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		<title>Tips to accelerate weight loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Obesity has become one of the main health related problem not on in US but all over the world. People are now more intended to lose weight than ever. Losing wait, no doubt, takes a lot more time and determination than we imagine. Normally people go for the quick solution through diet pills or surgical [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/healthy-weight-loss.jpg" title="healthy-weight-loss.jpg"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/healthy-weight-loss.jpg" alt="healthy-weight-loss.jpg" align="left" border="1" vspace="5" hspace="5" /></a>Obesity has become one of the main health related problem not on in US but all over the world. People are now more intended to lose weight than ever. Losing wait, no doubt, takes a lot more time and determination than we imagine. Normally people go for the quick solution through <a href="http://www.dietpillguide.com" target="_blank"><strong>diet pills</strong></a> or surgical operations.</p>
<p>Studies have proven that, without limiting your calorie intake you can’t lose weight. the key to weight loss is a simple rule and most of us already knows it that is, if you wants weight loss just increase the consumption of the calories than you eat.</p>
<p>Rest of the things and methods will only work when you’ll implement the above mentioned rule. If you are going to start up with exercise program, consult your doctor to avoid any serious injury.</p>
<p>You can get <a href="http://www.dietpillguide.com" target="_blank"><strong>weight loss information</strong></a> from online books, guides and other sources, but don’t start any program without the advice of your doctor as he has better assessment about your physical condition than any other.</p>
<p><span id="more-421"></span>After including exercise in daily routine, next thing to consider is the kind of diet. We should avoid carbohydrates in your diet as much as possible. Try to eat fish instead of beef or pork as it has sufficient amount of omega-3 and omega-6 which have proven efficacy in reducing body cholesterol and keeping the heart healthy. Researchers have also described that people who eat vegetables more are less likely to develop heart diseases, cancer and other serious ailments, including obesity.</p>
<p>Also try to take, four to five small meals instead of taking two to three large meals. This practice will increase your metabolic rate and it will turn your calories more quickly into energy. Drink at least eight glasses of water as it removes body toxins and natural appetite suppressor.</p>
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		<title>Teen age’s Health Concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teen age is one of the most important phases of life in many respects. Most of the human habits develop in this age, and most of the physical changes occur in the same period. It means that this phase of life is important for a human, for both, mental and physical growth. Coming out of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teen age is one of the most important phases of life in many respects. Most of the human habits develop in this age, and most of the physical changes occur in the same period. It means that this phase of life is important for a human, for both, mental and physical growth.</p>
<p>Coming out of childhood, stepping into adolescence, is a period containing a lot of mysteries for a young child. He is unaware of many a things, and is anxious for trying them out resulting in a number of diseases and mishaps. These diseases range from <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/car-accident-compensation" target="_blank">car accidents</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/category/pregnancy" target="_blank">pregnancy</a></strong> complications, sexually transmitted diseases, to <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/category/cancer" target="_blank">cancer</a></strong> and other various health problems linked to <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/smoking" target="_blank">smoking</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/alcohol-abuse" target="_blank">alcohol</a></strong> and other kinds of addictions e.t.c.</p>
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<p>The knowledge about different queries that arise in the mind of an adolescent is a must to be given. A doctor can be the best guide to provide the knowledge about his future health concerns. Dr. Frank Biro, participant of Cincinnati Children&#8217;s Hospital&#8217;s adolescent medicine program, said, &#8220;They are quite literally our future. If we don&#8217;t take good care of them, there&#8217;s a strong likelihood when they are running the ship they&#8217;re not going to have a good time running the ship.&#8221;</p>
<p><span id="more-386"></span>But sadly enough, there are not enough doctors trained for adolescent care. From 1996 to 2005, only a few doctors took such training.</p>
<p>According to a report, 10 to 20 percent of the teenagers become mentally ill each year, confronting <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/depression" target="_blank">depression</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/anxiety" target="_blank">anxiety</a></strong>, go without seeking treatment. An air of trust between a doctor and a patient is must, and a teenager specially, as it will encourage him to go for counseling and preventing himself from the upcoming health threats.</p>
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		<title>Steroids Playing in Olympics!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steroids have been playing an important part in sports and particularly in Olympics. Many athletes have faced bans in this regard. The recent Olympics held at Beijing were also stacked with such athletes whose rewards were canceled after doping tests came positive. Steroids in Olympics are banned. They are banned otherwise too. Only prescription for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/steroid-use-in-baseball-and-olympics.html" target="_blank">Steroids</a></strong> have been playing an important part in sports and particularly in Olympics. Many athletes have faced bans in this regard. The recent Olympics held at Beijing were also stacked with such athletes whose rewards were canceled after doping tests came positive.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/olympics.gif" title="olympics.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/olympics.gif" alt="olympics.gif" /></a></p>
<p>Steroids in Olympics are banned. They are banned otherwise too. Only prescription for patients of a specific disease which requires steroid therapy can get steroids. Else, it is a crime to <strong><a href="http://www.ibuysteroids.com/buy_steroids/buy-steroids-a-10.html" target="_blank">buy steroids</a></strong>.<strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/anabolic-steroids" target="_blank">Anabolic steroids</a></strong> are very famous amongst athletes for their muscle development due to ingestion protein retention. It is famously marketed with the name of Anavar. Another famous name is Deca Durabolin. The chemical compound nandrolone is given the name of <strong><a href="http://www.ibuysteroids.com/buy_steroids/deca-durabolin-a-1.html" target="_blank">Deca Durabolin</a></strong> by Organon.</p>
<p><span id="more-380"></span>Deca Durabolin is very mild in nature and comes in suspension form. Due to its mild nature it is very suitable for the beginners. It holds the qualities of anabolic steroids. The effectiveness remains in the body for longer period; approximately 2 to 4 weeks. It is quite effective with a single injection.</p>
<p>Unlike testosterone, it slightly differs in chemical composition and hence in side effects too.<a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/steroids-olympics.gif" title="steroids-olympics.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/steroids-olympics.gif" alt="steroids-olympics.gif" vspace="5" align="right" hspace="5" /></a> Side effects administered after the intake of anabolic steroids, such as baldness and <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/is-accutane-an-effective-acne-treatment.html" target="_blank">acne</a></strong> are not apparent with Deca Durabolin.</p>
<p>It is not famous as an athletic steroid, rather as an armature, because it is progestin in nature, and it is not a muscle builder as such. Comparing to anabolic steroids, Deca Durabolin is a slow acting drug. Intake cycles of this steroid are effective if it is taken as 8 to 12 weeks cycle.</p>
<p>The side effects lists fatty body, gynecomastasia is also likely to develop. Apart from these side effects, the evident most is its presence in tests, even after a year of discontinuation. Steroids in general effect kidneys, liver, heart, skin irritations, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/cancer" target="_blank">cancer</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/aids" target="_blank">AIDs</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/high-blood-pressure" target="_blank">high blood pressure</a></strong>, baldness and hair over growth.</p>
<p>It is hence very important to consider all the facts and impacts before you go to buy a steroid.</p>
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		<title>Steroid use in baseball and Olympics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of steroid use in sports starts from the World Weightlifting Championships of 1954. In this event, Soviet weight lifters easily clean swept all other competent in almost all weight classes. During the investigation, the truth revealed, that the Russian weightlifters were using the injection of testosterone. This was the first event when the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The history of steroid use in sports starts from the World Weightlifting Championships of 1954. In this event, Soviet weight lifters easily clean swept all other competent in almost all weight classes.</p>
<p>During the investigation, the truth revealed, that the Russian weightlifters were using the injection of testosterone. This was the first event when the steroids were used by some athletes during sports.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/baseball-olympics.gif" title="baseball-olympics.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/baseball-olympics.gif" alt="baseball-olympics.gif" /></a></p>
<p>Drug commonly known as steroids classified as <strong><a href="http://www.isteroids.com/steroids/Anabolic%20Steroids.html" target="_blank">anabolic steroids</a></strong> or corticosteroids. Anabolic steroids are the synthetic version of testosterone, developed to stop the degeneration of muscles in patients suffering from deadly diseases such as, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/aids" target="_blank">AIDS</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/category/cancer" target="_blank">cancer</a></strong>.</p>
<p><span id="more-371"></span>These drugs stimulate the growth of bone and the appetite. But regrettably the extensive use banned it in baseball and all big events of the sports.</p>
<p>Even patients can <strong><a href="http://www.isteroids.com/steroids/Buy%20Steroids.html" target="_blank">buy steroids</a></strong> only, if they have the valid prescription of authentic institute or doctor. Like other medications including, pain killers, cough syrup and many more, anabolic steroids are strictly made to treat muscle mass deficiency because excessive and unwanted use can leads to the steroid abuse.</p>
<p>Now a day bodybuilder use anabolic steroids with other drugs like EPO to enhance their<a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/olympics-baseball.gif" title="olympics-baseball.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/olympics-baseball.gif" alt="olympics-baseball.gif" vspace="5" align="right" hspace="5" /></a> muscle mass. The combinations of the drugs induce growth of red blood cell.</p>
<p>Anabolic steroids mimics male sex hormone involved in muscle growth. Excessive use of steroid has reported to have adverse sexual impacts on men health; reproductive hormones can be affected which cause impotency. The one of the key side effects is weight gain.</p>
<p>Reported side effects in men includes baldness, development of female-like breast, reduced sperms counts, impotency, urination problems, prostate cancer, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/hypertension" target="_blank">hypertension</a></strong>, jaundice, liver damage, acne, reduction in High Density Lipoproteins i.e. good cholesterol, tendons and muscle weakness and joint pain.</p>
<p>Anabolic steroids are usually available in two forms; oral and injectable and recommended dose is 20 to 50 micrograms up to maximum 150 micrograms daily.</p>
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		<title>Natural remedies to treat obesity</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Excessive body fats give birth to obesity. It is different from misconception prevailed in society that obesity and being overweight is similar. In an overweight person, excessive weight may come from bones, muscles, fat and body water. However, both terms used for the person, who has considerably more weight than height. Obesity is the one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/excessive-body.gif" title="excessive-body.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/excessive-body.gif" alt="excessive-body.gif" vspace="5" align="left" hspace="5" /></a>Excessive body fats give birth to <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/obesity" target="_blank">obesity</a></strong>. It is different from misconception prevailed in society that obesity and being overweight is similar. In an overweight person, excessive weight may come from bones, muscles, fat and body water. However, both terms used for the person, who has considerably more weight than height.</p>
<p>Obesity is the one of the major problem mounting in U.S. Being obese, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/diabetes" target="_blank">risk of diabetes</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/arthritis" target="_blank">arthritis</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/heart-attack" target="_blank">cardiovascular diseases</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/category/cancer" target="_blank">cancer</a></strong> are much more increased. Losing weight even 5 to 10 percent can save you from these diseases.</p>
<p>You can get a lot of information on internet regarding obesity treatment. But in real means there is very small number of effective treatments are available. Researches have revealed that, most herbal remedies for obesity are more potent than the prescribed drugs.</p>
<p>Some of these herbal medicines include <strong><a href="http://www.topweightlosspills.org/acai-pure-review" target="_blank">acai pure</a></strong> products that chiefly use the extracts of acai berry Ephedra and Hoodia. Some anti-obesity effects of these herbs are as follows:</p>
<p><span id="more-312"></span><strong>Acai berry</strong></p>
<p>First of all you make up your mind that, acai berry isn’t some “magic wand” for the weight loss. However, if combined with<a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/acai-berry1.gif" title="acai-berry1.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/acai-berry1.gif" alt="acai-berry1.gif" vspace="5" align="right" hspace="5" /></a> proper diet and some physical activity, this can be one of the excellent <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/weight-loss" target="_blank">weight loss</a></strong> aids. Naturally, it contain sufficient amount of antioxidants, low-fatty acids, proteins and phytosterols, which collaborate to help your body functioning, make smooth digestion and absorption of food and burn fat more efficiently.</p>
<p>Acai berry tend to increase the energy levels and stamina. It’s going to really help keep your energy level up for cardio and exercise.</p>
<p>The acai berry contains Omega fatty acids, liver use them to trigger the metabolism. If you’re frustrated from the results of your diet plan, little addition of acai product to your diet might create a visible difference.</p>
<p><strong>Ephedra and Hoodia</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/weight-loss.gif" title="weight-loss.gif"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/weight-loss.gif" alt="weight-loss.gif" vspace="5" align="left" hspace="5" /></a>These are two different product used to treat obesity. Both have different line of action but studies have shown that the <strong><a href="http://www.topweightlosspills.org/ephedra-hoodia-fusion-review">Ephedra Hoodia Fusion</a></strong> have the synergistic effect. This combination has considered as the most powerful obesity treatment.</p>
<p>Ephedra hoodia fusion has a upper hand on other supplements for obesity. First of all it affects hypothalamus to suppress appetite, as well as satiation, secondary it catalyze your metabolism and then. Through, vitamin B6 and B12 boosts energy, which is the better energy supplier. This chain reaction creates no harms to your body and you are fully protected from any awful effects.</p>
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		<title>Excess weight (wherever it collects) increases death risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are overweight (no matter whether you shape like an apple or a pear), you have a higher risk of death than someone with normal weight, a European study says. However, people who have an apple-like-shape or collect weight around the middle are at even higher risk of death than pear-like-shape or those who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/excess-weight.jpg" title="Excess weight"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/excess-weight.jpg" alt="Excess weight" vspace="5" align="left" border="1" hspace="5" /></a>If you are <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/obesity" target="_blank">overweight</a></strong> (no matter whether you shape like an apple or a pear), you have a higher risk of death than someone with normal weight, a European study says.</p>
<p>However, people who have an apple-like-shape or collect weight around the middle are at even higher risk of death than pear-like-shape or those who collect excess weight around their hips and thighs.</p>
<p>Dr. Tobias Pischon, who led the study, says: “We have found that a large waist circumference relates to a higher risk of death even for people who have the same BMI. So, we can say that fat accumulation in the abdominal area is even more damaging than just have a higher BMI level.”</p>
<p><span id="more-260"></span>A prior study has linked abdominal fat with an increased risk of chronic diseases. However, this previous study didn’t assess the risk of death in those who were weight and those overweight who had more abdominal fat, background information in the study say.</p>
<p>The new study has been published in New England Journal of Medicine Nov. 13 issue. In this study, those 360,000 people from nine European countries were included who were taking part in the European Prospective Investigation into <a href="http://www.healthpm.com/category/cancer" target="_blank">Cancer</a> and <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/health-and-nutrition" target="_blank">Nutrition</a></strong>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have been hearing about the cardiac benefits of wine for a quite long time, but according to British researchers, heavy metal contamination that is found in some European red and white wines can turn this health benefit into a serious hazard. The researchers say that heavy metals contamination is linked to neurological problems like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/red-wine.jpg" title="Red wine"><img src="http://www.healthpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/red-wine.jpg" alt="Red wine" vspace="5" align="left" border="1" hspace="5" /></a>We have been hearing about the cardiac benefits of wine for a quite long time, but according to British researchers, heavy metal contamination that is found in some European red and white wines can turn this health benefit into a serious hazard.</p>
<p>The researchers say that heavy metals contamination is linked to neurological problems like Parkinson’s disease and can also cause oxidative stress that leads to chronic inflammatory disease and <strong><a href="http://www.healthpm.com/tag/cancer" target="_blank">cancer</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Declan Naughton, who led the study, says: “To determine the Target Hazard Quotients(THQ) for these wines, we used those reports of concentrations of metals in wines that originated from 16 countries and we found that many of wines provided very high THQ values that is quite alarming.”</p>
<p>Among the wines collected from Austria, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Serbia, Argentina, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Slovakia, Macedonia and Greece only countries had wines without any hazard from heavy metals.</p>
<p><span id="more-209"></span> The analysis showed that wines from Argentina, Brazil and Italy had 1.0 or below THQ values.</p>
<p>The study has been published in the online edition of Chemistry Central Journal in Oct. 30 issue.</p>
<p>Naughton and colleague used THQ formula for the study that was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to know about the heavy metals in wines. These heavy metals include copper, manganese, zinc, nickel, vanadium, lead and chromium.</p>
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		<title>Scalp problems in general</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview Scalp diseases are conditions, which affect the skin of the head. Scalp conditions can be simple, such as a minor infection that are easily treated or a scalp disease may becomes serious life-threatening condition, such as cancer. Causes and risks: Problems on the scalp can be caused by a lot of factors, including: acne, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.digalist.com/up/0811/060421.jpg" vspace="5" width="275" align="left" height="185" hspace="5" /><strong>Overview</strong></p>
<p>Scalp diseases are conditions, which affect the skin of the head. Scalp conditions can be simple, such as a minor infection that are easily treated or a scalp disease may becomes serious life-threatening condition, such as cancer.</p>
<p><strong>Causes and risks:</strong></p>
<p>Problems on the scalp can be caused by a lot of factors, including: acne, eczema, and itchy swelling due to skin allergic reactions. Sometime pregnancy generates autoimmune disorders, in which, immune system attacks her body. For example, systemic lupus erythematosus, a type of autoimmune disorder which causes hair loss. Medications, including vitamin A, contraceptives pills, or chemotherapy may also initiate scalp problems.<span id="more-195"></span><strong>Preventions:</strong></p>
<p>A person should not use other person’s brush or hat to prevent lice and ringworm of the scalp. Most of the scalp conditions cannot be prevented. Some scalp diseases may cause permanent damage or scarring to the skin. If a person is suffering from cancer or certain other underlying conditions may need lifelong treatment. Scalp problems are usually non-contagious. However, if these occur due to any infection, the infection could be contagious.</p>
<p><strong>Treatments for Scalp condition</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.ensbio.com" target="_blank">Scalp treatment</a></strong> could be as simple as using a <strong><a href="http://www.ensbio.com/scalp-treatments-s/4.htm" target="_blank">scalp care shampoo</a></strong>. Other infections often require antibiotics, either in the form of creams for topical use or pills. Special medications for hair loss, or to promote hair growth may be advised for those who are losing hair.</p>
<p>Analgesics may be recommended, if the scalp problem is painful. Treatment for autoimmune disorders may include medications to reduce inflammation and immune response. Surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy may be needed for cancer.</p>
<p><strong>After effects</strong></p>
<p>In most of the cases, no further treatments are needed after the scalp problem is treated, because the person may be &#8220;cured.&#8221; In rare cases, the underlying cause cannot be cured and the person needs further treatment.</p>
<p>Any new or worsening symptoms, if appear should be informed to the healthcare professional. A patient of HIV may need repeated blood tests to monitor the immune system. Any medications used may also need monitoring with blood screenings to inhibit any complication.</p>
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		<title>Mesothelioma – Industrial Workers Beware</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a form of cancer that occurs in one of the most bizarre places in our body – Mesothelioma. This is a cancer of the mesothelium; a protective lining which serves to protect our organs. The chance of falling victim to this ailment is rare; but you should be worried if you work in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a form of cancer that occurs in one of the most bizarre places in our body – Mesothelioma. This is a <strong>cancer of the mesothelium</strong>; a protective lining which serves to protect our organs. The chance of falling victim to this ailment is rare; but you should be worried if<strong> you work in an industrialized environment</strong>, particularly if it is in the construction sector.</p>
<p>The main cause of Mesothelioma is <strong>exposure to the mineral</strong> known as Asbestos, a useful component used in many industrial products for its extraordinary ability to resist electricity, <strong>heat and chemical damage</strong>. As you might have figured out, the special properties of this mineral is found especially in architectural structures like buildings – so people working with these will find themselves with a higher risk of getting this deadly form of cancer. Inhalation of asbestos particles floating in air is one of the ways that the risk of getting Mesothelioma is increased. If you are one of the people living in houses that have asbestos in their infrastructure – don’t worry too much, for it stays stagnant in the walls in solid form; meaning it is unlikely that it will be inhaled. Usually, you only find out that you have the affliction only <strong>20 to 50 years</strong> after exposure to the mineral as the symptoms will only emerge then.</p>
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<p>Mesothelioma often has symptoms that you would associate with an ailment of the lungs, since it most commonly affects the mesothelium of the lungs and chest cavity. The symptoms of Mesothelioma of the pleura, the outer lining of the chest cavity and lungs, include shortness of <strong>breath, fatigue, wheezing, coughing and coughing of blood, and pain in the chest area</strong>. Another area which it usually affects is the abdominal area, which will result in these symptoms: an undesirable mass in the <strong>abdomen, bowel problems, loss of weight and abdominal pain.</strong> When the cancer becomes more severe, it can result in worse symptoms such as jaundice, a low <strong>blood sugar level</strong>, severe fluid buildup in the affected area and even severe bleeding in many organs. Since it takes quite a substantial amount of time before the symptoms appear, it is better to get it diagnosed earlier when the chances of getting it eliminated is higher.</p>
<p>Getting diagnosed with cancer earlier almost always better and it is no exception with Mesothelioma. However, it is not as easy to confirm that it is this particular devil causing you trouble because of the striking similarities of symptoms with other conditions. One of the factors that help the diagnosis is a study of your medical history and whether you have been exposed to Asbestos previously. When the possibility of it is there, further tests that will help bring the doctor to a finalized diagnosis will be carried out and right at the end of all the tests is a biopsy; which will be the final determinant of the diagnosis.</p>
<p>If you are to be diagnosed with it, there are but a few treatments available. Sadly, these treatments are more of comfort treatments to help you live better through to your last days. This form of <strong>cancer is hard to treat and the average lifespan</strong> of the victims using conventional treatments lay at a mere 6-12 months. One of the treatment options is surgery, which removes part of the mesothelium but since it is fatal to remove all of it, its treatment abilities are limited.</p>
<p>This is one <strong>very deadly condition</strong> that you would not wish you would ever get. Fortunately, the main cause, the use of Asbestos, has been reduced and less people will be exposed to the dangers of being around it.</p>
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