Thursday, 22 October 2009
Monday, 5 October 2009
Are you considering Alternative High Blood Pressure Treatment?
Are you considering Alternative High Blood Pressure Treatment?
"Returning to natural remedies seems to be the trend. Be inspired by the alternative high blood pressure treatments mentioned here"
Sufferers looking for alternative high blood pressure treatment, often overlook a wealth of information that can be found on herbs, vitamins and minerals, three branches of nutrition that are used in combination with each other and used by practitioners of homeopathy, reflexology, herbal medicine, acupuncture, etc, etc.
To help you, I will discuss briefly in this article the methods and benefits of each of the following subjects:
Herbal Medicine
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Alternative Therapies and Treatments
HERBAL MEDICINE.
Surprisingly, western medicine as we know it didn’t make full impact until the end of the 20th century. Now a new trend is developing as more and more people are looking for alternative ways to restore health or keep healthy.So let’s trace back in time and mention some of the herbal medicine used for blood pressure hundreds of years before this Common Era.
Herbs for instance, have been used to treat illness effectively for thousands of years by non-industrialized societies of all continents, but as western medicine from the Greek and Roman traditions developed it then dominated herbal medicine practices. Also others dominated the world scene such as Ayurvedic from India, and Chinese herbal medicine.
Some pharmaceuticals that are available to Western physicians in our present era have a long history of use as herbal remedies, such as opium, aspirin (used as an alternative high blood pressure treatment), digitalis, and quinine./
Rauwolfia Serpentina, extensively used in India for sleeplessness, anxiety, and high blood pressure was the first proven allopathic medicine for high blood pressure extracted from this herb.
Today there are many health claims made about the use of herbs. Our main interest though are those that we can use as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.
Take for interest Noni juice ,used as an alternative high blood pressure treatment. It is also known as Nono in Tahiti, Indian Mulberry in India, Cheesefruit in Australia, Painkiller tree in the Caribbean. These are just some of the names. A traditional Hawaiian treatment for high blood pressure, heart trouble as well as diabetes was to dilute noni juice with water and drink before meals and resting periods. The stem and leaves were also used to lower high blood pressure.
Those of you who are familiar with the Hindu Sanskrit (Holy book) may have come across Coleus, used in Ayurvedic medicine mentioned above. Forskolin, an ingredient of Coleus activates an enzyme in the body that stimulates hormone activity, resulting in the dilation of blood vessels. Take note though that it is not known if taking Coleus orally can produce the same results.
As another alternative high blood pressure treatment, Hawthorn is thought to be good for the heart and blood vessels. These include improved coronary artery blood flow and strengthening of the contractions of the heart muscle. Improve circulation to smaller vessels by lowering the resistance to blood flow in larger blood vessels. It makes and excellent anti-oxidant. It may mildly lower blood pressure in some people with high blood pressure.
The Olive tree was noted for its therapeutic properties centuries ago, but for sicknesses other than high blood pressure. Now in modern times it has been discovered that olive leaves have something called oleuropein in them. A test was carried out on animals injected with this chemical which decreased their blood pressure. Do animals suffer from high blood pressure too? Just a passing thought! Anyway it was found to reduce their systolic and diastolic pressure as well as dilate the coronary arteries around the heart. Sounds good to me but we don’t know yet what effects it will have on humans. There are no known drug interactions but do not take on an empty stomach or it could cause irritation to the stomach lining. No harm in giving it a go!
Reishi , an oriental mushroom has proven useful as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.But where one could obtain it I don’t have any information as yet. It was discovered through two controlled clinical trials that reishi lowered high blood pressure significantly. In one of the trials people with hypertension had not responded previously to medication. Reishi needs to be considered with caution and as an alternative high blood pressure treatment, a consultation with your GP is the wise course. It has mild side effects and interacts with anticoagulant drugs.
VITAMINS
Vitamins should be on our list as an alternative high blood pressure treatment. Everyone is aware of the important role vitamins play in maintaining healthy bodily organs and systems.
When we have a cold we are encouraged to take plenty vitamin c and zinc to help us recover.
What are vitamins; why are they so important and how do they work?
The trend today is to go natural. Buy fresh fruit and vegetables that contain vitamins that we particularly need, in addition, a visit to the health shop for vitamin supplements to try and boost our immune system. The question is, can vitamins serve as an alternative high blood pressure treatment?
Coenzyme Q10 is an organic compound which plays a major role in manufacturing energy from food. It is also a powerful anti-oxidant which may reduce your high blood pressure significantly in a short period of a few months of use. It is a vital and necessary component in every cell of the body, which the body produces in abundance but in later years its ability to do so is greatly reduced.
A note of caution: CO Q10 shares a common biosynthetic pathway as cholesterol so if you are taking beta blockers for lowering your high blood pressure, or Statins a cholesterol lowering drug, they will interfere with the function of this important coenzyme. This information should be considered before making the choice to take statins. Coq10 is an effective, alternative high blood pressure treatment that is vital to heart and cardiovascular health.
DHA
_______
Omega-3 fish oils. Most people have heard now about essential fatty acids being part of a healthy diet. US TODAY 1/2/2007 wrote an article on Omega 3. They said that The American Heart Association and the Food and Drug Administration give omega-3 a thumbs-up.
Not all nutritionists, however, encourage consuming it as an additive rather than in foods such as salmon, where it is found naturally. "It isn't good nutrition to cram a lot of ingredients into a single food," says registered dietician Robyn Flipse. The article also added that Food marketers' primary target is the 79 million baby boomers, because omega-3 has been shown to cut risks of heart disease and maybe other diseases, including Alzheimer's. Four in 10 adults are seeking more omega-3s in their diets, according to HealthFocus USA Trend Survey.
Vitamin D
If you are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs you may need to supplement with vitamin D, but consult with your doctor or healthcare practitioner first. Although it can be manufactured by absorbing sunlight through the skin, don’t think you will be doing yourself some good by overexposure, that will not produce enough. Vitamin D is not an alternative high blood pressure treatment but it can be affected by taking the above mentioned prescribed drugs. It can also cause high blood pressure if taken in excess because the body stores it in the fat, so take heed!
Antioxidants
Presuming you have heard of antioxidants, vitamin C is known as such, although today more powerful antioxidants that have been discovered, such as Grape Seed extract, White & Maritime Pine Bark extracts, documented as boosting the effects of vitamin C, and Turmeric extract. What do antioxidants do? They mop up or make stable free radicals, known also as oxidants in our systems.
Look at an apple half after cutting it and you will see this damaging process in action. It starts to turn brown. This is evidence of cells being destroyed by free radicals. If you rub the other half of the apple with juice from a lemon, containing vitamin C, it won’t turn brown because the antioxidants stabilize the free radical. As an alternative high blood pressure treatment, vitamin C has the ability to act as a free radical scavenger in the arteries and heart muscle which has been shown to reduce blood pressure.
Watch for an update on the more powerful antioxidants.
MINERALS
Minerals, unlike vitamins are not widely considered by the public in the quest for good health, yet they are just as important if not more that vitamins. So learning about how the body uses them will help you to know what can be taken as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.
Potassium is a known blood pressure lowering mineral. If you are not taking potassium-sparing diuretics then supplementation is a must. Diuretics rob the body of potassium which is vital for every cell. Potassium is classed as a macro mineral. Although it is only 1/3 of 1 percent of essential minerals the body needs, in comparison, its percentage is more than those essential minerals such as iron and copper. Because the body does not store potassium, it is important that potassium rich foods are incorporated daily into the diet. When there is low amounts of potassium in the cell it changes it’s acid-alkali balance causing a toxic environment (See my page on Body pH Balance ), that can cause death in serious cases. Potassium’s main source is from fruit such as bananas, oranges, peaches and prunes. It is also found in some meats and codfish.
Magnesium seems more effective in lowering blood pressure in people taking potassium depleting diuretics, but then again potassium depleting diuretics also deplete magnesium, hence this could be the cause of the favourable results with this group. Not so high on our list as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.
ALTERNATIVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE TREATMENT AND THERAPIES
Adult Stem Cells Yes! I did say adult stem cells, not embryonic stem cells, a new frontier in tissue regeneration.
Much current research on stem cells involves embryonic stem cells, which are derived from human embryos, causing controversies and repulsion. Adult stem cells, by contrast, can be obtained without destroying an embryo. A new frontier indeed!
How exactly do adult stem cells serve as a alternative high blood pressure treatment? Researchers claim that stem cells activated and released from bone marrow may regenerate and repair damaged tissue.
High blood pressure is just one of the diseases this therapy addresses.
Music Therapy has been proven to help lower high blood pressure. But what may be noteworthy, is that it might not matter what music you listen too. As long as you like it and pause it a few times.
The Ideal Breathing Rate may significantly reduce your blood pressure without medication. This device has been approved by leading Hypertension Societies and well worth a try.
Buteyko Breathing Technique
This breathing technique is revolutionary and gaining favour in the alternative health field. It is based on breathing correctly through the nose, not the mouth to reserve and balance carbon dioxide levels in the blood and organs. If the right balance of this once thought, toxic gas is not met, it can trigger a whole range of diseases one would never think of, including high blood pressure.
Dr. Buteyko, a Russian professor, discovered and developed this breathing technique for respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, but the therapy also serves as an alternative high blood pressure treatment and treats over 100 other diseases and complaints, as most diseases are linked in some way to each other.
Therapy includes breathing exercises, diet, sleeping habits and exercise for young and old alike. In fact, those of us in good health who want to maintain it, this therapy is a “breath of fresh air”.
Speaking of toxins, are you aware that your colon can build up a plaque that can cause general ill health when toxins enter into the blood stream? It also results in poor absorption of Minerals and nutrients that we need to maintain normal blood pressure levels, and puts extra strain on the liver which really needs to function well with the many tasks it has to perform in the body. People are reaping the benefits of a colon cleanse.....
Hot Tubs
Hot tubs or hydrothermal spas are a fantastic therapy that gets too little recognition for helping to bring down high blood pressure. And what a lovely way to do it! Did you know that a session in the spa has the same benefits as a ride out on your bike or a brisk walk in the park?
Read about Lynn`s experience as she relates how alternative high blood pressure treatment really does work.
If you are looking for practical ways you can help bring your blood pressure down, discussing Choice Ways to Cure High Blood Pressure Naturally will give you ideas of what changes you can make to your lifestyle.
Posted in www.highbloodpressureinfo.org
"Returning to natural remedies seems to be the trend. Be inspired by the alternative high blood pressure treatments mentioned here"
Sufferers looking for alternative high blood pressure treatment, often overlook a wealth of information that can be found on herbs, vitamins and minerals, three branches of nutrition that are used in combination with each other and used by practitioners of homeopathy, reflexology, herbal medicine, acupuncture, etc, etc.
To help you, I will discuss briefly in this article the methods and benefits of each of the following subjects:
Herbal Medicine
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Alternative Therapies and Treatments
HERBAL MEDICINE.
Surprisingly, western medicine as we know it didn’t make full impact until the end of the 20th century. Now a new trend is developing as more and more people are looking for alternative ways to restore health or keep healthy.So let’s trace back in time and mention some of the herbal medicine used for blood pressure hundreds of years before this Common Era.
Herbs for instance, have been used to treat illness effectively for thousands of years by non-industrialized societies of all continents, but as western medicine from the Greek and Roman traditions developed it then dominated herbal medicine practices. Also others dominated the world scene such as Ayurvedic from India, and Chinese herbal medicine.
Some pharmaceuticals that are available to Western physicians in our present era have a long history of use as herbal remedies, such as opium, aspirin (used as an alternative high blood pressure treatment), digitalis, and quinine./
Rauwolfia Serpentina, extensively used in India for sleeplessness, anxiety, and high blood pressure was the first proven allopathic medicine for high blood pressure extracted from this herb.
Today there are many health claims made about the use of herbs. Our main interest though are those that we can use as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.
Take for interest Noni juice ,used as an alternative high blood pressure treatment. It is also known as Nono in Tahiti, Indian Mulberry in India, Cheesefruit in Australia, Painkiller tree in the Caribbean. These are just some of the names. A traditional Hawaiian treatment for high blood pressure, heart trouble as well as diabetes was to dilute noni juice with water and drink before meals and resting periods. The stem and leaves were also used to lower high blood pressure.
Those of you who are familiar with the Hindu Sanskrit (Holy book) may have come across Coleus, used in Ayurvedic medicine mentioned above. Forskolin, an ingredient of Coleus activates an enzyme in the body that stimulates hormone activity, resulting in the dilation of blood vessels. Take note though that it is not known if taking Coleus orally can produce the same results.
As another alternative high blood pressure treatment, Hawthorn is thought to be good for the heart and blood vessels. These include improved coronary artery blood flow and strengthening of the contractions of the heart muscle. Improve circulation to smaller vessels by lowering the resistance to blood flow in larger blood vessels. It makes and excellent anti-oxidant. It may mildly lower blood pressure in some people with high blood pressure.
The Olive tree was noted for its therapeutic properties centuries ago, but for sicknesses other than high blood pressure. Now in modern times it has been discovered that olive leaves have something called oleuropein in them. A test was carried out on animals injected with this chemical which decreased their blood pressure. Do animals suffer from high blood pressure too? Just a passing thought! Anyway it was found to reduce their systolic and diastolic pressure as well as dilate the coronary arteries around the heart. Sounds good to me but we don’t know yet what effects it will have on humans. There are no known drug interactions but do not take on an empty stomach or it could cause irritation to the stomach lining. No harm in giving it a go!
Reishi , an oriental mushroom has proven useful as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.But where one could obtain it I don’t have any information as yet. It was discovered through two controlled clinical trials that reishi lowered high blood pressure significantly. In one of the trials people with hypertension had not responded previously to medication. Reishi needs to be considered with caution and as an alternative high blood pressure treatment, a consultation with your GP is the wise course. It has mild side effects and interacts with anticoagulant drugs.
VITAMINS
Vitamins should be on our list as an alternative high blood pressure treatment. Everyone is aware of the important role vitamins play in maintaining healthy bodily organs and systems.
When we have a cold we are encouraged to take plenty vitamin c and zinc to help us recover.
What are vitamins; why are they so important and how do they work?
The trend today is to go natural. Buy fresh fruit and vegetables that contain vitamins that we particularly need, in addition, a visit to the health shop for vitamin supplements to try and boost our immune system. The question is, can vitamins serve as an alternative high blood pressure treatment?
Coenzyme Q10 is an organic compound which plays a major role in manufacturing energy from food. It is also a powerful anti-oxidant which may reduce your high blood pressure significantly in a short period of a few months of use. It is a vital and necessary component in every cell of the body, which the body produces in abundance but in later years its ability to do so is greatly reduced.
A note of caution: CO Q10 shares a common biosynthetic pathway as cholesterol so if you are taking beta blockers for lowering your high blood pressure, or Statins a cholesterol lowering drug, they will interfere with the function of this important coenzyme. This information should be considered before making the choice to take statins. Coq10 is an effective, alternative high blood pressure treatment that is vital to heart and cardiovascular health.
DHA
_______
Omega-3 fish oils. Most people have heard now about essential fatty acids being part of a healthy diet. US TODAY 1/2/2007 wrote an article on Omega 3. They said that The American Heart Association and the Food and Drug Administration give omega-3 a thumbs-up.
Not all nutritionists, however, encourage consuming it as an additive rather than in foods such as salmon, where it is found naturally. "It isn't good nutrition to cram a lot of ingredients into a single food," says registered dietician Robyn Flipse. The article also added that Food marketers' primary target is the 79 million baby boomers, because omega-3 has been shown to cut risks of heart disease and maybe other diseases, including Alzheimer's. Four in 10 adults are seeking more omega-3s in their diets, according to HealthFocus USA Trend Survey.
Vitamin D
If you are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs you may need to supplement with vitamin D, but consult with your doctor or healthcare practitioner first. Although it can be manufactured by absorbing sunlight through the skin, don’t think you will be doing yourself some good by overexposure, that will not produce enough. Vitamin D is not an alternative high blood pressure treatment but it can be affected by taking the above mentioned prescribed drugs. It can also cause high blood pressure if taken in excess because the body stores it in the fat, so take heed!
Antioxidants
Presuming you have heard of antioxidants, vitamin C is known as such, although today more powerful antioxidants that have been discovered, such as Grape Seed extract, White & Maritime Pine Bark extracts, documented as boosting the effects of vitamin C, and Turmeric extract. What do antioxidants do? They mop up or make stable free radicals, known also as oxidants in our systems.
Look at an apple half after cutting it and you will see this damaging process in action. It starts to turn brown. This is evidence of cells being destroyed by free radicals. If you rub the other half of the apple with juice from a lemon, containing vitamin C, it won’t turn brown because the antioxidants stabilize the free radical. As an alternative high blood pressure treatment, vitamin C has the ability to act as a free radical scavenger in the arteries and heart muscle which has been shown to reduce blood pressure.
Watch for an update on the more powerful antioxidants.
MINERALS
Minerals, unlike vitamins are not widely considered by the public in the quest for good health, yet they are just as important if not more that vitamins. So learning about how the body uses them will help you to know what can be taken as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.
Potassium is a known blood pressure lowering mineral. If you are not taking potassium-sparing diuretics then supplementation is a must. Diuretics rob the body of potassium which is vital for every cell. Potassium is classed as a macro mineral. Although it is only 1/3 of 1 percent of essential minerals the body needs, in comparison, its percentage is more than those essential minerals such as iron and copper. Because the body does not store potassium, it is important that potassium rich foods are incorporated daily into the diet. When there is low amounts of potassium in the cell it changes it’s acid-alkali balance causing a toxic environment (See my page on Body pH Balance ), that can cause death in serious cases. Potassium’s main source is from fruit such as bananas, oranges, peaches and prunes. It is also found in some meats and codfish.
Magnesium seems more effective in lowering blood pressure in people taking potassium depleting diuretics, but then again potassium depleting diuretics also deplete magnesium, hence this could be the cause of the favourable results with this group. Not so high on our list as an alternative high blood pressure treatment.
ALTERNATIVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE TREATMENT AND THERAPIES
Adult Stem Cells Yes! I did say adult stem cells, not embryonic stem cells, a new frontier in tissue regeneration.
Much current research on stem cells involves embryonic stem cells, which are derived from human embryos, causing controversies and repulsion. Adult stem cells, by contrast, can be obtained without destroying an embryo. A new frontier indeed!
How exactly do adult stem cells serve as a alternative high blood pressure treatment? Researchers claim that stem cells activated and released from bone marrow may regenerate and repair damaged tissue.
High blood pressure is just one of the diseases this therapy addresses.
Music Therapy has been proven to help lower high blood pressure. But what may be noteworthy, is that it might not matter what music you listen too. As long as you like it and pause it a few times.
The Ideal Breathing Rate may significantly reduce your blood pressure without medication. This device has been approved by leading Hypertension Societies and well worth a try.
Buteyko Breathing Technique
This breathing technique is revolutionary and gaining favour in the alternative health field. It is based on breathing correctly through the nose, not the mouth to reserve and balance carbon dioxide levels in the blood and organs. If the right balance of this once thought, toxic gas is not met, it can trigger a whole range of diseases one would never think of, including high blood pressure.
Dr. Buteyko, a Russian professor, discovered and developed this breathing technique for respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, but the therapy also serves as an alternative high blood pressure treatment and treats over 100 other diseases and complaints, as most diseases are linked in some way to each other.
Therapy includes breathing exercises, diet, sleeping habits and exercise for young and old alike. In fact, those of us in good health who want to maintain it, this therapy is a “breath of fresh air”.
Speaking of toxins, are you aware that your colon can build up a plaque that can cause general ill health when toxins enter into the blood stream? It also results in poor absorption of Minerals and nutrients that we need to maintain normal blood pressure levels, and puts extra strain on the liver which really needs to function well with the many tasks it has to perform in the body. People are reaping the benefits of a colon cleanse.....
Hot Tubs
Hot tubs or hydrothermal spas are a fantastic therapy that gets too little recognition for helping to bring down high blood pressure. And what a lovely way to do it! Did you know that a session in the spa has the same benefits as a ride out on your bike or a brisk walk in the park?
Read about Lynn`s experience as she relates how alternative high blood pressure treatment really does work.
If you are looking for practical ways you can help bring your blood pressure down, discussing Choice Ways to Cure High Blood Pressure Naturally will give you ideas of what changes you can make to your lifestyle.
Posted in www.highbloodpressureinfo.org
Blood Pressure & Pottasium
Friend of the heart
Potassium plays a unique role in reducing hypertension
THIRTY MINUTES of brisk exercise, five servings of potassium-rich fruit and vegetables, low-sodium and low-fat food, and a glass of red wine or a small beer everyday help prevent hypertension, according to current medical wisdom.
We all know about sodium being the bad boy of hypertension, but where and how does potassium fit into the picture?
Potassium is a metal that is very similar to sodium in its chemical properties. It is vital for the normal functioning of nerve cells; it helps regulate the acid-base balance and water content of tissues and blood, and it helps in the making of muscle protein from aminos, among many other functions.
Potassium's role in hypertension is actually the result of a complex interplay with sodium, calcium and magnesium found in all living cells and in blood. For example, low levels of potassium cause the body to retain sodium and water, and this can elevate blood pressure. Research suggests that the risk of stroke, a common consequence of high blood pressure, relates inversely with the amount of potassium in the diet, and the lowest risk is among the high-potassium low-sodium group. Apart from hypertension, low potassium levels are linked with heart failure, disorders of heart rhythm, fatigue and depression. Current research suggests we need at least 3500 mg of potassium daily and fruits and vegetables, rather than potassium supplements, are the best sources because they lessen the chances of consuming large and toxic amounts by accident.
Foods rich in potassium are apples, apricots, bananas, beans, broccoli, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, dates, fish, lettuce, mushrooms, potatoes-especially the skin, spinach and tomatoes.
Meat, though high in potassium, contains a lot of saturated fat and sodium. While potassium-rich foods are definitely good for the average healthy person looking to prevent hypertension, doctors advise caution in those who already suffer from high blood pressure and its consequences like heart failure, kidney failure and disorders of heart rhythm. Often these patients are already on drugs that carefully regulate blood volume and the concentration of minerals in the body, and potassium-rich foods can interfere with the treatment. Never take potassium supplements until your physician says so.
by RAJIV.M.
Posted in The Hindu, Thursday, Nov 06, 2003
Potassium plays a unique role in reducing hypertension
THIRTY MINUTES of brisk exercise, five servings of potassium-rich fruit and vegetables, low-sodium and low-fat food, and a glass of red wine or a small beer everyday help prevent hypertension, according to current medical wisdom.
We all know about sodium being the bad boy of hypertension, but where and how does potassium fit into the picture?
Potassium is a metal that is very similar to sodium in its chemical properties. It is vital for the normal functioning of nerve cells; it helps regulate the acid-base balance and water content of tissues and blood, and it helps in the making of muscle protein from aminos, among many other functions.
Potassium's role in hypertension is actually the result of a complex interplay with sodium, calcium and magnesium found in all living cells and in blood. For example, low levels of potassium cause the body to retain sodium and water, and this can elevate blood pressure. Research suggests that the risk of stroke, a common consequence of high blood pressure, relates inversely with the amount of potassium in the diet, and the lowest risk is among the high-potassium low-sodium group. Apart from hypertension, low potassium levels are linked with heart failure, disorders of heart rhythm, fatigue and depression. Current research suggests we need at least 3500 mg of potassium daily and fruits and vegetables, rather than potassium supplements, are the best sources because they lessen the chances of consuming large and toxic amounts by accident.
Foods rich in potassium are apples, apricots, bananas, beans, broccoli, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, dates, fish, lettuce, mushrooms, potatoes-especially the skin, spinach and tomatoes.
Meat, though high in potassium, contains a lot of saturated fat and sodium. While potassium-rich foods are definitely good for the average healthy person looking to prevent hypertension, doctors advise caution in those who already suffer from high blood pressure and its consequences like heart failure, kidney failure and disorders of heart rhythm. Often these patients are already on drugs that carefully regulate blood volume and the concentration of minerals in the body, and potassium-rich foods can interfere with the treatment. Never take potassium supplements until your physician says so.
by RAJIV.M.
Posted in The Hindu, Thursday, Nov 06, 2003
Saturday, 26 September 2009
கலைஞரின் நாடகம்
அன்புடையீர்,
பெண்களுக்கு சொத்தில் சமபங்கு என்று முழங்கி அதற்க்கு சட்ட வடிவம் கொடுத்த கலைஞரின் செயலை பாராட்டும் சமயத்தில் அது அடுத்தவர் சொத்துக்கு மட்டுமே தன் குடும்பத்திற்கு அல்ல என்று சபை அறிய செய்த மகளிர் நலம் காக்கும் மாவீரருக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
தனக்கு பிறகு தன் பிள்ளைகளுக்கு அவர் எழுதி வைத்த செட்டில்மென்ட் பத்திரத்தில் அவரது மகளுக்கு ஏன் பங்கு கொடுக்கவில்லை என தெரியவில்லை.
பெண்களுக்கு சொத்தில் சமபங்கு என்று முழங்கி அதற்க்கு சட்ட வடிவம் கொடுத்த கலைஞரின் செயலை பாராட்டும் சமயத்தில் அது அடுத்தவர் சொத்துக்கு மட்டுமே தன் குடும்பத்திற்கு அல்ல என்று சபை அறிய செய்த மகளிர் நலம் காக்கும் மாவீரருக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
தனக்கு பிறகு தன் பிள்ளைகளுக்கு அவர் எழுதி வைத்த செட்டில்மென்ட் பத்திரத்தில் அவரது மகளுக்கு ஏன் பங்கு கொடுக்கவில்லை என தெரியவில்லை.
Friday, 25 September 2009
ஆறு வழிச் சாலை
கோவை மாநகரில் அவினாசி சாலை ஆறு வழிப்பாதை ஆகி விட்டது. இனிமேல் பாதசாரிகள் யாரும் அவினாசி சாலையில் நடக்க வேண்டாம் என அன்போடு கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறேன்.
ஏனெனில் வாகனம் செல்வதற்கே இடம் இல்லாதபொழுது எங்கு போய் நடப்பது.
எனவே எச்சரிக்கையாக இருங்கள்.
இப்படிக்கு
நலம் விரும்பி.
ஏனெனில் வாகனம் செல்வதற்கே இடம் இல்லாதபொழுது எங்கு போய் நடப்பது.
எனவே எச்சரிக்கையாக இருங்கள்.
இப்படிக்கு
நலம் விரும்பி.
Friday, 18 September 2009
ஆலயம்
நம்மை மீறிய ஒரு சக்தி தான் கடவுள்
நாம் நிம்மதி தேடி செல்லும் ஓர் இடம் ஆலயம்.
ஆனால் அங்கும் தலை விரித்தாடும் வேறுபாடுகளை நினைத்தால் நெஞ்சம் புழுங்குகிறது.
இருப்பவனுக்கு ஒரு நியதி இல்லாதவனுக்கு ஒரு நியதி.
செல்வாக்குள்ளவர்களுக்கு மரியாதை மற்றவர்களுக்கு .......
கலைஞர் அன்று பராசக்தி படத்தில் எழுதிய வசனம் கோவில் கூடாது என்பதற்காக அல்ல கோவில் கொடியவர்களின் கூடாரம் ஆகிவிடக்கூடாது என்பதற்க்க்காகத்தான் என்று எழுதிய அவரது ஆட்சியில் புற்றீசல் போல் பெருகும் கோவில் வியாபாரம் தடுக்கப்பட வேண்டும் என்பதுதான் என் போன்றோரின் எதிர்பார்ப்பு.
( குமுதம் ரிப்போர்ட்டர் இதழில் வெளி வந்த கோடிகளில் புரளும் கோவில் பிசினஸ் என்ற கட்டுரையை படித்ததால் எழுந்த சிந்தனை.)
நாம் நிம்மதி தேடி செல்லும் ஓர் இடம் ஆலயம்.
ஆனால் அங்கும் தலை விரித்தாடும் வேறுபாடுகளை நினைத்தால் நெஞ்சம் புழுங்குகிறது.
இருப்பவனுக்கு ஒரு நியதி இல்லாதவனுக்கு ஒரு நியதி.
செல்வாக்குள்ளவர்களுக்கு மரியாதை மற்றவர்களுக்கு .......
கலைஞர் அன்று பராசக்தி படத்தில் எழுதிய வசனம் கோவில் கூடாது என்பதற்காக அல்ல கோவில் கொடியவர்களின் கூடாரம் ஆகிவிடக்கூடாது என்பதற்க்க்காகத்தான் என்று எழுதிய அவரது ஆட்சியில் புற்றீசல் போல் பெருகும் கோவில் வியாபாரம் தடுக்கப்பட வேண்டும் என்பதுதான் என் போன்றோரின் எதிர்பார்ப்பு.
( குமுதம் ரிப்போர்ட்டர் இதழில் வெளி வந்த கோடிகளில் புரளும் கோவில் பிசினஸ் என்ற கட்டுரையை படித்ததால் எழுந்த சிந்தனை.)
Thursday, 17 September 2009
புகைப்பதை கைவிட
At Last, Quit Smoking for Good
7 tips for quitting cigarettes -- no matter how many times you’ve tried before.
By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhDWebMD Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
If you have COPD, the most important step you can take to manage your condition is to quit smoking.
Your second most important step is to live in a smoke-free environment.
Whether you directly inhale smoke or get it from secondhand smoke, cigarette smoke accelerates the damage already going on in the lungs. Avoiding smoke slows the damage and actually slows the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
In addition, when you quit smoking, you lower the risk for you and those around you of other serious health problems like heart disease.
Quitting cigarettes can make the difference between living longer and well - and not living at all. That’s especially true now that COPD is a part of your life. The good news is smoking is a risk factor you can control. Here’s how.
1. Set a Date to Quit Smoking
If you want to quit smoking, it helps to set a quit date, says Lindy Wolfenden, MD. Wolfenden is an assistant professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She is also director of the outpatient pulmonary function laboratory at Emory Clinic. Setting a date to quit formalizes the attempt to quit. And while it may still take several attempts, the likelihood of permanently quitting goes up with each attempt you make.
When you choose a date to quit smoking, make it one when it is less likely you’ll have added stress. Stress is a major roadblock to any behavioral change. That’s especially true when you try to quit smoking.
Mark the quit date on your calendar. Experts recommend that as it approaches you stay mentally and emotionally focused on this date as a time for new beginnings and better health.
2. Expect to Feel Miserable
When you first quit smoking, it will be rough. You might feel miserable, irritable, even depressed. But according to the American Lung Association, nicotine clears out of the system quickly. It is usually in the undetectable range within 24 hours after someone quits.
For a few weeks, you might feel hungrier than normal. You may want to eat snacks all day long -- anything to occupy your hands and mouth. Once you get past the first few days, though, you will begin to feel more in control.
Keep sugarless gum or hard candy in your pocket during this time as a short-term “fix” when you crave a cigarette.
3. Remove Smoking Triggers
A smoking trigger is anything your brain has connected with smoking. Everyone’s smoking triggers are different. Your smoking trigger may be the smell of cigarette smoke, your morning coffee, or spotting an ashtray.
Wolfenden suggests removing tobacco from the house, porch, and car. “People should talk with their families about getting cigarettes, ashtrays, and lighters out of the house. Remove anything that reminds them of smoking.”
4. Try Nicotine Replacements
“Nicotine replacements are medications that reduce a person’s craving for smoking,” says Neil Schachter, MD. Schachter is professor of pulmonary medicine and medical director of the respiratory care department at Mount Sinai Center in New York. Nicotine replacement treatments (NRT), he says, include nicotine gum, patches, inhalers, and lozenges.
The replacement therapy works by putting nicotine in your system without the buzz that comes with smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy does not provide the same sensation as a cigarette. However, the treatments supply enough nicotine to halt withdrawal symptoms.
Chances for success are higher for those who use stop smoking aids, Schachter says. “Up to 50% of people who use nicotine replacement will stop smoking.”
Schachter recommends combining nicotine replacement products with other stop smoking measures. This may include group therapy or smoking cessation groups. “Once former smokers have gotten away from cigarettes, they can be weaned off the amount of nicotine in the replacement medication.”
If you want to try over-the-counter nicotine replacements, Schachter suggests getting professional advice first. Talk with your doctor or a support group. You can call the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society to find out more and locate a group near you.
5. Ask About Drugs Approved by the FDA for Helping Smokers Quit
Schachter says there are two approved drugs available that can help people quit smoking. The first is Zyban. It’s also known as the antidepressant Wellbutrin. Zyban helps some people quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings. It may also curb your appetite.
Schachter tells WebMD that Zyban was first used in inpatient psychiatric services. “Doctors noticed that patients with anxiety and depression who took Wellbutrin were able to quit smoking.” Today, Zyban is approved by the FDA as a prescription drug for smoking cessation.
Another prescription drug is Chantix. “It works indirectly on the metabolism of nicotine,” Schachter says. This helps overcome the chemical dependency. Chantix blocks the pleasant effects nicotine has on the brain.
6. Know Why You Crave Cigarettes
If you are a smoker and have tried to quit before, you may feel guilty now. That’s especially true for people with illnesses such as COPD or heart disease. Schachter says you may be embarrassed by your failure to stop smoking and worry that others are judging you. Schachter also says, though, stop worrying. “Smokers are not self-destructive, lazy, or unmotivated,” he says. The cycle of quitting and then going back to smoking, he tells WebMD, is due to the powerful addiction which creates strong cravings for cigarettes. Smoking again after stopping is not a reflection on the character of the person trying to quit.
People smoke because they are addicted to nicotine, Schachter says. And the nicotine in cigarettes is every bit as addictive as heroin or cocaine. In his book Life and Breath, Schachter explains that anyone who smokes at least five to 10 cigarettes a day is considered addicted to cigarettes. And sometimes it takes a major catastrophe, such as hospitalization, for people to be able to stop smoking and stay ex-smokers.
Even those who have been able to stop smoking for years can get the urge to smoke again. And while no two smokers are alike, trying to quit smoking is guaranteed to increase feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.
7. Get Support or Counseling
One way to deal with the stress of quitting -- and increase the odds that you’ll quit for good -- is to consider group or individual counseling, according to Wolfenden. And, she adds, always talk to your physician to get the best help you can.
Quitting Cigarettes for Good
So if cigarettes are so addictive, can you quit smoking for good? Yes. Anyone who wants to quit smoking has a 3% to 5% chance of quitting, says Schachter. Most patients who do quit smoking have to try several times. But each time you try to quit, you have another 5% chance.
Your chances of stopping cigarettes once and for all adds up over time. For example, say you’re on your fourth try to quit smoking. This means you may have a 20% chance of really making it:
4 stop smoking tries X 5% chance = 20% chance of making it
Schachter tells WebMD that the odds are increasingly in your favor the more attempts you make to quit smoking cigarettes. “But if you slip and have a cigarette, don’t beat yourself up,” Schachter says. Most smokers slip several times before they quit smoking for good. He firmly believes that most people who have the stamina to try to quit smoking, will quit smoking.
7 tips for quitting cigarettes -- no matter how many times you’ve tried before.
By Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhDWebMD Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
If you have COPD, the most important step you can take to manage your condition is to quit smoking.
Your second most important step is to live in a smoke-free environment.
Whether you directly inhale smoke or get it from secondhand smoke, cigarette smoke accelerates the damage already going on in the lungs. Avoiding smoke slows the damage and actually slows the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
In addition, when you quit smoking, you lower the risk for you and those around you of other serious health problems like heart disease.
Quitting cigarettes can make the difference between living longer and well - and not living at all. That’s especially true now that COPD is a part of your life. The good news is smoking is a risk factor you can control. Here’s how.
1. Set a Date to Quit Smoking
If you want to quit smoking, it helps to set a quit date, says Lindy Wolfenden, MD. Wolfenden is an assistant professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She is also director of the outpatient pulmonary function laboratory at Emory Clinic. Setting a date to quit formalizes the attempt to quit. And while it may still take several attempts, the likelihood of permanently quitting goes up with each attempt you make.
When you choose a date to quit smoking, make it one when it is less likely you’ll have added stress. Stress is a major roadblock to any behavioral change. That’s especially true when you try to quit smoking.
Mark the quit date on your calendar. Experts recommend that as it approaches you stay mentally and emotionally focused on this date as a time for new beginnings and better health.
2. Expect to Feel Miserable
When you first quit smoking, it will be rough. You might feel miserable, irritable, even depressed. But according to the American Lung Association, nicotine clears out of the system quickly. It is usually in the undetectable range within 24 hours after someone quits.
For a few weeks, you might feel hungrier than normal. You may want to eat snacks all day long -- anything to occupy your hands and mouth. Once you get past the first few days, though, you will begin to feel more in control.
Keep sugarless gum or hard candy in your pocket during this time as a short-term “fix” when you crave a cigarette.
3. Remove Smoking Triggers
A smoking trigger is anything your brain has connected with smoking. Everyone’s smoking triggers are different. Your smoking trigger may be the smell of cigarette smoke, your morning coffee, or spotting an ashtray.
Wolfenden suggests removing tobacco from the house, porch, and car. “People should talk with their families about getting cigarettes, ashtrays, and lighters out of the house. Remove anything that reminds them of smoking.”
4. Try Nicotine Replacements
“Nicotine replacements are medications that reduce a person’s craving for smoking,” says Neil Schachter, MD. Schachter is professor of pulmonary medicine and medical director of the respiratory care department at Mount Sinai Center in New York. Nicotine replacement treatments (NRT), he says, include nicotine gum, patches, inhalers, and lozenges.
The replacement therapy works by putting nicotine in your system without the buzz that comes with smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy does not provide the same sensation as a cigarette. However, the treatments supply enough nicotine to halt withdrawal symptoms.
Chances for success are higher for those who use stop smoking aids, Schachter says. “Up to 50% of people who use nicotine replacement will stop smoking.”
Schachter recommends combining nicotine replacement products with other stop smoking measures. This may include group therapy or smoking cessation groups. “Once former smokers have gotten away from cigarettes, they can be weaned off the amount of nicotine in the replacement medication.”
If you want to try over-the-counter nicotine replacements, Schachter suggests getting professional advice first. Talk with your doctor or a support group. You can call the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society to find out more and locate a group near you.
5. Ask About Drugs Approved by the FDA for Helping Smokers Quit
Schachter says there are two approved drugs available that can help people quit smoking. The first is Zyban. It’s also known as the antidepressant Wellbutrin. Zyban helps some people quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings. It may also curb your appetite.
Schachter tells WebMD that Zyban was first used in inpatient psychiatric services. “Doctors noticed that patients with anxiety and depression who took Wellbutrin were able to quit smoking.” Today, Zyban is approved by the FDA as a prescription drug for smoking cessation.
Another prescription drug is Chantix. “It works indirectly on the metabolism of nicotine,” Schachter says. This helps overcome the chemical dependency. Chantix blocks the pleasant effects nicotine has on the brain.
6. Know Why You Crave Cigarettes
If you are a smoker and have tried to quit before, you may feel guilty now. That’s especially true for people with illnesses such as COPD or heart disease. Schachter says you may be embarrassed by your failure to stop smoking and worry that others are judging you. Schachter also says, though, stop worrying. “Smokers are not self-destructive, lazy, or unmotivated,” he says. The cycle of quitting and then going back to smoking, he tells WebMD, is due to the powerful addiction which creates strong cravings for cigarettes. Smoking again after stopping is not a reflection on the character of the person trying to quit.
People smoke because they are addicted to nicotine, Schachter says. And the nicotine in cigarettes is every bit as addictive as heroin or cocaine. In his book Life and Breath, Schachter explains that anyone who smokes at least five to 10 cigarettes a day is considered addicted to cigarettes. And sometimes it takes a major catastrophe, such as hospitalization, for people to be able to stop smoking and stay ex-smokers.
Even those who have been able to stop smoking for years can get the urge to smoke again. And while no two smokers are alike, trying to quit smoking is guaranteed to increase feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.
7. Get Support or Counseling
One way to deal with the stress of quitting -- and increase the odds that you’ll quit for good -- is to consider group or individual counseling, according to Wolfenden. And, she adds, always talk to your physician to get the best help you can.
Quitting Cigarettes for Good
So if cigarettes are so addictive, can you quit smoking for good? Yes. Anyone who wants to quit smoking has a 3% to 5% chance of quitting, says Schachter. Most patients who do quit smoking have to try several times. But each time you try to quit, you have another 5% chance.
Your chances of stopping cigarettes once and for all adds up over time. For example, say you’re on your fourth try to quit smoking. This means you may have a 20% chance of really making it:
4 stop smoking tries X 5% chance = 20% chance of making it
Schachter tells WebMD that the odds are increasingly in your favor the more attempts you make to quit smoking cigarettes. “But if you slip and have a cigarette, don’t beat yourself up,” Schachter says. Most smokers slip several times before they quit smoking for good. He firmly believes that most people who have the stamina to try to quit smoking, will quit smoking.
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