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		<title>Is The Cruise To Cash Opportunity Worth The Price?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When searching the internet, you will find that there are thousands of opportunities and programs that you can embark on.  Some are free to join while others, like Cruise To Cash, do have a start-up cost to become a member.  Many of the MLM programs that have cover charges are simply not worth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When searching the internet, you will find that there are thousands of opportunities and programs that you can embark on.  Some are free to join while others, like <a href="http://www.cruisetocash.org">Cruise To Cash</a>, do have a start-up cost to become a member.  Many of the MLM programs that have cover charges are simply not worth the money, but this is a program that is worth every penny spent.</p>
<p>Prior to joining a company or business on the internet, it is vital that you look at the actual business and not just the start-up cost.  It could be $5,000 to join and you make $3,000 on every sell, but most people only see the $5,000 to join part.  In the case of the <a href="http://www.cruisetocash.org">Cruise To Cash</a> opportunity, it costs $977 to become a member.  What many people do not stick around to see is that you earn a 100% commission rate.</p>
<p>A majority of the MLM programs on the internet have you sign up for several different programs just to get started, with each costing you of course.  Then when you finally do get started, come to find out your commission is only 15% for every sale.  And not to mention, the person that signed you aboard is long gone with no training.</p>
<p>This is a program that is worth the price because you can make it all back in just one sell.  There are people making two to three sells a day, which adds up to far more than the start-up cost and minute monthly fee to host the flash movie and website.  The reason people are having such great success with this is because the product sells itself.</p>
<p>As mentioned, you do have to pay a monthly fee to host a flash movie.  But the flash movie is just another thing that helps you generate sells.  The flash movie is on the marketing website that all the members use to promote the products and program.  The completely automated marketing system <a href="http://www.cruisetocash.org">Cruise To Cash</a> has to offer will allow you to find prospects while the system does the selling.</p>
<p>The one downside to the program is that it does cost $977 to get going, which makes it difficult for people with little to no money to get started.  But if there is any way you can come up with the $977, the Cruise To Cash opportunity is one that you do not want to pass on.  It is fairly new and many people are still unaware of it, which gives you the chance to sign up a lot of new prospects and make back your start-up cost quickly.</p>
<p>When comparing the <a href="http://www.cruisetocash.org">Cruise To Cash</a> opportunity to other MLM and affiliate program opportunities, you will find that the cost is actually much cheaper than other programs.  Remember to look at the quality of the business before looking at the start-up cost.  Only then will you see the true value of the Cruise To Cash program.</p>
<p>For More Information on Cruise To Cash Go To: <a href="http://CruiseToCash.org ">http://CruiseToCash.org </a></p>
<p>&#8211;Westly Lager<br />
http://westlylager.net</p>
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		<title>Should You Try Online Dating Or Not</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a question many people have been asking since the origin of online dating. Even though many people have been successful finding partners through online dating. There are many people who are skeptical when it comes to meeting people online.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a question many people have been asking since the origin of online dating. Even though many people have been successful finding partners through <a href="http://www.athletic-dating.com">online dating</a>. There are many people who are skeptical when it comes to meeting people online.</p>
<p>Some individuals are extremely cautious probably because they have heard some stories about internet predators who use dating services to find their prey. These individuals will usually tell you to avoid <a href="http://www.athletic-dating.com">online dating</a> because it?s too dangerous.</p>
<p>Some of your friends may know certain people who got married to someone they met at an <a href="http://www.athletic-dating.com">online dating</a> service. It is free to join most dating services and there is no obligation on your part. You have absolutely nothing to lose, after joining the service if you decide that it?s not for you, then you can simply cancel your membership.</p>
<p>Online dating is simply a medium which allows two individuals to interact with each other through the internet while they are in the comfort of their own home. It?s not that much different from going out to a night club, a bar or some other social event to meet someone.</p>
<p>Think about it, instead of dressing up and going out you can join a dating service. You can select the criteria for your ideal match and let the dating service match you up with other members who fit the criteria of the person you are looking for. Or you can manually search the database to find other members who interest you.</p>
<p>First you must decide which service is right for you, to do this you can do a google search for the term ?dating services?. You will have an abundance of choices at your disposal, try to visit as many of them as possible. When you have found a service that you are confident in you should join that service. Then you must create a personal profile.</p>
<p>When you are happy with the profile you created on the site you should start searching the database for profiles that interest you. When you have found a person who you are interested in you should let that person know that you are interested in them. Many services will give you the opportunity to send a ?wink? to other members this will let the person know that you are interested in them. </p>
<p>Then you should wait a few days if the person winks back that usually means that there is mutual interest. You must be cautious with <a href="http://www.athletic-dating.com">online dating</a> and you should always use your discretion. Follow these steps and you will be on your way to finding a partner at an online dating service.</p>
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		<title>Positive Thinking &#038; Developing A Good Memory</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have all heard it before, &#8216;man becomes what he thinks about&#8217; and that
Positive Thinking is necessary before we can achieve success in our lives.
It is within all of our interest to discover the secrets that will allow us
to take charge of our lives, invoke the Law Of Attraction &#038; create the success
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have all heard it before, &#8216;man becomes what he thinks about&#8217; and that<br />
<a href="http://www.rightandwrongthinking.com/">Positive Thinking</a> is necessary before we can achieve success in our lives.<br />
It is within all of our interest to discover the secrets that will allow us<br />
to take charge of our lives, invoke the Law Of Attraction &#038; create the success<br />
&#038; happiness we Want &#038; deserve through <a href="http://www.rightandwrongthinking.com/">Positive Thinking!</a> We all can learn how<br />
to eliminate negative thoughts, control our minds and achieve our dreams<br />
starting from right now!</p>
<p>It is imperative to <a href="http://www.memorydevelopmentmastery.com/">develop our memories</a> and stay positive always as we move<br />
forward towards our dreams. Poor memory can really be frustrating when it<br />
affects our normal functioning in life. There are many causes of poor memory,<br />
but we all can develop and train our memories and notice when we begin to<br />
put facts away with less and less effort. The more we practice, the more<br />
we&#8217;ll be able to recall. If you want to train your mind to do seemingly<br />
impossible feats, then the time to start is now.</p>
<p>When we <a href="http://www.memorydevelopmentmastery.com/">improve our memories;</a> for sure we will see and feel a marked<br />
improvement in our overall lives which is driven by our Positive Thinking<br />
and that is something which we all want to see and experience.</p>
<p>Stephen C Campbell</p>
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		<title>Acne Prevention The Skin Care Medicine That Always Works</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skin care is more about safeguards and preventive measures (than  treatment). Good skin care is about being proactive as well as  reactive. As a matter of fact, we can say that ?adult acne care? and acne treatment is about being  active about the demands of your skin so that the need for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Skin care is more about safeguards and preventive measures (than  treatment). Good skin care is about being proactive as well as  reactive. As a matter of fact, we can say that ?adult acne care? and <a href="http://www.advancesinhealth.com">acne treatment</a> is about being  active about the demands of your skin so that the need for being  sensitive is reduced to a minimum. </p>
<p>The Importance Of Acne Prevention</p>
<p>We all acknowledge the importance of ?acne prevention?.  The popular opinion on how- to (for acne prevention) differs from individual to individual. A few people  believe that going to beauty salons every other day is personal skin  care. Others believe that acne prevention is just a matter of employing  some cream or lotion on your skin, every now and then. Then there are  people who think that acne prevention is an event that takes place once a  month or once a year. Still others busy themselves with ?acne  prevention? all the time. However, acne prevention is not that  complicated and neither is it that expensive (considering how beneficial  it is). Personal skin care is following a routine or a procedure for  attending to the needs of your skin.</p>
<p>Choosing A Facial Skin Care Product</p>
<p>Once you have designated the facial skin care product for yourself, you  likewise need to assure that you utilize the facial skin care product in the right  way i.e. follow correct procedures for application, use the correct  quantity and make the facial product a part of your skin care routine.</p>
<p>The Damages Of Stress On The Skin</p>
<p>Beating stress constitutes another natural skin care therapy. Stress induces general  damage to body and wellness. Drink a lot of H2O, getting a sound  sleep and exercise has already been mentioned as stress busters.  Indulging in a warm bubble bath, listening to music and playing your  favorite sport are also good ways of beating stress. Yoga is yet  another way of beating stress; it is fast gaining popularity amongst the  masses. </p>
<p>Gentle, Not Harsh Skin Care Tips</p>
<p>A healthy skin regimen should include no harsh scrubbing or over- washing, because this can cause possible skin irritation or possible over  production of oil to replace what?s washed off, clogging pores in the  process. Products with gentle ex-foliation ingredients are OK to use; i.e.  not scratchy nut or fruit shell pieces that can tear skin.</p>
<p>The Road To A Clearer Complexion</p>
<p>Tension and deficiency of rest have a revealing effect on the skin. The body needs  rest to repair and rejuvenate skin cells. If the body does not get this  rest the skin generally appears pallid and adds to a emaciated look.  Also the bags that form below the eyes due to water retention, give  the individual a dazed look. Lack of sleep has also been pinned as one  cause of acne. Combine this with all of the above, and you&#8217;ll be well  on your way to a clearer skin condition.</p>
<p>Want to know more about <a href="www.advancesinhealth.com/Skin/index.php">acne prevention</a> and <a href="http://www.advancesinhealth.com">acne medicine</a> products? The road to good skin care has become much clearer with the right solutions.</p>
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		<title>Protect yourself from Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By using a proxy, you not only protect your personal information from the site you are visiting, but you also reduce your risk of identity theft. Sites designed for the purpose of phishing your identity are everywhere on the web, and every time you accidentally find one of these sites you leave an exact  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By using a proxy, you not only protect your personal information from the site you are visiting, but you also reduce your risk of identity theft. Sites designed for the purpose of phishing your identity are everywhere on the web, and every time you accidentally find one of these sites you leave an exact  footprint of your location. </p>
<p>These online scum use all the information they can to steal your credit information for their own profit. However, being safe by using a proxy such as this one, <a href="http://www.gotlost.com">How To Unblock MySpace</a> the risk for identity theft is greatly reduced. </p>
<p>Examples of great online proxies can be found here >>><a href="http://www.gotlost.com">Unblock MySpace</a> and here >>>>>  <a href="http://www.gotlost.com">MySpace Proxies</a>.  I highly suggest these very fast proxy pages to protect your valuable personal information.</p>
<p>The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Government Information of the Committee of the Judiciary, United States Senate. The FTC highlighted the concerns of consumers for financial crimes exploiting their credit worthiness to commit loan fraud, mortgage fraud, lines-of-credit fraud, credit card fraud, commodities and services frauds.  Keeping your information safe is paramount in the wild world of the Internet.</p>
<p>For more information about anonymous proxy servers stop by <a href="http://www.gotlost.com">GotLost.com</a> and give it a try.</p>
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		<title>Success in Network Marketing And The Secrets You Need to Know</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Success in Network Marketing And The Secrets You Need to Know
Success in network marketing is about you. When you decide to
join a home base business, you have to find the desire to learn
about how to make it work for you. You control your own destiny
by having the drive and the desire to improve your self.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Success in Network Marketing And The Secrets You Need to Know</p>
<p>Success in network marketing is about you. When you decide to<br />
join a home base business, you have to find the desire to learn<br />
about how to make it work for you. You control your own destiny<br />
by having the drive and the desire to improve your self.<br />
If you don&#8217;t improve your self you won&#8217;t improve your income?</p>
<p>Network Marketing is one of the most lucrative businesses to get<br />
involved with. In these days of world wide Internet use and<br />
e-mail advertising, you can start with a small amount of<br />
investment to create an income you only have dream about. You<br />
must first develop yourself by learning about your why. You must<br />
know why you want to create a large income on the internet. Once<br />
you have found your why than you must set some goals. The best<br />
way to do this is by writing them down on paper. This is very<br />
important, because you need to read these goals every day to<br />
help you stay focused on what you want in life. This is why many<br />
people fail in Network Marketing most don&#8217;t want to improve<br />
them selves or set goals to aim far.</p>
<p>To increase your income in Network Marketing you must start<br />
thinking in a positive way and practice it daily. One of the<br />
best ways to start this is by making it a point to wake up every<br />
morning saying out loud &#8220;Today is my day and I see money flowing<br />
into my life with little effort!&#8221; This may sound like a small<br />
thing to do, but you have to get the positive vibes out to the<br />
world before the world will give you what you ask far. Once you<br />
establish this thought, keep in mind to do this when you wake up<br />
in the morning, every morning. You will be surprised how well<br />
your day will go. The positive outlook on Life will start<br />
helping you to create an income in Network Marketing. </p>
<p>Now I am not saying it will happen to you over night but it is a<br />
way to train your brain to focus on what you want in life and<br />
not what you don&#8217;t want in life.  Every individual most tailor<br />
these thoughts from their inner self to make them work. So the<br />
truth you need to know to create success in network marketing<br />
is you and the thoughts you keep in your mind will help you succeed!</p>
<p>About the Author Joe Klohr is successful in helping others to<br />
do the same. Learn more about successful business opportunities<br />
by visiting Joe&#8217;s web site or blog; <a href="http://wealthygoldincomesystem.com">Wealthy Gold Income System</a>, <a href="http://getpaidforsaving.com">Joseph Wealth Systems</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that our web site http://JolierRegionalRealEstateListings.com   has become fully functional. We have more than twenty properties which are moderately priced and we will soon be adding more . Also available, are more than two hundred articles on various aspects of real estate. These articles vary in subject matter from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are pleased to announce that our web site http://JolierRegionalRealEstateListings.com   has become fully functional. We have more than twenty properties which are moderately priced and we will soon be adding more . Also available, are more than two hundred articles on various aspects of real estate. These articles vary in subject matter from foreclosure issues which affect both buyer and owner to matters affecting buyers and sellers individually.<br />
Each individual listing has the ability to change the information house descriptions from English to Spanish. We find that becomes very helpful to the members of our Latino community.<br />
Our site is a real estate listing company only. We are NOT a Real Estate Broker. Our listing fees are available to prospective sellers at an affordable price. We have plans which are on a monthly basis and ones which have a flat fee which lasts until the property is sold.<br />
The web site for Joliet Regional Real Estate Listings is visited more frequently than many other many other similar web sites. This is important because currently, over  72 % of all real estate originate as a result of an Internet search. Our high ranking, makes us more likely to be seen and visited by both buyers and sellers.<br />
We also accept apartment  rental listings. Developers and apartment lease managers also use our services because of our higher number of visitors.<br />
In our plans for the future are community services listings for each community in the Will County, Grundy County and Kankakee County. These sections will provides information on emergency services, community services and other worthy activities.<br />
 For more information contact us or visit our web site http://JolierRegionalRealEstateListings.com</p>
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		<title>Apple and Microsoft Have Teamed Up</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[No seriously they have and in a bad way.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No seriously they have and in a bad way.</p>
<p>They are currently violating what we here in the US call Freedom of Speech. Have you heard of Digital Rights Management or DRM for short? What you don&#8217;t know is that we no longer have control of the music we pay for! Let me go back in time for a moment,</p>
<p>I remember turning on my radio back when it was free, and have an endless variety of music filling up any room I was in. I would then go out and buy that tape and it was mine I could play it until I was ill or until the tape broke.</p>
<p>Then the CD emerged, I knew then and know now that no good has come of it. Because you see we don&#8217;t actually &#8220;own&#8221; our cd&#8217;s, Apple and Microsoft do.</p>
<p>Like did you know that if you buy a cd and try to god forbid rip the tracks to play on your (insert mp3 player here) you just might get a nasty error that tells you that you don&#8217;t have the &#8220;rights&#8221; to these tracks. OK so you find a workaround and plead with your computer that you do own them. Then the problem lies in which software you do use which is the second conundrum. If you use Windows Media Player then you probably can&#8217;t put these new MP3&#8217;s on your shiny new Ipod&#8230;</p>
<p>However you say never mind the dang cd&#8217;s I get my music online at Itunes! Or Microsoft?s Urge. Which ever when you stop using their service then the ability to play your music stops and I mean right then, Game over.</p>
<p>With Apple being able to play purchases from the iTunes Store, you must authorize your computer using your iTunes Store with an account and password. Microsoft says to copy a packaged CD onto a CD-ROM or portable device, the consumer must have a license that includes the right to do so.</p>
<p>So I have conducted my own test. I put a cd I had purchased in a physical store, on my computer. Itunes popped up, I imported the disk no problem. I then used Windows Media player which I have the old version 8 to rip the tracks. So then I went and used my player of choice Creative Labs Media source player and I tried to play a song.</p>
<p>First Microsoft had changed the format to a wma, which is a format most mp3 players don?t recognize unless they have their own software installed. Then I couldn&#8217;t find the songs that were ripped by Itunes, for some reason. I then had to open up the Itunes player to have them play because Itunes had changed the format also to AAC.</p>
<p>So that might be a problem if you try to copy these songs to a new cd, or better yet on your (insert mp3 player here) For now you have to convert them back to a standard MP3.</p>
<p>Ok now you need a 3rd party software to do this little chore. I recommend again Creative Labs Media Player software.</p>
<p>But I?m getting ahead of myself. I?m assuming most of will know how to do this, but a majority will not, and that is what Apple and Microsoft are banking on.</p>
<p>Computer Tech Support and User<br />
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		<title>Free Elk Hunting Report</title>
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Our elk hunts are offered in some of the most remote areas in Idaho. Most of our area is located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, between the Lochsa River and the Selway River. A part if the area is north of the Lochsa River. It is not in the wilderness, but is [...]]]></description>
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<p>Our elk hunts are offered in some of the most remote areas in Idaho. Most of our area is located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, between the Lochsa River and the Selway River. A part if the area is north of the Lochsa River. It is not in the wilderness, but is still road less. The entire area is assigned to Robin Kohls and Kohls Outfitting/Oswold Pack Camp. This are has primarily been hunted by the Oswolds since the 1940?s. This area has been able to produce many fine trophy animals over the years. There are many 5&#215;5 or larger bulls harvested each year.</p>
<p>Access to the hunting area will be by horseback. It is an entirely road less area as well as a designated wilderness area. Hunting in this spectacular country will be done either by horseback or on foot. The camps are already set up with wall tents, cots, pads, heaters, either propane or wood, and the kitchen set. Being only 2500-7500 feet in elevation, most of it between 3000 and 5000, most people are able to handle that well. However, the terrain is rugged and steep. Your physical condition will be a factor in the enjoyment of your trip.</p>
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		<title>Hemochromatosis. The Silent Death Machine</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hemochromatosis can kill you dead if undetected.
What exactly is this malady I speak of? 
It is a condition in which the body absorbs more iron from food than it needs.
The extra iron is stored in and may damage the liver, heart, and pancreas.
It may cause organ failure, cancer, heart problems, and liver disease. &#8230;
Symptoms include:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hemochromatosis can kill you dead if undetected.<br />
What exactly is this malady I speak of? </p>
<p>It is a condition in which the body absorbs more iron from food than it needs.<br />
The extra iron is stored in and may damage the liver, heart, and pancreas.<br />
It may cause organ failure, cancer, heart problems, and liver disease. &#8230;</p>
<p>Symptoms include:</p>
<p>Abdominal pain<br />
Decreased sex drive or impotence.<br />
Have you been feeling weak or tired all the time?<br />
Do your joints hurt? Skin turning a bronze color?<br />
Arthritis of the knuckles of the first and second fingers?<br />
Cardiac problems (including abnormal heart rhythms </p>
<p>If so, you better alert your doctor.<br />
A complete physical must be performed.<br />
I know it&#8217;s a bummer but better than kicking the bucket.</p>
<p>Your examination must include: </p>
<p>Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) and Serum Iron (SI).<br />
Divide the SI by TIBC for percentage of Transferrin Saturation TS.<br />
Normal range is: 12-45%.  </p>
<p>The same blood may be used to measure Serum Ferritin.<br />
Normal range:  5 to 150. </p>
<p>Mostly men contract the disease for some unclear reason.<br />
Probably due to normal iron loss during menstruation in women.<br />
Usually around age 40. Individuals of European ancestry are much<br />
more likely to be carriers of what was until recently the only known gene<br />
to cause genetic hemochromatosis, than are people of other ethnic ancestries.</p>
<p>However, iron overload is common in people of African or Mexican<br />
descent as it is among Caucasians.</p>
<p>Your goal is to prevent liver cancer, heart attack or stroke. Do that by unloading stored iron as quickly as possible. Objective: ferritin below 10.  </p>
<p>Any blood relatives must be tested and monitored yearly.  </p>
<p>Iron will cross the blood brain barrier. Excess iron stored in the brain has been found to elevate severity in Alzheimer&#8217;s, Lou Gehrig&#8217;s, Parkinson&#8217;s, MS,  and others. Iron in the brain also leads to psychological problems. </p>
<p>If you have any of the above symptoms, make an appointment with your primary care physician immediately. The longer you put off testing, the more damage to your liver will result if you have hemochromatosis. </p>
<p>Iron overload is most often present and silently causing problems long before you notice any symptoms. Serious consquences of untreated hemochromatosis can result in: arthritis, diabetes, depression, impotence, hypogonadism, gallbladder disease, cirrhosis and scarring of the liver, heart attack, cancer, and other life threatening ailments.</p>
<p>Limit red meat in your diet. Knock off the fast food burger for lunch.</p>
<p>Iron loaded vegetables are okay because the body doesn&#8217;t absorb iron from plant<br />
sources so well. I was so happy to finally learn {after 9 years} that it was okay to eat iron packed vegetables. It seemed like everything that&#8217;s good for you is loaded with iron and ready to put the hurt on you.</p>
<p>Drink black, green, or oolong tea with meals. The tannin from tea helps curb iron absorption (herbal tea doesn&#8217;t contain tannin). Cut all foods and snacks that have added iron. </p>
<p>Vitamin C supplements should be limited to less than 100 milligrams per day, because vitamin C promotes iron absorption. Use multivitamins that do not contain iron.<br />
Avoid raw oysters and shellfish like the plague, which may be tainted with<br />
bacteria that might be harmful, even deadly to someone with an iron overload. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.genetichemochromatosis.com">Learn more about Hemochromatosis</a></p>
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