For a large percentage of the world’s population, smokeless tobacco is something they have tried, if not something indulged in regularly. Most people associate smokeless tobacco with sports stars, and falsely believe that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. Unfortunately for them, this can all too often prove dead wrong.

Many different types of people use this highly addictive substance and no one is safe, regardless of race, social status, or gender. The reasons for going smokeless vary widely from appetite control to generalized stress relief. And this epidemic is hurting the world. Targeting the world’s future with the predominant users being just teens and sometimes preteens, it is very dangerous stuff.

The truth of the matter is that teen use of smokeless tobacco is a prominent problem enough that it is creating many lifelong users who suffer health problems and health risks that are just too great to be overlooked and too dangerous to be ignored. Adolescent use of smokeless tobacco is constantly on the rise, with some users starting when they are just 9 or 10 years old.

Rural Caucasian teens have the highest risk of using smokeless tobacco products, and if the teens share a home with an adult that uses, their chances of also using smokeless tobacco rises dramatically. In the United States, among high school students grades 9-12, an average of 9.3% use smokeless tobacco. Among the white male student body, the average is approximately 1 user in every 5 students. But what are the effects of smokeless tobacco and what are the advantages and disadvantages of using it? On the plus side of course is “looking cool,” and possibly fitting in with one’s peers. It also causes an unusual sensation in users by first relaxing them, through the release of dopamine in the brain, and then exciting them with a release of adrenaline. It can also cause appetite suppression, which some users may abuse in an attempt to lose weight.

On the down side are serious consequences that make the reasons to chew look completely insubstantial. Use of smokeless tobacco causes a wide variety of cancers, along with tooth and gum problems, bad breath, and of course the financial spending of the user to obtain smokeless tobacco products. Most tobacco users with a can a day habit, over 30 years at current prices will spend up to $50,000 on chewing tobacco in their lifetime, assuming they survive their habit long enough.

There are no known cures for either the gastrointestinal or the oral cancers smokeless tobacco causes, and this can also cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment and ultimately funeral expenses.

Quitting smokeless tobacco is widely believed to be much more challenging than kicking the smoking habit. Part of the addiction includes a very large amount of nicotine absorbed by the body when chewing or dipping. This amount is double that received from smoking a cigarette.

But how can one quit using smokeless tobacco products? Various products are available to help wean users off of snuff and chew, such as a product that uses spearmint to mimic the tobacco without getting the nicotine. And some success has come from receiving same shot that inhibits receptors for smoking. But the best way to stop and permanently remain tobacco-free without withdrawal symptoms, stress, and weight gain is through using hypnosis.

Hypnosis offers a two-fold attack to the ritualistic chewing or dipping reflex built up by your previous habits and lifestyle choices. It first attacks the emotional motivation for why you desire a dipp, and then it works to eliminate the mental habit itself.

First you’ll want to consider the emotional reasons. Dopamine is a “feel good” chemical produced by your body and released by your brain to create a feeling of pleasure. In times of stress, the dopamine produces a general feeling of well being. Some common occurrences of natural release include eating a large meal, or sexual relief. In other words, putting some chew into the mouth gives a sense pleasure and relaxation. The very essence of hypnosis is relaxation, and hypnotherapy is superb for promoting stress relief and relaxation.

Additionally, hypnotherapy works to break the cycle of expectation created by your mind. When you chew tobacco after dinner, your mind starts to signal to your body that you require a chew every time you are done eating dinner. By inhibiting or eliminating this unconscious thought process, you won’t feel the need to pack your cheek after you pack your stomach.

By extinguishing these two root causes of chewing tobacco use, hypnotherapy can extinguish the compulsion to chew or dipp, ending your physical need for the extra release of dopamine. Thus hypnotherapy works in freeing you from this harmful addiction and offers a stress free method of stopping.

Alan B. Densky, CH offers Hypnosis CDs to quit smokeless tobacco. His site offers hypnotherapy CDs for appetite, weight loss, smoke cessation, and stress related symptoms. He maintains a library of NLP & hypnosis articles, and offers FREE NLP & hypnosis newsletters & MP3s.

- Alan B. Densky, CH

Science is now proving that Grandma was right all along. Eating fish is good for you brain.

Almost daily, fish oil and its relationship with optimum brain development and functioning seems to be in the news. And everyone benefits - from the baby in the womb to Alzheimer’s victims.

Did you know that a baby’s brain is made up of nearly 70% omega 3 fatty acids - DHA and EPA? These fatty acids are needed for baby’s optimum brain development, including brain function and emotional health. That’s why the NIH (National Institutes of Health) recommends that all women who are pregnant or nursing supplement their diet with 1200 mg per day of fish oil with DHA and EPA.

But only 3% of expectant and nursing mother’s are getting the DHA and EPA their babies need. In fact, the average woman gets only about 18% of the NIH recommended amount.

The fetus needs the DHA and EPA fatty acids for optimum brain development. If it doesn’t get it from the mother’s diet, it’ll take it from the mother’s brain. This can cause many women to lose as much as 3% of their brain mass while they’re pregnant. Some experts believe this loss of brain mass is the reason why many women suffer from post-partum depression. This seems like a really good reason to be sure you’re taking omega 3 supplements during pregnancy.

Mom’s choice of foods not only affects her and her baby. It also affects older children in the family as well. For example, many researchers are finding a link between DHA and EPA deficiencies and ADD and ADHD behavior, social and learning problems.

But there’s hope. Working with children with ADD, ADHD and dyslexia problems, a team of British researchers helped these kids improve their spelling and reading skills. How did they do it? They just gave them omega 3 fish oil supplements with EPA and DHA.

Eating fish two or three times a week and/or taking a daily omega 3 fish supplement with DHA and EPA is good for adult brains too.

Higher incidence of migraines, depression and bipolar disorder have been found to be related to dietary deficiencies of omega 3 fish oil DHA and EPA fatty acids. While other studies show that eating fish and/or taking fish oil supplements can effectively treat and provide relief for these conditions.

Five million Americans now suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and the number will greatly increase as the baby boomer generation begins to age over the next twenty years. But fish oil can be a big help. Research shows that people who eat the most fish and have the highest DHA fatty acid levels reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s by 39% and dementia by 47%.

Fish oil also helps prevent “brain attack” or stroke. A Harvard Medical School study of over 43,000 men over a period of 12 years reported that men who eat fish just once a month had a 44% less risk of ischemic (blood clot) stroke than those men who ate fish less than once a month. Taking a daily aspirin, by the way, reduces stroke risk by only 21%.

Eating fish, by the way, is just as good for your heart as it is for your brain. Studies show that including fish in your diet on a regular basis (two or three times a week) can prevent heart palpitations (arrhythmia), lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Fish can also reduce your risk of the number one killer - sudden cardiac death - by 45%. That is pretty amazing, don’t you agree? Fish is so good for your heart that the American Heart Association recommends you include it in your diet at least two times each week.

So, like I said, Grandma was right. Fish is brain food. It’s also good for your heart. So be good little boys and girls and listen to Grandma’s advice - take advantage of the omega 3 benefits.

- Michael Byrd

The newest craze to hit the market today is the one that involves all natural goods and products. Many people are tired of the harmful chemicals that we are putting into our bodies each day. This includes many of the prescription medications that we take on a daily basis. While we may need some sort of chemical to balance out our bodies, there are many natural alternatives to the normal prescriptions we take.

One common kind of distress can be alleviated using natural substances. You can find many methods out there to take part in self help for anxiety and depression. One of the most frequently used methods is using fish oil, which is very rich with omega 3 fatty acids. Fatty acids have proven to have a great effect on human brain.

There is fantastic new information regarding supplements to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. If you are chronically nervous or down in the dumps, omega 3 fatty acids could be a step on the road to recovery. They assist brain function with all natural, healthy ingredients that will not result in adverse side effects.

When the doctor gives you a prescription, you may find that many harmful side effects can occur from taking it. Anxiety disorder is suffered by many people, and they might need the extra help. Trying a natural remedy could be something that you try first. If you give them time, omega 3 fatty acids can help you.

There is a variety of methods that you can use to provide your body with omega 3 fatty acids. Fatty fish like salmon and sardines are among the best sources of omega 3. Another source of omega 3 is fish oil supplement that you can use in your diet. You have to read the ingredient carefully to make sure that you obtain species specific and high quality supplement. By reading the label, you should know exactly the fish species used in making the oil in the supplement.

The bottom line is that it is vital to get these omega 3 fatty acids into your body. There are quite many benefits to this natural substance which you will find if you give it the chance. The good news about these acids is that there are no side effects. In fact these acids do good to you. They work better than any chemical or medicines that you could get from your doctor.

Many people are tired of the harmful chemicals that we are putting into our bodies each day. There are natural methods that offer self help for anxiety and depression. One common method is taking fish oil supplements. This oil is high in omega 3 fatty acids, which have a profound effect on the human brain. The important thing to remember is that your body needs these fatty acids. Once you add them to your diet you will reap the benefits. You will experience no negative side effects and you may in fact find improvements in bodily functions and health, above what you might get from a medical prescription.

- Michael Byrd

The technologies in Q-Link can help you to keep stress at bay and to keep your energy systems balances. It helps to strengthen your body’s own natural defenses and creates a feeling of well being for the wearer. Many positive result studies have been done showing the Q-Link pendant benefits its wearers in the following areas: brainwave frequencies; skin response; muscle fatigue and other EMF exposure symptoms; the ability to handle stress on cell tissue; anxiety level control and blood and biological terrain testing.

Each living body is surrounded by a subtle field of energy, which resonates from it. This is also referred to as the ‘biofield’ which sourrounds your body. When the biofield is out of whack, the stress of normal life is capable of weakening you, and can also cause fatigue, depression, anxiety, unclear thought, and grave illness.

It’s easy for your ‘biofield’, the body’s suble energy, to lose its ability to protect you in today’s fast-paced world. Q-link will resonate with, and thus amplify, the body’s “biofield”, increasing your level of health. With the use of Q-link, most people will notice a gain in energetic equilibrium after strenuous activity. It will strengthen and purify the body’s energy, resulting in heightened energy, quicker effects, and a more rapid return to centered emotional balance.

Due to the great increase in radio and television broadcasting, radio-based telephone networks, and telephones that use the air waves (such as cordless and cellular phones), the density of radio waves and microwaves in the air is millions of times higher than natural levels. The ELF (Extremely Low Frequency) emitted by industrial nations in North America, Western Europe, and Asia can be sensed by satellites orbiting the earth.

PhD, DSc and Microbiologist Dr Robert Young carried on a study to investigate and confirm the potentials o the QLink Pendant. His results confirmed that the QLink Pendant can help to reduce the effects of stress by increasing the blood terrain and the integrity of blood cells in humans. The blood of the test group using the QLink Pendant showed a clear normal blood profile which is usually only found in 1 out of 10,000 people.

The Qlink pendant is currently in use by more than 350 players on the PGA tour to improve overall health and lower their scores on the course. In fact, since 2000 over 150 PGA tournaments were won by players wearing the Qlink pendant. Many testimonials offered from some of these top players testify to the great benefit the pendant introduces, both on and off the golf course. There are also many other wearers of the Qlink, and these include some of the most prominent figures in music, business, sports (including champion runners, swimmers, sailors, individual Olympic athletes as well as teams, tennis pros, Premiership footballers and rugby players, and also Formula 1 drivers).

There are many types of QLink pendants that you can get. Colors include gold, white, black, silver, and white. Also available is a link for your pet. The QLink Silver Pebble model is the most suffisticated of the current models. An oval of elegant sterling silver gives a natural look and feel to the new Silver Pebble QLink model.

When trying to combat the stresses of the modern world, the Q-link pendant has proven to be a very useful product. It is a wearable piece of metal that helps to amplify the natural energy field of your body’s blood and biological terrain. Scientific research has shown that it nullifies the millions of microwaves and radiowaves emitted by many of today’s technological devices. Professional athletes, entertainers, and businesspeople are using it to give them a mental edge in their field. A popular model in the silver pebble, featuring a natural-looking oval sterling silver.

- Keith Ferris

Some people call it the ‘blues’ and some people call it the ‘pits’ and some call it ‘feeling down in the dumps’. But whatever you may call it, feeling depressed does not feel good at all. The most common types of depression are:

Major Depression, which is characterized by sadness, Insomnia, and a depressed appetite. Often when a person is in a major depression, the person feels a complete lack of drive and motivation and the sufferer does not want to do anything in life. Some people are severely disabled by depression, and some individuals even consider suicide.

Dysthymia: This is a less severe form of long-term depression that usually does not totally disable the individual. But it prevents the person from feeling motivated and functioning at optimum levels. Sometimes people who are struggling with Dysthymia also suffer from Major Depression, and when this occurs it is called double-depression.

Manic Depression is also known as Bipolar Disorder. This form of depression is not as common as the first two. It involves phases of the Manic state, alternated with the depressed state. This is often a long-term chronic disorder. Sometimes the mood swings occur suddenly. But generally speaking, they tend to be gradual.

There are a number of variations of depression; the types described here are only the three most common.

Some of the symptoms of depression are:

Pessimism; sadness; anxiety; insomnia and sleep disorders; feelings of worthlessness; guilt; restlessness; weight loss; pain; fatigue; headaches; and thoughts of suicide.

Sources of Depression:

Some types of depression are hereditary. Living in a stressful environment can lead to depression. A trauma such as problems in a relationship, financial difficulties, or a serious loss can also precipitate a depression.

Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression as men are, but we do not yet know why.

If you are suffering from depression, you will want to consult with your physician. Your doctor may prescribe drugs for you. But keep in mind that every medication causes side effects.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could regulate and eliminate your depression just by thinking certain thoughts? I know that this might sound too simple, but very often, many types of depression are simply caused by having negative thoughts.

You can see this for yourself, right now. It’s really quite basic and simple. Just use your imagination to think about something that you find very troubling or sad. Go ahead, think about it right now! Then return to this article.

So, what happened? If you really focused and visualized the sad situation, you started to feel sad and a little depressed. The more you permit yourself to stay in that pattern of thought, the sadder you will feel. As you stay in sad thoughts and continue feeling sadder, you lead yourself into a gradually intensifying depression.

The good news is that if you focus on a happy thought, then you will displace that sadness and depression and have happy feelings instead.

Listen carefully now, because here are the solutions to eliminating your depression: Our persistent thoughts emerge from the unconscious. These are the thoughts that we find ourselves naturally thinking about during the day.

If the persistent thoughts that keep popping into your head are about your sad experiences or problems, then you raise your levels of depression, stress, and anxiety.

Now here is the ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: Since hypnosis can be used to change our unconscious thoughts, NLP and self hypnosis stress management CDs can rapidly change the way that you feel, think, and behave. The beauty here is that the same exact techniques that help reduce stress also work equally well for eliminating depression!

Now I will tell you exactly why and how it is going to happen. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. Actually, it is the Alpha state of consciousness. We go through the Alpha state as we fall asleep at night. And we go through it again as we awaken from sleeping. We also enter the Alpha state when we are daydreaming and imagining.

The unconscious is the seat of our emotions, and it is similar to a computer; the input controls the output! Hypnotherapy is an excellent tool for reaching directly into the unconscious and reprogramming it to automatically divert you from negative thoughts, and promote positive thoughts. It’s a tool that allows you to bypass the consciousness to create positive expectations, which will in turn create positive feelings. You can overcome depression through hypnotherapy.

Alan B. Densky, CH is a certified hypnotist and NLP Practitioner. Since 1978, he has helped thousands of clients. He offers CDs for hypnotic therapy for depression. Visit his Neuro-VISION hypnosis website for the hypnosis article repository, or watch his free video hypnosis collection.

- Alan B. Densky, CH

You should consider getting a piece of q-link jewelry for yourself if you work with computers or other electronics. This type of jewelry protects the wearer from electromagnetic frequencies emitted by every electronic device. Electromagnetic frequencies can have serious effects on the human body, so there are many benefits to the protection this jewelry provides.

Personal emf protection would be a good consideration if you are feeling more and more stressed or tired. Though there are many devices available on the market, q-link has been proven to be one of the best by over twenty five years worth of research. Thousands of people worldwide use them in order to feel better and have more energy.

Reduced stress and an increase in energy are q-link’s main benefits. You will feel better both physically and mentally, because your body will no longer be affected by the electromagnetic radiation. This product also helps you feel like a brand new person by eliminating or reducing symptoms of fatigue and ‘jet-lag’. Therefore, you will have the energy you need to continue to do the activities you love.

While q-link is especially important for those who work around electronic devices, it is a great thing for anyone to wear. The world is full of computers and other small electronic devices today. Each one of these devices gives off its own electromagnetic frequency. This means that your body is being bombarded on a constant basis.

Research this product and you’ll find numerous testimonies of people who swear by their q-link products. The Internet is full of quality trials, studies, and testimonials surrounding this fantastic product. A great deal of interest surrounds this company’s research regarding this form of radiation. So take your time, don’t just read they hype, and you’ll see that q-link products are right for you.

The qlink pendant is likely to be the most popular piece. This piece is popular for it’s ease of wear and if you want it is easy to hide. For the size this not so big piece provides protection for your entire body. You will be amazed to see it in action, but unless you try it you may never know. As soon as you try it you will never go back.

If you are exposed to computers or other electrical devices you are constantly being exposed to electromagnetic frequencies, also known as emf. It is important to have personal emf protection to protect you from these frequencies. One of the best is q-link, which has been proven over twenty five years of research. The benefits include feeling better and having more energy. These devices can even help with fatigue and the effects of jet lag. One of the most popular pieces is the qlink pendant. It is easy to wear without being obvious and can protect the entire body. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never stop using it.

- Robert Harrison

Omeg 3 fatty acids, Decosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) present in fish oil provide multiple health benefits. These substances when taken in the right quantities either through fish meals or by means of fish oil capsules reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, arterial blockage, abnormal heart rhythms, stroke, hypertension and mood disorders.

The US National Institutes of Health for there conditions, namely, Hypertriglyceridemia, Secondary cardiovascular disease prevention and High blood pressure has highly and strongly recommended these acids. Although the evidence in following cases is not of the highest level, still it has also listed 27 other condition where fish oil could be of big benefit.

Fish oil has been shown to have beneficial effect on the personal behavior too. Some studies conducted on the prisoners in England and Finland have shown lower than normal levels of these fatty acids, in prisoners convicted of violence. However, there are some safety concerns too. An intake in excess of 3 grams a day could lead to bleeding.

A common misconception is that fish produce omega 3 fatty acids. This is inaccurate. They accumulate the fatty acids as they pass through the food chain. Micro algae begin with the actual production. Fish then eat them. Other fish consume fish that have begun the accumulation process as well. This is the dangerous step in the process.

Since most of the fish from which we get the above-mentioned acids are at the top of the food chain, they end up accumulating a lot of toxic substances too, like mercury. The FDA recommends limiting the consumption of fish due to the possibility of getting too many toxins. So how can we then benefit from the numerous benefits that accrue from fish oil? A lot of people have found their answer in fish oil supplements.

Omega 3 supplements are now available in the fish oil capsules form. Be cautious when choosing your family’s fish oil capsules. Look for products specifically drawn from a single series. Brands that process fish species graded for human consumption and certified toxin free are your best choice. Companies that press their fish oil only from healthy fish flesh help to minimize the risk of contaminants and hidden Vitamin A and D.

The US National Institute of Health has recommended the consumption of omega 3 essential fatty acids. They are beneficial to human health in various ways, not least in the treatment of cardio-vascular disease and high blood pressure and also as a vital nutrient for children and unborn babies. Fish are people’s main source of these oils, however eating large quantities of fish can be dangerous. Heavy metals like mercury can accumulate in their flesh so many people choose to take fish oil supplements. Since large amounts of retinol Vitamin A are dangerous, fish oil capsules made only from the fish”’s flesh are recommended.

- Michael Byrd

These days, you can find a ton of online courses online that cover a wide range of self-improvement topics, including how to read faster. With so much text to read and absorb in college, at work, etc., taking an online speed reading program can be extremely beneficial to you. Even though there are many ways to learn how to improve your reading speed and comprehension, many people are investing in online training courses.

When looking up all the options you come across on the web for online speed reading programs you will probably come across a quick test which is usually free. In these tests they will give you a short reading passage and they will time you to determine the rate of your reading. After a short comprehension test will be given to most accurate results. The ultimate goal for students as well as many others is to speed up the rate of your reading without losing comprehension of the materials you just read.

The Main Types of Speed Reading Courses

To effectively make speed reading a part of your life, there are three main ways to achieve improvement. One way to quickly undergo a speed reading program is to use the techniques delivered through a seminar, where educational materials and the leadership of a helpful instructor presents the secrets of unlocking more efficient reading. A typical two-day class has the power to double and sometimes triple the reading efficiency of a slow reader. Progress is fast and encourages students, however the results are typically short-lived because they are forgotten over time.

Speed reading books offer a variety of speed and comprehension tests that are meant to improve skill in both areas, where individuals will learn how to efficiently skim reading materials, and hone their level of concentration. Occasionally, CD’s, VCR tapes, or DVDs accompany speed reading books. Using this method to learn how to read faster usually requires a deep obligation, that often takes a great amount of time to accomplish.

The last and most efficient method of learning how to speed read is seen in the computer and online programs aimed to boost reading levels. The interactive nature of an online speed reading program keeps individuals enthusiastic and focused on exercises through the use of animated text and images. The beauty of using the computer to increase reading speed is that the same techniques can be used with paper reading materials. People are still able to maintain a face-paced training session, yet through a more enjoyable medium. The overall process becomes much easier for individuals to break slow reading habits when turning towards an online course, where seminars and specialized books tend to fail.

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- Kale McClelland

Sleep is important for the body to function, grow, and heal itself after being injured. Most research findings advise that grownups require from six to eight hours of sleep each night. Frequently people, however, are unable to achieve this. Approximately 20 million individuals who live in the United States alone experience serious difficulty sleeping each night.

A variety of circumstances that result in sleep disorders are responsible for this unsettling statistic. For example, a large number of persons snore. Deep snoring sometimes can cause sleepers to awaken, startled, at the noise. Additionally, those whose spouse snores heavily often have trouble sleeping while this racket is occurring in the same room!

Snoring can sometimes also be a sign of a similar sleeping problem known as sleep apnea. This can happen when an individual quits breathing when asleep. Sleep apnea may be from obstructions in the nose and sinus passages, or as a result of obesity. This problem can be lethal, and those who experience sleep apnea usually wear a mask that delivers pressured air to their lungs when they are asleep.

Sleep apnea may result in narcolepsy, a different sleeping dysfunction. On occasion, however, persons who do not suffer from sleep apnea may have narcolepsy. People who have this disorder often go to sleep unexpectedly and without any advance warning wherever they happen to be. If an individual suffers from this problem, the physician often orders that patient to refrain from driving until the disorder is being properly treated; going to sleep while driving is very dangerous!

Still another potentially dangeroussleeping disturbance is called sleepwalking, is often described referred to in scientific research as somnambulism. Those who sleepwalk engage in the same activities - eating, drinking, walking, and so on - that they do during their waking hours. Up to 20 percent of the population worldwide may sleepwalk.

Sometimes, people have often documented cases of people who have left their homes or committed murder during a sleepwalking episode! The majority of the time, however, the person who is asleep is in much more peril than the people nearby. The best course of action is to assist the individual to return to bed.

A condition known as shift work sleep disorder is frequently found in persons whose work schedule involves rotating shifts, afternoon, or night shifts. This problem can result in either of two types of sleeping problems: excessive tiredness, or an inability to sleep. Additionally, people who suffer from this condition have an increased possibility of cancer than individuals who do not experience it.

Persons treated for insomnia often have difficulty sleeping at night. If they are able to sleep, they often do not sleep deeply and are awakened easily. They sometimes only sleep for a short time before experiencing this condition.

The consequences of this sleeping problem are daytime sleepiness and decreased physical functioning. Even though people who cope with insomnia may suffer from sleepiness, however, those who suffer from chronic insomnia often realize that they are continually over-alert, and cannot easily relax or remain calm. Some other possible side effects of insomnia are physical and mental fatigue.

Many people believe they know how to cure insomnia. Potential cures include some unusual home remedies for insomnia. One of these is a concoction of burnt cinnamon in hot water, even though there is no convincing proof demonstrating that this concoction] works. Other home remedies for insomnia are drinking warm milk at bedtime, drinking herbal tea mixtures, and relaxation or meditation exercises.

Additional insomnia cure strategies are Chinese medicine or acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Various herbal treatments may be suggested as approaches to cure insomnia, including valerian, skullcap, and hops. Certain individuals have even tried cognitive treatment approaches trying to find a successful insomnia cure. Many medicines may be prescribed to help people sleep.

One of the newer cures for insomnia is insomnia hypnosis, or insomnia hypnotherapy. Therapists who use insomnia hypnotherapy coach persons with insomnia to experience good sleep patterns by teaching a group of suggestions that helps them to sleep with less difficulty. People learn the skills of self-hypnosis to help them sleep better. This approach is a type of insomnia hypnosis that is frequently effective with clients who are very suggestible, but is significantly less helpful for those who think analytically. A very similar strategy, called Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is typically more helpful with these people.

So many possible treatments for sleeplessness exist that a single article is unable discuss them all. Experts disagree about insomnia cures. The majority of people who have tried NLP and insomnia hypnosis, however, have found them most effective in assisting them to accomplish their goal of achieving uninterrupted, peaceful sleep. These innovative and helpful strategies, unlike medicines or other alternative remedies, has no hangover or side effects, and can be practiced almost anywhere.

Summary: As many as one in ten persons of people living in the United States suffers from some kind of sleeping disturbance. Insomnia is a sleeping disturbance that stops people from going to sleep or sleeping soundly each night. Many approaches have been employed to help them effectively manage this condition. One of the most effective, as reported by those who have experienced this treatment approach, is hypnotherapy for insomnia.

Alan B. Densky, CH. is certified by the National Guild Of Hypnotists, and he is an NLP Practitioner. He offers self-hypnosis for insomnia CDs. He hosts a FREE hypnosis article repository on his Neuro-VISION Video Self-Hypnosis website.

- Alan B. Densky, CH

How do you spell rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pain relief? With DHA and EPA! Omega 3 fish oil DHA and EPA fatty acids may be the best RA pain relief. Why? Because they’re effective and safe!

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil, Aleve, Motrin and Nuprin, may be the best selling RA pain relievers, but they’re certainly not the safest. They cause serious gastrointestinal problems and are responsible for over 100,000 hospital visits and 16,000 deaths a year in the States.

And that’s just the start, because NSAIDs are now being associated with heart disease problems. Vioxx, a best selling NSAID, was believed to be the cause of thousands of fatal heart attacks.

And since, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid arthritis patients already have double the risk of heart failure and sudden cardiac death, they certainly don’t need to increase their risk any more by taking NSAIDs for pain relief.

But there’s good news for arthritis patients. Omega 3 fish oil offers both effective pain relief and protection against heart disease.

Numerous studies have shown fish oil was so effective at significantly reducing the severity of morning stiffness and number of painful joints that many arthritis patients reduced or totally eliminated their use of NSAIDs.

For example, in one recent long term fish oil study, reported in the Journal of Rheumatology (October 2006), seventy five percent of participants who took fish oil supplements were able to stop taking NSAIDs for pain relief. But what makes this particular study important is the fact the fish oil participants were also able to lower their total triglyceride levels, raise their HDL cholesterol levels and significantly improve their total cholesterol/HDL ratios.

”Anti-inflammatory doses of fish oil should be considered in patients with RA as a means of reducing CV risk,” the researchers concluded.

Dr. Robert Oh, after reviewing over 75 fish oil clinical studies, concluded that “Fish saves lives.” (Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 18: 28-36) Dr. Oh asserts that “Physicians must recognize this potential life-saving treatment choice in patients with cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis.”

Dr. Oh strongly recommends that all doctors advise their patients to follow the guidelines of the American Heart Association to eat fatty fish from two to three times a week or to get between 650 and 1,000 mgs a day of fish oil omega 3 fatty acids DHA (docosahenaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from supplementation.

And rest assured that fish toxicity is not a risk. Drs. Dariush Moxaffarian and Erik Rimm of the Harvard University School of Public Health recently published research that showed fish oil benefits to be 300 to 500 times greater than any toxic risk. The doctors concluded mercury risk despite the negative press was just “background noise.” (Journal of the American Medical Association 2006, Vol. 296: 1885-99)

If you want relief from arthritis pain, as well as protection from heart disease, the best thing you can do is eat a lot of fatty fish - at least 2 or 3 times a week. Even better, also take daily fish oil supplements. They work for both your heart and your joints.

- Michael Byrd