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November 23, 2011

When Eating Too Healthy Becomes Unhealthy

Filed under: discount canadian prescriptions — Tags: eat healthy, healthy looking, nutritional deficiencies, perfect weight — Kcondon @ 9:52 pm

It is always said that the most important thing a person must do is eat healthy. People believe this will help them to stay healthy and keep their weight down. However, at what point does wanting to eat healthy become too much? Orthorexia, which is not an official medical disorder, is defined as a person who is obsessed with eating healthily. This is unlike anorexia and bulimia because people with orthorexia obsess about the quality of their food rather than the quantity. They do not worry about the amount of food they eat or the weight they lose, they only focus on eating food that is healthy and perfect.

There are various reasons why people seem to have this desire to ensure their food is perfect and pure. It can be due to different underlying factors such as: low self esteem, being a perfectionist, or having a need to control something in their lives. This disorder is similar to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) although their obsession is directed towards food.

For people with orthorexia, this need to ensure they are pure and clean by eating healthy becomes an obstacle in life. It prevents them from living their lives. What was meant to help them be healthy, begins to do the opposite. The constant desire to be a healthy eater becomes mentally stressful for the person. The restrictions they put on their diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies. A person with orthorexia can spend hours obsessing over food labels to ensure the food they are about to eat meets their expectations. They worry about what foods may contain and then start cutting things out of their diet. After a while they start cutting out things that may still be healthy, such as cheese, just because they are worried about pesticides or fat. It continues to get worse when they start avoiding foods with added salt, sugar, artificial coloring, or flavoring. They may even stop going to restaurants because they have not prepared the meal themselves. This begins to interfere in the lives of the orhtorexic person and what was once a healthy life choice begins to seem unhealthy.

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April 27, 2007

Recognizing Diabetes Symptoms

Filed under: canadian online pharmacy prices,diabetic,discount canadian prescriptions,low blood sugar,online pharmacies canada,symptoms — Ashlynn @ 8:10 am

If you happen to be a diabetic or know one who is, recognizing what diabetic symptoms are is important. This is also true if you have a strong family history of diabetes; you’ll want to be aware of the symptoms in case you develop the disease, too.

It’s important to know that not all cases of diabetes will show symptoms unless the diabetes is severe. Others will have early symptoms that can be picked up if one is vigilant. For example, one symptom of early diabetes is that of episodes of “low blood sugar”, also called hypoglycemia. With this symptom, a person will experience shakiness, sweating, hunger pangs and dizziness because the insulin has overshot the target blood sugar.

Those with diabetes symptoms related to very high blood sugar often feel a general sense of illness, weight loss and nausea. They can also feel dizzy or light-headed. When these symptoms occur, the blood sugar is often greater than 300 mg per deciliter but can be as high as 600 milligrams per deciliter. Blood sugars above 600 milligrams per deciliter can cause an altered sense of consciousness and a diabetic coma.

Those with Type I diabetes have slightly different diabetes symptoms. These individuals have some of the same symptoms of Type II diabetes but can get into much more severe symptoms such as diabetic ketoacidosis. This occurs when byproducts of metabolism, called ketones, build up in the body. This causes stomach pains, generalized loss of consciousness and coma, which can be fatal. Type I diabetics can also have symptoms of low blood sugar if they take too much insulin.

Diabetics can develop diabetic symptoms, even if they are in moderate control. Diabetics carry a risk of losing nerve function to the nerves of the legs, a condition called peripheral neuropathy. This results in the inability to feel things with one’s feet. Diabetic foot ulcers can develop as a result of poor nerve and circulatory function.

Diabetics can develop the diabetic symptom of poor vision. This is because untreated diabetes causes changes in the blood vessels in the eyes so that the vision becomes poor. The condition is called diabetic retinopathy and can be treated by using laser treatments to the retina.

Kidney disease is another diabetic symptom. This generally happens when the diabetes is poorly treated. There may or may not be actual symptoms, like water retention, but tests will show that the kidneys are failing. This can lead to needing a kidney transplant or dialysis if the symptoms are severe.

The cardiovascular system can play a role in diabetes. Peripheral vascular disease, or poor circulation to the legs, is a diabetic symptom. This can result in cold feet or foot ulcers in diabetics. The heart can also be involved. Diabetes is a risk factor for having a heart attack. This is the biggest reason why early and careful control is important for diabetics at all stages of the disease. In fact, most of the complications of diabetes can be improved by improving the various diabetic symptoms early.

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April 13, 2007

Save money with no-name prescription drugs from Canada

Filed under: blog,Canada,discount canadian prescriptions,drug costs,expensive,generic drugs,online pharmacies canada,prescription drugs,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 11:02 am

You don’t need to be reminded how expensive prescription drugs are. However, there is an alternative that can help you reduce your drug costs significantly -generic drugs. Generic drugs are safe, effective and save consumers an estimated $8 to $10 billion dollars a year at retail pharmacies!

What are generic drugs?

Generic drugs are identical to or the “bioequivalent” of a brand-name drug in dosage form, safety, strength, quality, how it is taken, performance and intended use.

Are generic drugs as safe as brand-name drugs?

Absolutely. In fact, an estimated 50% of generic drug production actually comes from brand-name companies. These companies frequently make copies of their own or other brand-name drugs, but sell them as generics.

Are generic drugs as effective as brand-name drugs?

Essentially, yes. Almost all people who take generic drugs experience positive results.

Why do generic drugs look different than their brand-name counterpart?

Trademark laws do not allow a generic drug to look exactly like the brand-name drug. However, while colors, flavors and other inactive ingredients may be different, the drug must duplicate the active ingredient.

Why are generic drugs less expensive?

New brand-name drugs are developed under a patent, giving the company the sole right to sell the drug during the patent period.

During this time, a drug company charges more for a brand-name drug to recover the costs of developing the drug, which also includes research, marketing and promotion.

When the patent expires, other manufacturers can begin to produce and sell generic versions of the brand-name drug.

Because these manufacturers don’t have the same research and development costs, they can afford to sell their product at substantial discounts. Also, with more products in the market, there is more competition, which keeps the prices down.

Is there a generic drug for all brand-name drugs?

Unfortunately, no. Currently only half the drugs on the market are available in generic form. The other half are protected under patents, allowing only one company to produce them.

How can I get less expensive generic drugs?

Talk to your doctor. Ask for prescriptions for generic drugs whenever possible.
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March 9, 2007

10 most common toxins in the human body

Filed under: canadian drugs,canadian online pharmacy prices,cholesterol,discount canadian prescriptions,free radicals,human body,online pharmacies canada,toxins,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 9:08 am

Over a lifetime the human body assimilates a number of toxins. Some of these are in such trace amounts that we really needn’t worry about them, but it is still wise to avoid as many toxins in the diet and the environment as possible. Here are ten of the most common toxins found in human blood and cells:

Free Radicals

These are the toxic waste products of the process of oxidation within our bodies. Oxidation (like rust on iron) is what causes the deterioration of cells, like a bruised apple when it goes brown and mushy. This goes on at a cellular level within the human body and accelerates the aging process.

The effects of free radicals can be reduced by the consumption of anti-oxidant-rich red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, along with increasing our exercise and eating less.

Mercury

The most common sources of Mercury are amalgam fillings and the eating of large marine fish such as tuna. Mercury is implicated in Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and even some cancers. There is debate as to whether it is worthwhile to have amalgam fillings removed and replaced. Similarly, the health benefits of eating oily marine fish should be weighed carefully against the risks of mercury consumption.

Sugar

Refined sugar is known as “the white death”. We all know it’s bad for us, that it contains calories without nutrients. Too much of it can cause insulin resistance, diabetes. The answer is simple; eat less white sugar.

Caffeine

Many people enjoy caffeinated drinks and find that they give them a much-needed “high” in times of fatigue. Don’t forget that caffeine is quite a powerful drug and taking yourself off it can cause quite severe withdrawal symptoms. Some people are “allergic” to caffeine and it can cause irrational mood swings and exacerbation of PMS, even heartbeat irregularities. Best to wean yourself off it.

C-Reactive Protein

Perhaps it is wrong to consider this a toxin in itself, but its presence in the blood is an indicator of inflammation in the body. A high reading of C-Reactive Protein in the blood can indicate a propensity to heart attack. It is elevated by infections, inflammatory conditions, insulin resistance, and certain hormones such as those in the contraceptive pill or HRT. It is thought that a preventative dose of aspirin may be effective in reducing the level of C-Reactive Protein.

Cholesterol

A buildup of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or “bad” cholesterol in the blood is implicated in heart disease via hardening of the arteries. Avoid high cholesterol by eating less saturated fats, exercising regularly, eating supplements rich in plant sterols or (as a last resort) Statins (prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs).

Cortisol

This is produced by the body at times of worry and stress, therefore it is commonly called the stress hormone. Eliminate cortisol by exercising, laughing, relaxing, enjoying a hobby and not allowing your own personal stresses to fester and thrive within you!

Pesticides

We encounter these in our own gardens (unless we garden organically) and on most bought fruits and vegetables. At least trace amounts are probably found in most people’s bodies. Either buy organic or make sure you thoroughly wash any fruit and veg you buy.

Dioxins

These are unwanted byproducts of heating processes and can increase cancer risks. They are suspected as contributory factors in diabetes, low sperm counts and behavioral problems. They are everywhere so it is hard to avoid them on an individual level. Buying organic produce and avoiding saturated animal fats (which tend to harbor dioxins) may help.

Homocysteine

Homocysteine is an amino acid. It can contribute to the risks of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, furring of the arteries, toxicity in pregnancy, or even birth defects.

Its build-up can be caused by kidney disease, genetics or vitamin deficiencies. Supplementation of Vitamins B12, B6 and Folic Acid may be wise. These vitamins enable the conversion of homocysteine into less dangerous amino-acids in the body.

We are all exposed to toxins in the environment and our food over our lifetimes. Some are easy to avoid, others less so. Clean living and regular detox programs are probably the best we can do to avoid overexposure to toxins.