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Diabetes Affecting Sex Life
A study of U.S., British and German diabetes patients found 44 percent say the disease affects their ability or desire to have sex, researchers said. The study, conducted online among 2,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, investigated patients’ attitudes, feelings, health status, drug treatment programs and needs for coping with life with diabetes. The study, conducted by The Research Partnership, said most people say they feel in control of their condition but 43 percent report that they are sometimes or often unsuccessful in managing their condition.
In all countries investigated, one in two people say they feel that diabetes has an impact on their general mood. However, men are significantly more likely to feel calm and confident, while women are more likely to feel challenged, frustrated or tired. More than half of patients are also receiving treatment for high blood pressure and high cholesterol and the majority are overweight. The vast majority of the study subjects in Britain and the United States are clinically obese and around one-third from all countries never engage in any physical exercise, the study said. On the whole, patients enjoy a good relationship with their doctor but one-fifth — particularly the case in the United States — say they sometimes feel their doctor is annoyed with them for not managing their diabetes.
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Goldenseal:What You Need to Know About Goldenseal
Introduction
Information below contains basic information about goldenseal—common names, uses, and potential side effects. Goldenseal is a plant that grows wild in parts of the United States but has become endangered by overharvesting. With natural supplies diminished, goldenseal is now grown commercially across the United States, especially in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Common Names—goldenseal, yellow root
Latin Name—Hydrastis canadensis
What It Is Used For
- Native Americans have used goldenseal for various health conditions such as skin diseases, ulcers, and gonorrhea.
- Goldenseal is now used for colds and other respiratory tract infections, infectious diarrhea, eye infections, and vaginitis (inflammation or infection of the vagina). It is occasionally used to treat cancer.
- It is also applied to wounds and canker sores, and is used as a mouthwash for sore gums, mouth, and throat.
How It Is Used
- The underground stems or roots of goldenseal are dried and used to make teas, liquid extracts, and solid extracts that may be made into tablets and capsules.
- Goldenseal is often combined with echinacea in preparations that are intended to be used for colds.
What the Science Says
- Few studies have been published on goldenseal’s safety and effectiveness, and there is little scientific evidence to support using it for any health problem.
- Clinical studies on a compound found in goldenseal, berberine, suggest that the compound may be beneficial for certain infections—such as those that cause some types of diarrhea, as well as some eye infections. However, goldenseal preparations contain only a small amount of berberine, so it is difficult to extend the evidence about the effectiveness of berberine to goldenseal.
- NCCAM is funding research on berberine, including a study to understand the mechanism by which it may act against tumors.
Side Effects and Cautions
- Goldenseal is considered safe for short-term use in adults at recommended dosages. Rare side effects may include nausea and vomiting.
- There is little information about the safety of high dosages or the long-term use of goldenseal.
- Although drug interactions have not been reported, goldenseal may cause changes in the way the body processes drugs, and could potentially increase the levels of many drugs. However, a study of goldenseal and indinavir, a drug used to treat HIV infection, found no interaction.
- Other herbs containing berberine, including Chinese goldthread (Coptis trifolia) and Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), are sometimes substituted for goldenseal. These herbs may have different effects, side effects, and drug interactions than goldenseal.
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid using goldenseal. The berberine in the herb may cause the uterus to contract, increasing the risk of premature labor or miscarriage. Berberine may also be transferred through breast milk, causing life-threatening liver problems in nursing infants.
- Goldenseal should not be given to infants and young children.
- Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
Michael J. Fox Talks to Katie Couric Re: Rush Limbaugh
I watched Michael J. Fox late last night on TLC. I was deeply touched by his tenacity and devotion to his cause and family.
He has inspired me to strive to be a better person and hope he touches you in the same way.
I wish him the best and we will find a cure for Parkinsons in his lifetime. We all have to help!
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Positive Thinking and Good Health Are Related
Optimism is more closely related to good health than you might think. We all know the stories about cancer patients that, through their positive attitude, overcame all and recovered. Pessimists often shun the always-positive views of optimists. They call it wishful thinking, having your head in the clouds. Optimists accept everyone and can find happiness in every situation. This is just another sign that positive thinking and good health are related.
Contrary to what many pessimists believe, most optimists are not out of touch with reality, believing their thoughts alone can cure a disease or put a stop to heartache. What they do understand, and what you can understand too, is that there is a connection between positive thinking and good health because optimists refuse to give up. Understanding will power is a very influential insight. When you believe in yourself and what you are doing, your chances of success are increased tenfold. This can be called the placebo effect.
If someone is told that a particular thing will make them feel better or make them stronger, optimists will believe it. Skeptical people may find it harder to believe and will therefore see less of an impact. Have you ever taken cold medicine and far sooner than it should have kicked in, you feel better? This is because you believe with your whole mind that once you take that pill you will feel better. Your will power kicks in and you end up helping yourself. This is where you can see the benefits of positive thinking and good health.
Not everyone is a positive thinker by nature. How can pessimists change their thought behavior? The most important thing is the desire to change. If you really want to start thinking positively, you have to commit to it. There are support groups to help those who are really struggling with being happy and positive. These groups teach participants to discuss their health matters and other issues with people outside of the group who are not emotionally engrossed in the situation. By doing this, pessimistic people struggling with an illness can find support from multiple sources and begin the transition from pessimist to optimist and see the connection between positive thinking and good health.
If you are struggling with your health or are simply seeking to stay healthy, never forget that positive thinking and good health are interrelated. Being an optimist does not mean you have lost touch with reality. It means you give yourself power to overcome all your troubles and adversities.
David Nuka
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