Diabetes can cause your blood glucose level to be higher than normal and when this occurs over a long period of time damage can result in your vessels and nerves. This damage can lead to problems in other parts of your body.

Nerve damage in a diabetic can lead to diabetic neuropathy, which is when nerves have a difficult time sending messages to the brain and to other parts of the body. If you are diabetic and have nerve damage you may feel a painful tingling in your feet and legs.

If you cannot feel your feet or legs you may continue to walk on a foot or leg that has an injury and cause further damage. Diabetics need to check their feet and legs for signs of injury or cell damage daily. A professional should check your feet at least once a year.

Signs you should watch out for that may signal nerve damage are:

Numbness in your feet

Sharp pain or a painful tingling feeling in your feet

Sores on your feet

Muscle weakness in your legs

A burning feeling in your feet or legs

In males an inability to achieve an erection could be a sign of nerve damage

Vision Problems that may signal diabetic problems:

The retina is very sensitive to light and helps us to be able to see. In individuals with diabetes damage can weaken the small blood vessels in the retina. This damage is called diabetic retinopathy.

Swelling in the eye results from a leakage of fluid that can cause blurring of vision. If retinopathy worsens it can lead to blindness when the retina breaks away from the back of the eye.

Treatment for retinopathy is laser surgery.

Individuals with diabetes should have their eyes checked twice a year.

Warning signs to be aware of concerning your eyes:

Blurring in your vision that last for more than 2 days

A sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes

Black spots, cobwebs or flashing lights in your vision

Redness in the eye area

Pain or pressure in your eye

Kidney Damage in the Diabetic:

The kidneys have blood vessels that can experience damage from high glucose levels in the blood. The damage to kidneys in a diabetic is called diabetic nephropathy. Those who have nephropathy eventually require dialysis. Dialysis is a treatment that eliminates waste from the blood. They may also eventually require a kidney transplant.

The first sign of nephropathy is usually protein in the urine. Your doctor will check your urine at least once a year. There are medications that can protect your kidneys from damage that your doctor will discuss with you.

Heart Disease and the Risk of Stroke:

Diabetics are at risk for heart disease and stroke. Smoking and a history of heart disease or being overweight will increase your risk for heart disease or stroke.

Heart disease can be treated if caught early. Your doctor will test for the early signs of heart disease on a regular basis by checking your blood pressure, your cholesterol levels and by checking your weight.

To prevent complications a diabetic should eat a variety of healthy foods, avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar, maintain a healthy weight for body size and shape, control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, be physically active everyday, quit smoking if you do smoke presently, see your doctor on a regular basis, and be aware of the warning signs of diabetic complications so that you can report them to your doctor.

1. Remind Yourself Why You Quit

Every time you experience a craving remind yourself why you quit. It’s the excellent idea to take a blank index card and list all the reasons why you decided to quit smoking. List as many as you can, the more the better. If necessary, take the second index card. Carry them with you all the time. Every time you feel the urge to smoke take the index card and slowly read all your reasons why you decided to stop. After you finish reading your urge will pass! (If not, read them one more time or come up with more reasons.)

2. Reward Yourself

Make it a habit to reward yourself at the end of each nonsmoking week. Think of something you want (it doesn’t have to be something expensive, a nice home made meal or hot bath will work). Take the index card and write down what would you give yourself at the end of the week. When the urge comes take a look at the index card with your reward. Isn’t it worth coping for 3 minutes?

3. Be prepared for your urges!

Get yourself prepared for the urge to smoke in advance. In most cases something triggers the craving (certain feelings, people, or places). You have to know what triggers the urge. Let’s do a really quick exercise. Take a blank piece of paper and divide it into 2 columns. On the one side list your triggers (like “stuck in traffic”, “drinking morning coffee”, “arguing with colleague”…) and in the second column write down the alternative course of action. For example, instead of smoking while drinking your morning coffee you could read a newspaper. Instead of smoking after the hot argument with your colleague you can take a walk around a block or write down everything you think about this person, then tier this piece of paper in shreds and throw it away. Don’t be lazy, write it down! This exercise really works!

4. Call your friend

This method works great. Call someone that can support you, who can talk with you for a couple of minutes. You can call your nonsmoking friend, or someone who’s trying to quit smoking too.

5. Distract yourself with a quick task

Think of a small task you have to do, something what would take you 5-10 minutes. Make a call, send a fax, make yourself a cup of coffee, water the plant in your office. Anything! Your task is to distract yourself until the urge will pass. (Hint: Try to find activity that makes smoking impossible)

6. Drink a Glass of Water

Take a glass of water and drink it with a straw. First of all having something in your mouth to chew on will help, second it will take you a couple of minutes to drink the whole glass and the urge will pass. Plus, don’t forget that you’re supposed to drink 8 glasses of water every day!

7. Power Tip

That’s the disgusting one, but it often works. Print a small picture of smokers’ lungs (you can find one here: http://www.quitsmok ingsupport. com/lungphotos. html) and put it somewhere in your wallet. I know the view is not pretty, but something like this can stop you dead on your track from lighting up. Take a look! Really! THIS could be your lungs! You love yourself, and you respect your body. You won’t harm yourself on purpose, won’t you?

About the author

Arina is the owner of a website http://www.how-to-quit-smoking.net. You CAN learn how to Quit Smoking for life – from the comfort of your home – without patches, pills and gums, and, without gaining any weight or suffering a single major craving!

One of the most common uses of self-hypnosis nowadays is towards self-improvement and personality shift. If you want for instance to suddenly become more patient and manage your anger well, this is the procedure for you. The same goes with people who want to excel academically by enhancing their memory and concentration skills. Self-hypnosis is also found to be effective when it comes to helping relive pain after a medical procedure or when pain is one of the symptoms. There are some who have even used self-hypnosis to quit smoking although it was not completely effective in all of the cases. According to experts, the effectiveness of the procedure will still depend on the individuals own personality and response. There are people who are much easier to hypnotize than others.

Despite its more modern uses, self-hypnosis or hypnosis in general has been part of the worlds history since time immemorial. The Egypt for instance found this a good thing and likened it to spiritualism. The Church however do not condone the use of hypnosis and have even been mentioned in the past as one way to open the mind to the devil. New age believers however feel that hypnosis is an untapped science that can help the humankind when utilized better.

Contrary to what most believe, self-hypnosis is safe, perhaps even safer than professionally administered hypnosis because you are basically in control of your own mind. You are not surrendering complete control to the hypnotist. This is good especially if you are not really sure on the abilities of your hypnotist. Doing it yourself can however have a downside. One of them is its slow rate of response. You may need to wait awhile before you can actually notice a change in your behavior. You may have to work real hard for it as opposed to sitting pretty in the company of a professional hypnotist.

This your own effort bit is most often what attracts people to self-hypnosis. If you must remember, one of the earlier criticisms against hypnosis is the fact that patients are not essentially changing their behavior but having someone tweak it for them. There is no hard work involved nor there is an intrinsic change to speak of. However, even with the emphasis on doing it on your own, you still need the guidance of a professional hypnotist. In fact before starting the session, you need to get instructions from them. They will also answer all your questions and guide you through your sessions. There is still professional involvement in the sense that they will be monitoring your progress.

On what is more effective, self-hypnosis or professionally-administered, the jury is still out. According to industry experts, a lot depends on the patient who may respond well or not well to a hypnosis session. Still, the mere fact that you can have complete control over yourself even during a hypnosis session already makes self-hypnosis the better choice for most people.

As you read this, you are probably filled with anxiety with the very thought of being without that reassuring packet of cigarettes in your bag or pocket! You might have been smoking for years. Maybe this is the first time you are seriously considering “giving up” or perhaps you have tried before and failed. Whatever the case may be – don’t be discouraged, you are one of millions!

In my opinion, not enough recognition is given to the fact that nicotine dependency is a serious addiction! Many people see cigarette smoking as a “Bad Habit” and feel that smokers should be able to “just stop”! Although there are many gums, sprays and patches available to help the person gradually wean him/herself off the cigarettes, most smokers are expected to “go it alone”, be crabby for a few weeks and then be fine! If they fail, the insinuation is that they are weak, indulgent, inconsiderate, etc. The medical and moral support and understanding given to other substance abusers (e.g. alcoholics, crack addicts, etc) is usually not forthcoming for those who are struggling to overcome nicotine dependency.

Hopefully, this article will fill that gap a little. Nothing on earth will make it easy and effortless – but, if you are serious about giving up and follow the advice given here, you will find that you stand a better chance of being successful.

Think about why you want to give up. Like all addictions, YOU are the one that must want to quit. If you are quitting because someone else wants you to or is pressurizing you to, your chances of success are greatly diminished. YOU must want to do it, for reasons that are YOURS.

One of the most compelling reasons to give up smoking is that cigarettes are detrimental to your health.

Here are some sobering facts:

1. Smoking is the most important risk factor for cancer and heart disease. In fact, statistics show that smokers are about three to five times more likely to contract cancer or heart disease than non-smokers. (Tobacco smoke contains more than 4000 chemicals and 50 of these have been identified as carcinogens).
2. Not only do smokers have a far greater risk of contracting lung cancer, but they also have increased rates of other cancers, including cancer of the mouth, larynx, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, liver, cervix, stomach, colon and rectum. Smokers are also at greater risk for leukemia.
3. The overall cancer death rates for smokers are twice as high as those of non-smokers. The more cigarettes you smoke and the longer you smoke for,the greater the risk.
4. Smoking contributes significantly to the development of high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries and therefore places smokers at greater risk of stroke and heart disease.
5. Smoking causeschronic lung disorders like emphysema, asthma and bronchitis.

Heard enough? Well, here are some more!

1. Smoking causes premature wrinkling, especially of the face.
2. Smokers have yellow teeth, and foul smelling breath, hair and clothes.
3. Smoking causes impotence and erectile dysfunction in men and low libido in men and women. It can also contribute towards difficulties in falling pregnant and birth defects.
4. Smoking deprives the body of oxygen, leading to fatigue and low concentration levels.
5. At current prices, smoking is very bad for your bank balance! Think of what you could do with the money you spend on cigarettes!

These are only a few of the known dangers of smoking that pertain to the individual. Still not convinced?

Then think of this:

Not only is smoking bad for you, but it is also bad for your family and those around you! For example, children of smokers are far more likely to develop asthma and other chronic respiratory infections than those of non-smokers. They are also more prone to colds and flu and lose more time off school. Exposed to second hand tobacco smoke on a daily basis, these children also have higher risks of developing all the cancers, disorders and other medical conditions mentioned above. In addition, you are a role model for your child and are not teaching them good health habits when you continue to smoke in the face of overwhelming evidence regarding the serious health hazards associated with smoking. If you don’t do it yourself, do it for your kids!

So what’s new?

Most people who are reading this ebooklet have heard all of this before. When they stop and think about it (which they try not to do), they cannot avoid the fact that the only sensible thing to do is to stop the habit. In fact, research has shown that the majority of smokers over the age of 30 would like to stop smoking. Many of them have tried and failed. This brings us back to Square One.

The Native Remedies Stop Smoking Ultra Pack

At Native Remedies, we have all had personal experience of nicotine addiction and withdrawal. As a psychologist, I have also counseled many people who have struggled to stop smoking. As an ex-smoker, I understand the difficulties involved, as well as the feelings of failure and frustration experienced every time you try and fail to stop smoking. I understand how stressed you feel when you read about the health hazards of smoking, the feelings of irritation when other people point them out to you – as well as the feelings of guilt around endangering the lives of your loved ones who are exposed to your second hand smoke.

Considering the huge cost that smoking imposes on our own lives, those of our children and the economy of the country, it is surprising that there is not more support for smokers who want to give up. Nicotine withdrawal is no joke and cigarettes can be more difficult to give up than many other dangerous drugs.

To help you, Native Remedies has worked together with experts in the field to provide help in the form of specially formulated natural remedies combined with a free step-by-step program to support and guide you through the process of nicotine withdrawal.

Natural Remedies Can Help

Natural remedies can help to prevent depression associated with nicotine withdrawal, reduce nicotine craving and soothe the restlessness, irritability and volatile moods often felt by people trying to quit smoking.

Unlike some nicotine withdrawal programs, the Native Remedies Stop Smoking Ultra Pack does not include nicotine substitutes like nicotine gums, sprays, patches, etc. Apart from the fact that nicotine is the ‘enemy’, using nicotine substitutes may help with craving in the short term, but can also lead to relapse in the long term. Our aim is to keep you nicotine free and we want you to start out that way!

Other programs advocate the use of synthetic anti-depressant drugs or even tranquillizers to help control the depression, anxiety and mood swings that can send you right back to the cigarettes. While this approach does have some merit, it is also true that there are very effective natural substitutes for the synthetic antidepressants and tranquillizers – which can offer the same benefits without the side effects and potential for addiction. After all – you are fighting one addiction and do not want to replace it with another!

With this in mind, Native Remedies has formulated three natural remedies to help address all the major problems associated with nicotine withdrawal. Although they are all excellent stand alone products, Rx-Hale tablets, Crave-Rx Drops and Triple Complex NicoTonic tissue salts are designed to work together and are recommended for use as part of a holistic treatment program.

1. Rx-Hale Tablets are specially formulated to prepare your body to stop smoking and are begun one month before you want to stop. They contain a unique combination of herbs which are well known for their anti-depressant and calming effect and include chromium to help prevent the tendency to overeat as a substitute for cigarettes. Taken during the month before you stop smoking and continued for a few months until the worst is over, Rx-Hale Tablets ensure that your efforts to stop smoking are not foiled by depression, mood swings and sugar cravings. Taking the tablets every day during the 30 days before you stop also prepares you psychologically for nicotine withdrawal and ensures that you begin the process feeling strong and ready to face the challenges ahead of you!

2. Crave-Rx Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients to assist with the management of nicotine craving, possibly due to their balancing effect on brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. Containing herbs which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine, Crave-Rx Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Taken in a little water or juice three to four times a day, Crave-Rx Drops act quickly to reduce nicotine craving and keep you calm.

3. Triple Complex NicoTonic is a complex biochemic tissue salt formulation to assist with the ‘short fuse’ syndrome so frequently associated with nicotine withdrawal. Triple Complex NicoTonic helps to prevent irritability, temper outbursts and restlessness and ensures a calmer and more successful path to a cigarette free life! It does this by promoting the bio-availability of nutrients, hormones and bio-chemicals that are usually depleted by the stress of nicotine and drug withdrawal. Presented in convenient sucking tablets which are dissolved under the tongue when needed, Triple Complex NicoTonic can be taken as many times per day as necessary.

STEP ONE: (Four Weeks)

Preparation is important!! Follow these steps. During this first four weeks you can continue to smoke.

1. Determine your Quit Date! You must set a Quit Date no less than one month away. This gives you four weeks to prepare for beginning nicotine withdrawal.
2. Start using Rx-Hale Tablets one month before your Quit Date to prevent depression and anxiety and to stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent weight gain. Remember to use them every day as directed! Every time you take a dose, remind yourself that you are on the road to recovery from nicotine addiction!
3. Make a list of all the reasons why you want to stop smoking and read this list every day. Glue it to the door of your fridge, your computer monitor and the mirror in the bathroom.
4. Tell at least 10 people that you are going to stop smoking on your Quit Date.
5. Identify times and places which you associate with cigarettes e.g. after a meal, first thing in the morning, when you are driving, watching TV, etc. During the first four weeks, DO NOT smoke during these times and at these places – although you can smoke elsewhere. If you smoke in front of the TV, get up and smoke in the kitchen. If you smoke in bed when you wake up, get out of bed and smoke after you have dressed. If you smoke after a meal, wait for 30 minutes and do something else in the meanwhile. If you light up as soon as you get into the car, rather smoke before and after your journey. If you smoke while speaking on the telephone, hang up if you need to have a cigarette. This helps you to break the ‘habit smoking’ while still allowing you to smoke.
6. Start an exercise program and/or start a new hobby. Regular exercise helps tremendously to improve mood and motivation levels and also gets you feeling healthy and more confident. People who exercise regularly have a running start over those who don’t when it comes to beating the smoking habit! It doesn’t matter what you do – just do it every day for at least 30 minutes. Take up an interesting hobby, preferably one that you can do with your hands – but any hobby will do. Be prepared to invest money in exercise and a new hobby – you will have some to spare because you are not smoking!

STEP TWO: (Four Weeks) Quit Date arrives! NO MORE SMOKING!

1. Throw away, trash or burn all cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters and anything associated with smoking!
2. Remind everyone that you have now officially stopped smoking.
3. Continue using Rx-Hale Tablets and being taking Crave-Rx Drops three to six times daily to reduce nicotine craving, control appetite and prevent the weight gain often associated with quitting.
4. If you experience mood swings or a ‘short fuse syndrome’, suck Triple Complex NicoTonic Tablets whenever needed to reduce restlessness, bad mood and agitation.
5. Ask a friend or family member to be your ‘buddy’ during the next few weeks, preferably one who has also stopped smoking. He or she needs to be ‘on call’ for emergency phone calls, walks, talks and visits for those moments when craving becomes just too tough to manage alone. If possible, email or phone this buddy every night before you go to bed. Just a short message to say ‘I made it today’ does wonders and holds you accountable to someone else besides yourself. If you are tempted to smoke, read the list you have made of reasons why you want to stop and promise yourself you will not have a cigarette before first speaking to your buddy.
6. Continue with your exercise program and hobby.
7. Instead of smoking, chew on raw vegetables like carrots or chew sugarless chewing gum. If your fingers are itching to hold a cigarette, play with a pencil, some ‘worry beads’ or a cool smooth stone.
8. Take one day at a time! This is important. Every morning tell yourself that your goal for the day is to complete it without cigarettes.
9. Reward yourself at the end of this month with a gift equal in value to the money that you would have spent on cigarettes.
. Go out and celebrate with your ‘buddy’, friends and family. Making four weeks without cigarettes is a BIG DEAL and means that you have beaten the physical addiction to nicotine.

STEP THREE: Now that you are a Non-Smoker, maintenance is essential!! Physical addiction to most substances is ‘cured’ after 3 or 4 weeks. Now you have to overcome the psychological addiction!

1. Continue with Rx-Hale Tablets and Crave Rx Drops for at least 6 months. If you feel restless or irritable, suck a Triple Complex NicoTonic Tablet to calm yourself.
2. Don’t let your exercise program slip.
3. Be on guard all the time – ‘only’ one cigarette is one cigarette too many for any Quitter! If anyone offers you a cigarette, say ‘No thanks – I don’t smoke!’ and mean it!
4. Reward yourself at the end of every month. Celebrate your Quitting Anniversary every month.
5. Whenever you feel stressed or tense, practice deep breathing exercises or listen to some soothing music.
6. Realize that the danger is not past. Although the craving for cigarettes becomes weaker and weaker as time goes by, ex-smokers report that the thought of having a cigarette still pops into their minds years after they have stopped. When that happens, visualize a big red STOP sign and say ‘NO’! As a nicotine addict, you can NEVER again have a cigarette. Never give up giving up!

What if I have a cigarette?

Well, what if you don’t?

But seriously, if you do “slip up” and have a cigarette, don’t say, “Oh No, I failed – I’m a smoker again”. Tell yourself “One cigarette doesn’t make a smoker – I am a Non-Smoker, who had ONE cigarette and I am not going to have another one!” Put out the cigarette as soon as you can, forgive yourself (just this once) and move on as a non-smoker.

So, there you have it! You CAN stop smoking. Using Rx-Hale Tablets, Crave-Rx Drops, Triple Complex NicoTonic and the Native Remedies Rx-Hale No-More-Smoking Program you can also enjoy the health and beauty benefits of being NICOTINE FREE!

Keep smiling!

Michele Carelse is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Counselor with more than 15 years experience. She runs her own private practice in Cape Town, South Africa.

The liver is found within the lower part of the rib-cage on the right hand side of the body. It has a huge variety of functions in the body and is the only organ that can repair and re-grow itself after damage. The liver is the second largest organ in the body and is often seen as the most important one. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, a healthy liver is seen as the most critical element in the body’s ability to fight disease and function optimally.

For this reason, complimentary and holistic medicine always emphasizes liver health as one of the most vital components in overall systemic health. Amongst other important functions, the liver is responsible for eliminating and detoxifying the poisons that enter our blood stream.

It is very important in the digestion of food and produces bile which is essential in the breakdown of fats, thereby preventing obesity ‘ one of the biggest contributors to ill health. It also regulates blood sugar and stores any excess sugar in a useful ‘quick-release’ form for when it is needed.

The liver clears the blood of old red blood cells, bacteria and other infectious organisms as well as ingested toxins including alcohol. It is responsible for producing a large number of different proteins including hormones and blood clotting factors and is the organ which stores Vitamin A, D, E and K.

Environmental pollution, fast foods, drugs, alcohol and sedentary lifestyles all contribute to sluggish and diseased livers. The result? Depressed immune systems, constant fatigue, obesity, sluggish livers and digestive systems, allergies, respiratory ailments, unhealthy skin and many other health problems.

What can go wrong with your liver?

As with all organs of the body, the liver is subject to a range of disorders and diseases. The liver’s functioning does not really decrease with age so, in the absence of disease, the liver should work optimally right into very old age.

The most common diseases affecting the liver are viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. Hepatitis A, B and C are the commonest causes of viral hepatitis. Although Hepatitis A is usually a transient infection, both Hepatitis B and C can be serious and progress to chronic liver disease, even causing liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. There are usually very few warning signs until liver damage is far advanced.

Liver Cirrhosis can be due to any long-term, continuous cause of liver damage. These causes include alcohol excess, Hepatitis B and C and inherited liver disease. When the liver is damaged some of the functioning cells die and are replaced by scar tissue. Once cirrhosis has developed, the process cannot be reversed even if the underlying cause improves.

Alcoholic liver disease does not affect everyone who drinks alcohol. Though it is dependant on the amount of alcohol drunk over time, some people seem to be more susceptible to the adverse effects of alcoholic beverages.

Consistent heavy alcohol intake can cause a condition called fatty liver in which the liver cells become filled with fat. It can also cause alcoholic hepatitis (Inflammation of the liver) or cirrhosis.

What are the symptoms of liver disease?

* Jaundice (Abnormal yellow discoloration seen on the skin and in the eyes.)
* Dark urine
* Light-colored stools
* Nausea and vomiting
* Loss of appetite
* Abdominal swelling
* Abdominal pain
* Itching of the skin
* Vomiting blood or bloody/black stools
* Fatigue
* Loss of libido

How is liver disease diagnosed?

There are a number of laboratory tests that may be done to establish liver disease. Commonly, enzymes produced by the liver when it is damaged are measured in order to see if the levels are raised. Bilirubin- a breakdown product of destroyed red blood cells may also be measured as well as proteins produced by the liver such as albumin and blood clotting factors.

How is liver disease usually treated?

Effective drug treatment of liver disease is very limited and is often restricted to treating the symptoms and preventing complications.

Treatment will depend on the specific condition; commonly used medications are anti-viral drugs for viral hepatitis, steroids for auto-immune disorders and iron-removing or copper-removing medications in the inherited disorders hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease respectively.

Medications that cause very unpleasant and even dangerous side-effects when combined with alcohol, are commonly used to try and keep people who are dependant on alcohol from drinking. In people taking anti-viral drugs, which are used to prevent virus replication in Hepatitis B and C, relapse is common once the drug has been discontinued.

People with liver disease or dysfunction need to be very careful about the drugs they choose to take as many common prescription and over-the-counter drugs can be toxic to the liver and severely worsen the condition and functioning of this important organ. In extreme and irreversible cases of liver damage such as liver failure due to cirrhosis, liver transplant is the only long-term effective therapy.

Can natural remedies help?

If ignored or left untreated, many liver diseases will lead to permanent and irreversible damage to the liver and can be a significant threat to your health.

Liver problems respond well to a holistic approach, including complementary medicine, avoidance of alcohol, drugs and other toxins as well as a healthy diet.

These measures can prevent organ damage, improve liver functioning and ward off irreversible changes due to toxins. As the treatment options in the allopathic medical world are very limited and liver transplants are uncommon, a holistic approach to liver dysfunction and disease is your best chance of keeping this vital organ healthy and functioning well into old age.

In the ‘old days’ people used to say that they were ‘feeling liverish’ to describe a feeling of being bloated, uncomfortable, slightly nauseous, lacking in energy and generally ‘out of sorts’. Liver tonics were more widely used than they are today ‘ with good effect.

What is Liver Dr.?

At Native Remedies, we recognize the vital importance of liver health ‘ for quality of life and wellbeing, as well as for the treatment of liver disease and dysfunction. For this reason, together with the experts, we developed Liver Dr. to address these important health needs.

Liver Dr. is a 100% herbal remedy containing herbs known for their ability to improve the functioning of the liver and protect it from damaging toxins and disease, thereby improving overall systemic health.

Apart from their beneficial effect on the liver, the herbs chosen for Liver Dr. also have other important therapeutic benefits, which further contribute to a healthy body and better quality of life.

Use together with Immunity Plus for viral infections of the liver and/or Fatigue Fighter for chronic fatigue conditions.

It is recommended that people with diabetes use Liver Dr. along with Insulate Plus and Triple Complex Diabetonic.

Use Liver Dr.:

* To improve functioning of the liver and promote health.
* To prevent problems associated with a sluggish liver (e.g. depressed immune systems, constant fatigue, obesity, sluggish digestive systems, allergies, respiratory ailments, unhealthy skin, irritability and many other health problems.)
* To help treat liver disease and prevent further damage to the liver in diseases like viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, hemochromatosis, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Wilson’s disease.
* To protect the healthy liver from damage caused by medications and alcohol.
* To improve gall bladder functioning, reduce inflammation and help dissipate gallstones.
* To neutralize toxins and as a liver-friendly anti-oxidant, vitamin and mineral supplement.

What are the ingredients of Liver Dr.?

Liver Dr. contains the following ingredients in our unique 100% herbal formula:

Silybum marianus: (Milk Thistle) This herb has been used since ancient times for treating a wide variety of ailments but particularly liver problems. Milk Thistle is widely prescribed for preventing and treating liver disorders including viral hepatitis and liver disease associated with long-term alcohol usage. Studies suggest that this herb protects the liver from damage by viruses and toxins including alcohol and drugs and is widely used for treating Hepatitis C. Milk Thistle is also a potent antioxidant and laboratory studies indicate it may have useful anti-cancer properties.

Taraxacum officinale: More commonly known as Dandelion, this herbal ingredient contains bitter principles which have a beneficial effect on the liver and digestive system. It is considered a very effective general tonic and is known to improve bile flow and reduce inflammation associated with hepatitis and cirrhosis. Dandelion also improves gall bladder functioning and helps to dissipate gallstones. Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, D, C, various B Vitamins, iron, lecithin, silicon, potassium, magnesium, zinc and manganese.

Verbena officinalis: Also known as Vervain or Wild Hyssop, this herb is native to the Mediterranean region. Used as a hepatic (liver) remedy, it will treat inflammation of the gallbladder and is also used for jaundice. It is well-known for its ability to relax tension and stress and relieve mild depression.

(Liver Dr. contains no animal products, gluten, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives)

How has Liver Dr. helped others?

“I have to thank you for helping me to improve my health naturally- I have been using Liver Dr. to help my liver as I am infected with Hepatitis C and I have really seen the effects. My condition is in the early stages and my main aim was to prevent the long-term problems that I know Hep C can cause like liver cancer. Amazingly, I have already noticed that my constant aches and pains have improved, I have more energy and my digestive system has settled down. Thanks for a great product- I am definitely going to keep taking it!” JF, 34 years old

“Although I wouldn’t call myself a big drinker I certainly feel the effects of a few glasses of wine the morning after. Knowing I had a number of parties and functions coming up I decided to minimize the damage and give your Liver Dr. a try. Not only did I feel 100% after my nights out- I have been feeling better and more healthy overall. I am going to make your Liver Dr. a regular supplement- it’s great to enjoy a few drinks with my friends without the guilt of how I am damaging my liver or the reminder the next day!” Amy, USA

“I started taking your product when I was diagnosed with gallstones and scheduled for surgery. Not only did the pain and indigestion improve within weeks but my surgeon was also dumbfounded as to how much smaller the stones seemed when he took them out! If I had realized how effective this remedy would be or had been diagnosed earlier I probably could have avoided the knife! Either way I love your Liver Dr. and just wanted you to know that.” Pam

“After years of heavy drinking and generally not taking care of his health very well, my husband had to be hospitalised for alcoholic liver disease. He was completely yellow and very sick for a few weeks- we were all so worried about him. When he was discharged he swore off alcohol and took a great interest in his health- understandably. He heard about your product but he had been told to stay away from all medications including herbal ones to avoid any more liver damage. My husband took the information from your site to his Dr who researched the ingredients and said they would be ‘liver friendly’ and he could give the product a try. Ray has been using Liver Dr. for 3 months now and his liver function has improved hugely! When the test results came back I could see he was so proud of sticking to all his new healthy habits- especially his ‘herb drops’! Thank you so much!” A very grateful wife

How do I use Liver Dr.?

Liver Dr. comes in convenient tincture form and is diluted in water or juice.

Dosage:

Adults: Dilute 15 drops in about 1/4 cup water or juice three times daily.

Children over 6: One drop per age year in 1/4 cup of water or juice three times daily.

Caution: Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.

Note: Use together with Immunity Plus for viral infections of the liver and/or Fatigue Fighter for chronic fatigue conditions.

It is recommended that people with diabetes use Liver Dr. along with Insulate Plus and Triple Complex Diabetonic.

How long till I see results?

With regular use, results should be noticed within 3 – 6 weeks, although some people may respond sooner. You should begin to feel more energetic, notice improved digestion and a greater sense of well-being.

By far the most important results, however, will remain ‘unseen’, as Liver Dr. silently and effectively works to protect and condition the liver to achieve optimum health.

How long does one bottle last?

One bottle of Liver Dr. should last 3 – 4 weeks.

What else can help?

1. Avoid alcohol completely if you have any liver problems.
2. Quit smoking.
3. Exercise regularly and drink plenty of water (preferably purified or still mineral water)
4. Be very careful of using any prescription or over-the-counter medications. Liver disease can make you very susceptible to the adverse effects of medications. Even seemingly safe medications like paracetamol can be extremely toxic and damaging to the liver.
5. Avoid eating raw shellfish. These can harbor bacteria that cause severe infections in people with liver disease.

For smokers, there is a variety of nicotine replacement options. Nicotine patches are probably the most popular for bad smoking habits. They can be adhered to the skin and forgotten until the end of the day.

Or, if you are a person who suffers morning cravings, you can wear the patch all night. In any case, you do not have to be constantly thinking about your smoking.

Nicotine gum is also used by many people with these bad habits. It is handy for those who like to do something with their mouths. It cuts their urge to smoke at the same time. You just chew it for awhile, and then place it in between your cheek and gum. The nicotine will enter your bloodstream. Nicotine lozenges work much the same way.

You can get nicotine nasal sprays and nicotine inhalers through your doctor by prescription. The spray delivers an instant burst of nicotine to the system. The inhaler gives users an experience somewhat like smoking. It helps to wean you from your bad habits.

The downside of nicotine replacement is that you cannot cheat when you are using it. If you smoke when you are wearing a nicotine patch, for instance, you can trigger an episode of very high blood pressure at the very least. Your health will be in danger if you keep your bad habits up.

Many people now use prescription medications for relieving the destruction of these bad habits. Zyban has been used for several years now as a stop-smoking aid. This medication is also an anti-depressant. It helps to eliminate the urge to smoke.

It does not hurt your health (any more than smoking ever did) to smoke or use nicotine patches while using Zyban. However, many people report that they just do not feel like smoking any more.

Chantrix, or varenicline, is a newer medication for those who wish to quit smoking. It eases withdrawal symptoms and makes smoking less pleasurable afterwards. It has been shown to be even more effective than Zyban. It also has been show to help with alcohol addiction. This is helpful since many people drink and smoke in the same situations.

Addictive gambling is another of the bad habits that afflicts many adults. Gamblers seem to have cognitive distortions that prompt them to keep gambling until their money is gone. There may be some physical basis for this. There is now a new medication being studied that is supposed to curb those urges.

For some serious bad habits of opiate addiction, methadone has been used for over thirty years. It controls withdrawal symptoms that come on after quitting heroin, morphine, or similar drugs. It has a well-documented history of success.

While drug treatments of bad habits have their problems, there are some advantages, too. It seems that many of the treatments have helped people to stop addictive behaviors. This is not automatic, but comes with the medication along with a determined effort.

When people are first diagnosed they often look for the life expectancy for congestive heart failure disease. Even several years ago the life expectancy was about five years. But with recent advances in medical treatments this number has risen. Congestive heart failure can affect the right or left side of the heart or both.

As the heart pump loses efficiency blood will back up into other areas such as the liver, lower legs and lungs. The blood that has backed up is low in oxygen, which damages the tissue in these organs. This damage reduces their ability to function well.

The most common causes of congestive heart failure are high blood pressure or coronary artery disease and heart muscle damage. For instance, if you have had a heart attack and part of your heart muscle has been damaged the pump no longer works as efficiently.

Another factor in the life expectancy for congestive heart failure disease is the age at which the disease is first diagnosed. This condition is more common in people of advanced years or people who are morbidly obese, have diabetes, smoke cigarettes, abuse alcohol or use cocaine.

There are symptoms of congestive heart failure which will clue you and your doctor that there is a condition which requires evaluation and treatment. You may notice weight gain (most often from increased fluid retention) or swollen feet and ankles. Even your abdomen (stomach) can swell from fluid build up. You may lose your appetite or become nauseated and vomit. More commonly people experience shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping without pillows to elevate their heads, fatigue, or an irregular pulse. A chronic cough and the need to urinate during the night are also symptoms.

As with other types of medical conditions there is a continuum of mild, moderate and severe symptoms. Those patients who have mild congestive heart failure may not show symptoms unless they have an infection or anemia, which also stresses the cardiovascular system.

Doctors are able give an estimation of life expectancy for congestive heart failure disease after a physical exam and testing to determine the extent of the condition. An exam may reveal an irregular heart beat, distended neck veins, an enlarged liver or swollen legs or ankles. Blood pressure will be measured and if the doctor suspects congestive heart failure then an ultrasound will be ordered to measure the size and estimate the function.

Your life expectancy for congestive heart failure disease will increase with appropriate treatment. This treatment can include weight loss, medicating high blood pressure, decreasing salt intake, taking medication to help strengthen the heart muscle, quit smoking, get enough rest and remaining active with your doctors approval.

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough to assist the heart muscle to pump stronger the doctor may prescribe different medications such as ACE inhibitors to open the blood vessels and decrease the workload on the heart. Diuretics will help your body get rid of extra fluid and salt. Digitalis will help increase the strength of the heart muscle and beta-blockers will be helpful for those persons who have a history of coronary artery disease.

During acute congestive heart failure patients may require hospitalization and oxygen therapy. Medications delivered through an intravenous route will be necessary to support the heart and help to drain the fluid from the body so the workload on the heart is decreased.

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Cardio-Klenz contains ingredients that affect different aspects of cardiovascular health, including arterial integrity, blood health, heart muscle strength and better blood flow. Additionally, the ingredients in Cardio-Klenz overlap their abilities, to enhance one another’s effects, increasing long-term heart health and protection against degenerative disease.

Cardio-Klenz is the only natural supplement that we are aware of which utilizes enteric coating technology to safely release the active ingredients in the stomach. This delivery method not only protects the enzymes such as Nattokinase but also greatly enhances the efficacy of other ingredients present such as Resveratrol and L-Glutathione. No other formula covers so many ‘angles’ to manage and protect your cardiovascular system, and yet Cardio-Klenz is still natural with no known side effects.

Coronary artery disease is when there is an impaired functioning of the heart muscles. The result is that the heart becomes weak, resulting in heart failure. Balloon angioplasty or bypass surgery is the usual treatments for heart failure. Progressive heart failure usually results in “end stage heart failure” and death.

If a person has long-term untreated high blood pressure that can lead to heart failure when the heart becomes enlarged.

Cardiomyopathy is when the heart muscle becomes progressively weak and the heart is unable to pump blood properly. Cardiomyopathy can result from a viral infection. If the patient is unable to recover, heart failure results.

Valveular heart disease can be caused by Rheumatic heart disease. Degenerative heart valve disease is more common than Rheumatic heart disease. When the heart valves fail to function properly an enlarged heart and progressive heart failure will result. Surgical treatment is usually what cardiologist will recommend for valveular heart disease in order to surgically repair or replace the damaged heart valves.

Cardiologist will tell their patients that prevention of heart disease is easier than treatment for heart disease. Some heart disease risk factors are controllable in other words you can reverse the risk factors such as the risk factor of smoking.

You can quit smoking in order to reduce this risk. The risk factors of high blood pressure and high cholesterol can be controlled with medication, dietary changes and exercises.

Approximately 2.5 million individuals in the UK have heart disease and approximately 12.6 million Americans have heart disease. The most common risk factors for heart disease in those who died from heart failure were high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. There is one American woman dying of heart failure every minute as a result of heart disease.

There is something you can do about heart failure. Protect your heart. If you have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or diabetes see your doctor regularly, monitor your disease closely and do your entire can to manage and control your disease so that you can prevent heart failure. If you smoke, quit…period.

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Crave-Rx is a natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products!

This remedy contains a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction.

Crave-Rx Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely stop smoking without gaining weight!

Some of these programs are online and some of these programs are off-line. Some programs use a common method called “cold turkey” where the individual stops using cigarettes immediately without the aid of any medication or other supported devices, and other programs incorporate the use of medications or alternative medicine products.

Some of the more recent research has shown that it doesn’t really matter which program is used to stop smoking, it is the support mechanism involved which is the ultimate factor in determining whether or not an individual will be successful. The importance to quit smoking, and the impact it has on the overall health of an individual, does not stop after the age of 65. In fact, the ultimate aim of Medicare, used for individuals over the age of 65, is to help seniors quit smoking.

Researchers have learned that smoking cessation is beneficial at any age, even after years of heavy smoking. When individuals stop smoking to significantly impact, and reduce, their risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and lung disease. The Medicare stop smoking program was designed to help policymakers identify the best ways in which Medicare could financially cover smoking cessation interventions and not significantly impact not only the health of seniors but also the financial outlay of the Medicare program.

One off-line program that is available is through the Mayo Clinic which offers a nicotine dependence Center and an inpatient program for quitting. They offer individual counseling, an eight-day residential program while individuals are withdrawing from nicotine in a work site program for companies. Although a bit pricey, there reported success rate after one year is very high, at 23 to 45% depending upon the program. These numbers are well above the average rate reported for other programs.

Another inpatient program is run by St. Helena Hospital in California. This residential program runs for approximately 7 days and includes many of the bells and whistles that the Mayo Clinic offers.

If an inpatient stay is not in your budget then you’ll want to check out the support groups offered at Nicotine Anonymous meetings found around the country. These support group meetings include actual warm bodies, which can be more comforting than finding support through the computer screen. The Nicotine Anonymous groups are run on the classic 12 step programs, borrowed from Alcoholics Anonymous. Just like its counterpart, the meetings are free and run entirely by volunteers.

If you’d like to try an online support group they are available for individuals of all ages. Quit 4 life is a program runs specifically aimed at the youth. QuitNet is a huge online site run by Boston University. It has an excellent reputation any successful in support of quitting program who have thousands of successful graduates.

If the computer screen is not your choice but you also are not sure about attending meetings you can investigate the use of free live phone support acts 1- 800 — quit now. Here you can talk with a trained counselor at a friendly staff person who will offer you a choice of free services and help you find support either in your community or through one-on-one counseling over the phone. The National Cancer Institute also offers a smoking quit line at 1-877-44U-QUIT.

The American Lung Association also runs a free popular smoking cessation program that helps individuals stay committed to their goal. They offer assignments and support with the promise that if you complete all the assignments you increase your chances of remaining smoke-free for the rest of her life.

All of these programs are the supportive and of a quit smoking or smoking cessation program. In addition you can speak with your primary care physician about the medications which may be available in order to support your body through nicotine withdrawal. Some medications are skills while others deliver nicotine through a patch. Another option which consists in a slower withdrawal from nicotine are the use of electronic cigarettes. These smokeless cigarettes deliver nicotine into smokers lungs at a reducing rate over time while reducing “smoke” that has no chemicals or toxins.

These are only a few of the current smoking cessation programs that are available throughout the country, and throughout the world. Although smoking has been declining in rates over the last 40 years in the United States the rate of smokers has actually increased throughout the world. Only by offering smokers support, motivation and an adequate reason for quitting are we able to make a significant impact on the health and wellness of individuals throughout the world.

Released by the University Hospital Magdeburg of Germany, this recent study revealed that nicotine in the bloodstream is a direct cause of Atrial Fibrosis, a condition which causes arrhythmias and is directly linked to Congenital Heart Failure.

“So far, the effects of nicotine on the blood vessels have been extensively studied,” remarked Dr. Andreas Goette, lead author of the report, “but good data about direct cardiac effects of nicotine in patients was missing.”

In an attempt to provide that data, Goette’s study shows that nicotine itself, while often thought of only as the addictive ingredient in cigarettes and not the toxic ingredient, can significantly harm the functions and overall health of the heart. This new perspective is very interesting when we consider how people choose to quit smoking.

Addiction is a very serious epidemic facing our society today, and nicotine is one of the most common addictions out there. Of the more than 46 million Americans who smoke, an estimated 438,000 Americans die each year of smoking-related diseases, according to the American Lung Association.

Quitting any addiction, whether to alcohol, prescription medications or nicotine, involves an intense process that takes both psychological and physical willpower. And there are countless programs, medications and techniques marketed to help you overcome your addiction.

But this recent study on nicotine raises the question – is there a right or wrong way to quit? In the case of cigarettes, most of the products sold to help you quit smoking actually contain nicotine. These include an assortment of gum, patches and nicotine inhalers. Through a process of gradually reducing the amounts of nicotine you ingest, eventually the idea is that you can wean yourself off the nicotine completely over time.

But since the nicotine itself is still extremely hazardous to both your heart and other parts of your cardiovascular system, is this really such a good idea? Ingesting nicotine on a daily basis for months after you have quit can still be physically damaging. It is also important to consider that these products have not been proven any more effective than non-nicotine methods of helping you break the cigarette habit.

The healthiest way to quit smoking is by going cold-turkey. However, this is often also the hardest, as withdrawal symptoms become a factor, and dealing with nicotine cravings can be exceptionally hard.

There are however, natural products that can help you can quit smoking by going cold-turkey. Herbal remedies can help you deal with the most difficult part of quitting smoking, such as the irritability, anxiousness and of course the dreaded cravings for nicotine, which can pop-up at any time out of nowhere.

Native Remedies has a combination of three products that work together to help you break your nicotine addiction naturally. Crave-RX is specially formulated to help control cravings and make quitting smoking naturally much easier. When Crave-RX is combined with Rx-Hale and Triple Complex NicoTonic Tablets, they provide the maximum benefit during nicotine withdrawal.

* Rx-Hale Tablets – help prepare your body for nicotine withdrawal before you begin
* Crave-Rx Drops – help reduce cravings and control your appetite to prevent weight gain during nicotine withdrawal
* Triple Complex NicoTonic Tablets – help to reduce the side effects experienced during nicotine withdrawal

Herbal Remedies can also help you overcome other addictions, including addictions to prescription medications, which have become more prevalent as over-prescribing continues to run rampant throughout the medical and psychiatric professions.

Oftentimes, these addictions start out with a trip to the doctor to find a solution to chronic anxiety, pain or low energy. And, all-too-often doctors attempt to treat these conditions using prescriptions to anti-anxiety medications, opiate painkillers and amphetamines. Over time, patients may develop a physical dependence on these addictive drugs and become unable to function without it.

Herbal remedies can help by not only alleviating the withdrawal symptoms associated with the cessation of using these drugs, but they can also work to eventually take the place of them. Whether you’re treating an addiction to anxiety, pain or any other medication, there are all kinds of herbal supplements that can help ease the transition from chemical dependency into a natural treatment for your condition.

There is no better way to break the cycle of addiction than through a natural approach that makes it easier for your body to cope with withdrawal and rebound back to stable health!

“Crave-Rx really works! As a veteran smoker and aspirant quitter I was constantly on some program or other to help me to kick the habit. Needless to say that my family had come to believe that I would never succeed. By nature I do not like to give up and so I kept trying, encouraged by my doctor who put me on one program after the other due to the terrible effect the cigarettes were having on my health. All of them contained nicotine in some form – tablets, sprays, gum, gel, patches, you name it! They all helped a bit, but as soon as I started to cut back on the products, I began to smoke again. When I read about your program and the fact that it contained no nicotine products I was prepared to give it a try, which was a good decision on my part as even my doctor was skeptical! I have not looked back and after 14 weeks I am using Crave-Rx only a few times a week. At first it was my lifesaver and I went everywhere with the bottle! Now I am using the drops less and less and can even go a whole day without once thinking of cigarettes. For a guy who smoked more than 20 a day for 15 years, I would say that is very impressive! I will continue to use the Rx-Hale tablets every day for a few more months as recommended. Thank you Native Remedies!” —Mike G

Despite the education about the risks of smoking and the decline in recent years nearly 1 in every three male high school students and one in every five female high school students have used some type of tobacco. Cigar smoking appears to be common among high school students. The American Cancer Society also reports on studies which link students who smoke as being more likely to use other drugs, get into fights, carry weapons, commit suicide or take part in high risk sexual behaviors.

And these are only some of the problems which face high school students who choose to smoke cigarettes. Other risks that individuals face involve more physical risks such as heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US and the leading cause of death among smokers. Individuals who smoke also face risks for stroke, addiction and alter brain chemistry. Smoking and the chemicals that are in cigarettes and tobacco will also affect the eyes and increase the risk of macular degeneration and the formation of cataracts.

Smoking increases the risk for the development of Graves’ disease or others thyroid diseases and significantly increases the risk of premature aging and wrinkles. The chemicals within tobacco break down the collagen within the body, the majority of which is shown on the face and hands. Individuals who smoke also routinely have been skin and noticed an increased risk of bruising from minor bumps.

Individuals who smoke must pay specific attention and diligent attention to their teeth because the nicotine in tobacco will cause discoloration and stains as well as increase the amount of plaque which is formed. Dentists ask for information about smoking history because they recognize the increased risk of gingivitis or gum disease which can also lead to coronary artery disease and heart disease. Smoking also increases the risk of cancer to the lips, mouth, throat and larynx as well as cancer of the esophagus. People who smoke will report they have a decreased sense of smell and taste because the chemicals have damaged the sensory cells and those organs.

Smokers routinely suffer from shortness of breath and an increased risk of colds and flu as well as pneumonia. Individuals who smoke for any length of time increase their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and asthma. Men and women have an increased risk of suffering from osteoporosis and spine and hip fractures as well as degenerative disc disease in the spine.

Smoking also adversely affects both male and female reproduction. Men suffer from impotence and deformity or loss of motility of the sperm. Females increase the amount of pain they experience each month, go through early menopause and increase their risk of cervical cancer. Women who do become pregnant have an increased risk of spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancies and placenta previa. Infants who are born to mothers who smoke are often smaller than they should be for gestational age and can increase their risk of birth defects as well is increase the likelihood that the child will smoke as a teenager.

Smoking negatively affects the peripheral vascular system and increases the risk of gangrene and peripheral vascular disease.

Amazingly, smoking and a variety of chemicals and nicotine which are present in tobacco, adversely affect almost every system in the human body. For some individuals this information is enough to help them become motivated to quit smoking while others may recognize the dangers but choose to accept the risks because they are unable to find an adequate means of helping them quit. Thankfully, with increased technology and research and knowledge, most individuals should be able to find a system which helps them to quit smoking and improve their overall health.

The first thing that a cigarette smoker needs is to be realistic. Each day that you inhale more and more nicotine, your brain is becoming hooked. When it counts on this substance to be there, it will not allow it to go so easily.

You’re on the correct road when you make the decision to quit. Now it is time to acquire help. Hardly anybody can break a nicotine addiction solo. Just admitting that you need help will go a long way to build a reliable support system for times when you require it most.

Make no error; there will be withdrawal symptoms just like any other form of addiction. When the brain is deprived of nicotine, you might feel cranky and uneasy. The irritability might make friends and family wish to gag you, but if they’ve pledged to help, they’ll get through it as well.

Because you feel that you require something to do with your hands, you’ll put food in it. It’s not rare to see folks who attempt to quit smoking gain a couple of pounds here and there. That does not appeal to most folks so here are a couple of tips to help you quit smoking with success in the long run.

* Try the cold turkey method – Some folks believe that you are able to get away with cutting back on the number of cigarettes you smoke daily, but you’re still smoking. When you’re stressed it’s far easier to pick the habit back up this way.

* Tell other people that you plan to quit – Accountability is a big issue when it concerns breaking an addiction. They can lovingly encourage you when things become rough. Also, they can hold you to your goals and keep you interested in additional activities that do not involve smoking.

* Leave your smoking friends behind – This does not mean that your friendship is lost eternally. But, if passing time with them entails hanging out with a cigarette in your mouth, then you’ll have to see them another time. Merely the smell will weaken your resolve to quit.

* Solidify your reasons for quitting – When you commit goals to paper, it affords them life. You’re bound by them then. Utilize a journal to record why you would like to quit. Reread those reasons if you feel like you’re having reconsiderations about your decision.

* Exercise – It can be as simple as walking or cycling with a friend. Exercise releases endorphins that increase feelings of well-being, something you’ll require as you work to arrive at your goal.

Smoking is a habit that may shorten your life if you’re not careful. Utilize the tips above to help you leave it behind.

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Kicking the habit and stopping smoking is extremely difficult and requires willpower, determination and support. Once you have made the decision that you want to stop smoking, there are various treatment options available to assist you including nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, counseling and prescription medications.

Natural and holistic treatments can also lessen the urge to smoke and help you to restore balance in your body. Treatments like herbal and homeopathic remedies are safe and effective to use. They contain a combination of ingredients such as Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola (Centella asiatica) to reduce nicotine cravings and balance the mood. Consult a reputable homeopath, herbalist or naturopath for guidance on a management plan tailored to suit your needs.

The Stop Smoking UltraPack helps support balanced mood, soothe nerves and enhances emotional well being with homeopathic remedies for relief from restlessness and agitation while quitting cigarettes. The complete solution – Stop Smoking UltraPack – includes one of each:

RXHale – A natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that treats symptoms of nicotine withdrawal naturally – before they start! Rx-Hale Tablets contain a unique combination of herbal and mineral ingredients to assist with the management of depression and mood swings. Taken during the month before you stop smoking and continued for a few months until the worst is over, Rx-Hale Tablets ensure that your efforts to stop smoking are not foiled by depression, mood swings and sugar cravings. Taking the tablets every day during the 30 days before you stop also prepares you psychologically for nicotine withdrawal and ensures that you begin the process feeling strong and ready to face the challenges ahead of you!

Crave-RX – a natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products! Crave-Rx Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. Crave-Rx Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely stop smoking without gaining weight!

NicoTonic – a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that is an excellent and very effective aid in reducing emotional ability and restlessness associated with withdrawal from nicotine or other addictive drugs. Tissue salts are easy to take, pleasant tasting and even children love to take them! Safe during pregnancy, nursing and free of side effects. Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and vitality, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and metabolism.

Formulated by a clinical psychologist, these remedies within the Stop Smoking UltraPack are pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

To understand some of what happens you must also have an understanding of the changes that happen to the body when the brain and body is exposed to nicotine.

1. Nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, heart rate and a flow of blood to the heart.

2. Carbon monoxide buildup from use of nicotine in the body and damages the inner walls of the arteries. This encourages the fatty buildup over the damaged areas and leads to an increased risk of heart attack.

3. Nicotine is actually more toxic than strychnine but Minix the action of a neurotransmitter used by the brain called acetylcholine.

4. Within eight seconds nicotine arrives in the brain and floods the brain with dopamine which results in immediate rewards sensation.

5. Nicotine also activates the body’s flight or fight pathway that increases the release of adrenaline which impacts impulsivity.

6. Nicotine in the head with the release of insulin which is responsible for removing excess sugar from the blood. Higher blood sugar acts as an appetite suppressant.

There are several things that are beneficial that happens in the body within hours of your last cigarette. Within 20 minutes blood pressure drops back to normal. Within eight hours carbon monoxide will drop by half and oxygen levels will return to normal. Within 48 hours your risk of a heart attack has already decreased. At this point, Alden Mc Cain will have left your body and your sense of taste and smell returned to normal.

Within two weeks circulation will it improve and will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks. In three to nine months and coughing, wheezing and breathing problems will have dissipated as your lung capacity will improve by 10%. Bodily improvements and improvements in overall health will continue to occur over the next 15 years.

But what are some of the other things that happened within the body once you stop smoking?

When a person stops smoking they also suffers from withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes dizziness is included in withdrawal because the body improves the amount of oxygen in the blood and the blood pressure returns to normal. The dizziness may last for several days before going away and so individuals should not work too hard during this time.

When you stop smoking the immediate withdrawal of nicotine can also trigger a coughing, runny nose and sore throat. This is actually the respiratory system’s attempts to clean out and can result in excessive coughing or even a runny nose. In and out for to help your body it is important to drink lots of extra fluid during this time period. The sore throat can be a result of the body clearing away the car and nicotine and growing new tissue. You don’t need a cough drop to help with this process. By keeping your throat moist with increase fluid intake and sucking on a sweet hard candy you can help decrease the discomfort.

During the withdrawal period the nicotine is removed from other areas of the body which can also cause other symptoms. For instance, your chest may feel tight from all the coughing you’ve been doing in the chest muscles can become sore. Movement within the intestines will temporarily slow down and may initiate some gas and constipation. You’ll get some decent relief if you need plenty of fiber and drink lots of fluids. Headaches may result is an increase of blood flow to your brain. Most individuals get the best relief from increasing their fluid intake and relaxation techniques rather than tylenol or motrin.

Some people also feel a bit of ‘boredom’ or like they are missing something in their life. This is a result of withdrawing a particular habit or activity from your daily activities. This is a time to find other things to do with your hands and to keep your mind busy. Most people find relief with some mild exercise such as walking or biking. Doing other tasks with the hands such as needle work, strength ball, writing a letter or gardening will also help.

Smokers are often chronically tired because sleep tends to be restless but once they aren’t smoking they tend to need less sleep and the body has more energy. Some chemical changes in the mouth can result in some blisters, sores and inflammation. Some former smokers will notice a lapse in concentration soon after they quit that will often clear in the first few days.

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Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs available to humans today. In fact, researchers have compared the addictive qualities to heroin and cocaine. As a result of these properties any difficulty in which individuals face when they want to quit smoking, there has been an influx of more natural cures and smoking cessation programs to meet the needs of this ever-growing population. Nicocure is just one of those products.

The company publishes the active ingredients found in the product at their website. These ingredients include Black Spruce, Wolfsbane, Poison Nut and oates. Once sold as only a patch Nicocure is now currently available as a sub lingual spray. For many people this has become the quickest best quitting aid available on the market. This might be because it claims to have no product that contains tobacco or nicotine, it might be because it claims to be an all herbal supplement or it might be because many people are more interested in switching to a more natural product than medications and don’t wish to go cold turkey.

Even though the ingredients are herbal in nature and could be considered all natural days still can possibly interact with any other underlying medical condition or other prescription or over-the-counter medications and individual is taking. The company recommends that you ask your physician about taking this medication if you have any medical questions.

The company claims that homeopathic physicians around the world have been using the ingredients found in Nicocure for decades to treat the withdrawal symptoms of nicotine. It was only after Smoke Deter combined these into a proprietary blend that they were available to use in one easy spray application.

The primary ingredient, according to the company website, is Aconite. The common names are Monkshood or Wolfsbane and many rate the safety of this particular herb is moderate to serious danger. Just as nicotine is more powerful than strychnine or dangerous than arsenic the use of Aconite is with extreme caution only. The fresh plant is extremely toxic and safe dosage is only dependent upon the type of processing used. Extracts of this plant have been given orally in traditional medicine to reduce fever that’s associated with pneumonia, croup and asthma or for pain and inflammation. In traditional Asian medicine the root extracts are typically mixed with licorice or Ginger and have also been used to poison the tips of arrows.

The use of the product helps the individual to both calm their anxiety and relieves these side effects of nicotine withdrawal as well as causing the actual act of smoking to taste so bad that an individual chooses not to smoke. Most of the testimonials available at the company attest to the efficacy and efficiency of the product in helping them to quit smoking and maintain their success rate.

The cost of the product is also much less than the cost of cigarettes with a one-month supply costing 3995 in a six-month supply costing $160. The company offers a guaranteed delivery and a money back guarantee on their product if the user is not satisfied and is not successful in their smoking cessation program.

Although there are more than 600 million people worldwide affected by COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), according to estimates by the World Health Organization, it is a disease that is unfamiliar to many of us.

COPD often goes undiagnosed because the symptoms and conditions usually develop over months and in some cases over years. Even once it is many of the 11 million Americans afflicted with the disease are so unfamiliar with COPD that they are unaware of how to treat it. Unfortunately, the quandary with chronic lung conditions is that they become very difficult to treat once they have fully developed.

What is COPD?

COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, can be defined as one of two things, either chronic bronchitis or emphysema.

Chronic Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways that restricts breathing, causes coughing and wheezing, and often leads to more serious respiratory infections.

Emphysema occurs when lung tissue loses its elasticity, causing shortness of breath and a decreased flow of oxygen throughout the body.

Both of these diseases are very serious, as COPD is currently the 4th leading cause of death amongst Americans.

With experts in the field of chronic lung disease emphasizing prevention as the best remedy for decreasing the prevalence of COPD – one that kills more than 2.75 million people each year – awareness is now one crucial element in the fight.

Recently scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health discovered that the newly coined Mediterranean Diet, a diet typified by fish, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, can lead to a 50% decrease in your risk of developing COPD. These types of foods contain a very high level of antioxidants, which have been proven to help fight cancer in other studies.

Foods rich in antioxidants can help to rid your body of free radicals, the harmful molecules that can disrupt the functions of living cells and end up causing cancer and other ailments, including those affecting the lungs.

While COPD awareness and maintaining a balanced diet of healthy foods and whole grains are both excellent methods of prevention, avoiding smoke from cigarettes, pipes and cigars is another method of avoiding this very serious disease.

Although it has been linked to a number of causes, smoking or second-hand smoke accounts for most COPD cases. In addition to creating free radicals, smoking causes enormous wear and tear on the entire respiratory system, which over time causes many people to end up with COPD. The most important thing you can do to avoid COPD is to quit smoking and take yourself out of environments where cigarette smoke exists.

* NicoTonic promotes nervous system functioning for people undergoing nicotine withdrawal.
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Pollution can also cause COPD, as over the years breathing in pollutants in the air can cause significant duress on the respiratory system. However, it can be difficult to avoid air pollution altogether, especially if you live in an urban environment.

This is why taking precautions to make sure you do not develop future respiratory problems is often the most effective approach when it comes to chronic lung disease, including the preventative measures we have mentioned – awareness, diet, not smoking and avoiding excessive pollution.

There are also many natural and herbal remedies available to help you to maintain a healthy respiratory system and fight free radicals. Using these in conjunction with other preventative measures can have a tremendous impact on decreasing the possibility of COPD.

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If you are currently living with COPD, there are many natural remedies available to help heal the damage the disease has caused, such as improving circulation to affected areas and encouraging free breathing.

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The tiny air sacs and airways in the lungs lose their elastic qualities and this in turn makes it hard to completely exhale the air from the body.

Normal lungs work like a balloon and bring in vast amounts of fresh air and then release equal amounts of Co2. When emphysema is present some of this carbon dioxide is left in the lungs and each breath becomes more difficult. As this terrible medical condition becomes worse breathing starts to come at great effort and physical activities take a great amount of energy.

Emphysema usually develops over years and there are treatments that can slow it’s progress. Some symptoms that you should be on the lookout for include: consistent shortness of breath, headaches, constant coughing, fatigue, wheezing, difficulty concentrating, tightness in the chest, irritability and a distended chest.

If you have one or more of these symptoms then you should see a doctor for testing. You will receive a physical and the doctor will look closely at your medical history. If you are a smoker the doctor will be very interested in this. You might receive tests to check the functioning of your lungs, blood tests, X-rays or a CT-scan.

Smoking is the leading cause of emphysema. The chemicals in cigarettes irritate the airways and alveoli in the lungs and end up causing extensive damage. As the smoke, or other particles, reach the lungs macrophages are released to destroy them. This is good, but the bad part is they also kill off essential proteins that are responsible for keeping the lungs elastic in quality.

Another condition that can cause emphysema is a deficiency of the protein alpha-1-antitrypsin. This proteins main job is to make sure the lungs keep their elasticity. This condition runs in families and is often the cause of emphysema in people who have never smoked.

Herbal medicine can help to support your lungs and often work well with a conventional treatment plan. Matricaria recutita and astralagus can help to lessen the spasms and inflammation. Mag Phos and Nat Sulph can also help to lessen the constriction on your throat and chest. Phlegm is a major problem with emphysema and these can help to reduce it. Using natural remedies such as Crave-RX, RX-Hale and NicoTonic regularly can help to strengthen your respiratory system and immune system. Make sure that your doctor is aware you are using a complementary treatment.

For years the common believe was that the oral gratification that the smoker received from lighting up was what was keeping them from eating. But recent research has shown that nicotine impacts the way in which insulin is used in the body and increases the blood sugar of smokers. This increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is an appetite suppressant which keeps the smoker from gaining weight.

However, when a smoker begins a cessation program they are faced with several challenges that pertain to weight gain or weight loss. The first is the immediate oral gratification that comes with lighting up a cigarette.

Many smokers enjoy a cigarette after a good meal, smoke in order to relieve anxiety or during times of stress. This immediate gratification must then be met in another way when the cigarette is removed from the situation. Smokers are also faced with the challenge of now being hungrier because they are no longer hyperglycemic, and of their sense of taste returning to normal so that food tastes better than they even remember.

Faced with each of these obstacles most smokers who are going through a cessation program believe that the extra 10 or 15 pound weight gain is inevitable in order to enjoy the health benefits not smoking. But, there are several tactics and strategies that can be used to reduce the effects of these challenges and reduce or eliminate the amount of weight that you might gain when going through a smoking cessation program.

The first thing to do is to make a plan. Remember that eating will be a challenge and recognize the obstacle before it arises. Talk with your doctor before quitting and get a consultation with a nutritionist to find out what healthy food choices fit your taste and lifestyle. Recognize that the choice to smoke often put you in certain circumstances that weren’t healthy to begin with, such as frequenting places where others smoke, lack of exercise, poor food choices and lack of sleep. It is important to address each of these issues in your plan to quit smoking.

Talk with your physician about an exercise program that would work well with your lifestyle, physical abilities and choices. If you don’t have hours to spend at the gym it might be in your best interest to start a walking program at home that you can do in the neighborhood. However, once an exercise program has been thoroughly incorporated into your daily regimen it is important to pick up weight training as well to increase muscle tone and calorie burn.

Nicotine will increase your metabolic rate slightly which increases the amount of calories you burn each day. You can make up the metabolic rate loss by adding muscle, which also burns calories at an increased rate. This will offset the decrease in metabolism you’ll experience when you stop smoking and the nicotine is removed from your body.

Avoid the areas of your life where smoking was part of the social situation, such as frequenting bars. You’ll not only lose the trigger to smoke but also the extra liquid calories you may have otherwise consumed.

Because smoking has satisfied an oral need for so many years it is important to find another way to satisfy that need. Keep hard candy and gum handy so when you are tempted to light up you can reach for a raw carrot to munch on or a piece of gum to chew. Keep track of the times of the day which you feel the cravings most often and plan to do other activities to keep yourself occupied.

And, drink plent of water! Weight loss experts have identified many different benefits to drinking water that positively impact your health and your attempts to lose weight. Especially during this time of your life when you are trying to lose the smoking habit and stop yourself from gaining weight, water can provide a means of flushing out the added toxins and wastes that have built up over the years of smoking, help decrease your appetite, and feed your cells the fluid they require.

It is important to remember to take on one challenge at a time. While it would be great if you didn’t gain one ounce while you were quitting smoking it may be better for your health if you don’t stress over gaining 5 pounds and concentrate instead on increasing your exercise and weight training so the weight doesn’t become permanent.

Proponents of the smokeless cigarettes believe that they address most of the issues of smoking – from hand and oral gratification to nicotine and smoke. The concept is that the smokeless cigarette can deliver declining levels of nicotine to the recipient, which helps them to reduce their addiction and finally stop smoking. They believe that the upside to the cigarettes is that they can be enjoyed anywhere, since the smoke that emanates both from the end of the cigarette or blown out of the smokers mouth has no odor and they claim doesn’t contain any chemicals.

However, the use of these cigarettes doesn’t really address any of the needs of a smoker who wants to quit – except the declining nicotine administration which eases withdrawal symptoms. In actuality withdrawal symptoms usually disappear within the first week in individual quit smoking. The difficulty is not in the addiction to nicotine but rather at the oral gratification and the hand motions as well as the psychological addiction that an individual experiences when they smoke a cigarette. Unfortunately, these smokeless cigarettes do not assist in that secondary stage of smoking cessation.

Proponents of smokeless cigarettes believe that they help an individual to reduce the cost of smoking as well as assist them in quitting this smelly habit. While this may be true, this particular means of quitting smoking must be combined with others support mechanisms to assist the individual once they are no longer using smokeless cigarettes.

For instance, people who find that nicotine patches or medications are unsuccessful may be able to decrease the amount of nicotine they administer to themselves over a period of two to three weeks. Once that time period is over with they must stop using the smokeless cigarettes and begin adjusting to life without lighting up after a meal, under a stressful situation or as a means of obtaining pleasure.

However, people also have the choice of using smokeless cigarettes in order to continue their nicotine habit without ingesting any of the other harmful chemicals that are included in traditional cigarettes. Smoke-free or smokeless cigarettes do not have tar, carbon monoxide, carcinogens or ash. Reportedly, the cigarettes do not pollute the environment or create any secondhand smoke for individuals who are in the vicinity. They are also available to be used in areas that have a “smoking ban” imposed such as restaurants or other public arenas.

Although the American Cancer Society and the Food and Drug Administration are not thoroughly convinced at this time that the smokeless cigarettes are safe they are currently evaluating the effects. At this time there are many different countries around the world who’ve already authorize the use of these cigarettes because of the belief that they help assist individuals to quit smoking as well as reduce the ingestion of more than 200 different carcinogens currently available in conventional tobacco.

Small microelectronic devices are how smokeless cigarettes are powered. The cigarette itself is made up of three distinct areas, a chamber with nicotine, and air chamber and a computer chip that is powered by a tiny battery. An indicator light located at the tip of the cigarette light stop as you inhale just as the end of the cigarette would get read when you were smoking.

Liquid nicotine solution is what causes the vapor to appear when it is heated but there is no actual odor of tobacco. Putting this all together allows the smoker to get the satisfaction of looking and acting as if they are smoking as well as the delivery of nicotine to the body, all without facing the dangerous consequences of inhaling be over 2000 other chemicals which are known to be contained in cigarettes.

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Kicking the habit and stopping smoking is extremely difficult and requires willpower, determination and support. Once you have made the decision that you want to stop smoking, there are various treatment options available to assist you including nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, counseling and prescription medications.

Natural and holistic treatments can also lessen the urge to smoke and help you to restore balance in your body. Treatments like herbal and homeopathic remedies are safe and effective to use. They contain a combination of ingredients such as Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola (Centella asiatica) to reduce nicotine cravings and balance the mood. Consult a reputable homeopath, herbalist or naturopath for guidance on a management plan tailored to suit your needs.

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The death rate associated with this cancer is particularly high because it is routinely discovered late in development. Often, it is discovered only when the cancer has metastasized to another location. Prognosis at this point is significantly worse than when it’s found localize to the oral area. Oral cancer is also dangerous because in its early stages it may not be noticed by the patient and will frequently not produce pain or symptoms.

Scientists and researchers from across the country continue to study this disease to learn more about the causes, prevention and treatment. Physicians do know that oral cancer is not contagious, that one person can not catch it from another. They also know that to known causes of oral cancer are tobacco and alcohol use.

Smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes as well as chewing tobacco were dipping snuff will account for 80 to 90% of oral cancers which are diagnosed each year. A number of studies have indicated that cigar and pipe smokers have the same risk as individuals who smoke cigarettes. These results indicate that it is not the methodology in which the tobacco is delivered to the system but rather the tobacco itself. Studies also indicate that smokeless tobacco users are at a higher risk of developing oral cancer, probably because of the delivery method.

Research has also found that individuals who stop using tobacco, whether it that smoking or smokeless, can greatly reduce their risk of oral cancer. Special programs are available through most hospitals and the American Cancer Society to help individuals who want to quit smoking.

Chronic or heavy use of alcohol can also increase the risk of oral cancer, even for those people who do not use tobacco. Individuals who use both alcohol and tobacco have an even greater risk of developing the cancer because scientists believe that these substances potentiate, or increase, each other’s harmful effects.

Oral Cancer also includes cancer of the lip. This type of cancer can be caused by exposure to the sun. Individuals can minimize their risk by using a lotion or live bomb that includes sunscreen and wearing a hat with a brim to block the harmful rays of the sun. Lip cancer risk will also increase dramatically if an individual also smokes. A past history of head and neck cancer will also increase the risk of an individual developing another primary cancer in the mouth.

While smoking and alcohol consumption are well established risk factors for oral cancer researchers have only just confirmed that ethanol in mouthwash also increases the risk of individuals for developing oral cancer. Professor McCullough from Melbourne University in Australia, said that alcohol in mouthwash allows cancer-causing substances, such as nicotine, to penetrate more easily the lining of the mouth. It can also mean a toxic breakdown of the alcohol byproducts can accumulate in the oral cavity when switched around the mouth.

In this review of the research, researchers reported evidence in an international study of over 3000 people that found daily mouthwash use was a significant risk factor for head and neck cancer. The effects were worse in individuals who smoke and had a nine fold increased risk of cancer. Those who drink alcohol had a five times greater risk of cancer if they use mouthwash which contained ethanol.

This research, recently released from the United Kingdom and Australia, has been met with resistance from corporations which manufacture and produce mouthwash. A spokesman for Johnson & Johnson, which makes Listerine, stated that its this review included only a selective group of clinical data and that evidence from at least 10 epidemiological studies over the last three decades digested that use of alcohol containing rinses did not increase the risk of oral cancer.

The choice of using mouthwashes with alcohol is one that now lies in the hands of the individual user. However, despite disagreement over published research findings and many more manufacturers are now offering mouthwash alternatives that do not contain ethanol.

Over a relatively short period of time a person becomes both physically addicted to nicotine and emotionally addicted as well. In order to quit, studies have shown that smokers must deal with both aspects of their addiction, the physical and emotional.

But the rewards of quitting are great. Within 12 hours carbon monoxide levels in the blood drop to normal and increase the amount of oxygen that is delivered to the cells. Within two weeks to three months circulation improves in lung function also increases and within one year the excessive risk of coronary artery disease is cut in half! These are all really good reasons to quit smoking. Unfortunately, the reason people are not successful. Surely attached to their motivation or their lack of understanding about why they should quit, but rather the addiction to nicotine itself.

Nicotine patches uses a theory called nicotine replacement therapy. Using this process can reduce the unpleasant physical symptoms of person will experience as they try to quit smoking. This leaves them with dealing with the emotional aspects of their addiction and not trying to deal with both the physical and emotional at the same time. Nicotine replacement therapy can be delivered in a variety of forms but the most common are the nicotine patches.

While naked teen is a harmful chemicals of the body is not as harmful as the 2000 other chemicals and over 40 different carcinogens in tobacco. It is also a process that is use short-term in order to relieve some of the withdrawal symptoms and not a way of delivering a nicotine to the body over a long period of time.

Interestingly, cravings and symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are cited by 70% to 90% of smokers who say is their only reason for not giving up cigarettes. While many people are able to quit smoking without nicotine replacement therapy most do not do it on their first try.

Nicotine replacement therapy should be combined with other smoking cessation methods in order to help an individual over the emotional and habitual addiction to smoking. Most studies have shown that this particular type of approach, paring nicotine replacement with the support of program that helps to change behavior, will double your chances of being successful.

Because these nicotine replacement therapy patches will deliver a nicotine to the body many physicians are leery of using them with individuals who have other underlying medical conditions that make the administration of nicotine more risky, such as cardiovascular disease or pregnancy. However, there have been some significant studies which show that the benefits of quitting will outweigh the potential health risks and must be weighed on an individual basis.

It is not safe to take a nicotine replacement therapy patch at the same time that you are smoking. Research is still being done with smokers who are using nicotine replacement while smoking but it is too early to tell how dangerous the additional nicotine to the body will be. To put this into perspective you should know that nicotine is more dangerous than strychnine and three times more potent than arsenic. There is actually enough nicotine in four to five cigarettes to kill a person immediately if they were to keep the tobacco. However, when an individual smokes a cigarette they receive only a small portion of the nicotine and the rest is either burned away or caught in the filter.

By adding nicotine to the body through a nicotine replacement therapy patch plus smoking, researchers are concerned that this additional nicotine will cause significant health risks.

Nicotine replacement therapy patches should be started on the first day then an individual tries to quit. This method gives them the greatest chance of success with the physical addiction, although the emotional and psychological addiction must be addressed through other supportive means.

At this time research has not supported the use of nicotine replacement patches with individuals who smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day. If you smoke less than half a pack a day but still believe you may need the additional support for physical withdrawal speak with your primary care physician about a lower dose of nicotine replacement in order to assist you.

The dosage of nicotine replacement will be based on the type of smoker you are but there is no formal grouping that defines a light, average or heavy smoker. However, it is believed that a white smoker is someone who smokes less than 10 cigarettes per day, and a pack a day or more is a heavy smoker. An average smoker falls in between.

The nicotine patches aren’t transdermal nicotine system which means that the drug is administered through the skin. The individual switches to a lower dose patch over the course of a couple of weeks in order to slowly wean themselves off of nicotine. Patches can actually be purchased with or without prescription and there are a variety of different strengths and types available.

Side effects of the nicotine patch are related to the dose of nicotine is being delivered, the brand of the patch, how long the past is going to be used and how it’s applied. The individual may find that there’s some skin irritation around the patch sites, dizziness related to the administration of nicotine, racing heartbeat, sleep problems, headache, nausea, vomiting or muscle aches and stiffness.

Side effects can be reduced by not smoking while using the patch or trying a different patches to skin becomes irritated. Individuals can also reduce the amount of nicotine being delivered by using a lower dose patch. Some of the sleep problems can be short-term and might go away within three to four days. If not, and you are using a 24-hour patch, try switching to a patch that delivers nicotine over 16 hours only. If the side effects did not go away then try switching from a nicotine patch to another form of nicotine replacement therapy.

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Like withdrawal from other drugs, beating a nicotine addiction can produce serious symptoms like headaches, anxiousness and the inability to focus or concentrate, as well as many others.

These withdrawal symptoms are usually strongest during those first few days after quitting. Although their intensity can vary from mild to severe, the inability to tolerate these symptoms can oftentimes be the reason a plan to quit smoking fails.

We have assembled a list of helpful tips for you to use to during your first smoke-free week.

1. Drink Lots of Liquids

Water acts as a natural detoxifier and can help to expel the residual nicotine in your system. Calming herbal teas are also helpful, as they will help settle the anxiousness. Drinks containing caffeine – such as non-herbal teas, coffee or soda – should be avoided as they can increase jittery feelings or nervousness.

2. Start an Exercise Program

Now is the perfect time to take action and join that exercise program you’ve been thinking about. Whether you take a yoga class, join a gym or just walk around your neighborhood, exercise will help. Whenever you crave a cigarette, get up and get moving. This activity will can help distract both your mind and you body from the craving, as well as provide a healthy alternative to your former habit.

3. Take Steps to Reduce Stress

Experiencing stress in your life can exacerbate any anxiety and stress you feel from the nicotine withdrawal. When preparing to quit, try to plan a low-key week at home and at work. This will reduce your chances of smoking due to the overload of nervous energy. If your stress levels begin to rise, take a minute to breathe deeply and relax, listen to calming music, get a massage, or whatever helps to reduce your stress.

4. Get Help from Friends & Family

Luckily, your friends and family are usually the people who most want to see you quit, so turning to them in a time of need is a great option. They can also serve as a welcomed distraction, strength in a moment of weakness, or even just by providing you with someone to talk to about how you are feeling as each day passes.

5. Avoid Alcohol, Sugar & Fatty Foods

It is important to stay away from alcohol, sugar and fatty foods because all of these substances can lead your body to crave nicotine more readily. In addition, it is especially helpful to avoid alcohol as it statistically lowers your chance of staying nicotine-free.

Although all five of these tips will improve your chances of successfully quitting, the most important thing to keep in mind is why you want to quit. By putting your health first, as well as the health of those around you, you can get through that first week of quitting. Just be determined and find a good support system, and you will win out over nicotine addiction!

Knowing how to hypnotize people can make you feel incredibly challenged and powerful, but as long as you are using these new skills in the right way, to help people, then you are not going to have any problem and you can make quite a good financial living as well.

For instance you can learn conversational hypnosis and learn clinical hypnosis and then use these skills to help people deal with their anger issues and even use them to change peoples behavior and get them to quit smoking or other bad habits. This is the entire point to hypnosis after all, is that you are able to change ones behavior and make them stop doing things that are harming them in life.

How to Learn

So if you are really serious about going to learn conversational hypnosis, then it is just going to be a matter of you deciding how you want to learn these skills. One of the best ways that you can learn conversational hypnosis is by taking a course. This is a great option because then you are able to work with a professional who is going to be right there teaching you everything they know.

When it comes to something like hypnotism, it can be quite difficult to learn and so you want to have that knowledge right there with you so that they can make sure that you are doing everything correctly.

There are also other options to learn conversational hypnosis however such as reading a book or taking an online course. Really, just make sure that you are doing it whatever way you feel most comfortable with and which way you think is going to help you to be the most successful at this. Learning hypnosis never has to be hard but do not get frustrated if you are not getting the hang of it right away because it can be challenging to some people. Learning how to control peoples minds can be a frightening thing if you do not know what you are doing.

This means that the cancer will develop in a specific type of cell in a layer of cells that line the voice box, the area of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone and the lining of the mouth.

The road and oral cancers account for approximately 5% of all cancers that develop in the United States. Throat cancers will usually develop around the age of 60 and men are 10 times more likely to develop them than women.

There are an estimated 12,000 new cases diagnosed each year and approximately 3500 individuals who died from her of cancer.

Treatments of throat cancer will begin with diagnosis in order to give the physician a better handle on the types of treatment protocols which should be order for the best effectiveness possible.

In order to diagnose throat cancer a physician may recommend and endoscope, a special lighted scope used to get a close look at the road during a procedure called endoscopy.

A tiny camera is often located at the end of the endoscope that will send images to a computer and video screen your doctor will be watching for abnormalities in your throat.

During endoscopy your physician may remove some tissue samples for testing, called a biopsy. This sample is then sent to a laboratory where a histologist will take a look at the cells and determine if they are cancers or benign.

Your doctor may also order imaging tests to determine the extent of the cancer beyond the surface of the throat was voice box and how far it may or may not have metastasized.

All of this information is compiled together to determine the extent, or stage, of the cancer.

This enables the physician should more appropriately recommend treatment options that will be effective against the stage of cancer an individual may is suffering from.

Treatment options will also be facing on the health of the individual, VH is, stage of the cancer, type have a self-involved and, ultimately, personal preference of the individual.

Treatment options can include radiation therapy. Throat cancers are particularly sensitive to radiation, so most people will undergoes some type of therapy if there treatment.

Your physician may recommend external beam radiation or internal radiation, placed with small radioactive seeds and wires inside the body and near the cancer.

In throat cancer that has been found in early stages, radiation therapy may be the only treatment is necessary. For individuals who suffer from more advanced ages, radiation may be combined with chemotherapy and or surgery.

In end-stage throat cancer radiation may be use to reduce the signs and symptoms that make an individual more comfortable.

Surgery is another option that can be considered to treat throat cancer, depending upon the location and stage of the tumor. Surgery for early-stage throat cancer is confined to the surface of the throat or vocal cords and can be done during endoscopy.

Using the tools of and endoscope the physician can scrape off, cut out or vaporize very superficial cancers.

For smaller tumors the doctor may recommend removing part of the vocal box that is affected by cancer, leaving as much of the boxes possible in order to enable communication.

There may be the option to preserve the ability to speak and breathe normally but, for more extensive tumors, it may be necessary to remove the entire vocal box.

In this case, the windpipe is attached to a whole new to throw to allow an individual to breathe through tracheotomy. If the entire larynx, voicebox, is removed, individuals will have several options available for restoring speech.

Smaller throat cancers can require removing only part of the throat during surgery. Parks that are removed can be reconstructed in order to allow an individual to swallow food normally.

If this type of surgery, pharyngectomy, who usually require the removal of the voice box as well. If throat cancer has spread to deep within the neck, the lymph nodes, the doctor may recommend surgery to remove them for laboratory testing.

Chemotherapy is the third leg in the treatment protocols used for throat cancer.

These are chemical drugs used to kill cancer cells and delivered via an oral or intravenous route. This means that the medications are given using pills or by injecting them into a vein.

By combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy doctors are able to improve the success rate but will also increase the side effects of both treatments.

Discuss these side effects with your doctor to determine whether combined treatments will offer benefits that outweigh the risk of the side effects.

To start, men have more muscle mass than women do and by nature, less body fat. This isn’t true for all women against all men, but it is a generalized statement. Because men have more muscle mass they are able to do a bit less work and get the same results.

Unfortunately for them this doesn’t apply to other aspects of becoming fit such as diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes. You cant smoke a bit less and get the same results as a woman who quits completely!

One important aspect to men’s fitness over 40 are lifestyle changes that will improve your health and wellness. These changes include to quit smoking. Smoking is the number one enemy for undermining any fitness program. Smoking affects the efficiency of your lungs, cardiovascular abilities and damages the lung tissue at the cellular level. Approximately 1 in every 6 deaths in the U.S. is related in some way to the effects of smoking. The CDC reports that in the US in 1999 295.5 deaths per 100,000 were attributed to smoking.

Another aspect to men’s fitness over 40 is the ability to make dietary and nutritional changes that will benefit your health and wellness. We really are what we eat. Our bodies use the fuel that we eat to build cells, provide energy and pretty much run our bodies. If you think of your body as a racing car you’ll understand why you wouldn’t fuel that car with diesel fuel. Neither should fuel your body with beer, peanuts and pretzels.

If you aren’t sure what good nutritional diet looks like consider one or two consultations with a dietitian who can help you slowly incorporate changes into your diet. Basic rules include eating at least 5-7 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, drinking 8-10 8-oz glasses of water, and decreasing the amount of white flour in your diet in the form of pasta, bread and chips.

An often overlooked area of men’s fitness over 40 is dental care. Believe it or not you can improve your health by flossing and brushing. Studies have shown that flossing and consistent brushing decreases the amount of bacteria in your mouth that has been linked to heart disease, heart attack and strokes. And if you need a more immediate reason to floss and brush, it also decreases problems with bad breath.

Many men will often put up with discomfort, pain and feelings of aging without seeking knowledge or trying to change their habits. You obviously aren’t one of them! Take the initiative you had to read this and change your lifestyle habits that have made your goal of physical fitness just a dream.

The final piece of the puzzle, although you would think it was the first, is the actual exercise program you choose. Men’s fitness over 40 programs are really not very different from other programs except that they advance a bit more slowly to accommodate for the decreased physical fitness and aging process. Just because you are over 40 doesn’t mean you cant become fit it just takes a little bit longer and more effort than when you were 20.

Stripped down to the bear essentials a men’s fitness program over 40 requires a system that gets you moving for 30 minutes at least three times each week. To get the most benefit you should probably do cardiovascular work for 30 minutes 3 times each week and weight training or strength training two times a week. The cardiovascular activities don’t require special equipment and can be built into your daily activities. Tennis with friends, jogging in the morning with a partner, biking with the kids, jump rope in front of the television; anything that gets your heart rate up and your breathing deeper and more rapid. As you continue to workout each week you’ll notice that you have to work just a bit harder to get your heart and lungs working.

Incorporating strength training with weights into your men’s fitness over 40 routine will help to protect your bones from osteoporosis, improve your posture, flatten your abdominal muscles, decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke as well as making daily activities easier and less stressful. The gains you receive from strength training doesn’t mean you become Mr. Universe. Instead some hand weights in the house and a DVD played on the TV can actually do the trick. If you have the time and funds a membership to a gym with a personal trainer can improve your results. However you chose to do them, do them.

Men’s fitness over 40 is an important aspect to your overall health and wellness. It will keep you motivated, fit, energetic and healthy as you reach older adulthood when the risk of heart attack, stroke and assisted living becomes very real.

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I know, you’ve seen it on TV and heard all the hype, but honestly, the Total Gym is hands down the best piece of workout equipment that we at NHH have ever found. All of our editors use this in their own homes. Why?

1) It’s quick – You can get a full body workout in only 10-20 minutes a day.
2) We have room for it in our homes – it folds to about the size of an ironing board and slides under a bed or couch easily!
3) It has everything you need – stretching, pilates, cardio training, resistance training – on only one machine!
4) It’s also for muscle building, not just weight loss and general fitness – simply set a higher incline to build and sculpt muscles!
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I’ve personally purchased dozens of exercise machines – whatever’s being advertised, I fall for it. The Total Gym is the ONLY one I’ve stuck with – and I have to say that I LOVE it! So worth the cost – and with their payment plans, a single mom like me was able to afford it.

Learn more about the Total Gym today – then come back here and share your story with us! We’d love to hear from you.

The brain is instinctively soothed when you are listening to music and so finding a self hypnosis CD is going to be very important. Now you are just going to have to figure out where you can go to get a self hypnosis CD, and these are a few places that you can check out where you are going to be able to find a good selection of these CDs.

HypnoShop

If you want to spend as much money as possible, then this is a great place to get started, because then you are going to get a selection of these CDs which you are not even going to have to pay for, because you can download them and then get them on your computer and then if you like you can burn them onto CDs and use for your hypnosis sessions.

They offer over two hundred different self hypnosis CDs that you can check out and which you are sure to be interested in. With all these different titles to choose from you know that you are going to be able to get what you need and get going with your hypnosis.

Better Living With Hypnosis

Another company that you can check out if you want to get a self hypnosis CD selection is Better Living With Hypnosis. Whether you want to use hypnosis to lose weight, quit smoking, or deal with any other bad habit that you may have, you are going to have the most success when you use one of their CDs because they are soothing and relaxing.

Besides getting the right music for your hypnosis, there are also other things that you are going to want to make sure to do. Whether you are hypnotizing yourself or anyone else here, focusing on your breathing is going to be crucial here. You want to start breathing slower and counting in your head and once you have gotten yourself into a hypnotized state you are going to be able to start saying your affirmations to yourself.

These affirmations are what are going to teach your brain to think a different way, and therefore deal with your habit or other problem.

You are just going to have to take the time to learn about self help hypnosis techniques so that you are going to be able to do this correctly.

Set the Mood

To do self help hypnosis, first you are going to need to set the mood. This is vital to the hypnosis process altogether, otherwise you are not going to be able to get the best results with all of this. You want to do whatever you have to in order to make sure that the setting is going to be soothing and relaxing.

So you should have the lights in the room dimmed and some soothing music on. You can find CDs that have soothing sounds of the rainforest or waterfalls or other soothing sounds that you can buy and which would be perfect for something like this. Basically you want to get the same mood set that you would if you were doing a meditation, because it is basically the same idea here that you are trying to get yourself or another person to not focus on anything but relaxing.

Once you have relaxed and want to perform the self help hypnosis, you are going to want to start telling yourself your affirmations over and over again in your head. You should have come up with these affirmations beforehand so that you are not going to have be thinking about this while you are there in your relaxation state.

Hypnosis is going to work to help you get over your smoking habit. Just remember that it may take you more than one attempt before you are able to kick the habit, especially if you have never done this whole self-hypnosis thing before and you are not exactly sure how to do it. Do not let yourself get frustrated because this is just going to make things worse, and instead know that you are going to be able to kick the habit and use hypnosis to get over your smoking even if it takes a few shots.

Kicking the habit and stopping smoking is extremely difficult and requires willpower, determination and support. Once you have made the decision that you want to stop smoking, there are various treatment options available to assist you including nicotine replacement therapy, hypnosis, counseling and prescription medications.

Natural and holistic treatments can also lessen the urge to smoke and help you to restore balance in your body. Treatments like herbal and homeopathic remedies are safe and effective to use. They contain a combination of ingredients such as Avena sativa, Garcinia cambogia and Gotu Cola (Centella asiatica) to reduce nicotine cravings and balance the mood. Consult a reputable homeopath, herbalist or naturopath for guidance on a management plan tailored to suit your needs.

The StopSmoking UltraPack helps support balanced mood, soothe nerves and enhances emotional well being with homeopathic remedies for relief from restlessness and agitation while quitting cigarettes. The complete solution – StopSmoking UltraPack – includes one of each:

RXHale – A natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that treats symptoms of nicotine withdrawal naturally – before they start!  Rx-Hale Tablets contain a unique combination of herbal and mineral ingredients to assist with the management of depression and mood swings. Taken during the month before you stop smoking and continued for a few months until the worst is over, Rx-Hale Tablets ensure that your efforts to stop smoking are not foiled by depression, mood swings and sugar cravings. Taking the tablets every day during the 30 days before you stop also prepares you psychologically for nicotine withdrawal and ensures that you begin the process feeling strong and ready to face the challenges ahead of you!

Crave-RX – a natural, safe, and effective herbal stop smoking medication that controls nicotine craving, severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and nicotine withdrawal duration without using harmful and expensive nicotine products! Crave-Rx Drops contain a unique combination of selected herbal ingredients which have been clinically proven to reduce the craving for nicotine due to their balancing effect on the brain chemicals known to be associated with addiction. Crave-Rx Drops also contain herbs which will help to prevent the sugar cravings and compensatory overeating which often cause people to go back to cigarettes due to unwanted weight gain. Now you can safely stop smoking without gaining weight!

NicoTonic – a proven, safe and effective natural remedy that is an excellent and very effective aid in reducing emotional ability and restlessness associated with withdrawal from nicotine or other addictive drugs.  Tissue salts are easy to take, pleasant tasting and even children love to take them!  Safe during pregnancy, nursing and free of side effects.  Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and vitality, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and metabolism.

Formulated by a clinical psychologist, these remedies within the StopSmoking UltraPack are pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.

Aromatherapy is a gentle but powerful healing art that uses therapeutic grade pure essential oils in a way that can positively effect our physical, emotional and mental health.

Certified Aromatherapists will recommend massage (introduction through the skin) and inhalation (introduction through the respiratory system) as the most effective methods of introducing these wonderfully balanced and holistic gifts from nature into the human body. For massage, a good quality carrier oil, lotion, cream or salve is used to deliver the essential oils to the area needed. For inhalation, a simmering pot, diffuser, hot tub, sauna – or something as simple as a common cotton ball is used.

While modern science can in some cases duplicate the fragrance of some essential oils, they have been unable to duplicate the benefits each can deliver. Each essential oil is made up of between 50 to 500 different chemicals that occur in nature. Essential oils can be used for pleasure only, to scent your environment, or be used in an effective natural way to enhance beauty and health.

What are essential oils?

Essential Oils are very volatile substances produced from botanical sources. They are the concentrates of sromatic molecules of the plant or its parts. The molecules can be considered the hormones of the plant, as they control certain functions of the plants life. Many people think of essential oils as the spirit of the plant.

Pure essential oils are naturally occurring substances found in different parts of plants – the blossom, fruit, leaf, stem, bark, wood or resin. Through a complicated and often expensive process of distillation or solvent extraction, these precious oils are captured and bottled. The essential oils are then measured and combined according to the quality each oil possesses, and this blend is then administered to the recipient.

What are essential oils made of?

Essential oils are compositions made of the basic organic elements; carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, forming alcohols, esters, ketones, oxides, phenols, and terenes. An essential oil can contain between 10 to 200 components and other minor trace compounds that are very difficult to analyze. Essential oils form very interesting and specific molecules that react against such microorganisms as bacteria and viruses. Such molecules can sometimes form a vitamin composition or a hormone-type chemical.

How do Essential Oils Enter the Body?

Three ways…
1. Through our skin. The largest organ in the human body, and accessible to Essential Oils because the molecular structure of the essential oils is so small they can enter through the skin and enter the blood steam. A modern application of this principal is used by many people today and is known as the patch. To quit smoking, or to raise estrogen levels in post menopausal women, medication is introduced at a gentle and consistent level into the body through the skin. Massage is another way essential oils are introduced into the body. Essential oils in salves, creams, oils, perfumes all are vehicles of delivery. Essential oils take about half an hour to be absorbed.

2. Through smell. The olfactory system, (nose) sends the chemical message of the essential oils through the limbic part of our brain, which is the oldest part of our brain. Here the message is telegraphed to our central nervous system and to our glands, which control how our body functions. Methods to use here are in baths, diffusers, humidifiers, hot tubs, steams, perfumes, on a hanky, or pillow. Takes only seconds for the message to be received.

3. Ingesting. In North America, ingesting can never be suggested. It is not the best method, in any case, as the essential oils end up reacting with the other materials in the digestive tract, and are often of very little use to the client.

How is a skin test performed?

We recommend testing essential oils by applying a small amount of diluted essential oil to a small skin area. If irritation or burning occurs, dilute the area with Massage Oil and discontinue use.

Are Essential Oils used by doctors or hospitals?

Hospitals in England and France make a great therapeutic use of essential oils. There are many medical studies that support therapeutic results from the use of essential oils. The US utilizes Essential Oils less than most other countries for therapeutic assistance. In the US, massage therapists, reflexologists, accupressurists, nail salons, skin specialists and homeopathic practitioners generally make use of essential oils.

How long do Essential Oils last, once purchased?

Most essential oils will last 1-2 years if kept in a dark bottle in a cool place. Some of the resinous oils are more like wine, in that they actually get better with age! Because citrus oils are top notes and highly volatile, they should be used up within one year, and once oils are blended with carrier oils they should be used up within 1 to 2 months as the therapeutic value starts to diminish.

Essential oils can be classified into top, middle, and base notes, signifying the length of time an oil’s scent can be detected.

Top notes (oils like bergamot, petitgrain, citrus bases) tend to last 2-3 hours and are the first part of any blend that you smell first. Top notes give the first impression of the blend.

Middle notes (oils like lavender, chamomile, geranium) give blends body and help to round out the sharp edges of the top notes. Typically these scents (and effects) can last upward of 2-3 days.

Base notes or fixatives (like patchouli, clary sage, myrrh, cedarwood) help to deepen the blend and create a lasting aroma. When smelled directly from the bottle they may have very little scent, but once used in a blend and applied to the skin, they react strongly and release their power. These scents (and effects) can last from several days to a week, depending on the oil.

What are the benefits of Aromatherapy?

Odors bring back memories and influence our behaviour. Depending on the fragrance, odours can calm, relax, stimulate associations, evoke, frighten and arouse us. In fact, we have the capacity to distinguish up to 10,000 different odours that influence our memory and feelings and impact our quality of life.

In addition to the mind-emotional benefit, many oils have been scientifically proven to have antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiseptic effects. Oils are also capable of exerting effects on various body systems and organs.

Can a person be allergic to a scent?

NO, there are no allergens present in an aromatic chemical. However, if a person has an allergy to grass for example and smells something similar, they can react with similar sensitivities because of the scent memory.

What scent makes people buy more?

There is no particular scent. It depends on many factors, such as overall atmosphere, customer service, lighting and design. Scent compliments a marketing theme to create a better environment. In fact, recent tests have proven that people will stay longer in a store with pleasant odours, that it has a positive effect on the perception of a product and will influence the purchase decision.

What scents are most conducive to relaxation and passion?

According to certain research it was discovered that women really like the smell of Granny Smith Green Apples, and Cinnamon Rolls and other baked goodies. They feel more relaxed and at home with sweet and spicy smells such as these. They are more encumbered to be more passionate, because such smells remind them of a homey atmosphere? They dont like strong smells such as cherry or strawberry. Men favor a more woodsy aroma with hints of spice, like cedar, and myrrh. Walk into a real cedar cigar humidor and you will understand.

So why does smoking cause a rise in blood pressure? Smoking injures the blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening your arteries which ultimately increases your blood pressure. So, even though smoking doesnt immediately increase your blood pressure it leads to the changes in your arteries that will increase your blood pressure.

Also why does smoking cause a rise in blood pressure is from the nicotine. Nicotine that is found in all forms of tobacco will temporarily increase your blood pressure and elevate your heart rate with each use. It also causes a nicotine high that smokers appear to enjoy. These effects cause long term heart problems that lead to heart attacks and stroke. In fact, if you quit smoking your risk of heart attack will decrease after one year of not smoking. This means that smoking is such a potent health hazard that it takes one year for the chemical substances to clear your body to decrease your risk of heart attack.

Another way does smoking cause a rise in blood pressure and negatively impact your heart health is by adding carbon monoxide to your blood through the smoking process. This carbon monoxide takes up the space on the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood system. This means that there is less oxygen available to your cells and makes the heart work harder to get enough oxygen to the rest of the body including the brain and heart.

Smoking also increases your blood cholesterol and fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is a factor that affects clotting of the blood. The affect on both of these factors means that a smokers blood will clot more easily and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This increases the risk of coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and heart attack.

Smoking also impacts other organ systems that are a factor in a way does smoking cause a rise in blood pressure. For instance, smokers have damage to their lung systems and airways. The cilia, or small hairs that keep the lungs clean, are unable to sweep away the harmful chemicals that assault the lungs each day with smoking. Eventually this damage can produce cancer or can damage the pulmonary system through chronic bronchitis or emphysema. This chronic damage leads to damage to the arterial system leading to pulmonary hypertension.

So, while smoking will cause not only a temporary hike in blood pressure and heart rate it will also increase your blood pressure on a long-term basis. Those who have high blood pressure will find that smoking negatively impacts their ability to control this silent killer. Those who dont yet have high blood pressure will find that they have an increased risk of developing this killer.

One of those problems that are silent is high blood pressure. You will want your teen checked for normal blood pressure for adolescents. Blood pressure is a numerical measurement of the pressure needed to push blood through the arterial system. There are two numbers. The top number is the systolic pressure. This number represents the mg of mercury needed to push the blood through constricted or tense arteries. The systolic number is generated when the heart is at the peak of pumping.

The diastolic reading is the bottom number and it represents the pressure thats left in your arterial system when your heart is between pumps. When your doctor is evaluating your blood pressure the most important number is the bottom number because that pressure is consistently elevated while the top number is able to fluctuate more and drops to the bottom number between beats.

Normal blood pressure for adolescents is affected throughout the day by several factors that include: physical activity, emotional moods, anger, stress, age/height/weight/gender and the time of the day. Adolescents are also affected by white coat syndrome. This is a condition where the blood pressure of the patient is artificially elevated by the stress they experience being around the doctor.

Normal blood pressure for adolescents is determined by comparison against other adolescents and separated by gender. Boys tend to have blood pressure higher than girls, tall people have pressure higher than short people.

To help doctors evaluate what blood pressure is too high in teens the National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBEP) put together tables that give values depending upon how old and how tall your teen is. If your teens blood pressure is higher than 90 to 95% of others in their category (age and height) then they may consider them to have high blood pressure.

Having normal blood pressure for adolescents is a concern because hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer. Oftentimes patients dont know that they have high blood pressure. The increased pressure in the arterial system will do permanent damage to the kidneys and heart leading to kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and coronary artery disease. The heart has to pump harder to circulate the blood leading to heart failure. Although heart attacks and strokes are very rare in children studies of children with high blood pressure show that by the time they are 20 they have permanent harmful effects of the heart and blood vessels even if the hypertension is mild.

The causes of higher than normal blood pressure in adolescents are much the same as in adults high blood cholesterol levels, poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking and alcohol use. Sometimes hypertension in adolescents is secondary to another disease or illness, use of medication or severe pain with cancer or burns. When the secondary illness is treated then the hypertension often disappears. The higher than normal blood pressure in adolescents that is primary is more cause for concern.

In the adolescent years your physician will be very interested in helping your teen to change the habits that have gotten him the hypertension rather than throwing a medication at him. So the doctor will counsel you and your teen about weight loss, quit smoking, improve his nutrition and get some exercise. If the blood pressure is significantly high then they may also evaluate your teen for use of a mild anti-hypertensive medication to begin control while more natural methods are instituted.

What factors increase the risk of coronary heart disease have been the topic of research studies for many years. As we become more knowledgeable about the risk factors we can decrease the risk of heart disease and discover ways to more adequately treat it.

Some extensive clinical studies have found what factors increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack. There are major risk factors and others, which have some significance and prevalence but arent as strongly linked to the development of heart disease.

There are some causes or risk factors that cant be changed such as your gender, increasing age or your race. Over 83 percent of people who die of coronary heart disease are over the age of 65. Men have a greater risk than women and have attacks earlier in life. People of African American descent have more severe high blood pressure and are at higher risk of heart disease than Caucasians. Heart disease is also higher risk in Mexican Americans, American Indians, native Hawaiians and some Asian populations.

What factors increase the risk of coronary heart disease besides factors that cant be changed? There are major risk factors that you can modify or control by changing your lifestyle. Tobacco smoke is a large risk factor that can be eliminated when you quit smoking. Smokers have a 2-4 times greater risk of developing heart disease than non-smokers.

Another risk factor that can be controlled or modified is high blood cholesterol. As your cholesterol rises so does your risk of coronary heart disease. Although your cholesterol is affected by age, sex and heredity it can be controlled with diet and exercise.

Your blood pressure will increase your hearts workload and cause the heart muscle to become thicker and stiffer. It increases your risk of heart attack, congestive failure and heart attack.

What factors increase the risk of coronary heart disease that can also be modified? Your physical activity level is a great predictor of your risk of developing heart disease. Inactivity will increase your risk while moderate to vigorous activity will prevent heart and vessel disease. Physical activity will also help to control your weight, cholesterol, diabetes and lower blood pressure.

Although Diabetes mellitus isnt completely preventable it is completely controllable. People with diabetes have a much higher risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke, especially if the blood sugar isnt controlled. Diabetes can be well controlled with exercise and balanced nutrition.

Stress is another contributing factor to coronary heart disease. The link has been made and is conclusive. However, the reason why this link exists isnt clear. It may be that people under a great deal of stress also overeat, smoke and drink alcohol or it may be that the stress causes arterial damage itself. The reasons may not be clear but doctors are certain that by decreasing your stress levels you will also decrease your risk for heart disease.

There are other factors that may contribute to the question What factors increase the risk of coronary heart disease? and scientists continue to research those factors. At this time researchers are studying the effects that C-reactive protein, homocysteine, fibrinogen and lipoprotein (a) have on the development of heart disease. Breakthroughs in research lead to better prevention and better treatment options for patients who already suffer from coronary heart disease.