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		<title>How OWN Youth Juice Changes the Canadian Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the industry of business making in Canada, one cannot fail to put the name of Bob Edwards in the list of highly-motivated and pioneering business executives of today. His experience in handling various business ventures in the country has helped him to seal his name in the likes of successful CEOs. For years, Mr. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the industry of business making in Canada, one cannot fail to put the name of <a href="http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/on-tour-with-bob-edwards">Bob Edwards</a> in the list of highly-motivated and pioneering business executives of today. His experience in handling various business ventures in the country has helped him to seal his name in the likes of successful CEOs. For years, Mr. Edwards focused his attention and exceptional skills in establishing and developing his company – Our World Network or popularly known as OWN. This company is regarded as one of the rising and improving health drink companies in Canada. It is known for coming up with unique, 100 percent natural, and healthy juice drinks – Youth Juice. This product is steadfastly becoming a household name in the country when it comes to providing nutritional benefits to its drinkers. Furthermore, OWN’s juice products are known to be scientifically proven effective as its formulation was an offshoot of strenuous precise research. The creation of Youth Juice was all made possible through the leadership and management of Mr. Edwards.</p>
<p>The efforts of Bob Edwards in establishing OWN’s Youth Juice did not come as a surprise. Mr. Edwards is neither amateur nor beginner in the field of marketing. His resume’ would tell people that he has extensive years of experience in the field. He is the man behind the concept of FundAmerica. Upon culminating his works with FundAmerica, he started OWN. Until now, he is the company’s President and CEO. Bob Edwards never works alone in his company because he is backed by similarly celebrated executives in the field such as Renato Cavaliere (CFO), Bob Willet (VP for Sales in Canada), and Lorrain Hebert (Director of Operations). Because of the impressive business geniuses of OWN’s executive management, it is not surprising to know that the company is trusted by its many members.</p>
<p>The company is open for membership for people who want to become partners of the firm. Basically, members of OWN can distribute the company’s health drink products because they are entitled to directly buy (wholesale price) the firm’s health drinks. The prodigy behind such strategic business scheme is no other than <a href="http://www.bobedwardsrealty.net/content.aspx?IntroPlayed=1">Bob Edwards</a>.</p>
<p>The economy may be tough for some, but once you know your options to become successful, you are on the good track. Distributing OWN’s juice products is not a bad idea after all most especially if you are intending to acquire extra income for your family or personal monetary needs.</p>
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		<title>Fifth Disease Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mzPOTTER</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Viral Disease]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treatment Since fifth disease is a mild disease, usually requires no treatment. The care of children with nettle rash (itching) is your home and may include oatmeal baths or treatments for the bathroom. Adolescents with joint pain may be treated with nonprescription pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left: 5px;" src="http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/mhunt/parvocdc.jpg" alt="Fifth Disease Treatment" width="200" align="right" /><strong>Treatment</strong></p>
<p>Since fifth disease is a mild disease, usually requires no treatment. The care of children with nettle rash (itching) is your home and may include oatmeal baths or treatments for the bathroom. Adolescents with joint pain may be treated with nonprescription pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others).</p>
<p>Do not give aspirin to children with fever or flu-like illness, including fifth disease because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a serious brain problem that appears in children who have had some kind of viral disease and were treated with aspirin.<span id="more-1017"></span></p>
<p>Children and adults with blood disorders (like sickle cell anemia and hemolytic anemia) and children with cancer or immune deficiency have an increased risk of serious illness as a result of fifth disease. Immune-deficient patients may receive intravenous immunoglobulin (IGIV) containing antibodies against parvovirus B19.</p>
<p><strong>When To Call a Professional</strong></p>
<p>Call your doctor if you or your child develops a rash face, especially if your child has a problem in the blood or immune insufficiency or are receiving treatment for cancer. Also call the doctor if your child already diagnosed with fifth disease develop a fever or joint pain.</p>
<p>Pregnant women who believe they have been exposed to fifth disease or a rash should call their doctor immediately. Although fifth disease in the mother is usually not a threat to the fetus, in rare cases can cause spontaneous abortion or fetal anemia.<br />
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Forecast</strong></p>
<p>People who before had fifth disease recover completely healthy in a few weeks.</p>
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		<title>Fifth Disease &#124; Diagnosis and Prevention</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diagnosis Usually, your doctor can diagnose fifth disease by the typical rash &#8220;slapped cheek&#8221; without fever or other signs of disease. Fifth disease is rarely diagnosed before the rash appears it might not have early symptoms may be mild or unclear. In rare cases, blood tests are performed for antibodies against parvovirus B19 specific. Antibodies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left: 5px;" src="http://diseasepictures.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Erythema-Infectiosum-Parvovirus-B19-Fifth-Disease-and-pregnancy-4.jpg" alt="Fifth Disease | Diagnosis and Prevention" width="200" align="right" /><strong>Diagnosis</strong></p>
<p>Usually, your doctor can diagnose fifth disease by the typical rash &#8220;slapped cheek&#8221; without fever or other signs of disease. Fifth disease is rarely diagnosed before the rash appears it might not have early symptoms may be mild or unclear.</p>
<p>In rare cases, blood tests are performed for antibodies against parvovirus B19 specific. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to help the body protect against viruses or other invaders. The virus itself or viral DNA (genetic map) also can be detected in the blood of some patients.<span id="more-1015"></span></p>
<p><strong>Duration</strong></p>
<p>Fifth disease usually goes away within three weeks but the rash may last longer. Although joint pain in teens may last a few weeks or months, usually no more problems in the joints over time.</p>
<p><strong>Prevention</strong></p>
<p>Fifth disease is spread in droplets from coughing and sneezing into tissues or dirty glasses and kitchen utensils. It is difficult to avoid exposure to the disease because of fifth disease is most contagious between the third and 14th. day before the characteristic rash appears. During this time, most of those infected are unaware they are sick and can spread the disease to others.</p>
<p>When outbreaks of fifth disease occur in a community, wash hands frequently may help prevent the spread of the disease. It is especially important to wash hands before eating and after touching infected objects (dirty handkerchiefs, glasses and eating utensils). At present, there is no approved vaccine against fifth disease, although it is testing at least one vaccination.</p>
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		<title>Fifth Disease Symptoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, fifth disease does not cause any symptoms. When there are symptoms, they may be those of a mild cold (nasal congestion, runny nose, mild fever) body aches, headache and fatigue. These symptoms disappear after three or four days and are followed, usually in children, a bright red rash that usually appears on the cheeks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 5px;" src="http://www.empowher.com/files/ebsco/images/si55551319.jpg" alt="fifth dsease symptoms" width="200" align="left" />Sometimes, fifth disease does not cause any symptoms. When there are symptoms, they may be those of a mild cold (nasal congestion, runny nose, mild fever) body aches, headache and fatigue. These symptoms disappear after three or four days and are followed, usually in children, a bright red rash that usually appears on the cheeks (the rash of &#8220;slapped cheek&#8221;).</p>
<p>This facial rash is followed by a rash plan in the form of lace on the arms and legs, trunk and buttocks. The rash may be itchy spots take several days to several weeks before it disappears. Even after the rash disappears, sometimes it might reappear if the skin is irritated by rubbing, heat, cold, exercise and sun exposure.<span id="more-1012"></span></p>
<p>Adolescents and adults with fifth disease may be asymptomatic or may develop typical rash, joint pain and swelling (inflammation) very often in the knuckles, wrists and knees, or both.</p>
<p>Children with blood disorders like sickle cell anemia and hemolytic anemia and those with immune deficiency or cancer, or rarely a rash of fifth disease. Instead, they may develop severe anemia (lack of enough red blood cells) as a result of infection with parvovirus B19. These symptoms may include pale skin, rapid breathing, rapid pulse, fever and malaise in the body.</p>
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		<title>Fifth Disease (Erythema infectiosum)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fifth disease, also called erythema infectiosum, is a common viral infection among school children. It is caused by parvovirus B19, which is spread through direct contact of the liquid and mucus from the nose, or mouth of an infected person. Fifth disease causes a rash type &#8220;slapped cheek&#8221; bright red that does not appear until [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 5px;" src="http://hardinmd.lib.uiowa.edu/pictures22/dermatlas/parvovirus_7_020310.jpg" alt="Fifth Disease (Erythema infectiosum)" width="200" align="left" /><strong>Fifth disease</strong>, also called erythema infectiosum, is a common viral infection among school children. It is caused by parvovirus B19, which is spread through direct contact of the liquid and mucus from the nose, or mouth of an infected person.</p>
<p>Fifth disease causes a rash type &#8220;slapped cheek&#8221; bright red that does not appear until the infected person is no longer infected. Fifth disease is usually a mild disease and some infected people may never realize they have it.<span id="more-1010"></span></p>
<p>Outbreaks of fifth disease usually occur in late winter and into early spring. When outbreaks occur in school-age children, 10 to 60% of children may have symptoms more likely. Parvovirus B19 infects only humans, therefore it is not the same parvovirus that infects dogs.</p>
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		<title>Slimming Down With Portion Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Downsizing a plate portion is one way to slim up. The key to doing this correctly is balance. Stay away from extremes. Piling on food is just as bad as skimping on all foods. Find a good medium. This helps if you’re in a calorie counting range and you can find a decent plate size [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Downsizing a plate portion is one way to slim up. The key to doing this correctly is balance. Stay away from extremes. Piling on food is just as bad as skimping on all foods. Find a good medium. This helps if you’re in a calorie counting range and you can find a decent plate size if you follow your own diet properly. One way is to count down you calories. This gives you a natural buffer zone in your head while keeping in check your diet. Going off serving sizes on labels is ok but let’s be realistic. Sometimes, the whole strip of Fig Newtons will feel like a serving size. You may prefer to go by sleeves if this is the case.</p>
<p>If you’re a fan of shake replacement meals, try Shakeology. This helps in putting some brakes on over eating and feeling starved waiting for the next meal time to come along. The last thing you want is to be a malnourished fat person. Make sure you get the right nutrients at the right time. This takes practice if bad habits have followed your physical path. Sharing is a slick way of helping you stave off unnecessary mealtime obligations. Your associations matter in how you live, find friends who like the same foods you do. A helping hand can work wonders in reaching clean habits in eating in a balanced way.</p>
<p>If you’re eating right for new years, you probably want a fitness program to go along with it. Beginning in January 2012 the Les Mills Body pump series that was once only available through fitness instructors at gyms is coming to the in home workout arena. The new program called <a href="http://shop.fitnessbodyonline.com/les-mills-pump.html">Les Mills Pump</a> is an elite workout system that uses low weight, high interval training that boasts up to a 1,000 calorie per hour burn. If you want to trim down and tone up post holiday season check it out to helo get you the results you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Infectious Mononucleosis Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mzPOTTER</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Viral Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infectious mononucleosis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treatment The mono usually goes away by itself and treatment aims to improve patient comfort. Since there is no cure for mononucleosis, the basic treatment plan usually requires plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids, in addition to treating all troublesome symptom. For example, cold drinks, cold desserts and gargling with salt water can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 5px;" src="http://img.medscape.com/pi/features/slideshow-slide/head-neck-infections/fig6.jpg" alt="Infectious Mononucleosis Treatment" width="200" align="left" /><strong>Treatment</strong></p>
<p>The mono usually goes away by itself and treatment aims to improve patient comfort. Since there is no cure for mononucleosis, the basic treatment plan usually requires plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids, in addition to treating all troublesome symptom. For example, cold drinks, cold desserts and gargling with salt water can help relieve sore throat. The patient may take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brand names) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and other body aches.</p>
<p>Prednisone, a drug that suppresses the immune system, swollen tonsils may be swollen that breathing difficult. This medicine also treats certain rare complications such as anemia. To prevent the spleen ruptures, a person with mono should avoid strenuous activity, especially contact sports for at least four weeks.<span id="more-1005"></span></p>
<p><strong>When To Call a Professional<br />
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Call your doctor if you develop symptoms of mononucleosis. If you have been diagnosed with mononucleosis, contact your doctor immediately if you have trouble breathing or if breathing is noisy, if you have chest pain in the upper left abdomen or if your symptoms seem to worsen rather than improve after one to two weeks.</p>
<p><strong>Forecast</strong></p>
<p>Most people recover completely. About 10% of people with mononucleosis develop strep throat (a bacterial infection) that needs to be treated with antibiotics.</p>
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		<title>Infectious Mononucleosis Prevention</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Viral Disease]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Duration The symptoms of mononucleosis usually are most intense during the first two to four weeks of the disease. However, the symptoms of mononucleosis, especially fatigue, can sometimes take many months. In about 10% of patients, fatigue may last even longer. Prevention This disease is most contagious during the acute phase, while the affected person [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 5px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Infectious_Mononucleosis_3.jpg/230px-Infectious_Mononucleosis_3.jpg" alt="Infectious Mononucleosis Prevention" width="200" align="left" /><strong>Duration</strong></p>
<p>The symptoms of mononucleosis usually are most intense during the first two to four weeks of the disease. However, the symptoms of mononucleosis, especially fatigue, can sometimes take many months. In about 10% of patients, fatigue may last even longer.</p>
<p><strong>Prevention</strong></p>
<p>This disease is most contagious during the acute phase, while the affected person still has fever.<span id="more-1003"></span></p>
<p>A person with mononucleosis does not need to stay away from the rest. However, to help prevent the spread of mononucleosis, many doctors recommend that patients avoid kissing other people until they are healthy. Some authorities recommend a person with mononucleosis also avoid sharing food, sharing utensils or drinks with others during the first weeks of the disease, although not proven that this is helpful.</p>
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		<title>Infectious Mononucleosis Diagnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your doctor will ask about your medical history and recurrent symptoms in addition to their recent exposure to anyone with mononucleosis-like symptoms or mononucleosis. During your physical exam, your doctor will look for signs of mononucleosis, especially fever, red throat with enlarged tonsils (possibly covered with pus), swollen lymph nodes (swollen) in the throat and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 5px;" src="http://images.medicinenet.com/images/illustrations/mononucleosis.jpg" alt="Infectious Mononucleosis Diagnosis" width="200" align="left" />Your doctor will ask about your medical history and recurrent symptoms in addition to their recent exposure to anyone with mononucleosis-like symptoms or mononucleosis.</p>
<p>During your physical exam, your doctor will look for signs of mononucleosis, especially fever, red throat with enlarged tonsils (possibly covered with pus), swollen lymph nodes (swollen) in the throat and elsewhere in the body, enlarged spleen (located in the left upper abdominal region) and a red rash, usually on the chest.<span id="more-1001"></span></p>
<p>Your doctor will do a blood test for diagnosis. The results of these blood tests may not be abnormal until the person has been ill for a week. There are two types of blood tests that help make the diagnosis:</p>
<p>* WBC: This test identifies the number of each type of white blood cells circulating in the blood. During the early weeks with mononucleosis, the number of a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes is quite high. There are also a lot of unusual-looking cells called atypical lymphocytes. Other conditions may increase the number of lymphocytes, but only a few conditions produce atypical lymphocytes.<br />
* Monospot test: mononucleosis caused by white blood cells produce a rare type of antibody called heterophil antibodies. A few other conditions generate the production of this antibody, which can be measured by different tests Monospot. The heterophile antibody test usually takes one to two days. The most recent evidence give faster results without sacrificing accuracy of the result. For this reason, most often used.</p>
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		<title>Infectious Mononucleosis Symptoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first symptoms of mononucleosis typically include fever, headache, muscle aches and unusual fatigue, as the need to sleep 12 to 16 hours a day. Immediately after these symptoms is: * Sore throat * Enlarged lymph nodes * chills * Joint pain * Loss of appetite and mild weight loss * Nausea and occasional vomiting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left: 5px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Main_symptoms_of_Infectious_mononucleosis.png/220px-Main_symptoms_of_Infectious_mononucleosis.png" alt="Infectious Mononucleosis Symptoms" width="200" align="right" />The first symptoms of mononucleosis typically include fever, headache, muscle aches and unusual fatigue, as the need to sleep 12 to 16 hours a day. Immediately after these symptoms is:</p>
<p>* Sore throat<br />
* Enlarged lymph nodes<br />
* chills<br />
* Joint pain<br />
* Loss of appetite and mild weight loss<br />
* Nausea and occasional vomiting<br />
* Red rash, usually on the chest, much more common if you recently took antibiotics ampicillin or amoxicillin (both sold in various brand names)<br />
* Abdominal pain<br />
* Enlarged spleen<span id="more-999"></span></p>
<p>Other symptoms include jaundice rare (skin and yellow eyes), difficulty breathing, coughing or irregular heartbeat. In rare cases, an enlarged spleen can rupture. This is very likely to occur if the person hits the abdomen, possibly during contact sports or other activities. The spleen is a small organ near the stomach that houses many white cells that fight infections and destroy worn-out red blood cells from circulation. If left untreated ruptured spleen can cause internal bleeding and endanger life.</p>
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