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		<title>Benefits of Strengthening Your Immune System</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Your immune system is your body&#8217;s first defense for fighting infections, viruses, and illnesses. When your immune system functions quickly and efficiently, you feel less tired and less stressed &#8212; you feel more active and aliv</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your immune system is your body&#8217;s first defense for fighting infections, viruses, and illnesses. When your immune system functions quickly and efficiently, you feel less tired and less stressed &#8212; you feel more active and aliv</p>
<p><strong>ANEW YOU THERAPEUTICS</strong> will teach you how to take better care of your immune system and your body through an excellent nutrition and fitness program you&#8217;ll enjoy because of its remarkable results:</p>
<p><strong>NUTRITION</strong>: Good, balanced, and nutritious meals based on the consumption of organic vegetables and fruits with added proteins, and customized and calibrated supplementation of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients with organic, Kosher, and Homeopathic formulas.</p>
<p><strong>EXERCISE</strong>: 15 minutes per day minimum of outside cardiovascular exercise to start with. The right type of activity/exercise is personally assessed through fitness coaching.</p>
<p><strong>WATER INTAKE</strong>: ½ your weight in ounces (unless specified otherwise)</p>
<p>SUN: 10 minutes of sun exposure per day is necessary for the body to produce the rare Vitamin D</p>
<p>REST: Rest according to your needs</p>
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		<title>Should You Vaccinate Your Child? The Shocking Truth Revealed&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mkunikiyo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to the subject of vaccinating your child, there is no quote more appropriate than a line from Stevie Wonder&#8217;s song, &#8220;Superstition&#8221;-&#8221;When you believe in things that you don&#8217;t understand, then you suffer. Superstition is a waste.&#8221;</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to the subject of vaccinating your child, there is no quote more appropriate than a line from Stevie Wonder&#8217;s song, &#8220;Superstition&#8221;-&#8221;When you believe in things that you don&#8217;t understand, then you suffer. Superstition is a waste.&#8221;</p>
<p>I say this for a couple of reasons:</p>
<p>First, probably 90% of Americans do not understand the nature of vaccines, and yet believe in them wholeheartedly.</p>
<p>Secondly, vaccinations have their beginnings in a very superstitious time, &#8220;when live frogs were swallowed for the cure of worms; when cow dung and human excreta were mixed with milk and butter for diphtheria; when the brains of a man who had died a violent death were given in teaspoonful doses for the cure of smallpox.&#8221;</p>
<p>In fact, the &#8220;Father of Vaccinations&#8221;, Edward Jenner, simply started promoting a Gloucestershire dairy maids superstition that said &#8220;if you contract cowpox, then you can&#8217;t get smallpox&#8221;. What&#8217;s even more incredible is that Mr. Jenner was not even a medical doctor. He did not sit for a single medical exam, but merely apprenticed with a surgeon for two years, then hung up a shingle that said &#8220;Edward Jenner, Surgeon and Apothecary&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>So, Do Vaccinations Really Work? </strong></p>
<p>Over a two hundred year period, the statistics invariably show a distinct pattern: First, vaccinations were made mandatory, and shortly afterwards the death rate shot up. Next, the people rebelled, and finally, vaccinations once again became voluntary, and the death rate dropped. This has happened repeatedly throughout the world over the last two centuries. Drops in the death rate had nothing to do with an increase in vaccinations, and everything to do with better hygiene, and no mandatory vaccinations.</p>
<p><strong>How Your Body Is Built Like a Castle with Levels of Defense – and How Vaccines Let Unwanted Invaders In</strong></p>
<p>A large open field usually surrounds the castle, so that invaders can be seen coming &#8220;from a mile away.&#8221; Next, there is usually a water obstacle-a moat with a drawbridge. Then there is the outer wall of the castle, with guards patrolling the perimeter. If the outer wall is breached, the defenders retreat to the inner sanctum. This makes castles very hard to penetrate and overthrow. However, if the enemy knew of a secret underground passageway into the heart of the castle, the defenders could easily be surprised and overwhelmed before they even knew what hit them.</p>
<p>Similarly, there are normally only two ways for invaders to penetrate into the body: through the nose (respiratory tract), or the mouth (digestive tract). Like the outer castle walls, both the digestive and respiratory tracts have immune system defenders patrolling the area. This is the first line of defense. Even if bacteria or viruses are successful in maintaining a stronghold there, they still will be unable to get deeper into the &#8220;fortress&#8221;-the bloodstream if you react fast enough.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s why doctors would rather amputate the limb rather than allow the infection to spread into the bloodstream-and rightfully so-they know that if it does get into the bloodstream, it would kill the patient. Yet, they will go and stick a needle filled with filthy, infectious poison directly into the bloodstream. Am I the only one astounded by this logic? Talk about letting the enemy in through the back door!</p>
<p><strong>A Dose of Your Own Medicine </strong></p>
<p>More than 100 different additives, chemicals, preservatives, and antibiotics are added to different vaccines, including known toxins such as formaldehyde, aluminum hydroxide, and mercury (thimerosal). The use of all these additives in vaccines for children has been challenged by Jack Doubleday, CEO of the California non-profit, Natural Woman, Natural Man, Inc. In January of 2001, he &#8220;offered $20,000 to the first U.S.-licensed medical doctor or pharmaceutical company CEO who would publicly drink a standard mixture of vaccine additive ingredients. On August 1, 2007, the offer was increased to $90,000, and will increase in perpetuity, until a medical doctor or pharmaceutical company executive, or any of the 15 current members of the ACIP agrees to drink a dose of chemicals that would be the dose given to an infant.&#8221;</p>
<p>All I can say is &#8220;Wow!&#8221;</p>
<p>Now, knowing this information do you really want to vaccinate your child?</p>
<p>Dr. Marvin Kunikiyo&#8217;s own personal health experiences, along with his 24-year observations as a chiropractic physician have led him to an uncommon clarity and insight into the nature of health and disease. Now, with his new book, Revolutionizing Your Health, you will discover a natural way to keep you and your children healthy with natural cures. Get his free chapter downloads at: http://www.revolutionizingyourhealth.com</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Pocket Spring Mattresses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>moonswamp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Among most mattresses, firmer mattresses have more than 3500 springs. Usually more springs will be found in firmer orthopedic mattresses only. Pocket spring technology has become very popular now that it led to the invention of pocket spring mattresses. It was found that these mattresses provide unprecedented comfort via individual springs. Since it follow the innate contour our body, it proves to be a perfect orthopedic support. For a sound sleep, it is quite crucial to select mattress that can adjust to the shape of your body. Pocket spring mattresses are gaining good recognition nowadays due to the comfort level one can experience after using them¬. They offer plenty of benefits when compared to traditional mattresses. Check out some of the key benefits of pocket spring covers.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Among most mattresses, firmer mattresses have more than 3500 springs. Usually more springs will be found in firmer orthopedic mattresses only. Pocket spring technology has become very popular now that it led to the invention of pocket spring mattresses. It was found that these mattresses provide unprecedented comfort via individual springs. Since it follow the innate contour our body, it proves to be a perfect orthopedic support. For a sound sleep, it is quite crucial to select mattress that can adjust to the shape of your body. Pocket spring mattresses are gaining good recognition nowadays due to the comfort level one can experience after using them¬. They offer plenty of benefits when compared to traditional mattresses. Check out some of the key benefits of pocket spring covers.</p>
<p>Springs Moving Independently:<br />
Pocket spring covers contain hundreds and thousand of springs that are encased in individual soft fabric pockets below the layers of sumptuous fillings. This type of mattress is quite well-liked because the springs work independently at the right tension. Even if two people share the same bed, these mattresses will support each of them individually, giving them appropriate support. Beginning from head to toe, you will experience deep level of support with pocket spring mattress. Another advantage is that it reduces roll together as well as roll-off effect of mattresses. People with more weight difference can as well sleep on this mattress as this can adjust according to the contour of your body, thereby providing you good support.</p>
<p>Excellent Choice of tensions:<br />
There are different types of tensions available for the springs. Some of them include: soft, medium and firm. You can choose the type of tension you want based on how your body will react to them. Worry no more with backaches when you can sleep peacefully over pocket spring mattresses. When it comes to buying them, you can be at ease and do not worry about the cost. Pocket spring mattresses are long lasting, sturdy and cost effective. Its robustness paves way for long lasting effects; therefore, you can use it for many years.</p>
<p>Luxurious Feel:<br />
Pocket springs are normally concealed in layers consisting of plush padding, housed in separate spongy fabric pockets. These mattresses are soft, often covered with luxurious material, thereby giving it an affluent and a stylish look. Its cushioning effect provides great level of comfort that will help you relax. Now you can be sure of having a sound sleep and wake up the next sunrise completely refreshed. There are many companies manufacturing these spring mattresses in huge numbers, since it has become the preferred choice among most of the people. You can avail a list of these mattresses in all shapes and colors over the Internet. Browse the company’s website for more details and decide on the brand you wish to choose. Wait no more, start looking for pocket spring mattresses and get one for yourself.</p>
<p>Maxdon is a professional China Mattress Manufacturer who specialized in Memory Foam Mattress, Pocket Spring Mattress, Latex Mattress, Hotel Mattress, Kids Mattress&#8230;We provide mattresses with quality equal to great brands at much lower rate. You can easily find all your needs for mattresses and bed sets from Maxdon.</p>
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		<title>Myths About Teen Prescription Drug Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The teenage years are times of major transition. Teenage offers an exciting, new, independent life for many kids. They can be vulnerable to many risky behaviors such as abusing prescription drugs. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 1.9 million youth aged 12 to 17 years abused prescription drugs in 2008. Abuse of prescription drugs is dangerous as well as illegal, but many teens are not aware of the risks involved. Instead they are getting incorrect information from their peers.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The teenage years are times of major transition. Teenage offers an exciting, new, independent life for many kids. They can be vulnerable to many risky behaviors such as abusing prescription drugs. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 1.9 million youth aged 12 to 17 years abused prescription drugs in 2008. Abuse of prescription drugs is dangerous as well as illegal, but many teens are not aware of the risks involved. Instead they are getting incorrect information from their peers.</p>
<p><strong>Wrong Assumptions:</strong><br />
There are many wrong assumptions in teens about the prescription drugs today. Some of the common myths surrounding teen prescription drug abuse are:</p>
<p><strong>Myth 1: Prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs</strong><br />
Most of the teens think that prescription drugs are safer than illegal drugs as they are prescribed by doctors and their manufacture is regulated. They also believe that these drugs have fewer side effects compared to illicit drugs. They fail to understand that these drugs are safe only to treat a particular illness or condition.</p>
<p>The abuse of prescription drugs is as dangerous as abusing other illegal substances. Prescription drugs are very powerful medications which often have dangerous side effects on brain and body. Just as any other illicit drug, they act on brain sites causing negative short and long-term health consequences and also death in some cases.</p>
<p><strong>Myth 2: It is legal to use prescription drugs</strong><br />
One of the common myths among the teens about the prescription drugs is that they are legal to use as they get them from their family&#8217;s medicine cabinet instead of a street dealer.</p>
<p>The fact is that abusing and sharing prescription drugs is illegal. Prescription drugs are generally considered as &#8216;controlled substances&#8217;. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act states that using these prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription or abusing someone else’s prescription is against the law. Prescription drugs, not only can make healthy kids very sick, abusing or sharing them could also land them in jail.</p>
<p><strong>Myth 3: Prescription drugs can be obtained from street dealer</strong><br />
One myth surrounding the prescription drug abuse by teens is that they can obtain them from a street drug dealer.</p>
<p>But it is very unfortunate that they are readily available at their home in the medical cabinet. They need not go to drug dealers with others prescription. Most of the teens get prescription drugs from friends or relatives by buying or stealing. According to 2009 NIDA&#8217;s Monitoring the Future Survey, the vast majority, 66 percent of the teens got the prescription drugs from a friend or a relative.</p>
<p><strong>Myth 4: It is normal to take drugs once in a while</strong><br />
Teens sometimes perceive that taking prescription drugs once in a while is normal. They believe that they will not get addicted if they occasionally use these drugs.</p>
<p>But the truth is that most drug addictions start during adolescence. Prescription drugs are as addictive as any other illicit street drugs. Risk of becoming addicted and developing substance abuse problems will be significantly higher if they experiment with prescription drugs during their teenage. Sometimes teenagers experimenting with drugs for the first time may have adverse reaction from an accidental overdose.</p>
<p><strong>Myth 5: Every one is doing it</strong><br />
One of the reasons for teens getting addicted to prescription drugs is they think that everyone is abusing them. Most of the teenagers get an impression that many of their peers are abusing these drugs.</p>
<p>But in reality, a large number of teens are not abusing these drugs. Only one in five teens admits to use prescription drugs. And the vast majority are not abusing these drugs.</p>
<p>Understanding the myths surrounding the teen prescription drug abuse can help parents, teachers, friends and others concerned, intervene early and keep the teens off the harmful prescription drug abuse.</p>
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		<title>Is your diet &amp; Menopause Connected?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Anyone that has gone through, or is going through, menopause will understand the importance of estrogen. Estrogen is responsible for a woman’s overall well being, directly affecting her cholesterol levels, bone density and mood. Around the age of 35 a woman’s production of estrogen may begin to slow, facilitating the change to menopause.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone that has gone through, or is going through, menopause will understand the importance of estrogen. Estrogen is responsible for a woman’s overall well being, directly affecting her cholesterol levels, bone density and mood. Around the age of 35 a woman’s production of estrogen may begin to slow, facilitating the change to menopause.</p>
<p>The depletion of estrogen levels has a direct effect on a woman’s mental and physical health and has been linked to serious long-term health issues such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Recent studies suggest that these common issues associated with menopause occur more frequently in Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe than in Asia, Central America and Mediterranean countries.</p>
<p>But why would the body deprive women of something so crucial to their health? The regional discrepancy of health issues linked to menopause suggests that the answer lies in the diet. The Western diet has shifted towards a more meat and dairy focused diet as opposed to the legume-based diet our ancestors and women in Asia, Central American and Mediterranean countries enjoy. Legumes are rich in isoflavones from the group phytoestrogen (plant estrogen), which are able to closely mimic the effects of estrogen that women naturally produce.</p>
<p>The Asian, Central American and Mediterranean diets consist of 30-50mg of isoflavones every day while the Western Diet contains only a few milligrams. You can see the connection when you compare women’s consumption of isoflavones vs. the frequency of hot flashes in women from various countries. Japanese women experience significantly less hot flashes than their European counterpart. Women from countries with diets rich in isoflavones, such as Asia, experience fewer hot flashes during menopause and have lower levels of osteoporosis.</p>
<p>All legumes are not created equally when it comes to isoflavones. There are more than 1,000 types of isoflavones in plants, however only four have been shown to possess significant individual and specific biological activity: genistein, daidzein, formononetin and biochanin A. Not every legume carries all four isoflavones beneficial to women. Soy only contains two: daidzein and genistein. Red clover contains all four isoflavones as well as ten to twenty times the quantity of isoflavones found in soy, which is the next richest source.</p>
<p>Red clovers are much more than a pretty face; they have been used in medicine for years treating everything from skin eczema to cancer. It is one of the few plants that contain all four isoflavones so it is able to regulate the rapidly fluctuating hormones of menopause. High estrogen levels are suppressed and when levels are low the isoflavones mimic the estrogen your body naturally produces. Red clover is also a diuretic, helping the body rid itself of excess fluids, which is beneficial for women that experience water weight gain during menopause.</p>
<p>Those looking for a natural alternative to estrogen replacement therapy have embraced supplements that are based on the isoflavone rich diet. Promensil provides the same amount of isoflavones as the typical legume-based vegetarian diet; eight times more than the average North American diet, all in one tablet. Based around the red clover to provide all four necessary isoflavones, Promensil users experienced slowed bone loss, less frequent hot flashes and night sweats and a general decrease in menopausal symptoms.</p>
<p>Women now have the option of a natural alternative when treating menopausal symptoms. Promensil’s extensive testing has demonstrated that a natural remedy can be effective, without the side effects associated with estrogen supplements. Because menopause treatment is all about making women feel like women, naturally.</p>
<p><strong>Article Information:</strong> How the North American diet is impacting <a href="http://www.promensil.ca">perimenopause</a> symptoms and what researcher suggest you should be eating to help ease <a href="http://www.promensil.ca">menopause hot flashes</a> and night sweats without the use of hormone replacement therapy.</p>
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		<title>Adverse Effects of Opioids on Health and its Classification</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Opioids are narcotic analgesic drugs commonly prescribed for treating severe to chronic pain. Opioids work by binding to the opioids receptors and blocking the pain signals from reaching upto the brain. Although opioids have strong analgesic and pain relieving properties, they have a strong potential to cause addiction. Mainly abused for the sense of euphoria they cause, opioids are broadly classified into four types; Natural, Semi-synthetic, Fully synthetic, and Endogenous.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Opioids are narcotic analgesic drugs commonly prescribed for treating severe to chronic pain. Opioids work by binding to the opioids receptors and blocking the pain signals from reaching upto the brain. Although opioids have strong analgesic and pain relieving properties, they have a strong potential to cause addiction. Mainly abused for the sense of euphoria they cause, opioids are broadly classified into four types; Natural, Semi-synthetic, Fully synthetic, and Endogenous.</p>
<p><strong>Adverse Effects Include:</strong><br />
Prolonged exposure to opioids can cause tolerance, drug escalation, and physical dependence.<br />
<strong>Nausea</strong><br />
Exposure to opioids can cause individual to experience nausea with or without vomiting. Young women are found to be at more risk of developing nausea when on opioids. Opioids particularly affect the brain and GI track that causes nausea.<br />
<strong>Drowsiness</strong><br />
Opioids use is marked by events of drowsiness or sedation. Few opioid medications like morphine and diacetylmorphine (heroine) can cause strong drowsiness or sedation.<br />
<strong>Itching</strong><br />
Opioids use can also result in causing itching as it releases histamines in the body. The person may experience itching as opioids binds with receptors in brain and spinal cord.<br />
<strong>Constipation</strong><br />
Opioids use can result in severe constipation. The opioid induced constipation may remain for a longer time. Stool softeners and laxative use is recommended when using opioids to avoid constipation.<br />
<strong>Respiratory Depression</strong><br />
Opioids cause respiratory depression in the individual as it affects the specialized respiratory neurons in the brain. A large opioid overdose can lead to asphyxia and even death due to respiratory depression.<br />
<strong>Vomiting</strong><br />
Opioids affect the part of brain that controls vomiting and causes the individual to vomit.</p>
<p><strong>Classification:</strong><br />
Opioids are classified as Natural, Semi-synthetic, Fully synthetic, and Endogenous.<br />
<strong>Natural</strong><br />
Natural opioids are opiate alkaloids derived from the resin of the poppy plant. Incisions are made on the immature green seed pods of opium plants and the latex that is obtained contains opiate alkaloids. The latex is then dried and is used to prepare many drugs like thebaine, morphine, codeine, noscapine, and papaverine. Natural opioids are put to various medicinal uses as narcotic analgesic, hypnotic, and sedatives. Although the latex is used to prepare many drugs, the poppy oil and seeds are not narcotic and has various uses.<br />
<strong>Semi-Synthetic</strong><br />
Semi-synthetic opioids are not naturally occurring and prepared from natural opiates. They have similar chemical structure to natural opiates. Some of the semi-synthetic drugs are hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydromorphone, and diacetylmorphine (heroine). It is due to their analgesic properties that semi-synthetic opioids are used for variety of purposes. Semi-synthetic opioids are also one of the widely abused drugs.<br />
<strong>Fully Synthetic</strong><br />
Fully synthetic opioids are not related to opiates and artificially manufactured. Drugs like dextropropoxyphene, fentanyl, methadone, pethidine, tramodol etc fall under the category of fully synthetic drugs. The fully synthetic drugs are prescribed for their analgesic properties to treat chronic pain. Some drugs like Fentanyl are used as an anesthetic before surgery and are 100 times stronger than morphine. Methadone is used to treat opioid addiction. Methadone can block effects of other drugs like heroine, morphine and help the person cope with withdrawal symptom.</p>
<p>Opioids do not have upper limit for dosage that can be taken to attain relief from pain. More is the amount of opioids taken the more is the pain relief. However, for medicinal purpose care needs to be taken to increase the dosage gradually to ensure tolerance develops to the adverse effects.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Opioids are narcotic painkiller drugs that work by blocking the transmission of pain signal to the brain. Opioids are prescribed by doctors due to their analgesic and pain relieving properties. But opioids have strong potential to cause addiction. When abused, it causes a sense of euphoria as it affects the part of brain which causes pleasure. Medications which fall under opioids are morphine, codeine etc. Opioids are broadly classified into four types: Natural, Semi-synthetic, fully synthetic, and endogenous.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Opioids are narcotic painkiller drugs that work by blocking the transmission of pain signal to the brain. Opioids are prescribed by doctors due to their analgesic and pain relieving properties. But opioids have strong potential to cause addiction. When abused, it causes a sense of euphoria as it affects the part of brain which causes pleasure. Medications which fall under opioids are morphine, codeine etc. Opioids are broadly classified into four types: Natural, Semi-synthetic, fully synthetic, and endogenous.</p>
<p><strong>Classification:<br />
Natural:</strong><br />
Natural opioids are opiate alkaloids obtained from the resin of the poppy plant. Morphine and codeine are derived from opiate alkaloids. The latex containing opiate alkaloids is obtained from immature opium seeds capsules by making incisions on the walls of green seed pods. This latex is then collected and dried. Drugs like morphine, codeine, thebaine, noscapine, and papaverine are extracted from the dried latex. Opium and opioids are used for medicinal purpose as narcotic analgesics, hypnotics, and sedatives. Although the latex from poppy plant is used to produce morphine, codeine etc but the poppy oil and seeds are not narcotic and put to variety of uses.</p>
<p><strong>Semi-Synthetic:</strong><br />
Semi-synthetic opioids do not occur naturally and are created from natural opiates and share similar chemical structure. Drugs like hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydromorphone, and diacetylmorphine (heroine) are semi-synthetic opioids derived from natural opiates. The semi-synthetic opioids drugs are used in variety of medicinal purpose for their analgesic properties. Semi-synthetic opioids are also widely abused. However, drug tests testing for presence of ‘opioids’ can not detect semi-synthetic opioids except diacetylmorphine (heroine) as it easily transforms into morphine.</p>
<p><strong>Fully Synthetic:</strong><br />
The fully synthetic opioids are artificially manufactured and are not related to opiates. Some of the drugs that are fully synthetic are methadone, fentanyl, pethidine, tramodol, dextropropoxyphene etc. These drugs are used as analgesic and used to treat chronic pain. Drug like fentanyl is also used to give anesthesia before surgeries and is 100 times stronger than morphine. Apart from its analgesic properties, Methadone is used to treat opioid addiction. Methadone can block the effects of other drugs like heroin, morphine and help to tackle the withdrawal symptoms.</p>
<p><strong>Endogenous:</strong><br />
Endogenous opioids are naturally produced in the body and used as neurotransmitters. The endogenous opioids produced in body include endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphines, and endomorphines. These endogenous opioids regulate the bodily functions like hunger, thirst, mood control, immune response, and reactions to painful stimuli etc. Drugs like morphine and heroine produce strong feeling as they also bind to same receptors to which endogenous opioids also bind.</p>
<p>Opioids are most commonly abused prescription drugs. Opioids should not be used with substances like alcohol, antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines etc that causes depression of Central Nervous System. A specific test needs to be performed to detect many fully synthetic and semi-synthetic opioids as these drugs will not show up in normal testing.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The government has received a boost after new figures showed that the smoking ban did not lead to more children being exposed to smoke in the home.</p>
<p>Critics of the ban said that after smoking was banned in public places like pubs and clubs, it would lead more people to drink at home, where they could light up. When it was originally introduced in 2007, pro-smoking groups like Forest said that more children could be exposed to second-hand smoke.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government has received a boost after new figures showed that the smoking ban did not lead to more children being exposed to smoke in the home.</p>
<p>Critics of the ban said that after smoking was banned in public places like pubs and clubs, it would lead more people to drink at home, where they could light up. When it was originally introduced in 2007, pro-smoking groups like Forest said that more children could be exposed to second-hand smoke.</p>
<p>However a study at Cardiff University of 3,500 primary-school age children found that since 2007 there had hardly been any change in the amount of second-hand smoke they were exposed to.</p>
<p>The researchers took saliva swabs from the children, aged between 10 and 11, the year before the ban came in. They then did the same a year after the ban was introduced. The swabs were then tested for exposure to second-hand smoke. The children were also asked to fill in questionnaires.</p>
<p>In the report on the results, published in the BMC public health journal, it was concluded that after the introduction of the ban there was no significant increase in how much second-hand smoke the children were introduced to.</p>
<p>While the results were seen as a vindication of the smoking ban, it has been acknowledged that it is disappointing that the levels of exposure remained the same, rather than dropping. It has been hoped that the ban would lead to greater numbers of people trying <a href="http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/stop-smoking.asp">smoking cessation treatments</a> as the ban gave them extra impetus to quit.</p>
<p>The NHS has been strongly promoting the message that quitters are more likely to succeed if they accept help, such as nicotine replacement therapy or drugs like <a href="http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/Champix.asp">Champix</a>.  They have launched aggressive marketing campaigns to encourage quitting – such as the one featuring children begging their parents to give up – and have sought to make smoking cessation treatments such as Champix more widely available.</p>
<p>These tactics, combined with the smoking ban and the new photos of potential diseases on smoking packets, have resulting in a drop in the number of smokers of 22% from 2007 to 2008. The Cardiff study also supports findings in September which showed that a reduction in second-hand smoke in public places has resulting in a drop of 10% in the number of heart attacks in the UK.</p>
<p>The news comes at a time when the government has been facing fierce criticism of the ban from pub and bar owners, who say that it has resulted in a significant loss of revenue, forcing many establishments to close.<br />
The news comes at a time when the government has been facing fierce criticism of the ban from pub and bar owners, who say that it has resulted in a significant loss of revenue, forcing many establishments to close.</p>
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