Heart Diseases in Women: Understanding Symptoms and the Risk Factors by: James Pendergraft

While many people think heart disease is purely a man’s health problem, they are absolutely wrong. Women are also susceptible to getting a heart disease. In fact, records

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While many people think heart disease is purely a man’s health problem, they are absolutely wrong. Women are also susceptible to getting a heart disease. In fact, records show that it is the top leading cause of death in women in the United States and more women than men die of heart disease annually. Compared to all cancers combined, heart disease kills more women ages 65 and above.

Knowing the Causes

The most common cause of heart disease in women is the narrowing or complete blockage of the coronary arteries, the main arteries that supply blood to the heart. While the disease may progress gradually, prevention is better than waiting for a heart attack. It is worthy to note that over 60 percent of women can no longer recover after experiencing heart attacks. Age is also a contributing factor in heart diseases in women. The older women become, the more likely they are capable of developing this disease. It does not mean, however, that only aging women should be concerned, women from all ages should take steps to help prevent having a heart disease. Having a healthy lifestyle is the best prevention.

Knowing the Symptoms

As with any illness, heart disease in women also has its own symptoms.. The most common is pressure on the chest that causes difficulty in breathing. Unlike men, this symptom not prominent in women with heart disease. In contrast to the usual chest crushing pain in men, more subtle symptoms are experienced by women because of the tendency to have blockages not just in the main arteries but also in the other smaller arteries that likewise pump blood into the heart. Other signs and symptoms in women are as follows:

•Abdominal, neck, shoulder or upper back discomfort

•Dizziness or lightheadedness

•Nausea or vomiting

•Shortness of breath

•Sweating

•Unusual fatigue

Knowing the Factors Contributing to Risk

•High Triglyceride Levels. High triglyceride level means high cholesterol. Triglyceride is fat in the body. The more of this body fat you have, the more likely it is that these fats would block blood passage into the heart.

•Excessive Alcohol. Low level of alcohol intake is said to mean lower risk of heart diseases than in those women who are excessive drinkers and non-drinkers as well. It is not, however, recommended for the non-drinkers to begin drinking alcohol. Alcohol can possibly contribute to a woman’s obesity, which will increase their triglyceride levels and raise their blood pressure; increasing their risk of having heart attacks or stroke.

Individual Reaction to Stress

Women may respond and react to stress in various ways. Unhealthy reaction to stress leads women to exhibit unlikely behavior like binge eating and smoking.Both can lead to heart disease.

Every woman is vulnerable to heart disease. Understanding the symptoms and knowing the risk factors may help protect against the leading cause of death in women. Fortunately, avoiding the causes and knowing the important symptoms may decrease their risk of having heart disease.

About The Author

Orlando Women's Center Second, And Late Term Abortions Clinic. Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women, including abortions, physical examinations, family planning, counseling, laboratory services and sexually transmitted disease screening and counseling. Orlando Women's Center Second, And Late Term Abortions Clinic.

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Oprah's personal trainer, Bob Greene, now virtually fits in a box.

For those who enjoy burning calories in the privacy of their own home.The newest fitness program for Wii now available. This personal training system helps you track and carry out your workouts which include cardio and targets both your upper and lower body. Developed with Bob Greene, Active is predicted to bring credibility to the Wii way of working out. We cannot help but wonder if Oprah herself has this on her fitness regimen...

We get it: in the battle of couch versus gym, the couch usually wins. It’s so much easier to find an excuse than to actually do the workout. But what if your gym was two feet away from the couch and your workout was actually fun to do? Meet EA SPORTS Active, the motivating fitness program you can do at home at any time. With over 25 calorie-burning, muscle-toning exercises and activities, daily progress reports, and encouraging virtual personal trainers, you’ll get gym-worthy results without even thinking of making an excuse!
Achieve your fitness goals in one month with the EA SPORTS Active 30 Day Challenge. Try a new workout every day—each is made up of exercises tailored to your fitness level and geared toward your goals. As you get stronger over time, the program adapts to keep you motivated and challenged.

Dancing, inline skating, tennis and volleyball are just a few of the more than 25 exercises and activities that combine fitness and fun in an EA SPORTS Active workout. You’ll be breaking a sweat in no time with exercises that target your upper body, lower body and cardio. With so much variety, you’ll never be bored with your workout again.
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Can A Stretch Mark Surgery Eliminate Stretch Marks? by: Juana Cruz

"Should I go for a stretch mark surgery?'

That is probably one of the questions you have asked yourself as you see ugly scars all over your thighs, and probably even on your breasts and butt. But is a surgery worth it? Let's try to find out.

Stretch marks occur because of bodily changes that happen to a person. It could be due to weight gain, sudden growth, genetics and pregnancy. Men and women can have stretch marks although it is more common among women, because girls experience puberty earlier in their lives, and hence undergo sudden growth, and later on, some of them get pregnant. When the skin fibers are stretched to their limit to accommodate the sudden changes in a person's body, stretch marks - or scars that you see on the skin - occur.

Stretch marks happen mostly on the butt, thighs and lower abdomen, although sometimes they also appear on the chest and even on the face. If you have stretch marks, you probably heard that they will not be eliminated unless you get rid of them through surgical means. Lotions and other types of over-the-counter solutions only reduce the visibility of the problem, to make them less seen or noticeable.

One of the ways to surgically remove stretch marks is by getting a laser surgery. In this type of operation, a narrow beam of light is penetrated through the skin to stimulate collagen production, which therefore causes the affected area blend with the rest of the skin. It takes five to six sessions for the entire area to be treated. In three to six months after the first laser operation has been conducted, there is guaranteed improvement on the appearance of the scars. After a few months, the skin will gradually improve, thanks to collagen stimulation and production.

Another kind of stretch mark repair is called chemical peel. What this basically does is that, it removes a few layers of the affected area to produce newer skin layers. Sessions can be done for a few times, to guarantee effectiveness. Deeper peels are available - Glycolic acid and Jessner's peels result to reduced skin discolorations and dryness, other than the removed layers of affected skin with stretch marks. Trichloracetic acid (TCA) is used for medium peels. One will notice no significant difference after the initial peel other than the pain, however, it will gradually improve after a few months.

You may be wondering if surgeries for stretch marks can do wonders for the skin. I am not a professional to give you a medical or expert advice. However, if you want to more than just cover up stretch marks by making them less noticeable without going under knife, then why bother with these chemical peels and pricey surgeries?

Topical solutions that contain ingredients including vitamins E and K are used to guarantee that your scars will be reduced and your skin will be healthier again. Besides, they are cheaper and can be applied at home. So, if you want almost the same results, go for a more natural stretch mark repair. However, if you want to get to the root of the problem, you might remove them with stretch mark surgery.

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Blue Cross to Offer Online Doctor Visits to Employees

Online Care program tested in
Minnesota, Virginia

EAGAN, Minn. - This fall, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota plans to offer online doctor visits to its employees in Minnesota and Virginia.
"It's going to bring the care to the member whether they're at home or at work, instead of having to have them come to the bricks and mortar, so it's going to give them greater access to medical services," said. Dr. Patrick Herson, Medical Director at Blue Cross and Blue Shied of Minnesota.
Colleen Dolan is a mother of two and a busy Blue Cross employee, so taking time out for a trip to the doctor can be a headache in itself, especially for a routine visit.
"Leaving work, picking them up from school, waiting while they're running behind, sitting through the visit, taking them back to school, coming back to work," Dolan said, listing off the hassles of a doctor visit.
While it's available from a home computer, Blue Cross will set up kiosks for its employees. If you have a webcam, you go face-to-face with the doctor, or click fro an online chat.
There's no going between receptionists and nurses, and no waiting.

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Green Tea and Its Relation to Promoting Periodontal Health by: Zyra Robinson

Since ancient times, green tea has been popular in Asian cultures like China and Japan. It is their beverage of choice because of its medicinal benefits. Its popularity has surged in the western hemisphere largely because of its proven ability to treat ailments such as headaches and depression. Dentist Burbank supports the scientific research regarding green tea and its health benefits. It has proven effective in fighting cancer, lowering high cholesterol levels, dealing with cardiovascular problems, ensuring immune infection, and preventing arthritis, among others. What makes green tea special is that it is rich in catechin polyphenols (epigallocathechin gallate or EGCG), which is an effective antioxidant. Green tea is known to prevent cancer and weight loss. It also inhibits abnormal formation of blood clots.

Dental Burbank believes that the study published by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) about green tea consumption should be taken seriously. Given the close links between dental health and overall health, it has been found that green tea also helps promote healthy teeth and gums by fighting periodontal diseases. According to Dentists Burbank, there are lots of information regarding the study done before by Japanese researchers when they analyzed 940 men focusing on their periodontal health. They found out that people who drank green tea regularly obtain good periodontal health.

There were three indicators examined regarding periodontal diseases. When green tea was consumed during the study, it was discovered that the periodontal pocket depth, attachment loss of gum tissue and bleeding on probing of the gum tissues (three indicators) decreased its potential on having periodontal disease. According to Cosmetic Irvine, the research has shown that the catechin, which is an antioxidant in green tea, helps promote good periodontal health. Catechin interferes in the body's inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria. Because of this type of antioxidant, there is less chance of getting chronic inflammatory disease (periodontal disease) that affects gums and bones that support the teeth. DDS Irvine agreed with what Dr. David Cochran, DDS, PhD, President of the AAP and Chair of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, when he said: "That is why it is so important to find simple ways to boost periodontal health, such as regularly drinking green tea - something already known to possess certain health-related benefits."

Green tea helps promote periodontal health and prevents diseases closely associated with in periodontal diseases. This is because green tea interferes with our body's response to periodontal bacteria. There are, however, concerns regarding the harmful effects of drinking green tea because it also has caffeine. Although it contains caffeine, which sometimes lead to insomnia (the only negative side effect reported), the caffeine content in tea is relatively small. Coffee, on the other hand, has more caffeine in its content compared to tea. Tea, therefore, is safe to drink. This is a beverage that is easy to find. It gives a lot of health benefits not only to our overall health but also to our dental health. Green Tea

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Zyra is affiliated with Dentist Burbank. Visit their site for inquiries and additional information regarding their dental services.

Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work?

Is Alli the solution to your weight-loss woes? A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the effectiveness of Alli, an over-the-counter weight-loss pill.
By Mayo Clinic staff

Donald Hensrud, M.D.
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Alli (pronounced AL-eye) is meant for overweight adults who are struggling to shed excess pounds. With its easy access and weight-loss promises, is Alli your answer to losing weight permanently?
Here, Donald Hensrud, M.D., a preventive medicine and nutrition specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., answers common questions about Alli.
What is Alli?
Alli is the reduced-strength version of orlistat (Xenical), a prescription drug to treat obesity. It's approved for over-the-counter sale to overweight adults 18 years and older. Alli is meant to be used in conjunction with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise.
How does Alli work?
Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines, which reduces the number of calories you absorb.
Lipase, an enzyme found in the digestive tract, helps break down dietary fat into smaller components, so it can be used or stored for energy. Alli works by disabling lipase, which prevents the enzyme from breaking down the fat while it's in your digestive tract. The undigested fat continues through the intestines and is eliminated through bowel movements.
Alli is taken with fat-containing meals, up to three times a day. Because of how Alli works, it's recommended that you eat no more than 15 grams of fat with each meal. Eating higher amounts of fat can cause unwanted effects, such as urgent bowel movements, diarrhea and gas with oily spotting.
How much weight could I lose using Alli?
Alli can help you lose weight, but the weight loss likely won't be great — perhaps just a few pounds more than you would lose with diet and exercise alone. Only a small number of studies have evaluated the effectiveness of Alli. And many of the weight-loss estimates are based on studies conducted on its prescription-strength counterpart, Xenical.
The average weight loss for prescription-strength Xenical is modest — about 6 pounds greater than diet and exercise alone after one year. So at half the strength, Alli could conceivably result in an average of 3 pounds lost in a year in addition to the approximately 8 pounds you could expect to lose from diet and exercise alone.
What are the side effects?
You may experience bowel changes when taking Alli. Ads and marketing materials refer to these changes as "treatment effects." These side effects can include:
• Gas with an oily anal discharge
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• More frequent bowel movements
• Hard-to-control bowel movements
These bowel changes result from the undigested fat going through your digestive system. You can limit the side effects by eating a low-fat diet.
When shouldn't you take Alli?
Don't take Alli if you:
• Are at a healthy weight
• Are taking cyclosporine
• Have had an organ transplant
• Have problems absorbing food
The drug also may pose risks for anyone who takes blood-thinning medication or has diabetes or thyroid disease.
Orlistat decreases the absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins — for example, vitamins A, D and E. If you're taking Alli, you need to take a daily vitamin supplement (at a time different from when you take Alli) to prevent potential nutrient deficiencies.
How long do I need to take Alli?
According to the manufacturer, most weight loss occurs within the first six months. Many people who take medications to lose weight regain the weight they lost when they stop taking the medication. Therefore, to keep the weight off, many people continue taking medications indefinitely along with eating a low-calorie diet and exercising regularly.
How does Alli fit into a healthy weight-loss plan?
As you consider Alli as a weight-loss aid, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight. Alli isn't the easy answer to weight loss and is meant only to supplement — not replace — a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Work with your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks of Alli or any other weight-loss drugs. As a team, you can create the most effective weight-loss plan for you.
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Eat This, Not That!

We’re all tired of sneaky calories adding to our waistlines, and having to starve ourselves or spend hours on the treadmill trying to burn off the damage—not to mention the impossible task of deciphering which supermarket foods are healthy enough to bring home to the family! Now, for the first time, EAT THIS NOT THAT! SUPERMARKET SURVIVAL GUIDE puts you in charge of your shopping cart and your waistline!
With your copy of EAT THIS NOT THAT! SUPERMARKET SURVIVAL GUIDE, the smart answers are right in your hands.
From choosing perfect produce and lean cuts of meat to decoding deceptive nutritional labels and sidestepping the 20 Worst Packaged Foods in America, EAT THIS NOT THAT! SUPERMARKET SURVIVAL GUIDE provides you with all the insider tips and savvy tricks you need to cut calories, save cash, and ensure that your kitchen is stocked with best possible foods your grocery store has to offer.
With this simple illustrated guide to thousands of foods—along with the nutrition secrets that lead to fast and permanent weight loss—you’ll make the smartest choices for you and your family, every time!Watch Eat This, Not That! on Oprah
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Zeno: The Newest Weapon for Acne Treatment

My daughter, along with the rest of the teenage world, suffers from acne. Although she is blessed and it is not severe, it is worrisome and can lead to scarring. We have tried every lotion, pad, and ointment known to the human race. Some work better than others do, but until recently we

had not found a successful solution to her acne problem. A friend suggested we try a device called a Zeno Mini. I was able to find it at both of our local pharmacies - Walgreen's and CVS Pharmacy.

So what type of a device is the Zeno Mini? At first glance, it looks like it could be a fancy lighter or maybe even a small IPOD. The Zeno Mini is a handheld device that is very easy to use. I tried it first to make sure that it would be usable by a young teen. The device fits neatly in the palm of your hand and is easy to grasp and to use. You can purchase the device in three different colors - white, black, or silver. We purchased the white Zeno Mini.

How does Zeno Mini work? Zeno Mini supplies a low-level heat that focuses on the inside of the acne bump instead of the outside. The premise behind this treatment is that bacteria lives on the inside and the heat will kill the bacteria and prevent the pimple from becoming a full-blown pimple. We have found that it is best to zap the pimple in its beginning stages as the results are better. Using Zeno Mini after the pimple is large does work, but the pimple does not go totally away. However when we zap it at the beginning phases, it goes away completely. So the key to keeping clear skin is to stay on top and zap the pimples as soon as they emerge.

I tried the Zeno myself and it is totally painless. You can sometimes feel a nice warm heat on your skin, but this usually does not happen. You merely place the Zeno Mini right over the pimple and hold it there for about ten seconds, and that's all.

The Zeno Mini comes with a carrying case and a treatment tip that is supposed to last for 45 treatments. We have purchased our refill tips at the local pharmacy where we bought it.

The Zeno runs off of batteries. It uses 2 double A batteries; however it does go through the batteries rather quickly. The Zeno Mini is not equipped for a charger.
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Cellulite Treatments Tested