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Acne cysts can be a major source of irritation to your skin and may caused a feeling of less self confidence brought on by the ugly appearance of it in your skin. Acne cysts appears like a nodule that has a size of about 5 mm across, it can be very painful and may cause a much deeper and serious infection if not attended and cured quickly. That is why it is important to know the different ways of getting rid of acne cysts, here are some methods to follow in treating acne cysts.

One leading method of getting rid of acne cysts is with the help of skin lotion of skin aid products that are available in the market today. These skin care products doesn’t damage your skin because it doesn’t have any infectious and harmful chemicals in it, it is safe and produces results in terms of getting rid of acne cysts. These products are all made naturally with the finest ingredients and are safe, this method calls for a regular usage, like applying it on your skin everyday for a period of time until all traces of acne cysts are gone.

This process works by reducing first the congestion and swelling of the affected skin parts and opening of skin ducts that makes it possible for increased circulation that will eventually kill the acne cysts. The harmful debris that causes acne cysts are then carried out of the system and expelled quickly in no time at all.

Other forms of acne cysts treatments includes, taking antibiotics such as Erythromycin, Doxycycline, Tetracycline and Minocycline. Acne surgery is also used to treat acne cysts.

There are other treatment methods in getting rid of acne cysts; the use of anti bacterial soap is another good way of treating the acne cyst problem. Make sure to wash your face and other affected skin with anti bacterial soap, cap it up with application of a very good skin cleanser product as well.

Applying tea tree oil is another way of treating acne cysts, the affected area should be applied with tea tree oil regularly. In this way the ingredients of tea tree oil will occupy the innermost part of the affected skin and get rid of the bacteria that cause acne cysts. Just remember to avoid applying tea tree oil to your eyes.

Acne cysts can also be rid by eating a steady diet of healthy foods. A proper diet of foods consisting fruits, fresh vegetables are found to be a great preventive method against acne cysts, while foods rich in saturated fats and other dairy kind of products should not be taken when battling acne cysts.

Acne cysts can become quite irritating and annoying to both the affected person and other people around them; it is painful and gives displeasure in having the thought that your skin looks ugly. But not to lose hope, here are some things you should remember in trying to get rid of acne cysts.

Just follow the simple instructions and you will be fine, finally getting rid of all those pesky acne cysts.

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NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements Consumer Edition Revie

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Jim C Green

An abridged publication of the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements, 4th edition, was out earlier this year. This “Consumer Edition,” is meant for those that don’t need all the specialized scientific information contained in the full edition. As an overview, this handbook contains:

Evaluations of over 1500 US and Canadian supplementsDiscussion of 18 critical Health Support CriteriaGraphical results for top-rated 4- and 5-star productsNutriSearch’s Gold Medal of Achievement recipientsAt first the author, Dr. Lyle McWilliam, opens with the reason for supplementation. Even though the American Medical Association (AMA) has now acknowledged that all adults need a supplemental daily multiple vitamin, many are ignorant of this piece of evidence and the many additional scientific studies that substantiate the need of supplementation. There is also an increasing worry amongst nutrition experts that the Recommended Dietary Allowances, established during World War II, are now too low for the typical adult’s health needs.The rationale for supplementation begins with an awareness of the root cause of most major disease. Dr. McWilliam discusses this root cause being oxidative damage and ensuing inflammatory events and documents how this can result in major disease such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and many (if not mostly all) other degenerative conditions.Given this background, a methodology to rate and score commercially obtainable supplements is established. Dr. McWilliam selected a panel of 12 foremost experts, who have published one or more works on specific daily nutritional intakes and devised a “blended standard” of daily adult requirements to use in evaluating the numerous products available today. Also, 18 crucial Health Support Criteria including Completeness, Potency, Mineral Form, Bioactivity of Vitamin E, Gamma Tocopherol, Antioxidant Support, Bone Health, Heart Health, Liver Health (detoxification), Metabolic Health (glucose control), Ocular Health, Methylation Support, Lipotropic Factors, Inflammation Control, Glycation Control, Bioflavonoid Profile, Phenolic Compounds Profile, and Potential Toxicities are discussed at high level.Top rated products (Gold Medal awards) are highlighted in two groupings: Single Product and Combination Product. A single product includes a multi-vitamin and mineral, whereas a combination product may include further nutritional elements, e.g., bioflavonoid or phenolic compounds.The best Single Products were:USANA Health Sciences (Essentials) – Editor’s ChoiceCreating Wellness Alliance (Vitalize Men’s, Women’s and Senior Women’s Gold)Douglas Laboratories (Ultra Preventive IX, IX with vitamin K, X)TrueStar Health (TrueBASIC Solo)The top rated Combination Products were:USANA Health Sciences (HealthPak 100 US and CA) – Editor’s ChoiceDouglas Laboratories (Daily Essentials and Longevity Support Pack)TrueStar Health (TruBASICS Plus for Men and Women)We highly recommend this guide for consumers who know the increasing dangers in our environment and who are seeking the best products available. The full edition is recommended for those who need all the scientific details and evidence backing up this report. A children’s multi-vitaman analysis is also obtainable in the “Comparative Guide to Children’s Nutritionals,” which rates over 160 US and CA products.

Jim Green has studied natural healing and suppmentation for over 25 years and assists his clients in

selecting the best nutritional supplements

for their specific individual needs.

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Submitted by: Dennis Jarvis

There are many terms that go along with California health insurance…enough to make it thoroughly confusing to even best and brightest as you have probably found when running your quotes. Unfortunately, we’re going to have to add yet another more obscure term which will rear it’s ugly head around 2014-2015 under the current health reform law as it is written. The term that will be very very important to everyone’s wallet is “adverse selection”. Let’s take a look at this purely insurance jargon and find out what it means to the entire pricing structure of the California health insurance market.

Adverse Selection. It’s sounds technical enough although some spattering of latin would be a nice finish. What does it mean? If you’re conjuring up engineers in bow ties with reams of data running around a drab government-like building uttering “Adverse Selection” frequently, you’re not too far off. It is a technical insurance term used almost exclusively within the industry and primarily the underwriting plan design section of the company. Adverse selection in layman’s terms means this…attracting bad risk. Essentially, it’s a component of insurance plan design that attracts more risky customers than the average. It make a few months or even a few years but eventually adverse selection will destroy a plan and if not careful, the company that issues the plan. With decades of experience at calhealth.net, we’ve seen many instances of adverse selection in the California health insurance market. Let’s take a look at one now.

About six years ago (maybe 2005), a very large, nationwide health insurance carrier decided to jump into the California individual health insurance market. This was a time when the main California carriers such as Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, and the like were panicking from the onslaught of brand medication inflation. This carrier offered just a few plans…less than five which were incredibly rich for hospital bills including maternity at a very relatively low cost. I don’t recall the specifics but it might have a $250 deductible and then no out of pocket on an HMO type plan for hospital with costs below the market standard benefit of $250 deductible followed by co-insurance up to $1500 or so. That rings true all these years later. Guess what…any person looking at having a baby gravitated towards this plan since delivery was going to be $250 and change (copays, etc). The plan imploded so quickly that the carrier actually pulled completely out of the market. I remember warning prospective California health insurance shoppers that the plan/rate would be short lived as it was too good to be true. When the carrier announced to the market that they were leaving the individual health market, roughly 75% of the clients we had on that policy was pregnant! Yes, 3 out of 4. It was so bad that the carrier had to delay the plan withdrawal by 9 months..yes 9 months. Hmmmm…wonder where they got that number from?

That’s adverse selection. When you attract some type of higher risk by plan design or pricing, it’s a quick spiral down. What does this have to do with health reform and the California health market? It’s practically woven lock and stitch through the entire bill. Let’s just look at the big one screaming from the isles. The penalty for not buying insurance. It’s graduated to go up over a period of years but it might never get there. The first year’s premium is just under $100. Now right now, the uninsured break down into roughly 3 components. Can’t afford coverage, can’t qualify due to health, can afford it but don’t want to buy it. Arguably, the penalty is aimed at the latter third. Let’s take someone who doesn’t want to buy coverage right now (latter third). Give a 40 year old male this option. You can either pay $100 this year in penalties for not getting coverage or pay roughly $2500 in premium for a policy. Look…they don’t have coverage now! They’ve already made that decision. We’re not even discussing the fact that the new rates will be much higher since mandated coverage will be richer. Now, what if that same person needs a surgery or gets cancer. Coverage will be guaranteed issue. They can qualify regardless of health. They sign up, get that $50K surgery covered and all is well. Well, not all. The underlying insurance rates will explode due to this adverse selection which will force more and more healthy people to contemplate the same options above. Some of them will decide to pay the penalty. This begins the spiral. Less healthy people in the pool, the rates go higher and so on and so on. Adverse selection is the death spiral of any insurance.

The penalty is supposed to go up and needless to say, it will never be as high as the premium and a few years of the above situation at a lower penalty is enough time to explode the market. I wish I was wrong but I’ve seen it too many times. This is just writ large.

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Male Organ Function- Exploring the Link with Mental Health

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John Dugan

It makes sense that maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly and taking care of the male organ should leave it primed for perfect function. However, even the most

well-cared-for male organ

is still attached to a brain, and men who are experiencing emotional problems or other mental health issues might also experience difficulties with male organ function. By paying attention to the factors that affect mental health and well-being, men can reduce their effects on male organ health and prevent loss of function from becoming an additional source of stress.

Stress, depression and anxiety

In today s high-pressure society, even an average day can be filled with stressors that trigger emotional problems such as depression and anxiety. Long commute times, conflicts at the office, disobedient children or looming tax deadlines can all put pressure on a man\’s mind, and his body might respond in kind. Intense mental distress causes the body to go into panic mode, triggering a fight-or-flight response.

Sustained levels of stress can alter the brain chemistry, leading to symptoms of depression and anxiety. These mood disorders can have a negative impact on male organ function, as they may interfere with the chemicals in the brain that signal for a sensual response. Furthermore, intruding thoughts prompted by these conditions can affect a man s ability to concentrate on intimacy. When a man finds himself unable to respond, this may set him up for performance anxiety, compounding the problem.

Relieving the pressure

Finding ways to cope with the stress of everyday life can help a man to regain his equilibrium and return to business as usual when it comes to performance. Stress management can take the form of more frequent exercise, meditation, taking time off, or finding other ways to eliminate the stressors; in many cases, professional counseling may be helpful in developing coping mechanisms.

When it comes to intimate activities, by reducing the pressure to perform well, men can break the cycle of anxiety and enjoy the effects of relaxation at the same time. When stressful thoughts crowd out the ability to experience pleasure, men can focus on activities that don\’t require a robust male organ response. Kissing, cuddling and soft strokes with a partner can be pleasurable without requiring any kind of male organ performance at all. An additional benefit to these activities is that the close contact can increase the body s levels of endorphins and dopamine, chemical messengers that are mood-enhancing and lead to a feeling of relaxation and well-being.

Bringing Back the Fire

Some mental health issues are temporary, and they quickly fade away when the original trigger has left the scene. There are times, however, when men will spend weeks, or even months, dealing with the effects of stress, and in such cases, self-care becomes especially important. Rather than indulging in negative feelings that can exacerbate the problem, men can take steps to relax their minds and bodies. Treating the male organ to a little TLC at the same time may improve both the outer appearance of the male organ and a man s level of self-confidence – which can in turn improve his ability to perform well.

Soothing, warm baths can help to calm the mind, and the water can help to soften male organ skin and whisk away any hidden germs and bacteria. Soft towels can help dry delicate tissues when the bath is over, and a male organ health creme provides the perfect end to this relaxing self-care session. A high-quality

male organ vitamin creme(health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil)

containing soothing skin ingredients and essential vitamins can penetrate deep to reach starved tissues. Nourishing the skin, nerve and circulatory tissue of the male organ can help to ensure that it is in full working order for the next intimate encounter.

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By Louise Forrest

Eczema has plagued many, leaving them scarred and afraid to go out in public. Atopic dermatitis is the technical name for this condition, but medical naming does nothing for the healing and many are left to suffer in pained silence.

This skin condition has lived with many false stereotypes, including the old tale that if you were to hang around someone with eczema and allow him or her to touch you, you would contract it yourself. Nothing could be further from the truth. Eczema is the result of conditions that are either internal or environmental and thankfully can be treated, allowing the sufferer to life a normal social life.

How can you treat eczema? There are many options that are available from chemicals produced in a lab to lifestyle changes. All of these will allow you to bring this physically and psychologically damaging disease under control. But which method do you choose?

Well, hydrocortisone has been a popular choice for many years. This steroid treatment is applied in cream form to the affected areas. The properties of hydrocortisone are such that it controls the itching and inflammation closely associated with eczema. However, it should be noted that if you were using hydrocortisone on the same areas for an extended period of time, there would be permanent changes to your skin. These changes result in a thin papery skin that is easily broken. Now before you run screaming from your doctor when they suggest you try hydrocortisone, prolonged use that will cause these permanent adverse effects takes place over the period of decades. If you require temporary treatment, you are most likely not going to experience thin skin.

Sometimes, natural products like chamomile, oat baths and over hypoallergenic moisturizing creams can provide relief. It should be known that eczema operates in a vicious cycle. This means that the worse it gets, the worse it gets. If you can create a break in the cycle by eliminating the itching or dry feel of the infected area, your skin will have time to heal and possibly eliminate the eczema all together.

Evening primrose oil has been an old cure that contains a chemical called gamma linoleic acid. Gamma linoleic acid has been known to have mild positive effects on inflamed skin. However, medical science has never proven the effectiveness of this treatment on eczema in formal medical testing and therefore you will not find many physicians who will prescribe it as an answer for your eczema.

Chinese herbal therapy has been shown to be helpful in the eradication of eczema, but again due to the homeopathic nature of this approach, it has never been medically proven as a cure or therapy for eczema. Although there have been many sufferers of eczema that swear by its positive properties as a necessary treatment in the control of eczema.

Stress is a big contributor to the problem of eczema as stressful situations cause the body to devour important nutrients that are necessary for the upkeep of healthy skin. If you can manage your stress by either eliminating the environmental stress factors or upping your vitamin B12 intake, you might find the eczema disappearing on its own.

Proper diet is also a consideration. For instance, the ingestion of carrots, adds important vitamins and nutrients necessary for the repair and maintenance of skin, not to mention the stress reducing qualities of its vitamin content. However do not get carried away with carrots or over carotene based vegetables. As overuse with result in you achieving a yellowed pallor, which looks almost as unhealthy as your original eczema.

By following the previous tips on eczema control and elimination, you will find that the problem that kept you in on Saturday night when you should have been out with friends will slowly be a thing of the past.

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By Karina Jacobsen

There are numerous methods of giving up smoking but it is a difficult thing to do. If you have tried almost everything available such as nicotine patches, or nicotine chewing gum and the like, you should consider acupuncture. You may be wary about the idea but you never know what may work for you. Here is a little account about the process you go through if you ever decide to check it out.

At your initial meeting with an acupuncture professional, you will have a number of tests taken. First, there is a questionnaire to fill out and then a number of tests that concern your heart are preformed. Finally, your tongue is observed. The testing is necessary because acupuncture as a process considers each body as a unique. The whole process must be tailored to your body using the tests as a gauge to figure out a program for you. If another smoker went along to the same acupuncturist, she would get a different procedure based on her test results.

After the first meeting you may be sent away until you next visit or you may be instructed to take some vitamins or supplements. How many sessions and how long the whole process takes depends on the individual. It may take a while for you to quit or you may stop smoking after a short length of time.

The costs vary but generally the first visit is about four hundred to eight hundred dollars and then there may be about five visits following that. The supplements or other herbs can be about five dollars to twenty five but the herbs are pretty cheap considering what would be the end result. So if you have tried everything else and still want to give up smoking why don’t you give acupuncture a go it might be the one that works. Good Luck!

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byAlma Abell

When choosing investments for your portfolio, there are many considerations to take before opening an IRA and filling it with investments. You must consider your age and how close you are to retirement, the type of IRA you’re opening, and which investments you feel comfortable with. Some people mistakenly believe that an IRA is a separate investment, similar to a stock or bond. However, the IRA is more like a holding place for your investments and allows them to grow tax free while your retirement nest egg builds.

With the right investment portfolio, your IRA can grow to a substantial amount and leave you with a secure financial future. If you need help opening an IRA in the Colusa area, it’s best to visit with a financial advisor to discuss your needs and learn about the different types of investments best for you at your stage in life.

Purchasing StocksThe younger you are the more favorable it is to purchase stocks. There is never a non-risky time to purchase stocks, and the stories of people becoming millionaires overnight are far and few between. However, stocks can provide financial security if you invest in the right ones and do so at an age that if there is a hiccup in the stock market and things drop, you have the time to wait for it to rebound without worrying about your retirement funds. Stocks can help you quickly build up an IRA, and Colusa financial advisors should be able to recommend stable stocks for your portfolio.

Mutual FundsA mutual fund is one where investors share a particular fund. Many people use managed funds to allow educated financial investors to make decisions on which fund is best for an investor’s portfolio. This works well for many people because rather than invest thousands in stocks and bonds, you can invest a lower amount and own parts of different shares.

A newer type of fund is an exchange traded fund, where funds are traded on the market just like stocks and bonds. Again, these are often managed funds that investors use to build a diversified portfolio for retirement. When taking out an IRA, Colusa financial advisors will be able to determine if you’re better off with traditional mutual funds or if you should try exchange traded funds. There are other options, such as direct cash deposits into your IRA, so make sure your financial agent explains all forms of investments.

To learn more about an IRA in Colusa, visit Ryanwealth.com.