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The Farrelly Brothers have done it again with (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com)'Heartbreak Kid'! These talented brothers are a writer-director team who have become icons in comedy circles. 'Heartbreak Kid' is another great movie that will be an instant hit to add to their list of classics. We all remember their previous movies: 'There's Something About Mary', 'Dumb and Dumber', 'Shallow Hal', 'Kingpin' and 'Stuck on You'. These are the movies you want to watch over and over again, memorizing every line! 'Heartbreak Kid' has all the ingredients to become the next comedy classic – Ben Stiller's timing and quirkiness, physical mishaps (watch the hilarious trailer!) and a love triangle gone awry. Look for this movie in theaters in October 2007.
If you haven't seen their movies before, be prepared for the irreverent since they often feature characters with mental and physical challenges. Lest you think they make fun of such folks, those with disabilities always emerge as heroes, while anyone belittling them definitely draws the short straw. The Farrellys also rely on zaniness, bathroom humor, and cameos by sports legends, earning this picture an R rating for strong sexual content, crude humor and language.
Dreamworks Pictures will release the "Heartbreak Kid", a Radar Pictures and Davis Entertainment Company Production written and directed by (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com)Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. Co-writers include Scot Armstrong, Leslie Dixon, and Kevin Barnett and the story is based on a short story called "A Change of Plan" by Bruce Jay Friedman. Marc S. Fischer, John Davis, and Joe Rosenberg executive produced while Ted Field and Bradley Thomas produced the picture. Among the cast members are the irrepressible (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com)Ben Stiller, who once again lands in hot water; (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com) Michelle Monaghan and Malin Akerman as his polar opposite love interests; Ben's dad the funny and ageless Jerry Stiller; and the great Rob Corddry, along with numerous talented others. To watch the theatrical trailer visit http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com. For more information on contributors to this project, including cast see http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809769000/details.
If you haven't seen their movies before, be prepared for the irreverent since they often feature characters with mental and physical challenges. Lest you think they make fun of such folks, those with disabilities always emerge as heroes, while anyone belittling them definitely draws the short straw. The Farrellys also rely on zaniness, bathroom humor, and cameos by sports legends, earning this picture an R rating for strong sexual content, crude humor and language.
Dreamworks Pictures will release the "Heartbreak Kid", a Radar Pictures and Davis Entertainment Company Production written and directed by (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com)Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. Co-writers include Scot Armstrong, Leslie Dixon, and Kevin Barnett and the story is based on a short story called "A Change of Plan" by Bruce Jay Friedman. Marc S. Fischer, John Davis, and Joe Rosenberg executive produced while Ted Field and Bradley Thomas produced the picture. Among the cast members are the irrepressible (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com)Ben Stiller, who once again lands in hot water; (http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com) Michelle Monaghan and Malin Akerman as his polar opposite love interests; Ben's dad the funny and ageless Jerry Stiller; and the great Rob Corddry, along with numerous talented others. To watch the theatrical trailer visit http://www.heartbreakkidmovie.com. For more information on contributors to this project, including cast see http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809769000/details.
"Heartbreak Kid" Plot
The new film is loosely based on a 1972 offering with the same title. In the new "Heartbreak Kid" the delightfulBen Stiller in the perfect underdog role (Eddie) meets a woman that couldn't possibly fall for him…or could she? Lila is gorgeous, outgoing, sexy, and blonde and marries him after a week of dating. Poor Eddie figures he'll never get another chance like this, so away they go to Mexico for the perfect, tropical honeymoon. Unfortunately this is where Lila's true nature comes out, leading Eddie to realize he's made a dreadful mistake. It turns out that Lila is both horrible and loony. No one plays the duped nice-guy better than Stiller and this laugh-out-loud performance is no exception.
In the meantime, lovable and confused Eddie meets Miranda and knows that "she's the one". Trying to hide his marriage, court Miranda, and not make it look like a juggling act keep our "Heartbreak Kid" hilariously busy for the rest of the movie.
If you love great entertainment, don't miss the "Heartbreak Kid".
The new film is loosely based on a 1972 offering with the same title. In the new "Heartbreak Kid" the delightfulBen Stiller in the perfect underdog role (Eddie) meets a woman that couldn't possibly fall for him…or could she? Lila is gorgeous, outgoing, sexy, and blonde and marries him after a week of dating. Poor Eddie figures he'll never get another chance like this, so away they go to Mexico for the perfect, tropical honeymoon. Unfortunately this is where Lila's true nature comes out, leading Eddie to realize he's made a dreadful mistake. It turns out that Lila is both horrible and loony. No one plays the duped nice-guy better than Stiller and this laugh-out-loud performance is no exception.
In the meantime, lovable and confused Eddie meets Miranda and knows that "she's the one". Trying to hide his marriage, court Miranda, and not make it look like a juggling act keep our "Heartbreak Kid" hilariously busy for the rest of the movie.
If you love great entertainment, don't miss the "Heartbreak Kid".
You invest a lot of time and money into the steaks for a special occasion and when dinner time comes, they are tough. What happened? How can you cook steaks as tender as your favorite restaurant?
The first step to cooking a good steak is to choose the right grade of steak. The top quality beef is graded USDA Prime and commands top prices. USDA Prime grade meats are sold to the restaurant industry and specialty markets and are not as likely to be found at your local grocery chain. The next grade of beef is USDA Choice. USDA Choice is tender, flavorful and only slightly lower in quality than USDA Prime. The meat is well marbled with fat and will be tender and juicy when properly prepared. USDA Choice makes up about 70% of all graded beef and is readily available in your supermarket. USDA Good graded beef is an acceptable grade of beef that has only minimal marbling of fat. It is leaner, but may not be as tender as USDA Prime or Choice.
Next, look at the color and texture of the meat. A good steak should be firm to the touch, moist, and bright in color. It should be well marbled with thin streaks of white fat throughout and a thin crust of steak on the outside. In our fat conscious society, we tend to look for lean cuts of meat, but the thin streaks of white fat marbled throughout the meat are the key to a tender juicy steak.
The most tender and juicy steaks come from the sirloin, the short loin, and the rib. These steaks include the sirloin steaks, porterhouse steaks, t-bone steaks, rib steaks, delmonico steaks, and the filet mignons. Steaks containing bone will weigh more than those without, but the bone adds flavor to the steak.
Aging is a desirable process that intensifies the flavors and makes the meat more tender. Aged steaks are more expensive and usually only found in high end supermarkets and specialty markets. An aged steak is recognizable by its darker color.
Once you have purchased your steak, you can further increase the tenderness and juiciness by marinating it. Try a marinade made of ½ cup each good wine and olive oil mixed 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice or herb vinegar. Add any seasonings that you like such as garlic, freshly ground pepper, onion, or herbs. Place the steak in a ziplock bag, pour in enough marinade to just cover it, and refrigerate overnight. Marinating a steak like this will add flavor and tenderness. If you routinely store steak in the freezer before cooking, try pouring the marinade over the steak before freezing. The steak will marinate when thawing and be ready to cook.
The first step to cooking a good steak is to choose the right grade of steak. The top quality beef is graded USDA Prime and commands top prices. USDA Prime grade meats are sold to the restaurant industry and specialty markets and are not as likely to be found at your local grocery chain. The next grade of beef is USDA Choice. USDA Choice is tender, flavorful and only slightly lower in quality than USDA Prime. The meat is well marbled with fat and will be tender and juicy when properly prepared. USDA Choice makes up about 70% of all graded beef and is readily available in your supermarket. USDA Good graded beef is an acceptable grade of beef that has only minimal marbling of fat. It is leaner, but may not be as tender as USDA Prime or Choice.
Next, look at the color and texture of the meat. A good steak should be firm to the touch, moist, and bright in color. It should be well marbled with thin streaks of white fat throughout and a thin crust of steak on the outside. In our fat conscious society, we tend to look for lean cuts of meat, but the thin streaks of white fat marbled throughout the meat are the key to a tender juicy steak.
The most tender and juicy steaks come from the sirloin, the short loin, and the rib. These steaks include the sirloin steaks, porterhouse steaks, t-bone steaks, rib steaks, delmonico steaks, and the filet mignons. Steaks containing bone will weigh more than those without, but the bone adds flavor to the steak.
Aging is a desirable process that intensifies the flavors and makes the meat more tender. Aged steaks are more expensive and usually only found in high end supermarkets and specialty markets. An aged steak is recognizable by its darker color.
Once you have purchased your steak, you can further increase the tenderness and juiciness by marinating it. Try a marinade made of ½ cup each good wine and olive oil mixed 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice or herb vinegar. Add any seasonings that you like such as garlic, freshly ground pepper, onion, or herbs. Place the steak in a ziplock bag, pour in enough marinade to just cover it, and refrigerate overnight. Marinating a steak like this will add flavor and tenderness. If you routinely store steak in the freezer before cooking, try pouring the marinade over the steak before freezing. The steak will marinate when thawing and be ready to cook.
There are meat tenderizers available to sprinkle onto your steak, and they certainly do tenderize the meat; however, meat tenderizers can sometimes over tenderize the meat, changing the texture of the meat into mush. If you should choose to go this route, do it carefully.
When ready to cook, slash through the outside fat layer on the steak in a few places to prevent curling, but do not cut into the meat. The more tender steak cuts can be broiled, grilled, or pan fried. Less tender cuts should be pan fried or slow braised. Steak should never be cooked in liquid. When pan broiling, use a very heavy skillet such as an iron skillet or griddle and heat the pan before adding the meat. The heavy metal will hold the heat for proper heat distribution and not cool down when the steak is added. A hot pan will quickly sear the outside, trapping the moisture inside.
When cooking, try to turn the steak only once. Cook the meat until browned on one side and half done, then turn and finish the other side. Turning too often will stew the meat rather than searing it and produce a less juicy steak. When the steak is done, remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
While the meat rests you can make a sauce with the pan drippings if desired. Use your favorite sauce, or fry mushrooms and onions in the pan. When nearly done, add a tablespoon each of butter and flour and cook until lightly browned. Add a splash of wine and loosen any bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Allow to cook until thick, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve over the steak. Enjoy!
When ready to cook, slash through the outside fat layer on the steak in a few places to prevent curling, but do not cut into the meat. The more tender steak cuts can be broiled, grilled, or pan fried. Less tender cuts should be pan fried or slow braised. Steak should never be cooked in liquid. When pan broiling, use a very heavy skillet such as an iron skillet or griddle and heat the pan before adding the meat. The heavy metal will hold the heat for proper heat distribution and not cool down when the steak is added. A hot pan will quickly sear the outside, trapping the moisture inside.
When cooking, try to turn the steak only once. Cook the meat until browned on one side and half done, then turn and finish the other side. Turning too often will stew the meat rather than searing it and produce a less juicy steak. When the steak is done, remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
While the meat rests you can make a sauce with the pan drippings if desired. Use your favorite sauce, or fry mushrooms and onions in the pan. When nearly done, add a tablespoon each of butter and flour and cook until lightly browned. Add a splash of wine and loosen any bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Allow to cook until thick, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve over the steak. Enjoy!
So, what do you say, do you think men face problems in skin care products? I would say "yes". As with any market that proves itself profitable, most companies have recognized this trend, and are quick to throw out their new product to quickly cash-in on this new trend. Are they throwing out their products too fast? I think allot of them are. Over the past several years there has definitely been a sizeable increase in the sales of men's skin care products. Now, men have about the same opportunity to waste their money on unnecessary and problematic skin care products as women do.
Think about this, As a man, while shaving, so you experience razor burn? Do you think its the way that you shave that's giving you razor burn? Honestly, you do what you con to save your face from wounds.
Take it from me, as a man, I shave a lot. I use the same products that my dad used. I experienced razor burn. I thought it was the way I did it. To figure out what was really going on, I had to find out what razor burn really is. Razor burn is a series of ingrown hairs. Most shaving creams contain irritating ingredients such as alcohol, menthol mint, and camphor, as well as high levels of potassium or sodium hydroxide. These skin irritants make the hair follicle and skin swell, forcing the hair up and away from the skin, supposedly allowing for a closer shave. Unfortunately, the irritation and resulting swelling cause some of the hair to be hidden by the swollen follicle and skin. Note that sodium hydroxide is used in many skin care products at very low levels(the lesser amount in the ingredient list on the label) to adjust the ph value. In these low quantities it is not irritating to skin. Additionally the swollen skin makes it harder for the stubble to find its way back out. If hair begins to grow ( and it almost immediately does) before the swelling is reduced, the likelihood of ingrown hairs are increased.
Think about this, As a man, while shaving, so you experience razor burn? Do you think its the way that you shave that's giving you razor burn? Honestly, you do what you con to save your face from wounds.
Take it from me, as a man, I shave a lot. I use the same products that my dad used. I experienced razor burn. I thought it was the way I did it. To figure out what was really going on, I had to find out what razor burn really is. Razor burn is a series of ingrown hairs. Most shaving creams contain irritating ingredients such as alcohol, menthol mint, and camphor, as well as high levels of potassium or sodium hydroxide. These skin irritants make the hair follicle and skin swell, forcing the hair up and away from the skin, supposedly allowing for a closer shave. Unfortunately, the irritation and resulting swelling cause some of the hair to be hidden by the swollen follicle and skin. Note that sodium hydroxide is used in many skin care products at very low levels(the lesser amount in the ingredient list on the label) to adjust the ph value. In these low quantities it is not irritating to skin. Additionally the swollen skin makes it harder for the stubble to find its way back out. If hair begins to grow ( and it almost immediately does) before the swelling is reduced, the likelihood of ingrown hairs are increased.
When it comes to shaving, what can men do to take care of the skin on their face? Well, to start with, all men need a gentle, water soluble cleanser, a gentle shave product, either foam, cream, or gel, followed by a gentle, non-irritating aftershave or shaving lotion( which is a masculine name for a gentle toner) an ideal aftershave product for men would be an aspirin based topical product that uses an additional potent inti-irritants. Aspirin is a very effective anti-inflammatory agent for irritated skin and is able to alleviate the redness and razor burn/bumps.
when it comes to skin care, us guys aren't any different from women. our skin is the same. So just use your girlfriend's, or your mom's, or your sister's. it will work the same way it works for her.
So that's it. And as always, I hope you found this article both informative and entertaining. And may GOD bless you always, and in always.
when it comes to skin care, us guys aren't any different from women. our skin is the same. So just use your girlfriend's, or your mom's, or your sister's. it will work the same way it works for her.
So that's it. And as always, I hope you found this article both informative and entertaining. And may GOD bless you always, and in always.
You probably know that saturated fats are bad fats that can cause all kinds of heart related diseases. Did you know that and the humble coconut oil has 92% saturated fats? Then why is it that there are many advocates of taking coconut oil as a health supplement? Isn't that contradictory?
Supporters of virgin coconut oil argue that coconut oil helps them to improve skin condition, have more energy and even to lose weight. Huh? consuming saturated fats to lose weight? How is that possible?
These advocates hail the virgin coconut oil as one of the hottest new nutritional supplement to hit the health and nutrition industry in years. This logic flies against conventional wisdom, isn't it?
Saturated fat and there are plenty of it in coconut oil has been the villain for heart diseases. When hydrogenated vegetable fat (trans fat) was invented like in margarine, it was supposed to replace unhealthy saturated fat like in butter and was thought to be a healthier form of fat only until it was discovered in the last few years that trans fat is more dangerous to your heart health than saturated fat.
It is with this thinking that proponents of coconut fats is now arguing that not all forms of saturated fat may be bad and the coconut oil may be one of them. Dr. Bruce Fife, a US based naturopath and author of "The Coconut Oil Miracle" remarked during a press conference in Singapore last month, "Not all saturated fatty acids act in the same way. The fat in coconut oil is different from most other fats and has many health giving properties".
He further added that, "The Lauric acid (I coconut oil) boosts immunity, has antioxidant properties and is being investigated in reducing viral load in HIV patients. You should also take into account the size of the carbon chain in the fatty acid. Most of the oils and fats we consume are long–chain fatty acids. Coconut oil is the richest source of medium-chain fatty acids, which actually behave very differently from the long-chain versions.
Supporters of virgin coconut oil argue that coconut oil helps them to improve skin condition, have more energy and even to lose weight. Huh? consuming saturated fats to lose weight? How is that possible?
These advocates hail the virgin coconut oil as one of the hottest new nutritional supplement to hit the health and nutrition industry in years. This logic flies against conventional wisdom, isn't it?
Saturated fat and there are plenty of it in coconut oil has been the villain for heart diseases. When hydrogenated vegetable fat (trans fat) was invented like in margarine, it was supposed to replace unhealthy saturated fat like in butter and was thought to be a healthier form of fat only until it was discovered in the last few years that trans fat is more dangerous to your heart health than saturated fat.
It is with this thinking that proponents of coconut fats is now arguing that not all forms of saturated fat may be bad and the coconut oil may be one of them. Dr. Bruce Fife, a US based naturopath and author of "The Coconut Oil Miracle" remarked during a press conference in Singapore last month, "Not all saturated fatty acids act in the same way. The fat in coconut oil is different from most other fats and has many health giving properties".
He further added that, "The Lauric acid (I coconut oil) boosts immunity, has antioxidant properties and is being investigated in reducing viral load in HIV patients. You should also take into account the size of the carbon chain in the fatty acid. Most of the oils and fats we consume are long–chain fatty acids. Coconut oil is the richest source of medium-chain fatty acids, which actually behave very differently from the long-chain versions.
"Medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil boost the body's metabolic rate and promote weight loss. They are broken down immediately in the liver to produce energy and are not stored as fat," he added.
So is the consumption of coconut fats good or bad for health? It's very controversial isn't it?
Let's hear it from another expert Dr Annie Leong, deputy director of the nutrition department at the Health Promotion Board. "There is not enough evidence to prove that medium-chain saturated fats can reduce heart risk."
Nutritionist Anna Jacob argued that, "Kerala is the coconut capital of India and it also has the highest rates of heart disease. While it is possible to argue that Indians are genetically predisposed to heart disease, but a diet high in saturated fat as well could heighten that risk."
My question is that since Indians are more prone to heart disease, then the high rates of heart disease should be spread evenly throughout India and not just in Kerala, don't you think so? Therefore, I am still a little skeptical.
So who is right and who is wrong? So is coconut oil saturated fat good or bad for your heart health? Well, the jury is still out there as far as I am concerned. I for one will make a conscious effort to avoid consuming coconut oil too often until the coconut debate is more conclusive with empirical evidence that the coconut oil is good for heart health.
So is the consumption of coconut fats good or bad for health? It's very controversial isn't it?
Let's hear it from another expert Dr Annie Leong, deputy director of the nutrition department at the Health Promotion Board. "There is not enough evidence to prove that medium-chain saturated fats can reduce heart risk."
Nutritionist Anna Jacob argued that, "Kerala is the coconut capital of India and it also has the highest rates of heart disease. While it is possible to argue that Indians are genetically predisposed to heart disease, but a diet high in saturated fat as well could heighten that risk."
My question is that since Indians are more prone to heart disease, then the high rates of heart disease should be spread evenly throughout India and not just in Kerala, don't you think so? Therefore, I am still a little skeptical.
So who is right and who is wrong? So is coconut oil saturated fat good or bad for your heart health? Well, the jury is still out there as far as I am concerned. I for one will make a conscious effort to avoid consuming coconut oil too often until the coconut debate is more conclusive with empirical evidence that the coconut oil is good for heart health.
Gastrointestinal Drugs
Considering the average diet of most Americans, it is no wonder the country is prone to stomach chaos, indigestion woes, gas attacks and ulcer pains. Doctors suggest healthier changes in diet for better gastrointestinal performance, but instead of giving up bad habits, the majority of people continue to give their stomachs good reason for upset. Rather than choosing good nutrition, they depend on gastrointestinal drugs to calm their troubled insides only to continue making poor dietary choices. It is an endless cycle plaqued with a plethora of potential problems from unplesant side effects to irreversible damage to one of the body's most vital systems. Gastrointestinal drugs - such as antacids and anti-flatulents, laxatives, stomach acid blockers and ulcer drugs - may help the junk addict rationalize a substandard diet, but the body is not so easily fooled by these chemical dangers.
Antacids and Antiflatulents (Anti-gas)
An antacid is a common follow-up to a disagreeable meal, carelessly consumed as if it were a mere after dinner mint. However, the contents of antacids deserve cautious consideration. Many antacids feature aluminum hydroxide, an ingredient used to treat stomach acid and other antacids contain a combination of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and simethicone. Unfortunately, aluminum can cause bone damage, and the magnesium found in antacids can cause severe diarrhea. Doctors strongly discourage older adults with severe kidney disease from using magnesium antacids. Other adverse side effects caused by antacids ingredients include painful urination, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, mental changes, muscle weakness, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps.
Not only found in antacids, the combination of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and simethicone is also taken as an antiflatulent (anti-gas) drug. But, according to physicians, there is no evidence that simethicone alone or combined with other ingredients effectively treats excess gas. In fact, physicians believe that treating excess gas is by and large a futile process. Suffers from excess gas may actually have a bloated feeling from overeating or discomfort from eating the wrong food. In this case, no anti-gas drug will help because the problem has nothing to do with gas. In general, the passing of gas is no cause for medical concern, but rather, a cause to improve diet.
Laxatives
Every year, Americans spend $725 million on laxatives (constipation 1). As with antacids and antiflatulents, many people take laxatives far more frequently than necessary. This is dangerous for several reasons. First, laxatives can cause lasting damage to the intestines and can interfere with the body's use of nutrients. Second, they can be habit forming. Of taken for long periods, they inhibit the body's natural abolity to digest food properly, causing consumer dependency. The unpleasant side effects are numerous and scientists are continually discovering additional causes for concern. For example, the laxative ingredient danthron was recently recalled in the United States because of its cancer-causing possibilities. According to physicians, laxatives should not be used to "clean out the system" or to promote intestinal regularity, a process the body generally controls naturally.
Unfortunately, even those with healthy diets are not immune to occasional constipation. Although it may be bothersome, according to physicians, constipation itself usually is not serious. For most people, dietary and lifestyle improvements can lessen the chances of constipation. A well-balanced diet that includes fiber-rich foods, such as unprocessed bran, whole-grain breads and fresh fruits and vegetables, is recommended. Drinking plenty of fluids and exercising regularly also help to stimulate intestinal activity.
Considering the average diet of most Americans, it is no wonder the country is prone to stomach chaos, indigestion woes, gas attacks and ulcer pains. Doctors suggest healthier changes in diet for better gastrointestinal performance, but instead of giving up bad habits, the majority of people continue to give their stomachs good reason for upset. Rather than choosing good nutrition, they depend on gastrointestinal drugs to calm their troubled insides only to continue making poor dietary choices. It is an endless cycle plaqued with a plethora of potential problems from unplesant side effects to irreversible damage to one of the body's most vital systems. Gastrointestinal drugs - such as antacids and anti-flatulents, laxatives, stomach acid blockers and ulcer drugs - may help the junk addict rationalize a substandard diet, but the body is not so easily fooled by these chemical dangers.
Antacids and Antiflatulents (Anti-gas)
An antacid is a common follow-up to a disagreeable meal, carelessly consumed as if it were a mere after dinner mint. However, the contents of antacids deserve cautious consideration. Many antacids feature aluminum hydroxide, an ingredient used to treat stomach acid and other antacids contain a combination of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and simethicone. Unfortunately, aluminum can cause bone damage, and the magnesium found in antacids can cause severe diarrhea. Doctors strongly discourage older adults with severe kidney disease from using magnesium antacids. Other adverse side effects caused by antacids ingredients include painful urination, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, mental changes, muscle weakness, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps.
Not only found in antacids, the combination of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and simethicone is also taken as an antiflatulent (anti-gas) drug. But, according to physicians, there is no evidence that simethicone alone or combined with other ingredients effectively treats excess gas. In fact, physicians believe that treating excess gas is by and large a futile process. Suffers from excess gas may actually have a bloated feeling from overeating or discomfort from eating the wrong food. In this case, no anti-gas drug will help because the problem has nothing to do with gas. In general, the passing of gas is no cause for medical concern, but rather, a cause to improve diet.
Laxatives
Every year, Americans spend $725 million on laxatives (constipation 1). As with antacids and antiflatulents, many people take laxatives far more frequently than necessary. This is dangerous for several reasons. First, laxatives can cause lasting damage to the intestines and can interfere with the body's use of nutrients. Second, they can be habit forming. Of taken for long periods, they inhibit the body's natural abolity to digest food properly, causing consumer dependency. The unpleasant side effects are numerous and scientists are continually discovering additional causes for concern. For example, the laxative ingredient danthron was recently recalled in the United States because of its cancer-causing possibilities. According to physicians, laxatives should not be used to "clean out the system" or to promote intestinal regularity, a process the body generally controls naturally.
Unfortunately, even those with healthy diets are not immune to occasional constipation. Although it may be bothersome, according to physicians, constipation itself usually is not serious. For most people, dietary and lifestyle improvements can lessen the chances of constipation. A well-balanced diet that includes fiber-rich foods, such as unprocessed bran, whole-grain breads and fresh fruits and vegetables, is recommended. Drinking plenty of fluids and exercising regularly also help to stimulate intestinal activity.
Stomach Acid Blockers and Ulcer Drugs
Despite doctors' calls for improved lifestyles, the multitude of gastrointestinal drugs on the market is astounding. Stomach acid blockers, such as nizatidine, famotidine, cimetidine and randitine are another popular drug group used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers and conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Long-term safety of these drugs is still unknown, but side effects may include confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, sore throat and fever, irregular heatbeat, abdominal pain, skin rash, depression, diarrhea, hair loss, headache and nausea. Because older people eliminate drugs more slowly from their bodies, they are at an especially high risk of side effects.
Ulcer drugs, such as sucralfate, misoprostol and omeprazole are used to treat and prevent ulcers resistant to the usual treatment with stomach acid blockers or antacids. Adverse side effects include constipation, dizziness, backache, drowsiness, dry mouth, indigestion, stomach cramps, difficulty breathing, fever, cloudy or bloody urine, bleeding or bruising and skin rash. Certain ulcer drugs have also been shown to alter chemical markers of bone metabolism, possibly leading to osteoporosis. Long-term suppression of acid by ulcer drugs can also lead to intestinal infections.
Stomach acid blockers and other ulcer drugs should not be taken for minor digestive complain such as occasional upset stomach, nausea or heartburn, as there is no evidence that they effectively treat these problems. They should also not be used by those with pre-existing conditions and in combination with other drugs, so it is critical to consult with a physician before taking any ulcer drug. It is also important to recognize that even with treatment, ulcers frequently return after a few months. As long-term prevention, people prone to ulcers should avoid smoking, foods that trigger ulcers and drugs known to aggravate ulcers, especially aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anti-Nausea Drugs for Cancer patients
Although most instances of stomach pain are caused by diet, feeling of sickness, including nausea and vomiting, are also side effects linked with chemotherapy drugs can affect the lining of the digestive system and others can cause people to lose their appetite for a time. More rarely, chemotherapy drugs can cause constipation. A doctor may prescribe one of a number of anti-sickness drugs (antiemetics) to stop or reduce these side effects. However, these drugs can cause further side effects including signs of tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonism and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Eating small, frequent meals so the stomach is never empty, avoiding foods with strong smells and drinking clear liquids are simple dietary changes that may prevent the need for antinausea drugs (drum).
Effective Solutions to Gastrointestinal Upset
Stomach disconfort is real, but it is preventable in many cases. According to physicians, dietary changes, as oposed to drugs, should be the first solution in the attack against inner aches and pains. E.Excel family's goal offers healthy and delicious ways to better meet the body's nutritional needs. As medical studies demonstrate, improved daily eating habits may help prevent the gastrointestinal nightmares haunting the stomachs of millions. Furthermore, choosing a healthy lifestyle hushes the phrase "oh, I shouldn't have" and prevents emergency drugstore trips and the body will celebrate their absence.
Despite doctors' calls for improved lifestyles, the multitude of gastrointestinal drugs on the market is astounding. Stomach acid blockers, such as nizatidine, famotidine, cimetidine and randitine are another popular drug group used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers and conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Long-term safety of these drugs is still unknown, but side effects may include confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, sore throat and fever, irregular heatbeat, abdominal pain, skin rash, depression, diarrhea, hair loss, headache and nausea. Because older people eliminate drugs more slowly from their bodies, they are at an especially high risk of side effects.
Ulcer drugs, such as sucralfate, misoprostol and omeprazole are used to treat and prevent ulcers resistant to the usual treatment with stomach acid blockers or antacids. Adverse side effects include constipation, dizziness, backache, drowsiness, dry mouth, indigestion, stomach cramps, difficulty breathing, fever, cloudy or bloody urine, bleeding or bruising and skin rash. Certain ulcer drugs have also been shown to alter chemical markers of bone metabolism, possibly leading to osteoporosis. Long-term suppression of acid by ulcer drugs can also lead to intestinal infections.
Stomach acid blockers and other ulcer drugs should not be taken for minor digestive complain such as occasional upset stomach, nausea or heartburn, as there is no evidence that they effectively treat these problems. They should also not be used by those with pre-existing conditions and in combination with other drugs, so it is critical to consult with a physician before taking any ulcer drug. It is also important to recognize that even with treatment, ulcers frequently return after a few months. As long-term prevention, people prone to ulcers should avoid smoking, foods that trigger ulcers and drugs known to aggravate ulcers, especially aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anti-Nausea Drugs for Cancer patients
Although most instances of stomach pain are caused by diet, feeling of sickness, including nausea and vomiting, are also side effects linked with chemotherapy drugs can affect the lining of the digestive system and others can cause people to lose their appetite for a time. More rarely, chemotherapy drugs can cause constipation. A doctor may prescribe one of a number of anti-sickness drugs (antiemetics) to stop or reduce these side effects. However, these drugs can cause further side effects including signs of tardive dyskinesia, parkinsonism and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Eating small, frequent meals so the stomach is never empty, avoiding foods with strong smells and drinking clear liquids are simple dietary changes that may prevent the need for antinausea drugs (drum).
Effective Solutions to Gastrointestinal Upset
Stomach disconfort is real, but it is preventable in many cases. According to physicians, dietary changes, as oposed to drugs, should be the first solution in the attack against inner aches and pains. E.Excel family's goal offers healthy and delicious ways to better meet the body's nutritional needs. As medical studies demonstrate, improved daily eating habits may help prevent the gastrointestinal nightmares haunting the stomachs of millions. Furthermore, choosing a healthy lifestyle hushes the phrase "oh, I shouldn't have" and prevents emergency drugstore trips and the body will celebrate their absence.
There is a common misconception that an "online business" requires no investment...that you can make money online without spending any.
When we hear this from people who are desparately trying to build a successful online business it makes us angry!
We believe the misconception is primarily due to all of the hype and false promises that arrive daily in our inboxes. Emails promising us that we can make millions of dollars with no financial output while we sit at home and do nothing. It's insane and it's not the truth.
The truth is that you must treat an online business just as you would a business in the conventional world. You must plan on investing time, money and effort to ensure your success. The good news is that your investment in an online business will be MUCH, MUCH less than that of a business in the conventional world.
With an online business, there are essentials that you must have in order for your business to run smoothly and become successful. You can literally run an effective online business for $100-$200 a month. But first...
Here are six essentials that you MUST have to run your online business.
1. Your Own Website
This includes a domain name and web hosting for your site. You must have a central place to send your customers, even if you are selling multiple products or services.
2. A Professional Autoresponder
An absolute MUST for any online business. If you're not using an autoresponder, you're losing money! That's the bottom line. Your autoresponder should have the ability to create subscriptions via email and web form and should be a professional one with no ads! Fr~e autoresponders look unprofessional and they are not reliable.
3. Ad Tracker
This is probably the most underused tool that we know of. Consider this - most people who are NOT making money on the Net have never used an Ad Tracker. Yet, ALL of the people that we know who ARE making money on the Net - use one daily. It makes no sense to spend money and time on advertising if you're not going to be able to determine which ads are producing and which ones are not. An Ad Tracker will solve this problem and save you time and money in the long run.
When we hear this from people who are desparately trying to build a successful online business it makes us angry!
We believe the misconception is primarily due to all of the hype and false promises that arrive daily in our inboxes. Emails promising us that we can make millions of dollars with no financial output while we sit at home and do nothing. It's insane and it's not the truth.
The truth is that you must treat an online business just as you would a business in the conventional world. You must plan on investing time, money and effort to ensure your success. The good news is that your investment in an online business will be MUCH, MUCH less than that of a business in the conventional world.
With an online business, there are essentials that you must have in order for your business to run smoothly and become successful. You can literally run an effective online business for $100-$200 a month. But first...
Here are six essentials that you MUST have to run your online business.
1. Your Own Website
This includes a domain name and web hosting for your site. You must have a central place to send your customers, even if you are selling multiple products or services.
2. A Professional Autoresponder
An absolute MUST for any online business. If you're not using an autoresponder, you're losing money! That's the bottom line. Your autoresponder should have the ability to create subscriptions via email and web form and should be a professional one with no ads! Fr~e autoresponders look unprofessional and they are not reliable.
3. Ad Tracker
This is probably the most underused tool that we know of. Consider this - most people who are NOT making money on the Net have never used an Ad Tracker. Yet, ALL of the people that we know who ARE making money on the Net - use one daily. It makes no sense to spend money and time on advertising if you're not going to be able to determine which ads are producing and which ones are not. An Ad Tracker will solve this problem and save you time and money in the long run.
4. Products or Services
You must have something to sell! This can be a service such as web or graphic design, an mlm/affiliate program or products, tangible or digital. If you don't have a specific product or service in mind, there are thousands of profitable digital products that come with resell rights. This means you can resell them and keep 100% of the profit!
5. You must know HOW and WHERE to advertise to bring targeted prospects to your Website!
You can save yourself a tremendous amount of time, money and frustration by learning the effective advertising methods that are available online. There are countless worthless ones that are simply a waste of time. If you're new online, you won't know this unless you find someone who is successful online and follow their lead. Find a mentor or a membership site that offers step by step Tutorials on online promotion. Make sure that the tutorials are updated frequently to keep up with the changing times of the Internet!
6. Leads
The lifeline of any online business! Just because you have a website and products to sell, that doesn't mean you're going to make money! To make money, you must drive targeted visitors to your website. There are THOUSANDS of companies on the web that sell Leads but if you just pick one out of the blue, it's trial and error. Do some research and find a good source for leads. Again, you can achieve this by finding someone who is succcessful and following their lead. Or join a membership site that includes Leads as a part of their package.
So there you have it. With these six essentials, you've got the foundation for a successful online business. Without them, it's going to be a tough road ahead. Use them as a "checklist" and make sure your online business is armed for success!
You must have something to sell! This can be a service such as web or graphic design, an mlm/affiliate program or products, tangible or digital. If you don't have a specific product or service in mind, there are thousands of profitable digital products that come with resell rights. This means you can resell them and keep 100% of the profit!
5. You must know HOW and WHERE to advertise to bring targeted prospects to your Website!
You can save yourself a tremendous amount of time, money and frustration by learning the effective advertising methods that are available online. There are countless worthless ones that are simply a waste of time. If you're new online, you won't know this unless you find someone who is successful online and follow their lead. Find a mentor or a membership site that offers step by step Tutorials on online promotion. Make sure that the tutorials are updated frequently to keep up with the changing times of the Internet!
6. Leads
The lifeline of any online business! Just because you have a website and products to sell, that doesn't mean you're going to make money! To make money, you must drive targeted visitors to your website. There are THOUSANDS of companies on the web that sell Leads but if you just pick one out of the blue, it's trial and error. Do some research and find a good source for leads. Again, you can achieve this by finding someone who is succcessful and following their lead. Or join a membership site that includes Leads as a part of their package.
So there you have it. With these six essentials, you've got the foundation for a successful online business. Without them, it's going to be a tough road ahead. Use them as a "checklist" and make sure your online business is armed for success!
Writing articles is a very good way to promote the product or service you sell from your website. By writing an article about your product or service, you can stress the benefits of using your product and any extra value they provide their users. These types of articles can also help your potential customers properly evaluate your product or service, to determine if it suits their particular needs.
Using articles to promote your product or service can also help drive traffic to your website, establish you as an expert in a particular field and build your online credibility. If you do a search of the internet for article directories, you will see just how popular this form of advertising has become.
Everybody who is anybody in online marketing knows the power of this type of advertising. So if you want to enjoy any type of success in online marketing you will need to take full advantage of this powerful free marketing tool.
Because these types of articles are displayed in article directories that are indexed by the search engines regularly, you will need to write your articles properly in order to reap the full benefits of this type of advertising.
Title: The title of your article is very important. First it should attract potential readers and draw them to click on it and read your article. You should use your article's major keywords in the title if at all possible. This will help it get better search engine rankings and drive more traffic to your website.
Keywords: To achieve a top search engine ranking and stay there you need to use the right keywords. Keyword enriched articles will help you reach the top of any of the major search engines. So before writing your article think of the keywords someone would use to find the product or service your promoting and include them in your article.
Word Count: The size of your article is also very important. Most article directories have specified a minimum and maximum word count for articles submitted to them. In most cases the minimum is 400 and maximum is 1500. So always make sure your articles contain a minimum of 400 words in order to avoid submission problems do improper article size.
Spelling Grammar Punctuation: These three areas can make or break your article. The main purpose of your article is to promote your product and establish you as an expert on a given topic. So you need to make sure your articles are written properly. After writing your article check it for both spelling and punctuation errors. After correcting any errors you find, read it again to make sure it flows smoothly and contains words that can be easily understood by almost any reader. It also helps to let someone else proofread your work before submission to insure there are no errors you've missed.
Bolding and italicizing: This is a very important technique used to force the search engines give more preference to particular words contained in the text of your article. Always bold your main keywords in the body of your article. You can also italicize your secondary keywords in order to get them noticed by the search engines too.
Internal and External Hyperlinks: You can create links to your website in the article. It is also wise to incorporate links to other articles you have written that would be helpful to the person reading your article. However, you should not include affiliate links in your article because most article directories frown on this practice.
Next we will be discussing the author resources box located right below the body of your article. Most authors include unnecessary information here in an effort to impress their readers. If you really want your articles to sell, only include information in your resources box that is relevant to the product or service your promoting in your article. Also don't just put a long list of all the websites you own because it will only dilute your credibility.
Using articles to promote your product or service can also help drive traffic to your website, establish you as an expert in a particular field and build your online credibility. If you do a search of the internet for article directories, you will see just how popular this form of advertising has become.
Everybody who is anybody in online marketing knows the power of this type of advertising. So if you want to enjoy any type of success in online marketing you will need to take full advantage of this powerful free marketing tool.
Because these types of articles are displayed in article directories that are indexed by the search engines regularly, you will need to write your articles properly in order to reap the full benefits of this type of advertising.
Title: The title of your article is very important. First it should attract potential readers and draw them to click on it and read your article. You should use your article's major keywords in the title if at all possible. This will help it get better search engine rankings and drive more traffic to your website.
Keywords: To achieve a top search engine ranking and stay there you need to use the right keywords. Keyword enriched articles will help you reach the top of any of the major search engines. So before writing your article think of the keywords someone would use to find the product or service your promoting and include them in your article.
Word Count: The size of your article is also very important. Most article directories have specified a minimum and maximum word count for articles submitted to them. In most cases the minimum is 400 and maximum is 1500. So always make sure your articles contain a minimum of 400 words in order to avoid submission problems do improper article size.
Spelling Grammar Punctuation: These three areas can make or break your article. The main purpose of your article is to promote your product and establish you as an expert on a given topic. So you need to make sure your articles are written properly. After writing your article check it for both spelling and punctuation errors. After correcting any errors you find, read it again to make sure it flows smoothly and contains words that can be easily understood by almost any reader. It also helps to let someone else proofread your work before submission to insure there are no errors you've missed.
Bolding and italicizing: This is a very important technique used to force the search engines give more preference to particular words contained in the text of your article. Always bold your main keywords in the body of your article. You can also italicize your secondary keywords in order to get them noticed by the search engines too.
Internal and External Hyperlinks: You can create links to your website in the article. It is also wise to incorporate links to other articles you have written that would be helpful to the person reading your article. However, you should not include affiliate links in your article because most article directories frown on this practice.
Next we will be discussing the author resources box located right below the body of your article. Most authors include unnecessary information here in an effort to impress their readers. If you really want your articles to sell, only include information in your resources box that is relevant to the product or service your promoting in your article. Also don't just put a long list of all the websites you own because it will only dilute your credibility.
Here is a list of the essential elements of a properly written author resources box. I will also include some optional elements you can choose to include if you like.
Your Name: You would be amazed by how many people don't include their name in their resources box. Your name and title if applicable should be on the first line of your resources box.
Your Contact Info: Your business address, phone number, email address and any other information that would help your potential customers locate your business if necessary
Your Web Address: The next line should contain your web address in valid URL form.
Your USP: Your USP or unique selling position is 1 to 3 sentences that encapsulate the essence of what makes your offering unique.
Your Call To Action: You warmed them up with your article now its time to lead them to buy from you or visit your website. Your call to action is where you ask for the sale.
Here is the list the list of optional elements you might want include in your author resources box.
A Newsletter Subscription address: Getting your potential customers to visit your website is very important. But capturing their email address is even more important to you. If you can get your potential customers to provide you their contact information, it will provide an opportunity to build an ongoing relationship with them based on your expertise in your chosen field.
A Free Report: Providing a link to a free report you have written that provides more information the topic of your article is also a very powerful tool you can use to convert visitors into paying customers.
An Anchor URL: If you want to build search engine relevance for a keyword or phrase you target in your article. Link that keyword or phrase to your website in your resources box. But be careful not to over do it.
Now that you know what you should include in your resources box and some options that will help your article sell better. Let's look at what you shouldn't include because it will only dilute your credibility with your potential customers.
A List Of Every Website You Own: The quickest way to dilute your credibility with potential customers is by providing them with a long list of irrelevant URLs. If the site is not relevant to the topic of your article don't include it. A good rule of thumb is to include only one URL that is related to the topic of your article.
A list Of All Your Accomplishments: Your readers aren't as concerned with your accomplishments as they are your ability to provide them with highly competent information on the subject matter contained in your article.
Advertisements: You should not include ads or pitches for products that aren't relevant to the topic of your article. It is also wise to limit the number of relevant offers to the bare minimum.
Now that you know the basics of article marketing you should put this powerful marketing tool to work for your business today. Choose a product or service you offer and write an article about it and submit it to several article directories. By doing so you will start to build a reputation as an expert in your field and make more sales due to the increase in traffic your website receives from your article.
Your Name: You would be amazed by how many people don't include their name in their resources box. Your name and title if applicable should be on the first line of your resources box.
Your Contact Info: Your business address, phone number, email address and any other information that would help your potential customers locate your business if necessary
Your Web Address: The next line should contain your web address in valid URL form.
Your USP: Your USP or unique selling position is 1 to 3 sentences that encapsulate the essence of what makes your offering unique.
Your Call To Action: You warmed them up with your article now its time to lead them to buy from you or visit your website. Your call to action is where you ask for the sale.
Here is the list the list of optional elements you might want include in your author resources box.
A Newsletter Subscription address: Getting your potential customers to visit your website is very important. But capturing their email address is even more important to you. If you can get your potential customers to provide you their contact information, it will provide an opportunity to build an ongoing relationship with them based on your expertise in your chosen field.
A Free Report: Providing a link to a free report you have written that provides more information the topic of your article is also a very powerful tool you can use to convert visitors into paying customers.
An Anchor URL: If you want to build search engine relevance for a keyword or phrase you target in your article. Link that keyword or phrase to your website in your resources box. But be careful not to over do it.
Now that you know what you should include in your resources box and some options that will help your article sell better. Let's look at what you shouldn't include because it will only dilute your credibility with your potential customers.
A List Of Every Website You Own: The quickest way to dilute your credibility with potential customers is by providing them with a long list of irrelevant URLs. If the site is not relevant to the topic of your article don't include it. A good rule of thumb is to include only one URL that is related to the topic of your article.
A list Of All Your Accomplishments: Your readers aren't as concerned with your accomplishments as they are your ability to provide them with highly competent information on the subject matter contained in your article.
Advertisements: You should not include ads or pitches for products that aren't relevant to the topic of your article. It is also wise to limit the number of relevant offers to the bare minimum.
Now that you know the basics of article marketing you should put this powerful marketing tool to work for your business today. Choose a product or service you offer and write an article about it and submit it to several article directories. By doing so you will start to build a reputation as an expert in your field and make more sales due to the increase in traffic your website receives from your article.
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