FIBROID (symptoms and treatment)

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the uterus that may grow in mass to several kilograms. Although the majority of uterine fibroids are symptomless, they may be associated with a wide variety of symptoms including:
Menstrual disturbances such as menorrhagia (heavy and prolonged periods), dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and intermenstrual bleeding (bleeding between periods)
Pressure symptoms (e.g. bloated sensation, increased urinary frequency, bowel disturbance).
Chronic pelvic pain and more rarely, acute pelvic pain.
More rarely, uterine fibroids may cause infertility and pregnancy-associated complications such as early pregnancy loss, preterm labor or fetal malpresentation.

There are three main types of fibroids:
Submucosal – these grow just underneath the inner uterine lining.
Intramural – these grow within the muscular wall of the uterus in between layers of muscle.
Subserosal – these grow on the outside of the uterus.

Fibroids may also grow on a stalk and extend into the pelvic cavity or uterine cavity – these fibroids are ‘pedunculated’. The image below demonstrates the Menstrual disturbances such as menorrhagia (heavy and prolonged periods), dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and intermenstrual bleeding (bleeding between periods)
Pressure symptoms (e.g. bloated sensation, increased urinary frequency, bowel disturbance).
Chronic pelvic pain and more rarely, acute pelvic pain.
More rarely, uterine fibroids may cause infertility and pregnancy-associated complications such as early pregnancy loss, preterm labor or fetal malpresentation.

There are three main types of fibroids:
Submucosal – these grow just underneath the inner uterine lining.
Intramural – these grow within the muscular wall of the uterus in between layers of muscle.
Subserosal – these grow on the outside of the uterus.

Fibroids may also grow on a stalk and extend into the pelvic cavity or uterine cavity – these fibroids are ‘pedunculated’. The image below demonstrates the major types of fibroids:

MASTURBATION CAN LEAD TO PROSTATE CANCER

MY LATEST RESEARCH SO FAR IS THAT TO SOME EXTEND MASTURBATION CAN LEAD TO PROSTATE CANCER. ROOM FOR YOUR OPINION.( DEBATE ).

GREATEST DISEASE FIGHTING FOODS

The most harmful and deadly diseases plaguing people  today are caused by food — cheap, low-quality processed foods high in sugar, fat, salt, genetically modified ingredients — and pesticides.  When one however  reaches for whole, nutrient-dense, organic foods, one get a food-remedy tool kit that not only will ward off cancer and heart disease, but also colds, flu, allergies, and a host of other ailments that plague us every day.

With so many great healing foods out there, it’s hard to choose just a few, but if one stocks the pantry with a plentiful supply of these staples, one will successfully ward off everything from cancer and colds to arthritis and menopause. Below are some of these healing foods:

Beans

Beans are the cheapest healthy food you can buy, and their high isoflavone content wards off heart disease, improves bone and prostate health, and eases some symptoms of menopause. Being low in fat and high in protein, beans are easy swaps for red meat, so add them to soups, stews, dips, and even pasta sauces (pureed white beans can be used as a substitute for high-fat sauces). Nutrient-wise, it doesn’t make much difference if you use dried or canned.

Garlic and Onions

Members of the same plant family, garlic and onions do so many things for the heart and immune system, it’s hard to list them all. Garlic’s 70 active phytochemicals may decrease high blood pressure by as much as 30 points, and it lowers rates of ovarian, colorectal, and other cancers, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Onions are the single best source of quercitin, a flavonoid shown to keep your blood healthy and prevent clots. Both are must-haves for natural allergy prevention. To boost garlic’s health effects, be sure to crush the cloves and let them stand for up to 30 minutes before heating them..

Celery

Next time you need a crunchy afternoon snack, reach for the celery, not the carrot sticks. Rich in minerals, vitamin C, and phenolic acids, it wards off cancer, cold and flu, and allergies. It is a good cholesterol-lowering food remedy too. The more the better, most research suggests.  Eating at least four stalks a day had been suggested. Owing to the fact that its flavor is relatively mild, you can dress it up with peanut butter or use it in place of chips or crackers for your favorite dip. Celery is also one of the rare veggies that do not lose nutritional value when cooked, so add lots of it to stocks, soups, and casseroles. Use the leaves, as well, because they are rich in calcium and more vitamin C.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon’s most notable and studied benefit to the immune system has been its ability to lower blood sugar. A U.S. Department of Agriculture study found that the Christmas-y spice could lower blood sugar by 13 to 23 percent. The author of that study suspected that had to do with cinnamon’s antioxidants, which activate insulin receptors in the cells. A German study showed that it could suppress Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, the cause of most urinary tract infections, and Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections.  It had been reported that people had successfully quit smoking by sucking on cinnamon sticks whenever they had the urge to smoke.

Citrus Fruits

The stars of the fall and winter fruit season, citrus fruits contain close to 200 cancer-fighting compounds, cholesterol-lowering fiber, and inflammation-lowering flavonoids. An Australian review of 48 studies on diet and cancer found that consuming a daily serving of citrus fruit may cut your risk of mouth, throat, and stomach cancer by up to fifty percent. Grapefruits are also high in lycopene, a cancer-fighter usually found in tomatoes. To get the most benefit, eat your fruit whole, not in the form of juices, so you also get all the valuable fiber. Many of the healthy compounds hide in the rinds, too, so use citrus marmalades, which contain bits of the rinds, and use the zests of oranges, tangerines, and lemons in your cooking.

Ginger

Though widely used as an effective antidote to queasiness, it can also keep cholesterol levels under control, lower blood pressure, and help ease the inflammation associated with arthritis. Researchers have also found that ginger helps kill the influenza virus and helps the immune system fight infection. A study had also found that ginger extract significantly reduced pain related to osteoarthritis of the knee. About an ounce a day will bring benefits. One can grate gingerroot and steep it in hot boiling water to make an herbal tea.

Mints

Forget the mints your associate with gum or mouthwash. There are actually hundreds of plants in the mint family that one may have never realized were technically classified as mints. They including basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, lavender, sage, and lemon balm. When used in teas, these herbs can soothe an upset stomach, but emerging research suggests that their individual compounds can prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps keep your memory sharp.

Peppers

Whether hot and spicy or sweet and crunchy, there are enough peppers out there to suit anyone’s taste, and they are all equally healthy. Spicy chili peppers have high levels of capsaicin, which interferes with the mind’s pain receptors, and therefore act as natural painkillers. Capsaicin, which gives peppers their heat, has also been found to aid in weight loss by keeping your metabolism in. They also contain loads of vitamin C and beta-carotene. Bell peppers retain most of their vitamins when eaten raw.

Pomegranate juice can kill the S. mutans bacteria, one of the main causes of cavities. Pomegranate juice is a good way to get the most out of these sometimes-messy fruits, as manufacturers use the entire fruit, as opposed to just the edible seeds.

Turmeric

A relative of ginger, turmeric is the spice that gives curries their vivid golden hue and yellow mustard its bright color. For thousands of years, people in India have considered turmeric a healing herb. Studies show that it protects the stomach, helping to prevent ulcers, and it aids in the digestion of fats. The spice may also fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that elderly villagers in India appear to have the world’s lowest rate of the disease, possibly because of the anti-inflammatory compound curcumin in turmeric. Incorporate turmeric onto your chicken, turkey, rice, or vegetables to get used to the different taste. Try sprinkling it on cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kale.

Walnuts

Few foods are better for your brain than walnuts. They’re a great source of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that curbs your appetite, as well as vitamin E, magnesium, folate, protein, and fiber. Walnuts boast more heart-healthy omega-3 fats than salmon, making them a good antidote to seasonal depression. This wonder nut is also packed with anti-inflammatory polyphenols. Many of the compounds in walnuts, such as vitamin B5 and folic acid, can be destroyed by heat, so it’s best to eat them raw. If you find them too bitter to eat whole, use them in place of pine nuts in your pesto or grind them up and sprinkle them over cooked vegetables.

PREVENT DIABETES BY EATING THESE FRUITS

Prevent Diabetes By Eating These Fruitsby Source: Telegraphng.com

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In a study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers from Harvard University revealed that eating whole fruits can reduce the risks of developing type-2 diabetes, but some fruits are more effective than others at warding off the disease.

The report used data from three long-running health studies that included 151,209 women and 36,173 men, where participants sent back questionnaires about their lifestyle, diet, and health specifically any diseases they’d developed every few years for at least two decades.

The researchers asked about 10 fruits: grapes or raisins, peaches, plums or apricots, prunes, bananas, cantaloupe, apples or pears, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, and blueberries.

Blueberries were most effective in preventing diabetes, followed by grapes and then apples. Bananas and grapefruit were also good. Strawberries did not have much of an effect and cantaloupe slightly increased the risk for type 2 diabetes.

On the flip side, drinking all kinds of fruit juice, including apple, orange, and grapefruit, was associated with a higher risk of the disease. Replacing three servings of fruit juice each week with blueberries decreased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 33% on average, according to the study.

People with type 2 diabetes do not make enough of the hormone insulin, which pulls sugar (glucose) out of the bloodstream and into our cells to be stored and released later. Without enough insulin, blood sugar hits spikes and troughs.

Researchers suggest that blueberries, red grapes, and apples may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes because they contain high levels of anthocyanins, which have been shown to increase glucose uptake in mice with diabetes.

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MYTHS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS

Myths about eating disorders

People often came up against misunderstandings about eating disorders from their family, friends, the general public, the media and health professionals. Young people we spoke with described how incorrect ideas about what eating disorders were could make their experience worse:

• People who had an eating disorder themselves, family and friends sometimes being unable to recognise signs and symptoms of eating disorders.

• Feeling bad about themselves for not fitting with others’ ideas of what people with eating disorders look like.

• Being thought of as ‘vain’.

• Not being taken seriously by family and friends (or by themselves).

• Finding it difficult to talk to others about their thoughts and feelings.

• Finding it difficult to get access to services.

• Not being listened to or being taken seriously by health services.

• Being wrongly diagnosed.

The following are some of the most common myths young people wanted to clear up:

Myth 1) People with eating disorders are underweight

The most common myth that people talked about was the idea that eating disorders were only about weight and appearance. People had come across unhelpful ideas that people with eating problems were always underweight and obsessed by their appearance; or that people with eating disorders could only be “skinny”, “emotional teenage girls”. Jasmin stressed that eating disorders were first and foremost about coping with emotions and often linked to low self-esteem and depression. She described how she had struggled just as much when she was underweight as she did after she put some weight on, because the underlying issues were the same.

The idea that eating disorders were about wanting to lose weight, and looking a certain way, made it harder for some people to realise that they might have an eating problem. Maria had always thought that eating disorders affected “silly girls who fussed about their appearance”. Neither she nor her family realised at first that she was suffering from an eating disorder. People also said that the focus on weight in eating disorders made it harder for them to talk about their problem. Hannah Z was afraid to go to the doctor’s in case she was judged for not being underweight. Laura described feeling “a fake”, despite years of struggle with eating disordered behaviours because she associated eating disorders with “emaciated” people.

“I always had the attitude that people with eating disorders were very skinny, very kind of fragile girls, teenage girls, very emotional about things. But to be honest all my friends that have their eating disorders aren’t the typical stereotypical life-form of what somebody with an eating disorder is.” Nico
 

Myth 2) Eating disorders only affect women

The numbers of men with eating disorders are rapidly increasing partly due to increased awareness among support services and men themselves. The proportion of men with eating disorders is now thought to be higher than previously suggested (as much as 25 % higher according to the NHS Information Centre, 2007) and on the increase.
 

Despite this, people still commonly think of eating disorders as “a woman’s illness”, as Andrew put it. People talked about the gender stereotypes of “a macho culture” where men “don’t speak” or “seek help”. Craig thought that being diagnosed with an eating disorder might threaten some men’s sense of “masculinity”.

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Men often said they had never realised what they had could be an eating disorder. They themselves only associated eating disorders with women, particularly younger girls. Some believed that doctors didn’t take them as seriously or diagnose them as readily as they would do a woman with the same symptoms. Men pointed out that much of the information about eating disorder symptoms could be alienating as it focused on periods, female hormones and fertility (ability to have children).

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