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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Causes and Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

By Todd Titus

Hemorrhoids are not only pain in the butt but real pain in medication. Most people with this burden avoid seeing the doctor due to some personal reasons and instead go to the over the counter medications. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins just inside the anus. They produce pain if they come out of the anus with a bowel movement because of constriction. Once they come out, the skin around them and the veins themselves are inflamed. So the next question you might be asking is What causes hemorrhoids and their symptoms?

When there is pressure on the vein that prevents the blood flow from returning to the heart, sometimes the veins just inside the anus become swollen for they become constricted due to the large amount of stool that stays. Also, a job in which a person sits all of the time can produce hemorrhoids. Straining and sitting a long time on the toilet trying to have a bowel movement is also thought to produce hemorrhoids and diarrhea causes hemorrhoids by the same mechanism.

Increased intra abdominal pressure from heavy lifting or a chronic cough from asthma, smoking or any chronic lung disease causes hemorrhoids because the increased pressure is like straining at stool that obstructs the flow of blood through the veins that cause the swelling. Obesity can also cause an increased intra abdominal pressure just by the weight of the abdominal wall. It is associated also with hemorrhoids. Pregnancy produces swollen veins and hemorrhoids due to a moderately increased blood volume, and also because the pregnancy itself may slightly block some of the return venous blood flow from the lower pelvis and rectum. Rectoceles can also be associated with hemorrhoids when the rectal wall protrudes out of the vagina and obstructs the veins in the wall of the rectum below.

If one or more of the swollen veins becomes "scratched" by hard stool, it may cause bright red bleeding. Often this is painless bleeding and comes out in the toilet bowl water or on toilet paper. Most bright red rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids but there is always concern that a rectal cancer could be present. So next time consider a rectal exam by a physician to avoid even more trouble in the future. - 17273

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Chinese white tea - Tea or medicine?

By Jack Robbins

White tea originally came from China about seven to eight thousand years ago. It was discovered on the plains of Fu Ding and Fujian which were in the eastern southern part of China. Ever since it was known the Chinese people took a liking to it and used it as a health energizer as well as an enjoyable evening drink.

I am pretty sure by now you know that all kinds of tea come from a single plant which is the Camilla Sinensis tea bush. How each tea gets its name totally depends on what happens after the tea leaves have been picked.

Knowing how each kind of tea is made is not important, however its is interesting to note that white tea gets its name from the silver sort of fuzz that covers the leaf buds. This silver fuzz then turns white when the tea is dried up.

Tea leaves meant to be sold as white tea undergo less processing than any other form of tea.

White tea leaves are cut when they are just small buds which make the resulting tea a better and healthier drink.

It has a light and delightful taste and you should steep it in boiling water the same way that green tea is brewed.

White tea contains less caffeine than any form of tea due to it being picked from the tea plant when it was a bud.

As we saw above white tea tastes awesome but besides its awesome taste it's also a good natural medicine. Studies have shown it increases the lipoprotein lipase activity in the human body which increases the metabolism rate thus helping in weight loss. It helps in prevention against cancer, it maintains lower levels of cholesterol, it helps in blood circulation by thinning the blood, reducing high blood pressure, stronger bones, healthier skin, and the list goes on and on. - 17273

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The Secret Behind Skin Moisturizer Supplements

By Michael Byrd

People would be astonished upon knowing the truths behind skin moisturizer supplements.

Aging skin starting on the outside is a common fallacy in people's minds.

Although it's essential to do away with harmful elements to your outdoor skin like the sun, dry air and the wind, using the appropriate skin moisturizer supplements could give you all the protection you need even if it's working from the inside.

Itchy, dry and prematurely-aging skin can be healed with vital fatty acids like omega 3 supplements.

Having enough of healthy oil sustenance in your meals can give your skin enough protection against harmful elements. A protective layer aids your skin to replace itself daily and maintain a healthy skin condition.

The skin is an essential organ in our body thus needing ample sustenance. Aside from having enough water intakes, important supplements are needed to maintain that well moisturized skin and youthful look.

The trouble nowadays is that most of our oil intake found on our diets is considered to be bad oils which destroy our skin. Most of these bad fats are hydrogenated, saturated, trans-fats and processed oils.

In addition, people nowadays use moisturizers and lotions to cover up their skin to which, as a matter of fact, harms the skin more.

"Doing more damage to my skin?" You'd probably wonder.

Indeed. All lotions and other products used for the skin contain mineral oil. This substance eats up essential nutrients in your body like vitamins A, D and E which are important for the development of your skin.

Eating foods rich with the lost vitamins A, D and E still would not replace enough vitamins lost from your body.

For instance, eating the number of slices of whole wheat bread per day would still not account for the lost vitamin E since you cannot just eat up 124 slices per day. And that's not even half of it.

Important oils like omega 3 fatty acids work on the deeper levels and help you achieve a healthier skin. Your body needs these certain kinds of oils every day and thus needs to be replenished.

Nutritious oils in our body would help make certain significant improvements in your skin. Moisturized, healthy, smooth and wrinkle free skin are just some of the positive effects.

As a replacement for harmful lotions, why not use skin moisturizer supplements daily. You'd be off with healthy skin and results in almost in an instant.

Nevertheless, be conscious and stay away from sham supplements like flaxseed, borage and primrose oils. Such oils are inappropriate for such use.

It is established that certain essential oils from whole grains and the omega 3 fatty acids from oily fish are indeed important to the body.

Stay away from mineral oil moisturizers. Use only healthy skin moisturizer supplements and enjoy the health benefits of looking great and young.

In spite of everything, a healthy lifestyle with a glowing skin is what makes a person beautiful. - 17273

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Losing Weight for Your Wedding, Reasons to Do it

By Ricardo d Argence

Many brides and grooms want to lose weight before the wedding, and the reason is just as simple as it is their big day. This is a day to celebrate for each of them and they quite possibly could only have a day such as this once during their life.

It can often depend on the time of year as to whether you would like to lose those excess pounds, those who marry in the summertime may not have a lot of weight to lose. This may be because you have already lost weight because you want to look nice and slim in your bikini.

Since you tend to gain more weight in the winter months, ladies planning their weddings from January to June may have to loose more weight than others. You can lose weight for your wedding, though you should be careful that your weightloss should be appropriate to your body type.

Not all women look good as a size 8, some look healther with a fuller figure without being overweight. Make sure you try to get to a weight that is comfortable and healthy for your build.

All grooms want their future wife to look like a fairy tale princess on their wedding day, and with this in mind it is what gives most brides the incentive to lose weight. The man of your dreams and future husband to be will smile with pride when you walk down the aisle, therefore you can walk down the aisle with confidence looking magnificent from head to toe. All women feel great and confident when they have reached their proper goal in weight for their own size and shape.

Losing weight before a wedding is not only a future bride's wish, the groom may be interested as well. Men also want to look good for their special day and would like to shed a few pounds.

The groom will know before his big day if he has gained any weight by the way his pants fit. Although his future wife certainly knows that he enjoys having a few beers with his buddies from time to time, she would still like it if he made an additional effort to drop some weight before that special day arrives.

More often than not it is the bride who is the center of attention at the wedding ceremony, but later at the wedding reception all eyes are focused on both the bride and groom. All people talk family, friends about how the bride and groom looked on their wedding day and neither one would be happy if weight issues were the topic of conversation.

As added motivation to lose weight before your wedding day, think about your wedding pictures, as the old saying is that a photo never lies. The way you both looked on your special day can soon be forgotten as time goes by, also the way both of you moved around the dance floor. The photographs will be a reminder for you in the present, your children and grandchildren in the future. In a different article, I'll let you know how you can shed the extra weight before The Big Day, or, if you desire to check out my website, simply click on the link below and you can get right to it. - 17273

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You Will Never Build Muscles Without Quality Protein

By Ricardo d Argence

Protein is essentially the building block that your body uses to build muscle and you can bet that your body needs it!

There are many different types of proteins out there, but at the most basic level, you are going to find that they have essential amino acids in them that are vital for the growth and the health of the cells, tissues and muscles in your body.

There are plenty of reasons for you to be looking into proteins and what they can do for you. You'll find a lot of them if you are an athlete or a bodybuilder or even if you just lead a fairly active lifestyle.

When you are looking at bodybuilding, protein is one of the most important things that you can think about. You'll find that though it is good for you in the long run, it is actually something that can be very tiring and wearing on your body at the moment!

You'll find that small amounts of damage are common, if you are doing everything you can to make sure that your muscles grow at the fastest possible rate. Protein is what your body uses to repair the muscles that are damaged in the average workout, and you'll find that they also make you stronger than you were before.

There is a variety of places where you can get a good source of protein. Whey is rich in potassium and amino acids, and is a favorite protein source for many bodybuilders.

Egg whites are another good place to get protein and getting some is as easy as a stop to the supermarket. If you are a vegan or a vegetarian, you may find that soya beans are going to work best for you. If you don't have any health issues, red meat is usually an excellent source of protein.

Somedays you may not have time to prepare food a special way which is why supplements are included. Additives are generally found in mix form so you are able to make them into beverages, and they are available in capsule or pill form. If you are looking at working out on a regular basis, this is a great way to make sure that you regain those vitamins and minerals that you can lose, and this is a good idea when you are on the run and don't have time to do shopping.

Remember that part of good bodybuilding is making sure that you are taking good care of your impaired or overworked muscles. Protein supplements are good way to make sure that you are on the right track and that you are going to get stronger, faster! - 17273

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