Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Viceroy Mayakoba- Ultra Luxury Real Estate in Playa del Carmen


TOM BUDNIAK : PLAYA REALTY EXECUTIVES


Mexico Real Estate, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate



Playa del Carmen is a city on the coast of the Caribbean sea. It has beautiful clean white sands. Playa del Carmen is a developed city with all amenities like banks, money exchanges, pharmacies. This makes Playa del carmen also an Ideal place to buy second home not to mention a sound Real Estate Investment option in Mexico. It is projected that a rising inventory of new homes in the American market, along with a continued increase in the Federal Interest Rates during the spring of 2006, will suppress overall real estate appreciation throughout the USA. But Mexico Real Estate is booming all the time and will continue to do so for many coming years. Playa del Carmen Real Estate is one of those destinations which presents ample opportunities for serious Mexico Real Estate investors to buy and sell properties. One of the most lucrative and safe investment option is buying a villa. Playa del carmen has some of the most beautiful luxury villas to choose from. Topping the list is Viceroy Mayakoba.

Luxury hotel and resort operator Kor Hotel Group extends its signature Viceroy brand's innovative blend of imaginative design, exceptional amenities and personalized services into Mexico with the debut of Viceroy Mayakoba.

A refined haven of 110 new 1,500 square foot luxury villas woven along the Caribbean coastline, lagoon waterways and a championship Greg Norman golf course, Viceroy Mayakoba offers its discerning guests an unparalleled opportunity for a departure from the ordinary.

Kor Hotel Group’s distinctive portfolio, recognized on prestigious media lists such as Travel + Leisure’s “Great Escapes,” Departures’ “Readers’ Favorites Survey” and Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot Lists,” includes flagship Viceroy Santa Monica and Viceroy Palm Springs; Maison 140 and Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills; and the forthcoming Chamberlain in West Hollywood and Viceroy Anguilla Resort & Residences in the British West Indies.

Playa Realty Executives - "Your Playa del Carmen Realtor" is a premier Real Estate Company in Playa with it's offices all over Mexico. It is the first choice in Beachfront and Vacation properties in Playa del Carmen.

Tom Budniak operates, owns, and manages Realty Executives Mexican Carribean here in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen. For the best deals in Real Estate in Playa Del Carmen , contact Tom Budniak. Tom is a Certified Member of RMRE and MLS 4 Riviera Maya. Check out all of the resources available through Tom and Realty Executives Mexican Carribean.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2007

What is Depression

At the most basic level, nobody really knows what causes depression. The dominant theory is that it is a result of low levels of certain neurotransmitters (messenger chemicals that carry signals from one nerve cell to the next) in the brain. This is called the 'monoamine theory' of depression - monoamines being the group of chemicals that these neurotransmitters belong to.

The neurotransmitters thought to be involved are serotonin (which helps regulate emotion, sleep and appetite), noradrenalin (which is linked to arousal and alertness), and dopamine (which is associated with pleasure and reward). People with depression are known to have lower brain levels of these chemicals whether caused by hereditary factors, major adverse life events, inability to resist stress or poor lifestyle factors such as inadequate diet and digestion, lack of exercise, inappropriate (i.e. negative) styles of thinking and so on. Drugs can help in the short term to elevate these chemical levels and so help to lift mood. Self help techniques are believed to play an increasingly critical role in alleviating symptoms and preventing relapses. As it is not known for sure whether monoamines are the primary cause of depression, or whether other factors are causing both the lowered neurotransmitter levels and the depression much focus is being placed today on making positive and long term changes in these aforementioned life style factors.


The following are the causes of depression
1) Biological Factors
2) Genetic disorders
3) Social-environmental Factors
4) Stress

Monday, January 29, 2007

What is Antipsychotic Medication


A person who is psychotic is out of touch with reality. People with psychosis may hear "voices" or have strange and illogical ideas (for example, thinking that others can hear their thoughts, or are trying to harm them or that they are a famous person). They may get excited or angry for no apparent reason, or spend a lot of time by themselves, or in bed, sleeping during the day and staying awake at night. The person may neglect appearance, not bathing or changing clothes, and may be hard to talk to, barely talking or saying things that make no sense. They often are initially unaware that their condition is an illness.

These kinds of behaviors are symptoms of a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications act against these symptoms. These medications cannot "cure" the illness, but they can take away many of the symptoms or make them milder. In some cases, they can shorten the course of an episode of the illness as well.

There are a number of antipsychotic (neuroleptic) medications available. These medications affect neurotransmitters that allow communication between nerve cells. One such neurotransmitter, dopamine, is thought to be relevant to schizophrenia symptoms. All these medications have been shown to be effective for schizophrenia. The main differences are in the potency--that is, the dosage (amount) prescribed to produce therapeutic effects-and the side effects. Some people might think that the higher the dose of medication prescribed, the more serious the illness; but this is not always true.

The first antipsychotic medications were introduced in the 1950s. Antipsychotic medications have helped many patients with psychosis lead a more normal and fulfilling life by alleviating such symptoms as hallucinations, both visual and auditory, and paranoid thoughts. However, the early antipsychotic medications often have unpleasant side effects, such as muscle stiffness, tremor, and abnormal movements, leading researchers to continue their search for better drugs.

Several other atypical antipsychotics have been developed since clozapine was introduced. The first was risperidone (Risperdal), followed by olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), and ziprasidone (Geodon). Each has a unique side effect profile, but in general, these medications are better tolerated than the earlier drugs.

Most side effects of antipsychotic medications are mild. Many common ones lessen or disappear after the first few weeks of treatment. These include drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, and dizziness when changing position.

Some people gain weight while taking antipsychotic medications and need to pay extra attention to diet and exercise to control their weight. Other side effects of antipsychotic medications may include a decrease in sexual ability or interest, problems with menstrual periods, sunburn, or skin rashes. If a side effect occurs, the doctor should be told. He or she may prescribe a different medication, change the dosage or schedule, or prescribe an additional medication to control the side effects.

Just as people vary in their responses to antipsychotic medications, they also vary in how quickly they improve. Some symptoms may diminish in days; others take weeks or months. Many people see substantial improvement by the sixth week of treatment. If there is no improvement, the doctor may try a different type of medication. The doctor cannot tell beforehand which medication will work for a person. Sometimes a person must try several medications before finding one that works.

If a person is feeling better or even completely well, the medication should not be stopped without talking to the doctor. It may be necessary to stay on the medication to continue feeling well. If, after consultation with the doctor, the decision is made to discontinue the medication, it is important to continue to see the doctor while tapering off medication. Many people with bipolar disorder, for instance, require antipsychotic medication only for a limited time during a manic episode until mood-stabilizing medication takes effect. On the other hand, some people may need to take antipsychotic medication for an extended period of time. These people usually have chronic (long-term, continuous) schizophrenic disorders, or have a history of repeated schizophrenic episodes, and are likely to become ill again. Also, in some cases a person who has experienced one or two severe episodes may need medication indefinitely. In these cases, medication may be continued in as low a dosage as possible to maintain control of symptoms. This approach, called maintenance treatment, prevents relapse in many people and removes or reduces symptoms for others.
Multiple medications. Antipsychotic medications can produce unwanted effects when taken with other medications. Therefore, the doctor should be told about all medicines being taken, including over-the-counter medications and vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements, and the extent of alcohol use. Some antipsychotic medications interfere with antihypertensive medications (taken for high blood pressure), anticonvulsants (taken for epilepsy), and medications used for Parkinson's disease. Other antipsychotics add to the effect of alcohol and other central nervous system depressants such as antihistamines, antidepressants, barbiturates, some sleeping and pain medications, and narcotics.