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		<title>Colic In Newborns</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A baby grows inside its mom's womb for more or less 9 months and is then born into this world. It is here were it gets a difficult work for both of the moms and dads. Getting that much required rest would be close to impossible as the infant will cry for more than three hours a day. Doctors call a newly born baby as colic if there is continuous crying for a long time and the cause of this is still under general study even though many theories can come close to explaining this. Two causes have been put forward for the gastrointestinal pain,which are the infant drinking the milk in a much faster pace and the other as baby ingesting air while reastfeeding. The mother's diet may also add to the trouble or, as some suggest, the child's immune system may be struggling to adapt to its new environment.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A baby grows inside its mom&#8217;s womb for more or less 9 months and is then born into this world. It is here were it gets a difficult work for both of the moms and dads. Getting that much required rest would be close to impossible as the infant will cry for more than three hours a day. Doctors call a newly born baby as colic if there is continuous crying for a long time and the cause of this is still under general study even though many theories can come close to explaining this. Two causes have been put forward for the gastrointestinal pain,which are the infant drinking the milk in a much faster pace and the other as baby ingesting air while reastfeeding. The mother&#8217;s diet may also add to the trouble or, as some suggest, the child&#8217;s immune system may be struggling to adapt to its new environment.</p>
<p>No matter of the cause, physicians believe that colic is common among newborns, so there is really nothing to worry about, as it will finally go away in a few months in any case. Nurturing and looking after for the child is the foremost step that the parents should take, and if it such even would not happen, some believe that it would make it more difficult in the period of adjustment. Even it doesn&#8217;t always work, there is single solution to take care of a colic baby. Most of the parents doing this searching work for which one is working properly for their child.</p>
<p>If the baby is in the crib, attempt picking him up, holding or rocking him, or even singing to him to help him fall asleep. Making the baby burp after breastfeeding can also prevent the baby from waking up but if the infant is full perhaps going for a ride in the car or in the stroller can make it go away. The baby&#8217;s predisposition to noise can make it wake up again and cry but this can be avoided by not making too numerous sounds although playing a CD of classical music can help make the infant rest.</p>
<p>A warm bath would be a big respite for the baby. But you should be careful to use water at the correct temperature as baby&#8217;s skin will not tolerate high temperatures. It is never too late to give the baby a pacifier as this will make the baby think that it is still sucking onto the mother&#8217;s breast when it is feeding. Simethicone wind drops have also been seen to help soothe babies with intestinal colic.</p>
<p>Also watch what you consume because it could produce gas which could be passed to the child through breast milk. Intestinal colic is not a serious thing and is not thought to be a disease or a disorder, it is a phase the infant will grow out of comparatively quickly. To couples who resolve to begin a family, this is just one of the many hurdles they must face.</p>
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		<title>Chiropractic Care: A Surprising Solution to Your Allergy Symptoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie A. Sorensen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyday life can be miserable if you have allergies. A walk in the park, a play date with Fluffy, a shellfish stew, or even a tiny peanut can cause such undesirable experiences as itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, or a skin rash.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Everyday life can be miserable if you have allergies. A walk in the park, a play date with Fluffy, a shellfish stew, or even a tiny peanut can cause such undesirable experiences as itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, or a skin rash.</p>
<p>To make things worse, for some individuals, and perhaps you&#8217;re one of them, allergic reactions can progress from just plain irritating to dangerous and life-threatening as the air passageway gets tighter and breathing becomes labored. This evolution of symptoms can often generate extreme distress.</p>
<p>In fact, if you have incessant allergies, it may seem that, from time-to-time, your environment is a very unfriendly place and that the world around you is, in deed, out to get you!</p>
<p>There is a reason why your body, and the body of other allergy sufferers, react so intensely to the elements in the environment, while others seem to be unaffected. Allergic responses are caused by a hyperactive immune system that &#8220;freaks out&#8221; when confronted with commonplace foods and other particles such as pollen, dander, shellfish, or nuts.</p>
<p>Can your chiropractor help to relieve your allergy symptoms? You may be surprised by the answer. Even though chiropractic care doesn&#8217;t treat allergies, a lot of individuals notice that they experience freedom from their allergy symptoms after getting chiropractic adjustments.</p>
<p>The reason for this is because chiropractic treatment affects the complete nervous system, including the auto-immune system. When there&#8217;s an impedance in the nervous system, along with other problems, the auto-immune system, whose task it is to help you to adapt and respond appropriately to your surroundings, can become under-active or overactive. In the case of your allergies, the impairment is the latter (it becomes overactive).</p>
<p>Since chiropractic manipulations decrease or eliminate disturbances in the nervous system and bring back balance and harmony to the body, the adjustments bring that same homeostasis to the auto-immune system as well. A vital immune system reacts appropriately to commonly named allergens in the environment.</p>
<p>Now you know the answer. Your allergy symptoms will likely go away or significantly decrease after you visit your chiropractor. But, if anyone asks you if your chiropractor treats you for your allergies, you can honestly say, &#8220;no,&#8221; but that you respond in a healthy way to your environment because your nervous system is no longer disturbed. See your chiropractor today and get your life back!</p>
<p>Stephanie Sorensen is the head writer for <a href="http://www.chiropracticmasters.com">Chiropractic Masters</a>. the leading chiropractic internet company, helping chiropractors to dominate their local markets. She writes for chiropractic offices across the globe, including the office of <a href="http://www.venturachiropracticfitness.com">Ventura Chiropractor</a>, Dr. Steven Alff. He is located at 1675 E. Main St., Ventura, CA, 93001.</p>
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		<title>How to Treat Your Feet to Avoid Foot Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Phillips</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that movement is beneficial for every part of body, right? In fact, our overall good health is highly influenced by our getting regular physical exercise. If that's the case, why do so many individuals suffer from aches and pains in their feet? After all, our feet are made for walking, aren't they? Yes, but they aren't made for exploitation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> We all know that movement is beneficial for every part of body, right? In fact, our overall good health is highly influenced by our getting regular physical exercise. If that&#8217;s the case, why do so many individuals suffer from aches and pains in their feet? After all, our feet are made for walking, aren&#8217;t they? Yes, but they aren&#8217;t made for exploitation.</p>
<p>The normal, healthy human takes 3,000-5,000 steps each day, not including activities such as running and aerobic exercise. But, many times those steps are taken by individuals walking inadequately, with poor gait patterns and inappropriate posture.</p>
<p>In addition, a significant number of individuals wear inadequately-designed, poorly-fitting shoes. Walking, and exercising, on feet that are inhibited from moving as they were meant to cannot help but to produce painful problems not only in a variety of places in the feet, but in other parts of the body, as well. For instance, if an individual over-pronates (walks like a duck) in shoes that are badly-made, are worn unevenly, or have high heels, that person will likely have challenges in the back, knees and legs, as well as problems in the foot and ankle.</p>
<p>One of the most recognized foot problems is Plantar Fascitis (heel pain), which is generally caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a wonderfully-formed, multi-tasking band of connective tissue that encircles the muscles on the bottom of the foot, connects the heel bone to the ball of the foot, reinforces the arch, protects the foot, and absorbs shock. It goes without saying, then, that the healthy action of the plantar fascia is vital for pain-free walking and exercise.</p>
<p>There are quite a few elements that can be considered reasons for the development of Plantar Fascitis. One factor is short and tight calf muscles. When calf muscles get short and tight they apply a strong pull on the back of the heel bone, producing undue stress on the smaller and weaker plantar muscles and fascia. What causes calf muscles to get short and tight? Aside from running and jumping activities such as aerobics, volleyball, running, basketball, and tennis, and, again, the wearing of any high heels can produce the condition.</p>
<p>Other determinants that contribute to Plantar Fascitis include sudden strenuous activity after a period of prolonged inactivity, abnormal gait patterns (such as over-pronation), inappropriate footwear, walking on hard or uneven surfaces (especially barefooted), and obesity.</p>
<p>Once an individual develops Plantar Fascitis, the condition is generally difficult to manage and can become intensely painful and persistent. Without appropriate treatment, Plantar Fascitis will only worsen.</p>
<p>Once developed, Plantar Fascitis is often hard to deal with and results in intense, persistent pain that won&#8217;t go away without proper treatment. If you are suffering from the pain of Plantar Fascitis, your chiropractor will be able to determine which chiropractic therapies would be most beneficial. Ultrasound therapy, laser, joint manipulation, Graston technique, muscle stretching and strengthening exercises, special taping and, in some cases, orthotics, are often a part of chiropractic management of heel pain.</p>
<p>Dr. Jamie Phillips is a <a href="http://www.chiropractorsantabarbara.net">Santa Barbara Chiropractor</a>. Her practice is located at 601 E. Arrellaga St. #201, Santa Barbara, CA 93013. She has 24 years of expertise and has helped hundreds of patients with foot pain. Give her <a href="http://www.santabarbarachiropractic.org">Santa Barbara Chiropractic</a> office a call, she can help!</p>
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		<title>Alternative Therapies For Ms Patients Shows Promise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Julian Reindhurst</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On August 18, 2008 A La Times medical reporter interviewed a group of doctors that were researching the benefits of medical marijuana. Depending on the audience, marijuana is just as dangerous a drug as PCP and heroin and therefore should be kept illegal, or it's a wonder herb that is just bursting with unknown benefits and is being suppressed by the government--or perhaps its a little bit of both: a plant with tremendous benefits as well as drawbacks, yet worth looking into.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On August 18, 2008 A La Times medical reporter interviewed a group of doctors that were researching the benefits of medical marijuana. Depending on the audience, marijuana is just as dangerous a drug as PCP and heroin and therefore should be kept illegal, or it&#8217;s a wonder herb that is just bursting with unknown benefits and is being suppressed by the government&#8211;or perhaps its a little bit of both: a plant with tremendous benefits as well as drawbacks, yet worth looking into.</p>
<p>While the political arguments continue over medical marijuana, a group of researchers continues to investigate the effects of inhaled marijuana to treat muscle spasms, nausea, and pain.</p>
<p>Researchers point out that all drugs come attached with risks&#8211;especially the ones located in common household medicine cabinets, like aspirin, pain relievers, and antihistamines such as Benadryl. The thing doctors try to do when it comes to drugs is to balance out the risks against the positives the medicine can do&#8211; so, why not apply the same rules to marijuana, some ask.</p>
<p>After looking into the truth, these scientist discovered that marijuana does indeed have significant medical benefits for those who suffer from chronic pain syndromes, multiple sclerosis, cancer pain, AIDS wasting syndrome, and the nausea that accompanies chemotherapy. These scientist have also discovered that their attempts to try to harness and understand their findings is being hampered. They also note that the risks associated with marijuana use are real but very small.</p>
<p>Dr. Donald Abrams, chief of hematology and oncology at San Francisco General Hospital and professor of clinical medicine at UC San Francisco, says he sees cancer patients in pain, not eating or sleeping well, experiencing nausea and vomiting from treatment, and being depressed about their situation.</p>
<p>He notes that he finds joy that he resides in California where the use of medical marijuana is permitted by state law, even though federal enforcement continually raiding cannabis shops in the state and also scrutinize physicians who accept cannabis as a form of treatment for the patient.</p>
<p>&#8220;I can talk to patients about medicinal cannabis [and] I&#8217;m often recommending it to them for these indications,&#8221; Abrams says.</p>
<p>Medical marijuana use has a history stretching back thousands of years. In those times, the herb was used as medicinal tea in China, a stress remedy in India and a pain reliever for situations like earaches, childbirth and more throughout Asia, the Middle East and Africa.</p>
<p>recently, there have been studies to test the effect on how marijuana treats people with spinal injuries, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and anxiety.</p>
<p>For the 30 years, Dr. Julian Reindhurst has studies the medicinal benefits of marijuana. He currently has a blog that gives the historical perspective of how <a href="http://growhydroweed.com">nirvana seeds</a> benefited other ancient civilizations. He maintains a site that looks at the medicinal benefits of the <a href="http://growhydroweed.com">nirvana seeds</a>.</p>
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		<title>Understanding Dysphagia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen Barta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The condition termed Dysphagia could be a grave ailment involving difficulty in swallowing. Those who are suffering from Dysphagia might find it hard to swallow food in either solid or liquid forms, while some others can't swallow anything at all. As a result, they are quite unable to consume the necessary calories, making them lose weight in a dangerous manner. So it is imperative that the ailment should be treated at the earliest so that malnutrition and other such disorders that can be fatal to a person's very health, can be prevented in time.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The condition termed Dysphagia could be a grave ailment involving difficulty in swallowing. Those who are suffering from Dysphagia might find it hard to swallow food in either solid or liquid forms, while some others can&#8217;t swallow anything at all. As a result, they are quite unable to consume the necessary calories, making them lose weight in a dangerous manner. So it is imperative that the ailment should be treated at the earliest so that malnutrition and other such disorders that can be fatal to a person&#8217;s very health, can be prevented in time.</p>
<p>What Causes Dysphagia?</p>
<p>The causes of dysphagia are many, the most common of them being a stroke or a head injury. Parkinson&#8217;s disease, cerebral palsy, infection and the consequent swelling of the esophagus or even a birth defect like cleft palate can bring about this serious illness. Certain cancer therapies can also make it impossible to swallow.</p>
<p>Are There Treatments?</p>
<p>Treatment of dysphagia depends on the basic cause. To find out the cause, a doctor will employ various methods such as medication or even surgery. If such methods do not produce any tangible results, the doctor might advise a patient to consult a speech-language pathologist, even if there is nothing wrong with his or her faculty of speech. After further testing, the pathologist will devise a plan of treatment according to the specific impairment of the sufferer.</p>
<p>A speech therapist will look for weak muscles in the mouth, throat, or tongue and address any coordination issues that appear to affect the swallowing mechanism. The therapist may use exercises to strengthen the swallowing muscles or teach the patient new ways to swallow.</p>
<p>Leave It Alone Or Not?</p>
<p>Serious issues can arise if dysphagia is not treated promptly. Apart from the inability to maintain a healthy weight, patients with dysphagia may also get food or liquid trapped in the pharynx, or windpipe, where bacteria can grow and cause pneumonia. Other times, the weakened esophagus may develop a pocket that traps food and prohibits the passage of other food or liquid. The trapped food may then slip into the pharynx during sleep and cause infection.</p>
<p>Most cases of dysphagia can be treated and improved when addressed quickly.</p>
<p>You can receive excellent <a href="http://cospeechtherapyservices.com">Colorado Speech Therapy</a> from Karen Barta. She provides <a href="http://cospeechtherapyservices.com">speech therapy articulation</a> in addition to working with people of all ages &#8211; from young to seniors.</p>
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		<title>Who Gets Anxiety and Panic Attacks and Why</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gordon Dalwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anxiety and panic attacks can be acquired through many different factors. It affects people not only for one single reason. There are many things that are happening to people each day that cause them to have anxiety and panic attacks. Continue reading to know more about the factors of anxiety and panic attacks.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anxiety and panic attacks can be acquired through many different factors. It affects people not only for one single reason. There are many things that are happening to people each day that cause them to have anxiety and panic attacks. Continue reading to know more about the factors of anxiety and panic attacks.</p>
<p>You could actually have it in your genetics to be more sensitive to anxiety than other people are. Society often refers to people like this as being naturally high strung. If you are one of these people you know what this means. You are more nervous in all situations.</p>
<p>If you are going through a tough situation in your life it is easy to feel anxiety over it. Many people today are anxious over their finances and how they are going to pay their bills. This may even make some people have full-blown panic attacks over their situations. Of course this is one of the more normal reasons to feel anxiety and panic.</p>
<p>Depression is also another reason why anxiety and panic effects people. The feeling of depression is something that some people can not bear easily. This could be a reason for them to think irrationally and irresponsibly which may lead them to more serious problems.</p>
<p>Also anything that makes you have altered thinking such as taking drugs and alcoholic beverages. These can distort your thinking and rationing abilities so you may not be able to keep yourself calm when needed. When you become anxious there is always a possibility of a panic attack occurring.</p>
<p>Panic attacks have a tendency to be recurrent after attacking a person once. If you have already experienced a panic attack, you may develope a tendency to this in different situations. The fear of anxiety could lead you to another panic attack.</p>
<p>The cycle of anxiety and panic attack can be destructive to your wellbeing. If you just leave anxiety to go untreated, you will continue to have panic attacks for the rest of your life. Your life will never be normal again if you do not treat your anxiety right away.</p>
<p>Trauma, depression, and other common problems that you face in life each day can be the factors for your anxiety and fear. If this fear and anxiety remain within you, the feelings will develope into higher level of anxiety leading to panic attacks, thus affecting your normal life.</p>
<p>What is taken in this article is the fact that every one of us can be affected by anxiety, fear, and stress at some point in our lives. Although it&#8217;s true that not all of us are attacked by extreme anxiety, there is still the possibility that it will happen, especially if we do not know how to control our feelings and emotions. To help yourself prevent this from happening, research information about the traditional therapies, and alternative medications that you can use to free yourself from worries and anxiety before it ruins your life.</p>
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		<title>The Untold Power Of The Subconscious Mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elliot Cox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every one knows a bit a about the subconscious mind. There are many who blame all their wrongdoings on this part of our brain. However, do you really known the real power of the subconscious mind? This is one of the most potent weapons in the universe which can either help you or destroy you. It won't be wrong to say that the situation you are in today or the type of life you are living is all a result of the subconscious mind. Let's understand the true nature of the subconscious mind and how it shapes up our lives.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every one knows a bit a about the subconscious mind. There are many who blame all their wrongdoings on this part of our brain. However, do you really known the real power of the subconscious mind? This is one of the most potent weapons in the universe which can either help you or destroy you. It won&#8217;t be wrong to say that the situation you are in today or the type of life you are living is all a result of the subconscious mind. Let&#8217;s understand the true nature of the subconscious mind and how it shapes up our lives.</p>
<p>Despite the best efforts of some professionals, we all acknowledge the subconscious mind. It is the mind within the mind. It is the control board that directs our actions and our thoughts. It is the voice in your head that you hear when you are faced with a difficult or challenging situation. The script that our subconscious speaks to us is as unique as each individual in the world. Your subconscious mind is not the same as mine. Even if we were raised in the same house, under the same circumstances with the same parents. Your inner voice is just that, it is yours.</p>
<p>All of us have had encounters with our inner or subconscious mind. In times of distress and confusion or when you were about to take a decision which could destroy your life, your subconscious mind helped you to realize what you were actually doing. It made you weigh the pros and cons of your decision and made you choose the right path. Nevertheless, there are times that many people are told that they aren&#8217;t really up to the mark or are not good enough or not handsome or beautiful enough. In other words, subconscious is nothing but your deepest feelings about yourself.</p>
<p>If those deep thoughts you have about yourself are negative then chances are better than not that you are not going to have the type of life that you want. The good news is that you can change the way you think about yourself. You can change the way the things that the subconscious mind says to start living the life you really want.</p>
<p>Many people use affirmations to help change the way they think. These are positive statements that you repeat to yourself multiple times through the day. You don&#8217;t have to spend a lot of money on subliminal messaging scripts, you can do this yourself at home and it is very effective. Think about what it is you want to change about yourself.</p>
<p>Lets assume that its weight loss that you are looking for. So, you need to repeat the affirmation that you are your ideal weight instead of thinking about how fat or ugly you are. Write it down, record it, play this affirmation till it becomes ingrained in your psyche and subconscious. Many people even use their affirmations as screen savers and tape it to their mirror. Here you need to repeat it so many times that your subconscious mind accepts it as the truth and starts working accordingly.</p>
<p>Soon this affirmation will become the reality of your life and you will be the slim person you want to be. As a matter of fact, this can work on anything from having more money to even having a great relationship. It may be possible that you still don&#8217;t believe in this fact.</p>
<p>Here is an example of how your mind impacts your life, without you even realizing it on any given day. Let&#8217;s say that you wake up late one day. You say or think, &#8216;It&#8217;s going to be one of those days.&#8217; You take a shower and find you are out of soap; you get dressed and spill coffee down your shirt on the way to the office. Again, you think &#8216;Yep, it is definitely going to be one of those days.&#8217; You get to work and you are faced with one obstacle after another again, you are thinking that this is one of those days and you even go as far as to think that it can&#8217;t get any worse and it does.</p>
<p>Skeptics may call it a coincidence but truly speaking coincidences are nothing but misnomers. Every thing that happens to us is attracted to us by out thoughts and subconscious mind which just manifests things which we think about.</p>
<p>People have realized the true power of subconscious mind with the help of books and movies like &#8216;The Secret&#8217;. The &#8216;law of attraction&#8217; is now a familiar term with every one. It simply means that your life is nothing but a reality created by your own subconscious beliefs.</p>
<p>This has also been confirmed by quantum physics and experiments have proved that even the subatomic particles vibration is connected with the mind set of the observer. Ancient religions have been talking about this for centuries.</p>
<p>Hence if our subconscious mind creates our reality then we can change this reality with practice. People who have manifested their dreams of wealth through history have only been able to achieve it through a rock solid belief and positive visualization.</p>
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		<title>Rapid Weight Loss Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Winnifred Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It should come as no big surprise that those seeking the most for the ideal physical shape are those that don't currently have it. These people can't wait and seem not to be able to pay the price of attention, time and money to get the body they have sought. As a result, these people turn to rapid weight loss programs and practices which usually are not as effective as these people are led to believe they are. In fact most studies would agree on the fact that most of these fast weight loss plans effects only last for the duration that you are on the plan and often lead to weight gain afterwards.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It should come as no big surprise that those seeking the most for the ideal physical shape are those that don&#8217;t currently have it. These people can&#8217;t wait and seem not to be able to pay the price of attention, time and money to get the body they have sought. As a result, these people turn to rapid weight loss programs and practices which usually are not as effective as these people are led to believe they are. In fact most studies would agree on the fact that most of these fast weight loss plans effects only last for the duration that you are on the plan and often lead to weight gain afterwards.</p>
<p>If you think about it any low calorie and carbohydrate diet you may be using is not something you will be using the remainder of your life. To make matters worse, often this rapid weight loss is actually excess water and not excess fat that is being lost.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be scared by this since a lot of water weight is quickly regained which means you end up with a net weight loss of nothing. Keep in mind that water loss can lead to you dehydrating your body. Research would suggest that most people can only lose a maximum of 2-3 pounds of excess fat a week.</p>
<p>There are examples of so-called miracle weight loss plans that are marketed everyday. So far the only thing this soap has proved is that it improves the skin because no other research has been provided on its effectiveness.</p>
<p>You may have heard of slimming soap, a new product which contains seaweed and herbs. The process is while in the bathtub the soap breaks down the body fats when it is applied. So far the only thing this soap has proved is that it improves the skin because no other research has been provided on its effectiveness.</p>
<p>Keep in mind the class of rapid weight loss plans which promise to ramp up your metabolism and act as a suppressant of appetite. Of course these products end up being everything but what they were advertised to be.</p>
<p>As an example there are even a set of magnetic earrings being sold that claim to synchronize the field of magnetism around the body which then leads to all manner of health producing benefits. If this were true you would expect the manufacturers to immediately organize a full scientific study to prove these claims but to date that has not occurred.</p>
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		<title>Why Is Foot Pain So Prevalent?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Phillips</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone and everyone who knows about good health tells us that our overall well-being must include activity and exercise. Every part of our body benefits from healthy movement. Generally speaking, most beneficial actions include our feet, so it would seem that they were designed for a lot of use, right? Absolutely! But they weren't made for abuse.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Anyone and everyone who knows about good health tells us that our overall well-being must include activity and exercise. Every part of our body benefits from healthy movement. Generally speaking, most beneficial actions include our feet, so it would seem that they were designed for a lot of use, right? Absolutely! But they weren&#8217;t made for abuse.</p>
<p>The average, able-bodied person takes three-to-five thousand steps per day, not to mention activities like running and aerobic exercise. However, too often those steps are taken by people walking improperly, with clumsy gait patterns and inappropriate posture</p>
<p>Moreover, many men and women wear badly-designed, improperly-fitting shoes. Ambulating from place to place on feet that are prevented from operating properly will create aches and pains in the feet, and other places in the body, too. A case in point: If someone over-pronates (walks like a duck) while wearing a pair of unevenly-worn or incorrectly-made shoes, or in any pair of high heels, that individual&#8217;s future will hold not only foot and ankle challenges, but will likely result in painful conditions in the back, knees and legs.</p>
<p>One of the most recognized foot problems is Plantar Fascitis (heel pain), which is generally caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a wonderfully-formed, multi-tasking band of connective tissue that encircles the muscles on the bottom of the foot, connects the heel bone to the ball of the foot, reinforces the arch, protects the foot, and absorbs shock. It goes without saying, then, that the healthy action of the plantar fascia is vital for pain-free walking and exercise.</p>
<p>There are many factors that contribute to the development of Plantar Fascitis. One factor is short and tight calf muscles. When calf muscles get short and tight they exert a strong pull on the back of the heel bone, producing undue stress on the smaller and weaker plantar muscles and fascia. What causes calf muscles to get short and tight? In addition to running and jumping activities such as aerobics, volleyball, running, basketball, and tennis, the wearing of high heels can create the problem.</p>
<p>Other elements that can be instrumental in producing Plantar Fascitis include sudden effortful activity after a period of extended inactivity, walking on hard or uneven surfaces (barefooted, in particular), abnormal movement patterns (such as over-pronation), inappropriate footwear, and obesity.</p>
<p>Once developed, Plantar Fascitis is frequently not easy to manage and can become intensely painful and tenacious. Without proper attention, Plantar Fascitis will only get worse.</p>
<p>If you are suffering from heel pain, your chiropractor will be able to establish the reason for your problem and what chiropractic therapies would be best suited. Treatment might include ultrasound therapy, laser, joint manipulation, Graston technique, muscle stretching and strengthening exercises, kinesio taping and, in some cases, orthotics.</p>
<p>Dr. Jamie Phillips is a <a href="http://santabarbarachiropractor.ultimatepotentialcenter.com">Santa Barbara Chiropractor</a>. Her practice is located at 601 E. Arrellaga St. #201, Santa Barbara, CA 93013. She has 24 years of expertise and has helped hundreds of patients with foot pain. Give her <a href="http://www.santabarbarachiropractic.org">Santa Barbara Chiropractic</a> office a call, she can help!</p>
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		<title>Everyone Has The Power To Become A Clairvoyant</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Pegg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The paranormal word 'clairvoyance' is one that originated in the French language. In the French language the term 'clair' is translated as 'clear' and the word 'voyance' translates to 'vision' and 'voyant' means 'visionary. Therefore, the word 'clairvoyance' translates to 'clear vision' and a 'clairvoyant' is a person that is a 'clear visionary.' It is unfortunate, but this ery literal translation is neither accurate nor helpful.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The paranormal word &#8216;clairvoyance&#8217; is one that originated in the French language. In the French language the term &#8216;clair&#8217; is translated as &#8216;clear&#8217; and the word &#8216;voyance&#8217; translates to &#8216;vision&#8217; and &#8216;voyant&#8217; means &#8216;visionary. Therefore, the word &#8216;clairvoyance&#8217; translates to &#8216;clear vision&#8217; and a &#8216;clairvoyant&#8217; is a person that is a &#8216;clear visionary.&#8217; It is unfortunate, but this ery literal translation is neither accurate nor helpful.</p>
<p>One thing that further complicates the definition is the fact that the term &#8216;clairvoyant&#8217; has been used over the years to refer to different things. &#8216;Clairvoyant&#8217; has gradually been used as a term that applies to an individual that displays various ranges of psychic or paranormal abilities. The definition that accurately sums up what a clairvoyant is a person that is able to know specific thins about a person, location, event, or object with a means other than the five physical sense. In summary, clairvoyance refers to the use of ESP or extra-sensory perception.</p>
<p>Clairvoyance normally involves a person with clairvoyant abilities knowing that something is taking place at that moment, but in a distant location that would be out of their normal range of physical senses. There have also been cases documented of various clairvoyants knowing about things that have happened either in the past or in the future. Due to this, clairvoyance is often considered by many people to be some sort of prophecy or precognition.</p>
<p>The means that a clairvoyant uses to discover the mysterious information can vary, but it generally breaks down into 1 of 6 different categories. Clairvoyance is likely associated with the first form, the phenomenon of remote viewing. While engaging in remote viewing, a clairvoyant is able to see a location, person, event, or object that is not in their view. This can take the form of some sort of visual hallucination or may be seen in their mind&#8217;s eye.</p>
<p>A second form of clairvoyance is clairaudience. In clairaudience, a clairvoyant gains their information of the remote event by sound. They may hear voices or noises that other people (and recording equipment) can not. In some cases, the clairvoyant may her the voices of the dead, in which case that phenomenon may cross the line into mediumship.</p>
<p>The next kind of clairvoyance is known as clairsentience. With clairsentience the individual is able to gain knowledge of remote events through touch and feeling. There are cases that have taken the form of feeling and actual object that is not really there. In other instances it is more of a feeling or a vibe that is felt from locations, events, and people that are remote.</p>
<p>The fourth one is clairalience. This happens when a person is able to gain knowledge of remote events and locations with their sense of smell. It is possible for them to smell wildflowers or grass of a beautiful spring meadow that is followed by the smell of gunpowder that is followed with the scent of blood. No one else is able to smell these things and there is never an apparent source for the smells.</p>
<p>The next and fifth type of clairvoyance is known as clairgustance. In clairgustance a clairvoyant with an empty mouth is able to taste different flavors even though there is no obvious source. These clairvoyants are able to precisely describe the different taste of things from a distance.</p>
<p>The sixth and final form of clairvoyance is claircognizance. This is perhaps the most hard to define or explain. In claircognizance, a person knows something about a remote person, object, location, or event, but can&#8217;t explain how they gained that knowledge?they just know it. To some extent, claircognizance is a catch-all category of clairvoyance.</p>
<p>There have been many documented occurrences of people who are clairvoyant throughout history from different cultures around the globe. Instances of clairvoyance have also been incorporated into some of the world&#8217;s most widespread religions.</p>
<p>In Buddhism for example, clairvoyance is considered of the six special senses humans are capable of at advanced levels of meditation. In this case, it refers to being able to feel vibrations put out by other people.</p>
<p>In the Catholic religion, clairvoyance often been considered to be miraculous. Saint Francis had a disciple, Saint Claire that had a vision of his death even though she was miles away. This case took place over 500 hundred years ago. As a result, the Catholic Church made her the patron saint of &#8216;television&#8217; which means &#8217;seeing over a distance.&#8217;</p>
<p>There are, of course, many who are sceptical of clairvoyance. It is part of human nature for people to deny the existence of something just because they do not understand it. For example, even the existence of magnetism and electricity was denied by &#8217;scientists&#8217; not that long ago historically.</p>
<p>No matter what is said by the skeptics, no one can disprove clairvoyance and there are increasing amounts of evidence to show that there are many clairvoyants among us. In general parapsychologists, scientists and the general public are becoming increasingly open-minded and are ready to accept the reality of clairvoyance.</p>
<p>Even though we don&#8217;t know how this all works, there is absolutely no reason to ignore that the phenomenon exists. There are some people that think all humans had the ability to be clairvoyant in the distant past, but somehow lost their abilities. These same people think that is possible for people regain these talents if they were to make some effort to develop the powers.</p>
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