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PH Balance and Digestive Disorders: Breaking the Vicious Circle
If you suffer from acid indigestion or acid reflux, chances are your body is unable to rid itself of toxic substances. A high acid level in your upper digestive tract is an indication that acid levels are high elsewhere in your body too. In a vicious circle, acid waste creates more acid waste.It’s important to take immediate measures to reduce your acid level throughout your body, to achieve a more balanced body pH level. If acid waste continues to take up residence in your body’s organs, you will be increasingly susceptible to degenerative diseases such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Only by neutralizing and then eliminating the acids in your body can you begin the process of healing your digestive tract.THE RISKT

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. Neisen & Sandall (1990) worked at a program designed to offer alcohol treatment to chemically dependent lesbians and gays. They list their clients' experiences of non-gay drug rehab or non gay alcohol rehab, which include:

difficulty in being open about their sexual orientation due to fear of staff/client harassment,· staff telling them it wasn't acceptable to discuss sexual orientation

some were forced to disclose their sexual orientation

as soon as their sexuality was known, some were discharged

some said that after disclosure the alcohol treatment they received was different due to an atmosphere of condemnation

some feared that if their sexual orientation was known about this would receive more emphasis than their chemical dependency

some addiction treatment programs were n

Creative Business Innovation: How Do You Innovate Your Way Out of Your Marketing Box
You must have seen the festive puzzle with nine dots (three dots in three rows)o o oo o oo o oand your task is to trace through all the dots in four straight lines without lifting your pen from the page? (The solution is below.)What does this teach us about creative solutions? Well if we allow ourselves to be limited by what appears to be the box made up of the outside dots, we cannot solve the puzzle. However if we challenge our apparent limitations and several of the lines begin or finish outside the box, the solution is easy and obvious.How different will tomorrow's products be?The other day when I was working with a client whose products are successful today. I felt that this

Most drug rehab services, including alcohol treatment programs, are geared towards serving a white, heterosexual, male, client. Unless great effort has been put into awareness training, developing knowledge about the experiences and circumstances of minority groups, and the establishment of programs to deal with the special needs of different groups of oppressed people, services will simply perpetuate institutional discrimination.

Gay Alcohol Treatment Programs Not Adequate

U.S. researchers Lohrenz et al (1978) found that 37% of homosexuals experienced discrimination from alcohol treatment program staff while Fifield, De Crescenzo & Latham (1975) discovered that 75% of homosexuals who are recovering from alcoholism believe that mainstream drug rehab and alcohol rehab program are not geared to treating homosexuals and do not provide an accepting and supportive environment. Because of discrimination homosexuals are less likely to attend an alcohol treatment program and drug addiction treatment program unless, that is, they are 'passing.' In this case, if the clinician does not bring up the subject, one of the major causes of their problems will be ignored. Rofes (1989) says: By ignoring the special problems that a lesbian alcoholic, for example, presents, an alcohol treatment program will be doing a service to no one. Their alcoholism treatment of the individual will be less than adequate and may tend to intensify the woman's feelings of isolation and 'difference.' Only by bringing the issue into the open and addressing the woman's lesbianism as an aspect of her life which she needs to feel positively about, will the program be truly effective.

Avoiding Coming Out

Shernoff & Finnegan (1991) discuss the case of a lesbian who is hiding her sexuality, then stress: It is the responsibility of each alcoholism treatment counselor to take the lead in this area the same way alcohol treatment counselors routinely question early family history, dynamics of shame, denial and spirituality. By omitting questions about sexual orientation, or the more subtle questions about sexual or affectional feelings or fantasies for a person of the same sex, the counselor is not obtaining information about all the possible contributing factors for achieving and maintaining sobriety. While Hellman et al (1989) note: Therapists may fear causing anxiety by asking patients about sexual orientation because of discomfort with the subject. However, this questioning can be essential in helping to overcome the secrecy and denial that are hall marks of the struggle with both alcoholism and homosexuality. Of course, if a worker is ignorant about homosexuality s/he is likely to make the situation worse:

Problems Faced In Gay Alcohol Treatment Programs

American surveys, referred to by Hellman et al (1989), reveal a list of complaints about mainstream provision ranging from

· heterosexual bias in alcoholism treatment and evaluation (including either focusing primarily on sexual orientation when inappropriate or ignoring important factors linked with sexuality)

· ignorance about lesbian/gay issues and discomfort at approaching matters of sexuality

· ignorance about the inter-relation of homosexuality and alcohol abuse

difficulty in being open about their sexual orientation due to fear of staff/client harassment,· staff telling them it wasn't acceptable to discuss sexual orientation

some were forced to disclose their sexual orientation

as soon as their sexuality was known, some were discharged

some said that after disclosure the alcohol treatment they received was different due to an atmosphere of condemnation

some feared that if their sexual orientation was known about this would receive more emphasis than their chemical dependency

some addiction treatment programs were no

How Do You Diagnose & Treat An Oral or Genital Herpes Outbreak?
There are many different ways a herpes outbreak can manifest itself, as well as many different locations where it can strike. It is highly important to be aware of your body, your activities and your symptoms if you have any. Outbreaks can range from mild to severe, but they can be treated effectively.There are three commonly known types of herpes: oral, genital and ocular. The last type mentioned is a rare condition. However, all three types can be spread easily, so it is important to take proper precaution to avoid getting it, as well as giving it to another person.Oral herpes are usually cold sores or fever blisters inside the mouth or on the lips. This virus is very contagious. Oral herpes can be passes through kissing, drinking out of s

osexuals and do not provide an accepting and supportive environment. Because of discrimination homosexuals are less likely to attend an alcohol treatment program and drug addiction treatment program unless, that is, they are 'passing.' In this case, if the clinician does not bring up the subject, one of the major causes of their problems will be ignored. Rofes (1989) says: By ignoring the special problems that a lesbian alcoholic, for example, presents, an alcohol treatment program will be doing a service to no one. Their alcoholism treatment of the individual will be less than adequate and may tend to intensify the woman's feelings of isolation and 'difference.' Only by bringing the issue into the open and addressing the woman's lesbianism as an aspect of her life which she needs to feel positively about, will the program be truly effective.

Avoiding Coming Out

Problems Faced In Gay Alcohol Treatment Programs

American surveys, referred to by Hellman et al (1989), reveal a list of complaints about mainstream provision ranging from

· heterosexual bias in alcoholism treatment and evaluation (including either focusing primarily on sexual orientation when inappropriate or ignoring important factors linked with sexuality)

· ignorance about lesbian/gay issues and discomfort at approaching matters of sexuality

· ignorance about the inter-relation of homosexuality and alcohol abuse

difficulty in being open about their sexual orientation due to fear of staff/client harassment,· staff telling them it wasn't acceptable to discuss sexual orientation

some were forced to disclose their sexual orientation

as soon as their sexuality was known, some were discharged

some said that after disclosure the alcohol treatment they received was different due to an atmosphere of condemnation

some feared that if their sexual orientation was known about this would receive more emphasis than their chemical dependency

some addiction treatment programs were n

Should You Buy Hud Homes?
Buy HUD homes are sometimes the cheapest option available for a common man to own a house. The fact that teachers and police officers could buy HUD homes at 50% off the market value attracts more potential buyers.Before starting off hunting around to buy HUD homes, let us see what actually a HUD home is? HUD homes are those dwellings that have been acquired by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. When a home owner fails to meet the payments of a HUD insured mortgage, it results in the home getting foreclosed by the mortgage lender. He then transfers the ownership of the house to HUD and collects the money owed to it. HUD homes are then put for sale at the current market rate with the aim of selling it off quickly and recovering the money.

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Avoiding Coming Out

Problems Faced In Gay Alcohol Treatment Programs

American surveys, referred to by Hellman et al (1989), reveal a list of complaints about mainstream provision ranging from

· heterosexual bias in alcoholism treatment and evaluation (including either focusing primarily on sexual orientation when inappropriate or ignoring important factors linked with sexuality)

· ignorance about lesbian/gay issues and discomfort at approaching matters of sexuality

· ignorance about the inter-relation of homosexuality and alcohol abuse

difficulty in being open about their sexual orientation due to fear of staff/client harassment,· staff telling them it wasn't acceptable to discuss sexual orientation

some were forced to disclose their sexual orientation

as soon as their sexuality was known, some were discharged

some said that after disclosure the alcohol treatment they received was different due to an atmosphere of condemnation

some feared that if their sexual orientation was known about this would receive more emphasis than their chemical dependency

some addiction treatment programs were n

Finding Writers' Markets
Last week I drove my son to buy art supplies he needed for a new class. We picked out the few items we didn't have at home already, including a very important sketchbook.He hovered near the shelf, studying the different styles of sketchbooks, caressing the different types of paper. He held two or three of the books in his arms before he made his choice.On the way home, he sat next to me. His eyes opened wide, he lifted the sketchbook out of the store's bag and ran his hand over the cover, then opened to the first untouched page. Page after page, he sighed over its pristine nature.I smiled, quietly knowing how he felt. (And thrilled that he'd inherited at least one personality quirk from me.) I walk to the store every once in a while just to

t. However, this questioning can be essential in helping to overcome the secrecy and denial that are hall marks of the struggle with both alcoholism and homosexuality. Of course, if a worker is ignorant about homosexuality s/he is likely to make the situation worse:

Problems Faced In Gay Alcohol Treatment Programs

American surveys, referred to by Hellman et al (1989), reveal a list of complaints about mainstream provision ranging from

· heterosexual bias in alcoholism treatment and evaluation (including either focusing primarily on sexual orientation when inappropriate or ignoring important factors linked with sexuality)

· ignorance about lesbian/gay issues and discomfort at approaching matters of sexuality

· ignorance about the inter-relation of homosexuality and alcohol abuse

difficulty in being open about their sexual orientation due to fear of staff/client harassment,· staff telling them it wasn't acceptable to discuss sexual orientation

some were forced to disclose their sexual orientation

as soon as their sexuality was known, some were discharged

some said that after disclosure the alcohol treatment they received was different due to an atmosphere of condemnation

some feared that if their sexual orientation was known about this would receive more emphasis than their chemical dependency

some addiction treatment programs were n

Is He Gay?
The following signs may help you decide if your boyfriend or husband may be gay.He may be gay if:*his razor is in the bath tub or shower.*his magazine collection contains Men’s Fitness Magazines.*his magazine collection contains a lot of fashion magazines.*he works in retail.*he does regular facials.*he actually likes to dance.*he doesn’t have a lisp but it sounds like he does.*he has had sex with another man.*his music collection contains Christina or Justin.*he is still walking when the treadmill hits 6 miles per hour.He’s likely gay if:*he likes gay pornography.*he’s a waiter.*his name is Chad, Jeremy

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difficulty in being open about their sexual orientation due to fear of staff/client harassment,· staff telling them it wasn't acceptable to discuss sexual orientation

some were forced to disclose their sexual orientation

as soon as their sexuality was known, some were discharged

some said that after disclosure the alcohol treatment they received was different due to an atmosphere of condemnation

some feared that if their sexual orientation was known about this would receive more emphasis than their chemical dependency

some addiction treatment programs were not happy having their partner attend a family program.

Citing Morales & Graves (1983) and Hellman, Stanton, Lee, Tytun and Vachon (1989), O'Hanlan (1996) notes:

· the majority of detox and drug rehabilitation and alcohol rehab programs were insensitive to issues of sexual orientation and did not, generally, encourage its disclosure

· homophobia limits the success of recovery and alcohol treatment for lesbian substance abusers (Hall, 1990; de Monteflores, 1986)

· failure to acknowledge sexual orientation makes relapse more likely (Cabaj, 1992)

· lesbians were more likely to attend alcohol treatment program services which address lesbian social issues and provide lesbian counsellors (Hall,1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994; Morales & Graves, 1983).

Family Treatment In Gay Alcohol Treatment Programs

Inclusion of families in addiction treatment and alcohol rehab program is now an acceptable way of supporting those coming off alcohol dependency (Nardi, 1982; Shernoff & Finnegan, 1991). This would be problematic for the homosexual client, partly because many will have been rejected by their families and those families who do not reject their offspring rarely want to discuss anything connected with homosexuality. Yet it is the ignorance and lack of acceptance of families which is one of the main reasons why homosexuals are vulnerable to alcohol abuse and drug abuse. Alcoholism treatment does work!

A gay alcohol treatment program, drug rehab or gay friendly dual diagnosis treatment program, can be found at a web site located at www.lakeviewhealth.com or you can call the dual diagnosis national helpline at 1-800-511-9225 to locate a dual diagnosis treatment program in your local area.

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Earlier this week I observed a seminar in which the leader purposely put people on the spot, made them respond to questions that were highly directive, and benefited from having done so. Of course, he also paid for the privilege, because he bought them dinner; the event was sponsored by his financial services company. Is his technique a good idea? That all depends on your objective and your situation, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, speech and seminar expert, best-selling author, and consultant to the Fortune 1000.

San Francisco Superior Court Judge James Warren struck down the new San Francisco gun ban. The law originally stated that all handguns in the San Francisco city limits were against the law. The Superior Court Judge said that the law went against the second amendment. San Francisco did not and does not have the right to ban any legal firearm from a law abiding American citizen.

We need solutions to our drought crisis in this country. There are simple but expensive solutions; for instance; Desalination, salt water rivers and conservation strategies. Now before you accusing me of hyping any of the newest technologies or try to tell me it costs too much, let me explain something about the Earth’s water supply.

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