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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder). The prostate gland produces fluid that is one of the components of semen.1
Statistics
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin malignancy in men2 and is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer, except for lung cancer. However, microscopic evidence of (prostate?) cancer is found at autopsy in many if not most men. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that about 218,890 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in the United States during 2007. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 34 will die of it. A little over 1.8 million men in the United States are survivors of prostate cancer.3
Prognosis & Treatment
Treatment options and prognosis depend on the stage of the cancer, the Gleason score4, and the patient’s age and general health. With greater public awareness, early detection is on the rise and mortality rates are declining. Additionally, new advances in medical technology are enabling cancer patients to return to active and productive lives after their treatment.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
1."General Information about Prostate Cancer," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov.
2."What are the Key Statistics About Prostate Cancer?," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov.
3."The Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study: Fact Sheet," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov.
4.Gleason score: A system of grading prostate cancer tissue based on how it looks under a microscope. Gleason scores range from 2 to 10 and indicate how likely it is that a tumor will spread.. National Cancer Institute, http://www.cancer.gov
While clinical studies support the effectiveness
Statistics
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin malignancy in men2 and is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer, except for lung cancer. However, microscopic evidence of (prostate?) cancer is found at autopsy in many if not most men. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that about 218,890 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in the United States during 2007. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 34 will die of it. A little over 1.8 million men in the United States are survivors of prostate cancer.3
Prognosis & Treatment
Treatment options and prognosis depend on the stage of the cancer, the Gleason score4, and the patient’s age and general health. With greater public awareness, early detection is on the rise and mortality rates are declining. Additionally, new advances in medical technology are enabling cancer patients to return to active and productive lives after their treatment.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
1."General Information about Prostate Cancer," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov.
2."What are the Key Statistics About Prostate Cancer?," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov.
3."The Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study: Fact Sheet," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov.
4.Gleason score: A system of grading prostate cancer tissue based on how it looks under a microscope. Gleason scores range from 2 to 10 and indicate how likely it is that a tumor will spread.. National Cancer Institute, http://www.cancer.gov
While clinical studies support the effectiveness
The Blakoe Ring - Blakoe's cure for impotence
bbMedical studies show the Blakoe RingTM to be the safest and most effective device ever invented for the improvement of male sexual function (impotency, reduced sex drive), or partial incontinence. With the Blakoe Ring™ your penis can consistently achieve its fullest natural expression.
After helping thousands of men over many years this remarkable registered medical device1 is now available online. The Blakoe RingTM offers a total guaranteed solution for far better value than just a month's supply of many less effective alternative treatments.
One enthusiastic user had been wearing his original Energising Ring for ten years and swore he'd never be without it. We asked him why not? "Because", he said, "it works like magic."
The effect of the ring seems like magic to many users. In earlier times electro-dynamic effects, not then understood, were usually regarded as some kind of magic. Now we know better.
Electro-dynamism and Re-invigoration
Electricity is widely used in medicine in one form or other. It helps body scans, assists bone healing and tissue regeneration and it retrains muscles. It can re-invigorate mind and body as well as stimulating blood circulation; and that is perhaps its most useful function of all.
Stimulation is the way electro-dynamism enables the Blakoe RingTM to work. After numerous improvements in modern technology, materials and manufacture, the Blakoe success story, which has long been 'the best-kept secret for men in the know', continues to grow.
The Mark III Blakoe RingTM clean and clinical in white is even easier to position, wear and maintain. Wearing the energising ring has never been so simple, so effective, or so private. No one need ever know the source of the renewed vigour and vitality of its regular users.
Recent advances in technology have made it possible to construct the precision Mark III Blakoe RingTM in a controlled atmosphere from previously unknown advanced medical-grade materials. But our main achievement is that, despite its previous fame and thousands of users over the past four generations: "it is now even better than it ever was before."
After helping thousands of men over many years this remarkable registered medical device1 is now available online. The Blakoe RingTM offers a total guaranteed solution for far better value than just a month's supply of many less effective alternative treatments.
One enthusiastic user had been wearing his original Energising Ring for ten years and swore he'd never be without it. We asked him why not? "Because", he said, "it works like magic."
The effect of the ring seems like magic to many users. In earlier times electro-dynamic effects, not then understood, were usually regarded as some kind of magic. Now we know better.
Electro-dynamism and Re-invigoration
Electricity is widely used in medicine in one form or other. It helps body scans, assists bone healing and tissue regeneration and it retrains muscles. It can re-invigorate mind and body as well as stimulating blood circulation; and that is perhaps its most useful function of all.
Stimulation is the way electro-dynamism enables the Blakoe RingTM to work. After numerous improvements in modern technology, materials and manufacture, the Blakoe success story, which has long been 'the best-kept secret for men in the know', continues to grow.
The Mark III Blakoe RingTM clean and clinical in white is even easier to position, wear and maintain. Wearing the energising ring has never been so simple, so effective, or so private. No one need ever know the source of the renewed vigour and vitality of its regular users.
Recent advances in technology have made it possible to construct the precision Mark III Blakoe RingTM in a controlled atmosphere from previously unknown advanced medical-grade materials. But our main achievement is that, despite its previous fame and thousands of users over the past four generations: "it is now even better than it ever was before."
Friday, September 26, 2008
The G Spot secrets thousands of couples swear by
Who Else Wants Locate And Stimulate His Wife's G Spot...And Give Her Intense, Multiple Orgasms...Like Never Before?"
Friday, September 26, 2008
From: Robert Irwin
Dear Friend,
"Are you frustrated that your sex life is not everything that you dreamed it would be?
Do you secretly wish for more passion, variety and frequency of the sex in your marriage?
am the author (or co-author) of four of the Internet's most popular Christian sex guides: Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband, Sexual Satisfaction For The Christian Wife, When Your Husband Is Never In The Mood and 101 Creative Ideas For Love Making.
Thousands of Christian couples have reported how my work has improved their marriages and sex lives.
When the media is looking for information about positive (and passionate) Christian sex...I'm their "go to guy."
So...you can relax and know that your sex life is in good hands with my advice.
Enough about me.
Why Most Sex Books Are Useless For Christian Couples...
Most secular sex books are filled with pornographic pictures and/or suggestions. More importantly, they don't factor God "into the mix." They treat sex as if it is just another bodily function...not the soul-bonding experience that God intended.
Most Christian sex books are not technical enough. They don't understand or include the latest scientific and sexual research into their advice.
They don't provide you with the EXACT, STEP-BY-STEP techniques you really need!
You need advice that is both Scripturally sound...
AND 'technically' correct...this is exactly what you'll find in my book...
'Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband'
Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband
Starting tonight, you can begin to experience sexual passion, intensity and frequency greater than your wildest imagination.
Can you imagine how wonderful it will be to have your wife chasing you around the house for sex?
Imagine no more...because, with the sexual knowledge that you discover in this book, your married sex life will never be the same again!
Have you started to believe that it's too late for you and your spouse to know what it is like to experience 'real, exciting' sex?
Do either of you struggle with low sex desire?
Has it been a long time since anything truly amazing happened in your bedroom?
If so, this could be the most important letter you've ever read...
ex should be an exciting, intense and frequent part of every marriage.
But, for many couples, this is far from their reality.
I know...
Until I was almost forty years old, that was not my reality.
In fact, my wife had never had an orgasm during intercourse.
Although, she was always "willing" to participate, I couldn't shake the feeling that she was only doing it for me - she was not truly that interested in sex.
This caused me no end of frustration, disappointment and lack of self esteem. When you are a husband, it really hurts when you feel that you can't sexually satisfy your wife...you feel like less than a man! No matter how many times she said, "it's okay," it didn't matter. I knew that it wasn't. I sometimes worried that, ultimately, she might leave me for another man.
So, after almost thirteen years of marriage, I finally decided to do something about my frustration. I spent an entire year discovering how to make our sex life better.
These Secrets Made The Sex In My Marriage Everything
That I Had Ever Hoped And Dreamed That It Could Be...
And They Will Do The Same For You...
I have a backround in medical and scientific areas and I applied this experience to researching sexual performance and pleasure as if my life depended upon it. I certainly felt as if my marriage did...
I collected and devoured all of the available sexual performance and pleasure resources. I bought every single book in the "sex life" section of my local book stores. I ordered research papers over the Internet. I spent thousands of dollars on therapists and counselors.
But as much as I want to please my wife, I also want to please God.
So, I also spent quite a bit of time with Pastors and other
Christians that specialized in the sexual area of marriage.
I had the Song Of Solomon practically memorized.
My bookshelves were lined with books, manuals and medical journals.
These became practically unreadable they were so covered with underlines and highlights.
Over the course of that year, my wife and I tried hundreds of techniques, products and devices that might have the potential to improve our sex life.
I compiled all of the best, most effective techniques and secrets into several thick binders filled with notes.
So overcome with pleasure... she cried.
And then...
For the first time, my wife had an orgasm during intercourse!
She was so overcome with pleasure and joy that she... cried! She told me that she had never imagined that pleasure could be so... overwhelming.
Until I discovered the amazing secrets of sexually skilled husbands, I had thought that her lack of interest in sex was her fault...meanwhile, her lack of sexual interest was really my fault...it was caused by my lack of sexual skill!
This was just the beginning of a journey that has led us, finally, to sexual pleasure and fulfillment greater than I imagined possible and I am now sharing what I discovered so that you can experience...
Sexual sensations that are intense, frequent and spiritual...
including orgasms that are so overwhelming that you will both be amazed that such pleasure exists in this world...
If this is what you desire, my book, Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband, is the solution.
I wrote this book after overcoming my own frustrations with my sexual skills and performance because I wanted to help other Christian men to experience sex and marriage...as God intended...full of passion, joy and pleasure. It is written specifically for Christian husbands - to show them how to make the sex in their marriages a relationship strength instead of a glaring relationship weakness.
I poured my heart and soul into creating this book for you. It took (now) years of research and thousands of dollars to create this one-of-a-kind book just for Christian men.
Although there are many other "sex advice" books available , I believe that you will find this book to be exactly what you are looking for because...
Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband is unique...
it is both Scripturally and "technically" sound.
You won't find anything in this book that is pornographic or vulgar. But, you can be assured that it is packed with the latest research, tips, techniques and secrets to allow you to...
Shows You How To Have Sex As God Intended For You And Your Wife...
With Intensely Pleasurable Sexual Sensations And "Soul Bonding," Experiences That Can Only Be Found Within The Christian Marriage Bed...
Although this book was written from my personal experiences, it is based upon the latest sexual performance and pleasure research. I consulted the experts in these fields and have received rave reviews for its powerful, yet simple, secrets.
Just A Taste Of What You'll Discover...
How to banish premature ejaculation. Discover the simple, easy and fast techniques for complete control of your erections and orgasms. After discovering these natural (yet powerful) techniques, you will never again have to apologize to your wife...at least not in bed!
How to eliminate "quick" erections. Gain the confidence and peace of mind that you can only get from knowing that you are capable of maintaining your erections...indefinitely. Discover exactly how to determine where, when and how you orgasm...not a single second before you desire.
How to become a multi-orgasmic male. It is a little-known fact that most men have the ability to have multiple orgasms within a relatively short period of time...no matter your age. I reveal the exact, step-by-step techniques that allow you to always feel "ready to go." You will never again have difficulty keeping up with your wife...orgasm after orgasm.
How to increase the duration of your orgasms. Did you know that the average duration of the male orgasm is less than ten seconds? When you discover the physiological secrets to increasing the duration of your orgasms, you will double or triple the duration of your orgasms. You will experience orgasms that last up to...60 seconds!
How to supercharge the pleasure and intensity of your orgasms. Don't settle for "ordinary" pleasure or orgasms. Experience the earth-shaking, mind-blowing and body-refreshing sensations "whole body" orgasms produce.
How to maximize the hardness of your erections. Nothing will make you feel more "like a man" than being able to maintain long-lasting, rock-hard erections. You will be amazed at how easily you produce rock-hard erection...and your wife will be thrilled!
How to increase the length of your penis. You don't need pills, creams or pumps. You do need to know the anatomical and physiological secrets that will maximize "the real length" of your penis. I don't guarantee that you will add 6 inches in length. I do guarantee you will add enough length that...she will notice!
How to produce a completely different and little-known type of orgasm. Some men describe this type of orgasm as more intense than any other. Most men don't realize that this type of orgasm even exists. It is your "secret weapon" for instantly increasing your sexual stamina and power to impress your wife in bed!
How to discover and develop the "sex muscle" that is the key to unlocking your sexual potential. If you don't already know about this "sex muscle," you are absolutely killing your chances at becoming sexually proficient. And, you are missing out on "boat loads" of sexual sensation and pleasure. You can't work on this muscle in the gym, but you will discover the step-by-step methods to strengthen this muscle... and improve your sex life...practically overnight.
How to achieve non-ejaculatory orgasms. Why would you want to do this? These types of orgasms are more intense than ordinary (ejaculatory) orgasms. More importantly, this type orgasm will allow you to experience multiple, consecutive orgasms...while maintaining a single erection!
The intense pleasures of "The Male G Spot." When you experience the intense, overwhelming and addictive sexual sensations that your "Male G Spot" provides you...you will never again be content with average, "every day" sex. Discovering how to stimulate your "Male G Spot" will blow open the doors of your sexual possibilities!
How to make yourself more sexually attractive to your wife. We have interviewed thousands of Christian wives and asked them why they are (or aren't) sexually attracted to their husbands. Their answers surprised us...and will surprise you. Fortunately, you are 100% capable of taking advantage of what they told us. You do not need to be any wealthier, thinner or smarter - you do need to be willing to make a few small changes to how you approach sex and your wife.
How to unlock the flood gates of your wife's deepest sexual needs and desires. It may sound "politically incorrect," but men and women are different...especially when it comes to sex. When you understand your wife's deepest sexual needs and desires, you will possess the key to unleashing her sexual interest and passion. Be prepared to deal with her initiating sex!
How to uncover your wife's hidden sexual desires and willingness to try "new things." You will understand the mental and emotional obstacles that are "holding her back" and you will know exactly how to overcome these obstacles. Although the "psychological triggers" I reveal are powerful... they are not manipulative, sneaky or immoral...in any way. She will be doing only what she deeply desires to do, sexually...you will only help her to uncover these desires.
Know more about her sexual pleasure than she knows. In a recent national survey, only 25% of women claimed to be sexually satisfied and fulfilled. A fundamental cause of this high level of dissatisfaction is that most women do not know even the basic science behind female sexual response and satisfaction. You will know more than she does about this science and you will help her to achieve multiple, intense orgasms and complete sexual satisfaction.
How to Find and stimulate her G Spot - The "G Spot" is real. It is now a scientifically accepted fact. You will discover exactly how to locate and stimulate her G-Spot. You will help her to experience "G Spot Orgasms"... a completely different type of orgasm...a deeper, more intense and "whole body" orgasm!
How to be an expert at oral sex - Women love to receive oral sex. Your wife will love and appreciate you in a new way when you bring her to multiple, intense orgasms... orally.
Discover: the #1 sexual activity that women secretly desire. There is one type of sexual activity that your wife secretly desires...but is afraid to tell you about. When you surprise her by fulfilling this desire, she will be grateful beyond words.
Ensure that you avoid the "Five Fundamental Mistakes of Female Stimulation". Your wife is capable of achieving multiple orgasms during a lovemaking session. If she is not, you are making one (or more) of these mistakes. You will never again make one of these mistakes.
How to create the relationship and environment that will unleash her desire frequent sex. Most sexual problems have nothing to do with sex...they are relationship problems. Before you can achieve any progress in bed, you need to know how to create the type of relationship and sexual environment that will, naturally, unleash her desire for more frequent sex. You will know exactly how to create this perfect environment and you will double or triple the frequency of sex in your marriage...virtually overnight.
Discover "The Perfect Sex Position" that guarantees mutual and simultaneous orgasms. This is the scientifically designed, "best" position for providing her with the greatest pleasure during intercourse. This position provide both of you multiple and simultaneous orgasms during intercourse.
Discover what God really says about sex. When writing this book, I did not just consult with the scientific and "sexual therapy" experts. I did an exhaustive study of every single reference that Scripture makes to sex within marriage. I reveal the results of this research in this book and you will be surprised at what I found.
Discover what Scripture says about sexual variety. Have you ever wondered what Scripture says (or doesn't say) about certain sex acts such as oral sex, anal sex or sex toys? I reveal to you the truth about sexual variety within Christian marriage.
Discover the surprising fact about masturbation that most Christians (including Pastors) don't know. Most Christians (including pastors) don't know the real facts about what Scripture says about masturbation. You will discover the truth.
Discover why God hates "sexless marriages." According to Scripture, the primary purpose of marriage is not to have children...the primary purpose of marriage is to provide a "God blessed" environment in which you can express your God-given sexuality. You will discover the comfort that only comes from knowing that God intended sex for your pleasure, enjoyment and fun...not just to "multiply." If you (or your wife) are making excuses for your current lack of sex...you MUST read this part of my book.
And, there is much more...
Who Am I And Why Should
You Listen To Me?
My name is Robert Irwin.
And, for the last eleven years, I have been helping Christian married couples to bring back the passion and intensity to their sex lives.
Many have referred to my work as "a breakthrough in Christian sexuality."
Most just call me "that Christian sex guy."
My books, seminars and articles have been featured, nationally, in both Christian and secular media.
The men's magazine, Details, recognized me as a premier Christian sexuality resource.
I was asked to discuss these secrets on the Discovery Health Channel's show, "Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew" and the BBC's "Channel Four."
If you would like to hear a recent interview that I did with Danny Fontana on the Inspiration Network, click here.
Friday, September 26, 2008
From: Robert Irwin
Dear Friend,
"Are you frustrated that your sex life is not everything that you dreamed it would be?
Do you secretly wish for more passion, variety and frequency of the sex in your marriage?
am the author (or co-author) of four of the Internet's most popular Christian sex guides: Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband, Sexual Satisfaction For The Christian Wife, When Your Husband Is Never In The Mood and 101 Creative Ideas For Love Making.
Thousands of Christian couples have reported how my work has improved their marriages and sex lives.
When the media is looking for information about positive (and passionate) Christian sex...I'm their "go to guy."
So...you can relax and know that your sex life is in good hands with my advice.
Enough about me.
Why Most Sex Books Are Useless For Christian Couples...
Most secular sex books are filled with pornographic pictures and/or suggestions. More importantly, they don't factor God "into the mix." They treat sex as if it is just another bodily function...not the soul-bonding experience that God intended.
Most Christian sex books are not technical enough. They don't understand or include the latest scientific and sexual research into their advice.
They don't provide you with the EXACT, STEP-BY-STEP techniques you really need!
You need advice that is both Scripturally sound...
AND 'technically' correct...this is exactly what you'll find in my book...
'Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband'
Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband
Starting tonight, you can begin to experience sexual passion, intensity and frequency greater than your wildest imagination.
Can you imagine how wonderful it will be to have your wife chasing you around the house for sex?
Imagine no more...because, with the sexual knowledge that you discover in this book, your married sex life will never be the same again!
Have you started to believe that it's too late for you and your spouse to know what it is like to experience 'real, exciting' sex?
Do either of you struggle with low sex desire?
Has it been a long time since anything truly amazing happened in your bedroom?
If so, this could be the most important letter you've ever read...
ex should be an exciting, intense and frequent part of every marriage.
But, for many couples, this is far from their reality.
I know...
Until I was almost forty years old, that was not my reality.
In fact, my wife had never had an orgasm during intercourse.
Although, she was always "willing" to participate, I couldn't shake the feeling that she was only doing it for me - she was not truly that interested in sex.
This caused me no end of frustration, disappointment and lack of self esteem. When you are a husband, it really hurts when you feel that you can't sexually satisfy your wife...you feel like less than a man! No matter how many times she said, "it's okay," it didn't matter. I knew that it wasn't. I sometimes worried that, ultimately, she might leave me for another man.
So, after almost thirteen years of marriage, I finally decided to do something about my frustration. I spent an entire year discovering how to make our sex life better.
These Secrets Made The Sex In My Marriage Everything
That I Had Ever Hoped And Dreamed That It Could Be...
And They Will Do The Same For You...
I have a backround in medical and scientific areas and I applied this experience to researching sexual performance and pleasure as if my life depended upon it. I certainly felt as if my marriage did...
I collected and devoured all of the available sexual performance and pleasure resources. I bought every single book in the "sex life" section of my local book stores. I ordered research papers over the Internet. I spent thousands of dollars on therapists and counselors.
But as much as I want to please my wife, I also want to please God.
So, I also spent quite a bit of time with Pastors and other
Christians that specialized in the sexual area of marriage.
I had the Song Of Solomon practically memorized.
My bookshelves were lined with books, manuals and medical journals.
These became practically unreadable they were so covered with underlines and highlights.
Over the course of that year, my wife and I tried hundreds of techniques, products and devices that might have the potential to improve our sex life.
I compiled all of the best, most effective techniques and secrets into several thick binders filled with notes.
So overcome with pleasure... she cried.
And then...
For the first time, my wife had an orgasm during intercourse!
She was so overcome with pleasure and joy that she... cried! She told me that she had never imagined that pleasure could be so... overwhelming.
Until I discovered the amazing secrets of sexually skilled husbands, I had thought that her lack of interest in sex was her fault...meanwhile, her lack of sexual interest was really my fault...it was caused by my lack of sexual skill!
This was just the beginning of a journey that has led us, finally, to sexual pleasure and fulfillment greater than I imagined possible and I am now sharing what I discovered so that you can experience...
Sexual sensations that are intense, frequent and spiritual...
including orgasms that are so overwhelming that you will both be amazed that such pleasure exists in this world...
If this is what you desire, my book, Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband, is the solution.
I wrote this book after overcoming my own frustrations with my sexual skills and performance because I wanted to help other Christian men to experience sex and marriage...as God intended...full of passion, joy and pleasure. It is written specifically for Christian husbands - to show them how to make the sex in their marriages a relationship strength instead of a glaring relationship weakness.
I poured my heart and soul into creating this book for you. It took (now) years of research and thousands of dollars to create this one-of-a-kind book just for Christian men.
Although there are many other "sex advice" books available , I believe that you will find this book to be exactly what you are looking for because...
Sexual Skills For The Christian Husband is unique...
it is both Scripturally and "technically" sound.
You won't find anything in this book that is pornographic or vulgar. But, you can be assured that it is packed with the latest research, tips, techniques and secrets to allow you to...
Shows You How To Have Sex As God Intended For You And Your Wife...
With Intensely Pleasurable Sexual Sensations And "Soul Bonding," Experiences That Can Only Be Found Within The Christian Marriage Bed...
Although this book was written from my personal experiences, it is based upon the latest sexual performance and pleasure research. I consulted the experts in these fields and have received rave reviews for its powerful, yet simple, secrets.
Just A Taste Of What You'll Discover...
How to banish premature ejaculation. Discover the simple, easy and fast techniques for complete control of your erections and orgasms. After discovering these natural (yet powerful) techniques, you will never again have to apologize to your wife...at least not in bed!
How to eliminate "quick" erections. Gain the confidence and peace of mind that you can only get from knowing that you are capable of maintaining your erections...indefinitely. Discover exactly how to determine where, when and how you orgasm...not a single second before you desire.
How to become a multi-orgasmic male. It is a little-known fact that most men have the ability to have multiple orgasms within a relatively short period of time...no matter your age. I reveal the exact, step-by-step techniques that allow you to always feel "ready to go." You will never again have difficulty keeping up with your wife...orgasm after orgasm.
How to increase the duration of your orgasms. Did you know that the average duration of the male orgasm is less than ten seconds? When you discover the physiological secrets to increasing the duration of your orgasms, you will double or triple the duration of your orgasms. You will experience orgasms that last up to...60 seconds!
How to supercharge the pleasure and intensity of your orgasms. Don't settle for "ordinary" pleasure or orgasms. Experience the earth-shaking, mind-blowing and body-refreshing sensations "whole body" orgasms produce.
How to maximize the hardness of your erections. Nothing will make you feel more "like a man" than being able to maintain long-lasting, rock-hard erections. You will be amazed at how easily you produce rock-hard erection...and your wife will be thrilled!
How to increase the length of your penis. You don't need pills, creams or pumps. You do need to know the anatomical and physiological secrets that will maximize "the real length" of your penis. I don't guarantee that you will add 6 inches in length. I do guarantee you will add enough length that...she will notice!
How to produce a completely different and little-known type of orgasm. Some men describe this type of orgasm as more intense than any other. Most men don't realize that this type of orgasm even exists. It is your "secret weapon" for instantly increasing your sexual stamina and power to impress your wife in bed!
How to discover and develop the "sex muscle" that is the key to unlocking your sexual potential. If you don't already know about this "sex muscle," you are absolutely killing your chances at becoming sexually proficient. And, you are missing out on "boat loads" of sexual sensation and pleasure. You can't work on this muscle in the gym, but you will discover the step-by-step methods to strengthen this muscle... and improve your sex life...practically overnight.
How to achieve non-ejaculatory orgasms. Why would you want to do this? These types of orgasms are more intense than ordinary (ejaculatory) orgasms. More importantly, this type orgasm will allow you to experience multiple, consecutive orgasms...while maintaining a single erection!
The intense pleasures of "The Male G Spot." When you experience the intense, overwhelming and addictive sexual sensations that your "Male G Spot" provides you...you will never again be content with average, "every day" sex. Discovering how to stimulate your "Male G Spot" will blow open the doors of your sexual possibilities!
How to make yourself more sexually attractive to your wife. We have interviewed thousands of Christian wives and asked them why they are (or aren't) sexually attracted to their husbands. Their answers surprised us...and will surprise you. Fortunately, you are 100% capable of taking advantage of what they told us. You do not need to be any wealthier, thinner or smarter - you do need to be willing to make a few small changes to how you approach sex and your wife.
How to unlock the flood gates of your wife's deepest sexual needs and desires. It may sound "politically incorrect," but men and women are different...especially when it comes to sex. When you understand your wife's deepest sexual needs and desires, you will possess the key to unleashing her sexual interest and passion. Be prepared to deal with her initiating sex!
How to uncover your wife's hidden sexual desires and willingness to try "new things." You will understand the mental and emotional obstacles that are "holding her back" and you will know exactly how to overcome these obstacles. Although the "psychological triggers" I reveal are powerful... they are not manipulative, sneaky or immoral...in any way. She will be doing only what she deeply desires to do, sexually...you will only help her to uncover these desires.
Know more about her sexual pleasure than she knows. In a recent national survey, only 25% of women claimed to be sexually satisfied and fulfilled. A fundamental cause of this high level of dissatisfaction is that most women do not know even the basic science behind female sexual response and satisfaction. You will know more than she does about this science and you will help her to achieve multiple, intense orgasms and complete sexual satisfaction.
How to Find and stimulate her G Spot - The "G Spot" is real. It is now a scientifically accepted fact. You will discover exactly how to locate and stimulate her G-Spot. You will help her to experience "G Spot Orgasms"... a completely different type of orgasm...a deeper, more intense and "whole body" orgasm!
How to be an expert at oral sex - Women love to receive oral sex. Your wife will love and appreciate you in a new way when you bring her to multiple, intense orgasms... orally.
Discover: the #1 sexual activity that women secretly desire. There is one type of sexual activity that your wife secretly desires...but is afraid to tell you about. When you surprise her by fulfilling this desire, she will be grateful beyond words.
Ensure that you avoid the "Five Fundamental Mistakes of Female Stimulation". Your wife is capable of achieving multiple orgasms during a lovemaking session. If she is not, you are making one (or more) of these mistakes. You will never again make one of these mistakes.
How to create the relationship and environment that will unleash her desire frequent sex. Most sexual problems have nothing to do with sex...they are relationship problems. Before you can achieve any progress in bed, you need to know how to create the type of relationship and sexual environment that will, naturally, unleash her desire for more frequent sex. You will know exactly how to create this perfect environment and you will double or triple the frequency of sex in your marriage...virtually overnight.
Discover "The Perfect Sex Position" that guarantees mutual and simultaneous orgasms. This is the scientifically designed, "best" position for providing her with the greatest pleasure during intercourse. This position provide both of you multiple and simultaneous orgasms during intercourse.
Discover what God really says about sex. When writing this book, I did not just consult with the scientific and "sexual therapy" experts. I did an exhaustive study of every single reference that Scripture makes to sex within marriage. I reveal the results of this research in this book and you will be surprised at what I found.
Discover what Scripture says about sexual variety. Have you ever wondered what Scripture says (or doesn't say) about certain sex acts such as oral sex, anal sex or sex toys? I reveal to you the truth about sexual variety within Christian marriage.
Discover the surprising fact about masturbation that most Christians (including Pastors) don't know. Most Christians (including pastors) don't know the real facts about what Scripture says about masturbation. You will discover the truth.
Discover why God hates "sexless marriages." According to Scripture, the primary purpose of marriage is not to have children...the primary purpose of marriage is to provide a "God blessed" environment in which you can express your God-given sexuality. You will discover the comfort that only comes from knowing that God intended sex for your pleasure, enjoyment and fun...not just to "multiply." If you (or your wife) are making excuses for your current lack of sex...you MUST read this part of my book.
And, there is much more...
Who Am I And Why Should
You Listen To Me?
My name is Robert Irwin.
And, for the last eleven years, I have been helping Christian married couples to bring back the passion and intensity to their sex lives.
Many have referred to my work as "a breakthrough in Christian sexuality."
Most just call me "that Christian sex guy."
My books, seminars and articles have been featured, nationally, in both Christian and secular media.
The men's magazine, Details, recognized me as a premier Christian sexuality resource.
I was asked to discuss these secrets on the Discovery Health Channel's show, "Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew" and the BBC's "Channel Four."
If you would like to hear a recent interview that I did with Danny Fontana on the Inspiration Network, click here.
Penis Enlargement Science:
How does the Quick Extender Pro™ work?
Natural penis enlargement is possible. The enlargement process when using the Quick Extender Pro ™ can be summarized in 3 easy steps:
1. By wearing the Quick Extender Pro ™ you expose your penis to a constant stretch.
2. The results of the constant stretching will cause painless microscopic tears in your penile tissue.
3. Your body will respond by healing itself, thus creating new penis tissue. This in turn will increase the length and girth of your penis proportionally.
Healing process - Mitosis and Cytokenesis cellular division
Mitosis occurs when cells within the existing penis tissue begin to divide, known as cellular division, where one cell divides into two. The penis tissue cells will divide over and over again to fill in the gaps (tears) caused by the penile traction process. Enlargement can be noticed in both length and girth (thickness).
In the simplest sense, the nucleus of a cell divides within itself then the cell divides in two each containing a mirror image of the original nucleus. The splitting of the two cells once the nucleus has divided is called cytokinesis, the final stages of cell division and tissue growth.
The cells will rapidly divide over the course of the treatment and will create new tissue for a longer and larger penis until you reach your goals.
Penis Traction
The Quick Extender Pro ™ works by applying a constant stretch to the penis over long periods of time. This stretching action is a type of tension applied to the penis called "penile traction" which is the very basis behind the science of the Quick Extender Pro™ device.
Microscopic tears
Exposing the penis to a constant traction (stretched forward by the Quick Extender Pro's ™ specially calibrated tension system) microscopic tears will begin to form along the shaft. The tears that will occur will be completely painless due to the fact that they take place at the microscopic level. The tears will not be visible to the naked eye and can only be witnessed through magnification. As these tears occur regularly along the course of the treatment, the human body will recognize the gaps created between the penis tissues. As a form of healing, the body will begin to repair itself by going through a process known as "mitosis" followed by "cytokenesis".
Natural penis enlargement is possible. The enlargement process when using the Quick Extender Pro ™ can be summarized in 3 easy steps:
1. By wearing the Quick Extender Pro ™ you expose your penis to a constant stretch.
2. The results of the constant stretching will cause painless microscopic tears in your penile tissue.
3. Your body will respond by healing itself, thus creating new penis tissue. This in turn will increase the length and girth of your penis proportionally.
Healing process - Mitosis and Cytokenesis cellular division
Mitosis occurs when cells within the existing penis tissue begin to divide, known as cellular division, where one cell divides into two. The penis tissue cells will divide over and over again to fill in the gaps (tears) caused by the penile traction process. Enlargement can be noticed in both length and girth (thickness).
In the simplest sense, the nucleus of a cell divides within itself then the cell divides in two each containing a mirror image of the original nucleus. The splitting of the two cells once the nucleus has divided is called cytokinesis, the final stages of cell division and tissue growth.
The cells will rapidly divide over the course of the treatment and will create new tissue for a longer and larger penis until you reach your goals.
Penis Traction
The Quick Extender Pro ™ works by applying a constant stretch to the penis over long periods of time. This stretching action is a type of tension applied to the penis called "penile traction" which is the very basis behind the science of the Quick Extender Pro™ device.
Microscopic tears
Exposing the penis to a constant traction (stretched forward by the Quick Extender Pro's ™ specially calibrated tension system) microscopic tears will begin to form along the shaft. The tears that will occur will be completely painless due to the fact that they take place at the microscopic level. The tears will not be visible to the naked eye and can only be witnessed through magnification. As these tears occur regularly along the course of the treatment, the human body will recognize the gaps created between the penis tissues. As a form of healing, the body will begin to repair itself by going through a process known as "mitosis" followed by "cytokenesis".
Monday, September 8, 2008
THE ONLY SAFE AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO ENLARGE YOUR PENIS
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We offer a complete program specifically designed to increase the length and girth of the penis while improving overall penis health. Our proven penis enlargement techniques are completely safe and natural and do not require the use of penis pumps, pills or weights.
Now you may be asking yourself, is penis enlargement really possible?
The answer to that question is YES. Despite what you may think, penis enlargement is totally possible through the use of a safe and proven all-natural program such as ours.
Our unique penis enlargement program has been shown to safely increase penis size by up to 3 full inches in length, without the use of potentially dangerous extenders, pumps, pills or hanging weights. Our techniques are completely natural and initial results are evident in only a few short weeks or less.
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So what makes our program the ABSOLUTE BEST of it's kind?
There are many reasons why our program is superior to any other penis enlargement program:
Our program is truly unique - meaning, you won't find this information anywhere else. Our penis enlargement program has been carefully designed and fine-tuned after months of dedicated research and testing in order to produce optimal results in the shortest amount of time.
Unlike other penis enlargement programs which call for an hour or more of exercise each day, our program only requires 15 minutes a day or less, just 5 days a week. It's fast, convenient and enjoyable.
Our comprehensive members section offers a wide variety of penis enlargement exercises and techniques which can be easily customized to suit your needs and specific goals.
We support our entire program with high quality video as well as detailed step-by-step instruction and responsive email support.
We provide our members with several different workout plans designed to target the individual goals of our members.
Our program includes a variety of specific exercises for increasing length, girth, head size, scrotum size and improving ejaculatory control.
We also include many supplemental exercises and informational sections for becoming a better lover, correcting curvature, strengthening erections, ending premature ejaculation, enhancing fertility and intensifying orgasms.
The results from our program are permanent. The growth and improvements you'll achieve with our program will not be lost once you stop performing our program.
We have over 150,000 satisfied members from all over the world, some of which have been kind enough to share their successes with us. Please view our testimonials section to view their stories.
And best of all, we guarantee results or your money back. In other words, if you don't see the results you desire, we'll refund your entire purchase price - no questions asked.
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Simply put, our program has proven to be so effective for so many other men, that we're sure it can work for you.
Many of our members have reported increases of 1 - 2 inches in length and nearly 1 inch in girth. Some members have experienced even greater gains!
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Monday, August 25, 2008
When He Has Sexual Health Problems: What's a Woman to Do?
Certified sex therapist Shirley Baron, Ph.D., sees the scenario often in her Chicago practice: A woman's male partner has a sexual issue — perhaps erectile dysfunction (ED) — and she sees it as a reflection of herself.
The woman's convinced that she's not attractive enough, that her partner is not attracted to her, or that he doesn't care. He withdraws both physically and psychologically. She becomes sexually frustrated. They stop having sex.
A woman's misperception about why her male partner isn't functioning sexually can lead to serious relationship issues and a progressively worsening sex life, says Baron, who works in the sexual and marital therapy program at Northwestern University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Chicago.
Lack of love is usually not the problem
In most cases, men's sexual health issues have physical causes. Certain diseases can affect blood flow to the penis. Certain medications such as antidepressants or blood pressure medicines can cause sexual dysfunction. Premature (aka rapid) ejaculation, the most common sexual dysfunction with men, is not related to a lack of love for one's mate.
More than one in four men climax too quickly, says Edward Laumann, Ph.D., a professor of sociology at the University of Chicago, who published a 1999 landmark article in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) on the prevalence of sexual dysfunction. Laumann reported that for men ages 18 to 59, a lack of interest in sex occurs in about 14 percent, an inability to achieve orgasm in about 7 to 8 percent, an absence of pleasure from sex in about 9 percent, and performance anxiety in about 17 percent.
What women can do
So, given the statistics, what can women do?
"The first thing women need to do is to reassure their partners that they understand that this could be a physical problem and want to help," says Denise Kramer-Levien, a certified urology registered nurse and nurse specialist in erectile dysfunction and incontinence at the Urology Clinic of Southwest Washington in Vancouver, Wash.
"This is no time for threats. I find that partners who do the best are the ones who say: 'I'm worried about your health. Yes, I miss it and know you miss it, but more importantly, I'm worried about your health. I want to make sure it's OK because I love you.' " Kramer-Levien says.
Adds Baron: "[Women in these situations should] try to step back and together understand what's going on — not in a way that personalizes it. Try not to get overly anxious and upset. ... What I try to help couples do is take that pressure off [performance] and try to get back to the basics of enjoying each other and the nonsexual affection in the relationship ... and then gradually get more comfortable with being sexual."
Once women realize that their partners might have health issues, they can focus on being concerned. A woman's nudging to seek medical help can be a lifesaver, says Jeffrey Albaugh, an advanced practice urology clinical nurse specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
"It's really important that women encourage their men to have a regular physical exam because there are a myriad of physical things that can cause problems with sexual health," Albaugh says.
A good dose of loving communication is also key. "Intimacy is communication on the deepest, most profound level," he adds. "If you're not talking to each other, you're never going to be able to achieve intimacy."
Help is available
Whether couples need psychological or medical treatment or both, there are many options that can successfully treat all types of sexual dysfunction. The earlier that people seek treatment, the sooner they can be helped, the experts agree.
Depending on the problem and its extent, there are psychological and behavioral interventions, medications, injections and even penile implant surgery, according to Kramer-Levien.
"As I like to tell my patients, [sexual dysfunction] is a fixable problem. We just have to figure out what fix is right for you and whether you want to do that fix," she says.
Many of the medications used to treat sexual dysfunction work by driving blood flow to the penis. Counseling often focuses on better communication and understanding individual partners' sexual pleasures. The best way to treat most sexual dysfunction problems, the experts say, is through a combination of approaches that address the physical, emotional and/or relationship issues of both parties.
Talk openly, lovingly
Working through intimacy and sexual issues requires both members to participate and to try to understand what each other is going through. Men who have sexual dysfunction tend to be extremely embarrassed and upset by the problem, says Bruce Kava, M.D., assistant professor of urology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and chief of the urology division at the Miami VA Medical Center.
"I think if a partner is cold about it and not willing to talk, that can be very difficult for the man. I think there are men that will take some prompting, and the partners have to be very careful about how they word it and open the conversation," Kava says
The woman's convinced that she's not attractive enough, that her partner is not attracted to her, or that he doesn't care. He withdraws both physically and psychologically. She becomes sexually frustrated. They stop having sex.
A woman's misperception about why her male partner isn't functioning sexually can lead to serious relationship issues and a progressively worsening sex life, says Baron, who works in the sexual and marital therapy program at Northwestern University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in Chicago.
Lack of love is usually not the problem
In most cases, men's sexual health issues have physical causes. Certain diseases can affect blood flow to the penis. Certain medications such as antidepressants or blood pressure medicines can cause sexual dysfunction. Premature (aka rapid) ejaculation, the most common sexual dysfunction with men, is not related to a lack of love for one's mate.
More than one in four men climax too quickly, says Edward Laumann, Ph.D., a professor of sociology at the University of Chicago, who published a 1999 landmark article in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) on the prevalence of sexual dysfunction. Laumann reported that for men ages 18 to 59, a lack of interest in sex occurs in about 14 percent, an inability to achieve orgasm in about 7 to 8 percent, an absence of pleasure from sex in about 9 percent, and performance anxiety in about 17 percent.
What women can do
So, given the statistics, what can women do?
"The first thing women need to do is to reassure their partners that they understand that this could be a physical problem and want to help," says Denise Kramer-Levien, a certified urology registered nurse and nurse specialist in erectile dysfunction and incontinence at the Urology Clinic of Southwest Washington in Vancouver, Wash.
"This is no time for threats. I find that partners who do the best are the ones who say: 'I'm worried about your health. Yes, I miss it and know you miss it, but more importantly, I'm worried about your health. I want to make sure it's OK because I love you.' " Kramer-Levien says.
Adds Baron: "[Women in these situations should] try to step back and together understand what's going on — not in a way that personalizes it. Try not to get overly anxious and upset. ... What I try to help couples do is take that pressure off [performance] and try to get back to the basics of enjoying each other and the nonsexual affection in the relationship ... and then gradually get more comfortable with being sexual."
Once women realize that their partners might have health issues, they can focus on being concerned. A woman's nudging to seek medical help can be a lifesaver, says Jeffrey Albaugh, an advanced practice urology clinical nurse specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
"It's really important that women encourage their men to have a regular physical exam because there are a myriad of physical things that can cause problems with sexual health," Albaugh says.
A good dose of loving communication is also key. "Intimacy is communication on the deepest, most profound level," he adds. "If you're not talking to each other, you're never going to be able to achieve intimacy."
Help is available
Whether couples need psychological or medical treatment or both, there are many options that can successfully treat all types of sexual dysfunction. The earlier that people seek treatment, the sooner they can be helped, the experts agree.
Depending on the problem and its extent, there are psychological and behavioral interventions, medications, injections and even penile implant surgery, according to Kramer-Levien.
"As I like to tell my patients, [sexual dysfunction] is a fixable problem. We just have to figure out what fix is right for you and whether you want to do that fix," she says.
Many of the medications used to treat sexual dysfunction work by driving blood flow to the penis. Counseling often focuses on better communication and understanding individual partners' sexual pleasures. The best way to treat most sexual dysfunction problems, the experts say, is through a combination of approaches that address the physical, emotional and/or relationship issues of both parties.
Talk openly, lovingly
Working through intimacy and sexual issues requires both members to participate and to try to understand what each other is going through. Men who have sexual dysfunction tend to be extremely embarrassed and upset by the problem, says Bruce Kava, M.D., assistant professor of urology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and chief of the urology division at the Miami VA Medical Center.
"I think if a partner is cold about it and not willing to talk, that can be very difficult for the man. I think there are men that will take some prompting, and the partners have to be very careful about how they word it and open the conversation," Kava says
Friday, August 15, 2008
Help For Sickle Cell Anemia
If you are suffering from sickle cell anemia, what you’re about to read in this report could be the beginning of blessed relief from debilitating pain.
Consider this startling statistic: Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting 70,000 to 80,000 Americans. The disease is estimated to occur in 1 in 500 African Americans and 1 in 1,000 to 1,400 Hispanic Americans.
It affects millions of people worldwide. Sickle cell anemia is most common among people whose ancestors come from Africa; Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Italy; the Arabian Peninsula; India; and Spanish-speaking regions in South America, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean.
In this report you’ll learn the underlying cause of sickle cell anemia, and what you can do to control the recurrence of painful sickle cell crises - and possibly remain symptom free.
Let’s start with what is actually going on inside the body of someone with this disease.
Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which can change the shape of normal red blood cells into a sickle, or crescent, shape.
Signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease usually begin in early childhood. Characteristics of this disorder include a low number of red blood cells (anemia), repeated infections, and recurring episodes of pain. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person. Some people have mild symptoms, while others are frequently hospitalized for more serious complications.
The signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease are caused by the sickling of red blood cells. When red blood cells sickle, they break down prematurely, which can lead to anemia. Anemia can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and delayed growth and development in children. The rapid breakdown of red blood cells may also cause yellowing of the eyes and skin, which are signs of jaundice.
Painful episodes can occur when sickled red blood cells, which are stiff and inflexible, get stuck in small blood vessels. These episodes deprive tissues and organs of oxygen-rich blood and can lead to organ damage, especially in the lungs, kidneys, spleen, and brain. A particularly serious complication of sickle cell disease is high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
Pulmonary hypertension occurs in about one-third of adults with sickle cell disease and can lead to heart failure.
But the good news is this:
Finally, Researchers Have Found A Way To Relieve The Pain
In an exciting breakthrough, researchers at Duke University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute discovered one of the keys to the cause of pain in Sickle Cell Anemia, also known as Mediterranean Blood Disease. Their findings were reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Jan. 31, 2005. Here’s what they found.
Picture red blood cells floating in blood in the arteries of someone who does not have sickle cell anemia. Their blood pulses with each beat of the heart. As the pulse of blood moves through the arteries, they expand to allow the blood to pass. This happens because the red blood cells produce and release a signaling molecule to tell the arterial walls to expand. The signaling molecule they make is Nitric Oxide.
Now picture the red blood cells of someone with sickle cell anemia. Many of them are distorted into a sickle shape, so big that some get stuck going down small capillaries. But even worse, when the blood pulses, researchers at Duke discovered that the walls of the arteries don’t expand. Because they don’t expand circulation is restricted and oxygen starvation occurs in tissues downstream, causing the pain and other symptoms of sickle cell anemia. Let me repeat this to make sure I’m communicating this to you.
In normal blood, when red cells enter a narrow passage, they sense pressure on their membranes, and respond by releasing nitric oxide. This nitric oxide causes the smooth muscle in the blood vessel wall to relax. This opens up the vessel to allow the cells to pass through.
So What Causes Sickle Cell Pain?
For sickle cell anemia patients, the red blood cells can’t open up blood vessels as they should. The reason is because there isn’t enough nitric oxide present in the cells to do the job.
This is important because this inadequate amount of nitric oxide is directly correlated with the severity of pain. The Duke/HHMI researchers were able to confirm this with their studies.
In other words, the less nitric oxide your blood cells can produce, the greater the pain. And to make matters worse, with severe sickle cell, when oxygen levels start to drop, blood vessels naturally constrict or get smaller. This just complicates the problem even more.
So what does all this mean? The Duke/HHMI researchers concluded that this abnormal nitric oxide processing might be the real cause of restrictions in the circulatory system of sickle cell patients. And when it comes to the severity of sickle cell symptoms, the sickle shape of the red blood cells may be less important than oxygen depletion.
Further research concluded this fact. But what’s really exciting here is this eventually led to:
Sickle Cell Anemia Symptom Relief
The Duke/HHMI study, and several other studies too, found that administering nitric oxide to people with sickle cell anemia does relieve symptoms. Reports show replenishing the deficient nitric oxide can reverse red cell sickling. This helps restore some of the diminished gas-exchange capacity of sickle cell anemia hemoglobin. Less sickling would also relieve anemia because fewer red cells would be lost to hemolysis (bursting.)
In concluding their report, the researchers essentially said if there was a way to effectively increase nitric oxide production in the body, people suffering from sickle cell anemia would finally be able to do something to relieve and eliminate their painful symptoms. However, the researchers didn’t know of an effective way to do this. They did speculate that sometime in the future a way to produce adequate amounts of nitric oxide might be developed.
Nitric oxide in gaseous form can be delivered through breathing it in through the lungs. But the effects are limited because nitric oxide is highly reactive so concentrations are kept low or it would cause damage. In addition, nitric oxide only lasts a few seconds when breathed. At low concentrations, nitric oxide is quickly absorbed and used up in the lungs, rather than penetrating deeply into the body’s tissues. So it is of no help.
What the researchers didn’t know:
The researchers also said that there were no drugs that would increase the amount of nitric oxide. What they didn’t know was that a little known, safe and natural product had been developed a decade ago that effectively produces nitric oxide in your body.
It’s called hemoxide.
Hemoxide Ramps Up Your Circulation
Hemoxide contains two important types of nutrients. One type supplies the molecular building blocks needed to produce nitric oxide in the body. The other group stimulates nitric oxide production. That way your body can produce higher amounts of nitric oxide through its own natural processes.
This effect has not been achieved with drugs or any other nutritional supplements.
Hemoxide and its sister products are FDA-classed as medical foods, so they can be doctor-prescribed or purchased without a prescription.
The FDA Was So Impressed They Wanted To Call It A Drug
Hemoxide worked so well at producing nitric oxide that when the FDA first saw the tests on it, they were so impressed by its ability to produce nitric oxide in the body, they wanted to call it a drug.
But since it is an all natural supplement, they classified it as a “nutraceutical” – a food or supplement that provides health benefits. FDA documentation proves its effectiveness in replenishing nitric oxide to such an extent they said product usage claims could be made for anything nitric oxide has been proven to do - such as relieve the symptoms of sickle cell anemia.
Hemoxide has been available for 10 years but it has not been marketed. Fortunately, (and this is further proof that taking Hemoxide will improve or completely eliminate sickle cell symptoms), several doctors have effectively used Hemoxide to help their sickle cell patients.
As a matter of fact, they order several cases of Hemoxide each month for their patients. As there is no cure for sickle cell anemia, their patients must continue to take Hemoxide to keep their symptoms in check. It works very well.
A Hemoxide Success Story
One person was suffering from Mediterranean Blood Disease, which is Italian name for sickle cell anemia. Typical symptoms arose in his childhood –- he had pain crises and other sickle cell anemia features. When he started taking Hemoxide, his sickle cell anemia symptoms rapidly disappeared, and are now kept at bay as long as he takes it as directed.
At one point, after several years of relief, he stopped taking Hemoxide for a short time and his pain crises flared up again. When he resumed taking Hemoxide, relief returned. He has taken it as directed ever since. He’s now in his late 20’s and is continuously symptom-free since he resumed Hemoxide.
Right now you may have questions about this powerful all natural supplement can relieve or even eliminate sickle cell pain. I’ll answer a few of the most common questions in just a moment.
But first there is another remarkable product you need to hear about. It’s the number 2 product we recommend for sickle cell anemia and when taken in addition to Hemoxide can basically put an end to all problems with sickle cell anemia.
The number 2 product we recommend for sickle cell anemia is:
Rejuvin, The Water Of Life
This is frequency enhanced water which can rejuvenate your cells at the most elemental level. It is a top product for every autoimmune disease, Alzheimer's, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and more - and is an amazing anti-aging product.
This is a brand new product that works great for sickle cell anemia. Though nothing can reverse the genetic malfunction in sickle cell anemia, Rejuvin can rejuvenate and refresh your blood cells so the sickle cells work more efficiently.
As you may not be familiar with frequency enhanced water, let me explain a bit more how it works.
As modern physics has shown, everything has its own energetic frequency. Water has the ability to pick up and capture the vibrations it is exposed to. Water has even been considered for possible use as computer memory for this very reason.
For well over 100 years homeopathy has made use of this ability of water. The water in homeopathic drops is transmitting to your body the frequency of the substance it was exposed to. In the case of Rejuvin, scientists have found a way to product a permanent change in the molecular structure of ordinary water. As in homeopathy, when you drink small amounts of this water these frequencies are transferred to your body and literally send messages to the cells. The instructions the cells are getting stimulates the regeneration and rejuvenation of the cells. They are made strong enough to even resist cold and flu viruses after several months of drinking Rejuvin.
Reguvin can do wonders for the regeneration of the red blood cells in sickle cell anemia.
A sickle cell works at about 30% of the effectiveness of a normal red blood cell. Taking Rejuvin, one bottle a month, would double the effectiveness to 60%.
Continue taking Rejuvin forever to help keep your cells healthy. A liter is a month’s supply. Take 6 teaspoons a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there some way to prevent sickle cell anemia?
No there is not. It is a genetic disorder that either active or not in a person.
So there is no way to prevent my child from getting it?
Correct. You child may or may not get the genes from both you and your spouse to develop sickle cell. There is nothing you can do genetically.
So what can I do?
1. You can take Hemoxide to help prevent the sickle cells from causing pain and other damage.
Hemoxide is the fastest acting supplement you can take to deal with the symptoms of sickle cell anemia. The sickle cells do not produce nitric oxide so the arteries don’t expand and circulation is reduced. Hemoxide is better at producing nitric oxide than any other supplement or drug. In doing so it is reversing one of the many symptoms caused by the sickle cells.
2. You can take Rejuvin in addition to Hemoxide to help sickle cells perform more efficiently. With Rejuvin, every cell in your body becomes stronger and healthier. This includes sickled red blood cells, too. If you use it alone it will take awhile longer for the pain to stop – about 3 months.
If you eliminate either one, Rejuvin or Hemoxide, there will still be some health issues.
Use both these products and you can basically eliminate any symptoms you have from sickle cell anemia. Not only will the pain disappear but also the risk of developing serious complications will no longer be a factor.
If Hemoxide and Rejuvin are so good, why doesn’t my doctor tell me to use it?
He probably doesn’t know about them. Hemoxide is not a drug but is a nutritional supplement and most doctors are educated by the drug companies as to what to prescribe. While it has been used for over ten years, and tested for safety by the FDA, it has not been marketed until now. It was just through word of mouth that people heard of it.
Rejuvin is brand new so chances are your doctor isn’t aware of it.
How much Hemoxide do I need to use?
An adult would take three capsules a day on an empty stomach after the first week. The first week take six capsules a day to load up on the nitric oxide production. It is possible to stay at this double dose as long as you want, but should not be needed.
A child would take correspondingly fewer capsules based on weight. An infant may only be taking half a capsule a day.
Can Hemoxide be used with anti-inflammatory supplements or medications?
No.
Can I give it to my newborn child?
Wait at least six months before giving to a newborn child.
Are there side effects?
No. Well, only good side effects. Increased nitric oxide production has long-term health benefits. There is a reduction of heart disease and diabetes symptoms. You’ll also notice fewer wrinkles and other benefits of increased circulation.
Hemoxide Is Unique
In the last few years nitric oxide has drawn a lot of interest. Five years or so ago, several scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work detailing the cardiovascular benefits nitric oxide provides. Viagra make use of nitric oxide to do what it does. Unfortunately it concentrates it and uses it up rather than produces it. So there have been a number of supplement companies that try to produce nitric oxide using large quantities of raw materials alone.
Research shows that those products fail to produce significant nitric oxide increases safely because cellular production is not activated in that approach. Using a breath analyzer test, nitric oxide production peaks in 17 minutes and is completely gone in an hour with those supplements. With Hemoxide, the peak occurs in an hour and it is 3 times as high. It takes 4 hours before nitric oxide production ceases. And multi-gram doses of raw materials in these normal supplements can cause undesirable effects over a period of time.
Quite clearly, Hemoxide is the best nitric oxide producing product there is. No drug or supplement even comes close. The FDA even acknowledges it works. Better still, we know the researchers at Duke were right, because Hemoxide has been used successfully for sickle cell anemia. Very successfully.
Rejuvin Heals And Prevents Disease
When you use Rejuvin, your whole body is affected. Not only do sickle cells begin to operate more efficiently, every cell in your body is rejuvenated. As cells regenerate, there is a powerful anti-inflammatory response. That’s why Rejuvin is a top product for conditions such as:
arthritis
Alzheimer’s
high blood-pressure
type II diabetes
heart disease
obesity
depression
cancer
The list grows longer every day.
After just a few months of taking Rejuvin, even cold and flu viruses won’t stand a chance.
Try Rejuvin And Hemoxide Risk Free
You can find relief from the excruciating pain of sickle cell anemia. These products do work when you take them as directed. They are completely safe and natural and have an abundance of overall health benefits. You really don’t have anything to lose by giving them a chance to help you with your pain.
And our recommended supplier, GetHealthyAgainStore.com is offering a:
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Try Hemoxide and Rejuvin risk free and see for yourself that it will greatly improve or even completely eliminate your sickle cell anemia symptoms. Your purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee from our recommended supplier, GetHealthyAgain.com.
One bottle of Hemoxide is a thirty-day supply. The first month you take a double dose week one so the first bottle will last 23 days. After that it will last 30 days. Fortunately, Hemoxide works fast. You will be able to notice something in the first 23 days.
A liter is a month’s supply of Rejuvin. Take 6 teaspoons a day.
The Hemoxide Rejuvin Combo is a convenient way to order both products – and you get a discount with the combo, too
Consider this startling statistic: Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting 70,000 to 80,000 Americans. The disease is estimated to occur in 1 in 500 African Americans and 1 in 1,000 to 1,400 Hispanic Americans.
It affects millions of people worldwide. Sickle cell anemia is most common among people whose ancestors come from Africa; Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Italy; the Arabian Peninsula; India; and Spanish-speaking regions in South America, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean.
In this report you’ll learn the underlying cause of sickle cell anemia, and what you can do to control the recurrence of painful sickle cell crises - and possibly remain symptom free.
Let’s start with what is actually going on inside the body of someone with this disease.
Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which can change the shape of normal red blood cells into a sickle, or crescent, shape.
Signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease usually begin in early childhood. Characteristics of this disorder include a low number of red blood cells (anemia), repeated infections, and recurring episodes of pain. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person. Some people have mild symptoms, while others are frequently hospitalized for more serious complications.
The signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease are caused by the sickling of red blood cells. When red blood cells sickle, they break down prematurely, which can lead to anemia. Anemia can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, and delayed growth and development in children. The rapid breakdown of red blood cells may also cause yellowing of the eyes and skin, which are signs of jaundice.
Painful episodes can occur when sickled red blood cells, which are stiff and inflexible, get stuck in small blood vessels. These episodes deprive tissues and organs of oxygen-rich blood and can lead to organ damage, especially in the lungs, kidneys, spleen, and brain. A particularly serious complication of sickle cell disease is high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
Pulmonary hypertension occurs in about one-third of adults with sickle cell disease and can lead to heart failure.
But the good news is this:
Finally, Researchers Have Found A Way To Relieve The Pain
In an exciting breakthrough, researchers at Duke University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute discovered one of the keys to the cause of pain in Sickle Cell Anemia, also known as Mediterranean Blood Disease. Their findings were reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Jan. 31, 2005. Here’s what they found.
Picture red blood cells floating in blood in the arteries of someone who does not have sickle cell anemia. Their blood pulses with each beat of the heart. As the pulse of blood moves through the arteries, they expand to allow the blood to pass. This happens because the red blood cells produce and release a signaling molecule to tell the arterial walls to expand. The signaling molecule they make is Nitric Oxide.
Now picture the red blood cells of someone with sickle cell anemia. Many of them are distorted into a sickle shape, so big that some get stuck going down small capillaries. But even worse, when the blood pulses, researchers at Duke discovered that the walls of the arteries don’t expand. Because they don’t expand circulation is restricted and oxygen starvation occurs in tissues downstream, causing the pain and other symptoms of sickle cell anemia. Let me repeat this to make sure I’m communicating this to you.
In normal blood, when red cells enter a narrow passage, they sense pressure on their membranes, and respond by releasing nitric oxide. This nitric oxide causes the smooth muscle in the blood vessel wall to relax. This opens up the vessel to allow the cells to pass through.
So What Causes Sickle Cell Pain?
For sickle cell anemia patients, the red blood cells can’t open up blood vessels as they should. The reason is because there isn’t enough nitric oxide present in the cells to do the job.
This is important because this inadequate amount of nitric oxide is directly correlated with the severity of pain. The Duke/HHMI researchers were able to confirm this with their studies.
In other words, the less nitric oxide your blood cells can produce, the greater the pain. And to make matters worse, with severe sickle cell, when oxygen levels start to drop, blood vessels naturally constrict or get smaller. This just complicates the problem even more.
So what does all this mean? The Duke/HHMI researchers concluded that this abnormal nitric oxide processing might be the real cause of restrictions in the circulatory system of sickle cell patients. And when it comes to the severity of sickle cell symptoms, the sickle shape of the red blood cells may be less important than oxygen depletion.
Further research concluded this fact. But what’s really exciting here is this eventually led to:
Sickle Cell Anemia Symptom Relief
The Duke/HHMI study, and several other studies too, found that administering nitric oxide to people with sickle cell anemia does relieve symptoms. Reports show replenishing the deficient nitric oxide can reverse red cell sickling. This helps restore some of the diminished gas-exchange capacity of sickle cell anemia hemoglobin. Less sickling would also relieve anemia because fewer red cells would be lost to hemolysis (bursting.)
In concluding their report, the researchers essentially said if there was a way to effectively increase nitric oxide production in the body, people suffering from sickle cell anemia would finally be able to do something to relieve and eliminate their painful symptoms. However, the researchers didn’t know of an effective way to do this. They did speculate that sometime in the future a way to produce adequate amounts of nitric oxide might be developed.
Nitric oxide in gaseous form can be delivered through breathing it in through the lungs. But the effects are limited because nitric oxide is highly reactive so concentrations are kept low or it would cause damage. In addition, nitric oxide only lasts a few seconds when breathed. At low concentrations, nitric oxide is quickly absorbed and used up in the lungs, rather than penetrating deeply into the body’s tissues. So it is of no help.
What the researchers didn’t know:
The researchers also said that there were no drugs that would increase the amount of nitric oxide. What they didn’t know was that a little known, safe and natural product had been developed a decade ago that effectively produces nitric oxide in your body.
It’s called hemoxide.
Hemoxide Ramps Up Your Circulation
Hemoxide contains two important types of nutrients. One type supplies the molecular building blocks needed to produce nitric oxide in the body. The other group stimulates nitric oxide production. That way your body can produce higher amounts of nitric oxide through its own natural processes.
This effect has not been achieved with drugs or any other nutritional supplements.
Hemoxide and its sister products are FDA-classed as medical foods, so they can be doctor-prescribed or purchased without a prescription.
The FDA Was So Impressed They Wanted To Call It A Drug
Hemoxide worked so well at producing nitric oxide that when the FDA first saw the tests on it, they were so impressed by its ability to produce nitric oxide in the body, they wanted to call it a drug.
But since it is an all natural supplement, they classified it as a “nutraceutical” – a food or supplement that provides health benefits. FDA documentation proves its effectiveness in replenishing nitric oxide to such an extent they said product usage claims could be made for anything nitric oxide has been proven to do - such as relieve the symptoms of sickle cell anemia.
Hemoxide has been available for 10 years but it has not been marketed. Fortunately, (and this is further proof that taking Hemoxide will improve or completely eliminate sickle cell symptoms), several doctors have effectively used Hemoxide to help their sickle cell patients.
As a matter of fact, they order several cases of Hemoxide each month for their patients. As there is no cure for sickle cell anemia, their patients must continue to take Hemoxide to keep their symptoms in check. It works very well.
A Hemoxide Success Story
One person was suffering from Mediterranean Blood Disease, which is Italian name for sickle cell anemia. Typical symptoms arose in his childhood –- he had pain crises and other sickle cell anemia features. When he started taking Hemoxide, his sickle cell anemia symptoms rapidly disappeared, and are now kept at bay as long as he takes it as directed.
At one point, after several years of relief, he stopped taking Hemoxide for a short time and his pain crises flared up again. When he resumed taking Hemoxide, relief returned. He has taken it as directed ever since. He’s now in his late 20’s and is continuously symptom-free since he resumed Hemoxide.
Right now you may have questions about this powerful all natural supplement can relieve or even eliminate sickle cell pain. I’ll answer a few of the most common questions in just a moment.
But first there is another remarkable product you need to hear about. It’s the number 2 product we recommend for sickle cell anemia and when taken in addition to Hemoxide can basically put an end to all problems with sickle cell anemia.
The number 2 product we recommend for sickle cell anemia is:
Rejuvin, The Water Of Life
This is frequency enhanced water which can rejuvenate your cells at the most elemental level. It is a top product for every autoimmune disease, Alzheimer's, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and more - and is an amazing anti-aging product.
This is a brand new product that works great for sickle cell anemia. Though nothing can reverse the genetic malfunction in sickle cell anemia, Rejuvin can rejuvenate and refresh your blood cells so the sickle cells work more efficiently.
As you may not be familiar with frequency enhanced water, let me explain a bit more how it works.
As modern physics has shown, everything has its own energetic frequency. Water has the ability to pick up and capture the vibrations it is exposed to. Water has even been considered for possible use as computer memory for this very reason.
For well over 100 years homeopathy has made use of this ability of water. The water in homeopathic drops is transmitting to your body the frequency of the substance it was exposed to. In the case of Rejuvin, scientists have found a way to product a permanent change in the molecular structure of ordinary water. As in homeopathy, when you drink small amounts of this water these frequencies are transferred to your body and literally send messages to the cells. The instructions the cells are getting stimulates the regeneration and rejuvenation of the cells. They are made strong enough to even resist cold and flu viruses after several months of drinking Rejuvin.
Reguvin can do wonders for the regeneration of the red blood cells in sickle cell anemia.
A sickle cell works at about 30% of the effectiveness of a normal red blood cell. Taking Rejuvin, one bottle a month, would double the effectiveness to 60%.
Continue taking Rejuvin forever to help keep your cells healthy. A liter is a month’s supply. Take 6 teaspoons a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there some way to prevent sickle cell anemia?
No there is not. It is a genetic disorder that either active or not in a person.
So there is no way to prevent my child from getting it?
Correct. You child may or may not get the genes from both you and your spouse to develop sickle cell. There is nothing you can do genetically.
So what can I do?
1. You can take Hemoxide to help prevent the sickle cells from causing pain and other damage.
Hemoxide is the fastest acting supplement you can take to deal with the symptoms of sickle cell anemia. The sickle cells do not produce nitric oxide so the arteries don’t expand and circulation is reduced. Hemoxide is better at producing nitric oxide than any other supplement or drug. In doing so it is reversing one of the many symptoms caused by the sickle cells.
2. You can take Rejuvin in addition to Hemoxide to help sickle cells perform more efficiently. With Rejuvin, every cell in your body becomes stronger and healthier. This includes sickled red blood cells, too. If you use it alone it will take awhile longer for the pain to stop – about 3 months.
If you eliminate either one, Rejuvin or Hemoxide, there will still be some health issues.
Use both these products and you can basically eliminate any symptoms you have from sickle cell anemia. Not only will the pain disappear but also the risk of developing serious complications will no longer be a factor.
If Hemoxide and Rejuvin are so good, why doesn’t my doctor tell me to use it?
He probably doesn’t know about them. Hemoxide is not a drug but is a nutritional supplement and most doctors are educated by the drug companies as to what to prescribe. While it has been used for over ten years, and tested for safety by the FDA, it has not been marketed until now. It was just through word of mouth that people heard of it.
Rejuvin is brand new so chances are your doctor isn’t aware of it.
How much Hemoxide do I need to use?
An adult would take three capsules a day on an empty stomach after the first week. The first week take six capsules a day to load up on the nitric oxide production. It is possible to stay at this double dose as long as you want, but should not be needed.
A child would take correspondingly fewer capsules based on weight. An infant may only be taking half a capsule a day.
Can Hemoxide be used with anti-inflammatory supplements or medications?
No.
Can I give it to my newborn child?
Wait at least six months before giving to a newborn child.
Are there side effects?
No. Well, only good side effects. Increased nitric oxide production has long-term health benefits. There is a reduction of heart disease and diabetes symptoms. You’ll also notice fewer wrinkles and other benefits of increased circulation.
Hemoxide Is Unique
In the last few years nitric oxide has drawn a lot of interest. Five years or so ago, several scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work detailing the cardiovascular benefits nitric oxide provides. Viagra make use of nitric oxide to do what it does. Unfortunately it concentrates it and uses it up rather than produces it. So there have been a number of supplement companies that try to produce nitric oxide using large quantities of raw materials alone.
Research shows that those products fail to produce significant nitric oxide increases safely because cellular production is not activated in that approach. Using a breath analyzer test, nitric oxide production peaks in 17 minutes and is completely gone in an hour with those supplements. With Hemoxide, the peak occurs in an hour and it is 3 times as high. It takes 4 hours before nitric oxide production ceases. And multi-gram doses of raw materials in these normal supplements can cause undesirable effects over a period of time.
Quite clearly, Hemoxide is the best nitric oxide producing product there is. No drug or supplement even comes close. The FDA even acknowledges it works. Better still, we know the researchers at Duke were right, because Hemoxide has been used successfully for sickle cell anemia. Very successfully.
Rejuvin Heals And Prevents Disease
When you use Rejuvin, your whole body is affected. Not only do sickle cells begin to operate more efficiently, every cell in your body is rejuvenated. As cells regenerate, there is a powerful anti-inflammatory response. That’s why Rejuvin is a top product for conditions such as:
arthritis
Alzheimer’s
high blood-pressure
type II diabetes
heart disease
obesity
depression
cancer
The list grows longer every day.
After just a few months of taking Rejuvin, even cold and flu viruses won’t stand a chance.
Try Rejuvin And Hemoxide Risk Free
You can find relief from the excruciating pain of sickle cell anemia. These products do work when you take them as directed. They are completely safe and natural and have an abundance of overall health benefits. You really don’t have anything to lose by giving them a chance to help you with your pain.
And our recommended supplier, GetHealthyAgainStore.com is offering a:
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Try Hemoxide and Rejuvin risk free and see for yourself that it will greatly improve or even completely eliminate your sickle cell anemia symptoms. Your purchase is covered by a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee from our recommended supplier, GetHealthyAgain.com.
One bottle of Hemoxide is a thirty-day supply. The first month you take a double dose week one so the first bottle will last 23 days. After that it will last 30 days. Fortunately, Hemoxide works fast. You will be able to notice something in the first 23 days.
A liter is a month’s supply of Rejuvin. Take 6 teaspoons a day.
The Hemoxide Rejuvin Combo is a convenient way to order both products – and you get a discount with the combo, too
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Listen To Your Body!
imuToday we are looking at rest with regards to listening to our bodies. Every human being needs rest. Maintaining good health depends on quality, satisfying rest, more than on any other aspect of living. Relaxation, comfort and good sleep do more than make us feel good. Rest helps the body to repair itself after each day’s challenges, resetting mental processes, restoring our energy. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our lives and helps us to rest. Sleep notwithstanding, we need additional rest to nightly sleep.
The human body needs a lot of rest to balance out exercise, eating, and daily activities. Getting the proper amount of sleep is crucial to eliminating stress and healing the body. Not getting enough sleep increases stress, which leaves us more prone to sicknesses. We should always get enough sleep to enjoy our daytime activities.
We also need to take breaks from daily activities and do something we enjoy so we don't burn out. If we work too much, we will not only become too stressed and restless. We also become less productive e.g. we are unable to be creative and generate new ideas at work. Sometimes to even perform our routine functions becomes a problem.
An average of eight hours sleep is recommended for each person, but individual needs vary. The amount of sleep we need also varies in a particular individual at different times. If you have been involved in more tedious activities than usual or you are recovering from illness; then your usual amount of sleep will not be enough for you and you need more rest. For some people, it is normal to drive their bodies beyond the limit of endurance and disguise it as hardwork! It is easy to do this when people are young, but as we get older, the body gives us warning signs more quickly when we need rest. Sometimes people feel pressured to achieve certain goals and this drives them to work ceaselessly without resting. I have heard people say things like, "I didn't come to Lagos to nap"! Well, taking a nap at the right time could jolly well save their life in Lagos.
Other say things like "I no come look bridge!" It may be nice to sit down and have a quite time daily and look at not only the bridges, but anything within your sight wherever you are. This is because rest is not only sleeping. Quite time, is also rest time. Quite time is the time when you sit back and just relax or wind down. You may listen to soothing music whilst doing so. There are even special mood-mellowing sound tracks that are sold to help people relax and meditate. Rest is required not only from too much work, but from too much play! There is a partying adage that says, "Life is for enjoyment", well REST should be an integral part of your enjoyment.
No need to rock oneself to a stand still! Also, if we exercise too much, we risk exhausting our body and depleting our energy. It is recommended that every month and a half (six weeks) we take a week off exercise routines so we may refrain from wearing ourselves out and remain motivated. I once read about a sixty five year old man who was the picture of bustling health. He used to wake up and jog several kilometers every morning. He was supposedly as fit as a fiddle. One morning, he had gone on his usual early morning jog.
He arrived at his house only for him to collapse at the doorstep; he had had a heart attack. He eventually died in the hospital. The story was narrated by his daughter as a lesson about excessive exercise. People routinely die at squash courts, because it is a short burst high impact exercise. We MUST rest our body for it not to wear out. It is true that a sedentary life (life of inactivity/ no exercise) is not good for the body, but excessive exercise is bad too. Resting is a very simple way to achieve fitness and can be very rewarding.
What are the signs that our body gives us when we need rest? Like I wrote last week, some of us are more adept at listening to our bodies than others. For some people; it is easy for them to know when they need rest and they listen and respond to their body. Simple signs like feeling weak, yawning, drowsiness, etc can be very indicative that your body needs rest. Some long distance drivers just fall asleep and this could be fatal if they are driving!! Some others start catching regular colds, coughs and flus; showing that their immunity is down and the body needs a break. The most constant sign in all persons is the change in the vital signs.
Vital signs are clearly important in checking your health. Vital signs included temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and lung capacity. Vital signs vary per individual, but are mostly within the normal ranges. A particular vital sign e.g. blood pressure, usually has a range for different age groups. Notwithstanding, there is the high and low extreme for all age groups. Blood pressure measures the work of you heart while pumping and at rest. The pulse measures how many times your heart beats a minute to circulate oxygen to the tissues.
The respiration rate measures that amount of breaths you need to take to keep the oxygen level your body needs and to remove the carbon dioxide. Temperature is one of the most useful vital signs. This is because you can feel it with your hand (even without any apparatus ‡thermometer). I remember the tragic case of a popular young musician whose performance was so much in demand, that he was grossly overworked. He had gone to perform at a highbrow club on Lagos Island; a dancing guest place a naira note on his forehead in an attempt to spray him and discovered that he had a very high temperature!
He warned him to take care of himself. The musician died a few days after. He had apparently been shuttling Abuja, Calabar, Lagos, etc to meet up his performance dates. Besides temperature, a pounding heart and breathlessness are also very good signs that we can notice without any apparatus. Blood pressure measurement requires the use of a sphygmomanometer. There are affordable and easy –to – use ones available these days. Everybody over the age of thirtyfive should have access to easy blood pressure measurement. Most importantly, make rest a routine part of your lifestyle.
The human body needs a lot of rest to balance out exercise, eating, and daily activities. Getting the proper amount of sleep is crucial to eliminating stress and healing the body. Not getting enough sleep increases stress, which leaves us more prone to sicknesses. We should always get enough sleep to enjoy our daytime activities.
We also need to take breaks from daily activities and do something we enjoy so we don't burn out. If we work too much, we will not only become too stressed and restless. We also become less productive e.g. we are unable to be creative and generate new ideas at work. Sometimes to even perform our routine functions becomes a problem.
An average of eight hours sleep is recommended for each person, but individual needs vary. The amount of sleep we need also varies in a particular individual at different times. If you have been involved in more tedious activities than usual or you are recovering from illness; then your usual amount of sleep will not be enough for you and you need more rest. For some people, it is normal to drive their bodies beyond the limit of endurance and disguise it as hardwork! It is easy to do this when people are young, but as we get older, the body gives us warning signs more quickly when we need rest. Sometimes people feel pressured to achieve certain goals and this drives them to work ceaselessly without resting. I have heard people say things like, "I didn't come to Lagos to nap"! Well, taking a nap at the right time could jolly well save their life in Lagos.
Other say things like "I no come look bridge!" It may be nice to sit down and have a quite time daily and look at not only the bridges, but anything within your sight wherever you are. This is because rest is not only sleeping. Quite time, is also rest time. Quite time is the time when you sit back and just relax or wind down. You may listen to soothing music whilst doing so. There are even special mood-mellowing sound tracks that are sold to help people relax and meditate. Rest is required not only from too much work, but from too much play! There is a partying adage that says, "Life is for enjoyment", well REST should be an integral part of your enjoyment.
No need to rock oneself to a stand still! Also, if we exercise too much, we risk exhausting our body and depleting our energy. It is recommended that every month and a half (six weeks) we take a week off exercise routines so we may refrain from wearing ourselves out and remain motivated. I once read about a sixty five year old man who was the picture of bustling health. He used to wake up and jog several kilometers every morning. He was supposedly as fit as a fiddle. One morning, he had gone on his usual early morning jog.
He arrived at his house only for him to collapse at the doorstep; he had had a heart attack. He eventually died in the hospital. The story was narrated by his daughter as a lesson about excessive exercise. People routinely die at squash courts, because it is a short burst high impact exercise. We MUST rest our body for it not to wear out. It is true that a sedentary life (life of inactivity/ no exercise) is not good for the body, but excessive exercise is bad too. Resting is a very simple way to achieve fitness and can be very rewarding.
What are the signs that our body gives us when we need rest? Like I wrote last week, some of us are more adept at listening to our bodies than others. For some people; it is easy for them to know when they need rest and they listen and respond to their body. Simple signs like feeling weak, yawning, drowsiness, etc can be very indicative that your body needs rest. Some long distance drivers just fall asleep and this could be fatal if they are driving!! Some others start catching regular colds, coughs and flus; showing that their immunity is down and the body needs a break. The most constant sign in all persons is the change in the vital signs.
Vital signs are clearly important in checking your health. Vital signs included temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and lung capacity. Vital signs vary per individual, but are mostly within the normal ranges. A particular vital sign e.g. blood pressure, usually has a range for different age groups. Notwithstanding, there is the high and low extreme for all age groups. Blood pressure measures the work of you heart while pumping and at rest. The pulse measures how many times your heart beats a minute to circulate oxygen to the tissues.
The respiration rate measures that amount of breaths you need to take to keep the oxygen level your body needs and to remove the carbon dioxide. Temperature is one of the most useful vital signs. This is because you can feel it with your hand (even without any apparatus ‡thermometer). I remember the tragic case of a popular young musician whose performance was so much in demand, that he was grossly overworked. He had gone to perform at a highbrow club on Lagos Island; a dancing guest place a naira note on his forehead in an attempt to spray him and discovered that he had a very high temperature!
He warned him to take care of himself. The musician died a few days after. He had apparently been shuttling Abuja, Calabar, Lagos, etc to meet up his performance dates. Besides temperature, a pounding heart and breathlessness are also very good signs that we can notice without any apparatus. Blood pressure measurement requires the use of a sphygmomanometer. There are affordable and easy –to – use ones available these days. Everybody over the age of thirtyfive should have access to easy blood pressure measurement. Most importantly, make rest a routine part of your lifestyle.
Killing you slowly with cooking oil!
nutriCooking oil is a very ubiquitous part of our diet. It is used in various forms of cooking, whether stewing, frying, broiling or grilling. Oils are a liquid form of fat which are very important to our health. Fats and oils carry essential vitamins and other nutrients which are required by our body. The vitamins are the fat – soluble vitamins, namely; A, D, E and K.
The importance of these vitamins cannot be underscored and have been trashed severally in this column. Without fats and oils in our diet, we would not be able to access these vitamins and would have vitamin deficiencies in them. It is therefore the height of stupidity for anyone to go on a fat – free diet. Such a person would be doing him or herself immeasurable harm. Having reasserted the importance of fats and oil in our diet, it is evident that cooking oil is one of the vehicles through which we get energy and nutrients. The choice of the right type of cooking oil is a very serious matter in every home.
The type of oil you choose to cook with can also add or detract from the nutritional value of your meal. Even the most nutritious meal can be sabotaged if you fry it or douse it with the wrong type of oil. Wait for it; the wrong type cooking oil over years can help to shorten your life! Unfortunately, only very few people pay attention to the constitution of the cooking oil that they use to cook. The choice of cooking oil is made based on decisions like the cost (very important parameter for most cooks, especially for commercially oriented cooking), smell, colour, packaging, effect of advertisement, etc.
Source of cooking oils: Literarily all cooking oils are made from animal or plant origin. I am yet to come across any cooking oil that is completely synthesized in the laboratory for commercial sale. It is generally agreed that cooking oils of animal origin are high in saturated fats and less healthy than oils from vegetable origin. Vegetable oils Include, coconut oil, palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, sesame oil, olive oil, avocado oil, etc. Sadly, some cooking oils of vegetable origin have been processed such that they are worse than animal fats.
Dangerous cooking oils: The absolute worst oil you can use is highly processed, low-quality vegetable oil. These oils are pressed or solvent extracted from seeds and nuts, they are degummed, refined, bleached, and deodorized. The result is known as an RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized oil) and these oils, as a result, become colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Sellers recommend these oils for salads, baking, and frying. Their containers usually have lovely photos of salads or chicken that are cooked with these oils. What many people don't know is that valuable 'minor ingredients' including antioxidants, phytosterols, chlorophyll, flavor molecules, color molecules, lecithin, and other oil-soluble beneficial molecules are removed too.
In the case of bleached palm oil, betacarotene; a very powerful antioxidant and provitamin A is completely removed!! These are valuable nutrients naturally packed into the oils for your health benefit. Anytime that use see cooking oil that has been refined, bleached and deodorized; take a long walk! Unfortunately, these are the types of cooking oils that are most used in Nigeria today. These mostly imported cooking oils are very nicely packaged (especially in attractive tins and plastic bottles) and affordable. They are the cooking oil of choice in most restaurants as well. If you eat out regularly, then your body fat is mostly constituted of these dangerous oils. The first thing you need to know is that these oils are devoid of nutrients.
They are also very susceptible to going rancid (and rancid oil should not be consumed). When you use them to cook, the fats easily become rancid, and rancid oil may contribute to oxidative stress and damaging free radicals in your body. Research has shown that, 0.5 to 1% of the oil molecules themselves are damaged during the processing. Some of these molecules have been isolated, tested with animals, and found to be very toxic.
The damaged molecules found in cooking oils are much more toxic than the trans- fats which, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, double the risk of heart attacks, kill at least 30,000 people in the US every year, and increase diabetes. We do not know what the statistics are here, but these oils are definitely contributing to the sudden upsurge in heart disease and diabetes. This is especially true in the last three decades that we have changed from our traditional cooking oils to these imported refined and bleached oils. In general, any highly processed vegetable oil is not the best choice for a healthy diet.
Choosing the Right Type of Cooking Oil: Cooking oils are not created equal, and you will find a wide variety of qualities, and price ranges, in your grocery store. Try experimenting with different types and flavors of natural oils.
Palm oil and Coconut Oil: Palm oil and Coconut oil are saturated fats, but don't let that scare you. Recent research has disproven all the deliberate black listing of these oils. These incredibly stable oils contain a type of saturated fat called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are actually great for your immune system, intestinal health and even may help to support weight management. These oils are highly stable, it won't become damaged during cooking. They are also highly resistant to frying. These are our traditional cooking oils which are high in valuable nutrients. I will write about each oil individually at a later date. When trying to choose cooking oil for your home, you should look for varieties with the following properties:
• Minimal, gentle processing: Highly processed oils can become damaged. Look for expeller-pressed or cold-pressed oils to be sure you're getting high-quality, undamaged oil.
• Minimal refining: Refined oils have been stripped of their flavor, color and nutrients. Although they have a place if you'll be using them for high-temperature cooking (as they're processed to be made more stable), for other uses (particularly when flavor and nutrition are important) seek out unrefined oils.
• Stored in a dark, glass bottle: Oil can become damaged by heat and light, which is why you'll find high-quality oils stored in dark-tinted bottles. It is also possible that the oil could leach potentially dangerous chemicals from a plastic storage bottle, which is why you should, ideally, seek out those stored in glass bottles. When I was small, oil was stored in glass bottles. Now, it is plastics everywhere!
The importance of these vitamins cannot be underscored and have been trashed severally in this column. Without fats and oils in our diet, we would not be able to access these vitamins and would have vitamin deficiencies in them. It is therefore the height of stupidity for anyone to go on a fat – free diet. Such a person would be doing him or herself immeasurable harm. Having reasserted the importance of fats and oil in our diet, it is evident that cooking oil is one of the vehicles through which we get energy and nutrients. The choice of the right type of cooking oil is a very serious matter in every home.
The type of oil you choose to cook with can also add or detract from the nutritional value of your meal. Even the most nutritious meal can be sabotaged if you fry it or douse it with the wrong type of oil. Wait for it; the wrong type cooking oil over years can help to shorten your life! Unfortunately, only very few people pay attention to the constitution of the cooking oil that they use to cook. The choice of cooking oil is made based on decisions like the cost (very important parameter for most cooks, especially for commercially oriented cooking), smell, colour, packaging, effect of advertisement, etc.
Source of cooking oils: Literarily all cooking oils are made from animal or plant origin. I am yet to come across any cooking oil that is completely synthesized in the laboratory for commercial sale. It is generally agreed that cooking oils of animal origin are high in saturated fats and less healthy than oils from vegetable origin. Vegetable oils Include, coconut oil, palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, sesame oil, olive oil, avocado oil, etc. Sadly, some cooking oils of vegetable origin have been processed such that they are worse than animal fats.
Dangerous cooking oils: The absolute worst oil you can use is highly processed, low-quality vegetable oil. These oils are pressed or solvent extracted from seeds and nuts, they are degummed, refined, bleached, and deodorized. The result is known as an RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized oil) and these oils, as a result, become colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Sellers recommend these oils for salads, baking, and frying. Their containers usually have lovely photos of salads or chicken that are cooked with these oils. What many people don't know is that valuable 'minor ingredients' including antioxidants, phytosterols, chlorophyll, flavor molecules, color molecules, lecithin, and other oil-soluble beneficial molecules are removed too.
In the case of bleached palm oil, betacarotene; a very powerful antioxidant and provitamin A is completely removed!! These are valuable nutrients naturally packed into the oils for your health benefit. Anytime that use see cooking oil that has been refined, bleached and deodorized; take a long walk! Unfortunately, these are the types of cooking oils that are most used in Nigeria today. These mostly imported cooking oils are very nicely packaged (especially in attractive tins and plastic bottles) and affordable. They are the cooking oil of choice in most restaurants as well. If you eat out regularly, then your body fat is mostly constituted of these dangerous oils. The first thing you need to know is that these oils are devoid of nutrients.
They are also very susceptible to going rancid (and rancid oil should not be consumed). When you use them to cook, the fats easily become rancid, and rancid oil may contribute to oxidative stress and damaging free radicals in your body. Research has shown that, 0.5 to 1% of the oil molecules themselves are damaged during the processing. Some of these molecules have been isolated, tested with animals, and found to be very toxic.
The damaged molecules found in cooking oils are much more toxic than the trans- fats which, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, double the risk of heart attacks, kill at least 30,000 people in the US every year, and increase diabetes. We do not know what the statistics are here, but these oils are definitely contributing to the sudden upsurge in heart disease and diabetes. This is especially true in the last three decades that we have changed from our traditional cooking oils to these imported refined and bleached oils. In general, any highly processed vegetable oil is not the best choice for a healthy diet.
Choosing the Right Type of Cooking Oil: Cooking oils are not created equal, and you will find a wide variety of qualities, and price ranges, in your grocery store. Try experimenting with different types and flavors of natural oils.
Palm oil and Coconut Oil: Palm oil and Coconut oil are saturated fats, but don't let that scare you. Recent research has disproven all the deliberate black listing of these oils. These incredibly stable oils contain a type of saturated fat called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are actually great for your immune system, intestinal health and even may help to support weight management. These oils are highly stable, it won't become damaged during cooking. They are also highly resistant to frying. These are our traditional cooking oils which are high in valuable nutrients. I will write about each oil individually at a later date. When trying to choose cooking oil for your home, you should look for varieties with the following properties:
• Minimal, gentle processing: Highly processed oils can become damaged. Look for expeller-pressed or cold-pressed oils to be sure you're getting high-quality, undamaged oil.
• Minimal refining: Refined oils have been stripped of their flavor, color and nutrients. Although they have a place if you'll be using them for high-temperature cooking (as they're processed to be made more stable), for other uses (particularly when flavor and nutrition are important) seek out unrefined oils.
• Stored in a dark, glass bottle: Oil can become damaged by heat and light, which is why you'll find high-quality oils stored in dark-tinted bottles. It is also possible that the oil could leach potentially dangerous chemicals from a plastic storage bottle, which is why you should, ideally, seek out those stored in glass bottles. When I was small, oil was stored in glass bottles. Now, it is plastics everywhere!
Your health and diabetes
It is now a well known and established fact that we are facing a global pandemic of Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing and most costly disorders worldwide. Scientists report that at least 25 per cent of the population are walking around undiagnosed and insulin resistant (the latter is the syndrome just preceding diabetes). The sad news is that the age bracket is sliding lower and lower.
Children are affected!!
Type 2 diabetes used to be called "adult-onset" diabetes, because it mostly occurred in people over 50. But no longer! The rising rate of diabetes in children is epidemic. "If you go back 20 years, about two per cent of all cases of new onset diabetes (type 2) were in people between nine and 19 years old. Now, it's about 30 per cent to 50 per cent " said Dr. Gerald Bernstein, an endocrinologist with New York's Beth Israel Medical Center.
Among Americans in their 30s, the 1990s saw a 70 per cent rise in type 2 diabetes, reports the CDC (Centre for Disease Control). Other age groups also showed significant increases. For those in their 40s the disease rose by 40 per cent, and by 31 per cent for those in their fifties. It is also important to note that blacks seem to be the most susceptible race in America. A lot of developing countries are in the grip of this global pandemic. While countries, like India seem to be most adversely affected, Nigeria is now having an explosion in the level of occurrence.
I was going to write a different topic today, but decided to write on free radical damage with regards to diabetes, because of a specific request by someone. I felt, it is a topic that would benefit others so I decided to share it.
The statistics I quoted above show that there is serious cause for concern. You may begin to wonder what is going wrong or what are we doing wrong?
I and probably a lot of others have written exhaustively about the predisposing factors. People usually do not bother and feel insulated against ailments, like diabetes until a relative or they themselves are diagnosed. It is important, to be well educated about issues around you and adopt measures that will reduce ones susceptibility as well as ensure a healthier lifestyle for the diagnosed. People with a positive family history (i.e. with one or both parents who have been diagnosed as diabetic), should adopt lifestyles which would reduce the probability of their developing the disease.
While free radicals is the focus for today in relation to diabetes; I will briefly mention exercise, which is a very important factor.
Inactivity: These days, more and more people are engaged in blue collar jobs, which do not necessitate their working their bodies. Nobody wants to be a labourer or a farmer. Nigerian engineers are always teased about being in the office! These days, it is literarily unheard of for anybody to trek to the office. You either catch a bus and the more affluent drive or are driven. The bottom line is that rich or poor, day in day out, people sit on their buttocks to and from work. By the time they get back from work at the close of day, they are so tired that wild horses would not be able to drag them to do any form of exercise!!
Children and adolescents are not spared. Not exercising, being sedentary (watching TV, spending time on the computer, and playing video games), and eating larger portions of foods than they need take the lion's share of blame for the downward age progression of the diabetes epidemic. It is very important for people to arrange their lives in a way to increase the amount of exercise they do. Start small. Easy to do activities, like walking and dancing, can make a huge difference to tuning the body for good health. Sports like tennis (table and lawn), swimming, etc can be picked up with time. What are free radicals?
What do they have to do with diabetes?
What are free radicals? I will give the straight scientific definition of free radicals which may be a bit difficult for non-science oriented readers to understand. But that is what free radicals are Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Free radicals are not completely bad. They are generated during normal biological processes that take place within our body. In fact, they are needed in vital body metabolic processes. The problem starts when free radicals that the body cannot handle or neutralize are generated. Some are xenobiotic or alien free radicals to the body. Certain substances are potent free radical generators.
Once formed, these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components, such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if this occurs. Now imagine that these cells are the cells of an important organ, like the pancreas, which secretes insulin. What do they have to do with diabetes? Free radical stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Free radical stress would contribute to spontaneous type 2 diabetes development. I had written about free radicals in this column precisely in 2004 though not in specific relation to diabetes. Despite this, I mentioned that free radicals is the way a lot of substances and microbes exert their damage on cells of the body.
Free radicals are implicated in a wide assortment of diseases. With diabetes, some chemicals used in processing modern day food are potent agents that exert free radical stress on the pancreas. One of them is ALLOXAN, which is used to bleach wheat and make flour white. While Parental stock is an important determinant of susceptibility for glucose intolerance disorders, it wise to adopt a lifestyle which ensures reduced exposure to potent food toxins. In food toxins, I mentioned that we eat toxins in our food everyday.
Some are used to preserve or process the food. The bottom line is that certain substances can generate free radicals, which increase the probability of developing type 2 diabetes, especially in positively predisposed persons. It is important to eat a diet that is low in such substances, but high in antioxidants containing foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. The latter help to neutralize free radicals before they are able to exert any damage.
Children are affected!!
Type 2 diabetes used to be called "adult-onset" diabetes, because it mostly occurred in people over 50. But no longer! The rising rate of diabetes in children is epidemic. "If you go back 20 years, about two per cent of all cases of new onset diabetes (type 2) were in people between nine and 19 years old. Now, it's about 30 per cent to 50 per cent " said Dr. Gerald Bernstein, an endocrinologist with New York's Beth Israel Medical Center.
Among Americans in their 30s, the 1990s saw a 70 per cent rise in type 2 diabetes, reports the CDC (Centre for Disease Control). Other age groups also showed significant increases. For those in their 40s the disease rose by 40 per cent, and by 31 per cent for those in their fifties. It is also important to note that blacks seem to be the most susceptible race in America. A lot of developing countries are in the grip of this global pandemic. While countries, like India seem to be most adversely affected, Nigeria is now having an explosion in the level of occurrence.
I was going to write a different topic today, but decided to write on free radical damage with regards to diabetes, because of a specific request by someone. I felt, it is a topic that would benefit others so I decided to share it.
The statistics I quoted above show that there is serious cause for concern. You may begin to wonder what is going wrong or what are we doing wrong?
I and probably a lot of others have written exhaustively about the predisposing factors. People usually do not bother and feel insulated against ailments, like diabetes until a relative or they themselves are diagnosed. It is important, to be well educated about issues around you and adopt measures that will reduce ones susceptibility as well as ensure a healthier lifestyle for the diagnosed. People with a positive family history (i.e. with one or both parents who have been diagnosed as diabetic), should adopt lifestyles which would reduce the probability of their developing the disease.
While free radicals is the focus for today in relation to diabetes; I will briefly mention exercise, which is a very important factor.
Inactivity: These days, more and more people are engaged in blue collar jobs, which do not necessitate their working their bodies. Nobody wants to be a labourer or a farmer. Nigerian engineers are always teased about being in the office! These days, it is literarily unheard of for anybody to trek to the office. You either catch a bus and the more affluent drive or are driven. The bottom line is that rich or poor, day in day out, people sit on their buttocks to and from work. By the time they get back from work at the close of day, they are so tired that wild horses would not be able to drag them to do any form of exercise!!
Children and adolescents are not spared. Not exercising, being sedentary (watching TV, spending time on the computer, and playing video games), and eating larger portions of foods than they need take the lion's share of blame for the downward age progression of the diabetes epidemic. It is very important for people to arrange their lives in a way to increase the amount of exercise they do. Start small. Easy to do activities, like walking and dancing, can make a huge difference to tuning the body for good health. Sports like tennis (table and lawn), swimming, etc can be picked up with time. What are free radicals?
What do they have to do with diabetes?
What are free radicals? I will give the straight scientific definition of free radicals which may be a bit difficult for non-science oriented readers to understand. But that is what free radicals are Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Free radicals are not completely bad. They are generated during normal biological processes that take place within our body. In fact, they are needed in vital body metabolic processes. The problem starts when free radicals that the body cannot handle or neutralize are generated. Some are xenobiotic or alien free radicals to the body. Certain substances are potent free radical generators.
Once formed, these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components, such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if this occurs. Now imagine that these cells are the cells of an important organ, like the pancreas, which secretes insulin. What do they have to do with diabetes? Free radical stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Free radical stress would contribute to spontaneous type 2 diabetes development. I had written about free radicals in this column precisely in 2004 though not in specific relation to diabetes. Despite this, I mentioned that free radicals is the way a lot of substances and microbes exert their damage on cells of the body.
Free radicals are implicated in a wide assortment of diseases. With diabetes, some chemicals used in processing modern day food are potent agents that exert free radical stress on the pancreas. One of them is ALLOXAN, which is used to bleach wheat and make flour white. While Parental stock is an important determinant of susceptibility for glucose intolerance disorders, it wise to adopt a lifestyle which ensures reduced exposure to potent food toxins. In food toxins, I mentioned that we eat toxins in our food everyday.
Some are used to preserve or process the food. The bottom line is that certain substances can generate free radicals, which increase the probability of developing type 2 diabetes, especially in positively predisposed persons. It is important to eat a diet that is low in such substances, but high in antioxidants containing foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. The latter help to neutralize free radicals before they are able to exert any damage.
Malaria Eradication Worldwide
A dramatic twist has pushed up the modest goal set eight years ago by leaders of 44 African nations: They sought to halve by 2010 the population of malaria-infested cases in their countries. The stakes have suddenly gone up practically exponentially. Whatever they have achieved at their progressively slow pace since 2000 to date is nothing compared to the gargantuan task they face in the remaining two-and-half years of their projected deadline.
Hence the question mark about their capacity and readiness to cope with the larger burden ahead.
For, the international community has imposed an acute demand on their political will, resources and commitment to eradicate the disease. Which might as well: For, malaria kills more than a million per year. It saps the health of the continent’s productive population to reduce its annual economic growth rate by 1.3 percent. Above all, it accrues estimated economic losses of N1.42 trillion ($12 billion) annually, according to Roll Back Malaria (RBM), from health budget expenditures and morbidity with absenteeism from formal and informal employment by all ages and sex. Thus, the sooner it is eradicated, like small pox, the better for all humans.
Malaria was a tropical and subtropical disease. It was relatively rare in temperate regions of the world. But globalization and jet age travels have increased the frequency of interactions for business and pleasure among residents of the endemic tropical countries and temperate regions of the world. With lowered borders, as RBM explained, so is the ease of the global spread of the parasites of the infectious disease by its vector, the anopheles mosquito.
To combat this menace which threatens an estimated 40 percent of the world’s population, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the UN has upped the African goal from partial to worldwide eradication of the disease by 2010. "The aim is to put a stop to malaria deaths by ensuring universal coverage by the end of 2010," said Mr Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General, in his statement to mark the first-ever World Malaria Day last month.
According to New York Times, an estimated 300 million to 500 million new malaria infections are recorded annually. Its symptoms include high fevers, shaking chills and anaemia. The infected anopheles mosquito transfers its parasites to any person it bites. "In humans, the parasites (called sporozoites) migrate to the liver where they mature and release another form, the merozoites. These enter the bloodstream and infect the red blood cells," it explained.
Thus, preventive programmes include extermination of the vector mosquitoes from their stagnant aquatic breeding habitats; radioactive sterilisation of male mosquitoes to mate without procreation; protection of humans against being bitten by the mosquitoes with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and residual sprays of residences with chemical insecticides. Or, in the absence of effective and efficient preventive methods, resort to curative methods which currently involve the therapeutic treatment with artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) drugs as contrasted with chloroquine-based medicines because the parasites have become resistant to the latter in many regions of the world.
ExxonMobil Corporation, the world’s largest oil, gas and petrochemical conglomerate, has thrown its weight into the fight to help eradicate one of the world’s infectious killer diseases from the continent. It is the largest corporate sponsor of research and development efforts in the anti-malaria combat worldwide outside the pharmaceutical industry.
ExxonMobil announced it has pledged N1.18 billion ($10 million) to Malaria No More, an NGO committed to the eradication of the malaria scourge. The disease kills about 3,000 children daily among its one million deaths. According to a statement from Irvin, Texas, its corporate headquarters, the donation to Malaria No More will bring to N15.3bn ($130 million), ExxonMobil’s commitment to partnerships with organisations engaged in important community and social development projects in Africa, including N5.9bn ($50m) budgeted for its Africa Health Initiative project.
It explained that ExxonMobil made the pledge in its very popular sponsored television programme, American Idol, last month to commemorate the first-ever World Malaria Day. So also has it sponsored several activities to commemorate the day in Africa, Europe and North America to heighten awareness about the killer scourge.
Mr Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, explained the rationale for the donation, saying: "Malaria kills an African child every 30 seconds and more than 1 million people a year. World Malaria Day provides an opportunity to increase awareness and direct engagement in fighting the devastating consequences of this preventable disease. ExxonMobil is committed to the fight, which is why we’re doing everything we are -- from helping to develop new drugs to distributing insecticide-treated nets to places where they are desperately needed."
RBM, the agency set up jointly in 1990 by four UN agencies to eradicate the scourge, has reported that the majority of malaria victims are children under five years old and pregnant women. Roll Back Malaria was set up by World Bank, World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and UNDP.
Dr Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Executive Director of RBM, in an optimistic statement from Geneva on World Malaria Day, made it clear the slow progress of the African countries, especially over the past eight years, garnered adequate experience to take on the total eradication battle: "The know-how is available, the commitment of donors and key actors to fight the disease has never been as firm and the funding gap that has prevented progress for a long time is beginning to close."
She listed the immediate benefits: "Malaria may not appear to be a top-tier problem but tackling it once and for all is a top-tier solution to some of the most daunting global issues of our time. Investing in malaria (eradication) is investing in poverty eradication, in reducing child mortality, in combating major disease and in achieving universal primary education."
RBM projected that more lives will be saved with commendable results if countries in endemic regions could provide insecticide treated nets, insecticide sprays and ACT treatment to 80 percent of their populations this year. So also has UNICEF projected that providing the insecticide treated nets will reach 110 million needy persons this year, 267 percent higher than the 30 million produced in 2004.
Ban described his initiative, announced alongside his special representative on malaria, Ray Chambers and Dr. Coll-Seck, as a bold but achievable vision to ensure universal coverage by 2010. He drew up a tall list of requirements to meet the goal and gingered leaders at all levels in every endemic society, especially African countries, be they in public and private sectors, NGOs and in communities, to provide to everybody at risk: Indoor insecticide sprays, 250 million insecticide treated nets, supply all health facilities with malaria diagnostic equipment and personnel plus treatment with preferably ACTs, train and retain community health workers who treat malaria, encourage R & D for longer term efforts to "control, eliminate and eradicate malaria.
"We have the resources and the know-how. But we have less than 1,000 days before the end of 2010. So we urgently need your leadership and commitment. Let's get to work," he told stakeholders worldwide including policymakers, the donor community, UN staff and NGOs in the fight against malaria.
Theoretically, ITNs, which kill mosquitoes and other insects on contact, reduce malaria transmissions by 20 percent. However, RBM reported recent studies which showed that the ITNs combined with effective drugs have reduced "significantly" malaria deaths in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Zanzibar. Hence its conclusion that the ITNs "are an expedient ‘first wave’ of a comprehensive malaria control effort."
World Bank, Global Fund, USAID and other major donors and financial institutins have provided funds for about 99.5 million ITNs over the next 32 months till December 31, 2010. Of the remaining 150 million, ExxonMobil and two sovereign donors have pledged more resources to reduce the needed nets supply gap to 119 million.
According to the ExxonMobil statement, its employees and executives participated in several activities to mark World Malaria Day in Africa, Europe and North America to raise awareness and resources for the on-going battle against the disease.
• For instance, in both Africa and Europe, its employees at ExxonMobil filling stations took part in fund-raising campaigns to buy insecticide treated nets for the needy, while its African affiliates also distributed ITNs and held several malaria-related community and employee events such as poster displays, conferences and education sessions.
• Dr Stephen Phillips, its Medical Director (Global Issues), took part in the RBM’s Zambezi River Expedition sponsored and coordinated by the corporation to tour six Southern African countries to showcase the successes and highlight the challenges confronting the anti-malaria combat, distribute ITNs donated by the corporation and provide medical treatment for the sick.
It concluded that last year, ExxonMobil Corporation, its philanthropic Foundation, divisions, affiliates, employees and retirees worldwide donated N24.43bn ($207m) to improve basic education and combat malaria and other infectious diseases in developing countries such as Nigeria and Angola, where the corporation has its production and distribution activities in Africa.
Hence the question mark about their capacity and readiness to cope with the larger burden ahead.
For, the international community has imposed an acute demand on their political will, resources and commitment to eradicate the disease. Which might as well: For, malaria kills more than a million per year. It saps the health of the continent’s productive population to reduce its annual economic growth rate by 1.3 percent. Above all, it accrues estimated economic losses of N1.42 trillion ($12 billion) annually, according to Roll Back Malaria (RBM), from health budget expenditures and morbidity with absenteeism from formal and informal employment by all ages and sex. Thus, the sooner it is eradicated, like small pox, the better for all humans.
Malaria was a tropical and subtropical disease. It was relatively rare in temperate regions of the world. But globalization and jet age travels have increased the frequency of interactions for business and pleasure among residents of the endemic tropical countries and temperate regions of the world. With lowered borders, as RBM explained, so is the ease of the global spread of the parasites of the infectious disease by its vector, the anopheles mosquito.
To combat this menace which threatens an estimated 40 percent of the world’s population, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the UN has upped the African goal from partial to worldwide eradication of the disease by 2010. "The aim is to put a stop to malaria deaths by ensuring universal coverage by the end of 2010," said Mr Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General, in his statement to mark the first-ever World Malaria Day last month.
According to New York Times, an estimated 300 million to 500 million new malaria infections are recorded annually. Its symptoms include high fevers, shaking chills and anaemia. The infected anopheles mosquito transfers its parasites to any person it bites. "In humans, the parasites (called sporozoites) migrate to the liver where they mature and release another form, the merozoites. These enter the bloodstream and infect the red blood cells," it explained.
Thus, preventive programmes include extermination of the vector mosquitoes from their stagnant aquatic breeding habitats; radioactive sterilisation of male mosquitoes to mate without procreation; protection of humans against being bitten by the mosquitoes with insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and residual sprays of residences with chemical insecticides. Or, in the absence of effective and efficient preventive methods, resort to curative methods which currently involve the therapeutic treatment with artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) drugs as contrasted with chloroquine-based medicines because the parasites have become resistant to the latter in many regions of the world.
ExxonMobil Corporation, the world’s largest oil, gas and petrochemical conglomerate, has thrown its weight into the fight to help eradicate one of the world’s infectious killer diseases from the continent. It is the largest corporate sponsor of research and development efforts in the anti-malaria combat worldwide outside the pharmaceutical industry.
ExxonMobil announced it has pledged N1.18 billion ($10 million) to Malaria No More, an NGO committed to the eradication of the malaria scourge. The disease kills about 3,000 children daily among its one million deaths. According to a statement from Irvin, Texas, its corporate headquarters, the donation to Malaria No More will bring to N15.3bn ($130 million), ExxonMobil’s commitment to partnerships with organisations engaged in important community and social development projects in Africa, including N5.9bn ($50m) budgeted for its Africa Health Initiative project.
It explained that ExxonMobil made the pledge in its very popular sponsored television programme, American Idol, last month to commemorate the first-ever World Malaria Day. So also has it sponsored several activities to commemorate the day in Africa, Europe and North America to heighten awareness about the killer scourge.
Mr Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil, explained the rationale for the donation, saying: "Malaria kills an African child every 30 seconds and more than 1 million people a year. World Malaria Day provides an opportunity to increase awareness and direct engagement in fighting the devastating consequences of this preventable disease. ExxonMobil is committed to the fight, which is why we’re doing everything we are -- from helping to develop new drugs to distributing insecticide-treated nets to places where they are desperately needed."
RBM, the agency set up jointly in 1990 by four UN agencies to eradicate the scourge, has reported that the majority of malaria victims are children under five years old and pregnant women. Roll Back Malaria was set up by World Bank, World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and UNDP.
Dr Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Executive Director of RBM, in an optimistic statement from Geneva on World Malaria Day, made it clear the slow progress of the African countries, especially over the past eight years, garnered adequate experience to take on the total eradication battle: "The know-how is available, the commitment of donors and key actors to fight the disease has never been as firm and the funding gap that has prevented progress for a long time is beginning to close."
She listed the immediate benefits: "Malaria may not appear to be a top-tier problem but tackling it once and for all is a top-tier solution to some of the most daunting global issues of our time. Investing in malaria (eradication) is investing in poverty eradication, in reducing child mortality, in combating major disease and in achieving universal primary education."
RBM projected that more lives will be saved with commendable results if countries in endemic regions could provide insecticide treated nets, insecticide sprays and ACT treatment to 80 percent of their populations this year. So also has UNICEF projected that providing the insecticide treated nets will reach 110 million needy persons this year, 267 percent higher than the 30 million produced in 2004.
Ban described his initiative, announced alongside his special representative on malaria, Ray Chambers and Dr. Coll-Seck, as a bold but achievable vision to ensure universal coverage by 2010. He drew up a tall list of requirements to meet the goal and gingered leaders at all levels in every endemic society, especially African countries, be they in public and private sectors, NGOs and in communities, to provide to everybody at risk: Indoor insecticide sprays, 250 million insecticide treated nets, supply all health facilities with malaria diagnostic equipment and personnel plus treatment with preferably ACTs, train and retain community health workers who treat malaria, encourage R & D for longer term efforts to "control, eliminate and eradicate malaria.
"We have the resources and the know-how. But we have less than 1,000 days before the end of 2010. So we urgently need your leadership and commitment. Let's get to work," he told stakeholders worldwide including policymakers, the donor community, UN staff and NGOs in the fight against malaria.
Theoretically, ITNs, which kill mosquitoes and other insects on contact, reduce malaria transmissions by 20 percent. However, RBM reported recent studies which showed that the ITNs combined with effective drugs have reduced "significantly" malaria deaths in Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Zanzibar. Hence its conclusion that the ITNs "are an expedient ‘first wave’ of a comprehensive malaria control effort."
World Bank, Global Fund, USAID and other major donors and financial institutins have provided funds for about 99.5 million ITNs over the next 32 months till December 31, 2010. Of the remaining 150 million, ExxonMobil and two sovereign donors have pledged more resources to reduce the needed nets supply gap to 119 million.
According to the ExxonMobil statement, its employees and executives participated in several activities to mark World Malaria Day in Africa, Europe and North America to raise awareness and resources for the on-going battle against the disease.
• For instance, in both Africa and Europe, its employees at ExxonMobil filling stations took part in fund-raising campaigns to buy insecticide treated nets for the needy, while its African affiliates also distributed ITNs and held several malaria-related community and employee events such as poster displays, conferences and education sessions.
• Dr Stephen Phillips, its Medical Director (Global Issues), took part in the RBM’s Zambezi River Expedition sponsored and coordinated by the corporation to tour six Southern African countries to showcase the successes and highlight the challenges confronting the anti-malaria combat, distribute ITNs donated by the corporation and provide medical treatment for the sick.
It concluded that last year, ExxonMobil Corporation, its philanthropic Foundation, divisions, affiliates, employees and retirees worldwide donated N24.43bn ($207m) to improve basic education and combat malaria and other infectious diseases in developing countries such as Nigeria and Angola, where the corporation has its production and distribution activities in Africa.
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