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Lose weight or die! That's the stark ultimatum doctors delivered to a 39-year-old Englishman, who grew to a colossal 60 stone. Colin Corfield's battle for survival was the subject of a poignant and moving ITV television documentary. Filmed over two-and-a-half years, 'Lose 30 Stone or Die' depicts his bid to reclaim his life after drug and alcohol problems in his early 20s sent his weight spiraling out of control. -------- The Runcorn pub landlord in Cheshire was warned two years ago that his own body fat could suffocate him. So he decided to take drastic action and have risky gastric surgery. It has proved such a success that he has now shrunk to 16 stone! In the TV program screened in December 2007 he said life was "fantastic" and he was looking forward to his first real Christmas in decades. "I won't be stuck in a corner watching everyone else, feeling like I'm putting people out. It's my first Christmas as the new me. "While Colin h...

Above: 1 - Jose aged 14 when the tumor was still small. - - - - 2 - Jose Mestre and his sister Guida in London. - - - - 3 - and as he is now. A victim of horrific facial disfigurement - known as "the man with no face" - has been given new hope by the advancement of medical science. Jose Mestre, from Lisbon, Portugal, has been losing his face to a huge growth for the past 35 years, distorting it out of all recognition - and it's still growing. The tumor on 51-year-old Jose's face is a collection of blood vessels that have expanded, producing a raised red area on the skin. -------- Jose was born with a strawberry-coloured birthmark on his upper lip. At puberty it began growing, eventually smothering his lips, nose and one of his eyes. Now it is 33cm long and weighs 3kg. But Jose's religious faith - as a Jehovah's Witness he refuses to accept a blood transfusion - has prevented him from having surgery to remove the growth. Jose's rare condition was ...

Arterial Hypertension or Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure is chronically elevated. Long term effects of Hypertension could be Strokes , Heart attacks , heart failure , hypertensive retinopathy or chronic renal failure . ---- There are as many herbal alternatives for keeping blood pressure normal as allopathic drugs. --- You can try these --- Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna – Arjuna has been a popular in Ayurvedic medicine. Studies have shown that the bark of Arjuna tree treats coronary artery disease, hypertension and various other cardiac disorders. --- Black Cumin Seeds – Nigella sativa – Black cumin seeds are used as a flavoring agent in many cuisines. Essential oil extracted from Cumin acts as an anti-hypertensive. --- Forskolin – Coleus Forskohlii – Forskolin finds a wide usage in Ayurvedic medicine. It relaxes the arterial vascular smooth muscle and lowers blood pressure. It also has an antispasmodic effect. --- Garlic – Alium Sativum - Raw Garlic helps ...

Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit word and combines the word ashva, signifying horse, and cal suggested dosage of Ashwagandha is 4 to 6 grams of the dried root every day and can be taken in the form of a capsule or prepared with tea. ------ Health Benefits of Ashwagandha ------- Ashwagandha has numerous health benefits. For revitalizing purposes Ashwagandha has been extensively utilized all over India for thousands of years. Uses of Ashwagandha was widespread among people mainly because of its ability to improve reproductive capability in both men and women. Conventionally, this herb has been made use of as an aphrodisiac, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory agent, and astringent. The results of clinical tests denote that ashwagandha possesses anti-aging, immunomodulatory, antidepressive, and other healing benefits. ------ Ashwagandha Nutrition Facts ------ A number of active ingredients like alkaloids (isopelletierine, anaferine), steroidal lactones (withanolides, withaferins), and saponins...

Aloe Vera is a succulent cactus with wide range of medicinal values.The way it stores water in its pulpy leaves in the same way it stores its medicinal qualities. No other herb can be compared with the medicinal properties of Aloe Vera. ==== Till date many people are ignorant about these qualities of Aloe Vera. Many people think that it good for topical use only like of sunburns or acne. Aloe Vera is not only good for external use but when taken internallt it helps in curing many diseases. Here is the list of medicinal values and health benefits you may enjoy from the “Miraculous Herb- Aloe Vera.” ==== Aloe Vera has strong immunomodulatory and antitumour properties. Hence it can suppress the development of cancer tumors. ==== 1. - It helps in lowering your bad cholesterol levels and triglycerides. ==== 2. - It enhances your oxygenation of the blood. ==== 3. - Topically as well as when ingested it is highly beneficial for reducing arthritis pain and inflammation. ==== 4. - ...

Delhi - In yet another sordid tale of ragging in the city, a 17-year-old boy who had struggled to get an education for himself was allegedly asked to strip and then hit on his private parts by his seniors — all in the name of an “introduction”. The boy, a student of Industrial Training Institute at Vivek Nagar in east Delhi, is recuperating at the GTB Hospital where he received three stitches on his genitals. The incident allegedly took place around 11.15am on September 2, the second day of college for the victim. The boy’s father, an auto driver from Nand Nagri, alleged that his son was beaten up with thick metal rods and sticks. The Vivek Vihar police station has registered a case under IPC sections 355 (assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person), 342 (wrongful confinement), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 34 (common intention) and arrested six students including a minor. “The victim was ragged on the first day of his college on September 1. The student claim...

James Berry Such a peculiar lot we are, we people without money, in daylong yearlong sunlight, knowing money is somewhere, somewhere. - - - Everybody says it's big bigger brain bother now, money. Such millions and millions of us don't manage at all without it, like war going on. - - - And we can't eat it. Yet without it our heads alone stay big, as lots and lots do, coming from nowhere joyful, going nowhere happy. - - - We can't drink it up. Yet without it we shrivel when small and stop forever where we stopped, as lots and lots do. - - - We can't read money for books. Yet without it we don't read, don't write numbers, don't open gates in other countries, as lots and lots never do. - - - We can't use money to bandage sores, can't pound it to powder for sick eyes and sick bellies. Yet without it, flesh melts from our bones. - - - Such walled-round gentlemen overseas minding money! Such bigtime gentlemen, body guarded because of ...