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Early detection is key to increase the survival rate of prostate cancer patients
- 7% of the Egyptian male population are within the age group at risk for prostate cancer[1]
- Egyptian men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are 7.2 times more likely to die from the disease as compared with the USA[2]
- Astellas Pharma launched Xtandi™ – enabling physicians to better tailor prostate cancer disease management according to patients needs
Cairo, Egypt; May 3, 2017: Prostate cancer is a growing concern in Egypt and currently ranks as the 4th most common cancer in the country[3]. According to GLOBOCAN data, approximately 65% of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Egypt will face mortality3. As much as 9.7% of the Egyptian male population are over the age of 55 and within the age group at risk for prostate cancer1.
Prostate cancer is a slow-growing tumor, and some of the early symptoms are linked to other diseases that are experienced by men in their 50's or above. If symptoms such as difficult and/or frequent urination, blood in the urine or semen, or erectile dysfunction[4] are experienced, it is advised to visit the doctor immediately.
Prof Hesham Badaway, Head of Urology Department Cairo University stated: "There is a lack of knowledge and awareness of the disease in Egypt, and thus, men are often diagnosed in the late stages of the disease. This is particularly frustrating as prostate cancer has a high potential for a complete cure if it is diagnosed early. We would like to see the level of awareness increase, with men in the risk group making proactive visits to the doctor."
By 2020, prostate cancer related deaths are expected to increase by 28% across all MENA countries as compared with 20123. Data for Egypt indicates that while the incidence rate for prostate cancer is low (4.5%), the mortality rate is about the same(3.9%)3, suggests that majority of diagnosed patients face mortality. More disease awareness and better screening practices are required[5] to increase the patient survival rate. A recent study revealed that in Arab countries, Egyptian men, along with Saudi Arabian and Jordanian participants, lacked knowledge of prostate cancer screening practices5.
Prof. Hesham El Ghazaly, Professor of Clinical Oncology – Ainshams University and Head of the IGILUC Conference commented: "Medical advances have made it possible to administer effective treatment at every stage of prostate cancer, enabling physicians to tailor disease management according to individual patients' needs. Novel hormonal therapy with Enzalutamide offers rapid and effective results, with relatively low side effects. Most importantly, patients can enjoy higher quality of life, as the treatment has been proven to delay the need for chemotherapy."
Astellas Pharma launched its prostate cancer therapies in Egypt. It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of male patients diagnosed with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Enzalutamide, the active ingredient, targets the signalling pathway of androgen receptors at three distinct stages, which prevents the growth of cancerous cells[6]. This therapy enables the patient to maintain their lifestyle, as the disease burden is limited by delaying the initiation of chemotherapy by approximately 2 years and 4 months7. Efficacy data shows that treatment decreases patients' risk of death by 23% and the risk of disease progression is reduced by 68%[7].
"Up until three years ago, chemotherapy was the only option offered to prostate cancer patients once they reached the metastatic castration-resistant stage of the disease. At Astellas Pharma, we invest heavily in research and development – 16.4% of annual turnover to be precise, and work to develop pioneering treatments that will improve patients' lives. We are proud to be able to offer the additional therapy option to the Egyptian patient population and the physicians, who work tirelessly to extend the best treatment options to their patients," Dr. Mohamed Elshahawi, Senior Regional Medical Manager, Astellas Pharma commented on the launch of the new product.
[1] Egyptian Demographics Profile 2017. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/eg.html Last accessed April 2017
[2] Hilal L et al. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2015;13:505-11
[3] GLOBOCAN 2012 (http://globocan.iarc/fr) Last accessed April 2017
[4] Prostate Cancer Symptoms. Prostate Cancer Foundation. www.pcf.org/understanding-prostate-cancer/symptoms .
Last accessed April 2017
[5] Arafa MA, Rabah DM, Wahdan IH. Awareness of general public towards cancer prostate and screening practice in Arabic communities: a comparative multi-center study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2012; 13:4321-6
[6] National Cancer Institute. Prostate Cancer Treatment. https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/patient/prostate-treatment-pdq
Last accessed April 2017
[7] Beer TM, et al.(2016). Enzalutamide in Men with Chemotherapy-naive Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer: Extended Analysis of the Phase 3 PREVAIL Study. European Urology. Available at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0302283816304377 Last accessed April 2017


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RE and PSHE Spring 2
We will be continuing to promote 'can do' attitudes and growth mindsets to learning in Y6, as well as to develop resilient learners who persevere when 'in the pit' and thrive on challenge.
Within our PSHE lessons and class assemblies, we will be revisiting and expanding on our knowledge of puberty and the associated physical and emotional changes.
We will also be continuing to support the year group in dealing with, and moving on from, disagreements with friends and peers in the most effective ways possible so as to avoid any unnecessary upset or impact on learning.
In addition, we will be continuing to explore and respect the beliefs of others, in line with our whole-school work into British Values, with an emphasis on the celebration of 'Easter'.

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In this episode you'll hear the second half of a conversation I recently held about Cast Lead and its legacies, with Dr. Basem Naim. At the time of Cast Lead, Dr. Naim was the Minister of Health in the Palestinian government in Gaza. Today, he heads the Gaza-based Center for International Relations.
This is the fourth episode in a special mini-series we're releasing as part of our "Cast Lead Plus Ten" project, which started on December 27 and is running for 22 days. This project marks the anniversary of the "Operation Cast Lead" assault that Israel waged against Gaza during these same 22 days, ten years ago.
In this episode, Dr. Naim discusses many of the painful after- effects of Cast Lead-- and of the tight siege that Israel has maintained around Gaza continuously since the Spring of 2006. He also discusses the notable nonviolent, civilian mass action called the Great March of Return, that citizen activists and political groups launched in March last year… and that continues to this day… an action that, Dr. Naim says, has put the issues of Gaza and Palestine firmly back on the international agenda.
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This isn't my usual blog post, and certainly not one I wanted to write either. Yesterday my friend Lakpa Thundu Sherpa died in an avalanche on Ama
Cho Oyu Update: 3 steps backward
Today the team arrive at Advanced Base Camp (ABC) at 5,700m. Sadly I haven't joined them. After a six hour walk we got to an intermediate camp at
Cho Oyu 2016: One Week in Tibet
You know the whole thing about adapting and overcoming? Well, here we go! I spent a fair bit of effort conjuring together a blog on my laptop that was
Cho Oyu: The mountains are calling, and I must Cho…
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3″ x17.5″ mixed media painting on stone paper covered wood cradle. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted turquoise and gold ( as seen above).
This painting is available HERE.
I found this crazy sized cradle when I was in Victoria. I always stop by Island Blue Print and Opus to see if they have anything new and different.
I also got this amazing scented ink in violet.
So in the future, if you buy one of my paintings with a purple section, give it a sniff… mmmm…flowery smelling paintings… does this mean I can start saying I make 4D paintings?


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Fresh Cut Flower Bouquet vs. Fresh Arrangements – what you need to know
How many times a year do you order flowers? Most of you its a couple of times. For some, a good handful and others, not at all. That's ok. Not everyone wants to have fresh flowers in their homes or you forget how a few bright blooms can lift your spirit when you live with… Read More


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Galway's bumper tourist season is directly attributable to the fact that it has made significant improvements in its little status, a Galway City Councillor has claimed.
Galway maintained its 'Clean to European Norms' status in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) Anti-Litter League 2012, while the city has jumped from 31st position to 23rd.
Welcoming the results, Cllr Niall McNelis said the improvement was "probably" the reason the city had had one of its best tourist seasons in the last four years.
Cllr McNelis said the city should now "push on" and endeavour to reach the 'Cleaner than European Norms' standard.
"There's a bit of pride out there in the city and I think we should really keep the momentum going in making sure that Galway does become one of the cleanest cities in Ireland," added Cllr McNelis.
The Labour councillor said an increase in the numbers of bins, volunteer efforts such as Glan Suas Gaillimh and the hard work of city council staff had all contributed to the result.
"There's a lot of litter-picking, a lot of volunteering going on. Extra bins worked. I've always referred to the staff that come into the town in the morning and make it look beautiful as magicians. It looks really, really well, so they have to be complimented," he said.
Established in 2002, the IBAL Anti-Litter League was developed to mobilise local authorities into action on the subject of litter. The programme involves An Taisce regularly monitoring litter levels in towns and cities across Ireland according to international standards.
While no Irish towns reached the 'Cleaner than European Norms' status in 2011, 18 towns have reached the top level of IBAL rankings this year, including Waterford City. Cavan Town was voted the cleanest town in Ireland.
Speaking about Galway's performance in the latest litter table, IBAL Chairman, Dr Tom Cavanagh said that, while the city had improved greatly, there was still some room for improvement.
"The IBAL League has seen the cleanliness of key destinations such as Cork and Galway improve greatly in recent years, but the routes by which they are accessed let them down," said Dr Cavanagh.
Cllr McNelis said that the city and county councils would have to look more closely at the areas on the approach to the city, but said that, compared to other towns placed higher up on the list, Galway had done exceptionally well. Galway was judged on a larger geographical area than other small towns on the list, with areas such as Knocknacarra and Salthill included in the city's catchment area
"If you break it down by population, we would have scored way better than everybody else, but we do have to keep it going. Everyone has to realise that everybody has a role to play in this one. The knock-on effect is that Galway is probably one of the best cities for tourism and we have to keep that momentum going," said Cllr McNelis.


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The great principle is the right of everyone to judge and decide for himself, whether a thing is right or wrong, whether it would be good or evil for them to adopt it; and the right of free action, the right of free thought, the right of free judgement upon the question is dearer to every true American than any other under a free government. ... It is no answer to this argument to say that [it] is an evil and hence should not be tolerated. You must allow the people to decide for themselves.Perhaps the most interesting thing about this quote is that if I asked you to guess who said it, you would almost certainly guess wrong. No, it was not said by Bill Clinton or Pat Schroeder or any of the other well-known pro-choice champions.
For interestingly enough, the speaker was not even talking about abortion. This quote is from Stephen Douglas, and he said it in 1858. (Douglas, July 9, 1858) He was running for re-election to the Senate, and he was debating Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln said that slavery was evil and should be abolished. Douglas replied with the quote above. To Douglas, the important question was not whether slavery was right or wrong, but, Who decides? The government, or the individual plantation owner? He denounced Lincoln for attempting to impose the morality of the anti-slavery fanatics on everyone else.
Douglas insisted that he was not "pro-slavery". He would, he said,
be equally vocal in defending the right of a person who choose not to
own slaves not to be forced to have any, as he was in defending the
right of slave-owners. When there was a debate over whether slavery
should or should not be permitted in the new state of Kansas, he
declared, "If the people of Kansas wanted a slave State, it was their
right to make one, and be received into the Union under it. If,
on the contrary, they wanted a free State, it was their right to do
so, and no man should have opposed them on that account. I hold to
that great principle of self-government which asserts the right of every
people to decide for themselves ...". (Seventh Lincoln-Douglas debate) He was, in modern terms,
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Published in 2006. 338 pages.
This historical fiction novel was one of the 2009 picks for the "book lunch girls." One of the group members posted a nice review on goodreads. I didn't like the book as well as she did - but I was under a lot of stress from a tax deadline during the time I was reading it, so that likely affected my experience. There is a Reading Group Guide for the book here.
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Answer to "Why did my internal keyboard and mouse suddenly stopped working?"Internal keyboard stopped working for my MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) too. Same problem, from time to time it works, later it stopps workin. It's cold now, here in northern Argentina, and although in the morning when the MBP is cold it does not work. It does not seem a problem with heat. I upgraded to macOS Mojave 10.14.4 hoping that SMC gets reset. It worked for 1 week and stopped again.


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MYTH: Jaredite Barge found in Lake Michigan
On January 25, 1999, some members of the Mormon community became prematurely excited when a large, wooden, boat-like object was discovered at the bottom of Lake Michigan. The Chicago Tribune published the following description:
If one set out with the preposterous goal of making an oak zeppelin 31 feet long, 10 feet in diameter, pointed at its ends, complete with an 18-inch hatch to crawl inside, this is pretty much what they'd get. Those who have strapped on air tanks and visited the thing say the craftsmanship used to build it is remarkable--four-inch-thick oak boards bent and fitted together and caulked watertight, like nothing built today.
A CNN article described the boat-like object as "an oak construction the size of a bus and shaped like a zeppelin."[1]
Excited by the discovery, many LDS readers were quick to suspend logic and identify the object as a "Jaredite barge" and myth-creating messages were circulated wildly around the Internet claiming that proof of the Book of Mormon had been discovered, and in our own backyard!
During the fervor following the discovery, some of the more skeptical readers began to ask how a wooden barge would have survived at the bottom of a lake for more than 3,000 years. And what was it doing in Lake Michigan anyway?[2]
But then on February 8, 1999 the Chicago Tribune reported:
Archeological divers hoping to identify a mysterious, bus-sizewooden object submerged near the Chicago River locks now know what itis… A floating fuel tank.[3]
Built as a prototype in 1942 by Ukrainian immigrant Mike Tym, it was designed "to reduce losses of shipping from torpedoing, bombing and shelling,"[4] The tank was to be towed by boats. But despite successful testing, the prototype never went into full production, and mysteriously ended up at the bottom of Lake Michigan.
[1] CNN, "'Monster' in Lake Michigan is manmade, but just as mysterious" January 26, 1999, Web posted at: 2:48 p.m. EST (1948 GMT)
[2] "Out of the Dust" Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Volume - 8, Issue – 1, Provo, Utah: Maxwell Institute, 1999
[3] Chicago Tribune, "Answers Surface For Lake Enigma" Peter Kendall, 2/8/1999
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Projecting Stability
Speech by NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer at the New Defence
Agenda, Brussels, Palais dEgmont. Monday, 17 May 2004.
Source: NATO.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to speak at this meeting organised by the New
Defence Agenda. Once again, Giles Merritt has done an exceptional job, not only
in bringing together the right people, but also in asking the right questions.
We are just a few weeks away now from NATOs Summit meeting in Istanbul. Like
all summits, it will be an important moment in the evolution in our Alliance,
and I would be very happy if the worlds attention was exclusively on our
meeting. But I know better. The NATO Summit will cap a month of intensive,
top-level diplomatic activity, including the G-8 meeting, the U.S.-EU Summit and
the Normandy commemoration. So our Summit will have distinct goals and
accomplishments, but will be part of a wider picture. In todays fluid strategic
environment, this is as it must be. NATO will act with its partners and other
international organisations to defend against new threats in a new way by
projecting stability.
For the transatlantic community, projecting stability has become the
precondition for our security. Territorial defence remains a core function, but
we simply can no longer protect our security without addressing the potential
risks and threats that arise far from our homes. Either we tackle these problems
when and where they emerge, or they will end up on our doorstep.
The Istanbul Summit will demonstrate how the new NATO projects stability.
By strengthening our relationships with an ever-growing list of partners, from
the Balkans, to the Caucasus, Central Asia and with the Mediterranean countries
and the wider region.
Through military operations in the Balkans, in Afghanistan and through the
operation Active Endeavour in the Mediterranean Sea.
And by modernising the way we organise and deploy our forces for the new
operations, far away from home.
My first priority for Istanbul NATOs priority is Afghanistan. The
importance of Afghanistan for our security is clear. Afghanistan may be halfway
around the world, but its success matters to our security right here.
That is why NATOs Governments have committed to Afghanistan. Since NATO took
command of ISAF last August, things have turned for the better. Thanks to ISAFs
patrols, Kabul is safer than it has ever been. We are helping to secure heavy
weapons in the capital. We have now started to expand our presence beyond Kabul.
We are helping to retrain Afghan fighters, to help them reintegrate into
civilian life. In short, NATOs presence is making a tangible difference.
But we need to do more. I intend to be able to announce, at our Summit, and
alongside 26 Heads of State and Government, that we will further expand our
presence in Afghanistan, by increasing the number of Provincial Reconstruction
Teams. I want NATO to play a strong role in supporting the elections that the UN
is organising for later this year.
I want NATO to be able to say to President Karzai, and the Afghan people, that
the Alliance is helping them towards a better future. A future of peace and
security. A future of increasing prosperity. And a future where their country is
contributing to international security, rather than threatening it. And let me
say I am confident that this is achievable.
Operations like Afghanistan and Active Endeavour in the Mediterranean are
important, and the ability to conduct such robust military operations makes the
Alliance unique. But operations are only one tool available to NATO. We are also
a forum for political consultations, especially regarding security issues. So
let me be clear: projecting stability means, first and foremost, building
partnerships, to maximise our collective ability to defend the peace. Thats
what our Partnership for Peace and EAPC have always been about. And they are
certainly delivering. Our Partners are with us in Bosnia. They are with us in
Kosovo. And they are making a very important contribution indeed in meeting
NATOs priority number one: Afghanistan.
At Istanbul, we will enhance our Partnerships to deliver more. We will
concentrate more on defence reform to help some of our partners continue with
their democratic transitions. We will also focus on increasing our co-operation
with the Caucasus and Central Asia areas that once seemed very far away, but
that we now know are essential to our security right here.
One crucial Partner is Russia. The NATO-Russia relationship alone is a vital
bridge of security across Europe. Both NATO and Russia are safer now that we are
partners. We are working on a range of projects, including on terrorism,
proliferation, civil emergency planning and militaryto-military co-operation. I
visited Moscow recently, and I told President Putin that I hope the conditions
will be right for him to come to Istanbul.
Ukraine is another vital partner. Its geographic position alone makes its
success a key strategic goal. We are and will remain closely engaged with this
nation; helping them build their democracy and helping build our mutual security.
We want to help Ukraine to integrate further into our Euro Atlantic Community.
NATO is also working hard on building stronger relationships with the
Mediterranean countries and is reaching out to countries in the wider region.
No one today can doubt that these regions matter. Demographics, economics, and
trans-national threats create an ever-closer interdependence between us.
Last week, my Deputy went to countries in the region, in order to explore the
best way forward. We want to hear what these countries have to think. What they
want in terms of dialogue and co-operation. Above all, we want to engage the
countries in the region. And to make sure that there is joint ownership of any
new co-operative efforts to enhance our common security.
This is an ambitious undertaking. While the strategic necessity of our
engagement is not in doubt, some may say that with things as they are in the
Middle East, it is not the right time. Others argue, more persuasively, that we
have no time to lose. The Group of Eight and the European Union are also
considering new initiatives, and we will need to complement each others
efforts. The time has come to build new bridges to this pivotal region.
Let me add a word about Iraq. Our Summit will take place just 48 hours before a
new interim government is expected to be established in Baghdad. Iraq will be in
the news, and it will certainly remain on our agenda. But, as we all know,
developments there are fast paced. I cannot speculate now on what the situation
will look like at the end of June. That depends on a range of variables,
including necessary Security Council action, events on the ground, and last but
not least the nature and views of the new government. Many Allies have forces
committed in Iraq, and NATO will continue to support the Multinational Division
and follow events closely. Beyond that, I cannot rule out, or predict, possible
decisions by the Alliance.
Istanbul will certainly also highlight the strategic value of a strong
partnership between NATO and the EU. Clearly, as NATO continues to transform,
and the EU is finding its own distinct role as a security actor, our
relationship will continue to evolve as well. We welcome a European Security and
Defence Policy as a means to enhance Europes contribution to our common
At Istanbul, we expect to announce that NATOs mission in Bosnia SFOR can be
successfully concluded at the end of the year. The EU has already stated that it
would be ready to deploy a mission into Bosnia, in full co-operation with the
Alliance, and with NATOs continuing support.
This will be a major step forward in a NATO-EU relationship that is increasingly
guided by pragmatism, close consultation, and transparency. And it will help to
advance NATO-EU co-operation in other critical areas, notably in combating
terrorism and preventing proliferation.
The likely assumption by the EU of additional security responsibilities in
Bosnia, plus NATOs growing engagement in Afghanistan, has led some to believe
that NATO might depart from the scene in the Balkans. We will not. We will
retain a NATO presence in Bosnia even after the handover to the EU. We will
continue to help the country in its defence reforms. Because our goal remains to
welcome both Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia and Montenegro in our
Partnership for Peace programme in due course.
Our commitment to Kosovo also remains unflinching. Kosovo remains an enormous
challenge. But the recent outbreaks of violence have only strengthened our
resolve to see this through. When violence flared up in Mid-March, we were able
to quickly reinforce our presence and put out the flames. And we are now far
more deeply engaged in the political process than ever before. There simply is
no trade-off between our missions in the Balkans and Afghanistan. We can do both.
Indeed, we are doing both.
Finally, Istanbul will also demonstrate that NATOs military transformation is
delivering results. The NATO Response Force is up and running. We will have
completed various initiatives from our Prague Summit, including enhanced airlift
and sealift capabilities and a package of counter terrorism and missile defence
measures. And we will mark the full operational capability of our new Chemical,
Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Battalion.
But transformation means more than new military hardware. It also means
deployability and usability. I intend to ensure that when nations agree to a
mission, we also have the forces we need to carry it out. Our credibility
depends on delivering on our promises. And better force generation and force
planning procedures are critical in this regard. I will set out my ideas on this
subject in more detail in the coming weeks.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Our Istanbul Summit will bring home that NATO is tackling the
new challenges of the 21st century. It will bring home that the new NATO, the
NATO of 26 members, is an Alliance that acts. It acts in the Balkans and
Afghanistan, where our troops make the difference between war and peace. It acts
in the Mediterranean, where our ships engage in anti-terrorist operations. It
acts together with Partners old and perhaps new Partners. And it co-operates
ever more closely with other international institutions.
That is the new NATO we will showcase in Istanbul: An Alliance in which Europe
and North America are consulting every day on the key security issues before
them. Acting together, in the field, to defend our shared security. And reaching
out to build security where it is needed. Because in a dangerous world, business
as usual is not an option.
Thank you


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Math Professor Manages To Prank His Entire Class With Hilarious Video
Earlier this week, we brought you a video of a physics teacher who, in an attempt to make his class more interesting, ended up getting his testicles smashed with an axe.
That was an example of someone completely failing to impress his students. This video, on the other hand, is an example of someone who has 100 percent succeeded at it.
Math is obviously the most boring subject ever, and lectures are the most boring way to learn. So when this teacher suddenly starts interacting with his virtual double, these kids understandably lose it.
It's even funnier when you imagine him rehearsing this in the lecture hall alone, again and again, until he had it down.
That, boys and girls, is dedication.


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Students React to FEST:2 Lineup
Desmond Groves, Reporter
August 27, 2015
The Marshall University Office of Student Activities and Campus Activities Board are hosting FEST:2, a music festival with national and local artists. The FEST:2 lineup was released during Marshall's Week of Welcome with some large scale artists included on the roster. The national lineup includes...


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Discover Natural remedies for Hemorrhoids with Hemorrhoid No More
With all the over the counter products available like creams and salves and surgery, why would I consider natural remedies for hemorrhoids?
This short article, we will go over some of the causes you should consider remedies for hemorrhoids, and exactly why I decided that surgery was not for me. We will look at some suggestions for naturally treating hemorrhoids. Finally, we will see why natural remedies are best for your body.
Constipation and hemorrhoids are bedfellows. The simple neglect of not going to the bathroom when our bodies require it invites constipation that often results in undue pressure on our own rectum leading to hemorrhoids.
- Water is a major factor in assisting the natural and easy elimination of your bowels.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables within our daily diet aids the process.
Good Elimination is Best Maintained by a Daily Diet of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Blueberries, strawberries, peaches as well as bananas are all natural laxatives. Cucumbers and avocados are also natural laxatives that will first cleanse your body without strain and stress on the veins in the anal and rectal areas.
You probably know this, but it is important for proper as well as natural elimination that we exercise. Exercise gives the body the oxygen and movement necessary for stressless elimination.
- As simple an activity as walking daily may support in the process of taking away.
- No great physical prowess is necessary for walking.
- Taking a walk on a daily basis, will not only improve the elimination process but also enhance your overall health.
Another Less Nerveracking but More Regimented Activity is Yoga
The stretching as well as breathing in exercises stimulate the bowels and allow proper and easy bowel elimination. Yoga can also ease the mind of daily concerns and put you more in tune with a mans needs.
Surgery is an option for removing hemorrhoids. But why go through the pain of surgery when you will find natural ways to cure hemorrhoids without the pain of surgery.
- Do you know anyone that has experienced hemorrhoid surgery?
- I am sure they would be able to identify the ordeal they went through.
Hemorrhoid Surgery can be Very Painful
The majority of patients have to sit on a rubber doughnut to ease the pain. Bowel movements as well as urination can be so painful and it is difficult to walk or perhaps sit comfortably, all good reasons to consider treatments for hemorrhoids.
The likelihood of a painful recuperation and the possibility of a hemorrhoid recurrence even after surgery are what stopped me from choosing surgery as a choice.
The Rat Race
Seems like we are always on the run; on the go at work form one deadline in order to another; hurrying the kids from one event to another; eating on the run stuffing fast foods down our gullets.
Is no wonder we are constipated. Our bodies do not get the chance process our food properly and the body is hustled from here to there and does not have the time needed for its natural rhythms of eradication.
Nature's Wonders
There is a natural naturopathic way to heal your body of hemorrhoids. Some healthy change in lifestyle and healing herbs will work in tranquility with the body and get rid of hemorrhoids.
- Natural hemorrhoid remedies go straight to causes of the ailment and do not just deal with the signs and symptoms.
- Many have found remedies to be the answer to a permanent cure for hemorrhoids.
How to cure hemorrhoids naturally, piles treatment, natural hemorrhoid remedy, bleeding stool cure
http://www.HowToStopHemorrhoidsNaturally.com How to cure hemorrhoids naturally, piles treatment, natural hemorrhoid remedy, bleeding stool cure.
Find out more about a natural remedies for hemorrhoids. Learn how hundreds of people have cured themselves without over the counter medications. Visit http://HemorrhoidInformation.org.


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Crown Maple Farm, located in Dutchess County, New York, and owned and sustainably managed by Robb and Lydia Turner, is the majestic home of Crown Maple syrup. It is part of Madava Estates, which is named for the Turners' daughters, Maddie and Ava. The family's 800 acres of century-old sugar and red maples thrive in the perfect soil and weather of the Hudson River Valley to produce a superior sap. In their sugarhouse, which is part of the family's maple syrup production facility (the most advanced facility in the country!) the sap collected from their sustainably managed maple groves is processed using the latest green, organic production techniques. The result is a distinct maple syrup with sumptuous flavor and unmatched quality.
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Opening Prayer:
Welcome to this place: where children and seasoned citizens sit side by side, where heaven and earth embrace in peace, where God has been, is, and always will be. Welcome to this place, as we gather with all of God's children: where we find God's love, where we hear the tender voice of Jesus, where the Spirit teaches us new songs. Welcome to this place, where all is made ready by our God.
Prayer of Confession:
Good and Gracious Lord Jesus, who did give your life for us, that we might receive divine pardon and peace: mercifully cleanse us from all wrong-doing, and evermore keep us in your favor and love. It is you who lives and reigns, now and forever, even as we share in one faith, one Lord, and one baptism, world without end. Amen.
Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 NRSV (source)
Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the ordinances—that the Lord your God charged me to teach you to observe in the land that you are about to cross into and occupy, so that you and your children and your children's children, may fear the Lord your God all the days of your life, and keep all his decrees and his commandments that I am commanding you, so that your days may be long. Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe them diligently, so that it may go well with you, and so that you may multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has promised you.
Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as a sign on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 6: 1-4 NRSV (source)
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" —this is the first commandment with a promise: "so that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth." And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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"Summer, after all, is a time when wonderful things can happen to quiet people. For those few months, you're not required to be who everyone thinks you are, and that cut-grass smell in the air and the chance to dive into the deep end of a pool give you a courage you don't have the rest of the year. You can be grateful and easy, with no eyes on you, and no past. Summer just opens the door and lets you out."
―Deb Caletti, Honey, Baby, Sweetheart
If you have no idea what 80 days of summer is all about, then where have you been!? Don't worry you can catch up here. But basically for 80 days, I am going to make sure I do something every single day that makes the most of summer, some things will be new some won't. This challenge is to show that life is really made for living, no excuses, no wasting days! Just happiness every single day!
Day 8
After a couple of days in Bath I decided I would pop over to Bristol for the day, but guys I am gutted I did not love Bristol, in fact, I only ended up staying a couple of hours. I was really looking forward to visiting the city, I don't know if it was a mixture of having super high hopes, miserable weather and being utterly exhausted but I just didn't love it. However, it is nice to say I have ticked it off my bucket list so that's one more place in the UK I have seen but I can't see myself hurrying back anytime soon!
Day 9
Day 9 was my first day back at work after a few days off (believe me I was devasted that I didn't book the whole week off) and it was a killer luckily it went super fast despite the fact I spent the whole day, daydreaming about my bed. So after rushing around and being in cities for the last few days, I decided to go back to nature and take a stroll through Dunham Massey. Can I also point out the week before my break it was bright sunshine, I am off and it is cooler and overcast then first day back at work the sunshine appears again. Mother nature was definitely messing with me! Also the second point, who has ever seen a deer do this? I never thought about what they eat before, I have only ever seen them eat grass. But apparently sometimes they get hungry for tree food, I must have watched this deer do this at least ten times!
So Dunham Massy is on my way home from work and with its parkland staying open until 8pm it would be rude not to stop in now and again for a walk. After a long day at work sat in an office the very last thing I want to do is go and sit at home. I mean I could, really should go the gym but I already know that by the time I finish work, drive home and get ready, the gym is the last place in the world I want to be. However, I guess I could go for a run a Dunham Massey, In fact, I probably will in the next week because I am becoming a chunky monkey!
Wonder if anyone would notice if I just moved in? I mean all those bedrooms, would they really miss one!
Are there any green spaces, forests or National Trusts near you? It is amazing how amazing it feels to go for an hours walk after work, it gives your brain a chance to file everything away and you a chance to process and destress from the day. I have to admit this challenge is helping a lot with my work/life balance, I no longer go home thinking about work because I have done something between work and home that allows me to process and reenergize.


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The simple and satisfying adventure!
Interlaken, Switzerland
The simple and satisfying adventure!
I still prefer the version of London that is in the novels I read or the movies that I saw!
I think I made the right choice. All 3 – Oslo, Bergen and the SCENIC train ride was awesome.
That lively City that stole my HEART!
Literally on Top Of Europe!
The view is definitely a feast for your eyes!
Lastly, people remember Paris for having love in the air, being the city of light, all I am going to remember is the smell of urine everywhere, seeing vandalized building, worrying 100% of the time about pickpockets and not even one friendly face!
Definitely not Exquisite.
The concept of Paris that was sold to us is very different from the reality.
Sharing my recent trip's itinerary with all. While I will be sharing the details and cost (where i can remember), […]


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I don't think it's possible to understand how difficult graduate school is unless you are in or have been in graduate school. I feel so completely overwhelmed that I have learned to go outside my own body and watch with fascination as it sits and worries about things.
I mean, in three years, I have written a book. A book! While working and taking classes full time. That is not an easy thing to do.
Now that the book is due on Tuesday, I am trying to "finish" it. This has been the singular most excruciating and rewarding task of my life. When I was seven, I wrote a two-page book beginning ,"I have led such a terrible life. My little sister won't eat enyfing..." Now, twenty years later, I have written a much longer book that my mother will probably also stuff in a Rubbermaid container under her bed.
It feels very strange to say I wanted something my entire life and then to do it. I am at this challenging cross-roads where I know I have six weeks of torture left, but I also see the glowing diploma at the end and then, beyond that, I have this scary space where I have to go about the business of doing what I wanted. I have to stop dreaming of being a writer and actually deal with being one.
I'm not sure it will get easier. Now I have to actually take my book and send it to people called "agents" who will ultimately control whether my book remains a pile of computer paper or gets a bar code and an ISBN.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
2 comments:
- Amy said...
Congratulations and good luck, Katy! You are a talented writer and I've enjoyed keeping up with your blog since finding it through Blondie's links. Reading about your grad school and rugby experiences really helped me through some of the worst of my own grad school stresses and woes. I hope the last six weeks go smoothly.
- Jane said...
Bird by bird, Katy. You know you can do it!
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On Monday, August 7 NPR's World Cafe will feature the Sherman Holmes Project. From WXPN studios in Philadelphia, host Talia Schlanger interviewed Sherman Holmes on June 21 at In Your Ear studio in Richmond, Virginia, where Sherman, performed with Almeta Ingram-Miller, Cora Harvey Armstrong, Jared Pool, and Jon Lohman.
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Ben Harper's "Homeless Child" manages to sound like a back catalog Holmes Brothers treasure while incorporating the newly minted bluegrassy feel as well. Ickes' dobro slides greasily over and Shelor's banjo skitters around the relentless funk as Lohman's harp sneaks in and out, wailing mournfully, the Ingramettes scalding the paint off the mics with gospel fervor on every turn.
–Grant Britt, No Depression
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The purpose of the Course is to build on the knowledge, understanding and practical skills developed by the learner in the Higher Computing Science Course, and to provide a useful bridge towards study of computing science and other disciplines in higher education. This is achieved by consolidating and extending learners' depth and breadth of learning, providing opportunity for independent and investigative work, while encouraging teamwork and requiring candidates to develop and present a proposal for a computing-based project.
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- understand and apply computational thinking skills across a range of computing contexts
- extend and apply knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts and processes in computing science
- apply skills and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation to a range of digital solutions with increasingly complex aspects
- apply creative problem-solving skills across a range of contexts
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- communicate advanced computing concepts clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology
- develop an informed understanding of the role and impact of computing technologies in transforming and influencing our environment and society
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- Information System Design and Development – This Unit explores a range of advanced concepts and processes relating to the design and development of complex information systems. Learners will develop skills in developing and implementing complex information systems through practical tasks using appropriate development tools. Learners will develop their independent learning skills by investigating a contemporary development, describing its purpose, features and applications, a related technical challenge or current area of development, examining its legal and/or ethical implications, and evaluating its environmental, economic and/or social impact.
- Project – Pupils also need to complete a coursework project which is a substantial piece of work accounting for 60% of the total mark.
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- applying computational thinking to solve complex computing problems
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- analysing, designing, developing, implementing, testing and evaluating digital solutions (including computer programs) to complex problems across a range of contexts
- developing advanced skills in computer programming and the ability to communicate how a program works
- communicating understanding of complex concepts related to software design and development and information system design, development and management clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology
- knowledge and understanding of the wide role and impact of contemporary computing technologies on the environment and society
- investigating and reporting on contemporary computing technologies
As this class comes along with the Higher class, there is a greater emphasis on the pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and work on their own through a set of agreed tasks. They will spend the majority of class time developing their project which accounts for 60% of the total mark.
This course will be assessed trough a combination of a project and a question paper. The purpose of the project is to assess practical application of knowledge and skills from the Units. It will assess pupils' skills in analysis, design, implementation, testing and reporting writing. The project is worth 60% of the total mark and the question paper is worth 40% of the total mark.
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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Crescent Communities has acquired a 2.1-acre site in Nashville's iconic Music Row district where it plans to build a mixed-use community with 275 luxury apartment homes along with street-front retail space. Distinguished by unique features inspired by the music industry, Crescent Music Row will preserve the character and charm of Music Row while providing convenient, innovative living options for the city's growing population.
"Music is Nashville's heart and soul, and Crescent Music Row will offer unique amenities that reflect the heritage of Music Row and the surrounding area," said Ben Collins, vice president of the Mid-Atlantic for Crescent's multifamily group. "We are fortunate to join this extraordinary district, and we look forward to designing and building a community that celebrates its rich history."
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Vicki got us some contact info for Joe...still looking to confirm the address and get an e-mail contact.
Leslie Heaton
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I spoke with Laurie...but she hasn't yet made up her mind. I promised not to bug her any more about it, but maybe some of her other friends will encourage her to join us at the reunion.
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March 23, 1952 Police Chief Married 2
Linda Heiser
Lynea Wahlberg (Henderlong)
Got to spend a little time on th phone with Lynea and caught up with a lot of things going on in her life...unfortunately her son is getting married in Colorado that weekend and she will not be able to join us at the reunion.
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We have Mary's e-mail address now, and she posted a message in the guest book. Uncertain as to whether, or not, she can make it to the reunion...maybe if enough friends sent her some encouraging e-mails that would help her decide!
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Greg called me and is joining us at the reunion.
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Jackie got back with me, so we have an e-mail address for her friends to contact her and a mailing address to send her reunion info. Thanks Jackie, hope to see you at the reunion.


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The title will mean something to you, dear Reader, when I tell you that, for my sins, I have just been allowed to become the Theatre and Literature Editor of my University Newspaper. Or should I say 'for SIN'?, for that is the title of the publication.
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I love Taco Salads. But I tend not to order them when I eat out. First of all they are way too expensive for the ingredients used. I mean, talk about a rip off. Two, they are simply dripping in fat.
So I wondered if I could come up with a taco salad even a little less fatty and a little less expensive and still be tasty and delicious too. This is what I came up with years ago.
Don't get me wrong!! I am not saying this meal is a healthy meal. What I am saying is that if you desire the taste of a good Taco Salad, this one has less fat than any restaurant Taco Salad. And it is tasty too. And since I use far more lettuce and tomatoes than you get at any restaurant it will fill you up longer too.
Taco Salad My Way
This is what you will need for 2 large (dinner) salads or 3 small (lunch) salads:
1 pound ground chuck
1 package taco seasonings
1 head Romaine lettuce
1-2 tomatoes
3-5 green onions
½ can sliced black olives
4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
14 tortilla chips
1 avocado (optional)
Here is what you do:
Slice the lettuce into very thin strips; as thin as you can make them.
I like to use Romaine rather than iceberg lettuce simply because iceberg lettuce has few if any nutrients. Romaine is tastier and has far more nutrients. Plus it has a wonderful deep green to yellow green color that looks pretty.
Chop the tomatoes and green onions. I don't normally use Roma tomatoes, but the regular tomatoes at the store looked terrible. So I bought some Roma tomatoes that looked better.
Observant readers will have noted that I forgot the olives in the ingredients picture above. My brain needs a memory upgrade! What can I say? I rectify that oversight here. So now that is done…..
Drain about 2-3 tablespoons of the olives and set aside.
Sauté the ground chuck over high heat. I keep the chuck in one huge piece…..
…….. until it browns really, really well. Then flip the beef over……..
………..and continue cooking until well browned on the other side. You really want to sear the chuck and even let it burn in a few places. This will give the chuck a really rich, rich flavor in this salad.
Then break the chuck up and lower the heat and cook until it is done. Do you see the really charred pieces of beef in the picture. That is what you want. Drain off the fat.
Now add the taco seasonings and cook according to package directions. If you have a recipe and the time you can make your own taco seasoning.
While the meat is finishing cooking begin building your salad. Place the lettuce in one corner of a plate.
If you are using the avocado cut it in half and then slice each half into three pieces. Squeeze some lemon juice over it to keep it from browning. Place to the side of the lettuce.
Avocado is not usually an ingredient in Taco Salad, but I like them and they are a healthy veggie so I often use them with my salad.
Add the tomatoes, green onions, and black olives. You can see from the pictures that there is far more lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and black olives in this salad than any you are likely to find in any restaurant.
Sometimes I have seen only a tablespoon or two of tomatoes, not even 1 whole sliced green onion, and only 3 or 4 slices of black olives. At least that has been my experience.
Add the cheese. Observant readers will see some white cheese on top of the Cheddar. I had some Swiss cheese in the fridge I needed to use up so at the last minute and spur-of-the-moment I decided to add a bit of that too. It is how I operate and cook. Looks pretty though doesn't it? A nice contrast.
Now add some of the meat mixture to the side of the lettuce. I like my meat to the side of my lettuce rather than on top because it keeps the lettuce from wilting and getting greasy. What can I say?? Even as a child I was a picky eater. Guess I still am!!
You will also notice there is a lot more meat mixture on this plate than in any taco salad I have ever had in a restaurant. I always want to ask, "Where's the beef?"
Now add the tortilla chips off to one side of the plate, and last, top the salad with a tablespoon of sour cream. Doesn't that look super yummy?
And, it really is fewer calories and therefore somewhat healthier than a restaurant version.
One, I do not use a taco salad shell. The average taco salad shell is 280 calories with 144 calories from fat.
7 tortilla chips (1 serving size according to the package Nutrition Label.) is only 140 calories with 60 from fat. Already I have 140 fewer calories and 84 fewer calories from fat.
I also drain the fat from the ground chuck and I have no idea if restaurants do that or not. I 'kinda think not. So there may be less fat from that ingredient as well.
Also, I do not use refried beans. That is at least another 100 calories and 33 fat calories that are not in Taco Salad My Way.
There are other things you can add to the salad to make it your own. When I have left over carrots in the fridge I grate some of those on the lettuce. I have even chopped up radishes if I have some in the fridge. Not traditional, but I don't like to waste food. And it is Taco Salad My Way, so there you have it.
If you like hot you can chop some jalapeños and add to the salad. Many people like some sort of salsa on their Taco Salad, so add that if you like. Make your own Taco Salad Your Way.
Ain't cooking fun?
1 pound ground chuck $2.41
1 package taco seasonings $0.99
1 head Romaine lettuce $0.62
1-2 tomatoes $0.46
3-5 green onions $0.55
½ can sliced black olives $0.65
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese $0.84
2 tablespoons sour cream $0.17
14 tortilla chips $1.14
Total Cost for 2 = $7.83
Cost per person = $3.92
Fast food/Taco Bell one taco salad runs around $4.99 + tax; sit down restaurant $5.99 to $8.50 at an average moderate restaurant.
1 avocado (optional) $1.57
Total cost for 2 with avocado = $9.40
Cost per person with avocado = $4.70
Taco Salad My Way is still the better bargain with more of each ingredient on top of it. And, I also use the avocado. In fact, you could make this salad with strips of real steak and it would still be a much better bargain than eating out.
And, AND best of all there is less fat and fewer calories!!!!
Ain't cooking grand !!! ??? !!!!
Bon Appetit!!!!
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