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World Health Organization: women are targeted by tobacco companies, smoke more

Apr 112011

The number of smokers among teenage girls and younger women is rising, as well as the number of preventable deaths related to tobacco consumption and passive smoking, whereas the World Health Organization is calling for more rigorous anti-tobacco regulations to stop that growth.

As of this year, almost 5 million deaths reported worldwide are related to tobacco, and this grim figure could exceed 8 million per year by the year of 2030, in conformity with the report published by the WHO on the threshold of World No Tobacco day celebrated on May 31st.

“The rate of smokers among women is growing nowadays,” concludes Samira Asma, head of Global Tobacco Control Department at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “In case no regulations are applied, the picture will be horrible,” she admitted. The World No Tobacco Day is observed each year since 1987 concentrating public attention on the health risks related to tobacco use.

In conformity with the WHO report tobacco use is not rising slowly, but growing rapidly, and especially, among younger women. Now smoking women make up approximately 20 of the world’s 1 billion smokers, nevertheless, this percentage may rise soon, since the World Health Organization states major tobacco groups are targeting female population luring them to start smoking.

The WHO report says that tobacco industry has been applying the same the marketing strategies relied on social emancipation of women and their evolving social status that they have used on smoking was on the peak of its popularity. Because in developing and low-income countries generally there are no bans on tobacco marketing, those good-old marketing strategies are widely used there, resulting in the growth of smokers’ rates and health risks.

The largest tobacco groups spend billions of dollars annually to advertise their products, particularly targeting adolescents and women, according to the report. This led to stabilization in the smoking rates across the United States at approximately 21% or adults after many years of constant declines.

The most shocking growth in cigarette smoking over the last years has been registered in poorer countries, whit majority of them having on tobacco-control measures. Only 26 of those countries have restricted or banned tobacco advertising.

WHO has joined efforts with various foundations and with the governments of the countries home to the highest smoking rates and founded a program named MPOWER. The campaign will encourage the lawmakers to adopt tobacco-control regulations, promote tobacco-free lifestyle, raise public awareness on the dangers of tobacco use and provide free counseling for smokers trying to give up their habit. This program has been initiated in Brazil last year and already gave some good results.

In addition, the WHO report featured country-by-country statistics of smoking population, demonstrating that the highest percentage of smokers is found in African countries (led Guinea home to 59 percent of smokers), Eastern Europe (with Greece home to 40%) and Asian countries.

Madagascar reported the lowest smoking rate with just 0.1 percent of adults across the country.

Healthy Living For Women. Eat More Omega 3 Fatty Acids

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Apr 112011

Are you concerned about your health? If so you’re not alone. There seems to be an avalanche of lifestyle diseases affecting so many in our society. Healthy living for women, and for men, should involve, amongst other things, the addition of Omega 3 fatty acid supplements to the diet.

Healthy living is a state of mind. I’m sure you already know that factors such as diet, exercise, smoking, obesity and much much more have a direct effect on your health. Not only that but that if you make improvements in these areas your health will improve as well.

Healthy living for women, and men, is a lifestyle choice. There is so much evidence available about what we should and should not be doing to ensure that we remain healthy.

Of course there are many choices to make, however it is also now entirely clear that healthy living involves, amongst other things, ensuring you get enough Omega 3 essential fatty acids in your diet.

The list of health disorders which can be improved by adding more essential fatty acids known as the Omega 3 fats is enormous, and too long to list here. And these health benefits from adding more Omega 3 fatty acids to the diet are now accepted by the mainstream. Even the American Heart Association is now telling us that we should be doing so.

Reductions in heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, weight, macular degeneration, mental decline and much more are just a few of the health benefits that you can expect to attract to yourself if you make some simple lifestyle choices to ensure you’re living healthy, which choices include adding more Omega 3 to the diet.

Over the last century our intake of the Omega 3 essential fatty acids has declined dramatically as our intake of seafood, the principal source of essential fatty acids in our diet, has declined. The avalanche of lifestyle diseases seems to be related, amongst other things, to this decline in our intake of the good fats.

Healthy living for women and men is not easy to achieve, however it attracts some huge payoffs. If you pay better attention to your diet, including eating foods containing essential fatty acids, or take daily high quality Omega 3 supplements, add more exercise to your diet, stop smoking, lose weight and more the payoff that you will receive may well be your life, because there is evidence that healthy living, as well as adding Omega 3 fatty acids to your diet, may well stop you dying from a heart attack.

So if you’re wondering about how to improve your health by some simple, though not easy, lifestyle choices, then get started on a simple regime of healthy living for women, or men. Make those lifestyle choices. Improve your diet. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Exercise more. Stop smoking. Lose weight. Add daily Omega 3 supplements to your diet, and you may well live longer, and better.

Taking a high quality Omega 3 capsule every day is one of the best things that you can do to start on the road to healthy living.

Note that not all Omega 3 capsules are high quality. To find out which are visit my website.

Sexual Health Supplements: Revitalize Yourself!

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Apr 102011

Are you not happy with your sexual behaviour with your partner? Do you feel that your libido is not enough? Well, worry not! Because after a certain stage of life, the vigor and enthusiasm in indulging into sexual activities wouldn’t remain the same as it used to be once. However, you can easily rejuvenate your sexual life by using an array of sexual health supplements which are easily available in the market. The market is brimming with a plethora of sexual health supplements which would add a difference in your sexual behavior.

If you are a women and you don’t enjoy the sexual intercourse with your partner (like most women), you don’t need to feel ashamed of it as you can find a lot of sexual health enhancers in the market. If you look at the figures, the statistics show that 43% of men and 31% of women are suffering from the sexual dysfunction. So, don’t consider yourself to be the sole person who is inflicted by this problem. And you can also feel a difference in your sexual behaviour by regular exercise, counseling and using health supplements. Also, if women use vaginal lubrication while indulging in the sexual intercourse it would also be helpful in increasing their libido.

And the usage of health supplements would do a lot of good to your sexual behaviour. You can also switch over to the natural health supplements as they don’t cause any side effects and at the same time, they are quite beneficial for your health as well. There are various plants and herbs in the kingdom of Mother Nature which do a lot of good to you. And consider them because they are very safe for your health and you wouldn’t feel that you are being harmed by them.

You must also understand that a proper sleep would also increase your sexual energy because a healthy sleep would revitalize your sexual instincts. And for all the women who think that the men should make the first move, forget all your lessons that taught you to be docile and submissive. All that it takes it to speak and convey your basic instincts to your man.

Womens Herbal Libido Enhancers – These Ones Work Quickly to Increase Libido

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Apr 102011

If you suffer from lack of desire and sexual satisfaction, the herbal libido enhancers enclosed work and work quickly, to rejuvenate libido and improve overall wellness. Let’s look at how they work… Before we look at the herbs, lets look at common problems that cause lack of sex drive. There are two chemicals all women need for peak wellness and sexual health. The chemicals are – estorgen and testosterone. Low levels of either, can cause lack of sexual desire and also cause intercourse to become painful. Sexuality is built on strong blood flow to and into the sex organs, the organs must fill with blood, for strong sexual desire and satisfaction to occur. The mind also plays a key role and stress, anxiety or a depression, will mean you cannot focus on sex. You need to have a worry free mind, with correct hormonal balance and plenty of energy. The women’s herbal libido enhancers will combined, work quickly to restore libido and improve overall wellness Ginseng This is a great blood circulation herb and helps to pump blood strongly, to all areas of the body in addition, it plays a key role in fighting stress and enhancing mood.Avena Sativa Avena Sativa helps reduce anxiety, relaxes the body as a whole and enhances sensitivity in the vagina.Satavri Extract (Asparargus Recemosus)Shatavri helps to strengthen and increase muscle tone, moistens dry tissues of the female sexual organs and also, is a great herb for helping to increase levels of testosterone in the body. Dong Quai One of the best herbs a women can take for overall health which is packed with nutrients. The herb balances hormone and estrogen levels, improves blood circulation and strengthens the reproductive organs. It is often taken to cure general health issues, caused by the menopause and PMT. A great all round tonic herb.Schisandra Schisandra improves blood flow to the female pelvic region and also combats many symptoms of the menopause. Kumari (Aloe) Aloe helps improve digestion, improves both blood and lymphatic circulation, and finally, improves kidney, liver and gall bladder functions.Get them ALL for Better Health These herbal libido enhancers are found in all the best herbal sex pills for women and not only improve sexual health, they also improve overall wellness, so you get more from sex and more from life.

8 Health Checkups that are a must for all Women by Medimanage.com

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Apr 102011

We women have a tendency to ignore our health very often, sometimes due to lack of time, many a times due to our lethargy and more often than not, because we don’t take its seriously as the severity of the ailment is not known until later.

But as our fitness is directly proportional to the fitness of our families, we have to proactively walk that extra mile and get these essential health checkups done, as a matter of prevention and early diagnosis, than wait for the day when its too late.

This list contains 8 must-do health checkups, which are essential alongwith the routine checkups that your medical center provides you with. These tests must be done bi-annually.

A Test to examine the Breast

Name of the Test: High Resolution Mammography Ultrasound

Detects: A mammogramis an x-ray of the breast that is designed to detect breast cancer. The test uses a special x-ray machine to take pictures of both breasts. The results are recorded on x-ray film or directly onto a computer for a radiologist to examine.

Why should one get it done: It is actually advisable to have a breast check done now, to prevent breast cancer later. Through a mammogram the doctor can have a closer look for breast lumps and changes in breast tissue and the mammogram can show small lumps or growths that a doctor may not be able to feel when doing a clinical breast exam. It is said that mammography” is the best screening tool that doctors have for finding breast cancer, hence, one can take this test. Also, by early diagnosis a woman has a better chance of surviving the disease and more choices for treatment.

Who should get it done: Women above 40 and in the post menopause stage are advised to undergo the test.

Cost: Average range is between Rs 2500 – Rs 3500/-

A Test to check the health of the Cervix

Name of the test: Pap Smear test

Detects:The Pap smear test tracks the health of your cervix. Cervix is the lower part of the uterus opening into the vagina. This test is done to detect if there are unhealthy cervical cells that can lead to cervical cancer.

Why should one get it done: Frequency of sex as well as multiple partner sex can lead to the possibility of the HPV virus entering the female body and affecting the cervix. The symptoms of cervical cancer are not known until several years. By conducting a Pap test, that is examining cells from the cervix one can find and treat changing cells before they turn into cancer.

Who should get it done: Women who are 21 years and older and those who are below 21 years but have been sexually active for a year must get themselves tested. Preferably, the test must be conducted twice each year in a gap of 6 months. Women with multiple sex partners are also recommended to get thePap test done.

Cost: Rs 1500 – Rs 2000/-

A Test to check Anemia, Blood cell count, Hemoglobin

Name of the Test: CBC Blood Test (routine examination) complete haemogram

Detects: The CBC (Complete Blood Count) test gives inputs on various counts relating to the blood, including red blood cells count, white blood cells count and platelet counts.

Why should one get it done: If you feel fatigued and weak even after a small activity, chances are that your hemoglobin count has gone down. If you are constantly being attacked by viruses thereby falling sick, chances are that your WBCs that fight germs have gone down in numbers. Hnce, in order to keep fit and active, one must get the routine CBC checkup done. A high WBC count may signify an infection, while a low WBC count may point toward other problems. A low red blood cell count may suggest anaemia, while a high red blood cell count may include bone marrow disease or low blood oxygen levels.

Who should get it done: While there is no such age limits prescribed for undergoing blood test, it is recommended that you get one done when your family physician recommends. And while undergoing the regular complete body check-ups a blood check proves to be highly beneficial.

To read more about 8 Health Checkups that are a must for all Women

Florida Health Insurance: How Can It Fight the AIDS Epidemic?

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Apr 102011

Florida saw higher rates of AIDS than all but two other states (New York and Maryland) with rates of one in 209 white men, one in 117 hispanic men and one in 44 black men living wiith HIV/AIDS statewide as of 2008.

Women only accounted for 31 percent of the population with HIV/AIDS in Florida in 2006, but that meant that 25,365 women were trying to survive AIDS in Florida. The rate per 100,000 in 2006 was 89.4 for black women, 14.6 for hispanic women and 5.1 for white women. AIDS was the leading cause of death for black women between the ages of 25 and 44 for 15 straight years in Florida.

July 21st has been designated National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS. They are calling upon clinicians to talk more openly about the epidemic and HIV testing, and even test themselves to lead by example.

July Will See the First U.S. Comprehensive Plan to Fight AIDS

For the first time, the federal government is developing a comprehensive plan to deal with the AIDS epidemic. Its three-point focus will be unveiled on July 13th. It’s aimed at reducing the number of people who become infected, increasing medical intervention to improve patient outcomes and addressing HIV-related disparities.

States are getting $25 million more from the Health and Human Services Secretary to buy medication for those living with HIV/AIDS, but that’s not expected to get everyone off the waiting lists. As record numbers lost their health insurance through rising unemployment, the number of people waiting for help to get lifesaving medicine soared. Add to that recent state budget cuts, and about 2,100 people from 11 states were stuck on waiting lists as of July 1st.

New Hope for an AIDS Testing and an AIDS Vaccine

Federal researchers have found a pair of naturally-occuring antibodies that can kill over 90 percent of all AIDS virus strains. This could spawn the development of new treatments and the first successful vaccine. That promise could make testing more popular and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, but prevention is still key.

One of provisions in the new health care law has already addressed this, but several provisions seem to have been lost by a media industry trying to one up competitors by reporting only controversy. As of September 23rd, both copayments and deductibles for preventive services (including certain screenings for sexually-transmitted disease) will be dropped.

By eliminating what copays and deductibles cost patients, this provision encourages people to address health problems earlier while they’re usually more treatable. More access to preventive services gives the insured more value for the price of their premiums, making Florida Health Insurance a better deal.

Because these changes will apply to policy years that begin after September 23rd, it may not go into effect until most new plan years begin as of January 1st of next year. Still, this July marks a welcome change in our attitude of ignoring the AIDS epidemic, and providing more funding, a break through in research and more access to preventive screenings. This year is just the beginning of the results we can expect from the new healthcare law. The government is pushing insurance companies to cover more people even before the 2014 mandate. As Health Insurance in Florida is forced to offer greater access to care, now is the time to look for new plans and new benefits.

Women’s health and the human pheromone

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Apr 092011

Sorry ladies, you will be seduced, pheromones make it impossible for you to resist men, no matter how dreadful the man wearing the pheromones may be. Wait, don’t panic. Sadly the pheromone marketing craze may be causing us to turn a blind eye to an interesting discovery. I think it’s like hearing about vitamins for the first time from a hard core drug dealer. When you get over your encounter with Mr. Dealer, you are not going to think of vitamins in the same way as a person who had heard about vitamins from GNC or Vitamin World. I believe the same thing is happening with marketers and pheromones. With that in mind let’s take a look at pheromones.Most people still believe pheromones are no different from X-ray glasses sold in the back of comic books. Others have been using them for years. To be sure, they are used heavily by government agencies worldwide. Business uses them daily, you may even use them. Of course I’m talking about insect and animal pheromones.It was well known by the late 70s that females of the insect and animal kingdom produced chemicals for attracting males of the same species. By the late 70s pheromones were already being manufactured for pest control. Pheromones were being used to attract or repel bugs and animals. Pheromones were already protecting crops from damage. Roaches were checking in and not checking out. At the same time scientist were working hard to find and prove the existence of human pheromones. This evidence was found in the mid 70s but did not reach the public with any power until the mid 80s.healthHuman pheromones made front page news in 1986 when Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center of Philadelphia released their findings to the scientific journal Hormones and Behavior, as well as to the public by way of:Time Magazine: “Studies find that male pheromones are good for women’s health.”News week: “The Chemistry Between People: Are Our Bodies Affected by Another Person’s Scent?”USA Today: “The Real Chemical Reaction between the Sexes.”The Washington post: “Pheromones Discovered in Humans.”The human pheromone was big news in the 80s. It was found that women’s health was directly affected by male pheromone. Pheromones help to maintain the health of women. To be more exact, they keep a woman’s reproductive system healthy. A healthy testosterone rich male pheromone signature somehow encouraged a woman’s body to keep itself healthy and young. It can stabilize the menstrual cycle, and reduce the symptoms of PMS. Pheromones could lift a woman’s mood actually alleviating depression, even postpone and then alleviate menopause health. How did we get from health benefits to wild seduction products? People can’t resist a fast buck. If it’s about money, maybe we should be using pheromone products to make women’s lives better. Strike that. We should be using pheromone products to make people’s lives better. Provide pheromones that do the things mentioned above. Help to enable pheromone research that will gain more knowledge related to health and longevity. I don’t have anything against attracting the opposite sex. I think that’s a good idea. It’s just sad to see a good thing, or potentially good thing, be lost because of poor focus health.There is always more to the story than meets the eye. The person who does not ask questions has either been beaten down low by the people who know-it-all, or, they are the people who know-it-all. Keep asking questions. You will keep finding better answers.

Women and Hiv/aids

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Apr 092011

Both men and women benefit from highly active combination antiretroviral therapy, or HAART. It can decrease incidences of opportunistic infections, delay the onset of AIDS, and increase lifespan. There is little doubt that HAART therapy is beneficial for those with HIV.
There are however many unanswered questions on HAART. This is especially true for women on HAART as the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the male population is significantly higher. Due to this higher prevalence, more data is available on the effects of the therapy for men than for women. As with any new treatment regimen, one must take care to monitor their health with their doctor. If you are woman who is HIV positive, these following tips can help you and your health care provider monitor your treatment regimen, and the effects it is having on your health.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
The appropriate drug dosage varies from one person to another, and individual responses to HIV medicines are unique to each individual. Body chemistry, liver function, and overall health can determine whether or not you are taking enough of a drug, or too little of a drug. Therapeutic drug monitoring is a test that determines how much of the drug is present in the bloodstream. This can help you and your doctor to determine whether you are receiving too much, or too little of the prescription medication.
Lipodystrophy
Lipodystrophy is a side effect of HIV and AIDS drugs, and will affect men and women quite differently. Lipodystrophy is a general medical term describing the abnormal accumulation or degeneration of the body’s adipose (fat) tissues.
Lipodystropy associated with HAART typically sees men experiencing more wasting in the limbs and face. Men also tend to experience elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. Women more often experience accumulation of fat in the breasts and abdomen, and do not experience the same elevations of cholesterol and triglycerides. This may be partly due to the fact that women more often endure shorter HAART regimens, the fact that women accumulate body fat differently than men, and hormonal differences.
Low Bone Density
Low bone density is another side effect of HIV medications and HAART therapy. This becomes an even bigger problem in women who are long term survivors as bone density naturally decreases in women as they age, or may already be present. HIV positive women should have their bone-mass checked regularly. The factors mentioned above can lead to premature osteoporosis-like symptoms in women, and the related injuries and ailments associated with it.
Side Effects
HIV positive women report more side effects from HAART more often than men. Nelfinavir and Ritonavir have more severe side effects in women. Typical side-effects of Nelfinavir include skin itchiness and rashes, and moderate to severe abdominal pain, but less incidents of diarrhea than Ritonavir. On the other hand, women taking Ritonavir tend to report more nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise, and fatigue. Females with HIV are also more likely to suffer from rashes than men when taking Nevirapine, Atripla, and Delavirdine.
It is worthwhile to note that most dosing regimens are based on data from clinical trials involving male-dominated sampling and testing. This again reinforces the importance of therapeutic drug monitoring to ensure that you are taking the correct amount of medicine for you.
Highly active combination antiretroviral therapy can decrease incidences of opportunistic infections, delay the onset of AIDS, and increase lifespan. There is little doubt that HAART therapy is beneficial for those with HIV. There are also still many unanswered questions. These medications are not without potential side-effects and long-term toxicities. It is also important to note that adherence to the HAART regimen provided by your doctor will also help to lower the chances that the HIV/AIDS virus will develop resistance to the medication. If you are considering HAART or are already being treated ensure that you follow your doctors’ guidelines, and maintain regular visits to ensure the best overall health possible.

Women and Hiv/aids

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Apr 092011

Women and Hiv/aids

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