Gynecomastia Supplements - What Are They Used for?

August 15, 2009

Men’s breast enlargement, also known as Gynecomastia is where a man’s breast start enlarging similar to a woman’s. There are several different reasons and several treatment methods. One of the treatment methods is gynecomastia supplements. To learn more about gynecomastia supplements, click here. Below you’ll find a few of the different types. Young men, in adolescence, can have breast enlargement between about 9 and the age of 14. This is usually a temporary situation as hormones become active. Some, about 30% or so, may wind up with anything from slight breast enlargement to severe enlargement for the rest of their life. These types usually will require some form of medical intervention. Pseudogynecomastia can be another problem and while it is not true breast tissue that is enlarging the breasts, it’s more adipose or fatty tissue that winds up depositing in the area. Often, exercise and diet changes may reduce the tissue, or some may choose to have liposuction cosmetic surgery. Still others may need cosmetic surgery to reduce flabby skin as well as the tissue within the breast. Strength builders or bodybuilders also may have a problem with breast enlargement. Usually due to some sort of steroid use, and in order to flatten the area in the nipple surgery is often used. Many men will experience the puffy nipple look of increased breast tissue in the areola area. This is the usual form of breast enlargement and most men deal with this easily. Others will change diet, exercise and seek medical attention for the typical puffy nipple area. Some men also use gynecomastia supplements. Many men deal with minor breast enlargement well psychologically others do not. Those who are bothered by gynecomastia often will deal with it medically and surgically. Many men as they age will have slight breast enlargement and wind up the saggy skin or breast that is associated with older men, it is also remedied surgically.

Prostate - How To Keep A Healthy Prostate

May 21, 2008

Most men over the age of 50 are liable, according to statistics, to get prostate cancer. For American men, about 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and some 35,000 men die of this disease annually. The numbers are increasing as well.

This article is all about simple ways of keeping your prostrate healthy.

What is the problem?

The prostate is a chestnut-shaped gland and organ that sits right below the bladder and is wrapped around the urethra. Other than closing the urethra during erection, the prostate has nothing to do with a man’s urinary system.

The prostate is needed for ejaculation, as the ejaculate passes through the same urethra as the urine does. The prostate gland’s basic job is to add special fluid to the sperm before it exits the penis during ejaculation.

This is why the prostate sits below the bladder, and also why prostate problems interfere with a man’s ability to urinate and to have sex.

The prostate is affected three ways:

1. infection

2. enlargement

3. cancer

What are the problem’s symptoms?

For infection (called prostitis) there is a great deal of pain, fever, and uninary problems. There are medicines and conventional therapies, however following the dietary rules below are very beneficial for prostitis.

Englargement (known as BHP or benign prostatic hypertrophy) is a non-cancerous enlarement of the prostate. The symptoms are hesitancy in urinating, dribbling of urine before and after urinating, frequent urination, straining to start the stream, urgency of urination, and getting up several times at night to urinate.

Cancer of the prostate symptoms are quite the same as BHP and many men are quite unaware they have cancer of the prostate, as there are often no symptoms at all. A PSA test done every 6 months is now a necessity for every man over 45.

What can be done about it?

Actually a lot. Diet and stress appear to be the main culprits. Here is a list of “do eat” and “do not eat” that is quite time tested.

Eat the following

lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes (peas, beans, and lentils). fresh fish. And especially fish from cold ocean waters (such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, and cod) have large amounts of essential fatty acids. whole grain in moderation, rather than refined (white) breads, pasta, crackers, rice, and other grains.

Dont eat the following

fatty meats, fatty meats, excess of salts, hydrogenated oils, such as those found in margarine, donuts, cookies, cakes, other desserts, potato chips, and other deep-fried foods. canned, packaged, or otherwise processed foods, sodas, alcohol, black teas (which includes most iced teas), or coffee, and dairy foods, especially if they have been pasteusterised.

Are there Special Foods that Can Cure the Cancer?

Perhaps; and this is still a subject open to debate,but chilli peppers have been shown to inhibit the cancerous cells of the prostate. There was a study done recently at UCLA in California which indicate as much.

Also there are several herbs and food additives known for their beneficial action on the prostate. They are:

•Saw palmetto: This herb is now well-known to shrink enlarged prostates and to lower PSA..

•Green tea: The catechins found in green tea are the likely “medicines” for the prostate, although it is not known exactly how they prevent or combat existing prostate cancer. The usual dose is no less than 6 cups per day.

•Pygeum: Pygenum has been used to treat diseases of the prostate and urinary tract for many years.

•Nettle: The Nettle is rich in vitamin C, iron, and other proven nutrients that bolster the prostate.

•Kelp: This is seaweed, and plentiful in iodine and contains minerals that help to prevent and treat prostate cancer. Asian men, with high doses of kelp in their diet (than American men) have a much lower incidence of any prostate problem.

If you follow the above you will have and keep a healthy prostrate.

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Taking Care Of and Cleaning Jewelry

May 19, 2008

First, how susceptible is your jewelry to scratches and chemical
products? Hardness is based on a gem-trade standard called the
Mohs scale. The higher the Mohs scale number, the harder the
stone is. The highest Mohs scale rating is 10 (diamonds).
Anything with a Mohs scale rating of less than 7 is easily
scratched (such as coral, lapis lazuli, opal, pearl, and
turquoise). Gold, silver, and platinum are only Mohs 2-1/2 to 4.

Because a diamond can scratch gold or pearls it is always
important to store all jewelry pieces separately. Gold jewelry
will last you a lifetime if it is taken care of. Gold can be
scratched and dented if you are not careful. Because of where
they are worn, gold rings and bracelets will get the most
damage, much more so than earrings or necklaces. Chemicals also
can cause damage to gold. One of the worst is chlorine. Constant
exposure to chlorinated cleaning products will make the gold
weak and prone to breaking. Don’t wear your gold in the swimming
pool or Jacuzzi. Take your jewelry off around the house when
cleaning but if you prefer to wear rings and bracelets wear
rubber gloves for protection. Even makeup, perfume, hairspray,
and perspiration can cause gold jewelry to lose its luster.
Clean your jewelry regularly using a good jewelry cleaner. A
quick clean can be done with a baby tooth brush and mild soap
and a small amount of ammonia. (Never clean in the sink as the
jewelry might fall down the drain, always clean in a bowl away
from a drain pipe) Grease can be removed from karat gold jewelry
by dipping into plain rubbing alcohol. Always rinse thoroughly
and dry after cleaning. Keep it wrapped separately in a soft
cloth, jewelry box divider or plastic baggie. Keep your eye on
prongs that could break and cause the loss of a stone. An
occasional visit to a professional jeweler is the best idea.

Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals.
It does not tarnish or get discolored from chlorine. Even though
it is very tough you still need to take good care of your
platinum jewelry. Store it separately because platinum can be
scratched. Platinum can be cleaned in the same manner as other
fine jewelry.

You will probably be surprised that sunlight can cause many
colored gemstones to fade, change color or become pale. Common
stones that are damaged in sunlight (there may be more):
Amethyst, Ametrine, Apatite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Beryl,
Celestite, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Fluorite, Kunzite, Rose Quartz,
and Smokey Quartz. Pearls are organic stones and quickly react
to any form of chemicals like perfumes, hand lotions, hair
spray, etc. Chemicals directly attack the nacre, ruining the
luster, which causes patches on your pearl. Put your pearl
jewelry on last after you have applied your perfumes, lotions,
etc. They should not be worn along with any other jewelry items
such as chains or even watches. Clean pearls only with lukewarm
water. Never brush them in any way. You can then wipe it with a
regular cotton cloth. The silk is delicate and gets stretched
after a period of time. Always store bead necklaces (such as
lapis, pearls, etc) flat as that will keep the silk from
stretching. It could break when the strand is worn on a regular
basis. You should have them checked, to see if they need to be
re-strung, every 3 years if you wear them regularly. Opals are
water-based stones. Sudden temperature changes cause them to
crack in multiples (known as Crazing). They should thus be
cleaned only in room temperature water (68F - 75F) and then
wiped with a soft cotton cloth. Emeralds, naturally coming out
of the ground have several surface breaking inclusions in them.
Almost all of them are treated through oiling to hide these
inclusions. They cannot be immersed in ultrasonic cleaners or
steam machines for this reason. The oiling will either discolor
or come out during the cleaning process. Thus they can only be
cleaned with room temperature water (68F - 75F) and a cotton
cloth.

Platinum is one of the rarest and most durable precious metals.
It does not tarnish or get discolored from chlorine. Even though
it is very tough you still need to take good care of your
platinum jewelry. Store it separately because platinum can be
scratched. Platinum can be cleaned in the same manner as other
fine jewelry.

Your silver jewelry tarnishes when exposed to air. This occurs
more quickly in damp and foggy weather and even sunshine, but is
inevitable in any climate. Tarnish first appears as a golden hue
on your sterling silver then turns to black. Always store in
treated paper or cloth, or plastic zip lock bags made of Mylar
(turkey cooking bags) or polyethylene. Some plastic contains
sulfur compounds which can cause tarnish faster. Never use
polyvinyl plastic bags. Tiny zip-lock bags work great for each
individual piece. Don’t store sterling silver jewelry on wood
surfaces as wood usually contains acids that can mar the finish.
Also avoid storing silver with other metals like pennies and
rubber. Don’t wear rubber gloves when washing or polishing
silver because rubber promotes tarnish. Dry and polish silver
with a soft cloth, not paper towels. You can use a baby tooth
brush or a horsehair silver brush but stays away from paper,
polyester and course fabrics that contain wood fibers as this
can scratch your silver. Ordinary toothpaste is a good, quick
cleaner but is mainly recommended for gold, not silver. If you
don’t want to rub the silver (or you’re uncomfortable working
with acid), make a dip using baking soda, aluminum foil and hot
water. Place a 2′ length of aluminum foil into a plastic bucket,
and pour 1/2 gallon of hot water over it. Then pour a cup of
fresh baking soda into the water (if the soda is fresh, it will
begin foaming). Submerge a piece of silver in the water, and
allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Then pull out the silver, rinse
it, and allow it to dry.

For a more of a heavy duty cleaner get a pickle jar and combine
one inch of cleaning detergent (like Top Job or Mr. Clean), one
inch of dish washing liquid and one inch of ammonia. Fill the
rest of the container with water. Shake well, heat in microwave
and pour into an old pot and simmer on stove. Put your silver or
gold into the solution and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
Remove from solution and rinse with water. Dry well.

Six Ways To Decorate Your Wedding Arch

May 18, 2008

Sometimes a wedding arch is a no-brainer way to spruce up your
ceremony site. No-brainer, at least, until you actually have one
in your hands and ready to decorate. Then it gets a little more
complicated.

Thinking back to prom, you might recall something vaguely gauzy,
but that doesn’t give you much to go on when you have that
bare-looking eight foot metal structure in your living room.
Plus, maybe you want an arch that doesn’t look like prom at all
– and personalization is what’s going to make your wedding
tick. Here are some ways to give that arch a touch of your
wedding’s unique flavor.

The Balloon Arch: Don’t forget this dramatic, pearly alternative
to the wood or metal arch. A determined bride (or family member)
can definitely do this herself; helium isn’t even required if
you use PVC or can suspend microfilament from the ceiling. Just
keep in mind it’s best to build the arch the day of the wedding,
and essential to build it within hours of the ceremony if you
use helium-filled balloons.

The Classic Arch: Soften the hard bones of your arch by draping
it in gauzy base material (tulle, organza) and silk garlands of
ivy (or real grape vines).

Now accent with a large silk bow, a pomander ball or “kissing
ball” — which you can make yourself if you’re willing to use
silk roses — or a traditional grouping of flowers at the top.

Or for a little more oomph, use the rule of three: one flower
arrangement for the top, and at least one at each base. DIY-ers
are probably best off sticking to silk, or at least using potted
flowers at the base.

The Gothic Arch: Use a simple black arch that rises to a
dramatic point and leave the lines clean and unadorned — or
attach dried curly willow for a downright spooky touch. Hang an
enormous floral kissing ball from the apex.

The All-Floral Arch: Dripping from top to toe in greenery and
roses, the all-floral arch is the kind of formal living
sculpture seen in cavernous churches. The greens and blooms in
this arch seem to float on air, with the flowers appearing
immensely heavy (they are) and the arch insubstantial. The
all-floral arch is definitely a job for the pro — grand and
expensive.

The Woodsy Arch: Add some unexpected texture by strapping young
apple or willow branches to the sides of your arch. Or instead
of a fabric or ivy base, attach garlands of ferns.

The Tropical Palm Arch: Dressed entirely in palm tree fronds,
the tropical arch creates a sharp, dramatic and slightly
masculine silhouette. This simple but striking approach is
perfect for the handy DIYer.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Today

April 14, 2008

Sterling silver jewelry: silver and gemstone rings, sterling
silver earrings, bracelets and pendants are some of the hottest
fashion accessories today! Sterling silver jewelry is enjoying
an unprecedented popularity with today’s fashion conscious
public. You know how beautifully sterling silver jewelry
complements fashionable clothing and how it sparkles and shines;
now here is the rest of the story.

Silver has been used since ancient times, but has not survived
as well as ancient gold because it tarnished and decomposes.
There have been times, however, when silver was “in”; we are
going through such a vogue today.

Silver is the most common of the precious metals. Fine silver is
pure silver, which is seldom used for jewelry because it is too
soft. Sterling silver is 925 parts silver to 75 of copper, the
alloy most often used. Silver weighs about half as much as gold,
has greater flexibility, but is not as malleable, it has always
been less expensive as well. A comparable piece of gold jewelry
might cost four or five times that of a piece of sterling silver
jewelry.

The current fashion trend toward black clothing has made silver
jewelry more popular than ever. Silver likes to be worn; it
stays cleaner & shinier through movement and friction. So
sterling silver is a perfect accessory for today’s fast paced
lifestyles. Much like gold, sterling silver needs to be cleaned.

Care and Cleaning of your Sterling Silver Jewelry

1.) For daily cleaning it is recommended to use a simple jewelry
polishing cloth that is impregnated with special jewelry
cleaner. These are widely available and are very easy to use.
Store your cloth in a plastic zip-lock bag, and keeping your
jewelry drawer or armoire. It is a good idea to have one
cleaning cloth for gold and one for silver. 2.) For a slightly
more “in-depth” cleaning you may want to use a liquid jewelry
cleaner. 3.) For cleaning badly tarnished silver, here’s a neat
little trick a)Cover the inside bottom of a heatproof glass dish
on bowl with a piece of aluminum foil, shiny side up. b)Place
the tarnished silver in the bottom of the dish, contacting the
aluminum foil. c)Add 1 heaping tablespoon of baking soda, and
then slowly pour boiling water to cover the piece. The tarnish
will gradually collect on the aluminum foil. d)Remove your
silver, rinse thoroughly, and polish.

Here are Some Tips for Greater Enjoyment of your Sterling Silver
Jewelry

1.) Are your silver chains all tied-up in knots? If so, here’s a
nifty little trick for straightening them out. Dust your chain
with a little talcum powder and then try to unknot it. If the
knot is stubborn, place a small drop of baby oil on a sheet of
wax paper. Lay the knot in the oil and work it out with two
pins; then clean the chain as instructed below.

2.) Always apply make-up, perfumes, oils or colognes before you
put on your jewelry. We hope you have enjoyed this special
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