Anti-Aging, Health & Nutrition Facts

By Dr Jenny Tylee

Toxins are any substances that are harmful to the body. Toxins require the body to deal with them - the body sees them as poisons that need to be eliminated. Toxins are a major cause of ill health. They circulate in our blood stream and travel to all areas of the body. In the process of moving around our body they cause problems. Toxins cause problems for the body on their way in, when they move around the body, when they are stored and when they are on their way out of the body. They irritate tissues, cause cells to breakdown and mutagenic changes to occur. This means that the body has to deal with these problems as well as trying to break down the toxins and eliminate them. All of this takes energy and nutrients which have to be removed from the body’s supplies. These nutrients are then not available for the body to carry out it normal functions. Over time the toxins cause more damage and the body has fewer resources - ill health is the end result.

There are many ways that you can break the cycle and the harmful effects of toxins. The first place to start is to reduce your exposure to toxins - this will mean that your body has a chance to deal with the ‘backlog’ of toxins already in your system. The body has many ways to effectively remove toxins - if it can get a chance!

There are some toxins that you can do little about - at least on a daily basis. However, the majority of toxins come into the body from sources over which you have control - by what you buy, eat, drink and the way that you live your life. The list below is by no means comprehensive - it is just a place to start. When you are reading the list don’t think that ‘it’s just a tiny amount what difference could that make’. All of the tiny amounts add up - they all add to the body’s burden and the more you can reduce the toxins the better you will end up feeling.

Consider if you are able to reduce or eliminate any of the following:

Cigarette smoke - in rooms, elevators, cars or closed in spaces. If your smoke you need to quit as soon as you can. Growerz.com has a quit smoking program that can support you through the quitting process and enable you to become smoke free for good.Car, truck or plane exhausts fumes.Any high pollution areas, such as in factories.Dusty or dirty rooms or rooms where pets, that are likely to have fleas or worms, occupy. You need to breathe clean air - a air purifier can assist with cleaning the air.Air sprays and fresheners, hair spray, unnatural or spray deodorants, Use ones that are hypoallergenic and are free from aluminium and other dangerous substances.Pesticide sprays, garden and soil chemicals and fertilizers.Paint fumes or fumes from building materials such as, formaldehyde or creosote.Plastic household fixtures and appliances and storage containers. When possible use metal (not aluminium), ceramic or glass. Plastic can be used for freezing but the food needs to be cooled before filling the containers. (Plastic molecules are able to transfer to the food if plastic is used for general storage.)Fumes from household cleansers, glues, marking pens and products like white-out used for paper mistakes.Chlorine is added to drinking water to control the bacterial levels. However chlorine is a toxin and causes many problems for the body. You need to drink pure water.Lead can leach into our water from the underground pipes. Nitrates that usually originate from pesticides are also in the water supply. Household chemicals and cleaners. (It is important to live in as clean a space as you are able - one that is free from dirt, dust, moulds and clutter. Clean all areas that have mould, mildew and grime with rubber gloves and effective natural and environmentally friendly products.)Pesticides used in and around the home.Chemical gases released from synthetic floor coverings, furnishings and building materials.Gas appliances, insulation materials, dust, home and office equipment.The newer your home and its furnishings the more likely it is that your pollution levels will be higher. The potential problem areas include:Roofing timbers - these have been treated with toxic fluids or insulated with unhealthy material.Cavity walls could have been injected with insulating foam which emits formaldehyde.Paints release solvents like toluene, xylene and benzene which are all potentially toxic. The paint could also contain mercury (which can cause brain damage) as well as a fungicide.Wall to wall synthetic carpeting, as well as its backing and padding can also emit toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, zylene and styrene.Furniture coverings and curtains made from synthetic fibres can emit chemicals such as vinyl chloride, styrene and formaldehyde. Modern homes have a high degree of toxicity. However, once we know the dangers we can take steps to minimise or eliminate them.All of these are before we consider the problems associated with the foods that we eat, any drugs or medications that we take or cosmetics and personal hygiene products that we use - I hope that you are not too overwhelmed! From the list you can see that our world is in need of a good clean up. It is no wonder that we are also in need of cleansing. If you are like most people you will have been exposed to many toxins all your life. You body will have been doing battle with them for a long time and it may not be winning the battle! You may not be in a position to start with eliminating major environmental toxins - but you can start to make changes of a smaller nature. Try making one change at a time. Discover more about toxins, their affect on your body and how to how to properly cleanse internally to gain and maintain your health. Get your copy of [http://www.safecoloncleansing.com ]Safe Colon Cleansing Your Good Health Guide and begin now. Then get on with really enjoying life.

Dr Jenny Tylee is an experienced health professional who is passionate about health and
wellbeing. She believes that health is not just absence of disease and seeks to actively promote
vitality and wellness through empowering others. She encourages people to improve their
health by http://www.growerz.com/landing.aspx?id=1&to=programs.aspx%3Fprogr quit smoking, [http://www.safecoloncleansing.com/]cleansing their body, taking essential, non contaminated vitamin and mineral supplements (from healthproductssite.com) and many other methods, including herbal remedies.

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How well do you know your senses? Do you know which of the five primary senses; visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, taste, is your strongest? Do you maximize this chosen sense to your best advantage in your recreational pastimes? How about in your choice of vocation? Do you choose your partners, friends or work colleagues according to their preferential sense?

We see, hear, touch, smell and taste the world around us and even though we use all our senses to various degrees, we are dominant in one. Our choice of words reveals immediately our preferential sense. There are many ways our vocabulary describes different sense processes and the way we think.

If we know someone who is clever at mimicking voices or is always humming or singing, we say, ‘they have a good ear.’ If someone is gifted at drawing we may say, ‘they have a good eye for detail.’ Apart from knowing more about ourselves, it is interesting to discover which senses are dominant in those around us and then matching them to different ways of thinking.

An easy method to find out is simply to recognize words and phrases that are commonly used. Just turn on the television or radio and listen to an interview. Who is using these phrases?

Someone who is visually dominant may say:

I see what you mean.
I can see the problem.
There is another way of looking at it.
I am glad to see that…

Whereas the person who is aurally dominant may say:

I hear what you are saying.
I am listening to you.
Tell me again.
Spell it out.

On the other hand, the person who prefers tactile and movement may say:

Let’s go through that step by step.
Walk me through the solution.
Let’s take it one point at a time.

When you have become familiar with identifying these sense words and phrases in a conversation, listen and detect which ones you mostly use and then identify those spoken by your conversational partners. Are you similar or different? How does it affect your conversation? If different, do you both express different opinions and viewpoints or does it provide a point of disagreement?

These are big clues in letting you recognize which sense is dominant and how that person thinks; whether they tend to be visually or aurally dominant. You can now use this knowledge at home, work and play.

At Home.

If you are visually dominant, is your partner similar or different? For recreational pastimes, one of you may prefer seeing films, taking photos, drawing or painting, visiting galleries or changing lighting so maximizing visual sense whereas the other may love listening to music and needs to have the background noise such as radio or TV for maximum auditory stimulation.

One partner may enjoy splashing through waves, feeling sea breezes and smelling salt spray to satisfy tactile and olfactory senses, whereas the other prefers to sit on a rock listening to the waves and seabirds.

At Work.

Similar analysis can be made with your work colleagues. Do you work best with someone with similar or different dominant sense? In your work team or office staff, do people have jobs where they can use their strongest sense to best advantage? Do you have a variety of people on your team with different sense preferences?

At Play.

We share pastimes and select friends according to both our own and friend’s dominant sense. Often we have different friends for different pastimes. For example;

Visual dominance:
seeing films, book reading club, decorative and art classes

Auditory dominance:
concerts, singing, foreign language lessons,

Taste dominance:
sharing recipes, trying new foods and wines,

Tactile dominance combined with movement:
dancing, yoga, swimming, jogging, walking, gym

When you have discovered which sense is dominant, you can then use this knowledge to your advantage. All you have to do is listen to the words people use, then choose activities to match their preference. Friends, family and work colleagues will appreciate your sensible approach.

Brad Bahr is the editor of many health related websites and publications. He has been testing and reviewing nutritional supplements for over 20 years. After trying hundreds of products, he recommends one supplement above all others for renewing health and energy: http://www.hgh-facts.com

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From Dr. Kildare and Marcus Welby to ER and even House, we have been indoctrinated to believe being admitted to a hospital is the equivalent of a spa vacation. It is a place of miracles and the unwavering attention of an unending staff of doctors, nurses and orderlies who eagerly put their own lives on hold to cater to our every need, medical and personal.

In TV hospitals, every room is a bright, airy private suite. Nurses’ stations, hallways, elevators and labs are clean and perfect. The staff never yells in the halls (especially at night) or bang carts or gurneys into walls, beds or doors. And, of course, every nurse and doctor has memorized every patient chart and never make mistakes.

TV patients smile bravely or complain incessantly, treat the staff with friendly respect or rude dismissiveness – it doesn’t matter, they have no active role in their own care. Instead, everything is in the hands of a perfect staff, each of whom speaks the native language perfectly.

In the real world, anyone believing this TV fantasy is reality is in for a rude shock; which is not to say there are not excellent hospitals and dedicated, skilled medical professionals working in them, but neither can come close to the Hollywood image.

It is the responsibility of every patient to take common sense steps to assist those caregivers, ensure a personal understanding of what is happening and deal with certain situations – at least initially – on their own. The first step is to create a journal, entering the date, time, individuals involved and details of everything that happens during your stay, from trips to X-ray to the nurse bringing you a pill.

Before going to the hospital, if possible, pack a “Sanity Survival Kit”:

* A good sleep mask (the lights never really go out)

* A good set of ear plugs (the old days of quiet hospitals are long gone)

* Two sets of pajamas (light robe optional)

* One pair of slippers

* A notebook computer, with DVD drive, loaded with your favorite games, work you will obsess about if it’s not done, projects you’ve been putting off, even some movies you’ve been planning to watch

* A DVD player (if you don’t have a computer)

* An MP3 player loaded with your favorite songs (one that doubles as a radio is even better)

* A comfortable headset that will plug into everything, including the hospital TV or bedside controller

* A cell phone with headset

* An ink pen and notebook

* Magazines and paperbacks

* Packets of instant tea or coffee

* A spice bag (salt or salt-free substitute, pepper, sugar or substitute, packets of ketchup/mustard/mayo, Tabasco/soy/pepper sauce)

* Plastic toothpicks, the kind with built-in floss

The above can, of course, be provided or replenished as needed if you have someone who can bring things to you. If not, take enough to last a full week.

Entering a hospital room as a patient is not unlike climbing into an unfamiliar rental car. Just as the wise driver checks and adjusts the mirrors and locates light switches, the incoming patient should run through a hospital room checklist:

* Find the nurse call button, make certain it works and secure it (most have clips) where you can quickly find and use it in the dark

* Do the same with the bed controller

* Locate all electrical outlets and ask a nurse which you can use and for what

* Make sure your room phone is easy to reach – sitting or reclining – give a friend or relative the hospital phone number and your room number, find out if you have a private line or share it, what you will be charged for calls and how to dial out

* Check TV/radio controls and whether you have a private set or share it; if the latter, come to an agreement first thing on how you are going to share control – and deal with volume issues, whether you share a TV or each have your own

* Check out the bathroom, make sure you can get in and out (especially if you are dragging around an IV pole), locate the light switch, door lock and emergency call chain and check for a second door – in some facilities, two rooms share a single toilet; if there is no shower, have someone show you where to find one

* If your room opens onto a balcony or patio, ask a nurse about access, how to lock it for security, how to open and close any drapes or blinds and what the use regulations are (especially for smokers)

* If you are using any medical equipment (IV, oxygen, etc.), find out if and how you can disconnect or turn them on and off when walking to the restroom

* The hospital should take an inventory of your belongings and offer to lock up valuables; if they do not, ask about it and provide your own list

* Never leave anything of value in plain site (especially computers, cameras, watches, etc.) – neither you nor the staff has any control over other patients or visitors

* Make sure you have a box of tissues close by

* Request fresh water and ice at least twice a day

* Ask to have your tray table disinfected and cleaned in your presence; if you leave your room, have this procedure repeated – you have no way of knowing what, if anything, may have happened to that table while you were gone (visitors and even orderlies have been known to place soiled bed sheets on a tray table, then forget to clean it afterwards)

* Always use the paper toilet seat cover and always wash your hands afterward with sanitizing soap; remember, it isn’t just you, but every other patient and visitor

* Check that all tables, drawers, chairs, etc., are in good shape and ask for replacements if not; some hospitals allow furniture that has fallen apart to remain in “service”

* Always check everything you want on your future meals menu, even if it says you will receive some items automatically; also check your selections against you actually get, especially if you have informed the dietary rep (who should have interviewed you on admission) of what you cannot eat or drink; it is not uncommon for foods clearly marked as forbidden due to allergies or medical restrictions to nonetheless be placed on your tray

* Write down the names and shifts of every nurse, orderly and other staff with whom you have contact

* Get the business card of any new doctor you see, then note what he or she said or did and the date and time of the encounter

* If not offered, insist your bedding be changed at least every two days and that you be allowed to take a shower or sponge bath every day (it is not unheard of for patients to spend up to a week in a hospital and never be offered an opportunity to bathe)
* Always tell a nurse or doctor about any unusual bleeding, bruising, itches or pains, both at the time you are admitted as well as any that develop while you are hospitalized

* If a doctor recommends or orders any invasive procedure, ask for a full explanation of why it is needed, what is involved, how long it will take to recover, what restrictions will be imposed during recuperation, what the risks are, if it is fully covered by your insurance – and then request a second opinion from a doctor of your choosing. Your insurance company should both insist on and support you in this (if not, find a new insurer). If a doctor balks or implies you should rely entirely on him or her, you definitely need a second opinion

* Before being released, pack or oversee the packing of your belongings, check everything against the list you made when admitted and immediately report any discrepancies

* Make certain your regular doctors get a full copy of your hospital record

* When the bills come – probably separately from the hospital, each doctor and every lab involved in your care – check them carefully against your journal and the cards you collected; billing errors are common (most of them honest mistakes) and should be reported immediately to your insurance carrier

This may seem like a lot of work, especially when all you want is to forget everything and have someone take care of you. Unfortunately, the best protection may be what you provide for yourself. But even if the actual need is rare, one or more of these steps may be the difference between a safe and secure hospitalization/recovery and something less.

But in all cases, common sense actions, such as locating your call button, are vital to making the best of an otherwise bad situation.

Brad Bahr is the editor of many health related websites and publications. He has been testing and reviewing nutritional supplements for over 20 years. After trying hundreds of products, he recommends one supplement above all others for renewing health and energy: http://www.hgh-facts.com

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Most have heard of it and know what it means, but very few have experienced it and the health benefits it can provide.

We are not recommending that you do a fast—that is up to you. We are just providing information gathered from other’s experiences on this subject to encourage you to research and make your own fact-based decisions.

Many of us have heard of fasting in religious or spiritual
connotations. Many people in ancient times fasted to clear their thinking and seek inspiration and enlightenment on important life issues. Many who fast report feeling more spiritual and farther removed from the physical reality.
However, one should be armed with good info and a strong sense of purpose—mental attitude is half the battle.

The first thing many think is–I will starve to death, but this is not even close to the truth. If you give the body the nutrition it needs thru liquids, you will only lose the extra weight that you don’t need. When you give your digestive system a rest, this gives your body a chance to eliminate extra weight and toxins at a very fast pace. A straight water fast is not recommended, but a fast using fresh squeezed fruit
and/or vegetable juices with organic fruits/veggies if possible.

However, you should be in reasonably good health to start with. If you have a serious disease or acute chronic condition, do not attempt it. Check with a local practitioner on this, preferably a naturopathic one, since they should have a better understanding of fasting than most MDs.

Some take supplements when fasting and others don’t. If you do, take only pure supplements with no added fillers because pure supplements don’t need to be digested. They can be directly absorbed by the body.

Anytime after the first few hours of fasting, a feeling of weakness may come on. Don’t worry, this is a sign that your body is starting to eliminate toxins. These toxins can create cravings when they enter your bloodstream and will usually be most intense during the first few days of a fast. Many interpret the weak feeling to mean that their body is starving, so they need to eat. This is not the case!

Most people don’t realize that over 90% of their vital energy is used to process the food they eat. This is because of our modern diet with all kinds of chemicals, overprocessed foods (white flour, etc.) and artificial ingredients. Have you noticed how tired you feel after you stuff yourself? That’s why people on a super healthy diet have more energy. They have less overload on their system and don’t have as much toxins in their system. Remember, the human body has evolved over thousands of years to process whole, organic foods.

Compare it to your car–would you dump dirt, water, cola etc. in the gas tank and expect it to run properly? It might for awhile, then it would quit and need serious attention! Your car needs a pure form of fuel–just like your body does.

Fasting allows your body and especially your digestive system to heal super fast because the workload is temporarily lifted. Usually, your body will go into a kind of rest stage the first three days of fasting, then will go thru different periods of rest/elimination, depending on individual body factors. After about the first three days, it will amaze you how a pound or two per day of excess weight will literally slide off if you have excess weight. Even more amazing is how chronic aches and pains can disappear when the body has extra energy to repair itself.

Also, when fasting take a good herbal laxative from your local health food store. This will help your body eliminate toxins and repair itself even quicker.

If you want specific info on this subject, your local health food store can order books on this for you if they don’t have them in stock. One popular booklet on this subject is called “The Master Cleanser” by Stanley Burroughs.

Good Luck!

Brad Bahr is the editor of many health related websites and publications. He has been testing and reviewing nutritional supplements for over 20 years. After trying hundreds of products, he recommends one supplement above all others for renewing health and energy: http://www.hgh-facts.com

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Today we will talk about fighting bacterial infections safely, naturally and effectively. Infection of one sort or another is something we all have to deal with periodically, whether it is major or minor. Three of the most common and powerful of these natural bacteria fighters are Tea Tree Oil, Oil of Oregano and Colloidal Silver.

Many people have used one or more of these for topical applications (small cuts, abrasions, hangnails, etc.) with excellent results.

When purchasing Tea Tree Oil, there is usually a caution about taking it internally, although some have used it internally and encountered no problem. So, use your judgment on this and perhaps experiment with several drops at a time. If you take a couple drops for oral reasons, it is fairly strong tasting, but do not dilute it by washing it down with any drink. Let it work its way around your mouth to do its job.

Oil of Oregano is also strong tasting, but there is a mint version available that is a lot milder tasting without losing effectiveness. This oil is great for topical applications and works very quickly on most mouth and throat infections.

Colloidal Silver has the advantage of leaving no oily residue if used topically. Just take Colloidal Silver internally at two-three ounces per day for internal infection although in extreme cases a quart a day has been consumed with no bad effects. The only caution noted for Colloidal Silver is that because it is so effective at killing bacteria, if taken internally, it may also kill the friendly bacteria in your digestive tract. Some research on Colloidal Silver says that it is absorbed so rapidly by the body, that the silver is absorbed before the liquid reaches the digestive system. For assurance, just take a good acidophilus product if using Colloidal Silver internally in any amount measured in ounces.

Some have reported that their internal pain eased in seconds after drinking a couple ounces of Colloidal Silver solution. This is how fast it can be absorbed by the body.

For small topical cuts or abrasions only a drop or two is required of any of these three products.

For internal use, read the label on the product.

Interesting Note: Did you know that burn dressings used in hospitals have colloidal silver in them to help burn victims avoid infection?

Also, many home water purifiers have colloidal silver in the filtering agent to help kill harmful bacteria.

Brad Bahr is the editor of many health related websites and publications. He has been testing and reviewing nutritional supplements for over 20 years. After trying hundreds of products, he recommends one supplement above all others for renewing health and energy: http://www.hgh-facts.com

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The bedroom is considered one of the most important feng shui spots in the house. As we spend almost one-third of our time in the bedroom, we just have to make sure it is decorated with good feng shui design or we would end up suffering from many a bad feng shui symptom.

One of the symptoms of wrong location of the bed can be observed in those who are always accident prone. When one is subject to disturbing energy due to bad location of the bed on which one is staying static for at least 8 hours per night or more, one can be very nervous and ill-tempered during the day, to say the least. Not to mention a host of other problems related to this bad feng shui symptom. And this can be just the beginning of many problems, which include all kinds of diseases at the mental, emotional as well as physical level.

To locate the bed in the best feng shui manner, there are several main points to observe:

1. The bed has to be positioned in such a way that it has to have a solid backup to it. This is to say that it’d be vital to sleep with our head close to the wall against which the head of our bed is leaned. The further away our head is from the solid wall, the less auspicious energy we’re exposed to during our sleep.

2. It’s not a good idea to have a ceiling fan right above the bed as, according to the ‘Kua’ in I-ching, it gives out intrinsic energy imprints for our ‘middle section’ to be empty, which is absolutely something a pregnant lady should refrain from no matter what. Even for those who are not concerned with pregnancy, such intrinsic energy imprint would throw the solar plexus’ energy off balance, which would create the ‘un-groundedness’ that is so evident in those who are always considered as having ‘bad luck’. Hence the reason for ‘bad luck’ - when one’s not ‘grounded’, one has nothing to show for, let alone ‘luck’.

3. There is no place for mirrors in the bedroom, straight and simple. Besides being used for drawing in energy from its opposite direction, mirrors can bounce energies back and forth, thus creating much dynamic movement of ‘chi’ - the ‘Yang energy’. When too much ‘Yang energy’ is present in the bedroom, the ‘Yin state’ is not facilitated. Therefore, it’s a wrong idea to have mirrors in the bedroom where the ‘Yin state’ is to be preferred.

4. The height of the bed is also of much importance in terms of feng shui. One would not want to feel being suspended in mid air when sleeping. The issue of ‘un-groundedness comes into play again here as feng shui has a great deal to do with earth energy. When one is in the open and static ‘Yin state’, one’s energy system is wide open and thus easily affected by many external factors such as those mentioned above. Sleeping with such feeling as being suspended in mid air renders one vulnerable to unstable energetic upheavals; therefore, it’s not good feng shui design at all.

Brad Bahr is the editor of ArticleClips.com. He enjoys writing about many topics. He invites authors, publishers and readers to his atricle directory at http://www.articleclips.com

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Most of us these days have had the message hammered home about protecting our skin from the sun. But what about sun damage to our eyes? If you have spent any time at all outside in bright glaring sunlight you will recall the feeling of gritty irritable eyes afterwards. Is this discomfort temporary or can your eyes be damaged permanently by the sun?

Why do eye experts recommend good quality sunglasses? And what does good quality mean? Some people think it’s all about glare and how best to see in bright conditions on the beach and snowfields, but that’s not the true danger. The nasty damage comes from invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV rays are dangerous because they are high energy radiation and are present in even the weakest sunlight. Although you can’t see UV rays you can see and feel the damage. Anyone who has ever been sunburned knows how much pain UV rays can cause!

Sun burn and skin cancers are due to a dangerous shorter wavelength ultraviolet radiation known as UV-B, while skin dryness and ageing changes are due to the longer wavelength UV-A. What sort of eye damage can you get from UV exposure? It’s usually classified by location and is broadly split into two groups… damage to the front of the eye comes from both UV-A and UV-B while only the deeper penetrating UV-A can affect the back of the eye.

Scientific experts agree that long term exposure to deep penetrating UV-A is one of the main contributing factors in age related retinal eye damage such as macular degeneration. The retina is the sensitive vision layer at the back of the eye. Age related macular degeneration is a progressive deterioration of the central part of this layer and is regarded as one of America’s leading cause of vision loss over the age of 65.

UV damage to the front part of the eye is more common and much more visible. The conjunctiva or outer protection layer of the eye is the most exposed to sun damage and just like your skin, it dries up and hardens. A growth called a pterygium can occur where the conjunctival tissue gradually thickens and grows onto the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) threatening vision. A pterygium can be surgically removed but repeat exposure to further UV can cause rapid regrowth and this is a serious problem.

Another UV induced vision problem is cataract. Cataracts are a cloudiness of the lens inside the eye and cause significant vision impairment. In worldwide areas of intense UV such as the tropics, cataracts occur decades earlier than in lower UV regions. Once cataract affects vision the only solution is surgical removal so prevention is the best protection.

It’s pretty clear that an important factor in good sunglass design is blocking UV. Sunglasses able to block 100% of both UV-A and UV-B wavelengths are the clearly the best way to avoid long term UV eye damage. Broad brimmed hats may seem like another good solution but reflected sunlight off surfaces such as water, sand and snow easily gets under such a guard. Combine UV blocking sunglasses and the hat however and you have the best protection of all!

Among the most vulnerable group for UV eye damage are our children. They usually spend more time outside than many adults and few of them wear sunglasses. Even young children need good UV blocking sunglasses. The campaign to educate parents and children to cover up against skin cancer has been very successful… Now we just need to teach them to “cover up” against UV eye damage!

Brad Bahr is the editor of many health related websites and publications. He has been testing and reviewing nutritional supplements for over 20 years. After trying hundreds of products, he recommends one supplement above all others for renewing health and energy: http://www.hgh-facts.com

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by Peter Stewart

So you know that you have bad breath, and want to find a way to relieve it simply and quickly? The following bad breath cures work in the majority of cases, though if you have a really bad case or these cures make no difference, you should consult your physician.

Bad breath is associated with a dry mouth, so taking steps to not have such a dry mouth can reduce the smell. - Make sure that you drink sufficient quantities of water so that you’re not generally dehydrated. - Dieting or missing can reduce saliva and dry the mouth, so be sure to eat at regular intervals. - Chew on special sugar-free gum, to cause salivation. - Don’t drink excessive alcohol as that dries the mouth. - Smoking dries the mouth, and is also bad for a number of other well known reasons.

Bad breath also has a component that comes from lack of hygiene. - Teeth should be brushed after every meal Be sure to be thorough and remove all the food particles. - While you’re brushing your teeth, brush also the roof of your mouth and your tongue, using regular toothpaste, as this will help to clean adverse compounds. - You should also floss between the teeth at least once a day, to dislodge any entrapped particles.

What you eat can cause troubles for various reasons. - Eat a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables. - Avoid too much meat and protein, as the protein is fuel for the bacteria which cause bad breath. - Avoid particular smelly foods, such as garlic and onions. When these get to the stomach, the smell transfers to the bloodstream, and the air you breath out picks up the smell from the lungs.

Visit your dentist to discuss the matter. Bad breath may be caused by dental problems, including gum disease (periodontal disease), and your dentist will be able to advise, and may save you more pain and expense in the long run. You should visit your dentist regularly, at least once every six months, for a regular checkup and cleaning. This will dig out the stubborn food particles that your brushing and flossing have missed.

You can use a mouthwash for temporary relief of the bad breath smell. Be aware, however, that many mouthwashes have alcohol content, which is detrimental. If you seek temporary relief by sucking a breath mint, like Altoids, you should also note that the high sugar content is a disadvantage.

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by: Ric Wiley

Breathing is something that is vital to life. It is something we all do and need to do constantly to enable us to live. If you are not doing it now then I’m sorry but you cannot continue to read this, as you are dead.

This article is not about breathing though; it is about what we breathe. Well, that is obvious, air. Yep, but let us, for a minute, think about what may be in the air we breathe.

Apart from the components of air such as oxygen, which is the bit we need, the air you breathe is full of other particles and you need to think about an air purifier to filter these potentially harmful particles out of the air or in other words purify the air. I am sure you have seen sunlight coming through you windows and when you are at a certain angle you have seen dust particles floating in the air. You breathe these in unless you can use an air purifier to remove them or hopefully most of them. Its not only dust though, people and animals drop flakes of dead skin which is why you need an air purifier. Tobacco smoke produces particles of smoke, which is why you need an air purifier, and vehicles also produce particles of smoke from their engines, which is why you need an air purifier.

So what do air purifiers do? Quite simply they filter the air that you breathe near to them. They help to purify the air and remove airborne particles. There are many different types of air purifiers and these can be systems designed to purify all the air in your entire house down to small systems which work in a single room. They filter out all sorts of things such as smoke, dust and particles of dust and dead skin from your pets. Just remember though, they cannot filter out all particles but they can purify the air fairly well.

There is another type of air purifier, the HEPA type which can filter out particles down to 3 microns in size and can catch 99.9% of these particles. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance purifiers.

There are also ozone air purifiers but some people have suggested that these may not be good for you. I do not have the answer to this but until I am convinced of their usefulness, I will stick to an HEPA filter.

Before you buy your air purifier you need to make sure it suits your needs so make sure you carry out internet research and check manufacturers brochures. Whatever you decide though, there is nothing to beat having a look at one and seeing it operating before you buy. Remember, there is nothing worse than buying an air purifier only to find out it is so noisy that you cannot be in the same room when your air purifier is operating.

About The Author

Ric Wiley is an established writer and Internet author. His latest advice site about air purifiers can be found at http://www.pure-air.info

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by: Andrew Taylor

Avian influenza is spreading at an alarming rate and if it continues its flight soon it would turn into another pandemic.

Starting in the mid-2003 in South-East Asia, the pathogenic avian flu is the largest and most severe form bird flu going by the number of countries it has affected. The H5N1 virus that typically affects the bird populace has proved lethal. So far it has caused the death or destruction of an estimated 150 million birds in countries like Vietnam, Japan, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Indonesia, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Romania and Malaysia. There are unconfirmed reports of bird flu from India and France also.

The H5N1 virus is also of serious concern for human health. It has been found to be highly contagious form of virus and can easily transmit to humans through the contact of excretal or nasal secretions from infected birds. If not detected and treated early, the bird flu can prove fatal. And if precautionary measures are not taken at the earliest, it could change into a form that is highly infectious and could easily spread from person to person. Such a change could mark the start of flu pandemic. Already, a number of countries have reported confirmed human cases and even deaths due to avian influenza and this number is constantly on the rise.

Bird Flu Prevention

‘Prevention is the best cure’ goes the famous adage. The precautionary measures initiated in anticipation go a long way in curbing aggravation.

Firstly, the poultry farm owners must send random samples of their birds for thorough examination to the nearest veterinary/avian lab. All the infected birds must be immediately culled and the others properly vaccinated. The workers at the poultry farms must cover themselves properly so as to avoid a direct contact with the infected secretions from birds.

It is perfectly safe to eat poultry products provided the food is thoroughly and properly cooked. It is believed that the avian influenza virus cannot survive temperatures above 700 C. Juices from raw poultry and poultry products should not be allowed during food preparation to touch or mix with items eaten raw. One must wash his hands properly with soap and hot water after coming in contact with the poultry products.

Bird Flu Treatment

Though vaccines are available to counter seasonal influenza but no such shot has been developed till date against the H5N1 virus.

Only two drugs are found to be effective against the deadly avian flu – Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir). These drugs are effective only if taken within 48 hours of occurrence of first symptoms. The inhibitive factors regarding bird flu treatment seem to be the prohibitive costs and the limited production of these drugs.

For convenience, the patients can buy Tamiflu online only after proper diagnosis and prescription for the drug.

The bird flu is certainly a potential pandemic threat and must be addressed globally on humanitarian basis.

About The Author

Andrew Taylor is an associated editor to the website http://www.checkflu.com, a Roche Tamiflu Online site, is committed to provide visitors with complete information on Roche Tamiflu, Treatment of Influenza, Tamiflu, Influenza, Avian Influenza, H5N1 Virus, Human Transmission, Bird Flu, Mutating Virus, Neuraminidase Inhibitors, Oseltamivir Phosphate, Treatment of Flu, Types of Influenza virus and other related topics. Your feedback & comments will be highly appreciated at andrewtlr@gmail.com

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