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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Forward Thinking with Reverse Osmosis
By Christopher King Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid. It is also known as Hyperfiltration. The Reverse Osmosis process can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion. The most popular use for this process is in the purification of water for human consumption. Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane that allows the water to pass through it, while ensuring that contaminants do not. Reverse Osmosis systems have come a long way in recent years, and many people have installed them in their homes to ensure that their family is drinking clean, pure, healthy water. Many families are rightly concerned about the quality of water they are consuming. As evidenced by various stories in the press, people cannot always be sure that their tap water is clean and free from contaminants. One of the best ways to ensure that your family has clean drinking water is to take matters into your own hands and invest in a Reverse Osmosis system. There is no other commercial system available that is as effective as Reverse Osmosis. While a Reverse Osmosis system does effectively clean water, it does not disinfect it. The membrane that is used for filtration can and will remove biological contaminants, but it should not be relied upon solely to treat contaminated water for human consumption. If you are concerned about biological contaminants, you could always add an ultraviolet light to your water system. Intense ultraviolet light systems will destroy biological contaminants before they reach your RO system, therefore ensuring only the best possible drinking water. Reverse Osmosis systems effectively remove dozens of contaminants from water, including chlorine, benzene, chloroform, barium, and countless others. These systems essentially strip water down to its most basic form. We installed one in our home a few years ago. A manufacturing plant on the edge of town contaminated the local water supply and, although we were not affected, it served as a much needed wake-up call. Within days, we had a Reverse Osmosis water treatment system installed. We added the UV light system a month later, when we learned some more about it. Clean water is essential for health and survival. Contaminated water can kill you. Do you really have a choice in the matter? Think smart. Plan ahead. Christopher King is an environmental consultant and a member of Greenpeace. When he is not trying to save the whales from the humans, he is trying to save the humans from themselves. In his spare time, Chris writes freelance articles for purityplanet.com/ - a website dedicated to clean air and water with information about Air Conditioners, Water Filters, Hot Water Heaters and more. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christopher_King http://EzineArticles.com/?Forward-Thinking-with-Reverse-Osmosis&id=93935 money loans overnight
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Autism - What Causes Autism and How Can You Prevent It
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Wilson] Jimmy Wilson Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder that causes delays in social interaction, language as used in social communication, and/or imaginative play, that originates prior to 3 years of age, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. What causes Autism? This question is still answered with open-ended possibilities. Autism in laymen terms is an otherwise healthy person that cannot either speak in a given language format, interact with others in a social setting, or becomes emotionally triggered by very normal functions of others around them. Autism studies have found a distinctive link with people diagnosed with autism and their unusually high heavy metal content in their blood. Mercury and lead seem to read high in their blood count. The body's ability to defuse or expunge certain metals causes a build up or high concentration of these metals and the link suggests that this build up of heavy metals seems to block certain social solving skills in the brain. Retention of these heavy metals in the body creates a severe imbalance in the ratio of active to inactive glutathione, the body's most important tool for detoxifying and excreting metals. Glutathione works as an antioxidant, which regulates the potentially destructive process of oxidative stress caused both by normal metabolism and environmental contaminants. Autistic children showed a significant impairment in every one of five measurements of the body's ability to maintain a healthy glutathione defense. Autism has increased 10-fold from 6 in 10,000 in the 1980s, to about 60 in 10,000 today. Boys are higher candidates than girls of having autism. Since the discovery link of heavy metals in autistic people, there are some studies that suggest that if you can reduce or aid in expunging metal content from the body through the skin's pores using a special cream, testing has shown to produce some very significant, almost immediate results. So how does these heavy metals get into the body? One very elusive method that we seldom hear about is through vaccines. The preservatives that were placed in the vaccines were found to have adverse affects that could account for some of this metal build up. As of 2002 these preservatives have been removed. Our food supply is also a big contributor of metals. Fish and shellfish can contain high levels of mercury. Women would are of child bearing age are warned to avoid these foods if they are anticipating pregnancy. Green leafy plants can retain levels of lead from the soil. So, basically you can come in contact with several ways of ingesting these offensive metals. The intake is not as much the problem, as the releasing of these essential minerals. If a person cannot release these minerals, then the build-up appears to cause or at least contribute to the symptoms of autism. Autism is not something to be ashamed of, understand that your child is relying on you to get the help they need asap, for a more responsive life. Bottom line is to have a child tested as soon as you notice certain behavioral problems that just aren't normal. For instance, - autistic children will avoid eye to eye contact - they don't interact with other children well, they like playing alone - they don't form words, or mimic your coaching words - they can be sensitive to normal sounds, like that of a vacuum cleaner - they tend to want to line up there toys in straight lines and become upset if they are rearranged - they can indicate they are hungry, yet when food is given, they reject it - they may want an item but not accept it from you by hand, they prefer to pick it up themselves when they decide the time is right While some of these symptoms, done separately, may not suggest autism, it's the collection of a larger group of items listed that tend to send signals that testing would be advised. When asking your doctor if they think your child is okay or normal, please alert the doctor to have your child tested for high levels of heavy metals and explain some of the child's odd mannerisms. Doctors don't have the same perceptions as you simply from a doctor's visit. Being more verbal with your concerns for your child as soon as you notice their different behaviors could greatly improve by treatments as early as possible. Doctors in general do not consider testing for autism before the age of 3 years, but if you have seen some of the behaviors listed above, remember, you can suggest to the doctor to do some testing for autism earlier than your child's 3rd birthday. President Bush recently signed the Combating Autism Act of 2006 bill on December 19, 2006. This bill, widely applauded by autism activists groups, authorizes nearly $1 billion over the next five years to combat autism through research, screening, early detection and early intervention. The new legislation will increase federal spending on autism by at least fifty percent. Please support their efforts whenever and wherever possible. http://wealthsmith.com/autism-symptoms-autism-cure.htm Jim has found a disorder that has touched him on a personal level and he is becoming a strong advocate for a cure of autism. To have so much knowledge available the cure is within our grasp. [http://wealthsmith.com/autism-symptoms-autism-cure.htm] http://wealthsmith.com/autism-symptoms-autism-cure.htm Article Source: [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Wilson ] http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Wilson [http://ezinearticles.com/?Autism---What-Causes-Autism-and-How-Can-You-Prevent-It&id=393699 ] http://EzineArticles.com/?Autism---What-Causes-Autism-and-How-Can-You-Prevent-It&id=393699 how to qualify for a short term loan
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Small Things Can be the Source of Happiness, or The Rewards for Feeling Sorry
By Elisabeth Mcgill When it comes to plants, I am a sucker for the underdog, probably because I think that they all deserve a chance. I feel sorry for the half dead geranium on the bargain table at the store, for the neglected volunteer dill between my neighbor's tomatoes. Giving them the right environment and care so that they can flourish is one of the great sources of happiness for me. During a visit to a local nursery a few years back I saw, amongst all the colorful, spectacularly blooming spring flowers, a plant that attracted my attention because it was so poorly looking and so little outstanding. It was the only one of its kind, and consisted of just a clump of dark green, smooth, sword like leaves; exotic to me because I did not know what it was. There was no name and the lady at the cash register didn't know either. She let me have it for one dollar. I took it home and since I knew not what requirements it had, I planted it into a larger pot until such a time when I could identify what it was. Looking through my Sunset Garden book to see what it might be did not get me very far, since I had no name to search for and none of the pictures looked anything like what I had. Time went by, my mystery plant blended in with all my other plants and I paid little attention to its progress. One day I noticed some funny, wooly, one-sided spikes emerge from the clump, then tubular, hairy flowers in yellow-green tinged with red opened up. They were striking, curved at the tips. Finally I could put a name to my exotic acquisition, Anigozanthos, more commonly known as Kangaroo Paw. Aptly named, for indeed, the tips of these hairy flowers are split into six segments making them look just like a paw and they are natives to the open eucalyptus forests of western Australia. Light sandy soil or heavier soil with good drainage is one of the requirements for good growth. They love full sun and are thirsty plants that do not like to dry out. They tolerate temperatures to just above freezing and can be brought indoors in winter where they love a sunny window. Liquid fertilizer applications every two weeks during the blooming period are recommended. Since I live in a mild climate, I have planted my Kangaroo Paw in the ground and it has grown into a magnificent specimen. The flowering spikes are at least 4-5 feet tall. They bloom from late spring to fall if I cut the spent stems to the ground. As a bonus, the flowers attract hummingbirds. Today this is one of my favorites. Everybody comments because it is such a huge and unusual plant and all this because I felt sorry for the poor thing. The author has a Home and Garden Decor business where she makes sure that her customers get the best deal as well as expert advice. She is also an avid gardener with many years of experience and likes to share her knowledge with others.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Beach Decorating for Adults and Kids
By Carl Strohmeyer One way to bring back memories of a summer at the beach is through beach themed decorating and crafts for the kids. I like to start with the bathroom (for me the most obvious room to start with); there you can add pictures, either sketches or framed photographs to the walls. I think enlarging your own picture (especially if it includes the family) looks best.
Towels with starfish, seahorses, seashells, of fish look great. Again, as with the picture, I think it can be more enjoyable for the family if you start with plain towels and wash clothes, then sew on or embroider your own beach or ocean themed designs. Soaps can also have a beach theme. Place your soaps in a shell container, or even make decorative soap by carving your own designs in them (Ivory soap works great for this).
A fishing net embedded with starfish (or even a puffer fish) hung near the tops of the walls really brings home the beach theme for me. Then there are decorative shell baskets (which are easy to find on-line). These seashell baskets can be placed on shelves or just the toilet reservoir. A final touch to the walls would be a shell night light to add evening illumination to the bathroom.
One more suggestion if one is feeling industrious is the flooring. You can find linoleum tiles that have fish, shells, or anything beach related and place these on the floor to finalize your bathroom. As for the kids; the shell baskets I mentioned earlier are an inexpensive way to get the kids involved. These baskets usually come with many different seashells that can be used to make all sorts of design, murals or beach diorama. The diorama is my favorite for kids. Use the shells, some fine sand, maybe some starfish (there are inexpensive dried starfish available on the internet), and even some plastic fish. Use blue plastic film to represent the ocean, cotton balls for clouds, maybe a toy boat too. The little drink umbrellas are great to use as beach umbrellas. You can glue broken shells together to form a reef too. This project could also be used for the kids to make inexpensive Christmas gifts for family members that show a little more thought than the average gift. The garden is where my wife likes to add a little more ocean themed flair. She enjoys the Pangansin shell wind chime with the urchin spines that make musical notes. I personally more like the flowing beauty of a stairway (spiral) shell wind chime. In the garden next to a hammock or just lawn chairs is a good place to hang the shell wind chimes. You can even construct a more life-like out door diorama using a small pond with a fountain head, beach sand or whatever similar is available, again some starfish and seashells and you have your own personal beach space. This can be a little more difficult in colder climates, but the pond can be turned off in the winter, and/or covered with a tarp to prevent damage from falling leaves or whatever else fall and winter bring. For more ideas and interesting posts, "Ocean Decor" also may be off interest. Enjoy! By Carl Strohmeyer http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/ http://americanaquariumproducts.com/Shells.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carl_Strohmeyer http://EzineArticles.com/?Beach-Decorating-for-Adults-and-Kids&id=362239 who can help me pay off my payday loan
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Towels with starfish, seahorses, seashells, of fish look great. Again, as with the picture, I think it can be more enjoyable for the family if you start with plain towels and wash clothes, then sew on or embroider your own beach or ocean themed designs. Soaps can also have a beach theme. Place your soaps in a shell container, or even make decorative soap by carving your own designs in them (Ivory soap works great for this).
A fishing net embedded with starfish (or even a puffer fish) hung near the tops of the walls really brings home the beach theme for me. Then there are decorative shell baskets (which are easy to find on-line). These seashell baskets can be placed on shelves or just the toilet reservoir. A final touch to the walls would be a shell night light to add evening illumination to the bathroom.
One more suggestion if one is feeling industrious is the flooring. You can find linoleum tiles that have fish, shells, or anything beach related and place these on the floor to finalize your bathroom. As for the kids; the shell baskets I mentioned earlier are an inexpensive way to get the kids involved. These baskets usually come with many different seashells that can be used to make all sorts of design, murals or beach diorama. The diorama is my favorite for kids. Use the shells, some fine sand, maybe some starfish (there are inexpensive dried starfish available on the internet), and even some plastic fish. Use blue plastic film to represent the ocean, cotton balls for clouds, maybe a toy boat too. The little drink umbrellas are great to use as beach umbrellas. You can glue broken shells together to form a reef too. This project could also be used for the kids to make inexpensive Christmas gifts for family members that show a little more thought than the average gift. The garden is where my wife likes to add a little more ocean themed flair. She enjoys the Pangansin shell wind chime with the urchin spines that make musical notes. I personally more like the flowing beauty of a stairway (spiral) shell wind chime. In the garden next to a hammock or just lawn chairs is a good place to hang the shell wind chimes. You can even construct a more life-like out door diorama using a small pond with a fountain head, beach sand or whatever similar is available, again some starfish and seashells and you have your own personal beach space. This can be a little more difficult in colder climates, but the pond can be turned off in the winter, and/or covered with a tarp to prevent damage from falling leaves or whatever else fall and winter bring. For more ideas and interesting posts, "Ocean Decor" also may be off interest. Enjoy! By Carl Strohmeyer http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/ http://americanaquariumproducts.com/Shells.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carl_Strohmeyer http://EzineArticles.com/?Beach-Decorating-for-Adults-and-Kids&id=362239 who can help me pay off my payday loan
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Creative Coping - Who Becomes Depressed?
By John Duggan SOME BASICS Clinical depressions fall into the caregory of mental health conditions called "mood disorders." There are many types of depressions, each with it's own signs, symptoms, root causes and treatment. Anyone may experience mood disorders (such as a form of clinical depression). Yes, anyone ... and that includes you and me. Don't stop reading now ... there's great hope for treatment! Some folks, describe "depression" as the "common cold" of mental health. This is not meant to trivialize the experience of clinical depression. This analogy, in my interpretation, suggests that mood disorders are common experiences in our culture. Nobody "catches" depression, the mode that viruses or bacterial infections are transmitted. There are some factors which increase vulnerability. This article explores a few, explaining why self-care, social support and life-style balance are important factors to promote wellness. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DIS-EASE Depression does not discriminate. Anyone may experience a mood disorder. Factors such as ethnicity, education, income, and interpersonal relationships are variables in the "big equation." These factors (like many others) influence one's capacity for emotional and physical wellness -- yet no single variable / experience determines it. For along while, clinicians believed the major forms of depression affected slightly more women than men. Research now suggests that mood disorders, such as clinical depressions, are "equal oportunity" experiences. Men are equally vulnerable: the signs and symptoms differ from person to person, based on genetics, life-experience, gender, type of depression, age, etc. In response to the growing number of men who faiedl to receive any form of adequate assessment and treatment, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) created a public service campaign for men. This campaign offers resources, real-life tales and support to encourage men (and those who love them) to examine signs and symptoms of depressive experiences. The campaign, entitled "Real Men, Real Depression," is an excellent program ... exploring the lives of men who brave social stigma, perceived shame and fear in order to seek treatment and recovery. NATURE AND NURTUE Some researchers believe that individuals with a history of emotional and sexual abuse or economic deprivation, or who are dependent on others, are especially vulnerable to depression. In future articles, we'll explore how "minority stress,' over-working or diminished self-care may increase ones' vulnerability to developing a form of depression. There also seems to be a genetic link: depression is more common among parents, children, and siblings of people diagnosed with depression. The average age at which a depressive episode first occurs is in the mid-20s, although this is not "set in stone." People born more recently are being diagnosed at a younger age. SO WHAT (DOES THIS MEAN)? Experiences of stress, trauma, status as a cultural minority, genetics, diet collectively influence our mental and physical wellness. These factors influence the functioning of our body, right down to the ability of our immune system to remain vital and responsive. Most members of our society do not experience physical exertion; therefore, low-grade stressors and lack-of-rest (sleep hygiene) are common experiences. Lack of knowledge of resources or fear of stigma (or perhaps good old denial) are serious issues. Following an "inner desire" to alievate emotional distress associated with depression, many individuals turn to "self medicating" behaviors. uch behaviors include: diet (eating sweets, excessive carbs), alcohol (depressants), social isolation, diminished sleep or sexual habits, or craving tobbacco, niccotine and other substances (stimulants). There are several logical reasons why a person turns these coping stategies (psychological, biological, social, and other reasons beyond the socope of this article). In the end; however, none of these behaviors are comprehesive mental health interventions. Unknowingly, they typically make our physical and emotional health worse. A viscious cycle may develop: "self coping strategies" back-fire and become substance dependence / abuse, eating or sleeping disorders. This becomes an additional physical/emotional disorder which must be treated concurrently with the underlying clinical depression. If you or I frequently relapse into cycles of any form of clinical depression without appropriate treatment, our capacity for a quicker, more comprehensive recovery diminishes. Why? Like any other health condition, earlier intervention, assessment and proper treatment is essential. Early intervention reduces the potential risk for relapse and typically minimizes additional health risks (called "comorbid factors," such as dependency or abuse of substances). CONCLUSION Depression affects thousands of people in the United States. It is always troubling, yet for some people it can be severely disabling. Depression is more than just sadness or the blues; it can impact nearly every aspect of a persons life. People who suffer from it may experience despair and worthlessness, feelings that can greatly influence both personal and professional relationships. Many of the factors which evoke depression are described, and strategies for preventing depression are explored. When a person suffers from depression, it can affect every part of his/her life, including ones physical body, behavior, thought processes, mood, ability to relate to others, and general lifestyle. Many folks report body aches, insomnia, lack of interest and difficulty with decisions. "Creative Coping" is a series of mental wellness articles written and distributed by www.dcDiversity.com. This series is dedicated to our human capacity for resiliency, wellness and transformation. Learn about "Mindfulness Recovery for Mood Disorders," "Paths to Wellness," and discover how to "Create a Recovery Program" in future articles! www.dcDiversity.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Duggan http://EzineArticles.com/?Creative-Coping---Who-Becomes-Depressed?&id=237640 houston bad credit bankruptcy car loan
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Antidepressants and Phototherapy
By Marcello Lanares Antidepressants are used commonly in medical and psychiatric practice. As a class, antidepressants have in common their ability to treat major depressive illness. Most antidepressants are also effective in the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Some antidepressants effectively treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and a variety of other conditions (see indications below). The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are listed in Table 12-1. Antidepressants are subdivided into groups based on structure or prominent functional activity: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRls), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOls), and other antidepressant compounds with a variety of mechanisms of action. Antidepressants are typically thought to act on either the serotonin or norepinephrine systems, or both. Choice of medications typically depends on diagnosis, history of response (in patient or relative), and the side-effect profile of the medication. Antidepressant effects are typically not seen until 2 to 4 weeks into treatment. Side effects must be carefully monitored, especially for TCAs and MAOls. Indications Table 12-2 lists the indications for antidepressants.
The main indication for antidepressant medications is major depressive disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV). Antidepressants are used in the treatment of all subtypes of depression, including depressed phase of bipolar disorder, psychotic depression (in combination with an antipsychotic medication), atypical depression, and seasonal depression. Antidepressants also are indicated for the prevention of recurrent depressive episodes. Antidepressant medications may be effective in the treatment of patients with dysthymic disorder, especially when there are clear neurovegetative signs or a history of response to antidepressants. Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia has been shown to respond to SSRls, MAOls, TCAs, and high-potency benzodiazepines (alprazolam and clonazepam). OCD has been shown to respond to the serotonin-selective tricyclic clomipramine (Anafranil) and to SSRIs at high doses (e.g., fluoxetine at 60-80mg/ day). Obsessions tend to be more responsive to pharmacotherapy than compulsions. Symptoms of OCD respond more slowly than symptoms of major depression. Trials of 12 weeks or more are needed before a medication can be ruled a failure for an OCD patient. The binging and purging behavior of bulimia has been shown to respond to SSRls, TCAs, and MAOls in several open and controlled trials. Because SSRIs have the most benign side-effect profile of these medications, they are often the first-line psychopharmacologic treatment. Mechanisms of Action Antidepressants are thought to exert their effects at particular subsets of neuronal synapses throughout the brain. Their major interaction is with the monoamine neurotransmitter systems (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin). Dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are released throughout the brain by neurons that originate in the ventral brainstem, locus ceruleus and the raphe nuclei, respectively. These neurotransmitters interact with numerous receptor subtypes in the brain that are associated with the regulation of global state functions including appetite, mood states, arousal, vigilance, attention, and sensory processing. SSRls act by binding to presynaptic serotonin reuptake proteins, thereby inhibiting reuptake and increasing the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft. TCAs act by blocking presynaptic reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. MAOls act by inhibiting the presynaptic enzyme (monoamine oxidase) that catabolizes norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, thereby increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters presynaptically. These immediate mechanisms of action are not sufficient to explain the delayed antidepressant effects (typically 2 to 4 weeks). Other unknown mechanisms must play a role in the successful psychopharmacologic treatment of depression. Marcello Lanares, MD, PhD, is a program manager and adjunct associate professor at the University of Tel Aviv, Clinical and Experimental Medicine
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The main indication for antidepressant medications is major depressive disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV). Antidepressants are used in the treatment of all subtypes of depression, including depressed phase of bipolar disorder, psychotic depression (in combination with an antipsychotic medication), atypical depression, and seasonal depression. Antidepressants also are indicated for the prevention of recurrent depressive episodes. Antidepressant medications may be effective in the treatment of patients with dysthymic disorder, especially when there are clear neurovegetative signs or a history of response to antidepressants. Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia has been shown to respond to SSRls, MAOls, TCAs, and high-potency benzodiazepines (alprazolam and clonazepam). OCD has been shown to respond to the serotonin-selective tricyclic clomipramine (Anafranil) and to SSRIs at high doses (e.g., fluoxetine at 60-80mg/ day). Obsessions tend to be more responsive to pharmacotherapy than compulsions. Symptoms of OCD respond more slowly than symptoms of major depression. Trials of 12 weeks or more are needed before a medication can be ruled a failure for an OCD patient. The binging and purging behavior of bulimia has been shown to respond to SSRls, TCAs, and MAOls in several open and controlled trials. Because SSRIs have the most benign side-effect profile of these medications, they are often the first-line psychopharmacologic treatment. Mechanisms of Action Antidepressants are thought to exert their effects at particular subsets of neuronal synapses throughout the brain. Their major interaction is with the monoamine neurotransmitter systems (dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin). Dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are released throughout the brain by neurons that originate in the ventral brainstem, locus ceruleus and the raphe nuclei, respectively. These neurotransmitters interact with numerous receptor subtypes in the brain that are associated with the regulation of global state functions including appetite, mood states, arousal, vigilance, attention, and sensory processing. SSRls act by binding to presynaptic serotonin reuptake proteins, thereby inhibiting reuptake and increasing the levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft. TCAs act by blocking presynaptic reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. MAOls act by inhibiting the presynaptic enzyme (monoamine oxidase) that catabolizes norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, thereby increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters presynaptically. These immediate mechanisms of action are not sufficient to explain the delayed antidepressant effects (typically 2 to 4 weeks). Other unknown mechanisms must play a role in the successful psychopharmacologic treatment of depression. Marcello Lanares, MD, PhD, is a program manager and adjunct associate professor at the University of Tel Aviv, Clinical and Experimental Medicine
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Crafts & Hobbies: How I Spent My Summer Vacation
By Rondi Davis The song says it all, "Hot Fun in the Summertime. Our summer was certainly full of fun: outdoor barbeques, neighborhood cookouts, making ice cream, 4th of July parades, a trip to grandpas house, sleeping late, moving my oldest daughter into her first apartment It never seems like the season is long enough to do everything we want to do. Now that the summer is almost over, how do we preserve these memories? Take a few minutes before the busy routine of school begins to put together a family album of summer keepsakes. Whether its in a scrapbook, photo album, or shoebox, these mementoes chronicle tidbits of family life that often become lasting traditions. Your kids will love showing friends and family how they spent their summer vacation. Want a quick and easy way to make a time capsule of your summer vacation? Make a keepsake jar. Find a large, clean, wide mouth jar (mayonnaise jars work well) to hold your treasures.
Paint and decorate the lid. Gather together pictures, ticket stubs, sea shells, maps, souvenirs, pressed flowers or anything that has sentimental value from you summer vacation. Write names and dates on the back of photographs. Place all of your items inside the jar. On brightly colored paper, write a few notes about each event. You may want to interview other family members for their thoughts as well. Preserve your summer stories in a place of honor. Kids will enjoy getting their keepsake jar down to tell stories for many summers to come. And, dont forget to snap a picture on the first day of school. We take a photograph in the same spot every year. My daughter is leaving for her first year of college. In the opening pages of her scrapbook are all of the pictures we had taken on the first day of school. From the scared preschooler with the little lamb name tag, to the confident, beautiful young woman she blossomed into, each picture was truly worth a thousand words. About the Author: Rondi Hillstrom Davis is the co-author of the award-winning book Together: Creating Family Traditions. To check out her website that's jam packed with family ideas, visit http://www.togetherparenting.com
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Paint and decorate the lid. Gather together pictures, ticket stubs, sea shells, maps, souvenirs, pressed flowers or anything that has sentimental value from you summer vacation. Write names and dates on the back of photographs. Place all of your items inside the jar. On brightly colored paper, write a few notes about each event. You may want to interview other family members for their thoughts as well. Preserve your summer stories in a place of honor. Kids will enjoy getting their keepsake jar down to tell stories for many summers to come. And, dont forget to snap a picture on the first day of school. We take a photograph in the same spot every year. My daughter is leaving for her first year of college. In the opening pages of her scrapbook are all of the pictures we had taken on the first day of school. From the scared preschooler with the little lamb name tag, to the confident, beautiful young woman she blossomed into, each picture was truly worth a thousand words. About the Author: Rondi Hillstrom Davis is the co-author of the award-winning book Together: Creating Family Traditions. To check out her website that's jam packed with family ideas, visit http://www.togetherparenting.com
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