“C-section delivery is the most common surgical procedure among women of child-bearing age. However, reports that link C-section deliveries with increased risk for different diseases in later life are now emerging.

A team of Swedish researchers have found that the Caesarean babies are associated with increased allergy, diabetes and leukemia risks. Reasons could be that the altered birth conditions could cause a genetic imprint in the immune cells that could play a role later in life.

When babies are delivered by C-section, they are unprepared for the birth and can become more stressed after delivery than before. This is different to a normal vaginal delivery, where the stress gradually builds up before the actual birth, helping the baby to start breathing and quickly adapt to the new environment outside the womb.

Many emergency caesareans could be prevented by the attendance of a more skilled obstetrician. Prenatal exercises will also play very important role in a normal vaginal delivery.

Article adopted from: News Release: C-section births cause genetic changes that may increase odds for developing diseases later on in lifehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629081443.htm June 29, 2009

It surely sounds different. But we have to consider the fact that last 80 years have reported increased number of Breast cancer cases in view of increased usage of Bras.

Following points need our attention:

1. There is an increased temperature around the breast due to regular usage of bras.

2. The blood circulation is restricted. It affects the draining of toxins and lymph flow in the breast.( The American Cancer Society suggests that you exercise for 45 to 60 minutes 5 or more days a week. Exercise improve blood circulation)

3. Bras do not prevent sagging. It makes sagging worst. Ligaments which support the breast get weaker due to regular usage of bras. Without bras, the ligaments get strong enough to become perkier – naturally.

4. Thin straps of the bras are the basic reasons to cause back and shoulder pain. Bra-free can make out the improvement.

5. Large breasted women may experience less pain in the breast if they go without bras for a period of time.

Going ‘Bra free’ could be like reclaiming your right to feel the best and healthiest for your body since you have the right to dress and groom your bodies – most comfortable.

Adopted from: http://hubpages.com/hub/Why-I-Go-Bra-Free

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), also referred to as degenerative joint disease. OA is a chronic condition in which the cartilage in the joints breaks down, causing bones to rub against each other. The result is stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint.
For Sarah Gall, a church organist from a small village in England, the pain caused by her arthritis was debilitating. She was in agony and virtually housebound after developing the condition four years ago. She even had to give up playing the organ. “I was in excruciating pain and became violently ill from the painkillers,” say the 55-year-old from Rochdale.

Now Mrs. Gall is back to living her life to the fullest, which she credits to the use of vinegar. She has even written a short booklet – One Advance Against Arthritis – which chronicles how vinegar, regular exercise, Epson Salt baths and a sound diet cured her of crippling arthritis. “Within three months of using cider vinegar, the pain was gone and my life has been transformed. I am in control of my condition now and I am treating myself,” says Mrs. Gall, who takes vinegar four times a day.

However, Dr, Binoj Nair, of the Same Day Doctor Clinic in Manchester, is skeptical. As he says, “If it works for you then great, as long as it’s not doing you any harm or interacting with any other medication. It won’t work for most people though. There is no particular evidence that anything like this works. The most important thing is that see your doctor and get the lowdown first.”

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Arthritis, Pain Management, Functional Foods on Wed July 22, 2009

Courtesy: http://www.worldhealth.net/news/vinegar_cures_aches_and_pain_for_arthritis

Present life style is increasing the number of persons who may suffer from the problem of Kidney stones. Although this problem has records of being known since many centuries but persons could avoid it by taking little precautions.

It has to be kept in mind that if the kidney stones start forming in one’s body then it becomes a regular feature.

Kidney stones’ size varies from sand grain to a ball of 2 inches diameter. One can easily get rid of it by maintaining a regular intake of plain water. Overlooking this fact, one may have to face the painful surgical procedures.

Kidney is meant to remove toxins and excess liquid from the body. It is possible if the toxins are allowed to leave the body at regular intervals. If the toxins, minerals and acid salts remain in the body for longer periods, it may stick together to form bigger masses – as we call it kidney stones.

One can gain advance indications by the color of urine which has to by light yellow in normal case but dark yellow or orange urine will indicate a red signal of kidney stone formation. It will demand an immediate increase in the intake of potable water or period of time

Kidney stones are also indicated by the situation such as:

Pain while passing urine or pain on the sides and back of the abdomen. There could be vomiting. There could be intense pain. These situations will difficult to avoid a surgical procedure.

Ways to avoid kidney stones:

# Consume sufficient water. The intake has to be increased if you stay in warmer climate or you sweat more. Colour of your urine is the best indication – it has to be light yellow.
# Regular exorcise will help you to maintain proper blood circulation in your body. It will also help in maintaining your digestive system
# Restrict consumption of sweet and processed food
# Beer and sodas increase the chances of formation of kidney stones.

Important: There are some herbs and homeopathic medicines which help you in passing out the kidney stones with minimum pains. You may give it a try before facing the surgical procedures.

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Can you believe that the cancerous growth can be stopped and its ill effect can be reduced?

Well you have to believe. A lady, 75 years old, had a melanoma tumor on her forehead. Dr Philpott of Midwest City, USA, impressed upon her to wear a 3950-gauss magnet over the tumor for all the 24 hours, continuously for 90 days.

After 30 days the tumor stopped growing. Later, it started shrinking and finally it dried up and vanished.

Dr Philpott had another case of basal cell carcinoma on the forehead of a lady of 71 years. 12,300-gauss magnet placed with negative side down, directly on the affected area. In 42 days, the spot dried and peeled off without leaving any scar. It never reappeared again.

The mechanism:

The pH of our blood is 7.4. It shows we are all alkaline. We have to maintain that alkaline state. If any part of the body gets acidic, it becomes sick. Acidic area gets inflammatory. An external magnetic field, placed on the affected area can help the body to respond in the same manner as it was made from itself.

Dr. Philpott, magnet therapy achieves these results because it applies a negative pole magnetic field to the cancer. This changes the pH of the cells, which are too acidic, making them more alkaline, which is favorable to healing. In addition, the negative magnetic field releases oxygen bound up in the acids of the unhealthy cells. The oxygen then diffuses throughout the cells, restoring health and vitality.”

Adopted from an article by Dr William H. Philpott ‘The Magnetic Answer For Cancer’, http://www.healingcancernaturally.com

Would you love to take a cruise but you’re worried sick about getting seasick? Cruising is a wonderful way to travel, and you shouldn’t deny yourself a fabulous cruise because of a ‘what if?’. With a little information and preparation, you should be able to have a wonderful cruise experience.

Basically, seasickness is caused by an inner ear imbalance. Remember spinning yourself until you were dizzy when you were a little kid? Seasickness is the result of the same kind of sensitivity to motion. Dizziness, headache, nausea and ultimately vomiting are the most common symptoms.

Most people can manage their discomfort with a little help from natural and medical sources. There are a few general rules, though. Prevention is nine tenths of the cure, so here are a few tips to make your time aboard more comfortable.

1. Avoid greasy and spicy foods. Eat and drink lightly for the first few days. Okay, we all know that cruises are known for their ample and delicious meals. From eggs Benedict and artichoke and goat cheese omelets in the morning to the midnight chocolate buffet, the temptation to indulge is always knocking. Some folks even pack their ‘buffet’ pants, you know, the kind with the elasticized waist, anticipating a little bit of a weight gain. But to keep the queasiness in check, take it easy in the dining room in the early part of your cruise. Save the real indulgences for when you get your sea legs.

2. Focus on the horizon. Get lots of fresh air. When your head starts to spin and your stomach follows suit, get on deck. Gaze at the horizon, which is the only thing that isn’t moving. Relax if you can. Leave your anxiety and stress behind on the dock.

3. Stay busy. If you are able to be active, participate in some light activities such as walking and shuffleboard and practicing your golf swing.

4. Natural remedies. Ginger is one of nature’s best anti-nauseatreatments. Drink a cup of ginger tea, eat a piece of candied ginger, or suck on a ginger lozenge. Even some pickled ginger from the sushi buffet will help. Other food items known to be helpful are dry crackers, carbonated colas, and peppermint. Acupressure bands, stretchy cuffs with a ball-type pressure point that you wear on your wrists, help some people avoid seasickness.

5. Medication. Motion sickness has long been treated with over the counter medications like Dramamine, Gravol, and Bonine. If you have a tendency toward motion sickness, consult with your physician before your cruise and take his or her advice as to which particular medication is best for you.

With these tips, you should enjoy a comfortable and seasick-free cruise.

Article by Kathy Taylor, June 9, 2009
Courtesy- http://livingbetterlonger.net/health.html

A good sex life is one way to stay happy, healthy and fit.

For example, sex can actually cause you to get fewer colds. Research has shown that couples who have sex weekly have a 30 percent increase in immunoglobulin A, an antibody that fights infection. Sex can also help women have a more predictable period schedule, as a result of being exposed to male pheromones.

In addition, having sex reduces stress – for physiological as well as emotional reasons. Sex activates a nerve that has a calming effect. Having sex also lowers blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart disease.

Sex can even reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol!

Having sex once-a-week can benefit your health in 9 ways, as following:

1. Get fewer colds because of an increase in immunoglobulin A, an antibody that fights infection
2. Women can get more predictable periods because of exposure to male pheromones
3. A better physical response to stress
4. Lower blood pressure, which lowers your risk of heart disease
5. Lower your bad cholesterol and increase your good cholesterol
6. Help tone your abs, gluts and pretty much any muscle in your body
7. Natural increases in estrogen improve the appearance of your hair, skin and nails
8. Improve your memory because blood flow increases to your brain
9. Increased feelings of motivation because of the release of endorphins

This is actually only the tip of the iceberg. Sex has been found to boost self-esteem and improve intimacy in your relationship. Sex and orgasms result in increased levels of the hormone oxytocin – the “love” hormone – that helps you feel bonded to your partner. Increased oxytocin lessens feelings of pain related to everything from headaches and arthritis to symptoms of PMS. It helps you to get a better night’s sleep.

Further, for Women having sex, can help strengthen muscles of their pelvic floor (the same ones used to stop urination). Having strong pelvic floor muscles reduce risk of accidents.

Of course, these benefits are assuming you’re having sex with a mutually monogamous partner – otherwise you risk catching a sexually transmitted disease.

Sexual Pleasure Begins in Your Brain
Your brain and nervous system control your sex glands and genitals, and this is why they also control your sexual desire, as well as orgasms. This is why, visual images trigger sexual desire in both sexes.

Your brain stem also emits nerve impulses that control erectile function. These nerve impulses navigate through the erection center of your spinal column to the erectile tissue of your penis, where they trigger a chain reaction in the membranes of your vascular muscle cells.

Drugs like Viagra, Levitra and Cialis work by inhibiting phosphodiesterase, which may help maintain your erection. But, these pills will not create an erection in and of themselves. Your initial erection still has to be triggered psychologically. Without that initial impetus, potency pills will have no effect whatsoever. This is also why these pills are ineffective for many men who take them hoping for a magic jack-in-the-box effect.

As you might suspect, because your sexuality is so intimately tied to your mind, anxiety, defensiveness, fear, and failure of communication are all destructive psychological forces that can take a heavy toll on your libido, whether you’re a man or a woman, by acting as road blocks to desire.

According to Professor Gert Holstege with the University of Groningen in the Nederlands, “Fear and anxiety need to be avoided at all costs if a woman wishes to have an orgasm.”

Your sexual fires may also be fanned simply by eating less sugar. High levels of sugar in your bloodstream can actually turn off the gene that controls your sex hormones.

Article adopted from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/07/07/The-Health-Benefits-of-intercourse.aspx

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Chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don’t freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.

Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else.

Paper isn’t bad but you don’t know what is in the paper. It’s just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons. Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

Courtesy: http://www.freewebs.com/mcurcija/cancer.htm

Diagnose:
There is a simpler way to diagnose if a person is suffering from CANCER.
One has to get the urine tested with ‘Pregnancy test kit’. A male or a lady, anybody can take the test.
What would be the reactions if the results on HCGH (human chorionic gonaditrophin hormone) are high enough to score positive on the test?
Well there are all reasons of getting alarmed since it does not mean that the person is pregnant but certainly there are positive signs of his/her being suffering from some type of CANCER. There have been many times when the test report showed negative (though the patient suffered from cancer).It was due to the fact that the pregnant women easily reach the threshold, but a person with cancer doesn’t necessarily produce enough of the hormone to register on the test kit.

But if the kit does show “positive” in a non-pregnant person, it is highly accurate for uncovering cancer.
This HCG test can find cancer 12 to 27 months before other kinds of testing depending on the type of cancer.

Moments of relief:

Some exciting comments posted below from two cancer patients who tried a recipe. It looks like they might be curing themselves!
#1 - “I wanted to make sure and report back to you after having followed your protocol for two weeks. I am SO PLEASED to say that the (stabbing, knife piercing) pains in my right breast are completely gone, and so is the lump! Kelley, this is so exciting for me! God bless you and thank you, thank you!”
#2 - “I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer (June 31) and a 10 inch (25cm) tumor. I felt terrible (painfully tired, bloody stool, flatulence, etc.). I submitted to 3 days of chemo and 13 out of 28 radiation treatments before I stopped.
“I don’t know what the tumor is doing, but for the last three days I have been eating the buttered bread with habaneros pepper tincture. For the last seven days I have been using a sodiuim bicarbonate enema as well.

The recipe:

Here’s a real brief recipe list here.
(1) Grate one habaneros pepper each day, putting it on bread (2) Grate two cloves of garlic each day, putting them on bread (3) 1-2 Tablespoons of Emulsified cod liver oil each day.* TwinLabs makes some wonderfully flavored cod liver oil.
I used the cod liver oil because I was not losing any weight or dealing with fluid retention. If I had either of those conditions, I would have used evening primrose oil instead of the emulsified cod liver oil.
(4)Smother the grated garlic and habaneros peppers with real butter and eat it. No margarines of any type, including Smart Balance, etc.
Courtesy articles by: Kelley Eidem
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