Karen’s Free Health and Fitness Tips

Although your body is able to cleanse itself naturally, in today’s society the diets that we live on are making this process more difficult. Now more and more people are turning to internal body cleansing routines in order to rid their body’s of waste products and toxins that have been building up over time. One such way of doing is by carrying out a detoxification treatment program which is not only designed to help the body rid itself of those toxins stored within it, but also helps to provide strength to the organs which are involved in the natural process.

One such program is colon cleansing. This helps to clean the organ which assists with the removal of waste from the body. Unfortunately a dirty colon will in the end lead to the build up of toxins within the body and eventually illness. Using either a herbal treatment or irrigation therapy the colon is cleansed and toxins are removed, thus resulting in the intestinal track being able to work efficiently and correctly. It is vital that this procedure is carried out before any other detoxification programs as the waste produced by the other programs can then be removed more effectively.

The “pink cloud” is best described as a period of time where the addict or alcoholic experiences a reprieve from the struggles associated with early recovery. These struggles are generally associated with the feelings of depression, anger, resentment, self pity and the realization of where their drug addiction or alcoholism has taken them.

Upon experiencing this phenomenon for the first time, the addict or alcoholic is understandably excited. They begin to believe they now “hold the key” to their recovery. This is where the seed for relapse is planted. They begin to believe more in themselves than in the process they have been following. Without the pain as a daily reminder, they tend to forget about what it took for them to embrace recovery. Denial rears its ugly head and they minimize how devastating their drug addiction and alcoholism really was and that they have a disease of drug addiction and alcoholism that requires attention on a daily basis. Relapse prevention becomes an afterthought as the person becomes defiant and rebellious regarding suggestions contrary to their desires. Without resorting to drugs or alcohol, the individual in recovery is one step away from relapse. Remember, relapse is not an event, it is a process.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the body natural ability to change carbohydrates and sugars into energy. There is no known cause for the onset of diabetes. However, there are certain factors that place a person at higher risk of contracting diabetes.

The risk factors of diabetes can include:

A family history of diabetes Obesity Poor diet Physical inactivity

Different Types/Different Causes of Diabetes

There are three main types of diabetes -type-1, type-2, and gestational. Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and most often affects children and young adults. An autoimmune disease is one in which the body ability to fight infections is decreased causing the body to attack its own cells. In type-1 diabetes, the body often attacks the beta cells in the pancreas -the cells that produce insulin in the body. The main diabetes causes of type-1 diabetes are:

Infections with specific bacteria or viruses Food-borne chemical toxins Cows milk -an unidentified component in cow milk can trigger an autoimmune reaction in the body. Young infants who are given cow milk have a higher risk of contracting type-1 diabetes.

The main diabetes causes of type-2 diabetes are:

A pneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. It is basically the accumulation of air inside the pleural cavity. A pneumothorax if left untreated can be deadly. Below are some of the symptoms and treatments available.

The main symptom of a collapsed lung is shortness of breath and chest pain. These symptoms however could be the result of a multitude of other problems so if you experience these symptoms you should get yourself to a doctor or hospital immediately.

Other symptoms of a pneumothorax can include a dry and persistent cough, Upper body and arm soreness and a wheezing sound when breathing.

A doctor can diagnose a pneumothorax through a variety of different methods. An x-ray will easily show up a collapsed lung. A stethoscope will also pick up the reduced breath sounds emitted from a collapsed lung. The doctor may also tap your chest to listen for the difference in thuds that are produced from each side of your lung.

Once you have been diagnosed with a collapsed lung, the treatment can begin. A small pneumothorax may easily repair on it’s own. Your doctor may also give you oxygen through a mask as this has been shown to speed up recovery. More severe cases require a tube to be placed through the chest into the lung to equalize the pressure.

Anxiety neurosis is a very common form of psychoneurosis. There are a wide variety of different symptoms experienced by patients which can be quite debilitating for the sufferer.

Causes of Anxiety Neurosis:

This form of anxiety can be caused by a variety of different factors. Researchers and scientists are still trying to find the exact cause of this anxiety disorder but the following are believed to be direct causes:

Genetics - It is quite apparent that anxiety neurosis tends to run in families. If a family member such as a parent or grandparent suffers from an anxiety disorder, you have higher chances of developing the disorder is well.

Chemical Imbalances - Chemical imbalances in the brain are believed to play a large role in the onset of anxiety neurosis. There can be imbalances of chemicals such as serotonin or dopamine which are known to make people feel anxious and depressed.

Drugs and Others Substances - Anxiety related symptoms can be felt if the person takes certain drugs such as amphetamines, ephedra, steroids, etc.

Varying Personality Types - There are certain people that are more prone to anxiety neurosis. People that have low self-esteem and have trouble interacting with other people are more likely to develop an anxiety related disorder.

Phencyclidine (phenylcyclohexylpiperidine) commonly initialized as PCP is a disseminative drug, which means that by consuming this drug mind feels separated from the body. PCP was illegally manufactured in labs and sold out in form of tablets from 1950s. According to survey conducted by National Drug Control, more than 187 million children age 12 and older have abused PCP at least once in their past life. PCP abuse causes many negative psychological effects and due to these effects, it was never approved for human use.

Effects of PCP drug abuse
Due to the overdose of PCP, the drug abusers have unpleasant psychological effects. Their behavior will be unpredictable and often violent behavior is associated. Sometimes the abusers can even commit suicide. Under the influence of PCP, the following are the effects on health of drug abuser.

Effects on Brain: The abuse of PCP distorts perceptions of sight, sound and produces feelings of detachment from the environment and from them-selves also. These effects are caused by disruption of the interaction between nerve cells and neurotransmitter serotonin. This is distributed throughout the perceptual and regulatory system, results in changes in mood, increases the hunger and body temperature etc.

Introduction

This article examines the rise of eating disorder websites. Eating disorders are most common in young women (both teenagers and young adults). As this demographic is a also known as a high-level user of the Internet, the proliferation of online eating disorder (ED) communities is of particular concern to ED support groups (ANAD 2006). Eating disorder communities are known a ‘Pro-Ana’, (pro-anorexic) and it is the term used both for their community and to describe an individual. While Pro-Ana is used to describe a person who is ‘pro-anorexic’, Bulimics use the term Pro-Mia (pro-bulimic). In this definition, people who identify as ‘Pro-Anorexic’ or ‘Pro-Bulimic’ embrace their eating disorder and generally consider it a lifestyle choice and not an illness or disorder. Pro-Ana communities are not generally limited to anorexics and generally include bulimics and other eating disorder sufferers within the community.

When a prescription drug is used in quantities more than the recommended dosage or when not required, it is termed drug abuse. Painkillers, tranquilizers and anti-anxiety drugs are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.

Generally, patients take medicines as prescribed by their doctors. When taken this way, there is very little chance of the patient getting addicted. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), millions of people today use medications for non-medical purposes.

People try to justify drug abuse by convincing themselves that an overdose of prescription drugs is not as bad as street drugs such as heroin or ecstasy. The truth is that any kind of abuse is unwarranted. The problem with prescription drug abuse is that it starts with the consumption of a few extra pills for quick relief. The patient does not realize that abuse or addiction is likely.

If the doctor discontinues the prescription, an addict will seek out another doctor for a prescription of the same drug under false pretexts. Abusers use various methods to get a high. They even mix prescription drugs with alcohol, marijuana or any other similar drug. Drugs such as Ritalin and OxyContin are among the most abused drugs. Prescribing these drugs is carefully monitored and given only when urgently required.

With numerous contraceptives available in the market, the issue lies in not whether to use them or not, but rather on what device to choose and use. For the sake of discussion, some contraceptives are classified under the barrier birth control method. Other methods, such as the pill and injectables, involve the introduction of substances into your system and induce hormonal changes. Abstinence, of course, is a behavioral method of birth control.

Probably the most famous and most convenient form of birth control is the male condom, commonly made of latex, but also sometimes made of polyurethane or lambskin. Latex condoms have the additional benefit of minimizing the chances of contacting STDs, and contribute to AIDS prevention. The downside of this birth control device is the need to use fresh condoms for every sexual act. Most sexually active individuals need to have at least a dozen close at hand. Keep in mind that the ones you kept on your back pocket or in your wallet for a long time are prone to breakage due to friction and heat. You need to store condoms in a cool, dry place, preferably in a drawer.