SEX ADDICTION

MAY AS WELL FACE IT….YOUR ADDICTED TO SEX

Tiger Woods became famous for perfecting his athletic abilities in the sport of golf, yet he has established even more notoriety for helping scientist create a proper diagnosis for the obscure psychological disorder commonly known as sex addiction.

Sex addiction is characterized by an obsession with the thought of sex or the physical activity of having sex. Sex addicts use sex as a coping mechanism to deal with the stress of their everyday life to the point that it becomes obsessive. They differ from the typical person with a high sex drive, because they get upset when their partner says “NO” and generally act out thinking their partner is rejecting them.

However, being addicted to sex is a little more than getting angry with a spouse or partner for turning away sex. It is considered a psychological abnormality known as hyper sexuality disorder. According to Dr. Ken Zucker of the University of Toronto, “A lot of psychologist believe there is a clinical phenomenon between people who experience a lot of distress and get into a lot of trouble from having excessive sex."

Excessive compulsive traits are often times used to diagnose sex addiction. Repeated masturbation (usually several times a day and sometimes even after intercourse) along with an obsession with pornography is typically the cornerstone for most addicts. Once an extreme sexual desire has been established it generally manifest into the desire for multiple sex partners.

Having multiple sex partners leads to a disassociation between love and intimacy. People with multiple sex partners remain somewhat detached from trusting, intimate relationships. It is human nature to associate love with trust. In order to truely love one must trust the person they are in love with. And a sex addict has a hard time trusting others because they are unable to be trusted.

Although sex addicts often enter into long-term relationships or marriages, their partners report many similar feelings such as the feeling of aloneness and the sense that they can’t open up and tell you about their “real” self.

Some sex addicts experience what is known as a later stage of sex addiction known as sexual anorexia. In this stage of addiction, the addict prefers fantasy sex with themselves or others over relationship sex with a partner or spouse. Therefore, the couple has sex infrequently and usually at the request of the partner and not the addict.

Treatment for sex addiction takes time and hard work, especially in the first year. Therapists who specialize in sex addiction say that it is like treating substance abuse. Therapy includes a combination of counseling and administering anti-depressants.

SCIENTIFIC FACTS ABOUT SEX ADDICTION

• Sex addiction is estimated to affect 3 to 6 percent of adults in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. www.mayoclinic.com
• About 80 percent of sex addiction cases have sexual abuse or emotional trauma in their backgrounds, said Doug Weiss, therapist and executive director of the Heart to Heart Counseling Center.
• People with an abusive background are less likely to trust people and more likely to turn to something like sex addiction as a manifestation, said Mark Schwartz, psychologist and former director of the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Feelings of neglect as a child -- whether from divorced parents or parents who both worked and didn't spend a lot of time with their kids -- may also lead to sex addiction, Schwartz said.



~Tonya Lachey

RICE...The New Super Food!

RICE….The New Super Food!

Just this one word R-I-C-E can improve your overall health. According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, “Rice eaters have higher levels of folic acid, potassium, and iron than those who don’t consume rice regularly.” Brown rice is extremely beneficial for the production of sex hormones and normal functioning of the nervous system.

In addition to its nutritious value, rice provides fast and instant energy, good bowel movement, stabilizes blood sugar levels and it provides an essential source of B1 to the human body. Other benefits include resistance to high blood pressure, heart diseases, skin rejuvenation and dysentery, a disease of the lower intestine caused by infection with bacteria, protozoan’s or parasites and marked by severe diarrhea, inflammation, and the passage of blood and mucus.

Rice can also prevent chronic constipation because it is an insoluble fiber that can be pushed through the intestinal tract easily. White rice is processed and stripped of its outer layer known as the bran or outer covering which contains a high content of fiber alone. Therefore, brown rice and whole grains are richer in insoluble fiber and are lower on the glycemic index than white rice.

However, be it brown or white rice both should be consumed with lots of water to prevent constipation that can sometimes occur when consuming fibrous foods, especially insoluble fiber. Just a cup full of brown rice a day provides you with almost 100% of the recommended magnesium value, which aides in producing energy from carbohydrates and protein.

OTHER BENEFITS OF RICE ARE:

• Great Energy Source: As rice is rich in carbohydrates, it acts as fuel for the body and aids in normal functioning of the brain.

• Cholesterol Free: Eating rice is extremely beneficial for health, just for the fact that it does not contain harmful fats, cholesterol or sodium. It forms an integral part of balanced diet.

• Rich in Vitamins: Rice is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals like niacin, vitamin D, calcium, fiber, iron, thiamine and riboflavin.

• Resistant Starch: Rice abounds in resistant starch, which reaches the bowel in undigested form. It aids the growth of useful bacteria for normal bowel movements.

• High Blood Pressure: As rice is low in sodium, it is considered best food for those suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension.

• Cancer Prevention: Whole grain rice like brown rice is rich in insoluble fiber that can possibly protect against many types of cancers. Many scientists believe that such insoluble fibers are vital for protecting the body against cancerous cells.

• Skin Care: Medical experts say that powdered rice can be applied to cure some forms of skin ailments. In Indian subcontinent, rice water is duly prescribed by ayurvedic practitioners as an effective ointment to cool off inflamed skin surfaces.

• Dysentery: The husk part of rice is considered as an effective medicine to treat dysentery. A three month old rice plant’s husks is said to contain diuretic properties. Chinese people believe that rice considerably increases appetite, cures stomach ailments and indigestion problems.

• Alzheimer’s Disease: Brown rice is said to contain high levels of neurotransmitter nutrients that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease to a considerable extent.

• Heart Disease: Rice bran oil is said to have antioxidant properties that promotes cardiovascular strength by reducing cholesterol levels in the body.


~ Tonya Lachey

Red Wine Butter Salmon - Recipe

Grilled Salmon with Red-Wine Butter

Ingredients

2 Salmon fillets (preferably wild) 6 oz each
½ stick Butter
½ cup Red Wine
¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 ½ tsp fresh Thyme Leaves
1 Shallot minced
1 Garlic Clove


• Season salmon as desired.

• Combine the shallot, wine, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid reduce by half.

• Allow the wine reduction to cool. Then add the butter, thyme, and a few pinches of fresh black pepper. Mix Ingredients thoroughly then remove from heat and cover with a lid.

• Grill....or pre-heat skillet on high (preferably chaste iron), reduce heat to medium after skillet gets hot and add olive oil and garlic cloves.

• Cook salmon skin-side-down for 4-5 minutes. Then flip salmon and then cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired.

• Pour red wine sauce over salmon and serve.

Bon Appetite!

Tonya Lachey

Sarah Palin Leads Tea Party…Her political future may be in her hands.

Sarah Palin’s audience exploded in cheers as excitement filled the room while she commanded attention at the Tea Party’s First National Convention.


The Tea Party Movement emerged in early 2009 partially in response to the federal government’s stimulus package (American Recovery Investment Act of 2009). The group started as an anti-tax protest and grew in response to the increase in the national debt resulting from the stimulus package.

Palin’s speech was filled with her common “down home” jokes, yet she set aside time to embark on a more serious side when she spoke on lowering taxes, national debt and a stronger national defense; all of which she made sure to take note of on the palm of her hand as a reminder to the reason for her attendance.

In addition to her idea's, she also used the platform as means to jump start her possible future as a presidential candidate. Palin made note to mention that President Obama is merely a professor, and he is not qualified to be Commander and Chief of the United State of America.

Will Palin be able to transform conservatives’ excitement over the Tea Party to election success in 2012…or should she take a lecture from President Obama first?

Haiti's Hell - How and Why It Happened

Haiti's Hell - How and Why It Happened

More than one reason led to the massive damage received by the earthquake in Haiti. The origin of the earthquake was only 9-miles from the surface of the earth, and poor building construction due to widespread poverty both played a part in Haiti’s disaster.


Nine miles below Haiti’s earth surface lay the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault, an east-west line between two of the great tectonic plates that supports the earth’s surface. The plate that Haiti is located on is called the strike-slip fault, meaning two plates grind against each other.

Although the earthquake was large with its magnitude of 7.0; “There was a much stronger earthquake—with a magnitude of 7.4 – in 2007, near the island of Martinique. It didn’t do much damage because it was 90 miles deep,” said Harley Benz of the Geological Survey.

Scientist warned people for years that Haiti was at major risk for a serious earthquake. During the 18th Caribbean Geological Conference in 2008, five scientists presented a paper stating that a fault zone on the south side of the island posed “a major seismic hazard.”

Scientist can determine the likelihood of an earthquake occurring and where is will occur. However, when an earthquake will erupt is still unknown to man.

Tonya Lachey

Roasted Rosemary Potato's

Roasted Rosemary Potato's

Ingredients...

• 4 small or 2 large Potatoes (your favorite type)
• 2 large stems of Fresh Rosemary
• 2/3 cup Olive Oil
• 2 Fresh Garlic Cloves
• 1 Small Onion

Heat oven to 350.

Cut potatoes in small wedges and place in a skillet (cast iron works best).

Chop onions and garlic cloves and add to skillet, then cut fresh Rosemary over potato's.

Drizzle with olive oil and place in oven.

Enjoy

Fibrocystic Breast Condition

In the past, both Fibrocystic Breast Condition  (FBC) and Fibrocystic Breast Disease have been referred to as the same thing. However, medical practitioners are now dropping the word disease from the diagnosis and replacing it with condition.

This common condition is characterized by nonmalignant lumps in the breast. The lumps can sometimes cause pain and tenderness in one or both breast and primarily affects more than 60% of women from the ages of 30-50; usually becoming less of a problem after menopause. Some women experience this condition as early as the onset of puberty.

The causes of FBC are generally unknown, but can be linked to estrogen levels and other hormones produced by the ovaries. As well as possible dietary fat intake.

FREQUENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Lumps in one or both breast.
• Lumps offer resistance when pressed with fingertips; may be tender.
• Generalized breast pain, especially right before menstrual periods.
• Lumps are often larger before menstrual periods and shrink afterwords.
• Lumps come in different sizes. Surface level lumps can be moved freely within the breast.
• Lumps deep within the breast may be indistinguishable from breast cancer.
• Nipple discharge

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• Examine breast carefully each month prior to or at the onset of menstruation.
• Routine mammogram studies.
• Until research is concluded avoid smoking and high caffeine consumption.
• Avoid fatty and fried foods; reduce salt intake.

TREATMENT

• Diagnostic tests include mammogram, ultrasonograph (useful for distinguishing cystic from solid lesion) and surgical diagnostic procedures such as biopsy or cyst aspiration.
• Examine breast monthly (as preventive measures states) and report changes in lumps that have been previously diagnosed.
• Visit the doctor every year for a breast exam. If you have a family history of cancer, more frequent examinations may be required.
• Cold compressions may be helpful for discomfort or pain.
• Wearing a well-fitting, supportive bra (day and night).
• Sometimes, excision of benign tumors or fat necrosis lesions is recommended.

MEDICATIONS

• Doctor's may prescribe spironolactone and suggest vitamin B-6 or iodine (kelp tablets).
• A mild diuretic for 7-10 days before menses may help some patients (for natural diuretics consult with your physician for approval and locate your local health food store for advice on brands).
• For more severe symptoms, danazol or bromocriptine may be prescribed.
• There is some evidence that vitamin E may be beneficial.

NOTIFY YOUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE IF

• You have undiagnosed lumps in your breast.
• You detect a change in a lump, or new lumps appear.
• Nipple discharge appears.
• You have not had a breast exam in 2-years.
• New, unexplained symptoms develop in your breast.