Cinnamon for Diabetes: New Survey Shows CAM Used with Diabetes Mellitus

Incidence of diabetes is on the rise. Though at this time there is no known cure, the World Health Organization recommends several lifestyle modifications that may help prevent onset of Type II Diabetes, including healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining normal body weight, and avoiding tobacco use.

For those managing Type I and Type II Diabetes, a 2011 survey by the Diabetes Center of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism shows patients with Diabetes Mellitus are using Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) as a support with conventional health care.

Of the almost 200 diabetes patients surveyed, 34% of Type I Diabetics and 31% of Type II Diabetics reported using CAM supplements. In addition, 56% of Type I Diabetics and 76% of Type II Diabetics who reported using biologically based supplements said they used them daily with conventional health care and prescribed therapies. Nutritional supplements, herbal medicines, and cinnamon were the most frequently reported CAM supplements used.

If you love cinnamon as many of us do, you'd be interested to know the common culinary spice is currently being researched as a useful supplement with Type II Diabetes. It is thought that cinnamon may lower blood sugar by decreasing insulin resistance; in those with Type II Diabetes, insulin, the hormone which lowers blood sugar, does not work efficiently which causes higher blood sugar levels. Further studies are needed, however, to determine the long-term effects of cinnamon on diabetes.

>>Read the full-text review of "Use of complementary and alternative medicine supplements in patients with diabetes mellitus" by the American Botanical Council online here

>> If you'd like to learn more about holistic nutrition to support optimal health and wellness, visit ACHSedu and click on Holistic Medicine, community wellness events, and News and Events for more information

*This information has not been reviewed by the FDA and is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent disease. Before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine, consult with your primary care physician or naturopathic doctor.

Meet Jean Wilson, ACHS's New Admissions Advisor

Meet Jean Wilson, American College of Healthcare Sciences' (ACHS) new Admissions Advisor. Welcome to the ACHS family, Jean!

Jean, a Portland native, has an Associate Degree in Human Services Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. As a previous online student, Jean has in-depth knowledge of, and experience with online learning environments.

“As a recent distance learner I come to ACHS well-versed in the processes of distance learning and how to maximize the online learning experience,” Jean says. “This experience will prove helpful with assisting students to become acclimated in a distance learning environment. I look forward to providing exceptional service while assisting students to achieve their academic goals.”

“In addition, I believe in total wellness: mind, body, and spirit,” Jean says. “To have the opportunity to work for ACHS, a college that promotes and educates within the field of holistic health, is a reward itself. I am excited about the opportunity to learn more about holistic health and contribute to community awareness.”

Jean will work with Acting Director of Operations Tracey Miller to help current and prospective ACHS students determine the best online holistic health program for their personal and professional goals. Jean can be reached at (503) 244-0726 or jeanwilson@achs.edu.

About ACHS
American College of Healthcare Sciences is one of the first accredited, fully online college offering degrees, diplomas, and career-training certificates in complementary alternative medicine. Founded in 1978, ACHS is committed to exceptional online education and is recognized as an industry leader in holistic health education worldwide. For more information about ACHS programs and community wellness events, visit www.achs.edu, call (503) 244-0726, or stop by the College campus located at 5940 SW Hood Ave., Portland OR 97239.

ACHS Aromatherapy Bar at the Beaverton Farmer's Market June 25

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our community wellness booth at the Beaverton Farmer's Market last Saturday, June 25! We've posted a few photos from the event for those who were not able to attend in person: Pictured left, ACHS Acting Director of Operations Tracey Miller (right) and volunteer Erin Pech and pictured right, ACHS Director of Marketing Kate Harmon (left) and ACHS Chief Institutional Officer Erika Yigzaw (right).

Did you enjoy our aromatherapy bar and demonstrations? We've posted a link to our demonstration of How to Use an Essential Oil Travel Kit to our YouTube channel, ACHStv, here: http://www.youtube.com/ACHStv#p/u/0/lOGYkuuTZds Stop by ACHStv, rate our video, and subscribe for immediate notification of when new videos are posted.

If you weren't able to make it to the Market this time, we have two more schedule dates this summer. Catch ACHS at the Beaverton Farmer's Market July 30 and August 27.

For a full listing of 2011 ACHS community wellness events and holistic health courses, visit us online at ACHSedu (www.achs.edu)

We always love to hear from you! If you have an idea for a community wellness workshop or ACHStv demonstration, let us know! You can post your suggestions here and to ACHS Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ACHSedu

Propolis Exhibits Strong Free Radical Scavenging Activity

No matter where the bees live, they know to collect the good stuff, just as they do with nectar & pollen.

"Chemical Characterization of Iraqi Propolis Samples and Assessing their Antioxidant Potentials"
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 20-June, 2011 
authors: 
Ghassan M. Sulaiman, Khulood W. Al Sammarrae, Ali H. Ad’hiah, Massimo Zucchetti, Roberta Frapolli, Ezia Bello, Eugenio Erba, Maurizio D’Incalci, Renzo Bagnati

Propolis samples, collected from different geographical locations in Iraq (Baghdad, Dahuk, Mosul and Salah ad-Din), were analyzed and assessed for their anti-oxidant activity.

Concentrations of phenolic compounds (flavonoids, phenolic acids and their esters) in propolis were estimated using high performance liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray mass spectrometry. Thirty-eight different compounds were identified and thirty-three of them were polyphenols. Other compounds were tentatively identified as clerodane diterpenoids, and one was considered unknown.


Semi-quantitative measurements showed that phenolic acids and their esters were the predominant constituents in propolis extracts, followed by flavones and flavonols, and then flavanones and dihydroflavonols.


Propolis samples were further spectrophotometrically characterized using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent for the determination of total phenolic compounds. The free radical scavenging activities of propolis samples were also evaluated by using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay.


The results revealed that propolis extracts exhibited strong free radical scavenging activity."

Propolis Essential Oil Helps Decrease Anxiety

Propolis is a very rich resource of bioflavonoids, deserving much more research...

Therapeutic Effects of Propolis Essential Oil on Anxiety of Restraint Stress Mice
Hum Exp Toxicol, 2011 Jun 14

Propolis has a broad spectrum of biological activities; however, whether its essential oils have neuroprotective effects is unknown. 


In this study, we found that propolis essential oil (PEO) could significantly reverse the anxiety-like behavior of restraint-stressed mice, and has no effect on locomotor activity. Furthermore, PEO significantly decreased the plasma levels of cortisol (CORT), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and malondialdehyde (MDA), whereas it increased the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in restraint-stressed mice. 


These results strongly suggest that PEO has therapeutic effects on anxiety through antagonizing the hyperfunction of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and improving the ability of antioxidation in brain tissue.

how to Maintain Fitness For The Busy

A health expert in the United States declared that the exercise is not as dangerous as smoking. So, if for health reasons you have stopped smoking, for the same reasons of physical activity what have you done?
Many people who live and work in a big city feel that sports programming is a mammoth burden of a very difficult place. Starting from time, cost, up to a big city environment that is not sports-friendly. Meanwhile, ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) since 1998 has established that physical activity per week are recommended for healthy adults in order to maintain health and fitness including aerobic exercise 3-5 days, 2-3 strength training sessions, and 2 - 3 sessions flexibility exercises. For busy people like you, how to 

implement these recommendations?

For you who do not have much time, here are examples of "mini-exercise" for fitness. The principle of this exercise is to increase the intensity in order to reduce the time / duration required to complete a workout.
Aerobic Exercise for Endurance (Endurance) Heart-LungBrisk walking, running, bicycling (stationary or regular bike), and swimming are examples of exercises that involve almost all the major muscles, which can stimulate the heart. If your time is limited, then try to implement them with high enough intensity whenever you have time. The intensity of exercise can be improved by increasing the speed of running / biking / swimming, although this way contain a substantial risk of possible injury to muscles and joints. To prevent injury, required heating (warming-up) are highly optimized. Another option is to "sort out" the exercise into two parts, the majority held the morning and partly implemented the afternoon / evening.
Muscle Strength ExerciseOne technique is to perform strength training by using a very light load and repeated as soon as possible (repetition maximum) for 30 seconds. After resting for ± 30 seconds, the practice continued in the same way to other muscles. Overall optimal muscle strength exercises involving the 8-10 types of exercises for the muscles of the body. Things to note in this exercise is that if you have not trained, then the rest periods between sets of exercises should be extended. However, to train the muscle strength you have to remember that gradually break period should be reduced, and at the right time load plus generation.
Flexibility exercisesFlexibility is obtained by performing a variety of stretching exercises, which can be done anywhere and in any position. Stretching can be done standing or sitting, and various objects can be used as training aids, such as walls, chairs, cabinets, etc..
But if you have not been able to do complete the exercise, following a variety of creative ways to spur you perform the exercise:

   1. Use the stairs as much as possible and avoid the elevator and the elevator. As a variation, skip two steps at a time, or speeding up your pace.
   2. Walk as much as you can. Many ways you can do, for example by a vehicle parked some distance away from the goal, and avoid shopping in the drive-through. If you move your goods, do not do as well so you have to walk back and forth. When shopping or looking for items, go quickly so you may not see the item you are looking for, which means that you need to walk back and forth. Eliminating the remote control is also a good idea.
   3. Start doing hobbies that require body movements, such as gardening or woodworking. Or do various household activities such as sweeping, mopping (be more effective if done without the handle), window cleaning, etc.. In addition to good add exercise period, of course, you will quickly crowned as the male role model.
   4. Playing with the kids (not the same with respect to children who are playing).
   5. Come dance lessons. Salsa is becoming the trend of today's lifestyles, so you will gain a double advantage by skillful dancing. Once you start living an active, try to increase your physical activity, so that the level of physical fitness is maintained.

Significant Role of Merchant Banking Services in Our Economy

Merchant banks found its origin in the early periods in the country of Italy by the Italian merchants. The main function of the merchant banking services include providing financial advice and services to corporate as well as individuals. These banks act as a sort of intermediary between capital issuers and the buyers of the securities. These securities are issued by different companies in the stock markets to raise funds.

The Necessity of Merchant Banking Services

The economy of the country is often afflicted with different unpredictable conditions like inflation, unemployment, stagnation and so forth. The need to sustain a steady growth is necessary for corporations and individuals which is possible only with a long term strategy and financial options. The merchant banking services provide solutions and financial options.

These banks provide advisor services to clients based on a particular fee. They also provide other financial services to mergers and clients. It is the only financial institute that invests its capital in the clients’ company. It acts as an intermediary between those who possess capital and those who need capital.

To help their clients with a number of financial options, the merchant banking services operate in a number of countries all over the world. In this manner the clients have the opportunity to survey the different financial options to ensure better growth.

Functions of the Merchant Banking Services

These banks have a number of functions and some of the most important among them include:

• Raise funds: one of the main functions of this banker includes helping the clients’ company to raise funds from the markets. The banks help to manage equity offerings and debt. This function further includes underwriting support, pricing and marketing of the issue, stock exchange listing, allotment and refund, offer document registration and so forth.
• Offer advisory services: these banks also offer advisory services to its clients for a proposed fee.
• Security distribution: the functions of these banking services also include distribution of different types of securities like fixed deposits, equity shares, mutual fund products, commercial paper and debt instruments.
• Aid in projects: these banks also provide aid in the projects undertaken by the clients by helping them to visualise the concept of the project. The feasibility of the project is also analysed by these banks. The clients are also given support to prepare project reports.
• Overall financial reconstruction: the merchant banking services provide better financial options and solutions to the clients. They help the clients to raise funds through cheaper resources. With the aid of other financial institutions, these banks also help to revive the sick units of the clients’ companies.
• Offer advice on management of risks: another important function performed by these banks includes providing timely advice on risk management. The merchant banker provides advice on different strategies adopted by the clients.

Today the merchant banking services provide a number of other services like loan syndication, credit acceptance, counselling of mergers and acquisitions, management of portfolio and so forth. They also assist companies with short term liquidity funds. In a nutshell, these banking services are indispensable as they support individuals and corporate to expand their business ventures.

Milk Products: An Essential Part of Our Diet

Milk is considered a wholesome food. It is a rich source of calcium, minerals, vitamins and proteins. The products derived from milk are known as milk products. For better health and strong immune system, consumption of milk is quite essential. However, there are many people who are allergic to milk and milk products.

Some of the Common Dairy Products

Most of the people include milk and its products in their daily diet. Some of the most commonly used products of milk are as follows:

• Cheese: Cheese is one of the most delicious by product of milk. It is nutritious and is considered rich in protein and minerals. It is a healthy food and is a rich source of calcium. It is used for preparing sandwiches, pizzas and other delicious food items.
• Butter: Butter is a commonly used food item in most of the households. Delicious and creamy butter is prepared from buttermilk which is also a by product of milk.
• Ghee: Another most commonly used product of milk is pure ghee. Ghee is used for preparing various sweet dishes and has excellent medicinal value for many ailments.
• Curd: Curd is one of the most widely used milk products in the world. Cure made from pure cow’s milk is another rich source of calcium and minerals.
• Skimmed milk: Skimmed milk is produced by removing the cream from the milk. It can be consumed by people who are suffering from heart diseases and obesity. Skimmed milk is fat free and can be consumed by people of all ages.

Apart from these there are so many other milk products that are beneficial to our health and consumed by people all over the world. Some of these products include ice creams, paneer, condensed milk, milk shakes, milk powder, tofu and so forth. All these products are available online these days. With a variety of milk products, manufacturers advertise their products in the B2B directories so that consumers find it easy to purchase their choice of products.

Some of the famous suppliers of milk products are Nestle India, Gopaljee Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd, Indian Dairy, Orkay Instant Food and so forth. These companies provide some of the best products of milk such as butter, pure ghee, milk powders, curds and yogurts.

Benefits of Consuming Milk and Milk Products

• Rich source of calcium: Milk is rich in calcium and calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth. Diseases such as cancer and osteoporosis can be prevented by proper intake of milk. Growing children also require milk for proper growth of bones and teeth.
• Complete food: Milk is considered a complete food as it contains necessary vitamins, proteins and calcium. It gives energy and keeps the body healthy and strong.
• Cares for the skin: It is known to care for the skin by replenishing it.

Though milk is considered a healthy food there are many people who are intolerant to milk and its products. Milk allergies are common among children and adults alike. Although there are many controversies that revolve around its consumption, milk products are still manufactured and consumed in a large scale.

Bee Venom May Help Treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

As it's frequently misdiagnosed for MS, it's really no surprise this research resembles results found for Multiple Schlerosis...  

Melittin Restores Proteasome Function in an Animal Model of ALS
J Neuroinflammation, 2011 Jun 20;8(1):69

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a paralyzing disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of motor neurons and occurs both as a sporadic and familial disease.

Mutant SOD1 (mtSOD1) in motor neurons induces vulnerability to the disease through protein misfolding, mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative damage, cytoskeletal abnormalities, defective axonal transport- and growth factor signaling, excitotoxicity, and neuro-inflammation.

Melittin is a 26 amino acid protein and is one of the components of bee venom which is used in traditional Chinese medicine to inhibit of cancer cell proliferation and is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects.

The purpose of the present study was to determine if melittin could suppress motor neuron loss and protein misfolding in the hSOD1G93A mouse, which is commonly used as a model for inherited ALS. Meltittin was injected at the ZuSanLi (ST36) acupuncture point in the hSOD1G93A animal model.

Melittin-treated animals showed a decrease in the number of microglia and in the expression level of phospho-p38 in the spinal cord and brainstem. Interestingly, melittin treatment in symptomatic ALS animals improved motor function and reduced the level of neuron death in the spinal cord when compared to the control group.

Furthermore, we found increased of alpha-synuclein modifications, such as phosphorylation or nitration, in both the brainstem and spinal cord in hSOD1G93A mice. However, melittin treatment reduced alpha-synuclein misfolding and restored the proteasomal activity in the brainstem and spinal cord of symptomatic hSOD1G93A transgenic mice.

Our research suggests a potential functional link between melittin and the inhibition of neuroinflammation in an ALS animal model.

The Coffee for Health Benefits

 Benefits of Coffee

According to Harvard Women's Health, the consumption of several cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the formation of kidney stones, colon cancer, Parkinson's disease, liver damage (cirrhosis), heart disease and prevent cognitive decline in brain power.

    * Diabetes. Twenty studies conducted worldwide indicate that coffee reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 50%. The researchers suspect the cause is chlorogenic acid in coffee act to slow the absorption of sugar in digestion. Chlorogenic acid also stimulates the formation of GLP-1, a chemical that increases insulin (a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into the cells). Other substances in coffee that is trigonelin (pro-vitamin B3) is also thought to help slow the absorption of glucose.
    * Cancer. Research has consistently shown that coffee reduces the risk of liver cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.
    * Cirrhosis. Coffee protects the liver from cirrhosis, particularly cirrhosis due to alcoholism.
    * Parkinson's Disease. The coffee drinkers have half the risk of Parkinson's disease is lower than those who do not drink coffee.
    * Heart disease and stroke. Coffee consumption does not increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Contrast, coffee actually slightly reduce the risk of stroke. A study of more than 83,000 women aged over 24 years showed those who drank two to three cups of coffee a day had a stroke risk 19% lower than those who drank no coffee. Studies of a number of men in Finland showed the same results.
    * Cognitive function. A study of 4197 women and 2820 men in France showed that drinking at least three cups of coffee a day can prevent cognitive decline in brain function due to aging up to 33 percent in women. However, similar benefits are not found in men. This may be because women are more sensitive to caffeine.
Negative Effect Coffee
However, coffee also has a negative effect. Caffeine as the main content of coffee is an addictive stimulant. Caffeine affects the cardiovascular system such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. Negative impacts that arise when you consume to excess.
For most people, drinking two to three cups of coffee does not give a negative impact. Drinking coffee with more frequency than that can cause heart palpitations, insomnia, headache and other disorders. Therefore, for those who consumed coffee that was not sleepy, for example because of lack of sleep, it is suggested that consumption is spread throughout the day.
Research on the relationship of coffee consumption with miscarriage does not provide uniform conclusions. However, for the safety of pregnant women are advised not to drink more than one cup of coffee a day.

3 Essential Oils for Summer

Summer is here and you know what that means … fun and sun, bumps and bugs. To help stay in tip-top shape all summer long, here are three essential oils to keep on hand.

Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, has a characteristic aroma frequently used in room sprays and cosmetic products to help relive stress and support relaxation. The essential oil also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which can be very handy with minor bumps and scrapes. To make your own lavender ointment, warm 2-oz sweet almond oil over a double boiler and add 1/4-oz grated beeswax. Stir until the wax is dissolved then add 25 drops lavender Lavandula angustifolia oil, 10 drops bergamot Citrus aurantium var. bergamia oil, and 5 drops thyme Thymus vulgaris oil. Cool before placing in jars and leave it to completely cool before putting on the lid to avoid condensation.

Neroli, Citrus aurantium var. amara, has a decadent, light floral aroma reminiscent of a stroll through the garden. It is the quintessential aroma for summer ambiance. To support relaxation and to refresh the air, diffuse around your home (especially if you plan to staycation this summer!).

Sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, is a pale-colored oil with a slightly spice aroma; it is reminiscent of cloves and camphor. Medicinally, the essential oil has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which make it a useful ingredient in blends or when diluted in a carrier oil. In addition, basil’s essential oil is an effective natural insect repellent[1] and a good alternative to citronella essential oil if you do not like citronella’s strong scent; diffuse the essential oil at your outdoor events for a fresh aroma and some added insurance against those pesky mosquitoes.

Which essential oil is essential for you? Post a comment and tell us which essential oil is a summer must ... be sure to include your favorite blend and recipes!!

Interested in learning more about aromatherapy essential oils? Visit ACHS.edu for more information about aromatherapy classes, community wellness events, and summer study abroad programs with the American College of Healthcare Sciences.We look forward to hearing from you!

[1] Dube, S., Upadhyay, P.D., Tripathi, S.C. (1989). Canadian Journal of Botany, 67:2085-2087.

The Importance of Training Institutes for Better Careers

Due to the ever increasing demand for a better career and secure job, the need for training institutes is on the rise. The steady increase in population has led to shortages in job opportunities and better career options. Unemployment and underemployment have become quite common these days. This in turn aggravates the necessity for excellent institutes that can provide adequate training to students in various fields.

Choosing Training Institutes

There are several training institutes in the country which provide excellent professional courses to students. Career training is essential these days as the competition is very high in the job market. However, there are many factors to consider while choosing institutes for honing your career skills, some of them may include:

• Assessing your interests and skills: before you decide to join an institute, it is important to evaluate your personal skills and talents. Some people may be proficient in artistic skills where as others prefer to acquire computer knowledge. There are thousands of training institutes that help people achieve their dream careers. A career guidance counsellor can provide adequate help in choosing your career by assessing your strengths and weaknesses.
• Evaluating the present trends: career training also related to the present trends in the job market. It is important to evaluate the latest demand for professional skills and related job opportunities. The income trend of respective jobs should also be considered while choosing career training centres.
• Provide Internships: while choosing training institutes, it is important to choose such institutes that provide apprenticeship training to students. The students benefit from such institutes as it helps to build their confidence levels.
• Training fees: The fee incurred by the career institutes is another most important factor to be considered while selecting institutes. Some institutes charge hefty amounts for providing training courses whereas some charge reasonable amounts which can be paid in instalments.
• Campus recruitment: there are many training institutes that guarantee placements to its students. Before selecting institutes, it is wise to evaluate the benefits offered by the institutes in the form of placements in reputed companies.
• Certificates: it is also important to choose career institutes that provide authentic certificates that increase the possibilities of a good job opportunity.

Professional Training Institutes

There are many training centres in the country which equip people both professionally and personally. Some of the institutes provide soft skills like personality development skills, leadership skills and language training. Professional courses also include IT training, foreign language training, corporate training and so forth.

Career institutes also provide textile designing courses, 3D animation courses, web designing, fashion designing and many other short term job oriented courses. Many institutes provide personality development courses which include public speaking courses, communication development courses, vocational education courses and so forth. Various diploma courses are also offered by trained faculties including short term diploma courses.

Most of these well known training institutes have listed their services in the online business portals which enable people to search for the right career and brighten their future with lucrative job opportunities.

Significance of Import Export Trade Leads In India

India was basically considered an agro based economy where imports exceeded exports. Indian imports consisted of heavy machineries, gold and silver, electrical products and so forth. There has been an imbalance in the export and import business in the country. The growth of globalisation paved way for better trade relations between countries. The advent and use of online business directories have further accentuated the prospects of trade in the country.

The Growth of Business Directories and Trade Leads

The b2b directories in India have proved to be excellent platforms for obtaining import export trade leads for various business entrepreneurs. Being a country which includes a huge number of SME sectors, obtaining global recognition was simply impossible without the use of business directories. But with the growing usage and emergence of various online portals, the Small and Medium Enterprises have obtained the required exposure in the global markets.

Better Exposure through B2B Directories

Today there are a number of business portals which show case different products and services manufactured by the SME sectors. This has led to the consequent growth of the Indian small scale industries. Through the b2b directories, the small and medium enterprises obtain necessary import export trade leads to accelerate the growth of business.

Buyers and sellers of different countries amalgamate on a single platform more commonly known as online business portals. Such portals pave way for import export trade leads which are basically enquires posted by buyers from different countries. These leads help to improve business as it gives better exposure and opportunity.


The growth of online business directories have led to the subsequent growth of export and import business in India. The import export trade leads have proved to be advantageous as it is one of the most economical advertising processes. There are a number of online business portals that provide free opportunities to post trade leads. This has proved to be a tremendous opportunity to the small scale industries to gain maximum exposure in the international markets. The Indian handicraft sectors and various cottage industries have gained global exposure with the help of online business portals.

The liberalisation policies introduced in the country has led to tremendous changes in the import and export business. The Indian exports have been experiencing a massive growth but so is the import sector.

Today the Indian economy is in need of machineries and crude oil as it is on the verge of becoming a developed economy. With such a vast amount of resources, the country requires proper ways to gain global recognition which is made possible with the help of online business portals and import export trade leads.

There are in fact many ways to obtain authentic business leads and some of the most effective methods include trade events, blogging and use of social networking sites. Through effective import export trade leads, both domestic and foreign trade can be elevated to new heights. With companies and businesses from all over the world, it is easy to obtain business leads and thereby economic development.

Air Pollution

Air is an important factor in life, but with increasing physical development and urban industrial centers, air quality has changed. That were once fresh air is now dry and dirty. This if not immediately addressed, the change could endanger human health, animal and plant life
Air pollution is defined as the presence of substances or foreign substances in the air that causes changes in the composition (composition) of air from the normal state. The presence of foreign materials or substances in the air in a certain amount and in the air in a long time, will be able to interfere with human life. If such circumstances occur, the air is said to have been contaminated

Air Pollution Sources
Has been realized together, the current air quality has become a global issue, because the air has been polluted by human activities and natural processes. The entry of pollutants into the air can be natural, such as forest fire smoke, caused by volcanoes, meteorites and dust emission of sea salt; also largely caused by human activities, for example due to transportation activities, industrial, waste disposal, either due to decomposition or burning and household activities
There are two types of pollutants are as follows:
a. Primary pollutants, the chemical that directly contaminate the air in harmful concentrations. Bersal substance of natural air components such as carbon dioxide, which rises above the normal concentration, or something that is not normally found in air, eg lead.
b. Secondary pollutants, ie hazardous chemicals that are formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between the components of air.
Primary sources of pollutants can be subdivided into two major categories:
1. Natural sources
Some natural events that can cause air pollution is volcanic activity, forest fires, the activities of microorganisms, and others. The resulting pollutants are generally smoke, gases, and dust.
2. Man-made sources
Human activities that produce pollutants vary include the following activities:
a. Combustion, such as waste incineration, combustion in household activities, industries, motor vehicles, and others. Pollutants produced, among others, smoke, dust, grit (fine sand), and gas (CO and NO).
b. Smelting process, such as steel smelting process, the manufacture of soda, cement, ceramics, asphalt. While it produces pollutants include dust, vapors and gases.
c. Mining and quarrying, such as minerals and metal mines. Pollutant produced primarily dust.
d. Processing and heating as in food processing, meat, fish, and tanning. Pollutants generated mainly smoke, dust, and odors.
e. Disposal of waste, both industrial waste and household waste. Pollution of the water treatment plant is the exhaust. While materials that teruatam pencemarnya H2S is a gas that causes a foul odor.
f. Chemical processes, such as in the process of fertilization, the process of petroleum refining, minerals processing. Preparation of dagger, and others. Pollutants produced, among others, are dust, steam and gases
g. The process of development such as construction of buildings, streets and activities such. Pencemarnya materials which are mainly smoke and dust.
h. Experimental atomic or nuclear processes. Pencemarnya materials which are primarily gas and radioactive dust.

The Serving food principle

Serving food is one of the principles of food hygiene and sanitation. Serving food that is not good and ethical, not only can reduce one's appetite but can also be a cause of bacterial contamination. Some things must be considered in preparing the food in accordance with the principles of food hygiene and sanitation are as follows: presentation of the food-

1. The principle means that every type of food container is placed in a separate container and cultivated closed. The goal is
a. Not cross-contaminated food
b. When a tainted the other can be secured
c. Prolong-eat foods according to the level of food insecurity.
2. The principle means that the placement of the water content of foods containing high water content (juices, milk) on the eve of the new blended to prevent food served quickly broken. Food prepared in a high water content (in soup) more easily become corrupted (stale)
3. Principle means any edible part in the presentation of the material presented is a food that is edible. Avoid the use of materials harmful to health such as iron steples, toothpick or the plastic flowers.
4. The separation principle means food that is not placed in containers such as food in a box (boxes) or hamper any type of food should be separated so as not to mix with each other. The goal is to avoid cross-contamination.
5. Heat the principle that every presentation is served hot, still cultivated in hot conditions such as soup, curry, etc.. To set the temperature to note the temperature of food before it is placed in a food warmer should still be above 600 C. The best tool to maintain the temperature of the presentation is with the bean merry (renderer hot tub)
6. The principle of clean equipment means any equipment used crate containers and lids, boxes, dishes, cups, bowls must be clean and in good condition. Meaning had been washed clean with a hygienic manner. Both the meaning intact, not damaged or defective and used. The goal is to prevent disease transmission and provide an aesthetic appearance.
7. The principle of handling means any food handling or eating utensils are not in direct contact with members of the body especially the hands and lips. The goal is:
a. Prevent pollution of the body
b. Giving the appearance of a polite, nice and neat

Honey Found to Help Relieve Anxiety

Honey soothes throats, anxiety and coughing spells!! (the list is actually much longer)....

Honey Helps Relieve Anxiety: 

"Modifications of neurobehavioral activities related to single episodes of consumption of different doses of bee honey were examined in rats under conditions of the hole-board (HB) test (to evaluate the level of anxiety) and open-field (OF) test (where the intensities of locomotion, rearing, and grooming were measured).


Animals of all subgroups had free access to normal saline, while rats of the three experimental subgroups consumed bee honey in the doses of 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 g per 1 kg body mass (in the form of 10, 20, and 40% solutions, respectively). Among the doses tested, only higher ones induced considerable changes in the behavioral indices. The highest dose (2.0 g/kg) provided a more than twofold increase in the number of examined holes in the HB test; in the OF test, it also increased the numbers of crossed squares, rearings, and grooming episodes by 30, 37, and 164%, respectively.


Thus, our experiments demonstrated a rather significant ability of the natural product tested to relieve anxiety and intensify motor, research/orientational, and grooming aspects of behavior even upon single acts of consumption. Possible neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the behavioral modifications observed are discussed."

What Are the Different Uses of Vending Machines

A vending machine is a machine without any human vendor. The automated operations performed by these machines make them convenient and time-saving at public and commercial places. A consumer needs to deposit the required money and the product he or she wants is provided by the machine.

There are different versions of vending machines that have been launched since the first historical reference of these machines. The vending machine manufacturers have always tried to improve the usefulness and safety of these machines so that people can make best out of them. Here is a discussion about various uses that these machines offer.

Foods and Drinks

A vending machine that provides food items or drinks to the consumers can be easily found at a commercial place. The machines vending healthy foods are installed at schools and offices to promote good health among students and employees. Fast food vending machines can be found at theatres, malls and other places that are visited by thousands of people on regular basis.

Snacks and ice-creams are other popular items that are sold through vending machines. The machines that sell hot food hot and cold food cold are quite popular among consumers. Besides, there are machines that vend candies, chewing gums, sweets and other such small items.

One can find vending machines that provide soft drink cans at bus and railway stations, airports, recreational venues and other such places. In some countries, beverages and alcohol cans too are vended through these machines. However, some of the countries restrict vending alcoholic product through these machines.

Ticket Vending Machines

A popular use of vending machine is to sell tickets at various places. You can easily find these machines at bus and railways stations and metro stations as well. These machines make ticket selling a time saving process as there is no need to stand in a row to buy the tickets. Lottery tickets vending machines too are popular among those who try their luck at different lotteries.

Other Uses

A vending machine may also be used to sell hygiene products. For instance, one can find vending machines that sell tampons and menstruation pads to women at women’s rooms at different public and commercial places. There are vending machines in the men’s rooms that vend condoms.

Machines that vend medicines are also common at public venues like transit stations and shopping malls. A popular use of these machines is to sell newspapers. The machines selling newspapers are different from conventional designs. These machines have a door that opens as the consumer deposits the money and the consumer can select the newspaper he or she wants. In other machine designs, the item purchased is dispensed into a slot.

Other uses of vending machines include the sale of cigarettes, small toys, fruits and other items. One of the latest uses of these machines is to sell music CDs and DVDs. The vending machine manufacturers are using different technologies like biometric recognition to make these machines highly safe and practical. The machines are popularizing the concept of vending without human intervention.

Accelerate Hair Growth

 It seemed eager to have long hair thick and strong in a relatively short time. However, in reality, our hair will only grow about 3 cm per month. Therefore, it is not uncommon for people to take a shortcut by doing hair extensions (hair connection). Is there another way?
Actually whether or not the growth of our hair depends on several factors, such as genetic, health conditions, and how well we take care of us the crown. We may not get long hair in just one night, but at least there are several ways to speed up the process of growth:

1. Use essential oils like lavender, basil, nettle and lemon. Apply a few drops of essential oils only one was using a pipette on our scalp. Massage gently on the entire section of hair and scalp, then leave overnight. In the morning, we just wash and rinse until clean.
2. Rule 8 glasses of water every day will make our skin and hair become more healthy and beautiful. Getting enough water intake does not directly will make hair grow faster, but the body is well hydrated will be able to prevent the threat of branched hairs. That means we do not have to straighten hair (trimming) regularly and the hair can grow without "interference".
3. Exercising regularly can increase the blood circulation system throughout the entire body, including the scalp. The better the circulation of our blood, we know the more blood and nutrients are supplied to the hair follicles.
4. Combing your hair properly. Use a brush with natural boar bristle brush to smooth and soft on the hair and scalp us. Combing can stimulate oil production process that served to lubricate the scalp hair and scalp us. If we include the type of hair is oily, avoid brushing too often because it just makes our hair more oily.
5. Keep hair and scalp. Get used to wash our hair regularly to remove all dirt, dust, and oil deposits that accumulate in our hair. Shampooing can clean the dirt that clog pores in the scalp that can inhibit hair growth. In addition, the shampoo massage is also a good activity on the scalp to stimulate and provide a way to grow new hair with ease.
6. Increase your intake of protein will help your hair grow faster. While foods containing saturated fat can slow down the natural growth of hair. Foods such as eggs, yogurt, almonds, cashews, and milk, is a good source of protein to support hair growth. Then we can also optimize by incorporating foods containing vitamins A, B, C, E, zinc, and iron (such as beef, spinach, yogurt, and fish) in our daily menu. 

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The Caring For Always Looks Beautiful Nails

There are many simple ways that we can do yourself to make your nails always look beautiful without having to go to the salon for a manicure. Consider the following tips that may be useful in the treatment of your nails are beautiful.

- Use a cuticle cream
You can use a special cream for nail cuticle which can be found at the cosmetics store. Cream contains vitamin E which is very good for your nails. Massage your nails using the cream every night before bed. Guaranteed, your nails more beautiful and shiny.

- Put the body or hand cream on the skin near the kitchen, and put on after washing hands or dishes

- Better to wear gloves when you do housework or gardening, and rub your hands with body or hand moisturizer before loading them into the gloves.

- Apply olive oil on your nails whenever you have time to strengthen it.

- Put enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet daily to strengthen nails.

- Before doing the dirty work, such as dusting or gardening, first plug the nail into the soap bar. It is useful to prevent dirt embedded in the nail and also makes it easier to clean.

- To create solid paint last a long time, when about to bathe soften with a little cream on the skin.

- If your nails brittle and easily broken or torn, make the nails stay moist.

Do not Do

- Do not use nails to do the work that can only be done scissors, such as repeal straples.

- Do not cut your nails short if you have.

- Never cut your cuticles with scissors.

- Do not wash clothes or equipment with hot water.

- Do not mengigiti nails.

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