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One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited is a small island off the gulf coast of florida known as Palm island. Also know as little Gasparilla island, this place is a true island with no land bridge. You can only get there by ferry or private boat. The inter-coastal waterway (Lemon Bay) empties into the atlantic Ocean along the north side of Palm island in a waterway known as Stump Pass.

The fishing is not as great in Lemon Bay as it once was and it is not as productive as Gaspirilla Pass or Charlotte Harbor, but it can be fished from the shore of Palm island without a boat. this means I can fish day and night while my family is enjoying other aspects of our family vacation. My typical fishing outings are one week trips with at least some fishing every day. Almost every trip to Palm island... I have been there at least 25 times... I go out once or twice with my favorite guide Captain Les Hill. Les has been a professional guide for just about as long as I have been fishing in the Charlotte Harbor area. We have caught as many as 13 different specials on a weekend trip. But the favorites each for a different include Redfish, Snook, Flounder, Spanish Mackeral, Sea Trout, Lady Fish, Tarpon (I still have not caught one of these), a variety of Shark, Mangrove Snapper, young Grouper, Jack, and Sting Ray.

One beautiful morning just after sunrise, I was fishing in the shallow water on the north edge of Palm island. I had waded into about a foot of water perhaps 15 feet off the shore. The Snook come charging in and out of these waters, and with light tackle the experience of catching one is enough to get anyone hooked on back water fishing.

After an hour or so, (time moves pretty fast when you are in paradise) I was stunned by the instant intense pain in my leg. As I looked down, I saw a sting ray dashing away as if I had just attacked him. Being from cleveland, I had no idea just how serious this might be. The little guy swimming away was only about 15 inches in diameter.

The pain was so intense all I could think of, was that I had just been stung by a venomous creature from the ocean, and that I was going to die. My thoughts shifted quickly to perhaps I won't die, but they might have to cut off my leg! Truly, friends, the pain was sharp, and penetrating, and throbbing. I was at least 20 minutes from my condominium, and in my mind, I figured I could be dead before I would make it back.

So in an act of desperation, I shouted out to a fisherman in a boat... "What do you do if you get stung by a Sting Ray". Since he was quite a way out it sounded like Whaaat dooo youuu dooo if youuu get stunnnng by a stinnng Raaay. As if he could read my mind, he shouted back "You wonnnt diiiie". With that bit of comfort, and encouragement, I had the strength to hobble over to my golf cart, and begin the journey back to my condo. All the way back I remember mumbling, "Oh my God, Oh my God". At one point it hurt so bad, I began to laugh!

As it turns out, hot water as hot as you can stand it, will de-nature the venom from the sting ray. So once I got back, a nice foot bath in scalding hot water terminated about 95% of the pain in no more than 20 minutes. So after breakfast and a few hours in the pool, I was back on the beach fishing.

Ah but this story has an interesting twist. About two weeks after I got home to cleveland, my ankle swelled up to the size of a grapefruit. So now I am thinking, I was right all along. They are going to have to amputate my leg.

I made an appointment to go to the Cleveland Clinic, but on my way out the door I got to thinking... these guys at the Cleveland Clinic have never seen a sting ray infection, and given the change, who knows what they might try. So I hopped on the internet and after a few minutes, I found a nice article on venomous marine life. It contained detailed recommendations for treating the secondary infection often caused by the shattered barb left behind from a sting ray. this was too funny. I highlighted the recommended antibiotic, and treatment; and went to see the Doc. Just as I had imagined, the Doc had no idea what to do with my leg.

So once Doc Wu began scratching his head, I explain, "Doc, I don't want to be presumptious, but I did a little research and here is the recommended treatment for an infection resulting from a sting ray attack." The doctor read the few paragraphs, nodded his head, wrote a script for prescription, cleaned out the barb as recommended, sent me home, and sent me a bill. So that is what you do if you get stung by a sting ray.

Chronic inflammation is on the forefront of medical investigation, with researchers trying to understand not only what causes the condition but also how it can be prevented.

Inflammation is the response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli. In the case of insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) , Pre-diabetes and pcos (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), this harmful stimuli is insulin.

Prolonged levels of elevated insulin contribute to inflammation. If left unchecked, this type of inflammation can lead to atherosclerosis and contribute to insulin Resistance - the imbalance of blood glucose and insulin. pcos has been characterized as a low-grade inflammatory state, which can be assessed by measuring CRP (C-Reactive Protein).

CRP is a blood test that helps determine the level of inflammation in blood vessels. The higher the CRP reading, the higher the inflammation is and the greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Additionally, women with pcos have higher levels of CRP than women without pcos, whether they are lean or overweight.

Elevated levels of CRP are also linked strongly with Metabolic Syndrome, a cluster of increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

The way to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease is to restrict one's exposure to insulin through a diet high in lean proteins, good fats and good carbs from vegetables, plus some fruits. Additionally, there are numerous nutraceutical ingredients that moderate inflammation, such as omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals. Don't forget that exercise produces a positive and long-lasting impact on the body's inflammatory processes.

Dr. Shackelton is a founding partner of Insulite Laboratories. She directs research and development of the formulas comprising the four Insulite systems and those in development. Her study of the biochemical and physiological reasons for weight gain led to her focus on insulin Resistance the abnormal response of insulin to glucose - and its growing number of related conditions. http://www.pcos.insulitelabs.com

There are several reasons why men will cheat. A man will cheat because maybe he and his woman never see eye to eye.

• A man will cheat because his partner doesn't pay attention to him.
• A man will cheat if he has a nagging woman that don't know when to stop which is a big turn off for most men.
• A man will cheat because of peer pressure.
• A man will cheat because he found someone that can listen to him and try to understand where he is coming from.
• A man will cheat because he wants great sex and is not getting it from his woman.
• A man will cheat because his partner let herself go and stop looking attractive.
• A man will cheat because there is no excitement in the relationship.
• A man will cheat because he is bored in the relationship.
• A man will cheat because he doesn't feel appreciated.
• A man will cheat because he doesn't feel welcomed when he gets home.
• A man will cheat because of fear of commitment.
• A man will cheat as a form of stress relief.
• A man will cheat because of emotional escape.
• A man will cheat because you let him.

You should always consider your man. You should ask him that whether he is being satisfied in the relationship. Maybe you the woman just don't know how to satisfy your man. Maybe you don't satisfy him. I don't know, but, I believe firmly that there is no excuse for cheating. People who cheat whether it's physically or emotionally (having feelings for someone else) are just too immature to be a man/woman and are wick battery with low self esteem.

You may not agree with a lot of things I have said but take this from me. If you feel that the relationship is not working and you have tried to make it work in good reason then end it before more hurt is done. Give your man the benefit of the doubt. Unless he had a history of cheating or he has cheated once, don't immediately think he can and will cheat. It defeats the purpose of trusting your partner and how can you trust him if at the back of your mind, you're already thinking that he will cheat on you one day?

Come on ladies, if you have been cheated on before it doesn't mean that the next man will cheat.

One thing I believe in is that when someone cheats in a relationship it means something is not right or isn't going right. It could be sex or just dam right unhappy but as I said before cheating is just is just not right and really disrespectful. Stop letting your past prevent you from having the type of relationship you want with your man. Always ask your self why did he cheat and if you get the opportunity, then ask him why if you both still together, or ask him if he is now your ex partner. If it is a genuine answer you will know and use that knowledge to better yourself and the next relationship you end up in. Good luck. Remember excitement is one of the most forgotten concepts to a lasting relationship.