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What individual health insurance is good but cheap in California?

April 30, 2010 - 8:34 pm 6 Comments

Hey. Please somebody help me. I am employed but don’t get any health insurance. I am 27 and single and need a good health insurance but cheap. I live in South California. Can somebody can help me with that?

Try this site

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Here you can compare quotes from different companies

Every Minute Your Body is Making More Free Radicals- What Are You Going To Do About It?

April 30, 2010 - 4:49 am Comments Off

If you’re over the age of 40 (or maybe 30) it’s a good time to take some time to learn a bit about the Free Radical Theory of Ageing. After all, by the time you reach your 60′s (or even your 50′s?)it would be nice to have your anti-aging strategies firmly entrenched.

If you’ve never heard of free radicals, I can assure you that they are not politically motivated, but are quite distructive never the less. Free radicals are unstable or damaged molecules that will steal an electron from another nearby molecule in order to restablize themselves. In so doing they create another unstable molecule and the cycle repeats – creating a chain response?that damages the systems in your body right at the cellular level.

You only need to look at the face of a 60 year old sunbather to see that cellular damage ages us. The effect on our skin is easy to see. We cannot see the brain, liver or heart. But arteries get blocked- with cellular junk – and joints turn swollen with chronic inflammation- which is directly caused by free radicals.

Free radicals can be attacked by antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that are capable of donating an electron to a free radical without becoming unstable themselves. They arrest the chain reaction and prevent the damage.

But, what’s the source of free radicals? Free radicals original from two key sources- one source is the outside environment- think of pollution and cigarette smoke and all the chemicals and toxins we regularly ingest. The other source of free radicals is us. There are four separate ways that our bodies create free radicals – oxidants.

Normal Metabolism- I’ll keep the long scientific words out of this chronicle because they’re just too hard to spell.But let’s just say that our body, uses oxygen as fuel and converts it to water. In the process, the oxygen molecule is not completely and cleanly utilized. There are by-products called oxy-radicals- our own version of nuclear waste- So that’s one – huge source of free radicals.

Oxidants are not all bad, we use them to fight chronic infections, bacteria and parasites. Unfortunately, in the process, other cells in our body are exposed and vulnerable to the free radicals. We fight fire with fire and sometimes manage to burn ourselves in the process. We also produce hydrogen peroxide- another free radical version of oxygen – when we metabolize some fatty acids.

These processes go on every day and are happening in millions of cells at the same time. It’s not surprising that antioxidant supplements are so popular and no small miracle that our body also produces some superb antioxidants like glutathione and CoEnzymeQ10 to help us deal with them.

In a final irony, an enzyme called cytochrome P450 is used by our bodies to sustain against toxins like drugs, other foreign chemicals and pesticides. In the process of creating this enzyme, our body will also produce free radicals. In a way, this makes the external toxins doubly damaging.

If you’re interested in helping your body combat the damaging effects of free radicals, you need to increase your supply of antioxidants. Some antioxidants, like Vitamins C and E can be supplemented and emphatically a good diet is very important. Other antioxidants like Glutathione cannot be supplied as an oral supplement although you can provide your body with the precursors -raw materials- to produce it yourself. One such product is MAXGXL, the Glutathione precursor from Max International.

Let’s Talk About Anti-Oxidant Supplements

April 29, 2010 - 4:46 am Comments Off

If you’re interested in learning more about good health and looking after yourself, you need to learn about the role of antioxidants. Many health conscious people do and they shop for antioxidant supplements,too and they do it for one important reason. They want the benefits that antioxidants can render for their health. But the drawback is that those supplements might not do what they want.

So what’s all the fuss about antioxidants?

Antioxidants are the downfall of free radicals. To understand antioxidants, you need to know how free radicals- rogue electrons- can damage your health.

Your body is a amazing system. It’s a bunch of organs, like your liver and kidneys and your brain, that each does a important job. Each must perform their role for you to be truly healthy. Your organs are made of living tissue, composed of trillions of cells made up of molecules and their component atoms, each with their proper count of electrons. Molecules are formed when atoms, sharing electrons, bind together, but they can become damaged and drop an electron. This produces a free radical and the atom minus an electron will ” steal” it from the nearest molecule, which means there will be another unstable atom. So, you’ll have a chain reaction that if left alone, will damage the cells within the organ tissue and will sooner or later damage the organ.

Antioxidants are molecules that can remain stable, even when they lose an electron. An antioxidant molecule will not turm into a free radical itself because it will either stay stable with the missing electron or won’t be strong enough to steal an electron from another atom. The chain reaction is prevented. What’s vital to understand – to fullly comprehend the scale- is that, according to a well known researcher who studies antioxidants – whose name is Bruce Ames – a cell in your body will be attacked up to 10,000 times in just one day by free radicals. And there are trillions of cells in our bodies.

This attack by free radicals contributes to (and some will say primarily causes) many of the acute and chronic diseases that we associate with aging. Alzheimers disease, acute and chronic inflammation, coronary disease, cancer, type II diabetes, Parkinsons disease, rheumatoid arthritis and some types of dementia have all been traced back to free radical damage. And thats not the full list.

I believe that it’s truly important to reduce your own output of free radicals, increase your antioxidants and deciding to buyantioxidant supplements is one thing you can try. But it isn’t the whole picture. You should also:

1- Clean up your act. It’s difficult to fix the damage when you’re still causing it, so this would be a good time to cut back on your own creation of free radicals and there are lots of things you can do to help. You can avoid smoking and smokers, water and air pollution, junk food , substance abuse and even too much exercise.

2- Improve your diet. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Which ones? This list is long but think green foods and think blue foods. Think raw and fresh.

3- Buy antioxidants and antioxidant supplements. Supplements like Vitamins C and E, Resveratrol and Cordyceps are excellent examples of antioxidants supplements that are available to buy. Choose carefully because sources, quality and usability will vary widely, but you can add them as part of your plan.

4- Glutathione is the body’s Master Antioxidant,but not effective as an oral supplement. Oral glutathione supplements unfortunately can’t make it through the digestive tract to be taken into the bloodstream. Instead you can opt for a Glutathione precursor like MAX GXL. You can also help to support your body’s production of Glutathione by eating more asparagus and broccoli.

Weight Loss Tea – The Facts

April 27, 2010 - 4:44 am Comments Off

The key to losing weight is to drastically reduce the amount of calories you consume, for some this can prove to be very difficult. When you lower your calorie intake this can often make you feel hungry which can deplete energy levels and cause mood swings. Many weight loss experts claim that hunger pangs can be suppressed by drinking weight loss tea.

There are many different varieties of weight loss tea to choose from; amongst those are Herbal teas, Green teas, Chinese teas and Oolong tea.

Green Tea is probably the most recognised weight loss tea. The manufacturers of some blends of Green Tea maintain that it will reduce your appetite by up to 60% which results in very speedy weight loss. It is also known to increase your metabolism enabling you to burn more calories. Particular brands of Green weight loss tea are believed to regulate blood sugar resulting in a lesser need to snack or binge on food.

Herbal teas have been well-liked by many for centuries, even those not wishing to lose weight. This particular variety of weight loss tea may contain ingredients such as Garcinia, Cambogia, Cinnamomum, Tamala, Guggal, Senna leaves and Fennel aniseed. Herbal weight loss teas are thought to increase fat and calorie burning which in turn, help speed up weight loss. There is a wide array of different teas dedicated to bring relief to a particular ailment and herbal tea in particular is famously noted for its soothing properties.

Chinese weight loss tea otherwise known as Wu Long tea is supposed to dissolve body fat by reducing the volume of insulin that rises that is caused from eating carbohydrates. Wu Long tea is reported to enhance your energy level twice as much as usual which means more calories are burnt on a daily basis while drinking this tea. Other benefits of Chinese weight loss tea include stronger teeth, a clearer complexion, boosted immune system and a peaceful mind.

Oolong tea was first discovered in the Fujian Province of China. A popular weight loss tea and heavily endorsed by Hollywood stars. It contains Polyphenols that are renowned to lower triglycerides in the blood and reduce the amount of body fat. Polyphenol also has a great effect on the general health of the body by helping to eradicate free radicals. Additional benefits of Oolong tea include a reduced risk of atopic dermatitis and tooth decay.

Weight loss tea is an excellent additional supplement to a proper diet and exercise. As you can see tea offers a huge range of benefits but it should be used alongside a proper routine not sorely as the only source of weight loss. It is advisable that you see your physician before you undergo any new exercise or weight loss program.

What are the health benefits of being vegetarian or vegan?

April 24, 2010 - 10:37 pm 7 Comments

I know there are lots of reasons to cut meat out of your diet. The one I personally find the most reasonable is for your health. I have met several people who have become vegetarian or vegan for "health reasons". So I’m wondering, what are these health benefits? Is meat not healthy? Why does cutting meat from your diet make you a healthier person?

Well, first of all, meat rots in your stomach, that’s disgusting to me.

Lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, less obesity and consequently less heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, mortality, prevents cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Vegetarians eat more antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotenes and phytochemicals. Phyotochemicals are components in plants that help to prevent disease. Antioxidants decrease the chance of getting heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Eating red meat increases the chance of dying from cancer of the breast and colon, heart disease and strokes. Meat eaters have much higher rates of cancer than vegetarians. Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are linked to diets with a high amount of saturated fat (meat) and with a low amount of fiber (meat).

Animal products are high in sodium, which causes the blood to retain water and also causes plaque to build up in the arteries, lowering the flow of blood, which are major causes of high blood pressure.
According to a study done in England for 12 years of 5,015 meat eaters and 6,115 vegetarians, it was found that vegetarians had 40% less chance of getting cancer.

Sorry that this was so long, but it will thoroughly answer your question properly :)

Good luck!

What are the health effects of sweeping a floor in a polluted city?

April 13, 2010 - 2:21 am 1 Comment

In many shops and restaurants where I live staff will often sweep the floor while customers are present. I’m concerned about the accumulation of chemicals and pollutants on the floor being lifted into the air through the sweeping – particularly concerned for children’s health. I know that for the sake of mental health it’s often best not to worry too much about physical health – but is this a legitimate concern to have?

hello friend,
Chemicals and pollutants may affect lungs and may cause allergic diseases such as rhinitis, sneezing etc. It is better to avoid from pollutants

Panic and Anxiety Attacks Relief: Natural Solutions

April 10, 2010 - 9:15 am Comments Off

In this article you will learn natural remedies for panic and anxiety attacks — new ways to deal with the curve ball life throws at you the natural way.

We’ve all had those friends that get upset with the everyday occurrences that cause us stress. We all feel the need to help them. We go on a walk and discuss whatever it that is bothering them. Now, when we are the ones who suffer from stress we have a memory lapse and do not always practice what we preach. When it comes to the everyday activities that sometimes just comes at us like a rabid dog and we do not know how to stop it.

Anxiety has to be one of the worst feelings. It just seems to take the color off of everything leaving it dull and gray. You get that tunnel vision that allows you only to focus on the bad things in your life.

Acupressure anxiety relief point

Fortunately nature has provided us with energy points that we can use for our own well-being. Some of these points are good for things like making us calmer. To find the point make a fist with your left hand and look at the point where your middle finger touches the palm, now press that exact point with the thumb of your opposite hand and gently massage it for about a minute. Take some deep breaths as you hold the point and, when you feel ready swap hands and repeat.

Practice Being Still

For most people this is not easy to do. We always have to think we are in a hurry, doing the “I’m late I’m late I’m late thing. It is really hard to do when we get overly anxious or antsy. Slowing down a few moments and give your nervous system a break. While you practicing the stillness exercise practice relaxing your jaw and put a smile on your face, don’t worry about what other people think because you may look a little awkward. Start of with a minute and no you will not miss anything and remember a minute is not a lifetime. Set a timer if it helps. Slowly breathe in and out and just let your thoughts cruise on by. Try this just a few times a day and you will soon realize that it is well worth it.

Eventually when you conquer the minute maybe extend the time if you wish, just watch out for the boss or maybe you can just get him to join you. Taking time away from everything will lower your stress rate so you become more immune to the stress of everyday life and you will soon start feeling calmer and more in control of all areas of life.

Asbestos Lung Mesothelioma: Essential Information

April 10, 2010 - 9:15 am Comments Off

The main cause of asbestos lung mesothelioma as the name implies is the mineral fiber, called asbestos. Up until the 1970′s asbestos was used as an additive in various products such as insulation materials and floor sheeting. It was not until recently that it was discovered that it can cause serious diseases.
One such disease is asbestos lung mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is the protective covering of most of the bodies’ internal organs which includes the lungs and stomach. When the fibers enter the lungs it reaches the pleura where they can cause physical damage to the mesothelial cells. Over time this can cause cancer.
They main problem with asbestos is that it is very hard to detect; therefore it is hard to catch in the early stages. It can be a very slow process starting out. Sometimes it can take as long as thirty or forty years to show the first signs.
Asbestos lung mesothelioma is one of the leading bases in various legal claims made as a result of exposure to the fiber while at the workplace. Several laws and regulations have been passed to impose duties upon employers and factory owners to protect their employees and other individuals who may be affected from exposure to the deadly fiber.
Asbestos is considered to be a occupational hazard, just recently legislation has included residential areas that are close to factories that use asbestos in their materials as part of the duties of the factory owners to prevent any exposure.
Just because you work in an industrial area it does not guarantee that you will pick up this deadly disease, it will however increase your chances of coming down with it. It can be introduced to the body by inhaling from the work clothes of a asbestos worker.

Because the symptoms are so hard to detect it is a necessity to be very careful, especially if you work near or around asbestos or have a family member that has daily contact with asbestos.

Most people who are diagnosed with asbestos lung mesothelioma have had the symptoms for two or three months without even knowing it, no steps were taking to prevent it from going into a full blown disease.

It is always good to do a lot of research to fully understand the cause and effects of asbestos. If you have daily contact with asbestos contact your doctor and let him know so he can run the necessary tests to detect the deadly disease. Like any other disease it better to catch it in its early stages.

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What are 2 public health concerns that have a bearing on nutritonal status?

April 10, 2010 - 2:19 am 4 Comments

I have to a do a nutrition project for nursing school and I have to write something on the following question but I can’t figure out what the 2 public health concerns may be. Any help?

What are 2 public health concerns that have a bearing on nutritonal status?

Salmonella tomatoes…

and other bad fruits and veggies…

I have a very dry throat and many health problems recently.Could anyone help?I am only 20 years old and scared?

April 10, 2010 - 2:19 am 2 Comments

i have been experiencing an extremely dry throat for a very long time. Actually for about 3 years. My throat is so so dry and I can not do anything to fix the problem. Drinking water does not help, it feels like there is a dry patch in my throat. It looks like I have little puss pockets in my throat as well but I’m not too sure. Also around this time 3 years ago I started experiencing very severe headaches and heart pain. Those last two peoblems seemed to go away, but I do get the painful headaches every once in awhile. The heart pain comes back too. The heart pain doesn’t seem to feel like it would be acid reflux- it seems to be more in my heart. My room mates have told me I breathe very deeply when I sleep, and for the past 3 months I have been experiencing shortness of breath. This shortness of breath does NOT come when my "heart" hurts. I also recently have experienced burning mouth syndrome that will not go away. About a month ago I started waking up extremely tired and fatigued and I am like this all day long. It’s getting more difficult to function in every day life because I’m always so exhausted. My legs feel very weak. I have swollen armpit glands that itch. I have very dry eyes especially late at night and blurred vision. My nails are weak. I also seem to be experiencing sore joints. These last symptoms have begun about a month ago. I have also had very cold hands and feet my entire life. Does anyone know my problem???? I’m very scared and only 20 years old. Please help! Thanks

As I was reading your questions I found it amazing that you were describing the symptoms of a young coworker, Janet had been experiencing. She was 22 years old and had spent over two years with these symptoms. She went to many different doctors and they all seemed to have different ideas and prescribed several different medications, all with little or no effect. Janet was getting worse, she had started to miss work more and more due to her ailment, she was getting desperate. For the past few months I have been adjusting my own lifestyle and following information found in the book "Your not sick your thirsty." written by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj.You mention that you have tried drinking water to try to overcome your dry throat. The information in this book goes beyond just drinking water. I describes how to totally rehydrate your body but more importantly it gives ways of replenishing depleted salts and minerals that have been washed out of your system. As I said Janet was willing to try anything. So following the advice found in the book she increased her water intake to a bit over a gallon per day. The books tells how to do it at the right times during the day. But it’s not just water, he tells you that you have to find Celtic style unprocessed sea salt. This is filled with many different minerals that help the body repair itself. The hydration doesn’t happen over night, but after 3 weeks she started to see improvement. It has now been about six months and her symptom had all but disappeared. She has not missed work for over four months, she looks healthier she says that she is feeling better than she has in years. Because she has been drinking more water she had stopped drinking sodas and for the most part coffee, which also may have helped her.I drink about 1 1/2 gallons – six liters per day and I know myself since I have seen many changes in my own body. I am in my late 50′s and I have always had patches of eczema that I have tried every know ointment there is with no effect. Within two months of starting the water treatment it has all disappeared. There has been so many positive changes in my body as well as the changes Janet has gone through. We now have six coworkers on the water cure and have all seen major improvements. One of them has always used an inhaler for his asthma since he was a child, he hasn’t had to use it for the last two months.
I hope this information helps you, even if it doesn’t help with all of your symptoms, I am sure it will improve your lifestyle.
You can try this method and it will be a benefit to you over all but I must add that no matter what you try you need to see a Doctor to rule out the possibility of something more serious.
Good Luck.