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For as long as one can remember, it has always been the pursuit of many to keep their youthful looks, even at great costs.

And in this day and age, the trend has not changed. Now more than ever, methods, techniques and treatments mean to retain that “youthful glow” proliferated everywhere.

As it is the most telltale sign of getting old, anti-aging goods and services accounts for billions of dollars spent in the hopes of delaying the onset of skin aging.

Unfortunately, many have been and are misinformed on how and why the skin ages misleading these same people into buying products that only offer short-lived, if not unsuccessful and disappointing results.

It is therefore only smart to know just how the skin develops over time.

In understanding the hows and whys of aging skin, the correct habits and treatments can then be developed to retain as much of your youthful looks for as long a time as possible.

First off, there are two types of aging for the skin. There is the intrinsic (internal) aging, which is caused by factors within your own body, such as genes and body condition; and extrinsic (external) aging, which is caused by factors outside your body, such as sunlight and lifestyle.

Intrinsic (internal) aging

Aging is a natural process and your genes determine how you goes through that process. For some, aging can set in earlier or later than most. On average, signs of skin aging begin to appear in the mid-20s.

As you grows older, the skin’s ability to snap back to shape (elasticity) starts to decrease. That is because skin cells do not regenerate as fast as they used to – resulting to tougher, older skin. Although internal aging begins in one’s 20s, the typical signs of wrinkles and sagging skin do not appear for until about a couple of decades more.

Other signs that indicate skin aging are thinning, loss of firmness, dryness, and reduction of sweat production that prevents proper cooling of the body.

Extrinsic (external) aging

Factors outside your own genes accelerate skin aging.

Lifestyles and habits carry more impact of why aging skin occurs more prematurely in your lifetime.

Sun exposure

With the present condition our atmosphere is in, harmful rays from the sun pass through in ever increasing amounts causing damage to the skin and hampering its ability to repair itself. Over a period of time, a few minutes a day of exposure to ultraviolet rays results in changes to the skin (freckles, age spots, rough skin). An even graver symptom would be the onset of skin cancer. Dermatologists call this effect photo aging in reference to the sun’s rays that reduce the production of collagen responsible for maintaining the skin’s elasticity.

Your susceptibility to photo aging is determined by the amount of pigment in the skin as well as the frequency and duration your spend under the sun’s rays. Given these factors, fair-skinned individuals and those who spend long periods under the sun stand to have more pronounced effects of photo aging compared to those who are darker-skinned and spend more time in the shade.

Facial Exercises

Ironically, the routine once prescribed to prevent facial wrinkles is actually one of the causes of that very thing one aims to avoid. Facial exercises cause the muscles on the face to fold and crease the skin. As the skin’s elasticity decreases, the skin starts to take on the creases more permanently causing deep wrinkles on the face.

Smoking

Cigarette smoking does not only cause harm to the body internally but externally as well. This is most pronounced with the condition of the skin. Nicotine intake causes changes in the body that speeds up the break down of skin cells, among other harmful effects.

It is a common finding that individuals who’ve been smokers for at least a decade look comparably older than those who do not smoke. In addition to wrinkles, yellowish discoloration of the skin has been observed in smokers. However, the good news is that those who have given up smoking show improvements in their skin condition shortly after quitting.

The signs of skin aging will inevitably show up on everyone at one point or the other. All sorts of products and treatments can be availed of but it is only meant to delay the outward symptoms.

Perhaps the best solution is to understand the aging process and find natural ways to look and feel younger for as long as possible.

Janet Emerson
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/anti-aging-secrets-knowing-how-and-why-skin-ages-84169.html

Treatments for thyroid cancers involve various procedures and depend on the type and stage of the cancer. Moreover, the procedures used to treat thyroid cancer can cure the affection and improve the life of the patient. Statistics have proved that for the most common forms of papillary and papillary follicular thyroid cancer the 5 and 10 year survival rates are in excess of 95%.

To begin with, a common procedure is the external radiation therapy or x-ray radiation and it is usually used when the thyroid cancer cannot be totally removed. X-ray radiation is produced from an external source by cobalt beam and is prescribed in small doses over a 4 to 6 week interval. It is important to note that this procedure may have certain side effects such as formations of small blood vessels and pigment darkening of the skin.

Secondly, another common procedure is the radioactive iodine therapy, a special therapy that is used post-operatively. In addition to this, radioactive iodine therapy is not a hard procedure but for patients who suffer froma severe form of thyroid cancer and need a high dose of radiation, isolation in the hospital may be required. Radioactive iodine is usually administered in capsules or liquid and in order to have an important result, thyroid replacement (tablets) are withheld during this time. Even though patients may face certain side effects as pains, discomfort, the thyroid replacement helps considerably and moreover it has been considered that TSH injections have not had to stop their thyroid tablets. The treatment that includes radioactive iodine is quite safe and in many cases can be repeated in order to heal the thyroid cancer that has come back again. On the other hand, this type of therapy may produce certain insignificant side effects such as transient neck discomfort, alteration in taste and also decreased saliva formation.

Thirdly, after following surgery and radioactive iodine, the next step is the administration of thyroid hormone pills. Thyroid hormone have the role to ensure a proper metabolism and also stops the recurrence of the tumor by suppressing the pituitary hormone, thyrotropin (TSH) which is responsible for the cancer appereance. In addition, patients who follow this treatment are treated with dosages which are good enough to mantain the serum TSH level below normal in order to prevent the cancer. Much more, patients should visit regularly the doctor in order to be examined and perform various tests that can show if the patient is completely cured or the disease tends to develop again. Furthermore, chest x-ray and neck ultrasound may be required in order to find out if the cancer has not persisted or recurred.

For more info regarding thyroid symptoms please check http://www.thyroid-info-center.com/thyroid-cancer.htm or http://www.thyroid-info-center.com/thyroid-conditions.htm

Groshan Fabiola
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Holi is after all Holi. There is no festival more vibrant, colourful and exhilarating than Holi. Everyone wants to enjoy it – to dance in clouds of gulal and to get soaked in shower of coloured water. Yet many of us suffer from skin problems, allergies, breakouts and irritations later on. The consequence of Holi in not just spoilt clothes and floors, but skin and hair damage too due to the presence of chemicals in the colours used.

Synthetic colours

Most Holi colours sold these days contain many harmful chemicals. In fact, most are dyes meant for industrial uses like dyeng textiles and are not meant to be applied on humans. These colours have in them heavy metals, acids and powdered glass. The black paste youngsters use has lead oxide, green contains copper sulphate, red is mercury sulphite and so on. All these are toxic and can result in anything from skin allergies to cancer, from eye irritation to blindness. And worse.

Even the bases in which these chemicals are mixed are highly toxic. Many dry powders use a base of asbestos talc, chalk powder or silica. Asbestos is a known as human carcinogen, which builds up in the body daily tissue, and even micro quantities can result in cancer. Silica may dry as well as chap the skin. The shine in the colours is due to the addition of powdered glass or mica.

Many water colours have an alkaline base capable of causing severe problems. If it enters the eyes, it can pose a great danger to one’s vision. Colours in the form of paste have toxic compounds mixed in a base of engine oil or other inferior quality oil, capable of causing skin allergy, temporary blindness and much more.

Synthetic colours used during Holi often contain lead oxide, engine oil, diesel, chromium, iodine and copper sulphate, which cause skin irritation and even blindness in case of extreme exposure.

Colours in the hair:

Hair can turn brittle and extremely dry if colour remains in it for a long time. This is due to the chemicals in the colours and the dust in the air. Though no damage is done to the roots or scalp, the hair begins to break. Oiling of the hair thoroughly before jumping into the playing arena can go a long way in taking care of this common problem.

If the colour enters the eyes…

While throwing colours at each other, people do not realise that these colours might enter the eye, damage the ocular surface and cause temporary problems. There could also be complications that pose a great danger to the sight and could impair it.

There are well documented cases of eye injury due to Holi colours. So one should keep in mind that, while playing Holi, sensitive areas like the eyes should be avoided. However, if colour enters, one should immediately wash them with large amounts of water and, incase irritation persists, medical aid should be sought immediately.

If your skin is too sensitive:

Individuals with a history of eczema oratopic dermatitis are at a high risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis due to Holi colours and dyes. This will manifest in itching, a red rash and irritation in the area of contact. Such individuals should use a barrier cream (white soft, yellow soft, paraffin) prior to playing Holi While the application of very little colours would be an ideal solution to avoid any kind of allergy, the application of a body oil, like coconut oil, can also protect the skin. However, if the colours irritate the skin, they should be immediately washed away with running water.

To make Holi truly colourful:

Use quality colours:

- Use water-soluble colours and stay away from “permanent” colours because they contain cheap dyes that cause reactions.

- Avoid metallic colours, like gold and silver.

- Most dry colours are safe, but avoid glittery ones. They contain silica particles that can abrade your skin.

- Feel the texture of the colour before buying it. It should feel powdery, like talc and not grainy or gritty.

Make your own natural colours:

To make your own colours, all you need are a few plants. For green, take plants like henna and dry and powder them. Use separately or mix the powder with suitable flour to make a green colour. Ultimately, you could use the paste of green leafy vegetables to turn others green.

Turmeric mixed with gram flour gives a good colour too. Marigold flowers can also be dried and ground and paste used instead of artificial colours. Red sandalwood powder can be used to colour the cheeks crimson. Rose petals or gulal is also a good option and so is vermilion. Red hibiscus flowers soaked in water overnight, also give a red colour.

Use palaash or tesu:

These flowers, available with any general merchant, can be boiled and soaked overnight to get a rich yellow colour. In the Vedas, it is written, “If clothes soaked in this colour are worn, then that colour will have its effect on our bodies by entering through the pores of the skin, and will save us from contagious diseases.” It has miraculous medicinal effects on the body. The increased heat in the body may result in gloominess and an increase in anger. Palash prevents all such symptoms as it regulates the body temperature. This colour destroys kapha, pitta, leprosy, heat and urinary disorders, vayu and blood impurities and increase blood circulation. It also increases willpower and mental and physical strength.

And now…

Get set and go:

- Wear clothes that cover most of your body.

- Liberally coat your entire body with oil, rubbing it into fingernails and body folds. Oiive oil is the best. Even coconut oil will do. This prevents permanent staining and forms a barrier to protect your skin from potential allergen.

- Oil your hair similarly. Colour will wash away more easily and not leave your hair feeling like a bundle of rope later on.

- Use nail paint and transfer resistant lipsticks (any Colourstay range), which stays put on your fingers and lips, besides protecting your fingernails, nailfolds and delicate skin of your lips.

- Colours and sunlight combined may cause a “photo toxic” reaction, so sunscreens are a must. Use waterproof sunscreens because liquid colours can wash off ordinary sunscreens. Try Banana Boat SPF-30 or Spectabran SPF-28.

When the hulla of Holi is over…

- Cleaning the skin of all the colours after the fun and games are over is the most important aspect. Wash immediately as these chemicals can harm your skin on prolonged contact. So bathe and shampoo as soon as possible to minimise skin contact time. Use a glycerine-based soap.

- Stuck with gulal stains on your face and ink blobs on your nose? No problem! For colour, or gulal on the skin, massage warm oil into your skin, (heavy oils like mustard are the best), and let the oil seep in for 15 minutes. Using a gentle soap and warm water, wash off the oil.

- For permanent colour stains, use a cotton ball soaked in acetone (your nail polish remover) or kerosene and gently remove it.

- Do not rub the skin vigorously with soaps, etc., but instead, opt for a cleanser. Follow this up with loads of moisturiser, especially one that is meant for sensitive skin. Liberal use of cold cream or moisturiser is good for the skin. Apply moisturiser on damp skin immediately after the bath.

- Apply the pack of curd or mashed papaya for 20 minutes. Liberal use of cold cream or moisturiser is good for the skin.

- After removing the colour, replenish and rejuvenate the skin by using a paste of soya bean flour or besan with milk. A mixture of sea salt, glycerin and a few drops of aroma oil has an anti-bacterial and antifungal effect and can take care of the bad effects of chemical colours. Use warm water and moisturising soap to scrub off the colours. Then, using a cream cleanser or baby oil, gently massage off the leftover colour.

- Colour on the hair should be rinsed off with a mild shampoo immediately. Conditioning is a must. Apply a hair pack of olive oil and honey after shampooing. If you have any rash or allergy, you can take a non-sedative, anti-allergic tablet like Ceterizine or consult a doctor immediately.

If you continue to have problems…

- If your skin feels irritated and is itching or burning, wash it properly again. Then mix one part of cortisone (Fluticasone) lotion with two parts of moisturiser or calamine lotion and apply.

- For a more severe reaction with eruptions, a tablet of Cetrizine (available at chemist shop) may be taken but its better to see a doctor immediately.

- For dull, dry hair, try this hair pack. Mix half a cup of olive oil, an egg white and 4 teaspoonfuls of honey. Coat your hair with this mixture for half an hour then wash off.

- A soothing face pack can be made with a mixture of pureed banana, 2 teaspoonfuls of honey and 2 teaspoonfuls of milk cream. This hydrates, softens and soothes the skin.

After Holi hulla, you are bound to get tanned, so try this natural recipe. Puree a tomato and apply it on your face for about 20 minutes. Fresh, crushed tomato pulp is supposed to remove immediate tanning.

Wish you a happy Holi with a healthy skin and great hair!

Michael Douglas
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-issues-articles/skin-care-this-holi-120757.html

A 100% pure skin care is what we all look for our most lovable and precious asset – Our skin. Skincare that is based on scientifically proven natural ingredients is what constitutes the hidden secrets of the best holistic skincare possible.

When people look for a 100% pure skin care, they are in fact looking for a natural and holistic skincare. Natural skincare is definitely a better way of holistic skincare as compared to using synthetic and chemical therapies of skincare.

But, in reality there is not even a single 100% pure skin care product. And it is not even desirable to be that way. A 100% pure skin care product would mean a product made from the raw materials from plants and herbs with no processing at all.

The secret of natural holistic skincare is that the best of both worlds – Science and Nature, is taken and combined to create the best 100% pure skin care product. How is this achieved?

It is a proven fact that the extract of a plant that has medicinal anti-aging properties works far more effectively as compared to using the entire plant. And secondly, rather than using the raw extract, results have shown that the finished product achieved after scientific processing gives much more enhanced results in holistic skincare.

In this way, the effectiveness of natural ingredients can be enhanced much more by scientifically processing them. Thus, holistic skincare is the best way for natural and effective skin care and in fact, we can call it as 100% pure skin care.

Now, while you look for the holistic skincare products or 100% pure skin care products, these are the harmful ingredients (chemicals) that you should avoid at any cost -

1) Parabens – These are a class of preservatives used in skin care products. They are known to cause cancer. Skin care product manufacturers use parabens to improve the shelf life of their products and to achieve bigger profits. But as consumers, you stand to lose, as these parabens find their way to your bloodstream and tissues, as topical cream ingredients are almost “ingested” by your skin.

2) Fragrances – A 100% pure skin care product must not contain artificial fragrances. Although they are used to create a nice smell in the holistic skincare products, you should avoid them because but they cause a lot of harm like skin allergies, irritation and also adversely affect the functioning of the central nervous system. This is because they are manufactured from harmful chemicals.

A holistic skincare product must be made up only of pure natural ingredients that have been scientifically processed. Also, the effectiveness of these natural ingredients should be fully clinically proven.

Some effective natural ingredients that you must look for in the best holistic skincare product are -

1) Cynergy TK – This is an amazing cutting edge natural substance from New Zealand. It is rich in functional keratin, which is the same form of keratin found in our body. Its most unique feature is that it helps in enhancing the natural production of collagen and elastin in our body. Keratin works together with collagen and elastin to give us a young and healthy skin.

Collagen and Elastin are the two vital skin proteins in our body that give us a firm, supple and elastic skin. As we age, their production in the body slows down, and that is the cause of appearance of wrinkles, saggy skin and other skin aging symptoms. Cynergy TK is one the best holistic skincare solutions to counter the problems of skin aging and give young skin naturally.

2) Phytessence Wakame – This is an extract of a special Japanese sea kelp. It is also consumed as a food in Japan. It is one of the best kept skin care anti aging secrets of Japan. Phytessence Wakame works very well in giving soft smooth velvety skin. It is an effective antioxidant and counters free radical damage. No wonder why Japanese women age so gracefully!

Thus a 100% pure skin care shall include such clinically proven effective natural ingredients. It should also include a healthy diet regimen like plenty of green leafy vegetables, high protein diets like fish and consuming lots of purified water.

Visit my website for a comprehensive look at what harmful substances you should avoid and what secret natural ingredients you should look for in the best holistic skincare. That is the key to beautiful, healthy and young skin which many desire, but only a few lucky ones enjoy.

Vijay Raisinghani
http://www.articlesbase.com/skin-care-articles/100-pure-skin-care-hidden-secrets-of-holistic-skincare-revealed-729731.html

The discovery of a panel of proteins may help physicians diagnose the early signs of pancreatic cancer among patients.

According to news reports from Science Daily, scientists developed a “five-biomarker panel that if commercially developed, may be useful when combined with a currently available test measuring a pancreatic-cancer biomarker called CA 19.9, which is elevated 80 percent of the time among newly diagnosed patients.”

The study involved experts from the Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Michigan and the Belfer Institute of Innovative Cancer Science at Dana-Faber Cancer Institute all of which collaborated on the findings revealing that the biomarkers among the study?s test mice translated to similar biomarkers among humans.

This means that if the biomarkers among both the mice and humans are similar, the biomarkers will likely be able to increase early detection of the deadly pancreatic condition.

Because treatments are more effective during initial stages of this disease, this development of may revolutionize the detection of this and potentially other similar diseases, according to expert statements obtained from news reports.

Defining Pancreatic Cancer

The cancer develops in the tissues of the organ that commonly “regulates the metabolism of sugars,” according to the Mayo Clinic. Unfortunately, the Mayo Clinic also reports that the conditionis often described as a “leading cause of cancer deaths? because it is not detected in its early stages and has a very poor prognosis.

According to Science Daily, pancreatic cancer is “the fourth leading cause of cancer death… with a five-year survival rate of only 3 percent.” Additionally, if pancreatic solid tumors are caught in the early stages approximately 90 percent of the time they can be treated, whereas if the cancer is caught in later stages, treatment is successful only 10 percent of the time.

Each year more than 29,000 additional Americans are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which also explained that pancreatic cancer is considered a “silent disease? because of the minimal and sometimes deceiving symptoms that are difficult to recognize and associate with pancreatic cancer. The symptoms of pancreatic cancer include the following, according to NCI:

* weight loss

* nausea and vomiting

* weakness

* loss of appetite

* pain in upper back or abdomen

* dark urine from jaundice

* yellowing skin and eyes

Causes and Prescription Drug Dangers

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) there are several risk factors associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, but researchers are still unsure as exactly what causes the condition. However, the following are common characterisitcs making an individual more likely to develop the condition, according to ACS:

* age

* gender

* race

* smoking

* diet, lack of exercises and obesity

* diabetes

* chronic pancreatitis

* cirrhosis of the liver

* work exposure to pesticides, dyes and chemicals

* family history, hereditary conditions

* gene changes/inherited gene mutations

* stomach problems/surplus of stomach acids

Unfortunately, there is also another risk factor that can be attributed to man-made circumstances including the consumption of prescription drugs, which may cause pancreatitis leading to pancreatic cancer. One such prescription drug is known as Byetta, which normally treats type 2 diabetes but also causes the development of pancreatitis, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Health Advisory.

Byetta, from Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmceuticals, was released in 2005 and by August 2008, six individuals consuming the drug had been hospitalized for pancreatitis conditions, two of whom died. Additionally, the drug has been linked to nearly 30 cases of acute pancreatitis among patients consuming Byetta.

Because Byetta-induced pancreatitis can potentially lead to a fatal pancreatic cancer it is imperative that an individual speak with a medical professional on the Byetta dangers as well as consider developing a Byetta class action lawsuit for the severe and irreversible side effects the drug may have already caused.

Peter Kent
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/pancreatic-cancer-may-be-available-for-early-detection-through-the-discovery-of-new-biomarker-panel-686403.html

Ovarian Cancer is a women’s disease and it is on the rise. We as women have to take care of ourselves every single day. Even though no matter how much health food we eat and how much we exercise unfortunately, sometimes it’s not enough.

Ovaries are reproductive glands that produce the egg. There is one ovary on each side of the uterus in the pelvis. The egg travels through the fallopian tube and fertilizes into a baby. Ovarian Cancer begins in the ovaries. Many tumors can develop in the ovaries. Most of these are non cancerous, they can be removed by removing part of the ovary, the tumor or the ovary itself. If it is a cancerous tumor it can spread throughout the body and can be more complicated.

Your ovaries have three kinds of tissue:

Epithelial cells that cover the ovary.

Germs cells which are found in the ovary and develop into eggs that are released into the fallopian tube that are released every month.

Stromal cells which develops most of the female’s hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Tumors are named depending on which cells the tumor came from. It could be benign (no cancerous) and cancerous. There three ways to tell what kind of tumor it is by checking all three of tissues.

The Epithelial tumor covers most of the ovary. Most tumors that are found turn out to be this tumor.

The Germ cell tumor comes from part where the eggs develop in the ovary.

Stromal cell tumor comes from the connective tissue that holds the ovaries together.

Epithelial tumors usually do not spread and or lead to serious illness. Malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread to certain parts of the body. Noncanerous tumors are different from malignant cancer they do not grow into the connective tissue and to the stomach. The benign tumor can develop at a young age and even though it can be life-threatening, in most cases it is not. Epithelial ovarian cancer is called carcinomas. 85%-90% of ovarian cancer is epithelial. Here are the different types of ovarian cancer.

Fallopian tube cancer- Is very rare; it usually carries the same symptoms as ovarian cancer. It starts in the tube which carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus. The survival rate is about the same also.

Germ Cell Tumor- The germ cells form the eggs. Some tumors of this sort can be benign. Sometimes it can be life-threatening, only 5% of germ cell tumors are ovarian cancer.

Teratoma- Are germ cell cancers, they are the most common cancers. They usually affect women in their forties and teens, it is called a dermoid cyst, because it looks like skin. It can have different types of tissues like bones, hair and teeth. It can be removed by surgery.

Dysgerminoma- Is a common cancer as well. It affects women in their twenties and teens. It usually is cancerous; some do not grow or grow to fast. About 75% of patients have surgery to remove the ovary if it has spread.

Stromal Tumors- Are mostly found in women in their fifties. These tumors make up about 5%-7% of ovarian cancer. 5% of young girls develop this tumor. The symptoms are abnormal vagina bleeding, something like a period occurring after menopause. This happens because the tumor may cause female hormones; it can also cause breast development and early menstruation in girls.

Ovarian Cysts- Are a build up of fluid in the ovaries. They are usually not life-threatening in women that are ovulating and not going through menopause. If it produces while you are going through menopause and in a girl who has not started having her periods being concerned maybe an option. Your doctor will want to do a check-up after your cycle if you have a cyst. The doctor might want to wait a few months to see if it will go away. The only way to tell if the cyst is malignant, they will have to take it out and examine it. Some cancers can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and medications.

Be healthy, know your body and get regular check-ups.

Health and You

Lorna Darden
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/understanding-ovarian-cancer-717277.html

1. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer, and accounts for 9% of cancer-related deaths in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008, about 186,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. 30% of prostate cancers occur in men under age 65. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.

2. Different prostate problems sometimes have similar symptoms. For example, one man with prostatitis and another with BPH may both have a frequent, urgent need to urinate. A man with BPH may have trouble beginning a stream of urine; another may have to urinate frequently at night. Or, a man in the early stages of prostate cancer may have no symptoms at all.

3. One prostate problem does not lead to another. For example, having prostatitis or an enlarged prostate does not increase the chance for prostate cancer. It is true that some men with prostate cancer also have BPH, but the two conditions are not automatically linked. Most men with BPH do not develop prostate cancer. But because the early symptoms for both conditions could be the same, a doctor would need to evaluate them. It is also possible to have more than one condition at a time. This confusing array of potential scenarios makes a case for all men, especially after age 45, to have a thorough medical exam that includes the PSA test and DRE every year.

4. The PSA blood test determines whether you have cancer of the prostate. The test measures how much of a protein essential to human reproduction, PSA (prostate-specific antigen), is in your blood. PSA turns your gelatinous pre-semen into a liquid, thus supporting ejaculation. If your PSA is below 4, most doctors agree that you needn’t be tested again for a year. During annual tests, remember that it is normal for your reading to go up by a few tenths of a point every year. In general, only a drastic increase in PSA (an increase of at least 0.75 points or 20 percent) is considered a reason to worry. This test is recommended on an annual basis for all men over 50 (and for men above 45 if there is a family history of prostate problems)

5. Over 100 million men in the world suffer from symptoms of BPH (Prostate Enlargement). By the time you are 60, there is a 50% chance that you’ll have BPH. By the time you are 85, there is a 90% probability that you’ll have BPH.

6. Prostate Cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer during their lifetime

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An effective Dry skin relief lotion can be like a God sent gift for the millions of people suffering from itchy, cracking and flaking of severely dry skin. I will give you the inside information on what to look for and what to avoid in the best dry skin lotion.

Dry skin is really becoming a big problem these days. Its severity has increased due to global increase in pollution, global climatic changes and major changes in lifestyle. Dry skin relief lotions offer a viable solution. But not many effective dry skin lotions are available these days.

Off late, the skin care industry has responded with a couple of amazing dry skin relief lotion alternatives. The cutting edge dry skin lotions not only hydrate dry skin from the outside, but they also heal the skin from within and boost its natural health. They use vitamins, natural oils and natural enzymes in the dry skin lotions which make them very effective in naturally healing dry skin problems.

Effective Antioxidants in Dry skin relief lotions

In dry skin relief lotions, Vitamin E is most commonly used. It is an effective antioxidant and counters free radical damage. It fights against skin aging symptoms like wrinkles and fine lines.

Other effective antioxidant is Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. The most effective form of Coenzyme Q10 is when it is converted into the “Nano Emulsion” version. In this form, it enters 7 layers deep down into the skin and can counter free radical damage from deep within.

Effective Natural Ingredients in Dry skin relief lotions

There are a couple of amazing natural oils that form part of the best dry skin relief lotions. Like for example Avocado and Macadamia oil work effectively in hydrating the skin without leaving a sticky greasy feeling behind. They preserve the inner skin moisture and natural oils and promote natural skin health and suppleness.

Other natural ingredients are functional keratin. This is the form of keratin that is found in the same form in the human body. It works together with collagen and elastin in giving a soft, supple and smooth skin free of wrinkles and dryness.

Harmful Substances to Avoid in Dry skin relief lotions

Although a lot of dry skin lotion manufacturers claim that their products are all natural, but a look at their ingredients reveals many shocking facts. Some of the harmful substances that you should avoid at any cost are -

1) Parabens – These are skin care product preservatives. These are known to cause cancer.

2) Fragrances – These are used to create a nice smell in dry skin lotions. They are manufactured from harmful chemicals and cause skin allergies, irritation and interfere in the normal functioning of the central nervous system.

There are many more harmful substances used in dry skin relief lotions. Visit my website for a comprehensive list. These synthetic ingredients do a lot of harm to skin health in the long term, much more than the short term benefit that they give.

These harmful ingredients strip out the skin’s vital natural oils. This aggravates skin dryness. An effective dry skin relief lotion should be free of parabens and fragrances and must contain only 100% pure skin care natural ingredients clinically known to promote skin’s natural health.

Extra Caution Required for Dry skin relief lotions

Dry skin lotions are absorbed by the skin deep within. The ingredients find their way to the blood stream and tissues. If the ingredients are natural and skin friendly, they shall promote skin health and shall heal skin dryness naturally.

And if they are synthetic and harmful, then they shall cause a lot of long term skin tissue damage. So, vigilance on your part is required while selecting the right dry skin relief lotion.

Dry skin is a terrible problem, but it is also the easiest to cure if the right knowledge is at hand. It is important to cure dry itching skin at the earnest, as ignoring it can lead to much bigger skin problems and premature skin aging at a later stage.

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Vijay Raisinghani
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Crohn’s disease is a condition which causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It can occur anywhere in the GI tract; but is predominant in the lower part of the small intestine, in the ileum. This swelling reaches the lining of the affected organ to cause pain and leads to the frequent emptying of intestines to lead to diarrhea.

Crohn’s disease is referred by different names depending on the inflammation that occurs in different parts of the intestine. Inflammation that is found in the end of the small intestine is referred to as Crohn’s terminal ileitis and Crohn’s entero-coilitis and ileo-colitis are the terms used to describe the inflammation of the small intestine and colon. In both cases of Crohn’s disease, a small intestinal obstruction, diarrhea and abdominal pain are the common symptoms.

As the symptoms of Crohn’s disease are similar to other intestinal disorders, they are difficult to diagnose. Sufferers usually have all the layers of the intestine involved in the infection where there may also be healthy bowel found in between the sections of diseased bowel. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, arthritis, skin problems, fever and sometimes persistent bleeding that leads to anemia.

Crohn’s disease is a life long condition where there are flare ups of the symptoms that tend to alternate with periods of remission. There is no actual trigger for a relapse but when a person suffers from symptoms of Crohn’s disease it indicates that the disease is active.

Diarrhea that arises from Crohn’s disease may contain blood, pus or mucus that may go up to 10 or 20 times a day, even at night. This may in turn lead to painful tears or fissures developing around the anus. The pain in the abdomen associated with Crohn’s disease is referred to be cramping or colicky. In such cases, the abdomen becomes sore to the touch, and tends to swell up.

Weight loss is another symptom of Crohn’s disease that is a consequence of diarrhea and the loss of appetite a person develops when suffering from Crohn’s disease. Another symptom of Crohn’s disease is mouth ulcers, joint pain, inflammation in the eyes and rashes or ulcers that are found on the skin.

A chronic sufferer of Crohn’s disease experiences severe inflammation complications which includes fistula which is an abnormal connection that exists between the bowel and a part near the bowel like the bladder, vagina or loop of bowel. These fistulas can lead to recurrent infections of the urinary genital tracts.

Some people suffer from other complications like abscesses that form inside the abdomen or perhaps a stricture that tends to obstruct the passage of bowel movements. And a person, who has suffered from Crohn’s disease for eight to ten years, faces an increased risk of getting bowel cancer.

As it can be seen there are numerous symptoms to Crohn’s disease which are similar to a case of indigestion and piles it is necessary to have a check up with recurrence of the symptoms. This is to prevent complications that may lead to bowel cancer.

Sharon Price
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/crohns-disease-symptoms-139118.html

Mesothelioma and asbestosis treatment has been undergoing renewed interest with projections of an increasing number of patients diagnosed with these asbestos created diseases. Medical researchers are looking beyond traditional treatment to gene therapy, phototherapy and immunotherapy.

Mesothelioma prognosis looks dark under the probes of statistics. Under the microscope of clinical trials, however, the prognosis for a longer and more enjoyable life while living with Mesothelioma looks significantly brighter. Medical research on asbestos causing diseases and scientific evaluations of combination drugs and therapies continue to bring hope and promise to the cancer patients that wonder what their future holds. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy now have to make room in the science lab for therapies developed from gene research, principals of the immune system, and the lights from the lasers of phototherapy. Even the mice had to move over in March of 2008 for the mesothelioma mice that are being praised by scientists as a key to finding a cure for mesothelioma.

Medical research on tumor filled mice can produce significantly faster results than clinical trials with participating human patients – and studies on mice are often a first step to developing a clinical trial. Finding isolated genes in mice that are unique to the disease enables cancer researchers to test gene therapies that could potentially eliminate the need for drugs by replacing bad genes with good genes, or simply by eliminating the trouble-causing gene. A cancerous cell is basically a body part with the wrong ingredients. An incorrect gene is a wrong ingredient that causes many cancerous cells. Putting in the right ingredients, the correct genes, can potentially create the “right” body part (a good cell).

Good genes are not the only way to fight cancer cells though – and gene therapy is extremely new. A healthy body naturally fights sickness with low levels of BMR – biological response modifiers. Immunotherapy multiplies the BMR level to raise the fighting abilities in the body. The goal is to raise the level high enough to knock out the cancer cells. Unfortunately, immunotherapy often comes with side effects that come with sickness, such as flu-like symptoms – but the side-effects are based on dosage amount and of course the unique composition of the patient, and they do go away when treatment is stopped. Side effects are also reported with phototherapy, primarily sun and skin sensitivities, however new, experimental photodynamic therapies used in combination with surgery surfaced three mesothelioma patients who had no recurrent tumors almost a year later.

Anti-angiogenic therapy is a new biological cancer therapy that focuses on the blood vessels. The cancer cells from asbestos diseases need blood to grow. Research has shown that patients with mesothelioma have higher levels of a natural bodily chemical VEGF – a chemical that controls blood vessels. Anti-angiogenic therapy focuses on blocking the VEGF that supports the blood vessels that encourage the cancer’s growth. Bevacizumab is a cancer drug used for this purpose, and clinical studies combining Bevacizumab, Gemcitabine and Cisplatin are currently being evaluated.

Mesothelioma and asbestosis treatments are available that go beyond simple radiation and chemotherapy. New drug combinations and cancer therapies are available to cancer patients through clinical trials. Clinical trials are also available to patients suffering from asbestosis and other diseases. For now, these new therapies are experimental – but because of these experiments, new traditional treatments for cancer can be seen over the horizon.

Lina Smith
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/mesothelioma-new-treatments-and-therapies-for-cancer-patients-future-cancer-care-choices-for-mesothelioma-patients-677834.html