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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:02:34 PDT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Ways To Have More Freedom On The 4th]]></title>
      <link>http://epicself.com/2009/07/04/4-ways-to-have-more-freedom-on-the-4th/</link>
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Every year as the 4th of July rolls around we find ourselves prepping for massive rooftop BBQ&#8217;s, smuggling illegal fireworks in from Mexico, and concocting a beach ball size bowl of potato salad. Independence day celebrations are hard to beat. But, let us not forget what this glorious day is all about. Freedom.
Though we still have many civil rights issues to solve, Americans hold more rights then the vast majority of other nations. Are you using them to your advantage?
Here are 4 ways to gain more freedom:
1.) Build your own online business: Screw the man and build your own. There is a ton of information out there on how to escape the 9-5 and create the lifestyle of your dreams. Lifestyle design by definition. Use your passions to brainstorm business ideas. Maybe a fashion boutique is in the cards or perhaps you&#8217;ll do what I have and build an online business so you can travel the world for the rest of your life. The possibilities are endless. It just takes realizing that those options are available to each and everyone one of us and acting. There are enough followers, what this world needs is more leaders.

2.) Practice Mindfulness for 20 mins: Free yourself from your mind. It&#8217;s endless babbling and stress won&#8217;t phase you if you blissfully quiet it for a short period of time everyday. Once you get into a daily practice you&#8217;ll crave those thoughtless moments and interject more of them into your day.
3.) Take Your Vacation Time: Two to four weeks off a year is complete madness. If this is your current situation I hope you practice #2 above and at least take the time you are given. I can&#8217;t tell you how many people I know save their vacation time in exchange for a little more money at the end of the year. Honestly, do you feel that is living? Giving up your precious time for money. How important is money in the grand scheme of things? You and only you decide the value of your money. Is buying a new car every year, or partying every weekend important when it could be better spent on soaking in the rest of life? Decide what is more important to you.
4.) Plan A Day For Wandering: Be a traveler for a day. Set one day a week where you have no plans, no to-do&#8217;s and can just have a good wander. Step outside in the morning and see where the day leads you. The unknown is exhilarating. We just need to get used to it.
Though I won&#8217;t be home for the celebrations I wish everyone a fantastic 4th! We are truly blessed to be born on American soil, so use those rights. I&#8217;ll be sipping some champagne and BBQ-ing with some fellow expatriates down under.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:01:40</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Woman Donates 200th Pint of Blood]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/woman-donates-200th-pint-of-blood/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you ever given blood?  I have, but I&#8217;ll admit I haven&#8217;t done it in a long time.  Boy, do I have a lot to learn from Margaret Delfino, who just donated her 200th pint of blood last week.  Delfino, who is 90, began donating blood back in 1954.  She kept doing it regularly, until 2001 when she was diagnosed with cancer.

But she didn&#8217;t let the cancer stop her.  When she was declared cancer-free after five years, she went back to donating.  She even believes that her continual donations may have helped her overcome cancer.  She says, &#8220;I donated all that blood, and the doctors were changing my blood, is why I came through the cancer the way I did.&#8221;
I wonder how many lives this lady has touched with her generosity?  She&#8217;s definitely an inspiration.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:34:28</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondays Great for Weight Loss Routine]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/mondays-great-for-weight-loss-routine/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[How many times have you said, &#8220;I&#8217;ll start my diet on Monday?&#8221;  It may sound clich, but one source says Monday is a very good time to start any diet or fitness regime.  First, it comes at the start of a week, when your natural state of mind is thinking about serious business.  You&#8217;re going back to work, getting into the swing of things again, and this mindset can help you when it comes to health and fitness.

Since Monday follows the weekend, it means you&#8217;ve had time to slouch off and relax.  Perhaps that extra time even pushes you into a new routine once the work week begins.  If you&#8217;ve ever spent an entire weekend being lazy, watching TV, and eating junk, you know what I&#8217;m talking about.  Your body seems to crave veggies, walks, and a healthier life come Monday.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:47</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Importance Of A Daily Practice]]></title>
      <link>http://epicself.com/2009/06/30/the-importance-of-a-daily-practice/</link>
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As a new day dawns we have a simple choice. Step into the morning dew centered and alive or in a hazy mist of to-do&#8217;s and worries. I don&#8217;t know about you, but I&#8217;d like to by pass the later and learn to cultivate a state of consciousness where you get what you need to get done, but it&#8217;s not all consuming. Where the to-do list doesn&#8217;t rule your presence and experience of the day.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:38:16</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Every 9.5 Minutes: New HIV Infection in US]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/every-95-minutes-new-hiv-infection-in-us/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The CDC wants you to take notice. Many Americans have become complacent about the threat of HIV in the US. However, the truth is that every 9.5 minutes, someone new in America has contracted HIV.
According to the CDC, more than 1 million people in the US are living with HIV, but one in five people aren&#8217;t aware they&#8217;re infected.

ACT against AIDS is the name of the new CDC campaign, and important information is available online at NineAndaHalfMinutes.org. Besides tackling the complacent attitudes about HIV in America, the campaign also hopes to encourage HIV testing.
Getting tested for HIV is important because the sooner treatment can begin, the less impact HIV will have. Also, people with an HIV diagnosis can better protect their partners. You can call 1-800-CDC-INFO for assistance in locating an HIV testing center, or enter your ZIP online.
Have you delayed HIV testing?
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:28:23</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Make Your Bones Healthier]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Osteoporosis hits ten million Americans a year over the age of 50.  Women are at greater risk for the disease than men.  Experts say that there are numerous ways to increase your bone health besides the obvious two:  getting enough calcium and vitamin D.

Exercise is also a good way to increase bone health, because &#8220;when you jump, run or lift a weight, it puts pressure on your bones, which sends signals to build new cells that, ultimately, strengthen your skeleton.&#8221;  
Eating more fruits and veggies and limiting salt intake also helps you have denser bones.  Another way to avoid weakening bones is to stop crash dieting!  It wreaks havoc on your bones.  Giving up smoking and limiting alcohol use can help as well.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:44:30</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Juror Expectations of Rape Victims]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/juror-expectations-of-rape-victims/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jurors have a set of expectations about how rape victims should react, but these expectations aren&#8217;t realistic.
A new rape trial study by The University of Nottingham&#8217;s Professor Vanessa Munro and University of Leeds researcher Dr. Louise Ellison shows that jurors expect rape victims to fight back against their attackers and sustain physical injuries doing so.
Researchers also found that jurors expect rape victims to report the crime immediately and appear distressed and tearful in court.

In reality, the researchers say that most rape victims don&#8217;t offer physical resistance or suffer injury. Also, many victims delay reporting the offense for long periods. Juror expectations could work against rape victims and lead to a low conviction rate, say the researchers.
Researchers found that jurors who were given educational guidance on rape victims were more likely to accept that a rape victim could delay reporting the incident and appear calm in court. However, they still expected that rape victims should fight against their attackers to the point of sustaining injury.
Dr. Ellison said, There is a clear need for educational guidance in rape cases. Defence lawyers often seize upon any delay or lack of resistance to undermine the credibility of a rape complainant in court. Jurors need to be fully informed about the wide range of reactions and emotional responses rape can inspire.
Do you believe typical jurors are equipped to hear rape cases?
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:09:27</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Avoiding Killer Lightning]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/avoiding-killer-lightning/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Lightning is a serious and dangerous weather event. On average, it kills more people each year than tornadoes and hurricanes. According to the National Weather Service, the odds you&#8217;ll be struck by lightning during your lifetime are 1 in 5,000. Most often, thunderstorms occur in spring or summer, but they can strike anytime.

In 2009, 15 people have been killed by lightning so far. While hundreds of people are permanently injured by lightning each year, an average of 62 people in the US are killed by it. But there are practical steps you can take to avoid being a statistic.
Lightning Safety Precautions During Thunderstorms
 If you can hear thunder, seek shelter inside. Lightning can strike 10 miles from the rainy area.
 Once inside, avoid talking on corded phones and resist contact with electrical equipment like computers.
 Don&#8217;t swim in pools, even if indoors.
 Avoid contact with tubs, showers and other plumbing.
 Utilize surge protectors for important equipment, and ground fault protectors outdoors or near water.
 Wait 30 minutes after you last hear thunder before going back outside.
(Source: NOAA)
If you&#8217;re with someone who has been struck by lightning, you may help that person without fear of receiving an electrical charge. Often, lightning victims may need CPR until help arrives.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:28:46</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Greeting Cards That Promote Wellness]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/greeting-cards-that-promote-wellness/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Instead of sending the same old greeting card to your friend or family member, why not one that truly promotes wellness as part of its message?  Thats the idea behind a new line of cards from Carlden Media, Marketing and Publishing.  Each card will contain an inspiration message about health and wellness.

The whole thing started from Sharon Allison-Ottey, MD, who writes fiction novels that also contain an inspirational message.  Ms. Allison-Ottey says, These cards can be given to uplift, wish Happy Birthday, give condolences and express any sentiment. These cards can also be tucked away and taken to the doctor&#8217;s office and serve as a reminder that health is a personal responsibility.&#8221;
Im for anything that promotes a positive life.  How about you?
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:21:15</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Migraines and Stroke Risk]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/migraines-and-stroke-risk/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a middle aged lady who gets frequent migraines, you may be at a higher risk for stroke.  A migraine is defined as &#8220;the flashing lights, a certain smell, or other sights or sounds that can signal oncoming pain.&#8221;  Research suggests that the more frequent your migraines, the greater the risk.

Five percent of women had migraines once a week or more.  These women were &#8220;four times as likely to have had a stroke&#8221; as women without migraines.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:07:31</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Phthalates Could Cause Low Birth Weight]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/phthalates-could-cause-low-birth-weight/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The evidence is mounting that some chemicals in plastics just aren&#8217;t good for us. A new study to be published in the Journal of Pediatrics investigates whether there&#8217;s a link between exposure to phthalates while in the womb and low birth weight.

Phthalates are chemical compounds used as plasticizers in products like toys, medical devices and personal care products.
During the study, researchers analyzed samples of the very first bowel movements of infants to determine phthalate levels. Cord blood was also studied.
Researchers included Dr. Renshan Ge of the Population Council and colleagues from Fudan University and Second Military Medical University in Shanghai.
Phthalates Study Findings: 
 88 of 201 infants studied had low birth weight
 70% of samples contained phthalates
 Low birth weight infants had consistently higher levels of phthalates
Dr. Ge said, &#8220;The results showed that phthalate exposure was ubiquitous in these newborns, and that prenatal phthalate exposure might be an environmental risk factor for low birth weight in infants.&#8221;
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:55:13</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Celebrate Summer With Potent Antioxidant Snacks]]></title>
      <link>http://epicself.com/2009/06/27/celebrate-summer-with-potent-antioxidant-snacks/</link>
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Whether you are hiking the Himalayas, training for a 5k, or floating down a babbling river in an inner tube, you will need some high octane fuel to maintain suitable energy levels for all your Summer activities. Snacking or munching several small meals a day keeps your blood sugar from slumping to burnout levels. Stable energy + fiery metabolism = almost the ideal snacking technique. What could make your snacks even better? Adding enough antioxidants to kill off even the mightiest army of free radicals. Drank too much last weekend? Trying to get over a cold? Wanting to prevent cancer down the line? Let a monsoon of antioxidant rich superfoods rain down on you. Here are some potent snack contenders:

1.) Acai bowl with flax seeds on top: I heart acai more than words can express. If I could ship out a truck load to Australia you&#8217;d find me spooning down this stuff every morning. Add flax seeds for an extra boost.
2.) Almond butter drizzled on apple wedges and blue berries with honey: You will probably never find me without a baggy of almonds in my satchel. With high fiber, protein, and essentiel fatty acids almonds are practically the most perfect food made by mother nature. I&#8217;ll eat it by the spoonful or drizzle on apple wedges and blueberries. Honey on top for an extra punch of natures goodness.
3.) Hummus with whole wheat pita or an assortment of veggies: I buy hummus in very large tubs and precede to dip about anything and everything in it over the course of the next week. If you adore hummus like me then you can relate. Highly addictive! It comes in loads of flavors and is high in fiber and protein. Pick a range of colorful veggies to dip or for those bread lovers like me, whole wheat pitas or rye crackers rule.

4.) Goji berry trail mix: one of the best Goji berry trail mixes I have come across was from a natural food store in Sydney: Almonds, goji berries, sunflower seeds, and cashews. Goji berries are neck and neck with blueberries and acai on the antioxidant chart of wonder. Gobbled down for thousands of years by Tibetans, these ruby red dried berries are a complete protein and can be sprinkled on just about any snack.
5.) Broccoli and pine nuts sauteed in olive oil: Okay this is a no brainer. Broccoli has been highlighted for it&#8217;s anti cancer, dark green and fibrous nature. Who doesn&#8217;t love olive oil for it&#8217;s essential fatty acids, superb antioxidant level and ability to be used in any meal? Pine nuts and their oil have recently become super stars in the nutrient world thanks to their anti inflammatory and antioxidant nature.

6.) One glass of red wine with an ounce (or two or three!) of dark chocolate: Red wine or grapes in general are another fruit to include in your snacking. Grab a baggie of grapes mid day or sip a glass of organic, biodynamic vino occasionally to reap the benefits. Added bonus&#8230;semi dark chocolate. The higher the cocoa content the better. I usually go for the 80%, organic variety.
Why do I feel whole food antioxidants are a must in every meal or snack? Case in point: Last week I came down with a cold from some people in the hostel I was bunking with. This cold hit me like a ton of bricks. I was pretty much bed ridden for two days with a gnarly sinus infection and headache (or was that a fever? hmm..). Anyway I was irritated because I pride myself on having an immune system of steal and this bugger had taken me down. So I ran to the store for my favorite antioxidant rich foods and herbal teas. I was back two days later with full energy and spirit. My hostel bunk mate who suffered the same cold is still getting over it two weeks later. Interesting isn&#8217;t it!
Happy snacking  
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:58:08</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[$30 Camp Physical, Summer, and a Contest]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the month, I wrote Lost Health Insurance? Take Care Clinic. 
Because of the tough times many families are facing, companies like Walgreen&#8217;s, which runs the Take Care Clinics, are offering special deals. I received an email the other day that told me about a special, time-limited offer that Take Care Clinics are offering: half-price camp physicals  .
Most camps require that their campers have these annual physicals before they are allowed to come, but the cost of the physical may be beyond the means of someone who is unemployed. The Take Care camp physical includes a complete review of your child&#8217;s health history and immunizations to ensure they are up-to-date.
Summer time is not only time for summer camp, but for spending more time outside and enjoying what nature has to offer. It&#8217;s also a time when many accidents, injuries, and illnesses can occur, so the Take Care website offers some good Summer Health Tips .
And now the contest.
Walgreen&#8217;s Take Care clinics has given us two prize packs to give away:
* Take Care Coffee Mug
* Take Care Forehead Thermometer
* Take Care Magnets
* $10 Gift Card to Walgreens
This is for summer injuries and illnesses (and prevention!), so to enter the contest, please leave a comment in the comment section on any of the following topics:

your tips for keeping children safe and healthy during the summer
your tips on dealing with summer injuries or illnesses
your story of a summer injury or illness and how you dealt with it

The contest will run from today, June 26, 2009 to 11:59 P.M. Monday, July 6th. At that time, we&#8217;ll take all qualifying entries (and no, &#8220;enter me!&#8221; or &#8220;I want to win&#8221; don&#8217;t count!  ), and enter them into a randomizer to pick two winners.
The winners will be notified by email so be sure to leave your email address, make sure it&#8217;s entered correctly, and b5media.com email doesn&#8217;t go into your spam (or check your junk mailbox).
You can enter more than once, but only once a day.
The best tips will be gathered into one posting so people can read the suggestions from others.
Good luck!

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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:49:58</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Yoga Poses For Relieving Tension Headaches]]></title>
      <link>http://www.myyogaonline.com/blog/2009/06/25/top-10-yoga-poses-for-relieving-tension-headaches/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[My Yoga Online has posted a new Yoga article by Kreg Weiss, Top Yoga Poses for Headaches.  Explore 10 classical yoga exercises that will help alleviate the cause and symptoms of tension headaches.
Yoga can be a beneficial therapeutic tool for relieving headaches brought on by muscle tension and stress. The majority of headaches originate from muscle stiffness and imbalances emanating from the neck and upper back. When headaches set in, using a series of restorative yoga exercises can greatly relieve both the cause and symptoms. Here are our top yoga poses and exercises that naturally treat headaches.
Read Our: Top Yoga Poses for Headaches
Related Article:
Is Neck Tension The Origin of Your Headache
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:32:21</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Breast Ultrasound for Teenage Girls]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/breast-ultrasound-for-teenage-girls/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Breast ultrasound examination might eliminate the need for biopsy in many cases of lumps found in a teenager&#8217;s breast, researchers at Loyola University Health System recently concluded.

While teenage girls often will undergo an excisional biopsy when a lump is found, that may not be necessary, say the researchers. Breast cancer is rare in adolescents, and most lumps are benign masses related to hormones.
For the study, published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, radiologists performed ultrasound examinations on 20 girls who had lumps in their breasts. The girls were ages 13 to 19. The ultrasounds showed  that 15 of the 21 lumps appeared benign. Six of the lumps were suspicious.
After the ultrasound exams, biopsies or examinations revealed that all 21 lumps were benign. Loyola researchers believe that the study findings suggest that if a breast ultrasound finds nothing suspicious, the teen likely doesn&#8217;t need an excisional biopsy.
Of course, rare doesn&#8217;t mean impossible. Persistent lumps in a teen&#8217;s breast should always be examined by a doctor who can provide the medical advice necessary in each individual case.
Are you a teen who&#8217;s undergone excisional biopsy of the breast? 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:27:39</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[South Pole Doctor Dies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[I was sad to hear about the death of Dr. Jerri Nielsen.  She was the incredibly inspiring doctor who, while station at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Research Station, diagnosed and began treating her own breast cancer.  She was all over TV after that, and wrote a book called Icebound.

She was at the Research Station in 1999, and during a routine check found a lump in her breast.  Her diagnosed herself with breast cancer and treated herself with chemo agents that the &#8220;U.S. Air Force parachuted to the station the next month.&#8221;  She had even performed a biopsy on herself.
She was just an incredibly courageous and uplifting person.  She wrote her book and married, and traveled the country telling her story.  But five years ago, her cancer returned, this time attacking her bones and liver.  Later, the cancer spread to her brain.  She died early yesterday morning, at the age of 57.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:31:00</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Acromegaly Patient Tells Her Story]]></title>
      <link>http://www.blisstree.com/articles/acromegaly-patient-tells-her-story/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve heard of the disease that Andre the Giant had, as well as Richard Kiel (the bad guy in the James Bond flicks), but I had never heard of it affecting a woman.  Now, Tanya Angus is telling her story.  Tanya used to be 5 foot 11 and weigh 115 pounds.  She was tall and thin, and wanted to be an actress.  Now, she&#8217;s 6 foot 6 and 480 pounds.  Her body keeps growing because of acromegaly, or gigantism. 

This story is heartbreaking, but it once again shows doctors who blew off their patient.  Had this disease was caught early, perhaps this girl would not be suffering today.  While the disease hits four in a million people each year, it can also be treated with drugs and surgery if caught early enough.  
Tanya noticed a problem ten years ago, when she &#8220;started getting migraine headaches and noticed her shoes no longer fit. Her voice was getting deeper and she was growing again.&#8221;  She went to many doctors, all who &#8220;dismissed her and even accused her of making up symptoms.&#8221;  This is the part that angers me.  I can understand that doctors hear a lot of complaints with people, but when her shoes no longer fit?  She&#8217;s not making that up.  It&#8217;s physical.  Why not do extra tests?  Spend some time with a patient that obviously needs you?
Growth of the hands and feet is one symptom of gigantism, as is &#8220;enlargement of facial features such as the brow, jaw and nose.&#8221;  Patients can also get joint pain and headaches, among other symptoms.  
Unfortunately, Tanya has now had three surgeries and takes medication, but her symptoms keep coming back.  Our thoughts are with this brave young woman, and are appreciation for telling her story.
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      <description><![CDATA[As news that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick announced the birth of their twin girls, talk around my friends and I went to the issue of using surrogates.  Parker could not carry a child to term and they had the means to use a surrogate.  Would you use one in the same situation?

I have to say (being in a similar situation - oh, except for being rich that is!) that I would.  And what a gift it would be to have someone give you the opportunity to be a parent with your own biological child.  
However, most people cannot afford to use this method.  One source says it can cost anywhere from $25,000-$50,000.  It&#8217;s not without its cons.  Most people who cannot have children decide for many reasons to adopt.  I think there are many wonderful children in the world just looking for a home.   But it&#8217;s a decision up to the couple and their individual circumstances.
What do you think about surrogacy?
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      <description><![CDATA[The next time youre feeling overwhelmed with the amount of weight you need to lose, take a look at this story.  When I saw this woman, I almost cried at her before picture.  But she is such an inspiration, and her story is incredible.

Tammey Burns was deeply depressed when she weighed 575 pounds.  She even tried to commit suicide.  Thank God she was not successful, because she has since lost 410 pounds without surgery.  Now she weighs 165 pounds.
It took her seven years to lose the weight, but she did it with diet and exercise.  No surgery.  She couldnt visit friends for fear shed break any furniture she sat on. Couldnt get in a car. Couldnt go to the movies. Couldnt attend to her own hygiene without help.  This story inspires me to just keep going.  To everyday just take care of myself and keep going.  Little changes and small steps add up.
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you take statins? If so, you could also be fighting off Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.
Researchers in The Netherlands showed that statins, normally taken to lower bad cholesterol, can also protect nerve cells from becoming damaged, as occurs in the brain of people with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.
That nerve cell protection is believed to lower the risk of developing Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. According to Alzheimers Association, as many as 5.3 million people in the US live with the disease.

In animal experiments conducted in the lab at University of Groningen, the statin Lovastatin prevented nerve cells from dying and thereby prevented the loss of memory capacity.
The research was published in the June issue of Journal of Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease.
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