parathyroid Glands</strong></p>
<p>These glands are next to or behind thyroid gland. Regulate calcium metabolism and phosphorus. A low production of hormone parathyroid can lead to diffuse hair loss, excessive pigmentation of the skin and muscle spasms.<br />
There are two adrenal glands, one above each kidney. Each adrenal gland has a cortex (outer part ) and a medulla ( inner part) . The bone marrow produces of hormones adrenaline ( epinephrine ) and noradrenaline ( Norepinephrine ) that help the body fight stress. The adrenal cortex produces several hormones among which are the glucocorticoids, which promote the functioning normal metabolism and also help the body fight tension.</p>
<p>Cortisone is one of the main glucocorticoid which, as noted above, it is controlled by the pituitary. A constant overproduction of glucocorticoids due to problems such as tumors of adrenal gland, it can lead to diffuse hair loss, increased weight, fat accumulation, excessive facial hair and a growing body fat. This syndrome is called Cushing &#8217;s syndrome.  Underactive adrenal glands may lead to fatigue, weight loss, pigmentation marked on the skin, anemia, extreme weakness, hair loss in the armpits, and disseminate hair loss. This problem is called Addison&#8217;s disease and both the syndrome Cushing, this and can be treated.<br />
The adrenal cortex also produces small amounts male sex hormones (androgens ). In a female, an increased production of androgens will rise to masculinizing effects such as thinning hair in the area of frontal scalp hair excessive facial, and excessive body fat and acne.</p>
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		<title>Glucose control in diabetes is key to improving quality of life</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If diabetes is not treated in time and blood sugar levels stays high, increase the risk of complications in the eyes, heart and kidneys.
The biggest challenge for those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes is under control your glucose levels. This sounds simple, but for those who do face this condition is not as simple [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If <strong>diabetes</strong> is not treated in time and <a href="http://www.rflcentraloahu.org/diet/how-to-control-your-blood-sugar-levels/">blood sugar levels</a> stays high, increase the risk of complications in the eyes, heart and kidneys.</p>
<p>The biggest challenge for those who suffer from <strong>Type 2 diabetes</strong> is under control your <strong>glucose levels</strong>. This sounds simple, but for those who do face this condition is not as simple as it sounds , because for patients who face this kind of suffering , physical welfare is related to how healthy your lifestyle and how well and how many time is in their <strong>blood glucose control</strong>.</p>
<p>Patients with Type 2 diabetes in a high percentage are patients who are <strong>overweight</strong> or <strong>obese</strong> in which the pancreas no longer produces enough <strong>insulin</strong> or the insulin they produce does not work properly, because the cells that use it have stopped responding to the action of the same, this is called <strong>insulin resistance</strong>. This condition develops gradually over the years and some of the first symptoms are: increased appetite, excessive thirst, increased <strong>urination</strong> and recurrent infections, so it is vital to attend immediately.</p>
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		<title>Nosocomial infection prevention before surgery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The patient was admitted to hospital for surgery that requires the use of a catheter. During the intervention did not show any problem. However, between 48-72 hours after the person was discomfort related to infection not suffered previously.
The story is one of many that occur in the hospitals from all over the world, a phenomenon [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The patient was admitted to <strong>hospital</strong> for <strong>surgery</strong> that requires the use of a catheter. During the intervention did not show any problem. However, between 48-72 hours after the person was discomfort related to <strong>infection</strong> not suffered previously.</p>
<p>The story is one of many that occur in the hospitals from all over the world, a phenomenon known as <strong>nosocomial infection</strong> that occurs for various reasons. One of the most frequent is when <strong>micro-organisms</strong> found naturally in the <strong>skin</strong> of the patient beyond the protective barrier of the epidermis during a <strong>surgical procedure</strong>.</p>
<p>When the wound is done during the operation, however minimal, may cause inflammation in the vein, which is known as <strong>phlebitis</strong>. At present the phenomenon or primary bacteremia, when bacteria are present in blood, emerge the leading causes of nosocomial infections related to intravenous therapy in the country, according to the Hospital Network for Epidemiological Surveillance (RHOVE).</p>
<p>Globally, it has been recorded between 10 to 15 million nosocomial infections, which are related to deaths of about one hundred thousand people each year.</p>
<p>It is therefore necessary to seek the “safe surgeries and health in the hands of doctors, “said Dr. Guillermo Domínguez Cherit National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán.</p>
<p>These inoculations are associated with resident microorganisms on the skin of the same patients, as proposed by the preoperative use of a substance in the skin of the people.</p>
<p>&#8220;In most of the infections associated with catheters, microorganisms have been isolated from the skin of the patient and are causing the infection, and there are studies which show that the protocol for <strong>hand washing</strong> and gloves are not completed in entirely by the surgeons,” he said.</p>
<p>At present, before surgery is used <strong>povidone iodine</strong>, <strong>antiseptic</strong>, <strong>bactericide</strong> and <strong>fungicide</strong>, but not completely reduce bacteria, said Dr. Eduardo Reynoso Gomez, head of Hemato Oncology at the Spanish Hospital in the city of Mexico.</p>
<p>In this regard, the Center for Infection Control in the United States recommends the use of <strong>chlorhexidine gluconate</strong> ( ChloraPrep ) , for its <strong>antiseptic formulation</strong> reduces the number of microorganisms from the skin up to 90 %.</p>
<p>This was demonstrated in a study called chlorhexidine and alcohol vs  povidone-iodine in the 849 patients who participated in several research centers, and the first substance had greater bactericidal effect on superficial and deep infections of surgical wounds .</p>
<p>It is the result of the study shows that alcohol in combination with chlorhexidine in a few seconds to kill 99.9 % bacteria and assets continues his role 48 hours later.</p>
<p>This is why more than 17 organizations recognized by health authorities in the U.S., UK, Canada and France, make use of the substance in various hospitals.</p>
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