Adelphi is the First University in New York State Designated as a Site for National Take Back Drug Day

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for people to properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs; no questions asked. Adelphi University has been selected to be one of the official drug take-back sites. Adelphi is the first college or university in New York State to receive this designation. A drop off box will be located in the Ruth S. Harley University Center parking lot under the tent. The initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The Take Back Drug Day is open to the community.

Gil Kerlikowske, the director of National Drug Control Policy said, "Responding to our nation's prescription drug abuse epidemic requires a sustained effort from government, the private sector, the medical community, as well as families and individuals." The rate of prescription drug abuse in the United States is extremely high and studies show that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends due to easy access to home medicine cabinets. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, as they often flush them down the toilet or throw them away—both potential safety and health hazards.

The DEA in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States conducted National Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Saturday, September 25, 2010 and April 25, 2011.  Nearly, 4,000 state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the nation participated in these events, collecting more than 309 tons of pills.

Take-Back events are a significant part of the White House's prescription drug abuse prevention strategy released by the Office of National Drug Control Police. Eliminating America's home medicine cabinets of neglected drugs is one of four strategies for reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion. The other strategies include education of health care providers, patients, parents and youth; establishing prescription drug monitoring programs in all the states; and increased enforcement to address doctor shopping and pill mills. In the past, numerous national organizations have joined the DEA and its state and local partners in implementing Take Back Drug Day, including the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America; United States Health Resources and Services Administration; the National Family Partnership; and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; among others.

For more information, please contact Greta Tiberia, LMSW, drug and alcohol counselor in the Student Counseling Center, at 516-877-3769 or gtiberia@adelphi.edu.  

About Adelphi University: Adelphi is a world class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 41 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.

Hydrolyze – An Advanced Under-Eye Formula That Works

 

Hydrolyze is an advanced under eye formula that is clinically proven to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area. The advanced formulation helps diminish the appearance of puffiness to make you appear refreshed. The product helps visibly erases the appearance of under-eye bags and dark under-eye circles.

The researchers have developed a product to combine a scientifically advanced compound that reduces the appearance of dark, under-eye circles while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This results in noticeably younger-looking eyes.

• A Unique Formulation that Gives You Brighter, Younger Eyes

Hydrolyze is a unique formulation that visibly erases the appearance of dark circles formed due to stress, aging, fatigue or because of diet. Continued use of the product helps diminish the dark circles by strengthening the capillaries. As the under-eye discolorations are improved, you are left with younger, brighter looking eyes.

Clinical studies and Hydrolyze reviews show that the product is accepted as the most trusted brand available in the market. 83 percent of the women who participated in various studies saw a noticeable decrease in the appearance dark under-eye circles. 87 percent of women noticed a visible decrease in the appearance of crow's feet while a high 90 percent of users saw a visible decrease in fine lines and wrinkles in the eye area. 97 percent participants in an independent clinical study agreed that Hydrolyze made their skin look smoother.

• A Better Option Than Surgery

Hydrolyze is in fact so effective at visibly erasing the appearance of dark circles and fine lines that it is thought even surgery cannot deliver such stunning results. It is a product that is scientifically blended to reduce the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles. Women who have used the product are so impressed with the results that they have termed it as ‘life-changing'. The product is said to work so well that the manufacturers claim to have sold one million jars so far.

The blend of advanced ingredients in the product helps get brighter, younger looking eyes after just weeks of use. Designed to be safe and very gentle, it can be used daily. The product is, in deed safe and paraben-free. Tests by dermatologists reveal the product to be non-irritating. Participants who took a trial felt that it made them look 10 years younger.

 

 

Making Headway into Muscle Toned Body with Healthy Steroid Products from Geneza Labs

Procurement of medicines is nowadays going the online way through the help of pharmacies that are dispensing the required drugs by shipping them to the doorsteps of the buyers. People are required to make an order and present their prescriptions to the online stores and within a very short period of time, these products reach the consumers. Some pharmacies and drugs do not require the prescriptions to be shown. The buying of such medicines is possible due to the online stores and every kind of drug is made available through such pharmacies. Sometimes, drugs which are not found in the offline stores are also possible to be procured through the portals.

A benefit that is possible with the online stores is that a lot of hassles are bypassed bringing convenience to the patients. There are in general, a number of over the counter drugs which are required by people sometimes. A few tablets or capsules might help in relieving the symptoms. But going all the way to the doctor and getting the prescriptions is not possible in every case.

Moreover, in countries with strict medical insurance criteria, people might not want to go to the doctor again and again for simple ailments, which they already know shall get relieved by taking some medications. With help of online pharmacies, common man is relieved of tensions, whereby they can get the drugs for such harmless purposes.

•During body building process, a little amount of steroid and sufficient quantities of proteins can give a great shape to the body.
•Steroids are drugs that can be harmful when taken continuously and in large quantities. Many a times, a number of banned drugs are possible to be consumed if a strict watch is not done on the drug procurement habits of people.
•Incidents have been reported where banned anabolic steroids have been found in the blood and urine of sportspersons when the dope test is done.
•Geneza labs, ensures that the people who consume the drugs from its pharmacies are never in such piquant situations. This is because the steroids that are present in the Geneza products are of the legal types which help in muscle building by stimulating the physiological systems of the human body.
•Proteins, carbohydrates and fat metabolism are done in the optimum quantity. Proteins are prevented from breakdown and are in turn synthesised at a greater rate. Carbohydrates are converted into proteins by the gluconeogenolysis while fats are removed from the body. In other words, the effects of the steroids dispensed by Geneza labs are mostly on the physiology of the body, thereby making them work in the optimum rate.

There are physicians associated with the pharmacy who help identify the authenticity of an order placed with the company. It is under their consultation that the Geneza products are procured, thereby ensuring that the best quality steroids are provided to the consumers. People, who pick up the products from the counters of Geneza pharmaceuticals in the online medium, need to be relaxed as they are sure to get the best products at reasonable costs.

Thalidomide inhibits NO production in vascular endothelial cells

In my previous posts, I have talked about NO production and function in vivo many times. NO is synthesized by constitutively expressed NO synthase, and has been confirmed to carried out many important functions in vivo, including a releasing factor mediating vasodilation, a neuronal messenger molecule, and a major regulatory molecule and principal cytotoxic mediator of the immune system. At the same time, vascular endothelial cells treated with various agents, such as LPS and cytokines will also express mRNA for inducible isoform of NOS(iNOS). Two kinds of styles both regulate the production of NO, which functions stimulation of angiogenesis and tissue repair.

     Thalidomide was introduced as a sedative drug in the late 1950s, and showed anti-angiogenic, anti-tumor, and anti-proliferative agent in the treatment of some immunological disorders and cancers. Recently, it is reported that thalidomide causes the inhibition of the NO production in lipopolysaccharide (AV-951)-stimulated macrophages.

     In order to explore the mechanism, Badamtseren et al. further studied the subject. They found thalidomide significantly inhibited IFN-γ-induced NO production by reducing the iNOS mRNA expression. Since IFN-γ leads to the JAK/STAT activation and causes the expression of IRF1, which is necessary for iNOS expression，IRF1 expression was examined and inhibited markedly by thalidomide. Moreover, yhalidomide clearly inhibited the STAT1 phosphorylation, but JAK2 phosphorylation and IFN-γ receptor expression[1].

Cryptotanshinone (CTN), was confirmed to have anti-inflammatory activity in the murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7. In lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages, CTN inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO) production, and expression of the main NOS involved in producing NO, nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) was also reduced. Previous report has shown that CTN markedly inhibited the phosphorylation of MAPK and abolished completely LPS-triggered NF-κB activation on LPS-stimulated macrophages.

     In the latest paper published on International Immunopharmacology, Li et al. reported the mechanism of TLR4 and TAK1-mediated signaling stimulated by LPS. LPS increased NO production, while treatment with CTN markedly reduced LPS-induced NO production in a dose-dependent manner. Also, CTN significantly inhibited LPS-stimulated COX-2 upregulations in a concentration-dependent manner. The further study indicated inhibitory effects of CTN on LPS-induced proteins expressions of CD14 and TLR4,as well as LPS-induced proteins expressions of TAK1 phosphorylation. However, pretreatmentwith CTN significantly reduced the lethality.

     In summary, thalidomide can block the signaling pathway of NO production by inhibiting IFNγ- mediated STAT1 phosphorylation. Thus, Thalidomide may be an effective agent against the NO-mediated angiogenesis on inflammatory responses of vascular endothelial cells.

Silibinin a potent agent in lung cancer control

Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation in the lung, and the prognosis remains poor with 5-year survival rate of only 10–15%. Studies demonstrate that exposure to cigarette smoke and other environmental pollutants increased cytokine and chemokine secretion by macrophagesare and led to lung tumorigenesis with pulmonary morbidity and mortality.

Silibinin
     Since angiogenic potential of tumors can be enhanced by macrophages via STAT3 activation and thus lead to migration and/or proliferation of tumor cells. The agents targeting cytokine/growth factor induced signaling pathways involved in angiogenesis may be effective in lung cancer control.
     Silibinin is a flavonoid isolated from milk thistle seeds and has also demonstrated anti-cancer effects against a variety of cancers, such as human prostate adenocarcinoma, nonsmall human lung carcinoma and human colon cancer. In mechanistic studies, silibinin is found to produce the effects by inhibiting angiogenesis, macrophage accumulation, and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX2) and inducing nitric oxide synthase (iNOS).

     In the newest paper, Tyagi et al. reported their study on the subject. They found that multiple signaling pathways could be regulated by cytokine mixture treatment in LM2 Cells. JAK and MEK inhibitors, AG-490 and PD98059, reduced cytokine mixture-induced STAT3 and STAT1 activation and thus blocked COX2 and iNOS expression, while EGFR and NF-kB Inhibitors also showed the same effects on STAT3, STAT1, COX2, and iNOS in LM2 Cells. Treatment of silibinin significantly decreased both cell viability and proliferation in LM2 Cells. The mechanism studies showed that just like the pathway inhibitors above, silibinin exhibit negative effects on cytokine mixture-induced STAT3, STAT1, Erk1/2, and NF-kB ctivation in LM2 cells[1].
     Taken together, silibinin can blocked COX2 and iNOS expression in LM2 cells by regulating multiple signaling pathways.Therefore, silibinin may represent a novel agent in lung cancer control. In the newest paper published on Cancer Research, Xin et al. reported their study on effects of AZD1480 on tumor  BSI-201 and metastasis. The data in Renca tumor model showed that AZD1480 inhibited tumor growth in vivo with a reduction in tumor myeloid cell infiltration, as well as tumor angiogenesis. On an experimental lung metastasis model, AZD1480 was indicated to inhibit lung metastasis and factors important for pre-metastatic niche formation. Moreover, AZD1480 was confirmed to modulates the metastatic environment. On a human renal cell carcinoma xenograft, AZD1480 also presented the anti-angiogenic and anti-metastatic effects[2].
     In summary, these results showed that the antiangiogenic effects of AZD1480 may be mediated by blocking JAK/STAT3 in tumor cells. Thus, blocking JAK/STAT3 activity with AZD1480 may be effective in the treatment of solid malignancies by inhibiting tumor growth and preventing invasion and metastasis.

Pyroxamide (nsc696085) - a potential anti-cancer hdac inhibitor

 

INTRODUCTION:

Histone acetylation and deacetylation status decides the regulation of gene expression and affects the genes involved in cell survival or apoptotic pathways. This is the reason that HDAC inhibitors are potent cytotoxic compounds and are seen as a treatment therapy for many transformed cells [1-2] as they disrupt chromatic structure of tumor cells with improved specificity [3].

PYROXAMIDE (NSC696085): THE ORIGIN

Pyroxamide is a small molecule HDAC inhibitor and comes usually in the form of its amine, 4-(Fingolimod)-5-hydroxy-6-methyl-3-pyridinemethanol dihydrochloride. Its rational design to lend it improved specificity against tumor cells made it an attractive new target for anti-cancer studies [4]. The first successful study involving Pyroxamide (NSC696085) showed specific apoptosis of murine erythroleukemia (MEL) cells [5].

RESEARCH STUDIES:

Pyroxamide showed promise in the treatment of kidney diseases in diabetic condition and its early progression was significantly suppressed upon Pyroxamide treatment in the murine model of Streptozotocin induced diabetes [6]. A clinical trial in 2002 by National Cancer Institute was conducted to check its efficacy in patients with advanced stages of cancer in a phase I study. There are a number of patents filed for the use of Pyroxamide in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. It has been used as a part of treatment regimen against gynecologic cancer [7] for treating cervical and ovarian cancer.

PYROXAMIDE (NSC696085) – A HISTONE-DEACETYLATING ANTI-CANCER AGENT:

From a group of many HDAC inhibitors, Pyroxamide showed a marked ability to kill different kinds of tumor cells in culture [3] which was confirmed by its ability to arrest leukemia cell cycle to facilitate apoptosis in murine model of erythroleukemia (MEL) cells [5]. Pyrodoxamide showed potent efficiency in killing B-cell precursor childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia [8-9] cells in culture system. A very recent study extended this work in the early stages of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in human patients [10] and reported an enhanced overall survival.

Pyroxamide has been used for in vitro and in vivo studies against human Rhabdomyosarcoma and it showed a dosage-dependent decrease in rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) cells viability [11]. A recent study showed promise for various HDAC inhibitors in treatment of Cervical cancer, and Pyroxamide is considered to be included in the trials [12].
CONCLUSION:

A study on the characterization of various member of HDAC inhibitors family showed their mechanism of action that included not only suppression of cell proliferation, but caused massive changes at the level of gene regulation to promote cancer cell apoptosis [13]. As there are reports of successful use of other HDAC inhibitors like SAHA [14] in cell culture and of TSA in human carcinoma cells [15], Pyroxamine is surely going to get tested in these malignancies.

REFERENCES:

1.             Marks, P.A.e.a., Histone deacetylases and cancer: causes and therapies. Nature Reviews Cancer, 2001. 1: p. 194-202.
2.             Marks, P.e.a., Histone deacetylase inhibitors as new cancer drugs. Current Opinion in Oncology, 2001. 13(6): p. 477-483.
3.             Remiszewski, S.W., Recent advances in the discovery of small molecule histone deacetylase inhibitors. Curr Opin Drug Discov Devel., 2002. 5(4): p. 487-99.

 

Know more about benefits of foot spa and foot detoxification treatment

How does detox diet plans work for overall health?
A healthy and balanced diet can play a vital role in detoxification of the whole body. Most studies have revealed that a detox diet focuses more on speeding up the metabolism, increasing overall energy levels, and making you healthier. If you've been feeling sluggish and bloated lately, these diets can help you revitalise your energy levels. Drinking water is an essential part of all detox diets as it helps in flushing out all harmful toxins from the body. These diets are basically meant for getting rid of unwanted chemicals in the body and in resetting metabolism.
A full detox diet is extremely limited to only fruits, vegetables, and water. Colon cleansers or natural laxatives are generally used to clean the digestive tract of the body from within. Shedding of retained water due to enhanced metabolic rate can lead to sudden weight loss. A diet low in calorie content can put your body into ‘starvation mode' and interfere with weight loss results even if followed for few days. Our body itself has an amazing natural detoxification system, which occurs from the respiratory system, skin, immune system, liver, intestine, and kidneys. Another effective way to detox body is with the help of foot spa, which can pull out toxins and harmful chemicals from the body to enhance overall health.

Foot detoxification
Since ancient times, people have been practicing body detoxification with the help of natural methods. Foot detox treatment has always been a preferred choice for many people as it is the safest way to cleanse the body from inside. A home detox equipment, foot detox spa, consists of a tub which is filled with warm water. Then electrolyte powder provided with this foot spa is added in the water. A chemical reaction creates positive and negative ions, which attach to the oppositely charged toxins and comes out of pores of the feet. It can also help in energy restoration of the body to overcome tiredness and fatigue. The reaction between toxins and ions lead to colour change of the warm water to yellow or dark brown.
Essential benefits of detox foot spa
Detox foot spa ensures myriad health benefits in addition to harmful toxin removal from the body. Let's take a look over certain benefits that you can reap with the use of an effective foot spa treatment.
Healthy skin – The skin is considered as the actual reflection of what's inside your body. Toxins present in the body can lead to a bad texture or a poor skin tone. The detox foot spa is seen as the best remedy to eliminate these harmful toxins for a healthy skin.
Stress buster –Enhanced blood circulation can energize and let your whole body relax to overcome stress.
Relieves arthritis – Detox foot spa can help in relaxing your joints and muscles to treat arthritis and relieve pain.
Relaxed sleep – As your body is cleansed and detoxified, you are in a better position to overcome problems such as low energy levels. Foot detoxification also ensures a good sound sleep for your body.

What Is It All About

We might undertake a number of preventive measures that protect us from diseases, but we do not have full control over ailments. When they strike, it is important to get adequate and appropriate medical services. An adult health insurance is a policy that enables the insured individual or individuals meet the costs of medical assistance. An individual must request for this cover in advance and remit agreed amounts as health insurance premiums so that when the need arises, the insurer will meet the medical costs. In essence, it is important because depending on the national hospital services may not be sufficient especially, as more people run to it, and it cannot hold the crowd with the little funds set aside from the government coffers.

The policy can also cater for prescription drugs as well as hospital stays. These are some of the expensive charges that accumulate in the medical bill and when the individual has a cover, the quality of the treatment will not be compromised in a bid to reduce the cost. An individual can decide to get an adult health insurance policy from self-will or as a request by the employer. This is because companies have realized the dangers of employing individuals who do not have a future plan that will cater for medical problems as and when they arise. With an adult health insurance, an individual can seek medical care at any facility meaning it is possible to get specialized treatment that an individual would not afford with savings or basic income.

Policies differ from one adult health insurance company to the other, and the individuals seeking them have to read between the lines rest they sign contracts that fleece them through payments they cannot afford. Some argue that health insurance premiums are too expensive for the common folk, but judging from the look of things in the medical industry, a person can get the best treatment only through an adult health insurance. This is because some policies also cater for preventive care, which is important in order to reduce the cost of treatment should a medical condition arise. The policy might accommodate preventive care for diabetes. In addition, the adult health insurance can include a number of dependants in the policy. Some cater for a pregnant wife and they assist in meeting the cost of delivery, while others allow a specified number of children in the list of dependants.

It means the family income is safe from unexpected medical bills once the policyholder pays health insurance premiums. More companies are flocking into the market making it possible for individuals to compare the costs of policies before selection. In addition, the advent of websites for adult health insurance companies makes the access process easier with thousands of sites offering information about the risks and advantages of choosing a policy. An adult health insurance will also assist individuals with pre-existing medical conditions. Such terms are indicated in the policy contract and the more reason why people are warned against signing before they have read and understood how far the policy can stretch, and the financial consequences.

Health Benefits of Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture is the procedure of inserting needles, in a therapeutic way, to relieve pain and stress. Acupuncture has its origins in the traditional Chinese medicine. The followers of this alternative medicine form believe, that there are acupuncture points on the meridians, along which the 'life energy'.

Angina:

 Angina is a severe chest pain, due to lack of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. Different case studies suggested that electro-acupuncture, a type of acupuncture in which a pair of needles are connected to a battery that generates electric pulses, has been shown to help with angina in some patients.

Headaches and Migraines:

Acupuncture can ease the pain of serious, long-term headaches such as migraines. If you think you've tried everything and nothing seems to work, talk to you physician about giving acupuncture a try. Acupuncture for headache helps in calming down. Acupuncture can help in delivering a soothing effect, which can suppress the trigger point of headaches and migraines.

Depression:

Depression is a perpetual feeling of sadness and aversion from social activity. Acupuncture or electro-acupuncture are at least as good as some drugs in treating depression or sometimes can improve the benefits of certain drugs, thus helping to relieve the suffering of some patients.

Weight loss:

Use of acupuncture aided in suppressing the appetite, thus allowing for the obese to have an easier route in losing weight. It not only helps in relieving stress but also, helps in reduction of weight. It cuts down the powerful cravings, keeps the appetite in control and treats the main cause of the weight gain. Benefits of acupuncture for weight loss are seen for reducing up to 5kgs.

Balance disorders:

A high number of sufferers, who had suffered from balance disorders, had positive results when acupuncture was applied. Further research needs to be done, but this is promising for those with balance disorders.

Controlling Blood Pressure:

If you suffer from high blood pressure, you might want to consider giving acupuncture a try. Many researches have shown an improvement in hypertension patients who had had acupuncture performed on them. With the help of Acupuncture Treatment, the body releases polypeptides beta-endorphins, which help in reducing the blood pressure. Acupuncture can also help in keeping the blood pressure in control.

Diabetes:

Diabetes is the decease that can never be healed. What we can do is keeping it in control so that we do not face any problem in our health. Acupuncture Treatment showed positive results on controlling diabetes. Acupuncture Treatment has proven alternative remedy for Diabetes.

Getting the Right Drugs

Community pharmacies are busy.  High-traffic days include Mondays, Fridays, the first and last days of each month, and the days before and after holidays.  Considering the 4 billion prescriptions dispensed each year in the United States (US), the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to dispense medications efficiently and accurately is greatly appreciated. 

While educational requirements for pharmacists have increased over the years, and certification programs for pharmacy technicians have greatly improved the efficiency of prescription processing; the risk for dispensing errors is always present.   Results from national and international studies reveal anywhere from 4 to 8 errors for every 10,000 prescriptions processed.

To reduce the risk of dispensing errors, pharmacies have standard procedures for entering data, processing medications, and checking completed orders.  Procedures include the verification of all data entered into the computer such as the drug name, strength, manufacturer, quantity,refills, insurance, directions, and dates. Patient-specific information (e.g., name, date of birth, address, and allergies)is also examined.

As data are entered into the computer, built-in screening programs provide alerts when doses of a medication may be incorrect, side effects are an issue, or when drug interactions could occur. 

Throughout the process, all drug-related information is checked using a variety of formats. Bar-code scanning is used to verify drug names, computer images are used to verify drug appearance, and national drug codes are used to verify that a drug came from the same manufacturer.  

Consumers also have opportunities to help reduce the risk of medication dispensing errors.  Medication profiles are created when new prescriptions are brought to the pharmacy.  This is a perfect opportunity to talk to pharmacists and pharmacy staff members about any demographic characteristics that could be confused with other individuals.  For example, some individuals with similar names, addresses, and patterns of medication use could be confused with other family members or relatives.  Pharmacists and pharmacy staff members should be alerted if the family has twins or triplets. Individuals with similar names will be more difficult to discern as their date of birth and home address will likely be the same. 

To optimize prescription processing, customers should let pharmacists and pharmacy staff members know if they visit more than one physician, have an extended family, obtain medications from multiple pharmacies, use mail-order pharmacies,or prefer medications from a certain manufacturer. 

Patronizing a pharmacy or pharmacy network under the same ownership has its advantages. With access to patient profiles, prescriber information, and medication history; pharmacists can be more helpful. For example, pharmacists may need to locate medications that were called into the wrong pharmacy. Insurance coverage may change or the medication may require prior authorization. In the meantime, an emergency supply of medication is needed to get through the weekend.  There could be questions about the compatibility of certain over-the-counter products with other medications. Finally, transferring medications within a network of pharmacies under the same ownership is easier.

When picking up medication, don't walk away without verifying the name and address on the package and medication containers.  Make sure the number of medications in the package is correct and that any accessories (e.g., dosing spoons or syringes) needed to use or take medications are supplied.  For refills, is the appearance of the medication the same as last time? If not, similar medications obtained from different manufacturers should be noted on the prescription bottle.  Furthermore, verify that medications were processed correctly through an insurance plan.

These efforts will help customers, and everyone involved in medication dispensing work together to eliminate errors and improve medication safety.

Causes Symptoms and Precautions of Malaria

What is malaria?
Malaria is a serious infection which kills over 1 million people a year worldwide. It is classified as a tropical disease and is spread by mosquitoes which carry a type of parasite called Plasmodium.

Malaria is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, but can also occur in other areas such as South America, Central America, the Middle East and Asia. These areas are all known as malarious regions. Some people develop an immunity to malaria if they live in a malarious region (this means that they are immune to the disease due to their bodies having become ‘attuned' to the possible threat of tropical diseases).

Symptoms
Symptoms of malaria include:

Headache
Stomach ache
Aching muscles
Fever
Shivers
Vomiting
Diarrhoea, and
An overall feeling of weakness

After being bitten by a mosquito it may take a minimum of six days for your symptoms to develop.


Causes
Malaria is caused by an infection of the red blood cells by the parasite, plasmodium. Plasmodium is carried from person to person by mosquitoes which bite into flesh and suck up blood containing the parasite.

Diagnosis
If you have been abroad and are suffering from the aforementioned symptoms upon returning to the UK, then make an appointment with your GP. He or she will assess your condition by asking you about your symptoms and by carrying out a physical examination. (Be sure to tell your GP that you have just returned from a malarious region.)

You will also have a blood test.

If you are actually abroad when your symptoms occur, find a doctor immediately (going to your nearest hospital is usually best). There, a blood test will also be taken and, if malaria is established as being the cause of your symptoms, you will be given appropriate treatment.

Effect on your life
If you are planning to travel in a malarious region you can avoid or reduce the risk of mosquito bites by:

Spraying your hotel room with insecticide just before evening
Only sleeping in rooms with close-fitting gauze over windows and doors
Applying insect repellent to clothing or exposed skin

Treatments
The type of treatment you receive from your doctor will depend upon which malarious region you have visited, as the severity of malaria infections can differ depending on the country.

The standard treatment for malaria is quinine tablets which may cause side-effects such as nausea or tinnitus (ringing in the ears). After taking a course of quinine tablets you will be given a second medication, usually:

Doxycycline – for adults
Clindamycin – or pregnant women and children
Sulphadoxine with pyrimethamine – only used in the severest of cases

To prevent malaria take anti-malarial medication regularly, as prescribed. And be sure to have vaccinations for malaria before departing for a malarious region.


How Chemist Online can help
To help prevent malaria we have available to buy through this website Jungle Formula Plug-In Mosquito Killer, which kills mosquitoes, midges and other small flying insects by releasing a long lasting, odourless, insecticide vapour.

Most Common Dangers Of Working In A Medical Facility

Working in a medical facility should be the safest job in the world. After all, you are around medical technology and trained health professionals all day. Unfortunately, it is not. Several health factors are associated with this difficult work environment.

1. Infectious diseases are the most common hazard faced by medical facility workers. Patients, contaminated items, body secretions, tissue and bodily fluids are all potential hazards. Wearing gloves, changing gloves between tasks and wearing scrubs that are designed to be cleaned easily and bacteria resistant clothing are all helpful in preventing these diseases.

2. Back injuries are the most common injuries suffered by medical professionals. Constant bending, heavy lifting and twisting improperly all contribute to the hazard. Lifting patients is another common cause of back injuries among health workers.

3. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are caused by repetitive movements, forceful movements and awkward tasks. These injuries are most common in the wrist, hand, shoulder, elbow, back, knee and ankle. The symptoms of RSIs are pain, weakness, numbness and difficulty grasping objects.

4. Shift work contributes to family problems among many medical professionals, but it can also harm their health. Digestion problems, heart disease, and sleep problems are the symptoms of Shift Syndrome.

5. Chemical exposure from medicines, solutions and gasses used in hospitals also adversely affect the health of medical facility workers. Adequate ventilation, the proper use of masks and taking regular breaks can reduce the exposure, but does not eliminate it.

6. Job stress is associated with medical workers who constantly must deal with tragedy, disease, severe injuries and people in pain and need. Inadequate staffing contributes to the job stress. Many hospitals and mental health facilities rotate staff regularly off of wards that deal with chronic problems to try to reduce job stress caused by the constant care of incurable patients.

7. Radiation, electricity and lasers can cause tissue trauma in medical workers with frequent exposure. Taking all possible precautions, including wearing the proper protective gear, can reduce the chance of tissue trauma, but it is an inherent factor in many medical positions.

8. Noise is almost constant in many medical facility environments. Machines, patient noise and constant activity contribute to the problem. Wearing appropriate ear protection in noisy areas around machinery can help protect against hearing loss.

9. Extreme temperatures are a factor in many medical facilities. Appropriate clothing is available, including long sleeves under medical scrubs and lab coats. Dress for the conditions.

10. Violence is an unfortunate fact in many medical facilities. Patients and family members under stress often threaten or injure medical workers. Adequate security measures are needed to protect workers and other patients.

Talk to the safety supervisor in your workplace if you feel that more measures can be taken to make your workplace a safer, healthier place to be.

PediPediatric Cardiac Surgery Understanding Congenital Heart Defects

ongenital heart defects are a malformation in one or more structures of the heart or blood vessels that occurs before a child is born, during the development of the fetus. This developmental defect can affect approximately 8 out of every 1000 children and stems from a variety of causes. While some expectant mothers will fault their own actions when this occurs, fearing the worst for their children, modern technology has brought us to a point where traditional treatments using medication and pediatric cardiac surgery are able to correct most heart defects.

Pediatric Heart Surgery - The Underlying Cause of Congenital Heart Defects

In the majority of patients, the cause for their congenital heart defect is not directly or readily known. Through research however, pediatric specialists have discovered a number of factors that can contribute to or are associated with an increased chance of a child developing a congenital heart defect. This includes:

* Genetic abnormalities or abnormalities in the chromosomes (e.g. - Down syndrome)

* Alcohol or recreational drug use/abuse during pregnancy

* Taking certain prescription medications during pregnancy

* Viral infections during the first trimester of pregnancy, such as rubella

In cases where there is a family history of heart defects, a child has double the chance (16 in 1000) of being born with a defect that may require corrective pediatric cardiac surgery or some other form of treatment.

Defining Congenital Heart Defects

There are several heart defects that are detected and treated early on in infancy.

Heart Valve Defects - Any one or more of the valves in the heart may malfunction through narrowing or stenosis. Also, complete closure of a valve that impeded/prevents blood flow can occur. Other heart defects include leaky valves that don't close. This reduces the pressure, forces the heart to work harder and allows blood to leak backwards as the chambers of the heart compress.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus - This defect allows blood to bypass the lungs as it circulates, forcing unoxygenated blood back through the body. This starves the body of oxygen and as a result the heart must work harder to oxygenate the tissues of the body.

Transposition of Greater Vessels - Blood from the left and the right side of the heart intermix because the arterial connections in the heart are incorrect.

Aortic Coarctation - This is a pinched Aorta. The narrowing of the Aorta can increase pressure and reduce circulation through the body, creating a variety of symptoms including a failure to thrive. It may also be present with no symptoms.

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - Diagnosing Congenital Heart Disease

It's important to note that while congenital defects typically develop early on, they can be diagnosed before birth, after birth, throughout childhood later in life when the patient is an adult. For some adults, they live with a heart defect and present with no symptoms or issues. Depending on the patient, the assumed defect, the age of child and other factors, a number of tests can be ordered to check for and confirm a diagnosis. This includes:

* Echocardiogram

* Cardiac Catheterization

* Chest X-ray

* Electrocardiogram

* MRI

Pediatric Heart Surgery & Other Treatments for Congenital Heart Defects

It's typical for congenital heart defects in children to require pediatric cardiac surgery or some kind of interventional procedure in order to repair the defect. To ensure the heart is able to recover and grow normally after birth, children are often treated with medication to help improve the function of the heart after surgical repairs are complete.

Medical Tourism Destination in Australia

Australia is an extremely sought-after medical tourism destination. Because this country combines western medicine and medical standards having a desired tourism destination and delightful country to go to, Australia is among the leading medical tourism destinations today.

Australia also received a significant vote of confidence because it will also be hosting the World Medical Health Tourism Conference in August 2011, that will highlight the nation as one of the world's top medical tourist place to go for health tourism.

Several recent reports show that the Australian health care system ranks one of the top within the world. In an international study conducted through the Common Wealth Fund comparing different health aspects, Australia were built with a general ranking greater than the US and Canada and ranked highest on healthy lives, scoring 1st or 2nd on all the indicators.
In another study conducted through the Economist Intelligence Unit comparing use of services, quality of care and awareness in 40 countries, Australia was ranked number 1 along with the UK.

The Australian private health care product is very advanced because the Australian government encourages its citizens to buy private health insurance along with its public Medicare system. Australia includes a wide range of nursing homes and medical centers treating patients using the finest medical technology obtainable in the world, causeing this to be country a well known destination when patients are trying to find for treatment abroad.

Australian Tourism

Beyond as being a popular health tourism destination, Australia can also be one of the most popular general holiday destinations in the world, ranking number 1 in a survey conducted through the Lonely Planet Travel Group in 2006. It's countless exciting and delightful attractions to go to and explore, while people all over the world arrived at Australia because of its magnificent crystal beaches, natural and ancient environment, unique fauna along with a relaxed atmosphere.

Australia: A well known Medical Tourism Destination

Cost - Australian health care pricing is significantly less than those in america and other western countries, as numerous major surgical procedures will cost only 1 / 2 of what they would cost in america.

Language & Culture - English may be the official language around australia, and medical tourists may have the comfort of receiving treatment and communicating in English. Additionally, Australia also shares common cultural grounds with united states and Countries in europe making it easier on patients to handle.

Medical Care Quality - Australia is undoubtedly having the best surgeons and health care facilities within the Southern area of the globe. Nursing homes, medical centers and clinics provide medicine within the highest standard and rank one of the top about the world.

Vacation - Australia is really a beautiful destination, perfectly ideal for a health tourism vacation. Patients have countless destinations to go to in the country once they are done recuperating using their medical treatment.

Which Treatments Are Performed around australia?

Medical tourists visiting Australia can undergo any treatment desired. However, typically the most popular treatments health tourists travel abroad to Australia for include Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Urological Surgery, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery and Gynecological and Fertility Treatments.

TicketMed agents will give you all the information you'll need about receiving medical health care around australia, and will be pleased to assist and counsel you in planning your medical visit to this special continent. E mail us, or simply request a quote.

How To Get Training For Botox Online For An Elite Ambt Certification

For many students travel is not an option. Whether the student is a single parent or disabled, not every practitioner has the ability to travel for a seminar, or be available for a scheduled course date. The certification company, Elite AMBT understands that some medical practitioners face these obstacles when they are trying to improve their career by achieving new certification and credentials. To overcome these challenges the certification company offers online webinars and Internet training programs, so that the medical community has the ability to customize their learning, and continue on to achieve their dreams.

Training for Botox Online

Practitioners all want their Botox certification because it has become such a well known and effective procedure to temporarily eliminate wrinkles and fine lines. Elite AMBT provides live seminars, private training and private seminars to their students but when a practitioner cannot make these dates, or afford the costs, they have alternatives available to them.

Online Webinars

Essentially, online webinars are seminars but they are held over the Internet. The benefit to an online webinar is that the student will receive almost all of the same benefits of attending a seminar, from the comfort of their own home. After registering with Elite AMBT for a course time and date that suits the student's schedule, all the practitioner has to do is log in when the course starts and prepare to learn the skills that they will require for certification.

The course has a live instructor, just like a seminar, and students can still ask questions as if they were face-to-face. This is a great way to still have the opportunity to be certified for Botox treatments, even if the student lives very far from the training sites.

Online Training

There are circumstances when a student cannot make a time and date, even online. In these cases online training is available as an option for certification. Training for Botox online is made possible with slides, audio and supporting video materials, including demos. This type of course allows students to learn at their pace, and log in for their lessons whenever they are able. The course can be rewound or fast forwarded as many times as the student likes, to get the most out of their learning experience. At the end of the course, students will take an online exam, and submit it back to Elite AMBT. Once the exam is passed the certification can be printed or mailed.

By offering online alternatives to Botox treatment certifications, every student has the equal opportunity to receive new credentials and improve their business. Elite AMBT also offers business courses that will show their graduates how to make the most out of their certifications through marketing, team building and implementation services. When medical practitioners have Elite AMBT as their certification body, they will be prepared to re-enter the industry with a whole new set of career-enhancing skills and credentials.

For more information about Elite AMBT's services, feel free to Contact Us.

The Top Three Reasons To Attend Botox Seminars For Medical Practitioner Certifications

If a medical practitioner, whether it's a doctor, nurse, aesthetician or other medical professional wants to take courses to expand their services, Botox seminars could be the ideal way to train and become certified to perform Botox injections in a clinic setting. Botox training seminars offer a number of advantages including training on live models, small class sizes and the confidence to begin implementing the training and experiences that were provided by the course, immediately upon graduation. Seminars are a complete and cost-effective way to improve business, offer more services and become on the top of a trending industry.

The Benefits of Botox Seminars

Students that are enrolled in a seminar can expect a number of benefits including:

1.    Training on Live Models

Nothing beats the real thing and applying instruction by treating live models with Botox injections is the most effective way to fast-track the learning experience. Seminars give students five to eight hours of hands-on experience that provides an unsurpassed level of learning that cannot be duplicated by any other method of training. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and to have any issues clarified that were unclear during the academic portion of the course. Students that train with live models leave the course with the ability and confidence to implement their learning immediately in their own clinic.

2.    Small Class Sizes

Seminars are offered with a limited number of enrolled students. Small class sizes ensure that every participant receives the attention that they deserve and require to learn the material, and the guidance to take the academic knowledge and apply it in real-world treatment practices. The instructors offer tips and resources that are tailored to the individual's needs, and will take all of the time necessary, to ensure that the student has their questions and concerns addressed.

3.    The Confidence to Immediately Begin Working

The seminar curriculum includes all of the information required to immediately begin treating patients upon the successful completion of the course. The seminar provides valuable insight into the growing US and Canadian Botox market, safety for handling Botox and how to prevent and treat any complications that a patient may experience. This is a well rounded curriculum that offers lessons from fundamental basics to advanced practices. A student can begin the course with no prior training and leave fully ready to accept clients, who are searching for a Botox certified professional, in their area.

Seminars are the ideal method for learning a skill that is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the medical aesthetician industry. Seminars are taught by leading Botox professionals and include training on live models, small class sizes and the experience to immediately implement training after graduation. Participants of seminars have the potential to tap into a growing and exciting market, and unleash their earning potential, by helping clients achieve their physical goals.

Elite AMBT offers Botox seminars in the US, Canada and UK. For dates and prices visit, Eliteambt.

Nurse Staffing Agency Massachusetts

Nursing is one of the noblest services that one can think of; they are no less than the doctors and are best care-givers. The Nurse Staffing Agency Massachusetts is one such place where you can find trained nurses who are there to help you in the need of emergency and otherwise. Most of our clients call up the Nurse Staffing Agency MA for nursing staffs who are dedicated people and can carry out their work with perfection. The people that are send from the agency are one of the best in the business be it for a temporary service, per diem, as a travel nurse or for other allied nursing requirements.

So if you are trying to find nurses online go to the Staffing Job Search Massachusetts to find the nurse or even if one wants to find a job in nursing, he or she can post his or her detailed CV at the Nurse Staffing Agency MA. Most of the nurses who work for the agency are selected by a learned recruiting team, who knows what it takes to keep the reputation in the nursing business. So once you send your CV at the Nurse Staffing Agency MA, the applicant's data will be processed before calling up for an interview. One can also search for a nursing job at the Nurse Staffing Agency Massachusetts.

It is not only about nurses finding their job in the Staffing Job Search Massachusetts, but clients looking for nurses can also get help from here. But why would one select service of the nurses from here? Firstly because Nurse Staffing Agency MA guarantees the best service that they can provide. One of the primary goals of the agency is to give customer satisfaction to the fullest and try to give our clients the nursing staff as fast as possible. The Nurse Staffing Agency MA also let the clients test the nurse before hiring or placing them for a job.

The Staffing Job Search Massachusetts has an advanced database and technology that helps the clients as well as the job seekers matches their exact requirement, with the details of the candidates. Also another of the important features is that by singing in with the agency one can keep track of the new job openings and positions that are available on regular basis. One will find the right job and right nursing service from here, so come and get registered.

Guide to medical tourism company

Surgical treatment to overseas can be a great experience for some. But one thing that you need to know is that it is not like going to the hospital wherein you know the nurses as well as doctors. But then you have heard that with medical treatment company you can get surgical treatment at low cost and you would like to go for it then there are certain things on which you need to pay attention too. This is because with this you can get right kind of care as well as you will be able to save money.

Make yourself aware about the trend of medical tourism:

The foremost thing that you need to know why more and more people are going for it and for what reason people are planning to travel a lot. Get in touch with the people who have gone for it as with their experience you will be able to learn lot of things. You can also check out the news as well as articles on it.

Research on medical processes:

You can do one thing that is for researching on medical processes that is gets answers in questions for the problems the process will solve, after care required, needed therapy required and many more such things. With this your three doubts can be cleared easily that is whether the process if right or not, do you find yourself a correct candidate for the process and whether you should go for medical tourism company or not.

Check out whether medical Tourism Company is what you exactly wanted:

One thing that you need to know is that medical tourism company is not always a very good choice especially in cases of non emergency treatments. In some of the cases transportation costs will be high which will enable your savings and so you should think about it also. There are times when overseas treatment might demand more time which might be difficult for you to spare. The surgery that you are looking forward to might not be available abroad with the reliable health care provider then you might not be willing to go for it.

Learn regarding medical tourism company destinations:

There are some of the countries that provide top quality reputation health care provider for cardiac surgery while there are others with best orthopedics and on the other hand there are countries specialized in cosmetic processes. Therefore on the basis of the specialization you should check out whether the medical tourism company you are looking forward to offers services for that country or not.

Complete your family with the help of gay surrogates

Many a times, being a gay individual or a gay couple can be a social hazard. This is so because many of the societies around the world look down upon them and do not provide them their basic human rights. Thus many gay couples cannot become parents nor have a family of their own. At such times gay surrogates provide the best solution.

A gay surrogate can ensure that you have a family of your own. They can help give birth to your child. This is important as many societies do not allow gay adoption. In fact gays may not be able to adopt a girl child or even a boy child in most countries owing to the fear that whether they are capable of raising kids.

However when the child or offspring is your blood relative, no law in any country can deny you the right to raise your child as your own. Thus Gay surrogates play an important role in providing you with this opportunity. They can help you to realize your dream of completing your family including the kids.

The first step in starting a family includes finding a willing gay surrogate. These days finding the right mother for your child can be made easy by approaching an institute that helps provide surrogate mothers. These help you to locate a mother and also sketch out an agreement between the two of you so that you can have full custody of your child when he or she is born.

It is essential that after choosing the surrogate you make proper enquiry about her health as her health will be detrimental to the health of your baby. Also some institutes let you monitor the surrogate mothers progress during the whole term of pregnancy. Also they allow you to provide her with other benefits you may wish to pass upon the unborn child.

The only main thing that you need to do is provide your sperm cells to the surrogate mother. Thus you can actually have your own child and a family of your own. There are also options for finding gay surrogates in foreign countries which may be cheaper. However it is essential to sign a premeditated contract that helps you to gain the ownership of your child without any hassles. Besides there should not be any loop holes in the contract that will threaten your parenthood in the near future.

Accredited Foreign Medical Schools

If it seems that there is wide variety in type and quality of medical school in the United States – well, that is nothing compared to the variety in type and quality that can be found from foreign institutions.  International medical schools are created for a large variety of reasons, most with the best of intentions, but the schools themselves differ greatly from one and other.  For American students, one difference stands above all the rest:  Which of these schools will create an opportunity for its students to practice medicine in the United States?  Which of these schools have the approval and accreditation necessary for its students to be recognized by American medical boards?

The fact of the matter is that many foreign institutions are much lower quality compared to their US counterparts.  Many of these schools simply do not have the resources or facilities to hire quality faculty and offer the same type of education that most students would receive from an American medical school.  It costs money to provide the quality of training necessary for doctors.  Unfortunately, not all schools have the financial backing to reach that level of training.  It should be noted that there is also a sect of foreign medical schools whose mission is purely to produce profits.  These schools operate primarily as "degree mills" – with low standards of admissions, providing a low quality and easy level of education to the point that a degree from these institutions means absolutely nothing.  These schools often make big promises to their students on accomplishing their dreams with a degree, but usually fail to deliver.

All that said, many foreign medical schools offer terrific opportunities.  Many are well funded with high quality faculty and facilities.  They are often cheaper than many American institutions – which can charge over $50,000 per year for tuition.  These schools can also offer more opportunity for potential American students.  US schools have limited seats in each class.  Every year, many qualified students are turned away based solely upon lack of available slots.  Foreign schools can help pick up the slack for these applicants.   They also give the student an opportunity to experience another country and culture while obtaining their education – which can provide huge benefits both to a student's future resume and to their person in general.

For any potential applicant who is interested in obtaining an education abroad, but being a doctor in the United States, the key is to find a school that has been approved or accredited by a US legislative body.  Specifically, there are three states that should be looked at:  California, Florida, and New York.  These three states do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to approvals and accreditations.  In fact, most other states use the findings of one of these states for their own decisions.  For example, a school that is approved by California is automatically also approved by Kansas, et al. 

The advantage of going to a foreign school that has approval and/or accreditation is that the student knows that it has been thoroughly vetted.  These states are not only putting their own reputations on the line, but also the lives of their citizens in the hands of doctors from schools they have approved.  As such, accreditation is extremely difficult to obtain.  In addition, an approved school also creates competition for that state's own institutions.  So it speaks volumes for any school that has reached the level of approval and accreditation.

What To Pack For Your Next Hunting Trip

When planning your next hunting trip, you need to be sure to bring the right supplies with you. Most hunters put in a lot of practice and spend a considerable amount of money before taking their first hunting trip. It would be a tragedy to ruin that trip by forgetting some essential supplies. It is important to bring the right clothing, hearing protection like MSA Sordin headphones, and a good rifle.

Your hunting clothing should consist of gloves, some long johns for warmth, a hat for warmth and a hat for sun protection, trousers, a couple of pairs of wool socks, comfortable camping shoes, and waterproof hunting boots. In addition, you should bring a warm outer coat and some rain gear. If possible, you should ensure that as much of your clothing as possible is made from wool. Wool is fast drying, and it will keep you warm. To ensure that you stay warm without getting too hot, you should dress in layers. Furthermore, your clothes should be baggy enough to allow for ease of movement. To determine whether you need to wear hunter's orange or other safety clothing, you will need to check with the hunter safety program in your state. Different states have different requirements, and some of their requirements change depending upon which animal is being hunted.  

Hearing loss is a wide spread problem lately. People are not only losing their hearing at rock concerts. They are also compromising it while they are hunting or working around loud machinery. If you buy a product like one of the MSA Sordin headphones, you will have the ability to talk with a buddy while also protecting your hearing. These earphones feature a slim design that optimizes what you need to hear while blocking unnecessarily loud noises. Many of the hunting models even come with an auxiliary outlet so that you can connect your radio, you tracking device, or your music player. 

Obviously, no hunting trip would be complete with out the right gun. If using a rifle, you should opt to use one with at least a 270 caliber and a scope of 4x or more. If you are riding a horse, you should opt to get a scabbard. That will protect your gun while also providing easy access to it.

In conclusion, you will have a better hunting trip if you pack everything that you need. To ensure that you stay warm and comfortable, you need to bring the right clothing. To ensure that you do not lose your hearing, you need hearing protection like that offered by the MSA Sordin headphones. Lastly, of course, you need the right rifle. With all that in your bag, you may be bringing home a kill shortly.

Tinnitus Miracle Ebook Is It a Scam

Typically, I don't place much stock in holistic cures, they seem to be all hype with no studies done, and the people that swear by them usually seem downright unhealthy. However, sometimes I run out of super-western-medicine alternatives, and I decide to give one crazy holistic thing or another a shot.

Well, I am so tired of my tinnitus, that after exhausting all my other options, I decided to chance a few bucks and give it a chance. The whole time, I was thinking "anything with a sales page this long has got to be a waste of money, a good product should sell itself." so I turned to Google to find some reviews. Much to my dismay, there were none. I took the jump, against my better judgement.

I'm not going to sit here and write about how the book delivered everything it advertised, how I'm entirely cured, and how it was the best investment I ever made. It doesn't, it didn't, and I'm not. However, what I will say, is that while it seems clear to me the author has never had to deal with tinnitus, he has done his research and delivered a very helpful product. 

In this Ebook, there are a couple of methods I've never come across before that do provide me with some relief. These methods are easy to implement in your daily routine, affordable, and effective. I won't ellaborate on them too much, as the author does make his living on selling this research, and I don't want to hinder that. As I said, the sales page is a bit outlandish, and the claims made on it are a bit exagerrated in my experience. However, all that being sait and done, in my own personal experience, a couple of these methods did provide some relief and therefore made this book worth the money for me, and I would recommend it to people who are ready to try something new.

Although I still think the sales page is a bit outspoken!

Improving your hearing with inexpensive hearing aids

A hearing aid can greatly improve an individual's life regardless of the type of hearing loss they suffer from. Many of the inexpensive hearing aids available on the market are capable of restoring the hearing of any individual suffering from hearing loss. While there are expensive models with high end components available an inexpensive hearing is capable of satisfying all conditions required by the user. There are different inexpensive hearing aid models available for users with a preference. While many of the models are in-ear devices the standard inexpensive hearing aid can also be carried around and placed in an area where the users will be able to hear sounds with clarity.

Maintaining an inexpensive hearing aid is easy and it can be washed and cleaned regularly with a kit that is made available to the user through purchase. A user can store their inexpensive hearing aids in a pack that is also received upon purchase. The inner lining of the pack keeps the hearing aid from being damaged. In-ear inexpensive hearing aids are small enough to fit deep into the ear and sit comfortable across the ear and are unnoticeable. Headphones and other devices can also be worn alongside inexpensive hearing aids.

Finding the right hearing depends on the size and preference of the user. To find the perfect hearing aid it is important to first choose between external and internal hearing aids. Once the user has chosen what they prefer they can easily purchase the inexpensive hearing aids to maintain a steady supply in case one hearing aid runs low on power during usage. All inexpensive hearing aids can be used alongside rechargeable batteries and staple batteries. While there are numerous brands available all inexpensive hearing aids will function efficiently with the several other devices and can be tuned to create a personal level hearing.

All inexpensive hearing aids come with power settings that make the hearing aids customizable. Setting the frequency on each hearing aid will help the user choose between high range noises and low frequency sounds. It is important to find the perfect balance for activities such as listening to music, watching television and even conversations over mobile devices.

The inexpensive hearing aids are vital for anyone who suffers from partial hearing loss. Many advertisements often depict the efficiency of expensive hearing aids. However the inexpensive hearing aids can be used in a similar fashion with a greater degree of freedom and versatility.

Tinnitus Relief NO NEED TO FEAR

It's no news that anyone who has a problem would want a solution as quickly as possible. So also, any sufferer of tinnitus would need a relief with immediate effect. I tell you now that there is no need to be afraid as relief is close to you. That buzzing sound in your ears is about to disappear if only you are focused enough to assimilate and carry out the required steps.

A lot of individuals have at one time or the other suffered tinnitus while others suffer a continuous tinnitus condition. However, some people suffer tinnitus for so many years and this brings them to the edge of sanity. Tinnitus pose a lot of problems to the sufferer as he or she may find it difficult to keep focus, sleep nor even hold up their end of a conversation. Is this condition familiar to you? If you have been experiencing this symptom for a long time, there is a relief plan for you.

Helping your medical adviser to determine the cause of the tinnitus is an aspect that could help give you a speedy recovery. Cooperate fully with questions asked and diagnostic tests conducted. If nothing is found to be wrong with your organ functions, then external factors such as stress, dirty ears and foreign objects may be the cause.

Dirty ears can be cleaned using a soft towel to remove ear wax from the external part of your ears. Harmless, foreign objects can also be extracted using this process. But incase you want to properly address the issue of wax buildup and foreign objects in your ears, then the best advice is to go and see an expert to investigate. Trying to remove wax, dirt, or objects yourself with a cotton swab like a Q-tip or with tweezers can cause permanent damage to the inner workings of your ear, and may possibly make your tinnitus permanent. This risk must be avoided.

Not forgetting the initial factor stated earlier, what of stress? In the light of this, relief from tinnitus means managing stress by acquiring new behavioral changes to support a more positive outlook and more peaceful perspective. This may be time consuming but you must persist. You may need the help of stress management experts and their services such as acupuncture, massage, therapy and so on. Tinnitus relief can also be attained by ascertaining the causes and working on them. However, you can ask your doctor for advice in a case of pathologic conditions. Whether or not you are undergoing any treatment for tinnitus, always try out new techniques however, to relieve yourself of tinnitus.

If your doctor's help doesn't work for you, it certainly means you should look further. Do you want total freedom from tinnitus or be able to relax well, as well as sleep peacefully at night? Do you want to finally have what so many people take for granted -total silence? You have just got it at your finger tips.

The Bells The Bells Dealing With Tinnitus Hearing Loss

Over 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus hearing loss. Young or old, male or female, tinnitus is no respecter of persons and seems to strike, at will, whomever it pleases. Some describe tinnitus as a continuous ringing in the ears. Others say it is more like a hissing, whistling, buzzing, or roaring sound. Some experience the ringing in one ear, others in both. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the method of affliction.

While many people just learn to tolerate or live with the condition, many others are desperate and searching for a tinnitus treatment that will once and for all bring an end to the constant, annoyance of their chronic tinnitus. This is especially true if the person is affected by tinnitus hearing loss.

The fear that some people have is that they will have to undergo some expensive, invasive surgery, or be prescribed pricey medications that have severe side-effects in order to cure tinnitus. The truth of the matter is that there are many tinnitus treatments that can help you manage your condition without having to resort to serious medical intervention.

Practical Tinnitus Hearing Loss Treatment:

Understand The Triggers:

It is important that you take some time to access your tinnitus hearing loss. Figure out what aggravates or "triggers" your condition. One way to do this is to keep a daily log, or journal. Keep track of what you eat every day and what you do. Then, write down the time when you notice an attack or when the symptoms seem to worsen. Also, pay close attention to any medications you may be on and if there seems to be a correlation of the meds with your tinnitus, inform your doctor immediately so he can prescribe an alternative. Your journal will be able to pinpoint critical activities so that you can avoid, or at least minimize your exposure to that particular trigger in the future.

Say "No" To Stress:

Stress is actually a huge culprit when it comes to tinnitus hearing loss. You need to take whatever measures you can to avoid mounting stress. Again, pay close attention to your day, and journal at what times your stress levels may be spiking. If you are taking too much on or trying to do too much yourself, you need to learn to delegate jobs and responsibilities to employees or co-workers, and at home, to family members. After all, you are only one person. Do what you need to do to make some time in your day to rest and de-stress. If you find that you are just unable to avoid certain stressful situations, then learn some stress-management techniques like, exercise, breathing and relaxation therapy, etc.

Earplugs:

Common, everyday noises can contribute to tinnitus hearing loss. When you use equipment like the lawnmower, vacuum, or even your hair-dryer, it's advisable to use earplugs (or ear-muffs) to protect your ears. It's also a good idea to keep a set of earplugs with you wherever you go because you just don't know when you might encounter a situation where you will need them.

Tinnitus Maskers:

Often times it's just as bad, for the one dealing with tinnitus, to be in a completely quite environment as it is to be in an overly noisy one. Many people find it helpful to turn the fan on or have music playing to distract from the annoying ear ringing. If you are amongst people where it's just not practical to have these "noise distractors" on, you could check into tinnitus maskers. These are little devices, not unlike hearing aids, but they produce a certain pitch of sound, or noise, that cancels out, or "masks", the ringing in the ears.

Proper Rest:

Adequate sleep and rest are critical factors for those who suffer with tinnitus hearing loss. In many people, the lack of sleep often triggers an attack or causes their condition to worsen. The catch 22 though is that the continual ringing in the ears prevents one from falling asleep! The solution to this might be to use a white noise machine, play subliminal or soft music or turn on a fan to help distract from the noises you are hearing that keep you awake.

I've just listed a few ideas that you could try as "alternative management" for your tinnitus hearing loss treatment. One thing to remember is that there is no "one size fits all" tinnitus cure. Each persons condition is unique and will require individualized treatment. There are many tinnitus remedies, finding the one that works best for you is what's important. Whether there has been hearing loss or not, tinnitus can be treated and managed if the right method is applied.

Don't get discouraged if you've tried several treatments and still have no tinnitus relief. Stay patient and try another one, the answer to your tinnitus hearing loss may just be around the corner...

Tinnitus Home Remedies and Pineapple Power

Before I go singing the praises of any miraculous tinnitus home remedies I must state for the record that really, truly, and sadly, there is no absolute cure for that monotonous ringing in the ears that plagues over 50 million Americans. But don't despair there is hope, read on...

But also just as sad is the hyped up push from the media and the great pharmaceutical juggernauts preaching the false accolades of their over-the-counter medications, which more times than not, end up handing the sufferer more harmful and worrisome side-effects than any actual tinnitus relief.

Herbal remedies such as ginkgo biloba and black cohosh have been tried by some who have escaped the disillusionment of the OTC medications. While tinnitus herbal remedies may offer marginal relief they too fall short of curing the troublesome disorder.

As mentioned earlier, the problem with over-the-counter meds is the brutal side-effects that accompany them, such as exhaustion, nausea, vertigo, constipation, and something very nasty called Irregular Bowel Syndrome... yeah, I won't comment any further.

So where does that leave the sufferer looking for tinnitus relief? Other alternative treatments do exist, like magnet therapy, acupuncture, hypnosis and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. But more often than not these treatments are also an exercise in futility.

Although some tinnitus home remedies are said to bring complete relief to this annoying disorder, once again, sadly but truly, those claims are largely false. Nevertheless, here are a few:

Tinnitus Home Remedies: 

• Ginkgo Biloba - Helps to rush blood and encourage better circulation in the head and neck area. This helps because the lack of blood in this region can be a cause of tinnitus.
• Fresh Cut Pineapple Rings - That's right, good 'ol pineapple! Because of its inflammation reducing properties it is believed to enhance blood circulation in the neck and head region with the result being tinnitus relief.
• Coenzyme Q 10 (300 mg per day) - This is also supposed to help with upper torso blood circulation by boosting the immune system and thus provides relief for tinnitus.
• Raw Garlic - Yep, grab a clove and chow down baby! Taken daily, garlic is said to provide relief from tinnitus... but mark my words, there will be no relief for anyone around you!
• Salt Spray - A teaspoon of salt mixed with the same amount of glycerin and then sprayed into the throat and nose (sounds pleasurable!) is another tinnitus home remedy that is said to bring relief.

These remedies should always be combined with healthy living and wise choices. Even simple changes in diet can be a very effective home remedy for tinnitus. Avoid as much as possible: saturated fats, processed foods, sugar and dairy. Cut out nicotine and caffeine (I know, those triple-shot grande cappuccinos are going to be hard to live without!), which are powerful stimulants that can aggravate your tinnitus. You can still have your espresso, just use moderation...

Also watch your blood pressure - It could be a culprit. If you have high blood pressure, getting it under control may alleviate the tinnitus. This will include reducing your sodium intake, cutting back on, or better yet cutting out completely your consumption of alcohol, and of course following a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regimen.

Tinnitus home remedies can help, but on their own they will not bring about the desired and lasting relief you need.

Ringing In The Ears or Running of the Bulls

I think most of us, at one time or another, have experienced the proverbial ringing in the ears. Some describe it as a buzzing, or a hissing, and even a roaring sound - can you hear the bulls? Usually the sound only lasts a short while and then, thankfully, is gone.

The presence of a constant, annoying ringing in the ears that does not go away or get better is known as tinnitus. It is a sound that no one else is hearing and that does not come from your immediate surroundings. But you are certainly hearing it well enough! Often it keeps pace with your heartbeat or with your breathing. Sometimes it will be constant, other-times intermittent, coming and going. Most commonly, tinnitus is experienced in those over the age of 40, and is more problematic in men than women.

Dealing with tinnitus and getting rid of the ringing in the ears is possible. Too many tinnitus sufferers give up and think that they are just going to have to live with the annoying effects of tinnitus for the rest of their lives... that there simply isn't any treatment for tinnitus. But this does not have to be the case. There are natural remedies for tinnitus that work for many people and also homeopathic tinnitus remedies that have been known to be quite helpful in alleviating the ringing in the ears.

Generally There Are Two Types Of Tinnitus:

Pulsatile Tinnitus - This will sound like a heartbeat and is often brought about by sounds that are actually created by changes in the ear canal, blood flow difficulties in the neck or face, and even muscle movements near the ear. This type of ringing in the ears is often described as "hearing your own pulse."

Nonpulsatile Tinnitus - This type is basically caused by nerve damage. Somehow, the microscopic ends of the hearing nerve in the inner ear have experienced trauma or damage, the result being hearing impairment or tinnitus. Often you will hear this kind of tinnitus being described as "coming from inside your head". Some people experience the ringing in one ear, others in both.

It is important to note that there are many possible reasons for tinnitus. Each persons case is individualized, and many times so are the treatments. Most commonly, ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, is related to aging. This is known as presbycusis. It can also be caused by prolonged exposure to loud noises - this is acoustic trauma.

There are many factors to what causes ringing in the ears.

Here are a few:

• Earwax buildup
• Medication - most notably, antibiotics or large quantities of aspirin
• Excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine
• Malnutrition - especially from severe weight loss or extreme dieting
• Barotrauma - a quick change in environmental pressure
• Injuries - a severe and direct blow to the head or ear
• Whiplash
• Dental problems
• Nerve problems - multiple sclerosis, (neurological disorders)
• Migraines

Although the causes may be many, the cures are few and far between. Most people leave the doctor's office confused and frustrated because there really is no cure for tinnitus that your doctor can offer.

It is important to do your research if you are experiencing continued ringing in the ears, because there is a good chance of finding a method that will bring about tinnitus relief for you.