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Affordable Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery, Eyebag Removal) In The Philippines

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Carlos Lasa, Jr. More and more patients are considering medical travel as an option to have cosmetic surgery at more affordable costs. But although price is definitely a factor when considering elective cosmetic surgery such as blepharoplasty, patients seeking quality medical care at very affordable prices should know that choosing the right surgeon is the more important decision they will make. Since the choice of surgeon largely determines the success of the surgery, patients should make the surgeons professional qualifications and experience the main consideration in their choice to ensure the best results. When price is the primary factor for choosing a plastic surgeon, the risks of having surgery increase. When considering medical travel, patients can be assured that there are qualified and well-trained doctors available in the Philippines. There are doctors who have had formal training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, have acquired their postgraduate or fellowship training from well-known institutions in the U.S.A. and have been mentored by leading American plastic surgeons. They speak English fluently ensuring the good communication between surgeon and patient that is essential during consultation. The Philippines medical services can rival the best in the world. However, since it is legal for any licensed medical doctor to perform cosmetic surgery in the Philippines, choosing the right surgeon is essential for the patient considering having blepharoplasty in the Philippines. Since many cosmetic surgeons have not completed advanced training in plastic surgery, it is important for patients to choose a qualified plastic surgeon with the training and experience that is essential for the success of the surgery. It is recommended that the patient choose a board certified plastic surgeon. He should be certified by the Philippine Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board that is recognized by the Philippine College of Surgeons to certify plastic surgeons in the Philippines. Cost savings are significant when having cosmetic surgery such as blepharoplasty in the Philippines. For example, if the average surgeon’s fee for blepharoplasty in the U.S. is $4000 to $5500, in the Philippines, for both upper and lower eyelids, a board certified surgeon can charge only $1200 (local anesthesia) to $1,600 (including anesthesiologist’s fees). Lower overhead costs and professional fees make cosmetic plastic surgery very affordable and it is possible for Filipino plastic surgeons to charge a fraction of the cost of the same procedures in the United States, U.K. and other countries. With all these advantages, its no wonder that many patients are traveling to the Philippines for medical services such as cosmetic plastic surgery. They come not only as patients but also as tourists who go sightseeing and shopping. Affordable airfare and hotel rates are easy to find and the internet can be the quickest way to compare rates and find the best deals and specials. Patients can combine having a vacation in a beautiful tropical country with affordable, quality elective plastic surgery. Dr. Carlos I. Lasa, Jr. is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who specializes in Aesthetic/Cosmetic Surgery and Liposuction. The only Filipino plastic surgeon ever accepted for advanced fellowship training at the prestigious Institute of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A, he also trained at the University of the Philippines, & at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Ohio, USA. He is currently based in Metro Manila, Philippines, where he specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction, rhinoplasty (noselift), breast augmentation, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhytidectomy (facelift), abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) and more. For more information about having safe and affordable cosmetic plastic surgery in the Philippines, visit his site at http://www.cosmeticsurgeryphil.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carlos_Lasa,_Jr. http://EzineArticles.com/?Affordable-Blepharoplasty-(Eyelid-Surgery,-Eyebag-Removal)-In-The-Philippines&id=474659 side effects of ambien cr ambien cr versus ambien ambien generic ambien 26 drug reactions

The Consumer Purchase Decision Making Process

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Tim Kenney There is more to making a purchase than just making the purchase itself. All consumers, whether in a store or online, go through several decision steps when making any kind of purchase, whether large or small. This chart outlines the state of mind of the consumer from unawareness of the offering all the way down to when consumers become strong advocates for the offering (word of mouth). It also shows how marketing and advertising can significantly influence the decision making process, and what media are appropriate for each stage. UNK/UNKs: Awareness advertising to those “Unkown/Unknowns who do not yet know they have a need. Need Awareness: Awareness/case making advertising to place advertiser “top of mind”, mind share building. Need Assessment: Benefits oriented advertising to shift need solution toward advertisers offering Data Collection: Benefits oriented, educational advertising, informational and comparison print collateral such as brochures, flyers, direct mail. Data Evaluation: Information and comparison print brochures, spec sheets, flyers direct mail. Decision to Purchase: Sales or price point oriented advertising, direct mail, point-of-purchase, incentive materials and ads. Actual Purchase: Point of sale materials, posters, Add-on offers, up selling incentives help here. Buyers Remorse: Awareness advertising again, customer service, follow up, direct mail Tryers: Direct Mail, awareness advertising, “word of mouth”. Educational supportive ads that remind value proposition. For more information, or to read more articles like this one by Tim Kenney, please visit us online at www.tkm2.com or www.marketingadvertisingdesign.com Copyright 2007. Tim Kenney Marketing | www.marketingadvertisingdesign.com ABOUT THE AUTHORTIM KENNEY: Creative Director and CEO of Tim Kenney Marketing, has 33 years of experience in the design industry. Tims work has been published in two volumes of American Corporate Identity, Logo 2000 and Logo 2001 and, under his direction, his agency has garnered 100 prestigious design awardsand still counting Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Kenney http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Consumer-Purchase-Decision-Making-Process&id=508342 ativan habit forming ambien overdose contraindications and information zolpidem ambien price ativan is addicting

Guerrilla Job Hunting Tactics

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

By John Dir It is all out war in finding good companies to work for these days. As people scramble for an edge in winning out over other candidates, there are some rules of the hunt that are truly different. There are many articles and advisors who can claim professional expertise in what it takes to find the right job, and much of the advice is sound for many people. The truth is that just about any method people use to find work will eventually lead to positive results as long as the person is willing to persist in looking. Business opportunities are as diverse as the people who run them, and there is a place for just about every type of person imaginable, but the devil is in the details. This article will examine common advice, and expose some of the hidden facts everyone should know about moving forward. Many advisors discuss the value of resumes, cover letters, newspapers, job boards, networking with friends and business associates, pounding the pavement, working with recruiting firms, and other methods that are by no means new or different. People have been using all these methods for years with varying degrees of results. Unless one is just starting out for the first time, these kinds of secrets to a better career are just a perpetual rehashing of what everyone serious about finding work already knows and tries on a regular basis. Using an analogy, unless people use less obvious methods, any standard tactics used in the hunt will be like walking shoulder to shoulder through the woods with a sea of other hunters, all trying to get a shot at the same target. Somebody will eventually take home the prize, but it will be full of lead by the time they get it out of the woods. Creative new approaches can be recognized by the fact that there are not a thousand other places talking about the same thing. Effective, successful career advancement happens by a combination of design and providence. To find a job that lasts, at least two things must happen. There must be a person who is willing to perform the tasks, and someone willing to allow them the opportunity to try. Though employers may be looking for the mythical long and stable work history, the truth is that corporate tactics have changed so drastically over the last decade, it is unusual to find people who have worked in the same place for more than five years, much less their entire career. Increasingly, companies do not appreciate job seekers dropping off a resume in person, calling about possible openings, or trying to establish direct contacts with individuals within the firm, unless they are first invited by the company to do so. The present day workplace is becoming more focused on accomplishing finite tasks than developing jobs with well defined and long term potential. Where historical patterns called for long term relationships, mutual trust, and solid foundations to achieve successful business practices, todays business model is based on flexibility, speed, and expendable personnel to accomplish company goals. This transitional model calls for fast hiring of certain skill sets, and equally as fast dissolution of business units when less expensive resources can be acquired to do the same thing. All this boils down to people wondering what they did wrong to wind up on the unemployment line, when the truth is that the hidden agenda of American business is to keep the income flowing to the top levels of the organization, while minimizing the costs of doing business. In the current business environment, the best way to get an inside contact with a company is through a recruiting firm, or a direct application to the company by way of an internet site for the company of interest. By applying directly to specific companies via the internet, the crowd of people using job boards, newspaper ads, and other indirect resources do not make as strong an impact, presuming the company is focused on using their internet site as a primary resource for connecting with new talent. If a company can find a talented person with the right skill sets, they would much rather hire that person directly rather than filtering them through a recruiter or employment firm, which take a big cut for locating qualified candidates. One little noted method for locating work is to conduct a fact finding mission within companies that are hiring, or interviewing candidates. Whether or not they are currently looking for a particular type of skills, they can be rich sources for finding potential leads that will result in opportunity. Since nearly every company has direct competitors, and few are shy about mentioning who their customers and competitors are, building lists of other companies to call on can be as simple as having one interview with a single company of interest. If a candidate is willing to probe a bit for this type of information during an interview, most company representatives will jump at the chance to explain why their organization is better than another, and give names of both competing businesses and customers who purchase their services. Some will even post propaganda within the office to encourage workers to strive for a higher standard of excellence than the rival company. For the job seeker, some of the best leads on who might be hiring come with following the competitive stream of a single company along its business customer and supply chains. In some cases, it can be beneficial to mention having visited with specific people inside an organization that is familiar to another company, especially if these companies are on good terms with each other. Surprisingly, many people do not often think to exploit leads they discover in the course of interviews. Instead, they simply wait to hear back about the job they interviewed for, and drop the lead off if they are not successful. For people with more diverse skill sets, success can come from skillfully demonstrating a willingness to apply their talents to the activity that is most beneficial to a company. One should never switch gears during a job interview by showing more interest in some other position than the one they have come to be interviewed for, but it is never wrong to leave the impression of greater potential, and let the company draw its own conclusions about where a candidate might best fit into the organization. In this way, one level of rejection can become a higher level of acceptance over time. Another important and little known tactic in the hunt for work is to clearly understand who the players will be in an interview. The focus, scope, and approach of a professional human resources interviewer will be far different from that of a manager, supervisor, or business owner. How your resume will be assessed by a formal personnel department, may be radically different than the interpretation of a hands on owner or business manager. Though the questions asked during an interview may be similar in both cases, the expectations and skills required for success may be completely different. Business leaders are far more likely to determine a candidates suitability by the impression they get from personality and enthusiasm. Human resources personnel use a more detached, mechanical, and methodical approach to hiring practices. These people try to put on blinders to personality traits, and home in on pure skill sets that can be tested and measured. The process of successful job searching is in knowing where personal talents can be applied, and what sort of positions require those talents. Narrowing the search too much by seeking after a specific job title can close doors on otherwise suitable alternatives. Being formally unemployed should not necessarily hinder people from using their continuing experiences to fill in the gaps. While unemployed, nearly everyone does something that belongs on a resume to demonstrate further development of their skills. If a personal activity involves utilizing job worthy skills, it should be included as part of the flow in occupational history. This can include highly skilled hobbies, volunteer work, free consulting services, church leadership, or other activities that might just as easily have been done for pay. Leaving big gaps in a resume not only causes unwelcome scrutiny and questions, it also causes self doubts to be raised which are absolutely unnecessary. Unless a person is completely inert during unemployed periods, there is no reason to leave a potential employer with the impression that this was the case. A human beings worth does not disappear with the paycheck; only their level of recognition. To find a truly creative approach to job hunting, try including some tactics that are not being used by everyone else. Follow the line of least resistance, for the highest yield your skills can achieve. Director of Software Concepts BHO Technologists - LittleTek Center Training computers to work with peopleHTTP://home.earthlink.net/~jdir. Please provide a rating for the article to help us determine future content choices. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_Dir http://EzineArticles.com/?Guerrilla-Job-Hunting-Tactics&id=119123 zolpidem buy ambien health pharmacy drugs medications zolpidem ambien and mood swings ambien blood pressure

A-C Of Essential Oils

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

By Heidi McGowan Angelica (Angelica Archangelica) Properties - Invigorates the lymphatic system, increases perspiration, cleansing system of toxins. Aids indigestion, flatulence, dyspepsia, colic. Stimulates appetite. Good For - Provides use as expectorant in colds, bronchitis, pleurisy. Useful for headaches, migraines, and toothache. Used as a skin tonic, soothing inflammation. Aniseed (Pimpinella Anisum) Properties - An antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, invigorating, reviving and uplifting. Good For - Indigestion, flatulence and muscle spasm. Blends well with - Bay, cardamom, Cedarwood, coriander, fennel, mandarin, Petitgrain and rosewood. Mood - Relaxing How To Use - Massage Cautions - May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use if pregnant. Basil (Osimum basilicum) Properties - Antiseptic, decongestant, warming. Good For - Effective with headaches and migraines. Antiseptic to the respiratory tract and used for sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and influenza. Restores sense of smell due to catarrh. Also antiseptic to digestive and urinary tracts, and therefore finds application with digestive disorders, vomiting, gastric spasm, nausea, and dyspepsia. Useful with deep massage to ease muscular pain and spasm and to stimulate blood flow. Skin: Tonic to congested skin. Blends Well With - Bergamot, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, geranium and lemongrass. Mood - Refreshing and invigorating. How To Use - Inhalation, bath and massage Cautions - Can cause skin irritation therefore use in low concentrations. Do not use if pregnant. Bay (Laurus Nobilis) Properties - Analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, promotes menstruation, stimulant, and settles upset stomach. Good For - Respiratory problems, indigestion, rheumatism. Blends Well With - Coriander, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, rose, rosemary and thyme. Mood - Warming How To Use - Inhalation, bath and massage Cautions - Do not use in facial steams. Do not use if you are pregnant. Benzoin (Styrax Benzoin) Properties - Soothing sedative, antiseptic. Good For - Inflamed/ irritated skin and throat infections. Blends Well With - Citrus oils, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, myrrh, petitgrain and rose. Mood - Uplifting and warming How To Use - Massage and inhalation Cautions - Skin irritant. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Properties - Cooling, refreshing, uplifting, antiseptic, deodorising, pain relieving and sedative. Good For - Can be used as an aid to digestion and as an appetite stimulant. It soothes muscles and can be used in the bath, in a diffuser, as skincare and with massage. Blends Well With - Other citrus oils, chamomile, coriander, pine, lavender, Neroli and rosemary. Mood - Uplifting How To Use - Inhalation and bath Cautions - Avoid using before sunlight. Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Properties - Dilates and increases circulation of local blood vessels providing use for muscular aches and stiffness. It is an acrid digestive, increasing flow of saliva and stimulating appetite. It is also a warming digestive, expelling wind, and promoting gastric motility and function Finds use with rheumatoid arthritis and temporary paralysis of limbs. Restores tone to the colon muscles. Promotes urine and stimulates the kidneys. Its warming action also aids respiratory illnesses involving cold, as it is antiseptic to the lungs. Good For - Muscle spasm, useful for treating bruises. Blends Well With - Bergamot, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, rosemary, sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang. Mood - Warming How To Use - Massage Cautions - Use in low doses. May irritate sensitive skin. Cajeput (Melaleuca Leucadendron) Properties - Antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant, carminative and pain relieving. Good For - respiratory and digestive problems. Blends Well With - Bergamot, cypress, juniper, lemon, pine and rosemary. Mood - Relaxing How To Use - Inhalation, bath and massage Cautions - Skin Irritant, Avoid during pregnancy. Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum) Properties - Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, digestive tonic, warming and calming. Good For - Indigestion, Blends Well With - Clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lemon, pine, verbena and ylang ylang. Cautions - skin irritant Cedarwood (cedrus atlantica) Properties - As a tonic to the glandular and nervous systems. Its expectorant and drying properties are beneficial to the respiratory tract in conditions of bronchitis, pneumonia, and coughs with catarrh or excess phlegm. Also provides a tonic effect on the genito-urinary tract where there is inflammation or burning pain. Good For - Dry skin, eczema and acne. Skin - Provides astringent and antiseptic properties that benefit oily skin conditions and may help acne. Blends Well With - Jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, neroli, rose and rosemary. Mood - Soothing How To Use - Massage, inhalation and skincare Cautions - Skin irritant. Avoid in pregnancy. Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Properties - Anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antidepressant. Good For - Remedying pain associated with the nerves such as neuralgia, headaches, toothache, and earache. Also used for menstrual problems associated with regulation and pain. Chamomile is renowned for gastrointestinal problems, often bring relieve to those suffering with gastritis, diarrhoea, colitis, peptic ulcers, flatulence, inflammation of the bowels. Also useful for genito-urinary tract problems. Possibly useful for liver problems such as jaundice. Chamomile is also renowned for use with skin problems, providing a soothing calming and cleansing action useful for burns, blisters, inflamed wounds and ulcers. Blends Well With - Jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, palmarosa and rose. Mood - Soothing How To Use - Inhalation, compress, bath and massage Cautions - Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) Properties - Antiseptic, stimulant, insecticidal and parasitical. Good For - Nausea and digestive problems. Blends Well With - Ginger, lemon, orange, pine, rosemary and ylang ylang. Mood - Warming How To Use - Massage Cautions - Skin irritant, avoid in pregnancy. Inhalation can cause irritation. Citronella (Cimbopogon nardus) Properties - Renowned for use as an insect repellent. Can help with gastro-intestinal distress including stomach ache and colitis. Its antibacterial properties find use with intestinal parasites. Skin: Reported for use with cases of excessive perspiration, oily skin and hair. Good For - Insect repellent and softens the skin. Blends Well With - Bergamot, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Pine. Mood - Refreshing and uplifting How To Use - Vaporisation and skincare Cautions - May irritate sensitive skin, avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin. Can cause dermatitis in certain people. Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Properties - It has a soothing and sedating effect while at the same time strengthens the nervous system. One of the best muscle relaxants used to relieve cramps and/or muscle pain. Antidepressant sometimes described as euphoric. Good For - Stress, hormonal problems and muscle aches. Blends Well With - Bergamot, cypress, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lime, pine and sandalwood.Mood - Relaxing and euphoric How To Use - Inhalation, compress, bath and creams Cautions - Not for use in pregnancy. Can cause headaches. Avoid with alcohol. Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) Properties - Analgesic, antiseptic, stimulating and warming. Good For - Scientists have recently found that the oil is high in eugenol, accounting for its antiseptic and analgesic properties. Clove oil is used in many commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes. French Aromatherapist have found that the anti-inflammatory effects of clove oil have helped in the treatment of arthritis. Blends Well With - Basil, black pepper, lemon, peppermint and rosemary. Mood - Stimulating How To Use - Massage and skincare Cautions - Not to be used as a massage oil, and only use in small doses. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Properties - Renowned for use as an insect repellent. Clears and uplifts. Is applied to fatigue, headache, migraine, neuralgia, and depression. Reportedly speeds heart beat but has antispasmodic action which can help with gastro-intestinal distress including stomach ache and colitis. It’s antibacterial and vermifugal properties find use with intestinal parasites. Useful with rheumatism and arthritis pain. Reported for use with cases of excessive perspiration, oily skin and hair. Good For - Mental fatigue, migraine, tension and nervous weakness. It gives a warm effect on the stomach and can relieve wind and cramps. It is also helpful for alleviating pain such as rheumatism, arthritis and muscle spasms and useful with colds and flu. Blends Well With - Bergamot, Cinnamon, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli and OrangeCautions- Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin. Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Properties - Antiseptic, antitoxic, stimulant, digestive tonic and diuretic. Good For - Its astringent and decongestant properties lend it to uses with excess water and/or perforation leakage such as oedema, haemorrhages, nose bleeds, heavy menstruation, and incontinence, and generally aids the immune system. Its astringent property coupled with its vaso-constrictive/styptic property aids with varicose conditions and haemorrhoids. Its antispasmodic action and normalisation effects with hormones can help pre-menstrual tension and side effects of menopause such as hot flashes, hormone imbalance and irritability. Skin: Again, astringent effect can benefit wounds and abrasions while its decongestant effects help with oily, over hydrated skin, excess perspiration, and cellulite. Blends Well With - Basil, frankincense, geranium and rose. Mood - Stimulating How To Use - Massage and skincare Cautions - Avoid before exposure to sunlight. Avoid if you have high blood pressure. Author: Heidi McGowan, Aleksan UKWebsite: http://www.aleksan.co.uk Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Heidi_McGowan http://EzineArticles.com/?A-C-Of-Essential-Oils&id=286923 buy b ambien b can you give ativan with zyprexa non prescription international pharmacy ambien liver disease ambien

Make Money While You Enjoy Metal Hunting

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

By Eddy Lam Have you ever played “treasure hunting” when you were a kid? Maybe youd recall the times when you and your childhood friends hid one anothers toys in the garden and had lots of fun racing to unravel the items? Many think that treasure hunting is only meant for kids. But the reality is that metal detecting, a form of”treasure hunting” in its own right, is an activity enjoyed by thousands of adults around the world. The metal which people are after may either be discarded pieces of aluminium, valuable coins, or other buried treasures, which could easily be found if detected by a metal detector. Many have taken up metal detecting as a hobby. The more common types of this hobby are: Coin Shooting: Find valuable coins that have been left behind hundreds of years ago! Coin shooting can be a satisfying and lucrative leisure pursuit. Identifying the places to coin shoot is not difficult think of the places in your area where people are likely to lose a coin or two. Try backyards, parks, playgrounds and the seaside or better still, go onto the Internet to research on the older sites. Gold Prospecting: Treasure hunters in this group research and attempt to find caches of gold, silver or any valuables rumoured to be hidden at some place. Hundreds of Metal Detectionist clubs have been founded all over the world for this hobby. Gold prospecting with a club would mean more resources on the activity and tapping on the experiences of the experts. Many clubs also organise regular treasure huts and outings for metal-detector enthusiasts. Relic Hunting: This is for those who are intrigued with historically significant artefacts, like weapons usedduring the US Civil War. Usually, the relic hunter is concerned with the historical value of an object ratherthan the monetary value. Potential spots to start with are old fort sites, stockades camps and other similar areas. Beach Hunting: There is more treasure out on the beach than you could ever imagine. You dont have to venture far. One of the worlds best beach metal detecting locations is found right here in the United States because our beaches are dotted by ancient shipwrecks. Metal hunting is an activity that can provide hours of entertainment. Plus, if you are lucky or simply justhardworking enough, it could turn into a lucrative pastime! Its time to pick up the metal detector and get out there! Getting started on metal detecting can be fun and lucrative, read more about how to detect what you’re looking for.For even more information on metal detecting, visit Metal Detector 10. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eddy_Lam http://EzineArticles.com/?Make-Money-While-You-Enjoy-Metal-Hunting&id=329314 ambien cr zolpidem long term ambien lorazepam and zoloft interaction uses for zolpidem tart

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The Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

By Charles Donovan Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy is indicated for use as an adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients over the age of 18 who are experiencing a major depressive episode and have not had an adequate response to four or more adequate antidepressant treatments. Where other treatments have not worked or have stopped working, VNS Therapy has been shown to provide: It is not related to electroconvulsive therapy or brain surgery It is a ninety minute out-patient procedure A prescription from your psychiatrist is required Effectiveness that improves over time and lasts long term Significant and lasting improvement in vitality, emotional well-being, daily function, and social interaction Side effects that are mild to moderate and typically decrease over time Vagus nerve stimulation(VNS) therapy is a safe procedure which has undergone extensive clinical research over the 17 years. VNS Therapy has been studied since 1988, with the first clinical studies for chronic and recurrent depression beginning in 1998 The vagus nerve is one of the primary communication pathways from the major organs of the body to the brain. VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) Therapy is delivered by a pulse generator (like a pacemaker) and thin, flexible wires that send mild pulses to the vagus nerve in the left side of the neck The vagus nerve delivers these pulses to the areas of the brain involved in the regulation of mood VNS Therapy targets specific areas of the brain that affect the production or activity of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine I was implanted with the vagus nerve stimulator in 2001 in the pioneering investigation trial of vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for chronic depression. It completely changed my life, when every other therapy had failed. Charles Donovan was a presenter at the FDA Medical Devices Panel Meeting in Washington, D.C. He is the author of the book: Out of the Black Hole: The Patient’s Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression His book will be exhibited at the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress from November 6-10, 2005. He is the founder of the http://www.VagusNerveStimulator.com Web Site His book is available on the site and 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the toll free telephone number 1-888-VAGUS-88. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Charles_Donovan http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Top-Ten-Things-You-Need-to-Know-About-Vagus-Nerve-Stimulation-for-Depression&id=89397 addiction ambien buy prescription ambien halcion no script ambien cheap ativan diabetes

Secured Personal Loans: Get Enough Money to Deal With Those Trying Situations

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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Where to Find Unusual Bridal Shower Gifts

Monday, February 18th, 2008

By Lyne Doxley Are you tired of giving the same old fondue sets, personalized towels, and kitchenware to friends and family when someone decides to tie the knot? How about a few ideas for unusual bridal shower gifts thatll really make em smile? Here are a few things you might just want to consider the next time someone you know and love is getting married. Spa Finder Gift Certificate Now this is a bridal shower gift that you can present to the bride-to-be only or make it a double to include her groom. At www.SpaFinder.com, youll find gift certificates available for everything from facials to body wraps to (of course!) full-body massages. A gift like this can be used by the bride (and/or groom) before, during the honeymoon, or after the wedding. Easy to personalize with the names of the recipient(s), these gift certificates come in all sorts of denominations ranging from $50 to $1,000 in $25 increments. These are accepted at more than 3,500 spas around the world, but make sure theres one in the soon-to-be-married couples neighborhood before you shell out the bucks! And while youre at the site, check out their candles, Harry & David assorted chocolate truffles, and other goodies created to pamper. You might want to buy a few things for yourself! Custom-Created Oil Painting You can give a bridal shower gift that will be cherished forever by having a custom oil painting done of the couple from a photograph. At www.WeddingShowerGifts.com, trained artists render remarkable likenesses in oil on real canvas for amazingly reasonable prices. Send them a picture of the bride and groom, and theyll send you back a rolled canvas (no framing offered) of the subjects in your choice of prices and sizes: 8×10, 12×16, 16×20, or 20×24 priced from $90 to $470 plus shipping. From the time you send the photograph to them sending it back to you as a real oil painting only takes from between 15 and 20 days. The site also offers this service as a gift certificate. Lottery Tickets Now many people might frown on this as a bridal shower gift, but youd be surprised at how happy the sight of them makes a prospective bride (or groom!). And if they win, well You can bet theyll forever be grateful to you for having been so thoughtful as to give them the chance to win big bucks in the state lottery! Buy them in a bunch 20 or more to make enjoying them that much more exciting. Put them in a small box, wrap elegantly, and then present it with aplomb. You just never know! You might be party to making someone a millionaire! These are just a few ideas to get you thinking outside of the box the bridal shower gift box, that is and on your way to giving a gift thats not only unusual, but always welcomed. So give it some thought! Youre sure to come up with some great ideas on your own. Visit Aragia.com for bridal shower favor tips. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lyne_Doxley http://EzineArticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Unusual-Bridal-Shower-Gifts&id=394799 phentermine without prescription overnight buy phentermine cheap no doctor contact phentermine no prescription required phentermine pills online

Renewing Your Vows

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

By Terry Coyier Weddings are usually such a hectic time that we don’t think about anything else. Dresses, cakes, tuxes, flowers, licenses, locations, bridal participants, invitations and wedding registries occupy our thoughts every waking moment and sometimes even in our dreams. There are traditions to think about, too. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a six-pence in your shoe may also be something you include in your line up of wedding thoughts. On top of that, you may have religious or cultural traditions to incorporate into your ceremony. It can all be very overwhelming, especially the first time! I’m not referring to the divorce rate and second marriages; I’m talking about repeating the ceremony with your spouse. Renewing or reaffirming your vows can become a tradition that you can carry out on an incremental basis. Some chose every five or ten years, but I heard of one couple who chose to do it every year! Not only did they renew their vows every year, they did it in a different state each time. For their fiftieth anniversary they went to Hawaii, a special trip, indeed. Their story touched my heart and made me wonder if that kept their marriage fresh and new. Repeating a wedding ceremony is often used to strengthen a marriage, although you don’t have to have a troubled marriage to do it. Renewing your vows brings back happy memories and confirms your commitment to each other. It also gives you a wonderful reason to throw a party or, as in the case with the couple I spoke of, a reason to take a trip! Renewing your vows can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make it. It can be a personal tradition that simply happens between you and your spouse or it can involve family and friends. Some people could not afford an expensive ceremony when first married so they may choose to go all out with a renewal ceremony. Others may chose to keep it informal simply because of the stress and expense involved with planning a large wedding. The one thing to remember is to make it heartfelt. It’s meant to reinforce your original vows, though writing new ones of your own can be a nice tradition to start, especially if you have children and would like to include them in the ceremony. Whatever way you chose, it’s entirely up to you, so have fun with it. This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Prye.Com/ which is a site for Wedding Invitations. Terry J. Coyier is a 37-year-old college student studying for an Associates of Applied Sciences degree. She is also a freelance writer who writes on a variety of topics. She lives with her son in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Terry_Coyier http://EzineArticles.com/?Renewing-Your-Vows&id=275639 buy phentermine in missouri phentermine and no prescription online pharmacy phentermine cod phentermine cheap same day shipping overnight