Old money for many people simply means money that they can no longer use because it doesn’t seem to resemble the shiny new coins that they just collected from the bank that morning. For coin collectors old money means coins that are in the classical period of time. These old money collections generally come from places like ancient Greece or Rome.
While these collections of coins do come from places like Rome and Greece the old money refers to the money that was used in times of Antiquity. These types of old money collections are not that easy to find always. You should first read everything that you can about this subject before you make any decisions to buy or start a collection that features old money.
You will also have to see how you can continue with this type of old money collection. As judging old coins from periods of time like the classical time period is somewhat difficult you should see if there are experts in old money who can help you with information and a valuation about the monetary amount that you can expect to get for a collection like this.
Even if you can’t find what the current monetary rate is for old money this is still a fascinating collection of coins to look into. This old money was made to be used without wondering if the economy had to be based on the value that was used. The other fact that makes collecting old money so interesting is that there are very few pieces left in circulation among coin collecting communities.
Of course old money is also used in another way altogether. There are archeologists who will look at the old money that they might find as a way of seeing how the cultures of that place and time existed. For this reason when you look at old money you are not just looking at a coin piece. What you are holding onto in your coin collection is part of history.
With all of these facts to think about you may begin to wonder how you can get hold of some old money and add them to your collection as well. While there are sites on the internet that can help you , the price and authenticity has to be thought about before you make any arrangements to buy old money.
To be sure that you may be the lucky recipient of good quality old money you should find a dealer who can see that you are getting genuine old money that will increase your coin collection’s worth beyond your wildest imaginings.
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
Friday 16 December 2005
Tuesday 29 November 2005
Why Market your Website?
There are as many reasons to market your website as there are to market any product or service that you want to promote. After all, very few people develop a presence on the internet simply to keep all to themselves. Right? What is your website? Let me tell you. Your personal website isn’t meant to be personal in nature. What good would it be for then? Your website is your portal to the world, not just your hometown, home state, or even the country that you live in: the entire planet! Now that is exciting!
In essence, your personal site is an entity that you control. It is your little piece of cyberspace. It is an opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, opinions, your photos, and your life with the rest of the world. Now, most everyone that I have ever met on this planet needs money. Likewise, most people have some type of business in which they engage in order to generate said money. Don’t you? Most likely it is so. That is the answer to the title question here.
Your website is a wonderfully versatile business tool. It has the potential to reach millions of people on an international basis every single day, twenty four hours per day. It does not take holidays off. It does not get tired of representing you. And believe it or not, it works for free in many ways! The reason to market your website is money. MONEY!
Turn your personal website into a money-generating tool for the betterment of you and your family. Let it make money for you in unlimited ways. You can sell products. You can sell your services. Best of all, you can sell information. Now that you understand why to market your website, get doing your research on how to do it. It’s not that difficult; it can be done for little or no money; and nowhere on Earth will you find such an audience waiting for you. Market your website today!
Author: joansmithston
In essence, your personal site is an entity that you control. It is your little piece of cyberspace. It is an opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, opinions, your photos, and your life with the rest of the world. Now, most everyone that I have ever met on this planet needs money. Likewise, most people have some type of business in which they engage in order to generate said money. Don’t you? Most likely it is so. That is the answer to the title question here.
Your website is a wonderfully versatile business tool. It has the potential to reach millions of people on an international basis every single day, twenty four hours per day. It does not take holidays off. It does not get tired of representing you. And believe it or not, it works for free in many ways! The reason to market your website is money. MONEY!
Turn your personal website into a money-generating tool for the betterment of you and your family. Let it make money for you in unlimited ways. You can sell products. You can sell your services. Best of all, you can sell information. Now that you understand why to market your website, get doing your research on how to do it. It’s not that difficult; it can be done for little or no money; and nowhere on Earth will you find such an audience waiting for you. Market your website today!
Author: joansmithston
Saturday 10 September 2005
Making Money Online With Web Marketing and Promotion
When you begin to learn the techniques of making money online with web marketing and promotion, you begin your personal journey to financial freedom.
The internet is amazing. It is an amazing people reacher. Because of this, it is an amazing marketing tool. When you have a product or service to sell, you naturally want to expose it to as many potential customers as possible. In conventional advertising schemes, you might reach huge amounts of people, like those viewing the Superbowl, but it will cost you millions for a few seconds of such exposure. On the internet, you can potentially reach far more than that crowd; and you can do it twenty-four hours per day every day, for free! That’s not a misprint.
There are literally an unlimited amount of different ways to make money through web marketing and promotion. You can express your thoughts and knowledge to potential customers in the form of a web log, or blog. You can write articles like this one, submit them to article directory sites for free and have them read, with your personal hyperlinks, by millions. You can create an informational booklet, or an e-book, and market it all over the world. You can even convince others to market it even further for you creating huge profits. If you apply a little entrepreneurial spirit, you can definitely find numerous roads to money generation via the internet.
Now while blogging, article submission, and the creation and sales of e-books are definitely valid and explosive trends in internet marketing, there are many others that do not require you to do the work of writing. Of course, these involve paying for it. There are many internet-based marketing services out there in cyberspace. Still, the bottom line is that someone somewhere is going to have to produce the content, in whatever form, that will drive the masses to your website. Whatever routes you choose, there is money to be made through web marketing and promotion. Good luck!
Author: will smithston
The internet is amazing. It is an amazing people reacher. Because of this, it is an amazing marketing tool. When you have a product or service to sell, you naturally want to expose it to as many potential customers as possible. In conventional advertising schemes, you might reach huge amounts of people, like those viewing the Superbowl, but it will cost you millions for a few seconds of such exposure. On the internet, you can potentially reach far more than that crowd; and you can do it twenty-four hours per day every day, for free! That’s not a misprint.
There are literally an unlimited amount of different ways to make money through web marketing and promotion. You can express your thoughts and knowledge to potential customers in the form of a web log, or blog. You can write articles like this one, submit them to article directory sites for free and have them read, with your personal hyperlinks, by millions. You can create an informational booklet, or an e-book, and market it all over the world. You can even convince others to market it even further for you creating huge profits. If you apply a little entrepreneurial spirit, you can definitely find numerous roads to money generation via the internet.
Now while blogging, article submission, and the creation and sales of e-books are definitely valid and explosive trends in internet marketing, there are many others that do not require you to do the work of writing. Of course, these involve paying for it. There are many internet-based marketing services out there in cyberspace. Still, the bottom line is that someone somewhere is going to have to produce the content, in whatever form, that will drive the masses to your website. Whatever routes you choose, there is money to be made through web marketing and promotion. Good luck!
Author: will smithston
Monday 5 September 2005
6 Weeks 6 Months 6 Years
Its so funny reading it cos it almost true...ha ha
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Subject: 6 weeks....6 months....6 years.....
6 weeks : I love U, I love U, I love U.
6 months : Of course I love U.
6 years : GOD, if I didn't love U, then why the hell did I propose?
Back from Work:
6 weeks : Honey, I'm home.
6 months : BACK!!
6 years : What did your mom cook for us today??
Gifts:
6 weeks : Honey, I really hope you liked the ring.
6 months : I bought you a painting; it would fit the motif in the living room.
6 years : Here's the money. Buy yourself something.
Phone Ringing:
6 weeks : Baby, somebody wants you on the phone.
6 months : Here, for you.
6 years : PHONE RINGING.
Cooking:
6 weeks : I never knew food could taste so good!
6 months : What are we having for dinner tonight?
6 years : AGAIN!!!!
Apology:
6 weeks : Honey muffin, don't you worry, Ill never hold this against you.
6 months : Watch out! Don't do it again.
6 years : What's not to understand about what I just said??
New Dress:
6 weeks : Oh my God, you look like an angel in that dress.
6 months : You bought a new dress again???
6 years : How much did THAT cost me?
Planning for Vacations:
6 weeks : How do 2 weeks in Vienna or anywhere you please sound?? 6 months : What's so bad about going to Istanbul on a charter plane?
6 years : Travel? What's so bad about staying home???
TV:
6 weeks : Baby, what would you like us to watch tonight?
6 months : I like this movie.
6 years : I'm going to watch ESPN, if you're not in the mood, go to bed, I can stay up by myself.
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Subject: 6 weeks....6 months....6 years.....
6 weeks : I love U, I love U, I love U.
6 months : Of course I love U.
6 years : GOD, if I didn't love U, then why the hell did I propose?
Back from Work:
6 weeks : Honey, I'm home.
6 months : BACK!!
6 years : What did your mom cook for us today??
Gifts:
6 weeks : Honey, I really hope you liked the ring.
6 months : I bought you a painting; it would fit the motif in the living room.
6 years : Here's the money. Buy yourself something.
Phone Ringing:
6 weeks : Baby, somebody wants you on the phone.
6 months : Here, for you.
6 years : PHONE RINGING.
Cooking:
6 weeks : I never knew food could taste so good!
6 months : What are we having for dinner tonight?
6 years : AGAIN!!!!
Apology:
6 weeks : Honey muffin, don't you worry, Ill never hold this against you.
6 months : Watch out! Don't do it again.
6 years : What's not to understand about what I just said??
New Dress:
6 weeks : Oh my God, you look like an angel in that dress.
6 months : You bought a new dress again???
6 years : How much did THAT cost me?
Planning for Vacations:
6 weeks : How do 2 weeks in Vienna or anywhere you please sound?? 6 months : What's so bad about going to Istanbul on a charter plane?
6 years : Travel? What's so bad about staying home???
TV:
6 weeks : Baby, what would you like us to watch tonight?
6 months : I like this movie.
6 years : I'm going to watch ESPN, if you're not in the mood, go to bed, I can stay up by myself.
Thursday 25 August 2005
A constipation home remedy - cayenne
rudy silva
rudy silva
Cayenne is a constipation home remedy that is effective in producing peristalsis in your colon and aids digestion. It can be used regularly at every meal and when needed for constipation. Cayenne pepper is known to help thin the blood. So, it is good for improving blood circulation.
Cayenne is available in capsules of different strengths, from 5,000 heat units (HU) to 100,000 and even higher. In addition, cayenne when used with other herbs helps to deliver these herbs more efficiently to where they are needed in the body.
As a constipation home remedy, start with one capsule of 40,000 HU and always take it after you eat. You will feel a hot or slight burning feeling in the upper stomach and that's when you know its working. The feeling is like when you get heartburn. This burning sensation will pass as your body gets use to you using cayenne.
Do not use cayenne seeds, as they can be toxic. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding do not take cayenne supplements. Use cayenne only as directed on its container and only as capsules.
Cayenne has the ability to block the ulcer producing effect of NSAIDS. It also has shown to increase the body's absorption of theopylline, a drug used to treat asthma.
In his book, Left for Dead, Dick Quinn tells how Cayenne pepper saved his life after coronary bypass surgery failed to restore it. In this book, Shannon Quinn, say,
"One of the most effective stimulants, mostly, cayenne targets the digestive and the circulatory system. Cayenne regulates blood pressure, strengthens the pulse, feeds the heart, lowers cholesterol, and thins the blood. It cleanses the circulatory system, heals ulcers, stops hemorrhaging, speeds healing of wounds, rebuilds damaged tissue, eases congestion, aids digestion, regulates elimination, relieves arthritis and rheumatism, prevents the spread of infection and numbs pain."
Use the recommended dose shown on the bottle of cayenne you use.
You can also add cayenne pepper into other foods. Add cayenne to soups, salads, and other foods you like.
In soups or salads break open a cayenne capsule and mix it in. You can add 1 – 2 capsules, but first start with 1/4 or 1/2 capsule so you can get use to the hot taste.
If you are pregnant, it is considered safe to use cayenne.
Use this constipation home remedy and you will see results. It definitely has the power to eliminate constipation and keep you regular and has many other benefits, especially for your heart.
Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid e-books. He writes a newsletter called natural-remedies-thatwork.com and his information on other topics can be seen at http://www.stop-constipation.com or at http://www.constipation-remedies.for--you.info
Tuesday 16 August 2005
Distribution System
Advantages of direct distribution system
• The customer can meet the producer directly
• The customer can complain if the products are broke
• The price of products are cheaper
• The quality of products are guaranteed
Disadvantages of direct distribution system
• The market that sell products are limited
• The promotion cost high
• The customer must buy in large number
Advantages of indirect distribution system
• The market is distributed
• The promotion cost low
• The customer can buy in less number
disadvantages of indirect distribution system
• The price are expensive
• The quality of products are not guaranteed
• The agent’s don’t have a lot stock of products
• The customer can’t complain
• The customer can meet the producer directly
• The customer can complain if the products are broke
• The price of products are cheaper
• The quality of products are guaranteed
Disadvantages of direct distribution system
• The market that sell products are limited
• The promotion cost high
• The customer must buy in large number
Advantages of indirect distribution system
• The market is distributed
• The promotion cost low
• The customer can buy in less number
disadvantages of indirect distribution system
• The price are expensive
• The quality of products are not guaranteed
• The agent’s don’t have a lot stock of products
• The customer can’t complain
Monday 25 July 2005
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Herbal & Home Remedies
Emily Clark
Emily Clark
In the last few years herbal remedies have become very popular as an alternative treatment for a variety of illnesses and health issues. Natural health stores have popped up from coast to coast and are now quite predominant on the internet as well. Herbal remedies are offered as a treatment for everything from the common cold to more serious health issues such as cancer. Before you rush out to purchase herbal remedies, there are a few things you should know about herbal remedies, their effectiveness and possible dangers and risks that you may encounter by taking them.
One of the most important facts about herbal remedies that consumers should be aware of is the fact that, unlike other treatments, they are governed by any governmental agency. This means there is no quality assurance system in place to insure that the herbal remedy product you purchase contains nothing that would harm you, or even works for that matter.
Many herbal remedies are advertised with amazing claims of effectiveness and some even come with reported clinical trials to back up those claims. What consumers are generally unaware of is that the suggested clinical trials were performed by the marketer themselves, and not a non-biased third party lab. This means that the herbal remedy may be no more effective than a sugar pill.
Furthermore, quite a few herbal remedies have adverse affects whey combined with other medications; particularly prescription meds. This iinformation is generally not released by the marketer of the herbal remedy and it's highly possible that a consumer would never know they were ingesting a deadly cocktail by mixing an herbal remedy with the medicine prescribed to them by their doctor. A surprising number of herbal remedies, including St. John's wort, Ginko biloba and Ginseng have very dangerous side effects when mixed with antidepressants.
Ginko biloba has been known to cause problems with bleeding and could be particularly dangerous for someone about to undergo surgery or who
is already taking any type of blood thinning medication. As frightening as these facts are; consumers rarely get this information from the labels of herbal remedies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically prohibits the manufacturers and marketers of herbal remedies from claiming that their product is able to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any kind of disease or illness. This doesn't stop many companies from coming as close to that line as possible; or even going over it. Consumers should be wary of any herbal remedy that claims any of the above.
Herbal remedies can provide positive benefits when used carefully and wisely. Consumers can safely use herbal remedies by taking the time to research the product, its effectiveness and drug interactions. Also remember to thoroughly read the product label. Some companies attempt to increase their profit margin by including fillers, such as sand, with the product.
If you aren't sure whether an herbal remedy will interact negatively with the medications you are already taking, ask your physician. He or she will be able to let you know whether you can safely take the product or not.
The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.
About the Author
Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on many medical, health and lifestyle topics.
Sunday 10 July 2005
Tips on Cleaning Oil Painting
An advice on cleaning any oil painting that's covered in dust or yellowed varnish has to come with a qualified disclaimer. More than other types of rough and ready projects, cleaning oil paintings need to be really trusted to specialist conservators. However, if you’re painting is not that old, not offensively precious, or not too significant, there are a few likely ways to make it look brighter and spot less yourself. In addition, changing true antiques almost forever decreases their value, whether or not they look better to you.
If it seems that your painting is little older, evaluate whether the paint is in good shape but the varnish is quite aged. In this case, try applying a gentle solvent called conservation liquid. Art supply stores may sell an "emulsion" planned to clean and take away varnish. There is forever a chance that the solvent would also damage or take away the oil paint. If you are ready to risk this option, wipe the mix with a cotton swab very carefully. Try spot-testing one bend before moving on to the whole canvas. Work in an area with sufficient ventilation.
For recent paintings, your problem is more probable a build-up of dirt, smoke, pet hair, dander, and as well bacterial or any fungal growth. In this case, ensure none of the paint is prepared to come off the canvas or board, meaning that it doesn't show any cracks or any flakes. Then you could cautiously dust the surface with an extremely spongy and dry bristle brush, such as a baby toothbrush or shaving cream brush.
When the surface is muggy, dirty, or oily, you might want to take the attack a step further and in fact uses a gentle detergent solution. Again, usually speaking, oil and water must never mix, as moisture could for sure damage both the canvas and the impasto. Proceeding with care, use brand new fiber cloths dipped in a mixture of dish soap and humid water. Lightly spot the surface, but do not scrub, clean, or rub at the painting. At no point should you sink any part of the painting, nor allow so much damp that it drips or pools.
Author: Vijay
If it seems that your painting is little older, evaluate whether the paint is in good shape but the varnish is quite aged. In this case, try applying a gentle solvent called conservation liquid. Art supply stores may sell an "emulsion" planned to clean and take away varnish. There is forever a chance that the solvent would also damage or take away the oil paint. If you are ready to risk this option, wipe the mix with a cotton swab very carefully. Try spot-testing one bend before moving on to the whole canvas. Work in an area with sufficient ventilation.
For recent paintings, your problem is more probable a build-up of dirt, smoke, pet hair, dander, and as well bacterial or any fungal growth. In this case, ensure none of the paint is prepared to come off the canvas or board, meaning that it doesn't show any cracks or any flakes. Then you could cautiously dust the surface with an extremely spongy and dry bristle brush, such as a baby toothbrush or shaving cream brush.
When the surface is muggy, dirty, or oily, you might want to take the attack a step further and in fact uses a gentle detergent solution. Again, usually speaking, oil and water must never mix, as moisture could for sure damage both the canvas and the impasto. Proceeding with care, use brand new fiber cloths dipped in a mixture of dish soap and humid water. Lightly spot the surface, but do not scrub, clean, or rub at the painting. At no point should you sink any part of the painting, nor allow so much damp that it drips or pools.
Author: Vijay
Saturday 2 July 2005
The natural remedy for acne
Kevin Sheldon
Kevin Sheldon
Acne can be one of the most distressing of afflictions, given that it tends to strike during the teens (although it can, of course, occur at any time of life too). As a highly visible problem, acne can cause acute embarrassment at the very time when a person is struggling to become comfortable with themselves. The symptoms are varied, and do not just consist of the familiar scarring and skin pitting. Other symptoms can include blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, inflamed and infected nodules, sacs, and cysts.
Caused by over-activity of the sebaceous glands, acne tends to show where these (oil) glands are most numerous (i.e the face, neck, chest, and back). Scarring and permanently expanded pores can result, and this is the symptom most familiar to acne sufferers.
Why does acne occur? Well, every hair follicle produces oil to lubricate the skin and hair. Over-production of this oil can lead to clogging, in which bacteria can multiply. This usually leads to inflammation, and if this sebum, plugs the pores it can lead to blackheads. Whiteheads form when sebum collects below the skin surface. According to reseach by www.freeremedies.com, the most likely time for these outbursts are between the ages of 12 and 24, when the teen hormones are running wild, and androgen production goes into overdrive. There is some evidence that overindulgence in junk foods, the taking of oral contraceptives, certain allergies and stress can also cause acne.
So how can you deal naturally with acne? First of all, cleanliness is vital, and you must always keep your skin washed and clean. Do not be tempted to apply any oils or moisturizers to the affected areas. Instead, use freshly-squeezed lemon juice 3 times a day as a natural antiseptic face wash. Grease from your hair can also exacerbate the problem, so shampoo your hair regularly. Diet also plays a role in acne, so stay off the junk (saturated fats in fried food, go carefully with dairy products, carbonated drinks, caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco). Instead, eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Sleeping soundly will also help, as will regular exercise. regularly, and get adequate sleep at night.
Diet in more detail - raw vegetables can be a life saver for the acne sufferer, say specialists at www.freeremedies.com. Together with non-citrus fruits, raw vegetable juice, cooked vegetables, salads, whole grains, and a few low-fat seeds and nuts, you can construct a diet that can make it very hard for the sebaceous glands to overproduce. Stay right away from peanut butter, cheese, milk, and cream. Some sufferers have reported good results by trying 'vegetable juice' fasts of 1 to 3 days, although you should consult a doctor before considering any kind of fasting.
The second part of the natural remedy for acne is dietary supplements that have been shown to have a beneficial effect. You must ensure you get enough vitamin B6, zinc, and essential fatty acids. A general multivitamin once per day will probably be sufficient to make sure you are getting enough.
Finally, there are certain herbs which have been shown to be beneficial as a natural remedy for acne. Applied to the skin, dandelion root, echinacea, alfalfa, chaparral, and red clover are most beneficial, and are available from most health stores. Most importantly, stay positive! The problem CAN be beaten if you take care of yourself!
About the Author
Kevin writes on natural remedies for www.freeremedies.com natural remedy site a site all about health and the use of natural remedy
Friday 1 July 2005
Coin Collecting Glossary
As is the case with most hobbies, coin collecting has its own specialized terms or "lingo". The following, while not an exhaustive list of all the coin collecting terms that you may encounter, provides definitions for the most commonly used terms. Alloy - a combination of two or more metals in a coin such as cupro-nickel or cupro-zinc. Ancient - refers to any coin minted before 500 A.D. Bag marks - nicks, marks and scratches resulting from coins in a mint bag being in contact with each other. Bi-metallic coin - a coin with the center made from one metal with its outerportion being comprised of a different metal.
Blank - a round piece of metal made for subsequent minting into coinage. Bullion - a coin made of gold or other precious metal with little numismatic value apart from the current value of the metal from which the coin is made. Cameo - a coin with a frosted appearance. Circulated coin - a coin which has actually been used as money and shows some degree of wear. Commemorative coin - A coin with a design struck in honor of some historical or current event, famous person or special anniversary. Error coin - a coin minted by mistake or with a design different than intended. Grade - the condition of a coin determined by a set methodology. High points - the highest part of a coin's design where the first signs of wear and tear generally appear. Legend - the words that are inscribed around the outer edge of a coin, for U.S. coins, the legend inscription is E Pluribus Unum. Mintage - the total number of coins of a particular denomination, date and/or type produced by a mint Mint mark - a symbol identifying the particular mint which produced the coin. Mint state - an un-circulated coin in the same condition as when it was originally minted showing no signs of wear Numismatics - the study of coins, paper currency, tokens, medals, and other similar items.
Obverse - the "heads" side of the coin where a portrait of a president, king, queen or other national leader appears. Proof coins - coins that are struck with greater pressure than normal using specially polished dies to make the design more highly polished or mirror-like. Reverse - the back or "tails" side of a coin, the opposite side to the obverse side of a coin. Rim - the outer edge of a coin. Un-circulated coin - a coin that has never actually been used as money and has no visible signs of wear. Variety - any change in the design of a coin results in a new coin variety
Author: lee williams
Blank - a round piece of metal made for subsequent minting into coinage. Bullion - a coin made of gold or other precious metal with little numismatic value apart from the current value of the metal from which the coin is made. Cameo - a coin with a frosted appearance. Circulated coin - a coin which has actually been used as money and shows some degree of wear. Commemorative coin - A coin with a design struck in honor of some historical or current event, famous person or special anniversary. Error coin - a coin minted by mistake or with a design different than intended. Grade - the condition of a coin determined by a set methodology. High points - the highest part of a coin's design where the first signs of wear and tear generally appear. Legend - the words that are inscribed around the outer edge of a coin, for U.S. coins, the legend inscription is E Pluribus Unum. Mintage - the total number of coins of a particular denomination, date and/or type produced by a mint Mint mark - a symbol identifying the particular mint which produced the coin. Mint state - an un-circulated coin in the same condition as when it was originally minted showing no signs of wear Numismatics - the study of coins, paper currency, tokens, medals, and other similar items.
Obverse - the "heads" side of the coin where a portrait of a president, king, queen or other national leader appears. Proof coins - coins that are struck with greater pressure than normal using specially polished dies to make the design more highly polished or mirror-like. Reverse - the back or "tails" side of a coin, the opposite side to the obverse side of a coin. Rim - the outer edge of a coin. Un-circulated coin - a coin that has never actually been used as money and has no visible signs of wear. Variety - any change in the design of a coin results in a new coin variety
Author: lee williams
Monday 20 June 2005
The Many Uses Of Natural Herbal Remedies And Oils
David Chandler
For more information about natural herbal remedies and herbal medicine, visit these sites http://www.naturalherbalremediesinfo.com and http://www.herbalmedicineinfo.com
Source: www.isnare.com
David Chandler
Now a days, there is a variety of essential oils, roots, and herbs available to support healthy living. These natural products can be used for treating ailments, flavoring your food, skin care, create perfumes, and manufacture environmentally safe cleaning products.
If you do not have room for a garden, a few herbs planted by a sunny window are enough to get you started. Subsequently, all you will need then are some essential oils and you are ready to embark on a wonderful journey to natural herbal remedies and medicine.
Essential oils versus blended oils.
The first to consider is the essential oils. Only the purest oils will do for therapeutic purposes. Do not be fooled into thinking that you are purchasing pure oil when in fact it is a blend of several oils. Blended oils are acceptable for fragrance such as perfuming a room, but pure oils are necessary for medicinal intent.
A general guide to the purity of oil is its price. Pure oils are normally more expensive. For instance, common oils such as lavender and geranium are less expensive than frankincense and carnation oil. Therefore, it is advisable to become familiar with essential oil prices and then rely on this knowledge when purchasing oils. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. In addition, a price list from a reputable dealer is a valuable resource when buying essentials oils.
Typically, pure oils cannot be applied directly to the skin and must be mixed with a base oil to lessen their strength. Base oils such as almond oil or wheat germ oil are generally used for this purpose. Base oils are generally derived from seeds, nuts, or vegetables.
Basic oils and natural remedies.
Lavender, without a doubt, is one of the most useful and desirable oils. It will work wonders on cuts, bruises and burns, and promotes sleep and relaxation.
The Tea Tree and Eucalyptus oils are useful for treating a variety of respiratory ailments. These are excellent medication for colds and coughs. These oils can be massaged into the chest or burned in an oil burner to help clear the airways and prevent congestion. Tea Tree oil is a natural antiseptic and can be dabbed on cuts, bites and stings. It is often used to treat spots and pimples and when diluted with water, acts as a mouth gargle (keep in-mind it should never be swallowed).
Geranium oil with its characteristic perfume and pain relieving properties is a basic antiseptic. This herbal remedy should be part of your essential oil and natural herbal remedies garden.
Peppermint oil treats digestive upsets and may be used for breath freshening.
Patchouli and Ylang-ylang oils in an oil burner can perfume a room and add a sense of ambience. Orange oil mixed with Cinnamon oil is a pleasant winter scent that brings to mind seasonal holiday smells. Besides their perfume qualities, all four of these oils have other properties. Patchouli treats eczema and dandruff. Ylang-ylang is reputed to relieve stress, palpitations, and high blood pressure. Orange is used in natural remedies for depression and nervous tension. Cinnamon is excellent for warts and viral infections.
Thyme and Rosemary are considered herbs and can be grown in pots and used when needed. Both of these herbs can be used to create oils or flavor food. Thyme and Rosemary are also antiseptics and can be used in skin care preparations.
Lemon oil and fresh lemons will purify water. When lemon is mixed with honey, it is an effective herbal remedies for colds and flu. Lemon and white vinegar are highly effective cleaning agents that can be used for domestic cleaning tasks without damaging the environment. White vinegar is a natural disinfectant or mix it with water to clean windows and wooden floors.
If you want to keep the insects away this summer, Citronella oil or Garlic will do. Add a capsule of garlic to your dog's food and your dog will not be bothered by fleas. You could also soak a soft dog collar in Citronella to keep fleas and mosquitoes at bay.
Garlic helps to promote a healthy immune system. When the weather turns cold and the viruses begin to circulate, adding garlic to your diet will leave you less susceptible. In fact, most of the oils and herbs listed above are effective in helping to prevent many common winter illnesses.
If you are looking for natural herbal remedies or nature friendly products, the oils and herbal remedies recommended above should help you get started.
For more information about natural herbal remedies and herbal medicine, visit these sites http://www.naturalherbalremediesinfo.com and http://www.herbalmedicineinfo.com
Source: www.isnare.com
Sunday 19 June 2005
The Alternative Way To Combat Your Anxiety
Rene Graeber
Rene Graeber
Do you break out into a cold sweat when you have to deliver a
talk before a group of people?
Perhaps you become nervous when you have to take a test...
There are certainly numerous causes for anxiety.
Similarly, there are a number of treatment options for those
afflicted with the illness.
If you don't like the idea of medication, you might try an
alternative approach to battling your anxiety.
It is estimated that nearly seven percent of Americans suffer
from anxiety and panic disorders. While prescription drugs are
routinely offered as a remedy for such illnesses, they can be
dangerous if administered over a long period of time.
Some of the more popular anxiety drugs include Diazepam and
Wellbutrin. However, increasingly, Americans are turning to
alternative medicines in an effort to soothe their anxious
feelings.
In just the last decade, the demand for alternative medicine has
skyrocketed 300 percent. This is partially the result of the
fact that many alternative medicines offer relief from symptoms
without the side-effects linked to prescription drugs.
It should be noted, however, that natural remedies are not meant
to be long-term treatments, although they can offer relief in
the short-term.
Before you buy a natural remedy, it is important that you do
your homework as far as your knowledge of herbs and vitamins is
concerned. It is also imperative that you consult your family
physician in order to ensure that the alternative treatment is
safe for you.
A number of herbs offer relief from the symptoms of anxiety. For
instance, St. Johns Wort is one of the most popular anti-anxiety
herbs on the market.
After taking St. Johns Wort for as little as two weeks, you
should notice a difference in your anxiety level. Valerian Root
is another alternative option you might try. It is especially
helpful in combating insomnia because of its sedative quality.
In other words, it helps to lull the central nervous system to
sleep. Research indicates that Valerian Root is effective in
improving sleep 90 percent of the time. This is important, since
much of anxiety is linked to sleep disorders. Vitamins can also
provide an effective treatment for anxiety. They can be quite
important in enabling neurotransmitter synthesis and
maintenance. For instance, B-complex can help produce
neurochemicals, which in turn assists in the synthesis of
serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Yet another aid to combating anxiety is Passion Flower. It helps
to calm the central nervous system, leading to feelings of
peace. Meanwhile, Ashwaghanda Root can make you feel stronger so
that you are better able to handle the effects of anxiety. But
perhaps no herbal remedy is quite as effective as Kava Kava.
This is considered to be one of the strongest anti-anxiety
remedies in the world.
A number of studies indicates that Kava Kava is highly effective
in relieving the short-term symptoms of anxiety. It is also
considered quite safe to ingest, making it one of the most
popular herbs available on the market today.
An herbal remedy called PureCalm is being marketed as a safe way
to deal with general nervousness and worry.
You may feel relaxed after taking only a few drops of this
natural substance. However, if you suffer from severe anxiety,
including panic attacks, you might consider a remedy called
MindSoothe, which combines St. Johns Wort with Passiflora.
Mindsoothe has been linked to good sleep, greater concentration,
and better memory. Therefore, it is particularly effective in
treating the symptoms of anxiety. We all have feelings of
anxiety from time to time. But how can you tell if your anxiety
is out of control? If you experience racing thoughts, rapid
heartbeat, extreme difficulty resting or concentrating, you
probably need to get help. If you do not like dealing with the
side-effects of prescription drugs, an herbal remedy may be in
order.
You should know in advance, however, that some herbal remedies
carry their own risks and lead to significant side-effects. The
more you know about herbal remedies, the better consumer you'll
be. Don't allow yourself to be a human guinea pig.
Take herbal medication only after you have thoroughly studied
its effects upon the human body.
About the author:
Are you sick and tired of being "empty" inside and out? Worry no
more! At
tp://www.depression-self-esteem-stress-management.com you´ll
find free and reliable information that gives you the straight
facts and solutions to beat anxiety and depression.
Friday 17 June 2005
The 7 Day Nail Fungus Cure
Margaret Albright
About the Author
Margaret Albright
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Is nail fungus hurting your social life?
Nail fungus is an ugly problem. You can't hardly hide it unless you keep your
gloves or shoes on.
Do you have nail fungus? How do you know? Nail fungus makes your finger or
toe nails yellow and thick. They become very brittle and break easily. They will
crack and become ragged looking. If you are in the early stages of nail fungus,
your nails might not be this bad but they will only get worse.
As your fungus worsens, your nails will start to crack and break. They don't
break like normal, healthy nails, large chunks of nail will break off, leaving
raw, exposed skin underneath. Not only is this painful but it is also very
embarrassing.
This exposed skin is already weak from the fungus. Now you run the risk of
getting an infection in this area. As if the fungus was not bad enough. This new
infection is very difficult to treat considering the fungus will keep
re-infecting the area.
It is best to eliminate the fungus now before you get to that point.
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Nail fungus is so embarrassing. You don't want anyone to know you have
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real problems in the summer time when all your friends are swimming and you are
sitting on the beach watching, with your shoes on. Toe nail fungus can also
cause some real intimacy problems. There are certain situations when you just
have to take your shoes and socks off. The exposed fungus nail can be a real
turn-off for many people.
If you don't treat the toenail fungus, it will eventually spread to more toes
and sooner or later to your finger nails. Now where are you going to hide? Also
nail fungus can lead to skin infections and PERMANENT DAMAGE.
If you've been living with nail fungus for a day, you have been living with
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The ingredients in the Leucatin Anti-Fungal capsules penetrate from the inside
to help kill all nail fungus. The Leucatin Anti-Fungal capsules are formulated
to help increase your body's natural anti-inflammatory and anti-infection
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fungus that is causing your nail infection.
Leucatin is the only solution of its kind that works both from the inside and
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About the Author
Margaret Albright is a student of Naturopathy and an editor/researcher for the website http://www.allnaturalcures.net, Your #1 source for information on natural remedies. Take control of your health TODAY!
Thursday 16 June 2005
How to Start your Own High-profit Internet Business
There have been so many success stories on the internet over the years. These internet ‘gurus’ have inspired even the not-so-computer-literate to look into starting their own six figure online empire. However, once online, even the wisest person can quickly become lost in a sea of scams and fly-by-night offers.
So what are the secrets to online fortunes that practically every online ad proclaims to have (for a price)? Well first came the multiple streams of income method. This theory is tried and true and should be everyone’s long-term goal for creating wealth, whatever your business. Second, yet equally important, is the niche market theory.
Niche marketing is simply a way to market products designed to fill a specific need of a customer. The best way to find a niche market is to work in reverse. Find out what is hot, what is on the market that everyone wants. Also find where these products are marketed and what keywords are being used to find them. Then, develop (or find) a similar product with a little spin on it. Target a subsection of the bigger market, an area where others may have forgotten something. Supply them with additional information or support, software, something that enhances that super popular product that everyone already wants.
Marketing. Marketing. Marketing. Who knows the best way to market? As the online business market has evolved, many have spent oodles of money on advertising. From the ones who survived and are now really ‘making it’ in their online enterprise, we can learn all about what works and what doesn’t. The good news is, if you know where to look, you don’t have to pay as much as they did! The bad news is, you have to avoid the scams and you have to know where to look.
So for the beginner, I offer that it is possible to earn a good income online. The catch is, are you willing to work for it? I love the ads that say you can make millions in your sleep, those are my favorite. This is actually a true statement. If you have everything set up, you can turn on one of those too-good-to-be-true cash machines. However, what they fail to say is what you have to do to set things up and get to that point. The most important step in making money online is promoting your website and products to the right audience. You will need to develop your own email list of prospects that believe in you before you can sell to them. Look for a good, free autoresponder!
Running a successful online business does not require you to spend countless hours every day working, but you do have to put in some time and effort. You also do not have to have a lot of technical knowledge about the internet or computers. You do have to know how to get online, find your way around the internet, and be willing and able to learn as you go. Lastly, you do not need a lot of money to get started! There are ways, which if you look in the right places, to start small and build an online business from the ground up. Once you are set up, you can put things on autopilot and spend less time working!
Mainly, if you have the right products to sell and the knowledge required to sell them, then you will make money online. Most people who try to make an income online fail simply because they are missing one or both of those things. I personally just came across a University-size education for the online entrepreneur that solves both these problems and more and it cost under $50.00. For more information on this, you can visit the link in my bio line. This education comes through eBooks, books you can download and read online. These eBooks are by far some of the best selling products online. There is no greater tool to have in your pocket than knowledge. Even better than an eBook, though, is getting the Master Resell Rights so that you can sell the eBook to others and make money yourself!
Information sells, and it can sell really well. It is adaptable, nicheable, affordable to create and valuable to others. Once you know a little something about something, don’t you get excited and want to tell everyone around you? It is a natural, human response to want to share your newfound information with others. Well, online, that is a business in itself – selling information. Newbie lesson number one: the gurus make most of their money from selling their hot-to information to others! This is probably one of the biggest ‘secrets’ there is.
You can learn a lot from eBooks. They are your source for learning how-to do practically anything you need to do online. Don’t be fooled into thinking, however, that one eBook is going to be your path to riches: make sure it provides the tools, resources and support in addition to the raw knowledge. You should expect to pay anywhere from $7 to $50 for a high-quality information product that really delivers what you need to learn. Many times you can find bundles of eBooks for a great price (don’t forget the resell rights!)
So from a seasoned online marketer to the next crowd of online millionaires just coming on scene, I have a few pointers. Ignore the hype! Look for a product to sell that will be valuable to others. If it is not valuable for you, it probably is of no value to someone else. Don’t reinvent the wheel and go broke; use products that others have already developed to start small and build your business. Promoting eBooks is a great way to do this. Learn everything you can about affiliate marketing: this will create those multiple streams of income. In addition, don’t waste time and money creating products and websites that may end up failing. There are easy and low-cost methods to getting online fast: they are called blogs and minisites. Once you have your product, you can use Clickbank and PayPal to handle your sales quickly, safely and affordably. Learn along the way and use that new knowledge to help others. Learn-Own-Sell-Teach.
Author: Ruth Harris
So what are the secrets to online fortunes that practically every online ad proclaims to have (for a price)? Well first came the multiple streams of income method. This theory is tried and true and should be everyone’s long-term goal for creating wealth, whatever your business. Second, yet equally important, is the niche market theory.
Niche marketing is simply a way to market products designed to fill a specific need of a customer. The best way to find a niche market is to work in reverse. Find out what is hot, what is on the market that everyone wants. Also find where these products are marketed and what keywords are being used to find them. Then, develop (or find) a similar product with a little spin on it. Target a subsection of the bigger market, an area where others may have forgotten something. Supply them with additional information or support, software, something that enhances that super popular product that everyone already wants.
Marketing. Marketing. Marketing. Who knows the best way to market? As the online business market has evolved, many have spent oodles of money on advertising. From the ones who survived and are now really ‘making it’ in their online enterprise, we can learn all about what works and what doesn’t. The good news is, if you know where to look, you don’t have to pay as much as they did! The bad news is, you have to avoid the scams and you have to know where to look.
So for the beginner, I offer that it is possible to earn a good income online. The catch is, are you willing to work for it? I love the ads that say you can make millions in your sleep, those are my favorite. This is actually a true statement. If you have everything set up, you can turn on one of those too-good-to-be-true cash machines. However, what they fail to say is what you have to do to set things up and get to that point. The most important step in making money online is promoting your website and products to the right audience. You will need to develop your own email list of prospects that believe in you before you can sell to them. Look for a good, free autoresponder!
Running a successful online business does not require you to spend countless hours every day working, but you do have to put in some time and effort. You also do not have to have a lot of technical knowledge about the internet or computers. You do have to know how to get online, find your way around the internet, and be willing and able to learn as you go. Lastly, you do not need a lot of money to get started! There are ways, which if you look in the right places, to start small and build an online business from the ground up. Once you are set up, you can put things on autopilot and spend less time working!
Mainly, if you have the right products to sell and the knowledge required to sell them, then you will make money online. Most people who try to make an income online fail simply because they are missing one or both of those things. I personally just came across a University-size education for the online entrepreneur that solves both these problems and more and it cost under $50.00. For more information on this, you can visit the link in my bio line. This education comes through eBooks, books you can download and read online. These eBooks are by far some of the best selling products online. There is no greater tool to have in your pocket than knowledge. Even better than an eBook, though, is getting the Master Resell Rights so that you can sell the eBook to others and make money yourself!
Information sells, and it can sell really well. It is adaptable, nicheable, affordable to create and valuable to others. Once you know a little something about something, don’t you get excited and want to tell everyone around you? It is a natural, human response to want to share your newfound information with others. Well, online, that is a business in itself – selling information. Newbie lesson number one: the gurus make most of their money from selling their hot-to information to others! This is probably one of the biggest ‘secrets’ there is.
You can learn a lot from eBooks. They are your source for learning how-to do practically anything you need to do online. Don’t be fooled into thinking, however, that one eBook is going to be your path to riches: make sure it provides the tools, resources and support in addition to the raw knowledge. You should expect to pay anywhere from $7 to $50 for a high-quality information product that really delivers what you need to learn. Many times you can find bundles of eBooks for a great price (don’t forget the resell rights!)
So from a seasoned online marketer to the next crowd of online millionaires just coming on scene, I have a few pointers. Ignore the hype! Look for a product to sell that will be valuable to others. If it is not valuable for you, it probably is of no value to someone else. Don’t reinvent the wheel and go broke; use products that others have already developed to start small and build your business. Promoting eBooks is a great way to do this. Learn everything you can about affiliate marketing: this will create those multiple streams of income. In addition, don’t waste time and money creating products and websites that may end up failing. There are easy and low-cost methods to getting online fast: they are called blogs and minisites. Once you have your product, you can use Clickbank and PayPal to handle your sales quickly, safely and affordably. Learn along the way and use that new knowledge to help others. Learn-Own-Sell-Teach.
Author: Ruth Harris
Wednesday 15 June 2005
Ten Tips For A Natural Immune System Boost
Michael Brooks
About the Author: Mike Brooks is the publisher and editor-in-chief for the health information site http://www.Ultimatehealthreport.com.
Source: www.isnare.com
Michael Brooks
Cold and flu season is upon us. The first line of defense is to wash your hands often, and keep your work area clean by wiping it down with an alcohol solution.
In addition, now is a great time to start boosting your immune system. A weakened immune system leaves your body susceptible to every cold and flu virus, especially during the holiday season when you are in close contact with others, often moving between time zones and changing climates.
So, how exactly do you go about boosting your immune system? There are a number of great methods. Below are ten recommendations that will boost your body's immune system naturally.
Vitamin C: You are probably already aware of this reliable supplement. Your body cannot store vitamin C so it is dependent on your dietary intake. To make sure you are getting enough it is recommended to take 1,000 mg a day to fight off infection.
Goldenseal : You will find this remedy very effective in not only preventing infection but also reducing inflammation after you have a cough or flu symptoms.
Turmeric: This herb is a member of the Ginger family and also known as Curcuma. We have a good article on the UHR site on Turmeric along with a chicken recipe that uses this exotic spice. Animal research has shown this herb to be beneficial as an immune stimulant. Recommended dosage is 200 mg per day to support immune health.
Maitake: These mushrooms enhance immunity, and are especially effective in helping the body to inhibit cancer growth. Maitake appears to activate the immune response by stimulating the T- cells that are the body's defense against viruses and cancer cells. Recommended dosage is 3-7 g per day.
Aloe Vera: Supplementation with Aloe Vera has been shown to be extremely effective in bolstering and balancing the immune system. Recommended dosage is a quarter glass of juice each morning. Take twice a day when you feel a cold or flu coming on.
L-Arginine: Is a non-essential amino acid that promotes wound healing and improves the immune response against bacteria, viruses and tumor cells. Levels of L-Arginine drop during periods of increased stress. Recommended dosage is 3-6 g per day.
Astragalus: Used for nearly 4000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. Early Chinese writings refer to it as "the superior tonic". Astragalus is a favorite immune system builder among the natural health community. It is good for colds, immune- deficiency- related disorders, including AIDS, cancer, and tumors.
Black Tea: You may be able to boost your fight against the flu with black tea. In a recent study, people who gargled with a black tea extract solution twice per day showed a higher immunity to flu virus compared to the people who did not gargle with black tea. Black tea represents probably the single biggest source of flavonoids--a natural class of antioxidants that are found in many natural plant- derived foods.
Olive leaf: Olive leaf extract is a powerful tool in the fight to kill viruses such as the cold, herpes, and Epstein-Barr. Its power also extends to helping wipe out sinusitis and bronchitis, as well as reducing hypertension and cholesterol levels. The most important element in olive leaf extract is a compound called oleuropein. When purchasing this supplement, look for capsules standardized to 6 percent oleurpein. The recommended dose is 500 mg daily to fight an existing bacterial or viral infection.
Liquorice: Scientific studies have shown that liquorice stimulates immunity. Its ability to fight flu viruses and bacteria allows using it not only for treatment, but also for flu prevention during epidemics. Liquorice root should not be used in cases of high blood pressure, water retention, pregnancy or if on medication.
It is best to start thinking about immune health before you become ill with the cold or flu virus. Now is a great time to start improving your diet, learning to cope with stress and taking an inventory of the gaps in your diet to help decide which supplements will be of most benefit to you.
Here's to your health!
About the Author: Mike Brooks is the publisher and editor-in-chief for the health information site http://www.Ultimatehealthreport.com.
Source: www.isnare.com
Friday 10 June 2005
Taking Vitamins Can Work Wonders for Your Health
Jeremy Maddock
Jeremy Maddock
Taking vitamins is one of the easiest steps that a person can
take to start pursuing a healthier and disease-free lifestyle.
In a perfect world, our bodies would get all the required
vitamins and nutrients from food. Unfortunately, however, the
vast majority of people don't get everything they need from a
modern diet. Although buying high-quality organic food can help
to remedy this problem, even that is often not enough.
It is especially difficult to naturally maintain the correct
vitamin intake if you are subject to any dietary restrictions,
or suffer from food allergies. Even simply having a small
appetite can be a great disadvantage when it comes to getting
the correct amounts of all the essential nutrients you need.
The bottom line is that most people don't get everything they
need from everyday food intake.
Because of this, most of us stand to greatly benefit from
frequent supplementation of vitamins, minerals, and other
nutrients.
One of the most beneficial vitamins is
title="Vitamin B12">Vitamin B12, which can substantially
increase energy levels and immune function. Other equally
important nutrients that you should consider include Vitamins A,
C, D, and E.
In addition to these, supplements such as
title="Colostrum">Colostrum and
title="Selenium">Selenium can also greatly contribute to
your overall level of health and well being.
About the author:
Jeremy Maddock is the webmaster of ImmuneWellness.com, a useful
source of information about
supplements.
Thursday 2 June 2005
Taking Vitamins Can Work Wonders for Your Health
Jeremy Maddock
Jeremy Maddock
Taking vitamins is one of the easiest steps that a person can
take to start pursuing a healthier and disease-free lifestyle.
In a perfect world, our bodies would get all the required
vitamins and nutrients from food. Unfortunately, however, the
vast majority of people don't get everything they need from a
modern diet. Although buying high-quality organic food can help
to remedy this problem, even that is often not enough.
It is especially difficult to naturally maintain the correct
vitamin intake if you are subject to any dietary restrictions,
or suffer from food allergies. Even simply having a small
appetite can be a great disadvantage when it comes to getting
the correct amounts of all the essential nutrients you need.
The bottom line is that most people don't get everything they
need from everyday food intake.
Because of this, most of us stand to greatly benefit from
frequent supplementation of vitamins, minerals, and other
nutrients.
One of the most beneficial vitamins is
title="Vitamin B12">Vitamin B12, which can substantially
increase energy levels and immune function. Other equally
important nutrients that you should consider include Vitamins A,
C, D, and E.
In addition to these, supplements such as
title="Colostrum">Colostrum and
title="Selenium">Selenium can also greatly contribute to
your overall level of health and well being.
About the author:
Jeremy Maddock is the webmaster of ImmuneWellness.com, a useful
source of information about
supplements.
Wednesday 1 June 2005
Surf the Wave of Abundance
Keith Varnum
Keith Varnum
Bank account bare? Bedroom barren? Body running on empty? Buddha not showing up? Why?
Maybe because your beat is off! You're out of step with the AbunDance. It's a dance that requires flexibility, fluidity and, above all, the willingness to flow with life's changing rhythms.
The word "abundance" comes from a Latin root meaning "to move in waves, undulate, flow." AbunDance is a wave dance. The natural bountiful overflow energy dance of the Universe. DNA and electrons coil in vibrant circular waves. Nature's spiral dance spins the shape of seashells, budding plants and the human fetus. You can perceive this wave motion in the rolling seas, a herd of bounding antelope, the gentle curve of a whale breaching, and the undulating air rising from hot asphalt.
These natural elements are riding the pulsating electromagnetic dance between the Earth and the moon and sun. This throbbing love affair between heavenly bodies is a wave force field so strong that it shifts the great oceans as much as fifty feet twice a day with the tides. Surely, this planetary pulse can pump life's goodness into your life!
Ride the Wave of the AbunDance
You can surf this natural wave current of the River of Life to receive all the wealth, vitality and passion you could ever want. You can invite the River of Universal Supply to provide you naturally with the resources and opportunities you need to be happy and prosper on earth.
This is no pipe dream or philosophical fantasy! Learning to get in step with the AbunDance can fill your bank account, bedroom and body with a richness beyond belief—that is, beyond your present beliefs.
Relax Your Grip
By the wave, are your present beliefs allowing you to ride the current of the AbunDance? If not, relax your grip on how you believe prosperity operates—and allow the natural Stream of Plenty to spiral through your body and life.
All energy moves in the same way, no matter what outer form it's expressing through. And the basic movement of energy in the Universe is a wave-like spiral flow. The energy of money expresses in this way in the stock market, in the street and in your personal finances. The dynamics of love and social interaction also unfold in a spiral dance. The vital functions of the body pulsate in a similar manner.
People instinctively know that life energy expresses in a wave. You can hear it in the people's language. We seek to be in the flow, on a roll, groovin'.
Float on the Ocean of Opulence
So how do you surf the waves of the Unified Energy Field to find real love? To nurture your health? To lead a life of golden possibilities? Here are some suggestions on practical steps you can take every day to allow the natural wave current of the AbunDance to deliver life's goodies to you.
If you actually practice—do—these actions, you will ground and anchor yourself in the physical plane, so that when the AbunDance spirals through you, it will create solid, tangible and material results in your world—that is, financial reward, physical vigor and harmonious relationships!
Breathe Your Way to Prosperity
Since you have to breathe all day just to survive, why not breathe to thrive? When you relax your grip on needing to control your breathing—and surrender your body and being to Universal Support—you open yourself to "being breathed" by the Universe. Merging with the natural beat of the Universal Dance brings you Universal Supply in the form of love, wealth and well-being.
When you relax your grip on needing to control your inhale, your body will naturally fill with oxygen—new, fresh energy. When you relax your grip on needing to control your exhale, your body will naturally release your body's stale air—old, dead energy. Gravity—a faithful agent of the Universal Wave Motion—will naturally collapse your abdomen and chest for you.
Soon you will be enjoying the undulating, effortless deep breathing you see in babies and animals—who, by the wave, abandon themselves to the care of the physical AbunDance. Your breathing will gently rise and fall like the rolling ocean. Don't take my word for it. Try it out! The secret to the effectiveness of the breathing techniques of yoga, rebirthing and Hawaiian Huna is this all-out surrender to and synchronization with the Cosmic Rhythm. When you merge with life's AbunDance, you merge with life's abundance.
Move Your Way to Paradise
One of the easiest and surest ways to put yourself into the Stream of Supply is through daily physical movement—that is, through relaxed, fluid moving. When you relax your grip on needing to control your body's movement, your body will naturally "be moved" by the inherent Energy Dance of the Universe. Yoga, Tai-chi, Aikido, martial arts, sports, running, dance, massage, play and frolic—done in this spirit of surrender to the spontaneous—will put you in the AbunDance. Take it for a test wave.
Sound Your Way to Health
When you relax your grip on needing to control your emotional and physical response to the harmonious wave vibrations of sound, you will naturally shift into the River of AbunDance. The pulsating audio rhythms of Nature, music, singing, chanting, toning, laughing and baby noises will vibrate your being and body right into the Cosmic Gravy Train.
Feel Your Way to Bounty
When you relax your grip on needing to control the energy of your emotions, the energy of your feelings will naturally flow up and out. With this upward release, your feelings will completely express themselves energetically, liberating you from emotion blockage.
The essential nature of emotion is "energy in motion." The word "emotion" comes from a Latin root meaning "to move through or out." We were never intended to be stuck experiencing the same exact emotion for minutes, hours, days or years! And when you choose to match your vibration with the vibration—frequency, wavelength—of a feeling, you merge with the feeling's natural wave motion. You become one with the energy of the feeling. And—viola!—the feeling is no longer an obstacle between you and happiness.
Think Your Way to Prosperity
When you relax your grip on needing to control the way you think the Universe operates, your world will naturally proceed in the direction of balance, harmony and fullness. When you relax your grip on needing to be right about how you believe the Universe works, you allow those elements in your life to shift that need to shift for you to have the breakthrough you desire—that is, getting in gear with the AbunDance.
Flexibility of mind allows creativity of the Universe!
Fluid Mind allows in-come, passion and healing. Bend, flex and welcome the unexpected, surprise and serendipity!
"Doctor Recommended"
Most healers—including many Western doctors—admit that their primary healing function is to create the conditions in which people relax sufficiently for their bodies to heal themselves. When people relax deeply, they enter the AbunDance. The pulsating Wave of Life stimulates the body's natural ability to balance and harmonize itself. Organs, glands and hormones begin to function properly, and the body heals.
Past Failure Doesn't Matter!
In your past, if you have unsuccessfully attempted one or more of these approaches to enter the AbunDance, you may not have learned to relax your grip fully enough, deeply enough. In our modern Western culture, the approach of "abandoning oneself to the natural flow of life" is a new learned skill—that we often need to practice to get good at.
Try it again—with a fresh attitude. Once you get the knack of allowing the AbunDance to bring life's fullness to you, you'll never go back to using effort and control!
Keith Varnum has 30 years of practical success as an author, accupuncturist, personal coach, filmmaker, vision quest guide and international seminar leader, and is the owner of http://www.TheDream.com and http://TheCareerDoctor.net.
Monday 30 May 2005
Smelly Feet
Sharon Hopkins
Sharon Hopkins
You take care of your feet by washing them regularly.
You change your smelly socks at least once a day. Your shoes are well kept. But in spite of all this, your feet stink. Sometimes the condition is so bad that by simply removing your shoes, people around you know that you have smelly feet. The condition can be embarrassing, especially in public. By following some simple tips, you can take care of your feet and avoid the problem of smelly feet.
The common home remedies for foot odor are:
• Apply tea to the area: Using a soak made from tea bags and applying it to your feet will eliminate the problem of smelly feet. This is because the tannic acid from tea tans the skin. Take a couple of tea bags and boil them in a pint of water for 15 minutes. Then remove the tea bags and pour the pint of this strong, hot tea into a basin or a large pot and fill it with two quarts of cool water. Soak your feet for 30 minutes daily for seven or ten days and you will not experience the problem any longer.
• Use acne remover: If your feet really stink very badly, you suffer from toxic sock syndrome. In this case, you should look at your soles. If they are whitish in colour with tiny pits, you are suffering from the condition called pitted keratolysis. The microorganism that causes this condition is the same one that causes acne, you can use over-the-counter acne medication with 10 percent benzoyl peroxide.
• Go for an antiperspirant: There are special foot deodorants to remedy the problem but they can be quite expensive. But you go in for any underarm antiperspirant, which is a cheaper alternative. Go for a roll-on that has aluminum chloride hexahydrate as the active ingredient. Use it twice a day. But avoid aerosols since all their smell is dissipated in the air.
About The Author
Sharon Hopkins has been managing a number of natural home remedies websites, such as http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com, which provides information on Home Remedies and Natural Cure for various ailments. Foot Odour can be treated by following some simple home based remedies
Saturday 28 May 2005
Threats to Online Trading Companies From Fraud and Hackers
There are many threats from hackers and con artists when a company does business online. Here are some of the main types of fraud:
Supplying fake products:
Fraud can occur at the very outset of your business when you try to contact a supplier for the product that you have chosen for your online business. The supplier turns out to be untrustworthy and disappears with your money leaving no trace and no hopes of a business. This type of fraud is similar to anything that can happen in the brick and mortar world of business as well. Remember that almost anything that can happen in the real world can happen in the virtual world too, so take the same precautions that you would as for an offline business.
Clones:
A common problem that more established businesses face is clone businesses that set up with similar sounding names and logos. These businesses will often target your trading company’s clients, and make no mistake; they are after your business specifically. This can create a number of problems for the online trading business, since there is a lack of physical interaction with the customers and it is easier to pull this off. Customer can become confused and either leaves you for the other company unknowingly or be put off by the incompetence of the other company and blame your business. It is a headache for many companies that operate solely online.
Credit card fraud:
This is the most wide spread type of fraud by hackers and is not limited to the web. But operating online does make it easier for a hacker to find a weakness in your system and exploit it. Most times, hackers will gain access to secured financial information and credit card data and use this to purchase products and transfer money to their own accounts. This can be done so cleverly by an experienced hacker that the trail is impossible to follow. The FBI has been involved in many cases that involve large amounts being stolen in this way and often are unable to locate culprits. It is essential to have plenty of security and use the services of established players in the market such as Pay Pal, etc.
Click fraud:
Business Week has reported the sharp rise in click fraud as one of the growing problems with doing business online. It implies the software that is now available to fake clicks on an advertisement online, which results in incorrect statistics about the popularity of the site and the number of visitors. Since online business sites pay per click, the advertiser ends up paying much more money than he should. Many unethical affiliates and advertising agents use this type of fraud to make a lot of money.
Phishing
A common hacker practice online, Phishing or password harvesting has acquired a special name. It is a technique used by hackers via email or Instant Message to subtly and creatively find out an unsuspecting person’s financial and personal information. Sensitive data such as passwords, account names and numbers, credit card details, social security numbers are smoothly extracted with the help of a little social engineering practices. Phishing hackers are known to pose as government bodies to defraud even online businesses of access to their databases.
Author: William King
Supplying fake products:
Fraud can occur at the very outset of your business when you try to contact a supplier for the product that you have chosen for your online business. The supplier turns out to be untrustworthy and disappears with your money leaving no trace and no hopes of a business. This type of fraud is similar to anything that can happen in the brick and mortar world of business as well. Remember that almost anything that can happen in the real world can happen in the virtual world too, so take the same precautions that you would as for an offline business.
Clones:
A common problem that more established businesses face is clone businesses that set up with similar sounding names and logos. These businesses will often target your trading company’s clients, and make no mistake; they are after your business specifically. This can create a number of problems for the online trading business, since there is a lack of physical interaction with the customers and it is easier to pull this off. Customer can become confused and either leaves you for the other company unknowingly or be put off by the incompetence of the other company and blame your business. It is a headache for many companies that operate solely online.
Credit card fraud:
This is the most wide spread type of fraud by hackers and is not limited to the web. But operating online does make it easier for a hacker to find a weakness in your system and exploit it. Most times, hackers will gain access to secured financial information and credit card data and use this to purchase products and transfer money to their own accounts. This can be done so cleverly by an experienced hacker that the trail is impossible to follow. The FBI has been involved in many cases that involve large amounts being stolen in this way and often are unable to locate culprits. It is essential to have plenty of security and use the services of established players in the market such as Pay Pal, etc.
Click fraud:
Business Week has reported the sharp rise in click fraud as one of the growing problems with doing business online. It implies the software that is now available to fake clicks on an advertisement online, which results in incorrect statistics about the popularity of the site and the number of visitors. Since online business sites pay per click, the advertiser ends up paying much more money than he should. Many unethical affiliates and advertising agents use this type of fraud to make a lot of money.
Phishing
A common hacker practice online, Phishing or password harvesting has acquired a special name. It is a technique used by hackers via email or Instant Message to subtly and creatively find out an unsuspecting person’s financial and personal information. Sensitive data such as passwords, account names and numbers, credit card details, social security numbers are smoothly extracted with the help of a little social engineering practices. Phishing hackers are known to pose as government bodies to defraud even online businesses of access to their databases.
Author: William King
Monday 23 May 2005
Suffer from Arthritis?
Ronald H. Pope
Ronald H. Pope
Arthritis pain relief, naturally
without prescription drugs.
The prescription drug of choice is, unfortunately, still Celebrex. Like its now market removed cousin, Vioxx, this blockbuster painkiller has been the subject of repeated FDA warnings that patient use can cause bleeding ulcers and heighten the risk of heart attacks - See article by Rita Rubin USA TODAY A better Life April 15, 2002.
Arthritis sufferers should be made aware that there are alternatives to the high cost of prescription drugs being prescribed by medical doctors. One such alternative is a natural remedy medically tested by a doctor, a remedy that does not cause the user to suffer from any side effects such as bleeding ulcer, or an increased risk of heart attack by elevated blood pressure such as the dangerous drugs being prescribed. The formula is especially effective for osteoarthritis of the knees.
One of the things that the doctor discovered in his case studies was that pain from arthritis decreased, and mobility of the joints involved improved, sometimes greatly, starting two to six weeks after the patient began to take the formula. Generally, the improvement continues until the formula is stopped. Then the whole problem starts to return, generally, in the same two to six weeks. In summary, the treatment is an effective control, not a cure. There is no cure known for arthritis at this juncture.
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting new 'old' remedy resurrected from the research papers in the Library of Congress or any another natural over the counter remedies for arthritis pain relief that actually do work, please email info@popemakesdeals.com
About the author:
Ronald H. Pope is President of Pope Estates Arizona Inc. Business Brokers & Commercial Realtors in Scottsdale, Arizona http://www.popemakesdeals.com
Saturday 21 May 2005
Stretch Marks Can Affect All Of Us
David Stanton
David Stanton
Stretch marks can affect all of us. Many people assume the cause of stretch marks (also known as striae) is pregnancy, and so only pregnant women and mothers are affected. Body builders often suffer from striae, and the majority of these body builders are men. People who gain a great deal of weight are also susceptible to stretch marks. In short, anytime skin is stretched quickly or dramatically, striae are apt to appear.
Not only can striae affect both men and women, but they can affect children, teens, and adults. Skin is a remarkable organ. One of skin's most remarkable abilities is its ability to stretch.
Elastin and collagen are two of the building blocks of skin. Collagen is a binding agent in skin. Elastin provides skin with, you guessed it, its elasticity.
And the skin is phenomenally elastic. The scar tissue that accompanies these small rips in the skin are known as stretch marks.
How Stretch Marks Can Be Prevented or Repaired
A popular home remedy for stretch marks is cocoa butter. Pregnant women, body builders, or growing teenagers can rub in an ointment of elastin, collagen, and other proteins to help prevent tearing, and subsequent scarring. The proteins promote cell regeneration, which improves the scars' appearance. Then they thicken the epidermal layer, creating a smoother top layer of skin. This further improves the look of striae, even striae that are quite old.
About the Author
Dermaglow offer natural & organic skin care to help prevent stretch marks. http://www.dermaglow.co.uk/skin-care/129.html
Thursday 19 May 2005
Stop Suffering With Arthritis Pain Today!
Janet Hahn, CPRS
Janet Hahn, CPRS
MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) is a nutritional supplement derived from natural organic sulfur. It has been found to have tremendous pain relieving benefits for multiple ailments. MSM has the ability to relieve inflammation and resulting pain associated with arthritis.
Clinical Research Reveals The Medicinal Power Of MSM
Clinical research has shown MSM to alleviate pain, reduce stiffness and swelling and improve the mobility of joints. MSM also promotes blood flow aiding the healing and recovery process after physical activity. Doctors report that MSM is so effective that they often are able to lower or even stop the dosages of medication they are prescribing for their patients.
Although MSM is a breakthrough remedy for arthritis sufferers its benefits are beyond the treatment of this disease. There are substantial clinical experiences proving the benefits of MSM regarding sprains and their healing time. Follow this link to read more: http://www.msm.com/MSMResearch.cfm
The Phosoplex™ MSM Connection
Lisa a tennis pro from Franklin Lakes New Jersey has been using MSM for almost three years. Lisa states, " MSM keeps me on the court and teaching. I heal faster from minor pulls and feel better than I did five years ago on the court. I will continue with MSM supplementation.
Ray a retired used car salesman has been using a product called Phosoplex™ containing MSM for three months. Ray states, Phosoplex has really eased the pain. My arthritis was getting unbearable since I stooped taking doctor prescribed drugs. Phosoplex has been a pleasant surprise because I thought I was going to have to get on a prescription again which is a scary thought in this day and age."
There are numerous formulas that contain MSM. Phosoplex™ from Optimal Therapeutics stands out because it combines MSM with other beneficial ingredients such as BioCell Collagen II® and Nextrutine™ aiding the arthritis sufferer. Combining quality ingredients in a formula like Phosoplex™ makes for a synergistic effect between the ingredients. Results are even more pronounced than when MSM is used in an individual supplement. Either in a quality formulation like Phosoplex™ or as a stand alone MSM is definitely worth a try.
About The Author
Janet is a pain relief specialist located in New York. She offers a broad range of alternative solutions for all health and pain related issues.
For more information on natural health and fitness lifestyle options, log on to http://www.bodestore.com
Tuesday 17 May 2005
Some Natural Allergy Remedies
Gregg Hall
Gregg Hall
Approximately one out of every ten Americans suffers from
allergies of some type. Allergies are the body's natural
reaction to any foreign substance. When the body encounters one
of these substances, it produces many different substances,
including histamines. Once released into the body, these cause
tissue swellings called allergies. Allergies can affect many
different parts of the body including the lungs, skins, nasal
passages, sinuses, and stomach. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
can include intestinal pain, bloating, mood swings, exhaustion,
throat swelling, difficulty breathing, increased heart rate,
swelling or bloating of the skin, watery eyes, itchy nose, and
sneezing. There are many things that cause allergies including
pollen, mold, flowers, dust mites, grass, and spores.
Additionally, food and chemicals can be an allergy trigger. The
medical community has come up with all sorts of ways to treat
allergies, but many people shy away from modern day medicine
because of the extensive side effects associated with some of
the treatments. It is often the case that the treatment is worse
than the cure.
One natural allergy remedy is butterbur. Butterbur is a plant
that grows in marshy areas and has three foot leaves. They can
be found across Europe, in Asia, and in North America. It is a
gentle, natural remedy that is free of antihistamines for those
who wish to treat hay fever. It has been used for centuries to
treat all sorts of ailments, but it has been found most
effective at treating allergy style symptoms. It can also help
reduce the muscle spasms associated with allergies. Butterbur is
typically taken in tablet form, as the plants themselves can be
toxic if not properly processed. The roots are dried, beaten to
powder, and combined with other natural ingredients to create
the tablet. It is best to take one tablet three times a day, but
consult the packaging for more specific instructions.
Another natural allergy remedy is locally grown honey. This
product can assist with hay fever and other pollen allergic
reactions. It is important to start with small amounts.
Approximately a teaspoon per day should help. You must first
ensure the honey agrees with your body. If it doesn't,
discontinue use immediately. If you notice discomfort in the
gastrointestinal area, it is important not to use it again. The
goal is to work up to several teaspoons per day to ward off hay
fever. If you decide to use honey, be sure to do several things
first. Talk to your doctor before you try any natural remedies.
Remember that you might have a bad reaction to the honey. Not
every treatment works for every person. You should only purchase
non-pasteurized honey. The honey should be purchased from a
local beekeeper or at a local farmer's market to ensure the
freshest quality available is consumed. Try to make sure the
honey was collected at the same time of year that you suffer
from allergies. This will increase the effectiveness of this
cure. To make sure you get the best results possible, use the
honey one month before your typical allergy season. Using it in
the midst of your difficult season won't be enough. Also, do not
heat the honey. It decreases its natural healing properties. One
last note, begin with a small amount and increase gradually.
Another natural allergy remedy is green tea. People who
regularly consume green tea have noticed that they suffer less
from sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. Green tea is best
consumed in purer forms. Don't pollute it with additives like
honey, and don't use chemically processed tea either. It is
important that you consume at least one cup per day. You should
try to work your way up to three cups per day. It does not
matter if the tea is consumed hot or cold.
An additional natural allergy remedy is Echinacea. This herb has
been known to treat all sorts of problems, including hay fever.
It aids in the production of interferon, which assists with
decreasing the swelling in tissues, which, in turn, helps stop
the runny nose and watery eyes associated with allergies.
One final natural allergy remedy is vitamin C. You become
extremely susceptible to allergens if your diet does not contain
enough of this essential vitamin. Vitamin C detoxifies foreign
substances entering the body and strengthens your cells. Dosages
can be up to one thousand milligrams per day.
About the author:
Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online
and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida with his 16
year old son. Get your
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Sunday 15 May 2005
Sleeping Pills - An Effective Alternative
Donald Saunders
Donald Saunders
Overcoming insomnia is a journey - and, as you may have discovered, it can also be a matter of trial and response. Undertaken systematically overcoming insomnia and getting a good night's sleep is an ultimately rewarding process. But, if you've already made basic changes to your diet and sleep routine, and you've tried specific techniques for reducing stress and improving the quality of your sleep, you may be tempted to turn to artificial sleep aids like sleeping pills.
While sleeping pills may promise a miracle cure for insomnia, the inherent risks of taking sleeping pills to combat insomnia are myriad. Regardless of whether you opt for short-term sleeping pills or a longer course, barbiturates, benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines alike all carry similar risks - namely the potential for over-use or, in the worst cases, the possibility of addiction.
Because sleeping pills serve to depress your body's nervous system in order to create an artificial "sleep", they do not facilitate the essential healing and restorative cycles and functions normally undertaken by your body during sleep. That's why taking sleeping pills can often leave you feeling drowsy or inadequately rested in the morning.
Instead of turning to sleeping pills to overcome insomnia, try using one of the numerous natural and time-tested remedies that are widely available. Often referred to as a "natural sleeping pill", melatonin offers one viable sleep-enhancing option.
Melatonin is the hormone naturally produced by your body to induce sleep, and many people have successfully restored their own productive sleep patterns by using melatonin to help stimulate the body's own urge to sleep. Melatonin can be an effective natural alternative to sleeping pills, but should nonetheless be used with caution as it is not yet regulated by any government body.
Herbal remedies are another excellent alternative to sleeping pills and also to melatonin. Consumed in the form of herbal teas and supplements, or even as aromatherapy, herbs like valerian root and chamomile have been lauded as effective sleep-enhancers for centuries. Unlike melatonin or sleeping pills, chamomile does not have to be consumed over a period of time before it becomes effective. Chamomile tea can be used on an as-needed basis and many people have used its sleep-enhancing qualities to successfully combat bouts of insomnia.
Slightly stronger than chamomile and usually taken in pill form, valerian root is another well-known herbal sedative recognized for its ability to overcome insomnia and promote quality sleep. Valerian's sleep-inducing properties are so effective that it is actually medically recognized as the herbal equivalent of Valium™. Indeed, it is said that the name Valium™ was derived from Valerian, although Valium™ itself is not otherwise connected with valerian in any way.
As with all adjustments to your sleep cycle or sleep routine, you should choose one natural sleep remedy and use it consistently for two weeks before making any other changes – this gives your body time to incorporate and respond to the sleep enhancing benefits of the remedy you have chosen.
Copyright © 2005 Donald Saunders
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Tuesday 10 May 2005
Sleep Disorder - To Call The Doctor Or Not?
Donald Saunders
Donald Saunders
Experiencing difficulty in sleeping for any great length of time may well indicate that you suffer from a common sleep disorder.
Today more than 35 million Americans reportedly suffer from a chronic sleep disorder (sleeping difficulty that lasts for more than one month) and as many as 30 million more suffer from a shorter term or "transient" sleep disorder (sleeping difficulty that lasts for less than four weeks).
Commonly triggered by upcoming events (such as important meetings or interviews), jet lag, or a passing illness (like a cold or the flu), a mild sleep disorder presents relatively little difficulty in terms of its management and, if left to its own devices, will often pass quite quickly. This said, many simple steps can be taken to both reduce the effects of mild insomnia and to speed its passing.
A persistent sleep disorder however will rarely disappear of its own accord and may well require pro-active treatment. Prolonged sleep disorders include conditions such as chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Difficulty in getting to sleep, staying asleep, waking through the night (and being unable to get back to sleep), or waking too early in the morning, when experienced for any length of time (and certainly for more than four or five weeks), warrants a diagnosis. You should also begin exploring natural sleep remedies that can help you get a better night's sleep, not to mention assisting you in effectively managing your problem.
The most commonly diagnosed sleep disorder, insomnia, also represents one of the easiest problems to treat. Simple lifestyle adjustments, structured relaxation or meditation, or a variety of herbal and natural sleep remedies will often provide a cure.
Like insomnia, sleep apnea is another sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans each year. The most dangerous of all sleep disorders, sleep apnea occurs when air flow through the windpipe is temporarily obstructed during sleep, often due to the relaxation or collapse of surrounding muscles. Sleep apnea is most commonly associated with snoring, although snoring alone is not necessarily indicative of sleep apnea.
Narcolepsy, a sleep disorder marked by uncontrolled "mini sleeps" during the day (even when the sufferer otherwise appears completely alert), is sometimes confused with sleep apnea; however, these represent two very different conditions.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), another sleep disorder that ranks as one of the most frequently diagnosed, affects more than twelve million people in the US alone each year. Unlike other common sleep disorders, restless legs syndrome combines the physical symptoms of a sleep disorder like insomnia with neural symptoms such as periodically uncontrolled limb movement and a tingling sensation in the legs and feet.
While a serious sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea, chronic narcolepsy or restless legs syndrome requires the intervention of a medical professional, there are still various ways in which you can actively manage your sleep disorder. In fact, numerous natural sleep remedies can help you get a better night's sleep and effectively deal with your sleep disorder, without resorting to sleeping pills or artificial sleep enhancers.
These sleep remedies are too numerous to discuss them in any detail in this short article, but they include melatonin and valerian root, two natural alternatives to sleeping pills, as well as aromatherapy, color or chromatherapy and guided relaxation and meditation. Chamomile or lavender teas and infusions are also an excellent natural remedy for managing various sleep disorders.
While some persistent sleep disorders do certainly merit investigation by your doctor, chronic insomnia can, more often than not, be cured without the need for medical intervention. Understanding the underlying causes of your insomnia and then making a number of simple changes to your lifestyle or routine can make a dramatic difference to the quality of your sleep. With the added help of one or two natural sleep remedies, you can then soon say farewell to this particular sleep disorder.
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Natures Cosmetic Bounty
Allison Saunders of HollywoodMakeupSecrets.com
Allison Saunders of HollywoodMakeupSecrets.com
Not all skin treatments require a trip to the local health
and beauty outlet, department store or pricey salon. Look
right in your fridge or pantry and you'll find quite a few
items which you can use to beautify your pretty self.
Consider your kitchen your own natural day spa.
Do you have Oatmeal?
Then you have a great calming mask. Just mix it with warm water and slather it on. When it tightens up, rinse face with warm water and be amazed with the results.
Do you have Honey?
Then you have a softening mask. Add the honey to your oatmeal mask for extra softness.
Do you have Milk?
Then you have Moisturizer. Remember the phrase "milk and honey"? Mixed together they're a vitamin-packed lotion.
Do you have Cucumbers?
Then you have Swelling reducer. All those B-movies from the '60s had it right. Slice them up, place them on your eyes and say goodbye to puffiness.
Do you have Mayonnaise?
Then you have Hair Conditioner. It really is a great skin moisturizer and hair conditioner.
Do you have Potatoes?
Then you have Blemish Treatment. Rumor has it that grated or food processed raw potatoes can be used on blemishes as a curative. The enzymes are said to boost skin's healing powers.
Do you have Strawberries?
Then you have Tooth Whitener. Smoosh them, swirl them across your teeth and smile.
Do you have Garlic?
Then you have Acne Reducer. Well, you may not smell great after this home remedy, but it's worth a try. Garlic juice applied topically is a centuries old treatment for acne.
Talk about natural beauty!!!
Hey, you don't have to trek to the mall or even out your
front door. It's stuff you have already. So give them a try.
See if these all natural treatments work for you.
About the Author
Allison Saunders is a MAC qualified Make-up Artist and the
author of an amazing new course, "Hollywood Makeup Secrets"
a step-by-step simple video system for maximizing your inner
and outer beauty potential. You can learn more about Allison,
and subscribe to her free newsletter by visiting: http://www.hollywoodmakeupsecrets.com/dt/s.php?id=9
(c)2005 HollywoodMakeupSecrets.com. All rights reserved.
Sunday 8 May 2005
Press Release
Sinus Buster Natural Pepper Nasal Spray Launches New and Improved Formula
Press Release
Sinus Buster Natural Pepper Nasal Spray Launches New and Improved Formula
Press Release
Sinus Buster all natural hot pepper,(Capsaicin) based nasal spray has already been embraced by chronic sinus and headache sufferers around the world, but now this unique formula is even more effective against migraines, clusters, sinus headaches, and chronic congestion. Today, SiCap Industries officially launched the new and improved version of their breakthrough product known as "The Sinus Buster".
Altamont, NY July 6, 2004 -- Known as perhaps the best headache remedy in the world, all natural Sinus Buster Capsaicin nasal spray is now 25% more effective with the launch of their long awaited "new and improved" formula. Known as the world's first nasal spray made with natural hot pepper extract, the Sinus Buster has been embraced by many doctors as a true breakthrough for treating migraine, cluster, and sinus related headaches. Officials at SiCap Industries, makers of the Sinus Buster, say this new formula can stop most headaches in under 30 seconds.
"We've spent the last six months improving the best qualities of our formula. First, we found a way to increase the efficiency of our natural pepper extracts without significantly increasing the bite. This allows the formula to work even faster on migraines, clusters, and sinus headaches. For headaches near the front of your head and behind your eyes, this new formula spells near instant relief every time you use it. In fact we've been testing it on a group of regular users for the past few months, and in terms of percentages, the new formula seems to be at least 25 percent more effective than the original sinus buster against both headaches and sick sinus symptoms. We already had the most effective sinus headache remedy ever with the original sinus buster, but now we think we have the ultimate sinus buster, and we're very excited to finally introduce it into the marketplace," says Wayne Perry, President of SiCap Industries and inventor of the original Sinus Buster formula.
Perry claims the new formula tackles some of the challenges associated producing an all natural liquid supplement. He says the new formula extends shelf life without introducing any man made preservatives found in most so-called "natural products". Perry also claims the new formula is designed to carry the capsaicin farther back through the nasal passages and into the sinus cavities.
"We've upgraded our eucalyptus oil and changed a few of the controls we use to mix the active solution. This allows the eucalyptus to act as an even more effective carrier for the capsaicin. So although you do get a slightly more powerful bite, the capsaicin has been increased only in near microscopic proportions. The biggest change is that the capsaicin is actually being delivered more efficiently," Perry adds.
Comparing the bite of the new and old formulas is a very subjective experience because both solutions feel almost equally powerful. The difference in the two formulas (however slight), would be that the new formula delivers a cleaner and longer lasting effect, and it also delivers a more brilliant burst of energy due to the triggering effect it has on the body to release natural endorphins. Both formulas will make your eyes water, and both will stomp on a headache fast, but the new formula definitely works faster. Furthermore, the new formula knocks out nasal congestion far more effectively than the old version. It also appears to take less of the new Sinus Buster to do the same job as the old Sinus Buster formula.
As far as the actual bite of the pepper extract, the new Sinus Buster formula feels stronger, but not over the top. It's similar to the difference between a 400 horsepower motor and a 450 horsepower motor, both have awesome power, but the 450 HP version is just a bit more powerful. This is due mainly to a change in the combination of natural pepper extracts used in the new formula. Wayne Perry claims the company has spent much time and money figuring out ways to get the most medicinal benefits from the capsaicin.
"We've tweaked the combination of pepper extracts we use to deliver a better all around pain stopping effect. Believe me, nothing relieves a headache or congestion like this sinus buster formula. The old formula has always been awesome, but the new version simply takes the cake," boasts Perry.
Perry also says the new formula addresses some of the issues related to bottling a totally natural product, and the length of time that the product is at its most effective. While developing the formula, SiCap researchers took great pains to increase shelf life effectiveness through completely natural methods.
"We decided to make the switch to a very expensive organic rosemary extract along with increasing its parts per million ratio to better uphold the integrity of the formula. When used properly, rosemary extract is one of the best all natural preservatives known. It especially works well when you're dealing with essential oils and natural resins in a liquid mixture. We've looked into using other preservatives commonly used in other so-called natural products, but the truth is those preservatives contain compounds that frankly work against the benefits of our pepper extract. We refuse to USE anything but completely natural food grade ingredients. After all, I use this stuff too and I'm not putting anything in my nose that isn't all natural and safe," adds Perry.
SiCap Industries prides itself on being a microbrewer of sorts. Instead of making vast quantities of Sinus Buster designated for surplus storage, SiCap produces their formula in fresh batches on a bi-monthly basis. The company's philosophy is one of hand crafted old world excellence, a philosophy that shines through when you try your first shot of the Sinus Buster.
"The secret of intranasal capsaicin is that so little active ingredient is actually needed, and when you're dealing with totally natural ingredients, the pepper resins are susceptible to a certain amount of oxidation once the bottle has been open for awhile. So with the old formula, within three months after opening the bottle some people might experience a slight weakening of the pepper bite. The effectiveness of the formula actually remains about the same, yet there is a psychological factor since some users may believe it won't be as effective if the bite is lessened. The other thing is that when you're dealing with hot pepper extract, the average user will get used to the bite and believe it's weakened when actually it hasn't. Of course this all depends on how a person stores their sinus buster and how tightly they close the top between uses. Our formula is full of anti-oxidants and anti-microbial compounds so it doesn't go bad at all, but the stability of the pepper bite still relies heavily on storage factors because of the small amount used. With our new formula, by increasing the rosemary and vitamin C, and by modifying our temperature controls during the mixing process, we've found a way to increase the shelf life of an open bottle by as much as 50 percent. So once opened, the pepper bite remains fully effective for up to six months and possibly beyond," Perry explains.
In the fall, SiCap plans on introducing a metered dose version of their Sinus Buster in addition to the original bottle which will continue to be their top seller. The newer bottle will be an upright closed top atomizer, and marketed mainly for allergy sufferers. Although one advantage of the closed top atomizer is the fact that air is never introduced to the formula, officials at SiCap say there are also some downfalls.
"It's a give and take thing. The closed sprayer naturally extends shelf life by at least double, but it only delivers a metered dose in a fine mist spray. This seems to work well for typical allergy sufferers, but for chronic headaches and sinus infections, a pre-metered mist just doesn't do the job the way the original spray bottle does. The original bottle does have the disadvantage of taking in air when the bottle is squeezed and released, but it's far more versatile for most users once they learn how to control the bottle. When you first open it, the bottle is full and it can fire a solid stream into the nasal cavity. The harder you squeeze, the bigger the burst. As it empties, you may have to tilt the bottle upward to continuously get the bursting stream spray effect, but you quickly learn how to position the bottle for your desired effect. The other thing is that this bottle can also be used to deliver a light mist spray depending on how hard you squeeze it, and how you position the bottle. People with chronic headaches and sinus congestion rarely need the same dosage every time. So they would probably get little relief from the fine mist application, but the original bottle gives them true versatility in dosage and application. For instance, the fine mist doesn't help my cluster headaches the way the original bottle does. When I have an attack, sometimes I need to be able to spray a long burst very far into my nose to get rid of the headache. You just can't do that with the fine mist applicator. So that's why we'll continue to focus our main attention on marketing the original bottle, while the newer one will be offered as an alternative," Perry explains.
All in all, the Sinus Buster has the same aromatic qualities as the old formula, but there's a more intensified aroma of eucalyptus with an extra hint of citrus and rosemary. The new Sinus Buster is definitely a more exhilarating experience, and it seems to leave your nasal passages feeling even more satisfied than the old formula. Once the initial bite wears off (usually about 5 seconds), the warm sensation of pepper combines with the cooling sensation of eucalyptus to create an incredibly refreshing and lasting feeling.
"Our long time regular users will merely notice a cleaner fresher sensation in taste and aroma. We also use a very pure Aloe Vera gel that moisturizes the nasal passages leaving you with a crisp and clean healthy feeling. I've been using nothing but the new formula for about three months now, and it's just fantastic. Usually I have to fight a sinus cluster headache cycle every summer, and with the old formula I could fight it off, but when it's really humid I'd have to use it sometimes every 20 minutes. But with the new formula, I've warded off my summer attacks pretty much instantly, and a couple good doses daily seem to be preventing my headaches more than ever. We're always striving to improve our product line, and with this new formula I believe we've got it almost perfect. There's no sinus headache remedy that even comes close to the sinus buster. There never has been, and now with the new formula, we're years ahead of the pack," Perry exclaims.
To find out more about The Sinus Buster, the world's first capsaicin (hot pepper) nasal spray, visit the company website at (www.sinusbuster.com).
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or call SiCap Industries direct at (518) 861-5216.
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