Fright Night. Photograph: Christopher Thomond
Herbal remedy claims require verification – Sarasota Herald-Tribune [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman who just turned 75, and I have a chronic dry cough. I visited my pulmonary doctor, and he diagnosed bronchiectasis. There is no cure, but there are herbal products, such as Creseton. They claim to have a 90 percent cure rate, which is better than no cure at all. Can you give me any suggestions or have you heard about the herbal products? — P.N.
ANSWER: Bronchiectasis is an uncommon lung condition in North America. It is a reaction to previous infection with a scarring process in the small airways. It is similar to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s more common in women and certain ethnic groups, or in conjunction with conditions like cystic fibrosis or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. There is no way to reverse the scarring in the lungs once it occurs, but exacerbation of the disease can be both treated and sometimes prevented with antibiotics.
I looked up Creseton, and the company reported good results from its own, unpublished study. I can’t recommend the product on the basis of what the maker reported. I would like to believe it, but if something sounds too good to be true, it might be.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read that many doctors and nurses have low-frequency hearing loss, resulting in a falsely elevated blood pressure measurement compared with an automated blood pressure machine. Please comment. — P.I.
ANSWER: Accurately measuring blood pressure is very important, and there are several concerns. For the best accuracy, the blood pressure should be taken seated, with a manual mercury device using a properly sized cuff, three times, and the average recorded (as I learned years ago: thanks, Dr. William Elliott). Only very advanced automated models, costing up to thousands of dollars, can approach the accuracy of a trained clinician.
I couldn’t find the news piece you read, but it makes some sense. Health-care providers aren’t immune to losing hearing as we get older, and hearing loss can lead to inaccuracy in blood pressure measurement. Hearing loss can mean an error of several points.
There is abundant evidence that in the vast majority of cases, home and inexpensive office machines are not as accurate as humans.
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much controversy circulating about the healthiest choices available today for butter and margarine spreads made with canola oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil and olive oil.
There are so many choices that it is almost mind-boggling to the average consumer. I keep receiving emails from friends and relatives with articles that state margarine was developed to fatten up turkeys, and when that did not fly, it was marketed to people as a healthy substitute for butter. Yet, I read labels on products claiming much lower saturated fat than real butter contains.
Many articles forwarded to me have a product to sell, and so their claims are used push these products, whether valid or not. — M.P.
ANSWER: Today’s margarine is not the margarine of the 1950s. Margarines with plant sterols and stanols (sold as Benecol and Smart Balance) reduce LDL cholesterol, although it’s not clear whether they reduce the risk of heart disease. The main advice I give is to completely avoid trans-saturated fatty acids (on food labels as “trans fat”). Most food companies have received that message, and it’s easy to find high-quality margarine. The vast preponderance of the evidence is that margarines are healthier for you than butter.
That doesn’t mean you can’t have butter occasionally. We all make choices that affect our health. The harm you do from a little butter is small. Too much isn’t harmless, though.
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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com.
//This week’s new events [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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Fright Night, Sheffield
This decidedly family-friendly spook-fest is expected to draw 40,000 revellers, and Fright Night’s mildly macabre attractions include a zombie-infested Winter Gardens, whose 20 undead residents will be periodically released from their cages to dance. Over at Tudor Square, meanwhile, University of Sheffield scientists will be making pumpkins erupt and revealing the secrets of fire-eating. Day of the Dead-themed samba bands, a T rex dinosaur and the city’s 14-foot processional giants will all be on the loose, while the fairground rides on offer include – naturally – a ghost train.
City Centre, Sun
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Avalon Faery Fayre And Ball, Glastonbury
While most of the country will be getting ready for ghoulish pumpkin-oriented Halloween events, this festival shuns the American influence and goes with a celebration of the Gaelic and altogether more pagan festival of Samhain. No trick-or-treating here, but still plenty of fun, with a largely crafts-based day of creativity/entertainment that features faery artists Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Josephine Wall, Linda Ravenscroft and Terry English. A faery royalty-themed ball takes over the venue in the evening, with Samhain-friendly mediaeval and Celtic music from the Dolmen and Rapalje, and there’s a photo booth for you to be snapped in wearing your faery finery.
Glastonbury Town Hall, Sat & Sun
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Homotopia, Liverpool
The liberating explosion that 1970s music detonated in teenage bedrooms echoes throughout Liverpool’s LGBT arts fest Homotopia. England’s Erotic Dream charts queerness in punk via items drawn from Jon Savage’s collection, while Boy George and TradeMark’s art show The Way Out features portraits of Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe are among the characters making their own rules in Earthfall’s dance piece Chelsea Hotel; a more elegantly poised icon is offered by April Ashley: Portrait Of A Lady, which combines the model’s story with those of other transgender people.
Various venues, to 25 Nov
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Out & about
Bring To Light, Birmingham, to Sun
Avant garde music and mutterings from luminaries such as Dinos Chapman and Shangaan Electro.
Various venues
Dark Circus Halloween Ball, London, Sat
This shindig is more spectacular than spooky with fire breathing and a “belly dancing sword performance”.
Grand Hall At St Pancras, NW1
Halloween Week, nr Keswick, Sat to Fri
The haunted halls of Muncaster Castle welcome intrepid visitors for a week of scaring.
Muncaster Castle
Halloween At Holkham, nr Wells-next-the-Sea, Sun to 3 Nov
Norfolk gets spooky via spiders with this fest featuring a webbed maze and arachnid hunt.
Holkham Hall
Sonica, Glasgow, Thu to 3 Nov
Visitors to this sonic art fest can take in installations including the unnerving “singing mosquitoes”.
Various venues
Allergy Sufferers Rejoice! Non Filtered Air Purification System Brings Relief To Pet Parents Across The Country! [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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Living comfortably with a pet is different for everyone, and for those with allergies, it's a constant battle between the upside of being a pet parent, and managing the symptoms that come with being exposed to the fur and dander pets bring into your home. And up until now, allergy sufferers have had only a few tools in their arsenal to battle allergies– including creating a pet-free zone in their homes, regular allergy shots and air purifiers, all of which have varying degrees of efficacy, costs, and ease of use.
Sounds fun right? Not surprisingly shots and pet-free zones aren't the answer for many. Instead, many allergy suffering pet parents turn to air purification systems, with varying degrees of success, because unfortunately, there are drawbacks to most traditional air purification methods on the market.
HEPA filters can capture particles as small as 0.1 micrometers in diameter, but can't filter out the smaller gas and odor molecules. So if you need to filter volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical vapors, cigarette smoke, and pet odors, activated (charcoal) filters are needed in addition to a HEPA filter. And both these types of filters need to be changed frequently. HEPA filters trap particles and need to be changed or washed and charcoal filters cannot be reused once they are full, and at worst become so quickly saturated with toxins that they begin to leak. So in using these two methods together, pet parents find that they not only have to change the HEPA filter, but must also replace the charcoal filter, the cost of which varies widely according to market prices. Whew! That sounds like a complicated hassle to us!
Enter Airocide. A completely different kind of air purifier. It's different because it doesn't use filters to trap toxins in the air, nor does it need frequent and costly replacements. Instead, Airocide uses technology developed by NASA to completely obliterate and remove virtually 100% of harmful toxins from the air in your home. Not only does Airocide remove allergy triggers like mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, dust mites and pollen, but it removes pet dander and the odors it causes plus the super bad, super small particles called VOCs – the harmful gasses emitted by products in your home like paint, furniture, aerosol sprays, building supplies and dry-cleaned clothing.
So, how does it work? Airocide draws in harmful airborne pathogens and forces them into a densely packed matrix of highly reactive catalysts that are activated by a high intensity 254-nanometerlight. When any organic particle comes into contact with the reactive catalysts, it is completely destroyed on contact. Nothing is captured or trapped like with traditional filters, so there is nothing to clean. All that exits is crisp, clear air, with no ozone emissions that can come from using ionic air purification systems. If you use Airocide in your home, it will eliminate all allergy triggers like pet odors and dander with one unit – and you'll only have to change the reaction chamber about once a year!
Airocide is FDA approved, and has been tested with great results by governmental agencies and at major universities. Plus, Airocide has been used by grocery store chains and florists to remove the ethylene gas that causes fruits, vegetables and flowers to go bad more quickly. Airocide has also been used for years in hospitals, daycare centers and prisons to stop the spread of infectious diseases.
Airocide is truly a revolution in air purification, and thousands of pet parents have been getting great results from this recently launched air solution! Airocide will give you a breath of fresh air, even with your furry friends running around all over the house!
Visit airocide.com to hear testimonials from allergy sufferers about how Airocide has changed their lives, and how it could do the same for you!
For the Best that Pet Lifestyle and Animal Welfare has to offer follow Wendy Diamond on Facebook, Twitter, and right here at AnimalFair.com!
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jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();});Allergy Sufferers Rejoice! Non Filtered Air Purification System Brings Relief To Pet Parents Across The Country! [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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Living comfortably with a pet is different for everyone, and for those with allergies, it's a constant battle between the upside of being a pet parent, and managing the symptoms that come with being exposed to the fur and dander pets bring into your home. And up until now, allergy sufferers have had only a few tools in their arsenal to battle allergies– including creating a pet-free zone in their homes, regular allergy shots and air purifiers, all of which have varying degrees of efficacy, costs, and ease of use.
Sounds fun right? Not surprisingly shots and pet-free zones aren't the answer for many. Instead, many allergy suffering pet parents turn to air purification systems, with varying degrees of success, because unfortunately, there are drawbacks to most traditional air purification methods on the market.
HEPA filters can capture particles as small as 0.1 micrometers in diameter, but can't filter out the smaller gas and odor molecules. So if you need to filter volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical vapors, cigarette smoke, and pet odors, activated (charcoal) filters are needed in addition to a HEPA filter. And both these types of filters need to be changed frequently. HEPA filters trap particles and need to be changed or washed and charcoal filters cannot be reused once they are full, and at worst become so quickly saturated with toxins that they begin to leak. So in using these two methods together, pet parents find that they not only have to change the HEPA filter, but must also replace the charcoal filter, the cost of which varies widely according to market prices. Whew! That sounds like a complicated hassle to us!
Enter Airocide. A completely different kind of air purifier. It's different because it doesn't use filters to trap toxins in the air, nor does it need frequent and costly replacements. Instead, Airocide uses technology developed by NASA to completely obliterate and remove virtually 100% of harmful toxins from the air in your home. Not only does Airocide remove allergy triggers like mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, dust mites and pollen, but it removes pet dander and the odors it causes plus the super bad, super small particles called VOCs – the harmful gasses emitted by products in your home like paint, furniture, aerosol sprays, building supplies and dry-cleaned clothing.
So, how does it work? Airocide draws in harmful airborne pathogens and forces them into a densely packed matrix of highly reactive catalysts that are activated by a high intensity 254-nanometerlight. When any organic particle comes into contact with the reactive catalysts, it is completely destroyed on contact. Nothing is captured or trapped like with traditional filters, so there is nothing to clean. All that exits is crisp, clear air, with no ozone emissions that can come from using ionic air purification systems. If you use Airocide in your home, it will eliminate all allergy triggers like pet odors and dander with one unit – and you'll only have to change the reaction chamber about once a year!
Airocide is FDA approved, and has been tested with great results by governmental agencies and at major universities. Plus, Airocide has been used by grocery store chains and florists to remove the ethylene gas that causes fruits, vegetables and flowers to go bad more quickly. Airocide has also been used for years in hospitals, daycare centers and prisons to stop the spread of infectious diseases.
Airocide is truly a revolution in air purification, and thousands of pet parents have been getting great results from this recently launched air solution! Airocide will give you a breath of fresh air, even with your furry friends running around all over the house!
Visit airocide.com to hear testimonials from allergy sufferers about how Airocide has changed their lives, and how it could do the same for you!
For the Best that Pet Lifestyle and Animal Welfare has to offer follow Wendy Diamond on Facebook, Twitter, and right here at AnimalFair.com!
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jQuery(".gmframe").load(function (){jQuery(this).remove();});Herbal Remedies To Cure Epilepsy – BoldSky [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder that affects the nervous system. This brain disorder causes people to suffer persistent and repeated seizures called ‘fits‘. Usually seizures are caused when there is an abnormal gush of electrical activities in the brain. This electrical activity creates a sequence of disarray in the messaging systems among the brain cells which stalls or halts the person’s brain.
Epilepsy seizures tend to occur when a bunch of nerve cells or neurons in the brain try to send wrong signals. People who suffer with seizures experience abnormal behaviour and sensations. Due to these symptoms, they also lose consciousness when thumped with violent muscle spasms. In reality, there are various kinds of epileptic seizures, but the symptoms also vary among people. Some people affected by epilepsy just blankly gaze for a few seconds, while others simply tic their arms and legs continuously. Yet it doesn’t mean that a solitary seizure is epilepsy. Even though you may go through mild epilepsy, it is imperative to get treated since it can attack a patient bound in activities like swimming or driving. Usually treatment for epilepsy depends on medications or surgery. Conversely even complimentary therapies like homeopathy and herbal remedies do promote well being, and they also help prevent epilepsy.
Here are some of the herbal remedies that can help in controlling the intensity of epilepsy.
False pepper
Known to be a small yellow green flower, false pepper is a creeping vine found in most parts of India. Bark, leaves and fruit of the plant are being used to treat various kinds of ailments. These herbs have a desirable effect for the treatment of a range of disorders like epilepsy, rheumatism, fever, abdominal problems, skin diseases etc. Embelin, an active ingredient found in this herb has convulsant properties that can bring down the level of seizure in patients.
BO tree
It is also referred to as Bodhi tree. Bodhi tree is Ficus religiosa or fig tree that is fondly called as Peepal or Pippa in India. The BO tree is an effective natural remedy used for different types of disorders like asthma, diabetes, diarrhoea, epilepsy, gastric problems, inflammatory disorders, infectious and sexual disorder. Mainly Ficus religiosa is being used to lessen seizure in epilepsy.
Violent Tree
The small and pungent scented Violent tree’s health properties exist on the roots which are readily used for medical conditions ranging from prevention of seizures to mental and physical disorders. The primary benefit of this plant is, its use in the treatment of psychological and physical disorders such as spirit possession, headache, inflammation, anxiety, pain and epilepsy.
Valerian
Valerian is better known to be a sedative herb that is widely used for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. The valerian root has a long history of health benefits and it helps to achieve sound sleep. It is used as a herbal remedy by herbalists for the treatment of seizures since it possesses anti-convulsant properties.
Bupleurum
Known as “chai hu” in Chinese medicine, Bupleurum is popularly found in China. Bupleurum is used as an active ingredient in Chinese herbal medicine shosaiko-to and saiko-keishi-to, which is used to treat epilepsy and chronic hepatitis.
Kava
Kava is also known as Piper methysticum. The root of Kava has active components called “kavalactones” that has a range of medicinal uses. This medicinal South Pacific plant is a natural alternative used for the treatment of chronic anxiety. Kava can be consumed only after consulting with the medical practitioner as it causes liver failure for some people. Also referred to as Piper methysticum, Kava is a plant that is predominately used as a sedative for seizure disorders.
Passionflower
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) has all the sedative properties to treat and prevent seizures. This plant is known to be a potent herbal remedy since it helps to relieve muscle tensions and emotional turmoil. This herb has been used for anxiety, insomnia, hysteria, asthma, restlessness, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, pain relief and epilepsy.
Magnesium
Magnesium is known to be an essential component for the recovery of epilepsy. However it is medically found that magnesium deficiency can develop and cause epileptic seizures or fits in some individuals. One of the herbal reemdies to reduce magnesium deficiency is, consume almonds cashews and spinach.
Skullcap
It is a traditional medicinal herb which is used as a herbal remedy to treat epilepsy. Skullcap has high flavonoids antioxidant that is used as a supplement to reduce anxiety and nervous tension. It is also called Scutellaria lateriflora, Skullcap has a long history of herbal medication that is utilised to treat seizures, ease stress, spasms and induce sleep.
Bacopa
Known as Bacopa monnieri or Brahmi, Bacopa is a herb that helps to restore nerves and brain cells and develops mental ability. Famous to have natural antioxidant properties, Bacopa is also an ayurvedic medicine used for the treatment of epilepsy, bronchitis and asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastric ulcer.
These ten are some of herbal remedies that can help treat epilepsy.
//Drug maker Dendreon seeking a buyer: report [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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(Reuters) – Drug maker Dendreon Corp is looking for a suitor after sales for its lead product, prostate cancer drug Provenge, were weaker than expected, according to a Bloomberg report.
The Seattle-based company is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co to help it find a buyer, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Dendreon’s troubles began in 2011 after the company withdrew its sales forecast for the drug. Questions have also emerged about the veracity of the clinical trials that led to Provenge’s approval.
The company had said over the years that physician uncertainty about reimbursement and the need for added manufacturing capacity have contributed to slow sales for the drug.
Since Provenge’s 2010 approval, easier-to-use and more effective prostate cancer treatments have also entered the market.
(Reporting by Olivia Oran; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)
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Kanye West Teaming Up With Vogue Italia [ Adv3nturTrav3l ]
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| Übersetzt von Michael Vulpo
25. Oktober 2013 – 17:00
How Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will find the time to plan a wedding, we do not know.
Just last night we learned that West is hard at work on yet another art project to debut in 2014.
“We just [figured] out a new project for next year,” Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani teased on the red carpet before she was honored for her humanitarian work by the Dream For Future Africa Foundation at Spago in Beverly Hills. “It’s about Africa, art and music. He’s more than music. He’s not only about music.”
PHOTOS: Keeping up with Kimye’s romance
Sozzani had been with West earlier in the day to discuss their collaboration. There wasn’t much talk about his proposal extravaganza. “I just saw the pictures of the kid,” Sozzani said, referring to baby North. “He’s proud of the kid and happy for the engagement.”
While Kimye was attracting a lot of the spotlight last night, Sozzani’s rare appearance in Los Angeles had all the fashionistas buzzing.
“She is so important to our industry,” model-actress Amber Valetta saod. “I don’t think people realize, because she’s so humble and quiet, how much she’s really changes and had an impact on pop culture…She has inspired so many great artists to do great work.”
“We wanted to come out and support Franca, who has been a good friend of Kanye’s,” Kardashian told me. “She’s stunning. She looks like a Dolce & Gabbana ad, a classic beauty.”
Rachel Zoe added, “It’s a huge deal. I don’t know the last time she was in L.A…She is one of the chicest women in the world. She’s one of my idols. I’m pretty excited.”
VIDEO: Exclusive footage of Kim and Kanye’s engagement
PHOTOS: Check out Marc Malkin’s exclusive red carpet pics for more from last night’s big gala
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