Noise Impact On Health

Noise is a sound or sounds which interfere. Noise can cause various disorders such as disorders of physiological, psychological disorders, communication disorders and deafness. There is a disorder characterized form of Auditory disorders, such as disruption of the hearing and non Auditory disorders such as communication failure, safety hazard, the decline in work performance, stress and fatigue. More detailed noise impact on the health of workers is described as follows: 

1. Physiological Disorders
In general, high-pitched noise is very annoying, especially when intermittent or the coming of a sudden. Disorders can include increased blood pressure (± 10 mmHg), increased pulse rate, constricting peripheral blood vessels, especially on the hands and feet, and can cause pale and sensory disorders.
High-intensity noise may cause dizziness / headaches. This is due to noisy situations can stimulate the vestibular receptors in the inner ear which will cause evek dizziness / vertigo. Feelings of nausea, insomnia and shortness of breath disbabkan by noise stimulation of the nervous system, balance organs, endocrine glands, blood pressure, digestive system and electrolyte balance.
2. Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders can be discomfort, poor concentration, insomnia, and irritability. If the noise is received in a long time can cause psychosomatic illness in the form of gastritis, heart, stress, fatigue and others.
3. Communication Disorders
Communication failure is usually caused by masking effect (hearing sounds that cover the less obvious) or interference sound clarity. Communications talks should be done by shouting. This disorder causes disruption of the work, to the possibility of errors because they do not hear the signal or sign of danger. This communication failure is not directly endanger the safety of a person.
4. Balance Disorders
Very high noise can cause the impression of walking in space or drift, which can cause physiological disorders of dizziness (vertigo) or nausea.
5. Effect on hearing
The main influence of noise on health is damage to the sense of hearing, which causes progressive deafness and this effect has been known and widely accepted from a bygone era. At first the effect of noise on hearing loss is temporary and pemuliahan occur rapidly after work in noisy areas was stopped. However, when working continuously in the area of ​​noise there will be deaf and unable to settle back to normal, usually starting at a frequency of 4000 Hz and then widening kefrekuensi around and finally on the frequency that is usually used for conversation.

Propolis Component Key in Treating Allergic Airway Disease

One of the many compounds of Propolis, CAPE has the super-hero force to aid the human condition...


Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester Suppresses Eotaxin Secretion and Nuclear p-STAT6 in Human Lung Fibroblast Cells
J Microbiol Immunol Infect, 2011 May 19
BACKGROUND: 

Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an active component of propolis, has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties. We have investigated the activity of CAPE in regulating cytokine-induced eotaxin production and its related signal protein, signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6), in human lung fibroblast.

METHODS: 

The CCD-11Lu human lung fibroblast cell line was used as an in vitro model. Cells were pretreated with CAPE followed by stimulation with interleukin-4 and tumor necrosis factor alpha. The levels of eotaxin in cultured supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The amounts of STAT6 and phosphorylated STAT6 in cellular nuclear protein extracts were determined by Western blot analysis. STAT6 DNA binding activities were detected by electrophoretic mobility shift assay.

RESULTS: 

Pretreated CCD-11Lu cells with noncytotoxic doses (0.1-10μM) of CAPE inhibited the production of eotaxin under stimulation of interleukin-4 (10ng/mL) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (10ng/mL). CAPE pretreatment also decreased the amount of phosphorylated STAT6 and the STAT6 DNA binding complexes in nuclear extracts.

CONCLUSION: 

CAPE inhibited the production of eotaxin protein in stimulated human lung fibroblast cells in a dose-dependent manner. This activity is, at least, through STAT6 inhibition. We suggest that CAPE is a promising agent in controlling eotaxin secretion and subsequent eosinophils influx and may therefore have a potential role to play in treating allergic airway disease

5 Foods That Make Sleep Well

Sleep has become a routine of a human. As a result, sometimes we ourselves did not see it as an important activity. Though in poor sleep, a person becomes excited, weakness, drowsiness. Even result in diseases such as hypertension, stress, cancer, and obesity. Apparently sleep is so important to humans and health. For people with insomnia (difficulty sleeping), they will do things to get quality sleep. Well, here are five types of food that can make you sleep better.

1. CheeseChoose a soft cheese. These foods contain a perfect source of protein and amino acid tryptophan which can help you improve the quality of sleep. Casein proteins that exist in soft cheese will distribute amino acids into muscle tissue a few hours after you consume. Consumption of soft cheese with a tablespoon of natural almond butter. This will help you get a better break.2. OatmealMost people eat these foods at breakfast. As a result rarely seen as snacks for the night. Serotonin content of an existing fact in the oatmeal gives a calming effect and can reduce stress. Before you sleep, eat oatmeal mixed with apple slices, then add cinnamon and condensed milk. You'll definitely sleep better.3. Beans or Peanut ButterOther foods that can be consumed is peanuts or peanut butter natural. Nuts are a food source rich in niacin, a nutrient that is able to release serotonin from the body. But you must keep this food consumption in normal levels. Because nuts are high in fat and high calories. With a reasonable level, nuts can be a menu for the diet.4. Warm milkKnown to most people is a hot drink make more sense of calm. For the milk itself, not warm which gives such a calming effect, but the content of the amino acid tryptophan which is in milk. In addition, milk also contains calcium that is good. Calcium helps people organize the production of melatonin, a substance that naturally regulate human sleep-wake cycle. Drink warm milk with one tablespoon of honey, this will help there to feel calm also reduces stress.5. WineThis fruit contains the hormone melatonin helps you sleep. By consume wine regularly can help you organize your wake and sleep cycles naturally. This fruit also make you sleep more quickly each night.

Benefits of tomatoes and papaya

1. TOMATO FRUIT
- tomato contains vitamins A, B1 and C.
- tomatoes can help cleanse the liver and blood of our hearts.
- tomatoes may prevent various diseases and other health problems such as:
a. bleeding gums.
b. night blindness / kotok chicken.
c. blood clotting.
d. appendix.
e. prostate cancer and breast cancer.

2. PAPAYA FRUIT
- Papaya contains vitamin C and provitamin A.
- papaya can help break down dietary fiber in the digestive system.
- papaya can mebuat gastrointestinal smooth food.
- papaya can cope with or treat various diseases and other health problems such as:
a. heal wounds.
b. eliminate the infection.
c. eliminate allergies

Electronic Products- Change Your Life for the Better

The uses of electronic products have catapulted since the past few decades. There has been a tremendous growth in science and technology that has led to new inventions of different types of gadgets and electronic products.

Popular Gadgets with Highly Advanced Features

Electronic products play a significant role in our day to day lives. It helps to make us lives comfortable and easier. Some of the most commonly used gadgets include televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, heaters and so forth.

With each new day, brand new electronic products with advanced technological features are launched in the market. A variety of DVDs, Camcorders, Digital cameras, LCDs, computers, mobile phones and Laptops are designed each and every moment. Every single product has immense importance in our lives which is quite undeniable.

The use of mobile phones and microphone systems has simplified communication process to a great extend. Conference microphone systems are used in meetings and discussions to send the speaker’s voice to a large group of people present in meetings. This gadget is inbuilt with many amazing features and its use is highly beneficial in the business world.

Camcorders are among the most popular electronic products which are used to capture beautiful videos. The earlier methods of Videography using video cameras have become obsolete. The use of VCDs and DVDs has gained significance and popularity these days.

MP3 and MP4 players: The MP3 and MP4 players have taken music to new heights. Now you can carry your music anywhere you go. With the growth of technology, new features were added to the existing players. Better storage capacity, improved sound features, sleek designs, vibrant colors and better battery backup.

Digital cameras: Gone are the days when wooden cameras were used to take pictures. Digital cameras with advanced features have hit the markets today.

Mobile phones: the mobile phones are no longer just gadgets to communicate with friends and family. You can access your email, surf the internet and chat with your friends through mobile phones. You can also take pictures and send them through MMS. Mobile phones have become multifaceted gadgets with a number of high tech features.

Music systems: A range of music systems from top notch companies like Philips, Boss, Sony and so forth has created waves in the market. Mini speakers, home theatres and CD players have captivated the hearts of a million music lovers.

Best Electronic Products Online

You can buy electrical goods from a number of online stores and other wholesale distributors. Some of the best branded companies like Sony, Philips, Panasonic, LG, Toshiba and so forth are listed in the online directories. You can easily find branded companies and a variety of top quality electronic products in these online stores.

Online shopping has become the order of the day with a number of companies resorting to online sales of products and services. By shopping online, you can compare the features and prices of multiple products and buy the best among them. Most of the electronic products are offered at discounted rates and with special offers in the online stores.

Sarees- Indian Apparels That Exude Poise and Grace

Indian apparels are famous world over for its diversity and incomparable beauty. Indian sarees are known to encompass cultural essence which has indefinable grace and texture. Made from different varieties of fabrics, this six meter yard cloth has carved a niche in the global markets for its unique beauty.

Another variety of apparel quite commonly used in India includes the Salwar Kameez which is a two piece garment containing a long kurta and pyjama. This traditional Indian outfit is one of the most adorable and popular outfit that is worn by women of all ages and regions in spite of being a North Indian outfit.

Popular Outfits and Apparels of India

The Indian sarees are the most elegant outfits the world has ever seen. Filled with a huge variety of colors, textures and fabrics, some of the most exquisite collections of Indian saris can be bought from many of the online stores.

The Indian sarees differ in designs, patterns, textures and styles in different regions of the country. The saris found in the North of India are entirely different from those woven in the South. A mesmerising range of designs can be bought from different parts of the country.

Some of the most popular designs and types of saris include the Kanjevaram saris, Banarasi saris, Konrad saris, Bengal cotton saris, Gadwal saris, Chanderi saris, Paithani saris and so forth.

The Kanjevaram silk sarees: One of the most elegant and expensive saris include the Kanjevaram silk saris which is popular for its traditional designs and pure silk fabric. The distinct feature of this unique sari is that it is woven in pure gold dipped silver thread using the best quality silk. The most common designs include the parrot and peacock patterns woven beautifully on the pallus of the saris. The Kanjevaram silk saris are known to be the best bridal outfit a woman could ever wear.

Brocade sarees: These saris are woven in Gujarat and are one among the most expensive and elegant variety of saris. The Gujarati brocade saris are known for its stupendous designs and patterns and it is usually woven in pure colored silk.

Paithani saris: Woven in a village in Maharashtra, the Paithani saris are the work of some of the most skilled labourers. Available in a huge variety of shades such as magenta, purple, blue and green, these saris are woven with exclusive motifs including parrots, peacocks and so forth. The pallu of the sari is done on pure gold base and in silk.

Banarasi saris: A must in every woman’s wardrobe, the Banarasi sarees are another exquisite variety of Indian apparels. Known all over the world for its exclusive designs and silk, the Banarasi saris are woven in different parts to compliment the various patterns of different regions in the country.

Apart from the above mentioned sarees, there are many more interesting varieties which include the crepe silk, Mysore silk, georgette saris, Kota silk, Pashmina silk saris and so forth. Regardless of its origin, color, fabric and style, the Indian saris are considered the paragon of beauty, cultural and ethnic values of the country.

ACHS President Dorene Petersen Featured in How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business

We're proud to announce, our College President, Dorene Petersen, has a featured interview in the new book How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business!!

America is going local. Entrepreneur Media, Inc., listed locally grown produce and products as one of the top five trends that will thrive in 2010.

This “buy local” effect has swept the nation due to the farmers’ market movement; there are about 5,000 farmers’ markets in the country that have contributed to five percent of the industry’s annual growth, according to the Department of Agriculture. The USDA recently launched the “Know Your Famer, Know Your Food” campaign in an effort to bridge the gap between where food is grown and how it ends up on your plate.

So, how do you learn more about the health benefits of herbs and locally grown produce? Start with How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business released by Atlantic Publishing Group in Spring 2011 and featuring an interview with ACHS President Dorene Petersen. Plow the intricacies of starting your own business and the basics of herbs and herbal plant growth, learn about the importance of high-quality herbal education, and gain practical suggestions for how to prioritize education, sustainable practices, and customer needs.

How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business (ISBN# 9781601383297) is available through the ACHS Apothecary Shoppe College Store (5940 SW Hood Ave., Portland OR 97239) at www.apothecary-shoppe.com or (503) 244-0726.

Read the full-length press release on ACHS Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150190121348733 Be sure to leave a comment!

Propolis Boosts Response to Vaccines in Hens

Propolis comes to the rescue, once again, to potentially reduce the overabundant use of antibiotics in our food chain...

The Effects of Propolis on Antibody Production by Laying Hens
Poult Sci, 2011 Jun;90(6):1227-33

Propolis is a honeybee product showing several biological properties that enhance the immune response, depending on the concentration and intake period. Because propolis possesses an immunomodulatory action on mammals, the objective of our study was to investigate the effects of propolis on the humoral immune response of laying hens by evaluating antibody production. Laying hens (ISA Brown) were divided into 5 groups with 7 birds each. Group 1 was a nonimmunized control, whereas birds in group 2 were immunized intravenously with SRBC, and those in groups 3, 4, and 5 were treated intraperitoneally with propolis (2, 10, and 50 mg/kg, respectively) on 3 consecutive days and then inoculated intravenously with SRBC. Hematological and serological analyses were carried out on d 0, 3, and 38. Natural and specific antibody levels were determined by hemagglutination with rabbit red blood cells and SRBC, respectively. Propolis-treated birds (50 mg/kg) showed a significant decline in heterophils and in the heterophil:lymphocyte ratio. After SRBC immunization, significant increases in levels of IgG were observed in groups 4 and 5. Furthermore, higher levels of natural antibodies were observed in propolis-treated laying hens. The administration of propolis to laying hens increased the production of IgG specific to SRBC and natural antibodies, and could be used to increase antigen-specific antibody responses to vaccines

Eating Seasonally May Cut Down On Food Miles And Increase Nutrition

Did you know that produce grown in the U.S. can travel 1500-2500 miles on average before it reaches your plate? That's a lot of food miles!

We mention this because diets rich in fruits and vegetables help maintain healthy weight and one way to eat more fruits and veggies is to focus on local seasonal foods. Seasonal foods are fresher, can be purchased locally (reducing transportation time, costs, and environmental factors), may have greater nutritional benefits, and often taste better.

Here's a link to download the National Resources Defense Council PDF Food miles: How far your food travels has serious consequences for your health and the climate

Are you headed to the farmer's market this weekend? Post a pic of your local market!!!!

Essential Oils May Be Effective With Superbugs

Research suggests essential oils may be an effective alternative to antibiotics, according to research from the Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands, Greece. Research also suggests essential oils may help fight drug-resistant hospital superbugs.

For this research, Professor Yiannis Samaras and Dr Effimia Eriotou tested eight essential oils for their antimicrobial activity, including thyme and cinnamon. Thyme essential oil was the most effective and eliminated bacteria within 60 minutes. Thyme and cinnamon essential oils also showed positive results against several Staphylococcus species.

Professor Yiannis Samaras says, "Not only are essential oils a cheap and effective treatment option for antibiotic-resistant strains, but decreased use of antibiotics will help minimise the risk of new strains of antibiotic resistant micro-organisms emerging."

In addition, "The oils – or their active ingredients – could be easily incorporated into antimicrobial creams or gels for external application. In the food industry the impregnation of food packaging with essential oils has already been successfully trialled. They could also be included in food stuffs to replace synthetic chemicals that act as preservatives," Professor Yiannis Samaras and Dr Effimia Eriotou say.

To read the full-text article, visit e! Science News. (2010, March 30). Essential oils to fight superbugs. Retrieved from http://esciencenews.com/articles/2010/03/30/essential.oils.fight.superbugs

ideal body shape

 

1. Eating patterns of discipline, which means eating 5-6x a day, high protein, low carbohydrate and low fat. The goal is to increase metabolism and sharpen our muscle mass.

 2. The pattern of regular exercise, meaning exercise in a week flat menu for all parts of our muscles. For example we want to shape your abdominal muscles but still need to pay attention to leg exercise. Also, try to always precede the big muscles (chest, back, shoulders, legs) a new small muscles (arm, abdomen and calf) when trained in 1 session.

 3. Get plenty of rest pattern, meaning that we destroy the muscle in training sessions and break repair our muscles become bigger and stronger. So the quality and quantity of the high break will help us achieve the goal.   4. Supplements are telling pattern, which means that we must choose the type of jelly supplements that will help our program. For example in a Six Pack program, which is needed is a protein supplement (either Amino or Whey Protein) and fat-burning (Ultra Ripped Fast Acting Formula or Red Zone.)

Clinical Evaluation in Lower Limb Wound Healing under Honey

honey's capacity to heal wounds dates back to 1700BC, also well-documented during the 2nd Boer War (1902) and for the past 25 years at CHU in Limoges France; effective then and still effective today...

Immunohistochemical Evaluation of p63, E-Cadherin, Collagen I and III Expression in Lower Limb Wound Healing under Honey:

Abstract

Honey is recognized traditionally for its medicinal properties and also appreciated as a topical healing agent for infected and noninfected wounds. This study evaluates impact of honey-based occlusive dressing on nonhealing (nonresponding to conventional antibiotics) traumatic lower limb wounds (n = 34) through clinicopathological and immunohistochemical (e.g., expression of p63, E-cadherin, and Collagen I and III) evaluations to enrich the scientific validation. Clinical findings noted the nonadherence of honey dressing with remarkable chemical debridement and healing progression within 11–15 days of postintervention. Histopathologically, in comparison to preintervention biopsies, the postintervention tissues of wound peripheries demonstrated gradual normalization of epithelial and connective tissue features with significant changes in p63+ epithelial cell population, reappearance of membranous E-cadherin (P < .0001), and optimum deposition of collagen I and III (P< .0001). Thus, the present study for the first time reports the impact of honey on vital protein expressions in epithelial and connective tissues during repair of nonhealing lower limb wounds.

Introduction

Wound healing involves complex and multifactorial biological processes with overlapping stages [1]. However, in nonhealing wounds, successive repairing stages are affected by varied pathological happening including infection [2–4], imbalance in extracellular matrix formation and degradation [5, 6], impaired re-epithelialization [7] and nutritional supply, adverse microenvironment, and repeated physical trauma [8]. So, healing interventions need to address these pathological variables to facilitate cellular and molecular events towards re-epithelialization, connective tissue formation, and maturation of regenerating tissues [9–11]....

Honey, being a natural nutritional reservoir containing various organic/inorganic substances including major amounts of carbohydrates along with lipids, amino acids, proteins, vitamin, bioelements [30, 31] with acidic pH (~4) possesses multidimensional prohealing effects for infected/noninfected wounds [32], finds application as a topical agent with optimal moisture retention capacity, debridement ability and anti-inflammatory effect [33–35]. However, deeper understanding is required for biological validation of its impact especially on vital cellular and molecular events related to important repair processes like re-epithelialization, subepithelial connective tissue formation of wounds to guide clinicians...

Conclusion:

"The honey with its diverse chemical constituents (organic and inorganic) provide therapeutic support to nonhealing lower limb wounds with minimum trauma during redressing and debridement as well as in healing without hyper-granulation and less scarring. Further, therapeutic potential has been demonstrated at molecular levels through immunohistochemical depiction of prime molecular expressions in wound biopsies. The gradual increase in cell population and membranous expression of E-cadherin pointed out the transformation of nonhealing wound into healing one and achievement of collagen I and III ratio towards normalcy in posttherapeutic periods indicated proper deposition of collagens in the regenerated skin during healing."

Scientists Discover New Malaria Mosquitoes

Scientists recently identified species of malaria mosquito which is a sub group of Anopheles gambiae, malaria spreading mosquito species in Africa.

These new mosquitoes are outside the previous classification, because it nests outside human habitation, where scientists used to take samples of mosquitoes.

According to BBC, scientists from the Pasteur Institute, Paris, France, led by Dr. Michelle Riehle discovered the new type of mosquito after collecting samples of mosquito larvae from ponds and pools of mud in Burkina Faso for four years. The team then did an observation in the laboratory on these blood-sucking insects.

The observation found that there are many differences between this new mosquito with the Anopheles gambiae that has been known previously. Concern also grew after the team conducted breeding of several generations of themosquitoes and found that this new mosquito species are more susceptible to malaria parasites than mosquitoes which nests inside a room.

Based on the results of the study, the researchers speculated that this new type of mosquito is the latest development of mosquito evolution. Therefore, they urged further investigations to be able to take anticipatory action in controlling malaria. In addition, they also stressed the need for new strategies in sampling of mosquito or larvae so that it can produce more complete findings.

On the other hand, a research to find out more details about the spread of malaria in a region, a multinational project (AvecNET) with a fund of 12 million euros was also launched. The study, led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, was aimed to reveal what the malaria mosquito prey, when they eat, in what areas, and whether they are contagious and whether mosquitoes are nesting outside the home also plays a role in malaria transmission.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 200 million cases of malaria worldwide each year. This disease had caused death of hundreds of thousands of people per year with the biggest victims in Africa. Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite that is spread through the bite of female anopheles mosquito.

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A Women’s Weight Can Add 7 Kilograms if She Dates

Romantic relationships are beneficial to mental health and happiness. But often love becomes one of the factors causing the body size to get larger.

According to a study by the obesity community, women who dates on average gain more weight as much as seven kilograms in five years. Those who live in happy marriages tend to increase weight eight kilograms in 10 years. And newly married couples will grow one kilogram in a few months.

“Changes in diet when together influence body weight,” says Lauren Antonucci, Director of the Nutrition Center of New York, according to Shape.

This happens because women do not require as much energy as a man. Thus, women tend to get fat faster when they are in a romantic relationships.

There are several tricks that can be done so that the body does not get fab because of the above factors, here they are:

Eat more slowly
When dating, many couples spend time with eating and drinking. We recommend that you begin to eat after your partner eats. When the dish arrived, tell him about something to make him begin to eat. Thus, your partner will eat first and you will tend not to rush to finish a meal in your own plate.

Consume filling appetizers
Choose low-calorie appetizers, like tuna tartare which is enough to fill the stomach until the main course arrives.

Set menu limits
You’ll tend to eat more when with a partner. So, set limits. Better order some drinks in glasses rather than bottles. If he orders a cup of ice cream after dinner, you should order a cup of tea or coffee.

‘Sweating’ dating
Meet in a different atmosphere, like during exercise. “The time for exercise will make you closer as well as feel better with your own body.” Antonucci said.

Light dating
Dating does not mean you should continue to be around food. Occasionally, date in the park and picnic with light snacks. It’s more fun.

Limit snacks in your kitchen
Avoid storing high-calorie foods that can be reached easily. Save chips, cookies, and candy in a cupboard which is difficult to reach. Instead provide healthy snacks that can be reached every time like yogurt and fruits.

Find support
If your partner does not support the diet plan, look for two people who supports your intention. Colleagues who can share healthy foods can divert attention from ice cream and other high-calorie foods. Your healthy lifestyle and the people around you will spread it around.

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Antioxidant Activity of Uruguayan Propolis suggests cardiovascular benefit

See the ORAC chart we found comparing a different source of propolis to other foods with antioxidant properties ... 


Antioxidant Activity of Uruguayan Propolis: In vitro and Cellular Assays
J Agric Food Chem, 2011 May 13

The antioxidant capacity of propolis from the southern region of Uruguay was evaluated using in vitro as well as cellular assays. Free radical scavenging capacity was assessed by ORAC, obtaining values significantly higher than other natural products (8000 µmol trolox equivalents/g propolis). 

ORAC values correlated well with total polyphenol content (determined by Folin-Ciocalteau method) and UV absorption. Total polyphenol content (150 mg gallic acid equivalents/g propolis) and flavonoids (45 mg quercetin equivalents/g propolis) were similar to values reported for southern Brazilian (group 3) and Argentinean propolis.

Flavonoid composition determined by RP-HPLC indicates a strong poplar-tree origin. Samples high in polyphenols efficiently inhibit low density lipoprotein lipoperoxidation and tyrosine nitration.

In addition, we found that Uruguayan propolis were able to induce the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and inhibit endothelial NADPH oxidase suggesting a potential cardiovascular benefit by increasing nitric oxide bioavailability in the endothelium.

Apitherapy Rx for Health, Products from the Beehive by Turtle Shell Health | Blog Talk Radio

Apitherapy Rx for Health Naturally from the Beehive 03/30 by Turtle Shell Health | Blog Talk Radio

a great explanation from friend and fellow Apitherapist, Frederique Keller, L.Ac., Herbalist and creator of BeePharm Apitherapy Rx for Health products... the medicinal use of raw honey, bee pollen, bee bread, royal jelly, bee venom and much more!

One Sneeze Can Transmit Flu

It only needs one sneeze from an infected person to spread flu germs in a room and the contamination of the flu virus can last for hours.
Flu is one of the most easiest and quickly transmitted disease. This is because it only takes one sneeze for the flu to spread the disease to others.
Researchers reveal small drops of coughs or sneeze from an infected person can float around the air in concentrations large enough to spread the disease. Therefore it is very easy for someone to contract flu if they are in the same room.
Breathing air containing influenza viruses from a room, plane, train or other public transport can infect people in just 1 hour from after the infected person sneezes.
Researchers from Virginia Tech, collected air samples from a health clinic waiting room, three treatment rooms and three cross-country flight. It is obtained that half of the air sample contain small droplets containing influenza virus.
“Given the concentration and amount of virus there is, then someone who breathe the air more than one hour is enough to induce an infection,” said Dr. Linsey Marr as the leader of the study, according to Dailymail
The results obtained are every one cubic meter of air contains an average of 16,000 flu virus particles, and the flu virus can survive in the air for hours. These results have been published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.
“Small aerosol virus survive in the air for days. In this case the flu virus in the air can be lost through mechanisms such as ventilation which usually takes one hour,” he said.
When someone cough,s generally they will issue a 3000 drop of saliva at speeds up to 50 mph, whereas if someone sneezes, it would contain 40,000 drops at speeds over 100 mph.

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MEDITATION HELPS ACCELARATE HEALING

Meditation is believed to be similar to a powerful medicine to overcome stress, depression and various chronic diseases.

This method is proved by a physician and a paragliding enthusiast Danni Penman. Some time ago, he admitted that he  fell from a height of 9 meters after sliding off the hills.

His legs were injured. One of the foot between the heel was detected to be lifted to the knee. In one part of the tibia was also seen broken.

“Line of the shin bone were sticking through the fabric of my jeans,” said Danni Penman to the Daily Mail.

Doctors say that three surgeries were needed to connect the bones. Each surgery can be carried out within a period of 18 months. “Obviously I was sad,” he said.

But Danni did not give up. For faster healing he routinely performed meditation for 30 minutes. This method was recommended by Mark Williams, a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.

Mark found that meditation can heal any disease quickly. A research on meditation was done by Mark for over 20 years and was released in the Journal of Clinical Psychology.

So what about the results of meditation Danni did? Danni’s fracture recovery went faster. It only took 17 weeks to undergo bone surgery stage.

Compared with the condition of ordinary people with no meditation which recovery takes about 18 months of each surgical removal of iron.

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Herbal treatments for depression

You may think that there is no help for depression without getting a medical doctor to prescribe something. However this is not the case. You can get herbal treatments to help you with your depression and make you feel good about yourself once again. You will see that there are different things available and you will want to make the right choices for what you need the most.

One type of depression treatment through herbs is St. John's Wort. These are sold over the counter in many stores. You will find that this is one of the most common forms of herbal treatments for depression that you can find. Many people are relying on it to help them cope through their depression and make them feel better completely. In most cases, it has been proven to work for their needs.

You should first talk to your health care provider before you start to take St. Johns Wort for your depression. You will want to make sure that your body is able to handle the treatment and that you will not have any interactions from the medicine. You will want to make sure that you are able to take it and hopefully see the helpful effects that it can do for your body.

There have been many studies about St. John's Wort and depression. Many of the researchers believe that it is a great form of treatment and can help with anyone's depression. If you are not sure, you should take the time to get as much information about the herb as you can. You will want to make sure that you are following the best advice so that you are able to feel better in a short amount of time.

There are other methods of herbal treatment for depression and it will be up to you and your health care provider to determine what is best for you. Do not give up and keep on looking for something that will work. There is a method of treatment out there for you and all you have to do is take the time to look. You will find the herbs and the remedies to help you live a better and happier life with no depression to deal with.

Feeling good is important and no one should have to live with depression. You need to be able to feel good about who you are and what you are feeling. With the right help, you can get to where you want to be and not have to worry about taking the mind numbing medications that most physicians prescribe for depression. You will want to try the herbal remedies first to see if you can get any type of relief this way.

WOMEN AND ALCOHOL

Women’s drinking patterns are different from men’s—especially when it comes to the type of beverage, amounts, and frequency. Women’s bodies also react differently to alcohol than men’s bodies. As a result, women face particular health risks and realities.

Women should be aware of the health risks associated with drinking alcohol, especially because most women drink at least occasionally, and many women drink a lot.

Why do women face higher risk?

Research shows that women start to have alcohol-related problems at lower drinking levels than men do. One reason is that, on average, women weigh less than men. In addition, alcohol disperses in body water, and pound for pound, women have less water in their bodies than men do. So after a man and woman of the same weight drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman’s blood alcohol concentration will tend to be higher, putting her at greater risk for harm. Other biological differences, including hormones, may contribute, as well.

What are the health risks?

Liver Damage: Women who drink are more likely to develop alcoholic hepatitis (liver inflammation) than men who drink the same amount of alcohol. Alcoholic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis.
Heart Disease: Chronic heavy drinking is a leading cause of heart disease. Among heavy drinkers, women are more susceptible to alcohol-related heart disease than men, even though women drink less alcohol over a lifetime than men.
Breast Cancer: There is an association between drinking alcohol and developing breast cancer. Women who consume about one drink per day have a 10 percent higher chance of developing breast cancer than women who do not drink at all.
Pregnancy: Any drinking during pregnancy is risky. A pregnant woman who drinks heavily puts her fetus at risk for learning and behavioral problems and abnormal facial features. Even moderate drinking during pregnancy can cause problems. Drinking during pregnancy also may increase the risk for preterm labor.

Some women should never drink at all, including:

• Anyone under age 21
• Anyone who takes medications that can interact negatively with alcohol
• Anyone who is pregnant or trying to conceive

 BY : http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/womensfact/womensfact.htm