Saturday, May 23, 2009

Top Five Criteria Justifying Tonsil Removal

Do you know the importance of tonsils in your life? Well, most of you do not know about their use and function in the body. It helps in the production of antibodies which enhances the immune system. Whenever we suffer from recurrent infections, the most commonly seen practice is tonsil removal. Do you consider these organs small and unwanted? If yes, then you are doing the greatest mistake in your life. When you remove any small part in the body, it has its own harmful effects. In that case when are tonsil removal justified?

For ages researches were being conducted on its removal and their complications by physicians and scientists all over the world. Based on these studies, criteria where tonsil removal is inevitable were listed.

• Its removal is a must when they are so large and obstruct breathing, swallowing or both leading to recurrent infections of the respiratory tract. Before going in for the final step medications should be tried out and see whether the condition of the child can be resolved.

• When you are having recurrent attacks of infection where everyday activities are disrupted in spite of antibiotic treatments.

• Peritonsillar abscess- This condition is also called quinsy, where an abscess is formed around the tonsils causing pain, high temperature and lymphadenopathy. Headache, impaired speech, and drooling always accompanies as secondary symptoms. Tonsil removal is definitely indicated if there is a second attack.

• Tosilloliths- formation of tonsil stones at the back of their mouth is suggestive of its removal.

• Chronic cryptic tonsillitis- The organ is made up of small pits and pockets known as crypts. Often waste products tend to get deposited in these pits which are composed of dead cells and bacteria. Bad breath is often experienced by the patient and recurrent infections are present. Although minor, many people are fed up of their illness and prefers for its removal.

Depending on the intensity of your illness tonsil removal is suggested. It is not necessary for everyone as some give good response to medicines. Surgeries minor or major have their own complications and side effects. Its removal is the final step that one should consider for his illness.

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Mind Blowing Ways to Cure Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones are annoying and a nuisance because they give the feeling of something getting stuck in the throat leading to difficulty in swallowing. Are you a victim of this dreadful ailment? I have seen that many people suffering from this disease does not know how they are formed? A great majority of them thinks this disease untreatable and incurable. Relax and put your mind at ease because there are ways to cure tonsil stones.


Tonsils play a vital role in our life because it produces antibodies which help in fighting the external pathogens and enhancing the immunity of the body. They are mainly composed of lymphoid tissue which is the prime reason for their importance. In some individuals the tonsils are large and have many pits which are deep. Little by little food particles, dead cells, and mucous from the post nasal discharge gets lodged in these crypts.

Bacteria feed on them and recurrent attacks of infections are caused. Sometimes these matters solidifies and a hard rock like substance is formed which is called tonsillolith or in layman's language tonsil stones. Even though not dangerous they cause discomfort and irritation to a great extent. Are their methods to cure tonsil stones?

Yes, there are techniques to cure tonsil stones. The first step is always making sure that you suffer from this illness. It is very easy to get confirmed because bad breath is a diagnostic symptom of this complaint. Breath is so offensive and resembles to rotten eggs. There are many who try to cure tonsil stones by squeezing and picking at the tonsils with their fingernails. This method helps you to remove the stones but it unhealthy and may lead to secondary infections.

Often it ends up in bleeding and soreness of the tonsils. If you insist on this method make sure that your hands are neat and clean and thoroughly washed using an antibacterial soap. Use a cotton swab to press out the stones so that chances for infection are less. Do not push the stone down your throat by mistake, as it can lead to gagging and worsens the complaint. This method is risky and I would not recommend it to anyone personally.

The best ways to cure tonsil stones are maintaining your oral hygiene which helps in correcting the underlying causes and stops bad breath and formation of new stones. If they are persistent and unresponsive to home treatment consult a doctor as some may require medications. Tonsillectomy is also advised by some physicians to cure tonsil stones permanently.

Prevention is better than cure, so maintain your oral hygiene even after your stone is removed. Brushing your teeth after every meal and rinsing your mouth often is good to prevent accumulations of substances in the tonsils.

A quick review, you can see that stones are not dangerous and there are many methods to cure tonsil stones. I have explained the preventive aspects and their importance.


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Extremely Easy Ways of Removing Tonsil Stones

Tonsilloliths, the word quite big and horrifying but the disease is small and curable. I have seen that even though many of them suffer from this illness, very few know how they are formed. Tonsils consists of pits and pockets known as crypts on its surface, during an infective stage these pits become wider and bigger resulting in debris and mucous from post nasal discharge accumulating in it. Bacteria find their way into this deposited matter and over time period stones are formed. Do not panic as removing tonsil stones are no longer a big task now.

Tonsil stones are barely noticeable if they are small and during an attack of cough it may fall out on its own. But big stones result in extreme discomfort and they cause constant sore throat and recurrent attacks of tonsillitis. In addition to all these chronic bad breath is often associated which has impact on the mind of the person as they feel awkward in the presence of others.

Removing tonsil stones is easy and can be performed at home with a little extra care. Many people have a habit of scraping their tonsils and extracting the stones. But this is not a hygienic method and may cause secondary infection. If you are persistent on using this method, wash your hands using an anti-bacterial soap and dry it thoroughly. Instead of finger nails using a soft brush to rub the part where you feel the stone is lodged which also helps in removing tonsil stones.

Another method of removing tonsil stones is using a cotton swab and squeezing the tonsils till the stones fall out. It is always good to soak the cotton in hot water before doing this technique which prevents cotton strands sticking to the tonsils.

Have you heard of waterpik irrigator? This is high tech device used for removing tonsil stones more accurately. Always check the pressure level before you use this machine as high pressure will lead to damage of the tonsils. Sometimes these stones are too persistent and unresponsive to all these methods, in that case consult a nearby physician and do the necessary treatment. Surgical excision is also done for removing tonsil stones.

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Cheating Spouses - Resisting Retaliation

When I hear about couples that are cheating on their spouses, my first instinct is to feel for the spouse that doesn't know. You know, the one that is living their life in a utopian-type of existence, misled by the assumption that their spouse is as devoted and faithful to them as they are.

It's a cozy feeling, seeing and reading of other couples infidelity problems, not dreaming for a moment that it could be happening to you.

Until reality bites...

If the reality of infidelity or doubt has bitten your relationship, bite back:


It may be a gradual feeling of unease, a noticed brief moment of eye contact between your spouse and another, a comment out of context by a friend or colleague, a story that doesn't quite add up. But in that brief moment, the foundation of confidence placed in your spouse and marriage starts to crack.

After the initial shock that it could even be happening, many people vow payback, revenge, and one of the more common reactions in terms of payback is the temptation to have an affair in retaliation.

A retaliatory affair would seem the most unlikely thing to do, considering the pain that the first affair caused, but it seems to be an increasing phenomenon, at least from the limited research I have done with members who have kindly offered feedback. To be honest, a retaliatory affair was the last kind of reaction I would have expected.

Sure, the anger is real, as are the feelings of hurt and betrayal, but interestingly many women and men who spoke to me were determined that they wouldn't be seen as victims. Far from it, in fact, and many were determined to retaliate and do it in such a way that their partner may feel some of the hurt that they felt at the time.

Let's be honest. Every one of us have times in our lives when we see someone that we consider to be very good looking, either a beatiful face, a beautiful smile, a beautifully proportioned body, or a confident demeanour that seemed both charismatic and magnetic. Good looking people are all around us. Yet it would never occur to us to take our initial attention or attraction to a person to the point where we would contemplate entering into a sexual relationship with them. After all, being married is a commitment, a promise of fidelity, a vow to honor one another.

We see beauty, but we don't feel the compulsion to act on it.

However when your partner departs from this commitment in such a shocking and hurtful fashion, it leaves many questioning their beliefs, and indeed their fidelity. If their fidelity has resulted in them being cheated on and hurt so badly, surely it is okay to sleep with someone else to 'even up the score,' so to speak?

That co-worker that has made fleeting eye contact with you at the copier machine, the shop assistant that has inadvertently flirted with you, the friend of a friend that has made a point of talking to you at parties and comments on your looks, an ex whose contact details you still have or remember, all of these people are now potential playmates. After all, if it's good enough for your spouse to do it, surely there's nothing wrong with you doing it too?

The one determination of people in this position is that if they are going to have an affair they will do it better and with someone hotter.

Now I'm not saying all victims of cheating end up doing this, because many don't. But the knee-jerk reaction to go out and have an affair as well is a common reaction that many people seriously consider and follow through.

Your first reaction should be to eliminate all doubt:


But does sleeping with someone else really make the infidelity hurt less? Does it make you feel better? Or is it one of those things you do at the time that you later live to regret?

I'm not going to tell you if it's right or wrong, as it's a judgment call that each of you are called to make as you comtemplate the reality of infidelity in your marriage.

But if it is something that you are seriously contemplating, have you given it enough thought? How are you going to feel at the moment you are cheating on your spouse? How are you going to feel after? Can you live with the knowledge and the consequences of your actions?

For many, it's a 'yes.' But for many others, it brings a whole new raft of issues to what is already an emotionally-charged situation.

Interesting thought though. Is retaliation in the form of an affair okay or not? Would it make you feel better or worse?


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New Cure for Excessive Sweating Could Boost Your Work Productivity

A new study has confirmed what has already long been considered truth by many - that suffering from excessive sweating can negatively impact a person’s work performance.

According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, a recent study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco indicates that employees suffering from hyperhidrosis "were limited in performing physically demanding tasks 25% of the time, in mental and interpersonal tasks 20% of the time, in time management 17% of the time, and in work output 11% of the time."

The study goes on to say that "these rates of workplace limitations are similar to those experienced by workers suffering from depression, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis." The study estimated overall work productivity loss due to hyperhidrosis is "4.9%."

Luckily for the estimated 8 million Americans currently suffering from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, Mike Ramsey (himself a hyperhidrosis sufferer) has just published book detailing a simple three-step, all-natural plan that is designed to stop excessive underarm sweating in two weeks or less.

In "Stop Sweating and Start Living" Ramsey fully describes his practical and unique treatment approach that permanently gets rid of a person's excessive underarm sweat problem – naturally and without side effects.

So far the treatment plan has proven to be effective for 96% of those who have tried it, Ramsey said.

Ramsey's process is made up of three simple steps, takes less than 30 seconds a day to complete and relies on readily available and inexpensive products.

Ramsey says that the process is easy to incorporate into your morning or evening routine, and guarantees that it will keep a person's underarm sweat problem away for the rest of their life!

Like many others with hyperhidrosis, Ramsey first began suffering from it in high school and over the years has tried just about every treatment he could think of to get rid of it or at least keep it under control: from using dozens of different antiperspirants to applying antiperspirants several times a day to wearing undershirts to soak up the sweat before it reached his outer shirt to changing clothes several times a day to holding his arms up in the car so that they were aligned with the air conditioner vents to using a device that pushes electrical currents through the skin and much, much more.

'At the time that I came up with this cure, I was working in an office eight to ten hours a day where I was surrounded by and interacted with colleagues continuously,' Ramsey said. 'In this environment, I was constantly concerned about my underarms -- a distraction that caused me to lose hours of productivity every week. My self-esteem and self-confidence, which were already low, plummeted even further.'

Ramsey went on to say. 'After years of pain and struggle, using the method I created I was able to cure my excessive sweat problem naturally in just two weeks, and was finally able to start living worry-free again.'

'This technique has proven to be highly practical, safe and effective and it’s worked quickly for me and for hundreds of other people who have read my book and tried it,' Ramsey said.

To learn more about "Stop Sweating and Start Living" and how you can get rid of excessive underarm sweat the safe and natural way - as well as boost your work performance visit www.PreventSweating.com, where the book is also available for purchase.

15 practical steps to help manage autism symptoms

Managing an autistic child can be difficult at times...

But having autism strategies in place can make all the difference.

How much easier would your life be if instead of feeling overwhelmed you had coping strategies in place that helped you through the day?

Thankfully these strategies don't have to be difficult or complex, it's really all about ensuring your child feels secure, comfortable, and calm, so that they can grow and develop in a positive environment.

The following is a list of 15 different autism strategy suggestions you can adopt and adapt to help you and your child connect:


1. Provide a predictable environment and daily routine

2. Prepare your child in advance for any changes that need to occur to their routine, don't spring surprises on them. Keep in mind changes should only be made when absolutely necessary.

3. Activities should have structure.

4. Distractions should be kept to a minimum, especially when communicating, so don't try competing with the TV or lots of background noise when giving instructions.

5. Ensure you have your child's full attention when communicating with them.

6. When giving instructions they should be simple and direct so there is no room for misunderstandings.

7. When instructions are given, you need to allow enough time for your child to process them. Remember patience is a virtue - don't rush your child.

8. Try using visual aids like flash cards or picture books when communicating as these can help get your message across and cement understanding.

9. Try to be as consistent as possible with everything you do involving your child. This includes punishments.

10. If your child is not coping within an environment or an activity, he/she requires a "safe" place where they can retreat in order to calm down and de-stress.

11. If your child is not coping with a situation, consider if underlying causes (I.E. confusion, stress, fear, pain or over-stimulation) could be a factor and try to remove that cause.

12. When the stress levels have reduced, encourage them to return to group activities or situations.

13. Speak to the school to see if a buddy system could be introduced to help provide academic and social support. This involves pairing autistic kids with non-autistic peers.

14. Before attempting to alter or discourage a behavior that you think is inappropriate, carefully consider if this is necessary, as the behavior you are trying to diminish may provide comfort and be replaced by something worse.

15. Don't take autism behaviors personally, find ways to de-stress yourself and remember that laughter is often the best medicine when you're at your wits end.

Finally, it's important to keep in mind that education is one of the best autism strategies you can take on board when managing autism behaviors...

The more knowledge you have about autism, the easier it will be to understand the needs of your loved one and help provide them with the best environment to grow up in.

To complete you autism education The Essential Guide to Autism is available to download today - just visit the following link to discover how the information it contains will help you better understand autism and your child:

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How To Prevent Identity Theft

Protecting Your Mail



Remember how we talked about thieves that would steal your mail from the garbage and even from your own mailbox? Well don't let them! Make sure that every single piece of mail with any kind of identifying information on it is shredded before you throw it away. Simply tearing it into a few pieces is not adequate protection. This only provides the thief with a fairly basic jigsaw puzzle to your most valued information. Invest in a small shredder for your home.

These are very inexpensive especially when you consider that the minimal cost of the item could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in the long run, not to mention a huge headache. If you can't purchase one yourself then take your mail to work with you and use the shredder in your office.


A locked mailbox will not completely guarantee your protection from identity thieves but it certainly may help in dissuading their attempts to steal your mail. Look into purchasing a mailbox that has a slot in the top for the mail to be slid into but where you need a key to actually remove it.

This way, if your mailbox is broken into you will at least know it right away and will perhaps be able to notify creditors, banks and other companies before any real damage is done.


Next time we'll be discussing a little about "What To Do when id theft occurs".



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