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Jul
30

What Scientific Proof Lies Behind Evolution?

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Homology and Bio-Chemical Similarities

Do biological and bio-chemical similarities necessarily mean common ancestors? What else could it mean?

Homology and bio-chemical similarities are really the same argument. Both allege that similar features in different organisms are due to inheritance from a common ancestor. Evolutionists use a number of studies to identify matching traits.

Homology examines similarities of bone structures from different animals. DNA hybridization evaluates the closeness of species relationship by how many DNA strands from different species can be matched.

Electrophoritic analysis show the degree of similarity of proteins from different species. And protein sequencing measures the closeness of relationship by the amount of DNA coding change which is needed to produce the slightly different proteins of different species. One protein sequencing study, for instance, shows there is only one percent difference between chimpanzees and humans.

Forelimbs are the most widely cited example of homology. You may have seen the drawings in school. A human arm is compared bone by bone with forelimbs of whales, dogs, bats, and sometimes a bird wing. After noting how closely they correspond, evolutionists conclude these limbs are based on the same pattern because they evolved from a common ancestor.

More recently, measurable protein and DNA similarities have added more of a scientific punch to the claim. But the argument remains as before. The more similar the form, the closer it is related, and the more recent is the common ancestor.

Based on proteins and DNA studies, evolutionists think that orangutans separated from the man-chimpanzee-gorilla group ten or eleven million years ago. DNA hybridization test indicate gorillas branched away from the man-chimp line eight to ten million years ago. But chimpanzees and humans didn’t separate until six or seven million years ago. At any rate, that is what microbiologists believe.

The question is, does similarity necessarily mean relationship? A boat, a plane, and a car are all similar. Each is a means of transportation; each has a type of engine to provide power; each requires fuel; each has a guidance system; each requires a human to make it function; each has an enclosure to protect the passengers; and each has seats for the convenience of the passengers. See the similarities?

But are the boat, plane, and car related? No. They are similar because they were all designed for a similar purpose – transportation. And they all came from the mind of man.

When the Wright brothers first flew at Kitty Hawk, they didn’t start from scratch. Engines already existed, seats already existed, and baling wire already existed. Orville and Wilbur did not need to reinvent the wheel. They used all the technology on hand to help build their plane. By the same token, why would we expect the Creator to start from scratch every time he designs a new plant, animal, or human? His proven bio-chemical technology was already at hand.

Many features, proteins and DNA sequences in man are similar to or identical to other primates. We agree. But that doesn’t prove man and chimpanzee had a common ancestor. It’s just as reasonable to decide that the same Creator made them both.

Many General Motors’ cars have a similar look and very similar, often identical, parts under the hood. Certainly, no one claims they descended from a common ancestor. You and I know those cars are so much alike because they originated in the minds of the same designers. It may well be that chimpanzees and man have a lot in common because they too originated in the mind of the same designer.

Embryology

In 1868 Ernst Haeckel, an enthusiastic supporter of evolution, formulated his “fundamental biogenetic law.” It states that an embryo goes through stages during which it resembles its ancestry. At one point, the human embryo has a feature resembling fish gills, so we must have had fish in our ancestry, concluded Haeckel.

According to Haeckel, everything in the animal kingdom descended from a gastrula, which is an early stage in most animals embryonic development. He faked evidence to support his claim. Haeckel was caught and admitted that some of his embryonic drawings were forgeries.

Notwithstanding, the gill slit misconception caught on and is still cited as evidence that humans evolved from fish. Although the pouches do superficially resemble fish gills, they have nothing to do with breathing. They are the early states of the lower jaw, ear, and neck including the thyroid and parathyroid glands. It’s a feature of embryonic function, not evolution.

What this embryonic claim really proved was just how eager nineteenth century evolutionists were to use any argument, however specious, to further their cause.

Vestigial Organs

Gill slits are just one example of what evolutionists call vestigial organs. The idea is that sometime in the distant past these organs had a purpose, but they are no longer useful. Vestigial organs imply evolution. If man were created, there would be no reason for them. Evolutionists found 180 vestigial organs, most of which were muscles. Only six are still around. The rest are now known to be useful or even essential.

From 180 down to six is a pretty good drop in vestigial organs. Given a few more years, it is reasonable to think we might find functions for the rest of them too. Naturalists no longer stress vestigial organs. They have proved to be an embarrassment.

Lost Functions

Certainly, organs can lose their functions. Wingless insects show up on isolated islands., large flightless birds turn up in Africa, and blind fish and amphibians are found in deep caves. But it is difficult to see any evolutionary gain in the loss of a function. True, the loss of a function does make them different. They are oddities. Their chance of survival cannot be enhanced by the loss. If anything, the blind or flightless creatures are one step closer to extinction.

Bone structures, proteins, and DNA sequences all reveal similarities and differences between species. But none prove evolution anymore than they prove creation. Bear in mind, the same Creator could produce different types of creatures using many of the same biological parts and much of the same bio-chemical technology. Why would he do otherwise?

Embryology was based in a combination of superficial resemblances and faked evidence. What did it prove? Not much, other than at least one nineteenth-century evolutionist was dishonest, and many others were gullible. Human embryos do not have gills; they have pouches which look somewhat like fish gills. Embryology does not prove evolution.

Vestigial organs have steadily diminished over the years. Evolutionists no longer rely on them to support their theory, although they still occasionally turn up in textbooks. Of the original 180 vestigial organs listed, 174 were later found to have functions.

What’s the bottom line? Bottom line is: neither evolution nor creationism can be proved by biological similarities, embryology, vestigial organs, or lost functions.

Jerry Boone, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States webmaster@merechristianity.us Mr. Boone is a sailor, author, and webmaster of http://merechristianity.us with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Georgia State University. His works include: Mere Christianity.us and SAFETY LINE – EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN, an apologetic study published 1998.

Jul
29

Scientific Problems

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Criticism of the science was noticed from Kuhn’s side as he underlined the emergence of the victorious of the theory. It should not be right sometimes but the political status of the science is too important.

From Feyerabend’s side the traits of criticism observed to the science’s methodology. He said that all grounds for the science are surmise and based on motivation and new revelations. Probably such points can name the scientists imaginative and crazy, but, to tell the truth, the investigations should be rational, reasonable and self-critical.

Also, the criticism of the science connects to the cultural conditions and believes. So, science can not be regarded as free discipline, there are a lot of points that should be noticed. In such situation we can see that culture is very important and in its powers to decide whether it is suitable for the nation or not. It is a kind of examination where the science is the student, and the culture is the professor.

At this time science is charged of ‘Eurocentricism’. Western dominance turned to be above any scientific investigations. The consequences of the research are the next: science is attempting to solve the problems concerning the western word, but in fact more profitable was to be busy with the solving of the problems of the third world.

Here is a interesting example: a lot of money was given in order to work on the problems concerning the cancer’s treatment. But if we try to examine the problem it lies on the economic field. And the profits are in hands not of those who found the solving, or medical workers, but in the hands of investors because only they had the possibility to earn money on the sale. They proposed the cure for the hospitals and get their money back even in larger quantity.

Andrew Bolton is an experienced freelance writer. Having successfully completed a number of academic assignments, he now is willing to share his experience in academic writing including Science Coursework and research proposal providing students Dissertation Writing Tips.

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Jul
29

Nanobiotechnology,a Quantum Scientific Approach in 21st Century

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Nanobiotechnology,a quantum scientific approach in 21st century

Imagination is the key in human life and is the main force behind every development of human lifestyle. Considering the impact of science and technology on the human race, it is natural to think ‘Nothing is Impossible’.

Biotechnology is the application of biological research techniques to develop immense products for mankind. Whereas, nanobiotechnology is the application of nano-scaled tools to biological systems and the other is the use of biological systems as templates in the development of novel nano-scaled products. Simply a nano-biotechnology is the complex of nanotechnology and biotechnology. Each of these technologies has a tremendous impact by itself and therefore when they complement each other it results in efficacious fourth dimensional solutions.

Nanotechnology used in biotechnology usually called nanobiotechnology is definitely a life-saving innovation that has come as a boon to mankind. It involves the creation and use of materials and devices at the level of molecules and atoms for the development of Nanomedicine, Nanosensors, Nanofluidics and Nanofabrics. It is a valuable contribution of the profound research by scientists and engineers to create new systems with novel functionalities.

Nanomedicine is one of an offshoot of nanotechnology, refers to highly specific medical intervention at the molecular level for curing disease or repairing damaged tissues, such as bone, muscle, or nerve. The existing means of intake of drugs orally or through injections are becoming moderately effective but can be extremely painful due to the non-availability of accurate diagnosis. The concept of nanomedicine involves the newer methods to deliver drugs at the right place, time, and amounts in the body. Scientists and engineers have developed new systems where the human-body parameters are monitored using a techno-monitor (semiconductor chip) that is placed inside a human body. These chips are the “nano” machines which are compatible with living tissues and can be safely operated inside the body.

For example: When a patient is being treated for diabetes, the semiconductor chip monitors the blood-sugar levels and passes on the information to the device outside of the body. The external device, in turn, instructs the semiconductor chip that acts as the drug delivery system, to release the right amounts of insulin into the blood, thus causing less or no side effects to the patient.

The approach of nanomedicine is versatile and will completely revolutionize the diverse branches of medicine in near future. It involves the application of nanoparticles for cancer imaging and therapy, drug delivery for prostate cancer and nanowire devices for virus detection and cancer screening too. Thus, nanomedicine is simply the preservation and improvement of human health using molecular tools and molecular knowledge of the human body.

Nanofabrication is the design and manufacture of devices with dimensions measured in nanometers. One nanometer is 10-9 meter, or a millionth of a millimeter. It is of high interest to computer engineers as it opens the door to super-high-density microprocessors and memory chips. It has been suggested that each data bit could be stored in a single atom. Carrying this information further, a single atom might even be able to represent a byte or word of data.

Nano sensors can be prepared by engineering the biomolecules, to recognize a wide variety of targets, including small molecules and specific proteins. Researchers have created DNA-based sensors for nano-tongues and nano- noses.

Nanotechnology shares a wide range of applications right from high-density data for detecting DNA sequence to improve taste and variety of fruits and vegetables nanofluidics. On the commercial front, nanotechnology has enhanced every field in science, engineering, and technology, thus giving high efficiency and profitability of human existence.

This is all being addressed through nano-biotechnology.

RAVI DHANDE

Lecturer,Department of Botany

SHRI SHIVAJI COLLEGE, AKOT (DIST-AKOLA)MAHARASHTRA,INDIA

ravi_dhande2005@yahoo.co.in

Jul
29

Facts About Heart Disease You Need To Know

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Basically, heart disease is a disorder affecting the ability of the heart to function normally. There are many forms of heart disease of varied etiology.


The most widespread form of heart disease is high cholesterol. In the initial stages of the disease, lesions and cracks will form in the walls of blood vessel walls, usually close to the heart itself. The body will repair the damage by depositing fatty substances such as cholesterol and lipoproteins to fill the cracks.


If the body does not get adequate vitamin C that are vital for keeping the blood vessel walls from cracking, the repeated deposition of fatty substances can clog the blood vessels and thus cause a stroke or heart attack.


Types of Heart Diseases


The common forms of heart disease are: coronary heart disease, ischaemic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease, hereditary heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, inflammatory heart disease, and valvular heart disease.


Heart diseases may also occur due to congenital reasons, heart valve malfunction, electrical rhythm of the heart going out of sync, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, aortic regurgitation, heart attacks and heart failure.


Causes of Heart Disease


The major causes of heart disease include obesity, smoking, hypertension, diabetic and a sedentary lifestyle. Others include menopause in women, getting on in age, especially after reaching sixty-five years of age and finally, the arterial walls being struck down with infections.


Damage to the heart muscle or valves due to a congenital defect, as well as inflammation and damage associated with various viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic diseases can also cause heart disease.


Disease can also cause heart disease, for example atherosclerosis, dermatomyositis, Friedrich’s ataxia, hemochromatosis, Kawasaki disease and Paget’s disease of bone. Rheumatic fever and syphilis can also cause heart disease, as can genetic or autoimmune disorders in which cellular proteins in the heart muscle are deranged or which disrupt enzymes affecting cardiac function.


Common Symptoms of Heart Disease


The most common symptoms of heart disease include heaviness or pressure on the chest; dizziness; nausea; shortness of breath; back or shoulder pain; irregular or fast heartbeats and excessive heart palpitations. If one encounter any of these problems, it would be prudent to consult a doctor as soon as possible.


Diagnosing Heart Disease


Everyone should be concerned with heart disease and should discuss testing for heart disease with a doctor especially if one have a family history or aggravating lifestyle choices. High blood pressure, frequent loss of breath, heavy smoking or drinking, obesity, high cholesterol, inactivity and diabetes are sound reasons for heart disease testing.


Cure for Heart Disease


On diagnosis of heart disease, the doctor will probably recommend that a patient adopt a healthy lifestyle such as having frequent exercise, a healthy diet, avoiding alcohol and cigarettes. The next treatment will more than likely involve medications and finally surgery.


Although there are many different forms of treatment for heart disease, there is no cure for heart disease. There are promising theories, however none yet have been perfected yet.


Cellular therapy is promising as a possible cure for heart disease. Cellular products have been shown to hold great potential for the treating of damaged and diseased tissues in the body. The sources for cellular product also come in a variety of sources, such as bone marrow stem cell and peripheral blood, as well as from myoblasts from skeletal muscle cells.


Cellular therapy is a growing field for clinical research. It is of growing interest to medical researchers as potential treatments for congestive heart failure and ischemic heart disease, for instance.


The research to date has shown positive results. There are also various other forms of promising treatment. So a cure for heart disease may be a reality in the future.


All treatment for heart disease should be discussed with a doctor but most of the medications will be available on prescription. If the medication is not effective, then the last option may be surgery. There are wide ranges of surgeries and many of them are less invasive so recovery time is shorter.


One should also understand that heart disease is preventable by living a healthy lifestyle such as regular exercise, having low salt and low fat diets as well as abstaining from alcohol and smoking. After all, prevention is much better than cure.

Cindy Heller is a professional writer. Visit Cure For Heart Disease to learn more about surgery for rheumatic heart disease.

Jul
29

Oral Health Tips for Your Child’s Healthy Smile

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According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), tooth decay is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases among U.S. children. This is a preventable health problem that begins early. 28% of children aged 2â??5 years have already had decay in their primary or baby teeth. By the time they reach 11 years of age, approximately half of children have experienced decay. By the age of 19, tooth decay in permanent teeth affects two-thirds or 68% of adolescents. Low-income children have twice as much untreated decay than children in families with higher incomes. Problems such as pain, dysfunction, underweight, and poor appearance can result greatly reducing a child’s capacity to succeed in the educational environment.

A healthy smile is a good indication of a happy child. Oral health experts are all in agreement that developing healthy smiles in children should start in infancy. CDC experts have promoted a set of pediatric oral health tips that if followed will help to prevent any child from suffering the embarrassment of tooth decay.

Pediatric Oral Health Tips

Start early. As soon as the first tooth appears, start with wiping to clean it daily with a clean, damp cloth. When more teeth come in, switch to a small, soft toothbrush. You can start using toothpaste with fluoride when the child is 2 years old and if your doctor recommends it you can use toothpaste with fluoride even earlier. Do not let a child under the age of 6 use fluoride mouth rinse unless the child’s doctor or dentist recommends it.

Check with your child’s doctor or dentist about your child’s specific fluoride needs. After age 2, most children get the right amount of fluoride to help prevent cavities if they drink water that contains fluoride and brush their teeth twice a day with a very small amount of toothpaste with fluoride. When the composition of the drinking water doest not have enough fluoride parents of children 6 months and older should ask about the need for a fluoride supplement.

It was known that fluoride is an important element for the fight against cavities. But for children younger than 6 years old, swallowing too much fluoride may be detrimental to his/her health. Fluoride can cause white spots to appear in the child’s permanent teeth. Always advise your child to use only a small amount of toothpaste (approximately the size of a pea) and tell your child not to swallow but spit out the toothpaste and rinse thoroughly after brushing.

Supervision. Until your child has the ability to handle a toothbrush you should brush the teeth of your child two times daily. After that you should continue to keep a watchful eye to make sure the child is doing a thorough job and using only a small amount of toothpaste.

As a parent be a good role model to your child by practicing good oral health care habits. Visit the dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups.

Always watch for the signs of periodontal disease. Symptoms include bleeding gums, swollen and bright red gums or gums that are receding away from the teeth and bad breath.

Sedation Technique And Sedation Methods

If dentists or the dentist office causes your child anxiety or panic attacks you may consider using a sedation technique in order to relax him/her through the dental procedure.

Ask the doctor which method would be best to help relieve your child’s stress level. There are different types of dental sedation method to choose from. Today there are four such methods used by sedation dentists. They are oral sedatives, nitrous oxide sedation, intravenous (IV) sedation and general anesthesia. All of these methods provide varying degrees of sedation.

Contact your sedation dentist to learn more about sedation dentistry as a solution to dental phobia and anxiety. Visit http://www.sleepdentists.com.

Jul
29

Get Rich by Utilizing Proven Scientific Methods!

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In 1910, the greatest guide to personal liberation and financial freedom was penned by Wallace D. Wattles. The book asserts with 100% accuracy that there are principles based upon economics, desire, visualization and specific action plans that will make you rich if applied. It further states that these principles will bring about wealth rather they are applied intentionally or accidentally. It follows that any person that desires to be rich would then act with intent.


This book is of paramount importance for anybody who feels that they have not reached their full potential in the realm of wealth. Money makes the world go around. There is no denying that. We live in a capitalistic society. Capitalistic societies are inherently characterized by class differentiation. You have the poor, the middle class and the rich. The poor and the middle class most generally spend their lives proclaiming their sincere desire to be rich. True sincerity is comprised of far more than proclamations.


The Science of Getting Rich is based upon the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction states that your thoughts create reality if honed in upon with laser focus. When you truly desire something to the point of letting it consume you, then it will materialize. To simply state that you wish to be rich is certainly not enough. You have to make a directly conscious decision to initiate and perpetuate very intentional mechanisms of wealth creation. You have to act!


Wallace D. Wattles is a savior and an economic saint. He levels the playing field of capitalism and gives us all a fighting chance to recognize our dreams and goals. He gives us a clearly defined road map to follow that eliminates the concept of class differentiation. There’s no reason for you not to succeed. It is not something that is a birthright or left up to chance only. Everybody can think and grow rich; it is a simple matter of applying scientific principles.


When you apply the principles outlined in the book The Science of Getting Rich? into your everyday life, it will be worth thousands of dollars to you every day. If you fail to apply the principles, you will stay stuck where you are – period. Thought forms reality and you need to direct your thoughts. We can all be successes here regardless of where we are where we come from. Begin your journey to riches today by reading and assimilating this timeless book.

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Jul
29

5 Amazing New Scientific Fat Loss Secrets

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Exercise science and research has been advancing by leaps and bounds in recent years’, and has confirmed some key fat loss secrets. And that’s great news for those of us who want to reduce the amount of time we spend exercising, and lose weight faster.

So now it’s possible to cut your exercise time in half and achieve far greater and faster weight loss results. You can now lose weight faster, reduce that hard to lose belly fat, and get the slim fit body you’ve always wanted in the shortest time possible.

Fact: The fat loss workouts you read about 10 years ago are based on out-of-date exercise science. You just don’t have to spend an hour, or more, in the gym everyday doing strength training for different “body parts”, and then following that up with a 45 minutes to an hour of slow boring cardio. It’s a waste of time, and they don’t work as well as 3 short 20-30 minute more intense exercise sessions.

Fact: Shorter more intense exercise sessions allow you start losing more fat, while building and maintaining lean muscle. And science has confirmed that every added pound of lean muscle burns an additional 35-50 calories per day. So an additional 10 pounds of lean muscle would burn 500 more calories per day. This would enable you to burn more body fat all day long, even while you’re sleeping.

Fact: Fat loss programs that require 45-60 minutes of long, slow, boring cardio exercises will rarely help you achieve your fat loss goals and can in fact lead to over use injuries. A recent research study done in Australia showed that only interval training helped subjects burn belly fat during a 15-week fat loss study. Plus, the interval training group trained for only half the time of the slow, boring cardio group.

Fact: Traditional fat burning exercise programs typically don’t even mention strength training workouts in their instructions because most trainers and clients don’t understand how strength training will help fat loss. However, if you want to maximize your metabolism, lose that stubborn belly fat, get defined arms, and a flat lean stomach you must include strength training in your fat loss workout exercises.

Fact: More advanced, modern fat burning and strength training methods, will help you burn more calories and more belly fat in and out of the gym. With combined short strength training and interval cardio exercises, you will skyrocket your post-workout metabolism allowing you to burn more belly fat, and excess body fat, quickly become leaner, healthier, and fitter than you ever felt possible.

The scientific research simply does not lie, and these are the bottom line facts. By changing your current exercise routine to include strength training and short intense cardio sessions, you can accomplish more than twice as much in half the time. And you can also increase your body’s metabolism so you are burning more calories throughout the day, even when your sleeping.

So I would suggest that you follow the above guidelines to revise you exercise program, and start achieving outstanding fat loss, fitness, and health benefits in the shortest time possible.

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Jul
29

New Alzheimer’s Treatment – Scientific Breakthrough Discovers Root Cause

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There are scientific advancements that look promising for preventing and even reversing the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive deterioration of the brain, first described in 1907 by the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer (1864â??1915). It is the most common form of dementing, or mind-depriving, illness, affecting cells in an area of the brain important to memory.

Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s syndrome most commonly strikes elderly adults, but it has also been known to afflict people in their late twenties.

People with Alzheimerâ??s experience difficulties communicating, learning, thinking and reasoning â?? problems severe enough to have an impact on an individualâ??s work, social activities and family life.

Alzheimer’s is the most common neurodegenerative disease in the number of people affected. It is emerging to potentially become the largest medical problem facing the elderly in the 21st century.

Currently there are as many as 5 million Americans living with Alzheimerâ??s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050.
A new person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 71 seconds, and because people are living longer Alzheimer’s disease has become a serious health problem that governments must face; this disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in America alone. Alzheimer’s disease is becoming tragically common.

Over 12 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The direct and indirect cost of caring for Alzheimer’s victims in the United States alone is more than $100 billion a year.
With these startling statistics, can anything be done to save our brains from this horrific deterioration? Will more seniors be able to avoid falling victim to Alzheimer’s as the elderly population increases? Are we finally getting close to a cure?
The conventional medical approach is limited to pain relief and controlling some of the related symptoms by using expensive prescription drugs riddled with side effects.

But in reality, extensive research reveals that proliferation of Alzheimerâ??s disease in society is a direct manifestation of our changed lifestyles. When people around the world experience similar problems, it’s not a random incident but a methodical process spreading across cultures and borders.
You see, our lifestyle choices have gotten us into this mess. We need to make the right choices to get us out.
The fact is the exponential increase in Alzheimerâ??s disease is really the result of the way our lives have changed. The bad news is we are used to living a certain way now and it isnâ??t easy to change. The good news is that change is in our power and with it better health.

One way to help lower the risk of dementia and one that you can have responsibility for is to change your habits of life, eat healthily and take regular exercise. Currently, researchers studying Alzheimer’s patients have noticed that those who stay healthy and take specific nutritional supplements have slowed down and even reversed the decline.
Yes, Alzheimerâ??s is NOT an incurable condition. Everyday now more and more people are finding that they can start to reverse their Alzheimerâ??s.

The New Alzheimerâ??s Treatment is a proven program that slows down and even reverses the early stages of Alzheimerâ??s. To learn more visit http://www.cure-alzheimers-now.com

Jul
29

New Fibromyalgia Treatment -scientific Breakthrough Discovers Root Cause

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips.

Fibromyalgia mainly affects muscles and their attachment to bones. Although it may feel like an arthritic joint disease, fibromyalgia is not a true form of arthritis and does not cause deformities of the joints. Instead, fibromyalgia is a form of muscular rheumatism causing muscle pain. There is no swelling involved and the joints are not often affected. But pain is felt in the muscles, ligaments or tendons. By the way, Fibromyalgia literally means: pain in the muscles and soft tissues.

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guidelines direct doctors making a fibromyalgia diagnosis to test 18 points on your body for tenderness. Your doctor puts light pressure with his or her fingers on each point to see whether you feel pain. ACR criteria state that pain at 11 of the points may indicate fibromyalgia.

More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, and it shows up in people of all ages. Although a higher percentage of women of all ages and races are affected, it does strike men and children. Because of its debilitating nature, fibromyalgia has a serious impact on patients’ families, friends and employers, as well as society at large.
The conventional medical approach is limited to pain relief and controlling some of the related symptoms by using expensive prescription drugs riddled with side effects.

But in reality, extensive research reveals that proliferation of Fibromyalgia disease in society is a direct manifestation of our changed lifestyles. When people around the world experience similar problems, it’s not a random incident but a methodical process spreading across cultures and borders.
The fact is the exponential increase in fibromyalgia is really the result of the way our lives have changed. The bad news is we are used to living a certain way now and it isn’t easy to change. The good news is that change is in our power and with it better health.

Conclusion

Overcoming fibromyalgia is no easy matter. However, there are fibromyalgia natural cures which you can try. This natural approach is based on the latest scientific breakthroughs.

Jul
29

Scientific Breakthrough – Losing Weight for Good

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Copyright (c) 2008 Jef Masson

When it comes to weight loss and diets most people have found frustration and hardship. Recent research has shown that high majorities of people regain and even increase their weight once their diet is over.

Losing weight is traditionally difficult and it is not uncommon for people to try numerous methods without lasting results.

As a scientific team, we have been studying this phenomenon for years and finally found the reasons behind this failure. Large regions of the world have reached a state of obesity epidemic without durable solutions. We hope our findings will be one of many to help tackle this problem.

Our results show that sustained weight management requires three intermingling components:

1. An excellent nutritional program including key nutrients, which promote weight loss, exceeds all nutritional needs and occupy volume for satisfaction and comfort. Accounts for only 10% of long-term success.

2. Understanding how different food groups are processed and used differently by your body (bio-chemical and bio-mechanical actions of foods). Account for 20% of success.

3. Acquiring a powerful mindset to keep motivation at peak level by using psychological tools to replace bad eating habits with good ones (reflex cognitive behavior acquisition). Accounts for 70% of sustained weight loss success.

Up to now, only diet programs were considered for weight loss. Most diets score high marks for short-term success. Usually within a few months to a year weight is gained back. The dieter comes to the conclusion the program was not good enough. Following a new event, the person will start again with a “new and better diet” that will inevitably give some short-term results but eventually fail to give sustained results.

This unfortunate cycle can last for years and leaves a person feeling helpless causing various degree of emotional traumas and self-confidence issues. During interviews these people feel lost. They don’t understand why and how they have failed; self-acceptance is sinking in. In fact, a diet program accounts for only 10% of long-term results.

The real success of permanent weight loss and control lies within components 2 & 3 listed above.

Bio-chemical and bio-mechanical actions of foods. For various reasons, your body processes and uses different food groups differently. Contrary to popular beliefs calories are NOT equal. One thousand calories of certain food groups will contribute to weight loss and control. The same 1000 calories of other food groups will actually make you gain weight because some food molecules are perceived and treated differently by your body (this important subject will be treated in more depth in a future article).

Being able to identify and avoid food with high bio-chemical and bio-mechanical action is essential to permanent weight loss success.

Acquiring a powerful mindset. This might shock you but many overweight people have the same relationship with food as alcoholic have with alcohol. It occupies an overly important part in their lives and minds. We hear expressions like “eating is the only pleasure I have in life” or “we only have one life to live”.

Most overweight conditions are the result of the mind and it’s ONLY through the mind that the reverse process will occur giving lifetime weight control.

Acquiring a powerful mindset and good habits is the real key to permanent weight loss. An array of tools like visualization, hypnosis, or psychological help are available through professionals or self-help. Any method chosen should favor cognitive behavior modification.

Acquiring a new mindset is not that difficult and leads to excellent results. Following a good diet program suddenly becomes easy when it’s a part of your mind.

The three components method has been tried on many people for the past 5 years resulting in sustained and lasting results (two years and more).

The only prerequisite to permanent weight loss and control is a sincere desire for change. The target is now reachable and can be quite easy for anybody when the right tools are used.

From: Jef Masson B.A.

Trained Microbiologist, Nutrition Researcher and Author.
http://www.fatloss4geniuses.com/