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By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Yury_Bayarski] Yury Bayarski At present time four drugs in the United States are approved by the FDA for the treatment and prevention of flu: Neuraminidase inhibitors: Oseltamivir (brand name: Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (brand name: Relenza)Adamantane derivatives: Amantadine (brand name: Symmetrel) and Rimantadine (brand name: Flumadine) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two drugs to both treat and prevent influenza type A - Amantadine in 1976 and Rimantadine in 1993. In 1999, FDA approved two new antiviral medications to fight the flu: Zanamivir (Relenza), the first neuraminidase inhibitor, and Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), the first of a new class of antiviral drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors. The antiviral drugs approved for influenza in the United States all are prescription drugs. Influenza antiviral medications are drugs that suppress the ability of influenza viruses to reproduce. When used correctly, they can reduce the duration of symptoms and some complications from influenza virus infection. When used for treatment within the first 2 days of illness, all 4 antiviral medications are similarly effective in reducing by 1 or 2 days the duration of illness caused by influenza A viruses, and make you less contagious to others. Only Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are effective against influenza B viruses, though they do not cure influenza outright. Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are preferred for treatment in part because influenza viruses are more likely to develop resistance to Amantadine and Rimantadine. The 4 influenza antiviral drugs are effective only against influenza viruses. They will not help reduce symptoms associated with the common cold. All of the antiviral drugs are different in terms of who can take them, approved uses, approved ages, how they are given, any dosing changes based on age or medical conditions, side effects and costs. Mechanism of Action The surfaces of influenza viruses are dotted with neuraminidase proteins. Neuraminidase inhibitors block the enzyme’s activity and prevent new virus particles from being released, thereby limiting the spread of infection. Zanamivir is inhaled through a device called a Diskhaler. This inhaler device delivers the medicine to the lungs, where the influenza virus multiplies. Oseltamivir is taken as a pill. Zanamivir and Oseltamivir help prevent influenza A and influenza B viruses from multiplying in the body by interfering with the production and release of virus from cells that line the respiratory tract. This may slow the spread of the infection within the airways and lungs. Amantadine and Rimantadine: inhibit entry and uncoating of influenza A virus. These drugs block penetration and uncoating of the virus by preventing acidification of the endosome and thus the pH-dependent activation of the fusion activity of the virus hemagglutinin by interfering with the function of the M2 protein of Influenza A virus. Both agents are active against some influenza A virus strains (H1N1, H2N2, H3N2), but are inactive against influenza B (influenza B does not possess a M2 protein). Medical Uses To treat flu: Symmetrel (Amantadine), Flumadine (Rimantadine), Tamiflu (Oseltamivir), Relenza (Zanamivir). To prevent flu: Symmetrel (Amantadine), Flumadine (Rimantadine), Tamiflu (Oseltamivir). Zanamivir is not currently approved for preventive use. Used against influenza type A: Symmetrel (Amantadine), Flumadine (Rimantadine), Tamiflu (Oseltamivir), Relenza (Zanamivir). Used against influenza type B: Tamiflu (Oseltamivir), Relenza (Zanamivir). Dosage forms Amantadine and Rimantadine are taken orally in pill form. Tamiflu, the first neuraminidase inhibitor in pill form. It is also available as liquid suspension for children.Zanamivir is administered by inhalation. Zanamivir can be inhaled using a device known as a Diskhaler. Age Zanamivir is used for people age 7 and older.Oseltamivir is used to treat flu in people age 1 and older; to prevent flu in adults and children age 13 and older.Amantadine is used in adults and in children older than age 1.Rimantadine is used to prevent and treat type A influenza in adults and children age 1 and older. Possible Side Effects Side effects differ widely for each antiviral medication. The neuraminidase inhibitors generally cause fewer side effects than the older flu drugs. Amantadine: The most common side effects associated with Amantadine relate to the nervous and gastrointestinal systems. Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of Amantadine. Amantadine may cause light-headedness, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. Elderly patients often have reduced renal function and are better treated with Rimantadine, which is 75% metabolized by the liver. Rimantadine: CNS effects like light-headedness, dizziness, headache, difficulty concentrating, nervousness, insomnia, loss of balance, and seizures. Side effects occur less often with Rimantadine than Amantadine. Zanamivir: Some people who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and use Zanamivir may experience reduced lung function and have difficulty breathing. Other side effects usually do not need medical attention, and may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Oseltamivir: The most frequent side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. These symptoms are mostly mild to moderate and generally occurred within the first two days of administration of the drug. None of these drugs is recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing. These drugs have not been evaluated in pregnant women. Cost Both drugs Amantadine and Rimantadine are available as generic. Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are new medications and are available only as brand name drugs. Therefore, of the four antiviral flu medications, Zanamivir and Oseltamivir are the most expensive. Conclusions Amantadine and Rimantadine are of limited use today due to side effects and the rapid appearance of resistant virus that can be spread to close contacts. Furthermore, Amantadine is associated with several drug interactions (with antihistamines or other medications that stimulate the central nervous system) that may increase the risk of side effects such as insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. Also they are only effective against influenza A, a less dangerous form of flu than influenza B. Oseltamivir and Zanamivir have fewer side effects and may be used as a treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis of both A and B influenza. Additionally, they are better structured to treat and prevent mutating virus strains. Oseltamivir, that has recently become famous as an effective treatment for bird flu, is an orally administered drug and is more convenient to use than the inhaled administrated Zanamivir. Although influenza viruses A and B have not developed resistance to Zanamivir or Oseltamivir at this time, resistance is possible with increased use of these medications. Yury Bayarski is the author of Price-RX.com - a [http://www.price-rx.com/] prescription drug price comparison website. 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By Julie Bonner Searching for the best diet program can be time consuming in itself. There are diet programs that are set out for you, with books and prepackaged meals, and diet programs that you customize to your own individual needs. Here you will find short descriptions of some of the most popular diet programs to help you begin your search. Weight Watchers - This program is for those concerned with their weight. The basic concept of this diet program is that food is ranked by a point value system and you may eat so many points per day or week. Recently, Weight Watchers has come up with variations of the way one counts his or her points to give the dieter more options and keep them feeling less restricted while on the diet program. You may find many frozen foods at your local grocer that will tell you how many points it contains based on the Weight Watchers system. South Beach - This is a diet program with a healthy twist. The program is designed to help you lose weight by restricting bad carbs. The main staples of this diet program are going to be the same that you will find with any heart healthy diet. It has its own line of frozen foods to help you make the right choices when in a hurry. Atkins - This diet program helps you to lose weight by restricting all carbs. Many of its opponents, some being health professionals, claim that it is unhealthy. However, this diet has a lot of loyal followers since it helps you shed pounds quickly while eating steak, bacon, eggs, and other high protein options. Your own customizable diet program - most diet programs are geared towards losing weight. However, there are some that have no weight to lose, yet have other reasons they need to come up with a diet program for themselves. For example, someone with high blood pressure may need a sodium restricted diet. This kind of diet program is a little harder for some because you constantly have to read labels, but the effort is usually worth it. You may need to try several diet programs before you find out which one is easiest for you to enjoy and reach your goals with. Remember, if you try a diet program and constantly find yourself eating things you are not supposed to, your best bet would be to move on to the next one rather than sticking with one that is hard for you to follow. Julie is a freelance writer and mother of two who has struggled with her own post-partum weight loss issues. She is now an advocate for eating healthy and helping moms, or anyone else struggling with weight, learn how certain habits and lifestyle changes may not only help them shed pounds, but feel great as well. You can find more of Julies tips, weight loss experiences and thoughts at http://momsweightloss.blogspot.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Julie_Bonner http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Right-Diet-Program-For-You&id=163961 credit report paper copy how to delete bad credit free az credit report fixed rate home equity line of credit

By Jan-Olov Von Wowern It seems to me that some of the oldest still surviving hierarchies are those of the nobility, the Church and the military. What is perhaps not commonly known is how they correspond with each other. Below is an outline of the correspondence between the catholic hierarchy of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and that of the nobility. Let me first say that all noblemen are dependent on a Prince or Monarch for their noble rank. Catholic priests have since time immemorial held rank equivalent to that of an (untitled) nobleman, nobile. It is from a nobiliary standpoint interesting to reflect upon the Lateran Pacts of 1929 between the Holy See and Italy. The Vatican City State is recognized as a sovereign country and the Supreme Pontiff as its Sovereign, in this capacity equal to the King of Italy. Article 21 of the “Conciliation Treaty” states that “All Cardinals shall enjoy, in Italy, the honours due to Princes of the Blood”. (For the text, see http://www.aloha.net/~mikesch/treaty.htm). This means that the two top levels of the noble hierarchy are defined, and they correspond to equal ranks of the priesthood. The other steps follow by extrapolation in the only way possible. Catholic Hierarchy Noble hierarchyPope MonarchCardinal PrinceArchbishop Duke/MarquisBishop / Aux. Bishop Count/BaronMonsignore/Priest Noble Of course a number of details may be argued. It should however be noted that other codification exists as well. In the Almanach de Gota, all Cardinals are listed as having the rank of Prince (http://www.almanachdegotha.com/). In his book “The Holy See and the International Order”, that most distinguished diplomat of the Holy See H.E. Archbishop Hyginus Eugene Cardinale has devoted part of a chapter to “Armorial bearings, attire and titles of Catholic priests”, and the entire book is highly recommended. It should further be noted that the nobiliary hierarchy is usually regarded as logarithmic. The step between noble and Baron is often regarded as greater than that between Baron and Count, etc. I am not competent to judge if this is also the case with the catholic hierarchy of the Church, but it will be evident that for a number of reasons it is only possibly to make approximations when trying to bring the rank systems above in harmony with each other. Popes have granted a number of nobiliary titles to deserving subjects during the course of the centuries. According to the Lateran Pacts of 1929, in the Concordat Art 42, “Italy shall admit the recognition of titles of nobility conferred by the Supreme Pontiff, even after 1870, and of those that shall be conferred in the future”. In 1947 the Constitution of the Italian Republic abolished the use of nobiliary titles, in the sense that they are place outside the legal system of the Republic (see the excellent article by the Italian lawyer Gherardo Guelfi Camaiani at http://www.dirittonobiliare.com/titoli.html). Here in Sweden we have the example of the margravely family Lagergren, where Claes Lagergren was granted the title of Marquis in the year 1889 by Pope Leo XIII. Jan-Olov von Wowern lives in Stockholm, Sweden, and isthe head of the Swedish branch of the von Wowern family, dating back to its founder who was born around 1090 and made a Marquis in 1141. He is active in European charitable and nobiliary work. Visit his page at http://www.findyournobleancestors.com and download a FREE chapter from his book. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jan-Olov_Von_Wowern http://EzineArticles.com/?Catholic-Hierarchy:-The-Nobiliary-Element-in-the-Catholic-Church&id=36231 credit score credit report low fixed interest no fee credit cards bad credit financed no money down car in maine rental homes and bad credit in atlanta ga

By Rion Williams This article probably isn’t going to be what you were expecting. But first let me say that, yes cooking can help. Let’s look at those dynamics first of all. More and more these days women love it when a man can cook. It says many things; he is self-subsistent and probably interesting. And he can fulfill one of her needs! More and more these days, independent women know LESS how to cook. You can even safely bet on it. I can fairly accurately assume that the underlying dynamics are more like this; The woman hasn’t had time to cook in her busy lifestyle and finds it psychologically comforting that a man is at least tentatively taking on her traditional role of cooking especially because she doesn’t know how to cook. She will likely find this an attractive trait and may even want to pigeonhole you into that future responsibility, leaving her off the hook and maintaining her independence. Plus, the food is free. I didn’t know why women liked that so much in a man but they do because it makes sense now. I remember an X who saw me cooking in the student dorm and came up to me and hugged me from behind while I was cooking something (it was just mac and cheese!). In the movie ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’, Matthew McConaughey pulls out the ‘big guns’ with his cooking for Kate Hudson. I recommend you can use cooking to your advantage to accelerate the relationship along to where both of you want. Remember, you’re not doing it to impress her and give her more power, but rather to maintain your power. Look at the dynamic that is going on. When you invite her over for a first or second date to YOUR house, that is a great opportunity (and excuse) to have her over in the first place. But by having it at your place, things are on your terms and your turf so it neutralizes the ‘he’s trying to pay for my affection’ associated with taking her out to a nice restaurant. You were going to eat anyways, so you might as well have her join you. Even if you don’t know how to cook a lot of different meals, it makes sense to learn how to cook something you like really well to just maintain a high standard of quality; like you. I would recommend you use quality ingredients and make it a good experience. I talk more about this elsewhere. Now, lets get to the original point I wanted to make. How is cooking like dating? (Besides the above?) When you look at any production, construct or result there are elements involved. When you cook, these are called ingredients. The better the quality of ingredients and the better you are at combining and synergizing them together, the better and tastier the result. When it comes to dating, relational dynamics is very powerful because we essentially can do the same thing. All producers, cooks, engineers, architects, advertisers, authors, composers and musicians do the same thing; they bring together the relational elements to form an interdependent synergy. So for applying relational dynamics to power dating, work with the purest relational elements in the first place. Instead of getting confused as to what to say or how to respond to the innumerable variables any different woman could present; just know your relationship to the root behavioral characteristic elements that she represents in the first place. Like men, women have a Natural, Inner and Social Character. If you read my other articles you will know more about them. All of her behavior and action can be broken down into those representational characteristics. Once you know your relationship to each of them and what they represent, you’ll be able to synergize them in relationship to you instead of fighting against things you don’t understanding and being ignorant. It’s like advanced seduction. You can be the Emeril for your dating life with Alpha Relational Dynamics because you won’t be afraid of ‘cooking’ anything. You’ll know how the ingredients fit together. ‘Bam!’ Rion Williams is one of the foremost experts in dating advice, personal power and relational dynamics. He is well-known within the seduction community itself. His work focuses on the regaining and improving of real character within frustrated men who do don’t want to ‘act’, use pick-up lines or techniques to get women. He teaches modern men how to truly be natural and comfortable in their own skin to consistently succeed with women, attraction and dating. You can sign up for his free eZines and find out more information at http://www.relationaldynamics.org He also has a free podcast at http://www.lifestyledatingradio.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rion_Williams http://EzineArticles.com/?What-Does-Cooking-Have-to-Do-With-Dating?&id=362660 metairie bad credit bankruptcy car loan bad credit special financing woodland free anaual credit report canada credit report

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By Rion Williams We all pretty much know that women like men who are ‘confident’. What else do they mean when they say that? They want a man who is ‘comfortable in his own skin’. So what happens in reality? You should probably already know. A guy sees a beautiful woman and all of a sudden his own body language changes. He becomes UNcomfortable in his own skin in her presence. The woman can’t be interested because this man clearly doesn’t appear to be confident. And if the man decides to approach her, she has already made up his mind about him; he’s NOT comfortable in his own skin in relation to her and that’s what matters the most. How can she be interested in him at all or allow things to develop to a physical or dating phase if she herself is nervous around him?! Try as hard as they can by learning pick-up lines or breathing exercises, most of these men just can’t ‘act’ confident around these beautiful women. There’s just no denying the fact (in his mind) that she is very desirable and beautiful. He’s spent too much time edifying and adding value to everything she represents so he portrays nervousness around her. No amount of body language techniques can help him because he is still ‘acting’. For a nice guy to actually gain confidence around beautiful women (who know the truth of what he generally represents), it’s going to take more than a band-aid solution. Women are very intuitive and if a man is incongruent and shifty in his nonverbal body language when he’s around her, she is not able to trust him to be himself. When she can’t trust him she will obviously not want to open up to him. If he’s behaving like a smitten response around her, how can she trust him to lead her in the bedroom? This is the kind of guy that will keep draining her energy and that she might never be able to get rid of. Women want a man who is confident and independent. A man who doesn’t have any issues around her. A man she can trust who she can open up and be attracted to. The real fix for millions of men is not in learning pick-up lines, buying gifts or further edifying the woman (yikes!); the real fix is in becoming comfortable in his own skin in relation to the power and beauty these women represent. Once he can truly BE that man, he can exude his natural character and even if he’s just average in personality, she’ll be more interested in him than other guys who are trying to ‘win’ her affection or are nervous around her. In fact, if men would just be truly comfortable in their own skin around the most beautiful women before, during and after their interaction with them, that would be the most effective thing they could do for their dating life. All they would have to do is make connections and women will help them out because they’ve finally met a man who has this important quality. Once a man is confident and a woman can trust him to BE who he is, THEN she can respond to him and find out more about those personality traits. This is where it all begins and it’s unfortunate that so many guys keep looking for the surface level band-aid solution when it’s a much deeper problem. No amount of ‘inner game’ fixing, hypnosis, or NLP is going to help most men reach a level of independence in relation to the greatly exploited and leveraged powers that these women represent. The answer for these men to really have personal power and lack of insecurities is to fix the root of the problem itself. Of course it helps to have sexual experience as this will help boost a man’s confidence, but what about those men who just don’t have this to begin with?! I talk about this more in a different article. A man has too work on the root of his behavioral problem in the first place. By understanding not his own self-limiting beliefs, but instead understanding the root behavioral characteristics that women represent and his relationship to them, a man will finally have true power. Men today live in ignorance of a great power game that is being played and women are carrying these attributes which are blinding to men. It’s not enough to fix his own inner self because he’ll still be ignorant. The true solution is in aligning himself to cognition and the reality of relational dynamics. When he can know his place in relation to the great and consciously developed relationships that exist, then he will be able to see clearly and differentiate himself from it. He will have power and retain his power before his relationship with any powerful woman. Because THAT is the point where she knows he has confidence. If he has to prove it or determine higher value and break her value down, then he doesn’t have it. 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By Zach Bashore Bipolar depression is a mood disorder characterized by the alternation of depressive and manic states. The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression is the presence of at least one episode of mania. It is also presumed to be a chronic condition because most of the people having manic episodes are likely to have another episode of it in the future. Every person with bipolar depression has a pattern of mood cycles, combining manic episodes with depression, which is unpredictable until the path is found. Bipolar depression usually begins during the teen or early adulthood years and continues throughout one`s lifetime. It`s usually not considered a psychological problem because it happens in episodes, but those who have it may suffer for years without proper treatment. The exact cause of bipolar depression has not yet been determined. However, most scientists agree that there is no single cause for being bipolar. Scientists believe that stressful factors trigger the first episodes of mania. One reason a person may be bipolar is that the condition is genetic. It appears that many different genes act together in conjunction with a person`s surroundings which create the symptoms associated with bipolar depression. Another cause of bipolar depression could be from the differences in brain structures. MRI tests have shown that those suffering from bipolar depression may have slightly different brain structures than the people who are not effected by the condition. There is also evidence that bipolar depression may be triggered by environmental stresses such as the death of a loved one, the birth of a new baby, or the loss of a job. After a stressful event, a psychological cycle of depression and mania develops in the people with bipolar depression. Some people do not understand that depression can cause a person to be unable to make simple life decisions. That is why it is important that people with bipolar depression educate their friends, family, and co-workers on the signs of their depressive episodes. Some of the warning signs that you should educate these people on are: * Lethargy * Fatigue * Insomnia * Lower activity levels * Loss of interest in activities. Educating these people puts you in a position to help make sure you take proper action at the start of the episode. The intensity and frequency of mood swings will vary from person to person. Individuals with bipolar depression may progress to a different category of bipolar depression that gets worse over time of their illness. There are four categories of bipolar depression: *Bipolar I *Bipolar II *Bipolar NOS *Cyclothemia The treatment of Bipola I disorder requires one or more mixed or manic episodes. The previous course of the illness may include depressive episodes and hypomania, but the treatment requires only one mixed episode. Bipolar II, the most common form of bipolar depression, is characterized by episodes of disabling depression and hypomania. The diagnosis of Bipolar II requires at least one hypomanic episode. This is used primarily to change from unipolar depression. A patient may be depressed and it is very important to find out if the hypomania has ever caused manic episodes in which the patient was in an uncontrolable state. Bipolar depression is not treated the same way for everybody. Only your doctor can determine the proper cure and exact classification of bipolar episode. *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder *http://bipolar.about.com/cs/depressive/a/0402_dpsym1.htm *http://www.thehealthcenter.info/adult-bpd/causes-of-bipolar.htm *http://www.bipolardepressioninfo.com/ *http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/depressionpregnancy/DPR_glossary.html *http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/bipolar.htm *http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm *http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/473382 MY SITE: http://www.mightybody.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Zach_Bashore http://EzineArticles.com/?Understanding-Bipolar-Depression&id=188375 phentermine online no prescription required cheapest phentermine online without a prescription buying phentermine without a prescription cheap phentermine online

By Patti Testerman Although every dieter knows that keeping food records is a key to permanent weight loss, few understand the importance of also keeping an emotional journal. In fact, one dieter lost 100 pounds, thanks in part to the insights gained through daily journaling. Dieting for weight loss can be as simple as keeping that food diary, or (the more challenging) dipping into the dark waters of the psyche. For example, which emotions motivate, sabotage, side-track, or inspire? Which people are supportive, which ones undermine your focus with snide remarks or constant invitations to ice cream? All will be revealed inside your private journal. Of all the journal exercises for gaining insight, a favorite is the Letter to My Body. In this exercise, the dieter actually pens a letter to self, being as honest as possible. A sample might be Dear Fat Body, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you. I hate your rolls of fat on me, I hate that my knees hurt, I hate that youd rather have a Danish than let me feel good about myself. I hate that youve been good all day and I know that tonight youll be a pig. What does that type of letter accomplish? For manyinstead of adding to an already huge portion of self-loathingit provides a powerful way of recognizing and reversing trigger situations. In this example, when nighttime does come and the journaler heads for the pint of Ben and Jerrys, theres a good chance the letter will be remembered. And, an even better chance that instead of eating a pint, some or none will be chosen. Journaling to lose weight also involves writing about how your food choices will make you feel tomorrow when you get on the scale, or when you sit down to journal again. And, as you write these letters to self, youll quickly begin to connect the dots, and track the ways in which everyday life impacts your food choices. Keeping a journal will also help with weight loss because its almost impossible to get to know yourself on a deep, intimate level and then continue with self-destructive behavior. Fortunately, were just not made that way. So tonight, instead of settling in with a pizza and beer, take some time to write a letter to yourself and analyze what your hunger is really about. I guarantee you, it isnt food. Patti Testerman is content manager at http://JournalGenie.com, the only online site that analyzes your writing and then gives you instant feedback. Want to discover self-defeating patterns, or find better ways to communicate in a relationship? Check out our site. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Patti_Testerman http://EzineArticles.com/?Pick-Up-Your-Pen-and-Lose-Weight!&id=1547 buy phentermine mastercard buy phentermine 180 buy phentermine us phentermine no prescription free shipping