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...

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 CellsJ Microbiol Immunol Infect, 2011 May 19BACKGROUND: 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...

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...

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 allerg...

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 FeaturesElectronic 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,...

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...

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”...

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 HensPoult Sci, 2011 Jun;90(6):1227-33Propolis 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....

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 climateAre 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...

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...

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: AbstractHoney 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...

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...

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,...

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 AssaysJ Agric Food Chem, 2011 May 13The 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...

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 Radioa 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 mo...

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...

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...

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...

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...