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A varicose vein starts out as little more than a visual problem but it can lead, over time, to leg swelling, fatigue and pain. The reduced flow of blood to your legs causes your legs to tire quickly and often make them feel as heavy as lead weights. If left untreated the varicose vein can get serious to the point of causing leg ulcers, impaired walking, leg cramps and blood clots. Correcting the problem used to involve hospitalization, surgical removal of the varicose vein and a long recovery period. It can make one shudder just to think about it. Today, however, utilizing the latest laser technology, in many cases, much of that old surgical procedure can be a thing of the past.

The benefits of this new laser procedure for varicose vein treatment are considerable. There is really no preparation work required at all. It can be done as an outpatient procedure and generally takes less than an hour start to finish. The old surgical procedure often took 4 to 6 hours or more. Total anesthesia for the laser procedure is not required and there is only minimal pain. When everything is done there is no scarring. The incision to insert the laser is so small that there is no need for stitches. When the doctor is done with the laser there is really no recovery period at all. Vigorous physical activity is discouraged for the first day or two after laser treatment but generally you walk out of the outpatient facility and return to your normal daily activities immediately. There may be some minor itching and tenderness for a week or so afterwards but not enough to limit your activities. Sometimes you have to go back for a second or third follow up laser procedure to obtain complete resolution of the problem. Of course that will vary from individual to individual.

The technical name for this procedure is endovenous laser therapy. The laser used is very precise and delivers a very controlled dose of laser energy. The doctor will insert a very small thin laser fiber into your thigh. Even though your varicose vein shows up in your lower leg area the real cause of the problem is almost always a faulty valve in your upper leg. Once the laser is properly positioned in your upper leg he will activate the laser. The heat from the laser energy will cause the blood in that area of the vein to coagulate and close off the diseased varicose vein. This will cause the entire vein from there down into your lower leg to shrink and be absorbed back into your body. The number of veins in your legs is huge so the loss of the one varicose vein is not a problem for your circulatory system. The blood that normally would have gone through the diseased varicose vein will now go through other healthier veins.

This laser procedure has proven to be more than 96 percent effective at eliminating the problem with a varicose vein. So there is still a chance that you may have to undergo the old vein removal procedure. But your chances of solving a varicose vein problem quickly and easily with laser technology are better than ever before.

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Do you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin insensitivity, depression, joint pain, back pain, leg pain, a pain in the neck . . . No problem, just get down to your friendly local pharmacy to get the right pills and you're good to go.

I hope that sounds sarcastic – because it is. Why do we spend so much money and effort trying to micromanage each little hormone or chemical imbalance in our body? Often times these approaches just end up offsetting something else anyway.

Most drugs have side effects

For example:

• Statins reduce cholesterol but they also reduce coenzyme Q, important for energy production and maintaining good blood pressure.

• Aspirin is great for a headache but also reduces vitamin C, important for immune function.

• Ibuprofen is good for general pain but also reduces folic acid, important for neural and cardiovascular function.

• Many antibiotics fight bacterial infections but they also reduce potassium, important for regular heartbeat and they reduce beneficial bacteria that help you digest your food.

This list is very long and I could go on for pages.

Don't get me wrong. There are appropriate times for pharmaceutical drugs – when your situation is serious. The point is that when we try and micromanage our ‘imbalances' we don't really do that great of a job. In fact, many people are on medication to treat the side effects of a different medication.

Do our bodies make bad stuff? Let's just challenge dogma for a second here. I'll use cholesterol as an example since it get so much press.

I'm sure you've been told that LDL is the ‘bad' cholesterol and HDL is ‘good'. But here's a question – do you think that your body naturally produces things that are bad for it? Do you think you body makes LDL just to mess you up? Of course not.

Many medical professionals are beginning to believe that current definitions of ‘high cholesterol' are not accurate. In fact, new studies show that if your cholesterol drops too low then you increase your risk for Parkinson's disease. I predict that this is the first of many associations that will link a disease with our attempt to drive down cholesterol levels.

LDL has a role in repairing damaged arteries and in delivering cholesterol to places where it is needed. Cholesterol is actually an important component of cell membranes. LDL is not bad – it's just that the foods we typically eat cause it's levels to raise higher than optimal. When the levels get too high then it starts sticking to the inside of arteries too much.

The 4 pillars of health

So what are we to do? It will probably be no shock to you that many ailments are the consequences of lifestyle choices. Simply eating a better diet and getting regular exercise will improve many conditions, reduce your reliance on drugs and generally improve your quality of life.

You may be thinking ‘Yeah, I've heard that before. Isn't there anything new?' Well, I encourage you to stop looking for the latest trick or pill to improve your health. Lifestyle choices are the fundamental skills of good health. You can break it all down into what I call the 4 pillars of good health.

1. Nutrition – Diet and Supplements 2. Exercise – Mental and Physical Activity 3. Sleep, Rest and Relaxation 4. Positive Mental Attitude

All of these factors will feed each other. When you eat well and take quality supplements you will have more energy to exercise, which will help you sleep better, which will cause your stress levels to drop and improve your mood and lead to overall improved health.

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Almost everyone suffers from eye infections during the life span. There are number of factors associated with eye infections. The main causes behind eye infections are considered to be bacterial infections, viral infections and other infections affected by microorganisms. Injuries to eye and adjoining areas may lead to eye infection in some cases. Though not considered serious in nature (as can be cured easily with medications) eye infections may lead to serious health complications like loss of sight.

Eye infections produce the sings and symptoms such as Chronic redness of eyes, frequent eye lid flanking, Itching, blurring vision, discomfort of eyes, watery eyes, pain in eyes, eye discharge, swollen eyelids and swollen eye surrounding tissues. The treatment of eye infections depends upon the symptoms and cause of infection.

Based on the symptoms and root cause of eye infection, eye infections can be classified in various categories like Conjunctivitis (commonly known as pink eye), Blepharitis, Corneal Ulcer, Stye, Cellulitis and Trachoma.

Usually eye drops that have the proprietary of pain relieving and bacteria killing are prescribed for treatment of eye infections. Proper personal hygiene like washing eyes at regular intervals, avoiding exposure to dust etc can help in prevention of eye infections. For example, people using contact lenses are considered more vulnerable to eye infections. Continuous use of contact lenses without disinfecting it at regular intervals provide good environment for development of bacteria and bacteria are one of the main causes of eye infections.

Apart from the traditional medications certain alternative therapies (like herbal medications) and liquid supplements can help in prevention of eye infection. Natural supplements like colloidal gold, colloidal silver possess the feature of enhancing immune system and regulating hormonal balances. Further, contains of liquid supplements are for their proprietary of killing bacteria, viruses and harmful microorganisms. Liquid supplements can help you in prevention of eye infection by eliminating bacterial or viral growth. Further, every patient suffering from eye infections may not be able to use available medications as he may be allergic to certain medication. Some medications may also produce some undesired side effects. Liquid supplements like colloidal silver are prepared from natural elements (silver and water), does not contain any chemicals and hence are free from side effects. Use of liquid supplements (colloidal) will help you in protections against infections and hasten the recovery process when combined with medications.

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Would you like to know how you can get the most out of your exercise time and then make your workouts as effective for your mind as for your body?

Do you know that you can actually maximize your performance and time in exercising with just proper motivation and goal setting? This technique has been used by sports psychologists for so many years, and they are successful in achieving ultimate physical performance. Thankfully, this is no longer limited to athletes alone. You too can practice this strategy, depending on the fitness exercise you are adopting. You can best focus on every effort for every routine through mental preparation. This is further achieved using goal setting that is process oriented, visualization, relaxation, and other mental techniques.

Association is the term used for total concentration or mental focus. Health gains from strength and muscular exercises are attained through focusing your attention on the movement of your arms and muscles such as your biceps. This technique is also used in martial arts, in adopting a new form of exercise, and in enhancing particular skills in coordination. It is also significant for team activities.

The exact opposite of association is known as disassociation. It is characterized by diverting your full attention from your physical body as well as to the work being performed. For example, it is obvious that constant repetition of exercises can cause stress, body discomfort, and sometimes fatigue. But if the disassociation technique is used, it is likely that he can perform exercises at a much longer time because his minds attention is focused away from these ill feelings. Thus, he can further improve his performance. Other forms of disassociation strategies are using music and vocal suggestions.

To maximize your ability to execute a certain exercise, it is better to practice the concept called going with the flow. It entails full but relaxed concentration on your every execution. You practically immerse yourself—mind, body, and spirit—to the current activity. The only time that you can perhaps perform truly well is when you are free from all worries and other concerns that can affect your execution. When you become focused on what you are doing, it will eventually remove all the doubts you have about whether you are excelling in your activity.

For some performance techniques you can apply either at the start or at the end of the workout, here are some of the following: Somehow, there is a direct correlation between your mind and your body. This relationship is called visualization. Experts believe that when you think of positive thoughts and picture good images, it will assist your body in the same way too. So before exercise, perhaps you can think of how you’d feel or even look while your doing your workout.

On the other hand, you can also do the visualization technique after your workout, which is also the perfect time to concentrate on your inner self. Visualizing that you have achieved your purpose in performing the exercise will help you feel refreshed and calm. Do you know that you can feed your mind with almost anything? You have the power to self-talk and provide affirmation to yourself. This way, you can encourage yourself to get through the routines and develop self-esteem.

Another technique known as the guided muscle relaxation involves lying in a flat surface, then breathing deeply. This will give you focus more on the abdominal breathing. This procedure, in return, will enhance your performance and is a good predecessor for other various mental exercises.

All of us are born with inherent good qualities, but many do not believe so, and it is this negative thinking that can prepare you to absolute failure. But if you try to downplay your weakness with your strengths and admitting that you have the power to eventually conquer almost anything, then certainly, your body, mind, and spirit will help you through it.

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Post nasal drip is a condition where thin, watery mucus discharge drips into the back of the throat from the nasal passages. The nose and throat glands produce mucus continuously to wash away dirt, fight infection, moisten the nasal passages and humidify the air. Most of the time, it is swallowed and goes unnoticed. When the mucus feels as though it accumulates in the throat or is dripping into the throat, it is called post nasal drip.

There are several causes of post nasal drip. The common cold is the primary cause of post nasal drip. The cold produces excess mucus, which fills nasal passages and drips into the throat.

Another cause of post nasal drip is sinusitis. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus cavities in the face, specifically near the nose and eyes. This inflammation may be caused by an infection of the sinuses.

An underlying mild allergy can cause the over production of mucus, which in turn may be to blame for post nasal drip. The allergy may be slight, in that it produces mucus with the absence of other symptoms. Many people suffer from allergy during certain times of the year, mostly to pollens, molds, or weeds. Year-round causes of allergies include mites, animal dander and moulds.

Post nasal drip can lead to a sore throat and swollen tonsils. Repeated use of drug medications may lead to swollen nasal passages. Over the counter medications to dry the sinuses only mask the problem and can make you drowsy.

One of the quickest and easiest ways to relieve the condition is to drink plenty of water. Water keeps the secretions thin and washes the mucus out of the throat. When the mucus is thin, it does not irritate the throat.

Another easy way to clear post nasal drip is by using nasal irrigation. This involves using a saline solution that is poured into the nasal passages to loosen the mucus. A similar and easier method is to use an over the counter saline nasal spray. The saline will thin mucus and keep membranes moist. This is especially helpful in the winter. The best thing about nasal irrigation and saline spray is that they are completely natural and therefore do not cause adverse effects.

If you suffer from chronic post nasal drip, changing your diet to exclude mucus-producing foods can improve the condition. The foods shown to cause mucus are dairy products, white flour, meat, eggs, potatoes, beans, rice, grains, fish, peanuts and fats.

You may want to reduce the intake of these foods instead of eliminating them completely from your diet. The body needs a certain amount of mucus for proper functioning.

There are other factors that can contribute to increased mucus production such as:

- eating large meals that inhibit proper digestion.

- eating when not hungry, which can cause partially digested food into the colon.

- gulping food (not chewing enough). This forces the stomach to pass larger food particles into the colon.

- eating an imbalanced diet.

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