tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18640576548239839332024-02-20T17:44:44.711-08:00Mesothelioma | Weight Loss | Healthy LifeRings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-69234789252612919182010-02-09T05:56:00.000-08:002010-02-09T05:56:00.580-08:00The cancer of the mesothelial cells<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelium is the protective tissue that covers the chest cavity,</span> abdominal cavity and the cavity around the heart and also produces a special lubricating fluid that allows the internal organs of the body to move around. Malignant Mesothelioma can be defined as the cancer of the mesothelial cells which become abnormal and start dividing without any order. Majority of the mesothelioma patients have a prior history of exposure to asbestos.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Types of malignant Mesothelioma</span><br /><br />Malignant Mesothelioma or simply Mesothelioma can be divided into 3 main types namely<br />- Epithelioid<br />- Sarcomatoid<br />- Mixed/biphasic <br /><br />Of these, Epithelioid is the most common (50% to 70% cases) and stands the best chance of recovery. Sarcomatoid type is seen in 7% to 20% cases whereas mixed/biphasic type is seen in 20% to 35% cases.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Approximately, ¾ of the total cases of Mesothelioma originates in the chest cavity (pleura) and is known as pleural mesothelioma. The cancer affecting the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) is called the peritoneal mesothelioma and that affecting the “sac like” space around the heart (pericardial cavity) is called the pericardial mesothelioma. Mesothelioma at times also affects the covering layer of the testicles. However, the last two types of cases are quite rare.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diagnosis of malignant Mesothelioma</span><br /><br />The tumors of the mesothelium can either be benign (non cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). So whenever there are symptoms like shortness of breath, pain in chest/abdomen or swelling in the abdomen, you should consult your doctor immediately.<br /><br />After the initial X-rays and scans, the doctor may look inside the chest cavity (in case of pleural tumor) with an instrument called thoracoscope and the test is called thoracoscopy. In case of tumor in peritoneum the doctor may go for peritoneoscopy with the help of a tool called peritoneoscope. Finally, if the abnormal tissue is found then a biopsy is done, whereby a piece of the unnatural tissue is cut out and placed under microscope for examination.<br /><br />After the confirmed<span style="font-weight: bold;"> diagnosis of Mesothelioma </span>it is also essential to ascertain its stages i.e. whether it is in localized stage or in advanced stage. In the localized stage, the cancer is found in the lining of the chest cavity or in the diaphragm or the lung. Advanced malignant Mesothelioma can again be divided into 3 stages namely stage II, III and IV. In stage II, the cancer spreads beyond the chest lining to lymph nodes and in stage III it spreads into chest wall, center of the chest, heart, through the diaphragm or abdominal lining, etc. The final or the fourth stage is the one in which the cancer has already spread to distant organs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Treatment</span><br /><br />Depending on the stage of the cancer, its location and the health, age and medical history of the patient, 3 types of treatments are mated out to malignant Mesothelioma patients – surgery (to remove the tumor), radiation therapy (application of high energy rays) and chemotherapy (usage of combination of drugs). This apart, if there is any accumulation of fluid in the chest or abdomen, then the doctor needs to drain it out and the process is regarded as thoracentesis and paracentesis respectively.<br /><br />So be aware of the disease, such that you can prevent it at the very onset.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-66505386858350556492010-02-08T05:47:00.000-08:002010-02-08T05:47:00.236-08:00Increasing Awarness of Asbestos Cancer Spurs Mesothelioma Lawsuits<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma lawsuits</span> seem to be becoming more and more prevalent as the disease and its causes become more well-known. You may have seen commercials for attorneys advertising their services in this specialized area. Due to the fact that decades can pass before the disease rears its ugly head, it has become apparent that the companies responsible for exposing their workers to asbestos so many years ago may no longer be in business. But there is something you can do.<br /><br />Mesothelioma, commonly known as Asbestos Cancer, is a rare form of cancer that is most frequently known to occur when the affected person has come in contact with asbestos and inhaled its particles. It does, however, emerge in some individuals without ever having made contact with asbestos and occurs more in men than women, but can affect both genders. The name Mesothelioma is derived from mesothelium, which is the membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. When cancer cells are active in the mesothelium, that membrane begins to deteriorate and the cancer can continue spreading to other parts of the body.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />During the 1940s, millions of Americans were exposed to asbestos, but at that time, the dangers were not known.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> The symptoms of Mesothelioma </span>many times do not appear for up to 30 to 50 years after exposure. Depending on your age, you may have relatives who have unfortunately, contracted this disease while working with asbestos or simply from being exposed to it in other ways.<br /><br />If you or someone you know or are related to have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, there are steps you can take to receive compensation. Although a monetary settlement will not cure the disease, its benefits may help to make the sick individual live more comfortably and possibly ease their suffering somewhat.<br /><br />Although there are individual cases, many <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma lawsuits</span> are filed as class action suits due to the fact that so many people were affected at the same time at the same place. Even if the responsible company is no longer in business, the attorneys can still obtain monetary settlements through other means as there have been billions of dollars set aside for disbursements regarding <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma lawsuits</span>.<br /><br />If you or someone you love has contracted Mesothelioma, do an online search for lawyers in your area who handle these types of cases. A settlement made to you through a Mesothelioma lawsuit can offer a degree of support in more ways than one. The compensation received can assist in alleviating some of the burden of medical treatment costs, especially for those who are uninsured, and also possibly give an individual a chance to live in a more comfortable atmosphere, overall.</span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-84621037652496614802010-02-07T05:54:00.000-08:002010-02-07T05:54:00.867-08:00Malagnant MesotheliomaMalignant mesothelioma is an uncommon, but no longer rare, cancer that is difficult to diagnose and poorly responsive to therapy. Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. A layer of specialized cells called mesothelial cells lines the chest cavity, abdominal cavity, and the cavity around the heart. These cells also cover the outer surface of most internal organs. The tissue formed by these cells is called mesothelium.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The mesothelium helps protect the organs</span> by producing a special lubricating fluid that allows organs to move around. For example, this fluid makes it easier for the lungs to move inside the chest during breathing. The mesothelium of the chest is called the pleura and the mesothelium of the abdomen is known as the peritoneum. The mesothelium of the pericardial cavity (the "sac-like" space around the heart) is called the pericardium<br />Tumors of the mesothelium can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). A malignant tumor of the mesothelium is called a malignant mesothelioma. Because most mesothelial tumors are cancerous, malignant mesothelioma is often simply called mesothelioma. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Mesothelioma was recognized as a tumor of the pleura, peritoneum and pericardium in the late 1700's. However it was not until much later, in 1960, that this particular type of tumor was described in more detail and even more importantly, its association with asbestos exposure was recognized. The first report linking mesothelioma to asbestos exposure was written by J.C.Wagner, and described 32 cases of workers in the "Asbestos Hills" in South Africa. Since than the relationship between mesothelioma and asbestos exposure has been confirmed in studies around the world.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The incidence of mesothelioma in the United States </span>remains very low, with 14 cases occurring per million people per year. Despite these numbers the noticed threefold increase in mesothelioma in males between 1970 and 1984, is directly associated with environmental and occupational exposure to asbestos, mostly in areas of asbestos product plants and shipbuilding facilities.<br /><br />Although the disease is much more commonly seen in 60-year old men, it has been described in women and early childhood as well. The cause of the disease is not so well understood in these latter two groups, but there is some evidence of possible asbestos exposure for some of these cases as well.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest diseases known to man</span>; the average life span of an inflicted person from the time of diagnosis until death is less than 24 months. It's a disease that strikes approximately 3,000 United States citizens each and every year; hard working people who have labored for a lifetime to provide for their families, doing the work that keeps this country running and a great place to live. They worked in factories, at shipyards, in mines, for the US military, as engineers, as pipefitters, as steel workers, as auto mechanics, and in so many other professions. They came home to their loved ones exhausted and covered in dirt and dust; tired, but content that they had a job and were providing for their family. Content that they were putting food on the table and a house over their loved one's heads. Content that they were working to make a better life for their families in this generation and the next...<br /><br />But what they didn't know was that while they were working so hard, they were not only slowly killing themselves, but those that they were working so hard to help; their family, their loved ones.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the mesothelium? </span><br /><br />The mesothelium is a membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. It is composed of two layers of cells: One layer immediately surrounds the organ; the other forms a sac around it. The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that is released between these layers, allowing moving organs (such as the beating heart and the expanding and contracting lungs) to glide easily against adjacent structures.<br />The mesothelium has different names, depending on its location in the body. The peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that covers most of the organs in the abdominal cavity. The pleura is the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the wall of the chest cavity. The pericardium covers and protects the heart. The mesothelial tissue surrounding the male internal reproductive organs is called the tunica vaginalis testis. The tunica serosa uteri covers the internal reproductive organs in women<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What Is My Diagnosis? </span><br />There are three types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung (pleura), peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), and pericardial mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining surrounding the heart (pericardium). Sub-types (or cell types) of mesothelioma are epithelioid (the most common, and considered the most amenable to treatment), sarcomatous (a much more aggressive form), and biphasic or mixed (a combination of both of the other cell types).<br />The structural appearance of cells under the microscope determine the cell or sub-type of mesothelioma. Epithelioid is the least aggressive; sarcomatoid, the most aggressive. The biphasic or mixed cell type shows structural elements of both of the other two.</span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-71390316556645553612010-02-06T05:51:00.000-08:002010-02-06T05:51:00.141-08:00Living In Fear Of MesotheliomaFirst of all, you may be wondering what mesothelioma is, and why I should be scared of it ?.....<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma is the medical name for cancer of the lung</span>, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms my not appear for up to 50 years or so after exposure to asbestos, and people who haven't had any contact with asbestos for many years, are now showing signs of having this deadly disease. The symptoms are usually shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains and feeling very tired.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why should I be scared of it ? </span><br /><br />As a small child, I used to live near a factory which used asbestos to make fire-proof products and other insulating materials for the building industry. I believe that asbestos was also used in the manufacture of break linings. I can remember seeing the asbestos dust that spewed out of the factory covering the surrounding area (including part of our school playground) with this deadly snow like powder. Of course, as we were just kids at that time, we had absolutely no idea just how deadly this dust was. We even played in it completely unaware of its dangers.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Horror Came Later. </span><br /><br />It wasn't until years later after the factory had been closed down, that we began to see the full horrors of this white snow looking powder, we had played with as children. By this time I was much older, and the dangers of asbestos had been given massive coverage by the media, so I was now aware of what could happen to myself and hundreds of other people who lived in the same area as this factory in years to come.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TV Documentary. </span><br /><br />This factory received national television coverage, and on one program they interviewed families who had suffered due to the problem of asbestos. I was shocked to see that I knew some of the people who had lost family members due to developing mesothelioma, in fact I actually went to school with some of the people who took part in the program. The program showed old photographs of the area around the factory (including my old school) covered in powder, and it really did look like it had been snowing. When you see all of this on television it really does make you just a little bit worried, especially when you have been in contact with asbestos like I have.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Treatments. </span><br /><br />If mesothelioma is diagnosed early enough, a cure is possible with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. However, in the case of a more advanced illness a cure is not possible, but with the right treatments the illness can be slowed down dramatically and medication can be used to ease any pain.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">X-Rays. </span><br /><br />As a precaution I did have x-rays a few years ago just to put my mind at rest, and thankfully they were all clear. The doctor recommended that I should have x-rays on a very regular basis just to be on the safe side. So, at the moment everything is ok, but I will always be just a little bit worried of what might happen in the future.<br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-41398677143131561152010-02-05T05:49:00.000-08:002010-02-05T05:49:00.032-08:00Is Mesothelioma a sleeping dragon?<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure</span>. Asbestos is a substance found naturally. It is made of strong flexible fibres. It was used extensively in industry because the fibres are not affected by heat or chemicals and a poor conductor of electricity. It is estimated that over 5,000 products have or had asbestos in them.<br /><br />Of the six types of asbestos, only four are used commercially. These are chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite and anthrophyllite. Of these, crysotile or white asbestos accounts for 99% used in USA. In it natural state or well contained and maintained in products, asbestos do not pose a real hazard. It is when asbestos is broken down and fibres are released that there is concern.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Asbestos fibres are very thin and sharp.</span> The fibre is 2,000 times thinner than a human hair. It measures under 0.3 microns or one millionth of a millimetre in diameter and five microns in length. It is not visible with the naked eye or through a microscope.<span class="fullpost"><br />When released, the fibres remain in the atmosphere for a long time and can be carried great distances. When the fibres are inhaled, they stick to the lung tissue and are not expelled by breathing out or coughing. Some remain in the lungs, others gravitate into the pleural lining.<br /><br />Asbestos exposure can lead to disease and develops over a long period of time. Asbestos related diseases are asbestosis, pleural plaques and lung cancers. The lung cancer can be either cancer of the lung itself or mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining. These cancers can take between 20 and 50 years to develop. A recent article in a UK Newspaper highlighted the case of a Hospital Consultant who developed mesothelioma. He cannot recall any exposure to asbestos. It may well be that he was inadvertently exposed to asbestos without his knowledge i.e. such as living in the vicinity of a factory that leaked asbestos into the atmosphere.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Professor Peto has shown that new cases of mesothelioma</span> will continue to increase in the early part of the twenty first century. He also said, “Every single person in the UK has asbestos in their lungs. It is the level of exposure that is important.”<br /><br />We also know that people who has a history of asbestos exposure has a greater risk of lung cancer if they smoked. In a survey in 1992, 2602 individuals with lung cancer were interviewed. One in eight was exposed to asbestos and of these a third still smoked. A US study suggested that non-smokers exposed to asbestos have a five times greater risk of lung cancer. If they smoked, then the risk increased by a factor of 11. Smoking and asbestos exposure increases the risk of developing lung cancer to 52 times that of the general population.<br /><br />At present no one <span style="font-weight: bold;">knows how many lung cancers</span> are due to asbestos exposure because of the long latency period and that cigarette smoking remains the major cause. Mesothelioma, however, is caused by asbestos exposure and this has been the basis of numerous high value legal claims.<br /><br />As for the future, in the USA and Europe, asbestos related diseases will gradually increase to a peak. Of concern, however, are areas of conflict. In the Middle East, when a building was bombed, or when numerous buildings were bombed during the invasion of Iraq, do we have any idea how much asbestos was released into the atmosphere?<br /><br />We are, however, certain that during the 9/11 disaster, asbestos fibres were released. When the Twin Tower collapsed, there were 400 tons of asbestos in the structure. The toxic cloud that hung over Manhattan, contained high level of asbestos. It is estimated that over 100,000 people suffered asbestos exposure. The greatest exposure was amongst first responders. Deborah Reeve was the first to die from asbestos related disease after 9/11. She was a first responder and paramedic. She died in March 2005 from mesothelioma. This concerned experts because mesothelioma takes a very long time to develop. They concluded that her exposure must have been excessive.<br /><br />A study result showed that 70% of recovery and rescue workers who were active during and after the World Trade Centre collapse had some form of respiratory problem. A six year follow up study showed that sufferers with respiratory problems continue to have the same ailments.<br />“In the six years since the attacks,” Nadler said, “We have accumulated a mountain of evidence that thousands of those exposed are suffering from chronic respiratory disease and, increasingly, a variety of rare cancers.”<br /><br />Hopefully, as experts predict, within the next few years asbestos related diseases will peak and the annual new cases will drop. If not, could it be a sleeping dragon about to wake up?</span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-37193879869102335272010-02-04T05:45:00.000-08:002010-02-04T05:45:00.121-08:00How do you treat pericardial mesothelioma ?Of all the cancers caused by asbestos dust (mesothelioma), pericardial mesothelioma is the most rare, accounting for a fraction of all cases (5%). It is a cancer that grows on the pericardium (the lining of the heart). This is a delicate 'film', and any infection on the pericardium can have deadly consequences.<br /><br />Once an individual has been<span style="font-weight: bold;"> diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma</span> they are offered three different treatment options. These are radiation, surgery and chemotherapy. Pericardial mesothelioma is extremely difficult to treat (due to the intricacies involved in removing the tumours from the pericardium), and a patient's chances of survival are slim. All three methods have a poor success rate mainly due to the fact that pericardial mesothelioma is detected in the mature stages of development. (The reason for this is because in the early stages of the cancer the symptoms resemble those of diseases such as pneumonia). The prognosis for a patient undergoing treatment at this point (mature stage) is usually less than a year.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Before treatment, the patient requires a doctor's evaluation in order to determine which of the three treatments are suitable for him/her. Details such as age, weight, medical history, and general well-being are considered prior to the commencement of treatment. So, <span style="font-weight: bold;">how do you treat pericardial mesothelioma ?</span><br /><br />Radiation - As with all cancer treatments that use this method, large doses of radiation are used to kill the cancerous cells on the pericardium. The downside to radiation treatment is that not only are you killing off the cancerous cells, but you are also damaging the vital organs in close proximity to the heart, namely the lungs. The heart also gets damaged (due to the large doses of radiation).<br /><br />Surgery - We can break this down into two parts; aggressive surgery and palliative procedures. Aggressive surgery involves the removal of the cancerous cell. Since these are very close to the heart and lungs, this makes it an extremely precarious procedure and one that requires an extremely skilled surgeon. Palliative procedures are used in<span style="font-weight: bold;"> the latest of stages of pericardial mesothelioma</span> and serve the sole <span style="font-weight: bold;">purpose of reducing the symptoms</span>. Usually at this stage the cancer is practically incurable.<br /><br />Chemotherapy - This is the most widely-used of cancer therapies which involves the use of drugs to kill the cancerous cells. Unfortunately, the majority of drugs used have a low success rate with pericardial mesothelioma. Research is being conducted to come up with a cocktail of drugs that have a more favourable outcome.<br /><br />There does exist another form of treatment which involves using all three aforementioned treatment options. It is known as Dual Therapy. Surgery is used to remove the cancerous cells, then chemotherapy and radiation are used to kill the remaining cells. The success rate for this method is higher than just using radiation, surgery or chemotherapy alone, but can still be dangerous.</span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-55354217479119562562010-02-03T05:42:00.000-08:002010-02-03T05:42:00.512-08:00Getting a Mesothelima Lawyer to Fight Against Lung CancerIt is said that mesothelioma is linked to lung cancer and it is a good idea to get the help that is deserved when someone feels like they have been diagnosed because of the work that they did for a living. There are many <span style="font-weight: bold;">mesothelimo lawyers</span> that are waiting to help you with your situation and will get you the settlement that you deserve.<br /><br />There are many people that this disease affects. It will take its toll on the entire family. These lung cancer patients deserve to have the respect and the care that they deserve for all their duties while in the work force. It is important that these patients and their families have the necessary information that they deserve to be well informed about the entire process. <span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Malignant mesothelima</span> is a rare form of lung cancer that is brought on by asbestos. The term mesothelioma is used to describe a cancer tumor, which involves the mesothelial cells of an organ; this is usually the lungs, heart, or the abdominal organs. When a person is diagnosed with this form of disease, a mesothelima lawyer will fight to give them the rights that they so deserve. <br /><br />A person this is diagnosed with this form of cancer will have a long hard struggle in front of them. For most people, they will not get any better and will have to live with this type of problem for the rest of their life. When someone has to go through that much pain and suffering in their life because their company did not tell them that they were in danger, they will deserve a settlement for their time and their pain. <br /><br />A mesothelioma lawyer will fight for their patients to have all of their medical bills paid and to have a little extra money to help them with the rest of their life. This is an important procedure that will determine how well you settle out. You need to be confident in your attorney so that the facts can be presented and the client will have a fair and good case. <br /><br />In some cases the patients will die before the case is settled. In these cases, the families of them will be entitled to the remaining settlement. They will have to live without their family member for the rest of their life due to this terrible form of cancer and they will deserve to be compensated well for that reason. A <span style="font-weight: bold;">mesothelioma lawyer</span> will help them fight for what their loved one wanted so much. <br /><br />In the end, the money and the settlement cannot make what is wrong turn right. It is not going to bring back the loved one. However, it will be telling these companies that they did something wrong and that they did not get away with it. You will be fighting for rights of the workers and the responsibilities of the employers.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-26432836312142355912010-02-02T05:40:00.000-08:002010-02-02T05:40:00.271-08:00Diffuse Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma<span style="font-weight: bold;">Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma</span>, or DMM, is a rare but highly aggressive type of cancer. It occurs in the thin layer of tissue, the pleura, lining the chest cavity and lungs. Once diagnosed with DMM, most patients do not survive beyond one year. This cancer is more common in men than in women, and in older people.<br /><br />Most people with DMM have a history of exposure to asbestos; however, if they are not aware that such exposure occurred, they may be unaware that they are at risk. A patient with DMM typically has one or more of the following signs and symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, fever, or a cough. <span class="fullpost"> An x-ray usually shows that the pleural tissue around the lungs has thickened due to the development of a number of nodules or small cancerous growths. Sometimes, there may be a single large growth. When a biopsy of the cancer tissue is done, the types of cells that make up the cancer may be epithelioid, mixed, or sarcomatoid. People with epithelioid cell cancers tend to survive somewhat longer; those with sarcomatoid cancers usually have the shortest survival.<br /><br />DMM is always treated as aggressively as possible. The type of treatment depends on the dominant cell type the cancer is made of, the extent of spread of the cancer, and the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. Surgery is a preferred option where the bulk of the cancer can be removed. Many anti-cancer drugs are being tried to treat DMM, with varying levels of short-term success. Radiotherapy may also be an option. A number of clinical trials are currently underway to try and find a treatment that may improve the outlook for DMM patients. However, only seven percent of people with DMM survive beyond five years.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-11960239270187503522010-02-01T10:39:00.000-08:002010-02-01T10:39:00.207-08:00Cancer mesothelioma – It is a born killer<span style="font-weight: bold;">What is mesothelioma? </span><br /><br />The pericardium is the mesothelial tissue that surrounds and acts as a safeguard to the heart. The pleural mesothelium membrane covers the lungs and chest cavity and peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that enfolds the organs in the abdominal cavity.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is actually cancer mesothelioma?</span><br /><br />Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a dual layered membrane with which our chest, lungs, abdomen and the heart is wrapped safely.<br /><br />Cancer Mesothelioma can damage any of these cells, although pleural mesothelioma is more common; it metastasizes and at an advanced stage the disease reach to the other parts of the body like the lymph nodes, lungs, chest wall, or abdominal organs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How is cancer mesothelioma caused?</span><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Though asbestos exposure is the primary reason in 70% to 80% of the cases, mesothelioma can be caused by other means, like exposure to the chemical zeolite that is also present in asbestos.<br /><br />Asbestos has become part of our daily life being in cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. The asbestos fibers take their toll by going into our windpipe and settling in the internal organs causing the formation of carcinogenic tumors.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The overall scenario regarding cancer mesothelioma</span><br /><br />Though there is a ban on certain asbestos products, around 1000 people in France and above 2000 people in the U.S are faced with this nightmare each year.<br /><br />Mostly, workers from shipyards, asbestos mines and mills are prone to this mishap, due to a constant exposure to asbestos. However, it takes 30 to 50 years for the disease to surface and show symptoms though they are not always accurate.<br /><br />Cancer mesothelioma is proving more than a menace and the average person live for 12-24 months; the earlier it is<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-91651561930198530462010-01-30T05:36:00.000-08:002010-01-30T05:36:00.387-08:00Asbestos Mesothelioma- A Deadly Disease<span style="font-weight: bold;">Asbestos- the Main Culprit behind Asbestos Mesothelioma</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Asbestos mesothelioma</span> is a rare but dangerous cancer caused by exposure to asbestos particles suspended in the air. Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals. It is made up of strong and durable fibers that are resistant to heat and fire. Thin long and flexible structure of asbestos fibers allows you to weave them even into cloth. These inherent qualities of asbestos prompted the manufacturers of industrial, automotive, maritime, scientific, building and consumer products to use it widely during 1890-1970.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Different Types of Mesothelioma and Their Symptoms</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Asbestos mesothelioma affects the lining of lungs, abdominal organs or heart</span>. Asbestos mesothelioma affecting lining of lungs or pleural membrane is called pleural mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of abdominal organs or peritoneum. When this disease shows its effect in the lining of heart or pericardium, it is known as pericardial mesothelioma. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are pain and swelling in abdomen, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite and nausea. In most of the cases, fluid accumulates in the peritoneal space. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite, chest pain, lower back pain and difficulty in swallowing. In most of the cases, a fluid accumulates in pleural space.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Asbestos Mesothelioma Kills Silently</span><br /><br />Most unfortunate thing about the asbestos mesothelioma is its long latency period. Any individual, who had asbestos exposure even 20 to 50 years back, may have asbestos mesothelioma lying dormant in his body without any appearance of aforementioned symptoms. By the time, symptoms become noticeable, it is already too late. The average survival time of all <span style="font-style: italic;">types of mesothelioma patients </span>is not more than 24 months.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diagnosis of Asbestos Mesothelioma</span><br /><br />Diagnosis of asbestos mesothelioma involves x-ray, CT-scan, peritoneoscopy and bronchoscopy. After finding any abnormality doctor may suggest biopsy. In biopsy, we send a tissue sample for pathological examination. After examining tissue sample an expert pathologist can confirm about the development of disease.<br /><br />Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are some treatment options available for the patients suffering from asbestos mesothelioma. People suffering form asbestos mesothelioma can filer lawsuits to recover damages for the persons or industries responsible for their asbestos exposure.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-13123572227155120562010-01-29T05:34:00.000-08:002010-01-29T05:34:00.306-08:00Asbestos: Cause Of Deadly MesotheliomaAsbestos is the commercial name given to certain types of fibrous materials. They are silicates of varying compositions; the silica combined with such bases as Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, sodium and Aluminum. Asbestos fibers are usually from 20 to 500 in length and 0.5 to 50 in diameter. Asbestos bodies appear as golden brown or beaded rods with a translucent center. The fibers are insoluble. The exposure of asbestos causes fibers to be inhaled and fine dust deposited in the alveoli inside the lungs consequently causing a type of cancer called Mesothelioma (a deadly tumor) involving Mesothelial tissues or usually cells of lungs or stomach and abdominal organs.<br /><br />Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer of the Pleura (lung cancer) and Peritoneum (abdomen cancer). Mesothelioma has been shown to have a strong association with the crocidolite variety of asbestos. Pleural mesothelioma, the most common manifestation of asbestos exposure, is well-circumscribed plaques of dense collagen, often containing calcium. Peritoneum Mesothelioma may or may not contain asbestos bodies and rarely do they occur in persons who have no history or evidence of asbestos exposure.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Mesothelioma not only occurs in people who are exposed the asbestos, but also to them who had been living in vicinity to <span style="font-weight: bold;">asbestos manufacturing process </span>or those staying in asbestos contaminated buildings. In Great Britain, an association was reported between Mesothelioma and people living within 1 kilometer of an asbestos factory.<br /><br />The risk of Mesothelioma is reported to be high in those cases where occupational exposure to asbestos is combined with cigarette smoking. Mesothelioma usually does not appear until after 5 to 10 years of exposure. Mesothelioma causes mechanical irritation and in the advanced cases, there may be symptoms of clubbing of fingers, and cardiac distress. The survival time of Mesothelioma patients is generally ranges from 12 months to 2 years of diagnosis and very few survive longer than 2 years.<br /><br />The following measures can be useful in <span style="font-weight: bold;">preventing occurrences of Mesothelioma</span>:<br /><br />• Use of safer types of asbestos (chrysolite and amosite)<br />• Substitution of other insulators such as glass fiber, mineral wool, calcium silicate plastic foams<br />• Rigorous dust control<br />• Periodic examination of workers such as biological monitoring (clinical, X-ray, lung function)<br /><br />The government should take adequate steps and make appropriate legislation to stop or minimize the case of asbestos exposure Mesothelioma. If you or any one of your families or friends is suffering from Mesothelioma, you have the legal right to file lawsuits for getting compensation for the medical facilities, loss of income and pain. You can consult a qualified attorney for filing a Mesothelioma lawsuit for comensation.<br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-72531585525834907172010-01-28T05:32:00.000-08:002010-01-28T05:32:00.136-08:00Asbestos - MesotheliomaAsbestos is the biggest work place killer today. Those who have worked with asbestos or who are regularly in contact with someone who has are at <span style="font-weight: bold;">risk from asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma</span>. All these are fatal respiratory diseases which are extremely difficult to cure. Research is being carried out in various research labs all over the USA and many pharmaceutical companies are also endeavouring to find new drugs and treatment methods.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />One rare disease caused by asbestos which is becoming increasingly common is mesothelioma. Although unknown by many today, it is almost certain that awareness of this disease will be broadcasted worldwide because of its increasing occurrence in men aged between 55 and 70. Many of these men are now lodging multi million dollar lawsuits against the companies who subjected them to asbestos. Those most at risk from mesothelioma are those who have been in regular contact with asbestos dust and fibres without sufficient protection. Just a couple of months of exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma 30 years later. The latency period (amount of time the disease takes to start taking effect) of mesothelioma is 30 - 50 years which is one of the reasons it is so difficult to cure because it is very difficult to tackle in its early stages. Another reason it is so difficult to cure is that its early symptoms are characteristic of many other more common diseases such as pneumonia.<br /><br />Mesothelioma symptoms include:<br /><br />- Chest pains<br />- Coughing that worsens over time<br />- Weight loss<br />- Shortness of breath<br />- Coughing up blood<br />- Nausea and vomiting<br />- Fatigue<br />- Wheezing<br />- Lung infection<br />- Swollen lymph nodes<br />- Loss of appetite<br /><br />A patient will feel symptoms depending on which type of mesothelioma he or she has got. For information on the different types of mesothelioma go to: <a href="http://www.1-mesothelioma.co.uk/">http://www.1-mesothelioma.co.uk</a><br /><br />In the next 35 years it is estimated that over 1 million people will die from asbestos related <span style="font-weight: bold;">diseases in developed countries</span>. Most of these people will die from lung cancer and mesothelioma as these two are the most prolific asbestos related diseases.<br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-91570417541003038912010-01-27T05:30:00.000-08:002010-01-27T05:30:00.853-08:00An Understanding Of Mesothelioma CauseMesothelioma cause refers to the thing or event responsible for mesothelioma cancers. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease of the lining of abdominal organs, lungs and heart</span>. Almost all the cases of mesothelioma disease somehow or the other are linked with exposure to asbestos particles. Exposure to asbestos particles could cause mesothelioma even if the level of exposure is very low. Studies reveal that about 70 to 80 % of total mesothelioma cases have a history of asbestos exposure thereby identifying asbestos as the single largest mesothelioma cause. Occurrence of mesothelioma without any history of exposure to asbestos particles is very rare.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Some Facts about Mesothelioma Cause</span><br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Asbestos exposure is the only known mesothelioma cause. Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals. It contains strong and flexible fibers. One can separate these fibers in to thin threads. Commercial use of asbestos started in late nineteenth century. It was widely used because of its durability and ability to withstand high temperatures. Asbestos was widely used in brake linings, cement, roofing shingles, textile, flooring, insulation and many other industrial products. Small asbestos particles remain suspended in the course of manufacturing of these products. Asbestos workers, their family members those residing near asbestos manufacturing industries could easily inhale asbestos fibers that could cause mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases.<br /><br />The biggest mesothelioma cause is the negligence of asbestos manufacturers. Manufacturers continued using asbestos even after being aware of its harmful effects. They did not issue any warnings or take necessary precautions to prevent asbestos exposure to the workers. Had they been sincere in their responsibilities, many people suffering from mesothelioma and dangerous asbestos related diseases would have been healthy and happy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Smoking Increases Mesothelioma Risk</span><br /><br />Experts are of the opinion that smoking in itself is not a mesothelioma cause. Nevertheless, it increases the risk of pleural mesothelioma – the mesothelioma of the linings of the lungs. Studies have revealed that smokers with asbestos exposure have an increased mesothelioma risk when compared to non-smokers with similar exposure to asbestos particles.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Preventive Measures against Mesothelioma Cause</span><br /><br />Studies have reveled that family members of asbestos workers have suffered with mesothelioma. The mesothelioma cause in this case is the asbestos dust particles settled on the clothes, shoes and hair of the asbestos workers that their family members inhaled. Workers should shower and change their clothing to avoid the possibility of exposing family members to asbestos particles. Workers should also put on protective equipments to <span style="font-weight: bold;">reduce the risk of asbestos exposure.</span><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-19726569127288408602010-01-26T00:27:00.000-08:002010-01-26T00:27:00.390-08:00An Overview Of Mesothelioma Cancers<span style="font-weight: bold;">What are Mesothelioma Cancers?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma cancers </span>are the cancers that spread in the mesothelium tissues. Mesothelium in general is the name of tissue that forms lining of different body organs such as heart, lungs, abdomen and reproductive organs. The lining around abdominal organs is known as peritoneal membrane. Lining around lungs is called pleural membrane while the lining around heart is called pericardium.<br /><br />These linings perform two functions. They protect the internal organs by producing a lubricating fluid and to allow the smooth movement of the internal organs. Mesothelioma cancers are the cancers affecting these membranes. The names of the cancers depend on the tissue or linings they affect. Peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma are the names of cancers of linings of abdomen, lungs and heart, respectively.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Pleural mesothelioma is the most common of all mesothelioma cancers</span> and is found in 70 % of the mesothelioma patients. Peritoneal mesothelioma constitutes 10% to 20% of the mesothelioma patients while third type pericardial mesothelioma, is rare.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Symptoms of Mesothelioma Cancers</span><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Symptoms of mesothelioma cancers </span>are same as of other common diseases. It makes diagnosis mesothelioma cancers a difficult task. Pain and swelling in abdomen, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite and nausea are some symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, chest pains, lower back pains and difficulty in swallowing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">History</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">History of mesothelioma cancers </span>goes back to as far back as 1900s. It took about 60 years to gather sufficient information about these mesothelioma cancers. By the end of sixth decade of last century, experts could conclude that exposure to asbestos particles is the reason behind the disease. J. C. Wagner was first researcher to report 32 cases of mesothelioma cancers and confirmed its association with asbestos exposure.<br /><br />One alarming fact about the <span style="font-style: italic;">mesothelioma cancers</span> is its extended latency period. These cancers may remain asymptomatic in the body for even up to 50 years. Chances of survival for mesothelioma patients are rare and the average survival period after diagnosis is not more than 12-24 months. Surgery if diagnosed early, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are some common treatments for <span style="font-weight: bold;">all types of mesothelioma cancers</span>. People suffering from mesothelioma cancers can file lawsuits to recover damages for medical expenses and other damages. They can file the lawsuits against the persons and companies responsible for causing asbestos exposure.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-2648988611658463532010-01-25T05:24:00.000-08:002010-01-25T05:24:00.144-08:00An Overview Of Asbestos Disease- Mesothelioma<span style="font-weight: bold;">What Is Asbestos?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Asbestos disease, mesothelioma cancers</span>, lung cancers and asbestosis are the diseases caused because of asbestos exposure. Asbestos constitutes different naturally occurring fibrous minerals in some rocks and soil. It has found widespread use in industries and building materials such as fireproofing, roofing shingles, electric insulation, furnace, hot pipe covering, and friction products.<br /><br />Recent studies have, however, revealed that exposure to asbestos can have damaging health implication resulting in asbestos disease and mesothelioma for both workers in industries making use of asbestos as well as those who live in the environment surrounding such places. Workers may inhale fine asbestos particles in the air; they also become exposed through skin contact with asbestos or by swallowing asbestos fibers while at work. These workers are vulnerable to asbestos diseases as mesothelioma and asbestosis.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Serious Effects Of Asbestos Disease- Mesothelioma</span><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma</span> is the most serious of several asbestos-related diseases detected so far. This is because of the carcinogenic effect of asbestos particles. Asbestos can cause cancer of the lungs, esophagus, colon, rectum, stomach, vocal chords, and kidneys. About 70 percent to 80 percent of all cases of asbestos<span style="font-style: italic;"> disease mesothelioma</span> - a rare type of cancer of the mesothelium, the membrane that covers and protects most of the body internal organs – are the result of asbestos exposure at work.<br /><br />Asbestos disease mesothelioma may not immediately manifest. The asbestos particles can lie dormant in the body for several years and manifest later, when the prognosis is very grim. It is possible that by the time the disease is diagnosed, the cancer may have already spread significantly. In view of health concerns all new uses of asbestos in the manufacturing industries have been banned in the United States from July 1989 onward. In particular, the use of asbestos in hand-held hair dryers was voluntarily stopped in 1979. Schools are required to test for use of asbestos roofing and it is removed or covered up.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Compensation To Victims Of Asbestos Disease Mesothelioma</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The first case of asbestos disease mesothelioma</span> was filed nearly 70 years ago. Employees in industries with considerable risk of asbestos poisoning are, in principle, eligible for mesothelioma compensation. The compensation is available only for those employees who run the risk of asbestos exposure since the 1940s. Recently, many mesothelioma patients have filed lawsuits for compensation. They have been awarded compensation on the ground that the owners of industries continued to use asbestos despite the information of the health hazards it entails. Currently, help is available to<span style="font-style: italic;"> victims of asbestos disease mesothelioma</span> through many specialized legal firms in the United States.<br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-17888166288888975872010-01-25T01:21:00.000-08:002010-01-25T01:21:00.158-08:00An Insight Into Mesothelioma CureThe doctors and researchers are looking for answers related to Mesothelioma cure but have not found any. Before we discuss about <span style="font-weight: bold;">mesothelioma cure</span>, it is necessary to know about what is <span style="font-weight: bold;">mesothelioma </span>and what are its possible causes. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mesothelioma</span> is a rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen. High Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma cancers. Asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral that was widely used in the construction process, building material and many manufacturing units. Asbestos breaks into minute particles that float into the air, can be easily inhaled and settle on the clothes of workmen, leaving them and their family members prone to many health hazards.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Understanding Its Symptoms – A Step towards Mesothelioma Cure</span>: <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />An understanding of mesothelioma symptoms can help in the process of mesothelioma cure. Some common symptoms of mesothelioma are difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and chronic cough. However, many times this disease lies in asymptomatic in the body, which makes mesothelioma cure an impossible task. Once detected, the chances of survival of an average mesothelioma patient are very bleak.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The options for Mesothelioma cure </span>depend upon the different stages of the disease. In the first stage the treatments options depends on factors such as patient’s age, general health, organ affected and the size of tumor. Surgery is used for mesothelioma treatment and cure in the first stage. The doctors remove the tumor and the nearby tissues with a surgical process. However, the doctors use a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy if the tumor has witnessed enormous growth.<br /><br />Fluid collection in the chest and abdomen takes place in the advance stages of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma cure in these stages involves draining of the fluid to reduce discomfort. This process of treatment is known as Thorancentesis or Paracentesis. After this, the doctors use Surgery followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Treatment and efforts for mesothelioma cure can suffer a severe jolt if the disease strikes back. In that case, the treatment depends on the location of recurrence, and the patient’s medical history.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What If the Efforts For Mesothelioma Cure Fail? </span><br /><br />As we have discussed the survival chances of mesothelioma patients are bleak and the possibility of mesothelioma cure are rare. In that case it is necessary to make the patients aware that they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the medical expenses, loss of income, lost earning capacity, pain and the mental trauma they are undergoing. Though the award of compensation cannot bring about mesothelioma cure or compensate for the loss of life, yet it can provide some relief to the mesothelioma victims and their family members.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-85668770451193257522010-01-24T06:19:00.000-08:002010-01-24T06:19:00.272-08:00All Pericardial Mesothelioma Information FAQWhat is <span style="font-weight: bold;">pericardial mesothelioma?</span><br /><br />Pericardial mesothelioma is a serious heart condition which consists of cancerous cells building up on the lining of the heart. Similarly to pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, this is a terminal illness due to the importance of the area on which it grows.<br /><br />What causes <span style="font-weight: bold;">pericardial mesothelioma</span> and who are most at risk?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The primary cause of pericardial mesothelioma</span> is exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. Therefore those at risk are those who are most likely to have inhaled these deadly fibres such as construction workers and asbestos manufacturers. Those in contact with these people also have a chance of getting pericardial mesothelioma because these people may have asbestos fibres stuck to their clothes or hair.<br /><br />What are the symptoms of<span style="font-weight: bold;"> pericardial mesothelioma?</span><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br />The symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma change from patient to patient. Usual symptoms include persistent coughing, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and palpitations. Other symptoms patients may experience are nausea, weight loss, vomiting and loss of appetite.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What are the treatments available for pericardial mesothelioma?</span><br /><br />There are various different treatments for pericardial mesothelioma although none of these have a high success rate. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, dual therapy and surgery are the treatment methods available. Chemotherapy includes using drugs to kill off cancerous cells and radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells although this is difficult in the case of pericardial mesothelioma due to the surrounding vital organs such as the heart and lungs. Dual therapy is a treatment combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy. Surgery comes in two forms; aggressive surgery and palliative procedures. Aggressive surgery is a very difficult procedure and consists of removing large chunks of cancerous cells in an attempt to gain long term control over the cancer. Palliative procedures just attempts to lessen the symptoms for the patient.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How much exposure to asbestos is needed for there to be a possibility of getting pericardial mesothelioma?</span><br /><br />This depends on how strong and resistant the person is to disease and on the concentration of asbestos in the environment around him. It is possible to get pericardial mesothelioma from as little as a couple of months of exposure to asbestos although on average it would take a couple of years for enough asbestos fibres to build up to cause cancer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the prognosis for pericardial mesothelioma?</span><br /><br />This is highly dependent on how early and how aggressively the cancer is treated. If pericardial mesothelioma is treated when it has fully developed and matured then the chances of a patient’s survival is very small. The prognosis could be only a couple of months.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is there any promising research into cures for pericardial mesothelioma?</span><br /><br />Research into cures of pericardial mesothelioma and all other forms of mesothelioma is being done in numerous research labs all over the USA. Many pharmaceutical companies are also working hard to research new drugs for chemotherapy. So far, research has been mostly unsuccessful.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-80696207879296815992010-01-23T05:17:00.000-08:002010-01-23T05:17:00.598-08:00All About a Mesothelioma LawyerWhen someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, they may find that they need an attorney to help them with their case. This is a disease that is rare, and there is little to be said about the condition. The rate of this disease is on the increase and there are new lawyers that are trying to settle many cases for different people. They have stepped in for the rights of the people to help them with their case.<br /><br />Many victims of this disease need to have a mesothelioma lawyer to help them with their fight. These lawyers and law firms will deal with the victims and their families to help them claim the right compensation that they deserve from the companies that are responsible for their problems. These lawsuits result in a lot of money being won by the families when the right lawyer or firm handles them.<span class="fullpost"><br /><br />Handling asbestos causes mesothelioma. This comes from working in an environment that is affected by this deadly material or by someone that is contracted to remove it. Most of the time, the workers are made clear of the dangers that can be caused by working with this type of material. However, some employers will allow little or no protection from the material when the employees are handling it. These workers are entitled to compensation for their work.<br />Today there are many mesothelioma lawyers to choose from and there are many that are right for you. Many of these lawyers have dealt with this type of suit in the past and know the correct way to handle it. Those people that are looking for a lawyer should choose someone with a good history and experience in this type of case. Most lawyers are happy to provide clients with information that may be helpful in using them for your services. They will show past cases with the names deleted to show proof of their victory.<br /><br />It is a good idea to find out if the mesothelioma lawyer that you are looking into has won any of their cases or not. These elements can make all the difference when it comes to trying to find the right lawyer to help you with your situation. It is a good idea to do as much research as you can on the entire situation. You may be able to determine your future when you choose their right mesothelioma lawyer for you and your case.<br /><br />When it comes to being sick with a disease that could have been prevented, it is hard to deal with. Finding the right mesothelioma lawyer to help you in your fight against these companies is a good start. You will be fighting for something that means so much to a lot of people and it will be worth it in the end.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-3187349226795649562010-01-22T05:21:00.000-08:002010-01-22T05:30:12.747-08:00An Insight Into Mesothelioma CureThe doctors and researchers are looking for answers related to Mesothelioma cure but have not found any. Before we discuss about <span style="font-weight: bold;">mesothelioma cure</span>, it is necessary to know about what is mesothelioma and what are its possible causes. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen. High Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of mesothelioma cancers. Asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral that was widely used in the construction process, building material and many manufacturing units. Asbestos breaks into minute particles that float into the air, can be easily inhaled and settle on the clothes of workmen, leaving them and their family members prone to many health hazards.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Understanding Its Symptoms – A Step towards Mesothelioma Cure</span>: <span class="fullpost"><br /><br />An understanding of mesothelioma symptoms can help in the process of mesothelioma cure. Some common symptoms of mesothelioma are difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and chronic cough. However, many times this disease lies in asymptomatic in the body, which makes mesothelioma cure an impossible task. Once detected, the chances of survival of an average mesothelioma patient are very bleak.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The options for Mesothelioma cure </span>depend upon the different stages of the disease. In the first stage the treatments options depends on factors such as patient’s age, general health, organ affected and the size of tumor. Surgery is used for mesothelioma treatment and cure in the first stage. The doctors remove the tumor and the nearby tissues with a surgical process. However, the doctors use a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy if the tumor has witnessed enormous growth.<br /><br />Fluid collection in the chest and abdomen takes place in the advance stages of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma cure in these stages involves draining of the fluid to reduce discomfort. This process of treatment is known as Thorancentesis or Paracentesis. After this, the doctors use Surgery followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Treatment and efforts for mesothelioma cure can suffer a severe jolt if the disease strikes back. In that case, the treatment depends on the location of recurrence, and the patient’s medical history.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What If the Efforts For Mesothelioma Cure Fail? </span><br /><br />As we have discussed the survival chances of mesothelioma patients are bleak and the possibility of mesothelioma cure are rare. In that case it is necessary to make the patients aware that they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the medical expenses, loss of income, lost earning capacity, pain and the mental trauma they are undergoing. Though the award of compensation cannot bring about mesothelioma cure or compensate for the loss of life, yet it can provide some relief to the mesothelioma victims and their family members.<br /><br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-24637879891605385932010-01-22T05:09:00.001-08:002010-01-22T05:17:10.735-08:0010 Options in Treating MesotheliomaAs with any cancer, treatment for Mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the progression of the disease, the age as well as state of health of the patient.<br /><br />It is the oncologist who specializes in the disease who will decide on the line of treatment. The disease is difficult to treat and in most cases the prognosis is poor. Treatment options include:<br /><br /><ol><li>If the diagnosis is done in the early stages surgery may be recommended to remove all cancerous tissues. This means thoracoscopy, VATS or video assisted thoracic surgery, mediastinoscopy (used for staging), or laproscopy. Often, doctors will advise palliative procedures like chest tube drainage and pleurodesis, thoracoscopy and pleurodesis, pleuroperitonial shunt, or pleurectomy, which treat the symptoms of mesothelioma rather than the disease. </li><li>Radiation is prescribed aggressively for mesothelioma patients and is often given in combination with surgery or in order to control symptoms, palliatively. Research on using radiation therapy using implants or UV light therapy is in progress as traditional radiation therapy damages surrounding healthy tissue.</li><li><span class="fullpost">Chemotherapy is an option and around 12-20% of patients respond to the drugs. Anti-cancer drugs destroy cancer cells and prevent their spread. In mesothelioma, chemotherapy is not considered to be curative. The aim is to prevent spread of the disease; shrink the tumor prior to surgery, known as neoadjuvant therapy; to annihilate any remains of the tumor in the body post surgery; and to relieve pain and other discomfort, palliative chemotherapy. Experts recommend prescribing premetrexed along with cisplastin. These drugs have shown positive results and this is now standard care for Mesothelioma not treatable by surgery. </span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Biological therapy using interleukin 2.</span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Immunotherapy where the body’s own immune system is stimulated to fight the disease. Biological response modifiers, BRMs, are used in treatment. These enhance the functions of the immune system; regulate metabolic reactions that promote growth of cancers; alter cancer cell division; block or reverse processes that lead to formation of cancers; and prevent spread of cancer. </span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Gene therapy, where attempts are made to correct the gene sequence that causes the cancer. This is of two kinds, replacement gene therapy and knockout gene therapy. </span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Administration of lovastatin, a cholesterol lowering drug.</span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Photodynamic treatment where a photosensitive medication is activated using a laser. This is done during the surgical removal of cancerous tissues. </span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Draining of fluid in the chest or abdominal cavity followed by introduction of medications into the cavity to prevent fluid accumulation is done for patients who have uncontrolled fluid accumulation and intense discomfort stemming from it.</span></li><li><span class="fullpost">Combination therapy or Trimodal therapy which means surgery accompanied by radiation and chemotherapy. </span></li></ol><span class="fullpost">Often, complementary medicines are also used. Termed to be holistic this kind of treatment focuses on a patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.<br /><br />In the case of Mesothelioma which is untreatable one can opt for clinical trials of new treatments that are in progress in several research laboratories and centers. The best advice on the line of treatment would be that recommended by the oncologist or physician.<br /></span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-51205956965135810982009-07-12T07:12:00.000-07:002009-07-12T07:12:00.950-07:00Why Losing Weight is GoodThere is a great benefit acquired from <span style="font-weight: bold;">losing weight.</span> Though <span style="font-weight: bold;">losing weight</span> is not easy, the long term effects brought by it would probably be of help to anyone considering to shed those unwanted and unhealthy pounds.<br /><br />The following are a few of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">remarkable advantages from losing those excess weight.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight loss prevents high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke</span><br /><br />That is a three in one benefit from <span style="font-weight: bold;">losing weight.</span> It is a fact that heart disease and stroke are one of the primary reasons for disability and death in both men and women in the US. People who are overweight have a higher risk to have high levels of cholesterol in their blood stream as well as triglycerides (also known as blood fat).<br /><br />Angina, one type of heart disease, could cause chest pains as well as a decrease in the oxygen pumped to the heart.<br /><br />Sudden death also occurs from heart disease and stroke, and usually this strikes with very little warning, signs and symptoms.<br /><br />It is a fact that by decreasing your weight by a mere five to ten percent, this could positively decrease the chances of you having or developing heart disease or a stroke. Plus, how your heart functions would also improve as well as your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride count will decrease.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight loss prevents type 2 diabetes</span><br /><br />Diabetes puts in jeopardy one’s life as well as how one leads his or her life because of the complications that result from having it. Both types of diabetes, type one and type two are linked with being overweight. To those who already have diabetes, regular exercise and losing weight could help in controlling your blood sugar levels as well as the medication you may be currently taking. Increase your physical activity. You could simply walk, jog or dance. It helps get those blood streams moving as well as lose those unnecessary pounds.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight loss helps reduce your risk for cancer</span><br /><br />Being overweight is linked with a number of kinds of cancer. Specially for women, the common types of cancer that is associated with being overweight include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, ovary, breast, and colon. This is not meant to scare you, this is only to keep you informed. Men are at risk too from developing cancer if they are overweight. These include cancer of the colon, prostate and rectum. Extra weight, a diet high in fat and cholesterol should as much as possible be avoided.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight loss reduces sleep apnea</span><br /><br />Or it could eliminate it all together. Sleep apnea is a condition wherein one could temporarily stop breathing for a brief period and then would continue to snore heavily. Sleep apnea could cause drowsiness or sleepiness during the day and – because of being overweight – could result in heart failure. Shedding those excess pounds could help in eliminating this problem.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight loss reduces the pain of osteoarthritis</span><br /><br />When one weighs heavily, the joints of his or her knees, hips and lower back would have to exert double – if not triple – effort to carry him or her through out his / her waking, walking and moving life. This could cause tension and stress on these joints. Weight loss decreases the load these joints carry thus decreasing – if not eliminating – the pain of one who has osteoarthritis.Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-3270338549995041652009-07-11T07:33:00.000-07:002009-07-11T07:33:00.475-07:00Essential Weight Loss & Health Strategies For Women<span class="style2">Why is it that some struggle to stay in shape while others achieve unbelievable results that inspire themselves and others?<br /><br />It's actually very simple. Excellent results come from a plan, a specifically designed women's fitness program that includes weight training and cardio workouts along with excellent nutrition and supplementation.<br /><br />Below you'll learn the essential strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals. These simple strategies can be immediately implemented into your lifestyle with little sacrifice on your part. It will add quality years to your life.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Don't be too aggressive. </span><br />One of the biggest problems most women encounter when starting a health & fitness program is rapidly depleted motivation after only a few weeks due to an overly ambitious plan.<br /><br />As you become accustomed to the lifestyle shift, you can add more days and get improved results. But beware: if you try to do too much too fast, you may end up quitting altogether.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. If you don't enjoy doing resistance training or are pressed for time, concentrate on working the largest muscle groups with compound resistance movements. </span><br /><br />A lack of success is generally just a lack of understanding of how a woman's body works. Most women want to lose fat and tone and firm their bodies.<br /><br />The way to do that is to use resistance to train large muscle groups.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Stretching improves flexibility, blood flow, muscle recovery, low back pain, health and a host of other things. Additionally, stretching can prevent injury, making sleep better and improve your performance. </span><br /><br />Always stretch, but be certain not to stretch pulled muscles. You should always warm-up before stretching. However, it is very important that you know how to stretch. Never bounce!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Set realistic, attainable weight loss & health goals. </span><br /><br />You must have both short-term and long-term goals so you can gauge your progress. It's crucial to have a baseline before you begin, so you can measure success.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Set exercise appointments with yourself. </span><br /><br />Use your day-timer to set appointments for exercise, and then stick to them. You wouldn't miss a business meeting or client appointment, would you?<br /><br />So don't miss an exercise appointment with yourself. Nothing is more important than your health. Nothing.<br /><br />Everything else will crumble around you if your health fails. So make your exercise appointments a priority.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. Exercise correctly.</span> So much time is wasted doing, at best, unproductive exercise, or worse, dangerous exercises. Get educated on how to exercise correctly. And the absolute best way to do that is to have someone develop a program for you and then teach you what to do and how do it right.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. Enjoy yourself. </span><br /><br />The most difficult thing is actually getting into your running shoes and going to the gym. But once you begin your workout, relax and enjoy the process.<br /><br />Yes, exercising can and should be somewhat rigorous but it is just that investment which makes it supremely rewarding. As with anything, if you're in the moment, you can fully appreciate the experience and truly enjoy the process.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. If you want to maximize your results or fat loss efforts, you've got to eat breakfast.</span><br /><br />Even if you don't exercise at all, breakfast remains the most important meal of the day. You breakfast should canteen complete proteins and complex carbohydrates.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. Eat fat to lose fat.</span><br /><br />Healthy fats are necessary to your body for a bunch of reasons: regulating hormonal production, improving immune function, lowering total cholesterol, lubricating joints, and providing the basics for healthy hair, nails and skin.<br /><br />One distinction you must be aware of it is the difference between healthy fats, and dangerous fats.<br /><br />Good fats are monounsaturated fats like olive oil, peanut and canola oil, avocados, all natural peanut butter and nuts; and omega-3 fats like salmon and mackerel and soy-based foods.<br /><br />Bad fats are saturated fats, partially hydrogenated fats, and trans fats.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. Drink plenty of fresh clean water. </span><br /><br />Yes, you've probably heard this over and over again. But there's a reason for it; it's the truth! The recommended amount is approximately eight classes, or 64 ounces, of water every day.<br /><br />When you're exercising, you need to drink even more. Over 75 percent of your body is water.<br /><br />Even small deficit of water can radically affect how your body performs. Here's a good rule of thumb: if your urine is a dark yellow or has a strong odour, you're not drinking enough water.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">11. For optimum results eat regularly throughout the day. </span><br /><br />Fasting or overly restrictive diets will enable you to lose weight, in the short run. Because the way he loses primarily water weight and lean muscle mass.<br /><br />But in the long run, it has exactly the opposite effect you want. When you restrict your diet, your body instinctively thinks it's being starved and shifts into a protective mode by storing fat.<br /><br />You should eat 4 nutritionally balanced meals each day, and should have least one or two healthy snacks. This keeps your metabolic furnace stoked, so you burn more fat at a faster rate.<br /><br />There you have it. Essential strategies for an effective health, weight loss and fitness lifestyle that will have you looking and feeling better then you have in years, maybe ever!<br /><br />The hardest part is getting started and sustaining motivation until fitness becomes habitual. Once you develop the habit, which can take as little as 30 days, your whole life will change for the better.</span>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-66144700603036291272009-07-10T07:15:00.000-07:002009-07-10T07:15:00.868-07:00What There is to Know About Diet PillsAccording to manufacturers,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> diet pills use natural ingredients capable of prolonging life</span> and containing alcohol used in medication or flavoring. One thing’s for sure, never take diet pills as substitute for cutting calories without the doctor’s recommendation. There are simple but important steps to be followed when<a href="http://meso-theliomas.blogspot.com/"> </a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://meso-theliomas.blogspot.com/">taking diet pills</a>:</span><br /><br /><ol><li>Never crush diet pills to mix in drinks or soups. Take it whole with a full glass of water.</li><li>Diet pills causes a person to urinate more frequently due to its diuretic effect. This could lead to dehydration, thus, causing complications. As a pre-caution, it is best to drink eight glasses of water everyday while on diet pills.</li><li>Take only the recommended dosage. Taking more than required will not help you lose weight but increase the risk of side effects.</li><li>Heartbeat should be less than 86 beats per minute. Stop taking the pills if it reaches 90 or higher that is why regular checking of pulse is a must.</li><li>Always follow the instructions set by the dietician and/or doctor and not only rely on what’s enclosed in the box. Also diet pills will only work as expected if diet plan is being followed.</li><li>After three months, stop taking the diet pills. Common diet phenylpropanolamine is safe to use only up to sixteen weeks. Other studies show that it can cause health problems if taken under one month.</li></ol>There are<span style="font-weight: bold;"> two kinds of diet pills</span>; one is the prescription only diet pills and the over-the-counter diet pills.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prescription Diet Pills </span>- are drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration agency which side effects are monitored, maybe advertised and prescribed under certain dosages. The most popular of these is Xenical, which is licensed for long-term use. However, this too has it’s own side effects, diarrhea, oily and unexpected fecal discharge are just some. Therefore, users are advised to take a low fat diet plan.<br /><br />While Over-the-Counter Diet Pills are categorized as food substitute and are unregulated. Beware that these diet pills are not Federal authorities tested and may cause serious side effects up to and including death.<br /><br />Aside from a dietician, local pharmacists can also help in determining the pills that are safe and not for each person’s case. Just be extra careful about the so-called “natural” or “organic” ingredients. Not everything that comes from a natural source is safe. One example is Ma Huang, which is a botanical source of ephedrine known as a stimulant and being studied for potential side effects.<br /><br />Those who have or have a family history of prostate problems, thyroid disease, mental illness, high blood pressure, and heart problems should avoid taking diet supplements. The same applies to those who’ve had seizures or strokes. If someone is taking cold medicines, especially those with decongestants, diet pills should not be taken. Whether it be a prescription or an over-the-counter diet pill, the dangers are unvarying with other similar drugs which controls the brain to reduce appetite and includes chest pains, hair fall, fever, depression, and even impotence.<br /><br />And as a general rule, don’t ever try to take diet drugs if pregnancy is suspected. Persons that are allergic to sulfites and tartrazine should also avoid taking diet pills. And those who are under 18 years or over 60 years of age should consult their doctor first prior to taking any dietary drugs, especially if they rely on over-the-counter stimulants used as a replacement for increase exercise.Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-84325879956393617562009-07-09T07:28:00.000-07:002009-07-09T07:28:00.164-07:00Can Weight Loss Improve Your Health And Make You Feel Betterby: Mike Yeager<br /><br />Many people today are interested in <span style="font-weight: bold;">weight loss and weight loss programs</span>. Sedentary life styles and lack of exercise have contributed to a general trend toward carrying around a few extra pounds. Following a disciplined weight loss plan can prove very helpful and beneficial to people who don’t really have any idea of <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >how to create a weigh loss diet</span>. There are many options available today to help you trim a few pounds and fit into the clothes you want.<br /><a href="http://meso-theliomas.blogspot.com/"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Losing weight is not something one can do overnight</span></a>. A carefully planned weight loss program requires common sense and certain guidelines. Unfortunately, there's a lot of mis-informantion floating around and lots of desperate people are easily duped and ripped off. The leading experts now recommend that people who want to lose weight start increasing their physical activity. Just being more active in general (such as climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator, moving around instead of sitting still, sitting up instead of lying down as well as showing some excitement and enthusiasm instead of boredom), are things that more effectively burns calories and reduces body fat.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A balanced lifestyle of good nutrition and regular exercise will help you achieve your weight loss goals</span>. Some people seek Fast Weight Loss while others would like to gradually thin down for health reasons. Take advantage of all the information and help available today to help you <a href="http://meso-theliomas.blogspot.com/2009/07/program-your-weight-loss-in-as-easy-as.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">achieve your weight loss goals. </span></a>Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864057654823983933.post-2543767979514733142009-07-07T07:09:00.000-07:002009-07-08T22:20:50.643-07:00Losing Weight the Healthy WayAlmost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020.<br /><br />One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese.<br /><br />Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. heart disease</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. stroke </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. diabetes</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. cancer</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. arthritis</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. hypertension</span><br /><br />Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://meso-theliomas.blogspot.com/2009/06/weight-loss-tips.html">The quick weight loss methods</a> </span>which have spread like fire these days do not provide lasting results. More often than not, dieting methods which involve dietary drinks, foods and supplement or pills do not work. If they do, the results are just temporary.<br /><br />It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will provide lifetime results. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way</span>:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Do not starve your self. </span><br /><br />The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet.<br /><br />You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted flabs on your belly and thighs by skipping meals. But remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday.<br /><br />If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals. So if you just eat one huge sandwich in one day, it will end up straight to your problem area (i.e. highs, buttocks, hips).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Start your day right. </span><br /><br />Mothers always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism.<br /><br />Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Eat small, healthy meals frequently. </span><br /><br />Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Decide on how much weight you want to lose. </span><br /><br />Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life.<br /><br />Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of dieting rules. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. Drink lots of water. </span><br /><br />Your body needs sufficient water to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. Avoid too much sugar. </span><br /><br />Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo fix that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. Watch your fat intake. </span><br /><br />Fat is not the culprit to being overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level.<br /><br />There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. Exercise. </span><br /><br />Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activities and other home chores if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities.<br /><br />It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set realistic goals for yourself.<br /><br />Go slow. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.<br /><br />Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of <a href="http://meso-theliomas.blogspot.com/2009/06/weight-loss-tips.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">losing weight and improving your health</span></a>, which would result to a new, healthier you.Rings & Diamondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17637257663232106358noreply@blogger.com