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Chronic heart failure doesn’t restrict men from having sex

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:49:32 +0000

The recent study the results of which were published in the Fears that men Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal has concluded that chronic heart failure in men is not a fatal condition that bans sex life once and for all, and men with this disease can still enjoy intimacy and use drugs ED drugs to help them boost sexual performance if being under close medical attention and supervision.

The researchers running the whole project, Stacy Mandras and Mandeep Mehra, have undertaken a detailed analysis comprising the results of other researches that studied sexual activity in men who were suffering from coronary artery disease. The results of such an analysis have surprised them, showing that men with such a condition and without it had the same levels of increase in heart rate, vessel tension and respiratory rate that were all within safe limits. In fact, the highest hear rate reported in the study while a man was having sex was lower than a daily maximum achieved during simple everyday activities.

The studies have also included patients with chronic heart failure who also suffered from erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction usually takes place when there’s not enough blood flowing into the penis for the man to be able to achieve erection. Drugs used for treating the problem such as Viagra or Levitra stimulate the blood flow into the penis and thus can make the problem even worse.

They have also taken into account the safety of such drugs in cases of congestive heart failure. Erectile dysfunction medications directly affect the blood flow and blood vessels and it would pose a great health risks if combined with other heart medications, leading to dramatic changes in blood pressure levels over a short period of time.

However, the studies have displayed that Viagra can be safely used in such patients taking heart medications only with the sole condition of being under strict medical supervision. There isn’t sufficient data on how safe other ED drugs such as Levitra and Cialis are in such situations, but taking into account that they have quite the same pharmacological properties and mechanism of action one can assume that they are quite safe too.

Thus, the authors of this study conclude that it’s safe form men with erectile dysfunction and mild to moderate chronic heart failure to buy Viagra and use it with the purpose of improving the quality of their erection, still with the condition of going through detailed screening before being prescribed with the drug.

Still there are people who cannot use such drugs, what’s the solution for them? Health care specialists state that men can enjoy having active sexual life regardless of their age if following a healthy lifestyle and having regular physical activity. Erectile dysfunction can also be caused by certain medications that you are taking or even inappropriate nutrition. Take a closer look at your lifestyle and make the necessary improvements and you will see that the quality of your sexual life will be improved.

Before and After Photos in Fitness Magazines

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:10:41 +0000

Some supplement companies will go to any lengths to
prove their products’ effectiveness. But sometimes the
evidence isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be. Before and
after photos are the most compelling means by which to
convince a person of steroid-like gains.

Often the before photos show the bodybuilder in off-season
condition; fat, bloated, with pale skin. Hardly inspirational,
but true to life. And photos are sometimes reversed. In one
instance a supplement company presented a photo of a
fitness model in top condition, declaring it the ‘after’ photo.
Beside it, the apparent ‘before’ photo showed the model in
her last trimester of pregnancy. Anyone who is familiar with
the model’s history is aware that the before photo was, in
fact, the after photo.

The same trick was used by an ex-professional bodybuilder
from the 1960s. Interestingly, his jowls sagged more and
his face looked older in the before photo. Apparently his
supplement line not only increases muscle, it may be the
proverbial fountain of youth!

Before and after photos from every day individuals sell a
product best. They represent people like you and me…
average weight trainees hoping to make dramatic changes
in short order. But these photos are also highly dubious. In
order to look as bad and as good as possible, the models
employ several tricks.

The before photos nearly always have the subject
slouching, frowning, pale skin, dull lighting, gut extended,
and with no muscle pump. The after photos use harsh
lighting with good shadow contrast, tanned skin, upright
posture with lats and shoulders spread wide, muscles
tensed, smiling with well-groomed facial and head hair, and
a muscle pump. It also is known that duct tape has been
used to pull back obliques/love handles in order to make
waists appear even smaller and shoulders even wider. The
same trick works under their arm pits, to make the pec line
more pronounced and sharp.

And so, are you truly seeing what the person has
accomplished and while on supplement ‘x’? Hardly; what
you are witnessing is an illusion of posing and photography
skills of the model.

One winning competitor in the EAS Physique
Transformation contest in 1999 did look good if contrasting
his before and after photos, losing twelve pounds of fat. He
also, however, lost six pounds of lean tissue! Ignoring the
fact that he won, it could be said that his program was a
failure and that he did the opposite of what exercise was
originally intended to do, e.g., increase lean tissue/function.

But it is to these unhealthy extremes that one sometimes
experiences in order to make a dramatic difference in a
contest that allows only 12 weeks. After all, 12 weeks is not
a long time, particularly for advanced trainees more so than
novices. For the advanced, there is not much muscle to
gain and to produce good before and after photos requires
extreme loss of fat – besides slouching, frowning, and no
pump or tan in the before photos.

Unfortunately, many people (particularly novices) who are
unaware of the benefits and application of long-term
planning will burn out on such an endeavor, perhaps
quitting exercise all together. After a 12-week stint of near
overtraining (if they haven’t done so by the contest’s end and
if not understanding how to train), they conclude they cannot
tolerate another 12-weeks of further self-inflicted torture, let
alone another three years.

Not everyone entering these contests understand that it is a
short-term solution… to see how far the body can be pushed
as quickly as possible. After that point, training must take
on a more cyclic structure. This means maintaining most of
what was accomplished during the physique transformation
followed by ‘easier’ off-season training and peaking
infrequently thereafter. Fat loss may continue after the
contest, or prior to another peak, but 100% mental effort and
extreme demands may only account for 8-12 weeks total
throughout the year once reaching an advanced stage.
Training throughout the remainder of the year can still be
tough, yet tolerable and never as demanding.

I don’t believe most beginner trainees realize the
importance of cycling or what needs to be done after a
physique transformation challenge. Most magazines don’t
talk about it, nor do bodybuilding books. They present
general ideas and expect you to lift happily ever after. It is for
this reason that physique transformation contests and
magazines as a whole produce greater failure than success
in. The thoughts of maintaining or bettering one’s physique
after 12-weeks of grueling effort is enough to shatter
anyone’s motivation. Believing that you must continue
training in a similar manner (something to which we have
all fallen victim) is the best guarantee to exercise
termination.

Interestingly, can you imagine the loss in profits that
supplement manufacturers (magazine owners) are
encountering due to frustration of their readers and the
thousands dropping out of exercise – or perhaps no longer
purchasing that magazine and the supplements it
endorses. If sound training information were provided,
particularly long-term application, there would be more
successes and supplement purchases from advanced
trainees. Rather, supplement companies are hoping and
expecting a new generation of customers to make up for
those recently lost – short-term solutions for a quick buck.

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Nigerians Prefer Long-lasting Porcelain Dental Crown in India at Low Cost

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:43:13 +0000

Nigerians prefer long lasting Porcelain dental crown in India as it is offered with best medical care that to at low cost by Indian Healthguru Group. Each year many patients from Nigeria visit India for various treatments as they get the best treatment at much lower cost than that in any other countries and the quality of the treatment that they get in India is much better and success rate is much higher. Millions of patients prefer, Porcelain dental crown in India as it is the only way to save money and they visit different tourist places in India as India is famous for its cultural heritage and geographical diversity.

A dental crown is a hard, tooth-shaped cap that fits over an existing tooth.

There are several reasons why a person might need a dental crown, although most people opt for one to protect a damaged or decaying tooth. Once in place, a dental crown looks like a real tooth and should last for several years, perhaps even decades. This dental procedure can improve a patient’s dental health and self esteem by providing a protective, attractive cover for a tooth. Whether patient has serious decay or need a root canal or implant, a dental crown becomes a necessary prosthetic in dentistry. Although metal crowns are the strongest, porcelain crown is the most aesthetically pleasing and mimic real teeth. They’re scientifically known as feldspathic porcelain crowns.. For teeth that are badly damaged, Porcelain dental crowns in India can be an effective treatment option.

Purpose of porcelain dental crown:

The main purpose for porcelain dental crowns is restoration of otherwise imperfect teeth. Over time, normal wear and tear on teeth can cause dramatic changes in their strength and appearance. This can include broken-off or cracked teeth or the wearing away of enamel from not taking care of teeth properly. Porcelain dental crown implants can restore them back to their original condition. They are also used to improve the appearance of dark, discolored teeth that may have been stained from things such as smoking, drinking coffee or certain medications.

Types of dental crown

1) Metal Crowns

Metal crowns can be the least expensive type of dental crown. They are commonly made of gold, silver or other metal alloys. Dentists commonly used metal crowns for back teeth where strength is needed to repair broken teeth, but they will not be as highly noticeable.

2) Porcelain Crowns

Another type of crowns that dentists use to repair the teeth is porcelain crowns. These are usually the most expensive route to go when having dental crowns implanted. The color of the porcelain will be matched to the same shade of whiteness of the rest of the teeth. This gives a more natural appearance and makes having dental crowns almost unnoticeable.

3) CombinationCrowns

Patients may also opt for a combination of both porcelain and a metal alloy base. The outside of the crown is made of a porcelain finish that looks like the rest of the teeth. This method is normally in the middle price range and can give patients the same beautiful results as full porcelain

Procedure of having Porcelain dental crowns fitted

Dentists use a cotton swab to daub the sensitive tooth area with clove oil, as advised by the College of Dental Medicine. Dentist cleans the crown well first. Dentist can choose from several temporary over-the-counter adhesives, such as tooth cement, denture adhesive or petroleum jelly. Dentist applies dental cement directly onto the surface of the tooth, if patient no longer have the crown in his/her possession. This will protect the surface and assuage discomfort pending his/her dental appointment. Dentist will use the treatment appropriate for your situation. A dentist may opt to replace the existing crown, if it still fits properly (and you still have the crown in your possession). If there’s much decay affecting the tooth or if you no longer have the crown, you will need a new one. The natural teeth will need to be filed or trimmed down in order for the dental crown to fit over it without appearing to be too large and out of balance with the rest of the teeth. Then impressions are made of all the teeth that are to be crowned. The dental crown is then made in a lab according to the measurements of the impression. Once the crowns are ready to be placed over the teeth, they are cemented with a sturdy dental cement to ensure they will stay in place and be just like the natural teeth of the patient. With proper dental care, dental crowns can last the lifetime of the patient.

Benefits of porcelain dental crown

Porcelain dental crowns are an alternative to dental fillings. They tend to be more effective for a number of reasons. One is that fillings are made on the spot; this means that the dentist has very less over the appearance of your tooth when the work is finished. Dental crowns are made at a specialty lab, with the help of accurate measurements of the tooth. This means that they fit the tooth perfectly and are much stronger, too. Strength is the biggest benefit of dental crowns. Fillings should generally not be greater than a third of the width of a given tooth. When the filling’s size grows larger, the strength of the tooth is reduced. These teeth tend to run a greater risk of cracking and breaking. Using porcelain dental crowns in these cases not only means stronger teeth–the crowns themselves tend to be more durable than fillings.

Why India?

There are major reasons and issues that attract Nigerian patients to travel India for surgery like Porcelain dental crown. Surgery tourism is growing at a rapid pace. Indian Healthguru Group is providing the best facilities for Porcelain dental crown in India at a low expense budget at the hands of experienced dental treatment surgeons in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. These cities have modernized dental clinics. Indian Healthguru Group helps the patients to get the surgery done without any delay and traveling or accommodation problem. The medical facilities offered in the western countries are very costly and the patient gets the same facility at very low cost in India.

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