Reliable Health and Medical Info Search

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If you are searching for information on health, nutrition, or medicine, a general Google search may produce listings from unreliable sources. For example, I typed in the drug "Fentanyl" in the regular Google search. One of the first listings is from Wikipedia. Wikipedia is not necessarily a reliable source of information, especially when it comes to health and medicine.

I've produced a customized search using the wonderful technology of Google. My customized Google search engine below searches only reliable sources on the web (such as National Institute of Health, Mayo Clinic, various universities, and other reliable and reputable health and medical organizations.)










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Things to Avoid to Keep Your Sperm Count High

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Here's a good blog of things NOT to do if you want to keep your sperm count up:

http://www.nursingschools.net/blog/2010/05/10-proven-ways-to-lower-your-sperm-count/

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Hay Fever and the Neti Pot

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The neti pot seems to be a very good gadget in alleviating allergy symptoms such as sinusitis, and can probably allow allergy sufferers to lower the doses of medications or possibly even eliminate these medications (many of these medications have side effects such as drowsiness and increase heart rate.) The neti pot simply allows you to gently rinse out your sinuses with warm salt water. I don't see any side effects or risks with the use of this gadget, but I see the benefits. What a brilliant solution, yet so simple and it has been used for hundreds of years in other parts of the world.

If you want to know more about how a neti pot works, please view the videos below. I have also included websites (including information about where to purchase a neti pot). I have no affiliations with any of them.



Caution: The only thing wrong with this video is the motions that she teaches you at the end of the video. As a certified exercise professional, I can tell you that the stretches at the end of the video where she bends at her waist with her knees locked out straight can potentially cause lumbar (lower pack) problems or aggravate existing lower back problems. This woman should just stick to teaching the use of the neti pot and stay away from teaching stretches of the body. Other than the problem with the stretches she teaches at the end of the video, I think she provides good instructions on the use of a neti pot.



Where to Purchase the Neti Pot
Himalayan Institute Ceramic Neti Pot, White/Yellow

Ancient Secrets Ceramic Nasal Cleansing Pot, 1 Neti Pot

Himalayan Institute Original Neti Pot Complete Sinus Cleansing System Starter Kit

Neti Pot Salt Jar 10 Ounces


I have also seen some version of the neti pot in major pharmacy chains.







Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before trying the treatments mentioned on this blog or any alternative/complementary treatments. Regarding the shopping sites listed, the author is not affiliated with these businesses and has not investigated the legitimacy of these businesses. As with any online companies, please check the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and other resources to research into the legitimacy of these companies before purchasing from them. Also, it is not recommended to purchase the neti pot as a romantic gift for your girlfriend or wife. If you do not heed this advice, the author does not take any responsibilities for the resulting slap mark on your face.

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The Good and Bad About Coffee

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We’ve all read in the mass media about studies done on the benefits of coffee. However, this issue is not black or white. The answer is not just a simple “good” or “bad”.

Coffee does have antioxidants that are good for you. However, if you add lots of creamer and sugar (as many people do), the bad outweighs the good. Also, customized coffee drinks like mochas and cappuccinos may contain as much calories as 1/3 of a day’s recommended caloric intake.

Also, it’s definitely not good if you develop an addiction to caffeine.
However, it’s probably good for you if you drink about half a cup caffeinated coffee per day without adding all the unhealthy stuff. (This is what I do.) Without the unhealthy added condiments, coffee has antioxidants that are good for you. Another option is drinking a black cup of decaf or half- caf (half decaf + half caffeinated).

Even so, a recent study in published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that caffeinated coffee may have harmful cardiovascular effects and effects in increasing blood pressure in healthy subjects (Buscemi, et al.) However, more studies need be done on this. Although one study is not conclusive, I recommend easing up on caffeinated coffee especially if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or a history cardiovascular disease.

Also, talk to your doctor before taking certain medications along with drinking coffee. Even over the counter medicines like acetaminophen (common pain killers such as Tylenol) and pseudephedrine (common cold and allergy medicine) when combined with drinking caffeine may lead to dangerous cardiovascular conditions if you have a cardiovascular or heart condition.


Reference
S Buscemi, S Verga, J A Batsis, M Donatelli, M R Tranchina, S Belmonte, A Mattina, A Re and G Cerasola. Acute effects of coffee on endothelial function in healthy subjects. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. May 2010. 64, 483-489.


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Off the Bosu, Flat on Face

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The Bosu is a great piece of exercise equipment, but I do not recommend using it as they did in the video. Check out this video:


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Again, I do not recommend doing this. Don't try this at home.

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