Morning-After Pill: For Backup Use Only
Word Count:
523
Summary:
The article talks about the importance of birth control methods and using emergency contraceptives just in case a pill is forgotten or a condom breaks. These forms of contraceptions may reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancies by over 80 percent. However emergency contraceptives should only be used as backup and should not be routinely taken.
Keywords:
birth control
Article Body:
Many women today are putting their pregnancies on hold probably because of physical health, career priorities, or the fear about the hardships of parenting. These individuals rely on various birth control methods like condoms, contraceptive pills, patches, diaphragm, and many more. However, there are loopholes that can be encountered with these family planning methods. For example, condoms may break or slip off, diaphragms and cervical caps may be knocked out of place, and missed contraceptive pills may lead to unwanted pregnancies. Using emergency contraception like a morning-after pill may reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy by 80 percent.
Morning-after pills are used to prevent a woman from getting pregnant after unprotected vaginal intercourse. These pills are like ordinary birth control pills that contain higher doses of synthetic estrogen and progesterone. These hormones stimulates and regulates various body functions and play essential parts in maintaining pregnancies. Regular and low doses of estrogen may prevent females from ovulating while progesterone inhibits the growth of uterine lining. When this happens, it can be more difficult for a fertilized egg to become implanted there, it also thickens the mucus around the area keeping sperm from getting to the uterus. These pills are usually used within 72 hours after intercourse with a second dose that should be taken after 12 hours. Morning-after pills can be used as backup method for other contraceptive measures but should not be routinely used. These pills do not work like abortion pills because they only prevent pregnancies. Abortion pills work by terminating established pregnancies – those that have been attached to the uterine walls and have begun to develop.
Like other forms of medication, morning-after pills may also bring side effects to individuals who decide to use them. About 50 percent of the women who take these pills feel nauseated for a day or two and about 20 percent experience vomiting. Less common side effects may include headaches, breast tenderness, dizziness, and fluid retention.
Doctors should be consulted immediately if the following are experienced:
shortness of breath
chest pain
abdominal pain
severe leg pain
severe headache or dizziness
loss of vision
speaking difficulties
These conditions may indicate many serious complications from blood clots to liver damage. Women who use morning-after pills will usually have their period within a week after taking the pills. If one's period does not occur within 21 days, it is advised that these individuals should visit their doctor. It could mean that the patient is pregnant or the egg is implanted in the Fallopian tubes or abdomen and may need emergency treatment.
Before taking morning-after pills, birth control pills, and other forms of contraceptive methods, individuals should seek the approval of health professionals. Morning-after pills are not intended for women who have had breast cancer, any reproductive cancer, stroke, blood clots in the legs or lungs, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, severe migraines, or high blood pressure. One's medical history, age, and how it may affect one's health is essential in choosing the right form of oral contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, and other methods for family planning. Understanding the effects and health risks of using birth control methods are essential in effective family planning and overall health.
Friday, March 18, 2011
More Than Skin Deep
More Than Skin Deep
Word Count:
629
Summary:
Skin care is important to women not only because it is necessary to maintain physical beauty. The skin also performs very important functions such as body temperature regulation, and as an organ through which the body releases harmful toxins.
Keywords:
Skin Care Treatment, Skin Care Solutions
Article Body:
Most women are naturally vain about their looks. As a matter of fact, the cosmetic industry has become a billion-dollar business due to vanity or over-emphasized value attached to physical beauty. This business is all about how to enhance, modify, and improve a woman's appearance. Beauty products of all shapes and sizes, to be used from head to toe, are sold to meet the demands of an aesthetically-conscious female market.
Of all the body parts of a woman, it is perhaps the skin that receives the most attention --- by the person and the companies that produce the products specifically to beautify that body part. The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body. Women pay particular attention to their skin, perhaps as much care as they put into their hair, because it is the most visible part of their body.
A unblemished complexion, made more attractive and alluring by fancy dresses, jewelry and make-up, leads a woman to many doors and windows of opportunity. In a world obsessed with beauty and fashion, an attractive woman is expected to go a very long, long way in terms of her relationships, career and social life.
But women's obsession over skin beauty should not only be for aesthetic purposes. The skin is the body's outer covering and functions as a protection from heat, infection, injury, and harmful ultraviolet rays. The skin also regulates body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D.
The skin has two main layers, namely:
1. Outer Epidermis - the outer layer of the skin mostly made up of flat, scale-like cells called squamous cells. The deepest part of the epidermis contains melanocytes and these cells produce
melanin that gives the skin its color.
2. Inner Dermis - this inner layer of the skin contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, and glands. The glands produce sweat as part of regulating body temperature. It also produces serum, which is an oily substance that keeps the skin from drying out. When the sweat and serum reach the skin's surface through tiny openings called pores. When these pores are blocked, congested with dirt, or become infected, skin breakouts occur. Skin breakouts may come in the form of acne, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, congested pores, and cysts.
Preventing or controlling oily skin is a must for every woman, or person for that matter. Excess oil can block the skin pores and result in more breakouts. Skin care experts may opt to prescribe certain medications like oral or injected steroids, iodides and bromides to control excessive oil production. Certain jobs, usually those that involve working in the field or in hot environments, also contribute to skin problems. The unsanitary work environment prevents a person from maintaining skin cleanliness.
SKIN CARE SOLUTIONS
Some of the more common skin care solutions include the use of the following products:
l Cleanser
l Exfoliator
l Moisturizer
l Sunblock
l Toner
The use of these products help promote elasticity and good complexion. Proper skin maintenance takes more than just having a face-washing regimen. The use of these products is necessary to have a blemish-free skin.
SKIN CARE TREATMENT
1. Vitamin C Antioxidant Concentrate - is proven to stimulate the synthesis of collagen,it helps keep a youthful glow and delays the aging process of the skin.
2. 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Oil-Control Gel - is a mattifying gel base which dissolves excess surface oil. This treatment is highly recommend for oily skin types.
A thorough skin care routine is important to keep our largest organ in tip-top shape. Other skin care tips that one should consider include having regular visits to a dermatologist; drinking plenty of water; eating a balanced diet; and getting enough sleep. To prevent skin allergies, it is important to be aware about the ingredients of every skin care product you use.
Word Count:
629
Summary:
Skin care is important to women not only because it is necessary to maintain physical beauty. The skin also performs very important functions such as body temperature regulation, and as an organ through which the body releases harmful toxins.
Keywords:
Skin Care Treatment, Skin Care Solutions
Article Body:
Most women are naturally vain about their looks. As a matter of fact, the cosmetic industry has become a billion-dollar business due to vanity or over-emphasized value attached to physical beauty. This business is all about how to enhance, modify, and improve a woman's appearance. Beauty products of all shapes and sizes, to be used from head to toe, are sold to meet the demands of an aesthetically-conscious female market.
Of all the body parts of a woman, it is perhaps the skin that receives the most attention --- by the person and the companies that produce the products specifically to beautify that body part. The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body. Women pay particular attention to their skin, perhaps as much care as they put into their hair, because it is the most visible part of their body.
A unblemished complexion, made more attractive and alluring by fancy dresses, jewelry and make-up, leads a woman to many doors and windows of opportunity. In a world obsessed with beauty and fashion, an attractive woman is expected to go a very long, long way in terms of her relationships, career and social life.
But women's obsession over skin beauty should not only be for aesthetic purposes. The skin is the body's outer covering and functions as a protection from heat, infection, injury, and harmful ultraviolet rays. The skin also regulates body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D.
The skin has two main layers, namely:
1. Outer Epidermis - the outer layer of the skin mostly made up of flat, scale-like cells called squamous cells. The deepest part of the epidermis contains melanocytes and these cells produce
melanin that gives the skin its color.
2. Inner Dermis - this inner layer of the skin contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, and glands. The glands produce sweat as part of regulating body temperature. It also produces serum, which is an oily substance that keeps the skin from drying out. When the sweat and serum reach the skin's surface through tiny openings called pores. When these pores are blocked, congested with dirt, or become infected, skin breakouts occur. Skin breakouts may come in the form of acne, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, congested pores, and cysts.
Preventing or controlling oily skin is a must for every woman, or person for that matter. Excess oil can block the skin pores and result in more breakouts. Skin care experts may opt to prescribe certain medications like oral or injected steroids, iodides and bromides to control excessive oil production. Certain jobs, usually those that involve working in the field or in hot environments, also contribute to skin problems. The unsanitary work environment prevents a person from maintaining skin cleanliness.
SKIN CARE SOLUTIONS
Some of the more common skin care solutions include the use of the following products:
l Cleanser
l Exfoliator
l Moisturizer
l Sunblock
l Toner
The use of these products help promote elasticity and good complexion. Proper skin maintenance takes more than just having a face-washing regimen. The use of these products is necessary to have a blemish-free skin.
SKIN CARE TREATMENT
1. Vitamin C Antioxidant Concentrate - is proven to stimulate the synthesis of collagen,it helps keep a youthful glow and delays the aging process of the skin.
2. 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Oil-Control Gel - is a mattifying gel base which dissolves excess surface oil. This treatment is highly recommend for oily skin types.
A thorough skin care routine is important to keep our largest organ in tip-top shape. Other skin care tips that one should consider include having regular visits to a dermatologist; drinking plenty of water; eating a balanced diet; and getting enough sleep. To prevent skin allergies, it is important to be aware about the ingredients of every skin care product you use.
More Than One Way To Break A Woman's Heart
More Than One Way To Break A Woman's Heart
Word Count:
497
Summary:
According to recent statistics, while the number of men experiencing heart ailments was starting to stabilize, the number of women with the problem is increasing. This has caught the medical establishment completely off-guard, but there are plans underway for studies designed to find out just what is causing this to happen.
Keywords:
stress and anxiety, overweight and obese, lifestyle
Article Body:
For decades, heart disease has been named as one of the foremost killers in men. When factors such as stress and anxiety combine with societal pressures and workplace expectations, the body's cardiovascular system takes the brunt of the damage, along with the psychological make-up. However, this problem has been on a statistic decline over the years, with the fatality rate from heart diseases showing a slow decrease in incidence rates.
However, a deeper analysis of the statistics would also reveal an alarming trend. The number of men dying from heart disease has managed to level off to a more or less steady statistic, but the number of women under 45 experiencing this problem has been on a steady increase.
Researchers have admitted to being stumped by this development, particularly because no one saw this coming. Some are casting doubt on the theory that this is among the side effects of work-related stress on women, partially because there are no credible statistics to support this statement, and partially because if this was the case, that would have been an issue far earlier on. For the time being, most experts are willing to hold off final judgment until more data comes in. There is currently no indication that this is some sort of trend, or if this is going to last. So, for the medical establishment, it is best to wait for more concrete, long-term data to come in than force a speculation at this point.
One other theory that has experienced some degree of credibility comes in the form of the increasing number of women that are becoming obese. Being overweight and obese can weaken the cardiovascular system and cause a variety of heart-related problems, so this theory is might have some basis in fact. If the use of weight loss pills is any indication, then obesity is definitely on the increase alongside the hike in the number of cases of heart ailments. Diabetes, which has also been on an upward trend over the last decade, had also been linked to heart ailments. The increasing number of men and women who develop some form of diabetes is increasing, which also explains the apparent increase in the number of women with heart problems.
The data also presents an interesting contrast in terms of heart ailment prevalence between men and women. For women above 45 years old, the statistics show a slow decline but the increase of heart ailment diagnosis among younger women is on the rise. For the most part, the downward trend for heart-related deaths in young women below 35 was expected to be significantly lower than for women in higher age brackets. However, the data is clearly showing that things are headed in the opposite direction, which puzzles most researchers and health experts. Currently, the numbers simply don't indicate what particular segments of the female population are being affected, which has prompted some research groups to dedicate studies eliminating or considering possible factors, such as genetics, hereditary conditions, and lifestyle.
Word Count:
497
Summary:
According to recent statistics, while the number of men experiencing heart ailments was starting to stabilize, the number of women with the problem is increasing. This has caught the medical establishment completely off-guard, but there are plans underway for studies designed to find out just what is causing this to happen.
Keywords:
stress and anxiety, overweight and obese, lifestyle
Article Body:
For decades, heart disease has been named as one of the foremost killers in men. When factors such as stress and anxiety combine with societal pressures and workplace expectations, the body's cardiovascular system takes the brunt of the damage, along with the psychological make-up. However, this problem has been on a statistic decline over the years, with the fatality rate from heart diseases showing a slow decrease in incidence rates.
However, a deeper analysis of the statistics would also reveal an alarming trend. The number of men dying from heart disease has managed to level off to a more or less steady statistic, but the number of women under 45 experiencing this problem has been on a steady increase.
Researchers have admitted to being stumped by this development, particularly because no one saw this coming. Some are casting doubt on the theory that this is among the side effects of work-related stress on women, partially because there are no credible statistics to support this statement, and partially because if this was the case, that would have been an issue far earlier on. For the time being, most experts are willing to hold off final judgment until more data comes in. There is currently no indication that this is some sort of trend, or if this is going to last. So, for the medical establishment, it is best to wait for more concrete, long-term data to come in than force a speculation at this point.
One other theory that has experienced some degree of credibility comes in the form of the increasing number of women that are becoming obese. Being overweight and obese can weaken the cardiovascular system and cause a variety of heart-related problems, so this theory is might have some basis in fact. If the use of weight loss pills is any indication, then obesity is definitely on the increase alongside the hike in the number of cases of heart ailments. Diabetes, which has also been on an upward trend over the last decade, had also been linked to heart ailments. The increasing number of men and women who develop some form of diabetes is increasing, which also explains the apparent increase in the number of women with heart problems.
The data also presents an interesting contrast in terms of heart ailment prevalence between men and women. For women above 45 years old, the statistics show a slow decline but the increase of heart ailment diagnosis among younger women is on the rise. For the most part, the downward trend for heart-related deaths in young women below 35 was expected to be significantly lower than for women in higher age brackets. However, the data is clearly showing that things are headed in the opposite direction, which puzzles most researchers and health experts. Currently, the numbers simply don't indicate what particular segments of the female population are being affected, which has prompted some research groups to dedicate studies eliminating or considering possible factors, such as genetics, hereditary conditions, and lifestyle.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
More Than A Cupful of Coffee Benefits
More Than A Cupful of Coffee Benefits
Word Count:
661
Summary:
The growing number of coffee “addicts” have prompted hundreds of studies addressing concerns about the effects of coffee on the body and whether or not caffeine causes harm. Learning about the facts and the myths of coffee drinking will help coffee lovers enjoy their next cup even more.
Keywords:
lifestyle, headache, anxiety, mental health,
Article Body:
Most people just can't live without coffee. These are the people who look forward to their first cup of coffee as soon as they wake up in the morning. They are the habitués of coffee shops day-in and day-out, those who have made coffee a regular part of their daily routine and lifestyle.
The growing number of coffee “addicts” have prompted hundreds of studies addressing concerns about the effects of coffee on the body and whether or not caffeine causes harm. Some say that it's good to drink coffee when you have a headache. Others say that it's bad to drink coffee if you have stomach problems. Learning about the facts and the myths of coffee drinking will help coffee lovers enjoy their next cup even more.
The general effects of coffee fall into the following categories:
· Stimulant effects. Caffeine makes coffee a well-established stimulant as it stimulates the nervous system, including the nerves controlling intestinal activity, blood pressure and airway size which may keep you alert and awake, yet may also impair sleep, cause jitters and anxiety.
· Heartburn. All types of coffee, even decaf, can stimulate secretion of stomach acid, which may lead to heartburn.
· Diuretic features. Caffeine encourages the kidneys to produce urine to rid the body of excess fluid. However, coffee leads to urination so effectively that it may cause mild dehydration.
Coffee may also have other effects on the body, such as yellowed teeth which are common among regular coffee drinkers. Burn injuries from steaming hot coffee are very common. Some mental health professionals even suggest that regular caffeine users, including coffee drinkers, should be considered dependent, addicted or struggling with substance abuse.
Over the past 50 years, studies have raised concern over the health risks of coffee or caffeine users including an association with stomach problems, pancreatic and bladder cancer, fibrocystic breast disease and gallbladder disease, among other conditions. However, when analyzed further, these studies just fall short of implicating even modest coffee consumption as a significant health risk among pregnant women and cardiac patients. A review from April 2007 examined the evidence that coffee consumption might increase the risk of serious medical conditions like stomach cancer or leukemia. And they found out that the data were considered inconclusive and that additional study was necessary.
A study about coffee intake being associated with an increased pancreatic cancer was discredited and is often used as a model to show how a flawed study can mislead research results. It analyzed a number of “exposures” among patients with pancreatic cancer, including coffee intake. The number of factors being examined made it a “fishing expedition” according to most research experts. The danger of examining too many factors at once may produce “association just by chance” results. There is the problem of generating misleading results if a net is cast too wide.
The following are therapeutic effects of caffeine aside from being a stimulant:
· Premature babies or those who have undergone surgery just after birth may be treated with caffeine to stimulate their breathing.
· Some over-the-counter headache or pain relief medication include caffeine, acetaminophen and aspirin. The effectiveness of these agents may be linked, at least in part, to the treatment of caffeine withdrawal, a common cause of headaches.
· Several studies found modest benefits with caffeine in the treatment of asthma as it gives dilating effects on airways. In fact, some recommend that coffee intake be avoided before breathing tests so as not to diminish the breathing abnormalities which the tests aim to detect.
· During the Experimental Biology 2007, an American Society for Nutrition's annual conference, research experts reviewed evidence that moderate intake of coffee, say 3 to 5 cups per day, might reduce the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, kidney stones, gallstones, and depression.
That health risks are minimal and rare bring good news to the coffee lovers vast population. Although those who are considered high risk patients should better avoid the stimulant action of caffeine or the heartburn provoked even by decaffeinated coffee.
Word Count:
661
Summary:
The growing number of coffee “addicts” have prompted hundreds of studies addressing concerns about the effects of coffee on the body and whether or not caffeine causes harm. Learning about the facts and the myths of coffee drinking will help coffee lovers enjoy their next cup even more.
Keywords:
lifestyle, headache, anxiety, mental health,
Article Body:
Most people just can't live without coffee. These are the people who look forward to their first cup of coffee as soon as they wake up in the morning. They are the habitués of coffee shops day-in and day-out, those who have made coffee a regular part of their daily routine and lifestyle.
The growing number of coffee “addicts” have prompted hundreds of studies addressing concerns about the effects of coffee on the body and whether or not caffeine causes harm. Some say that it's good to drink coffee when you have a headache. Others say that it's bad to drink coffee if you have stomach problems. Learning about the facts and the myths of coffee drinking will help coffee lovers enjoy their next cup even more.
The general effects of coffee fall into the following categories:
· Stimulant effects. Caffeine makes coffee a well-established stimulant as it stimulates the nervous system, including the nerves controlling intestinal activity, blood pressure and airway size which may keep you alert and awake, yet may also impair sleep, cause jitters and anxiety.
· Heartburn. All types of coffee, even decaf, can stimulate secretion of stomach acid, which may lead to heartburn.
· Diuretic features. Caffeine encourages the kidneys to produce urine to rid the body of excess fluid. However, coffee leads to urination so effectively that it may cause mild dehydration.
Coffee may also have other effects on the body, such as yellowed teeth which are common among regular coffee drinkers. Burn injuries from steaming hot coffee are very common. Some mental health professionals even suggest that regular caffeine users, including coffee drinkers, should be considered dependent, addicted or struggling with substance abuse.
Over the past 50 years, studies have raised concern over the health risks of coffee or caffeine users including an association with stomach problems, pancreatic and bladder cancer, fibrocystic breast disease and gallbladder disease, among other conditions. However, when analyzed further, these studies just fall short of implicating even modest coffee consumption as a significant health risk among pregnant women and cardiac patients. A review from April 2007 examined the evidence that coffee consumption might increase the risk of serious medical conditions like stomach cancer or leukemia. And they found out that the data were considered inconclusive and that additional study was necessary.
A study about coffee intake being associated with an increased pancreatic cancer was discredited and is often used as a model to show how a flawed study can mislead research results. It analyzed a number of “exposures” among patients with pancreatic cancer, including coffee intake. The number of factors being examined made it a “fishing expedition” according to most research experts. The danger of examining too many factors at once may produce “association just by chance” results. There is the problem of generating misleading results if a net is cast too wide.
The following are therapeutic effects of caffeine aside from being a stimulant:
· Premature babies or those who have undergone surgery just after birth may be treated with caffeine to stimulate their breathing.
· Some over-the-counter headache or pain relief medication include caffeine, acetaminophen and aspirin. The effectiveness of these agents may be linked, at least in part, to the treatment of caffeine withdrawal, a common cause of headaches.
· Several studies found modest benefits with caffeine in the treatment of asthma as it gives dilating effects on airways. In fact, some recommend that coffee intake be avoided before breathing tests so as not to diminish the breathing abnormalities which the tests aim to detect.
· During the Experimental Biology 2007, an American Society for Nutrition's annual conference, research experts reviewed evidence that moderate intake of coffee, say 3 to 5 cups per day, might reduce the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, kidney stones, gallstones, and depression.
That health risks are minimal and rare bring good news to the coffee lovers vast population. Although those who are considered high risk patients should better avoid the stimulant action of caffeine or the heartburn provoked even by decaffeinated coffee.
More than a broken vow
More than a broken vow
Word Count:
604
Summary:
This article features the harmful effect of constant parental bickering to a child's normal and healthy activity. This also relates the long term effect of this traumatic experiences to a child.
Keywords:
stress and anxiety, fear and anxiety
Article Body:
Many couples, after all the years of trying to make it work, eventually find themselves at the end of the line. The marriage counseling and other therapies failed to make the marriage work. At some point, one or both persons in the marriage decide to cut all strings that connected them as husband and wife.
While separation or divorce may be the only way to secure freedom from an unhappy marriage, the effects of dissolving a partnership that was supposed to last for eternity go beyond the bickering parties. Surely, when a marriage fails, the hurts and pains also hit even those who are not supposed to be involved --- the children.
Your children may do away with less toys to play with. They can also learn to live in a simple house and eat simple food. Even if they enviously talk about their peers' palatial homes in the suburbs , they would rather live in a hole --- as long as you are there. Sadly, the children often become part of “collateral damage” when a war breaks out between husband and wife. In the heat of marital fights, it is often forgotten that children are can also get hurt.
No child can easily get over the fact that the very epitome of unity as symbolized by their father and mother can actually crumble before their very eyes. The same persons who preached about forgiveness and second chances are the same people who they to be constantly picking on each other's blunders and flaws.
Needless to say, not all children can handle the stress and anxiety brought about by constant parental quarrel. The inner lives of children also crumble when they see that their parents are already headed to “Splits Ville.”
According to studies on psychological problems among children, stress and anxiety brought about by traumatic domestic problems can greatly affect the normal flow of activities and behavioral patterns of young children. The more the children are exposed to these horrendous scenarios, the greater the possibility for stress and anxiety to occur. Child psychologists strongly warn parents from showing any form of violence in front of their children. Domestic violence always causes a negative impact on children, making them suffer from intense episodes of fear and anxiety. If left unattended, the repercussions of these traumatic experiences will eventually manifest as aggressive behavior and non-compliance to family authority.
Studies also pointed out that, like in the case of school bullies, children are not that capable of handling fear and anxiety brought by constant family bickering so they vent out their frustrations by intimidating other children. This is their way of coping with internal stress, understanding that they can't easily “dish out” their own true feelings to their parents.
In addition, experts say that children don't normally manifest these aggressive behavior in the early stages of their life. However, if not therapy is undertaken, these potentially harmful tendencies that appear during childhood may be carried out to their adulthood. Repressed emotions may eventually spill out as aggressive behavior if these are not addressed properly by trained counselors. Fear and anxiety brought about by constant father-mother bickering can also have adverse effects on the physical growth of children.
Indeed, children must live in a loving environment. No matter the situation or how big the problem is, they must be protected from any type violence. It's their right. It is the parent's responsibility. It is normal for a family to experience squabbles and occasional emotional crisis.
It is good to remember that children can do away with broken toys but having a broken family may just be too hard for them.
Word Count:
604
Summary:
This article features the harmful effect of constant parental bickering to a child's normal and healthy activity. This also relates the long term effect of this traumatic experiences to a child.
Keywords:
stress and anxiety, fear and anxiety
Article Body:
Many couples, after all the years of trying to make it work, eventually find themselves at the end of the line. The marriage counseling and other therapies failed to make the marriage work. At some point, one or both persons in the marriage decide to cut all strings that connected them as husband and wife.
While separation or divorce may be the only way to secure freedom from an unhappy marriage, the effects of dissolving a partnership that was supposed to last for eternity go beyond the bickering parties. Surely, when a marriage fails, the hurts and pains also hit even those who are not supposed to be involved --- the children.
Your children may do away with less toys to play with. They can also learn to live in a simple house and eat simple food. Even if they enviously talk about their peers' palatial homes in the suburbs , they would rather live in a hole --- as long as you are there. Sadly, the children often become part of “collateral damage” when a war breaks out between husband and wife. In the heat of marital fights, it is often forgotten that children are can also get hurt.
No child can easily get over the fact that the very epitome of unity as symbolized by their father and mother can actually crumble before their very eyes. The same persons who preached about forgiveness and second chances are the same people who they to be constantly picking on each other's blunders and flaws.
Needless to say, not all children can handle the stress and anxiety brought about by constant parental quarrel. The inner lives of children also crumble when they see that their parents are already headed to “Splits Ville.”
According to studies on psychological problems among children, stress and anxiety brought about by traumatic domestic problems can greatly affect the normal flow of activities and behavioral patterns of young children. The more the children are exposed to these horrendous scenarios, the greater the possibility for stress and anxiety to occur. Child psychologists strongly warn parents from showing any form of violence in front of their children. Domestic violence always causes a negative impact on children, making them suffer from intense episodes of fear and anxiety. If left unattended, the repercussions of these traumatic experiences will eventually manifest as aggressive behavior and non-compliance to family authority.
Studies also pointed out that, like in the case of school bullies, children are not that capable of handling fear and anxiety brought by constant family bickering so they vent out their frustrations by intimidating other children. This is their way of coping with internal stress, understanding that they can't easily “dish out” their own true feelings to their parents.
In addition, experts say that children don't normally manifest these aggressive behavior in the early stages of their life. However, if not therapy is undertaken, these potentially harmful tendencies that appear during childhood may be carried out to their adulthood. Repressed emotions may eventually spill out as aggressive behavior if these are not addressed properly by trained counselors. Fear and anxiety brought about by constant father-mother bickering can also have adverse effects on the physical growth of children.
Indeed, children must live in a loving environment. No matter the situation or how big the problem is, they must be protected from any type violence. It's their right. It is the parent's responsibility. It is normal for a family to experience squabbles and occasional emotional crisis.
It is good to remember that children can do away with broken toys but having a broken family may just be too hard for them.
More Powerful, More Distance, More Consistency
More Powerful, More Distance, More Consistency
Word Count:
437
Summary:
This is an article about the new bat that I just purchased, and used this weekend in a tournament.
Keywords:
softball bats, new softball bats, softball bat review
Article Body:
Copyright 2006 Oliver Tani
With all of the new technology that is available today, is your team ready for the upcoming season? The new 2007 softball bats are here and they are offering tremendous pop and durability. If your team does not step up to the plate and purchase a new bat, the other team will have you wishing that you had.
The new 2007 softball bats are pushing the limits! For instance, the new Demarini Evo AX is taking it to the next level by offering a double wall along with the half and half technology. My team purchased this bat last week, and I loved it so much I wanted to tell everyone else about it! This is a bat that has it all.
The first time I stepped up to the plate, I knew the ball was going over the fence. The pitcher tossed the ball, and as it came towards me, I thought to myself, "Don't try too hard. Do this nice and soft". I took a nice swing at it, and sure enough, everyone was yelling "Back! Back!" The ball flew over the fence without me even trying.
The way the new Demarini Evo Ax works is simple. You are supposed to let the bat do all of the work for you. With the composite structure and double wall action, this bat is unstoppable. The bat hits the ball, and creates a trampoline effect because the carbon composite breaks down to flex. With the double wall design, it gives it even more pop. The handle works like a graphite shaft in a golf club. The shaft bends to produce a whip like movement for added power. With this deadly combination, hitting the ball over the fence is effortless.
The durability of this bat is amazing! Since the softball bat is designed with carbon composite, it is made to last. This particular material is made to break down and become flexible; this is where the power comes from. The bat does not dent like the other aluminum softball bats out there. If you are in a tournament, you want to make sure that you have a reliable bat. This is a bat that I recommend for anyone on any skill level.
There are many places that you can find different softball bats, but I found it easiest to purchase online. Many stores may be out of stock in your particular size, but most websites carry them, and always have them in stock.
If you are looking for that new secret weapon on your team, then the 2007 Demarini Evo AX is the perfect softball bat for you!
Word Count:
437
Summary:
This is an article about the new bat that I just purchased, and used this weekend in a tournament.
Keywords:
softball bats, new softball bats, softball bat review
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Copyright 2006 Oliver Tani
With all of the new technology that is available today, is your team ready for the upcoming season? The new 2007 softball bats are here and they are offering tremendous pop and durability. If your team does not step up to the plate and purchase a new bat, the other team will have you wishing that you had.
The new 2007 softball bats are pushing the limits! For instance, the new Demarini Evo AX is taking it to the next level by offering a double wall along with the half and half technology. My team purchased this bat last week, and I loved it so much I wanted to tell everyone else about it! This is a bat that has it all.
The first time I stepped up to the plate, I knew the ball was going over the fence. The pitcher tossed the ball, and as it came towards me, I thought to myself, "Don't try too hard. Do this nice and soft". I took a nice swing at it, and sure enough, everyone was yelling "Back! Back!" The ball flew over the fence without me even trying.
The way the new Demarini Evo Ax works is simple. You are supposed to let the bat do all of the work for you. With the composite structure and double wall action, this bat is unstoppable. The bat hits the ball, and creates a trampoline effect because the carbon composite breaks down to flex. With the double wall design, it gives it even more pop. The handle works like a graphite shaft in a golf club. The shaft bends to produce a whip like movement for added power. With this deadly combination, hitting the ball over the fence is effortless.
The durability of this bat is amazing! Since the softball bat is designed with carbon composite, it is made to last. This particular material is made to break down and become flexible; this is where the power comes from. The bat does not dent like the other aluminum softball bats out there. If you are in a tournament, you want to make sure that you have a reliable bat. This is a bat that I recommend for anyone on any skill level.
There are many places that you can find different softball bats, but I found it easiest to purchase online. Many stores may be out of stock in your particular size, but most websites carry them, and always have them in stock.
If you are looking for that new secret weapon on your team, then the 2007 Demarini Evo AX is the perfect softball bat for you!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
More Choices For Male Contraceptives
More Choices For Male Contraceptives
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544
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This article is about existing and new birth control methods for men. For so long, women have been charged with the responsibility of preventing pregnancy. But with recent scientific developments, more and more options are being given to men so that they can share the burden and take control on the subject of contraceptives.
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new birth control
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So far, the burden of birth control has fallen mostly on women. Almost every known contraceptive method was designed to be used by women. But it’s about time for men to start sharing the responsibility of preventing unwanted pregnancies. They are, after all, a part of the process that leads to it.
At the moment there are three tried-and-tested male birth control methods, these are:
· The withdrawal method. Otherwise known as coitus interruptus, this birth control method requires a man to pull his penis out from his partner before he reaches his climax and ejaculates. This contraceptive method costs nothing at all. If this method is perfectly practiced, it can guarantee effective protection from pregnancy by as much as ninety-six percent. However, it requires a great deal of discipline from a man who wishes to practice this method.
· The male condom. This is a device worn on a man’s penis during sexual intercourse. It is usually made of latex or polyurethane rubber, and is used to physically block ejaculated semen from going into the body of a man’s sexual partner. The condom does not only prevent accidental pregnancy, it also provides sufficient protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive and easy-to-use. It also has very few side effects.
· Vasectomy. This is a permanent birth control measure that is done surgically and by means of cutting the vas deferens of men for the purpose of sterilization. Hormone production and sexual drive are not affected by this procedure and is totally effective in ensuring prevention of pregnancy.
There are currently new birth control products aimed for men that are still on their development and testing stages, these products somehow assimilates two female hormonal contraceptives. These birth control methods are:
· Male contraceptive pill. Much like the female oral contraceptive, it works by suppressing the release of sperm cells during ejaculation. For this reason alone, the male birth control pill is being advertised as the “dry orgasm” pill. During ejaculation, sperm is propelled by smooth muscles lining the vas deferens from the epididymis to the urethra where it mixes with seminal fluids to become semen. What the male contraceptive pill does is suppress the contraction so that no sperm cell is mixed in the semen. The male birth control pill does not affect the sensation of ejaculation in any way.
· Male hormonal implant. The implant consists of two flexible plastic rods that contain etonogestrel, which acts as a sperm blocker, and pellets containing the male sex hormone testosterone. The 3cm-long rods are inserted under the skin of a man’s upper arm, and the pellets are implanted into the abdomen. The plastic rods slowly and continuously release etonogestrel that switches off the production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which are both essential in sperm cell production. The testosterone pellets are important so that sex drive and male characteristics are still maintained.
They say making love is a dance for two. The responsibilities of it should be shared by both partners as well, not just by the woman. And now that more and more birth control alternatives are being created for them, it is high time they stand up and take part on preventing accidental pregnancies.
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544
Summary:
This article is about existing and new birth control methods for men. For so long, women have been charged with the responsibility of preventing pregnancy. But with recent scientific developments, more and more options are being given to men so that they can share the burden and take control on the subject of contraceptives.
Keywords:
new birth control
Article Body:
So far, the burden of birth control has fallen mostly on women. Almost every known contraceptive method was designed to be used by women. But it’s about time for men to start sharing the responsibility of preventing unwanted pregnancies. They are, after all, a part of the process that leads to it.
At the moment there are three tried-and-tested male birth control methods, these are:
· The withdrawal method. Otherwise known as coitus interruptus, this birth control method requires a man to pull his penis out from his partner before he reaches his climax and ejaculates. This contraceptive method costs nothing at all. If this method is perfectly practiced, it can guarantee effective protection from pregnancy by as much as ninety-six percent. However, it requires a great deal of discipline from a man who wishes to practice this method.
· The male condom. This is a device worn on a man’s penis during sexual intercourse. It is usually made of latex or polyurethane rubber, and is used to physically block ejaculated semen from going into the body of a man’s sexual partner. The condom does not only prevent accidental pregnancy, it also provides sufficient protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive and easy-to-use. It also has very few side effects.
· Vasectomy. This is a permanent birth control measure that is done surgically and by means of cutting the vas deferens of men for the purpose of sterilization. Hormone production and sexual drive are not affected by this procedure and is totally effective in ensuring prevention of pregnancy.
There are currently new birth control products aimed for men that are still on their development and testing stages, these products somehow assimilates two female hormonal contraceptives. These birth control methods are:
· Male contraceptive pill. Much like the female oral contraceptive, it works by suppressing the release of sperm cells during ejaculation. For this reason alone, the male birth control pill is being advertised as the “dry orgasm” pill. During ejaculation, sperm is propelled by smooth muscles lining the vas deferens from the epididymis to the urethra where it mixes with seminal fluids to become semen. What the male contraceptive pill does is suppress the contraction so that no sperm cell is mixed in the semen. The male birth control pill does not affect the sensation of ejaculation in any way.
· Male hormonal implant. The implant consists of two flexible plastic rods that contain etonogestrel, which acts as a sperm blocker, and pellets containing the male sex hormone testosterone. The 3cm-long rods are inserted under the skin of a man’s upper arm, and the pellets are implanted into the abdomen. The plastic rods slowly and continuously release etonogestrel that switches off the production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which are both essential in sperm cell production. The testosterone pellets are important so that sex drive and male characteristics are still maintained.
They say making love is a dance for two. The responsibilities of it should be shared by both partners as well, not just by the woman. And now that more and more birth control alternatives are being created for them, it is high time they stand up and take part on preventing accidental pregnancies.
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