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2009-12-25T01:08:00.000+08:00

Met Natal 25 Des 2009 & Met Tahun Baru 2010......
Bila Damai & Kasih Selalu Hadir dalam kehidupan kita maka kita kan Selalu merayakan Natal setiap saat.....................

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3 Resep Miliki Mata Menawan

2009-10-24T23:30:00.001+08:00

Adhini Amaliafitri - Okezone

MATA merupakan jendela hati. Lewat mata, apa yang terpancar dalam hati seseorang bisa terbaca.

Merawat mata tak hanya membuat pesona seseorang senantiasa terpancar, namun juga menjaga mata selalu sehat. Jika Anda percaya cinta pada pandangan pertama, sebaiknya Anda memberi perhatian lebih pada penglihatan, serta kedua mata Anda untuk memikat seseorang.

Nah, untuk merawat mata Anda senantiasa menawan, Dr Susan Blakeney dari The Collage of Optometrist memberikan tips menarik yang dilansir Femalefirst:

Tidak gunakan make up kadaluarsa

Jangan gunakan make up lebih dari enam bulan, terutama maskara. Selain itu, jangan pula memakai make up di seputar mata saat Anda tengah berlibur di alam terbuka.

Sebab, dapat membuat Anda menggaruk kedua mata dan membiarkan bakteri di tangan menyebar masuk ke dalamnya. Jika Anda memakai kontak mata, perhatikan kebersihannya.

Makan dengan bijak

Mengurangi junk food, memerhatikan asupan vitamin dan mineral dengan porsi makanan tepat, dapat menjaga penampilan mata Anda.

Penelitian menganjurkan, diet kaya beta karotin baik untuk kesehatan mata. Asupan ini banyak ditemukan pada sayuran berwarna hijau seperti brokoli dan bayam. Selain itu, jangan lupa perbanyak wortel untuk menurunkan risiko menderita berbagai macam penyakit mata.

Lakukan eye massage

Oleskan baby oil atau lotion terlebih dahulu di seputar mata. Lalu tekanlah titik-titik akupresur. Mulailah dengan menekan pangkal hidung selama sekitar 10-20 detik.

Setelah itu, tekan alis mata dan tahan selama 10 detik. Selanjutnya telunjuk memutar melingkari mata hingga sudut mata. Tahan sambil tekan bagian bawah mata. Ulangi hingga 3 kali.

Lalu kembali ke pangkal hidung dengan gerakan menjepit-jepit alis dengan 2 jari. Lakukan dengan perlahan dan lembut. (nov) (uky)

Orgasme, Turunkan Risiko Endometriosis

2009-10-12T23:25:00.002+08:00

Adhini Amaliafitri - Okezone
BERBEDA dengan pria, wanita berpotensi tinggi terjangkit beragam penyakit ganas. Salah satu penyebabnya, karena alat vital wanita yang terbuka membuat sangat rentan terhadap kuman, virus, serta beragam bakteri yang bisa masuk dengan mudah.

Bila tak dijaga dengan baik. Miss V dan mahkota wanita lainnya dapat terjangkit penyakit. Salah satunya ialah kemandulan, atauinfeksi pada rahim. Namun, tak usah khawatir berlebihan. Pasalnya, lewat orgasme , wanita bisa mengurangi risiko kemandulan.

Berdasarkan berita yang dirangkum dari Care Fair, bonus kesehatan yang diperoleh dari aktivitas seksual dapat membantu wanita untuk terhindar dari endometriosis. Apa itu?

Endometriosis biasanya menyerang remaja dan wanita usia subur, bahkan pascamenopause. Endometrium merupakan lapisan atau jaringan yang membatasi bagian dalam rahim. Endometriosis terjadi ketika ada pertumbuhan jaringan endometrium di luar rongga rahim.

Istilah ini berasal dari bahasa Yunani, yaitu end (sisi dalam), metra (rahim), dan osis (penyakit). Secara keseluruhan dapat diartikan sebagai penyakit yang berasal dari sisi dalam rahim.

Endometriosis identik dengan imunologis penuh-nyeri karena dalam kandungan timbul perlekatan perlekatan yang menimbulkan nyeri. Kondisi ini bisa menyebabkan tulang panggul terasa sangat nyeri. Bahkan jika sudah parah, bisa menjadi penyebab kemandulan.

Studi terakhir yang dipublikasikan Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation mengindikasikan, bahwa wanita yang rutin berhubungan intim lebih rendah terkena risiko penyebaran endometriosis. Kondisi ini didapati, bila dibandingkan dengan wanita yang sering menolak melakukan senggama ketika periode menjelang menstruasi.

Penelitian tersebut juga menemukan, saat wanita dalam kondisi menstruasi dan meraih the big O, maka dapat menurunkan risiko penyebaran endometriosis dengan mengeluarkan darah menstruasi keluar dari rahim.(nsa)

4 Kejahatan Terjadi Tiap Detik di Internet

2009-10-11T22:27:00.002+08:00

Jumlah kejahatan di kota-kota besar tak sebanding dengan kejahatan di dunia maya.
Muhammad Firman
VIVAnews - Menurut hasil pantauan Symantec, kejahatan yang terjadi di dunia maya jauh lebih tinggi frekuensinya dibandingkan dengan kejahatan yang terjadi di dunia nyata.

Sebagai gambaran, dari data yang dikumpulkan Symantec tahun lalu, di Jakarta terjadi 1 kejahatan tiap 9 menit. Di New York, kejahatan terjadi setiap 3,5 menit. Di Tokyo, terjadi tindak kriminal setiap 2,5 menit. Sementara di Berlin, pelaku kejahatan beraksi setiap 2 menit.

“Jumlah kejahatan yang terjadi di kota-kota besar di seluruh dunia itu tidak sebanding dengan kejahatan yang terjadi di dunia maya,” kata Effendy Ibrahim, Norton Business Lead, Asia South Region, Symantec, pada peluncuran Norton 2010 di Jakarta, 8 Oktober 2009. “Symantec mencatat, satu cybercrime terjadi setiap 0,25 menit. Atau 4 kejahatan per menit,” ucapnya.

Demikian pula dari sisi korban. Sebagai gambaran, satu dari 42 juta orang berpotensi digigit ular. Satu dari 2,6 juta orang, berpeluang tersambar petir. Satu dari 300 orang mengalami kecelakaan lalulintas, sementara satu dari 31 orang pernah mengalami pencurian di rumahnya. Bagaimana dengan korban pencurian informasi atau kejahatan di Internet?

“Dari penelitian yang dilakukan di Amerika Serikat, yang hasilnya juga serupa dengan penelitian yang dilakukan di Australia, ternyata 1 dari 5 pengguna internet telah menjadi korban kejahatan,” kata Effendi.

Effendi menyebutkan, sikap pengguna yang tak acuh dan tidak mempedulikan akan bahaya yang banyak mengintai merupakan penyebabnya.

“Mereka tidak peduli sehingga mereka tidak menginstall software keamanan, memakai software bajakan, atau software keamanan murah atau bahkan gratisan,” kata Effendi. "Software bajakan dan software keamanan gratisan memang bisa melindungi. Tapi itu tidak cukup,” ucapnya.

Dengan semakin canggihnya metode serangan saat ini, Effendi menyebutkan, pengguna komputer membutuhkan lebih dari sekadar antivirus.

PERINGATAN PUBLIK / PUBLIC WARNING

2009-09-25T22:30:00.002+08:00

BADAN PENGAWAS OBAT DAN MAKANAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA

PERINGATAN PUBLIK / PUBLIC WARNING

TENTANG

KANTONG PLASTIK “KRESEK”

Nomor: KH.00.02.1.55.2890

Tanggal : 14 Juli 2009

Menindaklanjuti hasil pengawasan terhadap kantong plastik kresek, Badan POM RI

perlu mengeluarkan peringatan kepada publik sebagai berikut:

Kantong plastik kresek berwarna terutama hitam kebanyakan merupakan produk daur ulang yang sering digunakan untuk mewadahi makanan.
Dalam proses daur ulang tersebut riwayat penggunaan sebelumnya tidak diketahui, apakah bekas wadah pestisida, limbah rumah sakit, kotoran hewan atau manusia, limbah logam berat, dll. Dalam proses tersebut juga ditambahkan berbagai bahan kimia yang menambah dampak bahayanya bagi kesehatan.
Jangan menggunakan kantong plastik kresek daur ulang tersebut untuk mewadahi langsung makanan siap santap.
Bagi masyarakat yang ingin mendapatkan informasi lebih lanjut dapat menghubungi Unit Layanan Pengaduan Konsumen Badan POM RI dengan nomor telepon 021-4263333 dan 021-32199000 atau e-mail ulpk@pom.go.id dan ulpkbadanpom@yahoo.com atau melihat di website Badan POM, www.pom.go.id
Demikian peringatan ini disampaikan untuk disebar luaskan.

PUBLIC WARNING / PERINGATAN

2009-09-25T22:25:00.002+08:00

BADAN PENGAWAS OBAT DAN MAKANAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA

PUBLIC WARNING / PERINGATAN
Nomor : KH.00.01.43.2503
Tanggal : 11 JUNI 2009

KOSMETIK MENGANDUNG BAHAN BERBAHAYA / BAHAN DILARANG

Berdasarkan hasil pengawasan, sampling dan pengujian laboratorium sejak September 2008 hingga Mei 2009, Badan POM telah memerintahkan untuk menarik dari peredaran produk kosmetik yang mengandung bahan berbahaya / bahan dilarang Merkuri, Hidrokinon, Asam Retinoat, Zat Warna Merah K.3 (CI 15585), Merah K.10 (Rhodamin B) dan Jingga K.1 (CI 12075), sebanyak 70 (tujuh puluh) item sebagaimana terlampir.

Berbagai resiko dan efek yang tidak diinginkan dari penggunaan Bahan Berbahaya / Bahan Dilarang adalah sebagai berikut :

Merkuri (Hg) / Air Raksa termasuk logam berat berbahaya, yang dalam konsentrasi kecilpun dapat bersifat racun. Pemakaian Merkuri (Hg) dapat menimbulkan berbagai hal, mulai dari perubahan warna kulit, yang akhirnya dapat menyebabkan bintik-bintik hitam pada kulit, alergi, iritasi kulit, kerusakan permanen pada susunan syaraf, otak, ginjal dan gangguan perkembangan janin bahkan paparan jangka pendek dalam dosis tinggi dapat menyebabkan muntah-muntah, diare dan kerusakan ginjal serta merupakan zat karsinogenik (menyebabkan kanker) pada manusia.

Hidrokinon termasuk golongan obat keras yang hanya dapat digunakan berdasarkan resep dokter. Bahaya pemakaian obat keras ini tanpa pengawasan dokter dapat menyebabkan iritasi kulit, kulit menjadi merah dan rasa terbakar, bercak-bercak hitam.

Asam Retinoat / Tretinoin / Retinoic Acid dapat menyebabkan kulit kering, rasa terbakar, teratogenik (cacat pada janin).

Bahan pewarna Merah K.3 (CI 15585), Merah K.10 (Rhodamin B) dan Jingga K.1 (CI 12075) merupakan zat warna sintetis yang umumnya digunakan sebagai zat warna kertas, tekstil atau tinta. Zat warna ini merupakan zat karsinogenik (dapat menyebabkan kanker). Rhodamin B dalam konsentrasi tinggi dapat menyebabkan kerusakan hati.

2009-09-22T21:29:00.001+08:00

Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri Mohon Maaf Lahir & Bathin 1 Syawal 1430 H

2009-09-18T19:02:00.001+08:00

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Turunkan Bobot Tubuh dengan Alpukat

2009-07-24T23:29:00.001+08:00

Adhini Amaliafitri

ALPUKAT merupakan buah yang sangat enak, namun wajib dihindari jika tengah berdiet, sebab buah ini kaya lemak. Padahal, lemak alpukat termasuk lemak sehat yang ampuh menurunkan bobot tubuh. Benarkah?

Seperti dikutip dari Health24, Selasa (21/7/2009), Potchefstroom Institute of Nutrition di Potchefstroom University menemukan fakta mengejutkan, alpukat dapat memperlancar penurunan bobot tubuh seseorang.

Bertentangan dengn mitos yang ada, ternyata alpukat bebas kolesterol. Meskipun mengandung kandungan lemak yang tinggi, namun lemak di dalam alpukat kebanyakan mengandung monounsaturated. Di mana monounsaturated bermanfaat untuk kesehatan jantung.

Lemak mononunsaturated dapat menurunkan LDL (kolesterol jahat), dan menaikan kadar HDL (kolesterol baik) di dalam tubuh seseorang.

Fakta menyebutkan, lemak monounsaturated di dalam makanan dapat menurunkan kadar triglyceride. Selain itu, mengandung lutein yang bermanfaat untuk penglihatan mata. Alpukat juga kaya akan vitamine E, yang mengandung banyak antioksidan guna mencegah radikal bebas.

Kandungan beta-sitosterol pada alpukat juga berfungsi sebagai anti-cholesterol yang dapat melindungi tubuh untuk mengendalikan kolesterol.

Karena itu, bagi Anda yang tengah berdiet, tidak usah takut mengonsumsi alpukat. Sebab alpukat kaya akan phytosterols yang dapat menurunkan kadar kolesterol dalam darah.

Untuk Anda yang ingin mengonsumsi alpukat, akan lebih baik jika menikmatinya tanpa tambahan apapun. Dengan mengonsumsi buahnya saja dijamin tidak ada kandungan gula di dalamnya, dibandingkan bila Anda mencampurnya dengan susu atau air gula.(nsa)

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2009-07-15T02:27:00.001+08:00

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Ganti Facial Dengan Air Kemasan

2009-07-04T23:35:00.001+08:00

Bagi wanita, hal yang paling ditakuti adalah saat memasuki masa menopause. Dimana secara otomatis keadaan kulit mengalami keriput dan pengenduran. Tapi jangan khawatir dulu, resep yang saya berikan, patut untuk dicoba.

Penampilan merupakan hal yang sangat penting dan bisa menampilkan citra diri seseorang, mencerminkan kebersihan hati. Betul tidak?

Marlupi Sijangga, founder & principal Marlupi Dance Academy, berkata bahwa hukum menjaga penampilan adalah penting. Perlu diketahui, Marlupi Sijangga berpenampilan masih fresh kendati usianya sudah memasuki kepala 7.

Menurutnya, dia tak pernah ke salon untuk melakukan perawatan atau semacamnya, lalu apa rahasianya? Dituturkan bahwa setiap bangun tidur dan mau tidur, beliau selalu mencuci muka dengan air kemasan, bukan air biasa (dari keran air). Kenapa air kemasan? Air kemasan dipilih karena sudah mengalami proses-proses tertentu. Cara tersebut bagi Marlupi lebih efektif daripada harus melakukan facial di salon.

Dan yang tidak kalah penting adalah menjaga pola makan, berpikir sehat, dan berolahraga. Perawatan teratur tetapi tidak didukung dengan hidup sehat juga percuma, katanya.

Untuk pola makan, Marlupi biasa minum air putih tiap bangun dan mau tidur. “Biasanya, tiga liter sehari,” imbuhnya. Selain itu, dia selalu mengkonsumsi jus dan buah-buahan. Dia membuat sendiri jus apel dicampur dengan wortel, stroberi, jeruk, dan jambu merah. Buah-buahan tersebut mempunyai fungsi yang berbeda-beda. “wortel kan buar mata. Sedangkan jambu merah bisa menambah trombosit darah”, katanya. Jus itu diminum dua kali sehari.

Mau tampil fresh seperti beliau? Ikuti sarannya yang murah meriah, siapa takut.

Hati-hati buat Wanita

2009-07-04T23:32:00.000+08:00

Artikel ini saya khususkan buat teman-teman perempuan, Agar selalu hati-hati menjaga kesehatan.
Hai para wanita (cieee), air dalam botol plastik di mobil Anda, sangatlah berbahaya!!!! Anda tahukan Sheryl Crow (salah satu artis penyanyi dari Amrik) mengalami kanker payudara. Dia tampil di acara Ellen show dan mengatakan hal yang sama persis. Hal ini telah diidentifikasikan sebagai penyebab paling utama pada kanker payudara. Dalam beberapa penelitian menyebutkan bahwa hawa panas yang memanaskan bahan plastik dalam botol memiliki bahan kimia tertentu yang dapat menyebabkan kanker payudara. Jadi tolong berhati-hatilah dan jangan minum air dalam botol plastik yang sudah ditinggalkan di dalam mobil. Okey.
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Helpful Stress Relievers for Women

2009-06-22T05:06:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

Stress is the reaction of our body to something that upsets the normal balance in our life. Women are easily stressed and all women have stress. A corporate woman can be stressed with her work. A busy mom is stressed sometimes with her kids and all the work that she has to do at home. When you feel stressed, you should find ways to reduce the tension and find time to relax for yourself. Reducing stress reduces your risk for all chronic diseases including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and certain types of cancer. Untreated stress also leads to depression, anxiety, headaches, and many other health-related complaints. Reducing stress is important in improving your overall health.

Ways to Reduce Stress

There are many simple and inexpensive ways in which a woman can reduce stress on her own. Here are some effective ways in which you can reduce stress:

* Live a healthy life. Cut off or reduce your alcohol intake and quit smoking as they can hide the symptoms of depression and they rarely resolve the problem. They only can make the situation worse. Avoid taking in too much caffeine. Eat a balanced diet which includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Maintaining a fit body gives you the energy you need to fight off stress.

* Exercise and go outdoors whenever possible. Commit yourself to having a walk each day as a form of exercise. If you want, you can join a health club. Spending time with nature can help you unwind and enhance your outlook towards life. This could help you improve your attitude and soon the stress that you feel may be trivial.

* Try aromatherapy. This process can help you alleviate your stress. Try putting five or six drops of lavender oil in a warm bath or try using healing flavors of tea like chamomile, passionflower, valerian and ginseng.

* Give yourself time to enjoy life and have fun. Be creative and learn to express yourself and give yourself the freedom that you want. Just allow yourself to relax and enjoy the moment.

* Be assertive and not aggressive. Learn when to say “no.” We always feel that we must respond in a positive way when someone asks us a favor but there are some instances when the favor becomes a burden to us. When that time comes, think it over and say no.

* When you are in an unpleasant situation, remember to take a deep breath and count to 10 before you say and do anything else. The pause acts as a tranquilizer that produces a calming effect. The pause also allows you to take time to evaluate the situation and think of a solution before doing some regrettable actions on impulse.

There are many other ways in which you can beat stress. If these suggestions fail and you still have a lingering stress for two weeks or more, you should try talking to your physician.

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Endometrial Polyp: A Closer Look Into It

2009-06-21T05:05:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

Endometrial polyps are also called uterine polyps. These are small growths that grow very slowly in the lining of the uterus. They have a large flat base and they are attached to the uterus through an elongated pedicle. They can be round or oval in shape and they are usually red in color. Large ones appear to be a darker shade of red. A woman can have one or many endometrial polyps, and they sometimes protrude through the vagina causing cramps and discomfort. They can cause cramps because they impinge the opening of the cervix. These polyps can become infected if they are twisted and lose all their blood supply. There are rare instances when these polyps become cancerous. Women who have them find it difficult at times to get pregnant.

The Symptoms

There are no definitive causes of endometrial polyps, but their growth can be affected by hormone levels, especially estrogen. Often there are no symptoms, but some identifiable symptoms can be related to its formation.

* A gap between menstrual bleeding

* Irregular or prolonged menstrual bleeding

* Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding

* Pain or dysmenorrhea (pain with menses)

Diagnosis and Treatment

Endometrial polyps can be detected through Dilation and Curettage (D&C), CT scan, MRI, ultrasound or hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopy is a procedure where a small scope is inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity to look for polyps or other uterine abnormalities. Endometrial polyps can be removed and treated through surgery using curettage or hysterectomy. If curettage is performed, polyps may be missed but to reduce this risk, the uterus is usually explored by hysteroscopy at the beginning of the surgical process. A large polyp can be cut into sections before being fully removed. If the polyps are discovered to be cancerous, a hysterectomy should be performed. There is a high probability of recurrence of polyps even with the above treatments.

Complications and Risk Factors

Endometrial polyps are usually benign cells. They can either be precancerous or cancerous. Approximately 0.5 percent of endometrial polyps contain adenocarcinoma cells. These cells will eventually develop into a cancer. Polyps can increase the risk of miscarriage in women who undergo in vitro fertilization treatment. If they develop near the fallopian tubes, they can be a cause of having difficulty in becoming pregnant.

Uterine polyps usually occur in women in their 40s and 50s. Women who have high risk factors are those who are obese, have high blood pressure. and have history of cervical polyps in their family.

Taking in tamoxifen or hormone replacement therapy can increase the risk factors of endometrial polyps. Women who use the hormonal Intra Uterine Device that has high levels of levonorgestrel can reduce the incidence of polyps. One of every ten women can have endometrial polyps, and it is estimated that about 25 percent of those who have abnormal vaginal bleeding have endometrial polyps.

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Symptoms of Cervical Polyps

2009-06-20T05:03:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

A cervical polyp is a benign tumor that is found on the surface of the cervical canal. They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding, but more often they show no symptoms. The cause of this type of cancer is not fully understood by the experts. It may result from an infection or from a long term or chronic inflammation, an abnormal response to an increase in the estrogen levels, and in the congestion of blood vessels in the cervical canal.

The diagnosis of cervical polyps is relatively easy, since they can be easily seen by a physician. They appear to be smooth stalks with a red or purple color and they protrude from the cervical canal.

The Common Symptoms

Normally, there would be no symptoms for cervical polyps but at times this disease will be characterized by:

* Abnormal vaginal bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods, after menopause, after sexual intercourse, and after douching.
* Cervical polyps may be inflamed but they rarely become infected
* Abnormally heavy periods or menorrhagia
* White or yellow mucus discharge, often called leucorrhea
* There are only a few known symptoms of this infection and sometimes these are even unnoticeable. A woman needs to have an annual check up to evaluate her reproductive health.

Risk Factors and Preventive Measures

* The risk factor of having cervical polyps increases in women with diabetes mellitus and recurrent vaginitis and cervicitis. Cervical polyps never really occur before the onset of menstruation. It is usually seen in women of reproductive age. The most susceptible to the disease are women aged 40 to 50 years old. It is also said that cervical polyps can be found on incidences that trigger the production of hormones. Pregnant women have higher risks due to the changes in the hormone levels, possibly from the increased production of circulating hormones too.

* There are measures that can help prevent the infection and these are:

* Wear cotton underpants or panty hose with a cotton crotch. This helps prevent the accumulation of excess heat and moisture. Heat and moisture makes a woman susceptible to vaginal and cervical infections.

* Have your partner wear a condom every intercourse. This minimizes the risk of a sexually transmitted infection.

Treating Cervical Polyps

* Through a simple operation, cervical polyps can be removed. The polyp will be twisted and gently removed during the operation. In one method, a surgical string is attached around the base and the shoot is cut off. The base will be removed through electrocautery or laser treatment. Following the operation, patients are advised to take in antibiotics even if there are no signs of infection. Some cervical polyps are not necessarily cancerous but they are still sent to the laboratory for further analysis. Also, it is fairly impossible for the polyps to grow back but there are incidences of recurrence.

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Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

2009-06-19T05:02:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

Stretch marks are said to be related to hormonal changes that happens during puberty, pregnancy, and muscle building. Stretch marks are the off-color scarring on the skin that is caused by the tearing of the dermis. This can disappear eventually but not fully. The possibility of developing stretch marks increases among pregnant women. In fact, 75 to 90 percent of women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy.

For pregnant women, stretch marks will appear on the abdomen, the upper thighs, the buttocks, breasts, and the arms. The enormity and amount of the stretch marks will depend on the pregnant women’s total weight gain, genetic history, and the effort that these women put into preventing the stretch marks. What should pregnant women do to prevent stretch marks?

Preventing Stretch Marks

If there is one thing that many pregnant women don’t want to have as a souvenir of their pregnancy, it would be stretch marks. Genetics play an important role in whether or not a woman is susceptible to developing stretch marks. So if your mother ever got stretch marks when she was pregnant, there is a big possibility that you would get them also. There are many means in which you can prevent stretch marks from developing. Even if you are inclined to having them, you could limit the possibility by just following some simple guidelines. Here’s what you should do:

* Develop a healthy diet. You should control your weight gain to a recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds. This will not only contribute to the general health of your skin but it will also improve the health of the baby. A controlled weight gain will minimize the stretching of the skin and therefore the enormity of the stretch marks will also be minimized.

* Locate the possible areas in which stretch marks will develop or the areas that you want to prevent stretch marks from appearing. Massage these areas using a body brush or a wash cloth to increase the circulation of the blood in that area.

* Hydrate yourself. Drink plenty of water as this helps in improving the health of the skin and the health of the baby too.

* Take vitamins such as Vitamin E. This will ensure the health of your skin.

* Moisturize your skin effectively especially during the first and second trimester. There are many oils and creams that are available for you to use and you can use any of them even without the prescription of your doctor or dermatologist. This will keep your skin elastic and supple as these act as food for your skin. The formula in these creams will enhance the production of collagen, supports the dermis, and still keep the skin intact despite the rigorous stretching.

* Don’t forget to take care of your skin even after pregnancy in the post partum period. You will lose weight dramatically during this period and your skin will be more susceptible to stretch marks.

If you still develop stretch marks, don’t stress yourself just yet. This will become unnoticeable over time. If you are still conscious about these unwanted marks, you could visit the dermatologist for a skin treatment.

About The Author
Tampa Women’s Clinic, was established by Dr. James Pendergraft. Our Tampa Abortion Pill Offering the latest, safest and most advanced techniques for providing non-surgical, medical and surgical abortion methods including abortion pill in Tampa. For further information including family planning, please visit our premiere website. www.womenscenter.com

How to Treat Stretch Marks

2009-06-18T05:01:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

Stretch marks are theoretically small tears that form under the tissue that supports the skin. When they are overstretched, they will appear as purplish red streaks that look unsightly on the skin. Women with stretch marks are constantly seeking ways to eliminate the marks.

Eliminating Stretch Marks

Many women sought the help of creams and oils that are marketed in beauty supply stores. These creams contain large amounts of collagen that contributes to the elasticity of the skin. As the body ages, collagen becomes depleted making you more prone to having stretch marks. When the skin is treated with the cream, it will receive the needed amount of collagen to help it tighten and in turn prevent stretch marks from developing.

Another alternative for reducing or eliminating stretch marks is to seek the help of a dermatologist. These treatments are:

* Retin A Treatment
* Microdermabrasion Treatment
* Laser Treatment

Retin-A Treatment

The Retin-A treatment is applicable for stretch marks that are less than a year old when the stretch marks are still red or pinkish in color. Results are not 100 percent guaranteed. This treatment only works for some and it will not work on silver or pale marks or to those marks that are over a year old already. The cost depends only on the sheer size of the mark and if the treatment is covered by insurance. This should not be used by pregnant or nursing women because the treatment can be absorbed through the skin and it can cause harm to the baby.

Microdermabrasion Treatment

In a Microdermabrasion treatment, micro crystals and other chemicals are sprayed on the skin under high pressure at high speed and with the use of a vacuum device. This treatment is done at multiple sessions, preferably 10 to 12 times for a period of 3 to 4 months. The process might be painful and the skin will be bruised after the treatment and the treated skin should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Laser Treatment

The laser treatment is a very effective clinical treatment for any skin conditions including stretch marks. Pulsed dye lasers are used to remove the stretch marks. The process could also be very painful and anesthesia would be needed. Following the treatment, bruising is observed as well as peeling, scabbing, and redness of the skin. Multiple sessions of at least 8 sessions are also needed and a single session would cost approximately $700. This treatment is probably the most effective when it comes to removing stretch marks but effective results are not guaranteed for every type of person. For the most successful outcome, you need to find a good dermatologist or surgeon with effective equipment. The combination is crucial because an overdone process will create more scars to the skin while the underdone process will show no effective results at all.

About The Author
Orlando Women’s Clinic, was established by Dr. James Pendergraft. Our Orlando Abortion Clinic Offering the latest, safest and most advanced techniques for providing non-surgical, medical and surgical abortion methods including abortion pill in Orlando. For further information including family planning, please visit our premiere website. www.womenscenter.com

All About Benign Breast Cancer

2009-06-17T05:05:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

There are many causes of benign breast cancer. These are the changes in the breast tissue, any breast infection or injury, and any medicine that are taken that have caused the lumps or the breast pain. Changes in the tissues of a woman’s breasts occur with the fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle.

Types of Benign Breast Conditions

There are many types of lumps and conditions in the breast that are benign and it is very important to know them so that you will not have to be unnecessarily alarmed when you find a lump in one or both of your breasts.

* Fibrocystic changes. This increases the size and tenderness in the breast before the menstrual period. These lumps are just milk ducts and surrounding tissues that have grown and dilated to form cysts. The lumps that are formed may be hard or rubbery. Fibrocystic changes are often noticeable among women in their 40s.

* Simple cysts. These are just fluid filled cysts that change in size with the woman’s menstrual cycles.

* Fibroademonas. These are considered the most common benign tumors in a female breast. They are solid, round, and rubbery, and they can move freely in the breast once they are pushed upon and it is usually painless. This type of benign breast condition is due to the excessive formation of the milk producing glands and the surrounding breast tissue. This condition will most likely occur in women between the age of 20 and 30.

* Intraductal papillomas. This condition is characterized by small, wart-like growths in the lining of the mammary duct near the nipple area and women between the age of 45 and 50 are the most likely to be affected.

* Traumatic fatnecrosis. This condition will occur if a trauma like an injury occurs in the breast and the characteristics of the lumps are round, firm, hard, single, and usually painless.

What You Should Do If You Find A Lump

Once you discover a lump in your breast you should immediately see a physician because it might be a benign breast cancer condition. It is recommended to see a doctor right away if you find the following in your breasts:

* An area that is distinctly different from another area in either breasts
* A lump or a thickening near the breast or the underarm that is persistent
* A change in the size, shape, and contour of the breast
* A mass or lump in your breast
* Changes in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or the nipple.
* They are dimpled, puckered, and appear scaly or even inflamed.
* A bloody or clear fluid discharge from the nipples
* Redness in the skin on the nipple area or anywhere on the breast

A monthly examination of the breast is recommended to detect any abnormalities that are found in the breast and to prevent any development of benign breast lumps.

About The Author
Florida Women’s Clinic, was established by Dr. James Pendergraft. Our Orlando Abortion pill Offering the latest, safest and most advanced techniques for providing non-surgical, medical and surgical abortion methods including abortion pill in Florida. For further information including family planning, please visit our premiere website. www.womenscenter.com

Top 5 Pains Women Should Not Ignore

2009-06-16T05:08:00.000+08:00

by: James Pendergraft

There are many women who constantly experience aches and pains that they try to overlook because of being caught up with whatever they are doing or too busy to notice. A woman should know that minor pains that are constant could be a sign of something serious. Millions of women out there don’t always stop to listen to what their body is saying and end up suffering adverse consequences later.

What to Do with Women’s Body Pains

Always listen to what your body has to say so that you will not regret having missed the signs when you develop a more complicated condition later on. Here are the top pains that women commonly experience and the necessary action that you should take once you experience them:

* Stomach ache and discomfort. You can easily pass off these feelings as having a sensitive stomach or as a reaction to something that you have eaten but if you are already suffering from them regularly, you should make an appointment with your doctor for an evaluation. This could be a sign that you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcers, gallbladder, or pancreatic disease. Many doctors recommend fiber supplements for IBS. An extensive work up should be done by your Doctor before the diagnosis of IBS is ma.de.

* Pains in the head or neck area. This happens due to stress in the majority of situations This can indicate that you are suffering high blood pressure, aneurysms, or even different types of cancers in the neck area or head. This could be the precursor of stroke or other vascular abnormality.

* Painful periods. Monthly painful periods could indicate that a woman has endometriosis. Many women think that this is just a normal condition, but this is not at all true. If the medications that you take don’t help alleviate the pain, visit your doctor to find out if you have endometriosis. In this condition, women experience severe pain due to the accumulation of misplaced endometrial tissue on the tubes, ovaries, and bowel. It can lead to infertility and chronic pain if not treated. What you need to do is to consult a doctor that can diagnose and give you medications for your condition.

* A pain on the right side of the body. This could suggest the presence of gall stones. These are solid collections of cholesterol or calcium that build up in a sac under the liver or the gall bladder. They can cause blockage in your digestive system and leads to severe pain. A treatment for this is to remove the stones surgically.

* Sharp back pain. This could be due to bad posture and vertebral problems. It has a direct impact on your work and daily schedule and could lead to complications later on.

The aches and pains are not the only problems that women should notice. Experts also advise to never ignore petty things like fatigue, shortness of breath, or having blood in your urine. Every time you encounter an abnormality in your health, talk to your doctor immediately.

About The Author
Florida Abortion Clinic. Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Abortion Clinic Orlando in March 1996 to provide afull range of health care for women, including abortion clinics in orlando, physical examinations, family planning, counseling, laboratory services and sexually transmitted disease screening and counseling.For More Information Plz visit our site here :- http://www.womenscenter.com

No Such Thing As Equality For Women

2009-06-14T05:09:00.001+08:00

by: Wendy Stenberg-Tendys

For years equal opportunity for women has been thrust at us at every opportunity. Many men speak all the right words, yet the scales are still heavily balanced against women. In the list of the top wealthiest people in the world, women have a very low profile. Only two women are found in the top 20, at numbers 12 and 13.

Women continue to hold a very low position in the places of power. "Discrimination is changing at a snail's pace and still needs to be challenged", says Nicole Brewer, of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

"Women are paid less than men for the same work", says author Isabelle Allendale, "If paid at all. Women remain vulnerable because they have no economic independence and are constantly threatened by exploitation, violence and abuse. If a woman is empowered, her children and family will be better off". $20 are given to men's programs for every dollar given to women's programs.

Under a mantle of secrecy, the most powerful and richest people in the world, joined in an unprecedented secret meeting, at the home of the president of the Manhatton medical school, at Rockefeller University, at the invitation of Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and David Rockefeller.

"We came together to see if we could join together to do more to help, in the light of the world economic downturn", said one of the attendees. "This group is very committed to philanthropy". It was reported the agenda for the five hour afternoon/dinner meeting was to consider ways to use their considerable financial resources to come to the aid of people in the midst of financial crisis.

The invitees included billionaire moguls such as, Michael Bloomberg, Ted Turner, George Soros, Peter Petersen and Eli Broad. All invitees were known for their philanthropic achievements. It would seem that Oprah Winfrey was the only female billionaire to attend the secret meeting.

Yet for all the moves forward in the equality race, women are still way behind the eight ball.

•Women equate to less than 1% of departmental heads, editors, media owners, but a third of the working journalists

•80% of purchasing decisions are made by women

•Women do 66% of the world's work but only receive 10% of world’s income

•Women own less than 1% of the world's assets

•Globally women comprise 42% of Internet users

•Women are 66% of the 1 billion plus, illiterate adults who have no access to basic education, are women

•Worldwide women account for the majority of people over the age of 60 years old

•Only 21% of all news subjects are on females

Finally – a piece of trivia: Women use 20,000 words a day, compared to 7,000 used by men.

About The Author
Dr Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are CEO's of YouMe Support Foundation (http://youmesupport.org) providing high school education grants for children who are without hope. A chance to fulfill their dreams at whatever level they chose to. Take a few minutes to check it all out at Win A Resort (http://winareosrt.com)

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Accessories Lend The Flower Girl Dress Unique Appearance

2009-06-13T05:08:00.000+08:00

by: Jake Smith

The flower girl is a very important member of wedding thus should be dressed well. She plays an important role of throwing flowers on the way of the bride and will certainly draw special attention from guests present in wedding. Therefore her appearance should be mind blowing.

Outfit plays a very important role in making appearance. It should be one of its kinds. But at the same time accessories also give equally adorable look and add stars to visual aspect. Accessories for the flower girl are unique and not like others. Remember she is a cute child and adorning her with gaudy accessories will give her mature look instead of innocent. Let her remain soft and supple, which is her greatest asset. Grace your flower girl with below written accessories and play up her looks.

Jewelry

Jewelry comprises the main part of accessories. With regard to flower girl dresses minimal jewelry is enough. A simple necklace and simple pair of earrings is decent to adorn her. Overdoing will ruin her show.

Bows, Ribbons, and Sashes

These are a very cute and attraction gathering accessories for the flower girl and greatly enhance her looks. They impart baby like appearance and also very good for emphasizing color theme if any set for wedding. Bows, ribbons and sashes looks good on everyone.

Flowers

The main work of flower girl is to carry basket carrying flower petals, so how nice it will be if she herself be adorned with flowers. It will be a charming addition to her looks.

Headpieces

Head accessories are a fun accessory to adorn flower girl. Tiara is looked upon as main headpiece and lend endearing look. But do not overdo with head accessories as it will make her feel uncomfortable.

Gloves

Gloves are an elegant accessory for flower girl to complete the look. They should be of the same color of the dress. But every flower girl is not comfortable in using gloves, thus wear them only if they are enthusiastic about the idea of wearing them. Wrist-length gloves are most appropriate for flower girls.

Shoes

Shoes makes an important part of every women’s outfit and thus of flower girl too. They should perfectly match with the style of the dress, but more important than style is comfort, especially for flower girls. She will get irritated if shoes are not appropriate. To be comfortable is must for the flower girl so that she will not be unhappy or fussy during the ceremony. Simple ballerina slippers make a perfect choice for a flower girl.

Others accessories

In other accessories jackets held great importance and great for looking well groomed. Bolero jackets give gorgeous appearance to a flower girl. Also a knit, satin, lace, or brocade bolero jacket is a great way to accessorize a white or plain-color dress. Ensure that a fabric of the jacket is not coarse.

The above accessories though simple but will lend your flower girl a princess like appearance. They are not only about adorning flower girl but flower girl dress also.

About The Author
Jake Smith is an associated editor to the website onlygowns.com and provides visitors with complete information on Beaded Dresses, Cocktail Dresses,Autumn Collection, Wedding Saree and Bridal Saree,Womens Leather Jackets & Blazerother wide variety of specially designed dresses etc.

Buying Pearls Online: Your Must-Know Guide

2009-06-12T05:04:00.000+08:00

by: Jamie Jefferson

If you want your jewelry to make a statement, try a single strand of pearls, a pair of pearl earrings or a pearl bracelet. You can find great deals on pearls online if you know where to look. Follow these online pearl shopping tips so you can get the best quality for your price range.

Pearls have different standards of quality than other types of jewelry. Before you try to purchase pearls online, familiarize yourself with the different levels of quality and options available to you.

Here are a few basics: Pearls come in three different varieties. Imitation pearls are costume jewelry. They have no intrinsic value other than what they bring you through owning them. Natural pearls are very hard to find in online stores because they are so rare. Your best bet for genuine pearls online is to find cultured pearls. These pearls are manufactured naturally and are very high quality.

Pearls also come in several different shapes. Most people are familiar with the perfectly round pearls available, but there are many other shapes as well, from tear drop to Baroque (which can have a highly unusual shape). Pearls also come in many different colors, too, but be sure to determine if the pearls you are buying are dyed or are naturally colored.

For the most part, shopping for pearls online is no different than shopping for other types of jewelry online. There are specific tests that you'd do with pearls when you buy them in person, but since you don't have that luxury, you'll have to rely on the reputation of the online seller.

You'll need to pay attention to the quality and reputation of the online store you are purchasing from. Look for specific clues that will help you determine whether or not shopping at a particular store is a good idea.

The first thing you should look for on a reputable pearl dealer site is a clear customer service and return policy. The website should be upfront about its policies. Look into how the store handles customer returns. You should also be able to locate the contact information very easily. Ideally, the store should have an e-mail address and a phone number displayed on the website.

Before you buy, make sure to search the name of the jeweler and the word “review” to look for feedback on the seller. You may find that a store with a nice site is not all that it's cracked up to be. Rely on the feedback of former customers to inform your pearl buying decision.

About The Author
Jamie Jefferson publishes the latest pearl discounts from her favorite online jewelry merchants: http://todays-jewelry-discounts.com/category/pearl-jewelry . Visit her sites today to find the latest Mondera coupons, as well: http://www.susies-coupons.com/mond.htm

Prevent Stretch Marks Pregnancy – How To Do It In Simple Steps

2009-06-11T05:03:00.000+08:00

by: Zetty Miyake

Stretch marks or sometimes people call it as striae are in fact scars that are come into sight when the skin stretch out. It was formed beneath the surface layer of your skin. The formation and color can be varies but normally it can be red, purple and sometimes brown with strip-like pattern. These marks can occur on any of your skin but the most common area shall be your hips, breast and your abdomen. It is well known that 90 percent of pregnant woman will encounter stretch marks formation and definitely they will look for option and method to prevent from the scars to appear.

It is a fact that currently doctors have yet discover formula on how to remove stretch marks because there are in essence scars. Surgery might be a good option if you want to remove them completely although it is costly and risky. Therefore to prevent stretch marks from appearing during and after pregnancy is to start controlling your diets. Gaining weight during pregnancy is unavoidable since you need all the nutrition for yourself as well for your baby. What should you do is to manage your food intake to keep off rapid weight gain. By putting your weight in constant gradual pounds increment, you will let the skin stretch gradually. At the same time, drinking lots of water will keep your skin healthy and the elasticity will increase to cater the skin stretching. Those unwanted marks will form and emerge once you are dries out.

In managing your diets and controlling your weight gain, start looking into taking food or nutrients that contain Zink such as cereal products. Take vegetables like spinach and carrots that will provide you with beta carotene and do not forget to get essentials fatty acid. All the above will basically increase the growth rate of your skin cell which resulting healthy and flexible skin. Since you are pregnant, it is recommended to get a consultation from your doctor before changing your diets.

The next step is to keep your skin moisturize. You can begin using preventing stretch marks cream with vitamins A and E in them so that to lessen your chances of getting them. Make sure your skin is always moist, this helps in stretching the skin and not tearing. All these will help you to prevent stretch marks from appearing or at least the scar is not that severe.

About The Author
Zetty Miyake recommends reading on Revitol stretch marks cream at http://revitolskincarereviews.com

Cosmetic Breast Surgery: Now You Can Try Before You Buy

2009-06-10T05:08:00.000+08:00

by: Ned James

Breast enhancers are a fine way for increasing your bra size by up to a full cup or so. But what if you want to try something truly special, like up two or three cup sizes? If nothing else, purely out of curiosity would it not be fun to at least try it? With the increasing occurrence of breast implant surgery today, women are opting for breast implants in record numbers. Over 350,000 each year now make this decision making it the most common of all cosmetic procedures. While the economy might have stalled many industries, it seems that breast augmentation is still holding up pretty well.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have bigger, fuller breasts? For many women the possibility of breast augmentation is more of a curiosity than anything else. Others may want the look resulting from breast augmentation but are perhaps not in a position to afford the procedure. Whether or not you are serious about planning for implants, you do have options today to see what you might look like with breast enlargement.

There are many methods where you can approximate the look of breast enlargement. If you currently wear a AA or A cup and want to know what you would look like with a C or D cup you could always buy a bra and fill it with something soft like tissue paper. The difficulty, of course, is that it can be uncomfortable in your bra and worse, look unnatural.

Well, today you have new and improved options to preview how you would look and feel like with bigger breasts. There are breast implant sizing systems available today that offer you the option of previewing how your body would change should you decide to get a breast enhancement procedure. These implant sizing systems comprise of tester implants that are designed to be similar in size and dimension to real breast implants.

Some of the sizing systems are designed primarily to estimate your new breast implant size in the privacy of your own home. For about 40 bucks you can get a set of water filled sizers that you place in your bra. These systems are fine as long as you are not going out of the house because the plastic bags filled will ripple and show through the bra and your blouse. Still for a cheap preview they work fine.

Advances in sizing systems are designed to look natural within a bra so that you can actually go out in public while wearing them. For about a hundred bucks you can try on a C cup one week, and a D cup the next. The advantage of course is that you get a chance to have fun with a fuller bust line during your experiment.

These systems let you try out the look that breast enlargement could give you while you:

· Shop in a shopping mall

· Dance out on the town

· Dine out at your favorite restaurant

· Vacation and play

The benefit here is that you get a chance to experience the psychological impacts of having a larger bust line. Standing in front of a mirror simply gives you the visual preview.

The concept of bra fillers is not a new one of course. There seems to be a fascination with the possibility of what life would be like with a fuller bust line. The typical breast enhancement devices offered today offer an increase of a half cup to full cup size, but are often uncomfortable. Silicone enhancers usually require a tape or glue to stay in place and can get hot if worn too long. They get kind of sticky and need to be washed every time you use them.

The modern bras that are offered today are cleverly packed with water or gel sacs built in the base so as to bump up your cleavage. These are quite effective, especially if your bra size is a B cup or larger. But how do you effectively enhance your bust line with a small cup such as AA or A?

You might want to try a breast implant sizing system to satisfy your curiosity of what life would be like after breast implants. If you are considering breast enlargement, try breast implant sizers to see what you might look like. If you are curious about what you might look like after breast augmentation, try breast implant sizers.

About The Author
Considering breast augmentation? Visit http://www.lwgatz.com to learn more about how to choose your breast implant size. Our blog at http://www.breastauginfo.com contains a wide variety of information on the breast augmentation process.

4 Tips to Increase the Chances Of Pregnancy after 40 Following Tubal Ligation Reversal

2009-06-09T05:06:00.000+08:00

by: Sandra Wilson

Women over the age of 40 who have had tubal ligation may later make the decision to have more children. In fact pregnancy after 40 is becoming very common place and is something that some women can look forward to following tubal ligation reversal. In fact, at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center during the period between 2001 and 2007, thousands of tubal reversals were done and 13% of them were for women over 40.

But there are certain risks factors to be taken into consideration for pregnancy in this age group. Any woman over the age of 40 will find that to conceive naturally becomes a lot more difficult whether they have had tubal ligation carried out or not. Try not to let that dissuade you, however, as the leading tubal surgeon at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center believes that as long as you are menstruating and want to try you should.

All women over the age of 40 who are trying to conceiving need to know that their chances of doing so naturally are less and that there are certain risks associated with doing so. For such women the chances of them miscarrying or having an ectopic pregnancy after 40 are greatly increased. In addition, there is an increased concern for some genetic abnormalities appearing in the child due to the age of the eggs. You should research the risks for advanced age pregnancy so that you are aware of what the potentials are and how best to prepare for such.

Any woman who has a tubal ligation reversal after 40 in order to get pregnant should do certain things which will improve their chances of conceiving as well as being aware of the risks she faces. In this article we offer some advice that will prove useful to such women.

1. Take your time after the tubal reversal surgery to allow your body time to heal. Although pregnancy after 40 is becoming more common, it is an increased stress on an older body. Be sure all your tissues and muscles are healed so your body can safely carry your new child to term. Don't push the envelope and wait at least one full menstrual cycle before trying to conceive.

2. Knowing when it is the best time for you to conceive is a good aid in achieving your goal. The best way of being able to determine when this is happening is through using an ovulation prediction kit which your local drug store should have. They can even be found online.

3. Follow closely the instructions given you by the tubal reversal surgeon for when you believe you have become pregnant. If the surgeon or clinic you are considering for the operation do not give any such suggestions and indeed do not even encourage contact after the surgery, you should really consider finding a different doctor. Such instructions can help you know rather quickly about one or two of the increased hazards of a pregnancy after 40 such as ectopic pregnancy.

4. Of course, one of the best tips for achieving a pregnancy after 40 following a tubal ligation reversal is to be sure to get a very good tubal surgeon. Get someone with lots of experience rather than someone who performs maybe one or two operations a year. We advise using a leading tubal reversal center and the surgeons there.

About The Author
Check out the CHTRC website at http://www.tubal-reversal.net/ for more about pregnancy after 40 and its associated risks as well as the many success stories. Read about real women who have had a tubal ligation reversal after 40 and their wonderful new babies.

If the Bra Don't Fit, You Must Quit - The Brand

2009-06-08T00:25:00.000+08:00

by: Tiffany Hart

Splurge shopping might be a bit off limits these days given the state of the economy, but you still have to buy certain garments. Bras certainly qualify. Oddly, not all bra brands provided sizes for all women.

You realize one day that your comfortable bras are wearing out. You head over to the mall for a few hours to browse through the selections. You find a beautiful balcony bra. You find a great strapless number as well. There's only one problem - you can't find your size. You ask the clerk and find out that the brand doesn't even make bras in your size!

Surprisingly, this is a very common problem. For whatever reason, some brands just provide bras in a relatively small sizing range. Sometimes the limitation is in the band size. Other times, they'll limit the range of cup sizes available. It is maddening, particularly if you don't fit in the "average" range, to wit, if you have a plus size bra size.

Plus size bras tend to be a fairly specific niche for bra brands. To be honest, many well know brands simply don't produce plus size bras for us women with larger breasts. This can be incredibly frustrating when shopping, particularly when you find a bra you love. One way to avoid the problem is to stick to brands that definitely cater to the plus size figure. Such brands include Le Mystere, Goddess, Freya, Panache, Fantasie of England, Chantelle and, of course, Enell for sports bras.

When it comes to bras, pricing comes a close second to fit when ranking the issues you have to consider. Oddly, plus size bras are generally priced the same as bras for "average" breast size women. One would think the niche would carry higher prices, but it simply isn't true these days.

I've always found it very odd that certain brands don't carry a full set of sizes. If you are going to go through the process of launching a brand and marketing it, an expensive affair by any measure, why would you limit your audience? To each their own, I guess. As far as you and I are concerned, try to find the best brands for your breast size and stick with them. Remember, if the bra don't fit, you must quit...the brand!

About The Author

Tiffany Hart writes about issues surrounding bras for http://www.divabras.com - find plus size bras and lingerie.

The Fate Men Fear Most

2009-06-07T05:02:00.000+08:00

by: Sandra Prior

‘No Fear’ looks impressive when plastered on a longboard, but it's only surfing bravado. We know because we asked you about your darkest medical concerns in an online poll. As it turns out, most of you fear a lot of health problems, but you fear the wrong things. And that may turn out to be your deadly miscalculation.

Take testicular cancer and paralysis. These relatively infrequent afflictions scare the living daylights out of you. And yet you seem far less concerned about more common health menaces such as lung cancer, heart attack, diabetes and stroke.

Why the misguided dread? When you stand to lose a portion of your life from a disease striking in your later years, you weight the risk lower in the present.

Here are your top health fears, their actual risk and the real stealth killers to fret over today.

Testicular Cancer

Call it the Lance Armstrong effect - the men we polled live in dread of groping their happy sac and finding a lump. Testicular cancer is known as the ‘young man's disease’ because it usually hits guys between the ages of 18 and 35, yet, it only accounts for 5.45 percent of the cancers diagnosed in men under the age of 30, placing it in the ‘relatively rare’ category. What's more, testicular cancer has a cure rate of more than 90 percent, one of the highest among cancers.

Check your testes once a month, in a warm bath or immediately after showering. Gently roll each testicle between your thumb and forefinger. See your doctor if you feel any unusual lumps. Early detection has driven down deaths related to this cancer. Don't be the fool who bucks the trend. Fear this more. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer), accounting for 13 percent of all cancers diagnosed. Although it tends to be diagnosed only when you're in your sixties, the seeds of trouble can be planted decades earlier. So how can you improve your odds? By chowing down on broccoli. Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolate, which makes the liver produce enzymes that help break down carcinogens.

Paralysis

Being dead, no big deal. Being paralyzed - now that would suck. Brain injury, motor-vehicle accidents and diving are some of the ways men become paralyzed (by severing the spinal cord), but the most common cause of paralysis is stroke (by causing neurological damage). Lower your blood pressure by drinking 350ml of carrot juice daily. The potassium will sweep excess sodium out of your system and the phytochemicals will help combat hypertension.

Fear this more. Falling off a ladder. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, ladder-related injuries at home have climbed almost 50 percent since 1990. Set the legs of the ladder 30cm away from the wall for every metre of the ladder's height.

Brain Tumor

Brain cancer also ranks high on your list of health fears. Yes, it's grim. Sure, survival rates are low. Heredity seems to be a major risk factor. So is prolonged inhalation of vinyl chloride - the kind of doses you'd receive working in a plastics factory.

Unless you do, in fact, work in a plastics factory, relax. Try to adopt the attitude of one survey respondent: ‘I don't worry about things that I cannot control.’ Fear this more. Lung cancer may be less common than, say, prostate cancer, but it is one of the most fatal of all the cancers. Don't smoke? Two hours spent in a smoky bar can affect your lungs as much as puffing four cigarettes does, so limit your exposure. Try to eat more apples, too. A study in the International Journal of Cancer showed a big decrease in the incidence of lung cancer among those who ate apples and pears.

Alzheimer's Disease

More than impotence, gunfire or being flattened by a car, the fate you fear most is losing your awareness and memory to Alzheimer's disease, a condition that leads to senile dementia and, ultimately, death. My mind controls my life. Losing it means losing who I am.

Your Alzheimer's threat is negligible until you reach the age of 65. At that point, the odds jump to 6.3 percent. However, if the disease runs in your family, lifetime risk soars to 64 percent. The cause remains as hazy as the mental degradation it causes, although there seems to be a connection to diabetes. Increased insulin in the bloodstream unleashes plaque-forming proteins in the brain. Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may share metabolic pathways.

To keep your wits, join the Internet Chess Club at www.chessclub.com. You want to build up as much cognitive reserve as you can through activities that involve memory and abstract thinking. Better yet: start a chess club with some friends. Social engagement accomplishes much the same and lowers stress. To lessen your risk of diabetes, slash your intake of carbohydrates that don't come from fruits and vegetables.

Fear this more. Losing your mind at age 70 won't be much of a concern if you pull a Kurt Cobain before turning 30. Suicide is the third-leading cause of violent/accidental death in men between the ages of 20 and 30. What's more, men are more likely to kill themselves than women. If you're entertaining self-destructive thoughts, ask your doctor for help. Any suggestion of suicide should be taken seriously.

Third-Degree Burns

Your fear of burns is out of whack with the real risk. While it is true that burns account for 50.7 percent of all non-road-related accidental deaths between the ages of 25 and 34, it's important to realize that accidental deaths only account for a small fraction of deaths that fall in the ‘homicide and violence’ category.

If you do burn yourself seriously, chances are it will happen in the kitchen, not from a truck exploding next to your car. In the event of a grease fire starting on the stove, don't douse it with water - that will only spread the flames. Instead, cover the flames with a metal pan to smother them.

Fear this more. Skin cancer. It's highly curable, but only if detected early. Save your hide from the worst effects of the sun by slathering on thin coats of SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen before soaking up rays.

Impotence

The ability to achieve and maintain an erection is a complex physiological process. Yet even though a mere five percent of men under 40 can't produce wood on demand, you obviously fear what lies - or flops - ahead. And rightly so: erectile dysfunction (ED) afflicts 52 percent of men over the age of 40.

To ensure you're up for whatever she's offering, turn off the telly. Men who watch more than 20 hours of TV a week are 30 percent more likely to experience ED.

Fear these more. High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity - all of which take a toll on your arteries. We're learning that the most common cause of ED is related to vascular disease. Your countermeasure: eat two small, healthy breakfasts instead of one (or none) so that your sugar and insulin levels don't skyrocket then crash. At 7am, blend 300ml of water with two scoops of protein powder, a handful of berries, a tablespoon of wheatgerm, a tablespoon of coconut oil and a dusting of cinnamon. Follow that up at 10am with scrambled eggs, a small portion of fruit and that BP-busting carrot juice. Eat small, fat- and protein-rich meals at three-hour intervals until 9pm.

About The Author
Sandra Prior runs her own bodybuilding website at http://bodybuild.rr.nu

How to Look After Your Health

2009-06-06T05:09:00.000+08:00

by: Roseanna Leaton

In this day and age we, the public, are subjected to the ever increasing cost of medical treatment. In the USA there is no National Health Service like there is in the UK, and it is essential to have good insurance cover. In the UK, the NHS sinks ever deeper under the pressure of trying to keep the population healthy and more and more people have to see consultants on a private basis, and there is a definite need for private medical insurance as an adjunct to NHS treatment.

The "system" shows cracks due to constant pressure. Insurance costs go up not only because of cost of treatment, but also because of the number of times those in the medical profession are sued. Our culture of "sue for whatever you can get" hurts the individuals in the end.

How can we help ourselves to maintain good health? Awareness is a great start. The medical profession put out a lot of literature to encourage us to check ourselves for various things - indicators of potential breast cancer, prostate cancer and so on. We are encouraged to go for a medical on a regular basis so that illness or disease may be identified at an early stage. We are encouraged to look after our diet, not drink too much and to get some exercise. There is a lot which we can do ourselves.

There is more that a lot of us could be doing as well. We need to take responsibility for our own health. The medical profession is there to help us but we need to be pro-active in our own health and well being. It is far too easy for us to abrogate responsibility in the sense that we many times knowingly put ourselves at risk (perhaps through unnecessary contact with others who we know are not unwell, or through drinking too much, not exercising enough, using sun-beds, not using sunscreen, not checking our breasts, etc) more because we "turn a blind eye", thinking "that won't happen to me" than for any other reason. We rely on the fact that we have the NHS or insurance and so if anything goes wrong they are there for us - we act in a way that infers that our health is "their" responsibility, and not our own. This is wrong.

Our own health is our own responsibility. We need to be aware of our own body and do our best to ensure it functions to its maximum potential. There is no point bemoaning the fact that you cannot afford treatment, or you cannot get an appointment for several weeks or months, if you have not met the "system" half way. Please don't get me wrong, many of us are conscious of what we should be doing and diligent in looking after our own health.

Another thing we can do in this day and age is to arm ourselves with information. The more aware you are, the more informed you are the better choices you can make. Google is a wonderful thing. You can get bags of information on anything and everything. There is information on main-stream medical treatment and also on the many complementary health therapies which are available. These therapies are there because there is a need for them. They are not to be dismissed.

If you take the attitude that your health is your own responsibility, then it is up to you to inform yourself of your healthiest options. It's up to you to look into preventative health instead of just waiting until you have a symptom and then going to the doctor for a pill to "fix it". How can you change your lifestyle which could have the effect of eliminating the cause of that symptom?

It is often the case that a doctor looks more to cure the symptom as opposed to treating the cause. This is because of how the "system" works. Years ago, when you had a "family doctor" they knew your family; they knew your circumstances and had a far greater insight into the myriad of things which impact upon one's health. These days we have "group practices". Your GP can change from one day to the next and they have no insight into your circumstances. This is why it is so important these days to take greater responsibility for your own health.

The fact is how you think and the lifestyle you choose has a massive impact upon your health. How you think tends to be reflected in the physical state of your body. Your mind and body are intrinsically linked. If you feel anxious your muscles tense, if you feel happy your eyes dance, if you feel sad your shoulders slump. These are obvious examples of how your mind is reflected in your body. It is more difficult to observe the effect of thoughts upon internal organs or parts which are not visible, but the impact of your thoughts will be felt within your body. Every thought you have triggers off neurotransmitters in your brain which in turn send signals to every cell in your physiology.

This is why I spend such a lot of my time developing hypnosis downloads aimed at helping everyone to help themselves.

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in hypnosis downloads for health and well-being.

http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com

About The Author
With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading practitioners of self-improvement. You can get a free hypnosis download from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and peruse her extensive library of hypnosis downloads .

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2009-06-05T12:54:00.001+08:00

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The Art of Coffee Blending

2009-06-05T05:03:00.001+08:00

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by: Steve Josephs As a culinary art, creating exceptional gourmet coffee is similar to the creation of an exceptional wine. Each crop, and even different harvests of the same crop, will have unique characteristics that result from differing conditions over time with respect to the soil, temperature, water, time of harvest, etc. High quality Specialty coffees are harvested over time from the same plant during the growing season as the beans ripen, leaving the green ones until they are ready. This process creates early and late crops containing differing percentages of nutrients and moisture content affecting the flavor characteristics of the beans. ‘Specialty” grade coffees are distinctly superior to those coming from the mechanical harvesting resulting in the bulk of coffees grown for ‘grade’ coffees sold on the worlds commodity exchanges. These factors necessitate the coffee roaster to continuously select coffees with the necessary profile of body, taste, acidity and other attributes to meet the objective of the end product in order to consistently maintain a semi-predictable expectation for the consumer. Each coffee blend will be a combination of these carefully chosen coffees from the current harvest, blended together in a complimentary fashion to achieve numerous variations of flavor, aroma and complexity. Mocha Java is the earliest known descriptive coffee flavor known for its delicious full bodied and bittersweet chocolate highlights. Early cocoa was named after the Mocha coffee from Yemen. Latin American coffees that achieve Specialty grade are almost all grown at very high altitudes compared with the coffees of Africa. In general these coffees are known for their full body, acidity and spicy flavors. Africa is where coffee originated from. Its soil and climate combination produces outstanding coffees that have an exceptional balance of body and refined acidity creating distinctive aromas of flowers and fruit, with complex flavors ranging from citrus to winy. Espresso will have a stout body and rich coffee essence, with thick creamy consistency as a result of the inclusion of more soluble beans blended with others that add desired flavors. Bold and robust are descriptions often used to describe a desirable espresso. An Italian style espresso will often include ‘natural’ or unwashed beans that help enhance its creamy consistency. These dry processed coffees are not typically considered Specialty grade, but are what create a traditional espresso flavor. Natural or ‘unwashed’ coffees contribute nutty and earthy flavors, while ‘washed’ Specialty coffees are known for their desirable acidity and refined flavors that are essential to the master roasters ability to create a variety of gourmet style blends. Specialty gourmet blends are the result of blending specifically selected coffees to achieve any combination of well-rounded, complex, rich, mellow, smooth and even exotic flavors in the final cup. About The Author Steve Josephs is CEO of Intellidon Marketing Solutions, whose family’s office coffee service business, the Great American Coffee Company, http://www.GourmetOfficeCoffee.com, is a premier Specialty coffee roaster and office coffee service provider in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan business community. They also offer Corporate Coffee Gifts through its sister company, Visionary Gourmet Coffee, http://www.VisionaryGourmetCoffee.com. Copyright © 2009 The Great American Coffee Company and Intellidon® Marketing Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Tea Of The Month Is A Great Way To Bring More Tea Into Your Life

2009-06-04T05:01:00.000+08:00

by: Sandra Fierling

Did you know that tea is the second most popular drink on the planet? Only water comes first! In most of Asia, people drink tea each and every day. In Britain, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, tea is often the number one choice of beverage. In fact tea is becoming more popular every day. If you’re not an avid tea drinker (yet) then the tea of the month idea is a great way to start.

If you are a tea newbie or not yet into trying any different tea than your usual cup, then this is a good way to bring more tea into your life. So who does this work? There are hundreds of tea websites selling every sort of tea imaginable. Some websites have a ‘tea of the month’ club. This means that they will send you a different tea every month to try. Leave the choice to them.

Not only that but there are ‘tea of the month’ clubs where you can choose to have a black tea every month or a green, herbal or white tea. Some tea of the month clubs give you a selection so one month you might receive a black tea and the next an herbal tea. Some clubs deliver loose tea and others tea bags.

Every tea connoisseur will tell you that loose tea is best. Today it’s also easy to handle. Many tea pots come with a built in strainer as well as the fact that you can buy empty disposable tea bags and fill then with the loose tea yourself!

Many people make the mistake of packing lots of loose tea in a bag – in fact many tea bags in supermarkets are like this but they mainly contain inferior low grade tea, including the twigs of the tea plant. Loose tea leaves need to unfurl and the hot water makes the leaves plump up as well. This is why you only need to fill your tea bag one-third full – to make room for this expansion. As a general rule, let the tea steep in the hot water for three to five minutes and then it’s ready to drink.

Tea is a wonderful drink and it’s so very diverse. Not only are there hundreds of varieties of green and black tea but herbal teas as well. Herbal teas are not strictly teas as they don’t come from the tea plant, camilla sinensis. Herbal teas come from herbs and flowers – sometimes even the roots. They contain no caffeine and are very good for your body. You can also drink tea cold. Let it cool down and serve over ice with lemon, for example. In the summer I keep a jug of herbal tea in my fridge, ready to ‘dress up’ with fruit and/or herbs and ice cubes.

Now you have an idea what the ‘tea of the month’ means, I do hope you give it a try. Bringing tea into your life is good for you and your health.

About The Author
Discover the tea of the month as a great way to bring more tea into your life. For more resources visit Sandra’s website at http://best-tea-talk.com

Coffee Delivery Services Makes Everyone Happy!

2009-06-03T05:09:00.000+08:00

by: Dickson Yan

The only reason coffee delivery services exist is to make the drinker happy. For those who do not know the value of good coffee and choke down your Folgers instant coffee everyday, then these services are not for you.

The true coffee aficionado understands that there are many ways to happily satisfy their craving for coffee. The key to understanding which delivery service is for you is to evaluate what kind of drinker you are yourself.

There are many types of coffee drinkers in the world. Everything from the casual coffee drinker to the connoisseur who may pay hundreds of dollars for the rarest of beans from the most remote locations, and must have their coffee flown to their door for instant gratification. One such coffee, and a personal favorite for me, is Kona Peaberry coffee. I have it flown to me from Hawaii. Unfortunately, my friends have found out my secret and now deplete my supply of Kona Peaberry before I can get my fair share! As you can see, you have to assess the level at which your coffee mania exists, and only then can you decide which coffee delivery services are right for you. For example, if you like to have variety in your life, you may want to sign up for the coffee of the month club.

Whatever type of coffee you decide if best for you, always remember that the true coffee drinker will always have it shipped to them, preferably overnight air. But all of that is wasted if you do not have a proper coffee grinder. The preferred grinder is a burr grinder, which maintains the uniformity of the flavor of the bean throughout the cup during the brewing process. It may be obvious, but be sure your coffee delivery service is located close by. If you do not, you will find that your beans will be stale before they even get to you. Plus, the feeling of ordering today, grinding tomorrow is one of the greatest in the world for a true fanatic. Lastly, try to grind only the coffee that you will be drinking right away. If you grind it in advance, you will find that the aroma, which is a very large part of the taste of the coffee, will escape. If you don’t believe that the aroma is a key part of the coffee taste, buy supermarket coffee… that is the end result of grinding beans months before, and letting the aroma escape.

About The Author
For more great coffee bean direct ideas, visit my simple coffee resource and guide: http://www.CoffeeBeansDelivery.com

The ABC's of Cajun Cooking

2009-06-02T05:07:00.000+08:00

by: Steven Domingue

Cajun Food from A to Z

Andouille- Cajun andouille is made of butt or shank meat and fat, and seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic, and smoked over pecan wood and sugar cane for up to seven or eight hours.

Boudin- is a treat found only in Southern Louisiana, traditionally made with pork, rice and various vegetables. However, you won't find one central recipe, because each butcher makes boudin a different way. Everyone has their own family recipe. Some are spicier, and some use different meats and flavorings, but the results are always delicious.

Crawfish- While there is no doubt the favorite crawfish recipes among true Cajuns are crawfish boils, crawfish etouffee, crawfish pies and fried crawfish po’boys; the mudbugs can also be seen in seafood gumbos, appetizer selections and even savory deserts, like a crawfish beignet.

Dirty Rice- is a traditional Cajun dish made from white rice cooked with small pieces of chicken liver or giblets, which give it a dark ("dirty") color and a mild but distinctive flavor. Similar to a pilaf, it also includes green bell pepper, celery and onion (the "holy trinity").

Etouffee- in French, the word etouffee literally means "smothered," which is a good way to describe this Cajun dish, as it is basically smothered crawfish over rice. Unlike gumbo, which is made with a dark roux, etouffee is made from a lighter, spicier roux. A proper etouffee will be orange-colored, with a hint of brown. It should be spicy, as its main spice ingredient is cayenne pepper, and saucy enough to form a thick gravy for the rice. However, take note that it is not gumbo, and should not be served like soup. The gravy in etouffee is much thicker than the roux of a gumbo.

File’- is a spice made from dried and ground sassafras leaves. It is used in the making of some types of gumbos and stews. It is sprinkled sparingly over gumbo as a seasoning and thickening agent, giving it a distinctive flavor and texture. Filé was originally an okra substitute when okra was not in season.

Gumbo- The word gumbo comes from an African word for okra, kigombo, which shows how important an ingredient okra was in early gumbo recipes. Gumbo originated in Southern Louisiana, where okra was easy to grow.

Holy Trinity- The holy trinity of cuisine refers specifically to the use originated from the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana where chopped celery, bell peppers, and onions are the staple base for much of the cooking.

Ingredients- There’s an old Cajun saying that says, “With ingredients like these a monkey could cook”. This is perhaps a testament to the use of simple yet delicious ingredients that are commonly found in most Cajun cuisine. (i.e. Holy Trinity)

Jambalaya- There are two distinct versions of Jambalaya, Cajun and Creole. Creole jambalaya, as with most Creole dishes contains tomato, which is the primary distinction from Cajun jambalaya. As with many other traditional Cajun dishes, Jambalaya became a popular choice due to the availability of rice in Southern Louisiana. Coupled with the trinity and whatever meats were available at the time, (duck, deer, pork, chicken) jambalaya provided a quick easy dinner.

King Cake- the French tradition of baking a special cake to honor the three kings, "A King's Cake," began in 1311. Today, King Cakes are enjoyed in Louisiana from the Feast of Epiphany until Mardi Gras day. A plastic or porcelain baby is inserted into the cake to symbolize the Baby Jesus. The cake is covered in sugar, specially colored in purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power - these are also the colors of Mardi Gras.

Lagniappe- derived from American Spanish and passed on to English from Louisiana French, the term lagniappe basically refers to “something extra”. With regard to Cajun cooking, lagniappe could be anything the chef might have lying around that could be added to the dish.

Maque Choux- is a simple dish that fundamentally contains corn, green bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and sometimes garlic and celery. The ingredients are first braised in a pot. The vegetables are then left to simmer until they reach a juicy, saturated consistency, with chicken stock or water added as necessary. The dish is finished with salt and a combination of red and black pepper, and some cooks include hot sauce and a bit of sugar for greater complexity.

Nutria- the meat from this rodent is lean and low in cholesterol. While there have been many attempts to establish markets for nutria meat, all documented cases have generally been unsuccessful.

Okra- originally used as a thickening agent for gumbos, this fruit was a very frequently used ingredient in many dishes due to its wide availability in South Louisiana.

Po-Boy- the main distinction between a po’boy and hoagies, subs, and grinders would have to be the bread. Traditional po’boys are made using French bread, which tends to have a crispier crust while remaining nice and fluffy on the inside. Common ingredients in the sandwich include fried shrimp or oysters, sausage, ham, roast beef and usually dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and mayonnaise.

Roux- made using either vegetable oil or lard and wheat flour, roux is a very common ingredient in countless Cajun dishes such as gumbo. There are two basic types of roux, light and dark. Light roux, commonly referred to as “blond roux” is primarily used as a thickening agent in many soups and stews. Dark roux which is the further cooked version, which results in the darker color, provides more flavor but less thickening power.

Sauce Picante’- refers to a spicy tomato based sauce commonly used in Cajun/Creole cuisine. Usually combined with seafood or poultry and served over rice.

Tasso- a version of smoked pork made from the shoulder butt. This cut is typically fatty, though leaner cuts are often used and have a great deal of flavor. The butt, which will weigh 7 to 8 pounds, is sliced across the grain into pieces about 3 inches thick. These are dredged in a salt cure, which usually includes nitrates and sugar. The meat is left to cure briefly, only three or four hours, then rinsed, rubbed with a spice mixture containing Cayenne pepper and garlic, and hot-smoked until cooked through.

Understanding the Process- any true Cajun dish should not contain a lot of anything, except TLC. The biggest misconception about Cajun food is that it should be extremely spicy. Knowing the difference between “seasoned well” and “spicy” goes a long way with this style of cooking. Most dishes will start with the Trinity or a roux and can be tailored to fit anyone’s taste. The greatest thing about Cajun food is that it can be anything to anyone.

Varying Spices- there are many people that believe cayenne pepper is the only spice that goes into Cajun food. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

White Beans- another Cajun favorite. White beans are a common side dish, often slow cooked and including some type of pork, usually tasso.

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Yes we have dessert too- some of the more common desserts enjoyed are pecan pie, praline candies and sweet potato pie. Although very popular amongst Cajuns, bread pudding and beignets do not originate in the South.

Zapp’s Potato Chips- Louisiana’s unofficial brand of potato chips. These potato chips are kettle cooked in peanut oil and are offered in a variety of true Cajun flavors such as Spicy Cajun Crawtators, Cajun Dill, and Sour Cream and Creole Onion.

You don’t have to be a culinary genius to prepare good Cajun/Creole dishes, but you do need the right ingredients. For those of you interested in crafting some Cajun concoctions of your own, check out Cajun Grocer online. Cajun Grocer offers a huge selection of all things Cajun, and you are sure to find everything you need to prepare the finest Cajun dishes.

About The Author
The author has performed web marketing services for Cajun Grocer for the past 5 months.

steven@cajungrocer.com

Fresh Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

2009-06-01T05:05:00.000+08:00

by: Sandla Sandi

Strawberries dipped in chocolate are the perfect gift for your family, friend, and special someone. Hand dipped in gourmet chocolate, these strawberries are the most demanding and wonderful gift for anyone around. Occasions, events and celebrations are part of our busy lives, but now traditional gifts like purchasing an expensive jewelry, selecting a tie, or choosing a book; are no longer practiced. An innovation in gifts is brought to you by some creative people in form of dipped strawberries”. Before this wonderful idea people were using strawberries to decorate desserts, making juices and shakes, adding in cakes and eating as a fruit. Chocolate covered strawberries are now liked and admired by anyone as a gift or as a wonderful dessert.

Imagine the pleasure of tasting a juicy, big sized strawberry dipped in White, dark or milk chocolate! Decorate them with sprinkles of different colors and arrange them to give as a gift for any occasion. These are ideal to give on birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Best wishes, Get well soon, new born baby, get together, graduation, thank giving or many more daily events.

Chocolate covered strawberries are healthy desserts, since strawberries have no fat, cholesterol or salt, they are high in vitamin C and a good source of potassium and fiber. They are low in calorie. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries are fun to make and more entertaining to eat. Dip strawberries according to occasions and celebrations. Wish someone a chocolaty strawberry birthday with colorful sprinkles over them. Garnish each strawberry with drizzle and candies in festive party colors. Definite to be a perfect for all ages!

Dip the berries in the melted semisweet chocolate and drizzle with the melted white baking chips. Incredible, mouthwatering dipped strawberry gifts are simply divine! Each luscious strawberry is hand-dipped and covered with nuts, coconut or sprinkles. The end result is a blissful combination of flavors. Even though they are sugar free, they are sweet and delicious.

Cover the fresh, red and ripen strawberries in unforgettable taste of gourmet dark chocolate and cover them with white chocolate to decorate and make designs over them. The end result of these double dipped fruity strawberries is a heavenly combination of colors and flavors.

Another innovation in dipped strawberries is by sinking them in rich white yogurt and decorating with a hint of orange, strawberry and lemon flavored swizzles, and creating a taste that is simply unbelievable. This can be presented as a formal business gift, and a superb gift for a good friend and colleague.

Peanut butter lovers have another new dessert for their night meals and parties. Double-dipped and decorated with swizzles or peanuts, hand-dipped strawberries convey a combination of flavors, and will tempt the recipient. Arrange and place this gift carefully in a beautifully and decently decorated handmade box of dozen strawberries and deliver to your loved one. Sure to please them and perfect to remain long in memories.

About The Author
Dipped Fruit offers a variety of hand dipped gourmet chocolate covered fruit perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, business gifts, Valentine’s Day gifts or wedding favors! With a wide variety of chocolate dipped fruit gifts like chocolate dipped strawberries dipped pineapple Dipped Fruit has the perfect gift for everyone. Another favorite, http://www.dippedfruit.com chocolate covered strawberries

Don’t Go Another Second Without These Coffee Services

2009-05-31T05:03:00.000+08:00

by: Dickson Yan

There is a huge abundance of coffee services in the United States. We have proclaimed ourselves as a nation of coffee drinkers, and you can see it in the variety of services that will fit even the most picky coffee drinker. You can get any type of coffee shipped to you overnight, no matter what type is your favorite. Join a specialty gourmet coffee club and get it delivered to your home each month (or week). Which one you choose: the online coffee of the month club or hand picking the specialty brew is completely up to you.

If you drink more than one cup a day, you should look into the different types of coffee services that interest you. You should always take into account questions about your habits such as how much time you have in the morning, when you drink the coffee, and whether you buy it on the way to work or you brew it at home. Personally, I have a Braun Tassimo coffee maker, but as a true lover, I will never give up my coffee press. We receive a box of Tassimo cartridges delivered straight to the house every month, and my wife loves it.

Some companies even offer office coffee services. If your office is into it as much as you are, you may want to get your boss to help pay for one of their packages. They’ll come to your place of business and give you a free machine, much like the Braun or Keurig machines described above. You can even distinguish whether you want regular, hazelnut, vanilla, or any other gourmet flavors. You can select the delivery time and volume shipped. If you are the boss, you will have to foot the bill, but you get to choose the type of coffee… which can be a highly contentious issue.

About The Author
For more great coffee bean direct ideas, visit my simple coffee resource and guide: http://www.CoffeeBeansDelivery.com

Brewing Coffee with Coffee Machines

2009-05-30T05:02:00.000+08:00

by: Cameroon Taylor

The process of brewing coffee is considered by many to be an art form. As such, the equipment that is used at every stage of the process is imperative in determining the final result. Coffee can be made using any one of many methods; coffee can be boiled, steeped, or pressured.

Percolators or automatic coffee-makers utilise the effect of gravity in order to brew coffee. In these machines, hot water is allowed to drip onto coffee grounds that are held in a coffee filter. This filter is either made of paper or perforated metal and allows the water to pass through the ground coffee, thereby creating a liquid infused with the aromas and taste of the ground coffee beans.

Coffee may also be brewed using other methods. One such example is to brew coffee by using a device known as a French press. In this method, ground coffee and hot water are combined in a coffee press and left to brew for a set period of time. A plunger is then used to remove the coffee from the container, leaving the ground coffee at the bottom of the device.

An espresso machine forces hot, pressurised water through ground coffee. This method of brewing under high pressure means that the final product has as much as 10 to 15 times the amount of coffee to water ratio as coffee brewed using other methods.

All of these coffee brewing products are available at Witham’s Coffee. To find out more about coffee machines and coffee machine related equipment, visit http://withams.com.au/.

About The Author
Most of us spend a fair portion of our time in office drinking coffee. Cameroon Taylor is one of those few lucky ones who gets to drink coffee for work. He has been a coffee enthusiast for as long as he can remember and after having a sip of most of the major types of coffee from around the world, he started to write about the first love of his life; coffee. The love affair continues…

The Many Ways to Cook Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

2009-05-29T05:10:00.000+08:00

by: Ralph Serpe

Boneless skinless chicken breast is the most popular cut of poultry in the United States and with good reason: they are low in fat, quick and easy to prepare and extremely versatile. This wonderful cut of poultry can be grilled, sauteed, broiled, poached, fried and baked. There is a downside however to this cut of meat: they are rather low in fat. You may be asking: "What is wrong with that? That makes them healthy right?" Yes, they are a healthier way to eat, but because they are low in fat, they are also low in moisture and that makes them very susceptible to over cooking. Nothing is less appetizing than a dry and overcooked piece of meat.

There are two ways to make certain your chicken is not overcooked. The first way, and the most accurate in my opinion, is to use an instant read thermometer. I own a handy little electronic thermometer with a voice alert feature. It is extremely accurate and has never let me down. The other method for checking doneness is by pricking the meat with a fork. If the juices run clear, then it is done. I think the first option is much safer, but you can be the judge.

There are literally hundreds of combined recipes and methods for cooking chicken breast, far too many to cover in this article, so I will talk about two very popular methods.

One of the easiest and tastiest ways is to marinate and grill them.

Below is a great marinade recipe:

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CITRUS HERB MARINADE

INGREDIENTS:

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons of Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

2 Tablespoons of Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

1/3 Cup of Freshly Chopped Parsley

1/3 Cup of Freshly Chopped Basil

1 Clove of Garlic Minced

1 Teaspoon of Salt

1/4 Teaspoon of Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Mix together everything, accept the chicken breasts, in a large bowl.

Step 2: Add chicken to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours.

Step 3: Get you grill nice and hot and oil the grates to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Step 4: Grill chicken about 4 minutes per side or until done.

Another fantastic way to cook chicken breasts is by baking them in foil in the oven. The foil helps keep the meat nice and moist while cooking. What you put inside the foil is only limited by your imagination, but to make things easier, I have included a great recipe below.

CHICKEN WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES

INGREDIENTS:

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

10 - 15 Kalamata Olives Pitted and Chopped

8 - 10 Sun Dried Tomatoes Cut Into Thin Strips

4 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons of Freshly Chopped Basil

2 Tablespoons of Freshly Chopped Parsley

Salt and Pepper to Taste

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat Oven to 450 Degrees F

Step 2: In a bowl, combine the olives, tomatoes, basil, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 3: Cut 8 Squares of Aluminum Foil (Cut them large, about 18 inches square)

Step 4: Grab 2 squares of foil and place one on top of the other.

Step 5: Grease the foil with some olive oil

Step 6: Place a chicken breast in the center of the foil and spoon some of the tomato and olive mixture on top

Step 7: Loosely fold the foil over the chicken forming a tent and seal tightly

Step 8: Repeat this process for the remaining chicken breasts

Step 9 : Place the wrapped chicken breasts on a baking sheet and place in the pre-heated oven

Step 10: Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until done. To check for doneness, cut a small slit in the foil to allow the steam to escape and then carefully unfold the foil. Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. The internal temperature should read 160 degrees F.

Step 11: Let the chicken breasts stand for about five minutes before serving.

About The Author
Ralph Serpe is a passionate home cook and webmaster for http://www.chefability.com: free cooking recipes and tips. Click here for more ways to cook boneless skinless chicken breast.

Tips On Making A Low Fat Pizza

2009-05-28T05:01:00.000+08:00

by: Peter Suhm

Everyone loves pizza, especially kids. This is great and pizza is a great thing, but there is one single problem that parents can’t ignore: Pizzas tends to be very unhealthy, made by very fat cheese, bad meat etc. But it is possible to make a pizza that doesn’t contain that much fat. Here are some tips:

1.Use a low carb flour

Don’t only use normal flour, but look in your supermarket for special coarse pizza flour, it exist!

2.Don’t use normal salami/pepperoni

The standard salami/pepperoni that many pizza restaurants use is very unhealthy. Often it has nothing to do with meat at all and is almost only fat. Find a good Spanish chorizo sausage, but don’t put too much on, because it contains fat as well, but the quality is much higher.

3.Use the right cheese

A pizza isn’t a pizza without cheese, but cheese is the one thing that really makes a pizza unhealthy. When using grated mozzarella, find the low fat one in your supermarket. Always remember that the cheese is the evil bastard.

4.Vegetables, vegetables and vegetables

Teach your children (or yourself) to eat vegetables. For pizza topping I can recommend using red pepper (it’s so good on pizza!), mushrooms, onions and chilli (chilli helps you loose weight!).

5.Combine the pizza with salad

Nothing is more delicious than a newly baked pizza served with a green salad consisting of rucola, tomatoes and red onions on top of it.

6,7,8,9 and 10

Use your head! I bet you know what isn’t healthy. Just use your imagination and come up with great low fat pizza ideas!

About The Author
See and example on a low fat pizza at my blog:
http://peterscooking.com/2009/05/12/thick-low-fat-pizza-with-vegetables-and-pepperoni/

Ledger and friends' present actor's final role

2009-05-23T00:06:00.000+08:00

By DAVID GERMAIN,AP Movie Writer - 2 hours 2 minutes ago

CANNES, France – Heath Ledger's zeal roused his co-stars to up their game in his final film, and his death inspired them _ and three A-list friends who completed his role _ to carry on with a story the late actor had wanted to see, director Terry Gilliam said Friday.

As Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, the filmmaker said Ledger almost co-directed the film.

"Heath was enjoying himself so much, and he was ad-libbing a lot, which I don't normally allow ... but Heath was just brilliant at it, and he got everybody else going," Gilliam said. "Everybody was just energized by Heath. He was extraordinary. He was almost exhausting because he had so much energy.

"That just passed on to everyone else. Everyone's part grew because they were full of Heath's energy," Gilliam said. "What I thought was interesting was to watch people filling the void that Heath left. Everybody was just growing to make sure that there was no void left in the space that Heath had left us."

The movie closes with the dedication: "A film from Heath Ledger and friends."

Ledger's death by an accidental prescription drug overdose on Jan. 22, 2008, left Gilliam with some of the biggest hurdles he has faced in a career filled with tough breaks. Gilliam fought prolonged battles with studio executives over both "Brazil" (1985) and his previous Ledger collaboration "The Brothers Grimm" (2005).

In 2000, Gilliam saw his fantasy epic "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" shut down after a few days of shooting because of a string of mishaps. On Friday, the director said he would soon restart production on Don Quixote, which will star Johnny Depp.

Gilliam said that, when Ledger died with only about half of his performance for "Doctor Parnassus" filmed, his first thought was to scrap the film.

"Fortunately, I was surrounded by really good people who insisted that I couldn't be such a lazy bastard and that we had to go out and find a way of finishing the film for Heath," Gilliam said.

His solution was to cast Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell to play incarnations of Ledger during otherworldly portions of the fantasy film.

Ledger's character, Tony, is a slick-tongued fundraiser for children's charities who crosses Russian mobsters and is left for dead, hanging under a London bridge. He's rescued by a small theater troupe run by Parnassus (Christopher Plummer), an immortal monk who made a deal with the devil (Tom Waits) and now must find a way to keep the wily demon from taking the soul of his teenage daughter (Lily Cole).

Parnassus is overseer of a magic mirror that sends people to a world of imagination, and the script called for Tony to take three trips to the other side _ portions of the film that had not been shot when Ledger died.

Depp, who worked with Gilliam on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998) and the Quixote picture before it was aborted, along with Law and Farrell stepped in to each play an incarnation of Tony on his through-the-looking-glass sequences.

"The real credit has got to go to Johnny, Colin and Jude, which was an extraordinary thing, to come in," Gilliam said. "They're all doing other films, they're involved in other projects, and they came to the rescue of this thing.

"They did it solely, basically, for nothing. The money they would have been paid went to Matilda, Heath's daughter. To me, they're the real heroes."

Ledger won the supporting-actor Academy Award in February for his last completed role as the maniacal Joker in "The Dark Knight."

"Doctor Parnassus" includes allusions that eerily parallel the mythic aura that has grown around Ledger. The movie has references to unforeseen death, remaining forever young _ even James Dean, to whom Ledger has been compared as another rising star who died before his time.

Gilliam said those parallels were in the script before Ledger died, and he decided they should stay because "this is the movie Heath wanted to see, and this is the movie that we will do. And I hope he would be pleased with it. I think he would be."

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On the Net: http://www.festival-cannes.fr

25 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being

2009-05-21T22:06:00.000+08:00

25 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being
McGraw-Hill Companies (October 2, 2001) | ISBN: 0658013750 | 152 pages | PDF | 3 MB

Americans spend more than $4 billion a year on over-the-counter headache remedies. This much-needed book examines the many types of headaches, helps identify their causes, and provides safe alternatives for headache treatment and prevention. From vitamins and minerals to meditation, massage and homeopathy, here is the ultimate resource for treating today's headaches and preventing tomorrow's.

From the Back Cover
More than forty million people suffer from chronic, debilitating headaches, and in the United States, we spend more than $4 billion on over-the-counter painkillers. This widespread health problem can leave you merely annoyed with a minor discomfort or completely incapacitated from an excruciatingly painful migraine. 25 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches will give you hope to relieve headache pain, no matter what its origin or intensity.

25 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches offers new organic methods for finding relief from headaches. Author Romy Fox explains headaches' diverse triggers--such as air pollutants, stress, and diet--and how to avoid them. She also presents natural ways to alleviate pain with treatments such as:

* Meditation
* Herbs
* Homeopathy
* Acupuncture
* Qi Gong

These are only a few of the effective methods to be found in this book. Each is thoroughly explained and includes addresses, phone numbers, and websites for further information, such as finding a practitioner in your area. With this breakthrough title, you will not only find relief from pain but perhaps a path to a headache-free life as well.

Global Finance Magazine, Free Subscription

2009-05-20T16:58:00.000+08:00

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Misia - Garras Dos Sentidos (Claws Of The Senses)

2009-05-20T00:00:00.000+08:00

Misia - Garras Dos Sentidos (Claws Of The Senses)
1CD 41:59 | APE | no log | mp3 320 kbps | Covers | Lyrics | 222MB+93MB | RS
Fado | Label: Erato | 1998

I think Misia's "Garras Dos Sentidos" is probably the best form of poetic expression I have ever heard. It is passionate, tragic...and so, SO beautiful. Her voice has a light air of nostalgia that made me think of Lisbon's Barrio Alto. My words will not do her amazing singing ability justice...buy it and experience it yourself. (Amazon user review)

Tracks:
01. Garras Dos Sentidos
02. Dança De Mágoas
03. Estátua Falsa
04. Fado Do retorno I
05. Nenhuma Estrela Caíu
06. Litania
07. Não Me Chamem Pelo Nome
08. Sete Luas
09. Sou De Vidro
10. Fado Do Retorno II
11. Da Vida Quero Os Sinais

Aynsley Lister,Erja Lyytinen & Ian Parker - Blues Caravan 2006 The New Generation [DVD-5]

2009-05-18T23:05:00.000+08:00

Aynsley Lister,Erja Lyytinen & Ian Parker - Blues Caravan 2006 The New Generation [DVD-5]
DVD 4,35Gb | Audio: LPCM 2 | Genre: Blues
“
Description:
The lead in to the bonus section of this highly recommended DVD makes reference to Jeff Beck, John Mayall and Peter Green as precursors to this Blues Caravan 2006. Not so. If anything this project comes closer to the late 80's Alligator 'Showdown' album with Cray, Copeland and Collins.

But in truth Blues Caravan 2006 is a fresh project unlike either of the two above or indeed the 2005 all female Blues Caravan, in respect of the fact that label boss Thomas Ruf sent these three leading European blues talents to record in both Mississippi and Memphis, and the results are far superior to any of the others.

That said, this DVD recorded live at the Underground in Koln, Germany turns out to be a triumph over a number of small unforeseen obstacles. Contrary to the PR, the crowd is anything but excited until three quarters of the way through a three hour set. And the on stage interpersonal frisson does take quite a while to cut through.

The upside is that while the individual performances are fine, it is when the three frontline players come together that they finally take it up to a different level and really engage the strangely muted crowd.

The project opens with an acoustic set of which Ian Parker's country flavoured 'Time Bears Witness' is imbued with a real southern feel. The latter's solo set equally impresses most notably with the funky groove of 'The Moral Man', and the David Crosby influenced 'By Your Side', which benefits from keyboard player Morg Morgan's bv's.

For her part, Erja Lyytinen proves to be an excellent slide playing dobro guitarist and electric guitarist with her own tone, if not the best songwriter in the world.

The triumvirate deliver a passable off stage mid audience, a cappella version of 'Rain In Your Life', which acts as link to Aynsley and his band who cut to the chase with some very derivative, but effective ZZ Top style rocking on 'Everything You Need' and a guitar free for all on a cover of Joe South's 'Hush'.

The inevitable jammed out end section takes in blues, soul, good rocking and even rap, ranging from a three guitar feast on Aynsley's '1010°' and some similar swagger on 'All The Time' through to Erja's poignant 'The Last Love Song'.

The closing title track is the perfect conclusion to a gig that impressively grows in stature, as these three excellent young talents demonstrate that they are anything but blues retreads.
”

TRACKLISTING:
01 Mississippi Lawnmower Blues
02 Time Bears Witness
03 Dreamland Blues
04 She's All Right
05 Heal Me Love
06 By Your Side
07 If It Must Be / In The Morning
08 Nasty Weather
09 You Talk Dirty
10 I Think Of You
11 Rain In Your Life
12 Everything I Need
13 I Believe
14 Comin' Home 2 U
15 Hush
16 1010 Degrees
17 Too Much To Hide
18 Last Love Song
19 All The Time
20 Blues Caravan

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication

2009-05-16T14:51:00.000+08:00

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (Warner Bros. LP 9362-47386-1) (2xLP) (1999)

FLAC (IMG + CUE) | 397MB Rar (2 LP) | RS.com | Full Cover Scans
Catalog No.: 9362-47386-1 | Release Date: June 8, 1999 | Label: Warner Bros. Record Inc.
Genres: Alternative Rock, Funk Metal

“ Californication is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on June 8, 1999 on Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Rick Rubin, Californication marked the return of John Frusciante, who had previously appeared on Mother's Milk and Blood Sugar Sex Magik, to replace Dave Navarro as the band's guitarist. Frusciante's return was credited with changing the band's sound altogether. The record was a notable shift in style from what was produced with Navarro. The album's subject material incorporated various sexual innuendos commonly associated with the band, and introduced themes of lust, death, contemplations of suicide, and drugs.

Californication produced several hits for the band, including "Otherside", "Californication" and the Grammy Award–winning "Scar Tissue". Californication peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200. It is the Chili Peppers' most commercially successful album to date, selling more than fifteen million copies worldwide; a revitalization in comparison to their previous album, One Hot Minute. The record marked a change in style for the band; Rolling Stone's Greg Tate noted that "while all previous Chili Peppers projects have been highly spirited, Californication dares to be spiritual and epiphanic."

Album Info:
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Catalog#: 9362 47386-1
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP
Country: Europe
Released: 1999
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Funk Metal
Credits: Engineer, Mixed By - David Schiffman , Greg Collins , Greg Fidelman , John Sorenson
Producer - Rick Rubin
Written-By - Anthony Kiedis , Chad Smith , Flea , John Frusciante
Notes: (c)1999 Moebetoblame Music BMI
Recorded at Ocean Way Recording
GEMA/BIEM

Tracks:
A1 Around The World (3:58)
A2 Parallel Universe (4:30)
A3 Scar Tissue (3:37)
A4 Otherside (4:16)
B1 Get On Top (3:17)
B2 Californication (5:21)
B3 Easily (3:51)
C1 Porcelain (2:44)
C2 Emit Remmus (4:00)
C3 I Like Dirt (2:38)
C4 This Velvet Glove (3:45)
D1 Savior (4:52)
D2 Purple Stain (4:13)
D3 Right On Time (1:52)
D4 Road Trippin' (3:25)

Used Equipments:
-Project Studie with van den Hul Grashopper IV Cartridge
-Aqvox Phono 2 CI
-Apogee Rosetta 200 A/D D/A Converter + external clocked ESI Juli@ Soundcard (SPDIF Port)
-Wavelab 6 + self coded plugin set