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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Diet Infos - Atkins and Ketosis

By Jonas Milkei

The basic tenet of the Atkins diet is that a state of ketosis helps burn fat deposits its energy. Many people, including those on the low carbohydrate diet, I do not quite understand why it works and ketosis. Most are subsistence allowances reducing calories. They help you lose weight, but some of the weight is fat and some is from lean muscle tissue. While you may have lower on the scale, their metabolism is slower. The more muscle you lose the slower metabolism. This makes it harder to lose weight and gaining weight again even simpler.

The diet Atkins, on the other hand, is restrictive in carbohydrates. It creates a state of ketosis in your body that burns only fat, not muscle. The main source of your energy to your body fat will be in the form of ketones. Convertira your foie gras with ketones and it can not be converted. It will be eliminated naturally.

Ketones are a normal real and efficient source of fuel for the human body. They are produced in the liver from fatty acids resulting from the breakdown of body fat. They appear only when there is an absence of glucose and sugar. On the Atkins diet, it reduces the amount of glucose and sugar that is found in the bloodstream. As a result, your body produces ketones fuel. When his body is a creation of ketones is called ketosis. There is a common misconception that after a Ketogenic diet like Atkins is dangerous. The truth is that being in ketosis is a completely natural state. The human body creates ketones to use as fuel in the absence of glucose.

In the Atkins diet book, Dr. Atkins suggests using ketone-testing strips to determine your state of ketosis during dieting. These small plastic strips are held in the urine stream and contain a special chemically treated absorptive pad. This pad will change color if ketones are present in the urine. With the presence of ketones, the strip will change varying shades of pink to purple. There is a color scale on the label of the bottle that will help you determine your ketone levels.

Ketone strips are available at any pharmacy and is among the diabetic supplies. In some stores, they are kept behind the counter so you may have to ask for them. You will not need a prescription to buy them though. Once you open a packet of strips of ketosis which have a shelf life of 6 months. It may be useful to mark the opening of the box.

Ketone strips will let you know if you are progressing correctly on the Atkins diet. If you are following the Induction plan to the letter and aren't seeing purple, don't worry. Some people never show trace amounts of ketones or they may show just above the minimum line. As long as you are losing weight and inches then you are successfully using ketones. Also, if you've just exercised a few hours before using the strips, you may not see purple. Some dieters may mistakenly believe that a dark purple result on the testing strips means that they are losing weight faster. Actually, the darkest purple color is a sign of dehydration. It means that your urine is too concentrated and you need to drink water.

Ketones come from fat in the bloodstream, whether it is fat that you eat or fat that you burn. So if you eat a meal heavy in fat and then immediately use a testing strip, then you'll see a dark purple result. Use the strips as a guide, but don't get hung up on the color. Reaching a state of ketosis is key to success on the Atkins diet and it as simple as eliminating carbohydrates from the diet. Make sure to follow the eating plan correctly and use the ketone testing strips as needed.

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Provillus: Best of Breed Products for Hair Loss

By Louis Levinthall

You may believe that hair loss is an unavoidable, natural condition in the lives of most women and men. Permaps you think that most sufferers have no choice but to watch helplessly as their hair thins, or their hairlines recede, or the bald spots grow. Many sufferers just resign themselves, thinking that they are victims of genetics and there is nothing that they can do about it. Nothing could be further from the truth!

There is a lot of modern day skepticism when it comes to hair loss treatments and products for hair loss. Throughout history, medicine men along with alchemists have addressed hair loss with various remedies and different levels of success. The desire to promote hair growth has been so great among so many different populations that hundreds of hair loss treatments have arrisen over the years, all with varying efficacy. This is because different cultures, diets and physiologies demand different solutions.

Today, as the modern medicine searches for a solution to hair loss, new breakthroughs are uncovered every day. They are based on sound medical principle, and are developed to address the needs of as wide a spectum of users as possible. The result is that treatments exist that can help practically anyone. All you have to do is find the right one for you.

Another point that few people recognize and that many women try to hide is that the problem of hair loss is not one that is just common in men! While the solution to a hairloss problem may differ among individuals, the physiological basis for the problem is common to both genders; the ingredients of the solution just need to be tailored to address the needs of the different genders. The result is that you can find a formulation specific to your gender that has a common trait of effectiveness in all users.

So - there is a product that will work for you. If you are ready for a hair restoration product that is safe and effective, one that will slow the progression of pattern baldness and promote hair growth and retention, then Provillus is for you. Provillus is not made of harmful chemicals or formulas but is a natural product containing the hair restoration compound most recommended by doctors to promote hair growth. Provillus has been found to be the most effective product on the market for producing new hair growth and hair retention in men and women.

Since Provillus is all natural you don't have to worry about the side-effects, including sexual side-effects, that are produced by some chemical hair loss treatments. Your hair and scalp will also benefit from the natural formulation of Provillus. Provillus is considered the number one hair loss prevention treatment on the market today, and users have achieved dramatic restoration and retention using this product.

Because the manufacturers are so sure that Provillus is effective, they offer a money-back guarantee. This amazing pill has been so successful for those who have used it that they are more than happy to refund your money if you aren't satisfied with your results. Plus, if you order now, they will also give you two free bottles to help get you started, and you can try them for up to six months before deciding to return them. Why put up with thinning hair and a receding hairline? Try Provillus today to restore your hair to full health!

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Fish Oil Used as Treatment for Psychosis

By Michael Byrd

The use of fish oil as treatment for psychosis is definitely an interesting topic.

Quite a number of scientists were impressed on what they have discovered and I know you will also be thrilled to know.

Psychosis is defined as "loss of contact with reality. This typically includes delusions (false ideas about what's taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there)." by the Medline Plus online encyclopaedia.

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, dementia, hallucinations, unfounded fears, extreme excitement, abnormal emotions, delusions, confusion and delusions are among the general definitions of psychosis.

If the mentioned descriptions are found in you, do not go and immediately get a diagnosis. Just remember that psychosis is a condition wherein the symptoms are often consistent and is always chronic.

Some of the causes of psychosis can be the use of illegal or prescription drugs, excessive alcohol intake, or any condition that may bring damage to the brain for it to malfunction, like stroke or Alzheimer's Disease.

People believe that the food that we eat has nothing to do with psychosis, but that is like saying that man can live on junk food alone and still stay healthy and live a long life. Of course we all know that would be impossible.

What does the research reveal?

Fish oil has been found to give major health benefits according to the latest scientific studies, and it includes the treatment of psychosis, bipolar syndrome and depression.

A research report in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows that "Major depressed subjects showed significantly lower total omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?than minor depressed subjects and healthy controls." (Vol. 26, No. 38, 35-46)

The implication: the more fish oil fatty acids you have in your diet, the less the chances are that you will be depressed.

There is another study that was conducted on subjects with major depressive disorders and it was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. It says that "Highly significant benefits of the addition of the omega-3 fatty acid compared with placebo were found by week 3 of treatment." (Vol. 159:477-479)

Meaning: in a matter of 3 weeks, fish oil can give you great health benefits.

Research conducted at the Harvard University was published in the Archives of General Psychiatry and it found that, "Omega 3 fatty acids were well tolerated and improved the short-term course of illness in this preliminary study of patients with bipolar disorder." (Vol. 56 No. 5)

The implication: Fish oil helped improve the condition of bipolar disorder patients.

Additional research accounted in the American Journal of Psychiatry says, "The results of this study suggest that EPA may be a safe and effective form of monotherapy for women with moderately severe borderline personality disorder." (Vol. 160:167-169)

The implication: Women with extreme personality disorders can benefit from fish oil.

The research conducted by the UK University of Sheffield that was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals "The findings [of their study] raise the possibility that depressive symptoms may be alleviated by omega 3 PUFA [polyunsaturated fatty acid] supplementation." (Vol. 48(2-3):149-55)

Meaning: Depression can be minimized with a supplement of good quality fish oil.

That is the summary of the benefits that fish oil can provide as treatment to psychosis and minor depressions.

The health benefits of fish oil can speak for itself naturally.

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Acid Reflux - Is That Heartburn Or What?

By Richard H Ealom

INTRODUCTION: Acid reflux is a condition where gastric juices containing acid travel back from the stomach into the esophagus (gullet or swallowing tube). More commonly found among adults, yet, children as well as infants, can be likewise affected.

It is most frequently recognized by its symptom of "heartburn" which is said to affect 1 out of every 10 adults in the USA and is a very serious and common ailment in the world today. In severe instances, this can be very troublesome. It is treatable and you should ask your MD what treatments are available and right for you.

GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or commonly called acid reflux, is a chronic condition wherein the esophagus becomes inflamed and irritated due to the stomach's acidic contents that flows back towards the esophagus passing from the lower esophageal sphincter. It is a severe version of reflux that often produces pain, vomiting and poor weight gain.

HEARTBURN: The name of the affliction given to a burning discomfort in the chest, just back of the breastbone. It is a sign of another digestive problem, and not a problem by itself. Following heartburn, other reported symptoms are regurgitation, bitterness in the mouth, hoarseness, wheezing, dry cough, and throat tightness as if some chunk of food is entrapped. An occasional heartburn does'nt always mean one has GERD.

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of acid reflux include: Heartburn (a burning feeling rising from the stomach or lower chest upward towards the neck) and can be greatly relieved or prevented by lifestyle and dietary alterations as well as using herbs known to promote healthy digestion.

TREATMENT: Treatment is the next step, but recognize that proper treatment can really only be utilized once a definitive diagnosis has been made. Moreover, after the esophagus has healed and treatment is ceased, the injury will return in the majority of patients within a few months. You may need to experiment with doses and drugs to find the right solution for your heartburn and GERD.

Drug treatment is often only needed for a short time although it may have to be repeated since some symptoms may re-occur. NEXIUM is prescribed for the treatment of frequent, persistent heartburn symptoms. But if these symptoms occur two or more days a week despite treatment and change in diet, you may have (GERD) also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

CONCLUSION: Acid reflux is caused by food and stomach acid coming back up from your stomach and entering your esophagus and is often characterized by a burning sensation in the stomach and chest area. It is a medical condition, with heartburn as a possible symptom of that condition. You should also realize that if it is left untreated for too long, you could be looking at a lifetime of dealing with it. The bottom line is that finding the right cure is mostly about knowing your body and your symptoms.

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