Rabu, 28 April 2010
Selasa, 27 April 2010
Gingers get stalked in MIA's new Video for single 'Born Free'
M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.
directed by Romain Gavras
Senin, 26 April 2010
CIARA new Video for Basic Instinct (U Got Me)
I like this Video, Ciara looks great and its nice to see something almost real looking amongst a sea of Gaga- esque shoulder pads and fash-shaaan
Kamis, 22 April 2010
Today is Malcolm Mclaren's Funeral in London
Malcolm McLaren, British Institution, former manager of the Sex Pistols and impresario died 2 weeks ago aged 64. Today is his funeral in London. The funeral procession will travel through North London, Camden and then up to Highgate Cemetery which is where McLaren had said he wished to be buried.
His family and friends have asked that at 12 o'clock people have a 'Minute of Mayhem' where they play their loudest music and dance around in tribute to Malcolm.
A statement was released by his son Joe Corre on his website and read "In celebration of Malcolm's life we are asking people to observe a minute of mayhem at midday,"
"Put on your favourite records and let it rip!"
What a lovely idea...
There are also details of the funeral cortege so we, his fans can pay our respects to him.
McLaren was diagnosed with mesothelioma in October last year, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos. It is thought that Malcolm contracted this from hacking out the roof of the shop in Kings Road in the 70's when he and Vivienne were setting it up. Such a sad thing as their 'SEX' shop is written in punk legend now as the focal point of the movement and it is also where, in 1975 John Lydon auditioned for the Sex Pistols.
Vivienne Westwood had this tribute two weeks ago: "When we were young and I fell in love with Malcolm, I thought he was beautiful and I still do. I thought he was a very charismatic, special and talented person. We hadn't been in touch for a long time. The thought of him dead is really something very sad."
The legend that is John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten said: "For me Malc was always entertaining, and I hope you remember that. Above all else he was an entertainer and I will miss him, and so should you."
As well as the Sex Pistols, I will remember Malcolm for his interest and fusion of hip hop music and culture in the 80's and the other bands he managed in that era like Bow Wow Wow which defined the sounds of my childhood.
McLaren was also a filmmaker and producer, painter, solo artist and even took a stab at being Major of London- what an interesting 4 years that could have been. Malcolm- we will miss you.
Rabu, 21 April 2010
Guru dies from cancer and Solar issues letter..
I heard yesterday morning that Guru from Gangstarr had lost his battle with cancer.Since then there have been crazy developments with his recent musical partner Solar, who released a letter which was allegedly written by Guru before he died, which praises the efforts of Solar for looking after him in his deteriorating condition and stating he wanted nothing to do with his ex- band member DJ Premier, whom he has not spoken to for 7 years.
Gangstarr- Guru and DJ Premier
This letter has been a very emotive subject for many hip hop artists who have questioned the legitimacy of this letter.Who knows what the truth is- all I know is money, greed and business cause rifts between people on so many occasions in the music industry.
Here are some exerts from the letter- you decide...
"I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name, likeness, events, tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this," the letter reads in part. "I had nothing to do with him in life for over seven years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ. ...
"The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time. And we as a team were not afraid to push the envelope. To me this is what true artists do! As men of honor we stood tall in the face of small-mindedness, greed, and ignorance. As we fought for music and integrity at the cost of not earning millions and for this I will always be happy and proud, and would like to thank the million fans who have seen us perform over the years from all over the world. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time and is my most creative and experimental to date. I hope that our music will receive the attention it deserves as it is some of the best work I have done and represents some of the best years of my life."
Freddie Foxx who worked extensively with Gang Starr said this:
"It's an insult that websites would post a letter from a man who has been in a coma since Feb. R U serious? Do ur homework, journalist! Please," he wrote in part. "Guru& DJ Premier made real hip-hop 2gether. No1 will ever be able to cloud that with fake letters and phony statements. Sites shld know better."
The Roots said this: Not trying to bring negativity into the situation. But I do NOT believe he wrote that letter. 1) he was in a coma. 2) HE WAS IN A COMA!"
Below Picture: Guru and Solar
Solar said this about Guru's death:
"In some ways, I've been prepared for this," Solar said about Guru's death. "We got the news that it was terminal at the beginning of the year, that the cancer wasn't turning around. So we knew.
"He died yesterday. We both had hoped he would beat it," Solar added. "It was a very inspirational, inspiring fight we fought."
He vehemently denied that the letter was not written by Guru.
"I mean, it's ridiculous," he said. "Guru knew this time would come. The great artist he is, us being intelligent people, we knew there was going to have to be a statement relating to this. Unfortunately, there are those who have the wicked agenda, and just can't accept that Guru and I have handled this thing as men and not children, and this is how men of honor handle their business. He arranged his press release. I'm the repository of Guru's life story. I recorded his life story for book and for movies. We're not foolish. He was diagnosed with cancer well over a year ago. It's been operations and so forth. It would be ridiculous for him to not be prepared."
Here are some of Guru's Records.
Selasa, 20 April 2010
Akala has a new single and Album!
Akala is a Buddhist term for "immovable” and his forthcoming Album has been quoted as ''a spirited corrective for mainstream hip-hop’s directionless excess.”
The first single XXL is out now on Akala's own Illa State Record label.
The Album 'DoubleThink' is partly a concept album inspired by the three classic novels of dystopian fiction: George Orwell's 1984, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Yevgeny Zamyatin's We. DoubleThink distills these messages in weighty blasts of musically fierce lyrical hip hop, but it's also an excitable, effervescent listen. Akala touches on race, class, sexism, history, war, hip-hop culture and what it is like to live in a world one knows to be inherently unequal, yet rounds it all off not with accusations or anger but inward self-analysis.
‘DoubleThink’ The Album is out on 3rd May 2010
“smart, addictive and right on the mark.” The Independent
“Startlingly effective.” The Guardian
“...lets see Akala’s peers follow his lead.” NME
Senin, 19 April 2010
Lust Have Item- The Asos Parrot Dress
I love a parrot, they are gorgeous creatures (but then again I pretty much like all animals, bees, squirrels, monkeys, cats, dogs, horses- get the gist?)
I have parrot clothing and jewellery which I adore. There is something totally bonkers about them, which is why I appreciate this dress.
cute parrot sundress from Asos for £30
I have parrot clothing and jewellery which I adore. There is something totally bonkers about them, which is why I appreciate this dress.
cute parrot sundress from Asos for £30
Kamis, 15 April 2010
This Week's Lust Have Item....
The Balmain Cross Tail Jacket
Im a sucker for a tailed jacket and this leather Balmain one is a wear-with-everything- beauty.
It's a snip at £7,210 ! but I am sure either Toppers or Asos will do a copy of some sort soon. Available at Net- A- Porter
Im a sucker for a tailed jacket and this leather Balmain one is a wear-with-everything- beauty.
It's a snip at £7,210 ! but I am sure either Toppers or Asos will do a copy of some sort soon. Available at Net- A- Porter
Rabu, 14 April 2010
Lust Have Item...All Hail the £8 Denim quilted bag
Audley Harrison Wins his Fight to be European Champ! Well done Audley.
Audley is an old friend of mine and very kindly gave me 2 tickets to see his fight against Michael Sprott last Friday....and I'm sure you know by now - he won! Im so pleased for him. Here's what he said on Fightnews.com about the match. (I'm not even going to pretend to know anything about Boxing lol)
thanks to www.fightnews.com for content
Heavyweight Audley Harrison saved his boxing career with a sensational last-round knockout to win the vacant European heavyweight title on Friday night in London. Harrison, who suffered a ripped tendon in his right shoulder in the second round, fought most of his fight against Michael Sprott using only one hand. Despite trailing and being two minutes away from a career-ending defeat, Harrison knocked out Sprott with a sensational left hook.
“My career was on the line so losing wasn’t an option,” said the 38-year-old Harrison. “I had to find a way to win and I knew the left would be the one that gets him. When it landed I just walked away because I knew it was over. It’s definitely the best punch I’ve ever thrown, especially in those circumstances, but it would’ve knocked out anyone – including the Klitschkos. It was championship-winning material. It was a Hail Mary of a punch that would’ve taken out any heavyweight in the world.”
Regarding the injury, he stated, “I had an operation in 2002 when I ripped a tendon and I think I did the same thing again. The pain was excruciating but there was absolutely no way I was going to quit. Not once did I think about quitting. You open people up with the jab but because of my injury I didn’t have a jab but luckily I’m a quick learner. It was hard for me to pick up any rounds and I’ve never boxed on the orthodox side before. I felt so hampered but I never lost hope. In the sixth I hurt him with an uppercut and a hook but it was hard to get going.”
After winning Olympic gold in 2000, Harrison’s professional career had, before this win, failed to live up to its early promise. He admitted he was in ‘the last-chance saloon’ ahead of this Matchroom Sport-promoted contest at Alexandra Palace in north London.
In the build-up, Sprott, 35, claimed Harrison did not have the heart to beat him but Harrison believed the manner of this victory would silence his critics.
“I would like someone to ask Michael if he still thinks I have no heart,” added an emotional Harrison, who is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks. “I showed a lot of courage to fight with one hand and I showed the heart and desire that I wanted to become the European champion.
“Winning the gold medal is something no one can take away but this is sweet and has brought tears to my eyes. People have said a lot of bad things about me and I’m crying because I’m proud of what I’ve done in these circumstances. When you work hard you get your rewards and I work hard every day in the gym. Some people do not understand but I’m real and I don’t make any apologies for who I am. For me to find that shot when I needed it most says something about me. I said it would be something special and no one can say that wasn’t special.
“I have a tick next to determination, a tick next to pride, a tick next to heart and a tick next to punching power. I did 12 grueling rounds, most of them with one hand. I showed plenty of bottle, plenty of desire, plenty of spirit and plenty of heart – any boxer could see that. The battle was hard and I wanted it to be hard. Now people can see how much I want to be a world champion and there is no doubt in my mind that I will be one before I retire, no matter what people say about me.”
Can Natural Pain Management Techniques Really Work?
As anyone who has ever suffered acute or chronic pain is all too well aware, when you are in pain, you need to do something about managing it. And whilst we can all probably live with low-level pain even if it is constant, it is natural that your need to deal with pain increases the worse it gets.
There is no doubt whatsoever that in the West, when pain strikes, our first thought or reaction is to scamper off to the medicine cabinet to see whether we have any aspirins or paracetamol to address the problem with. After all, using analgesic drugs is convenient and quick for most of us when we have a headache or backache and want to do is get rid of it as effectively as possible.
However, as you now understand, analgesic drugs have the potential to cause adverse side effects, some of which might be mild but many are obviously not. In effect, every time you pop an aspirin or a paracetamol into your mouth, you are taking a risk and whilst there is no point in pretending that it is a major risk, it is nevertheless a chance that you are taking.
Rather than popping a pill when you’re suffering a short-term pain, try some of the herbs detailed in the last chapter or do something like going out for a long walk in the fresh air. Whilst this is not a particularly revolutionary painkilling theory, it is a fact that a long walk will often clear a tense headache, whilst muscle pain can often be relieved by getting those muscles moving once again.
Of course, if you suffer from chronic pain, then the solution that you are seeking is far more long term and permanent as well.
Whatever kind of pain you suffer from, it is possible to bring that pain under control by applying the natural pain management techniques.
By doing so, you may be able to reduce or even stop taking potentially harmful analgesic drugs, which in itself will bring significant health benefits and lifestyle improvements.
It never really makes sense to take potentially harmful chemicals when perfectly valid natural alternatives exist. As you have read, there are quite a few effective natural pain management techniques, so it clearly makes sense to start using them sooner rather than later.
External Resources to Read;
Natural Pain Management
Herbs for Pain Relief
Pain Management
There is no doubt whatsoever that in the West, when pain strikes, our first thought or reaction is to scamper off to the medicine cabinet to see whether we have any aspirins or paracetamol to address the problem with. After all, using analgesic drugs is convenient and quick for most of us when we have a headache or backache and want to do is get rid of it as effectively as possible.
However, as you now understand, analgesic drugs have the potential to cause adverse side effects, some of which might be mild but many are obviously not. In effect, every time you pop an aspirin or a paracetamol into your mouth, you are taking a risk and whilst there is no point in pretending that it is a major risk, it is nevertheless a chance that you are taking.
Rather than popping a pill when you’re suffering a short-term pain, try some of the herbs detailed in the last chapter or do something like going out for a long walk in the fresh air. Whilst this is not a particularly revolutionary painkilling theory, it is a fact that a long walk will often clear a tense headache, whilst muscle pain can often be relieved by getting those muscles moving once again.
Of course, if you suffer from chronic pain, then the solution that you are seeking is far more long term and permanent as well.
Whatever kind of pain you suffer from, it is possible to bring that pain under control by applying the natural pain management techniques.
By doing so, you may be able to reduce or even stop taking potentially harmful analgesic drugs, which in itself will bring significant health benefits and lifestyle improvements.
It never really makes sense to take potentially harmful chemicals when perfectly valid natural alternatives exist. As you have read, there are quite a few effective natural pain management techniques, so it clearly makes sense to start using them sooner rather than later.
External Resources to Read;
Natural Pain Management
Herbs for Pain Relief
Pain Management
How To Finding a Suitable Hypnotist or Hypnotherapist?
Before you do this, however, there are a couple of things you should do.
Firstly, you should talk to your regular doctor or medical practitioner, the person who is presently charged with keeping your pain under control. Understand that when you do so, they may not approve of what you are thinking of doing, especially as by seeking the help of a hypnotist, you are to a certain extent rebuffing their assistance.
Trust me, it is possible that your doctor will react in this way – if they have been treating even sometime, you probably know them better than most, so you may have an idea of how they are likely to react already, but it could happen.
But the fact is, you are not there to ask for their approval or recommendation. What you need to know is whether subjecting yourself to hypnotism poses any real physical health risks, whether for example a pre-existing medical condition could be exacerbated by the experience.
In effect, what you are looking for is the medical all-clear so if your doctor does not approve of the idea of you seeking hypnotism for any reasons other than those which are strictly medical, it is your decision whether you choose to listen to them.
Secondly (and assuming that you decide to go ahead with trying hypnotism), you need to find a hypnotist who is capable of treating the problem that you are going to present to them. Whilst most professional hypnotists or hypnotherapists are going to be able to deal with more ‘run of the mill’ demands such as people who want to stop smoking andso on, not every hypnotist is going to be capable of or comfortable with the idea of dealing with chronic pain.
Consequently, you may need to contact a few appropriately qualified professionals to see whether they can help you. Pay them a visit to see whether you can get along with them, whether they are convincing when they suggest that they can help you and so on.
In short, you need to feel 100% comfortable with the hypnotist or hypnotherapist you are planning to work with because if you are not, there is an immediate element of strain or stress introduced into the relationship which is not going to help you to achieve the results that you’re looking for.
The second alternative is to learn self-hypnosis. And if that sounds crazy, prepare to think again!
Firstly, you should talk to your regular doctor or medical practitioner, the person who is presently charged with keeping your pain under control. Understand that when you do so, they may not approve of what you are thinking of doing, especially as by seeking the help of a hypnotist, you are to a certain extent rebuffing their assistance.
Trust me, it is possible that your doctor will react in this way – if they have been treating even sometime, you probably know them better than most, so you may have an idea of how they are likely to react already, but it could happen.
But the fact is, you are not there to ask for their approval or recommendation. What you need to know is whether subjecting yourself to hypnotism poses any real physical health risks, whether for example a pre-existing medical condition could be exacerbated by the experience.
In effect, what you are looking for is the medical all-clear so if your doctor does not approve of the idea of you seeking hypnotism for any reasons other than those which are strictly medical, it is your decision whether you choose to listen to them.
Secondly (and assuming that you decide to go ahead with trying hypnotism), you need to find a hypnotist who is capable of treating the problem that you are going to present to them. Whilst most professional hypnotists or hypnotherapists are going to be able to deal with more ‘run of the mill’ demands such as people who want to stop smoking andso on, not every hypnotist is going to be capable of or comfortable with the idea of dealing with chronic pain.
Consequently, you may need to contact a few appropriately qualified professionals to see whether they can help you. Pay them a visit to see whether you can get along with them, whether they are convincing when they suggest that they can help you and so on.
In short, you need to feel 100% comfortable with the hypnotist or hypnotherapist you are planning to work with because if you are not, there is an immediate element of strain or stress introduced into the relationship which is not going to help you to achieve the results that you’re looking for.
The second alternative is to learn self-hypnosis. And if that sounds crazy, prepare to think again!
What kind of Pain Do You Have?
One important consideration that your doctor will take into account before they prescribe pharmaceutical analgesics is the type of pain that you are suffering from.
They will take into account whether it is a chronic or acute pain and whether there is any underlying condition or situation that is causing the pain before deciding upon what medicine to give you. A similar situation will apply if you are buying over-the-counter painkillers well, because whilst paracetamol or Tylenol might be very effective for dealing with fever and the pain from and associated with a headache, aspirin will be far less effective for dealing with a fever problem.
Similar considerations apply when you are looking at natural pain management solutions as well because some solutions will work better in some pain management situations than they will in others. Furthermore, if you have a specific medical condition or situation that is causing pain, some natural pain management solutions are likely to be more appropriate than others.
As an example, the painkilling approach that you use to get rid of a headache or backache is likely to be significantly different to the approach that you adopt if you are trying to combat the pain caused by cancer or it’s treatment or the various aches and pains associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
Hence, many of the solutions that are going to be explained are likely to be more effective in certain circumstances or situations than in others.
You need to know what kind of pain it is that you need to combat before deciding upon the best way of using completely natural pain management strategies, tactics and ideas to minimize the adverse effects of your problems.
They will take into account whether it is a chronic or acute pain and whether there is any underlying condition or situation that is causing the pain before deciding upon what medicine to give you. A similar situation will apply if you are buying over-the-counter painkillers well, because whilst paracetamol or Tylenol might be very effective for dealing with fever and the pain from and associated with a headache, aspirin will be far less effective for dealing with a fever problem.
Similar considerations apply when you are looking at natural pain management solutions as well because some solutions will work better in some pain management situations than they will in others. Furthermore, if you have a specific medical condition or situation that is causing pain, some natural pain management solutions are likely to be more appropriate than others.
As an example, the painkilling approach that you use to get rid of a headache or backache is likely to be significantly different to the approach that you adopt if you are trying to combat the pain caused by cancer or it’s treatment or the various aches and pains associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
Hence, many of the solutions that are going to be explained are likely to be more effective in certain circumstances or situations than in others.
You need to know what kind of pain it is that you need to combat before deciding upon the best way of using completely natural pain management strategies, tactics and ideas to minimize the adverse effects of your problems.
Guide to Ibuprofen and Naproxen
Ibuprofen (Advil, Nuprin etc) and Naproxen (Aleve) are both NSAID’s like aspirin. They therefore share many of the potential side effects that have already been highlighted as been endemic to aspirin. For instance, aspirin allergy, upset stomach and a higher risk of asthma attacks can be equally ascribed to both of these medicines as they can to aspirin.
Ibuprofen however carries additional risks as it is believed to increase the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) if taken in high dosages and you can also cause or exacerbate irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis due to its capability of starting gastrointestinal bleeding.
With Naproxen, some of the most widely reported side-effects include constipation or diarrhea, drowsiness, upset stomach, stuffy nose and heartburn.
However, whilst the NSAID’s already detailed are likely to carry a slight increase in risk levels for heart attacks and strokes, the risk associated with Naproxen might be considerably more serious. Indeed, the National Institute of Health terminated a trial into the effects of Naproxen as a drug for reducing the severity of Alzheimer’s disease (in 2006) because of the suspicion that the drug significantly increased the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Since that time, further analysis suggests that at normal dosages, the increased risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke is fairly low although as you will see in the next section, this is certainly not true of all NSAID’s.
Ibuprofen however carries additional risks as it is believed to increase the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) if taken in high dosages and you can also cause or exacerbate irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis due to its capability of starting gastrointestinal bleeding.
With Naproxen, some of the most widely reported side-effects include constipation or diarrhea, drowsiness, upset stomach, stuffy nose and heartburn.
However, whilst the NSAID’s already detailed are likely to carry a slight increase in risk levels for heart attacks and strokes, the risk associated with Naproxen might be considerably more serious. Indeed, the National Institute of Health terminated a trial into the effects of Naproxen as a drug for reducing the severity of Alzheimer’s disease (in 2006) because of the suspicion that the drug significantly increased the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Since that time, further analysis suggests that at normal dosages, the increased risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke is fairly low although as you will see in the next section, this is certainly not true of all NSAID’s.
Facts About Aspirin
Aspirin is still one of the most widely used analgesic painkillers and as you can buy aspirin in almost any convenience store, it is a medicine that thousands of people all over the world use whenever they have a minor pain such as a headache or some other similar condition.
Technically speaking, aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (an NSAID) and was the first drug of its type to be discovered and isolated. For the vast majority of people, aspirin is a relatively safe medicine to take, although as previously suggested, it is a medicine to be avoided for people who are already taking other medicines with which it might interact.
In addition however, it is estimated that approximately 1% of people suffer from an aspirin allergy which is most commonly seen on the skin in the form of hives, rashes, and swellings. An aspirin allergy can bring on asthma attacks in people who already have a susceptibility to asthma, with an estimated 10% of asthma sufferers likely to suffer this form of allergic reaction to aspirin. This can extend as far as developing into anaphylaxis (a severe life-threatening allergic reaction) in a worst-case scenario.
Aspirin can also cause upset stomachs and diarrhea, as well as bleeding (both internal and external) and bruising as a result of its anticoagulant capabilities.
In a very small number of cases, aspirin can lead to Reye’s Syndrome which is a potentially fatal condition characterized by damage to many internal organs, especially the liver and the brain. Given the seriousness of this particular condition, early diagnosis of Reye’s Syndrome is absolutely essential because otherwise brain damage or death could be the result.
Reye’s syndrome passes through five distinct stages with the first being characterized by heavy vomiting that is not reversed by eating, general lethargy, nightmares and all-round confusion. If anyone who is taking aspirin exhibits any of these symptoms, it is absolutely critical to get them to a doctor or emergency hospital as quickly as possible.
Technically speaking, aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (an NSAID) and was the first drug of its type to be discovered and isolated. For the vast majority of people, aspirin is a relatively safe medicine to take, although as previously suggested, it is a medicine to be avoided for people who are already taking other medicines with which it might interact.
In addition however, it is estimated that approximately 1% of people suffer from an aspirin allergy which is most commonly seen on the skin in the form of hives, rashes, and swellings. An aspirin allergy can bring on asthma attacks in people who already have a susceptibility to asthma, with an estimated 10% of asthma sufferers likely to suffer this form of allergic reaction to aspirin. This can extend as far as developing into anaphylaxis (a severe life-threatening allergic reaction) in a worst-case scenario.
Aspirin can also cause upset stomachs and diarrhea, as well as bleeding (both internal and external) and bruising as a result of its anticoagulant capabilities.
In a very small number of cases, aspirin can lead to Reye’s Syndrome which is a potentially fatal condition characterized by damage to many internal organs, especially the liver and the brain. Given the seriousness of this particular condition, early diagnosis of Reye’s Syndrome is absolutely essential because otherwise brain damage or death could be the result.
Reye’s syndrome passes through five distinct stages with the first being characterized by heavy vomiting that is not reversed by eating, general lethargy, nightmares and all-round confusion. If anyone who is taking aspirin exhibits any of these symptoms, it is absolutely critical to get them to a doctor or emergency hospital as quickly as possible.
What Should You Know about Paracetomol
Paracetomol (and Tylenol) (acetaminophen) is widely used and generally available analgesic as well as being effective for reducing fever as well. For this reason, it is widely used as a treatment for headaches, fever and other minor aches and pains.
Paracetamol is technically known as an aniline analgesic and is the only one still widely used for the treatment of pain, because all other similar analgesics were withdrawn as they were believed to exhibit carcinogenic qualities (which so far, paracetamol does not). However, the fact that it is made from coal tar may give you a reason to question this as carbon is often believed to have carcinogenic qualities as well.
In normal doses, one of the advantages of paracetamol is that it does not irritate the stomach lining or affect blood coagulation in the same way that NSAID’s like aspirin do.
However, higher than recommended usage has been seen to have a potential connection with gastrointestinal bleeding and very high dosages have the capacity to cause liver damage, which in the most severe cases can be fatal. Indeed, paracetamol or tylenol poisoning is the number one cause of acute liver failure in most Western countries and the way that most people choose to commit suicide in these countries as well.
Furthermore, a massive study conducted in 31 countries and involving over 200,000 children in 2008 and reported in the leading medical journal ‘The Lancet’ found that the use of paracetamol in the first year of life made children far more likely to develop asthmatic symptoms at around age six or seven. In addition, children who took paracetamol during the first year of life and also children who took the drug at ages 6-7 demonstrated a far higher likelihood of developing eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis later too.
Paracetamol is technically known as an aniline analgesic and is the only one still widely used for the treatment of pain, because all other similar analgesics were withdrawn as they were believed to exhibit carcinogenic qualities (which so far, paracetamol does not). However, the fact that it is made from coal tar may give you a reason to question this as carbon is often believed to have carcinogenic qualities as well.
In normal doses, one of the advantages of paracetamol is that it does not irritate the stomach lining or affect blood coagulation in the same way that NSAID’s like aspirin do.
However, higher than recommended usage has been seen to have a potential connection with gastrointestinal bleeding and very high dosages have the capacity to cause liver damage, which in the most severe cases can be fatal. Indeed, paracetamol or tylenol poisoning is the number one cause of acute liver failure in most Western countries and the way that most people choose to commit suicide in these countries as well.
Furthermore, a massive study conducted in 31 countries and involving over 200,000 children in 2008 and reported in the leading medical journal ‘The Lancet’ found that the use of paracetamol in the first year of life made children far more likely to develop asthmatic symptoms at around age six or seven. In addition, children who took paracetamol during the first year of life and also children who took the drug at ages 6-7 demonstrated a far higher likelihood of developing eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis later too.
What is pain?
The word pain can be used in many different ways, so it is probably worth defining exactly we mean by the word pain in the context of this article.
Throughout this article, I am dealing with physical pain as opposed to the kind of general life-encompassing suffering that can make every day a misery. The type of pain we are talking about here does not for example include the kind of pain that you might suffer if you have no money or are homeless, emotional desperation brought on by family bereavement and so on.
As we have all felt physical pain from time to time, we all know what it is but finding an accurate definition is actually far harder than it might at first appear like it should be.
For example, whilst the International Association for the Study of Pain defines it as ‘an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage’, it is important to understand that pain is actually highly subjective.
What one person might consider an agonizing pain could be nothing more than a minor irritant to someone else, and people who suffer from chronic pain every day gradually forget about it to some degree even though the pain does not go away.
For this reason, it is sometimes suggested that the definition provided by a noted pain control expert Margo McCaffrey in 1968 might be viewed as more accurate. She said that ‘pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he says it does’.
What is certainly indisputable is the fact that almost half of visits to doctors and medical practitioners in the USA every year are as a result of a pain problem that the patient wants solving.
When this happens, your doctor will usually do two things.
Firstly, they will try to characterize the pain itself using various different criteria or descriptions such as intensity, type of pain (throbbing, dull, burning etc), reason for the pain and bodily location.
After asking these questions, if there is no clear reason for the pain, they will examine you to find out why you are suffering the way you are as there is clearly some underlying reason for your pain of which you are not fully aware.
Generally speaking, pain will go away with simple treatments such as rest and of course through the use of painkilling analgesic medicines. However, we have already seen that many people suffer chronic pain, a pain that becomes a medical condition in itself and does not go away of its own accord or as a result of simple treatments.
Pain is an essential part of the body’s defense mechanism, a natural reflex reaction telling you to back off from something that has the potential to cause damage to you. Furthermore, it also help you to change your behavior so that whatever it was that caused you pain is not repeated, thereby protecting against further physical harm or damage.
Pain is a conscious sensation – sometimes we are too conscious of it, and it can strike anytime, anywhere, either as a result of a traumatic accident or because of the sudden or gradual onset of an unexpected medical problem.
Throughout this article, I am dealing with physical pain as opposed to the kind of general life-encompassing suffering that can make every day a misery. The type of pain we are talking about here does not for example include the kind of pain that you might suffer if you have no money or are homeless, emotional desperation brought on by family bereavement and so on.
As we have all felt physical pain from time to time, we all know what it is but finding an accurate definition is actually far harder than it might at first appear like it should be.
For example, whilst the International Association for the Study of Pain defines it as ‘an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage’, it is important to understand that pain is actually highly subjective.
What one person might consider an agonizing pain could be nothing more than a minor irritant to someone else, and people who suffer from chronic pain every day gradually forget about it to some degree even though the pain does not go away.
For this reason, it is sometimes suggested that the definition provided by a noted pain control expert Margo McCaffrey in 1968 might be viewed as more accurate. She said that ‘pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he says it does’.
What is certainly indisputable is the fact that almost half of visits to doctors and medical practitioners in the USA every year are as a result of a pain problem that the patient wants solving.
When this happens, your doctor will usually do two things.
Firstly, they will try to characterize the pain itself using various different criteria or descriptions such as intensity, type of pain (throbbing, dull, burning etc), reason for the pain and bodily location.
After asking these questions, if there is no clear reason for the pain, they will examine you to find out why you are suffering the way you are as there is clearly some underlying reason for your pain of which you are not fully aware.
Generally speaking, pain will go away with simple treatments such as rest and of course through the use of painkilling analgesic medicines. However, we have already seen that many people suffer chronic pain, a pain that becomes a medical condition in itself and does not go away of its own accord or as a result of simple treatments.
Pain is an essential part of the body’s defense mechanism, a natural reflex reaction telling you to back off from something that has the potential to cause damage to you. Furthermore, it also help you to change your behavior so that whatever it was that caused you pain is not repeated, thereby protecting against further physical harm or damage.
Pain is a conscious sensation – sometimes we are too conscious of it, and it can strike anytime, anywhere, either as a result of a traumatic accident or because of the sudden or gradual onset of an unexpected medical problem.
Selasa, 13 April 2010
Natural Pain Management Tips
Pain is a fact of life that many thousands of people all over the world live with every day of their lives. For many who are in chronic (long-term) pain, this means that it is something they have to live with every waking moment of every day, which is likely to make life very miserable indeed.
The fact is that all of us, probably every single individual on the face of planet earth is either already familiar with pain or will have episodes of pain at some point in our lives yet to materialize. Does this therefore mean that we have to accept pain as an inevitable fact of life?
The unfortunate answer to the question is probably yes because unless you live in a cotton-wool lined cocoon for every moment of every day, it is almost impossible to avoid the kind of accidents that inevitably cause pain and discomfort. However, in a situation like this, the pain is usually temporary and no matter how acute it might be at the time, it passes fairly quickly.
If you trap your finger in the door or smack yourself on the back of the hand with a hammer, yes, it hurts like the devil and the pain will be excruciatingly intense, of that there is no doubt. If you fall off your bike and crack your knee off the concrete, it hurts and even getting an unintentional kick or smack playing sports does not hurt any less because your opponent didn’t mean to cause you pain.
However, by definition, acute pain of this type usually passes and whilst trapping your finger in the door or falling off your bike can leave an injury that hurts for a few days, it is nevertheless still a relatively temporary pain situation that you are in. But these are also times when pain relief is something that you will probably seek, because the basic truth is that mankind in general is not very good at dealing with pain without some kind of external intervention.
If you have a finger or knee that is sore for several days, imagine how much worse it must be if you had to live with constant chronic pain, pain that nags at you each and every day of your life. If you are one of the fortunate ones who has never had to put up with long term pain, it is probably hard to imagine a situation where pain is a constant in your life but there are thousands of people for whom this represents their everyday reality.
Of course, over the course of the past 112 years since Felix Hoffman managed to produce a stable form of acetylsalicylic acid, better known as aspirin, man has developed many chemical-based painkillers that are used by millions all over the world each and every day.
Many of these drugs are pretty effective as painkillers but this does not change the fact that, as with all chemical-based pharmaceuticals, there are potential side effects attached to many of these drugs.
There are also quite significant numbers of people who cannot take these drugs too, people who are either allergic to them or are taking other medicines which prohibit them from taking particular types of painkillers. For example, for thousands of people all over the world who take a daily anticoagulant tablet like warfarin sodium or heparin, aspirin is a definite no-go as it too has the ability to thin the blood.
Thus, whilst not denying the effectiveness of painkilling drugs, there are a perhaps surprisingly large number of people who cannot use chemical-based painkillers. In addition, there are many thousands of people who do not want to use chemical-based analgesics (painkiller) because they understand that medical science is not perfect, and that whilst the majority of side effects of most commonly used painkillers are known, there may well be side effects that have not yet been discovered.
There are therefore a lot of people who are looking for natural ways of dealing with pain for one reason or another.
The fact is that all of us, probably every single individual on the face of planet earth is either already familiar with pain or will have episodes of pain at some point in our lives yet to materialize. Does this therefore mean that we have to accept pain as an inevitable fact of life?
The unfortunate answer to the question is probably yes because unless you live in a cotton-wool lined cocoon for every moment of every day, it is almost impossible to avoid the kind of accidents that inevitably cause pain and discomfort. However, in a situation like this, the pain is usually temporary and no matter how acute it might be at the time, it passes fairly quickly.
If you trap your finger in the door or smack yourself on the back of the hand with a hammer, yes, it hurts like the devil and the pain will be excruciatingly intense, of that there is no doubt. If you fall off your bike and crack your knee off the concrete, it hurts and even getting an unintentional kick or smack playing sports does not hurt any less because your opponent didn’t mean to cause you pain.
However, by definition, acute pain of this type usually passes and whilst trapping your finger in the door or falling off your bike can leave an injury that hurts for a few days, it is nevertheless still a relatively temporary pain situation that you are in. But these are also times when pain relief is something that you will probably seek, because the basic truth is that mankind in general is not very good at dealing with pain without some kind of external intervention.
If you have a finger or knee that is sore for several days, imagine how much worse it must be if you had to live with constant chronic pain, pain that nags at you each and every day of your life. If you are one of the fortunate ones who has never had to put up with long term pain, it is probably hard to imagine a situation where pain is a constant in your life but there are thousands of people for whom this represents their everyday reality.
Of course, over the course of the past 112 years since Felix Hoffman managed to produce a stable form of acetylsalicylic acid, better known as aspirin, man has developed many chemical-based painkillers that are used by millions all over the world each and every day.
Many of these drugs are pretty effective as painkillers but this does not change the fact that, as with all chemical-based pharmaceuticals, there are potential side effects attached to many of these drugs.
There are also quite significant numbers of people who cannot take these drugs too, people who are either allergic to them or are taking other medicines which prohibit them from taking particular types of painkillers. For example, for thousands of people all over the world who take a daily anticoagulant tablet like warfarin sodium or heparin, aspirin is a definite no-go as it too has the ability to thin the blood.
Thus, whilst not denying the effectiveness of painkilling drugs, there are a perhaps surprisingly large number of people who cannot use chemical-based painkillers. In addition, there are many thousands of people who do not want to use chemical-based analgesics (painkiller) because they understand that medical science is not perfect, and that whilst the majority of side effects of most commonly used painkillers are known, there may well be side effects that have not yet been discovered.
There are therefore a lot of people who are looking for natural ways of dealing with pain for one reason or another.
DJ NIKKI Interview with SMILER :)
Smiler's making waves in UK Music with his record 'Clarity' being shown every 5 minutes on the music channels. He has also been a controversial figure in UK Hip Hop due to his Destroy and Rebuild record, in which he talks about older UK rappers not making the waves they should have- check it out below.
His new record is called 'Enza' and is hypnotically catchy.
I caught up with the charismatic SMILER to find out about the man behind the smiles..
NIKKI: How did you get the name SMILER or is it obvious :) ?
SMILER: Well the name Smiler's been with me from when I was like 12. One of my older friends gave it to me because, no matter what my situation or what I was going through at the time I always seemed to have a smile on my face.. And the name just happened to stick!
NIKKI: Tell me about your new single ENZA, what is it about?
SMILER: Enza is an aura, something atmospheric that cannot be described only experienced.. an x-factor. I decided to name my new single Enza because this was the feeling that ran through me when I first heard the instrumental.
The song is about a night out, from getting ready to interacting with females on an intense level.
NIKKI: Who did you listen to growing up? Were you always into Hip Hop, who are your other musical influences?
SMILER: I listened to a range of different artists growing up, from Lionel Richie and Otis Redding to Big Daddy Kane and Luke. I went through a faze between the ages of 12-16 where it was strictly tupac and biggie for me. From the age of 16 I was listening to and gaining influence from east coast rappers such as AZ, Nas, Cormega, Mobb Deep, Noreaga, etc...
NIKKI: When & How did you make your first tune?
SMILER: I've always been into hip-hop but also always loved and appreciated other genres. I wrote my first track at the age of 15... (lol if u heard it) everybody's gotta start somewhere!
NIKKI: Give me 5 words to describe Smiler?
SMILER: Hardworking, loyal, ambitious, handsome & beautiful! You sure 5's enough, or you want more?! Haha
NIKKI: LMFAO! So SMILER, what's next for you in 2010?
SMILER: Well as you know, the 'clarity' lp and video are already out. My new single Enza is bullying its way through the clubs and the airwaves !!
I have 2 more video's from the lp already shot and in the archive... I'll be doing shows all over the country, got my next 2 singles lined-up already, clothing line launching, and other forms of merchandise.. Some High profile collabs...
Who knows, maybe later in the year I'll fly 2 the states and run for presidency!! Haha
Here is SMILER's New Video 'ENZA'
SMILER talking on Destroy and Rebuild on DJ 279's Radio Show, London- on his opinions about other UK Rappers. 279 makes some very valid points, it was allot harder 10 or 15 yrs ago for rappers. Pre- Video Channels, Blogs, You- Tube- if you wanted to get tracks out to people you had to press up records and hand them out and there were so many doors shut to Hip Hop artists- and Hip Hop Dj's too! But I also understand Smiler's opinions and I like his directness. I think the way forward now would be for all these guys to work together....
Here is the Destroy and Rebuild track...
Minggu, 11 April 2010
Sex In The City 2
To say I am excited by the next Sex In The City Film is an understatement. Like the rest of the female population (or the majority of it) in the World, I pretty much loved Sex In The City from the start and have followed the exploits of Carrie et al through the disasterous boyfriends, fashion moments up's and downs and of course Samantha's sexual exploits.
The trailer looks great, except for the Carrie and BIG situation!!?? WTF? and Aiden is back? Aiden is cute - but BIG gets my vote every time- he is hot!
The outfits look good too. I just hope this time they dont show every fashion moment in the trailers and magazines before the film hits. I need some surprises....
The trailer looks great, except for the Carrie and BIG situation!!?? WTF? and Aiden is back? Aiden is cute - but BIG gets my vote every time- he is hot!
The outfits look good too. I just hope this time they dont show every fashion moment in the trailers and magazines before the film hits. I need some surprises....
Sex And The City 2 [HD] from Raymond Vermeer on Vimeo.
Jumat, 09 April 2010
Femi Kuti's Gig in the UK- in MAY!!!!
On Sunday May 2ndFemi Kuti the son of Fela Kuti, the originator of Afrobeat and former Public Enemy No1 in Nigeria is playing at the De La Warr Pavillion in Hastings, his only UK Venue date, aside from selected festivals.
Trumpeter and saxophonist Femi made his debut as bandleader at the Hollywood Bowl in 1985, while his father was facing fraud charges. A year later he had split to make his own music with The Positive Force.
His 17-piece unit released two African albums, No Cause For Alarm? and MYOB, before being signed by Motown’s world-music label, Tabu. The Positive Force play fast and as furious with music that digs deep into Nigerian traditions and fuses soul, funk and hip hop.
Femi’s songs became anthems, though the Nigerian government made sure he was never played on radio, arguing that the lyrics to one song, Beng Beng Beng, were so lewd he was a danger to public morality.
Femi Kuti and The Positive Force are a return to the glory days of Nigeria’s big bands, of wailing organs, frantic polyrhythms and behemoth horn sections playing against each other. Afrobeat both hard driving and hard hitting, is still the order of the day at The Shrine, the nightclub in Lagos where Femi and his band, The Positive Force, play three times a week.
This gig is going to be a real treat! The De La Warr Pavillion embraces and pushes musical & artistic talent from all genres, alongside many underground and up and coming artists. Let's support them & Femi and make this gig amazing!
Tickets (standing, with some seats available in the balcony) £18
Tel : 01424 229111
Rabu, 07 April 2010
New Video- Digital Soundboy Redlight feat Roses Gabor 'Stupid'
Great Video featuring Roses Gabor- keep your eyes peeled for her EP coming soon...
Fun Bags
I have been a fan of the Bum Bag since forever. I loved them on American Tourists, I loved them in the 80's and through the 90's and I still love them now even though they are having a massive resurgence and have even been featured on - gulp- This Morning!
The one below is by Sabrina Dehoff available at Urban Outfitters and is rather steep at £215, but what a beauty! River Island also have an amazing studded bum bag, available in black and white for £24.99
dj nikki xx
The one below is by Sabrina Dehoff available at Urban Outfitters and is rather steep at £215, but what a beauty! River Island also have an amazing studded bum bag, available in black and white for £24.99
dj nikki xx
Selasa, 06 April 2010
Minggu, 04 April 2010
HAPPY EASTER Everyone..... :)
I wanted to share the card my Mum & Dad sent me for Easter...it cracked me up :)
Happy Eater Eggs
DJ NIKKI x
Happy Eater Eggs
DJ NIKKI x
Arieta Fashionista's Bday Shennenigans, West London Town
It was my mate Arieta's (stylist & fashionista extraorinaire) Birthday just before I went away. We had a night out at The Westbury in deepest West London and it was funny funny ones :)
The highlight of the evening was Arieta bussing moves to 'Ice Ice Baby' and splitting her fabulous Asos tribal print trousers :( in true Ari style- this didnt bother her one bit and she just partied harder.
The Birthday Girl- Arieta
the trouser splitting moment :) :) ARIETA LEGEND!
The highlight of the evening was Arieta bussing moves to 'Ice Ice Baby' and splitting her fabulous Asos tribal print trousers :( in true Ari style- this didnt bother her one bit and she just partied harder.
The Birthday Girl- Arieta
the trouser splitting moment :) :) ARIETA LEGEND!
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