Damage to the bone marrow, by way of displacing the normal bone marrow cells with higher numbers of immature white blood cells, results in a lack of blood platelets, which are important in the blood clotting process. This means people with leukemia may easily become bruised, bleed excessively, or develop pinprick bleeds (petechiae).
White blood cells, which are involved in fighting pathogens, may be suppressed or dysfunctional. This could cause the patient's immune system to be unable to fight off a simple infection or to start attacking other body cells. Because leukemia prevents the immune system from working normally, some patients experience frequent infection, ranging from infected tonsils, sores in the mouth, or diarrhea to life-threatening pneumonia or opportunistic infections.
Finally, the red blood cell deficiency leads to anemia, which may cause dyspnea and pallor.
Some patients experience other symptoms. These symptoms might include feeling sick, such as having fevers, chills, night sweats and other flu-like symptoms, or feeling fatigued. Some patients experience nausea or a feeling of fullness due to an enlarged liver and spleen; this can result in unintentional weight loss. If the leukemic cells invade the central nervous system, then neurological symptoms (notably headaches) can occur.
All symptoms associated with leukemia can be attributed to other diseases. Consequently, leukemia is always diagnosed through medical tests.
The word leukemia, which means 'white blood', is derived from the disease's namesake high white blood cell counts that most leukemia patients have before treatment. The high number of white blood cells are apparent when a blood sample is viewed under a microscope. Frequently, these extra white blood cells are immature or dysfunctional. The excessive number of cells can also interfere with the level of other cells, causing a harmful imbalance in the blood count.
Some leukemia patients do not have high white blood cell counts visible during a regular blood count. This less-common condition is called aleukemia. The bone marrow still contains cancerous white blood cells which disrupt the normal production of blood cells. However, the leukemic cells are staying in the marrow instead of entering the bloodstream, where they would be visible in a blood test. For an aleukemic patient, the white blood cell counts in the bloodstream can be normal or low. Aleukemia can occur in any of the four major types of leukemia, and is particularly common in hairy cell leukemia.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Leukimia
Leukimia
Leukemia (British English: leukaemia) (Greek leukos λευκός, "white"; aima αίμα, "blood") is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Classification
Leukemia is clinically and pathologically subdivided into several large groups. The first division is between its acute and chronic forms:
Acute leukemia is characterized by the rapid increase of immature blood cells. This crowding makes the bone marrow unable to produce healthy blood cells. Immediate treatment is required in acute leukemia due to the rapid progression and accumulation of the malignant cells, which then spill over into the bloodstream and spread to other organs of the body. Acute forms of leukemia are the most common forms of leukemia in children.
Chronic leukemia is distinguished by the excessive build up of relatively mature, but still abnormal, white blood cells. Typically taking months or years to progress, the cells are produced at a much higher rate than normal cells, resulting in many abnormal white blood cells in the blood. Whereas acute leukemia must be treated immediately, chronic forms are sometimes monitored for some time before treatment to ensure maximum effectiveness of therapy. Chronic leukemia mostly occurs in older people, but can theoretically occur in any age group.
Additionally, the diseases are subdivided according to which kind of blood cell is affected. This split divides leukemias into lymphoblastic or lymphocytic leukemias and myeloid or myelogenous leukemias:
In lymphoblastic or lymphocytic leukemias, the cancerous change takes place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form lymphocytes, which are infection-fighting immune system cells. Most lymphocytic leukemias involve a specific subtype of lymphocyte, the B cell.
In myeloid or myelogenous leukemias, the cancerous change takes place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form red blood cells, some other types of white cells, and platelets.
Leukemia (British English: leukaemia) (Greek leukos λευκός, "white"; aima αίμα, "blood") is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Classification
Leukemia is clinically and pathologically subdivided into several large groups. The first division is between its acute and chronic forms:
Acute leukemia is characterized by the rapid increase of immature blood cells. This crowding makes the bone marrow unable to produce healthy blood cells. Immediate treatment is required in acute leukemia due to the rapid progression and accumulation of the malignant cells, which then spill over into the bloodstream and spread to other organs of the body. Acute forms of leukemia are the most common forms of leukemia in children.
Chronic leukemia is distinguished by the excessive build up of relatively mature, but still abnormal, white blood cells. Typically taking months or years to progress, the cells are produced at a much higher rate than normal cells, resulting in many abnormal white blood cells in the blood. Whereas acute leukemia must be treated immediately, chronic forms are sometimes monitored for some time before treatment to ensure maximum effectiveness of therapy. Chronic leukemia mostly occurs in older people, but can theoretically occur in any age group.
Additionally, the diseases are subdivided according to which kind of blood cell is affected. This split divides leukemias into lymphoblastic or lymphocytic leukemias and myeloid or myelogenous leukemias:
In lymphoblastic or lymphocytic leukemias, the cancerous change takes place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form lymphocytes, which are infection-fighting immune system cells. Most lymphocytic leukemias involve a specific subtype of lymphocyte, the B cell.
In myeloid or myelogenous leukemias, the cancerous change takes place in a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form red blood cells, some other types of white cells, and platelets.
Hematological malignancy
Hematological malignancies are the types of cancer that affect blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. As the three are intimately connected through the immune system, a disease affecting one of the three will often affect the others as well: although lymphoma is technically a disease of the lymph nodes, it often spreads to the bone marrow, affecting the blood and occasionally producing a paraprotein.
Chromosomal translocations are a common cause of these diseases, while this is uncommon in solid tumors. This leads to a different approach in diagnosis and treatment of hematological malignancies.
Although hematological malignancies are a form of cancer, they are generally treated by specialists in hematology, although in many hospitals oncology specialists also manage these diseases. ("Hematology/Oncology" is a single subspecialty of Internal Medicine; there are also surgical and radiation oncologists.)
There are two normal cell lineages from which hematological malignancies derive, myeloid and lymphoid. The former normally produces granulocytes, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, macrophages and mast cells, the latter B, T, NK and plasma cells. Lymphomas, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and myeloma are from the lymphoid line, while acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative diseases are myeloid in origin.
Classification and external resources
Chromosomal translocations are a common cause of these diseases, while this is uncommon in solid tumors. This leads to a different approach in diagnosis and treatment of hematological malignancies.
Although hematological malignancies are a form of cancer, they are generally treated by specialists in hematology, although in many hospitals oncology specialists also manage these diseases. ("Hematology/Oncology" is a single subspecialty of Internal Medicine; there are also surgical and radiation oncologists.)
There are two normal cell lineages from which hematological malignancies derive, myeloid and lymphoid. The former normally produces granulocytes, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, macrophages and mast cells, the latter B, T, NK and plasma cells. Lymphomas, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and myeloma are from the lymphoid line, while acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative diseases are myeloid in origin.
Classification and external resources
Food of the Andes by the Golden Gate
SAN FRANCISCO has a well-deserved reputation for restaurant fare that is freshly inventive, but with studiously authentic roots. Gastón Acurio, a celebrity chef in Lima, Peru, known for his novo-Andino cuisine, which adds modern sensibilities about freshness, presentation and technique to the culinary traditions of Peru, took note of this when considering where to open his beachhead restaurant in the United States.
“In San Francisco, people love to eat, and are open to new cultures and flavors,” Mr. Acurio said. “It’s the best place for us to start our dream of bringing our food to America.”
The city’s connection to Peru dates back to Gold Rush days, when pisco, white Peruvian brandy, was the drink of choice. So late last year, Mr. Acurio opened La Mar Cebicheria Peruana (Pier 1 ½; 415-397-8880; www.lamarcebicheria.com), adding to a collection of Peruvian restaurants to make San Francisco perhaps the best place in North America to sample Peru’s rapidly evolving, fervid foodie scene.
A new generation of often classically trained chefs (Mr. Acurio studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris) is making wildly creative use of Peru’s diversity. The country’s climate zones range from Amazonian to alpine, nurturing all kinds of foods, and its riot of cultural influences includes Andean, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and African.
“By nature, Peruvian cuisine is a fusion cuisine,” said Alejandro Reccio, chef de cuisine at Limón, an elegantly boisterous Peruvian restaurant in the Mission District. Limón (524 Valencia Street; 415-252-0918; www.limon-sf.com) was recently closed for remodeling but is reopening soon. Meanwhile, an annex, Limón Rotisserie (1001 South Van Ness Avenue; 415-821-2134; www.limonrotisserie.com), is serving a limited but well-executed menu focusing on pollo a la brasa — rotisserie chicken.
Ceviche, the classic dish of raw fish marinated in lime juice and spices, contains echoes of Inca dishes, but with limes, a Spanish introduction. In its modern form, it arose at the hands of Japanese chefs employed in the kitchens of Peruvian gentry. At Limón, the ceviche de pescado ($9.25) is dependably good; a zingy sauce and delectable choclo (big Peruvian corn) kernels enliven toothsome chunks of halibut.
Limón combines sophisticated interpretations of Peruvian cuisine like this with exquisitely executed, unembellished Peruvian comfort food like pollo a la brasa ($9.50 for a half chicken). Marinated in oregano, cumin and lime, it was tender with a lightly spiced bite. It was accompanied by dipping sauces made with Andean herbs and peppers.
Piqueo’s (830 Cortland Avenue; 415-282-8812; www.piqueos.com), in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, is a red, intimate corner with a small, bustling open kitchen and the friendly vibe that is de rigueur at San Francisco’s Peruvian restaurants. For five years, the chef, Carlos Altamirano, has supplied this quiet neighborhood with daring novo-Andino inventions. They include plates of tequeños ($10), wispy wontons filled with ground squid, fried and dusted in sugar and cinnamon; and pastel de choclo ($10), a mounded torte of choclo and potato alive with peppery watercress.
On a more basic level, numerous small restaurants around San Francisco serve the straightforward fare of Lima’s neighborhoods.
At one such place, Mi Lindo Peru (3226 Mission Street; 415-642-4897), a cheerful, unpretentious space of fake wood paneling and Inca kitsch, the ceviche ($14.95) is a big pile of seafood that with a hoppy Cusqueña lager ($4) could constitute a great lunch on its own. But I followed it up with parihuela ($15.95), a classic Peruvian bouillabaisse overflowing with soft, yielding chunks of fish that contrasted with chewy squid and clam in a rich red broth.
Just up the street, I found Inkas (3299 Mission Street; 415-648-0111; www.inkasrestaurant.com), a lively spot in an old, high-ceilinged bank building, and joined a happy, noisy lunch crowd (including lots of happy, noisy children) for more basic fare: coastal Peruvian dishes as they might be created by a home cook. This meant that classics like ceviche mixto ($14) and pollo saltado (chunks of chicken sautéed with peppers, onions and French fries, $12) were filling without being inspired. Only the anticuchos, skewers of beef heart ($7), really stood out: they were perfectly done, like succulent lean steak, peppery and piquant with a wash of lime.
La Mar, Mr. Acurio’s new establishment, is a big, elegant space overlooking San Francisco Bay. Moody blue light is combined with dark wood and tiles. But flavors seemed to take a back seat to presentation in some of its small plates on the night of my visit.
The ceviches ($16 to $19) were lovely assemblages of fish, but the sauces seemed a little wan. Cebiche Nikei ($17) presented succulent tuna with Japanese cucumber and avocado that only made me miss sushi.
The causas ($11 to $12) at La Mar take the form of delicate cups of suave, cool whipped potatoes of startling hues topped with subtle delicacies, rather than the filling snack that goes by that name in coastal Peru. These causas verged on conceptual: better seen and not tasted.
But the mains were satisfying. Arroz norteño ($24) was smoky, with succulent calamari and sparkling salsa criolla. Cau cau ($31) — roasted scallops with a corn risotto — were succulent and sweet, set free by simple flavors and a pleasant saltiness.
And desserts were stellar: exquisite chocolate bombs called buñuelos ($12), and dessert spring rolls ($10) stuffed with sweet rice pudding and served with bright mango sorbet and fresh mint serving as counterpoint to the elegant crunch.
In the end, it was delightful. Inside La Mar, the crowd grew and the sound rose to a roar. Outside, lights gleamed in the black bay water. And Mr. Acurio’s vision — to make ceviche as known and beloved as sushi — seemed a noble cause indeed.
“In San Francisco, people love to eat, and are open to new cultures and flavors,” Mr. Acurio said. “It’s the best place for us to start our dream of bringing our food to America.”
The city’s connection to Peru dates back to Gold Rush days, when pisco, white Peruvian brandy, was the drink of choice. So late last year, Mr. Acurio opened La Mar Cebicheria Peruana (Pier 1 ½; 415-397-8880; www.lamarcebicheria.com), adding to a collection of Peruvian restaurants to make San Francisco perhaps the best place in North America to sample Peru’s rapidly evolving, fervid foodie scene.
A new generation of often classically trained chefs (Mr. Acurio studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris) is making wildly creative use of Peru’s diversity. The country’s climate zones range from Amazonian to alpine, nurturing all kinds of foods, and its riot of cultural influences includes Andean, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and African.
“By nature, Peruvian cuisine is a fusion cuisine,” said Alejandro Reccio, chef de cuisine at Limón, an elegantly boisterous Peruvian restaurant in the Mission District. Limón (524 Valencia Street; 415-252-0918; www.limon-sf.com) was recently closed for remodeling but is reopening soon. Meanwhile, an annex, Limón Rotisserie (1001 South Van Ness Avenue; 415-821-2134; www.limonrotisserie.com), is serving a limited but well-executed menu focusing on pollo a la brasa — rotisserie chicken.
Ceviche, the classic dish of raw fish marinated in lime juice and spices, contains echoes of Inca dishes, but with limes, a Spanish introduction. In its modern form, it arose at the hands of Japanese chefs employed in the kitchens of Peruvian gentry. At Limón, the ceviche de pescado ($9.25) is dependably good; a zingy sauce and delectable choclo (big Peruvian corn) kernels enliven toothsome chunks of halibut.
Limón combines sophisticated interpretations of Peruvian cuisine like this with exquisitely executed, unembellished Peruvian comfort food like pollo a la brasa ($9.50 for a half chicken). Marinated in oregano, cumin and lime, it was tender with a lightly spiced bite. It was accompanied by dipping sauces made with Andean herbs and peppers.
Piqueo’s (830 Cortland Avenue; 415-282-8812; www.piqueos.com), in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, is a red, intimate corner with a small, bustling open kitchen and the friendly vibe that is de rigueur at San Francisco’s Peruvian restaurants. For five years, the chef, Carlos Altamirano, has supplied this quiet neighborhood with daring novo-Andino inventions. They include plates of tequeños ($10), wispy wontons filled with ground squid, fried and dusted in sugar and cinnamon; and pastel de choclo ($10), a mounded torte of choclo and potato alive with peppery watercress.
On a more basic level, numerous small restaurants around San Francisco serve the straightforward fare of Lima’s neighborhoods.
At one such place, Mi Lindo Peru (3226 Mission Street; 415-642-4897), a cheerful, unpretentious space of fake wood paneling and Inca kitsch, the ceviche ($14.95) is a big pile of seafood that with a hoppy Cusqueña lager ($4) could constitute a great lunch on its own. But I followed it up with parihuela ($15.95), a classic Peruvian bouillabaisse overflowing with soft, yielding chunks of fish that contrasted with chewy squid and clam in a rich red broth.
Just up the street, I found Inkas (3299 Mission Street; 415-648-0111; www.inkasrestaurant.com), a lively spot in an old, high-ceilinged bank building, and joined a happy, noisy lunch crowd (including lots of happy, noisy children) for more basic fare: coastal Peruvian dishes as they might be created by a home cook. This meant that classics like ceviche mixto ($14) and pollo saltado (chunks of chicken sautéed with peppers, onions and French fries, $12) were filling without being inspired. Only the anticuchos, skewers of beef heart ($7), really stood out: they were perfectly done, like succulent lean steak, peppery and piquant with a wash of lime.
La Mar, Mr. Acurio’s new establishment, is a big, elegant space overlooking San Francisco Bay. Moody blue light is combined with dark wood and tiles. But flavors seemed to take a back seat to presentation in some of its small plates on the night of my visit.
The ceviches ($16 to $19) were lovely assemblages of fish, but the sauces seemed a little wan. Cebiche Nikei ($17) presented succulent tuna with Japanese cucumber and avocado that only made me miss sushi.
The causas ($11 to $12) at La Mar take the form of delicate cups of suave, cool whipped potatoes of startling hues topped with subtle delicacies, rather than the filling snack that goes by that name in coastal Peru. These causas verged on conceptual: better seen and not tasted.
But the mains were satisfying. Arroz norteño ($24) was smoky, with succulent calamari and sparkling salsa criolla. Cau cau ($31) — roasted scallops with a corn risotto — were succulent and sweet, set free by simple flavors and a pleasant saltiness.
And desserts were stellar: exquisite chocolate bombs called buñuelos ($12), and dessert spring rolls ($10) stuffed with sweet rice pudding and served with bright mango sorbet and fresh mint serving as counterpoint to the elegant crunch.
In the end, it was delightful. Inside La Mar, the crowd grew and the sound rose to a roar. Outside, lights gleamed in the black bay water. And Mr. Acurio’s vision — to make ceviche as known and beloved as sushi — seemed a noble cause indeed.
After Rally to Remember, Murray Will Face Federer
MASON, Ohio — Andy Murray glared at his racket, stared at the lines and complained to the chair umpire, but the truth is he jinxed himself at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.
Murray, ranked No. 2 in the world, was like the baseball player who comments on how the innings are flying by, and the next thing he knows the game is going into extra innings. On Thursday, after his second straight-sets victory in two days, Murray noted that his path to the quarterfinals had been the tennis equivalent of the express lane.
“Well, I’ve had two quick matches,” he said, adding, “Yeah, feel pretty fresh.”
On Friday, he needed all the energy he had saved to get past the Frenchman Julien Benneteau, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Joining Murray in the semifinals are the other players ranked in the top four: No. 1 Roger Federer, No. 3 Rafael Nadal and No. 4 Novak Djokovic, only the 13th time that has happened on the men’s tour in 25 years.
Murray’s match, played in a mercurial wind, took 2 hours 11 minutes and turned on the longest point of this (or most any) week. It came in the second set, with Benneteau ahead by two games to love and serving at 30-40. He and Murray exchanged 53 shots — four of which were remarkable recoveries by Murray. The last of his desperate lunges produced a lob that Benneteau smashed only to watch with a pained expression as the ball grazed the net and sailed wide.
It was the longest rally either player could remember having in a competitive match. A deflated Benneteau won only two more games.
“It made a big difference” Murray said. “You know, I think he was very tired after that rally.” He added: “He slowed down a lot and he stopped chasing balls that he was chasing in the first set. So you know, I think that point affected him more than me.”
How could it not? Benneteau, a qualifier, had needed more than three hours to dispatch his third-round opponent, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, and came into the match having already logged 8 hours 38 minutes on the court. He gained entry into the tournament as a lucky loser when Juan Martín del Potro withdrew.
“Yes, I was a little bit tired, for sure, at the end,” Benneteau said. “But it’s because of him. Because he makes me run everywhere, some drop shots, some balls very deep.” He added: “I told myself during the match, ‘Keep going, maybe it can be a semifinal at the end,’ but it’s like that. The best won.”
Murray’s semifinal opponent will be the only player ahead of him in the rankings, Federer, who defeated a former No. 1, Lleyton Hewitt, 6-3, 6-4. After beating Federer in their first three meetings, Hewitt has lost in their last 13.“I understand it’s going to be a very difficult match,” Murray said. “I just look forward to the challenge of playing one of the best ever.”
Murray, who is 6-2 against Federer, knows he will have to play better than he did Friday to make it to his second consecutive final (he defeated del Potro in Montreal on Sunday). “I played a really, really poor first set,” Murray said. “I served really badly.”
He was not exaggerating; he had six double faults against two aces.
On the bright side, to survive and advance without his best stuff was a confidence boost for Murray, who said, “These are the matches that, you know, when you play badly and you don’t feel great and you’re not hitting the ball well, when you can come through matches like that it’s a lot better.”
The Lindner Family Tennis Center crowd appreciated that it did not get any better than a 53-stroke rally. The fans at Center Court stood and applauded both players when it was over. While breathtaking, it came nowhere near the longest point on record, a 643-shot rally between Vicki Nelson-Dunbar and Jean Hepner in a Women’s Tennis Association match in 1984.
Murray was asked if he could imagine being part of a point that long. “I think the game physically has changed so much that, you know, your legs get tired because you’re always changing direction,” he said. “If you’re just sort of moonballing, you don’t get tired because you’re not really putting anything into the shots. So you’ll probably never see a rally like that on the men’s tour.”
SERENA WILLIAMS ADVANCES In Toronto, second-seeded Serena Williams breezed to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup with a straight-sets victory over Lucie Safarova. Williams, the 2001 tournament champion, was rarely challenged in a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Safarova, the 46th-ranked qualifier. Williams will face No. 4 Elena Dementieva, who advanced with a tough three-set win over Samantha Stosur, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3. (AP)
Murray, ranked No. 2 in the world, was like the baseball player who comments on how the innings are flying by, and the next thing he knows the game is going into extra innings. On Thursday, after his second straight-sets victory in two days, Murray noted that his path to the quarterfinals had been the tennis equivalent of the express lane.
“Well, I’ve had two quick matches,” he said, adding, “Yeah, feel pretty fresh.”
On Friday, he needed all the energy he had saved to get past the Frenchman Julien Benneteau, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Joining Murray in the semifinals are the other players ranked in the top four: No. 1 Roger Federer, No. 3 Rafael Nadal and No. 4 Novak Djokovic, only the 13th time that has happened on the men’s tour in 25 years.
Murray’s match, played in a mercurial wind, took 2 hours 11 minutes and turned on the longest point of this (or most any) week. It came in the second set, with Benneteau ahead by two games to love and serving at 30-40. He and Murray exchanged 53 shots — four of which were remarkable recoveries by Murray. The last of his desperate lunges produced a lob that Benneteau smashed only to watch with a pained expression as the ball grazed the net and sailed wide.
It was the longest rally either player could remember having in a competitive match. A deflated Benneteau won only two more games.
“It made a big difference” Murray said. “You know, I think he was very tired after that rally.” He added: “He slowed down a lot and he stopped chasing balls that he was chasing in the first set. So you know, I think that point affected him more than me.”
How could it not? Benneteau, a qualifier, had needed more than three hours to dispatch his third-round opponent, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, and came into the match having already logged 8 hours 38 minutes on the court. He gained entry into the tournament as a lucky loser when Juan Martín del Potro withdrew.
“Yes, I was a little bit tired, for sure, at the end,” Benneteau said. “But it’s because of him. Because he makes me run everywhere, some drop shots, some balls very deep.” He added: “I told myself during the match, ‘Keep going, maybe it can be a semifinal at the end,’ but it’s like that. The best won.”
Murray’s semifinal opponent will be the only player ahead of him in the rankings, Federer, who defeated a former No. 1, Lleyton Hewitt, 6-3, 6-4. After beating Federer in their first three meetings, Hewitt has lost in their last 13.“I understand it’s going to be a very difficult match,” Murray said. “I just look forward to the challenge of playing one of the best ever.”
Murray, who is 6-2 against Federer, knows he will have to play better than he did Friday to make it to his second consecutive final (he defeated del Potro in Montreal on Sunday). “I played a really, really poor first set,” Murray said. “I served really badly.”
He was not exaggerating; he had six double faults against two aces.
On the bright side, to survive and advance without his best stuff was a confidence boost for Murray, who said, “These are the matches that, you know, when you play badly and you don’t feel great and you’re not hitting the ball well, when you can come through matches like that it’s a lot better.”
The Lindner Family Tennis Center crowd appreciated that it did not get any better than a 53-stroke rally. The fans at Center Court stood and applauded both players when it was over. While breathtaking, it came nowhere near the longest point on record, a 643-shot rally between Vicki Nelson-Dunbar and Jean Hepner in a Women’s Tennis Association match in 1984.
Murray was asked if he could imagine being part of a point that long. “I think the game physically has changed so much that, you know, your legs get tired because you’re always changing direction,” he said. “If you’re just sort of moonballing, you don’t get tired because you’re not really putting anything into the shots. So you’ll probably never see a rally like that on the men’s tour.”
SERENA WILLIAMS ADVANCES In Toronto, second-seeded Serena Williams breezed to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup with a straight-sets victory over Lucie Safarova. Williams, the 2001 tournament champion, was rarely challenged in a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Safarova, the 46th-ranked qualifier. Williams will face No. 4 Elena Dementieva, who advanced with a tough three-set win over Samantha Stosur, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3. (AP)
China Mobile’s 2nd-Quarter Profit Slips
BEIJING/HONG KONG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier by subscribers, posted disappointing second-quarter net profit that slipped from a year earlier, hurt by a weak economy and rising competition.v
The firm along with China Unicom and China Telecom — smaller rivals that now compete with a full range of services after last year’s restructuring — are aggressively moving into poorer rural areas as urban markets become saturated.
China Mobile, moreover, will face intensifying competition in the years to come as an expensive 3G rollout gets off to a rough start due partly to a new domestic standard.
The results were announced on Thursday and put the company on track for full-year profit growth of 4.0 percent — based on a Reuters forecast — the slowest pace in a decade after averaging 26.3 percent over the past five years.
“The lack of handsets and poor network infrastructure are the major problem for China mobile’s home-grown 3G rollout,” said Allan Ng,” a BOCI Securities telecoms analyst.
China Mobile will post flat or slightly lower full-year earnings due to competition from the other two other operators, said Ng.
China Mobile posted a 1.6 percent drop in quarterly profit on Thursday, slipping to 30.1 billion yuan ($4.4 billion) versus a consensus forecast of 31.4 billion yuan, according to Reuters calculations based on previously reported figures.
That compared with a restated profit of 30.6 billion yuan for the second quarter of 2008.
China Mobile posted a first-half profit of 55.3 billion yuan, lagging a consensus forecast of 56.6 billion yuan from a Reuters poll of eight analysts.
The profit figures came at the midday stock market break. Its shares were up 1.14 percent in morning trade, and were 15.0 percent higher during the second quarter, short of the 23.9 percent gain by China Unicom and the 20.6 percent rise from China Telecom.
All three trailed the 35.8 percent surge on Hong Kong’s China Enterprises Index over the same period.
3G LOOMS
China Mobile, which controls almost three-quarters of the country’s cellular market, but a big share of new net additions to its subscriber base is coming from poorer rural areas, eroding average revenue per user (ARPU), a key barometer for tracking profitability.
Its margin on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the first half was 51.6 percent, falling slightly from a year earlier.
Regulators have said the country’s three carriers will spend $58.5 billion through 2011, building out their 3G networks, with China Mobile set to spend $8.6 billion this year alone on its TD-SCDMA network, a new standard developed in China.
But the new standard is untested and customers are wary of signing on.
China Mobile said last month it had signed up only 1.2 million 3G users and acknowledged it would be difficult to get 3 million by year end, far short of the 10 million the official Shanghai Securities News said the firm had originally targetted.
China Mobile said net additional subscribers in the first half of the year overall was 35.9 million, pushing its subscriber base to 493 million at end-June.
China Telecom, the nation’s dominant fixed-line phone firm, and China Unicom will report earnings next week.
The firm along with China Unicom and China Telecom — smaller rivals that now compete with a full range of services after last year’s restructuring — are aggressively moving into poorer rural areas as urban markets become saturated.
China Mobile, moreover, will face intensifying competition in the years to come as an expensive 3G rollout gets off to a rough start due partly to a new domestic standard.
The results were announced on Thursday and put the company on track for full-year profit growth of 4.0 percent — based on a Reuters forecast — the slowest pace in a decade after averaging 26.3 percent over the past five years.
“The lack of handsets and poor network infrastructure are the major problem for China mobile’s home-grown 3G rollout,” said Allan Ng,” a BOCI Securities telecoms analyst.
China Mobile will post flat or slightly lower full-year earnings due to competition from the other two other operators, said Ng.
China Mobile posted a 1.6 percent drop in quarterly profit on Thursday, slipping to 30.1 billion yuan ($4.4 billion) versus a consensus forecast of 31.4 billion yuan, according to Reuters calculations based on previously reported figures.
That compared with a restated profit of 30.6 billion yuan for the second quarter of 2008.
China Mobile posted a first-half profit of 55.3 billion yuan, lagging a consensus forecast of 56.6 billion yuan from a Reuters poll of eight analysts.
The profit figures came at the midday stock market break. Its shares were up 1.14 percent in morning trade, and were 15.0 percent higher during the second quarter, short of the 23.9 percent gain by China Unicom and the 20.6 percent rise from China Telecom.
All three trailed the 35.8 percent surge on Hong Kong’s China Enterprises Index over the same period.
3G LOOMS
China Mobile, which controls almost three-quarters of the country’s cellular market, but a big share of new net additions to its subscriber base is coming from poorer rural areas, eroding average revenue per user (ARPU), a key barometer for tracking profitability.
Its margin on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the first half was 51.6 percent, falling slightly from a year earlier.
Regulators have said the country’s three carriers will spend $58.5 billion through 2011, building out their 3G networks, with China Mobile set to spend $8.6 billion this year alone on its TD-SCDMA network, a new standard developed in China.
But the new standard is untested and customers are wary of signing on.
China Mobile said last month it had signed up only 1.2 million 3G users and acknowledged it would be difficult to get 3 million by year end, far short of the 10 million the official Shanghai Securities News said the firm had originally targetted.
China Mobile said net additional subscribers in the first half of the year overall was 35.9 million, pushing its subscriber base to 493 million at end-June.
China Telecom, the nation’s dominant fixed-line phone firm, and China Unicom will report earnings next week.
Home of Michael Jackson’s Doctor Raided
As previously reported, Michael Jackson’s person physician Dr. Conrad Murray is being considered as the one who administered the lethal dose of propofol to the late singer. And today his Las Vegas home is being searched by the police.
According to an inside source, “They’re searching Dr. Murray’s residence and office. They’re executing a search warrant. They’re continuing to look for records and other aspects of the investigation. They’re just looking for any information they need to help [in the investigation].”
According to an inside source, “They’re searching Dr. Murray’s residence and office. They’re executing a search warrant. They’re continuing to look for records and other aspects of the investigation. They’re just looking for any information they need to help [in the investigation].”
Fergie: Lovely at LAX
Looking ever so stylish, Fergie was spotted readying for a flight out of LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon (August 21).
The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman made her way through the terminal with a smile as she puts her shoes in a bin before the x-ray machine while passing through security.
Meanwhile, Fergie recently chatted with press about the possibility of getting pregnant – saying that it’s something she wants… but not right now.
“I will not be getting pregnant during a tour,” she said. “I have always said that. Right now my head is in the tour but, for sure, Josh and I want to have a family.”
“There were rumors a few weeks ago that I was completely not into it. I mean they go back and forth, it is crazy. I am completely into it. But I’m still on tour for another year so it won’t be for a while.”
The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman made her way through the terminal with a smile as she puts her shoes in a bin before the x-ray machine while passing through security.
Meanwhile, Fergie recently chatted with press about the possibility of getting pregnant – saying that it’s something she wants… but not right now.
“I will not be getting pregnant during a tour,” she said. “I have always said that. Right now my head is in the tour but, for sure, Josh and I want to have a family.”
“There were rumors a few weeks ago that I was completely not into it. I mean they go back and forth, it is crazy. I am completely into it. But I’m still on tour for another year so it won’t be for a while.”
Stop Sagging Skin Remove Neck Wrinkles
by: Margaret Bell
To stop sagging skin and remove neck wrinkles can be and is being done by both men and women.
Let's consider some of the important steps that need to be applied if neck wrinkles are to be successfully removed. The reward is great: a younger appearance gives a feeling of immense self worth.
What Causes Neck Wrinkles
Among other things one of the biggest contributors to wrinkles is:
1. Not enough hyaluronic acid
2. Free radicals
3. Elastic fiber production is low
4. Decreased output of new skin cells
How to Fix Neck Wrinkles
Each of the above causes can be covered if your skin care products have the right ingredients. When you use skin creams that have effective ingredients you will see results in some cases quickly while others respond a little slower. So what are the right ingredients that give the desired result: less wrinkles, if any.
Wakame Kelp Extract
Wakame kelp is a seaweed commonly used in Japan for many years. Modern research has shown that it suppresses enzymatic action that ordinarily break down hyaluronic acid. By increasing or maintaining hyaluronic acid at a normal level will help remove neck wrinkles. Wakame kelp has some antioxidant value.
Coenzyme Q10
CoQ10 has been demonstrated in clinical trials to reduce wrinkling, repair damage caused by the sun, and improve the moisture content of the skin.
Putting CoQ10 directly on the skin will work very well IF it has been formulated correctly; if not it will not penetrate the skin layers. To do this creams that contain a namo-emulsion form will penetrate all skin layers. This will help prevent free radical damage and repair skin cells. This must be done if you want to remove neck wrinkles.
Functional Keratin
Functional keratin increase the production of elastic fibers and skin cells. This will firm up the skin and cause more thickness. Wrinkles are not as deep and fine lines begin to fade. Your appearance is now changing for the better. Check the mirror.
Cynergy TK contains functional keratin, which is found only in a few skin care lines. Cynergy TK increased the moisture content of the skin and helps it keep the moisture.
The better day creams contain, wakame kelp, CoQ10 and Cynergy TK. They also have as effective ingredients: grape seed oil, Babassu wax, marcuja and natural vitamin E. This combination works wonders on removing neck wrinkles and wrinkles anywhere on your body, especialy the face.
And now please visit the XtendSkinCare website listed below for updated information on How to Remove Neck Wrinkles.
To stop sagging skin and remove neck wrinkles can be and is being done by both men and women.
Let's consider some of the important steps that need to be applied if neck wrinkles are to be successfully removed. The reward is great: a younger appearance gives a feeling of immense self worth.
What Causes Neck Wrinkles
Among other things one of the biggest contributors to wrinkles is:
1. Not enough hyaluronic acid
2. Free radicals
3. Elastic fiber production is low
4. Decreased output of new skin cells
How to Fix Neck Wrinkles
Each of the above causes can be covered if your skin care products have the right ingredients. When you use skin creams that have effective ingredients you will see results in some cases quickly while others respond a little slower. So what are the right ingredients that give the desired result: less wrinkles, if any.
Wakame Kelp Extract
Wakame kelp is a seaweed commonly used in Japan for many years. Modern research has shown that it suppresses enzymatic action that ordinarily break down hyaluronic acid. By increasing or maintaining hyaluronic acid at a normal level will help remove neck wrinkles. Wakame kelp has some antioxidant value.
Coenzyme Q10
CoQ10 has been demonstrated in clinical trials to reduce wrinkling, repair damage caused by the sun, and improve the moisture content of the skin.
Putting CoQ10 directly on the skin will work very well IF it has been formulated correctly; if not it will not penetrate the skin layers. To do this creams that contain a namo-emulsion form will penetrate all skin layers. This will help prevent free radical damage and repair skin cells. This must be done if you want to remove neck wrinkles.
Functional Keratin
Functional keratin increase the production of elastic fibers and skin cells. This will firm up the skin and cause more thickness. Wrinkles are not as deep and fine lines begin to fade. Your appearance is now changing for the better. Check the mirror.
Cynergy TK contains functional keratin, which is found only in a few skin care lines. Cynergy TK increased the moisture content of the skin and helps it keep the moisture.
The better day creams contain, wakame kelp, CoQ10 and Cynergy TK. They also have as effective ingredients: grape seed oil, Babassu wax, marcuja and natural vitamin E. This combination works wonders on removing neck wrinkles and wrinkles anywhere on your body, especialy the face.
And now please visit the XtendSkinCare website listed below for updated information on How to Remove Neck Wrinkles.
Remove Itching-Stop Skin Problems
by: Margaret Bell
To stop many skin problems can be a matter of just removing the itching. Why is your skin itching? Here are a few possibilities and some steps you can take to remove the itching skin problem.
If itching skin is a frequent irritation that you experience, then you probably have a lot of dry skin.
Let's examine what causes dry skin and how it can be put to rest .
Cause 1: Chlorine in the Water
Chlorine is an allergen that many people unknowingly suffer from. Chlorine takes moisture away from the skin causing much dryness. And it also takes away body oil (sebum) which is the skin's natural moisturizer.
The itching skin problem usually starts in the shower. There is where a cascade of chlorinated water bombards your skin starting the 'itch cycle'.
To add salt to the wound, many use a soap that contains sodium laurel sulfate. This ingredient causes additional dryness.
You may come out of the shower feeling good but your skin doesn't. It lets you know by sending out itching sensations.
Solution 1:
Simple solution is to eliminate chlorinated water using a shower filter - see CleanWaterPure website.
Winter weather helps cause skin dryness because the humidity is less. Forced air heating systems also take away some of the moisture content in the air.
Cause 2: Cheap Skin Care Products
At lot of itching and irritations to the skin come from the ingredients in skin care products. Synthetic 'junk' is often promoted as the solution when in fact it does more harm than good.
Ingredients that contain artificial preservatives such as parabens, fragrances, alcohol and petrolatum can cause havoc to your skin. Avoid them the plague.
Solution 2:
Use non-allergenic skin care products and you should cut down on the itching skin problem.
Moisturizers Are Not All Equal
To remove itching skin, a good moisturizer can be your best friend. If it has oils that are plant derived and like or similar to your own skin, they will help replace what the shower or bath took away.
When you clean your body, neck or face always apply a little moisturizer. Do this more often in cold weather and if you are outside a lot.
SOLUTION: Break Through:
Here is a new Break Through in skin care. It is called Functional Keratin. It has been proven to increase the moisture amount in the skin. Combine this with Coenzyme Q10 and you have a powerful moisturizer that fights dry, itching skin. But that's not all. These two ingredients help slow down the signs of aging and fights wrinkling and saggy skin.
By just applying the above suggestions you can remove much of the itching skin problem
And now if you want to look younger and get back that fresh, radiant appearance, see the XtendSkinCare website listed below.
To stop many skin problems can be a matter of just removing the itching. Why is your skin itching? Here are a few possibilities and some steps you can take to remove the itching skin problem.
If itching skin is a frequent irritation that you experience, then you probably have a lot of dry skin.
Let's examine what causes dry skin and how it can be put to rest .
Cause 1: Chlorine in the Water
Chlorine is an allergen that many people unknowingly suffer from. Chlorine takes moisture away from the skin causing much dryness. And it also takes away body oil (sebum) which is the skin's natural moisturizer.
The itching skin problem usually starts in the shower. There is where a cascade of chlorinated water bombards your skin starting the 'itch cycle'.
To add salt to the wound, many use a soap that contains sodium laurel sulfate. This ingredient causes additional dryness.
You may come out of the shower feeling good but your skin doesn't. It lets you know by sending out itching sensations.
Solution 1:
Simple solution is to eliminate chlorinated water using a shower filter - see CleanWaterPure website.
Winter weather helps cause skin dryness because the humidity is less. Forced air heating systems also take away some of the moisture content in the air.
Cause 2: Cheap Skin Care Products
At lot of itching and irritations to the skin come from the ingredients in skin care products. Synthetic 'junk' is often promoted as the solution when in fact it does more harm than good.
Ingredients that contain artificial preservatives such as parabens, fragrances, alcohol and petrolatum can cause havoc to your skin. Avoid them the plague.
Solution 2:
Use non-allergenic skin care products and you should cut down on the itching skin problem.
Moisturizers Are Not All Equal
To remove itching skin, a good moisturizer can be your best friend. If it has oils that are plant derived and like or similar to your own skin, they will help replace what the shower or bath took away.
When you clean your body, neck or face always apply a little moisturizer. Do this more often in cold weather and if you are outside a lot.
SOLUTION: Break Through:
Here is a new Break Through in skin care. It is called Functional Keratin. It has been proven to increase the moisture amount in the skin. Combine this with Coenzyme Q10 and you have a powerful moisturizer that fights dry, itching skin. But that's not all. These two ingredients help slow down the signs of aging and fights wrinkling and saggy skin.
By just applying the above suggestions you can remove much of the itching skin problem
And now if you want to look younger and get back that fresh, radiant appearance, see the XtendSkinCare website listed below.
Drink Cranberry Juice and be Healthy
by: Robert Henry
There are several health benefits of Cranberry juice, as it clears up the digestive tract and inspires the bowel movement. It is also advantageous for the shedding up of the fats that are accumulated in the abdomen. Sometimes, Cranberry juice is also used to cure the Urinary Tract Infection. This best juice is also as the best nutrition for the weight loss and the detoxification. It is very much beneficial for the human body but sometimes some side effects can also be faced like headache, nausea, and allergies.
Cranberry Juice is a natural remedy that produces hippuric acid inside the urine which acidifies the urine and prevents sticking of bacterium on the bladder walls. It also prevents multiplication of cells in our body, which is responsible for the development of blood cancer disease and also stops the rapid growth of tumors inside our body. It is a naturally healthy drink that can be used for improving the immune system and the other medical purposes specially for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Heavy intake of cranberry juice is not exactly beneficial for the health and one should better avoid the highly sugared cranberry “cocktails”. Too much consumption of Cranberry Juice such as to the extent of three to four liters per day may even increase the possibility to develop diarrhea. The correct volume for the intake of cranberry juice is prescribed by the dieticians as about one capsule of a concentrated cranberry juice extract (400mg), two to four times in a day or one can take two to three large (16oz.) glasses of it.
Cranberry Juice also strengthens the bones, and routine intake of this juice helps to protect against stomach diseases like stones and ulcers etc. This juice also reduces the risk of osteoporosis among individuals as it is very rich in calcium content.
Decreasing the level of bad cholesterol in the body and increasing the concentration of good cholesterol is mostly done by the Cranberry juice, which proves to be quite beneficial. Therefore, it’s very helpful in maintaining the healthy and systematic functioning of all organs of the body and it also make the flow of the blood accurately. This healthy juice is also capable for curing cold infections and cough.
There are several health benefits of Cranberry juice, as it clears up the digestive tract and inspires the bowel movement. It is also advantageous for the shedding up of the fats that are accumulated in the abdomen. Sometimes, Cranberry juice is also used to cure the Urinary Tract Infection. This best juice is also as the best nutrition for the weight loss and the detoxification. It is very much beneficial for the human body but sometimes some side effects can also be faced like headache, nausea, and allergies.
Cranberry Juice is a natural remedy that produces hippuric acid inside the urine which acidifies the urine and prevents sticking of bacterium on the bladder walls. It also prevents multiplication of cells in our body, which is responsible for the development of blood cancer disease and also stops the rapid growth of tumors inside our body. It is a naturally healthy drink that can be used for improving the immune system and the other medical purposes specially for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
Heavy intake of cranberry juice is not exactly beneficial for the health and one should better avoid the highly sugared cranberry “cocktails”. Too much consumption of Cranberry Juice such as to the extent of three to four liters per day may even increase the possibility to develop diarrhea. The correct volume for the intake of cranberry juice is prescribed by the dieticians as about one capsule of a concentrated cranberry juice extract (400mg), two to four times in a day or one can take two to three large (16oz.) glasses of it.
Cranberry Juice also strengthens the bones, and routine intake of this juice helps to protect against stomach diseases like stones and ulcers etc. This juice also reduces the risk of osteoporosis among individuals as it is very rich in calcium content.
Decreasing the level of bad cholesterol in the body and increasing the concentration of good cholesterol is mostly done by the Cranberry juice, which proves to be quite beneficial. Therefore, it’s very helpful in maintaining the healthy and systematic functioning of all organs of the body and it also make the flow of the blood accurately. This healthy juice is also capable for curing cold infections and cough.
Bladder Infection - Take Preventive Steps Before It Gets Late
by: Robert Henry
Generally, women are more prone to bladder inflammation than men. This is because women's urethra is shorter and placed closed to the anus, which is simply opposite in case of men. Since women's urethra is closer to the anus there is every possibility of bacteria entering the urethra there by causing inflammation of the bladder. Pregnant women are more susceptible to bladder infection. Apart from them, those who use a diaphragm of birth control can get such disease easily.
Besides these, there are other factors that can also lead to bladder infection in women as well as men. Having sex with multiple partners is one of the causes. Also, people with kidney stone can get this disease. It is not that only adult men and women can get bladder disease, children are likely to get affected by this disease. Infection in bladder can also occur among elderly people and those having diabetes.
There are number of symptoms but the commonest is the one related to difficulties in urination. Patients are also expected to get fever along with vomiting. Foul urine odor is also one of the symptoms of bladder infection. Although there are different medicines that can threaten the disease, but is always better to take preventative steps so that is does not occur at all.
One of the preventive steps is to clean your genitals regularly. It is also very important to abstain from having sex with multiple partners. Besides these, one must drink lots of fluids barring alcohol and caffeine. Drinking Cranberry juice can also help one to ward off bladder infection. It is also a wise decision to wear cotton underwear as cloths made out of other materials might lead to infection in the bladder. The antibiotic medicines may help one to get a relief from the disease but in many cases they fail to stop the recurrence of the disease. Hence, it is better to keep your body neat and tidy to prevent bladder infection.
Generally, women are more prone to bladder inflammation than men. This is because women's urethra is shorter and placed closed to the anus, which is simply opposite in case of men. Since women's urethra is closer to the anus there is every possibility of bacteria entering the urethra there by causing inflammation of the bladder. Pregnant women are more susceptible to bladder infection. Apart from them, those who use a diaphragm of birth control can get such disease easily.
Besides these, there are other factors that can also lead to bladder infection in women as well as men. Having sex with multiple partners is one of the causes. Also, people with kidney stone can get this disease. It is not that only adult men and women can get bladder disease, children are likely to get affected by this disease. Infection in bladder can also occur among elderly people and those having diabetes.
There are number of symptoms but the commonest is the one related to difficulties in urination. Patients are also expected to get fever along with vomiting. Foul urine odor is also one of the symptoms of bladder infection. Although there are different medicines that can threaten the disease, but is always better to take preventative steps so that is does not occur at all.
One of the preventive steps is to clean your genitals regularly. It is also very important to abstain from having sex with multiple partners. Besides these, one must drink lots of fluids barring alcohol and caffeine. Drinking Cranberry juice can also help one to ward off bladder infection. It is also a wise decision to wear cotton underwear as cloths made out of other materials might lead to infection in the bladder. The antibiotic medicines may help one to get a relief from the disease but in many cases they fail to stop the recurrence of the disease. Hence, it is better to keep your body neat and tidy to prevent bladder infection.
Urinary Tract Infection - Fight Them Out Using Natural Remedy
by: Robert Henry
Since infection in urinary tract is caused by a type of bacteria named E coli, the antibiotics recommended by doctors usually cannot eradicate the disease from the body. As a result of which, patients tend to get the disease again and again. In general, the medicines prescribed by doctors kill both good and bad bacteria present in the urinary tract. Initially, the patient may be relived of the sufferings but after some days the disease recurs.
Now, one of the best ways to fight out this troublesome disease is to enhance the immunity level in your body. This can be done by taking lots of fluids and vitamin C enriched food. It is proven from many researches that one who takes vegetables and fruits on a regular basis get an immediate boost in the immunity level. The basic idea is to drive out the bad bacteria causing infection out of the urinary tract and as vegetables and fruits contain high amount of fiber it can easily flush out the E coli bacteria.
One can also get rid of urinary tract infection by taking natural homemade antiseptics. One of them is taking apple cider vinegar with warm water. By taking such type of natural antiseptic, one can combat the disease, as apple cider vinegar contain high amount of potassium and enzymes, which can kill the bad bacteria. Some also recommend drinking cranberry juice, which also helps to stop infection.
Apart from all these, one has to take special care in terms of keeping his/her genitals neat and clean, and avoid having sexual intercourse with more than one person. Pregnant women need to take extra precaution as they are more vulnerable to the disease. Apart from them, diabetic patients and elderly people can also get this disease if proper preventative steps are not taken.
Since infection in urinary tract is caused by a type of bacteria named E coli, the antibiotics recommended by doctors usually cannot eradicate the disease from the body. As a result of which, patients tend to get the disease again and again. In general, the medicines prescribed by doctors kill both good and bad bacteria present in the urinary tract. Initially, the patient may be relived of the sufferings but after some days the disease recurs.
Now, one of the best ways to fight out this troublesome disease is to enhance the immunity level in your body. This can be done by taking lots of fluids and vitamin C enriched food. It is proven from many researches that one who takes vegetables and fruits on a regular basis get an immediate boost in the immunity level. The basic idea is to drive out the bad bacteria causing infection out of the urinary tract and as vegetables and fruits contain high amount of fiber it can easily flush out the E coli bacteria.
One can also get rid of urinary tract infection by taking natural homemade antiseptics. One of them is taking apple cider vinegar with warm water. By taking such type of natural antiseptic, one can combat the disease, as apple cider vinegar contain high amount of potassium and enzymes, which can kill the bad bacteria. Some also recommend drinking cranberry juice, which also helps to stop infection.
Apart from all these, one has to take special care in terms of keeping his/her genitals neat and clean, and avoid having sexual intercourse with more than one person. Pregnant women need to take extra precaution as they are more vulnerable to the disease. Apart from them, diabetic patients and elderly people can also get this disease if proper preventative steps are not taken.
Need Medication Options? Try Oregano Oil!
by: Robert Henry
Oregano leaves themselves are also used for detoxification of food and stimulation of appetite. These leaves are golden in colour, but when the oil gets extracted from them, they turn red. The oil is very strong by nature, and is therefore used in a diluted form. Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal parasites also. However, it should be used very carefully because direct contact of the oil with the skin or any sensitive part of the body can hurt and cause severe burns to the skin.
Oregano plants are widely grown in Turkey. It is also believed that it is useful only if it is taken in correct amount, otherwise it can also have adverse effects on the human body. Sinus infections, flu, pneumonia, chest congestions, sore throat, infected gums, UTI, gingivitis, gastritis, and prostatitis are all cured by taking correct dose of oregano oil. Surprisingly, it is also used as a substitute for toothpaste, because it also kills the bacteria present in the mouth.
Therefore, a drop of oregano oil on the toothbrush can be used to cure mouth infections also. These natural products are basically the primary elements which are now the necessity of our everyday lives.
One study showed that oregano completely inhibits the growth of 25 germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This oil is being in use since years. Earlier, when there were no professional doctors, treatment of the problems were done by these natural sources. From that time it was detected that this plant can be used as cure to various biological problems. Hence, it is clear that this wonder oil is indeed a very beneficial product, and even if one is in perfect health, Oregano Oil can be used for the multitude of benefits it offers.
Oregano leaves themselves are also used for detoxification of food and stimulation of appetite. These leaves are golden in colour, but when the oil gets extracted from them, they turn red. The oil is very strong by nature, and is therefore used in a diluted form. Oregano has been shown to be effective in eradicating intestinal parasites also. However, it should be used very carefully because direct contact of the oil with the skin or any sensitive part of the body can hurt and cause severe burns to the skin.
Oregano plants are widely grown in Turkey. It is also believed that it is useful only if it is taken in correct amount, otherwise it can also have adverse effects on the human body. Sinus infections, flu, pneumonia, chest congestions, sore throat, infected gums, UTI, gingivitis, gastritis, and prostatitis are all cured by taking correct dose of oregano oil. Surprisingly, it is also used as a substitute for toothpaste, because it also kills the bacteria present in the mouth.
Therefore, a drop of oregano oil on the toothbrush can be used to cure mouth infections also. These natural products are basically the primary elements which are now the necessity of our everyday lives.
One study showed that oregano completely inhibits the growth of 25 germs such as Staphylococcus aureas, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This oil is being in use since years. Earlier, when there were no professional doctors, treatment of the problems were done by these natural sources. From that time it was detected that this plant can be used as cure to various biological problems. Hence, it is clear that this wonder oil is indeed a very beneficial product, and even if one is in perfect health, Oregano Oil can be used for the multitude of benefits it offers.
Natural Remedy For Diseases - Cranberry Juice
by: Robert Henry
It is a naturally healthy drink that can be used for improving the immune system and the other medical purposes, specially for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Cranberry Juice is a natural remedy that produces hippuric acid inside the urine which acidifies the urine and prevents sticking of bacterium on the bladder walls. It also prevents multiplication of cells in our body, which is responsible for the development of blood cancer disease and it also stops the rapid growth of tumours inside our body.
However, excessive consumption of Cranberry Juice is harmful for the body, and one should also avoid consuming the highly sugared cranberry “cocktails”. The correct intake of cranberry juice is prescribed by the dieticians as about one capsule of a concentrated cranberry juice extract (400mg), two to four times in a day, or one can take two to three large (16oz.) glasses of it.
Decreasing the level of bad cholesterol in the body and increasing the concentration of good cholesterol is mostly done by the Cranberry juice, which proves to be quite beneficial. Therefore, it’s very helpful in maintaining the healthy and systematic functioning of all organs of the body and it also make the flow of the blood accurately. This healthy juice is also capable for cold infections and curing cough.
Cranberry juice also reduces the risk of osteoporosis among individuals as it is very rich in calcium content. Older people, who have a little amount of acid present in their stomach which helps in digesting the food, often take acid suppressors to digest their food, but they don't have ability to absorb vitamin B12. In those cases, the intake of Cranberry Juice provides the capacity to digest such vitamins. Routine intake of this juice also helps to protect against stomach diseases like stones and ulcers etc.
It is a naturally healthy drink that can be used for improving the immune system and the other medical purposes, specially for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Cranberry Juice is a natural remedy that produces hippuric acid inside the urine which acidifies the urine and prevents sticking of bacterium on the bladder walls. It also prevents multiplication of cells in our body, which is responsible for the development of blood cancer disease and it also stops the rapid growth of tumours inside our body.
However, excessive consumption of Cranberry Juice is harmful for the body, and one should also avoid consuming the highly sugared cranberry “cocktails”. The correct intake of cranberry juice is prescribed by the dieticians as about one capsule of a concentrated cranberry juice extract (400mg), two to four times in a day, or one can take two to three large (16oz.) glasses of it.
Decreasing the level of bad cholesterol in the body and increasing the concentration of good cholesterol is mostly done by the Cranberry juice, which proves to be quite beneficial. Therefore, it’s very helpful in maintaining the healthy and systematic functioning of all organs of the body and it also make the flow of the blood accurately. This healthy juice is also capable for cold infections and curing cough.
Cranberry juice also reduces the risk of osteoporosis among individuals as it is very rich in calcium content. Older people, who have a little amount of acid present in their stomach which helps in digesting the food, often take acid suppressors to digest their food, but they don't have ability to absorb vitamin B12. In those cases, the intake of Cranberry Juice provides the capacity to digest such vitamins. Routine intake of this juice also helps to protect against stomach diseases like stones and ulcers etc.
Urinary Incontinence - The Abnormality Behind Recurrent Urinary Infection
by: Robert Henry
Urinary incontinence is a urinary abnormality that tampers with the functioning of urinary bladder. It happens due to loss of neurological or muscular control in the bladder. This leads to frequent and inadequate flow of urine. This abnormality is directly or indirectly linked to the occurrence of urinary infection.
The kidney transfers the urine to the urinary bladder via the ureters. As soon as the urinary bladder gets completely filled, the neurological and muscular control starts operating. When the person gets ready to urinate, the system sends a message to the nervous system. This relaxes the inner sphincter muscles and opens the internal valve of the bladder.
However, the person urinates once the external sphincter muscle starts contracting. This leads to contraction of urinary muscles and aids the flow of urine from the bladder to urethra. If the urine doesn't flow out completely, then it gets contaminated and gives birth to urinary infection. Thus, it’s necessary that the urinary muscles function properly and decode the neurological messages in time.
The malfunctioning of the neurological control occurs due to the following reasons. This inadequacy leads to frequent occurrence of urinary infection. The factors that lead to urinary incontinence are brain or spinal cord damage, bladder tumors and enuresis (frequent bed wetting). These factors fail to send a message to the brain which leads to delay in the action of the sphincter muscles.
You can gage the presence of muscular incontinence, if the patient secretes under stressed environment. This problem is faced by women after the pregnancy. At times, the abnormality can be cleared through pelvic exercises while sometimes the patient requires a surgery. This muscular abnormality also occurs in the elderly age. Old people are unable to control their sphincter muscles for a long time and secrete before they reach the bathroom.
Hence, it is highly important to cure urinary incontinence else it leads to recurrent urinary infection that is highly problematic for the patients
Urinary incontinence is a urinary abnormality that tampers with the functioning of urinary bladder. It happens due to loss of neurological or muscular control in the bladder. This leads to frequent and inadequate flow of urine. This abnormality is directly or indirectly linked to the occurrence of urinary infection.
The kidney transfers the urine to the urinary bladder via the ureters. As soon as the urinary bladder gets completely filled, the neurological and muscular control starts operating. When the person gets ready to urinate, the system sends a message to the nervous system. This relaxes the inner sphincter muscles and opens the internal valve of the bladder.
However, the person urinates once the external sphincter muscle starts contracting. This leads to contraction of urinary muscles and aids the flow of urine from the bladder to urethra. If the urine doesn't flow out completely, then it gets contaminated and gives birth to urinary infection. Thus, it’s necessary that the urinary muscles function properly and decode the neurological messages in time.
The malfunctioning of the neurological control occurs due to the following reasons. This inadequacy leads to frequent occurrence of urinary infection. The factors that lead to urinary incontinence are brain or spinal cord damage, bladder tumors and enuresis (frequent bed wetting). These factors fail to send a message to the brain which leads to delay in the action of the sphincter muscles.
You can gage the presence of muscular incontinence, if the patient secretes under stressed environment. This problem is faced by women after the pregnancy. At times, the abnormality can be cleared through pelvic exercises while sometimes the patient requires a surgery. This muscular abnormality also occurs in the elderly age. Old people are unable to control their sphincter muscles for a long time and secrete before they reach the bathroom.
Hence, it is highly important to cure urinary incontinence else it leads to recurrent urinary infection that is highly problematic for the patients
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