Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Beer Vs Woman

Most men like women. But, most men like beer too!

So, for men it becomes a rather confusing choice between women and beer!

Following is a debate, developed by the University of Mumbai, India.... To help you analyze which is better!

Here is the debate .......

A Beer is always wet, a woman is not!
1 point for beer !

Beer is horrible, when it is hot!
1 point for women !

A cold beer, satisfies you!
1 point for beer !

If you come back home smelling beer, your wife can get angry at you. If you come back home smelling women, your wife will get angry for sure and she might even not talk to you again!
Draw! (Depends on your point of view ...)

10 beers in a night and then you can't drive. 10 women in one night and you don't have to drive anywhere!
1 point for women!

The older the beer is - the better, it is!
1 point for beer!

Many beers can make you see UFO's. Many women can make you see God!
1 point for women!

If you ask yourself how the next woman will be, you are normal. If you ask yourself how the next beer will be, you are an alcoholic!
1 point for women!

For a beer, you pay taxes!
1 point for women!

If you take a second beer, the first one doesn't get angry!
1 point for beer!

You can always be sure that, you are the first one "Opening" a beer! (hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!kamine)
1 point for beer!

If you shake a beer, after a while it calms down by itself!
1 point for beer!

You know exactly how much a beer costs!
1 point for beer!

A beer does not have a mother!
1 point for beer!

You can do it if you want, but beer won't ask you to hug her for half an hour after!
1 point for beer!

So the Score is .......... Beer beats women - 9 to 6!

If you are a woman reading this and getting angry ........ Know that a beer would never get angry ! So .......... Another point for beer!
Now the final score is .......... Beer beats women - 10 to 6

Monday, February 27, 2012

Neuropathy (nerve damage) the cause and its relief

What creates the nerve pain, tingling, numbness, etc. known as neuropathy?  What you can do to get relief from the symptoms of neuropathy no matter what the cause?

Go directly to find what natural vitamins to take to relieve neuropathy pain, numbness and tingling

What is neuropathy?

How does it happen?

The word neuropathy is derived from two parts:  "neuro" referring to the nerve and "pathy" indicating disease.  Peripheral neuropathy is a condition involving the nerves outside the central nervous system, mainly in the arms and legs.

Nerves are the communication lines of the body.  Electrical signals from the brain travel through the nerves and give instructions to the various body parts.  The body receives information from the environment through the senses and sends this information to the brain via the nerves.

The majority of the peripheral nerves are responsible for sensations you feel such as touch, pain and temperature.  There are literally millions of these nerve endings in your fingers, hands, toes and feet which are designed to keep you out of danger and away from the things that are hot, cold, sharp, etc.

These nerves in your hands and feet also help you control the numerous small muscles and intricate movements in these regions of the body.  It would also be difficult to walk without knowing what your feet are standing on or to pick things up if you had no idea how hard you were gripping something. 

Peripheral nerve cells have three main parts: cell body, axons, and dendrites (or terminal)..

Nerve damage or neuropathy normally occurs when the outer sheathing or the myelin (protective covering) of nerve cells degenerate.   Without this protection the electrical signals are not transferred properly just like if you stripped the covering off of the electrical wires in your house. 

As the nerve damage gets worse, the nerves either lose their ability to transmit information (numbness), or they start sending false signals (pain and tingling).

When the insulation begins to crumble, the unprotected "wire" will start short-circuiting. 

When the signal cannot be sent through the nerve, the area not receiving the messages will result in numbness.

Neuropathy is the condition where the nerves have sustained enough damage that there is noticeable numbness, pain or tingling.

Types of Nerves that can be Damaged

Cranial:  Nerves go from your brain to your eyes, mouth, ears and other parts of your head.

Peripheral:  Nerves go from your spinal cord to your arms, hands, legs and feet.

Central Nerves are in your brain and spinal cord.

Autonomic:  Nerves go from your spinal cord to your lungs, heart, stomach, intestines, bladder and sex organs.

What causes this nerve damage?

Most commonly, it is diabetics that suffer from this type of  nerve pain and it is a major complication of the disease.  It is the higher than normal sugar levels that creates the damage.

However, there are many other reasons some of which are listed below (alphabetically).  It is an acquired disease.

Ø  Alcoholism
Ø  Amyloidosis (metabolic disorder)
Ø  Autoimmune disorders 
Ø  Bell's Palsy
Ø  Cancer
Ø  Cancer treatments
Ø  Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ø  Charco Marie-Tooth disease
Ø  Chemotherapy Treatment  (See Chemo-Induced Side effects for other side effects)) See Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Ø  Chronic kidney failure
Ø  Compression neuropathy - pressure on an area 
Ø  Connective tissue disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis)
Ø  Diabetes mellitus
Ø  Foods that are toxic
Ø  Herniated disc
Ø  Infectious disease (e.g., Lyme disease, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, leprosy) 
Ø  Liver failure
Ø  Many Medications (such as Lyrica, Cymbalta, Duloxetine hydrochloride, Pregabalin, and more. See Neuropathy as a Side Effect) 
Ø  Radiation Treatment
Ø  Radiculopathy
Ø  Surgeries that damage a nerve
Ø  Vitamin deficiencies (e.g., pernicious anemia, etc.)
Ø  Zinc induced copper deficiency (denture adhesive creams)
Ø  See Factors  that can Cause  Neuropathy or Nerve Damage
Ø  The sad fact is that after a while this misfiring of the nerves can get so bad that people are unable to walk or pick things up and can get to a point where they would rather have a limb amputated then continue with this nerve pain.

How does this happen?

Chronic Neuropathy can start when your nerves are deprived of oxygen (anoxia). But, here are many reasons why this might happen and it is sometimes a combination of reasons.

·         Too much sugar or insulin in your blood (diabetes)
·         The use of many medications  (a list can be found here Medications with Neuropathy as a side effect)
·         Nutritional deficiencies,
·         Exposure to toxic substances (ingested in food, drugs, chemicals, water or pollution)
·         Radiation therapy for cancer,
·         Chemo therapy for cancer
·         Laying in one position too long (nerve compression, entrapment or laceration)
·         Physical injuries (trauma) to the nerve
·         Injury from a surgery.
·         Prolonged compression as in the wearing of inappropriate footwear, etc. 
·         Infections that can all block oxygen getting to your nerve cells. 

Too many free radicals in your bloodstream can also attach themselves to the oxygen and make it unavailable to the cells.   Sometimes inflammation in the lower back or sciatic nerve area of the buttocks can restrict blood flow, depriving oxygen to the nerves. 

Common drugs like statins (to reduce cholesterol) can eat away the myelin sheath - which is composed mostly of cholesterol.  Statins are designed to lower the cholesterol which is what the body needs to maintain the myelin sheath.

High blood pressure medication can cause neuropathy by decreasing blood flow at the extremities, like the feet or hands.

There are many reasons.

Other terms for Neuropathy:

·         Nerve Damage
·         Paresthesia or paraesthesia
·         Dysesthesias
·         HSAN1 - Hereditory sensory and autonomic neuropathy
·         HSN1 - Hereditory sensory neuropathy
·         Neuralgia
·         "Numbness & tingling" or "pins and needles"
·         "Poor balance of nerve damage" - Ataxia
·         Formication 
·         Demyelinating Syndrome
·         Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP):

Neuropathy Symptoms:
More than 100 types of neuropathy pain have been identified, each with its own set of symptoms, development, Impaired function and symptoms.

These symptoms depend on the type of nerves -- motor, sensory, or autonomic -- that are damaged.  Some people may experience numbness, tingling, and pricking sensations, sensitivity to touch, or muscle weakness. It is the cause of numbness in the fingers and even left arm pain and tingling.

Others may suffer more extreme symptoms, including burning pain (especially at night), shooting pain, muscle wasting, paralysis, or organ or gland dysfunction.  When motor nerves are damaged, the muscles are affected and effect coordination and control.  Small fiber neuropathy affects the nerve endings in the fingers or toes.  

You can get nerve damage in any part of your body, it depends on what nerve is damaged.   It can be your hands, feet, arms, legs, head, face, etc. etc.

The symptoms of nerve damage and thus what is referred to as diabetic nerve pain and other nerve pain are often slight at first. In fact, some mild cases may go unnoticed for a long time.

Numbness, pain, or tingling in the feet and ankles or legs may, after several years, lead to weakness in the muscles of the feet and burning feet.

Diabetic neuropathy can flare up suddenly and affect specific nerves so that an affected individual will develop double vision or drooping eyelids, or weakness and atrophy of the thigh muscles. Nerve damage caused by diabetes generally occurs over a period of years and may lead to problems with the digestive tract and sexual organs, which can cause indigestion, diarrhea or constipation, dizziness, bladder infections, and impotence.

Neuropathy as a side effect of chemotherapy can cause these same symptoms,  can create a lack of coordination due to the motor nerves being effected and can even cause chemo-brain as it is due to nerve damage.   See Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy.

The loss of sensation in the feet may increase the possibility for foot injuries to go unnoticed and develop into ulcers or lesions that become infected, not to mention having trouble with coordination.

Certain artificial stimulants, namely cigarettes and alcohol, are known to aggravate the condition. Both of these work to slow blood flow throughout the body. In the process, less nutrients and oxygen is being delivered. This is the last thing that you want if you have neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy affects at least 20 million people in the United States.

Treatments for Neuropathy Pain:
There are several drug treatments for neuropathy.   There are medications such as  Lyrica and Cymbalta that attempt to cover up or block the pain.  Lyrica, is an anti-seizure medication...  It is used for neuropathy as it stops the nerves from talking to each other so you don't feel the pain. But long term it can cause more damage.   Cymbalta is a anti-depressant which is used because it lowers a person's awareness and thus their awareness of the pain.

As with all medications, they have side effects that don't enhance your health.   Additionally, Cymbalta as an anti-depressant can  very often is difficult to get off without side effects.    For info on Cymbalta & Neuropathy

Rebuilder:  Combines a footbath with an electrical current.  Claims to open up nerve channels and stimulate circulation.  to the affected area. 

Alpha lipoic acid which as an anti-oxidant attempts to protect the nerves that no further damage is done to the body.  It can help with the symptoms, but will not repair the nerves.  In some cases, it can bring some relief (mostly for diabetic neuropathy), but needs to be taken in large amounts 800-1200 mg a day.

Glutamine & B6 - although no scientific evidence, some people with chemo induced neuropathy have said they had some relief.   There is, however, some concern that it may stimulate tumor growth. 

Anodyne Therapy:  Infrared light to increase circulation and stimulate production of nitric acid.  It is supposed to relax the arteries and eliminate free radicals. Pads are put over the injured areas.  Pain is supposed to be relieved with increased circulation and more nitric oxide in the blood. Can treat common injuries.

None of the above treatments, however, have the nutrients the body needs to repair the damaged nerves  They do not address the actual cause of neuropathy - the nerve damage.

Natural Neuropathy Pain Treatment: 
Most people with neuropathy are only treating the symptoms of the nerve damage and not the cause of the problem.  Whether it is diabetic nerve damage, or damage from chemo, the cause has to be addressed.

Many medications given for this problem only attempts to cover up the pain.  Sometimes the medications actually makes the problem worse due to side effects of the drug given. This can cause more problems instead of correcting the problem.

Other electronic devices (infrared) that merely heat the feet have been tried unsuccessfully.

The only way to correctly manage neuropathy is to address the real causes, not the symptoms.  The body will heal the nerve if it is given the correct tools to do so. The correct tools are specific nutrition needed. What are they?  Read on.

It has been known for some time that increased levels of Thiamine (vitamin B1) in the blood stream are very effective in reducing and reversing neuropathy.

It is needed by the body to heal the nerve damage.

Unfortunately, the oral intake of vitamin B1 does not greatly increase the levels of B1 in the blood stream. Previously, intravenous feeding or injections directly into blood stream every few weeks were needed to increased levels of B1.

The reason methods like this had to be used is that Thiamine (sometimes spelled Tiamine), like all of the B vitamins, is water-soluble. Thiamine cannot be stored in the body and flushes out within 4 to 5 hours. Oral intake of Thiamine over 5 mg results in greatly reduced bioavailability (available for the body to use) and immediate flushing from the body (this is why urine frequently turns yellow when taking larger doses of B vitamins).

Neuropathy has also been found to be caused and made worse by deficiencies of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 supports the sheathing that protects nerve cells and has shown in studies that it promotes the regeneration and growth of nerve cells.

In the past it has been difficult to remedy this deficiency. The reason for this is that while vitamin B12 is readily stored by the body, it is not readily absorbed by the body. For this reason much larger amounts have been used in supplementation, but even large oral dosages have not been an adequate solution.

Keep reading, there is a solution:

The most common type of vitamin B12 used in supplements is called Cyanocobalamine. Taking Cyanocobalamine can result in absorption of as little as 1/2 of 1% of the amount taken, which makes it almost impossible to get enough of this vitally important vitamin.

In addition to the very low absorption, the body must convert the Cyanocobalamine (which cannot be used by the body) to a form of vitamin B12 the body can use called Methylcobalamine. Unfortunately, as the body gets older it loses this ability to convert Cynocobalamine to Methylcobalamine.

For the above reasons, as people get older, many physicians recommend regular monthly injections of vitamin B12 to maintain adequate body levels or to replenish greatly depleted stores of this vital nutrient.

A Remedy for this Problem:

You might have heard of the new type of vitamin B1 being produced, called Benfotiamine. It is a fat-soluble version of vitamin B1. What does this mean?  It means this new form of vitamin B1 can be taken orally in large dosages and it will not flush out of the body the way ordinary Thiamine (vitamin B1) does.

The result is that by taking Benfotiamine the blood stream levels of vitamin B1 can now be greatly increased, nutritionally supporting the body to rapidly and effectively decrease or eliminate the symptoms of Neuropathy.

Also available is Methylcobalamine (called Methyl B12). This is the form of vitamin B12 that can be directly utilized by the body and is available in the quantities nutritionally needed by the body to repair itself. Methyl B12 can be taken orally and is immediately available to the body much like injectable vitamin B12.

Original Article: Dr. Idris Modi

Graviola Fruit for cancer patient

"10000 times stronger killer of CANCER than Chemo".. do share it.. can save many lives, fill up hopes and build confidence in the patients

The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.

Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant one in your garden.

The other parts of the tree are also useful.

The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop.

How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

This tree is low and is called graviola in Brazil, guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name “soursop” in English. The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects. Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti-tumour effect that is of most interest. This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.

Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree..

The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:
·         Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
·         Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
·         Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
·         Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life

The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America ‘s largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970′s! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing… Extracts from the tree were shown to:

·         Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer
·         The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
·         What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectivelyhunts down and kills only cancer cells.. It does not harm healthy cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is

One of America‘s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centred on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.
But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it.

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed
When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola,! they be gan tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and it’s shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious….

….The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public…

….Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated….

….A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

….The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

…A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers…. Seven years of silence broken–it’s finally here!

Original Article: Murtaza Bakirali

Dandruff – Natural Treatment

Dandruff Causes
Impairment of general health, wrong food intake, constipation
The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious diseases.

Emotional Tension, Harsh Shampoos, General Exhaustion
Other factors contributing to this disorder are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, exposure to cold, and general exhaustion.

Overuse of Hair Styling Products Such as Hair Gel or Hairspray
The frequent use of styling products may also trigger a scalp reaction that results in dandruff. In such cases, terminating the use of these products for a few weeks will help to remedy the situation.

Frequent Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
The regular exposure to extreme heat is one of the contributing factors or causes of dandruff. In such cases, it is best to use a scarf or hat to protect one’s scalp from the elements.

Scalp Specific Fungus
A certain type of fungus that is commonly found on the scalp is thought to be one of the factors that cause dandruff. This fungus is generally present in very small amounts on the scalp and when this amount increases, it becomes a scalp infection that results in dandruff.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Dandruff Treatment using Fenugreek Seeds
The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut (ritha) solution or acacia concinna. This dandruff home remedy is especially effective for those suffering from dry dandruff. You will need to use this anti dandruff treatment at least twice a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for another two weeks. You could also use the water that you soak the seeds as an after-shower hair tonic. After you shampoo your hair, allow it to dry naturally and then soak a cotton ball in this liquid and apply it to your scalp. This is one of the simplest and most effective dandruff solutions and it can also be used as a preventative measure to make sure that you don’t have to suffer from dandruff again. The market is flooded with shampoos that claim to be the “best anti dandruff shampoo”, so make sure that you choose reliable products that suit your hair type.

Dandruff Treatment using Lime
The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff. Lime juice or lemon juice is an excellent oily dandruff home remedy and can also be used to prevent this scalp condition. You can also apply a paste made out of lemon juice and fuller’s earth to your scalp once a week. This pack is one of the best dandruff home remedies as it is an effective method of deep cleansing your scalp. The lemon juice in this paste will help to break down the excessive sebum that has collected on your scalp while the Fuller’s earth will help to cleanse your scalp of the excess dead skin cells.

Dandruff treatment using Green Gram Powder
A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.

Dandruff Treatment using Beet
Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night. White beet is better for this purpose. Make sure that you use old pillowcases and sheets as this home treatment for dandruff may stain your linen.

Dandruff Treatment using Snake Gourd
The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose. This natural dandruff treatment can be mixed with fresh beet juice to increase its effectiveness.

Dandruff Treatment using Other Remedies
Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed. Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool inbetween shampooing. Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.

Original Article: Dr. Idris Modi