text: Put them in the freezer, Al. I love them frozen. Your Most Obedient Servant, Peter In a message dated 1/5/2012 6:27:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ATMackeyJr at aol.com writes: Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: Well, Peter, if you prefer 3 Musketeers, then I suggest two or three of them. You sound really, really hungry. _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW6ZXHWvaGc_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW6ZXHWvaGc) Best Regards, Al Mackey In a message dated 1/5/2012 12:17:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, CWMHTours at aol.com writes: Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: Don't like Snickers. I like 3 Musketeers. In fact, love 'em. Put 'em in the freezer. If you want to immerse yourself in the subject of slavery in the DC area both Harpers Ferry and Mt Vernon are great. Mt Vernon is excellent for exhibits on slave life. In fact it is so fabulous that I can't say enough good things about it. The NPS at Harpers Ferry have done a great job on slavery, UGRR, and John Browns Raid. I love going there. There are at least 100 mansions and plantations within 100 mi of the axis of DC/Gtysbg where you can immerse yourself in slavery and the Underground Railroad. Don't give me links to sites, that I don't even know you've even been to. You sit across a table from me and tell me all you know about slavery in Arlington. Without notes. Or better yet, YOU take me on a tour of slavery in Arlington. For maybe 3-5 hours. You walk me around with no notes and tell me the facts. Because I can take YOU around for 3-4 hours on a tour of Arlington focusing on slavery and heroes like Medgar Evers, the 2 B. O. Davis's, Chappie James, and others. I can walk the walk and I can talk the talk. Apparently you would rather snipe at me and give me archive links like I couldn't find them on my own. Let me see you stop sniping and walk the walk and talk the talk. I would have a higher regard for your comments if you did. When people "refute" my positions I need to see evidence. Have you ever even heard of Chappie James? Etc? Et all? The MOST IMPORTANT thing to take away from Arlington National Cemetery is not that it was a plantation with slaves. Repeat, the MOST IMPORTANT thing about Arlington National Cemetery is NOT that it was a plantation with slaves. There were 100s of those around the region. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING, Al- and please, finally get this right- it is the first National Military Cemetery out of other preceding cemeteries intended as a National Shrine to the Nation's Military deceased. Do you get that, Al? It is the first National Shrine dedicated to our military veterans and their families. THAT is the most important thing. Not the graves of the Custis families, not the Freedmans section, not Robert E. Lee, not Montgomery Meigs, not etc etc etc. Not Bull Halsey or Wild Bill Donovan. There were military cemeteries all over the country before they even thot about Arlington. Thru a long convoluted almost careless meandering our nation has created one of the most beautiful places on our continent. THAT is the focus. Not slavery. Go to Mt Vernon where they have real exhibits that go into it or H Ferry. When you walk along the paved roads in the cemetery you see cars with big passes in their windows. Those are families. They are visiting their lost family members. Fathers. Mother. Uncles. Aunts. Brothers. Sisters. Daughters and sons.... Civilians who went to work in the Pentagon a few feet away from their graves (Sect 60) who went to another day of boring work and by noon they were dead. I live here, pretentiously calling myself a historian. On the morn of 9/11 I went thru a long ride on the subway, stupid to do with terrorism. and walked along the riverbank from Rosslyn. Federal Protective Service agents- police, had barricaded Arl Cem and guarded it with heavy weapons. I got down to 500-1000 ft of the Pentagon and when I was there the flames were still at least 50 ft high at noon. I was probly there 2-4 hours with no food and feeling pretty sick. Today I can ride on the freeway past the same spot where I stood that day with not a cloud in the sky. You look on one side and there is the new Memorial outside the crash spot. Look the other way and way off in the distance is a big ol' black thing. Go into the cemetery and see the black thing. It is a big black granite pentagon. It lists the names of the Americans who were killed in that attack. Beside it in 3 rows of graves are about 20 Pentagon attack victims each totaling around 60. There are ALWAYS fresh flowers to be found. You can stand there and see where I stood while there was a 50 foot high orange flame blazing away on 9/11. I wish I didn't have to talk about it when I do my tours but I have to take people past the Pentagon and tell them what happened. I usually have an upset stomach. I try to point out the black granite in the cemetery. I had a few years ago a girlfriend whose father was a captain in the Navy. He died and is buried not far from the black pentagon. Fought in WW II and was regarded as a hero by his proud family. I was there for the burial. Not far away is the captain of the USS Miller. The Miller was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the Pacific in WW II. There was a huge Essex-class aircraft carrier named the USS Benjamin Franklin at the battle of Okinawa. It got hit by a kamikaze and a huge black plume of smoke shot up high into the sky. How many young American boys were blown into infinity in those seconds I don't know. I have seen that newsreel of the Franklin exploding like that maybe 1000s of times. The first ship to arrive to aid the Franklin was the USS Miller. They turned fire hoses on the ship and jumped over to help. She is in the newsreels. In the 90s I was priveleged to be the tour escort for the reunion of the crew. They were all pretty damned old. I had been with them, quite honored, for a day or two, and they wanted to go visit their captain's grave near the black granite. I went. A lot of them, 80 years old, were crying. One of my favorite graves is Robert Dean Stethem. Buried in Sect 59 (I think). In 1983 his plane was hijacked by terrorists. He was a very young scuba diver for the Navy. The terrorists took his I.D. and found out he was a serviceman. He resisted their attacks on him and finally they shot him in the head and threw him out the plane where his body lay in the hot sun on the tarmac for a couple of days. He's not far from victims of the Beirut Marine bombing attack. I ALWAYS try to take my friends with me to go see him. He has one of the few permanent bronze flower vases in the cemetery. For decades his Mother has gone into the cemetery twice a week to bring him fresh flowers. I go see him a lot. I talk to him like I talk to many graves. I have been to his grave a couple of hundred times, if only to say hi and ask him how he is doing. Sometimes there are pebbles on his headstone. Sometimes I pray. ALMOST EVERY TIME I HAVE EVER BEEN THERE THERE HAVE BEEN FRESH FLOWERS ON HIS GRAVE. His Mother for decades, after moving to DC to be close to Robert, goes down every Sunday and every Wednesday and leaves fresh flowers on his grave. Only once have I ever seen dried up old flowers. They ALWAYS are fresh. People don't understand that this special shrine is a place not of Death but of Life. In making this National Shrine we have said to ourselves, and the World, that military service- and sacrifice- in the name of our country is one of the most noble things you can do in Life. We hold the Cemetery up also of a shining beacon of patriotism and sacrifice. People travel the world to come see their loved ones and I have accompanied way too many mourners to be uncaring when I go with them to the grave of their relative. I've been to too many funerals in the Cemetery. One is too many. Had another girlfriend in 2004 whose nephew was killed in a Stryker vehicle- 2nd Div. A sergeant. A kid I never met. One more funeral in Arlington. The Cemetery is a place of rebirth and rejuvenation and nobility. Not stagnant immobile Death. A place where visitors from all over the world come to LEARN about the sacrifice of National Service and how OUR COUNTRY, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD, has created a unique special spot that says "This is Noble. This is the highest honor." Now Al, if you think it is MORE IMPORTANT to ram slavery down people's throats when they are in Arlington then here's what I want you to do. You stand at the entrance of the cemetery and every time you see a car with a family in it with the big pass on the dashboard there to visit their mother or grandfather I want you to flag their car down, stop it, stick your head in the window, and tell them that there were slaves on the cemetery and they should go visit the exhibit behind the Mansion. Will that make you happy? A National Shrine dedicated to all military services or a meager slave exhibit? Arlington National Cemetery is most of all a National Shrine dedicated to the memory of ALL Americans who served their country, maybe getting themselves killed to save their friends, or maybe simply just being a mail clerk in Korea like actor James Garner. If you want to twist that into a lesson on the evils of slavery, well, be glad that I am not your God....... Just... Your Most Obedient Servant, Peter In a message dated 1/4/2012 10:15:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ATMackeyJr at aol.com writes: Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: In a message dated 1/4/2012 12:16:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, CWMHTours at aol.com writes: Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: OK Al- YOU tell me about the 200 slaves living at Arlington Cemetery. --------------------- But you're not interested, Peter. You've been very clear you don't consider them "important" enough. If you want to be an expert and complain then you step up to the plate and tell me all about the 200 slaves. ---------------------- Fortunately, the NPS can do a good job: _http://www.nps.gov/arho/historyculture/slavery.htm_ (http://www.nps.gov/arho/historyculture/slavery.htm) And Arlington Cemetery: _http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jparks.htm_ (http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jparks.htm) Some other sources include: _http://www.arlingtonblackheritage.org/exhibits/curtislee.html_ (http://www.arlingtonblackheritage.org/exhibits/curtislee.html) And some professional historians: _http://civilwarhistorian.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/12/_ (http://civilwarhistorian.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/12/) _http://cwmemory.com/2009/03/15/what-is-arlington-house/_ (http://cwmemory.com/2009/03/15/what-is-arlington-house/) And The Smithsonian: _http://civilwarstudies.org/articles/Vol_6/arlington.shtm_ (http://civilwarstudies.org/articles/Vol_6/arlington.shtm) And even amateurs: _http://americancivilwar.com/authors/Joseph_Ryan/Articles/General-Lee-Slaves /General-Lee-Family-Slaves.html_ (http://americancivilwar.com/authors/Joseph_Ryan/Articles/General-Lee-Slaves /General-Lee-Family-Slaves.html) I only know about two of them specifically. One whose name, I think, was Selena was a "house slave". A servant of Mary C Lee. She stayed behind when Mary went south and tried to keep the Yankees from destroying the mansion when they occupied the place. Oddly enough, I haven't heard of where she is buried. Haven't heard that she is buried in the cemetery. The other is a slave named, I think, John. He was born on the plantation and is buried in it. Over by the Seneca Creek sandstone wall next to Ft Myer where there is no gravel road. That's about all I know. ----------------------- Check out Wesley Norris, his sister, and his cousin. The slaves at Arlington, like slaves all over this country, have a story that is, for the most part, LOST. I am not aware of anyone writing a book on the story of the slaves at Arl Cem. ---------------------- Well, there IS a 1960 Harvard thesis: _http://www.worldcat.org/title/study-of-slavery-at-arlington-estate/oclc/076 985872_ (http://www.worldcat.org/title/study-of-slavery-at-arlington-estate/oclc/076 985872) Yes, 200 people were slaves. Do you think we should spend the WHOLE TIME talking about them at the deletion of the others? If so, good for you. Because that is the NPS program at Arlington. 200 slaves have their place. They should be talked about and pointed out. I think it borders on rascism when the NPS MANDATES that you talk about slaves and "relatively obscure" African-Americans in way that takes up time you could be using to talk about MORE IMPORTANT PEOPLE. ---------------------------- Obviously you don't think African Americans are important. To each his own. Yes, I think Bull Halsey, Charles Wilkes, and Bruce Van Voorhees are more significant than the first black female Tomb Guard. I'd rather talk about them. Why wasn't it MANDATED that we also talk about American Indians, like Ira Hayes, Latinos and Asians? You have to getting the message I hope. Is it finally sinking in? The NPS places a higher PRIORITY on slavery and African-Americans at the expense of other races and topics. Dig that? I've seen it. Peter ---------------------- Peter, are you hungry? Have a Snickers. : ) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW6ZXHWvaGc_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW6ZXHWvaGc) Best Regards, Al Mackey ----------------http://www.arthes.com/mailman/listinfo/gettysburg_arthes.com -to unsubscribe http://arthes.com/pipermail/gettysburg_arthes.com/ for Archives ----------------http://www.arthes.com/mailman/listinfo/gettysburg_arthes.com -to unsubscribe http://arthes.com/pipermail/gettysburg_arthes.com/ for Archives ----------------http://www.arthes.com/mailman/listinfo/gettysburg_arthes.com -to unsubscribe http://arthes.com/pipermail/gettysburg_arthes.com/ for Archives


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A recent newspaper article about China replacing tea plantations with coffee because of the country's penchant for Starbucks coffee reminded me of the importance of shade-grown coffee. Buying shade-grown coffee is an easy way to support biodiversity. We've been buying it for about five years now.
First a definition: Unlike conventional coffee, which is grown in full sun on cleared areas of land, shade-grown coffee grows under a canopy of multiple native tree species, which harbor native birds, insects and other critters. It also provides biological corridors vital to migration.
I was introduced to the concept in the 1990s when I read an article posted in front of a popular coffee place in Flagstaff. It discussed the environmental damage caused by the increasing coffee consumption in the United States.
In my travels to Guatemala, Belize and Costa Rica, I've also witnessed the rich animal life amid shade-grown coffee farms. In Ghana and Togo, I've also seen the clear-cut areas of full-sun coffee.
Problems with industrial 'sun' coffee
• Numerous acres of have been cleared for conventional coffee.
The Mexican Highlands, which ranks second in the world in its range of biodiversity and provides habitat to over 180 bird species, according to the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. In the mid-1900s, 40 percent of top-level canopy trees were clear-cut for coffee plantations.
• Traditionally managed coffee and cacao (chocolate) plantations support a significantly greater number of birds compared to other agricultural lands. In contrast, studies in Colombia and Mexico have identified more than 90 percent fewer bird species in sun-grown plantations than in shade coffee.
• It is true the output of sun coffee is higher than shade-grown. But in addition to the loss in biodiversity there is increased soil erosion and toxic run-off due to the pesticides.
Shade-grown coffee purchasing
• Buy local - it's not very expensive. Trader Joe's, including the Redlands store, carries organic, fair-trade Ethiopian shade-grown coffee (13 ounces for $9.99) and French ground espresso coffee (14 ounces for $7.99). Whole Foods is another source.
• There are numerous online sites to get beans or ground coffee. As mentioned, we get ours from Higher Grounds Trading. It's fair trade - so the farmers are assured profits - and organic, plus we like to get a variety. One pound costs $12, but we buy medium roast five-pound bags for $55 and order enough for free shipping so that comes to $11 a pound.
Grounds for Change is another popular one, at $12.95 for one pound, $52.75 for five pounds.
• Buy Starbucks' shade- grown coffee. They should offer it as a brew option.
• If in doubt, look for certifications from the Rainforest Alliance, the Smithsonian's Bird Friendly logo or USDA Organic.
For more information
• "Shade Coffee Benefits More Than Birds," 2008 Science Daily article about genetic diversity and other benefits of shade-grown coffee
• National Resources Defense Council article, "Coffee, Conservation and Commerce in the Western Hemisphere"
• Smithsonian Fact Sheets: "Neotropical Migratory Bird Basics" and "Why Birds are Crazy About Coffee," which reviews the studies on traditional and shade-coffee biodiversity
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife "Shade-grown coffee and migratory birds" sheet
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Extremity angiography is a test used to see the arteries in the hands, arms, feet, or legs. It is also called peripheral angiography.
Angiography uses x-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Angiography of the extremity; Peripheral angiography; Lower extremity angiogram; Peripheral angiogram; Arteriography of the extremity
This test is done in a hospital. You will lie on an x-ray table. You may ask for some medicine to make you sleep and relax (sedative) if you are anxious about the test.
Certain treatments can be done during this procedure. These treatments include:
The health care team will check your pulse (heart rate), blood pressure, and breathing during the procedure.
The catheter is removed when the test is done. Pressure is placed on the area for 10 to 15 minutes to stop any bleeding. A bandage is then put on the wound.
The arm or leg where the needle was placed should be kept straight for 6 hours after the procedure. You should avoid strenuous activity, such as heavy lifting, for 24 to 48 hours.
You should not eat or drink anything for 6 to 8 hours before the test.
You may be told to stop taking certain medicines, such as aspirin or other blood thinners for a short while before the test. Never stop taking any medicines unless told to do so by your provider.
Make sure your provider knows about all the medicines you take, including those you bought without a prescription. This includes herbs and supplements.
Tell your provider if you:
The x-ray table is hard and cold. You may want to ask for a blanket or pillow. You may feel some stinging when the numbing medicine is injected. You may also feel some pressure as the catheter is moved.
The dye can cause a feeling of warmth and flushing. This is normal and most often goes away in a few seconds.
You may have tenderness and bruising at the site of the catheter insertion after the test. Seek immediate medical help if you have:
You may need this test if you have symptoms of a narrowed or blocked blood vessel in the arms, hands, legs, or feet.
The test may also be done to diagnose:
The x-ray shows normal structures for your age.
An abnormal result is commonly due to narrowing and hardening of the arteries in the arms or legs from plaque buildup (hardening of the arteries) in the artery walls.
The x-ray may show a blockage in the vessels caused by:
Abnormal results may also be due to:
Complications may include:
There is low-level radiation exposure. However, most experts feel that the risk of most x-rays is smaller than other risks we take every day. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray.
Jackson JE, Meaney JFM. Angiography. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, Gillard JH, Schaefer-Prokop CM, eds. Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 6th ed. New York, NY: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2014:chap 84.
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Calcium - ionizedFree calcium; Ionized calcium
Ionized calcium is calcium in your bloodthat is notattached to proteins. It is also called free calcium.
All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is important for heart function. It also helps with muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting.
This article discusses the test used to measure the amount of ionized calcium in blood.
How the Test is Performed
A blood sample is needed. Most of the time blood is drawn from a vein located on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
How to Prepare for the Test
You should not eat or drink for at least 6 hours before the test.
Many medicines can interfere with blood test results.
- Your health care provider will tell you if you need to stop taking any medicines before you have this test.
- Do not stop or change your medications without talking to your doctor first.
Why the Test is Performed
Your doctor may order this test if you have signs of kidney or parathyroid disease. The test may also be done to monitor progress and treatment of these diseases.
Most of the time, blood tests measure your total calcium level. This looks at both ionized calcium and calcium attached to proteins. You may need to have a separate ionized calcium test if you have factors that increase or decrease total calcium levels. These may include abnormal blood levels of albumin or immunoglobulins.
Normal Results
- Children: 4.4 - 6.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
- Adults: 4.4 - 5.3 mg/dL
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Higher-than-normal levels of ionized calcium may be due to:
- Decreased levels of calcium in the urine from an unknown cause
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Milk-alkali syndrome
- Multiple myeloma
- Paget's disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Thiazide diuretics
- Thrombocytosis (high platelet count)
- Tumors
- Vitamin A excess
- Vitamin D excess
Lower-than-normal levels may be due to:
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Malabsorption
- Osteomalacia
- Pancreatitis
- Renal failure
- Rickets
- Vitamin D deficiency
Wysolmerski JJ, Insogna KL. The parathyroid glands, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds.Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 253.
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In December 2013, NAEDA conducted a readership survey for our monthly publication, Equipment Dealer. The purpose of the survey was to identify whether our current editorial content was in line with readers' needs, as well as solicit additional topic content for the future.
The key areas where dealers indicated they would like to see more editorial coverage were: employee management, industry outlook/information, manufacturer relations issues, legal issues, government relations, regulatory assistance, new equipment features and association news. This is encouraging as these topics are aligned with NAEDA's current priority of focus. We have the opportunity to maximize our resources to enhance the editorial content of this magazine to offer even more beneficial information for our readers.
While Equipment Dealer is owned by the North American Equipment Dealers Association, it has not been nor will it ever be primarily a "house rag." The magazine is certainly used to communicate important association issues to dealers, if necessary. However, the primary mission of the magazine is to offer insightful and useful information to equipment dealers and the industry. The results of the readership survey will help further fulfill that mission.
Look for additional changes in the magazine's content in future issues. We really appreciate the time dealers and other readers took to answer the survey.
NAEDA Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey
In January 2014, NAEDA conducted its annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey. The NAEDA Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey continues to be one of the association's most successful endeavors, providing important operating assessments for dealers and the primary companies they represent.
This year, we received cooperation from several manufacturers to assist in dealership participation and are expecting an even larger level of response from members and non-association members. However, only dealers who are members of NAEDA and their affiliate associations will receive the results of the survey.
The survey asks dealers to rate the manufacturers that they do business with in important categories regarding products (quality, availability and technical support), parts (availability, quality and return policy), communication, warranty and marketing/ advertising support. Responses are compiled anonymously and distributed to manufacturers and NAEDA dealer members for comparison, analysis and review.
A summary report will be published and distributed to NAEDA dealer members and manufacturers in March. The report contains valuable feedback and information about the relationship between dealers and their suppliers. Both the manufacturers and the dealers have found the data to have value for improving product and service quality and for promoting top-ranked products to consumers.
Many manufacturers, for example, have expressed their support for the survey and for the results, good or poor.
▶ In some instances, manufacturers have used the survey results to promote their performance to their dealer network and even to end users.
▶ They have also used the results as a means to support change and improvements in their organizations.
Dealers have used the results:
▶ To evaluate potential new product lines and companies to carry.
▶ For competitive comparisons with brands they handle.
▶ To communicate areas of strengths and needs for improvements of their represented manufacturers.
Dealer's Choice Awards
Last year, NAEDA introduced the Dealer's Choice Awards, which recognize the manufacturers that have done an exemplary job in the key areas correlated to a dealer's operational model.
The Dealer's Choice Awards will again be awarded in 2014, and the NAEDA Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey summary rating data is utilized to determine the Dealer's Choice recipients in three categories (major tractor manufacturer, shortline manufacturer and outdoor power equipment manufacturer). Additional information from the survey's summary report and the Dealer's Choice Award recipients will be featured in the April issue of Equipment Dealer magazine.
JOE DYKES is director of Member Services for the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA).


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If you have been trying to get pregnant for a long period of time, but not succeeding, it is time for you to see a doctor immediately.
In case you have tried for pregnancy and not getting near it for a long duration, do not get disheartened and worried. There a lot of fertility techniques which have evolved over the time due to the advancement of medical technology.
If you have failed again and again, you should not wait anymore and visit a doctor. The doctor would help you locate the problem behind your failure and would provide you with other options of getting pregnant.
They are as follows:
Fertility drugs
They are the primary remedy for women who struggle to get naturally pregnant as they cannot perform ovulation.
Mimicking the body's own hormones, drugs such as Clomid work to trigger the ovaries into discharging eggs. This strategy prompts pregnancy accomplishment in a couple of months without further delay. Different drugs can, likewise, be utilized to control the menstrual cycle or thicken the womb's coating to set it up for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe you fertility drugs if you have an extremely irregular menstrual cycle and your ovulation is unusual, and you are not producing eggs. Sometimes, these drugs are given to women with pituitary failure.
Intrauterine insemination
In this process, a tube which contains sperms of best quality is inserted into the vagina of a woman into the uterus via the cervix. This process is carried out during the fertile-most period of the woman's menstrual cycle. It may be repeated for two or three days.
Your doctor may recommend this method in case you have unexplained infertility, or if you have problems in ovulating. If your partner is impotent or in case that you do not have a partner, this process can be undertaken.
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
This treatment includes the preparation of an egg outside your body. Eggs are accumulated from a woman's ovaries and are blended with sperm. The fertilization process happens in a leveled, flat shaped glass dish. The prepared egg or embryo is then put back into the uterus, which is called embryo transfer. A solitary treatment cycle can take anything between six weeks and two months and involves stages where you need regular injections and general ultrasound observing. This will be recommended by the doctor if you have unexplained fertility or when your fallopian tubes get blocked.
If you are struggling to get pregnant for a long time, you should not wait and consult a doctor, who would provide you with alternatives.
In most diseases, early detection of the disease is the key to control the symptoms, cure, reduce progression and improve prognosis. This holds true for sexually transmitted diseases too. As soon as there is a mild degree of suspicious of having contracted a sexually transmitted disease, it is advisable to go for a test. Most of the STDs can develop into serious complications over a period of time, ranging from infertility to even death.
Complications: Why early diagnosis is important: When left undiagnosed and untreated, most STDs progress to cause severe damage from sterility to cancer to even death. Listed below are some complications associated with each of the common STDs.
- Chlamydia: If left untreated, can lead to epididymitis and testicles shrinking and infertility in males. This is a condition where there is pus formation in the scrotum. In women, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease which is deep-seated and unable to cure completely. This brings with it symptoms ranging from abdominal pain to uterine infections to sterility.
- Syphillis: Undiagnosed syphilis can lead to blindness and deafness. It can also be passed onto the newborn and lead to severe disabilities.
- Gonorrhea: If diagnosed early, it can be cured completely with antibiotics. However, if left untreated, it can lead to infertility.
- HIV/AIDS: Early diagnosis can help in curtailing the disease. If detected late, then the damage is quite extensive and treatment is both expensive and cannot help restore a lot of functions.
Symptoms of Sexually transmitted diseases: If there is a doubt of having contracted an STD, then it is very important to get tested for the same. Some of the most common symptoms are listed below.
- Women: The most common symptoms in women including painful urination, burning sensation, abnormal vaginal discharge (sometimes bleeding), warts, and abdominal pain.
- Men: Testicular pain, urethral pain, painful urination, pain and inflammation in the prostate, sores, fever, and abdominal pain.
Prevention: Always practice safe sexual practices. When in doubt, refrain from sex until diagnosis and treatment is complete.
Testing for STDs: Some of the standard tests include:
- 1. Herpes- HSV I & II -
2. Testing HIV-- Kits and ELISA available for testing
3. Blood test for syphilis antibodies
4. Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea - from urine as well as swabs for culture
It is understandable that getting tested for STDs is an embarrassing situation. However, there are options available where anonymity can be maintained when getting tested for STDs. This is a wise choice to make as the risk is not just for the person affected but for the partner and in some cases even for the fetus. Early testing can help prevent complications like infertility and cancer.
"Men get naughty at 4-0 forty" but for women, the case may be very-very different. By their thirtieth birthday, many women begin complaining of a lowered libido or lack of interest in sex with their partner. This can be quite frustrating for both partners and can lead to a rift in the relationship. Hence, it becomes essential to pay attention to this condition.
The first step to finding a solution to any problem is to understand the factors that trigger it. Some causes for a lowered libido in women are -
Birth Control and Medication: Birth control essentially manipulates the hormone levels in the body. While this may prevent unwanted pregnancies, a lowered libido is a common side effect of birth control medication. Antidepressants also have similar side effects.
Over Working: Working hard is a good thing but too much of a good thing can have a negative effect on your health. In this case, overworking may lead to stress, anxiety, fatigue and burnout. This can lead to a weakened adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are responsible for the production of testosterone and in this way, working too hard can be the reason for women to not enjoy sex as much as they once used to.
Hormonal Changes: With age, every woman faces hormonal changes. This can result in a lack of lubrication making intercourse uncomfortable. Over time, this can lower libido considerably.
Ways to Enhance a Woman's Libido-
A lowered libido isn't something you have to quietly accept. Here are a few ways to enhance a woman's libido.
Go on a date:
Intercourse is as much an emotional exercise as it is a physical one. Cutting back from other responsibilities, work, children etc and spending time alone with your partner can help you emotionally reconnect with him.
Meditation can help calm the mind and reduce stress. This, in turn, will enhance the production of testosterone in the adrenal glands and thereby enhance libido. Meditation can also help you disconnect from worries and tensions that may be weighing you down.
When it comes to a diminished libido, medication may be an effective form of treatment, but it must be tailored to the individual. While estrogen skin creams may be beneficial for some women, others may benefit from testosterone supplements. A few antidepressants can also enhance a woman's libido by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels. Viagra can also help enhance a woman's libido especially in cases where the lowered libido was caused by antidepressants.
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Running is a sport that many people indulge in, on a daily basis. For many professional athletes, running is also a part of their job. While it may be an extremely fulfilling experience in sheer physical terms, it also has varied implications in the long run as far as the health of your bones, joints and muscles go. Also, runners are constantly at the risk of getting injured, which can lead to many complications. Read on to know how you can protect the same with these five tips to avoid injuries.
- Warming Up and Stretching: Many injuries can happen when you do not stretch before you indulge in a strenuous activity like running. Warming up should be done with the help of a quick brisk walk that should happen a few minutes before you start running. Also, when you are stretching, you should not hold your breath and do it slowly without rushing yourself. Avoid stretching your muscles when they are cold. The stretching exercises should happen after the warm up.
- Strengthening Exercises: It is important to indulge in good amount of exercises that will strengthen your quads, calves and feet so that your muscles are strong enough to support your weight while you run without putting undue pressure on the joints, which can succumb to injuries and fractures.Strengthening exercises are given to hamstring muscles as well.
- Weight: Managing your weight is one of the most important parts of the regimen for a runner. If you are taking up running professionally or if you are doing it as exercise, you must ensure that your weight is at a normal level as per your ideal BMI so that you do not end up putting pressure on your knees. A good diet and plenty of exercise will help in maintaining a good weight.
- Footwear: Your shoes are one of the most important aspects when you are running. You must choose shoes that have a good cushion or gel inside. Be sure to select shoes that are designed for runners specifically, so that the shoes take on the shape of your feet and give you good balance and motion even as the friction with the ground happens. The correct footwear will support the running motion and keep injuries at bay.
- Stride Length and Impact: It is imperative to practice the correct stride length and impact when your feet hit the ground as this is where injuries most commonly happen. You will need to ensure that you get professional help from a trainer so that you can gauge and accordingly practice your stride length in keeping with your frame so that the impact is minimal on the rest of the body and its joints. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Physiotherapist.
I am 27 years old unmarried. I had my first period when I was 15. I have irregular period cycle. I have one or two month gap in my periods and also have lower abdomen pain on first day of period. Will it be a problem in my pregnancy after marriage?
An abortion is a procedure which has the potential to be quite complex and is something which does trigger a lot of thought, and with good reason. Taking this into account, a person should also consider the prospect of making use of homoeopathic treatment for the purpose of preventing an abortion.
How homeopathy can help?
- Prevent miscarriage: The field of homoeopathy has a range of options when it comes to medication which can be used for this. To start with there is a medicine which is known by the name Secale. It is recommended quite widely for women who happen to be anaemic and not as strong as they should be, according to the average for a woman who is expecting a child. Secale is also used at the later stages of the pregnancy. The reason for this is the fact that it has the ability to reduce the risk of a miscarriage when the muscular tissue is developed to a fairly advanced extent.
- High risk patients: Another homoeopathic medicine which is often used happens to be Aconite Nap. This is used when there is a real risk of abortion which can possibly be attributed to the pregnant woman being fearful or excited.
- In case of accidents: When a woman is pregnant over the course of roughly 9 months, while it may be ideal to avoid any, in some cases, an accident may take place. While this is obviously very undesirable, to say the least, in this sort of situation, arnica Montana is the homoeopathic solution.
- Treat Weak Uterus: Some women may greatly desire to be mothers but may be hindered on account of having a weak uterus. But with the kind of versatility and diversity homoeopathic has, there is a solution for this problem as well! That would be caulophyllum, which is said to be very effective.
- Control Bleeding: In the case of an abortion which features heavy bleeding, the best medicine would be thlaspi, which is perfectly suited to improve the situation in an expedited manner.
While these may be medicines which are generally made use of, it is to be kept in mind that one of the main reasons that homeopathy as a way of medication happens to work is the fact that it does not only allow for but also actively encourages a great degree of customisation of the program of medication in accordance with the needs of the patient. Keeping this in mind, it is important that the homoeopathic doctor is of a quality which is very good as if there is a case of suboptimal medication, there can be trouble. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Homeopath.
Binge drinking is a problem that has been noticed nowadays in many teenagers and youngsters. Whether it is at an event or a party, drinking high doses of alcohol in one sitting is known as binge drinking.
Binge Drinking in Women Is Different from Men
Binge drinking for men is the consumption of more than five alcoholic beverages in one sitting. But the case is different for women. For women binge drinking is defined as a woman consuming more than four alcoholic beverages in a single sitting. Also, it has been found in a survey that almost 75% of the binge drinkers are college students. Among these, the ratio of men is much higher than women.
What Leads to Binge Drinking?
- Lack of control: One of the most common reasons is, of course, the lack of control. When such a person comes in contact with alcohol, they tend to over drink because they have no control over their drinking.
- The weekend fun: Secondly, another reason is seen in the case of youngsters between the age of 18 years to 35 years. These are youngsters who have a tendency of meeting friends and going out on weekends after the week's toil. They know that after this weekend they will be able to enjoy their favorite bottle only in the next weekend. Hence, they binge drink.
Results of Binge Drinking
It becomes difficult to check how much alcohol will affect a person, because it depends on various factors, such as height, weight, age and also at times, alcohol tolerance of the person. But of course, there are some common results of binge drinking. Some of such results are:
- Unintended and unprotected sex leading to pregnancy or even STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) in some cases
- Accidents that may lead to severe injuries and even death at times
- Physical or mental assault of others that the person may regret later on.
When Is Help Required?
When the person has a habit of driving after drinking, neglecting family and doing harm to others as well, help is surely needed. Here, short 4-5 sessions with a therapist may help. A regular drinking habit is no doubt a reason to worry. But binge drinking is another reason that can lead to bigger problems and hence, needs to be examined closely too. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Psychiatrist.
Cherry Angiomas are benign skin growths comprised of abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. They are also alternatively known as Campbell de Morgan spots or senile angiomas. Cherry Angiomas are a rather common skin disorder.
The Cherry Angioma appears bright red, oval or circular in shape and are small in size. They can either be smooth, and close to the skin's surface, or they can be marginally raised. They mostly appear on the arms, shoulders and torso. If the Angioma is agitated (scratched, cut open or rubbed), it might result in intense bleeding in some cases.
The exact cause of Cherry Angiomas is unknown. Genetic predispositions are usually believed to be a major cause. Other than that, pregnancy, climate and chemical exposure have also been said to cause Cherry Angiomas.
An obvious link, however, has been established between age and the appearance of Cherry Angiomas. Usually, people over 30 develop Cherry Angiomas, which only seem to augment in number and size with age.
There are no other specific symptoms of Cherry Angiomas, except for the benign growths on the skin. The skin growths are usually characterised by:
- Vivid, cherry-red colour
- Small sizes
- Smooth growths which are close to the skin's surface, or are raised
Cherry angiomas usually does not need any treatment, but if you want, you can remove them for cosmetic reasons. You can also remove the Cherry Angiomas if they appear in places on your body where they can get easily irritated (such as, on the hands), and cause bleeding.
Some methods of removing Cherry Angiomas include:
- Electro-cauterization: In this method, the angioma is burned off by an electric current that is passed through a tiny probe.
- Cryosurgery: In this procedure, the angioma is frozen with liquid nitrogen; the angioma is destroyed by the severe cold. This is a relatively easy and quick procedure.
- Laser surgery: In this procedure, pulsed dye laser is used to remove the angioma. The pulsed dye laser (PDL) is an undiluted yellow laser that is hot enough to damage the growth.
- Shave excision: In this procedure, the angioma is removed from the surface of the skin by a sharp razor. Shave excision is a substitute to invasive surgery that would require an incision to remove the growth and then sutures (stitches) to close the laceration. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Dermatologist.
Masturbation is a wonderful way to explore your physicality which is healthy as well as beneficial. According to research, women who masturbate regularly are likely to enjoy better sex lives with their partners and are more self confident in nature. Women who indulge in masturbation enjoy a wealth of physical as well as mental health benefits. Following are the benefits that you should be aware of:
Physical benefits of female masturbation:
- Prevention of infections: Female masturbation is very important as it prevents cervical infections and also relieves you from infections in the urinary tract. Recent studies suggest that masturbation helps relieve you from pain caused by urinary tract infections. It lubricates the vagina and eliminates harmful bacteria from the cervix.
- Better cardiovascular health: Masturbating promotes improvement in cardiovascular health and also effectively lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It has been observed that women who masturbate regularly are less vulnerable to coronary heart disease and overall have a better immune system.
- Prevents insomnia: Masturbation can be a natural way to prevent insomnia as there is a subsequent release of hormones and stress involved. During masturbation the hormone called Dopamine increases as the process reaches climax. After orgasm, the hormones called oxytocin are released along with endorphins which consequently help you to sleep better.
Psychological or mental benefits of masturbation
- Improves mood and busts stress: Masturbation helps you get rid of depressed feelings and in turn positively affects your sexual life with your partner. It improves your mood and is considered an effective stress buster without any associated side effects.
- Helps you accept yourself: Accepting your sexuality is very important as it makes you aware of your body and makes you comfortable with it. It strengthens your love for yourself and increases your confidence. Paying attention to your sexual desires and fulfilling them yourselves is pleasurable as well as healthy. Masturbation can help you know your physical needs and relieve stress associated to your personal and professional life. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.
Apart from affecting your memory, health and looks, sleep deprivation can lead to decreased sex function as well. People who have trouble sleeping have a difficult time coping with their relationships as with almost all aspects of their lives. Similarly, in the modern world of continuous work pressure and fast paced lifestyle, stress generally takes away all the energy required to enjoy a fulfilling sex life.
The following are some of the ways chronic sleep disorders and stress may affect your sex life:
- Mood swings: Sleep disorders often lead to perpetual mood swings. It can make a person grumpy and quarrelsome. If you're sleep deprived, you may get very agitated even by minor stress. This can hurt interaction between you and your partner, leading to a disruptive relationship in the bedroom.
- Anxiety: Increased levels of anxiety and stress attributed to lack of sleep can lead to loss of sexual function and even sexual disorders at times. Lack of sleep generally decreases your experience of positive emotions, which may lead to pessimism and subsequently lack of sexual interest.
- Decreased social activity: Lack of sleep may decrease your likelihood of engaging in social interactions. People with sleep disorders usually avoid social engagements, as they believe it may disrupt their sleep patterns. They rearrange their sleeping patterns by avoiding social interactions, which leaves them with lesser opportunities to meet with people of the opposite sex, thereby affecting their sex lives.
So, what you should do?
- Focus on getting rid of other stressful issues from your life: Common tensions of your daily life and everyday issues like the normal household chores, and your duties and responsibilities towards your family often leave you too exhausted to spend time with your partner. Moreover, getting preoccupied with social commitments also minimises the time available for just the two of you.
- Go to sleep and wake up at roughly the same time everyday to tune your sleep cycle. Avoid waking up late into night as far as possible.
- Avoid afternoon sleep or take only a nap.
- Don't take heavy foods, big and late meals.
- Eat at least 2-3 hrs before sleep.
- Avoid coffee and tea in the night.
- Don't get glued to the tv, computer, or mobile till sleep time. Shut them down 30 mins. before retiring to bed.
- Read something calming, meditate, or listen to quiet music just before sleeping.
- Regular workouts helps you get good sleep.
- Avoid serious discussions, work or complex decisions 2-3 hrs before sleep. If any of them bother you much, jot them down on a paper. That will lighten your mind help you get better sleep.
If sexual problems and concerns make you sleepless, seek help from a sex counselor. If your sleep problems are due to work in shifts or night-only shifts, take the help of a specialist in sleep problems. This way you can overcome sexual problems arising out of sleep disturbances, and have an improved sex life. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Sexologist.
For some women, a period can be more than just uncomfortable. There are a number of menstrual problems that could affect women. These range from irregular periods to excessive bleeding and premenstrual syndrome. The good news is that homeopathy can be used to effectively treat these problems. Homeopathy is a holistic form of treatment that addresses the root cause of the problem instead of the symptoms. Additionally, it has negligible side effects.
Here are a few homeopathic forms of treatment for menstrual problems:
- Sepia: Sepia can be used to treat late menstruation as well as scanty blood flow. It is also helpful is the period is accompanied by pain and a sense of weight in the pelvic area and lower back. This can also be used to treat irritability and depression.
- Pulsatilla: Pulsatilla is helpful in cases where menstrual bleeding causes substantial weight fluctuations, bloating and water retention. It can also be used to treat irregular periods and scanty or excess blood flow. Pulsatilla is also used as a form of treatment for the severe griping pains that can accompany menstrual flow.
- Cimicifuga: This is used to treat irregular periods and painful periods. It also treats mental unrest, nervousness and irritability triggered by menstruation.
- Lycopodium: In some cases, delayed menses can last longer than normal and have an abnormally heavy blood flow. In such cases, lycopodium is an effective homeopathic remedy.
- Belladonna: Excessive menstrual bleeding and early menses can be treated with belladonna. This type of menses is also accompanied by intense pain that is relieved by standing and cramps in the back and arms. Belladonna is also extremely useful in acute cases of endometriosis and inflammation of the ovaries.
- Creosote: Excessive blood flow that is intermittent and preceded by abdominal bloating can be treated using Creosote. This blood flow is usually dark brown in colour and accompanied by an offensive odor. Creosote can also be used against ulcerations in the female genital organs, burning pain and soreness.
- Helonias: Pain extending from the back of the uterus and loss of muscle strength in the genital organs can be treated with helonias. It can also be used to treat leucorrhoea or dark, offensive vaginal discharge as well as displacement of the uterus.
When prescribing medication for a menstrual problem, a homeopathic doctor not only looks at the symptoms presented but also the personality and lifestyle of the patient. Hence what suits one person may not have the same effect on another. Hence, if you are facing a menstrual problem, it is best to consult a doctor at the earliest.
An excess amount of fat present in the human body can lead to a chronic condition called obesity. If the amount of fat, which is used to perform multiple functions in the human body, is found in excess (more than 25% in males and 30% in females), it leads to obesity. Besides being a cosmetic concern, obesity is a chronic disease that can lead to other serious ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallstones and other similar illnesses. It has a higher rate of relapse rate and is difficult to treat.
- Consumption of more calories than the person burns through various activities throughout the day is the primary cause. Overeating, especially in diets having a majority of fats, is a major cause of obesity.
- Obesity can be a result of certain medical conditions such as Cushing's syndrome (a disorder that develops due to an increased exposure to immense amounts of "cortisol" over an extended period of time), Prader-Willi Syndrome (a birth disorder), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), polycystic ovary syndrome (enlarged ovaries characterized by tiny cysts on the outside) and other diseases.
- Hormonal disorders and genetics may also contribute to obesity. It is observed that the likelihood of being obese increases if the parents are obese. Hormones that facilitate fat regulation in the body are affected by genetics.
- Lifestyle choices such as inactive, sedentary lifestyle and consuming an excess amount of fast foods such as high calorie beverages.
- Psychological factors do have a role to play in people being obese. Many people overeat as a response to emotions such as stress, sadness, boredom or anger.
A person is generally considered to be obese if his/her BMI (Body Mass Index) is above 30.
1. A person whose BMI is in the range of 30 to 35 is classified under "Type I obese".
2. A person in the BMI range of 35 to 39 falls under the category of "Type II obesity".
3. If the BMI of a person is above 40, he/she is considered to be extremely obese.
BMI is usually a reliable method to find out if a person is obese, but in certain instances such as that of a professional bodybuilder, BMI could prove to be inaccurate. Without treatment, obesity can lead to serious health conditions such as:
1. Gallstones
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Sleep Apnea
4. Heart Disease
5. Stroke
6. Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (characterized by the inability to breathe long or deep enough)
7. Reproductive problems. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a General Physician.
Maintaining proper vaginal hygiene is imperative to ward off any sort of STDor STI, even before any sort of irritation, infection or disease occurs. The normal vaginal pH balance helps cater to the growth of useful bacteria. Some useful tips to maintain proper vaginal hygiene can be:
Douching (spraying a mixture of water, baking soda, vinegar or iodine on the vaginal area) is strictly discouraged. It can interfere with the normal pH levels of the vagina and can make the area extremely acidic, which sets the stage for the growth of bacterial infections.
A balanced, healthy, nutritious diet is recommended for a healthy vagina as well as for good reproductive health. Certain fluids such as cranberry juice can help prevent the onset of any yeast infection.
Safe sex should be practised in order to keep harmful bacteria away. Using a condom during a sexual intercourse helps prevent the occurrence of any sort of STI or STD.
Gynaecological check-ups should be done every four months or so to be on the safe side regarding any doubts about unhealthy vagina. Prevention is always better than cure in the long run.
Petroleum jelly should not be used for lubrication during sexual intercourse as such fluids tend to damage the latex in the condom and may even lead to a possible infection.
Clothes should be chosen carefully to keep the vaginal area clean and dry. Cotton underwear is generally the best option in this regard as it can help prevent any bacterial infection by keeping the area clean and dry.
Certain simple sanitary habits such as changing of tampons or sanitary pads every four hour during one's periods, proper washing of the genital area after relieving the bowels, can go a long way in nurturing the health of the vagina.
Opt for gentle skin care products to wash the vaginal area as that area is extremely sensitive. Avoid scrubbing the vaginal area as well. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a gynaecologist and ask a free question.
Fetal Ultrasound
What is fetal ultrasound?
Fetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy. It creates an image of the baby in the mother's womb (uterus). It's a safe way to check the health of an unborn baby. During a fetal ultrasound, the baby's heart, head, and spine are evaluated, along with other parts of the baby. The test may be done either on the mother's abdomen (transabdominal) or in the vagina (transvaginal).
There are several types of fetal ultrasound:
- Standard ultrasound. The test uses sound waves to create two-dimensional images on a computer screen.
- Doppler ultrasound. This test shows the movement of blood through the umbilical cord, in the baby's heart, or between the baby and the placenta.
- 3-D ultrasound. This test shows a lifelike image of an unborn baby.
Ultrasound uses an electronic wand called a transducer to send and receive sound waves. No radiation is used during the procedure. The transducer is moved over the abdomen, and sound waves move through the skin, muscle, bone, and fluids at different speeds. The sound waves bounce off the baby like an echo and return to the transducer. The transducer converts the sound waves into an electronic image on a computer screen.
Why might I need fetal ultrasound?
Fetal ultrasound is a routine part of prenatal care in the U.S. This is because it's a low risk procedure that gives important information. A routine prenatal ultrasound can check for defects or other problems in the fetus. The following can be examined:
- Abdomen and stomach
- Arms, legs, and other body parts
- Back of the neck
- Head and brain
- Heart chambers and valves
- Kidneys
- Placenta placement
- Spine
- Umbilical cord
- Urinary bladder
A fetal ultrasound can also show:
- If a woman is pregnant with multiple babies
- The gestational age of a baby
- Where to place the needle during removal of amniotic fluid (amniocentesis)
- Whether a feus is growing properly
Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to request a fetal ultrasound.
What are the risks of fetal ultrasound?
All procedures have some risks. The risks of this procedure include:
- Mild discomfort from the transducer on the abdomen or in the vagina
- Reaction to a latex covering for the transducer, if you have a latex allergy
In some cases, an ultrasound may appear to show a problem that is not there called false-positive. The test can also miss a problem that is there called false-negative. In some cases, additional testing may be needed after a fetal ultrasound.
Fetal ultrasound is sometimes offered in nonmedical settings. This is done as a way to give keepsake images or videos for parents. In these cases, it's possible for untrained staff to misread the images and give parents incorrect information. Make sure to have fetal ultrasound done by trained medical staff. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions.
Your risks may vary depending on your general health and other factors. Ask your healthcare provider which risks apply most to you. Discuss any concerns you may have.
From time to time, it's a good idea for a man to undergo an STD screening. This is true if a man is enjoying the company of more than one sexual partner, if he isn't sure that his partner is monogamous (or if he is not), or if he's thinking about unprotected sex with a steady partner for the first time. Men should consider STD screening an integral part of penis care, not something that can be overlooked or put off!
What happens during an STD screening?
For many men, the thought of a strange messing around with their junk is the stuff of nightmares - even if that inspection happens in a medical setting. Here's what a guy can expect:
1. A ton of questions. A guy will be asked a multitude of questions, and some of them might seem to be asking for 'too much information.' A doctor will need to know about a man's sexual history, how many partners he has had recently (or ever), what kind of sexual activity he engages in and any health issues that might have arisen during those encounters. The doctor will ask blunt questions and expect frank answers. This is not the time to be coy!
2. A physical examination. A guy can expect to have his equipment explored a bit by the physician. This will include a visual examination for any lesions, irritations, bumps, bruises, sores and the like. It will also include a physical examination in which the doctor will touch the penis and surrounding area. The goal is to find any lumps or bumps that can't be seen, only felt.
3. Swabs and urine tests. During an STD screening, the doctor might want to take samples for examination by a laboratory. In order to do this, swabbing is typically used. This means using an instrument that looks very much like a Q-tip, passing it over and around any questionable areas to pick up a variety of cells from that area, and then sending those cells to the lab for examination. A man might also be used to provide a urine sample.
4. Blood testing. Blood tests are extremely helpful in STD screening, as they pick up infections that might be latent in the body - meaning that there are no outward signs of it at the moment. Herpes is a good example of this. A man who is having an active outbreak shows signs of the problem, but during the times between outbreaks, it can be impossible to tell a man has herpes simply by looking at him. A blood test, however, can reveal the truth.
5. More invasive examinations. A man who is dealing with a particular issue might undergo more invasive testing. For instance, a guy who engages in regular anal play and complains of bleeding or pain in that area might be examined there to figure out what the problem might be. However, rest assured that the doctor will be gentle and try to cause as little embarrassment as possible. Doctors have seen it all, so nothing a guy says will shock them or make them view him differently.
A man who is worried about STDs should take special care to prevent the problem by using condoms whenever he has sex with a new partner, ensuring he is in a monogamous relationship before going without protection, and getting STD screening on a regular basis, regardless of his relationship status.
When it comes to penis health, a man can also make great strides toward better penis care with a good penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Though no crème can prevent a sexually transmitted disease, the regular application of a crème indicates good penis hygiene; and that means a man will be faster to catch the first signs of an STD if he does contract one. A guy should look for a luxurious combination of Shea butter and vitamin E, as well as other nutrients and vitamins, to ensure his penis skin stays in tip-top shape.
Gall Bladder:
Gall Bladder is a small sac which is pear shaped and is present just underneath the Liver. It is connected to the Liver through a small duct called the bile duct, the gall bladder stores the bile which is secreted by the liver and sends it to the intestines to aid in the digestion of fats.
When there are excess toxins in the liver there is concentration in the bile and this gets stored up in the bile thus leading to various kinds of gall bladder problems, such as- gall stones, infection and inflammation
Symptoms are as follows:
- Pain – mild to severe pain in the right side of the abdomen which usually increases with deep inspiration and expiration, Nausea, Vomitings, Loose bowels or constipation, Excess Gas, Fainting, fever and so on.
- In my practice I've found that people with obesity and high LDL cholesterol levels tend to have increased risk of gall stone or gall bladder problems, people who are obese also tend to have gall stones.
- Now - a - days owing to the food and lifestyle habits almost every other person has small stones in the gall bladder which may not be quite a problem now but later may pose a threat if they increase in size
- Solution: to avoid these problems of gall bladder we don't need heavy medications and procedures unless until the problem is very severe, as there is a saying " a stitch in time saves nine" you can save your gall bladder when your body gives you the signals that it is not able to take more toxins for this you need to avoid certain foods which I list below and follow a good detoxification of liver every fortnight:
Foods to avoid-
High fatty fried foods, sugary foods, Alcohol, coffee and chocolate, many people love creamy foods which lead to obesity and thus gall bladder problems avoid those creams,
Foods to take-
Beans, lentils, beetroots, celery, apples, carrots, any green veggies, these will help your liver detoxify easily
If you're already having a gall bladder problem, you need to immediately make changes in your diet and lifestyle habits or get ready to get the gall bladder removed which might make it more difficult to digest fats and you will gain even more weight.
Homoeopathic remedies such as Taraxacum and Cardus Marinus help in solving the gall bladder problems but you need to consult a homoeopathic physician before taking these medications for proper medical guidance.
Avoid these above-mentioned foods and most of all stress try to be good yourself and love your body don't force it to have more than what it can bear.


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It was 3-5 feet in New Smyrna Beach yesterday.
Kyle, don't mean any disrespect, but anything south of Stuart doesn't hardly get any swell, if it does it has to be a pretty decent ground swell or your going to surf a little wind dribble, its been pretty good up my way, I think this swell was a little over forecasted but not by much, there is a system going over us right now that might end up being tropical in nature by the time its over with, I started a thread on it last week. Tropical season is almost upon us, just hope nobody gets a direct hit this year.
It is the ENE direction that killed it. It's coming in around the 53,54 degree mark, far too easternly to filter down. But Surfdog, anything NE i.e. north of the 50 degree mark def filters down here.
However, still haven't answered my original question....Why was there such an overcall for the area by all 3 sites? Are all 3 algorithms missing something to compensate for the angle of the swell or the Grand Bahama shadow? I'm just curious, still trying to figure out FL beach breaks.
Hell Yes! Forecast is looking nice for this weekend. On it in the morning @ Jensen.
I never thought I would type this. Port St Lucie was on fire all day!!!. Jensen Pumping!!!! Heard Stuart rocks was well over head this morning. Great Day!!!!!


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Downturn Turndown
Are People Going to Be Put to Work Improving the Rangeability of the Plant or Let Go to Save Short-Term Costs?
This article was printed in CONTROL's July 2009 edition.
By Greg McMillan and Stan Weiner
Greg McMillan and Stan Weiner bring their wits and more than 66 years of process control experience to bear on your questions, comments, and problems. Write to them at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stan: Shutting down and periodically restarting and running a plant to meet much lower capacity requirements is not a good option because of fixed costs and start-ups that are difficult and inefficient. Also, the most hazardous time is generally during shutdown and start-up because of the extremes in operating conditions and the extraordinary coordination required to keep flows and compositions in balance during rapid changes. Many plants would prefer to keep running, but at a low production rate.
Greg: We are so used to pushing capacity and optimizing costs at high rates that this downturn has caught us with our pants down, and that is not a pretty sight. Unfortunately, there are a lot of old plants in the U.S. The primary problems with running plants at low production rates are measuring and controlling the much lower flow rates and dealing with the changes in loop dynamics—problems made worse by old instrumentation.
Stan: The measurements from decades ago had an accuracy that is in percent of span. Even when today's smart transmitter states accuracy in percent of span, the calculation is often modified to reflect the change in span. The inherent accuracy of smart transmitters is significantly better and doesn't deteriorate as much with process and ambient conditions. The result is a measurement with much better turndown.
Greg: The plants that upgraded their instrumentation are sitting pretty, particularly if they went to newer flow measurement technologies. Differential head meters may be the only solution for big lines, but their rangeability is 4:1 or 8:1 at best, with special switching of differential pressure transmitter spans if you nail the maximum flow, don't have much measurement noise, and don't screw up the discharge coefficient from too low a Reynolds number at low rates. If you have a specialty chemical, food or beverage, or pharmaceutical plant, I would go with inline meters. In order of increasing rangeability and accuracy, I would consider, thermal mass flowmeters (for gas), vortex meters, magmeters (for liquids) and Coriolis meters.
Stan: In the past, the pipes were sized using economic sizing programs. The flowmeters were selected and sized using different criteria. In many cases, we got the process and mechanical engineers to change the pipe size, so the reducers were not so drastic. A line size meter was a sign someone had probably not done their job. However, the maximum velocity for the meter size was generally greater than the process' maximum velocity because you could not get an exact match of the meter size's max flow capability and the process' max flow requirement. Consequently the actual meter's rangeability was less than the catalog rangeability.
Greg: If you want the ultimate in rangeability and accuracy with density to boot, Coriolis meters with a 200:1 turndown and 0.05% accuracy (liquids) are my choice. We are just starting to understand the potential uses of density as an inference of composition in terms of statistical and first principle modeling, feed-forward control and material balance control.
Stan: A great flowmeter is not going to do you much good if you have a lousy control valve. In the 1970s and 1980s, piping valve manufacturers did a great job of dressing up on-off valves as throttling valves with positioners. A pig is still a pig no matter how you dress it. The stick-slip was 10% or more near the closed position. If you have a line-size rotary valve, the real rangeability is probably comparable to an orifice plate—a match made in heaven by piping manufacturers who want to sell you a lot of straight-run pipe.
Greg: Forget about the rangeability statements for valves in catalogs. Citations of valve rangeability in vendor literature are flat out wrong when these statements are solely based on the conformity to a theoretical inherent valve characteristic. According to this criterion, the rangeability of rotary piping valves is better than 100:1 when, in fact, they are the aforementioned pigs. The real rangeability decreases as the stick-slip increases and as the valve pressure drops as a fraction of the system pressure drop decreases. The high friction sealing surfaces of piping valves designed for tight shutoff, the low pressure drop of rotary valves, and common over-sizing practices make their real rangeability less than 10:1. Putting a smart positioner on these valves tells you the pig is beautiful. When the feedback is in actuator shaft position and not ball or disk position, the positioner is lying. (See "Improve Process Loops" at www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2007/200.html).
Stan: The solution is to use throttling valves with digital positioners designed by a control valve manufacturer, rather than a piping manufacturer. If line size permits, use a sliding stem valve.
Greg: I suggest users consider putting a smaller sliding stem valve in parallel with their existing valve. Please don't use the classical solution of split-ranged valves unless you like oscillations at the split-range point. Instead, use a valve position control scheme with an I-only controller or, even better, a model-predictive control strategy to simultaneously throttle both valves to get both rangeability and sensitivity as described in "What Have I Learned —Manipulation of Multiple Flows (Parts 1-3), March 9, 16 and 24 entries, at www.modelingandcontrol.com/.
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Just two families have been responsible for maintaining this wine's superb reputation for three centuries. Bordering on Chateau Latour, Second Growth Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is located in the southern part of Pauillac, near Saint-Julien. The unusual choice of grape varieties (there is a much higher percentage of Merlot than average) is a partial explanation for this wine's outstanding personality, marked by elegance, balance and finesse. Traditional methods and modern technology combine to make the most of the estate's prestigious soil. The international reputation of this "Super Second" Growth can be attributed to unfailing quality and dynamic owners. View all Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Wines
About PauillacView a map of Pauillac wineries (pouy-YACK)
Home to three premier cru (first growth) chateaux, Pauillac is a leader in quality Bordeaux. Chateaux Latour, Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild are situated within the Pauillac appellation. Sandwiched between St.-Estèphe and St.-Julien, Pauillac wines are big - known for their combination of elegance and power.
Notable FactsThe gravel-based soils of Pauillac are key in creating the structured wines produced there. Like most of Bordeaux's left bank, Cabernet Sauvignon is the leading grape. Some typical descriptions of wine from Pauillac include: concentrated, full-bodied, powerful, firm tannins, ability to mature. Not all of the Pauillac wines are top price collectibles that you can only find at auctions. There are great values in the lower level crus, like the fifth growth, Chateau Lynch-Bages, as well as great Cru Bourgeois such as Chateau Pibran. These wines are more affordable and often mature a bit sooner.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.


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A man and woman from Ontario were behind bars Thursday on suspicion of stealing items from a JC Penney store, then beating a security guard who confronted them, while accompanied by two young children, authorities said.
Roman Daniel Landero, 36, of Ontario and Monica Belen Ortiz, 24, are accused of the Feb. 24 crime at the Westfield West Covina Shopping mall, according to West Covina police Cpl. Rudy Lopez.
A tipster, who recognized the suspects from surveillance photographs released to the media, led to their apprehension, West Covina police Cpl. Rudy Lopez said.
"Detectives received a tip from a citizen who saw the suspect photos, which had been posted Tuesday in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper's website, which led to the identification of the two suspects," Lopez said in a written statement.
Officers served search warrants early Wednesday in the 1700 block of East D Street in Ontario, where they arrested Landero and Ortiz without a struggle, police said.
The relationship between them was not available Thursday.
"The property stolen from JC Penney was recovered at the residence," Lopez said.
A baby found at the home was released to the custody of a family member, officials said.
The suspects had a toddler in a stroller and an elementary school-age girl with them when they entered the department store and began placing items inside the stroller, police said.
Landero also put on a pair of shoes before he and Ortiz exited the store without paying for any of the merchandise.
When a security guard approached Ortiz, "(Landeros) ran up to him and punched him on his face," Lopez said. "The male suspect chased the loss prevention agent back into the store where he knocked him down and began striking him several times before running out of the store. "
The security guard suffered injuries including a broken nose, police said.
According to county booking records, Landero and Ortiz were being held in lieu of $50,000 bail each pending their scheduled arraignments Friday in West Covina Superior Court.


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Pathways, Gathering Our Nations Youth for Trades
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This National Conference is to gather Aboriginal Youth (16-25) from across Canada and introduce them to the trades. Our Keynote presenter will be Mike Holmes from Holmes on Homes.
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GSA's Fifth Annual Achievement Awards for Real Property Innovation Recognize Federal Real Estate "Best Practices"
October 10, 2001
Contact: Eleni Martin (202) 501-1030
Washington, D.C. �The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) held its fifth annual Achievement Award for Real Property Innovation ceremony on Oct. 10, 2001, at the American Institute of Architects Building in Washington, D.C.
A panel of public and private sector experts from the United States and Canada selected the two winning entries, both in the best policy category. A team from the Department of the Army won for "Sustainable Army Communities." A team from GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS) won for their entry "Linking Budget to Performance."
Three honorable mention entries also were acknowledged at the ceremony. A team from the Department of Transportation's United States Coast Guard received recognition for "Shore Facilities Capital Asset Management." A team from the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and GSA received recognition for "EPA's New Sustainable Campus." The U.S. Postal Service's Denver Facilities Service Office received recognition for "First Straw Bale Post Office."
OGP's Office of Real Property developed the Innovation Awards to recognize the successes of the Federal real property community, to improve communications between real property professionals, and share the best policies and practices implemented by Federal agencies. This year, 15 Federal agencies participated in the submission of 47 entries. This year's entries covered various categories, encompassing best practices in real estate policy, real property management, acquisition, construction, sustainable development, disposal, budget, performance, public-private partnerships, and many more.
G. Martin Wagner, Associate Administrator for the GSA Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP), and Marjorie Lomax, Director, Evaluation and Outreach Division, in OGP's Office of Real Property, led the ceremony.
" A lot of good lessons can be learned from the successes of others," Ms. Lomax said. "We encourage you and your associates to look at this year's entries to see if your organization can benefit from the same innovative practices.
The 2001 entries have been published in a "Best Practices Special Edition" of the Office of Real Property's POLICYSITE newsletter, available at www.gsa.gov/realpropertypolicy.


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