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• Introduction

   Why XLPharmacy Blog and News

• Featured Article of the Month

   Migraines and Stroke Risk

• Current Month Stories

  New Drug kills Leukemia Cells

  New Mammogram Guidelines

  Osteoporosis Drug Cervical Cancer

  Flavonoids and Cancer Protection

  Talking to your Doctor about ED

  Information on ED Medications

  Multiple Orgasm in Women

  Slim-Fast RECALL***

• Health Links, Files & Videos

   Herpes

  Erectile Dysfunction

  Contact Info for ED Help

• Healthy Recipe of the Month

   Healthy Taco Salad

• Monthly Newsletter Archives

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• Questions, Answers, Notes

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Migraines Increase Risk of Stroke

In addition to disrupting daily life for the millions of Americans who suffer from migraine headaches, researchers at Johns Hopkins have confirmed that migraines raise the risk of ischemic stroke by 230 percent.

Ischemic stroke, which is the most common type of stroke, occurs when blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off by plaque or a blood clot.

The researchers suggested those who suffer from migraine lower their risk by doing what they can to lower that risk, like trying to stop smoking and by taking blood pressure medication and blood-thinning medications such as aspirin. They suggested that women consider use other types of pregnancy prevention besides oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy since hormone drugs may explain their higher risk.

As many as 10 percent of American suffer from migraines and women outnumber men three to one.

New Drug found to kill Leukemia Cells

Researchers have found a drug that can kill leukemia cells even in adults who have a poor prognosis scenario because their leukemia has resisted existing treatments.

The drug, PBOX-15 can destroy cancerous cells of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) while sparing healthy cells, according to the researchers from Trinity College Dublin, in partnership with the University of Sienna, Italy.

The drug, which activates a procedure that causes cells to die, it also killed cells that had become resistant to chemotherapy, the researchers said.

CLL, a form of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells, is the second-most-common type of leukemia in adults. Around 10,000 people, usually over age 55, are diagnosed in the United States each year.

Researchers state that they are still in an early stage, but hope that they can push it forward to see if there are any side effects and begin using it as a potential therapy for leukemia victims. It is likely to be 3 - 5years before the drug is available.
 

Mammograms after 50 - New Guidelines

Starting at age 40 would prevent one additional death but also lead to 470 false alarms for every 1,000 women screened. Continuing mammograms through age 79 prevents three additional deaths but raises the number of women treated for breast cancers that would not threaten their lives.

This is what six teams around the world who used federal data on cancer and mammography to develop mathematical models of what would happen if women were screened at different ages and time intervals have concluded and they are hoping that these conclusion shape the new guidelines women will follow in the future.

Many doctors and several medical groups say they are sticking to their guidelines that call for routine screening starting at 40.  Some even suggest that the review was based around "cutting health care costs" even though the task force stated that it does not consider cost or insurance in its review.

Mammograms, like all medical interventions, have risks and benefits,  and the task force is hoping that women will consider their findings as they feel that women should know all of their choices to make the best decisions based on the research and their needs.

The new advice was sharply challenged by the cancer society. Most people are buzzing right now about the statistics.  Those statistics are that the task force's conclusion comes down to "screening 1,300 women in their 50s to save one life is worth it, but that screening 1,900 women in their 40s to save a life is not". The cancer society feels the benefits outweigh the harms for women in both groups.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. More than 192,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths from the disease are expected in the U.S. this year. Two-thirds of women over 40 report having had the test in the previous two years.

In most women, tumors are slow-growing, and that likelihood increases with age. So there is little risk by extending the time between mammograms, some researchers say. Even for the minority of women with aggressive, fast-growing tumors, annual screening will make little difference in survival odds.

 

Osteoporosis Drugs kill Cervical Cancer

Two drugs used to treat osteoporosis and breast cancer can stop cervical cancer. Fulvestrant (Faslodex), used to treat breast cancer, and raloxifene (Evista), used to treat osteoporosis, destroyed cervical cancer in 11 out of 13 cases, results deemed “amazing” by researchers.

Cervical cancer strikes half a million women worldwide each year and only 50 percent will survive. The HPV vaccine, which is used to protect women against the virus that is the major cause of cervical cancer, has side effects and won’t prevent all cases.

The new study was done in mice, but since the drugs have already been proven safe in humans, if the combo proves successful in women, they could be in widespread use to prevent cervical cancer in only five years—much less time than newly developed drugs.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that the growth of cervical cancer is spurred by estrogen, and the two drugs cut the tumors’ estrogen supply. Mice were first treated with fulvestrant. After treating the mice for one month, 11 of the 13 mice, which were genetically engineered to develop cervical cancer, showed no signs of the disease. The cancerous tumors remained in untreated mice. “It was amazing to see that not only was the cancer gone but all the pre-cancerous lesions that give rise to cancer were also gone,” said researcher Paul Lambert.

Estrogen fuels cervical cancer, says Lambert, and once the fuel disappears, the cancer regresses.

Raloxifene was then tested, and researchers got the same results. In addition, since the drugs eliminated precancerous growths, they could possibly prevent the disease from ever developing.

Lambert is now testing to see if the drugs are as effective in human cells as they are in mice. “We can't be sure how the science will translate from animals to humans but we have faith in our mouse model,” he said. “There are many similarities in how cervical cancer develops and manifests itself in women and in mice.”

 

Multiple Orgasms

Multiple Orgasms

All women are [physiologically] capable of having multiple orgasms, so why aren't more women keeping their neighbors awake at night with their moans of pleasure?

Women, and their partners, don't usually try to have multiple orgasms, and why aren't women trying? Most of the time it's "no time and no desire". These days, people are very busy and they just don't have time for sex. When they do have time for sex, they don't have the energy to work for more than one orgasm. They may also feel greedy about looking for a second or third orgasm. It feels like asking for a second or third slice of birthday cake.

Some women are comfortable and satisfied with one orgasm, and they don't want to try for more, instead of thinking about multiple orgasms as an embarrassment of riches, why not think of them as making up for lost time?

What is a Multiple Orgasm?

Multiple orgasms are a series of sequential orgasmic experiences that occur in quick succession. And when it comes to multiples, women have the biological upper hand over men. This is because unlike men, women don't experience a refractory period (the period of time after men ejaculate when they can't be aroused). So women can and do respond immediately after orgasm to more (or hopefully continuous) clitoral, vaginal, and G-spot (that small, raised bump of urethral tissue just inside your vagina along its front wall) stimulation.

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According to researchers on the subject women can "teach" themselves to have multiple orgasms. Here's how you can up your chances of having multiples.

Learn your body. You have to crawl before you walk; you have to have one orgasm before you can have multiple orgasms. Get to know your body's hot spots and not-spots. This is the essential foundation to sexual response.

Practice. It takes practice (both by yourself and with your partner) to achieve multiple orgasms. It's sort of like learning to have your first orgasm. You have to immerse yourself in fantasy, or do whatever it takes to get you aroused, and you have to use lots of lubrication so that you can keep trying for more orgasms by stimulating all of your genital area, while focusing your attention to your clitoris, vagina, and G-spot.

Slow down, and use lots of foreplay, especially foreplay that focuses on clitoral stimulation.

Get some rest beforehand. Often, experiencing multiples is limited by your lack of sleep. After one orgasm, many women feel relaxed. So relaxed, that they may want to drift off to sleep. But if you are well rested, you can resist that sleep temptation, and work for another orgasm, and another, and another.

After the first orgasm, the orgasms "come" easier. It might take10 to 15 minutes to reach your first orgasm, but your second can occur in as little as five minutes, and your third in only two minutes. Keep going as long as you're having fun.

Female Ejaculatory Orgasm

Priming yourself to have multiple orgasms may also prime you for experiencing an ejaculatory orgasm, that almost mythical female sexual phenomenon. Because all of the erectile tissue in your genital area, including your G-spot and clitoris, is already swollen and more sensitive from having been stimulated to orgasm, you may be better able to achieve ejaculation.

Yep, you read that sentence correctly. Although it's not well known, many women, like men, can ejaculate.

Most women who experience ejaculation do so through direct stimulation of their G-spot, though some women also experience ejaculation through stimulation of their clitoris. Basically, when a woman's G-spot is directly stimulated, it can cause a pleasurable sensation and eventually an expulsion of fluid , either in drips or gushes, from your urethra. The ejaculate fluid isn't urine, rather it's a liquid produced and released from the paraurethral glands (surrounding the urethra). So don't worry -- unless you're fooling around on silk sheets, you've got nothing to worry about! Start practicing, and have fun!

 

Talking to your Doctor about ED

Talking to Your Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction

Coping with erectile dysfunction is never easy, and sharing the news with your doctor can feel awkward or embarrassing. Here are some tips for starting a conversation with your doctor about erectile dysfunction.

Prepare a list of questions in advance. Before you visit your doctor, write down a list of questions you have and topics you would like to discuss. Allow yourself enough time to discuss each of these issues with your doctor.

Be direct. Addressing the issue in a straightforward manner at the beginning of your appointment can be the easiest and best way to convey to your doctor what you are going through. You will feel relieved that you have gotten it off of your chest, and your doctor will be able to give you the appropriate treatment.

Keep in mind that erectile dysfunction may be the result of other medical conditions. In some cases, erectile dysfunction is due to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression. It is important to let your doctor know what you are going through so that he or she can help uncover the cause of your condition.

Know that you are not alone. Erectile dysfunction becomes increasingly common as men age, and chances are that your doctor has discussed this condition with many others in the past.

Maximize your opportunity to obtain effective treatment. Many quick and reliable treatments exist for erectile dysfunction. The longer you keep the problem to yourself, the less likely you are to receive the treatment you need. View the videos in the video section of our page to learn more about treating erectile dysfunction.

 

This Months Recipe - Healthy Taco Salad

HEALTHY TACO SALAD

75% less sat fat • 61% less fat • 60% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. Don’t miss out on south-of-the-border favorites—treat yourself to Taco Salad done light.

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:6 servings (3 cups each)

1 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
12 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 can (15 oz) Progresso® pinto beans, drained, rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3 medium green onions, sliced (3 tablespoons)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
3/4 cup Muir Glen® organic salsa (any variety)
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 oz tortilla chips

1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water, chili powder, cumin and ground red pepper; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
2. Divide lettuce among 6 salad plates; top each with meat mixture and remaining ingredients except chips. Arrange chips around salad. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 480mg; Total Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 10g, Sugars 5g); Protein 27g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 20%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1 1/2 c Vegetables
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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