Why is Birth Control A Big Deal Again?

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Who'd have guessed that women's health would be the hot issue of 2012? First the Susan G. Komen Foundation ignited a firestorm by saying it would withdraw funds from Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings. After a backlash, Komen backed down. But that only kicked off more fierce battles.

On February 16, three priests, a rabbi, and a doctor walked into a Capitol Hill hearing room. Sounds like a bad joke, but when those five men testified about denying insurance coverage for birth control, women weren't laughing. The controversy continued when Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown University student who had planned to speak in favor of contraceptive coverage but was turned away, became the symbol of the debate when she was subjected to character attacks. Among other nasty things, Rush Limbaugh called her a slut. Suddenly, it was personal, and the simple fact of using contraception, as 98 percent of American women have, was called into question.

How is it possible that we're debating the morality of birth control? Some social conservatives have resurrected the old argument that having sex without wanting to get pregnant is bad for society. As former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum put it: "

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Relieve Yourself Of Pain With Correct Medication (Ellwood Max)

Advanced SearchHomeSubmit ArticlesTop AuthorsLatest ArticlesTop ArticlesLoginHome » Health » Alternative MedicineRelieve Yourself Of Pain With Correct MedicationBy Ellwood MaxApr 5, 2012If you suffer from Fibromyalgia then it must be really difficult to lead your life normally. Easy daily chores can take enormous amount of time to be executed by a Fibromyalgia patient as the body pain can take the zeal out. The same goes with arthritis and it can make one immobile as it pains when your make any body movement. Chronic pain or anybody pain ailment requires medical attention and should not be ignored by the person suffering from them. It is vital that you get the right medical aid and then get prescription for the medicines that can heal your body.

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What is Acidity and Natural Home Remedies for Acidity (David Jhon)

Advanced SearchHomeSubmit ArticlesTop AuthorsLatest ArticlesTop ArticlesLoginHome » Health » Alternative MedicineWhat is Acidity and Natural Home Remedies for AcidityBy David JhonApr 5, 2012The acidity or heart burn is a common human problem. Almost no one who has not experienced the acidity for some time or other circumstances are. This article briefly describes some of the major causes and symptoms of acidity.

Occurs when the acidity, gastric acid secretion than the normal amount. Queuing stomach cells, usually a certain amount of help to break the food we eat acid in the digestive process. Lead to acidity in the acid production conditions. Occurs when the acidity of the stomach and gastric juice (hydrochloric acid) content pushed to the foundation of the esophagus or food pipe, causing a similar taste in the mouth, bitter taste stale orange puree.

Too much acidity can be corrosive to the lining of the stomach and digestive tract. Defense mechanisms against the acidity in the stomach and proximal small intestine. However, when the imbalance between defense mechanisms and the level of acid production, triggering the acidity problem.

Causes of Acidity

1. Over eating

2. Eating of fatty and spicy foods that are hard to digest.

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3. Weakness of valve

4. Much exposure to sun and heat

5. Obesity

Symptoms of Acidity

1. Chest pain

2. Prolonged heart burn

3. Chest inflammation

4. Burning sensation in stomach region, 1-4 hours after meal

5. Loss of appetite

Treatment for Acidity

1. Try to identify foods that contribute to excess stomach acid. Foods that are spicy, salty and acidic should be avoided.

2. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped to maintain the levels of stomach acid in the stomach and esophagus in harmony.

3. Avoid stress and moderate lifestyle, including relaxation techniques can go a long way to prevent excess stomach acid and ulcers, especially if you are a nervous, emotional or participating in a high stress job .

4. Avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medications can predispose a person to excess stomach acid.

5. If you have an attack of excess stomach acid, try to have an organic glass of skim milk or low-fat to help normalize the pH in the stomach.

Home Remedies for Acidity

1. Chewing tulsi (holy basil) is an effective remedy for heartburn.

2. Banana watermelon, and cucumber help to maintain the acidity at bay.

3. The consumption of brown sugar

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Improve Your Performance With Concentration Pills (Daniel James Jones)

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Reflexology Certification Bill Signed Into Law in Washington

On March 29, 2012, Governor Gregoire signed Senate Bill 6103, which amends and supplements the existing massage licensing statute by requiring the certification of reflexologists. Because massage practitioners must be licensed in Washington under existing law, and reflexology falls within their scope of practice, the new certification provisions will not have an impact on currently licensed massage practitioners.

The new law states that no person may advertise or represent him or herself as a reflexologist by the use of any title without first being certified as a reflexologist (unless an LMP). In order to obtain reflexologist certification, the applicant must complete an approved course of study and pass an examination approved by the Washington Secretary of Health. The statute includes a grandfathering provision which states that an applicant may be certified without examination if he or she has practiced reflexology for at least five years prior to the statute’s effective date, or applies for certification within one year of that effective date (6/7/12).  

Additionally, the legislation adds a new section to the massage licensing law which states that the secretary of health has the authority to inspect the premises of any massage or reflexology business during business hours, and may apply to a court for a warrant if access to the premises is denied. The prior statute provided for inspections only by state and local law enforcement personnel.

The Washington state board of massage may adopt rules and regulations to implement the statute. ABMP will be providing updates as they become available.

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Berries, Tea May Cut Men's Odds for Parkinson's: Study

WEDNESDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- Regularly consumption of food and drink rich in substances called flavonoids, such as berries, apples, tea and red wine, can lower a man's risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 40 percent, new research suggests.

For women, however, a reduction in risk was only seen when they ate at least several servings of berries a week, according to the study. Men also had a risk reduction from frequently eating berries.

"For total flavonoids, the beneficial result was only in men. But, berries are protective in both men and women," said the study's lead author, Dr. Xiang Gao, a research scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health and an associate epidemiologist at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

"Berries could be a neuroprotective agent. People can include berries in their regular diet. There are no harmful effects from berry consumption, and they lower the risk of hypertension too," Gao added.

Results of the study are published online April 4 in the journal Neurology.

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition that affects the central nervous system. It causes movement disorders, such as tremors, rigidity and balance problems. About 500,000 Americans have Parkinson's disease, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Flavonoids are substances found in plant foods that help prevent damage to the body's cells, known as oxidative damage. Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid plentiful in such berries as strawberries and blueberries.

For the study, the researchers reviewed nutrition and health data from almost 50,000 men enrolled in the Health Professional Follow-Up Study and more than 80,000 women participating in the Nurses' Health Study.

The researchers looked at dietary intake of five major flavonoid sources: tea, berries, apples, orange juice and red wine.

Over 20 to 22 years of follow-up, 805 people developed Parkinson's disease -- 438 men and 367 women.

When researchers compared those who ate the most flavonoids with those who ate the least, they found that only men saw a statistically significant benefit, lowering their risk of Parkinson's by 40 percent.

Gao said it wasn't clear why only men benefited from the extra flavonoid intake, but he noted that other studies have also found differences between men and women. Gao said it's not clear if there's a biological mechanism causing these differences, or another factor.

But, when the researchers looked at the dietary compounds individually, it was clear that berries could benefit both men and women, lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease by about 25 percent for those who had at least two servings of berries a week.

Gao said that anthocyanins protect the cells from oxidative damage and they also have an anti-inflammatory effect, which may be how berries help to reduce Parkinson's risk.

The study findings should be interpreted cautiously because the participants were mostly white professionals, and the results might not apply to other ethnic groups. Also, recollections of dietary intake may be faulty, and it's possible that other properties of fruits and vegetables might have influenced the results, the authors said.

Dr. Michael Okun, medical director of the National Parkinson Foundation, said, "It is exciting to see research emerging about modifiable dietary issues that may affect the risk of getting diseases such as Parkinson's."

But, he added, it's important for people to realize that this research isn't applicable to people who already have the disease.

He also said it will be important to confirm these findings in other studies and learn the mechanism of how berries and other flavonoids appear to offer some protection against Parkinson's disease.

More information

Learn more about Parkinson's disease from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Montana Licensing Reminder

If you have already received your license, you may disregard this message.

It is illegal to practice massage therapy in Montana without having a state license. Most massage therapists have already applied for and received their license. However, if you were delaying the process for some reason, perhaps you have not been practicing, or you’re taking a break for some other reason, please be advised that the

Idaho Licensing Bill Signed by Governor – There is NO Action to Take at this Time

On April 3rd, 2012, Governor Otter signed Senate Bill 1295a into law. The law requires massage therapists to become licensed by the state and establishes a Board of Massage Therapy to implement the process. The law also establishes minimum training requirements, defines a scope of practice, provides an avenue for consumer complaints, and pre-empts local regulations.

Qualifications for licensure the first 2 years (grandfathering)

The qualifications for licensure are outlined in the law. For a period of two years from the time applications become available, massage practitioners will be able to qualify for a state license by meeting one of the following criteria:

Has completed a massage program consisting of a minimum of 500 hours; orHas completed a massage program of at least 300 hours and has practiced massage for at least 5 hours a week (on average) for a period of 3 years; orHas completed a massage program of at least 200 hours and has practiced massage for at least 5 hours a week (on average) for a period of 5 years; orHas been an active professional member for at least a year, as a massage therapist, of a national massage therapist association (such as ABMP) which provides professional liability insurance; orHas passed an examination approved by the board.

The Board of Massage Therapy will have the responsibility of providing the details regarding how and when to apply. ABMP will alert members when applications become available. In other states, this process has typically taken at least a year.

After two years, the qualifications for licensure change and all new applicants will have to demonstrate they have completed a massage program consisting of at least 500 hours and passed an examination approved by the board.

Several practices will be exempt from licensure as long as practitioners do not practice, or advertise that they practice massage therapy, including: reflexology, movement education (Feldenkrais, Trager, and Body-Mind Centering), energy work (Reiki, Shiatsu, Asian Bodywork, Polarity), and structural integration (Rolfing and Hellerwork).

Next steps

Governor Otter will need to appoint members to the Board of Massage Therapy. The Board will consist of five members, four of whom will be massage therapists who are residents of the state, and have been for at least 3 years, and have practiced massage therapy for at least 3 years. The remaining member will be a public member with no connection to the profession.

ABMP encourages members looking for a meaningful volunteer experience within the massage profession to consider applying for a position on the Board. The Board will receive guidance from professionals within the Idaho Bureau of Professional Occupational Licenses (IBOL) to write rules and regulations to implement the new law.

ABMP will provide more information regarding how to apply for a position on the Board of Massage Therapy in the upcoming weeks.

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