6 Essential Minerals for Women's Health

Minerals are essential micronutrients that are required in small amounts for the body to function properly. Untreated mineral deficiencies can cause serious health problems including endocrine (hormone) imbalances, osteoporosis and anemia.

Different minerals play a primary role at different stages of life. For example, menstruating women often need extra iron until they hit menopause and then they can cross iron off their list, as it contributes to oxidative damage in the body. Another example is that women typically develop bone density during the first 35 years of life, creating a specific mineral reserve that forms the foundation for bone health during the postmenopausal years, when bone density tends to decline.

The main sources of minerals are certain types of whole foods, but following a diet that contains all the necessary nutrients can be a challenge for any woman. Taking a multivitamin with added essential minerals can help you reach the recommended amount of minerals you need to stay healthy. Food-based natural mineral supplements are also very beneficial.

Natural mineral supplements can offer comprehensive nutritional support and help improve your body's absorption of certain other minerals and nutrients – for example, the magnesium is necessary for calcium absorption. Most women are deficient in such common minerals as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, iodine and selenium, so it may be worth considering supplementation, as these minerals are critical for proper metabolic function, hormone balance and bone strength, among other health benefits.

Magnesium

Why you need it: Magnesium is an essential mineral that is involved in more than 300 enzyme and metabolic reactions. Low levels in the body can cause irritability, headaches, muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms or twitches, constipation, and insomnia. In addition to maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, magnesium helps to keep your heart rhythm steady and supports a healthy immune system. Magnesium is as important as calcium in developing and maintaining bone health, so an ideal bone support supplement will contain equal amounts of both calcium and magnesium.Magnesium is also involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis, since the body requires it for completing certain chemical reactions pertaining to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Finally, magnesium is required for the synthesis of the antioxidant glutathione, which is crucial for detoxification activities and a healthy immune system.

Where to get it: Although supplements are available, nature provides a number of dietary sources of magnesium, including leafy green vegetables, seaweed or green algae, avocados, nuts, beans, raw chocolate, and grains such as brown rice and millet.

Calcium

Why you need it: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is required for healthy muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling, and hormonal secretion. Almost all the calcium in the body is stored in the bones and teeth, where it is vital for their support and structure. It is especially important for women to get adequate amounts of calcium in order to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, which can lead to an increased incidence of fractures. In addition to its benefits for the bones, calcium is also effective in lowering blood pressure, treating migraines and reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium is around 1,000 mg, while some research suggests that even higher levels may have added health benefits. Some forms of calcium have much better absorption than others, so it is best to choose sources such as calcium citrate, malate, chelate, and orotate, which are more easily absorbed by the body.

Where to get it: While some of the richest sources of calcium include dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese, it is best to stick to non-dairy sources such as sea vegetables, Chinese cabbage, kale and broccoli, as well as foods, juices, drinks and cereals that are fortified with calcium. The reason is that eating large amounts of dairy products can actually cause the body to leech calcium and minerals, due to dairy's extreme digestive challenges for even non-lactose-intolerant people. Dairy products also contain low amounts of magnesium and high levels of phosphorus, which can decrease the availability of calcium.

Women's health initiative fails to inspire

The Muskoka Initiative, formally announced Friday, has largely failed to inspire both at home and abroad. Despite the $2.85-billion, five-year commitment of Canadian taxpayer money, the initiative is high on rhetoric but short on detail.

Buzzwords -- like voluntary family planning, country ownership, health workers, information systems, continuum of care, accountability and effectiveness -- are abundant. But the details are missing. How will the initiative be co-ordinated with existing global health activities, particularly the Global Fund? Will the initiative promote universal access to health care for women and children, and if so, how will this be financed? While named in the communiqué, it is not clear how the initiative fits in with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as well as the UN Joint Action Plan for Women's and Children's Health.

The G8 communiqué claims the initiative will prevent the deaths of 1.3 million children five years and under and 64,000 maternal deaths while enabling 12 million couples to access family planning. Yet no information is provided on how these goals will be achieved. Perhaps this lack of specificity is the reason that matching contributions from other G8 countries were disappointingly low. A request for billions of dollars is normally accompanied by a strategic plan.

The lack of enthusiasm abroad is met with skepticism at home. This government recently cut funds to organizations working for the rights of women in Canada and abroad. It also decimated Status of Women Canada, and shut down gender equality units at the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

If Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants Canada to contribute to reducing maternal mortality, he must recognize that maternal health is not a one-off, stand-alone issue.

Improving maternal health depends on the protection, promotion and advancement of the rights and freedoms of women and girls. Canada needs to push countries to fully respect these rights and support programs at home and abroad that allow women and girls to realize them.

Such rights include the ability to access affordable, appropriate and effective health care, as well as the right to clean water and sanitation. Women have a right to be educated, deserve equal opportunities for employment and credit, as well as protection of their property and inheritance rights. The right of women to mobilize as members of civil society and to seek political office must be supported. Voluntary family planning is only voluntary if women's rights are respected and if they have choice. To quote from the Beijing Platform, women must "have control over and decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality, including sexual and reproductive health, free of coercion, discrimination and violence."

The Muskoka Initiative also needs to be closely linked to Canadian engagement in broader global health initiatives. In advance of the UN's September MDG Summit, experts are debating how to generate more resources while ensuring that global health interventions are better co-ordinated and managed at the country level. Despite its G8 focus on maternal health, Canada has been largely silent on these debates, nor are they reflected in the G8 communiqué.

This silence is not new. Canada's response to global health challenges has been largely reactive, driven by public policy issues such as the threat of H1N1, or by international processes at the World Health Organization and other multilateral agencies. This policy vacuum is accompanied by institutional fragmentation. Global health responsibilities are dispersed among CIDA, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. CIDA does not even list health as one of its three priorities, while Health Canada has few resources for international programming.

Canada, with its expertise in public health and its experience delivering universal health care to a dispersed and diverse population, should be a natural leader in global health. To realize this leadership potential, the government should articulate a bold Global Health Strategy -- like the U.S. and British strategies -- that identifies how Canada's global health engagement will protect and improve the health of Canadians and of people around the world. This vision would articulate how best to marshal Canadian government, civil society and academic resources, and clearly delineate institutional responsibilities to implement global health initiatives.

Harper can take this opportunity to frame the maternal health initiative as a key component of Canada's larger engagement on global health, and accompany the initiative by championing the rights of women and girls. Doing so will not only allay the cynics, it will provide a more inspirational, successful and sustainable foundation for the Muskoka Maternal Health Initiative.

Valerie Percival is an assistant professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University.

Celebrities Gossip & News

Anne Hathaway to Star in Fairytale Movie
	Actress Anne Hathaway is no stranger to starring in movies with a fairytale theme. The 27 year-old star of “Ella Enchanted” and “The Princess Diaries” is set to play the lead role in the upcoming movie “One Day”.

Alicia Keys Selling Long Island House
	Ms. Keys, a native Manhattanite, is putting one of those larger monuments to her success on the market: a seven-bedroom house in Syosset, on the North Shore of Long Island, for $3.85 million. No word on whether she’ll throw in a statuette or two.

Ashley Tisdale mocks Paris Hilton
	Dressed head to toe in pink and clutching a dinky dog under her arm, we thought Ashley looked the double of the hotel heirhead. But thankfully the High School Musical star was just upping the stakes for her new character in a movie in Toronto. If she quits her day job on High Stakes she could always make a few quid as a look-a-like.

Vanessa Hudgens Honored as ShoWest's "Star of Tomorrow"
	For those who have been tracking down the progress of High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens, you may like to list this one down. The 21-year-old actress has been named "Female Star of Tomorrow" by ShoWest recently, along with her Beastly co-star Alex Pettyfer.

Mila Kunis, drama queen
	The Book of Eli set was "too dirty" she says. Dancing seven days a week for the forthcoming Black Swan was far too physically demanding. But while Kunis might not be in the best possible mood today, it's clear the 26-year-old actor is acutely aware of how fortunate she is.

Liv Tyler denies dating Zach Braff
	Liv Tyler's people have stamped out speculation that she and Scrubs star Zach Braff are dating. Rumours have been circulating about the pair since they were spotted together in a wine bar in November. A source claimed at the time: "Zach had his arm wrapped around her and was whispering in her ear."

Festival Fashion '10: Emma Watson in Louis Vuitton
	The fact that the bustier top she is wearing is Louis Vuitton (hey, if you can afford it why not?). Breezing through the festival with her rumoured boyfriend, fellow Burberry model George Craig, the actress looked fab in a pair of Hudson denim shorts, corset top, Louboutin boots and embellished bag.

I Really Miss the Girl
	It's one of the movie world's biggest feuds: Megan Fox versus Michael Bay. She calls her Transformers director "a nightmare to work for" with "no social skills at all." He says that "nobody in the world knew about Megan Fox until I found her." She quit, he's replaced her.

Fan Jailed For Sending Photos Of His Genitalia To Ashanti's Mother
	Devar Hurd was convicted of stalking and aggravated harassment in December, and, on Thursday, a Manhattan judge sentenced the wannabe rapper to two years imprisonment. Hurd has already served eight months behind bars awaiting his trial and subsequent sentencing.

Billie Piper rocks the boat with a passionate embrace
	In A Passionate Woman the actress takes on the role of 1950s housewife Betty, dressed in calf-length tweeds and neat jackets and blouses. Her character is a young mother and wife who falls hopelessly in love with her charismatic Polish neighbour, Alex Crazenovski, played by Theo James.

Lindsay Lohan's Spray Tan Could Set Off SCRAM
	Lindsay Lohan is flirting with danger by spray tanning, after being warned it could trigger a positive alcohol reading with the SCRAM people. Multiple sources say people have told Lindsay she can't get a spray tan while she's wearing the bracelet, because a chemical in the tanning solution can create a reading which would show the presence of alcohol.

Family Comes First For Salma Hayek
	Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has a perfect family with an adorable two-year-old daughter Valentina and loving husband Francois-Henri Pinault therefore the actress wants to focus on it. Hayek, 43 insisted that before she was more passionate about her work but now for her family comes first.

Jessica Simpson and her wishes
	The American singer and actress, the bombshell Jessica Simpson has come up with her wishes. For the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C on Saturday, 1st May 2010, Jessica poured her heart out about her life and fancies.

Jolie troubled by Somali unrest
	Noting that civilians - particularly in the capital Mogadishu - were facing increasing threats, Jolie called for fighters to stop waging wars in residential areas. UNHCR has termed Somalia's situation as "one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world today with half the population in urgent need of humanitarian assistance".

Behind the Scenes with Miley Cyrus – Emily Osment and others
	Blue Peter which is becoming one of my favorite overseas shows, has a nice behind the scenes video that highlights the gang from Hannah Montanaworking on the set of the show. We get to hear from Miley Cyrus and some of the cast like Jason Earls, Moises Arias and Emily Osment.

Monica Bellucci: just an ordinary wife

She said: "Women who have children late like me are always told how brave they are and it's true that the older you are the more risks you run both for the child and yourself. But I don't feel brave I just feel very lucky. I already have a healthy daughter who I gave birth to in Umbria like an ordinary farm wife. This second pregnancy is just as fantastic but I wouldn't say I was an example to follow."

Beyonce Gains A New Baby Brother
	Earlier this month we reported that Beyonce’s dad had been accused of fathering another child outside of his marriage to Tina Knowles with a lady by the name of Alexsandra Wright. Well, a recent DNA has proved that Mathew Knowles is indeed the father of a baby boy by the name of Nixon.

Is Kim Raver Replacing Katherine Heigl on Grey's Anatomy?
	"Katherine is definitely still under contract [with Grey's Anatomy]," one well-placed source close to the series tells me. "But I think it's no secret she wants some time away from Grey's to be with her baby and shoot movies, so bringing on Kim helps with that."

Disappointing seventh season for "One Tree Hill"
	"One Tree Hill," which is now in it's 7th season, returned in September with two less familiar faces-- Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton. After the announcement hit that neither of the actors would be returning, many people were skeptic of whether or not a 7th season was even a possibility.

Aishwarya Rai in a courtroom drama
	Aishwarya Rai, who has some of the plumiest project in her kitty, doesn’t have time for cameos, guest appearances or even TV shows, but she’s making an exception for her business manager Hari Singh. Hari has represented Ash ever since she began her Bollywood career and he is now turning producer with a film based on a woman-centric theme. It tells the story of a war widow’s struggle for justice.

Paula Abdul is offered a guest spot on hit Fox show
	This season of So You Think You Can Dance just kicked off its first day of competition last night. This first week was different compared to past seasons, not allowing America to vote. After each couple performed, the judges picked four dancers to fight for their life to stay on the show, with one boy and one girl going home.

Carmen Electra
	ex-SPICE GIRL is currently performing in Peepshow. The movie beauty will make a guest appearance in the Crazy Horse Paris cabaret-style show at the MGM Grand for a week in July. A spokesman for the revue says Carmen won’t be leaving much to the imagination.

Aimee Teegarden of 'Friday Night Lights'
	So is this show pretty different from other stuff you’ve worked on? It’s really, really different. Everything else has been, ‘Hit this mark, say this line a certain way.’ I think this show gives actors the responsibility and the opportunity to help decide where their character is going.” What will it be like when you go to do another project that’s like this?

Heidi Klum Very Sexy Makeup Collection
	German born Supermodel Heidi Klum has launched her new limited edition makeup collection for Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Makeup line. Now you can too get a supermodel style with Heidi Klum’s personal makeup collection.

Lady GaGa: 'My Mouth Gets me Into Trouble'
	It was Ladies' Night at the Grammy Awards as Pink, Lady Gaga and Beyonce gave sensational performances during the ceremony. The three stars had 17 nominations between them as they wowed the audience at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift Among Most Powerful Celebrities
	Taylor Swift comes in at No. 12 on Forbes' 100 most powerful celebrities list, released this week. The high ranking makes the 20-year-old superstar the top-rated country musician on this list, but not the youngest celeb. Taylor's buddy Miley Cyrus has that distinction, as the 17-year-old ranks just behind Taylor at No. 13.

Hayley Williams TwitPic Shows Her Topless
	A topless picture of Paramore's Hayley Williams randomly surfaced on the singer's Twitter page Thursday. The 21-year-old frontwoman claims the photo was posted on Twitter without her permission. "Well...my night just changed drastically, got hacked," the redheaded singer later tweeted.

Amanda Bynes
	The former Disney star posted to Twitter: "it's amaziing how good it feels when someone knows how to love your body! I am having withdrawals from a certain guy lol :)" She then posted: "So turns out i prefer chocolate over vanilla. interesting."

Big Names Arrive In South Africa For The World Cup
	The BLACK EYED PEAS got the 2010 FIFA World Cup celebrations underway in Soweto, South Africa on Wednesday (09Jun10) when they joined JOHN LEGEND, JUANES and TINARIWEN to kick out match balls. The acts attended a media launch for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, which will take place on Thursday (10Jun10).

Chantelle Paige & Tom (Tokio Hotel) Update
	According to my inside source, Chantelle and Tom have been talking.. And after appearances with Flipsyde in Sweden, she is heading to Germany (without the other members of Flipsyde) isn’t that where tom lives?…

Vampire role for Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone is set to reunite with Clueless writer-director Amy Heckerling for Vamps. The Clueless actress and Krysten Ritter play beautiful vampires who soon have a dilemma after they fall in love, with each having to make a choice that could jeopardise their immortality. Production is expected to start in April. Alicia - who was propelled to worldwide fame after her portrayal of ditsy Cher in Clueless - is currently appearing in the Broadway production of Time Stands Still with Laura Linney.

Agnes Bruckner zagrają główne role w filmie "Open Gate".
	Obraz przedstawi historię mężczyzny pracującego jako clown podczas zawodów rodeo. Bohater odkrywa, że dosiadane przez zawodników byki wykorzystywane są do przemytu narkotyków. Za kamerą dzieła stanie Dan Jackson. Produkcją zajmie się Molly Mayeux. Zdjęcia wkrótce rozpoczną się w Atlancie.

Kelly Rowland finally on her own

HE was a Survivor and an Independent Woman as part of Destiny's Child, but only now can Kelly Rowland can really lay claim to solo success. "I have new management, a new label and, you know, everything is really 'for me', and I love that," Rowland says. It's been an intense five years for Rowland, 29, who has pursued a solo career since parting ways with former band mates Beyonc aac and Michelle Williams in 2005.

Christina Aguilera designs eco-friendly car

American singer Christina Aguilera has designed an eco-friendly car for a charity auction. The singer teamed up with bosses at the motor manufacturer company Chrysler to help launch the new Eco Style vehicle that features recycled materials in the interior and an economic engine, reports contactmusic.com. Aguilera put her own personal touches to one of the vehicles, which will be auctioned off to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti.

GWEN Stefani hasn’t ruled out having another child.

“It could happen,” said the No Doubt star. “But who knows. I kinda have a lot on my plate right now being a mom. My three-year-old is so naughty and I have the baby as well.” Gwen recently admitted she was a bag of nerves when she had to hit the runway in front of an audience during one of her L.A.M.B. fashion shows at New York Fashion Week. “I do get nervous right before the girls go out, and I don’t like going out there myself,” she said.

Avril Lavigne Brings 'Alice' to The Tonight Show
	The 25-year-old songstress sang on a Wonderland-themed set, complete with mushrooms, topiary decorations and candlesticks galore! “Alice” is the first single off of Almost Alice, the companion soundtrack to the Alice in Wonderland score.

Alicia Silverstone Is A Stage Hit
	ALICIA Silverstone said she's having so much fun appearing in a Broadway play that it feels like being at camp. The actress is starring in the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Time Stands Still, which opened last month to excellent reviews. She said: "Whenever you get to do a really good movie or a really good job

Mandy Moore: Camera Shy in LA
	The “All Good Things” songstress looked a bit camera-shy as she made her way to her car, looking fabulous in a black coat/black trousers/black boots combo. In related news, Mandy will be starring opposite “New Moon” hunk Kellan Lutz in an upcoming flick titled “Love, Wedding, Marriage.”

Ciara Party At Haze In Las Vegas
	MiMi was celebrating the end of her Angel’s Advocate tour with a big pink cake befitting of the diva she is, and Ciara hit the stage to perform a couple of her signature hits and make a few onlookers drool uncontrollably with her sexy dance moves.

Cole Ordered To Pay Damages To Event Promoter
	R&B singer KEYSHIA COLE has been ordered to pay almost $160,000 (£106,666) in damages to an event promoter over a concert no-show. The Last Night hitmaker was allegedly due to play a gig in 2006 and was handed $15,000 (£10,000) upfront to perform, but she failed to show up to the event, a New Jersey court heard on Thursday

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Daftar Pencetak Gol Piala Dunia 2010

Berikut ini Daftar Pencetak Gol Piala Dunia 2010 selama pertandingan piala dunia 2010 berlangsung. Daftar pencetak gol piala dunia 2010 saya dapatkan dari goal.com dan akan dipantau terus perkembangannya. Siapakah peraih Sepatu Emas Piala Dunia 2010 di Afrika Selatan? Daripada penasaran mending lihat Klasemen Piala Dunia 2010 dan Jadwal 16 Besar Piala Dunia 2010.


Tabel di bawah ini nantinya akan mencantumkan daftar pencetak gol dalam turnamen akbar ini, diurut berdasarkan jumlah terbanyak. Selain itu, kita dapat mengetahui seberapa efisien semua pencetak gol, karena akan tercantum juga total menit masing-masing pemain di atas lapangan. Dari situ, angka MPG (menit per gol) akan diketahui.

Hasil Pertandingan Slovakia vs Paraguay

Hasil Pertandingan Slovakia vs Paraguay. Paraguay membuka jalan guna menuju babak 16 besar Piala Dunia 2010, usai memetik tiga poin hasil kemenangan 2-0 melawan Slovakia, pada laga penyisihan Grup F, Minggu (20/6/2010), di Free Stade Stadium.

Kedua tim memulai pertandingan dengan sama-sama mengoleksi satu poin, setelah hanya bermain imbang di laga perdana. Kemenangan ini menempatkan Paraguay menjadi pemuncak klasemen Grup F, dengan poin 4. Situasi dapat berubah menunggu hasil pertandingan antara Italia melawan Selandia Baru, usai laga ini.
Baru empat menit laga berjalan, Paraguay membuka peluang melalui tendangan keras striker Roque Santa Cruz, yeng membentur bek Martin Skrtel. Kiper Jan Mucha masih bisa mentip bola.

Percobaan baik juga dilakukan Nelson Valdez di menit 23. Sayang bola hanya melintas di atas gawang Jan Mucha. Gol yang dinanti akhirnya hadir di menit 27, melalui aksi ciamik dua pemain Lucas Barrios dan Enrique Vera.

Barrios yang menusuk di sektor kanan pertahanan Slovakia, dengan cerdik memberikan umpan kepada Vera diantara kedua kaki Kornel Salata. Vera menyelesaikannya melalui tendangan ke tiang jauh.

Babak pertama ditutup dengan tendangan Roque Santa Cruz yang masih terlalu lemah dan bisa diamankan Mucha. Skor 1-0 menjadi hasil di babak pertama.

Di babak kedua, Slovakia coba bermain lebih menekan untuk bisa menciptakan peluang. Sebaliknya, Paraguay juga sedikit mengendurkan serangan dan banyak memainkan bola di sektor tengah.

Tapi, buruknya koordinasi antara pemain tengah dan sektor depan Slovakia, membuat setiap serangan dapat dengan mudah dipatahkan barisan belakang Paraguay. Momen terbaik di babak kedua pada menit 72, ketika umpan satu dua dilepaskan Santa Cruz kepada Vera. Hanya saja sundulan Vera masih terlalu tinggi.

Paraguay akhirnya mengamankan pertandingan lima menit menjelang bubaran. Adalah Cristian Riveros yang mencatat namanya di papan skor melalui tendangan keras di depan kotak penalti. Berawal dari tendangan bebas Morel. Bola di dapat Da Silva dan disodorkan kepada Riveros yang punya ruang tembak lebih baik untuk menaklukan kiper Mucha.

Susunan Formasi
Slovakia: 1-Jan Mucha; 2-Peter Pekarik, 3-Martin Skrtel, 16-Jan Durica, 6-Zdeno Strba, 7-Vladimir Weiss, 8-Jan Kozak, 21-Kornel Salata, 17-Marek Hamsik, 11-Robert Vittek, 9-Stanislav Sestak.

Paraguay: 1-Justo Villar, 6-Carlos Bonet, 21-Antolin Alcaraz, 14-Paulo Da Silva, 3-Claudio Morel, 13-Enrique Vera, 15-Victor Caceres, 16-Cristian Riveros, 9-Roque Santa Cruz, 18-Nelson Valdez, 19-Lucas Barrios.

Sekilas rangkuman Hasil Pertandingan Slovakia vs Paraguay. Lihat Hasil Pertandingan Italy vs Selandia Baru juga. okezone.com

Focus on health on International Women's Day

CHENNAI: Anaemia, pregnancy risks, menopausal health and heart disease at functions across the city, held ahead of International Day for Women,
doctors focused on investing in women's health as prescribed by World Health Organization.

At a function organised by Merck, Dr Jaishree Gajaraj, consultant obstetrician gynaecologist, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, said iron deficiency in women was a cause for concern. A recent survey by National Family Health Survey 3 showed that more than 50% women in Tamil Nadu suffer from iron deficiency. "More than half of adolescent girls are anaemic," she said.

Senior cardiologist Dr G Sengottuvelu said cardiovascular disease is the leading killer in women. "Women with diabetes are two to three times more likely to have heart attacks. High blood pressure is also common among women taking oral contraceptives," he said.

World Vision organised a seminar to stress that men should assume equal responsibility in providing HIV/AIDS care. "When a couple is infected, the woman is doubly disadvantaged as she has to provide care though she is sick," said Karoline Davis of World Vision.

At the police hospital, director general of police KP Jain inaugurated a dental, hepatitis B and C screening and counseling camp for women staff. The dental camp will open to women prisoners of Puzhal. The 990 women prisoners across the state will get a special lunch that includes fried rice and a sweet on Sunday.

Family violence worsens older women's health

WASHINGTON: Older women exposed to high levels of family violence during lifetimes are likely to have poor health, according to a new study. In the study involving African American women aged 50 years or older, the researchers found that exposure to family violence, be it intimate partner violence or elder maltreatment, worsens their physical and mental health.

The authors suggest that a holistic approach to caring for older women should include greater awareness by clinicians of current and past violence exposure and the negative effects it may have on the health status of these women. For the study, the research team from Temple University School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine used a survey to assess lifetime family violence levels, including physical violence, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse, neglect, and coercion.

"This study provides further evidence of the enduring harmful effects that family violence can have on both mental and physical health, and in particular it highlights the association between such exposure and the health of older African American women," said Dr Susan G Kornstein, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Women's Health, and Executive Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Institute for Women's Health, Richmond, VA.

The research team included Dr Anuradha Paranjape, MPH, Nancy Sprauve-Holmes, MPH, John Gaughan, PhD, and Nadine Kaslow, PhD, from Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA) and Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta, GA).

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Is Meditation For Relaxation Only?

by STEVE GILLMAN

Many people use meditation for relaxation, and it is easy to understand why. When you breath deep and calm your thoughts, stress is diminished. And this isn't just a matter of feeling better at the moment. Many illnesses are caused by or made worse by too much stress. So even if it is never more than a relaxation technique, meditation is a very healthy practice.

But meditation certainly has higher purposes than relaxation alone. One of the most valuable things you can get from it isn't temporary relief of stress, but a truer understanding of yourself. In fact, the self awareness that results can lead you to a whole new approach to life that is healthier in every way. Let's look at how this can happen.

Here's a simple experiment that you can do today, to see how limited your awareness may be. At some point when you are rushing around the house, or busy at work, stop and go outside for a short and slow walk. Look around as you walk, but say nothing, and try to ignore the thoughts going through your head. Stop at some point and sit quietly on a bench if possible.

What you may notice is that there are sounds, smells and activity everywhere that you were not aware of before you slowed down and quieted your mind. If you see a bird, don't think "bird." Just watch it. Allow yourself to hear the wind rustling the leaves without any mental commentary. For a moment don't try to think about what any of this means or make it into some new "theory." Just be silent and be aware. This is actually a kind of meditation itself.

Once you've done this and become aware of how much you normally miss, think about what is going on inside you. Then you can understand the possibilities such an quietly observant state has. All of the noise and activity that you see and hear outside you is also inside your mind. Sit in meditation and you start to see and hear that as well. Images, ideas, arguments, memories, dreams, demands and more.

The Promise Of Meditation

Meditate regularly and you learn how much incessant argument and explanation is going on just below the surface. Remain aware and you'll see how this internal dialog pushes you this way and that. We are so mechanical in our reactions, even as we tell ourselves that we are free and in control. Seeing this as an observer of your own thoughts, you'll feel less inclined to listen to the bad-advice from your own mind - you'll open yourself up to better ways.

The more you get past this identification you have (we all do) with your own thoughts, the more you'll begin to act intuitively and without so much conflict. Consider how you walk. You learned with great concentration, but now if you stopped to think about where to put each step you would probably fall. Similarly, many areas of life need less thought to stumble over, and more direct action which proceeds from what you see. Yes, there is an intelligence beyond words (though this in no way denigrates the power and usefulness of human language and thought).

Also, when you reach the point where your mind quiets even just a little, you begin to experience a self beyond thoughts. Normally, when you think of yourself you bring up a collection of flattering and/or condemnatory images and ideas. But you are not what you think you are - you are something beyond those thoughts. And though you can say such a thing intellectually, even then you're talking to yourself and experiencing a thought-self that is very limited.

Experiencing the reality of existence outside of your thoughts is something else entirely, and it helps you detach from the "created self" that gets us all into so much trouble. Metaphorically, we are asleep and under the spell of a mind that seeks to perpetuate itself without regard to our needs. This helps explain how after a lifetime of our own "lower self " misleading us, we still listen to its advice. It helps us understand why we do bad things even though we say we "know better." On some level we do know better - but we aren't always thinking or acting from that level.

Meditation has the potential to help us wake up and see reality more directly. "Right action" then proceeds from what is seen, and thought becomes a tool subservient to our true interests, rather than having a life of its own at our expense. Meditation for relaxation, then, might be a nice start, but consider these higher purposes it can serve.

Do You Understand A Child With Down Syndrome?

by MIKE SELVON

Cathy Morgan, a mother of a child with Down syndrome, recalls when she received the initial diagnosis of Down syndrome from the doctor: "Her message was 'Legally, you have 24 weeks to terminate the pregnancy and you should do it sooner rather than later because it will be more difficult on you if you wait,' and you're sort of taken aback." She said that she was scared, nervous and disappointed at first but abortion was never an option for her.

Now that she has three-year-old Eddie, she couldn't imagine life without him. Raising any child is not any easy job, whether they have 46 chromosomes or 47.

At home, your attitude is critical to your child's development. Here are some Down syndrome facts. While acceptance and social normalcy are a reality now more than ever, your child will still face hurdles with cruel children at school.

A Down child is also susceptible to depression, so your love and acceptance is very important. Many parents attend support group meetings through the National Down Syndrome Society to learn how to better care for their Down syndrome child and to address any negative emotions.

Patience is more than just a virtue here; it is an absolute necessity. While your child may learn to breast feed, roll over, walk and talk later than his or her peers, you will still find these achievements just as significant.

Set aside time each day to practice daily skills like getting dressed, using silverware or helping with chores. Being organized with a routine, as well as a system of lists, behavior contracts and rewards is the best way to encourage your child against the effects of Down syndrome.

As your child with Down syndrome gets older, grooming, hygiene and sexuality become very important issues. There are many books you can get that will help you explain these awkward topics to disabled children in ways they understand. Ensuring that your child attends school well-groomed and properly cared for will have a strong impact on how other adolescents perceive him or her, so this area cannot be ignored.

Boys must learn that erections are natural, and what to do when one arises. They must also learn that public masturbation is against the law, as well as socially unacceptable. Girls must learn about the changes their bodies go through as well and must understand how to use pads, as well as how to have respect for their bodies. Like any other teens, Down syndrome children will want to date, socialize and develop intimacy, so be sure to address these issues.

Know the health risks of your child with Down syndrome. Find a good medical practitioner who specializes in Down syndrome obstacles. Heart defects, visual impairments, hearing problems and difficulty breathing are all common ailments children with Down syndrome may face.

Diet is also very important for the disabled. Be aware that obesity can be a problem, and that high-sugar/additives/preservatives may be upsetting. Try a natural diet with alpha-ketoglutaric acid supplements. You may also need to limit dairy if your child is prone to ear infections.

Additionally, a Down syndrome child may sleep poorly, with frequent awakenings and interrupted REM sleep. This could lead to more difficulty focusing and learning, research suggests. Discuss treatment options with your health care practitioner if you suspect this condition may be prevalent.

Acne: Acne and its treatment

Acne is a menace. However, it’s not something that cannot be tackled. There are loads of acne skin care products around. We can classify Acne skin care products into 3 broad categories – * Preventive or general acne skin care products * Over-the-counter, specialised Acne skin care products * On-prescription acne skin care products.

The general acne skin care products are the ones that are used as acne-prevention measure. These include cleansers, make-up removers and similar products that help prevent acne. In the real sense, these acne skin care products are just those that should anyway be part of your daily routine. However, some of these are more oriented to act like an acne skin care product. These acne skin care products act against the causes of acne e.g. limiting the production of sebum/oil and preventing clogging of skin pores. Basically, these acne skin care products prevent the oil from getting trapped in pores and hence hamper the growth of bacteria that lead to acne. The general acne skin care products also include exfoliation products like skin peels. These work towards removing dead skin cells, hence reducing the possibility of pore-clogging and bacteria development.

Then there are specialised acne skin care products that are available over-the-counter i.e. without the need of a prescription. These include products like vanishing creams which extract the extra oil from the skin. Most of these acne skin care products are based on benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, both of which are the enemies of bacteria (and hence acne). You should start with a product that has lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide (e.g. 5%) and see how your skin responds to it. Alpha-hydroxy-acid based moisturizers are also popular as acne skin care products. You might have to try a few, before you zero-in on the acne skin care product that is effective for you. If nothing seems to work, you should contact a dermatologist.

On-prescription acne skin care products are the ones that are prescribed by a dermatologist. This can include ointments that can be applied on the affected area or oral antibiotics or just any topical treatment. Dermatologist could also suggest a minor surgical procedure to remove the contents of pustules. However, never try to squeeze or do this by yourself, it can lead to permanent damage of your skin. Your doctor could also prescribe a hormone-based treatment (since hormonal changes are also known to cause acne). Such acne skin care products are known to be very effective in some cases.

So, with all those acne skin care products, tackling acne is not that difficult.

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Acne: Anti aging skin care

by NICHOLAS TAN

One of the most interesting topics on skin care is ‘anti aging skin care’. As one gets older, the natural defence of our skin (and in fact of the whole body) weakens. ‘Anti aging skin care’ is about protecting your skin from the negative effects of aging process. ‘Anti aging skin care’ helps in maintaining a young and fresh look for a longer period of time. However, ‘anti aging skin care’ doesn’t end just here. Besides maintaining your looks (good looks), ‘anti aging skin care’ is also about retaining the resistance to disease. Though the awareness about anti aging has increased over a period of time, still a lot of people are unable to recognize the aging symptoms (and hence are unable to determine if they are in need of additional anti aging skin care measures).

Here is a list of visible anti aging symptoms that will help you in the planning and execution of your strategy for anti aging skin care: baldness, forgetfulness, graying hair, wrinkle formation, loss of eyesight or hearing loss and menopause. The occurrence of one or more such symptoms is an indicator for upping the ante on anti aging skin care. Note that we are talking about introduction of additional measures for anti aging skin care, we are not talking about starting ‘anti aging skin care’ altogether. ‘Anti aging skin care’ actually starts much before the symptoms of anti aging appear. Serious anti aging skin care is building and following a proper skin care routine much earlier in life (say in your teens). Anti aging skin care doesn’t mean adoption of any special skin care procedure but just following a normal procedure in the right earnest. Eating a lot of fruits, avoiding stress, drinking a lot of water and using natural therapies can delay the aging process.

Once the signs of aging start showing up, you should start using some additional measures in the form of anti aging skin care products. The market is full of anti aging skin care products. In fact there are so many anti aging skin care products that they will probably find you even before you find them. Also, with age, the skin undergoes significant change. So you will need to analyse your current skin care procedure to check if it still holds good i.e. if it is still suitable for your skin.

You should remember that aging is a natural process and there is nothing that can stop it from happening. All these anti aging skin measures can just help in delaying the aging process.

Erection Problems - An Erection Relies on Nitric Oxide - Get More Naturally With These Herbs

If you suffer from erection problems, then chances are you lack nitric oxide which is the key chemical needed to get an erection. The good news is you can top it up from natural sources and here we will look at the best, to give you a nitric oxide boost...

So what does Nitric oxide do exactly?

This key chemical is secreted in the blood vessels that lead into the penis. When nitric oxide is secreted, the blood vessels respond by relaxing and expanding and are then able to take the increased flow of blood in which swells the penis and creates an erection. If you do not secrete enough nitric oxide, you will never be able to get an erection and many men lack it and simply need a top up.

The chemical declines with age and is a far more common cause of erection problems than lack of testosterone so how can you top it up?

Here are 3 excellent natural sources which can help you get a better erection and also increase libido

L Arginine

Is produced naturally in the body and is defined as a non essential amino acid and a key to nitric oxide production - it declines with age but the good news is you can take it as a supplement and has earned the reputation as natures Viagra in terms of its libido enhancing qualities. This has been confirmed by test after test, with most tests showing around a 80% or more, success rate in creating better erections and increasing sexual desire.

Horny Goat Weed

Is another great herb to help increase nitric oxide and it also performs another couple of key functions in terms of sexual health - it increases testosterone and decreases stress which is a known sex drive killer. It also acts as a general body tonic boosting energy levels and mood to make you feel more sexual

Cnidium

This powerful but little known Chinese herb, works just like Viagra and other drugs, to increase nitric oxide release, while at the same time inhibiting PDE-5 but does it naturally. The herb also helps increase better blood circulation around the body and to the extremities including the genitals. While you need nitric oxide to allow blood to enter the penis, you need it there in the first place and this herb aids the process.

Get them all and Solve Erection Problems now So there you 3 of the top natural libido enhancers and there contained in the best herbal sex pills and if delivered in sufficient dosage they can boost libido and cure erection problems without the need to resort to drugs which can have dangerous side affects - try them and you maybe glad you did.