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Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

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Capri In Italy

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Haifoss Waterfall

Igauzu Waterfalls in Argentina

Japanese Maple in Portland in Oregon

Jungfrau in Swiss Alps

Lake Lousie in Alberta, Canada

Maho Beach in St Maarton

Male Island in Maldives

Madagascar in Africa

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany

Niagra Falls in Canada

Molokai Coast in Hawaii

Victoria in Austrailia

What is Addiction?

Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (gambling) that can be pleasurable but the continued use of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work or relationships, or health. Users may not be aware that their behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.
The word addiction is used in several different ways. One definition describes physical addiction. This is a biological state in which the body adapts to the presence of a drug so that drug no longer has the same effect; this is known as tolerance. Because of tolerance, there is a biological reaction when the drug is withdrawn. Another form of physical addiction is the phenomenon of overreaction by the brain to drugs (or to cues associated with the drugs). An alcoholic walking into a bar, for instance, will feel an extra pull to have a drink because of these cues. People can be addicted to movies, music, work and many other things such as shopping. Everyone in this world gets addicted to something or someone at a certain time of their life.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADDICTION?
1. Craving
2. Anxiety
3. Nausea
4. Depression
All addictions have the capacity to induce feelings of shame and guilt, a sense of hopelessness, and feelings of failure.

ALCOHOL ADDICTION
 Alcohol dependence is a gradual process which can take from a few years to several decades to become a problem - with some very vulnerable people addiction can come in a question of months. Eventually, over time, regular alcohol consumption can disrupt the balance of the brain chemical GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which controls impulsiveness, as well as glutamate, which stimulates the nervous system. Brain levels of dopamine are raised when we consume alcohol - dopamine levels may make the drinking experience more gratifying. Over the long- or medium-term, excessive drinking can significantly alter the levels of these brain chemicals, making the person's body crave alcohol in order to feel good and avoid feeling bad

DRUG ADDICTION
 Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a benign drug that is not addictive. The truth is, however, that long-term use or misuse of marijuana can lead to addiction, just like any other drug. Here are the signs of marijuana addiction and how a marijuana rehab can help you overcome your cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Physical Effects of Marijuana Addiction Marijuana produces numerous physical effects, including: Impaired coordination * Increased heart rate * Reduced blood pressure * Dry mouth and throat * Red, bloodshot eyes * Drowsiness * Nausea * Headache * Increased appetite * Reduced blood flow to the brain * Changes in reproductive organs In addition to physical effects, there are also many psychological effects of marijuana use, including paranoia, anxiety, poor memory, and problems with learning and memory later in life. Signs of Marijuana Addiction Abuse of marijuana can lead to the same addiction symptoms as other types of drug abuse. Here are the main signs of marijuana addiction: * Tolerance. Just like any drug, regular use of marijuana can lead the body to develop a tolerance. Developing a tolerance means that you need more and more of the drug in order to achieve the same high, which means you have become physically addicted to marijuana.

ADDICTION TO SMOKING
  Every pack of cigarettes has a warning from the Surgeon General stating that smoking can be harmful to your health. You are not stupid. You understand this. You feel the harmful effects every time that you cough or have a sore throat, but this has not stopped you from smoking. Why? Because the reasons for smoking are mostly psychological. People are seduced to try tobacco by the glamorization of smoking in the movies and in advertisements. Addiction to nicotine makes it hard to quit smoking once you have started.

ADDICTION CAN BE TREATED
 Addiction is a treatable condition. The first phase of treatment from is withdrawal from the problem substance/activity. There are both physical and psychological effects that occur when substance-taking stops, including such physical signs as nausea and vomiting, chills and sweats, muscle cramps and aches, sleeplessness, shifts in heart rate, even fever. Emotional effects include depression, anxiety, irritability, and mood swings. Withdrawal symptoms typically last three to five days. While they are rarely life-threatening, medical supervision is usually provided in residential treatment programs, and medications may be given to ameliorate the acute discomfort of withdrawal.
Behavioral therapy and counseling are important elements of treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy is often used to help patients identify, avoid, and cope with situations in which they are most likely to abuse drugs or activities. The technique of motivational interviewing is often employed to remind people of their values, as a way of avoiding use. Family therapy may be provided to help the patient maintain a supportive environment and improve family functioning. Rehabilitation programs are often needed to help patients regain necessary job and other skills.

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 Some More Health Tips

Reduce stressEasier said than done, remove the stress comes in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts to have positive thoughts. You can spend 30 minutes a day to do something for you. (For example, take a hot bath, a walk along the beach or the park, read a good book, visiting a friend, play with your dog, relaxing music, watch a funny movie to receive a massage, a facial a. meditate or hairstyle .. count to ten before losing your temper or worse, people's hard to avoid if possible
Protect from contaminationIf you can not live in a pollution free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in the fumes and the exercise of the road near busy roads. Exercise outside when the grade of contamination is low. The exercise in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent.

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Belly Fat can be Dangerous - Get Rid of it

The part of our body that most of us tend to hate the most is the area in the middle of it, our belly. These days, the majority of people over 40, or those who have over-indulged in high fat foods, have a “spare tire’ or “love handles” they’d like to get rid of, as having that perfect flat stomach is something the majority of adults crave the most.
So, how can we lose this excess weight around our middle safely and naturally?

Belly Fat Weight Loss Can Be Done
While it’s not as simple as taking a pill or wishing yourself thin, there are some ways to lose that accursed belly fat and lose weight. According to studies done by doctors, about 99 percent of people who begin to lose weight will lose it in the belly area first. That in itself is an encouraging fact.
The type of foods you eat can affect weight loss. Another study showed that if you add whole grains to your diet in addition to a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and lean meat, fish or poultry, and avoid refined grains, then you can see a significant weight loss over time. This is because refined grains like white bread elevate blood sugar levels and causes a chain reaction that increases your insulin levels and causes fat to be deposited much easier. Plus, whole grains have fiber, and fiber helps you to feel fuller so you eat less.
Another food touted recently for belly fat loss is monounsaturated fats like what is in nuts, seeds, soybeans, olives and canola oils can help you to lose belly fat. Whether this is true or not, they do have proven health benefits like reducing heart disease risk. They too are not a magic “pill” to help you lose belly fat, you have to be responsible and not over indulge as these foods, although healthy; do have a high calorie content.

Exercise Helps
The more you exercise to burn up those excess calories, the more you will logically lose, including weight around your middle. But while exercises like sit-ups or crunches will tighten that area, there’s really no such thing as a spot exercise that will banish belly fat. Instead, you need to combine regular exercise with eating fewer calories.

Why is Belly Fat Dangerous?
Excess fat around the belly is far more dangerous to your health than if it is around your hips and thighs. Why? This type of weight is related to a higher amount of health problems like diabetes, heart disease and other issues. Research has shown that if a man’s belly is more than 40 inches or a woman’s is more than 35 inches, then there is a bigger chance they will have health issues.

Conclusion
So, with all of this in mind, how can those of us who have a tummy we want to trim get rid of this belly fat? Unfortunately there is no instant way to do this. You must do it through eating fewer calories, eating whole grains, and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, lean meats and proteins, and nuts and seeds. That, plus about an hour of moderate exercise a day, will help lose weight, including that dreaded belly fat we all hate the most.

They Deserve Freedom Too!

It probably began in the past when man began to understand the beauty of animals. Coupled with his power over them, he probably decided that he wanted to have the beautiful animals that he had encountered on his hunting trips to be near him. Through the centuries, man has domesticated quite a few animals to serve his needs, and sometimes to serve no need at all. It is one thing to keep an animal nearby to serve one's needs but it is Cruel to want to keep them 'just for fun'. Animals and birds should not be kept in cages. Firstly, it is cruel, secondly it serves little purpose and finally we have no right to do this!

It is definitely cruel to keep an animal or bird in captivity; worse still confined in cages. An animal or a bird is so carefree in its own environment. It know no restrictions! It goes about its business of eating and drinking and creating babies. Even the domestic animals would like to walk about and act according to their distincts and desires. Caging them would deprive them of this. How often we see caged animals pacing their cages in futile attempts to escape? Can we imagine the frustration they feel? What do we get in making these creatures angry, frustrated or depressed? Yet humans do it all the time. Since we would think it cruel if someone were to cage us, it stands to reason that we should not do it to others, even the animals and birds. The sense of justice we hold so dear when it comes to humans should be extended to all creatures.

Besides being cruel, it serves little purpose to want to cage animals and birds. Wild animals and birds being caged up serve our egoistic pleasures of power over others and that is about all we do. Cultivating such natures will make us cruel and egoistic. Left in a wild, a bird does all sort of things; when kept in cage, it just sits there. Granted that birds are beautiful to look at, we cannot observe the bird at its best when it is caged. To see a bird at its best, we should go to its habitat. Caging domestic animals just serves the purpose of controlling them. If we can't look after them, why acquire them in the first place?

Finally, we have n right to do this; we do this because the creatures are powerless to prevent us from confining them. If we are robbed of such rights, we would rather die than yields. Only in the cruellest of regimes are men and women without their having committed crimes. Even political prisoners are confined only because the government - good or otherwise - feels that they are threats to their power or to the country. By what right then do we imprison animals and birds without any qualms?

How many of you support freedom of birds and animals?

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The Destination of 21st Century, Dubai UAE

DUBAI is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation - from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving centre - to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between the east and the west.’ It is also considered as the dynamic nucleus of the Arabian Gulf region.

Burj Al Arab-The Only Seven Star Hotel in the World

 Burj Al Arab is a luxury Hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m, it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. Sometimes referred to as "the world's only seven-Star hotel", its star rating is disputed.

Atlantis, The Palm

 Atlantis was completed in 2008 as a five-star resort that has many attractions for adults and children such as the Aquaventure Park, The Dolphin Bay, The Ambassador Lagoon and much more. Atlantis is build on an artificial island. The resort has 1539 rooms, a beach and a number of restaurants with delicious food.

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 A city built with single-minded passion and love. A city the world has come to know as "Dubai"

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