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When Did People Start Using Soap?

Using water as a cleaning agent has been around since the beginning of man. Not long after that, people found out that water couldn’t clean everything. In looking for ways to clean things better, someone figured out that a mixture of ashes and fats cleaned better than water alone.

The earliest origin of soap making isn’t clear. Clay tablets from as early as 2500 BC suggest soap was in use at that time, mainly as a hair styling aid and for treating wounds. Early Greeks cleaned their pots and the statues of their gods with a mixture of lye and ashes.

Cleopatra used milk, honey and essential oils in her bathing. She then scrubbed her skin with sand to cleanse it, exfoliating it as well. After oils were put on the body in ancient Rome, they were scraped off using a “strigil”, taking some of the dirt off with the oils.

The Gauls and Romans used goat’s tallow and ashes from beech trees to make soap. Roman legend says that soap got its name from Mount Sapo. Animal sacrifices were performed on this hill, and the rain washed the fats and ashes down to the clay soil along the riverbank below. Women washing clothes there discovered this mixture cleaned the clothes better than water alone.

Roman baths came into being around 312 BC using water from their aqueducts. Bathing became popular, and by the second century AD, soap was recommended for cleaning and medicinal use. An entire soap making factory was discovered when Pompeii was excavated. After the fall of Rome, bathing and using soap declined in Europe. Perhaps this contributed to the plagues of the Dark and Middle Ages?

The Order of the Bath was instituted by King Henry IV in 1399. To join this order, the knight had to venture into a tub filled with water at least once during his knighthood. Queen Elizabeth is reported to have taken a bath every three months, if she needed it or not!

Marseille, France became a prominent soap making city, due to the plentiful olive oil and vegetable ash in the area. At first soap was imported to America, but settlers soon found that they could make soap for free using the ashes from their fires and the fats from their butchered animals. This lye soap was tough on both dirt and skin.

Palmolive soap, made from palm and olive oils, was in use in the early 1900’s. In another factory, Ivory soap was born when a worker accidentally left the soap mixer running while he went to lunch; incorporating extra air into the soap and creating soap that floats. Soap companies abound around the world, and regardless of how soap first came to be, we can say with surety that it is here to stay.

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Educational institutions connect faster through Voice Broadcasting Software

Voice Broadcasting Software uses the advanced, but user-friendly communication technology that can be used to send recorded voice messages, notification, examination and meeting alerts to thousands of students and parents simultaneously in educational institutions.

How does Voice Broadcasting Software work?

  • Record your voice message.

  • Upload the list of phone numbers that you would be calling.

  • Schedule the time of voice campaigning.

  • Your system will automatically call the listed phone numbers and play the pre-recorded messages

 

                                   Voice broadcasting communication software enables you to make bulk calls automatically to reach your targeted audience. A few solutions come with many other advanced features. For example,

 

  • Some voice blasting system supports IVR which allow navigation for the receiver to select the right message for him

  • Some voice message casting software supports polling which can be helpful to conduct surveys or voting.

This software provides various solutions to the varied problems faced by educational institutions, especially schools these days:

  •                              With the increase in global warming, there is always the possibility of erratic weather changes. This software through voice calls broadcasting (which is a computer technology to send emergency alerts), helps school authorities to send alerts to students on weather related closing and schedules changes.

  • ·                           Private schools often face shortage of funds for maintaining the infrastructure of their schools. They can use the voice call broadcasting to send pre-recorded phone messages or bulk voice calls to mobile phones or landline networks embedded in this software, requesting parents for donation.

  •                            Students can get the instant updates of any ad hoc decisions taken by the school or college. For example holiday due some emergency. It can also be used by institutions to send deadlines of assignment, reminder of exams, etc.

  •                              The software can also be used as a notification system to provides the schools an easy way to communicate with students families and staff members, using any of the communication channels like- voice, SM, email. They can send bulk messages or voice calls instantly.

  •                              Teachers at schools can use personalized voice calls to connect with their students or parents, inviting them to any online session or discussion.

The Voice Broadcasting Solution has improved higher education system:

  • College and University administrations can communicate with the entire student community in minutes using the notification system in the software. Notifications can be sent using any of the communication channels like- SMS text, emails, voice or desktop alerts.

  • Nowadays, majority of the students use cell phones, hence emergency SMS or voice calls can be made to the send examination alerts, class timings etc.

  • Colleges use this system to manage health emergencies like the sudden outbreak of flu by updating the students about the latest and accurate preventives, thereby checking the outbreak of any epidemic.

 

The usage of voice broadcasting solution in any educational institute makes various task easier. It can be a very helpful tool to keep students, parents and staff updated with various updates of the institute. It are has made learning easier and the place of learning safer.

 

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How Chronic Stress Impacts Productivity

Maintaining high levels of productivity is an integral part of life, especially today with the ever-growing list of responsibilities everyone faces, both at the office and at home. Unfortunately, chronic stress is also become more common as a result.

Whether it’s at work or with your family, chronic stress can affect productivity in some seriously negative ways. Read on to learn about why persistent stress levels might be affecting your everyday life and keeping you from reaching your goals.

Hard to stay focused

One of the first mental abilities to suffer as a result from stress is your ability to concentrate on a specific topic or objective.

Stress triggers the release of many different hormones in your body, including cortisol, which weakens your immune system and affects your sleep cycle.

Stress also results in the production of adrenaline, which can make you feel more motivated at first, but lead to extreme levels of anxiety during periods of chronic stress.

As a result, it becomes more difficult to hold your attention because your body is functioning at an elevated state meant for quick action. You end up feeling more tired, which breaks your concentration, while your mind jumps to different topics as you attempt to escape the thoughts that are causing the stress and thus are unable to accomplish tasks.

Lack of motivation

Many people who suffer chronic stress also experience a major decrease in motivation, typically in regards to completing the tasks that are the source of the stress. For example, imagine that you need to clean out your garage to make room for a new car, but every time you set foot in the space, you become overwhelmed by all the boxes and other items inside.

The seemingly daunting task of sorting through it all causes you stress, which triggers a range of emotional and physical responses in your body that tell you to avoid it in order to escape the stress.

Over time, you feel less and less motivated to take on the project. This can occur with virtually any topic, because the thought of starting the task leads to more stress and thus makes you less inclined to do anything.

Increase in forgetfulness

Stress hormones have also been found to severely impair both short-term and long-term memory.

According to WebMD, one study found that exposure to chronic stress impaired participants recall ability, which made it more difficult to complete activities that involved remembering specific information.

Forgetfulness can greatly hinder productivity in many different ways, not just because working harder to remember details can result in spending more time on projects. It may cause you to forget about deadlines, upcoming meetings, or specific instructions.

In turn, this can lead to wasting time focusing on the wrong subjects as well as spending more time trying to make up for any details or components forgotten as a result of the stress.

Increase feelings of futility

Excessive stress not only affects your physical ability to produce work or attain results on an activity, but can also affect the way you perceive your work overall.

When you experience stress on a consistent basis, you may feel that you are constantly rushing to comply with deadlines and the demands of others, stimulated by the stress hormones.

Feeling the pressure to complete a project, but being unable to do so because of the other ways stress impacts productivity, can cause you to feel like there’s no point in trying harder to succeed. The constant presence of stress makes you feel as if you are never going to be able to do enough to get rid of it.

As such, you don’t work as hard and your overall output decreases because you don’t see the appropriate benefits of your efforts.

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Chemical Vs Laser Fat Removal – What is the Difference?

I often see questions online in which it is asked which is better for fat removal….lipodissolve or Smartlipo? On the surface, this is a bit perplexing because they are rather different methods and concepts for selective body contouring of unwanted fat. But given the exposure that both have had from marketing in the past five years, it is actually not surprising that many are confused and uninformed.

The common thread that ties the two together, besides being used to treat fat, is that they are advertised as not being ‘surgery’ and can be done under local anesthesia or in the office. While this is partially true, this superficial perception covers up some more significant differences.

Lipodissolve is an injectable office treatment that relies on a chemical interaction to break down fat cells. To not cause too much inflammation and tissue necrosis, the required amount of chemical solution can not be put in all at once. As a result, a series of injections is needed spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. It will usually take at least 3 injection sessions to begin to see an effect. While an injection sounds more kind to one than actual surgery, the reality is that the injected area will swell considerably (double in size) and will remains so for a week. While this chemical approach to fat reduction does have an effect, my Indianapolis plastic surgery experience has shown that it works only for a fairly small area. (about the size of one’s hand)

Conversely, Smartlipo is actual liposuction surgery. It uses a small laser probe to first heat up and melt fat in the treated area. Once the fat is adequately liquefied, it is then suctioned out. Smartlipo is a single treatment method that causes expected amounts of swelling and some bruising. Because it is a single treatment, it is by definition a more efficient fat removal method. Since the laser probe can go anywhere it is anesthetized and can remove as much fat as one is able, it is also a more effective fat treatment method.

Smartlipo and Lipodissolve are apparently frequently confused. But they should not be. Smartlipo is a far more effective and efficient method of surgical fat removal. Lipodissolve, in my practice, is reserved for very small fat collections in which the patient does not want to undergo any form of surgery or for secondary touch-ups after liposuction surgery. Top avoid surgery, you are sacrificing effectiveness and efficiency.

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Guarding Your Mouth With a Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece

Nothing disrupts a good night’s sleep more than loud snoring, and it is also considered to be the leading cause of husbands having to sleep on the couch. For medical experts, loud snoring should not be ignored because it can be a sign of sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening condition.

Definition

Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing while a person is asleep. Shallow breathing with pauses that last for about 10 to 20 seconds each is considered sleep apnea. Due to this, lack of oxygen takes place and results in a jolting awakening. This induces sleep deprivation wherein a person suffers from fatigue, drowsiness, slow reflexes and poor concentration during the day.

To understand more about sleep apnea, one must know how to differentiate its kinds. There are three types namely obstructive, central, and complex sleep apnea.

Types of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of all. It happens when the soft tissues at the back of the throat, including the tongue, relax during sleep and block the airway. Once the airway is blocked, it causes a loud vibrating sound which we know as snoring. The second type is central sleep apnea. It is the less common type because it involves the central nervous system. This happens when the brain fails to send signals to specific muscles that control breathing. Also, snoring is not that evident for people suffering from central sleep apnea. The last type is complex sleep apnea wherein it is the combination of both obstructive and central sleep apnea.

It is very important to pay attention to the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea because it can happen to anybody. It does not choose any gender, race or age. It is best to know the following signs and symptoms because it might save a loved ones’ life or even yours.

Signs and Symptoms

The major signs of sleep apnea are loud snoring with long pauses in breathing, choking, snorting, and gasping for air during sleep. Complaints of people suffering from sleep apnea may include waking up with a dry mouth, coarse voice, sore throat, throbbing headache, restless sleep, fatigue during the day, and lethargy. Before complaining how loudly other people snore and judging them for being lazy, take time to know how they are doing especially in the way they sleep.

Risk Factors

Some people may ignore the fact that they can be candidates for sleep apnea, especially if they are not aware of the risk factors. Obesity, family history, old age, and cigarette smoking are among the high risk factors. Medical conditions such as allergic reactions, nasal congestion, and other ailments that involve the airway may also cause sleep apnea. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, it is best to consult a doctor.

Sleep Right and Avoid Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be alleviated by improving one’s sleeping practices. Changing one’s body position while sleeping can prevent it from happening. Sleeping on one’s side is recommended for persons suffering from sleep apnea. It is because when a person sleeps on their back, gravity makes the relaxed tongue drop on the soft tissues of the throat. This causes obstruction and loud snoring. Propping an extra pillow beneath your head elevates it from the body. This also prevents the tongue from dropping onto the air passage. The ideal height for the head is four to six inches because anything higher than that can lead to a stiff neck or a strained shoulder.

Medical Interventions

Sleep apnea is treated in several ways. Doctors usually recommend sleep apnea mouthpieces. These are devices designed to alleviate excessive snoring and bruxism, best known as teeth grinding. Most sleep apnea mouthpieces are custom fit to prevent choking and slipping.

Several users and doctors investigated the pros and cons of using sleep apnea mouthpieces. Since these devices are geared towards providing relief and comfort, it is important to take time reading the reviews of several products in the market.

One benefit of using sleep apnea mouthpieces or mouths guard for snoring is that it provides immediate relief from sleep apnea and excessive snoring. It is also non-invasive compared to surgery and other permanent dental devices. Also, it is only worn during sleeping unlike braces and dental splints which have to be worn most of the day for the whole world to see.

There are some disadvantages, though. Since it is portable, one can easily misplace their mouthpiece. Likewise, some people feel uncomfortable having something in their mouths while they are sleeping. Others may take a very long time adjusting and this can lead to discomfort and lack of sleep for some. Such mouthpieces should also be cleaned and brushed just like teeth. More or less, poorly cleansed mouth guards can be very unhygienic.

CPAP

CPAP is an acronym that stands for Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure. It is the most popular treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnea. CPAP is a device wherein a mask is used to provide a constant stream of air while sleeping. It is like having an oxygen treatment from the hospital minus the huge green tank. Some CPAP machines are now designed in a compact way, thus making them more portable for travel.

One benefit of having a CPAP device is that it provides continuous airflow to the passages while sleeping. This ensures that the body, particularly the brain, is getting enough oxygen. People who used the CPAP device felt improvements in their bodies. These claims include higher stamina during the day, boost in focus and concentration, and most of all a restful sleep. The disadvantages, on the other hand, are similar to those of sleep apnea mouthpieces. Since the CPAP is used externally, the person using this may find it annoying and uncomfortable at first. For some, it restrains them from changing their position while sleeping because the device might be displaced.

Since developers of the CPAP saw the problem with its bulky, face-hugging mask, they decided to make the Provent. Provent uses nasal cannulas wherein it is fitted over the nostrils. This is smaller and less intrusive than the traditional CPAP. Aside from the size difference between the cannula and the mask, Provent is a more expensive than the traditional CPAP.

Popular Anti-snoring Mouthpieces Brands

There are popular brands of anti-snoring devices available in the market and approved by the FDA. The three most popular brands are Snore-Ex, PureSleep and ZQuiet.

Snore-Ex is a device placed into the mouth that helps eliminate snoring. The advantage of Snore-Ex is that it is way cheaper than a customized mold made by a dentist. The mold is designed to fit any mouth by just following the step-by-step instructions included in the package. Also, it can be used along with the CPAP which enhances the benefits provided by the product. Snore-Ex also helps alleviate bruxism or unconscious teeth grinding. With these benefits, Snore-Ex is considered a bargain because it’s a 2-in-1 product that targets both snoring and bruxism.

PureSleep is another FDA approved product. It is a self-molded retainer that aims to reduce snoring by positioning the lower jaw slightly forward from its normal position while sleeping. Through this, it helps open the airways and minimizes the vibrations we all know as snoring. PureSleep has an upper and lower piece that can be joined together. The good thing about PureSleep is that the user has the chance to custom-fit the mouthpiece depending on his bite. Once the pieces are joined, the device is boiled to soften which makes it mold perfectly on the teeth in less than a minute. PureSleep boasts its patented adjustable design, FDA-approved materials, and dental recommendation.

ZQuiet is an anti-snoring device designed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery named Dr. Avery Lieberman. His 20 years of experience as a Dental Sleep Specialist has made him one of the leading experts in this field. He used soft elastomer that is BPA and latex free in making ZQuiet. Through this, he was able to comply with the FDA’s strict guidelines regarding consumer safety. ZQuiet works by fitting it into the mouth. It holds the jaw forward wherein it keeps the airways open in the throat. The developers of ZQuiet are proud of their “Living Hinge Technology,” a mechanism found in the device that allows the jaws to move naturally during sleep. Since a soft type of rubber is used for this product, people are less likely to wake up with painful jaws.

Sleep apnea and excessive snoring have no right to take away anyone’s restful night. Thanks to our sleep experts and dentists, we are able to treat restless nights by using their helpful inventions that target sleep apnea. The Dalai Lama once said, “Sleep is the best meditation.” It is because sleep and rest rejuvenate a tired mind and body that has been working all day.

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Five Reasons Why Websites Fail

Websites fail. That is a fact of the Internet. It is hard to believe that only two decades ago, the Internet was unheard of. In a span of twenty short years, it has advanced at astonishing rates. User expectations are greater than ever before and people are demanding more and more from the sites they visit.

There are many reasons why a website may not perform as well as expected. Perhaps the site is not generating any sales. Maybe the site is not appealing the target audience, or the site was never properly launched in the first place. This is a list of common reasons a website may fail to attract beneficial traffic.

  1. Your website is a very powerful tool. It is used to get information out regarding your company and your products. Previously, a company may have used the Yellow pages, newspaper ads, local radio or even TV to advertise. Today, they use the Internet. Unfortunately, many business owners simply throw something together instead of spending valuable advertising dollars on a website.
  2. Never get your teen son's best friend to build a website for your company. Hire a professional. Competitive web sites need to be designed, branded, architected, developed and marketed by professionals in order to effectively compete in today's Internet marketplace. Do not underestimate the value of a professionally developed website.
  3. Your site has to be clear as to its purpose. Many times business owners will see a website while surfing that appeals them in some way. They decide that is what they want their website to look like even if it does not have anything to do with what they are selling. That is no way to business. Just like a business, a website needs a plan, a goal, a direction. Share those ideas with your web developer and they will help you achieve the goals you have set for your site.
  4. Websites have to be marketed. You can have the best site ever designed, but if no one knows about it, it will not benefit you in any way. Remember, you are in a sea of ​​billions of website. Your marketing budget should be a proper investment. Research and find the best Internet marketing company you can afford. Listen to them and take their advice. A good marketing company will research your competition, your keywords and act respectively to get you placed where you want to be on the Internet.
  5. Also included on this list should be laziness. Many times companies begin with a really nice website and a really nice idea. Then, they allow their site to stagnate. Without changes to the site, even if people are visiting your site, they will stop because they will get bored with your content. Internet users have way too many choices of sites to visit and you must give them a reason to come back to yours. A blog is a good way to update content and to get people to visit. It is a great way to market your products.
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20 Effective and Cheap Ways to Recruit Youth Football Players

Many youth football leagues do not allow recruiting of players, in other leagues it is needed for survival. Recruiting players can not be ignored, it is the lifeblood of your team.

Most of us do not have large recruiting budgets to do big newspaper adds.

Here are some inexpensive “guerrilla marketing” recruiting methods you can use:

Flyers to the Schools-( Chapter 4 of the book shows you how to get around school rules that block this tactic)

Punt Pass and Kick Contest- We had the winners compete at the halftime of our local indoor pro football team.

School Assemblies- Much easier than you think

School Lunch Room Highlight Shows- With a Portable DVD Player

Other Sports Sporting Events- Hand out flyers

School Open House Booths

Church Bulletin Announcements

Press Releases

Newspaper Articles

Radio Interviews

TV “Works Event” Coverage

Player “Bounties”- Offer $5 to your players for each completed application or entry to a pizza party.

Church or School Carnival/Festival Booths

Saturday Grocery Store Table or Flyer Handout

Web Sites

Posters

Parades- Your team marches in uniforms and hands out flyers

Trophy Displays at School

Team Game Jersey Days at School

Our Organization grew from 1 team to 16 in just 5 years using these methods. We ran just one very expensive newspaper add during this time period (it gave us little return).

Details on how to make it all work including free press releases and radio interviews are in Chapter 4 of the book and include examples of our flyers. Our Nebraska Youth Football team web site is

http://www.screamingeaglefootball.com

The web site was developed for free by a talented volunteer.

Copyright 2007 Cisar Mangement Services Reprints are allowed if the resource box and links are kept intact.

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Revitol Acnezine

Revitol Acnezine is one of the most effective and advanced medicated therapy applied for treatment of Acne. Acne is common skin disease in almost each and every individual especially during the adolescent age. In some cases this problem becomes intense and people are suffering from acne also suffer from depression. Nowadays with the advancement of technology, many medication therapies have been developed for effective treatment of acne. However you must go for such medication procedure for treatment of acne which is herbal based and should not cause any significant side effects. You must develop a clear conception in your mind that treatment of acne is not rapid procedure and it takes a considerable amount of time if you want get rid of it completely. So in the market you will find a number of advertisements claiming that by applying their medication therapy you can get rid of acne in couple of days.

However you should be aware of such fake medication procedure for the treatment of acne. You should do proper market research before applying a particular medication for the treatment of acne. Revitol Acnezine is one of the best treatment methods which you can undergo in order to get rid of acne. The entire treatment is herbal based; so the chances of side effect are also very negligible. You can expect complete cure from acne related problem if you complete the entire course of this medication. You should expect one hundred per cent relief as this treatment procedure slowly and steadily cures the acne problem.

Revitol Acnezine will not cure you acne problem overnight; it will take some time before the rashes disappear completely. You can also apply the natural techniques in order to get rid of acne quickly. Olive oil application of the affected area is considered as one of the best method to get rid of acne quickly and naturally. In the drug store you will find a number costly medicine which guarantees complete cure from the acne related problem. It is recommended that you should undergo an acne treatment therapy only under the advice of a qualified dermatologist. You should never take acne treatment medication without the prior consultation from a qualified physician. Many medicines available in the market as a cure for acne related problem contain harmful chemicals which might cause irreparable damage to your skin. Revitol Acnezine is one of the safest and most cost effective herbal based treatments for acne.

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Baby Eczema

Baby eczema is very common, by some accounts the most commonly-occurring skin disease among newborns and infants. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were around 4 million babies born in 2010 in the US alone (specifically, 3,999,386) – that’s about 457 babies born every hour! The accepted estimate by doctors of the number of people with eczema is 20%, so of those 457 babies, 90 or so are likely to develop eczema, and that’s in the US alone. Eight hundred thousand babies a year born with eczema or who will develop eczema later on.

Eczema causes the first layer of skin – the epidermis – to become inflamed, and carries with it symptoms like itching and redness, while the skin may crack, flake off and bleed. The most common areas to find baby eczema will be in the folds of the elbows, arms and knees, as well as the face, cheeks and back of the neck. Thankfully, the nappy area is generally left eczema free.

In some cases eczema can occur along with diseases like asthma and hay fever. When this seems to be the case, keeping the child’s surrounding clear of the allergen should become a main priority, and once that allergen is gone, often the eczema clears up along with the underlying disease.

The possible causes of eczema are diverse – food allergies along with other allergies are often triggers, along with stress and the body’s psychological reaction to stress, to name a few. But an infant with baby eczema is more likely to have the condition if s/he has a sibling or parent that once had eczema, so the genetic component appears to be important.

Depending on the baby and extent of the flare up, emollient oils, soaps and other topical methods may be all that is required to manage the inflammation and resulting irritations, if the child has a mild to moderate case. Lukewarm baths will provide some relief, cooling and hydrating the skin, just keep it short (10 minutes) and avoid using any soaps or other bath additives that may irritate the condition. And moisturize immediately upon patting baby dry, while the baby’s skin is still damp.

Also, one thing to watch out for is scratching. As difficult as it will be to stop baby from scratching, as the eczema may be very itchy, you don’t want baby breaking the skin and opening up the possibility for an infection to flare up. So ensure baby’s nails are trimmed and perhaps even use cotton mittens to avoid this; if baby starts to exhibit any signs of infection, though, it’s off to the doctors and on to the antibiotics.

Topical steroid creams may be prescribed as well, particularly with more severe cases of eczema, but be cautious with these pharmacological treatments as they need careful supervision due to potential side effects.

Eczema usually fades as the child grows older and the condition will generally subside by the time the child reaches school age or, in more sever cases, by their teenage years. However, it is common to see relapses in eczema when the person is older that may last for a few weeks to months, so be ever-vigilant. While eczema – whether baby eczema or adult eczema – is generally not debilitating, it is usually a real annoyance especially when left unchecked, and the sooner you get it under control, the better.

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Coffee Enemas-Getting Your Caffeine in Unique Ways

Now why would anyone want to do an enema, let alone a coffee enema? Well …

When we eat devitalized foods such as sweets, white flours, bread, meat, cooked fruits, processed drinks, and pastas and take in things like coffee, drugs and alcohol our body is stimulated by these products and produces mucous to protect our intestinal tract from the resulting toxins. The more often you ingest these substances, the harder it is on your body and the more layers of mucous are produced. This is one reason why some meals should be all fruits or all vegetables. Mixing fruits and vegetables in the same meal are hard to digest and can give you acid reflux.

One problem with multiple layers of mucous is that the pancreatic fluids which normally keep the mucoid layers stripped and digested off the gut can not keep up. Over time (years typically) these mucous layers build up and harden making the intestines less effective at absorbing what you eat. One sign of this happening is the presence of vertical ridges on your little fingernails.

Gradually, the body weakens and our digestive processes become slower. When this happens, food starts to rot in our gut a little bit after each meal creating even more toxins and an imbalanced gut flora (and an overgrowth of yeast). Even the muscular walls of the gut weak and lose tone creating a pot belly, prolapses, diverticuli, polyps, colitis and smelly gas problems. Sometimes these disturbances may lead to cancer.

Small bowel pockets and diverticuli are more common than most health professionals realize, and should be taken into account when any low grade infection or decrease in vitality over time are present. Low back pain, menstrual irregularity, ovarian cysts, constipation, bladder problems, heart palpitations, hemorrhoids, tipped uterus, and prostate problems are often a result of a prolapsed (fallen) transverse colon. Fasting and enemas can help these very.

Food was meant to pass through the body within 8-18 hours. The longer it is held, the more putrefective, toxic and gaseous it becomes. When bowel tone and condition are good, we should have a bowel movement after every meal.

Laxatives never solve the problems of poor eating habits , lack of exercise and bowel neglect. Repeated artificial stimulation of the bowels destroy their natural emptying reflex, so that they will no longer move without artificial stimulants. The laxative habit begins innocently enough with the correct belief that bowls should move every day, however, laxatives will cause the evacuation of several days' worth of stool in a single movement. Impatient for reestablishing stool regularity, the patient takes another laxative, and the cycle begins.

Toxins are released through the skin, kidneys and liver, but the main route for toxins release is the bowels. This process needs to be assisted from time-to-time or the toxins will be reabsorbed back through the intestinal wall. Also, when doing a water or juice fast, the normal bowel movements do not take place because the gut is resting.

Enemas and Fasting : Starting a fast with an enems to help with hunger pangs and solidifies the beginning of my fast, helping to shut down the digestive system so it can detoxify, repair and rejuvenate.

The Coffee Enema

Coffee enemas are used routinely in the process of detoxification to stimulate the liver, control pain, nausea, general nervous tension and depression. At first they are given often – as often as up to every 8 hours.

When used as a retention enema, coffee enemas do not go through the digestive system and do not affect the body as a coffee beverage does. Instead, the coffee solution stimulates both the liver and gallbladder to release toxins, which are then flushed from the body.

Note . Although coffee enemas are used more often in the first few days of fasting, cleansing and cancer treatments, I often see people who are overdosing on the enemas. It's like they have a fixation on getting every last germ out of the intestinal tract. Not possible. Enemas need to be done within reason, or they can also harm the body by taking necessary nutrients and flora out of the body. Enemas should be used for a purpose, and if you have never done them before you may want to use them under a practitioner's supervision until your comfort level is satisfactory.

Excess use of coffee enemas over a 6-month period may deplete the body's stores of iron and other minerals, vitamins and can cause anemia. Do not use coffee enemas for more than four months at a time.

To make enemas the most effective , the patient should lie on their right side with both legs drawn up close to the abdomen. Try to hold the enema in for 5-20 minutes. Some people use a plastic sheet on the floor "just in case" or put a diaper pad where you will lay, but my husband and I had no trouble just retaining the coffee. I lie on a beach towel on the bathroom floor while massaging my abdomen. Do be close to a toilet because because the coffee does cause peristaltic contractions and the results are amazingly effective ..

Always use Organic Coffee to do these kinds of enemas .

How to prepare the Coffee Enema : Dr. Max Gerson, a raw food diet advocate, recommends using three tablespoons of ground drip coffee (not instant) to one quart of water. Let the entire mixture boil for three minutes and then simmer 15 minutes more. Strain and use at body temperature. The caffeine is absorbed from the fluid within ten minutes through the hemorrhoidal veins directly and is then transported directly through the portal veins and into the liver. This stimulates the production of bile and gets that elimination system moving. If you are allergic to caffeine, you might want to use a lemon juice enema instead.

We tried several types of enemas during our 40-day juice fast and we came to the conclusion that the coffee enema was the most effective in cleansing the bowels. If you have to do an enema, we recommend this one!

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Building a Chicken House – 5 Important Design Aspects

Proper Ventilation

When building a chicken house it is imperative that you must take into consideration proper ventilation of the coop because chickens need to be cooled down during the intensity of noon-time heat. Free flowing inflow of air within the building can tremendously help keep the temperature from rising; thereby making the chickens fully comfortable.

Good Drainage

Chickens must be dry most of the time; and you must avoid getting them wet. For this reason, the coop must have well designed drainage system that fully flushes the water out of the building; theby ensuring that the poultry is not wet since the moment that they are wet they are also highly susceptible to various health issues and diseases which could affect the entire poultry.

Proper Lighting

Lighting is essential in keeping the chickens warm during night time when the environment is cold; as well as during winter time and cold season. Bear in mind that chickens are not only sensitive to extremely hot condition but also to cold environment; and one way of keeping the room temperature from going down much more is to provide proper lighting.

Maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance is important since this can greatly affect the poultry; in terms of health.
So, you must also give provision for cleaning; ensuring that it is very easy to clean.

Appearance

Of course, when building a chicken house it is also ideal to make your coop look good within your property or farm. Here, it may be optional but it is also highly recommended to have some creativity in making its design and appearance very pleasing to the eyes of the viewers.

Therefore, when building a chicken house always keep in mind the aforesaid design factors because they can greatly affect the success of your business; failure to consider some of the vital aspects of the design can tremendously make a lot of differences on the overall condition of the poultry and your business.

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5 Skin Care Tips – How to Keep Oily Skin Healthy Looking

Women in ancient times were as mindful of their looks as they are today. Methods of taking care of skin may have changed, but the general state of affairs remains as it was then. Women take great pains to make sure they look beautiful, and also to stay that way as long as possible notwithstanding the march of time.

Technology and nature will unite one day to fashion a cure that will halt and even turn back the aging clock for oily skin. Until that day men and women will make do with the skin care tips and remedies available now which developed from research and hands-on age-old practice.

Common Sense Skin Care Tips, Sensational Results

1. Use nothing but water based products on your face – oily skin makes surpluses of oil, so using creams, this will aggravate the condition, as well as cause the formation of blackheads and acne. A good skin care tip is to keep the skin free of any make-up through the summer months. Use only moisturizer and a blush, as needed, on your face. The natural look will be improved by a dash of natural color lipstick and kohl to outline the eyes.

2. Moisturize your facial skin as frequently as you can – do not use soap or soap based products to wash your face. Do wash your face with plain water as often as you can, to remove dust and dirt build-up clogging the pores. Hydrating your skin keeps it healthy and happier. Remember the skin care tip, "a happy skin makes for a glowing skin; a glowing skin will stay a young skin for long".

3. Always remove make-up at night. This skincare tip is critical. Never go to bed without removing cosmetics right, with cleansing milk. Those who do not wear make-up should still clean their face thoroughly before going to bed- this will prevent acne formation.

4. Use an astringent immediately after cleansing and exfoliating your face so that the pores of the face close to stop dust and pollution particles from clogged precious pores.

5. Maintain a strict facial beauty and care regime – it is important for oily skin that you follow a regular skin care routine. As a result of a more disciplined lifestyle and continuous care of the skin, you'll look better than ever before.

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Organization and Order – More Power to You

There it is again – the feeling like things are spinning out of control the moment you open your office door. Total chaos. Stacks of paper piling up on your desk, even on the floor. More stuff stacked up in the corners. The cabinets and drawers are overflowing. And along comes a sense of panic that makes you feel utterly helpless. Anxiety is creeping up on you and you feel completely overwhelmed. These negative sentiments go hand in hand and can become dangerous productivity and creativity killers when not deal with.

Many of my meeting planner friends struggle with this. They are experts in organizing people, but seem to have a hard time organizing their stuff! And they are not alone. One out of four surveyed Americans state that they would like to be more organized. If that's you, there is help coming your way! To conquer clutter and regain control – try organization and order.

To make this winning combination work for you, follow these three basic steps:

* 1. Get rid of everything you do not need Be serious in recycling, giving away, discarding, shredding everything that you do not really need any more or in the first place never really needed …

* 2. Create a place everything that you do need Every type of item should have a place where it lives. That way, when you need it, you know where to find it.

* 3. Always put everything back in its assigned place When you are done using an item, put it back in its assigned place.

Once you have organized your space this way, be tough on clutter flare-ups by applying the exact same three steps. It does require self-discipline, but sticking to this system is a worthwhile investment. With fresh energy flowing, you will feel on top of things again. Effectiveness and efficiency will increase. It will empower you, lift your mood, and may even affect your physical health positively. For an even greater power boost tackle your personal living space also and apply the above basic steps in your home, including kitchen and closets. There too, you can conquer clutter and regain control with organization and order.

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The Top Signs That He Likes You – Watch His Body Language

Ever meet a guy at a bar and wondered whether he’s showing you signs that he likes you? Did you end up watching his every move and wondering whether he was trying to subtly tell you he was interested in you through his body language? Well, the good news is that you aren’t going crazy. As complicated as it may sound, that guy really may have been showing signs that he likes you through his body language.

Men are generally horrible at voicing out how they feel, so they won’t tell you whether they like you or not. Therefore, it is completely up to you to figure that out. Of course, unless you learn how to read minds or tell fortunes, you will need to learn how to look for signs that he likes you through his body language instead. Here are several signs to look out for to find out if he likes you.

Sign #1: The Eyebrow Raise

Did he raise an eyebrow when you walked by? Contrary to what most women think, the eyebrow raise has nothing to do with negativity. On the contrary, it actually works as the complete opposite. So, if a guy raises his eyebrow at you, that simply means that he is interested and wants to get to know you more.

Sign #2: The Chin Smoothing

You must know this move. It usually pops up at work. One of the guys that you work with probably strokes his chin up and down a lot, rubs it, or plays with his mustache or beard. Either way, this guy doesn’t have a nervous tic. If the guy touches his face a lot when he is around you, it simply means that he is either excited or nervous about your presence – and in a good way. See, this move is classified as autoerotic touching, which simply means that he is subconsciously touching his face in a playful manner to get your attention. If you know which move this is, though, then it clearly worked.

Sign #3: The Body Point

If he points his body at you all night, you can be sure that this is one of the signs that he likes you. Still not sure? Then look at his feet. If they are pointing towards you, then that is a definite sign. This is especially true if he doesn’t move his position from your direction. It also works if he’s sitting down.

Sign #4: The Belt Hold

Does he touch his belt while you’re having a conversation? This means that he’s completely hooked onto you. Even if he unintentionally plays with his belt while you are talking to him, this means he is subconsciously flirting with you. This might sound silly, but it is actually true. This is actually one of the most common signs that he likes you.

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Hemorrhoids (Piles) – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Hemorrhoids are clumps of tissue within the anal canal that contain blood vessels and the surrounding, supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibers. Hemorrhoids can be either internal or external. Long standing constipation, pregnancy, tumors in the pelvis and chronic diarrhea and dysentery are some of the known causes of hemorrhoids. Bulging of the hemorrhoids, especially while passing stools; bleeding; itching; and pain in case of strangulated hemorrhoids, are common symptoms of this condition.

The Ayurvedic treatment of hemorrhoids is aimed at reducing the size of the swelling, treating the symptoms and preventing recurrence of this condition. Treating constipation is believed to be the mainstay of treatment for this condition. All patients affected with hemorrhoids are advised to adopt a high fiber diet, with a daily intake of large amounts of fruits and vegetables. Consumption of large quantities of water and milk also help in the formation of soft stools. In addition, for bulk formation and easy passage of stools, medicines like Isabgol (Plantago ovata), Triphala (Three fruits), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Gandharva-Haritaki, Avipattikar-Churna, Samudradi-Lavan, Shankh-Vati, Hingashtak-Churna, Arogya-Vardhini and Kutki (Picrorrhiza kurroa) are used.

Medicines like Kutaj (Holarrhina antidysentrica), Yashtimadhuk (Glycerrhiza glabra), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Suran (Amorphophallus campanulatus), Dhamasa (Fagonia cretica), Jeerak (Cuminum cyminum) and Naagkeshar (Messua ferrea) are used to treat bleeding piles. The combined action of these medicines reduces the bulk of the hemorrhoids, stops bleeding and heals the mucous membrane. For non-bleeding, itching hemorrhoids, medicines like Bhallatak (Semicarpus anacardium), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Marich (Piper nigrum) and Chavya (Piper retrofractum) are used.

Local application on the hemorrhoids is an important aspect of treatment in order to give immediate relief from pain, bleeding and itching. Medicated oils and ointments are used for this purpose including Jatyadi oil, Yashtimadhuk-Ghrut, Kaasisadi oil and ointments containing Yashtimadhuk, Naagkeshar, Sphatik-Bhasma, Mandukparni (Centella asiatica) and Haridra (Curcuma longa). In order to reduce severe pain, patients are advised to soak in a bath- tub filled with warm water for about five to ten minutes, two or three times a day. This relieves the pain and swelling in the hemorrhoids and helps in easy passage of stools.

The majority of patients with hemorrhoids can be managed quite well with medicines, local applications and lifestyle modifications. About 10% of severe cases who do not respond to these medicines need to be treated surgically. Alternatively, patients can be offered ‘Kshar-sutra’ (medicated suture ligation) treatment which helps in complete eradication of the piles without the inherent risks of surgery.