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Easy Understnding To Lung Cancer Symptom

2005-08-21T17:18:00.000+03:00

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancers are cancers that begin in the lungs.
Other types of cancers may spread to the lungs
from other organs.

However, these are not lung cancers
because they did not start in the lungs.

When cancer cells spread from one organ to
another, they are called metastases.

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

Different people have different symptoms for
lung cancer. Some people don't have any
symptoms at all.

About 25% of people with lung cancer
do not have symptoms from advanced
cancer when their lung cancer is found.

Lung cancer symptoms may include:

shortness of breath
coughing that doesn't go away
wheezing
coughing up blood
chest pain
fever
weight loss

Other changes that can sometimes occur
with lung cancer may include repeated
bouts of pneumonia, changes in the shape
of the fingertips, and swollen or enlarged
lymph nodes (glands) in the upper chest
and lower neck.

These symptoms can happen with other
illnesses, too.

People with symptoms should talk to their
doctor, especially if they smoke, but
even if they don't.

Doctors can help find the cause.

Types of Lung Cancer

There are two major types of lung cancer:
small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

If a lung cancer has characteristics of
both types it is called a mixed small
cell/large cell carcinoma.
This is uncommon.

These two types of lung cancer
are discussed separately because
they are treated very differently.

More on Lung Cancer Symptom and
Treatment Later....

Have a good Day.

Dr. Rashid M. H.

Lung Cancer Center

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Fasting and Arthritis 20

2005-01-17T00:35:00.000+03:00

Fast on with Carrot Juice.

A vegetable-juice fast significantly reduces
pain for many patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Carrot juice, celery juice, cabbage juice, or
tomato juice can be used.

Fast on nothing but the vegetable juice for one day
during the first week to get started.

Follow that by alternate fasting for two days
during the next week (i.e., Monday and Wednesday)
and three days during the third week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

Don't attempt any type of fasting without your
doctor's supervision, however.

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Vegetable Oil and Arthritis 19

2005-01-17T00:31:00.000+03:00

Cut back on Vegetable Oil.

There's no question that vegetable oils are generally
beneficial to most people, but studies show that
people with arthritis may be a special case and may
need to minimize their intake of vegetable oils while
increasing their intake of oils rich in omega-3's.

That doesn't mean doing without vegetables but it
does mean cutting back on oil-containing products like
salad dressings, fried foods, and margarines.

These foods contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids,
which have been shown to cause inflammation in those
with rheumatoid arthritis.

Two oils that are low in Omega-6's are canola oil,
made from rapeseed, and olive oil.

These two oils can be used in moderation and it's
best to keep the overall level of fat in your diet at
less than 30 percent of total calories.

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Diet and Arthritis 18

2005-01-17T00:27:00.000+03:00

Practice Food Avoidance.

The most dramatic results are seen when rheumatoid
arthritis patients avoid foods from the nightshade
family and milk products.

The nightshade plant family consists of white potatoes,
tomatoes, eggplant, tobacco, and all peppers except
black pepper.

Arthritis sufferers develop their own personalized
diet by utilizing a food-avoidance testing plan.

One testing plan worth trying calls for removing all
forms of a food you crave from your diet, under the
theory that you may be literally addicted to the foods
you're allergic to.

If, for example, you really crave tomatoes, remove all traces of that
food from your diet for a week. Make sure there is no tomato
in anything you eat-which means checking labels on processed
foods as well as avoiding tomatoes in their raw form.

If your symptoms get worse over the next three to
four days, you may have an allergy to that food,
because a worsening of symptoms can be a
sign of addiction.

By the fifth or sixth day without the food, you should
feel better.

If so, this may be a good time to make an
appointment with a physician for a complete
allergy screening.

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Vitamin C and Arthritis Pain 17

2005-01-17T00:01:00.000+03:00

Boost Your Vitamin C Intake.

Studies have shown that people with rheumatoid
arthritis are deficient in vitamin C.

Medical models have shown that a lack of vitamin C can
aggravate rheumatoid arthritis and that strong doses of
vitamin C can bring about regression of the disease.

Vitamin C is definitely a good home remedy for someone
with rheumatoid arthritis.

The toxicity of vitamin C is virtually zero, and if a
person took about 500 milligrams spread throughout
the day, which is not excessive, that would get
enough of the vitamin through to do some good.

Before trying vitamin C therapy, get an okay from your doctor.

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Arthritis and Massage 16

2005-01-16T22:53:00.000+03:00

Master Massage.

When it comes to massage for arthritis pain,
the best results are when you work the muscles
that are attached to the tendons leading to your painful joints.

For example, if you have arthritis in your hands,
then work the forearms from the wrists to elbows,
using a compression technique.

To do this, use either the heel of your hand,
your thumb, or your elbow to press down on the
muscle and hold it for several seconds, then release.

For arthritis in the ankle or foot, work the calf and front of the leg.

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Fish and Arthritis 15

2005-01-16T22:47:00.001+03:00

Fish for Relief.

Some people do indeed respond to fish oil.
Not everyone, but some.

A report published by researchers at the
Albany Medical Center in New York confirms that observation.

It showed that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who
took fish-oil capsules showed improvement in
joint tenderness and fatigue.

Though fish oil has received plenty of press in the
last few years, the active ingredient in fish oil -omega-3
fatty acids- has been around in the form of cod-liver oil for years.

Studies have shown that 1 teaspoon per day of cod-liver oil
may help alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by
providing the body with substantial amounts of vitamins D and A.

Vitamin D is important for bone growth, while vitamin A
may have anti-inflammatory effects. Fish oils also compete
with other types of fatty acids that are believed to trigger
arthritis inflammation.

Please note, both vitamins D and A can be toxic in large amounts,
so limit your intake of cod-liver oil to only a teaspoon a day.

Also, too much of these vitamins can cause liver damage over time.
Consult with your physician if you think you need fish-oil
supplements or supplemental vitamin D.

Or, instead of using supplements, try a low-fat diet that
includes fish such as mackerel or salmon, which contain omega-3s.

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Arthritis and Herbs 14

2005-01-16T22:40:00.000+03:00

Those Sometimes Helpful Herbs

The word is out about relieving arthritis pain with herbs,
and the word is a strong "maybe".

Some may help, but the majority probably don't.

In the long run, the most beneficial herb probably is
willow bark. That's simply because it contains salicin,
which is similar to aspirin.

But to treat arthritis properly, you would need a lot of bark.

Another possible arthritis herb is pokeweed berries,
an Indiana favorite that's been used since pioneer times.

The pokeweed plant, however, is potentially toxic,
so it should be used only in consultation with your doctor.
Do not give to children.

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Drugs and Arthritis 13

2004-12-16T07:58:00.001+03:00

Get off Addictive Drugs.

Sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and narcotic
painkillers can become part of life for a
person with arthritis-unfortunately.

It's not that these drugs don't work.
They do-but for most people they are
needed in ever-increasing amounts and
end up creating many more problems than they solve!

Though it may require professional help,
drugs should be slowly replaced with
biofeedback or other forms of therapy, or
occasionally, with non-narcotic pain relievers.

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Exercise and Arthritis 12

2004-12-16T07:16:00.000+03:00

Don't Baby Your Joints.

You should follow an aerobic exercise
program for arthritis such as walking,
bicycling, or swimming because they
don't traumatize the joints.

But do whatever type of exercise you can
tolerate that will elevate the pulse rate
to at least 120 beats per minute and give
you a beneficial effect on the heart
and lungs.

Research shows that vigorous exercise can
even be safe for patients with rheumatoid
arthritis and often results in both
physiological and psychological improvements.

To see if symptoms such as fatigue and
depression were the result of poor physical
conditioning, 54 patients were put through
a low-impact aerobics program.

The result? The vigorous exercise did not
result in joint inflammation, but it did improve
the walk time, physical activity, and health
status of the participants, while reducing their
joint pain and swelling, as well as their
general pain.

Consult Your Doctor before starting on any excercise.

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Heat and Arthritis 11

2004-12-16T07:14:00.000+03:00

Use Heat to Reduce Pain.

When joints become hot, swollen, and
tender, heat is the best solution.

Cold would make them very painful.

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Ice and Arthritis Pain 10

2004-12-16T07:07:00.000+03:00

Use Ice to Prevent Pain.

Recommend cold treatments for those times
when a joint's been stressed from overuse
or overwork.

Use a gel pack but ice in a plastic bag or
a bag of frozen peas will do just as well.

Apply for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove for
10 to 15 minutes.

That can be repeated for hours at a time if needed.

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Your Partner and Arthritis 9

2004-12-15T06:55:00.000+03:00

Get Your Spouse Involved.

Though it's only natural for a husband
or wife to do whatever's possible to
help a mate who's hurting, such help
can often do more harm than good.

When a wife tries to do everything
herself and is constantly asking her
husband how he feels, she is reinforcing his pain.

Advice: Don't be attentive and supportive
only when your spouse is in pain, but also
when he or she is feeling good and being active.

That's the time to say, "I'm really happy to
see you doing things".

Praise is really important and something
people tend to forget to do.

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Water Excercise in Arthritis 8

2004-12-15T06:44:00.000+03:00
Work Wonders with Water Excercise.

Ask a dozen doctors about the merits of any
arthritis treatment and you'll get a dozen
different opinions. But ask them about
exercising in water and they all seem to agree.

Water exercises are excellent.

Your pain will be significantly reduced in
the water, and you become much more flexible
in water than you are in air.

The beginning exercise techniques are easy
for anyone to follow. They consist of waving,
walking, and bending motions performed in
chest-deep water.

The more advanced movements look like aquatic
dance steps designed to take advantage of
water's natural resistance and gentle buoyancy.

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Copper and Arthritis 7

2004-12-15T06:26:00.000+03:00
Copper Bracelet

Sometimes longevity confers respect along with age.

Artifacts that were rarely noticed in their day
take on new meaning and value as they persist
throughout time.

Such is the case with the copper bracelet,
which for decades has been worn for arthritis
pain relief and remains popular today.

Studies have shown that some people with
arthritis seem to have difficulty metabolizing
copper from the food they eat, leading to
increased pain.

The dissolved copper from [a copper] bracelet
bypasses the oral route by entering the body
through the skin. This might be the only way
arthritics ever receive the copper their
bodies need -copper that studies have shown
can indeed relieve pain.

Physicians remain somewhat skeptical about
bracelets but don't entirely dismiss them, either.

Copper may have a role. It's possible that a
copper deficiency does increase joint
inflammation, and it doesn't seem that
supplementing copper in the diet has the
same effect as wearing it.

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Oil and Arthritis 6

2004-12-15T06:20:00.000+03:00
Mix Oil and Water.

Recommendation: Heat and eucalyptus ointment,
in the form of a thick, oil-based product
called Eucalypta-Mint, work for both
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Use that in conjunction with moist heat when
feeling stiff or having pain.

Simply rub it on and wrap the joint in
plastic wrap. The moist heat can be applied
with warm towels, or you can soak your hands
or feet in warm water.

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Float The Arthritis Pain Away 5

2004-12-14T01:12:00.000+03:00
Float The Pain away.

Studies have shown that floating in specially
designed floatation tanks, also known as
isolation or sensory deprivation tanks, can
relieve arthritic pain.

You usually spend about an hour in the tank.

The pain relief is produced by stress reduction.
The body is relaxing, the muscles are relaxing,
and this seems to stimulate a release of endorphins,
the body's natural painkillers.

Water in the tanks is heated to precisely 93.5°F,
the same temperature as the skin, and the surrounding
air is warm and tranquil, leading to deep relaxation.

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Morning Stiffness Prevention 4

2004-12-14T01:07:00.001+03:00
Try Night Prevention for Morning Stiffness.

Almost 90 per cent of the patients suffer from some
type of Morning Stiffness.

Apply a muscle ointment at night before going to bed.
It will relaxe you and gives you a psychological boost
as well.

The reason? People with arthritis tend to feel much
better all day if they aren't stiff when they wake up
in the morning.

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Arthritis Pain with Relaxation 3

2004-12-14T00:28:00.000+03:00
Find Relief Through Less Stress.

If you are hurting and you tense up, you hurt more.

People who have things in their lives under control
will be better pain managers than people who don't.

Recent research confirms the importance of psychological
attitude on arthritis pain relief.

People with arthritis need to learn how to pace
themselves and not try to do everything they can
possibly do on the days when they're feeling good.

All that does is make you tired and sore the next day.
Try to do a little each day, whether you are having
a flare-up or not.

Learn to relax. Take a lesson from natural childbirth.
Childbirth is very painful, but women learn how to
deal with that pain by learning how to relax.

Books and audiotapes teaching relaxation techniques
are available at many bookstores

Idle joints can become painful joints. If you focus on
pain, it hurts more, but if you get busy doing other
things that are important to you, you're not going to
feel it.

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Arthritis Pain Relief 2

2004-12-13T10:21:00.000+03:00
Stretch Gently for Strength and Mobility.

When it comes to arthritis, moving hurts, but
not moving destroys.

Incorrect moving harms, but intelligent moving heals.

Yoga teaches movement with proper joint alignment
which helps bring deformed joints back to normal
position as appropriate muscles are lengthened
and strengthened.

Consider a private session with an Experienced teacher
or buying a book to leam the correct poses.

But remember, Smart Yoga Exercise is the key to
restoring health to arthritic joints. Work within
the limits imposed by the disease, but don't let
yourself be immobilized by it.

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Your Arthritis Pain Remedy 1

2004-12-13T10:09:00.000+03:00
Arthritis may be the oldest known ailment on earth.

Mummies uncovered in Egypt had it, prehistoric man
had it, dinosaurs had it.

Close to 40 million Americans have it, and a million
more will have it a year from now.

If you're reading this, perhaps you have it, or you
know someone who does.

Though new books touting new treatments with potent
drugs and surgery seem to pop up every day, we're
not going to tell you about any new "miracle" cures here.

What we are going to tell you is how to bring about
pain relief without getting a prescription filled or
making a trip to the doctor.

There's a lot you can do on your own, at home, without
a lot of expensive equipment or pain or risk.

So let's get started. (Unless otherwise noted, the
following tips are helpful for all types of arthritis.)

Lose Weight, Gain Relief.

There's no one magic food or diet that's going to do
away with arthritic pain, but if you're overweight
and you lose weight, it will reduce a significant
amount of the stress and pain you feel in your spinal
column, knees, hips, ankles, and feet.

Reason: The more overweight you are, the more stress
and pressure you place on your joints. This increases
the stress on the cartilage, which interferes with the
bone, thus increasing the incidence of inflammation,
swelling, and pain.

Solution: Work with your doctor or nutritionist to
find a diet that works for you, and stick with it.

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Welcome To Arthritis Pain Relief

2004-12-12T18:30:00.000+03:00
Hello and Welcome to the Mend Your Arthritis Blog.

We'll be publishing Tips, Pain Management and
Remedies on Arthritis.
You can learn more by visiting our site at:

www.mendyourhealth.com/arthritis

Thanks again for stopping by,
Regards,

Dr. Rashid