Monday, October 1, 2007

How to Protect your Whole Family Online from Hackers and Predators!

Today more than ever, there are more threats from the online world. It's seems every time you turn around you hear another story about someone computer or personal identity being stolen.

It can happen in an instant and without a flash. Before you know it, it's too late to stop it.

If you have a family you want to protect, you want to make sure they are safe online, where no one can get at them.

That's why you need to be more pro active about your computer when it comes to security. Sure you may think it's hard and you also may think it's only for geeks. But fear not, because you too can learn how.

1. The first thing you need to do is jump on the internet and read a little. Get a feel for what goes on in the news and see what relates to computer security. This will help keep you motivated to learn more.

2. Stop at your local computer super store and ask some of the sales people their views about online security. Sales people are some of the most knowledgeable people on the planet.

3. Get some kind of protection for your computer. There are many software titles in the stores. You want something that will keep your computer free of viruses.

4. Call the maker of your computer. If your are still not sure about what to do to protect yourself and your computer. Then call the company who made your computer. You paid for it right?

Staying motivated to learn a little about computer security can be a tough task. But you should learn at least something.

If you do nothing at all, at least ask a friend for some help. Pay them or whatever it takes. If your computer is not protected you just are not aware of what is going on around you.

Hackers and viruses can be like that. They have a certain stealth effect. I once found over 2000 viruses on a friends computer.

They had no idea they were on there. Their computer started to run slow and that was about it. However, with that many viruses loaded in there. It was only just a matter of time before something bad happened.

Viruses can be that way. They sit on your computer for awhile and then they release at a certain date. People who write these programs can tell them to do all sorts of things.

Remember a computer virus acts just like a virus you or I may get. One it's in there it will duplicate it's self over and over again.

This is why you need to learn a little and protect all your information on your computer.

Learn how to keep your computer Virus Hacker Free for good once and for all. http://www.virushackerfreeinanhour.com

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Hypogonadism - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hypogonadism is a medical term for a defect of the reproductive system which results in lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes). Hypogonadism may occur if the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis is interrupted at any level. Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism (primary hypogonadism) results if the gonad does not produce the amount of steroid sufficient to suppress secretion of LH and FSH at normal levels. Hypogonadism resulting from defects of the gonads is traditionally referred to as primary hypogonadism. Examples include Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syndrome. Hypogonadism resulting from hypothalamic or pituitary defects are termed secondary hypogonadism or central hypogonadism (referring to the central nervous system). Hypogonadism can affect men of any age, from fetal development, through puberty and adulthood. Hypogonadism is one of the main causes of male infertility. It is estimated that 13 million men in the United States alone are affected by hypogonadism. Hypogonadism is caused by deficient testosterone secretion by the testes. The two basic types of male hypogonadism are Primary and Secondary.

Hypogonadism Primary, also known as primary testicular failure, originates from an abnormality in the testicles. Hypogonadism may be induced by chronic use of anabolic/androgenic steroids (AAS). The Secondary type of hypogonadism is caused by defects in the pituitary gland connected to the brain that controls hormone production. If chemical messages from the pituitary gland to the testicles aren't sent, impaired testicular function occurs. This condition can be a result from defects in development of the pituitary gland, certain inflammatory diseases, and the use of certain drugs used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Mental and emotional changes can also accompany hypogonadism. As testosterone decreases, some men may experience signs and symptoms similar to those of menopause in women. These may include hot flashes, decreased drive, irritability, depression and fatigue.

Hypogonadism is most often treated by replacement of the appropriate hormones. Gonadotropin or GnRH replacement is offered to the patient when fertility is desired. Oral testosterone is no longer used in the U.S. because it is broken down in the liver and rendered inactive. In boys, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can stimulate puberty and the development of secondary characteristics, such as increased muscle mass, beard and pubic hair growth. Also available is a topical 1% testosterone gel. It is applied once daily to clean, dry skin of the shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen. Another alternative is testosterone patches. The testosterone may be mixed with the adhesive with a new patch applied daily to a different site; this system leaves a sticky residue but causes little skin irritation. Injections of pituitary hormone may be used to help male patients produce sperm. In others, surgery and radiation therapy may be needed. In adult men, TRT can restore function and muscle strength and prevent bone loss.

Treatment for Hypogonadism Tips

1. Hormone-based medicines are available for men and women.

2. Estrogen comes in the form of a patch or pill.

3. Testosterone can be given by using a patch Injections of pituitary hormone may be used to help male patients produce sperm.

4. Topical 1% testosterone gel. It is applied once daily to clean, dry skin of the shoulders, upper arms, or abdomen.

5. Tumors can be treated with surgery and radiotherapy.

6. In boys, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can stimulate puberty and the development of secondary characteristics, such as increased muscle mass, beard and pubic hair growth.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for online medical clinic and diseases treatment. She also writes articles on health and fitness.

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Saturday, September 29, 2007

Incest: the Ultimate Act of Betrayal

During the past two decades, all forms of child abuse, including sexual abuse and incest, have received wide recognition. As a result, many women who were sexually abused as a child has stepped forward to express their abuse experiences; thereby breaking the "conspiracy of silence." Incest is no longer in the closet, the family secrets, or the horror story that happened to someone else is now aired in the public arena.

It is conservative estimated that 40 percent of American women and 20 percent of men have experienced some form of childhood sexual trauma. Others studies suggested that as many as 180,000 women per million in the United States may have been incestuously abused before the age of 18; and as many as 45,000 per million may have been incestuously exploited by their own fathers. as survivors continue to come forward and disclose their incestuous experiences, these statistics, especially those for men, will increase steadily.

Incest and child sexual abuse has become so widespread that many mental health professionals are assessing it as a major social problem. The importance of real trauma to the development of psychopathology is increasingly recognized. The most damaging of actual trauma is incest; the sexual exploitation of a child by a family member who stands in a parental role, or in a relationship invested with significant intimacy and authority.

Childhood sexual abuse refers to any sexual activities between an adult and a child; it does not matter whether the activity involves actual contact or not. All sexual activity between an adult and a child is abusive because it is nonconsensual, even in cases where the child appears to be a willing or an eager participant. This type of sexual activity violates the child's life because children have neither the necessary experience nor the power that is required to give consent. Incest, on the other hand, refers to all sexual activity between family members whether abusive or non-abusive.

Incest survivors often experience problems with closeness and intimacy. Often sexual activity and sometimes non-sexual activity can produce feelings of anxiety, rage, anger or numbness. Survivors are often turned-off by sex, or they can be very promiscuous. Intimacy and close relationship with a parent, friend or even therapist, may evoke the feeling that sex will occur. Inappropriate desires for sex with people who hurt you are common among adult survivors of childhood incest, as is the expectation of being taken advantage of.

The feeling of absolute helplessness and hopelessness is often the most devastating factor in these young survivors of sexual abuse. When a child is violated by those deemed protectors, it destroys the belief that the world is safe, that things can be worked out, and that life is, indeed, manageable. For many survivors, the feeling of hopelessness and helplessness leads to unconsciously attempts to control everything and everyone in their immediate environment. Others may react by giving up control completely.

Finally, if you are a survivor or if you know someone who survived the trauma of incest or childhood sexual abuse; it is not too late to seek professional help and encourage them to do the same. Do not blame yourself. You have done no wrong; something bad was done to you, and you had no control nor the power to prevent it.

Dr. William Smith is a psychotherapist and personal consultant with over 30 years experience working with individuals and groups. He specializes in working with Adult Children of Alcoholic, Survivors of Incest, childhood sexual trauma, Rape survivors, and individuals experiencing symptoms of Depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Dr. Smith can be reached at insightconsultant.com or wspsych@msn.com

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