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Hemorrhoids are plainly uncomfortable. During sex, they can at times cause a feeling of uncomfort. Generally speaking, when aroused, there is more blood flow to not only the genetalia but also the anal region. So when the anus is engulfed with blood, it naturally increases the pressure in the vein. This can result in the flaring-up of hemorrhoids. Sometimes the flare-up can be painful. Worst case, the flare-up can also lead to rectal bleeding in some cases. Also generally, people with piles have a feeling of uneasiness during the intercourse due to pain. This is one of the common complaint. The pain is felt more by women with piles as the vaginal region is closer to the anal region.
If you feel your hemorrhoids have flared-up, use a recommended topical cream to treat the pain. The best thing to do is having a sitz bath to ease the pain. Always keep the anal region clean and dry. Do not allow moist to stay in the area as it might increase itchiness. As recommended, keep your constipation under check by having fiber-rich diet. Take necessary medication only as prescribed. Drink more water and keep yourself hydrated.
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Pāpala kēpau or Umbrella catchbird tree
Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock family)
Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands
Oʻahu (Cultivated)
The early Hawaiians used an adhesive gum from pāpala kēpau for repairing bowls.
The milky sap from pāpala kēpau (Pisonia spp.) was used for cuts. The cooked leaves were used to cure pāʻaoʻao (childhood disease with physical weakening) and for lepo paʻa (constipation).
Pāpala kēpau are truly fascinating plants with a sad, but interesting, cultural history. A sinistral use for the sticky fruit was to trap native birds. [6] The captured victims provided feathers for the strikingly colorful cloaks (capes), helmets, lei, images and kāhili. Birds such as 'ō'ō and mamo were plucked of their few moulting yellow feathers and set free to grow more for the next season. However, this was not the case with the 'i'iwi and 'apapane which were covered with red- or green-colored feathers and would not have survived the plucking. They were captured, plucked and eaten.
The generic name Pisonia is named for William Piso (ca. 1611-1678), Dutch physician, pharmacist, botanist, and early writer on medicinal plants of Brazil.
The specific epithet umbellifera is from the Latin umbelliferum, umbel-bearing or shade carrying, from umbrella (altered from umbell), Latin for parasol, and named for the large leaves of this species.
Carbonated water eases the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) and constipation, according to a recent study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2002; 14: 9919).
Dyspepsia is characterized by a group of symptoms including pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, early sense of fullness after eating, bloating, belching, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Approximately 25% of people living in Western societies suffer from dyspepsia every year, and the condition accounts for 2 to 5% of all visits to primary care providers. Inadequate motion in the digestive tract (peristalsis) is believed to be an important cause of dyspepsia. Other gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome and constipation, frequently accompany dyspepsia.
Antacid medicationsover the counter acid neutralizers, prescription medicines that block stomach acid production, and medications that stimulate peristalsisare primary treatments for dyspepsia. However, antacids can interfere with the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and there is a possible association between long-term use of the acid-blocking drugs and increased risk of stomach cancer. Other healthcare providers recommend dietary changes, such as eating small frequent meals, reducing fat intake, and identifying and avoiding specific aggravating foods. For smokers with dyspepsia, quitting smoking is also recommended. Constipation is treated with increased water and fiber intake. Laxative medications are also prescribed by some practitioners, while others may test for food sensitivities and imbalances in the bacteria of the colon and treat these to alleviate constipation.
In this study, carbonated water was compared with tap water for its effect on dyspepsia, constipation, and general digestive function. Twenty-one people with indigestion and constipation were randomly assigned to drink at least 1. 5 liters daily of either carbonated or tap water for at least 15 days or until the end of the 30-day trial. At the beginning and the end of the trial all of the participants were given indigestion and constipation questionnaires and tests to evaluate stomach fullness after eating, gastric emptying (movement of food out of the stomach), gallbladder emptying, and intestinal transit time (the time for ingested substances to travel from mouth to anus).
Scores on the dyspepsia and constipation questionnaires were significantly better for those treated with carbonated water than for those who drank tap water. Eight of the ten people in the carbonated water group had marked improvement in dyspepsia scores at the end of the trial, two had no change and one worsened. In contrast, seven of eleven people in the tap water group had worsening of dyspepsia scores, and only four experienced improvement. Constipation scores improved for eight people and worsened for two after carbonated water treatment, while scores for five people improved and six worsened in the tap water group. Further evaluation revealed that carbonated water specifically decreased early stomach fullness and increased gallbladder emptying, while tap water did not.
Carbonated water has been used for centuries to treat digestive complaints, yet virtually no research exists to support its effectiveness. The carbonated water used in this trial not only had significantly more carbon dioxide than does tap water, but also was found to have much higher levels of minerals including sodium, potassium, sulfate, fluoride, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. Other studies have shown that both the bubbles of carbon dioxide and the presence of high levels of minerals can stimulate digestive function. Additional research is needed to determine whether this mineral-rich carbonated water would be more effective at relieving dyspepsia than would carbonated tap water. flavoredsparklingwater.com
Steps and Benefits of Halasana- The Plow Pose..!!!
The name comes from the Sanskrit words hala which means “plow” and asana that means “posture” or “seat”. So it's also named as plow pose. Halasana is one of the advanced yoga pose easy to practice and includes lots of gain. Halasana rejuvenate the inner components of one’s frame and make it healthful again. It is also useful for guys to correct the sexual and semen related problems like untimely ejaculation, spermatorrhoea, and night time emission effectively.
Benefits of Halasana:
1. Practicing this asana often can avoid disorder like diabetes, obesity, constipation, belly disorder, blood stress and menstrual issues.
2. It makes your again bone elastic and flexible.
3. Reduces both stomach and frame fats.
4. It improves memory power.
Those having neck pain, spondylosis and excessive blood stress ought to no longer practice this yoga pose. Pregnant girls ought to now not try this asana.
One of many similar publicity booklets issued by Beecham's Pills Ltd. and intended, most likely, to be issued at fairs and exhibitions. It contains several pages of adverts for the laxative pills as well as hints for health and vitality; mostly based on the need to avoid constipation by taking the pills. This colour advert asks if you can face each day with confidence? The answer is - keep 'regular' with Beechams Pills.
The laxative tablets were first made by Beecham, a businessman in Wigan, Lancashire, in 1842 and they developed into a worldwide brand largely due to Beecham's business and marketing acumen. The 'worth a guinea a box' strapline was first used in a local press advert in 1859 and can be considered one of the earliest examples of an advertiisng slogan. The company opened its first purpose built factory in the founder's home town of St. Helens in 1880. Beecham's developed into a pharmacutical company, now part of GSK, and the Pills were only discontinued in 1998.
Why Royalè-C?
• Easily Absorbed by the System
• Alkaline –Non-Acidic
• Tummy-Friendly
• Mother of all Vitamins
Benefits of Royalè-C:
• Boosts Immune System
• Strengthens Bones and Joints
• Increases Iron Absorption
• Anti-Oxidant
• Promotes Collagen Renewal
• Adjunct in the Prevention of Cardio Vascular Problems
• Detoxifies
• Strengthens the capillaries & other blood vessels
• Stops constipation & shrink hemorrhoids
• Reduces insulin requirement of Diabetics
• Prevents infertility as it maintains the ovaries
• Prevents weakening of the sperm
• Enhances sexual performance by aiding endocrine glands
Addresses the harmful effects of the following:
• Fatigue stress
• Loose teeth
• Nose bleed
• Poor digestion
• Rough skin
• Scurvy
• Cough
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Effects of air pollution
• Allergies
• Cancer
• Cataracts
• Discomfort from arthritis
• Effects of radiation
• Free radicals
• Glaucoma
• Alcoholism
• Mental illness
• Periodontal disease
• Depression
• Bleeding gums
• Bone abnormalities
• Confusion
• Dental cavities
• Easy bruising
• Colds
Royalè-C Sodium Ascorbate
Alkaline Based (7.2-7.8 pH) Ascorbic acid Acid based
(2.5-3 pH)
• 100% pure and natural
• Dissolve 5x to 8x faster for quicker absorption
• Stays from 12 to 14 hours in the body
• Non-irritant to the stomach
• Maintains pH level at 7.2-7.8
• Safe for babies
• Can be taken in mega dose for better health result
• 95% is absorbed by the body
• Neutralizes acidity
• With binders
• Dissolves slowly
• Stays for 3-4 hours in the body
• Irritates stomach
• Low pH at 2.5 to 3
• Non Advisable
• Body cannot tolerate more than 500mg per day
• Only 25% is absorbed by the body
• Reinforces acidity
Why do we need Sodium Ascorbate?
The GLO Gene is absent in many people, scientists believe that this happened around 60 million years ago. The absence of this gene makes us unable to biosynthesize specific enzyme L- gulonolactone oxidase. This is an end stage liver enzyme that bio-converts blood glucose to Ascorbate, this means our bodies cannot produce any Ascorbate. In the long term, a lack of Ascorbate causes our bones to dissolve and teeth to fall out in other words sub-clinical scurvy and a tendency to development of cancer.
Ascorbic Acid is produced in large quantities in almost all animals, e.g. 6 grams a day in a goat, or up to 100grams daily if the goat is stressed. But it is not Ascorbic Acid that our body requires, rather a SALT of Ascorbic Acid. A daily supplementation of Ascorbate several times a day is a simple way to make up for this genetic defect.
Ascorbate is also essential for the hydroxylation of the amino acid Proline which forms hydroxyproline - a major component of collagen. Collagen is an essential structural protein in the body accounting for around a quarter of all the protein in our bodies and is critical to the structural integrity of our bodies.
Linus Pauling PhD (Twice Nobel Laureate) stated "It is highly probable that most people in the world would only receive 1- 2% of the amounts of Ascorbate that would keep them in the best of health".
Robert F Cathcart MD, another medical pioneer who has had great success with Ascorbate, successfully treating over 25,000 patients with large doses, often as high as 150gms per day healing all kinds of chronic degenerative disease.
Dr Klenner UMD FCCP began his Ascorbate studies in the 40's and treated 30 or 40 patients a day in North Carolina until his death in 1984, treating many degenerative diseases. He also found that treating with Ascorbate during pregnancy resulted in a much healthier mom and baby. If a mother takes high dose of Ascorbate in addition to other measures such as folic acid and avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, she will deliver an extremely healthy baby and studies have shown the labour will be quicker and less painful. Giving the child 1 gram of Ascorbate per day up until the age of 10 will bypass all regular childhood diseases including measles, mumps, chicken pox etc as well as common airborne infections.
Nelson is a three week old puppy that presented to us for severe constipation. He required a general anaesthetic and enema.
#Cannabis is actually something a lot of people with #stage #4 #cancer actually use. Some people do feel a bit fearful about the subject, and with cannabis, it can help with reducing #pain, #anxiety, and even #depression and such.
Stages of Cancer
Cancer comes in four stages. The first one is the situ stage, where it’s been found, and usually something they treat immediately. Usually, the treatment does involve surgery, radiation, and medications for up to 4 years afterwards, and they look at the location frequently to ensure the cancer cells don’t return.
Stage two is usually when the tumor has been found within the lymph nodes, however they usually look to treat those cells and get them into remission before it grows in other area.
Stage three is usually found deep within the #lymph #nodes. This is the area that gives nutrients to the body, with the lymph nodes feeding a lot of cells, and the fluid gets carried to other parts of the body as well.
Usually there are two types, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. There is also acute lymphocytic leukemia, and usually, testing the lymph node tells you where it originated.
Finally, there is stage 4 where it’s professed past the need for medical intervention, and usually, if it’s progressed without any chance of stopping it, the main focus is on care, with some choosing to stop radiation and chemotherapy, and instead focused on hospice care.
Compassionate Care
As cancer starts to become a part of the human body, there are usually no signs at first, but then over time, people start to notice more and more signs. This can be traumatizing and impact the well-being of people. Many people who do have cancer have issues with their mental health, and for a good reason.
#Compassion care usually involves looking for other #solutions, and marijuana has become a very popular way to treat this.
This is because opioid use has actually been a major problem, with it starting to show up more and more. many people don’t realize how they’re starting to take more and more, becoming addicted to it.
It can also cause sensitivity, which causes more pain, along with confusion, euphoria, constipation, slowed breathing, and a lot of fatigue.
How Cannabis Helps
For those families who have decided that compassion care is the best way to help their loved one, they may consider possibly using cannabis for this. It can be something that makes it easier for those with terminal diagnosis.
Appetite stimulation is a big part, as cancer medications and
even the procedures cut off the good #bacteria in your gut, making it hard to eat.
Cannabis can help get people to actually eat, and it can help those with wasting disease too.
It also helps with pain issues too, as another major part of this is pain in the body, especially since many of the medical treatments involve a lot of procedures which can be incredibly painful. Plus, with more and more people looking for alternatives to #opioids, It can be something that can help a patient get the help that they need.
Finally, it does improve the mood. For those with #terminal #cancer, it’s not easy. They may feel fatigued and fearful, with even those who are very strong emotionally feeling this. It can be good for them, giving them some energy, and it can help to amplify the #energy and improve your focus, even a little bit, reducing #anxiety and other problems too.
So it helps those with stage 4 cancer quite a bit with living their life.
Carbonated water eases the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) and constipation, according to a recent study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2002; 14: 9919).
Dyspepsia is characterized by a group of symptoms including pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, early sense of fullness after eating, bloating, belching, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Approximately 25% of people living in Western societies suffer from dyspepsia every year, and the condition accounts for 2 to 5% of all visits to primary care providers. Inadequate motion in the digestive tract (peristalsis) is believed to be an important cause of dyspepsia. Other gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome and constipation, frequently accompany dyspepsia.
Antacid medicationsover the counter acid neutralizers, prescription medicines that block stomach acid production, and medications that stimulate peristalsisare primary treatments for dyspepsia. However, antacids can interfere with the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and there is a possible association between long-term use of the acid-blocking drugs and increased risk of stomach cancer. Other healthcare providers recommend dietary changes, such as eating small frequent meals, reducing fat intake, and identifying and avoiding specific aggravating foods. For smokers with dyspepsia, quitting smoking is also recommended. Constipation is treated with increased water and fiber intake. Laxative medications are also prescribed by some practitioners, while others may test for food sensitivities and imbalances in the bacteria of the colon and treat these to alleviate constipation.
In this study, carbonated water was compared with tap water for its effect on dyspepsia, constipation, and general digestive function. Twenty-one people with indigestion and constipation were randomly assigned to drink at least 1. 5 liters daily of either carbonated or tap water for at least 15 days or until the end of the 30-day trial. At the beginning and the end of the trial all of the participants were given indigestion and constipation questionnaires and tests to evaluate stomach fullness after eating, gastric emptying (movement of food out of the stomach), gallbladder emptying, and intestinal transit time (the time for ingested substances to travel from mouth to anus).
Scores on the dyspepsia and constipation questionnaires were significantly better for those treated with carbonated water than for those who drank tap water. Eight of the ten people in the carbonated water group had marked improvement in dyspepsia scores at the end of the trial, two had no change and one worsened. In contrast, seven of eleven people in the tap water group had worsening of dyspepsia scores, and only four experienced improvement. Constipation scores improved for eight people and worsened for two after carbonated water treatment, while scores for five people improved and six worsened in the tap water group. Further evaluation revealed that carbonated water specifically decreased early stomach fullness and increased gallbladder emptying, while tap water did not.
Carbonated water has been used for centuries to treat digestive complaints, yet virtually no research exists to support its effectiveness. The carbonated water used in this trial not only had significantly more carbon dioxide than does tap water, but also was found to have much higher levels of minerals including sodium, potassium, sulfate, fluoride, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. Other studies have shown that both the bubbles of carbon dioxide and the presence of high levels of minerals can stimulate digestive function. Additional research is needed to determine whether this mineral-rich carbonated water would be more effective at relieving dyspepsia than would carbonated tap water. flavoredcarbonatedwater.com
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What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining of the chest or abdomen. Especially people who are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in this work that breathing asbestos.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis
For the diagnosis of this disease, a physical examination is performed, followed by x-rays and pulmonary function tests as well, if necessary. If the diagnosis is mesothelioma, the X-ray may reveal pleural effusion frequently observed after exposure to asbestos.
Cause mesothelioma
One concept is that the irritation and inflammation of mesothelioma cells is caused by asbestos. Irritation and inflammation may lead to cell damage, cancer and finally irreversible scarring. The second assumption is that the asbestos fibers are separated from the regular routine function of cellular structures holding cell division. This cell division is necessary because it causes cell changes that may lead to cancer. The second theory is that the last production of DNA-damaging compounds is caused by asbestos oxidant. Finally, incompetence production has been shown to be there due to the presence of asbestos. Oncoproteins can cause ignore mesothelial cell division routine that leads to development of cancerous cells. As a result, the common output of these four concepts is ignorance of standard cell division cycles, which over time can cause cancer.
Some industries that are out there that workers inhaled asbestos and mesothelioma sufferers. Most of these workers are men who are over the age of 40.
Some of these industries are: - manufacturing, shipbuilding, miners, soldiers, engineers, pipe fitters, using steel, automotive engineers and construction workers.
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Pleural effusion - This is when too much fluid builds up in the lining of the lungs because a person can suffer dyspenea and chest pain.
Coughing up blood - is one of the more alarming symptoms of the 10. In this a person may have difficulty swallowing or hardness.
Horner's syndrome - is related to the lack of sweating. Under this, it can be a particular disease, such as abnormal sinking an eyeball, drooping eyelids, abnormal constriction of the pupil, and anhidrosis.
WEIGHT LOSS - No one thinks that weight loss can be a symptom of mesothelioma. If a person has no reason for his / her weight loss and symptoms of mesothelioma are more visible than he / she should definitely go to see a doctor.
SONGS - occur around the skin of the chest or abdomen of a person. This is a most important symptom among 10 municipalities.
Dry cough - If no phlegm associated with dry cough, then this is definitely a sign of mesothelioma.
Abdominal swelling - the swelling is caused by fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity. A person may think that he has gained weight, but not, swelling and signs of the disease called mesothelioma.
Problems with bowel habits - more episodes of diarrhea or constipation can be caused by peritoneal mesothelioma.
Aches and pains all over the body - When mesothelioma metastasis to other organs of the body, and patients suffer complications such as pain and make these organs.
No symptoms - You have to wonder, why 'no symptoms' is the list of symptoms! In fact, approximately 3% of all mesothelioma patients have the typical signs of the disease. So go to a doctor is the best option for you to be on a safer side.
Early detection can potentially be one of the factors to show the impact of prognosis. If no cancer is found and treatment is not started at the right time, when the cancer can spread slowly to other areas of the body a chance to heal and will less and if the cancer is fortunately not spread significantly the ability to process strengthened. This is the only reason that patients who had been exposed to asbestos should start treatment as soon as possible and should contact a doctor immediately for a full review.
The detection of mesothelioma is said actually exactly where the cancer is, if the tumor is located in an area of the body of the victim, then the disease can be removed by surgery. If the tumor has spread to other parts of the body, the idea of surgery to be deleted, and then the operation would be difficult, if not impossible.
There are four stages of mesothelioma prognosis. If the patient is in the first or second step after the operation is possible in terms of health and other conditions of him / her. And if the patient is in the third or fourth step then surgery can be complicated, as they are the most important and advanced stages of this disease
Now, there are a number of cancer treatments available for patients with mesothelioma. The purpose of these investigations in diagnosis is to determine the stage of the cancer and whether it works or not.
Pāpala kēpau or Umbrella catchbird tree
Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock family)
Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands
Oʻahu (Cultivated)
The early Hawaiians used an adhesive gum from pāpala kēpau for repairing bowls.
The milky sap from pāpala kēpau (Pisonia spp.) was used for cuts. The cooked leaves were used to cure pāʻaoʻao (childhood disease with physical weakening) and for lepo paʻa (constipation).
Pāpala kēpau are truly fascinating plants with a sad, but interesting, cultural history. A sinistral use for the sticky fruit was to trap native birds. [6] The captured victims provided feathers for the strikingly colorful cloaks (capes), helmets, lei, images and kāhili. Birds such as 'ō'ō and mamo were plucked of their few moulting yellow feathers and set free to grow more for the next season. However, this was not the case with the 'i'iwi and 'apapane which were covered with red- or green-colored feathers and would not have survived the plucking. They were captured, plucked and eaten.
Etymology
The generic name Pisonia is named for William Piso (ca. 1611-1678), Dutch physician, pharmacist, botanist, and early writer on medicinal plants of Brazil.
The specific epithet umbellifera is from the Latin umbelliferum, umbel-bearing or shade carrying, from umbrella (altered from umbell), Latin for parasol, and named for the large leaves of this species.
The Fleischmann’s Yeast ad claimed that adolescent pimples stemmed from “sluggish intestinal action” and a deficiency in Vitamin A, both of which could allegedly be remedied by consuming two cakes of Fleischmann’s High-Vitamin Yeast daily. The ad promised visible skin improvement in “30 days or less,” citing over 6,000 units of Vitamin A per serving and anecdotal testimonials from teens.
At the time, vitamins were a relatively new frontier in nutrition science. Vitamin A was known to support skin health, and yeast—rich in B vitamins and some A—was marketed as a cure-all for everything from constipation to “internal fatigue.” However, the American Medical Association criticized such ads for unverified medical claims. The Federal Trade Commission eventually pressured Fleischmann’s to tone down its health assertions.
Modern dermatology does not support yeast as a reliable acne treatment. While nutrition plays a role in skin health, acne is primarily caused by excess oil production, clogged pores, bacterial growth, or hormonal fluctuations. Vitamin A derivatives (like retinoids) are still used today—but topically, not through yeast cakes.
Dermatologists now recommend a range of evidence-based products such as Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel (that kills acne-causing bacteria); Pharmagel Pharma Clear (that unclogs pores and reduces inflammation); Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Treatment (that targets redness and post-acne marks); and Differin Gel (that promotes cell turnover and prevents clogged pores). For moderate to severe or hormonal acne, dermatologists may also prescribe antibiotics or hormonal meds taken orally.
[Sources: “8 Options for Treating Acne, As Recommended by Dermatologists” at Byrdie.com; “Vintage Ads: Let Them Eat Yeast?” at SaturdayEveningPost.com; and “The Healing Power of Compressed Yeast” by Catherine Price at ScienceHistory.org]
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The pitch for yeast has evolved from “clear skin in 30 days” to “nutritional powerhouse in a sprinkle.” Today, nutritional yeast (often called nooch) is widely promoted for several alleged health benefits, especially among plant-based eaters and wellness enthusiasts. The promoted benefits include energy boost, immune support, gut health, heart health, pregnancy support, and support for skin, hair and nails.
Rich in protein and fiber and gluten-free, yeast does add a cheesy, umami flavor to vegan dishes. However, more research is needed to confirm health claims.
[Sources: WebMD.com, MedicalNewsToday.com, and Healthline.com]
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Six men and women in the use of the mask, you add a patch, the effect of the rate will improve a lot
7 can also be placed inside the shoes, deodorant fragrance, stretch their legs and feet.
8 can be used inside the pillow to help you a good night's sleep.
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Is environmentally friendly has been using the (money cloth), can be reused to patch dirty, and then discarded.
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Pāpala, Pāpala kēpau
Australasian catchbird tree, Australasian catchbirdtree
Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock family)
Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands (Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island)
Kīpukapuala, Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiian Names:
The name pāpala also is used for the native species of Charpentiera.
"Hawaiian Dictionaries" defines kēpau as "lead, pitch, tar, resin, pewter; gum, as on ripe breadfruit; any sticky juice, as of pāpala."
Pāpala kēpau are truly fascinating plants with a sad, but interesting, cultural history. A sinistral use for the sticky fruit was to trap native birds. [6] The captured victims provided feathers for the strikingly colorful cloaks (capes), helmets, lei, images and kāhili. Birds such as 'ō'ō and mamo were plucked of their few moulting yellow feathers and set free to grow more for the next season. However, this was not the case with the 'i'iwi and 'apapane which were covered with red- or green-colored feathers and would not have survived the plucking. They were captured, plucked and eaten.
Etymology
The generic name Pisonia is named for William Piso (ca. 1611-1678), Dutch physician, pharmacist, botanist, and early writer on medicinal plants of Brazil.
Regarding the specific epithet "The Names of Plants" makes this comment:
"Brunonia, brunonianus -a -um, brunonis Smaethman’s* name to commemorate Robert Brown (vide infra) (Brunoniaceae) brunonianus -a -um, brunonis -is -e for Robert Brown FRS (1773–1858), English botanist."
Medicinally, early Hawaiians used the milky sap from pāpala kēpau (Pisonia spp.) was used for cuts. The cooked leaves were used to cure pāʻaoʻao (childhood disease with physical weakening) and for lepo paʻa (constipation).
They also used an adhesive gum from pāpala kēpau for repairing bowls.
* Henry Smeathman (1742–1786) was an English naturalist. He spend four years in and around the Sierra Leone studying the natural history.
For the record, I have pictures of almost everyone singing, but most looked like they were in such unbearable pain (or constipation, what-have-you) I am not posting them. However, thankfully, I take bribes.
Jenn, of course, looks like a total rock star.
Pictured Above: Indian Opo Curry made with opo squash.
Recipe for Indian Opo Curry
Ingredients:
1 Opo (cut into small cubes)
1 tomato (cut into small cubes)
2 Tbsps of clarified butter (pure Indian Ghee)
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2-4 curry leaves (purchase in Indian markets)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp channa daal
2 tsps coriander/cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
In a vessel or dish, pour the ghee and heat it for a minute and add the cumin seeds, channa daal, mustard seeds, turmeric, and curry leaves. Once the seeds pop out or make noise then add the opo into the dish and mix it well with other ingredients and cook it for 5 minutes and then add the tomato and salt to taste. Stir it again and cook it for 10 minutes or until soft. In the end garnish it with the cilantro leaves.
2) General Info about the Opo Squash.
Opo is one of the best vegetables to be had all year around, especially in the summer as it's very light on the stomach and is easy to digest. In general any squash is a good source of fiber and it helps relieve constipation, flatulence and piles. Always have the Opo squash in the cooked form, raw Opo may be harmful for your stomach and intestines.
Opo is a long narrow variety of squash, very similar to zucchini in flavor, that is often considered to be of African decent, but common in southern Europe and Asia. Grown most often in warmer climates, this squash grows from 6 to 36 inches long and 3 to 12 inches in diameter. The outer skin can range in color from yellow to green while the inner flesh, which contains seeds, is firm textured and white in color. When young, the squash has a mild flavor, but as it matures the taste becomes increasingly bitter. When it is allowed to grow larger in size, it is often used as containers, thus the alternate name of "bottle gourd." It is a good squash for sautéing, stir-frying, or as an ingredient for soups and stews. It can be kept refrigerated for approximately 1 week.
In addition to bottle gourd, other names commonly referred to for this squash are: calabash, Italian edible gourd, long fruited gourd, long melon, long squash, peh poh, woo lo kua, hu lu gua, New Guinea bean, Tasmania bean, snake gourd, suzza melon, or zuzza. The name given to this squash in other countries include: yugao (Japanese), po gua (Cantonese), kwa kwa or hu gua (Chinese), upo (Filipino), cucuzzi or cucuzza (Italian), bau (Vietnamese), and dudhi or lauki (Indian).
Opo squash description from "recipetips.com"
Hayward community members completed the In Defense of Food Book-to-Action series with a celebration of fresh, seasonal food at a multi-ethnic community potluck at one of Hayward’s community treasures: the Hayward Community Gardens, located at 25051 Whitman (at Berry Avenue). The Hayward Community Gardens, in operation since 1977, have been featured in news articles and magazines, including most recently in the April 2011 issue of Sunset Magazine.
Michael Pollan encourages us to value the large community of relationships surrounding food: between plants and the soil, between the growers and the plants and animals they tend, between the cooks and the growers who supply the ingredients, and between the cooks and the people who come to the table to enjoy the meal. Community members celebrated delicious fresh and locally grown food and made new friendships by bringing food dishes they prepared at home to share with others. Community members shared information and recipes that reflected their native cultures and toured the gardens, which feature indigenous crops from around the world. Beautiful photographs of community garden crops were on display.
The In Defense of Food Book-to-Action series was supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Co-sponsored by the Hayward Public Library, the Hayward Farmers’ Market, Hayward Community Gardens, Friends of the Hayward Public Library, and the AAUW Hayward/Castro Valley Branch.
These lei are only given at major life passages, or "moving on" - not as decoration or celebration or appreciation.
'Pandanus odoratissimus' Ripe fruits fill the air with a pleasant aroma, much like flowers. The fruit is healthy and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is a major source of food in Micronesia, especially in the atolls. The fibrous nature of the fruit also serves as a natural dental floss. The tree's leaves are often used as flavoring for sweet dishes such as kaya jam, and are also said to have medicinal properties, the oil to cure headaches and the flowers to cure constipation.
The fibers on inner ends of dry keys are used as brushes for painting kapa/tapa. They also contain tasty seeds which are difficult to remove.
These ends of hala fruit are often strung to make leis.
Mom Che Puteh's Garden, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.
×Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wijnands. Rutaceae. CN: [Malay - Limau kasturi, Limau kerisik, Limau cuit], Calamandarin, Calamondin, Calamonding, Golden lime, Musk lime, Citrus madurensis, Panama orange, Philippine lime. Origin China and elsewhere cultivated. The tree is the result of a hybrid between species in the genus Citrus and unknown in the wild. Used in culinary and medicine. The juice, when rubbed on insect bites, will relieve the itching and reduce the irritation. It has also found as a natural acne medicine. It is still used orally as cough medicine (often mixed with green tea) and is a natural anti-inflammatory. For problems with constipation the juice is warmed and diluted with water. It bleaches freckles and helps to clear up acne vulgaris and pruritus vulvae. It is taken orally as a cough remedy and antiphlogistic.In Malaysia, used as an antidote for poison.Poultice of pandanus leaves, mixed with salt and juice to abscesses. In Malaya, combined with pepper to help expel phlegm. Its root are used in the Philippines at childbirth.
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Title: United States Naval Medical Bulletin Vol. XI No. 4, October 1917
Creator: U.S. Navy. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
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Date: 1917-10
Language: eng
PREFACE.......... ........... .................................... .. ... v<br /><br />FRONTISPIECE:<br />VIEW OF CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES.<br /><br />SPECIAL ARTICLES:<br />TUBERCULOSIS AND MILITARY ORGANIZATION.<br />By Dr. Arnold C. Klebs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439<br />DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS IN CARDIOVASCULAR RENAL DISEASE.<br />By Surgeon Hobart A. Hare, U. S. N. R. F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459<br />SOME FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS.<br />By Surgeon C. S. Butler, U. S. N., and Assistant Surgeon E. G. Hakanson, U.S. N....... ... . .. . .. .. .. . .. . . . .. . . ... ... . .. .... .. 465<br />THE TRAINING CAMP, SECOND NAVAL DISTRICT.<br />By Medical Inspector D. N. Carpenter, U.S. N. ........ ........... 475<br />TEMPORARY BARRACKS AT CITY PARK, BROOKLYN, N . Y.<br />By Surgeon W. S. Pugh, U.S.N., and Assistant Surgeon R. Jansen, U.S.N ......... .. .. . ........... .. . .............. . . .... ......... 479<br />ORGANIZATION OF NAVAL MEDICAL CORPS, SIXTH NAVAL DISTRICT.<br />By Assistant Surgeon G. W. Calver, U.S. N........... .............. 497<br />THE PRESENT STATUS OF CEREBRO·SPINAL FEVER.<br />By Surgeon H. S. Cumming, U. S. Public Health Service........... 504<br />SYSTEM IN HANDLING DENTAL PATIENTS ABOARD SHIP.<br />By Dental Surgeon R. Barber, U.S. N.... ... . ...................... 515<br />BARIUM·FORMALIN DISINFECTION.<br />By Medical Director R. P. Crandall, U. S. N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519<br /><br />HISTORICAL:<br />OSWALDO CRUZ, 1872-l917.<br />By William C. Wells.................................. . .... ... . .... 521<br /><br />EDITORIAL:<br />THE MINOR AILMENTS...... .............. ...................................... .. 527<br /><br />SUGGESTED DEVICES:<br />A CONVENIENT DEVICE FOR TESTING VISION.<br />By Assistant Surgeon W. S. Thomas, Medical Reserve Corps, U.S. N. ..533<br />A SIMPLIFIED EYE-TESTING CASE.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon R. B. Henry, U.S. N. ... . . .. . . . . . . .533<br />THE MOTOR-OPERATING FIELD THEATRE.<br />By Assistant Surgeon E. K. Tullidge, U.S .N...................... 535<br /><br />CLINICAL NOTES:<br />A DEATH FROM SHARK BITE.<br />By Assistant Surgeon P. F. Prioleau, U. S. N....... . ............... .539<br />DERMATITIS FROM MATCHES CARRIED IN THE POCKET.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon W. E. Eaton, U. S. N................ ... 640<br />AMOEBIASIS WITH CONSTIPATION.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeons E. A. Vickery and J. J. A. McMullin, U.S. N.... . .. .. . ........ . ..................................... 540<br />MULTIPLE GUNSHOT WOUNDS FROM DEFLECTED BULLETS.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon W. A. Bloedorn. U.S.N ...... 541<br />A MULTILOCULAR CYST IN HERNIAL SAC.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon W. L. Mann, U. S. N. and Assistant Surgeon F. L. Conklin, U. S. N........................... 543<br />IMPERMEABLE DRESSINGS FOR BURNS.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon J. J. A. McMullin,, U. S. N ........... .544<br />A METHOD OF LOCATING BULLETS BY THE X-RAY.<br />By Dr. Sinclair Tousey ..... .................................... 544<br /><br />PROGRESS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES:<br />GENERAL MEDICINE.-Latent tuberculosis and military preparation - Prevention and cure of lobar pneumonia - Perleche - Arrest of cerebro-spinal meningitis in wartime - New treatment of bronchial asthma ... . 547<br />SURGERY -Amputation of stumps - Limits of bleeding ................ 553<br />HYGIENE AND SANITATION - Sterilization of drinking water - Prevention of pediculosis -Food ration of the Italian Navy ..................... .558<br /><br />REPORTS:<br />REPORT OF 112 CASES OF CEREBRO-SPINAL FEVER.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon J. T. Miller, U. S. N., and Assistant Surgeon D. D. Martin, U.S. N .................................. .563<br />SPINAL IRRIGATIONS IN EPIDEMIC MENINGITIS.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon J. J. O' Malley, U.S. N . .. ............ 572<br />SANITARY WORK AT CAPE HAITIEN.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon R. B. Henry, U. S. N.................. 575<br />X-RAY PICTURES OF WAR INJURIES.<br />By Assistant Surgeon E. K. Tullidge, U. S. N...................... 579<br />CIVIL HOSPITALS AND OTHER AIDS IN RECRUITING.<br />By Surgeon W. G. Farwell, U. S. N ., and Assistant Surgeon E. W. Gould, U.S. N. R. F... . . . .... .... ..... .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 580<br />VENEREAL PROPHYLAXIS IN SANTO DOMINGO.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon P. E. Garrison, U. S. N................ 583<br />ADDITIONAL BORDER-LINE CASES AT THE RECRUITING OFFICE.<br />By Surgeon W. G. Farwell, U. S. N., and Assistant Surgeon E. F. Du Bois, U.S. N. R. F.......... .... .. . ... .. ........ ........ . ... 584<br /><br />FOR THE HOSPITAL CORPS:<br />ECONOMY IN SURGICAL DRESSINGS..................................... 585<br />LINEN AND BLANKETS IN NAVAL HOSPITALS.<br />By Chief Nurse Sara B. Myer, U.S.N........... .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 588<br />ISSUES BY SUPPLY DEPOTS.... .. ............... . ...................... 590<br />THE ROUGH FORM F CARD.<br />By Passed Assistant Surgeon J. R. Phelps, U.S. N.................. 590<br /><br />INDEX TO UNITED STATES NAVAL MEDICAL BULLETIN, VOLUME XI.... . .. .. 593<br />
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The preparation strengthens the immune system and is very effective in treating blood-related disorders and chest infections. Contains picrorhiza kurroa, which alleviates aggravated kapha and pitta doshas, and is effective in anorexia, low digestive fire, liver disorders, jaundice, constipation, stomach disorders, heart diseases and blood disorders. Also contains zingiber officinale, which alleviates aggravated kapha and vata, and is beneficial for patients suffering from anorexia, nausea, giddiness, low digestive fire, indigestion, flatulence and stomach pain.
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Wormwood is a perennial herb, robust, 0.5-1.2 m tall, white-gray hairs because although silky, with lance-shaped leaves.
Wormwood flowers are yellow, globular, arranged in a cluster at the tip of stems.
It is used aerial part, stem tops and branches 30-40 cm.
It grows on infertile land, rock, resist drought, are growing in sunny places in the plains and hilly in places cultivated along irrigation canals, roadsides.
For wormwood essential oil is harvested in early flowering and medicinal uses for the plant is good when blooming.
Wormwood-natural treatments
Wormwood is a bitter tonic, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory, digestive, prevent vomiting.
It acts against intestinal worms, is diuretic, slightly laxative, promotes menstruation.
It is especially recommended for hypo gastritis, anorexia (including anemia, convalescence), digestive atony.
It is also used in digestive disorders constipation, digestive for colic, flatulence (air swallowing), vomiting, kidney edema, gout, water reservoirs, menstruation with pain.
Wormwood is given as an infusion (half a teaspoon per cup) of that drink half a cup before meals, or tincture (20 g herb macerated for 7-10 days in 100 ml of alcohol) 15-20 drops before meals ... read more ...
The Known Health Benefits of Dates
1. Promoting Digestive Health, Relieving Constipation
2. Boosting Heart Health
3. Anti-Inflammatory
4. Reduced Blood Pressure
5. Reduced Stroke Risk
6. A Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery
7. Boosting Brain Health
Pāpala kēpau or Umbrella catchbird tree
Nyctaginaceae (Four O'Clock family)
Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands
Oʻahu (Cultivated)
The early Hawaiians used an adhesive gum from pāpala kēpau for repairing bowls.
The milky sap from pāpala kēpau (Pisonia spp.) was used for cuts. The cooked leaves were used to cure pāʻaoʻao (childhood disease with physical weakening) and for lepo paʻa (constipation).
Pāpala kēpau are truly fascinating plants with a sad, but interesting, cultural history. A sinistral use for the sticky fruit was to trap native birds. [6] The captured victims provided feathers for the strikingly colorful cloaks (capes), helmets, lei, images and kāhili. Birds such as 'ō'ō and mamo were plucked of their few moulting yellow feathers and set free to grow more for the next season. However, this was not the case with the 'i'iwi and 'apapane which were covered with red- or green-colored feathers and would not have survived the plucking. They were captured, plucked and eaten.
Etymology
The generic name Pisonia is named for William Piso (ca. 1611-1678), Dutch physician, pharmacist, botanist, and early writer on medicinal plants of Brazil.
The specific epithet umbellifera is from the Latin umbelliferum, umbel-bearing or shade carrying, from umbrella (altered from umbell), Latin for parasol, and named for the large leaves of this species.
In life, aside from when you're a kid, we don't really get to twist too much. In yoga, there are quite a lot of these poses because they are very cleansing and helpful for our internal organs. Ideally, my head should be facing towards the back but sometimes I like to twist the other way to give the otherside of my neck a stretch.
Therapeutic Applications
* Constipation
* Digestive problems
* Asthma
* Fatigue
* Lower backache
* Sciatica
* Menstrual discomfort
Benefits
* Massages abdominal organs, including the liver and kidneys
* Stretches the shoulders
* Stimulates the brain
* Relieves mild backache and hip pain
* Strengthens and stretches the spine
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Diarrhoia the Greek word meaning “flowing through” and it is now called as “diarrhea”.
Diarrhea can be defined in many ways. 1. Frequent and unusual bowel movement with watery evacuations of fecal matter. 2. Decreased consistency resulting in frequent movement of bowel and watery stool.3. Increased bowel movement and at the other hand decrease in the stool movement. 4. It is just opposite to constipation in movement of bowel and nature of stool formation.
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Mooli Paratha is famous Indian flat bread served hot mainly during cold/ winter season. This vegetable is easily available in market during winter time. It has many health benefits such as helps in controlling blood pressure, diabetics, constipation, cold and cough and mainly weight loss.
It is a healthy breakfast option or even great for lunch or dinner meals too.
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Lash's Bitters
THE TONIC LAXATIVE
Date: Circa 1910
Source Type: Postcard
Printer, Publisher, Photographer: Unknown
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Text on reverse --
P.S. The best night cap is Lash's Bitters, it turns a bad night into a good morning.
Copyright 2010. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.
Benefits of Bow Pose
Strengthens the back and abdominal muscles
Stimulates the reproductive organs
Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders
Tones the leg and arm muscles
Adds greater flexibility to the back
Good stress and fatigue buster
Relieves menstrual discomfort and constipation
Helps people with renal (kidney) disorders
Contraindications of the Bow Pose
Do not practice Bow Pose if you have high or low blood pressure, hernia, neck injury, pain in the lower back, headache, migraine or a recent abdominal surgery.
Ladies should avoid practicing this yoga pose during pregnancy. To know more visit www.yogagurusuneelsingh.com
A chilling sight in a semi-private room in the newer wing of the hospital.
Whatever eventually happens with the U.S. health care reform, I do hope that metal bedpans are abolished before I'm old enough to start needing them.
More images from this derelict hospital are HERE
This soldier looks to have cronic wind, constipation or itchy piles, or a combination of all three, Ouch!
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Comprises some hundreds of closely similat ‘microspecies’, to complex to separate here. In general, a per herb with tap root and basal rosette of lanceolate obovate, sparsely hairy, ±sharply lobed and –toothed lvs; fl-heads 2-6cm across, solitary on lfless, hollow, unbranched stems, several per plant; milky latex abundant, florets bright yellow; no scales among florets; involucre-bracts in 2 erect inner rows, and on outer row of shorter ones that may be adpressed to head, or spreading, or arched back. Achenes ribbed, beaked, with white pappis of simple hairs. Br Isles, Eur; va in mds, gslds, rds, wa, dunes, mt rocks Fl 3-10
Long leaves deeply divided into triangular, often toothed lobes and form a flattish rosette at the base of the plant. Several long-stalked flower-heads may grow upright from the rosette. The flower-heads contain up to 200 individual yellow florets, which close up at night or in dull weather (or if picked and put in a vase). The seed heads create a distinctive globe. Has a milky latex sap. One of the most common weeds in Britain and a constant source of annoyance to gardeners but a great source of nectar in early spring.
All parts of the plant are suitable for use internally & externally. The fresh juice of the plant is applied externally to fight bacteria and help heal wounds. The plant has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphococcus aureus, pneumococci, meningococci, Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, C. diphtheriae, proteus. The leaves are high in vitamins A & C, can be eaten in salad, blanching makes them less bitter. The flower can be used to make wine and the roots to make a coffee substitute. Used as a tonic and blood purifier, for constipation, inflammatory skin conditions, joint pain, eczema and liver dysfunction. When placed in a paper bag with unripe fruit, the flowers and leaves release ethylene gas ripening the fruit quickly. A liquid plant food is made from the root and leaves. A dark red dye from the root. A cosmetic skin lotion made from the appendages at the base of the leaf blades distilled in water…………
I’d give it to my rabbit if I had a rabbit
Sunshine and insects buzzing
Maslačak, Mælkebøtte, Löwenzahn, Sonnenwirbel, Märzblume, Eierblume, Dotterblume, Butterblume, Pfaffenblatt, Pfaffenröhrlein, Mönchskopf, Saurüssel, Brunsblum, Kuhblume, Hundeblume, Pissenlit, タンポポ属, Løvetann, Одуванчик, 蒲公英屬, Swine's Snout
Stand with ams to side palms facing to the back. Raise both arms fairly stiffly to sides to about 45° keeping palm facing back wards, fairly swiftly 3 times then pause and repeat. Continue as you wish
A wild riot of colour as thousands celebrate London's Gay Pride Parade 2011. London 02.07.2011
This Saturday July 2nd 2011 saw the explosion of colour and fabulous carnival/cabaret fancy-dress which is the annual Gay Pride parade passing through the packed London streets as many Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender groups representing special interest campaigning groups, trade unions, the armed forces, police service, christian groups and several of London's gay bars and clubs celebrated their sexuality and diversity, watched and cheered on by tens of thousands of enthusiastic members of the public.
The days celebrations were purposefully snubbed by London mayor Boris Johnson much to the anger and irritation of many, since Mr. Johnson is expected to show support for all Londoners. However, his greatest opponent in the upcoming mayoral elections, former London Mayor Ken Livingstone was to be seen - as always - at the head of the parade, accompanied by human and gay rights activist Peter Tatchell.
Gone was the nervous tension of the original trail-blazing Gay Pride marches of the late 1970's and early 80's, as a new generation of gay people enjoy far greater public acceptance of their lifestyle in what feel like more enlightened times. What is taken for granted now was fought for in the past by courageous activists and their political supporters who wanted to see an end to the homophobic bigotry and institutionalised discrimination which used to be the universal public position towards them.
Having said that, there was a demonstration set up at the bottom of Waterloo Place by a group of so-called Christians from the Baptist Church - some of whom looked like they had been time-warped directly from the 1950's, complete with emotional constipation - who spent the entire afternoon insulting and demeaning all gay people and anyone who accepts homosexuality as a part of the enormously wide spectrum of human sexuality by cherry-picking snippets from the Bible completely without proper context, and generally showing themselves up to be nothing more than a bunch of hate-filled bigots who hilariously claim to love the people they were standing there belittling.
My photos of the Baptists and the crowd's reactions to being assaulted by the pious abuse are already uploaded in my set "Baptists preach intolerance at Gay Pride Parade".
After the parade made its way from Portland Place to Trafalgar Square, the marchers and bystanders alike dispersed into Soho for some serious street partying which lasted late into the night. There was a main stage in Trafalgar Square which hosted a long rosta of minor-league pop and dance acts during the afternoon, though oddly this year there were no big-name headliners, and another Dance Stage in Soho Square which featured a great line-up of club DJs.
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