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So this is what they call the new, ‘free’ Iraq In his last hours as US proconsul in Baghdad, Paul Bremer decided to tighten up some of the laws that his occupation authority had placed across the land of Iraq. by Robert Fisk Americans continue to hold Saddam – in Qatar, not in Iraq – and Americans ran the court in which Saddam appeared. American soldiers in plain clothes were the "civilians" in the court. American officials censored the tapes of the hearing, lied about the judge’s wish to record the sound of the trial. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article6429.htm

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Hey Abu Alfalfa, how come you never have any concern for freedom in any Arab country other than Iraq? — The non-Dhimmi affirmation (9:29): لن نعطى الجزية ولسنا صاغرين (٢٩   We will fight for our freedom!   Murderers are not martyrs!   http://symbolictruth.fateback.com/

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"Islam is based on the word of God", revealed syllable by syllable to lecherous pedophile Muhammad (piss be upon him) fourteen hundred years ago Muhammed was a disgusting pedophile and those who spread his teachings are more disgusting than him: Comment: When Muhammed was about 50 years old he had dreams of marrying a child, Aisha, who was only about 4-5 years old. How do we know this? Muhammed lived about 570 A.D. to 632 A.D., he became 62 years old. Hadith tells us that when he first slept with Aisha she was only nine years old, and that she then remained with him for the last nine years of his life. 62-9=53, so Muhammed was 53 years old when he first slept with the 9-year old child Aisha, who played with dolls… When he dreamed of marrying her she was six years old, or younger, so Muhammed was about 50 years old then. Why would a 50-year old man want a young child? "…The Prophet (Muhammed) said to her (Aisha), ‘You have been shown to me twice in my dream. I saw you pictured on a piece of silk and someone said (to me). ‘This is your wife.’ When I uncovered the picture, I saw that it was yours. I said, ‘If this is from Allah, it will be done.’" (Hadith, Sahih Bukhari 5:58:235) When she was 6, Muhammad asked Abu Bakr, Aisha’s father, for her hand. Abu Bakr thought it was improper, because, as he said "I am your brother"; Muhammad brushed aside Abu Bakr’s reservation by saying that it was perfectly lawful for him to marry Aisha [ Ref: SAHIH BUKHAR I7:18]. "The Prophet (Muhammed) married her (Aisha) when she was six years old and he consummated his marriage when she was nine years old, and then she remained with him for nine years (i.e., till his death)." (Hadith, Sahih Bukhari 7:62:64) The 3 year waiting period probably had to do with the fact that at that time Aisha had contracted some disease, whereby she, temporarily lost her hair. Aisha was then socially and psychologically still a child as is evidenced by the fact that she was still given to her toys, she was unaware of what was happening around her, and her playmates behave as would the children at present times [Sahih Bukhari 8:151,5:234]. "Narrated ‘Aisha: ‘I used to wash the traces of Janaba (semen) from the clothes of the Prophet (Muhammed) and he used to go for prayers while traces of water were still on it (water spots were still visible).’" (Hadith, Sahih Bukhari 1:4:229) Comment: This hadith shows that, in contrast to what some people claim, the relationship between the old man Muhammed and young Aisha was more than the "father-daughter" kind. "Narrated ‘Aisha: I used to play with the dolls in the presence of the Prophet (Muhammed), and my girl friends also used to play with me. When Allah’s Apostle used to enter they used to hide themselves, but the Prophet would call them to join and play with me." (Hadith: Volume 8, Book 73, Number 151) Comment: I’m not sure what the word "enter" refers to here… "Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: When I got married, Allah’s Apostle (Muhammed) said to me, ‘What type of lady have you married?’ I replied, ‘I have married a matron’. He said, ‘Why, don’t you have a liking for the young virgins and for fondling them?’ Jabir also said: Allah’s Apostle said, ‘Why didn’t you marry a young girl so that you might play with her and she with you?’" (Volume 7, Book 62, Number 17) Comment: Muhammed obviously prefered girls so young that they were still playing, i.e. he prefered children, and he seemed surprised that his friend Jabir bin ‘Abdullah didn’t. From Khomeini’s book, "Tahrirolvasyleh", fourth volume, Darol Elm, Gom, Iran, 1990 : A man can have sexual pleasure from a child as young as a baby. However he should not penetrate, sodomising the child is OK. If the man penetrates and damages the child then he should be responsible for her subsistence all her life. This girl, however does not count as one of his four permanent wives. The man will not be eligible to marry the girls sister. [...] It is better for a girl to marry in such a time when she would begin menstruation at her husband’s house rather than her father’s home. Any father marrying his daughter so young will have a permanent place in heaven. How it all began ( a long time ago in the isolated deserts of Arabia) : Where sex is akin to a crime, silence is admission of your guilt. What a corruption of "fitrah" ( human nature). What religion condones the destruction of childhood? What are we who daily avow our undying love for Allah to do against a system that ruthlessly oppresses its youngest and brightest ? According to izlamic and western scholars, izlam is the fastest shrinking religion in the world today, losing roughly 6 million per year.

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So this is what they call the new, ‘free’ Iraq In his last hours as US proconsul in Baghdad, Paul Bremer decided to tighten up some of the laws that his occupation authority had placed across the land of Iraq. by Robert Fisk Americans continue to hold Saddam – in Qatar, not in Iraq – and Americans ran the court in which Saddam appeared. American soldiers in plain clothes were the "civilians" in the court. American officials censored the tapes of the hearing, lied about the judge’s wish to record the sound of the trial. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article6429.htm

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> by Robert Fisk

same old same old

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> Americans continue to hold Saddam – in Qatar, not in > Iraq …

Who cares, as long as Saddam is behind bars so he cannot continue his mass slaughter in the name of Islam.

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> Americans continue to hold Saddam – in Qatar, not in Iraq – and > Americans ran the court in which Saddam appeared.

Yes, ideologues like you — who care a lot more about the sound of your rhetoric than you do about the well-being of real people in the real world — certainly do prefer the tyrannical despot Saddam and his totalitarian brutalistic Iraq! — Hamas motto: لا إله لهم إلا        الموت،

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Hey! That’s GREAT!! Glad to hear you are feeling so much better. I have Crohn’s and IBS as well. Debs – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > A couple months ago I complained to my doctor of stomach pains (about 1-2" > above navel).  I had been having it for a few months and had been under a > lot of stress so I thought it was stress causing a flare.  She gave me > Dicetel to try.  That night I took it and 10 minutes later had a really bad > stomach ache.  The pain continued and 2 days later I went to the ER.  I > stopped the Dicetel because I was in the hospital for 2 days.  When I got > out I was afraid to take it so I didn’t for almost 2 months. > Last Sunday I decided to try it again to make sure the pain wasn’t a > coincidence.  First I had no pain so the pain I had previously was a > coincidence.  Mid-week I noticed I had virtually no pain.  Now it’s Sunday, > 1 week after, I have no pain and no diarrhea!  This time I don’t think it’s > a coincidence, I think it’s the Dicetel. > Now I think I have a combination of Crohn’s & IBS.  My former doctor treated > me for IBS and not Crohn’s.  My current one treated me for Crohn’s and not > IBS.  Now she’s treating me for both.  I take Entocort 3/day for the Crohn’s > (I’ve been on it for a year now) and Dicetel (100mg 2/day) for the stomach > pains.  I felt so good this week I decided to try taking 2 Entocorts.  I’ve > been on 3 for a long time. > I must also say that 4 weeks ago I started a serious exercise program, and I > think that may help as well but I’m sure the Dicetel is involved because the > disappearance of the pain was so sudden (with a few days of starting > Dicetel).  I also don’t think it’s "placebo effect" because I actually > expected to get stomach pains from the Dicetel and got the opposite!  For > the exercise, my goal is 30 minutes 3x a week.  30 minutes isn’t that much, > so my main obstacle is just laziness.  I started out only being able to > jog for 6 minutes and now I’m up to 30 minutes straight.  I also ride my > bike and play tennis. > In summary, if you have stomach pains, consider trying Dicetel.  Maybe they > are due to something that your Crohn’s medicines aren’t treating.  And try > an exercise program.  Even 30 minutes fast walking 3x a week is very healthy > and may help your Crohn’s/IBS, it certainly can’t hurt! > Michael

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A couple months ago I complained to my doctor of stomach pains (about 1-2" above navel).  I had been having it for a few months and had been under a lot of stress so I thought it was stress causing a flare.  She gave me Dicetel to try.  That night I took it and 10 minutes later had a really bad stomach ache.  The pain continued and 2 days later I went to the ER.  I stopped the Dicetel because I was in the hospital for 2 days.  When I got out I was afraid to take it so I didn’t for almost 2 months. Last Sunday I decided to try it again to make sure the pain wasn’t a coincidence.  First I had no pain so the pain I had previously was a coincidence.  Mid-week I noticed I had virtually no pain.  Now it’s Sunday, 1 week after, I have no pain and no diarrhea!  This time I don’t think it’s a coincidence, I think it’s the Dicetel. Now I think I have a combination of Crohn’s & IBS.  My former doctor treated me for IBS and not Crohn’s.  My current one treated me for Crohn’s and not IBS.  Now she’s treating me for both.  I take Entocort 3/day for the Crohn’s (I’ve been on it for a year now) and Dicetel (100mg 2/day) for the stomach pains.  I felt so good this week I decided to try taking 2 Entocorts.  I’ve been on 3 for a long time. I must also say that 4 weeks ago I started a serious exercise program, and I think that may help as well but I’m sure the Dicetel is involved because the disappearance of the pain was so sudden (with a few days of starting Dicetel).  I also don’t think it’s "placebo effect" because I actually expected to get stomach pains from the Dicetel and got the opposite!  For the exercise, my goal is 30 minutes 3x a week.  30 minutes isn’t that much, so my main obstacle is just laziness.  I started out only being able to jog for 6 minutes and now I’m up to 30 minutes straight.  I also ride my bike and play tennis. In summary, if you have stomach pains, consider trying Dicetel.  Maybe they are due to something that your Crohn’s medicines aren’t treating.  And try an exercise program.  Even 30 minutes fast walking 3x a week is very healthy and may help your Crohn’s/IBS, it certainly can’t hurt! Michael

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I got this from a friend a little while ago, and thought it was cute. Cheri I thought I would let you, my friends, in on a little secret I’ve found for building my arm and shoulder muscles. You might want to try this 3 days a week. I started by standing up very straight and, with a 5 -pound potato sack in each hand, extend my arms straight out from my sides and hold them there as long as I can. After a few weeks, I moved to a 10 -pound sack and then to a 50-pound sack. Finally, I got to where I could lift a 100 -pound sack and hold my arms straight out for more than a full minute! Next, I started putting a few potatoes in the sacks but I would caution you not to overdo it at this level. — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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God, I love the humor on this board! Bonita

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I got this from a friend a little while ago, and thought it was cute. > Cheri > I thought I would let you, my friends, in on a little secret I’ve found for > building my arm and shoulder muscles. You might want to try this 3 days a > week. > I started by standing up very straight and, with a 5 -pound potato sack in > each hand, extend my arms straight out from my sides and hold them there as > long as I can. > After a few weeks, I moved to a 10 -pound sack and then to a 50-pound sack. > Finally, I got to where I could lift a 100 -pound sack and hold my arms > straight out for more than a full minute! > Next, I started putting a few potatoes in the sacks but I would caution you > not to overdo it at this level. > — > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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That’s funny! c

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I got this from a friend a little while ago, and thought it was cute. > Cheri > I thought I would let you, my friends, in on a little secret I’ve found for > building my arm and shoulder muscles. You might want to try this 3 days a > week. > I started by standing up very straight and, with a 5 -pound potato sack in > each hand, extend my arms straight out from my sides and hold them there as > long as I can. > After a few weeks, I moved to a 10 -pound sack and then to a 50-pound sack. > Finally, I got to where I could lift a 100 -pound sack and hold my arms > straight out for more than a full minute! > Next, I started putting a few potatoes in the sacks but I would caution you > not to overdo it at this level. > — > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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That is my kind of exercise program! Thanks. (I will be so happy when I get my computer back so I quit hitting 2 keys at once) Chuck – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I got this from a friend a little while ago, and thought it was cute. > Cheri > I thought I would let you, my friends, in on a little secret I’ve found for > building my arm and shoulder muscles. You might want to try this 3 days a > week. > I started by standing up very straight and, with a 5 -pound potato sack in > each hand, extend my arms straight out from my sides and hold them there as > long as I can. > After a few weeks, I moved to a 10 -pound sack and then to a 50-pound sack. > Finally, I got to where I could lift a 100 -pound sack and hold my arms > straight out for more than a full minute! > Next, I started putting a few potatoes in the sacks but I would caution you > not to overdo it at this level. > — > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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There is one other thing that I am wondering about. Is the data for A1C corrected for the risks of complicaitons due to being obese only?  It is known that obesety is a risk factor for high BP and bad cholesterol.  How do they keep all these factors separate?  I would guess that losing weight & having bg,lipids, and bo under control would be best.  Did lowering bg do all the magic independant of lipid and bg control.  Will lowering bg automatically result in a lower lipid result?

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> they keep all these factors separate?  I would guess that losing weight & > having bg,lipids, and bo under control would be best.  Did lowering bg do > all the magic independant of lipid and bg control.  Will lowering bg > automatically result in a lower lipid result?

The experience of many is that a healthy diet and/or a good exercise program reduces blood glucose AND "bad" cholesterol AND blood pressure. And exercise raises "good" cholesterol. When the lowering of one is done by drugs alone, it doesn’t necessarily affect the others. — Wes Groleau http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~wgroleau

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the test that matters the most is Estradiol as that is the single Estrogen responsible for fatigue as well as a host of other problems in men (Estrone and Estriol as far less effective) thus, the test with men is _specifically_ for Estradiol and it should be below 20 or better yet below 15 T-E conversion via aromatase enzyme is into Estradiol (not just some generic "Estrogen") Arto — . – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > testosterone deficiency, the following blood tests are required: > Total Estrogen > Free Estrogen > converted to the female homrone estrogen. Hence the levels of total and

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if his liver is already stressed plus he eats garbage, very likely his liver is not able to metabolize estradiol and his E2 (E2=Estradiol) levels could be skyhigh he *will* become sterile with T-replacement, no matter what format is chosen now – if he changes his diet, starts eating sensibly balanced fruits, veggies, fish, flaxseed, fish oils, dumps sugars, bread, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol and starts an exercise program, it is possible to maintain fertility and bring the T-levels up with HCG injections without becoming sterile in men, especially fat around the waist is a good predictor of high E2 levels. Arto — .

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > if his liver is already stressed plus he eats garbage, very likely his liver > is not able to metabolize estradiol and his E2 (E2=Estradiol) levels could > be skyhigh > he *will* become sterile with T-replacement, no matter what format is chosen > now – if he changes his diet, starts eating sensibly balanced fruits, > veggies, fish, flaxseed, fish oils, dumps sugars, bread, coffee, soft drinks > and alcohol and starts an exercise program, it is possible to maintain > fertility and bring the T-levels up with HCG injections without becoming > sterile > in men, especially fat around the waist is a good predictor of high E2 > levels. > Arto

People so often want to fix things the EASY way, without lifestyle changes.   I still don’t understand why taking testosterone would cause steriliry. Any reason? Mag

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Thanks, that is a lot of info! Mag – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I know there was discussion some time ago about low testosterone in > men, causes and treatment.  A good friend’s husband went to his doc > with symptoms of fatigue and low sex drive (normal function), and > surprisingly, the doctor didn’t give him an antidepressent, but > checked TSH (0.9), FSH and testosterone (that I remember).  He is a > big guy (not fat) in his late 30’s with the start of fatty liver > disease and mildly elevated liver enzymes linked to high triglyerides > and a family history.  I was impressed that the doctor didn’t blow him > off, and hopefully that means that she will follow up well, but my > friend is worrying a lot.  Any info that might explain the causes and > ramifications of low testoterone and how best to treat it? > There are two types of hypogonadism (low testosterone), primary and > secondary. In primary hypogonadism, there is a full or near testicular > failure where due to various causes, the testes or the lydig cells in > particular no longer produce testosterone.  In secondary hypogonadism, > the HPTA (hypothalamus, pituitary, testicular axis) is no longer capable > of producing sufficient gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which is > necessary for release of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH > (luteinizing hormone). FSH and LH are the hormones that stimulate the > lydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. > In order for a physician to correctly diagnose the underlying cause of > testosterone deficiency, the following blood tests are required: > Total Testosterone > Free Testosterone > FSH > LH > Total Estrogen > Free Estrogen > There are times when the male body produces enough testosterone, however > due to excess aromatization, a large quantity of this testosterone is > converted to the female homrone estrogen. Hence the levels of total and > free estrogen also need to be checked. > Low testosterone levels can cause depression, loss of libido, fatigue > and possibly excess weight gain.   > The treatment options depend on the type of hypogonadism.  For primary > hypogonadism , testosterone replacement via gels or shots is usually > prescribed. For secondary hypogonadism, treatment with HCG is > preferable.  Whatever form of treatment is chosen, it is imperative that > estrogen management also be applied > Regards

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I just rec’d this thanks from my friend with the husband with low testosterone and wanted to pass it on.  "I owed you big time for telling me about that estrogen draw for Mike….he took your email to his doctor (who actually wrote that he did that in her DMI on him ), and she said "ahhh., okay, I run your estrogen "for your wife", and I guess while I’m at it I’ll check your prolactin…WELL<,,, the estrogen was normal, but his prolactin is high !  SO THANK YOU !!!" Mag – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I know there was discussion some time ago about low testosterone in > men, causes and treatment.  A good friend’s husband went to his doc > with symptoms of fatigue and low sex drive (normal function), and > surprisingly, the doctor didn’t give him an antidepressent, but > checked TSH (0.9), FSH and testosterone (that I remember).  He is a > big guy (not fat) in his late 30’s with the start of fatty liver > disease and mildly elevated liver enzymes linked to high triglyerides > and a family history.  I was impressed that the doctor didn’t blow him > off, and hopefully that means that she will follow up well, but my > friend is worrying a lot.  Any info that might explain the causes and > ramifications of low testoterone and how best to treat it? > Thanks, > Mag

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because of the HPTA (hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis) feedback system during T-replacement, natural production of testosterone decreases, often times to zero. In many cases, the diminished natural testosterone production causes a cessation of sperm production (spermatogenesis), and the male becomes sterile. about 95% of T is produced in the testicles, in special cells called "interstitial cells" or Leydig cells these cells surround cells in the seminiferous tubules, called sertoli cells, whose function is to produce sperm. spermatogenesis in the sertoli cells requires testosterone, and when endogenous testosterone diminishes, then sperm production stops some of the hormones that act as controllers in this feedback loop are Growth Hormone IGF-I and IGF-II Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Vasopressin (or Antidiuretic hormone) Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) as I stated before, using HCG it is possible to avoid the issue of sterility and elevate T levels. Arto — . – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I still don’t understand why taking testosterone would cause steriliry. > Any reason? > Mag

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This guy doesn’t drink, is a little overweight and loves bad food, despite his wife’s bests efforts to feed him well.  Not sure about the exercise, his wife does a lot, but I don’t think he does.  He has been seen by a liver specialist and told they will just monitor this. What about the testosterone as a cream or patch? They have one child, and really want another, but have had fertility problems on her side.  Why would replacing a naturally occuring hormone cause sterility, or is that from being low in general? Thanks for the input. Mag – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > t-replacement is fairly routine at least in the USA > I would first sort out the reason for the "fatty liver" and "elevated > enzymes" – ie. how does this person eat and exercise ? alcohol abuse ? > t-replacement will further stress the liver though with injectables not as > much as orals > a fellow in his thirties will also likely become sterile and there are other > sideeffects > Arto

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> I know there was discussion some time ago about low testosterone in > men, causes and treatment.  A good friend’s husband went to his doc > with symptoms of fatigue and low sex drive (normal function), and > surprisingly, the doctor didn’t give him an antidepressent, but > checked TSH (0.9), FSH and testosterone (that I remember).  He is a > big guy (not fat) in his late 30’s with the start of fatty liver > disease and mildly elevated liver enzymes linked to high triglyerides > and a family history.  I was impressed that the doctor didn’t blow him > off, and hopefully that means that she will follow up well, but my > friend is worrying a lot.  Any info that might explain the causes and > ramifications of low testoterone and how best to treat it?

There are two types of hypogonadism (low testosterone), primary and secondary. In primary hypogonadism, there is a full or near testicular failure where due to various causes, the testes or the lydig cells in particular no longer produce testosterone.  In secondary hypogonadism, the HPTA (hypothalamus, pituitary, testicular axis) is no longer capable of producing sufficient gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which is necessary for release of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone). FSH and LH are the hormones that stimulate the lydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. In order for a physician to correctly diagnose the underlying cause of testosterone deficiency, the following blood tests are required: Total Testosterone Free Testosterone FSH LH Total Estrogen Free Estrogen There are times when the male body produces enough testosterone, however due to excess aromatization, a large quantity of this testosterone is converted to the female homrone estrogen. Hence the levels of total and free estrogen also need to be checked. Low testosterone levels can cause depression, loss of libido, fatigue and possibly excess weight gain.   The treatment options depend on the type of hypogonadism.  For primary hypogonadism , testosterone replacement via gels or shots is usually prescribed. For secondary hypogonadism, treatment with HCG is preferable.  Whatever form of treatment is chosen, it is imperative that estrogen management also be applied Regards

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I know there was discussion some time ago about low testosterone in men, causes and treatment.  A good friend’s husband went to his doc with symptoms of fatigue and low sex drive (normal function), and surprisingly, the doctor didn’t give him an antidepressent, but checked TSH (0.9), FSH and testosterone (that I remember).  He is a big guy (not fat) in his late 30’s with the start of fatty liver disease and mildly elevated liver enzymes linked to high triglyerides and a family history.  I was impressed that the doctor didn’t blow him off, and hopefully that means that she will follow up well, but my friend is worrying a lot.  Any info that might explain the causes and ramifications of low testoterone and how best to treat it? Thanks, Mag

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> Any info that might explain the causes and > ramifications of low testoterone and how best to treat it? > Thanks, > Mag

You might look through Vliet’s site – http://www.herplace.com – I think that she has info for men up there now or at least they might be able to give some good places to look if you or she contacts them. Sara

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t-replacement is fairly routine at least in the USA I would first sort out the reason for the "fatty liver" and "elevated enzymes" – ie. how does this person eat and exercise ? alcohol abuse ? t-replacement will further stress the liver though with injectables not as much as orals a fellow in his thirties will also likely become sterile and there are other sideeffects Arto — .

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Joe, I think I’ll join you with your exercise program.  It sounds like one even I can handle. Gwen Love

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 Physical exercise is good for you. I know that I should do  it daily,but my body doesn’t want me to do to much, so I  have worked out this program of strenuous activities that do  not require physical exercise. You are invited to use my  program without charge.   1) Beating around the bush   2) Jumping to conclusions   3) Climbing the walls   4) Swallowing my pride   5) Passing the buck   6) Throwing my weight around   7) Dragging my heels   Pushing my luck   9) Making mountains out of molehills  10) Hitting the nail on the head  11) Wading through paperwork  12) Bending over backwards  13) Jumping on the bandwagon  14) Balancing the books  15) Running around in circles  16) Eating crow  17) Tooting my own horn  18) Climbing the ladder of success  19) Pulling out the stops  20) Adding fuel to the fire  21) Opening a can of worms  22) Putting my foot in my mouth  23) Starting the ball rolling  24) Going over the edge  25) Picking up the pieces  Whew! What a workout! I think I’ll exercise my caution now,0  and sit down. … There cannot be a crisis today; my schedule is already full. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12

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 Ac> My waist is not any smaller. The main areas that show reduction are my  Ac> face, breasts, buttocks, and feet. Women may gain and lose weight in  Ac> quite different areas than men do. My skirts and pants still fit. But I  Ac> might have to buy some new bras soon. I can’t punch holes in them to  Ac> make them tighter! (Not the cups, anyway). And not only women.  Different types of people change in different ways.  And the same people change in different ways at different times. I lost weight before hospitalization in very late November. (I was quite dizzy and nauseous and neither ate nor exercised.) Since late December, I haven’t lost weight.  I did, however, start a (mild) exercise program.  The net weight may not have changed, but the legs certainly firmed up.  And the waist got smaller. (One reason that I tightened my belt is that my wife was complaining that my pants falling so low over my hips made me look like one of the gang kids that she saw occasionally.) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 — Frank Palmer

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 > Weight remained fairly constant.  (At the same time of the  > week, I’ve weighed 176 or 175 with one exception of 173.)  > Still — as I began to exercise — the weight shifted.  Fi> I made the mistake of drilling belt holes before I learned  Fi> two things:  Fi> 1. Drill holes only in one belt — it will be your ‘medal of  Fi> honor’ when  Fi> your waist size becomes smaller, hopefully much smaller! Um.  Irv … 1)  I’m now wearing that belt — buckled in the new hole.  I don’t cut a hole until I need one.  As I said above, the weight hasn’t changed, but it has shifted. 2)  How many belts do you own, anyway?  The way I figure it: One waist — one belt. (Actually, I now own two belts — aside from the one which broke a year or two ago.  First I bought this one at my local supermarket which occasionally sells clothes on special; then I saw one which fit much better at a yard sale.  The better-fitting belt no longer does, but it’s a good one — so I cut the hole in this one instead.) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 — Frank Palmer

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> The best surgical treatment without question is a Total Hip Replacement.  It > is expensive but it can return your dog to almost normal function.  We are > waiting to see how our dog develops, but we are looking at possibly having to > do both for ~6000 (ouch)

That may have been the best option for your dog…..but this is not always the case. When my boy was first diagnosed with CHD, we explored THR extensively. Most dog who’s owners we talked to had good experiences with it. The ones that hadn’t were bad enough to make us hesitate. We waited 5 more years (keeping him relatively toned through swimming, long walks and keeping him trim)……and I am truly glad. The surgery nearly crippled my boy. He had 4 surgeries, and now has only one hip (and that one had CHD pretty badly as well). The surgery drastically shortened his life rather than lengthened it. Each case has its own solution…..all we can do is offer our own experiences with what we chose to do. Tara

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>The best surgical treatment without question is a Total Hip Replacement.  It >is expensive but it can return your dog to almost normal function.  We are >waiting to see how our dog develops, but we are looking at possibly having to >do both for ~6000 (ouch)

Not all dogs are candidates for this operation. FWIW. And not all need it. Also, FWIW. Ann, Twzl, Sligo and Roy — I suppose women have nothing much to do and many of them go into dog training. It’s a vanity thing apparently.                         Ron Hardin

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->The best surgical treatment without question is a Total Hip Replacement.  It >is expensive but it can return your dog to almost normal function.  We are >waiting to see how our dog develops, but we are looking at possibly having to >do both for ~6000 (ouch) > Not all dogs are candidates for this operation. FWIW. And not all need it. > Also, FWIW. > Ann, Twzl, Sligo and Roy > — > I suppose women have nothing much to do and many of them go into dog training. > It’s a vanity thing apparently. >                         Ron Hardin

Amen, I had a HBC pup (son let the pup out while mowing lawn) that was NOT a candidate. She had a Femoral Head Removal instead and is fine. — diddy — POSTING TO THIS NEWSGROUP IS THE ONLY WAY TO REACH ME:  THIS ACCOUNT REJECTS ALL EMAIL.  SPAMMERS CAN HARVEST AWAY AND BE DAMNED!!!

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>specialist saw the Xrays, it was to late to do THR.  Now, at 14 month, >He cannot jump to the bed.  he needs help getting in the truck, etc… > We leave near a dog park with a lake.  I was not sure swimming was >going to help or make things worst. >-LUis > How heavy is he now? >He is 80 pounds.

Swimming should help him. Also, taking some weight off of him will help. Have you told his breeder about this? Ann, Twzl, Sligo and Roy — I suppose women have nothing much to do and many of them go into dog training. It’s a vanity thing apparently.                         Ron Hardin

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The best surgical treatment without question is a Total Hip Replacement.  It is expensive but it can return your dog to almost normal function.  We are waiting to see how our dog develops, but we are looking at possibly having to do both for ~6000 (ouch) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > writes: >specialist saw the Xrays, it was to late to do THR.  Now, at 14 month, >He cannot jump to the bed.  he needs help getting in the truck, etc… > We leave near a dog park with a lake.  I was not sure swimming was >going to help or make things worst. >-LUis >> How heavy is he now? >He is 80 pounds. >Swimming should help him. Also, taking some weight off of him will help. >Have you told his breeder about this? >Ann, Twzl, Sligo and Roy

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->(orthopedist) told us that he has to options:  Total hip replacement >or Femur Head Octopi (sp?).  Hip replacement cost $3000 for one hip >vs. FHO only $800.  FHO sounds great but I heard that this type of >operation should not be done on dogs > 50 pounds.  However, the vet >told that as long as he is under a 100 pounds, he’ll be ok. > what sort of signs does your dog show? > How heavy is he now? >Also, is it proven that glucosamine and vitamin c works alleviating >the pain cause by HD???? > Glucosamine, an exercise program and weight control can very much help > manage HD. > Ann, Twzl, Sligo and Roy

The first sign that made me take him for Xrays was his weard way of walking.  I detected that as early as 6 month old.  By the time the specialist saw the Xrays, it was to late to do THR.  Now, at 14 month, He cannot jump to the bed.  he needs help getting in the truck, etc…  We leave near a dog park with a lake.  I was not sure swimming was going to help or make things worst. -LUis > How heavy is he now?

He is 80 pounds.

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>(orthopedist) told us that he has to options:  Total hip replacement >or Femur Head Octopi (sp?).  Hip replacement cost $3000 for one hip >vs. FHO only $800.  FHO sounds great but I heard that this type of >operation should not be done on dogs > 50 pounds.  However, the vet >told that as long as he is under a 100 pounds, he’ll be ok.

what sort of signs does your dog show? How heavy is he now? >Also, is it proven that glucosamine and vitamin c works alleviating >the pain cause by HD????

Glucosamine, an exercise program and weight control can very much help manage HD. Ann, Twzl, Sligo and Roy — I suppose women have nothing much to do and many of them go into dog training. It’s a vanity thing apparently.                         Ron Hardin

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My one year old Golden has a severe case of HD.  The specialist (orthopedist) told us that he has to options:  Total hip replacement or Femur Head Octopi (sp?).  Hip replacement cost $3000 for one hip vs. FHO only $800.  FHO sounds great but I heard that this type of operation should not be done on dogs > 50 pounds.  However, the vet told that as long as he is under a 100 pounds, he’ll be ok. Any recommendations???   Also, is it proven that glucosamine and vitamin c works alleviating the pain cause by HD???? Thanks, Luis

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Has anyone been on this liner? How was it?

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We have been aboard several times and it is one of our favorite ships. Only serious caveat would be to try to get your stateroom near the rear elevator shaft as that seems to be where most of the passenger activitiy areas are. Have a great cruise, Cal Ford Lido Deck Cruises 800-511-4417 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Has anyone been on this liner? How was it?

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We went on the Dream to the Baltic Capitals last year and had a great time. We enjoyed the open seating in the dining rooms.  We were able to meet new people at every meal. We also enjoyed the exercise program and the ballroom dancing lessons. We just booked two more cruises (for the price of one), both on the Dream. The first is the cruise around South America February 3 and the second is from Rome to Dover in April. Gary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Has anyone been on this liner? How was it?

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Has anyone been on this liner? How was it?

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We have been aboard several times and it is one of our favorite ships. Only serious caveat would be to try to get your stateroom near the rear elevator shaft as that seems to be where most of the passenger activitiy areas are. Have a great cruise, Cal Ford Lido Deck Cruises 800-511-4417 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Has anyone been on this liner? How was it?

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We went on the Dream to the Baltic Capitals last year and had a great time. We enjoyed the open seating in the dining rooms.  We were able to meet new people at every meal. We also enjoyed the exercise program and the ballroom dancing lessons. We just booked two more cruises (for the price of one), both on the Dream. The first is the cruise around South America February 3 and the second is from Rome to Dover in April. Gary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Has anyone been on this liner? How was it?

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All- Does Carnival have a exercise program? Do they give away shirts and such for participation? If so, what is the program called and what are their requirements? Jamie

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Carnival does have an extensive gym with modern equipment and several classes per day. However they do not give you points for participating in exercise like Royal Carribean does.

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All- Does Carnival have a exercise program? Do they give away shirts and such for participation? If so, what is the program called and what are their requirements? Jamie

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Carnival does have an extensive gym with modern equipment and several classes per day. However they do not give you points for participating in exercise like Royal Carribean does.

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