Donors Needed for Heart Transplants

Your heart is essentially the engine of your body. Without your heart blood would not be able to reach the rest of your body, this is obviously not a good thing because everyone needs blood circulation in order to survive. Unless you are one of the cool zombies from those cheesy horror movies, which for some reason always limp around while they grunt, unable to form any sort of recognizable word.

The heart is one of the most significant organs in your body however, there are many people suffering from heart complications. I myself have an irregular heart beat, but thankfully this has not resulted in anything serious, yet. Unfortunately for others heart transplants may be necessary.

A person requires a heart transplant when their heart is so damaged that it is in danger of failing them. The problem with this is the waiting list. Many people often require heart transplants, but are unable to receive them due to the long waiting list. The obvious concern is that with the inability to receive a healthy heart, many of the people on the waiting list may die from their illnesses.

Additionally, the wait does not only hurt the person in need of the transplant, but that person's family and loved ones. A few years ago a family member of mine required a transplant. Doctors put her on the waiting list, and we waited. The pager they had given her didn't go off, and everyone became worried. We waited some more, still nothing. All this time we had to watch someone we loved have their life taken away from them. She never did get the operation. Shortly after her death her husband died, from what I would say was a broken spirit and no will to live.

If you are not already signed up to become a donor I would strongly urge you to become one. There are many people that sit on that waiting list, wishing, that one day their pager will go off, telling them that there is still hope. A blogger called 2ndHeartBeat posted an article saying that, "I'm walking, talking proof that donors DO save lives." That article can be found at http://my2ndheartbeat.blogspot.com/2009/05/pondering.html.

2ndHeartBeat has also recently reached the second year since the heart transplant surgery, and I personally would like to say congratulations, and I hope you have many more happy years to come.

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Is Grapefruit Juice Public Enemy #1 For Lipitor Users?

If you have recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol, which one in five adults have, you may be told by your doctor to take Lipitor. Lipitor is a drug that has been clinically proven to reduce the bad cholesterol in your body by about 39-60%. High cholesterol is a leading risk factor for heart disease, obviously something everyone would want to avoid.

However, it has been said that if you are taking Lipitor you should avoid grapefruit juice. Now this just sounds ridiculous that grapefruit juice could create problems. Yet, as ridiculous as this sounds, it is true. Not only does grapefruit juice create problems, but they could be serious complications that could be fatal.

Grapefruit juice prevents an enzyme in your intestine from breaking down many medicines, including Lipitor. This means that the drug will stay in your body for longer and cause too much of the drug to enter into your blood stream. Obviously this is not a good thing for your body to experience and can lead to very serious health complications.

When the drug cannot be properly broken down and too much enters your blood stream you may develop muscle disorder, liver damage, kidney damage, and these can eventually become fatal.

The interaction between grapefruit juice and Lipitor can occur up to three days after consuming the grapefruit, so those that think they can escape the side effects by having a grapefruit one day and the medication the other may want to face reality.

You are probably sitting there thinking, "Is there anyway I can have grapefruit juice and be on Lipitor?" Well the answer is sadly, no. If you have reached this point you now have two options. Continue taking Lipitor and stop having any grapefruit juice. Yes it will be hard, but unless death is an appealing option you may want to give up the juice, or go to the second option. If you cannot live without grapefruit juice you may want to consider talking to your doctor about and alternate form of medication.

In the end Lipitor and grapefruits don't mix. Life is about choices, and not all of them are easy.

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Is the Swine Flu Pandemic On the Way?

With the current situation presented before us, many have been questioning whether or not Swine Flu will reach the pandemic level. With the recent spread of the virus through Japan at an alarming rate it seems to be only a matter of time.


Swine Influenza has traveled to 40 different countries, infecting a confirmed 9830 people causing 79 fatalities. What more does this virus have to do before the World Health Organization (WHO) declares a pandemic?


WHO describes that the virus needs certain characteristics to be considered a pandemic. The virus must be entirely new or has not circulated recently and widely in the human population. This creates an almost universal vulnerability to infection. Additionally, there must be a significant number of people that fall ill at the same time or very close to the same time, causing great social and economical disruption, and creating a great amount of stress on health services. The virus must also be very contagious adding to the spread and severity of the virus. Swine Influenza meets all the criteria that are required, yet one thing appears to be keeping the virus from achieving pandemic status, the mortality rate.


With the exception of Mexico, the number of deaths compared to the number of confirmed cases is almost laughable. The virus has just appeared to be causing mild illness in most, with underlying health issues present in those that have died as a result from the illness. This may be the reason as to why Swine Influenza is not yet a pandemic, yet don't get too comfortable.


The Spanish Influenza of 1918, which killed an estimated 40-50 million people (some suggest the actual number was double this), became most deadly after the first wave of the flu. Because we humans are extremely vulnerable to the Swine Flu, precautionary measures are being taken to prepare for the possibility of a second, more deadly wave of Swine Influenza.


Doctors and common sense alike tell you to stay healthy and safe. Eat a balanced diet, get exercise, wash your hands, and if suggested by your doctor take flu medication to lower the risk of catching swine flu.


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With Swine Flu Spreading Many Ask How to Stop It?

-- As the Swine Flu spreads many wonder, "How do we stop it?"


Swine Influenza (Swine Flu/H1N1) is a respiratory disease of pigs that is caused by type A influenza viruses. Much like the regular seasonal flu, Swine flu can be spread by human-to-human transmission, such as sneezing or coughing.



The Swine flu has created a panic in many, but with more than 100 schools and over 3000 confirmed cases in the United States alone, and close to 5300 globally, the panic is very reasonable. Though the effects of Swine flu in the U.S have been minuscule in comparison to that of the effects in Mexico, many have to ask what will happen if it gets worse?

During the four major pandemics since 1889, each has begun with a mild spring wave, only to be followed a few months later by a devastating second wave. The most notable of these four pandemics was the Spanish flu of 1918 that killed an estimated 40-50 million people, possibly more.

Experts do however, agree that if a second, more deadly and infectious wave of the virus is still to come, the time it takes for it to arrive will hopefully allow for the development and production of a vaccine to combat the virus. There are still preventative measures through medicine and Non-pharmaceutical interventions.

Oseltamivir, or by its brand name Tamiflu is 1 of 2 antiviral drugs approved for use in the United States, that the Swine Influenza has been susceptible to. Online pharmacies, sell Tamiflu, which has been high in demand since the outbreak of Swine Flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends Tamiflu in the treatment and/or prevention of infection with Swine Influenza viruses.

There are additional ways to aid in the prevention of the transmission of the Swine Influenza. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education says, "Use the same common sense and courtesy that you would use during winter flu season: Wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough and stay home if you are sick." Duncan could not be more right in saying this, but there are still some more ways to prevent the Swine Influenza. Make sure to get enough sleep, every night, eat a healthy, nutritious diet, and be physically active.

Pediatrician and medical historian Dr. Howard Markel of the University of Michigan said that, "History is not predictive science... But what I have found, studying epidemics, is that good planning and good relationships between local state and federal authorities, goes a long way." The United States, and the rest of the world, can now only wait, while the whole of humanity will have to chip in to help each other and prepare for what may come in the days, weeks, or months to follow.


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Vitamin D extends and improves life

A few minutes of sunshine a day goes a long way - literally.


Experts have recently revealed that a regular intake of vitamin D has the capability of extending your life expectancy by up to 7%. A lead researcher Dr. Philippe Autier said it is not clear how vitamin D lowers risks of mortality, but he suggested that it may block cancer cell proliferation or improve blood vessel and immune system functions. In past studies, vitamin D has also been proven to prevent other life -threatening illnesses such as breast cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and multiple sclerosis. In addition, vitamin D maintains the calcium and phosphorous concentrations in the body, therefore makes stronger healthier bones.


On top of the physical health benefits that vitamin D provides, sunshine has also been proven to increase levels of serotonin (a chemical in the body that acts as a messenger to the brain) therefore instantly increasing and enlightening the mood. Next time you find yourself overcome with negative emotions, try taking a breather outdoors in the sunlight.


When the weather doesn't permit, or if it's during winter months, try taking vitamin D supplements. Research has found that the benefits of these supplements can be even greater than that of direct sunlight, as sunlight imposes harmful rays to the skin upon too much exposure - especially to infants. The recommended dose of vitamin D per day for an adult is 1000 international units (IU). Talk to your doctor about taking vitamin D supplements during fall and winter. Vitamin D will improve your immune system and put you in better mood.

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Is the Hydroxycut Formula Safe to Use?

Hydroxycut has a reputation of being the number one weight loss formula in America and it's used by millions of people each year. Many of these consumers have had positive results by using the formula, (despite some minor side-effects); however recent studies have found that the miracle-working weight loss formula isn't all that it's cut out to be.


In fact, on May 1st 2009, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning regarding the safety of Hydroxycut use, informing the general public to "immediately stop" taking Hydroxycut products. The reason? These fat-burning, energy-pumping supplements have been linked to many severe cases of serious reactions affecting the liver. The FDA warns that using Hydroxycut may result in an elevation of liver enzymes and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) which can cause serious liver injury, or liver damage resulting in a necessary liver transplant. Symptoms of liver damage include jaundice, brown urine, nausea, vomiting, excessive fatigue, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, itching, and loss of appetite. There have been 23 cases of liver problems and jaundice, and one death as a result of certain Hydroxycut use.

Even though Hydroxycut is said to be a natural health product, it contains more than just natural ingredients and herbal extracts. Therefore, think about what you are really consuming and what it could potentially do to your body before using it. You may save yourself from a hefty medical bill due to serious liver problems.

If you are currently using Hydroxycut, it might be a good idea to find new means of dieting because 14 different Hydroxycut products are on recall due to the potential health hazard. The following products have been recalled:

Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets

Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets

Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets

Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets

Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets

Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets

Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)

Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets

Hydroxycut Liquid Shots

Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)

Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed

Hydroxycut 24

Hydroxycut Carb Control

Hydroxycut Natural

Believe it or not, the classic method of staying healthy is still the most efficient. There are two steps to this method; exercise daily, and eat nutritional and balanced meals. Forget using the expensive weight-loss formulas and take a brisk nature walk. Skip the chips and have a handful of dried fruit and nuts. You'll feel happier and healthier.

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