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Plastics containing synthetic estrogens have been emasculating our boys (and bringing precocious puberty to our girls), along with some other factors, according to family physician and research psychologist Leonard Sax. These plastics are found in bottles holding soda, water, and other beverages.

Sax lists five major factors contributing to an epidemic of underachievement among boys and men, in his 2007 book “Boys Adrift.” One of the five major factors is synthetic estrogen from plastic bottles, including baby bottles, and also baby toys and pacifiers. Bottles with a recycling number of 1 are mostly to blame. These all contain phthalates and BPA, synthetic estrogens that soften the plastic and make it great for making bottles.

Scientists are aware that BPA and phthalates are environmental estrogens. But they don’t agree on how much is a harmful dose. The industry conducted animal studies looking for cancer. Acceptable limits are based on the dose causing cancer in those animal studies.

But Sax brings up another point: what is the effect on a male, taking estrogen? Bottled water became popular 10 or 15 years ago, and meanwhile the soft drink manufacturers switched from aluminum cans to plastic bottles. So in effect we are all part of a vast experiment on this question, of what is the effect of taking estrogen on a male. Aside from the cancer question, Sax suggests that it’s causing young males to lose motivation (and enter puberty later).

The result of this, along with four other factors, is affecting a population of men who haven’t grown up, says Sax. He cites some interesting studies. One looks at men in the age group of 35 to 40. Normally, men this age are married. In fact, only 25 years ago, only 8 percent of American men in this age group had never married. But as of 2006 that 8 percent had nearly tripled. It was up to 22 percent and still rising rapidly. (He cites Eduardo Porter and Michelle O’Donnell, “Facing Middle Age with No Degree and No Wife,” New York Times, Aug. 6, 2006.)

Other studies showed the proportion of men under 35 who never left home has doubled in the past 30 years. Also, 36 percent of babies born in 2004 in the U.S. were born to single women. That’s single women of all demographic categories.

Congress, through the Consumer Product Safety Commission, is banning phthalates from products sold for use by children under 12 as of August, 2009. This includes baby bottles and pacifiers.

However, the Food and Drug Administration controls food and drink and its containers. It has decided to believe 11 industry-funded studies showing that BPA is safe, in small amounts. But there are 104 independent studies that show it is a hazard, according to Catherine Zandonella, MPH, in the online magazine The Green Guide.

A safe consumer will avoid plastic bottles, especially ones where the beverage has been allowed to get warm (allowing the chemical to leach into the beverage more quickly). The acid in soda performs this function as well. Especially look for plastic bottles with a recycling number of 1, 3, or 7. These are the main culprits. In addition, don’t warm your food in plastic containers.

The epidemic of men and boys who don’t grow up has four other causes as well, as seen by Sax:

* Education system changes. Kindergarten has become a very frustrating time for boys, who are expected to sit down and learn to read. They aren’t ready, and as a result they learn to hate school.

* Video games

* ADHD medications

* A scarcity in our culture of traditions for transition to manhood

If you want to know more, read the book! Here is a book that EVERYONE should read, in my opinion. It’s a real eye-opener.

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Contact lenses have become the most desired form of vision correction available today. This is largely due to the fact that they are not as obtrusive as glasses and can be fairly easy to use with training. Individuals who are looking at purchasing a pair for the first time may be a bit perplexed as to what to expect. Thankfully, many optometrists and ophthalmologist as well as their assistants know how to teach people how to apply and remove contacts.

Another consideration for new users is what brand to use and for what purpose. For instance, if a person has astigmatism, what company should they investigate in order to find the best contacts available? Also, if one wants contacts for mere aesthetic purposes (i.e. to change your eye color), who has the best color hues and prices?

There are numerous companies that make both hard and soft contact lenses, so what you choose could merely be a matter of pricing and selection. For instance, some companies do not make contact lenses for astigmatism, which may narrow you options. Others steer clear of color contact manufacturing.

Below is a list of the top contact lens companies and the kinds of lenses they offer. Which one you choose will be based on your prescription and preferences during the time of purchase.

Focus

Focus contacts offer a variety of styles and choices for any one who is looking to procure contact lenses. Not only do they offer a color line called soft colors, they have lenses designed for daily, weekly and even monthly wear. Focus also offers Toric lenses which are designed for people with astigmatism. You can buy Focus contact lenses in packs of 30 or 90.

Acuvue

Like Focus, Acuvue offers a wide variety of lenses for daily and weekly wear but they also have lenses for those with bifocal prescriptions. Their color lenses, which are said to be easier to wear than most, have a two color grid that makes them appear more natural. These colored lenses come in opaque, for a complete color change, or in enhancers, which highlight the natural color of the eye.

Freshlook

Freshlook contacts are well known for their shades and have the most natural looking color lenses in the industry. Their color brands include Colorblends, Dimensions and Freshlook colors. Freshlook Colorblends are the most popular because they offer a 3 in 1 technology that blends three different shades for a more realistic look. Dimensions by Freshlook on the other hand, are used to enhance your natural eye color while Freshlook colors are opaques that can alter the eye significantly. Freshlooks are often the most referred contacts for those who wish to use lenses for cosmetic purposes.

PureVision

Pure Vision is actually a line by the well know manufacturer Bausch and Lomb. It includes contacts that can be worn for up to 30 days. Pure vision comes in Toric and multifocal styles for people with special vision correction needs.

If you truly desire to learn more about your choices and options ask you doctor as he can most likely recommend a brand that will best suit your needs.

Caring for and cleaning lenses

One of the most important aspects of buying lenses is buying the essentials necessary to keep them clean. Lenses that are not properly kept up can cause eye infections that, if left untreated, can further damage your sight.

When in doubt, ask your eye doctor about the proper solutions and methods you need to keep your contacts in tip top shape. If you follow your doctors advice, your contact lenses should last for their duration of implied wear keeping you and your vision healthy and vibrant.

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Struggling through drug addiction or alcoholism is terrible. I know - I’ve been there. It fills you with all sorts of really horrible emotions - guilt, shame, you don’t always feel ‘fully-human’ sometimes - and so this can make you feel especially misunderstood and lonely.

One of the big issues around having alcoholism or drug addiction, is the fact that even though they are widely regarded as a disease in medical circles, there are lots of people who just don’t agree or see it that way. You certainly wouldn’t get the same response from people, as if you were to come out with cancer for example, where you’d be given a lot more encouragement and support.

By admitting to an addiction, many people will think you’re simply weak, have no self control and have serious issues. That’s why I reckon denial is such a massive issue for so many alcoholics and drug addicts - because admitting that kind of problem almost means you’re admitting you’re weak and a failure.

Of course in your mind then its far better to believe your alcohol and drug abuse is under control - because of course you don’t want to admit to being a ‘failure,’ or at least have others think that of you. There’s a huge stigma attached to being seen as an addict - and who wants that? - so it’s about mental self-preservation at the end of the day as much as anything.

That’s why it becomes so important to understand what you’re dealing with, know what your options are and how to get the best possible help you need. And you needn’t worry about people you don’t want to finding out anything -because you can get the best possible help you need that will keep your dignity and privacy in-tact.

But like with any illness - the worst thing you can do is to do nothing. The longer you leave it, the worse it gets. And that applies to you whether you’re reading this as someone who has a drug or alcohol problem - or a family member/friend of one.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that what you’re dealing with is not that bad - because rather full blown addiction you only suspect that it’s a problem of drug abuse or alcohol abuse. Nine times out of ten it’s worse than you think.

So please - even if you’re not sure that you or someone you love suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction - be sure to research and educate yourself as to what you’re dealing with and the help available out there. Too many people die each year from their addictions - so the stakes are too high not to.

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Mommy moments come in all forms of days at the park, birthday parties with streamers, and gymnastics classes. All of these provide the perfect opportunity for mothers to let their little ones burn some energy as well as share in their latest challenges. As the amount of women who live with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, continues to grow, however, so does the ability to always participate in these spontaneous mommy moments.

For example, the National Fibromyalgia Association reports that fibromyalgia (FM) experts estimate that about 10 million Americans and approximately 5 percent of the population worldwide deal with illness symptoms commonly associated with FM, one of the fastest growing auto-immune diseases in the USA. When I recently went to an adoptive mom’s playgroup, just within this niche group, three out of the six of the women there lives with a chronic illnesses. Being aware of what a friend can and cannot do, and acknowledging that you know some days will have different limitations and challenges, can make a significant impact in these mom’s ability to participate and feel comfortable with other mothers.

[1]. Don’t be hesitant to ask what time of the day is best for play-dates or activities. For someone with a chronic illness, this will vary from season to season (weather can impact it a lot); and also from one illness to another. For some moms, mornings are good and afternoons are exhausting; for others it’s the other way around. Heat combined with illness can make it impossible for a chronically ill mom to even be outside for long.

[2] Be adaptable and don’t make her feel guilty if she must cancel your plans. When one lives with a chronic illness, one never knows what may change moment to moment. For example, last week I just took a normal step, but it resulted in my knee being locked up for four days. Despite all the medications and therapies, all my plans had to be cancelled and my husband tried to pick up the pieces of my son’s schedule while he also worked from home.

[3] Ask her to clarify what she’s comfortable doing. For example, you might say, “How far do you want to walk today?” and try to accommodate. Even though you can see the park from your house two blocks away, she may not be bale to make it. Stairs may be impossible, and I won’t even take escalators any more because of my knees, so take the elevator with her. Walk at her pace, recognizing that she may have to take rest stops every few minutes even though you’ve only walked fifty feet. Do her a huge favor and chase after her kids for a few minutes. Standing for longer than a couple minutes may also be a challenge. Despite the pain of walking, it’s better for me than standing. Even though the line at the carousel looks like it’s only five minutes, she may need you to offer to stand in line and then let her jump in beside you at the last minutes.

[4] Show some interest in what she deals with but ask politely. For example, say, “What is your greatest challenge?” Avoid sharing with her about the many cures you’ve heard about on TV and in the magazines for her illness; don’t try to sell her products from your trunk that will cure here overnight; and don’t think that it will encourage her to hear about your mother’s cousin’s sister who has the same illness but still manages to raise four children and work a midnight shirt at the local hospital because she “refuses to give in her illness.”

[5] Simple things that may be difficult for her. For example, if you go to the beach, ask her if she’d like to be dropped off with some stuff and save you a spot. She may not be able to plop down on the hard sand so remember to bring a few lawn chairs so she isn’t the only one two feet above the others. Most people on medication need shade and limited sun exposure. And don’t expect her to carry the cooler, the poodle, the beach toys and watch the twin 2-year-olds while you park the car. While you don’t want to make her feel helpless, and she doesn’t want the attention, be aware that she may need some extra considerations.

[6] Don’t assume that she can take care of your children unless she volunteers. Watching kids is exhausting and just taking care of her own may be all she can handle for the moment. Plus, if your kids play in the street, when a car comes she’s not going to be able to jump three tricycles and sprint to grab their little hands nearly as fast as you could.

[7] Plan activities that she can be a part of. While you may love your stroller exercise groups, and mommy and me gym classes, these may not be possible for her. Find out what types of things she likes to do and then ask if you can join her for these. Keep the activities under two or three hours; even though you may typically go to the zoo for six hours, understand that she may need to leave earlier than you. Don’t say, “A little more walking may do you some good!”

[8] Lastly, tell her what every mom longs to hear: “I don’t know how you do it. I really admire your perseverance and strength. You’re my hero.

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Many people are under the statement that the only time a woman would need a phytoestrogen cream is during menopause. However this statement is incorrect. Anytime there is a hormonal imbalance and regulating those hormones is very important to a woman’s health.

Birth control, pregnancy as well as menopause are all times when it may be necessary to correct an imbalance. All of those conditions can create very similar symptoms. A progesterone cream USP can be applied to help relieve the symptoms just like these regardless of what time in life they occur for a woman.

Skin conditions

There are many women and people in general who are unaware of how important hormones are in overall health. For some women a hormonal imbalance can spell skin disaster. Acne and severe blemishes aren’t uncommon. If a woman already has problems with eczema or psoriasis those conditions can become more severe. Treating yourself with a natural estrogen cream can help you avoid those unpleasant side effects of progesterone loss.

Urinary incontinence

It is a long standing joke that pregnant women can’t manage their bladders. Of course it really isn’t funny to the lady who dealing with urinary incontinence. In the later part of the pregnancy, it makes sense for this to occur due to the weight of the baby and uterus on the bladder.

As it happens earlier in the pregnancy, it is the sign of a hormonal imbalance and can be treated. Pregnancy isn’t the only time this can happen to a woman as perimenopause and menopause are culprits as well. Using natural sources such as progesterone cream can help diminish this embarrassing hormone imbalance effect.

Low libido and painful intercourse

Complaints abound from both men and women about the lack of sex drive a hormone imbalance can create. When you compound that with the pain that sometimes accompanies the act, many women will do anything to avoid it. However sex and intimacy with your partner is a vital part of a healthy relationship and not something you should miss. Regaining this part of your life is one of the biggest progesterone cream benefits.

These are some very good reasons for choosing to use a phytoestrogen cream. Women are finding a lot of relief with the menopause treatment that mention in our website. The best part is it isn’t hard to learn how to use progesterone cream and the benefits are tremendous.

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Nutritional supplement containing Glucosamine and Chondroitin plays an important role in the maintenance of joint cartilage. Nutritional supplement with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), Manganese and Vitamin C helps in maintaining joint health. Glucosamine and Chondroitin included in this joint health supplement promote wound healing by providing the necessary building blocks for new joint cartilage.

Zinc is also a vital mineral required for the body. Many people may not realize the importance of this mineral hence let us focus on zinc supplements. Zinc helps in developing immunity and fighting against various diseases.

Nutritional supplements made of avocado and soybean extracts have found to reduce pain and level of disability and increase the mobility range in people with bone disease. Intake of calcium supplements daily helps in maintaining bone strength and bone density, and helps in preventing osteoporosis.

If you are over the age of thirty, bone strength is a definite concern if you wish to avoid osteoporosis. Magnesium supplements are a good way to address this issue. This element which is the fourth most abundant substance in the human body regulates over 300 biochemical processes necessary for good health; additionally, over half of the bodys magnesium is found in the bones.

Magnesium is also essential in the construction of the cell membrane, as the heart is composed of cells and the magnesium plays a role in the strength of the heart muscle itself.

Meanwhile, a control group was given drinks without additives. The children who drank the additive-enhanced drinks showed a significantly greater amount of hyperactivity and had shorter attention spans.

What Nutrition Supplements Does One Need?:This depends on your specific needs. Just as womens needs are different from those of men, so are the needs of one woman to the next. It depends on your overall health and any related issues, your genetic predispositions, and your stage of life.

In severe cases, there may also be the need of intravenous supplementation. The possible symptoms of magnesium deficiency includes depression, ADHD, asthma, migraine, cancer, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, insomnia, allergies, diabetes milletus, depressed immunity, cardiovascular diseases, fasciculation, etc.

Since there is little regulation over who can and cannot offer supplements for sale, there are few guarantees regarding the quality and potency of the ingredients used. Whether the ingredients are synthetic or derived from natural plant sources is also important, as the latter have been scientifically proven to be far more effective.

Meanwhile, many nutritionists have discovered that many of the answers to ADHD can be found in a child’s diet in the form of food additives, sugar, and the missing essential nutrients.

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In some countries, there is a need to obtain what is called a prescription before medicine can be obtained. These prescription drugs can’t always be accessible to some, so there is a need for such people to get alternative treatments. But how does one go about getting a dependable drug without the prescription given by a doctor?

Below, well give some of the top reasons consumers have changed the way they receive their prescription drugs. Individuals are More Comfortable with the World Wide Web: Lets face it ” the Internet has taken over as the main way most people and businesses communicate.

And so many people order things online that ordering online drug store prescriptions seems completely innocuous and second-nature. In fact, its the rare person who has never even considered making a purchase via cyberspace.

Consumers Prefer Privacy: Most men and women dont want their personal business known by many people, including their neighborhood pharmacists. Therefore, if they can get online drug store prescriptions instead of ordering them face-to-face, they will.

How to Get Prescription Drugs without a Prescription: There are several legit reasons why one would need a prescription drug without the prescription. Cost is a large factor- not every family has the money that is needed to see a doctor and then pay for the medicine too. Others can’t make it to the doctor’s office because of disabilities. Whatever the case, there are truly logical reason why one would need such drug without a prescription.

The Prices are Competitive and Often Lower: Brick-and-mortar pharmacies may occasionally give a break on prices, but chances are good that online drug store prescriptions bought through a web-based drug store will be even cheaper.

People are Busy: With the crazy and busy lives so many families and individual lead, its no wonder that they turn to online drug store prescriptions.

It’s very important that one take care when buying drugs without a prescription online. First, there are many scams or tricks that fake Internet companies play on needy consumers. There is also concern in the fact that prescriptions are usually required for a reason. A doctor may be needed to check for family history or problems that one might encounter from the drug.

In most cases, buying online drugs without a prescription is perfectly safe. With a little research and optimism, reliable sources of prescription drugs can be found.

If youve never tried getting your drugs the new-fashioned way, why not place an order for an online drug store prescription today? You dont have to order everything at once, but definitely check it out. After all, it truly is the wave of the future of pharmaceuticals.

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Most people will advise that certain thermometers are not used on infants babies or even small children. This includes glass thermometers and rectal thermometers. Glass thermometers should not be used especially when trying to take a child’s temperature as if they bite down they could crack the glass and cut themselves. Rectal thermometers can also be dangerous for a similar reason as a child will tend to move around quite a bit when their temperature is being taken.

An extremely popular and relatively cheap thermometer is what is known as a stick thermometer. A stick thermometer has a digital screen along with a long tail which is placed under a child’s armpit for taking a reading. About five years ago a popular thermometer was a strip thermometer, this strip thermometer resembles a photographic negative and this is placed over the child’s for head and then a number will appear indicating the child’s temperature.

In today’s day and age it is not only doctors that can afford infra-red thermometer. The price of infra-red thermometer are relatively low now as compared to what it was five years ago so now most families can possess an accurate infra-red baby ear thermometer.

When using an infra-red baby ear thermometer on a child you can take the temperature in just a few seconds in most cases the child will only turn their head away after the temperature has been recorded.

An infra-red beam just needs an instant of being focused on a surface where a temperature is being taken in the case of the baby ear thermometer the surface is the inner ear of the child. Because of this the temperature can be taken very fast.

It has been said that a baby can have a high fever up to seven times in a year. While the mother and father generally know when the baby is suffering from a fever based on the human touch, it is very important to be able to reinforce the fact by taking the temperature with an accurate Baby ear Thermometer.

Many digital Baby ear Thermometers store information on the previous temperature which was taken, this can be really useful when monitoring your baby’s temperature as if you take the baby’s temperature every half an hour you will be able to see the last temperature taken and identify whether or not the baby’s temperature is going up or going down.

When taking a child’s temperature it is very important to ensure that the device being used is kept clean and hygienic. Some baby ear thermometers come with a sleeve which is goes over the end of the thermometer, this is interchangeable so you can have one for each child.

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Is it really possible to stop smoking with natural herbs? One of the first thoughts for many individuals that are trying to quit smoking is to immediately try a range of medications. These can vary from simple nicotine gums all the way to anti-depressant prescriptions for heavy smokers who just can not seem to cope with stress caused by not smoking.

What is often overlooked but is the effective natural herb options that are available. Herbs have been proven extremely effective in many cases as single solutions to helping someone to quit smoking or can also be very effective working in conjunction with other treatments. There is no clear cut winner as to whether or not herbs are more effective than other stop smoking aids however the one clear and obvious advantage is being 100% natural.

Lobelia: The Lobelia plant contains Lobeline which is a nicotine like substance and replaces nicotine without causing the addiction nicotine causes. The beneficial outcome is you have a supplement that will fill the craving that nicotine causes but you will not have any withdraw symptoms. This herb is very strong and as such you need to be careful as to your dosage. When you first start with this herb, you may take a larger dose and then slowly reduce it until you cravings are gone and then you can stop completely. Lobelia is available in gums, pills and inhalers but even though this is only a herb you still need to ensure that you consult with your doctor before you start with it.

There are many other natural stop smoking herbs which can effectively ease the smoking cessation process. Although the majorities of them are not directly related to smoking cessation however they can very effectively ease the withdrawal symptoms. For instance the Mimosa herb can help with headaches, nervousness, anxiety and is also often used rather than anti-depressant pills.

Some stop smoking natural herbs are meant to assist your habits not only your body such as herbal cigarettes which contain Indian Tobacco. Indian Tobacco has a similar taste to normal Tobacco however it does not contain any nicotine. Smokers can have these rather than nicotine filled ones until they have rid themselves of the habit and you can be comfortable that the poisonous substances found in regular cigarettes are not there.

A third kind of natural herb that helps you stop smoking is Horehound, Mullein and Coltsfoot. These are very different than other herbs because these herbs are not meant to stop the cravings of nicotine but instead they induce coughing which helps clean out the lungs. There are many other choices to help you stop smoking with natural herbs but as stated previously, always consult your health care professional first.

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In certain social circles, the whole PMS syndrome is a handy tool for off color jokes but for the millions of women who suffer from it, the night sweats and insomnia that are a part of it aren’t funny. This condition is very real and isn’t just a woman’s head. It isn’t an attention getter and it definitely isn’t a joke. It is great if you don’t suffer from this syndrome but knowing what to do about can make all the difference in the world.

In general PMS is the direct result of a hormonal imbalance. It occurs because of the extreme changes in the hormones right before a woman’s period. The syndrome comes complete with insomnia and night sweats, not to say that some other symptoms for a week or so each month can make life feel like it’s not worth living.

Weight gain

Women who struggle with PMS are well acquainted with the symptoms they face each month. On top of the night sweats and insomnia, weight gain is also one of the symptoms. It is common for the hormonal imbalance to dramatically increase appetite while making any type of physical activity unappealing.

This disorder plays with the emotions and can spawn feelings of depression which leads to over eating. The only solution is to find a way to correct the imbalance. Many women are finding success with all natural hormone supplements as it help their self-esteem to control PMS and maintain a healthy weight.

Food cravings

As you going right along with the weight gain, then come food cravings. Many women are familiar with having unusual cravings during their period or before it. It’s fairly common and normally not a problem.

But those cravings are almost impossible to ignore. There are a lot of theories about the hormone like food craving connection. Regardless of which theory is ultimately proven right, the food cravings can be managed with proper treatment.

Sometimes severe mood swings

The severe mood swings are the favorite symptom to make fun among all and there isn’t anything funny about them. Imagine struggling with night sweats and insomnia and then feeling completely out of control when it comes to your emotions. For many, this is frightening and makes them feel so out of touch that any help is welcome.

Luckily these symptoms can all be controlled with a high quality hormone supplement. Menopause treatment that mention in our website is an useful example of an all-natural solution. It is beneficial to take manage now before the threat of night sweats and menopause become an issue.

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