Archive for April 16th, 2009

16
Apr

What Are The Causes of Nosebleeds?

   Posted by: Jan Shimano   in Health and Well Being

by Jan Shimano

The following are some of the major causes of nosebleeds:-

- the inability of the blood to clot due to medications such as aspirin;

- liver disease;

- the membranes lining the nasal cavities become very thin, causing the blood vessels to be very close to the surface;

- these are rare — nasal cancers and abnormal blood vessels;

- high blood pressure — this is very rarely a main contributing factor;

- picking the nose, especially if it is dry inside.

Parents are naturally very concerned when their child has a nosebleed and often ask if they should make a trip to the hospital.

The following is the criteria for deciding on whether a visit to the hospital is necessary or not:-

- the nose is continuing to bleed even after applying 10 minutes of pressure;

- this is not an isolated case and there have been repeated episodes;

- The person is feeling lightheaded and dizzy and thinks they might pass out;

- rapid heart beat or trouble breathing;

- spitting up or vomiting blood.

I want to assure you that excessive blood loss from nosebleeds does not often occur. However, this can happen so it is essential that you immediately do everything you can to stop the flow of blood. If the nosebleed is originating from the posterior area, then the flow can be quite dramatic and it has to be stopped as soon as possible. Those that originate from the anterior are less severe and also much easier to handle from the comfort of your own home.

The following are a few suggestions to aid in stopping the bleeding:-

- for at least 10 minutes pinch the nose, not letting go at all during that period of time;

- put an icepack on the back of the neck;

- always lean forward otherwise the blood will trickle down the back of your throat;

- try to keep calm and not panic;

- roll some toilet paper up in a wad and pack the nostril; leave it in for a while.

There are differing ideas on whether you should blow your nose when it is all over. I thought you should not….but I changed my mind after having a very serious posterior nosebleed where I had to call an ambulance. The attendants had me gently blow my nose a number of time during the bleed to get rid of some very large bloodclots. This worked well for me, even though it took a few clots forming and subsequently getting rid of them, before things settled down. It can be quite dramatic and scary to experience a posterior nosebleed, especially the first time. I emphasize again that you must stay as calm as possible and just concentrate of stopping the bleeding.

It is a wise decision to make an appointment with an ear, nose and throat specialist if you are having recurring nosebleeds and especially if they are from the posterior area. The cause can then be determined and a treatment plan can be put in place.

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16
Apr

Biker Radio Show

   Posted by: LJ James   in Entertainment

by LJ James

I have been writing about the Biker Lifestyle for years as a freelance writer and I have also been DJing Bike events for many years. I knew I wanted to bring the two together and do a Biker Style radio show right from the beginning. I had spoken with local stations in my area about doing a Biker radio show and each time the radio station either wanted lots of money up front or they just wanted nothing to do with a Biker radio show. The Biker market is what they call a niche Market and stations want shows that will appeal to everyone.

knew that the motorcycle market was going to be tough. If I was to use regular radio station I was going to only be able offer the show to local Bikers and it would be a show that was on only at a certain time every week, so if you missed the show well that’s it you missed it. This is not what I really wanted.

I wanted a show where Bikers from all over the world could listen in and be part of it. Being We are Bikers and never know where we will be at any given time I also wanted the Bikers to be able to listen to the show on their time schedule. The answer I knew was the Internet. But how to do it? I had no Idea.

I didn’t have the cash to start my own Internet radio station. So I started looking into existing Internet stations. Again the same problems everyone wanted money upfront and the shows would only be on at a certain time! I knew there was a way to make this work I just did not know what it was!

The answer came during the Summer of 2008 when a guy from Florida called the Paisan sent me an email saying he had read some of my articles and he would like to interview me on his Internet radio show called Sundays Sauce Pot. I called him and after speaking to him I agreed to be on the show.

The show I did with the Paisan and his partner Danny Dawg was unforgettable and I had a great time. I developed a friendship with Danny Dawg and the Paisan. When I told them how I wanted to do my own Show for years they where happy to explain how I could do a show like theirs. The show would go Live at 8pm on Wednesdays and could be listen to from the beginning any time a person went to the website from any computer world wide 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This was perfect it was everything I had been looking for over 10 years! With help I figured out how to work every thing and the Biker Lowdown Radio Show was born.

I had originally planned on waiting to start the show in January as I wanted to make sure everything was perfect! Then I remembered nothing in life is perfect and I just started the show as is. The response the show has received has been beyond anything I could have hoped for and has really been overwhelming!

The Biker Lowdown chat room gets busier every week and it lets listeners know they are really a part of the show! My goals for the show is to be entertaining and let all who Ride know what is going on in the Motorcycle world at the same time. I am also working on a much larger more inter active website and I am getting ready to start having T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers and so much more to give out to my listens at events! I invite you all to check out the show at BikerLowdown.com let me know what you think and what topics you would like to talk about !

I am Your Bro LJ James AmericanBikerX.com I’ll See you on the road!!!

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16
Apr

Do You Need Strength Training?

   Posted by: Michael Sherrow   in Health and Well Being

by Michael Sherrow

Are you wanting to get back in shape? If so, then you may decide to try to reach that goal by lifting weights. Sure, this is an excellent idea, but people who go with this option sometimes don’t choose the correct program for the specific needs that they have.

Commonly, the individual will take part in a cosmetic bodybuilding workout. Now, there is nothing wrong with such a workout as it comes with many benefits. However, a number of people would probably benefit more from strength training in order to achieve the overall health and fitness goals they prefer to accomplish.

Wondering what strength training is? This is a workout style that works on building up your muscles in order to make physical tasks easier for you to perform. It basically works to enhance your potential for strength and power in your body. You achieve this by taking large amounts of weight and lifting them for a low amount of repetitions. While this may not seem valuable to some, there is actually quite a bit more to this training than just lifting heavy objects.

The first thing you’ll notice is that there are benefits to your appearance when you try strength training. As you make your muscles bigger, the metabolism will speed up. Without a big strategy, you can get a better physique. The best thing is that you are going to be getting stronger as well, which provides you with more benefits.

One of the benefits of strength training is that you increase your muscular endurance. That means you can perform physical tasks with less fatigue than you would have prior to entering a strength training program. Such enhanced endurance aids in the ability to fight off depression, lethargy, and reduced immunity.

The actual process of strength training allows the person working out to burn off excess energy and anxiety. This aids in restoring a calmer sense of mind and significantly reduces the amount of stress one may feel. The many benefits that derive from this are legion.

Strength training also aids in reducing injuries. Thanks to taking part in strength training, the ligaments in the body are worked in a variety of ways that make them stronger and more durable. As a result, they become less susceptible to tears and injuries. This then greatly contributes to improving the quality of ones life.

Speaking of improving the quality of life, strength training works tremendously well in terms of its ability to enhance metabolism. That means the body will burn more calories as it repairs the muscles in order to make them grow. This, of course, means the bodys levels of stored fat will begin to decrease. While this would have a noticeable effect on physical appearance, it also would have an effect on improving heart health and reducing the risk of strokes.

Yes, there are many more benefits to strength training than most people assume. That is why strength training is so highly recommended to people that are looking to get in great shape and improve their overall health. And just a couple days a week in the gym may be all it takes.

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