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CUBAPOLIDATA › Change of command for Eastern Army

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Fireworks factory blast kills 13 in eastern China - Salon.com

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In pictures: New year, new yams

This month people all over the eastern region of Nigeria are celebrating the New Yam festival

Rare India documents 'go missing'

India's audit agency says rare documents go missing from the National Library in the eastern city of Calcutta

Journalist hanged in eastern Iran

Iran has executed a journalist accused of involvement with a Sunni militant group blamed for a spate of attacks, officials say.

Yachtsman is airlifted to safety

A Nottinghamshire yachtsman is rescued off the north eastern coast of Australia.

Congo groups 're-arming' in east

Government forces and rebel troops are rearming for conflict in the east of DR Congo, the BBC learns.

Afghan blasts kill Nato soldiers

Nato says five soldiers and one civilian have died in two separate blasts in eastern Afghanistan.

Fuel price rises differ across UK

Customers of the big energy companies have different dual fuel bills depending on where they live in the UK.

Deadly attack on Lebanese troops

Unknown assailants fire on a military post in eastern Lebanon, killing a soldier and wounding another, officials say.

Floods kill 26 in eastern Europe

At least 26 people die in Ukraine and Romania as severe storms and flooding force thousands to abandon their homes.

Indonesia 'serial killer' inquiry

Police investigating a suspected serial killer in eastern Indonesia say they have recovered 10 bodies.

Dog in court for breaching peace

A dog appear in court in the eastern Indian state of Bihar accused of breaching the peace.

Floods kill 16 in eastern Europe

At least 16 people die in Ukraine and Romania as severe storms and flooding force thousands to abandon their homes.

Nigerian militants kidnap expats

Five eastern European oil workers are kidnapped by Nigerian militants.

Rare fossils in India threatened

Nature protected rare fossils for millions of years, but humans are now destroying them, says the BBC's Salman Ravi in eastern India.

Regions and territories: Trans-Dniester

An overview of the breakaway region in eastern Moldova

The bridge that took 55 years to build

Amitabha Bhattasali reports on the delays in the building of a bridge which has just opened in eastern India.

IMF funding 'fuelling TB deaths'

Strict loan conditions have been blamed for thousands of extra TB deaths in eastern Europe and former Soviet republics.

Price of Bhutan potatoes slumps

Bhutanese potato growers say they have been hard hit by a bumper potato crop in India's eastern states.

China and Russia sign border deal

China and Russia have signed a treaty settling a long-running territorial dispute along their eastern border.

Earthquake hits off Japan's coast

A powerful quake off the eastern coast of Japan sparks a tsunami warning for two prefectures, but no immediate reports of damage.

Natural Treatment For Cold Sores

Cold sores are an unpleasant condition caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is estimated that 80-90 percent of the population of the United States is infected with the virus, although perhaps 12 percent suffer regular outbreaks. Most of us pick up the virus in childhood, often becoming infected by being kissed by infectious adults.

While herpes simplex remains in the body permanently, most of the time in a dormant state, there are steps we can take to prevent re-occurrence of the lesions. The drug companies have several OTC and prescription medicines available for treatment that deal with the symptoms; but there are also natural remedies available - treatment for cold sores that can prevent them reoccurring by helping strengthen the immune system.

Lysine is an essential amino acid, required by the body which cannot synthesize it itself and therefore requires we get it through food sources. It is used to make protein, which is required to produce hormones, enzymes, antibodies, and body tissue. Food sources such as red meat, eggs, milk, cheese and yeast all provide lysine, which has been linked to keeping cold sore outbreaks at bay. However, there is another essential amino acid that has the opposite effect; too much arginine in the diet has been demonstrated to raise the risk of an attack, which may be due to an imbalance between lysine and arginine. Dietary changes can therefore certainly help to reduce the frequency and duration of cold sores, which can also be treated with lysine supplements to aid healing, or lysine based ointment.

One treatment that is popular in Europe due to its effectiveness is lemon balm. A member of the mint family, lemon balm can reduce the severity and duration of an attack and is believed to decrease the tendency of cold sore re-occurrence. This treatment is not widely available in the United States however.

Looking to traditional eastern medicine, we find that Reishi, a type of mushroom found in Asia, is commonly used in the treatment of cold sores by strengthening the immune system. Available in the form of powder, it is advisable to see your doctor because it thins the blood and prevents clotting and should therefore not be used in conjunction with medicines such as aspirin. Reishi can also be used with Astragalus, a kind of herb. It also helps associated with boosting the immune system.

Other natural ingredients that have been used to treat cold sores successfully include resveratrol, peppermint oil and propolis. The former is a compound found in red grapes, while propolis is a substance used by bees to keep their hives germ free and is collected from buds. Care should be taken with peppermint oil, however, as it can have a toxic effect on the body and should never be taken internally.

Anyone suffering from cold sores regularly knows how unpleasant an attack can be. However, taking care of what we eat and looking after our own well-being have proved to be an extremely effective long term treatment for cold sores for many sufferers.

Finding A Home In Connecticut

Connecticut is one of the states the comprise New England in the Northeastern United States. A great deal of the state has a coastline along Long Island Sound which gives the state a temperate climate. A strong economy in the state, and the fact that many people live in Connecticut and commute into New York City, give the state the highest per capita income median household income of any state in the U.S.A.

With a population of just over 3.5 million, Connecticut is a densely populated state because of its small landmass. Because of the close proximity of Southwestern Connecticut to New York City, a swath of the state regularly is considered to be a part of the cosmopolitan New York City metro-plex.

When it comes to residential real estate, Connecticut is the state with the largest preponderance of high dollar properties, second only to California. This particularly is the case in such Connecticut communities as Greenwich which sports some of the most expensive pieces of residential real estate to be found anywhere.

Due in no small part to the higher than average disposable income available to a sizable segment of the population, Connecticut is home to some of the most cutting edge and technologically advanced medical and healthcare centers to be found anywhere in the world. This includes high resolution imaging systems that are designed for such procedures as heart scans and body scans. Beyond heart scans and body scans, more specialized procedures such as mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry are available to residents of Connecticut utilizing the very latest technology.

Indeed, because of the fact that the very latest equipment and procedures associated with mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry are available in Connecticut, many people actually actually travel from points beyond (including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) to take advantage of what is available in Connecticut in this regard. The same holds true for procedures such as body scans and heart scans available at medical and healthcare centers in the Constitution State today.

Commercially, Connecticut is a state known for the manufacture of transportation equipment. In addition, the insurance industry has deep roots in the state. The same holds true for financial and related services. Chemical, pharmaceutical and scientific instruments round out the list of major businesses operating in Connecticut at the present time.

Because of the fact that a good deal of the state is in close proximity to New York City, a great deal of the cultural and entertainment life of the residents of Connecticut intimately is connected with Manhattan and other Big Apple locales. However, there exists a thriving live theater and music scene in the state itself. In addition, museums and galleries of different types are also gaining audiences all of the time in the state.

Finally, recreational opportunities abound in Connecticut, including a number of outdoor activities and sports. In addition, there are a number of professional and semi-professional athletic teams located in the state that have garnered solid reputations in the region as well as nationally.