понедельник, 14 января 2008 г.
Nasaleze Shows Significant Effects In Reducing Symptoms Of Sneezing And Itchy Eyes
Studies have shown that Nasaleze significantly reduces the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and hay fever caused by pollen and dust mites. These studies will be presented by Professor Jean Emberlin at a conference on 23 May 2007. This body of evidence will also show that Nasaleze has the ability to stop a sneezing fit in minutes, providing effective treatment for the annual bout of hay fever. Rhinitis is a good example of how mites can cause and trigger chronic allergic disease. Initial contact with mite droppings may have resulted in annoying symptoms of repeated sneezing or a constant runny nose. Further exposure can lead to a permanently stuffy or 'bunged-up' nose and losing the sense of smell. Once chronic symptoms such as these become established, it is difficult to tell when further allergen exposure takes place because the allergic reactions are joined in one long symptom. Chronic rhinitis is clinically recognized as a risk factor for the development of allergic asthma. Prof Emberlin, who runs the UK National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit believes that Nasaleze has the ability to help long suffering patients. "Using a natural product to combat one of the most common ailments is scientifically very exciting. The results from our studies clearly show that the plant cellulose used in Nasaleze have a significant positive effect on subjects who were diagnosed with chronic rhinitis." For two of the studies being presented Prof Emberlin will only be presenting initial results as the papers will be published in due course. Nasaleze's efficacy* is equal to or greater than some of the biggest selling Allergy interventions and is a unique natural product that offers a viable alternative to the steroids and antihistamines currently on the market. Nasaleze is a clinically proven, unique, natural nasal powder spray that works with your own body's defense mechanism to strengthen the resistance to airborne allergens that are inhaled through your nose. It acts as a natural barrier to airborne allergens, forming a colourless, mucus-like gel lining in the nasal tract that acts as a filter for dust and germs. Nasaleze is a unique blend of cellulose with peppermint and meets both the highest purity and safety standards, being a natural plant based extract. Nasaleze is available from leading pharmacies and good health food stores. Price £6.95 Nasaleze is a Class 1 Medical Device, as classified by the EU and other Countries worldwide, and falls within the safest of all four categories of Medical Device. There is no active ingredient in Nasaleze and therefore it cannot be a pharmaceutical product. The Nasaleze story The Nasaleze story all began one day in 1990. Mike James was working in a factory making cosmetic facemasks for a well-known British healthcare product retailer using a number of ingredients. Mike noticed that despite there usually being clouds of white powder in the air nobody ever sneezed. At the same time his teenage son was suffering terribly from allergies, sneezing almost constantly. Mike's wife asked he do something about their son's condition, under pressure Mike's mind was cast back to the clouds of white powder in the factory. The following day he brought home some of this (cellulose) powder and suggested his sneezing son should 'sniff' some of the powder off the back of his hand. The sneezing stopped in a matter of seconds and all the other symptoms subsided over the next few minutes. Mike was astonished by the effect and realized he had discovered something. Mike immediately set about researching and developing his idea, including creating the unique and patented special delivery system. After the initial research proved encouraging Mike was ready to bring his invention to market. However, the Medicines Control Agency (as it was known at the time) had other ideas, claiming that Mike was illegally producing a pharmaceutical product and that he should stop immediately. Undeterred, Mike went about proving that his product was natural and not a drug. In order to get the Medicines Control Agency to approve Mike invoked the help of a political friend, Sir Teddy Taylor MP. In the UK there is a weekly opportunity for a Member of Parliament to ask the Prime Minister a question in the House of Commons, known as Prime Minister's Question Time. Upon Mike's request, Sir Teddy Taylor asked the Prime Minister why Mr. James was being prevented from manufacturing and selling his natural Allergy product. After this the Medicines Control Agency were forced to look into the issue in greater detail and came to the conclusion that Nasaleze was in fact a low risk product, not a drug and that it should be registered as a Class 1 Medical Device under EU Directive 93/42/EEC. Nasaleze is now distributed in over 30 countries worldwide and is gaining respect from the Medical Community after successive and successful clinical studies. Reference *P. Josling, S. Steadman, Use of Cellulose Powder for the Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, 2003
среда, 9 января 2008 г.
Osteoporosis: Eight tips for 2008
1. Get vital nutrients: Maintain a healthy diet that provides bone-building nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D.
2. Exercise: Get at least 30 minutes of bone-strengthening activity most days. Include both weight-bearing activities, like running or brisk walking, and resistance exercise.
3. Don’t smoke: Smokers lose bone faster and have higher fracture rates.
4. Know your risk: Most guidelines recommend osteoporosis screening through bone mineral density (BMD) testing starting at age 65—earlier for women who have health conditions or take medications that increase risk.
5. Consider bone-preserving drugs: Postmenopausal women who’ve had a fracture or received a BMD score of –2.5 or worse should take an osteoporosis drug. Women with scores of –2.0 to –2.5 should consider medication.
6. Be aware of the depression connection: Research has found links between depression and bone loss. For example, women with a history of major depression have lower bone density and higher levels of cortisol, a hormone related to bone loss. If you’re being treated for depression, ask your clinician about whether you should have a BMD test.
7. Maintain a healthy weight: Weighing less than 127 pounds or having a body mass index under 21 is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Also, if you lose weight during the menopausal transition, you’re more likely to lose bone. Avoid ultra-low-calorie diets and diets that eliminate whole food groups.
8. Avoid falls: Keep floors clear of tripping hazards, make sure stairways and entrances are well lit, and add grab bars to your bathtub or shower.
2. Exercise: Get at least 30 minutes of bone-strengthening activity most days. Include both weight-bearing activities, like running or brisk walking, and resistance exercise.
3. Don’t smoke: Smokers lose bone faster and have higher fracture rates.
4. Know your risk: Most guidelines recommend osteoporosis screening through bone mineral density (BMD) testing starting at age 65—earlier for women who have health conditions or take medications that increase risk.
5. Consider bone-preserving drugs: Postmenopausal women who’ve had a fracture or received a BMD score of –2.5 or worse should take an osteoporosis drug. Women with scores of –2.0 to –2.5 should consider medication.
6. Be aware of the depression connection: Research has found links between depression and bone loss. For example, women with a history of major depression have lower bone density and higher levels of cortisol, a hormone related to bone loss. If you’re being treated for depression, ask your clinician about whether you should have a BMD test.
7. Maintain a healthy weight: Weighing less than 127 pounds or having a body mass index under 21 is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Also, if you lose weight during the menopausal transition, you’re more likely to lose bone. Avoid ultra-low-calorie diets and diets that eliminate whole food groups.
8. Avoid falls: Keep floors clear of tripping hazards, make sure stairways and entrances are well lit, and add grab bars to your bathtub or shower.
вторник, 8 января 2008 г.
Men Who Smoke Prone to Impotence
SUNDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- If heart disease, stroke and certain cancers haven't been reason enough for men to quit smoking, consider this: The habit also increases the risk of erectile dysfunction.
In fact, emerging research shows that men with a pack-a-day habit are almost 40 percent more likely to struggle with erectile dysfunction than men who don't smoke.
Smoking delivers nicotine and other vasoconstrictors that close down the blood vessels" of the penis, explained Dr. Jack Mydlo, chairman of urology at Temple University School of Medicine and Hospital in Philadelphia.
Erectile dysfunction -- also called "ED" or impotence -- is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection on repeated occasions. It's estimated that about two of every 100 American men have erectile dysfunction serious enough to warrant a doctor's visit, according to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders. As men age, the risk of erectile dysfunction increases.
A recent study of more than 8,000 Australian men between the ages of 16 and 59 found that those who smoked less than a pack a day had a 24 percent increased risk of erectile problems. And, as the number of cigarettes smoked went up, so, too, did the chances of erectile dysfunction. Those men who averaged more than 20 cigarettes a day increased their risk of erectile dysfunction by 39 percent, reported the study, published in the journal Tobacco Control
Another study, this one published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that male smokers in their 40s were more likely to experience erectile difficulties than older nonsmoking males. The risk of erectile dysfunction was nearly doubled for smoking men in their 40s compared to nonsmokers in their 50s.
"Smoking, because it causes blood vessel constriction, is a very big cause of erectile dysfunction," said Dr. Larry Lipshultz, chief of male reproductive medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Smoking isn't the only cause of impotence problems -- other lifestyle habits can have a big impact on men's sexual health. Obesity, heavy alcohol consumption and recreational drug use can all cause erectile dysfunction. And a sedentary lifestyle can also contribute to erectile problems, Lipshultz added.
Other causes include diabetes; heart disease; cancer surgery of the prostate, bladder, colon or rectum; high blood pressure medications or antidepressants; a spinal injury; and a hormone imbalance, usually low testosterone, Lipshultz explained.
All of these conditions or lifestyle factors contribute to erectile difficulties in three major ways: By reducing blood flow, causing nerve damage, or changing the hormonal environment.
While there are medications that can help treat erectile dysfunction, both Mydlo and Lipshultz advocated a healthy lifestyle for maintaining good sexual health.
"Take better care of yourself. Make sure you're not obese, eat well, exercise, and if you have diabetes or hypertension, make sure they're well-controlled," advised Lipshultz, who added that by addressing lifestyle factors, you may not need medication to treat erectile dysfunction.
Mydlo echoed that advice, adding, "Stop smoking, drink in moderation, lose weight, and maintain good blood pressure."
Mydlo added one more word of caution: "Don't use ED medications -- Viagra, Cialis -- if you don't need them. Erections that last longer than four hours -- priapism -- can cause permanent scar tissue and permanent impotence. It's not a good idea to use these drugs casually."
In fact, emerging research shows that men with a pack-a-day habit are almost 40 percent more likely to struggle with erectile dysfunction than men who don't smoke.
Smoking delivers nicotine and other vasoconstrictors that close down the blood vessels" of the penis, explained Dr. Jack Mydlo, chairman of urology at Temple University School of Medicine and Hospital in Philadelphia.
Erectile dysfunction -- also called "ED" or impotence -- is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection on repeated occasions. It's estimated that about two of every 100 American men have erectile dysfunction serious enough to warrant a doctor's visit, according to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders. As men age, the risk of erectile dysfunction increases.
A recent study of more than 8,000 Australian men between the ages of 16 and 59 found that those who smoked less than a pack a day had a 24 percent increased risk of erectile problems. And, as the number of cigarettes smoked went up, so, too, did the chances of erectile dysfunction. Those men who averaged more than 20 cigarettes a day increased their risk of erectile dysfunction by 39 percent, reported the study, published in the journal Tobacco Control
Another study, this one published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that male smokers in their 40s were more likely to experience erectile difficulties than older nonsmoking males. The risk of erectile dysfunction was nearly doubled for smoking men in their 40s compared to nonsmokers in their 50s.
"Smoking, because it causes blood vessel constriction, is a very big cause of erectile dysfunction," said Dr. Larry Lipshultz, chief of male reproductive medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Smoking isn't the only cause of impotence problems -- other lifestyle habits can have a big impact on men's sexual health. Obesity, heavy alcohol consumption and recreational drug use can all cause erectile dysfunction. And a sedentary lifestyle can also contribute to erectile problems, Lipshultz added.
Other causes include diabetes; heart disease; cancer surgery of the prostate, bladder, colon or rectum; high blood pressure medications or antidepressants; a spinal injury; and a hormone imbalance, usually low testosterone, Lipshultz explained.
All of these conditions or lifestyle factors contribute to erectile difficulties in three major ways: By reducing blood flow, causing nerve damage, or changing the hormonal environment.
While there are medications that can help treat erectile dysfunction, both Mydlo and Lipshultz advocated a healthy lifestyle for maintaining good sexual health.
"Take better care of yourself. Make sure you're not obese, eat well, exercise, and if you have diabetes or hypertension, make sure they're well-controlled," advised Lipshultz, who added that by addressing lifestyle factors, you may not need medication to treat erectile dysfunction.
Mydlo echoed that advice, adding, "Stop smoking, drink in moderation, lose weight, and maintain good blood pressure."
Mydlo added one more word of caution: "Don't use ED medications -- Viagra, Cialis -- if you don't need them. Erections that last longer than four hours -- priapism -- can cause permanent scar tissue and permanent impotence. It's not a good idea to use these drugs casually."
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