2015年4月29日星期三

How to Know if You're Pregnant - Five Symptoms

How to Know if You're Pregnant - Five Symptoms

The thought of being pregnant may give you a feeling of elation or it may fill you with dread. Either way, if you truly are pregnant, most women want to know that information as soon as possible. Because if you are pregnant, it means that for better or worse, your life is about to change. So what are the early symptoms of a pregnancy? How can a woman tell early on if she's pregnant?

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Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman. Some women experience symptoms of pregnancy within as little time as a week of conception. Others experience no pregnancy symptoms at all until they begin to show the "baby bump." Still others may experience different pregnancy symptoms when pregnant with different children.



If you experience some of the very early pregnancy symptoms listed below and believe that you may be pregnant, you should do a home pregnancy test. If you are still in doubt, arrange with your doctor or pregnancy help clinic to have a pregnancy test. The reason why this is important is that if you are pregnant and have bad lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking, or even taking prescription drugs - you could be inadvertently harming the developing fetus in your body.

Here are 5 common symptoms that might indicate pregnancy:

1. You just missed your normal menstrual period.

This is number one on the list of indicators that are a warning sign that you may be pregnant. It's true that just because you missed a period does not necessarily mean that you're pregnant. There are many other reasons that could cause you to miss a period, such as - fasting, extreme amounts of exercising, prescribed or non-prescribed medications, eating disorders, chronic illnesses, and many more. Nevertheless, if your menstrual period is normally pretty consistent and like clockwork, and it doesn't appear on schedule - this is a red flag and you should consider taking a pregnancy test.



2. Your breasts have become amazingly sensitive.

Tender or swollen breasts sometimes occur just before a period. But these all also signs that conception has taken place and that you could be pregnant. If your breast are swollen beyond normal this is a sign that the body is preparing itself to produce milk. Many women report that they discovered they were pregnant when their breasts became so sensitive that even the slightest brush against them hurts. Others described it as a tingling sensation

3. Heightened sensitivity to smells.

When a woman is in the early stages of pregnancy, she may notice that she is becoming hypersensitive to smells of all types - but especially foods. aromas - foods and others. In fact, you may become so hypersensitive to the smell of certain foods that they cause an involuntary gag reflex or bring about a feeling of nausea. You may also find yourself having an aversion to what were formerly your favorite foods, because of the smell.

4. Excessive bloating.

Bloating can be an indication that you're pregnant. The problem is hormones. When conception occurs, the hormone progesterone floods your system. As the increased progesterone envelopes your body it slows down your digestive processes and leads to gas and bloating.

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5. Dizziness.

Are you all of a sudden having periods of dizziness? Once conception takes place, the developing embryo will need food. This food will be drawn from your body. Specifically, it will use the blood sugar from your body as fuel to grow. If you aren't eating enough, this can lead to your feeling faint because of low blood sugar.



Any or all of these symptoms does not mean that you are pregnant. Each of them could be caused by other factors as well. But they are all symptoms that are common in women that have become newly pregnant.

Stomach Ache – Home Remedies for Stomach Ache

Stomach Ache – Home Remedies for Stomach Ache

Pain in the belly (abdomen) can come from conditions affecting a variety of organs. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower margin of the ribs above, the pelvic bone (pubic ramus) below, and the flanks on each side. Although abdominal pain can arise from the tissues of the abdominal wall that surround the abdominal cavity (i.e., skin and abdominal wall muscles), the term abdominal pain generally is used to describe pain originating from organs within the abdominal cavity (i.e., beneath the skin and muscles).

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A stomachache can be all of these or just plain mid-body misery. And the possible causes are equally diverse and mysterious: gallstones, lactose intolerance, ulcers, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, stress, overeating. Or not eating enough. Or eating improperly prepared food in an unhygienic restaurant. (For more details, read about irritable bowel syndrome on page 322.)



Some kids get abdominal pain because they ate too much of something, ate a food that was too spicy or greasy, ate a food they have an allergy to, or ate food that sat around in the fridge for too long and went bad. The pain is the body's way of telling you that your stomach and intestines are having a tough job breaking down or digesting this food. For example, some people have lactose intolerance, which means they have a tough time digesting lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy foods. Whatever the cause, funky foods can quickly make your tummy feel funky!

Home Remedies for Stomach Ache

Eat an herb which aids digestion, such as ginger (ginger-ale, or ginger snaps), peppermint (gum and candy cane as long as it is real peppermint) or Aloe Vera Juice (an anti-parasitic that tastes terrible but aids digestion). Similar herb teas that help digestion include mint, ginger or chamomile tea.


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Take a small piece of ginger and grate it. Thereafter, squeeze out its juice. Apply the juice on the bottom of your belly and massage gently. It is an effective home remedy for stomach ache.

Drink regular tea with freshly squeezed lemon or honey. This will definately help in the relaxation of the stomach. Do not put sugar in the tea if you are drinking it with lemon or honey. This will make the tea useless.

Eat yogurt. It contains bacteria your stomach is lacking during an upset stomach. My microbiology professor and others have said this and I personally tried it and it works.

Eat yogurt. It contains bacteria your stomach is lacking during an upset stomach. My microbiology professor and others have said this and I personally tried it and it works.

Loosen your belt. If your stomach is distended from IBS, you can loosen your belt. If you're tightly buttoned and belted up, try switching to comfortable, loose clothing, which can ease the pressure on your aching stomach, says Dr. Borum. (It's obvious only after you think of it.)

Take the charcoal from the fire and mash it up in a small cup(preferably plastic so it don't shatter when mashing up the charcoal)add just enough water to cover the smashed charcoal and drink it. I have seen the military do this before so i know that it will work. It will be pretty hard to get it down because it tastes really bad but you will feel alot better if you get it down guaranteed.Or if you have charcoal tablets just take however many the package says. I promise this will work.



Strain and offer warm or at room temperature (depending on your child's preference) in 1?2 cup doses as needed.

A Brief on TMJ and Zoom Teeth Whitening Tampa Treatments

A Brief on TMJ and Zoom Teeth Whitening Tampa Treatments

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An educated patient makes the best client and a multi-specialist dental clinic is the best place to visit for your diverse dental care needs. By this, I mean to say that you must gain knowledge about a particular treatment to understand what to expect from an upcoming appointment with your dentist. This also means that you should visit a dental clinic where you can get solutions for most of your dental problems. This eliminates the need of switching to another dentist just in case you require second opinion or alternative treatment.

There are a range of dental treatments available nowadays. Many are restorative in nature while some are more cosmetic. Here I'm going to discuss about two treatments - zoom teeth whitening Tampa and TMJ treatment. Both are extremely different from each other.



Zoom Teeth Whitening Tampa

Zoom teeth whitening Tampa is a treatment for exfoliating stains and bringing back natural whiteness to teeth. It's not a very long procedure and can be carried out in just one visit to the dentist. The procedure consists of three rounds of whitening, each carried for 15 minutes. A whitening gel with 25% hydrogen peroxide is applied to your teeth. During the treatment, your eyes, lips and gums are completely covered to protect them.

Though the procedure is carried out to whiten the teeth but the exact results cannot be predicted. Actually, it depends on your existing oral condition. But you'll certainly have lighter color teeth and removed the stains accumulated over years from aerated drinks, coffee, tea and sauces. The best part about the treatment is that results are instantaneous and whitening looks absolutely natural.


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TMJ Treatment

TMJ treatment Tampa FL can be carried out for bite disorders, locking of joint in mouth, discomfort in chewing, pain or tenderness in jaw, and facial pain caused by some dental problem. These disorders can cause clicking sound or severe sensation when you open your mouth or try to chew. It's important to seek immediate medical attention, if you feel all or a combination of above symptoms.

The treatment may include - pain relievers (over-the-counter medication for temporary relief), muscle relaxants (medication for a few weeks to help relieve pain caused by any or a combination of above symptoms), sedatives (prescription drugs offered to help you sleep at night), physical therapies (moist heat and ice pack treatment and exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles), bite guards (soft yet firm device to be inserted over the teeth to stop clicking sound), and/or surgery (conservative treatment when all other alternative options fail to treat disorders. Often surgery is the last resort.



Education and information about dental treatments is important. But what's more important is selection of a dentist. The success of your treatment depends a great deal on the expertise and experience of your dentist. Therefore, you must make sure to carefully choose your dentist. Ask your family and friends for recommendations. Browse American Dental Association's list of dentists in your area. Or else ask your family doctor for recommendations. The idea is to find a dentist who is well trained and experienced to carry out these procedures.

2015年4月28日星期二

Clip in Hair Extensions vs Hair wefts. The differences and advantages

Clip in Hair Extensions vs Hair wefts. The differences and advantages

Clip in Hair Extensions vs One piece Hair wefts and Hair pieces

What are the differences between clip on hair extensions and one piece clip in hair pieces?  Which are better? We explain all for you!

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Clip in Hair Extensions – what are they and how do they work?

Hair extensions are an easy way of making hair longer and thicker by attaching human hair (obtained by companies often from women in India or Russia) or synthetic fibre to natural hair using one of a number of methods.



Very few celebrities we see who have long, thick hair are lucky enough to be blessed with natural hair in that state.  Many have bonded real- hair extensions, glued or bonded in using heat guns by professionals.  Experts can apply extensions so that joins can rarely be seen, and colours blended so very rarely can the client's real hair be distinguished from the added hair. The cost of a full-head of real hair extensions can be upwards of £600 (and often take over 4 hours to apply) and these need replacing (to maintain their condition) at least every 3-4 months.

It is the prohibitive costs of these professionally applied extensions that has opened the market for clip-in hair extensions. These can be made of real hair or synthetic hair and come in all shades of colours so that you can mix and match with your own hair.

The width and length of the extensions can also vary so that you can choose the placing of the pieces on your own head.  Each extension piece (ranging from 5cm wide to 15 cm wide has a clip attached which you can use to clip into your own hair.

Packs of "full head clip in hair extensions" will contain a selection of  pieces of different widths that you can use individually or all together- depending on what effect/thickness you wish to achieve.


One piece Hair wefts- how do they work?

Hair wefts have been popular in the afro-caribbean market for a long time and are often sewn into one's own hair for a semi-permanent effect, similar to glued hair extensions.

Clip in hair pieces and hair wefts are a temporary version of these traditional wefts and allow users to clip in easily to their own hair when length or extra thickness is needed. As opposed to hair extensions which come in small separate pieces, a hair weft is almost like a half-wig which clips from one side of the head all the way to the other. Attached to the head, underneath the top layer of hair,  using a number of clips it creates a fuller effect than clip in hair extensions.

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Hair wefts can come in different lengths, curly, wavy or straight styles and in different colours to match your own tone.

Clip in Hair Extensions or Hair wefts?

Both are great, easy ways of adding length to your own hair.

Clip in extensions give you the option of adding contrasting colour and highlights to your hair as well. You could experiment with different colour sets and create modern hair trends without having to dye your own hair.

Clip on extensions, although great for colour and length do not tend to have a great effect in terms of thickening hair, just because it would take quite a few packs, and a lot more time in attaching the pieces. Hair wefts, however, are fantastic for adding instant volume in a few simple clicks.



How are extensions and wefts attached?

Many wig retailers give free advice and instructions with all their products. There are also videos on YouTube which can show you step-by-step how to achieve your desired effect.

Lace Wig Adhesive - Which Is Better Tape Or Glue?

Lace Wig Adhesive - Which Is Better Tape Or Glue?

To apply your lace wig securely to your head, you will need to use glue or tape especially made for this purpose.

If you use tape, it should be double side and clear so it will not be detectable once your wig is applied.

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So which lace wig adhesive is better? Tape or glue? The answer to that is the type of lace wig adhesive you use is really a personal preference. Both work extremely well.

However, glue tends to be more popular for those individuals who maintain an active lifestyle.



Glue will also hold up better if you enjoy swimming and other vigorous activities that will cause you to sweat a lot.

There are water based and solvent based adhesives. Water based adhesives have less chemicals in them and may work better for those who have sensitive skin. But solvent based adhesives will give you a longer and firmer hold. It can last up to 6 weeks.

Whichever glue you decide to use it is recommended that you test a small amount of glue on a sensitive area of your skin and let I sit for a couple of hours to see if it causes any type of irritation or reaction.


If after an hour you haven't noticed any type of breakout in the area you applied the glue, you should be able to move forward with your lace wig application without any problems.

It is extremely important that you only apply your lace wig with glue that is made specifically for that purpose.

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Also, be sure not to get any glue on your natural hair during the application of your lace wig. This could cause your hair to break off or fall out.

Lace wigs have become a popular hair styling option for many women. Whichever lace wig adhesive you decide to use to hold your wig in place will give you the look and style you desire to achieve.



2015年4月27日星期一

Causes and Symptoms of Parosmia

Parosmia is a smell disorder that causes an altered perception of smell. In this condition, an existing pleasant odor is wrongly perceived as offensive. This post shall delve deeper to understand the causes and symptoms of this olfactory disorder.
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Symptom of parosmia
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The area of the brain that controls the sense of smell is known as the central olfactory system, which primarily consists of neural structures like piriform cortex and olfactory bulb.
Consider this: You painstakingly prepare a nice meal and serve it to your friend. You too are about to have the delicacies but all of a sudden your friend complains that the meal smells like rotten food. You are surprised to hear it since you don't find anything wrong with the meal. You confirm it after tasting the elaborate dishes. If there is no offensive or stinky odor, your friend probably might be suffering from parosmia, a condition marked by distorted sense of smell.

A person affected with parosmia, a smell disorder, is unable to perceive the natural odor of substances. The sense of smell perceives the odor as somewhat offensive. The odor that's actually not present is perceived, a common feature observed in parosmia patients. Thus in parosmia, the natural odor is distorted, making it foul. So if there is a particular odor, the affected person finds it different; he is unable to detect the expected aroma. People affected with parosmia have a hard time distinguishing between odors of different foodstuffs including dairy products, chocolates, vegetables and fruits.

Symptoms
This change in perception of odors associated with parosmia, makes it difficult to recognize the correct smell. So, distinguishing between different odors becomes next to impossible. Foul-smelling odor is one of the most common complaints among individuals affected by parosmia. The condition is typically marked by inability to recognize different smells, since every smell makes you feel sick as it is offensive, similar to that of vomit, rotten flesh, stools, and burnt food.

Causes
Our nose is able to detect and identify odor due to the presence of olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs). These are specialized sensory cells that lie in the nasal cavity and have receptors that recognize the smell in the air, which is relayed to the central olfactory system located in the brain. This is how we are able to identify a particular smell. However, when these OSNs get damaged, it can trigger symptoms of parosmia.

Following are the factors that may interfere with the normal functioning of olfactory sensory neurons:

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs)
URTIs such as common cold, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, pertussis, laryngitis, sore throat, and tonsillitis may cause functional changes in OSNs, which may lead to abnormal change in the perception of smell.

Head Injury
A head injury can damage that part of the brain which receives information transmitted from the olfactory sensory neurons. To be more specific, a head trauma can disturb the functioning of olfactory bulb and olfactory cortex that play an important role in detecting different smells. This can impair the ability to identify the sense of smell, leading to parosmia

Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps refer to benign growths that erupt in the nasal cavity and sinuses. So the inside part of the nose may show fleshy swellings, which may lead to stuffy or runny nose. Since the OSNs are also located in the nasal cavity, formation of nasal polyps can affect their function, causing significant deviation in normal perception of smell.

Smoking
Here's another reason why smoking is detrimental to the health. If you don't kick the habit of smoking, you may eventually experience symptoms of parosmia. This is because cigarette smoking is known to interfere with sense of smell as many smokers continue to report about reduced ability to smell things correctly.

Medication
Aberrant odor perception can also occur due to intake of certain medications. For instance, there have been reports of antibiotic use for a few weeks causing impaired ability to smell.

Exposure to Harmful Chemicals
Inhaling fumes of dangerous chemicals, that include pesticides and certain solvents, can negatively affect the olfactory system of the body. These chemical fumes can damage the olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs), which may send wrong signals to the brain's smell-recognizing centers, leading to altered perception of smell.

Aging
The normal process of aging can also have a negative impact on the sense of smell. As we get older, our ability to smell and taste may decrease. One study has reported that around 24% of Americans over the age of 55 suffer from diminished sense of smell, whereas 27% of people above 80 complain about deficits in the sense of smell. So one cannot rule out age-related parosmia that makes it difficult to identify the natural odor.

Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders like seizures that occur due to electrical disturbances in the brain, can also damage the areas of the brain involved in the identification of smell. So following a seizure attack, people may experience temporary olfactory impairment, leading to parosmia. Other neurological problems that can cause olfactory dysfunction include Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
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Treatment will depend on the underlying cause responsible for parosmia. Taking the right treatment as per the diagnosis of the underlying cause may help in restoring the perception of smell.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/causes-and-symptoms-of-parosmia.html

2015年4月26日星期日

30 Inch Hair Extensions

30 Inch Hair Extensions

Because of beautiful, long 30 inch hair extensions, you can finally have that long flowing hair you have always wanted.  Enjoy the freedom to pull your hair up into a thick ponytail or a stylish bun.

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Fashion a whole new look with either human or synthetic 30 inch hair extensions. For an everyday style, 30 inch hair extensions add length that can be pulled up, curled, or straightened.

These versatile extensions come in different colors and, a few well placed highlights, can make tired, old hair really pop! Consider the option of an overall hair color change by adding lots of 30 inch hair extensions in a new color



Although 30 inch hair extensions come in both human and synthetic versions, the differences should be considered.

Human hair extensions have already been chemically processed, so it is not recommended to further treat them with color. A significant benefit of adding 30 inch hair extensions made of human hair instead of synthetic extensions is the option to use styling equipment on them. Curling irons and straighteners are fine for human hair extensions, but will melt synthetic hair. Additionally, they are available in the do-it-yourself clip in version, as well as the more complicated glue on and sewn in versions. These last two require the talents of a professional stylist. Human hair extensions tend to be more expensive, but when taken care of properly, they will last about a year.


Synthetic 30 inch hair extensions are also available in many colors. They can be attached in the same ways used for human hair extensions. The synthetic 30 inch hair extensions do need hair care products specifically designed for synthetic hair. They don't last as long as human hair extensions, but, they will last about three months. Maybe the greatest benefit is the affordability, because they tend to be much less expensive.

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The best thing about 30 inch hair extensions is the variety of styling possibilities. Besides adding significant length, 30 inch hair extensions create fullness and volume for fine or thinning hair. This makes these a great option to give limp hair lift and texture.



Special occasions like weddings, proms, or reunions scream for extravagant hair styles and 30 inch hair extensions allow enough flexibility to create just the right one. Maybe the outfit calls for a fancy or curly up-do, possibly an elegant, French twist, or even the sheer drama of long, sophisticated locks.  These 30 inch extensions are the perfect option to create whatever extraordinary look is needed for every event.

Why Are Human Hair Clipping Extensions A Better Choice?


Why Are Human Hair Clipping Extensions A Better Choice?

Extensions are a great alternative for people who do not have long hair. Many of us wish to try different hair styles but cannot do so because we do not have long or thick hair. Hair extensions are the best solutions because they can easily add length and volume to your hair.

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hairdo from Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves 17L Human Hair Extension

Hair extensions are either made from human hair or synthetic hair. Although human hair is more expensive than synthetic hair, it has many benefits which make it worth the extra cost. The best thing about human hair clipping extensions is that they look very natural because they are made of real hair. Even the best synthetic hair extensions cannot compare with human hair extensions because they do not have the exact feel and look of real hair. Human hair extensions are, therefore, much easier to blend in with your real hair and they are not noticeable once you have clipped them in.



Another benefit of these extensions is that it is easier to find human hair extensions that match your real hair color and texture as compared to synthetic hair. With synthetic hair, you have to choose from a given amount of colors while with human hair, you can even dye the extensions yourself in order to get the exact same shade as you need.

One of the benefits of human hair is they you can easily style them in any way you want. Human hair extensions are available in different textures such as wavy, straight and curly and even these can be styled in different ways. You can easily curl the straight extensions and vice versa. Another benefit is that they last longer than synthetic extensions. If they are washed with mild shampoo and used properly, they can last for a very long time without losing their shine or texture.

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Therefore, human hair clipping extensions are definitely a better choice than synthetic ones. They may be more expensive than other extensions, but since they last a long time and look so natural, they are really worth spending some extra money on.



A List of Incurable Diseases

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Progressive diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and Alzheimer's fall under the list of terminal or incurable diseases. The following Buzzle post elaborates more on the diseases that cannot be cured.
Incurable diseases
Did You Know?
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which is an incurable neurological disorder.
Despite medical science taking giant strides in curing various diseases, the global community continues to be plagued by ailments that have no cure. Scientific breakthroughs have helped in eradicating many ailments through vaccination, but they are yet to find a solution when the disease has reached the advanced or terminal stage. Following are the diseases that, to date, have no known cure.
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Polio
Once affected with the polio virus, it can leave the person disabled for the rest of his/her life. Polio is a contagious viral infection and when it affects the central nervous system, it can cause paralysis of either one or both legs. The affected leg may become deformed and shrunken as the infection inhibits the growth of the leg/s. Children under the age of 5 are at an increased risk of getting the viral infection that may render them paralytic permanently. Although there is a polio vaccine, it only helps in preventing the infection, but when the viral illness strikes, there is no scope for recovery.

Diabetes
Diabetic patients suffer from abnormally high blood sugar levels. Increased urination, unreasonable thirst, increase in appetite, weight loss, and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms of diabetes. In this condition, the hormone insulin that controls blood sugar is either produced insufficiently or the body does not respond to the action of insulin. Diabetes is a life-long condition and requires strict monitoring of the diet as well as following a daily exercise routine to keep the blood sugar levels under control. However, if diabetes is not managed properly, it can cause complications, which can be fatal.

Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the airway passages become swollen, which leads to breathing problems. Although with the right treatment, asthma can be managed effectively, it cannot be cured. Asthma symptoms alleviate and aggravate from time to time, but this inflammatory condition never goes away completely.

HIV/AIDS
This is a viral infection that impairs the immune system considerably. Having unprotected sex with an HIV-infected person is one of the most common causes of HIV/AIDS. The virus is potent enough to destroy the crucial infection-fighting cells. The progression of HIV/AIDS is a slow process but when it reaches the end stage, the defense mechanism is severely compromised, causing opportunistic pathogens to thrive. As a result, people in the advanced stage of HIV/AIDS die from secondary infections.

Cancer
The dreaded C that sends chills down the spine is marked by uncontrolled proliferation of cells in a specific part of the body. The malignancy may spread to different regions of the body, causing further complications. There are different types of cancer, but in each case the condition is characterized by abnormal production of cells. Although cancer can be treated with chemotherapy drugs, there is no guarantee that the patient will recover from the illness. If cancer is detected at a late stage, treatment only helps to prolong the lifespan of the patient.

Common Cold
The common cold virus is certainly not lethal, but currently, there is no medication that can cure the infection. Common cold that typically causes runny nose, frequent sneezing, and a sore throat, usually does not last for more than 2 weeks. Medications that are formulated only help in managing symptoms and do not kill the virus. So no matter what medicine you take, the virus runs its course of around 7 to 14 days. Similarly, the influenza A, B and C virus has no known cure, and treatment involves relieving the symptoms.

Ebola
The outbreak of Ebola virus that was observed in Africa recently is said to be one of the most deadliest infections with presently no known cure. The virus that has taken the lives of more than 10,000 natives living in various parts of Africa including Nigeria, Guinea, and Liberia. The condition is characterized by high fever, headache, sore throat, joint and muscle aches. As the infections aggravates, it can cause internal bleeding, which may lead to bloody diarrhea and coughing up blood.

Lupus
This is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's own immune system turns against itself. So instead of defending the body against pathogens, the immune system starts damaging the healthy tissues of the body. This causes widespread chronic inflammation in different areas of the body. Some of the common symptoms associated with lupus include extreme fatigue, joint and muscle aches, and formation of rash over the face.

Arthritis
Arthritis that is characterized by chronic inflammation of joints is incurable. Stiffness in the joints that causes limited range of motion is one of the most common symptoms of arthritis. The arthritis symptoms fluctuate between periods of flare-ups and remissions. So even if the pain is not consistent, the condition lasts for a lifetime.

Alzheimer's Disease
A person affected with Alzheimer's disease suffers from a gradual loss of memory function. Apart from memory problems, the condition results in impairment of thinking and reasoning skills. Alzheimer's is irreversible and progressive that can severely disrupt a person's day-to-day routine.

Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder typically marked by progressive loss of dopamine-secreting neurons that regulate muscle movement. As a result, people affected with this condition face difficulty initiating movement. Slowness in movement and tremors is the prominent feature of Parkinson's disease. Patients need lifelong treatment with dopaminergic drugs that help in increasing dopamine levels in the brain, which work in improving bodily movement.

Other medical conditions that are considered incurable are given below:

Herpes
Hepatitis
Leprosy
Hypertension
Progeria
Fibromyalgia
Crohn's disease
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A point to note here is that although there are some medical conditions like diabetes that are incurable, but with proper treatment and healthy lifestyle changes, patients can still lead a normal life.

2015年4月23日星期四

Einstein Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms

Although delayed speech development is usually associated with the Einstein syndrome, there are certain other signs that also need to be taken in account. Buzzle, here, gives you an account of all the symptoms that may indicate whether your child has the so-called Einstein syndrome.
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Einstein syndrome signs
"Not All Late Talkers are Future Geniuses"
Even Thomas Sowell states that not all individuals with delayed speech development have Einstein syndrome. Other reasons may be hearing impairment, Asperger's syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, hyperlexia, etc.
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author of many child development books. The term "Einstein Syndrome" was coined by him in his book, Late-Talking Children, in 1997. In this book, he describes his own experience with his son who was first diagnosed to suffer from retarded development in childhood, but seemed to outgrow this condition. In addition, this book also has testimonies of 46 other parents whose kids had delayed speech as well.

His other book, Einstein syndrome: Bright Children Who Talk Late, is a collaboration between him and speech language researcher Stephen Camarata. This book summarizes the results from a sample of 239 bright, late-talkers as well as those from the Sowell's previous group.

The essence of this book is that it highlights the similarities between exceptionally bright people with delayed speech development and Albert Einstein, whose speech was delayed until the age of five. Sowell also continues to discuss how late talkers are often inaccurately diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder or Asperger's syndrome.

He talks about assessing a child's cognitive abilities rather than assessing his/her verbal skills. It highlights that some children might be shy or disinterested in the test and might not fare well in such tests, and thus, be falsely categorized to have a lower IQ.

Probable Signs of Einstein Syndrome

Precocious Memory: The information retaining capacity of these individuals seem to be exceptionally good. Their memory is almost eidetic. These kids exhibit exceptional mastery over instruments and gadgets, like computers, before their peers.

Outstanding Analytical Abilities: These kids usually love solving puzzles indicating that they have a highly analytical mind that loves to be challenged. The IQ in these kids is seen to be quite high. Parents have also reported kids to be fascinated with working of mechanical things.

Strong Will: The kids who are said to have this syndrome are usually very headstrong. If they don't like something, they'll let you know. They just can't be persuaded to do something they don't want to.

Highly Selective Interests: A large number of individuals with this syndrome are seen to be musically inclined or may have some other creative interests. They are thus seen to have unusual achievements in some fields, but completely inept in others.

Long Attention Span: Once interested in something, their concentration in it is a hundred percent, this is usually not seen in individuals of their age. They also seem to be completely absorbed in whatever they are doing.

Delayed Toilet Training: The ideal age by which a kid should be potty trained is between 22 to 30 months; but then again every child is different. Kids with this so-called syndrome seem to take a wee bit longer in getting toilet trained.

Delayed Speech Development: Kids with Einstein syndrome seem to have difficulty in verbal communication especially in the early years. Most kids seem to speak only few words by the time they are three, proper construction of a sentence by such kids is usually not before the age of four. Sowell has an interesting theory for it, albeit it's a mere speculation at this point.

He claims that highly intelligent late talkers devote most of the capacity of the left hemisphere (of the brain) in developing their highly analytical skills, it is only after further development of the brain in the growing years that the brain can support the capacity to pick up languages. Their delayed speech can further result into other symptoms like underdeveloped social skills as well as feeling isolated from others.

Sowell also adds that the Einstein syndrome is mostly seen in males. He also states that the parents of such kids are usually seen to have very good analytical abilities or musical inclinations as well, indicating that this syndrome may have a genetic predisposition.
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Although Sowell, in his books, points out the need to develop better tools that measure a child's ability to comprehend, he doesn't answer how this can be achieved. Experts have pointed out that delayed speech might not be the main criteria in determining if someone has this syndrome. Its main parameters include having high analytical abilities and extreme intelligence. His work has been criticized by many as it may lack conclusive guidelines that may help parents get a high quality evaluation for their child, calling it a "passionate indictment" of a professional in the field of speech therapy and child psychology.

2015年4月22日星期三

Limpet Adaptations

Limpets are soft-bodied molluscs protected by a hard conical shell. They are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones. Learn about the adaptations of limpets in this post.
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Adaptation in limpets
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The species, Lottia gigantea is one which marks its territory. It aggressively pushes other organisms out of its area by crashing them with its shell, thus preserving its patch of algae for its own feeding.
Limpets are marine creatures which belong to the phylum Mollusca and class Gastropoda. They are mainly found within the mid-intertidal, intertidal and sub-tidal zones of sea shores. The structure of limpet is same as other molluscs. They have three distinct regions; the head-foot which facilitates locomotion and sensory reception, the visceral mass comprising the digestive, circulatory, excretory, and reproductive systems, and the mantle surrounding the visceral mass.

They have flattened, conical or cap-shaped shells that can be smooth or radially ribbed. The shells of limpets are generally white pink, gray, dark brown, or green with a yellow tint at times. Some of them also have white spots and radial rays. The inner side of the foot is yellow, dull orange or brown and with green or gray shades. The mantle is fringed with tentacles, internal to which lies the pallial gills.

There are various groups of limpets that come from various ancestral gastropods. True limpets are marine limpets that belong to the order Patellogastropoda, subclass Eogastropoda. Besides this, the term limpet is also used for various types of snails in the subclass Orthogastropoda. They include the marine limpets like keyhole limpets (Family Fissurellidae), the slipper limpets (Family Calyptraeidae), the hoof limpets (Family Hipponix), limpets like Tylodina and Umbraculum, and the pulmonate false limpets (Family Siphonaria).

Adaptations


Foot
There are two important adaptations that protect true limpets. One is the physical defense of the shell. Another is the adhering strength of the foot that protects limpets against the forces of waves and attack by predators such as shore birds, fish, small mammals, seals, and humans. There are two ways in which the foot attachment works. One is the suction, which enables limpets to strongly attach to the rocks with no restriction on movement. The foot adheres as well slides across a smooth surface. However, when limpets move across holes or uneven surfaces, their foot becomes susceptible to leaks.

The other method of attachment is glue-like adhesion. Here the foot attaches to the surface with the help of a sticky foot mucus. This mode provides greater resistance to forces, and there are no chances of leaks as well.

Shells
The cup-shaped shells of limpets is an adaptation that enables them to thrive on higher rocks and near the sea. Limpets living near the water have flatter and smaller shells, so that the forces of waves cannot beat against them and pull them away. Those thriving in higher rocks have higher and wider shells. They are at a higher risk of destruction due to less frequent contact with water, sunlight, water evaporation and the winds. Their tight grip to the rock with the help of their foot enables them to trap some water inside their shell and prevent themselves from drying out. They also secrete chemicals that promote the growth of the shell.

Lungs
As an adaptation to breathing, almost all marine limpets possess gills, while all the freshwater limpets and a few marine limpets possess a mantle cavity that serves as a lung. The keyhole limpets have a hole at the top of their shells through which water is expelled out after it is drawn in from the base of the shell.

Camouflage
The shells of limpets differ in appearance and may change color from time to time. Their shells have colors that look like the surfaces of rocks they inhabit, which provide camouflage and protection. Many limpets are often covered in green marine algae, which makes it difficult to recognize them.

Teeth and Tongue
Limpets feed on a variety of things depending upon their habitat. Varied species of limpets possess structurally different teeth that function as scraping tools. True limpets scrape off and feed on algal spores and bits of plant matter from the rocks. They do this with the radula, which is a ribbon-like tongue with many teeth, at least twelve in each row. Equal-size blunt radular teeth are present in limpets that feed on coral lineage. Limpets that feed on rock substrates have unequal-sized, sharp teeth. Limpets that feed on marine angiosperms have broad and flat-topped teeth.

There are also certain smaller species of true limpets that live on sea grasses and graze on the microscopic algae that grow there. Some other species live and feed on the stalk of brown algae. The keyhole and slit limpets are usually carnivorous, and feed on sponges, corals, and other sessile animals.

Locomotion
Limpets move with the help of their broad flat muscular foot. This is achieved by deforming their body so that small transverse waves travel along their foot from back to front, thereby enabling them to move forward.

Behavior

▸ When deluged by water during high tides, they move into the sea and then come back to the same spot. It is still not clear how limpets return to the same spot every time, but it is believed that they leave a mucus trail along its path and follow it to come to the spot. This spot forms scratches engraved by the edges of their shells, which enables a limpet to form a better 'home scar'.

▸ Limpets reproduce through a behavior called spawning. It happens once a year, usually during winter. Several females release eggs and males release sperm into the water, where the eggs fertilize. Some species of limpets are known to undergo sex change from male to female. They are initially males, and change to females after attaining a certain size.
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Limpets have been a food source for humans since early times. They are also used in artwork and as jewelry. Also, it has been found that limpets have very strong teeth, even stronger than spider silk due to the protein structures strengthened by nanofibers of a mineral called goethite. So, performance engineers are thinking about creating better and more robust vehicles like bicycles, boats, and race cars out of limpet teeth in the near future.

2015年4月21日星期二

A Burning Headache And Some Of Its Causes

A Burning Headache And Some Of Its Causes

Many people suffer from this common nuisance called burning headache every day, in some cases which can even last for days. Burning headache is not a medically recognized term if you were to look around in medical journals and clinical documents, but it's pretty much commonly used. There are many different causes of burning headache, and different people have different parts of the head which aches. Besides, there are also many different causes of this headache, some of which we will be looking at today.

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Different Parts of the Head

In many instances, burning headache is related to sinusitis. In that case, the pain is usually on the frontal part of the head, on the forehead, upper cheeks, and sometimes can even travel around the whole face. In other cases, this burning headache can be caused by fever. In this, the pain is usually on both sides of the forehead, which are the weakest points of sensitivity in our head.

Causes



As we have already known, the common reasons for burning headache would be fever, flu, and sinusitis. In these cases, the pain is constant, and can be stinging and tingling, and not to mention burning. It can originate from any side of the head, but usually after a while it will travel to other areas as well.



Some people tend to get thrusts of extreme pains. Although medically there is no proof as to what causes this sudden uprising in the burning headache symptoms, it is believed to be caused by pulsating nerves due to tension.

Burning headache can also be caused by certain other reasons besides the above listed. These are more serious cases such as tumors or growth in the head. In such cases, the pain is not constant like the ones listed above, but comes on and off. The pain is usually violent, far stronger than the ones you get for fever, and not to forget; it pulsates often.

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It is also believed that toxins and chemicals can also cause acute or burning headache. This is pretty common to many people, especially those who are not so favorable of newly painted houses, chemical labs, and so on. On top of these, even certain edible toxins and foods can cause burning headache, such as alcohol, caffeine, and so on.



Alcohol and caffeine especially, are believed to be causes of many serious headaches that can cause the whole head to ache severely, with the nerves being extremely tensed.

Do Push Ups to Build Muscle Mass and Boost Metabolism

Do Push Ups to Build Muscle Mass and Boost Metabolism

Having spent many years doing many different workouts involving weights, cardiovascular machines, and calisthenics, I determined that the best way to build mass and boost metabolism is by doing pushups. Lots of pushups! After less than three months training, I was able to complete a one-thousand pushup routine in exactly 80 minutes.

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Calisthenics, like pull-ups and pushups, are commonly avoided because they can be extremely painful. Because strength training exercises are typically anaerobic, with few exceptions, the body produces a high amount of lactic acid, thus causing a burning sensation in the muscles. Coupled with physical and mental exhaustion, an abundance of lactic acid can persuade even the hardest of athletes to give it a rest. Remember that your body will prevail, as long as you maintain your mental strength.



To begin, I would recommend a routine consisting of no more than 100-200 pushups, spread out over an entire day. Break them down into even sets, of say 20 pushups per set. Whenever you feel confident in yourself, drop to the floor and pound out a quick set. If 20 pushups are too many when you begin, then do more sets consisting of fewer repetitions per set. Do not concern yourself with the amount of time it takes to complete the first few workouts, just make sure you drink a lot of water and eat a lot of high protein food throughout the day. The day following your first pushup workout, your chest, stomach, shoulders and legs will be sore. It will become apparent just how many muscle groups are worked when doing pushups. Take 2-3 days rest.

The secret to building the endurance strength necessary to do extremely large numbers of repetitions is to strategize with your own body. The workouts need to be strategically spaced apart and sometimes stacked together to maximize results.

The second workout should be the same as the first, however do not take a 2-3 day rest after the workout. Instead of taking a long break, work out every other day, until you no longer get sore the day after. It may take a few weeks in order to be comfortable doing 200 pushups every other day. Do not lose sight of your goal. Remember that pain is a result of muscle wear and recovery, and should mentally represent progress, not a limitation. It will never go away, but it will greatly diminish over time as your body adjusts.

The third stage requires that you compress your workout into a set time interval. For the sake of example, let's say one hour. Find a comfortable number of repetitions that you feel that you will be able to repeat until you have reached your daily goal of 200 pushups. In this example, we'll do 10 repetitions. This workout will consist of 20 sets of 10 repetitions. 20 sets, evenly divided across 60 minutes means that you will need to do one set of 10 pushups every three minutes. Make sure that whatever goal you choose is achievable, and also poses a challenge. Repeat this routine every other day, until it becomes comfortable.

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Because your muscles will quickly become fatigued doing calisthenics, it is very difficult to continually add more reps or sets to your workout. The easiest and most successful method [in my opinion] for building endurance is stacking workouts. By stacking, I mean completing the same workout more than one time in less than a 24 hour period. During the fourth stage, complete a 200 pushup routine in the morning and in the evening, followed by a day of rest. Once again, just like the previous stages, do this routine until your body becomes comfortable- this should only take a couple of weeks. At which point, you will complete the workout stacking, by coupling the two sessions into one two-hour session, consisting of 40 sets of 10 pushups, totaling 400 pushups. My buildup workouts include two sessions of 300-500 pushups apiece, followed by a day of rest. Note that you should not work the same muscle group two days in a row without rest. This method gave my body time to rest and refuel between sessions without going completely into recovery mode.

If your body responds quickly and you start to build considerable muscle mass in a short period of time, which I'm sure you will, the next thing to do is increase the number of repetitions per set and decrease the amount of time between sets. I would recommend a goal of 25-30 reps per set, beginning one set every 2 minutes. If done gradually, the workout compression can be very smooth and your 400-pushup routine can be completed in 32 minutes. It sounds very difficult, but it is achievable.




Now that you have the tools; timing your sets, timing your workouts and adding reps, you can pull the strings and make the workout work for you. If you have any difficulty in any particular aspect that prevents further gains, use the other techniques to manipulate your body into cooperating. For example, if you cannot add more reps to your sets, do more sets, or if you cannot do more sets, do two larger workouts spaced apart from one another.

Two important things to remember when doing mass building exercises such as pushups are; drink lots of water and eat lots of high protein food throughout the day. When doing my one-thousand pushup routine, I drink at least one full gallon of water daily to avoid dehydration and joint fatigue. Good luck!

Places to Visit in New York

The dream city of New York is one of the hottest tourist destination for American as well as foreign tourists. If planning a trip to this exciting city, here is the information about the best places you can visit.
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When asked, most people world over would mention New York as one of the most coveted places. The city of Manhattan skyscrapers, flashing lights, lively city nights and ever busy streets, New York surely never sleeps. Located on United States' eastern coast, it is the most populous city in this country with more than 8 million residents in the proper city area alone. For those visiting it for the first time, there may be some guidance required, as there are countless number of places that you would love to see. So, here are some of the most deserving places you can consider.
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Ellis Island Statue of Liberty
click image to enlarge The Statue of Liberty: No trip to the US can be complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty. The first picture that comes to our mind at the thought of New York is that of the Statue of Liberty. The 151 feet high statue is located on 12 acre Liberty island, overlooking the New York harbor. It is located at a distance of around one mile from Lower Manhattan. The only way of visiting it, is by the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Ferry system, as using private vessels is forbidden. Operated by Statue cruises, these ferries ply from New York as well as New Jersey and one round trip ferry comprises visits to both the islands.
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Ground Zero: Another must-see location is the site of the dreadful terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, also known as Ground Zero. On this fateful day, two passenger planes hijacked by terrorist were rammed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, which was a famous landmark of NYC. Both the towers collapsed within a couple of hours, killing about 3,000 people. A memorial called 'Reflecting Absence' has been erected in the honor of the victims. It consists of a field of trees along with the footprints of the twin towers. There is a pool of water filling these footprints and underneath the water, the walls bear the names of the victims. Delta Fountain Ground Zero
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View of Empire State Building
click image to enlarge Empire State Building: One of the most recognizable feature of the city's skyline is the Empire State building. Housing 102 floors, it is the tallest structure in NYC and has been an international landmark till date. It remained the world's tallest building from 1931 to 1973, when WTC pipped it for the top spot. It continues to capture the imagination and amazement of many curious visitors. This great skyscraper has iconic significance not only in the history of NYC but also the US.
Times Square: They say that if you stand in the Times Square long enough, you can meet every person you've known in your lifetime. It is a major intersection in Manhattan and is one of the busiest part of the city. Today, this intersection has become one of the iconic landmarks and is defined by the spectacular, animated, digital advertisements. This is one of the places to visit in winter, as the New Year's celebrations are at a completely different level. Evening at Times Square
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Aerial View of Madison Square Garden
click image to enlarge Madison Square Garden: It is one of the world's most famous arenas. It is located in Manhattan on seventh avenue, between 31st and 33rd streets. Also known as MSG or just The Garden, it is home to the New York Rangers NHL team, NBA's New York Knicks, and the New York Liberty of the WNBA. Many high rated and popular music and entertainment concerts, take place at the Madison Square Garden, which hosts around 320 events a year.
St Patrick's Cathedral: It is the seat of the Archbishop of New York. It is the United States' largest decorated neo-gothic-style catholic cathedral church, and the country's Catholic life revolves around it. It is located on the eastern part of Fifth Avenue and between the 50th and 51st Streets in midtown Manhattan. It can attract a lot of awe of those, who appreciate the ancient Roman architecture that is evident everywhere inside the church. Winter Time in St Patrick's Cathedral
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View of Central Park
click image to enlarge Central Park: Central Park is a massive green cover occupying a mammoth 843 acres, right in the heart of the Manhattan. It hosts approximately 25 million visitors every year and is one of the most widely visited parks in the country. It is also one of the best places to visit for children. There are excellent touring and amusements activities like carriage horses, pedicabs, sports, rock climbing, etc., inside the park and it can be an ideal place to visit.
United Nations Headquarters: The Headquarters of United Nations (UN) is located on an 18-acre site on the East of Manhattan. This is an international zone i.e., it belongs to all member countries and not to the US. To support this, it has its own dedicated security force, fire department, and even a postal service. Many guided tours of the headquarter are operated daily from the General Assembly public lobby. A member of the international staff, guides and explains the tourists of the work of the United Nations and its various organizations. Visitors are taken to some of the main Council Chambers and the General Assembly Hall. View of United Nations Headquarters
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View of Grand Central Terminal
click image to enlarge Grand Central Terminal: The Grand Central Terminal (GCT), also known as the Grand Central, is a railway terminal station between 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. It is world's largest train station in terms of number of platforms ― 44, which cater to as many as 67 tracks between them. It is a two level terminal, both underground ones. The upper level has 41 tracks and the lower section has 26.
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Chrysler Building: It was the world's tallest building for just a year from 1930 to 1931 when its Manhattan neighbor, the Empire State building took the top spot. But, it is still the world's tallest brick building. Its most peculiar feature is the culminating, beautifully tapered, stainless steel crown that supports the famous spire at the peak. The Chrysler Building is a masterpiece of Art Deco style of architecture. The distinctive decoration of the building is based on features, which were then being used for Chrysler automobiles.

Information About the New York State Song

You have seen the eye-catching emblazoned red heart and the city initials on commercials, T-shirts, bumper stickers, and on umpteen locations in the Big Apple as well as abroad. The love for New York is not only depicted through its famous logo, but also through its official state song. This Buzzle article provides information about the New York State Song.
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Fact about New York State song logo
It Jingles!
Steve Karmen is known as the Beethoven of Spot Sonatas, meaning King of TV Jingles, his contagious NY song remains catchy and memorable even today due to its jingle effect.
New York, also known as the Empire state, was earlier called New Amsterdam by the Dutch settlers. Later, when the British took over, they renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York. One of the major revenue earners for the city is tourism, and it's like a rite-of-passage for people from within the U.S. as well as around the world to visit the Big Apple to witness its state of glory. And it's an absolute pride to be known as a New Yorker.

The appeal and reputation of the state around the globe stems from its most widely broadcast and imitated image in the world, the iconic I Love New York song, logo, and slogan.

Background

Encouraging tourists to visit the Big Apple was a daunting task during the 1970s as the city was notoriously ridden with violent crime, it was also facing a crack-cocaine surge, rendering the Lower East and parts of Bronx totally degenerated. In 1975, President Ford denied federal assistance to the depleting NY Fund which prompted extreme blackout and 4,500 arrests throughout the city due to looting and rioting.

To save the image of the city and rid its negative publicity, New York State's Department for Economic Development asked Madison Avenue advertising agency Wells Rich Greene to establish a positive drive that would generate tourism. They developed an elating jingle, which was written and composed by Steve Karmen, and a television commercial starring actor Frank Langella and the enigmatic logo by Milton Glaser, which was collectively known as I Love New York.

Song

I Love New York
Written & Composed by Steve Karmen

I LOVE NEW YORK
(repeat 3 times)

There isn't another like it.
No matter where you go.
And nobody can compare it.
It's win and place and show.
New York is special.
New York is diff'rent' cause there's no place else
on earth quite like New York and that's why

I LOVE NEW YORK.
(repeat 3 times)

Interesting Facts

➔ The song was written by famed advertising jingle creator Steve Karmen, in 1977, his other famed works included working for Budweiser, Jack in the Box, Hershey's, and Exxon. He donated the song rights to the New York state for commercial royalties.

➔ The thirteen verse song is crisp and catchy and devoid of the state's history or scenic sights. On 7th February, 1985, in a state ceremony, Governor Hugh Carey proclaimed the song as the state's official anthem.

➔ Steven Kramer sued NBC when they parodied the song on 'I Love Sodom' in the popular Saturday Night Live show, in 1978.

➔ The iconic logo inspired by Art Nouveau was designed at the back of a yellow taxi in Manhattan, artist Milton Glaser on the way to a meeting with the ad agency envisaged it with a simple red crayon on the back of an envelope. The torn envelope containing his original idea is now in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2009, Glaser became the first graphic designer to be awarded America's National Medal of Arts due to the astonishing success of this iconic logo. The use of a heart as a symbolic representation for the word 'love' has been extensively copied since then.

➔ The New York State Empire State Development (ESD) holds the trademark to the 'I Love New York' logo, and permits its use.

➔ According to a news article published in the Telegraph, in 2011, official merchandise, such as T-shirts and mugs depicting the logo, generates more than USD 30 million a year.

➔ 'I Love New York' has had a popular impact on entertainment culture. It often appears in movies and TV shows that portray New York. In 1989, the song was used in the horror film Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, as part of its theme music, it later drew staunch criticism for associating the state song with a negative depiction.
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Even though the advertising venture drew heavy criticism due to the fact that over USD 3 million was spend for the tourism campaign, yet the upbeat, friendly, and attractive song, logo, and slogan sent out positive vibes and appealed to New Yorkers as well as the tourists.

2015年4月20日星期一

A Beginner's Guide to Single Malt Scotch

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Single malt scotch is becoming increasingly popular. Enjoying a peg is an acquired taste, which depends on how you have your first drink of the single malt scotch. Read below to know more.
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Enjoying a single malt scotch is an acquired taste, which is a matter of personal experience rather than theory.

Having a drink incorrectly is a criminal waste of good liquor, especially if it is your first time at tasting a new spirit. It can ruin the whole experience and leave behind a foul taste and memory. In other words, the first Scotch experience can either make or break your relationship with just one sip.

A single malt scotch has complex and versatile spirits. The beauty of this spirit is that it can be had as an aperitif, with a meal, or even after a hearty meal. Therefore, it deserves to be had correctly to get its optimum flavor and gain a wholesome experience.

This article will discuss how to drink and taste a single malt Scotch along with whether or not you should drink it with ice.

Let's begin with which Scotch to buy. Remember this golden rule, older or more expensive, single malt Scotch is not necessarily better. Try a 12-year-old single malt before you try one that is much older.

What is a Single Malt Scotch?
Firstly, while whiskey is made all over the world, Scotch can be called Scotch only if it is made and bottled in Scotland alone.

Secondly, try not to get confused between whiskey and Scotch. For this, you need to remember one golden rule: all Scotch is whiskey, but not all whiskey is Scotch.

Thirdly, Single malt scotch is made from a single distillery. It is made only from malted barley and water, and aged in Oak barrels, whereas whiskeys, on the other hand, can be made from barley, malted barley, rye, malted rye, corn, and wheat. It is then matured in Charred white oak.

How to Drink Single Malt Scotch
Technically speaking, a dram is no more than ⅛ of a fluid ounce. However, nowadays, dram is no longer a teaspoon full but is more commonly known as a glass of scotch.

Enjoying Scotch is an acquired taste. You might not like Scotch the first couple of times that you may try it. Drinking your first dram incorrectly can dishearten you from ever trying it again due to its harsh and burning taste. However, having one correctly will allow your palate to grow and for you to appreciate this drink better.

Scotch aficionados might hate some of the following advice. But to each his own, so forget everyone's advice and try a dram in different ways before settling for one that suits you the best.

Water
Adding water to a single malt will change the composition of the spirit. It will dilute the strong taste and aroma, but since you're just developing the taste for it, it's better to have it mellow. Add a few drops at a time or you can try half-and-half, depending upon the strength of the Scotch. Use still spring water rather than tap. This is because tap water may contain some chlorine and dissolved minerals that will tamper with the taste.
Ice
There is no such thing as too much ice, so remember not to add more than one or two cubes. Add the ice before pouring in the spirit. This will slowly dilute your drink while keeping it icy cold the whole time. It will also eliminate the burning sensation and allow you to enjoy its rich and smooth taste.

While using ice, it is advisable to use ice balls rather than cubes as it melts slower.
Mixer
If you haven't liked the flavor of Scotch, try it in a mixer or cocktail. Add in some soda, lemonade, or ginger ale to your whiskey. This will distract your taste buds from the main taste of the spirit, while slowly getting you used to its flavor.
Neat
It is recommended to try the Scotch neat. If you ask a Scotch snob, he will tell you that adding anything to a single malt will ruin its flavor and aroma and that it is a big no-no. However, since you are having this spirit for the time, it is okay to avoid having it neat till you've learned to appreciate its intensity.

How to Taste a Single Malt Scotch
Pouring and Glassware Matters
People generally have a dram out of any rock glass or tumbler. However, it is preferred that you try your first dram out of a tulip glass. This is because the structure of the glass focuses the aroma while introducing the spirit onto the tongue. If you don't have one however, you could try it in a wine glass.

Pour yourself a dram depending on your previous alcohol experience. Anywhere from half an ounce to an ounce of Scotch should be ideal. Then gently swirl the drink to release some of its strong acidic fragrance. Coat the glass with some Scotch as this will help it evaporate a little and enhance the aroma.
Nose
Bring the glass up to about your chin level and very gently wave it side to side. Tilt the glass slightly towards yourself. Place your nose around an inch above the rim. Keep your mouth slightly open as you inhale the aroma through your nose. Carefully take in a breath through your nose. Concentrate and notice the components of the aroma.
The First Taste
Sip in a small amount of Scotch. Now this is the hard part. Hold the spirit in your mouth for about 10 seconds; yes, you will feel a burning sensation on your tongue, but hang in there. Once the burning subsides, you will begin to taste the sweetness of the spirit. Swirl it around in your mouth before you swallow your first sip.
Finish
After you've held it in your mouth, you will realize how smooth its texture is and that it goes down without burning your throat. Exhale keeping your mouth open and taste the flavor that the Scotch has left behind on the walls of your mouth, tongue, and gums. As you slowly breathe in, observe the aroma and taste. This is called the finish.
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Though you might be tempted to try Scotch neat, it is recommended that you begin with baby steps and ease your taste buds into enjoying the flavor. So, begin either with mixed drinks or cocktails, and then escalate to having it with water, followed by ice, and then finally neat.

2015年4月19日星期日

Medical Tourism is not About Price

Medical Tourism is not About Price

Not all times that you need to pay much in order to get what you want especially when it comes to medical treatment. If you want to travel abroad, of course you need to seek for an affordable treatment since you have lots of things to buy and consider.

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Medical Tourism is not About Price

You need to know that medical tourism is not all about price but it is about a high quality treatment. There are numerous hospitals around the world offering cheap treatment that helps patients. You need to seek for country with top notch hospitals allowing you to save thousands of dollars, euros or pounds. There are hospitals claiming that they offering lowest cost but you need to check and verify it that it is true.



One more thing is that it is not about the price whether it is high or not but it is better when you check out for medical treatment offering affordable price with quality treatment so that you will be guaranteed and satisfied on what you will get. Even if you have the budget or not, you need to choose carefully. You need to check the country and the hospitals available in there to ensure that you get the best treatment. Your health is important so be sure you know what you are doing.


Comparing Price is Needed

As much as possible, you need to compare price of one from the other to know which of them offers less but you should also ensure that they provide all the treatment you need at a high quality. They should meet your standard and if they offer discount, it is a good opportunity. On the other hand, you also need to know that cheap also implies high risk or low quality which means you need to look for affordable treatment but give you the best. You can also avail a high treatment if you can avail because it is also for your health.

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Pricing Information is not Easy to Find

You need to know that pricing information for medical treatment abroad is not easy to find that is why you need to check carefully the country you want to visit. There are online resources that provide you the rates that hospitals or the country ask for patients depending on the treatment.


Treatment associated with fresh air toxins which has a beneficial impact on your current existence

Treatment associated with fresh air toxins which has a beneficial impact on your current existence

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Periods associated with clean-up

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Specialized tactics

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