Is your tap water causing Toxic Water-related Infirmities

Some time ago, I came across an advertisement for a job that enticed me. They were looking for agents to visit homes and conduct tests for tap water. If you’ve been following my earlier blog posts, I’ve been searching to live a healthier lifestyle, and I was very interested in learning more about this.

I completed a lot of instruction to be able to visit homes of residents. I performed different tests on their water. This allowed them to observe through their own eyes the harmful and toxic the tap water is.

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In the course my teacher demonstrated every part of these tests with a written script that included details for each. I will not forget the day that when he conducted the test of comparison with tap water. The eyes of my were open and I was nauseated in my stomach. I was able to clearly comprehend how tap water can cause toxic health issues in my body due to water. Following that incident, I promised myself that I would never consume tap water ever again. I’ve kept that promise.

It was a lot of detailed details, regarding the tests I had to understand and master before I was able to become certified. I began my training as a marathon runner. I set out to be the most effective representative that I was able to be. I was determined to help people understand know the facts about water they’re bathing in, drinking and brushing their teeth in and washing their clothes, cooking their food and washing dishes. their meals.

I sat for long hours, learning specifics of a script that we needed to be familiar with before putting my own personal style into the script. I was provided with a mini test kit to perform the demonstrations at home. I took every test repeatedly until I felt comfortable and confident in my ability to know that I could do it with the palm of my hands. I also made use of my small system in order to ensure healthy water at home to drink and brush my teeth.

I was extremely passionate about what I had been doing. When I visited the homes of others I was able to draw them by my genuine enthusiasm and passion for the harmful effects of tap water. They could also observe every outcome in them.

One testing I performed:

Cleaning Clothes Test: demonstrated to the students how their clothes were soiled with dirt and soap within them, even after they were cleaned and thoroughly rinsed.

Chlorine Test The test showed that there was enough chloride in the tap to disinfect a pool.

Testing Spots On Dishes I washed a dish for them in the water, and then rinsed another glass using our system. We then put them up before their eyes to determine the differences.

Hand Washing Test One of their hands with tap water, and the other one with our purified water system. The difference that they felt was instantaneous.

Taste Test A more convincing test included a taste test. The distinction between pure tap and tap water that is clean is night and day.

Comparison Test The most convincing and convincing test. I show them, through their eyes the impurities and garbage that are present in water from the tap. I also tested their bottled water and they got identical results.

I did not have the money to buy an “whole household system” at the start. After I sold my initial three systems, and had completed the three-month trial I was offered an enormous discount, which allowed me and my husband to buy our own “whole household solution” for our house.

I’m not going to be honest with you. The system isn’t inexpensive. It was a significant sacrifice and financial commitment even with my huge discount. I truly believe in this! It is impossible to put a for your health and that of those you love. Brett and I haven’t regretted for a single minute, the decision we made.

What value do you place in Your Health?

I highly recommend that you find an established distributor in your region which can supply you with pure, pure air and water, as an “whole home system.” I’ve shared with you the facts as I’ve seen it.

Most dogs with idiopathic epilepsy suffer their first seizure

Canine Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain where abnormal electrical activity triggers further uncoordinated nerve transmission. This uncoordinated and haphazard nerve tissue activity scrambles messages to the muscles of your dog’s body and the use of muscles are then inhibited.

IDIOPATHIC OR SYMPTOMATIC

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Because there are many causes of chronic recurrent seizures in dogs, canine epilepsy is not a specific disease or even a single syndrome, but rather a diverse category of disorders. Canine Epilepsy is broadly divided into idiopathic and symptomatic disorders. Idiopathic Epilepsy, or primary epilepsy, means that there is NO identifiable brain abnormality other than the seizures. Symptomatic epilepsy (or secondary epilepsy) is seizures that are the consequence of an identifiable specific cause.

Most dogs with idiopathic epilepsy suffer their first seizure between the ages of one and five years of age. A possible genetic basis for idiopathic epilepsy is suspected in several breeds including those purebreds used in the development of Australian Labradoodle and Labradoodle.

CAUSES OF SEIZURES AND DIAGNOSTICS:

Seizures may be caused by situations within the brain (such as trauma, tumor, or infection) or by situations centered outside the brain (such as low blood sugar, circulating metabolic toxins, hypothyroidism, or external poisons). The first step is to rule out situations centered outside the brain. This is accomplished with blood testing. An ophthalmic exam may also be performed as the retina may show signs of a brain infection. If these tests are negative, the next step is determined by the age of the pet. In my opinion, to date the best testing agency is spearheaded by Dr. Jean Dodd’s and samples can be set by your vet to her organization, hemopet. In my opinion Dr. Dodd’s and UCDavis have the most concentrated resources on the subject. The blog author has no connection with either association.

AFTER BLOOD TESTING, ANIMALS LESS THAN AGE ONE YEAR

Seizures are usually caused by infections of the brain. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, obtained by a tap under anesthesia, would be important.

AFTER BLOOD TESTING, ANIMALS BETWEEN AGES 1 AND 5

In these animals, usually no cause can be found and the term “epilepsy,” which simply means “seizure disorder,” is applied. If seizures are occurring frequently enough, medication is used to suppress them. To understand medications ask your vet or go to canine-epilepsy.net and participate in owner forums on the subject.

AFTER BLOOD TESTING, ANIMALS MORE THAN AGE FIVE YEARS

In this group, seizures are usually caused by a tumor growing off the skull and pressing on the brain (a “meningioma”). Most such tumors are operable if found early. ACT scan or MRI would be the next step. For patients where surgery is not an option, corticosteroids may be used to reduce swelling in the brain.

GENETIC OR TUMOR or OTHER CAUSE

Some reasons for seizures are simple and can be eliminated, some are serious. Don’t jump to conclusions, rule out the simple issues first. We had bulldogs who both had seizures (first one then a few months later the second). We changed food from a high protein food to a lesser food and never had another seizure.

Some forms of epilepsy are inherited. Sodium, potassium, and calcium serve the brain as ions and produce electric charges that must fire regularly in order for a steady current to pass from one nerve cell to another. If the channels that carry them are damaged or impaired from birth an imbalance occurs that can cause misfire and seizures.

Both cancerous and non-cancerous brain tumors can cause seizures. Brain tumors are the most common cause of seizures that begin after age 5. Whenever an older dog begins to have seizures, and causes such as toxins, trauma and diabetes have been ruled out, the possibility of a brain tumor should be considered.

Liver disease is a degenerative inflammatory disease that results in the hardening and scarring of liver cells. The liver becomes unable to function properly due to the scarred tissue, which prevents the normal passage of blood through the liver.

Severe worm infestation can result in seizures. Parasites release toxins that have an adverse affect on the central nervous system.

Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, which brings on feelings of fatigue and stress, may be a factor in triggering seizures. Scientists have estimated that between 50 to 90 percent of all epileptics suffer from low blood sugar, and 70 percent have abnormal glucose tolerance levels.

Toxic metals such as lead, copper, mercury, and aluminum have also been known to cause seizures. Some pets are very sensitive to such metals, and exposure is common through aluminum cookware, auto exhaust, industrial pollution, household cleaners and copper water pipes.

Flea sprays, collars and yard sprays are also toxic to pets. It is important to keep your epileptic dog as free from chemical pollutants as possible. Think about the environment your dog is living in. Do you use chemical sprays on your lawn? Dogs will sometimes seize only when the lawn is sprayed for weeds. How about the cleaner you use for the floor? Some dogs have been known to seize after the floor has been washed with a pine scented cleaner. Flea and tick medications can also cause seizures. It is recommended that epi dogs be given Interceptor as a monthly heartworm preventative and Frontline used for fleas. Avoid products with Ivermectin it has been known to cause seizures in some breeds. There are many things that can lower a dog’s seizure threshold. Keep a diary of your dog’s seizures. Note down anything you have done or that the dog could have come in contact with that day which could have contributed to seizure. It is also a known phenomenon that some dogs may seizure around the full moon.

Because vaccines may contain proteins and/or organisms, they may produce an allergic encephalitis inflammation of the brain. Vaccinations can lower a dog’s seizure threshold and trigger a seizure. If you feel that this is the case for your dog, ask the vet to split the shots, give them separately at weekly or two weekly intervals and ask for the Rabies shot to be given 2 weeks after that. We strongly recommend titers test versus vaccines, always. This is a blood test to determine if acceptable levels of vaccines are present and therefore not necessary. It is amazing how many years most dogs can go without ever needing to be re-vaccinated.

Infections, cysts and cancer can cause seizures.

A blow to the head causing head trauma from an auto accident, abuse or other accident can lead to life-long seizures.

The role of the kidneys is to remove toxins and excess fluid. When the kidneys become diseased or damaged also called Renal Kidney Failure, the kidney may lose the ability to perform, causing a toxic build-up in the body resulting in a seizure. A toxic build-up can lead to a seizure disorder.

Research points to vitamin and mineral deficiencies as possible causes of epilepsy. The key nutrients that appear deficient in epileptics are vitamin B6, vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin D, zinc, taurine, magnesium, and calcium. Diet plays an important role in the management of Canine Epilepsy. It is very important to feed a kibble that is preservative free. Preservatives such as Ethoxyquin and BHT, BHA should be avoided as they can cause seizures. Dogs should not eat grain.

Genetics (from the Canine Epilepsy Project)

“The Canine Epilepsy Project is a collaborative study into the causes of epilepsy in dogs. It is supported by grants from the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), individual breed clubs and private donations. Grants supporting this research are CHF Completed Grant #1718, CHF Completed Grant #1729, CHF Completed Grant #1845, CHF Active Grant #2252, CHF Active Grant #2304, and NIH Award #1K08NS0224501.

Their goal is to find the genes responsible for epilepsy in dogs so that wise breeding can decrease the incidence of the disease in dogs. We also hope that knowing what genes regulate epilepsy in dogs may help us better tailor our therapy to the specific cause.

The objectives of their investigations into hereditary canine epilepsy are:

Recruit samples from a large number of affected individuals and their immediate family members (siblings, parents, and grandparents), from many breeds of dogs.

Evaluate the genotype of selected families to search for linkage between DNA markers and clinical epilepsy, and then use this information to identify the causative mutation or mutations.

Devise a DNA marker test that detects and distinguishes normal and mutant (epilepsy-causing) alleles, and make this test available to dog breeders so that they can produce epilepsy-free dogs.

The genes controlling seizure problems in dogs are not well understood. This project is attempting to find the marker(s) or mutation(s) responsible. When these can be identified, a blood test will tell if an individual dog is a carrier, clear, or likely to become an affected (even before symptoms begin). Using this information, breeders can choose breeding partners who will not produce affected puppies.

Breeders and owners often ask what is known about the inheritance of idiopathic epilepsy (also called primary epilepsy or genetic epilepsy). This is an important question because if breeders know the mode of inheritance (that is, the pattern of inheritance across generations), then they may be able to develop breeding strategies that will enable them to breed away from epilepsy. Sometimes, if the mode of inheritance for a disorder is well understood, careful selective breeding can enable breeders to greatly reduce, or even eliminate, the disorder while allowing the breeders to continue with their bloodlines. Of course, when some breeders and owners ask about the inheritance of epilepsy, they are hoping to find evidence that the seizures in their dogs are not due to inherited epilepsy. Sometimes, they do find reason to suggest this. However, many times, they must face the conclusion that inheritance (genetics) was the underlying cause of the seizures.

For readers who are not familiar with the term “mode of inheritance,” we will try to clarify. The mode of inheritance refers to whether the disorder is a simple recessive trait, a simple dominant trait, or a complex trait. Traits that are “simple” are carried by a single gene, while traits that are complex involve more than one gene. With complex genetic traits, the different genes can combine or interact with each other, and the genes can also interact with the dog’s environment. Of course, simple genetic traits are easier to study. The term “recessive” means that a dog will only have the disorder if the defective gene is passed down by both of the parents. Thus, if only one parent passes down the defective gene, the offspring will not be affected with the disorder, although they can be “carriers” and later pass down their one defective gene to their own offspring. The term “dominant” means that the dog can have the disorder even if only one of the parents passes down the defective gene.

As indicated, there currently are no conclusive findings on the mode of inheritance for canine idiopathic epilepsy. However, there are some general theories. Some investigators have theorized that, at least in the breeds they studied, the disorder is likely to be recessive because often two parents that are free of epilepsy produce offspring with epilepsy. Another theory concerns whether the defective gene or genes are carried on the sex chromosomes. (Each dog has 39 pairs of chromosomes which carry all of his or her genes. One member of each pair is inherited from each of the parents. Thirty-eight of these pairs are autosomes and one pair is the sex chromosomes.) Often, when there are sex differences in a trait, the gene for that trait is carried on the sex chromosomes. However, despite the fact that many breeds (though not all) show a higher rate of epilepsy in males than females, the pattern of inheritance across generations suggests that the genes responsible for epilepsy are probably carried on one or more of the autosome pairs. While these two theoretical notions (recessive and autosomal) may indeed prove to be true for many breeds, at the present time, there still is not enough data to draw any firm conclusions, even on the specific breeds for which pedigree analyses have been conducted.

As indicated, there are several researchers who currently are investigating the genetic basis of canine idiopathic epilepsy. If you own a dog with idiopathic epilepsy, or one of your dogs has produced offspring with epilepsy, please contact the canine epilepsy network.”

IF your dog has seizures it is important to notify the breeder and any association or clubs to which they belong. It is only through shared information and pedigree study that genetic conditions can be identified and used to breed wisely.

IDENTIFY SEIZURES (WHEN IS IT AN EMERGENCY?)

Generalized Seizure or Tonic-clonic: The Tonic-clonic seizure has two stages and may come in a mild or Grand Mal version. During the Grand Mal seizure the “tonic” phase is when the dog falls to the ground, rigidly stretches his legs out and loses consciousness. During this time his breathing will also stop. This part of the seizure usually lasts ten to thirty seconds. After this the “clonic” stage begins. It is at this time that owners notice the stereotypical activity that is commonly called a fit.

While the dog is in the clonic stage, he or she will begin any or all of the following symptoms:

1. Paddling of limbs or “running in place”.

2. Jaw movements that look like the dog is trying to chew gum.

3. Pupils in both eyes dilate (become large) and unresponsive.

4. Dog begins salivating or drooling.

5. Dog loses control of bodily functions and begins to urinate or defecate on itself.

TYPES of SEIZURES

In the mild cases of Tonic-clonic seizures there is usually little paddling and no loss of consciousness. Defecation and urination may also not occur.

Petit Mal Seizures have short episodes of the dog being unconscious with instances of muscle tone loss, and blank stares. These types of seizures seem to be very rare in dogs and often require the presence of EEG abnormalities to diagnosis for certainty.

Partial Seizures are odd things where the seizure activities such as the leg paddling, muscle spasms, neck and head bending or the main part of the body and facial muscle spasms only occur in one part of the body. These types of seizures can worsen until they appear to be Grand Mal or Mild Tonic-clonic but the difference is how the seizure began. Both Tonic-clonic types seem to be overall body from the start but the partials may just start at the face or one hip.

Status Epilepticus type seizures can be life threatening. They can appear as one continuous seizure that lasts more than thirty minutes or in a repetitive loop of seizures with the dog never regaining consciousness. Status epilepticus seizures can occur to dogs with a history of Grand Mal or Mild Tonic-clonic seizures and a diagnosis of epilepsy. They can also occur in dogs with no previous seizure activity but that have had an injury to the brain, exposed to toxins such as massive amounts of chocolate, pesticides and poisons or they can be the result of disease.

Cluster Seizures are very similar to the loop of status epilepticus seizures and each are often diagnosed as the other. The difference between the status epilepticus and the cluster seizures is that the dog actually has short time periods returning to consciousness in between each seizure.

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Asthma is an airways disorder which has seen a rapid increase in the last few decades. This could have been due to an rise in toxins, pollution and triggers found in our environment. But, as asthma increases in the prevalence, there is a greater desire to discover treatments that relieve and eliminate asthma. The condition is currently untreatable and is treated with medications and prescription medications that must be taken throughout your life. Conventional medication, while effective in decreasing inflammation and temporarily dilation of the airways, is also an increased risk of negative side negative effects. Furthermore, there is no permanent solution for asthma inhalers or bronchodilators. In the quest to treat asthma, alternative and natural strategies are being considered to alleviate and reduce symptoms as well as the frequency and progress of the disorder. Alternative treatments that have shown benefits comprise breathing exercise, diet exercise homeopathy, herbal and vitamin supplementation, acupuncture and chiropractic therapy, massage therapy as well as biofeedback.

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Diet – Just like the air we breathe, the air we are in, and the people we surround ourselves with our food choices consume affects the asthma we suffer from just as. Food is the body’s natural energy source but not all foods function in the same manner within the body. Certain foods trigger asthma symptoms, while certain foods can help ease asthma symptoms. Food allergies are just one of the numerous triggers for asthma. It is crucial to identify the foods that trigger an allergic reaction so that you can remove these foods out of your daily diet. When these foods are eliminated the symptoms of asthma will decrease significantly. Some of the foods that can trigger asthma are saturated fats, salty food items as well as additives, preservatives along with dairy and other products. Saturated fats can be found in seafood, red meats egg yolks, butter and other egg products. Consuming these foods triggers an inflammation response in the immune system of the body. This may worsen, and possibly trigger an asthma attack. In addition, diets that are high in slat can also create inflammation in the body. Artificial sweeteners, foods additives, and food coloring like benzoates, aspartame, sulfites along with yellow dye #5 may trigger an increase in asthma symptoms. Dairy products can increase the production of mucus which can trigger asthma. Eliminating cheese, milk and other products made from milk that are cultured from your diet will reduce the symptoms of asthma. It is essential to add different sources of calcium as well as vitamin D.

Although these foods can trigger asthma, they can also aid in easing asthma symptoms. Consuming vegetables, fruits as well as omega-3 fatty acids could aid in reducing inflammation, improve the function of the lungs, and reduce asthma symptoms. The fruits and vegetables in your diet provide the body with a fantastic source of energy and fuel and also provide an abundance of vital nutrients like antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and vitamins. The fruits like pineapples, tomatoes, carrots, apples , and leafy green veggies are just a few examples of fruit and vegetables that need to be included in your daily diet in order to reduce the incidence of asthma. 3 to 5 servings of a range of vegetables and fruits must be consumed every day. Omega-3 fats are vital for our health, but they are not synthesized by the body. They should be consumed via food we consume. Omega-3 fatty acids provide a myriad of health benefits , including increasing brain functioning, development and growth as well as reducing the risk of chronic diseases , and reducing inflammation that can result in asthma symptoms. Examples of omega-3 fatty acids that are nutritionally important are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These polyunsaturated fats aid in lessen inflammation caused by saturated fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are present in fish, including tuna, salmon, halibut flaxseed, flaxseed oil, nut oils algae, krill, algae and a few plants.

Herbs – A natural and holistic approach to alleviating asthma symptoms is through the use of herbal remedies. The use of herbal remedies has been in use for hundreds of years in different cultures. In certain countries herbal remedies are utilized for the primary treatment of asthma in contrast to prescribed medications. Studies are still ongoing on herbal remedies to discover the benefits they provide. Certain herbs that have proven to be effective promise of relieving asthma symptoms are butterbur, dried ivy and ginkgo, the tylophora plant, Indian frankincense, boswellia and kotuku as well as grape seeds. These herbs work as anti-inflammatory agents that stop the airways from narrowing that occur in an asthma attack. According to numerous studies, the the duration as well as severity of attacks diminished and symptoms improved with the use of herbal treatments. A few things to consider prior to beginning using herbal remedies include their quality, as well as any side reactions and drug interactions that could be observed. It is recommended to speak with a herbalist or a doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine before taking any herbal remedy.

Homeopathy The practice of Homeopathy Homeopathy is an alternative therapy that activates the body’s innate self-healing process by making use of infinite doses of natural ingredients that cause symptoms. It is an holistic treatment that uses all natural components from animals and plants. The goal of homeopathy is to provide long-term complete treatment of a disease instead of temporary relief. This kind of healing improves our body’s defense system as well as cells, allowing it to avoid a repeat or recurrence of the same signs or symptoms. For people suffering from asthma, the remedies at home would consist of elements that typically trigger asthma attacks, like pollen or plants. Because the doses are low, they won’t trigger an intense asthma attack but will encourage the body’s immune system to remove the substance. This strengthens the lungs and body.

Breathing Exercises Asthma is an airway disorder that causes a squeezing of the lungs, causing inflammation and which results in a loss of breath. Because breathing is crucial to life , finding ways to lessen the signs of asthma and allow more comfortable breathing is vital too. A lot of asthma triggers originate from the outside, however certain triggers can be psychological, like anxiety, fear and stress. So alternative methods like breathing exercises and stress management can lessen the frequency and severity of asthma-related symptoms. Even though traditional medicine doesn’t provide evidence-based support for these practices however, research is being conducted to determine how effective breathing exercises could be in reducing asthma. The four primary breathing exercises are Buteyko breathing techniques and the Papworth method as well as Yoga breathing (pranayama) and the training of muscles for inspiratory use. Each technique has demonstrated signs of being able to lessen severe asthma attacks, with the possibility of reducing dosage of asthma medicines. Talk to your physician before stopping any asthma medication.

It is a method of breathing that Buteyko technique is founded on the idea that asthma is caused by chronic hyperventilation , or excessive breathing. To treat it, this method concentrates on breathing and retraining. Hyperventilation causes lower levels of carbon dioxide in blood, and by raising them through breaths that are shallow, you can get rid of asthma-related symptoms. The primary argument against Buteyko is that it normalizes breathing by implementing three concepts including nasal breathing, slow breathing, and relaxation.

Nasal breathing is vital for our bodies since it helps protect the airways by heating, humidifying and cleansing the air prior to entering the lung. Also, nasal breathing ensures the right concentrations of carbon dioxide as well as nitric oxygen in the lung. While it is important for asthmatics to improve the rate of breathing, it’s not enough to totally reduce asthma. The reduction in breathing is caused by breath control by consciously reducing the rate of breathing and volume. To achieve this, Buteyko utilizes an exercise called control pause. This is the length of time that a person is able to comfortably hold their breath following a normal exhale. In time, control of pauses and nasal breathing becomes automatic and will work together to lessen the symptoms of asthma. Relaxation is also used when and during an asthma attack. When you first begin an asthma attack, it is normal for breathing to become shorter and fast, causing the sufferer to become hyperventilated. If they can overcome this over-breathing phase by managing your breathing patterns, they will be able to end the asthma attack in one.

The Papworth method, similar to Buteyko method Buteyko method was created to control breathing. It employs techniques like breathing through the nose and relaxation. However, the main focus is deep diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing is a method of relaxing and gentle breathing. It relies on the abdomen and diaphragm rather than the chest.

One of the most fundamental principals of yoga is pranayama and yoga breathing. Yoga breathing is a method of deep slow, steady breathing. Alongside breathing exercises, yoga enhances fitness and lowers stress, which can trigger asthma. Yoga is a different form of exercise option and treatment for asthma.

Inspiratory muscle exercise is a breathing method employed to strengthen lung muscles and make the breathing process easier. These breathing exercises aren’t solely used as an natural treatment for asthma, but they also aid in the treatment of COPD and pulmonary rehabilitation treatment for heart failure and following certain types of surgical procedures. In addition, inspiratory muscle training could be employed to enhance fitness endurance and sports performance.

Exercise is essential to keep the body healthy and physically healthy. If you suffer from asthma, regularly exercising, especially aerobic exercise can strengthen the lungs as well as stretching the bronchial tubes, making breathing easier and reduces resistance to breathing. Additionally, exercise helps reduce excess weight, which could cause the development of asthma. Regular exercise and an active lifestyle can help prevent symptoms of asthma.

Relaxation therapies – These strategies focus on the stressors that cause the asthma attacks. By reducing stress and learning to manage stress, sufferers can discover methods to reduce and avoid the frequency of asthma attacks. Relaxation therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines like mediation, biofeedback, as well as the use of hypnosis.

Biofeedback training helps you learn to control your body’s essential functions, like breath, heart rate as well as blood pressure. These body functions are typically controlled unconsciously via your Autonomic nervous system. But through monitoring these functions with electronic devices, you can train your body to produce an desired response. Biofeedback for asthmatics is an excellent tool, especially when an attack happens. Patients can be taught to utilize relaxation, mediation and meditation to improve the quantity of air inhaled to lessen anxiety and fear of an asthma attack.

Meditation can aid in the treatment of asthma in various aspects of the disease. The initial treatment is focused on relaxing the mind. When this is achieved , the body and the mind are at peace, blood pressure decreases the heart rate is reduced and blood flow is increased. In the case of asthmatics, relaxation decreases the triggers that trigger attacks. In addition, meditation helps the mind to concentrate your attention on a specific target. A lot of people focus on breathing, particularly asthma sufferers. This improves lung function and increases lung capacity.

It doesn’t matter if you believe it or think that it’s a hoax, it has been utilized to treat various ailments, including smoking, weight loss or even for asthma. Hypnosis can be described as an artificially-induced state of mind that makes a person more alert, focused and open to suggestions. People who are susceptible to it, exhibit greater improvements with this method. Thus, hypnosis should not be an option for everyone. However, research did show an increase in the bronchial hyperresponsiveness and improvements in asthma symptoms, and an increase in the usage of asthma medicines.

Chiropractic The practice of Chiropractic is based on the idea that the nervous system of our body can self-heal itself. But, when the vertebrae of the spinal column are misaligned, the nerve system is not able to perform its job. So, a chiropractor manipulates the body in order to move the vertebrae back into alignment and allows your nervous system restore the tissue surrounding the vertebrae that were previously subluxated. In asthma patients, the goal of chiropractic care is to improve movement in the thoracic area and ribs, as well as to increase the flow of blood to the lymphatic system, improve return, and improve nerve system activity. Through reducing the restriction of vertebrae and the muscles that surround the spine, symptoms of asthma decrease as chiropractic adjustments allow your lungs to expand in a natural manner. The improvement was evident in the frequency episodes of asthma, medications usage as well as quality of life improvements in the symptoms of asthma during research. However, the results revealed that the changes were not significant enough in statistical terms to warrant chiropractic treatment as a treatment option for those suffering from asthma. However, those who undergo massages are more relaxed, have more flexible muscles and a greater ease of mobilization.

Massage Therapy Massage therapy asthma patients has shown an improvement in stress levels, as well as an improvement in lung function. Massage therapy opens pores, eliminates obstructions and phlegm, as well as reduces inflammation and heat. For children suffering from asthma, a 20 minute massage every night prior to the bedtime routine has been proven to boost the amount of airflow in the lungs, improve lung function, and reduce anxiety. Massage points specifically targeted on the chest, neck and arms target the symptoms associated with asthma.

Acupuncture is Acupuncture has been practiced for centuries. The method of treatment that which was first developed in China many thousands many years back. The premise behind Acupuncture follows that human beings is life force, which is circulating throughout the body, with opposing forces known as the yin and the Yang. Asthma and other respiratory diseases result when the flow of energy becomes restricted, unbalanced or stagnant within the body. Acupuncture can help alleviate these ailments by the use of thin needles which are placed along meridians or pathways of the body that are connected to the signs of the illness. This is especially true for asthma. Acupuncture needles are placed on the upper back and hands. While the research isn’t definitive about the positive effects of acupuncture on conditions like asthma, it’s demonstrated improvements in some instances. If you’re seeking a different solution to asthma treatment, you might think about the benefits of acupuncture. It is possible that you are one of those lucky patients who experience relief and decrease in asthma symptoms. Make sure you choose a trusted and certified acupuncturist in order to avoid the chance of having side consequences due to unsuitable needle placement or sanitary issues.

Organic Baby Formula Vs Breast Milk – Pros And Cons

There is no doubt that raising a baby can be a difficult process. One of the items that will often come up is what a parent should feed them. Since there is a constant need for nutrition and feeding, the feeding process can become a difficult one. However, when handled properly, you can raise a healthy and happy baby.

Most experts will tell you that breastfeeding will be the best choice that you have. This ensures that your child gets all the nutrients that they need for proper growth. However, there are a number of reasons why some women cannot do this and it is because of that an alternative needs to come into play. For many women, that choice is an organic baby formula.

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One of the benefits of the organic baby formulas you will find is the fact that they are not processed and the ingredients are not pasteurized, a process that can remove nutritional value. In turn, you have a choice of soy-based products or milk based products, depending on whether or not your baby has food allergies that can make feeding difficult.

As you look over these options, you will need to take into account that general dairy options are better for your baby that the soy based ones. However, if your child has a food allergy, then you will want to look at the soy-based options. The reason is that soy does not have calcium in it and dairy will be closer to the milk that your child would receive from breastfeeding. Of course, a food allergy can only be detected by giving your child milk and seeing if there is a reaction to it.

Keep in mind that while organic is a better option it can be a very costly one as well. Of course, general formulas have their own pros and cons as well.

While you are certainly going to find that general formula is quick to make and can be cheaper than organic formulas, you are going to find that nutritionally, it doesn’t compare to breast milk or organic options. The reason is that the processing tends to remove many of the nutrients and you will find that often these items have been manufactured so much that the makeup of them is far from what you would want your child to actually consume.

There are going to be many different options that you are going to have when it comes to baby formulas and some of them might be better choices for your infant than another. If you cannot breast feed, then you will certainly want to consider using organic baby formulas to ensure that your child gets a nutritional option that is as close to your own breast milk as possible.

Sleep Apnea – The CPAP and Apnea Mask Solution

Many people erroneously believe that sleep apnea is no more than a snoring practice. It is correct that the state is demonstrated through snoring, however, the problem is more deep rooted than that. Sleep apnea is a condition where collapsed tissues in the airway cause breathing cessation while one sleeps. These episodes can last anywhere from 1 second to 30 seconds and can occur many times during the night. This results in interrupted sleep and the ultimate lack of oxygen getting processed throughout the body causing serious health problems over the long term. The good news is that the sleep apnea condition has been successfully treated over the past 20 years with Continuous Positive Airway (CPAP) Devices and an apnea mask.

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Some of the signs of sleep apnea include, excessive snoring, continuous interrupted sleep, and choking or gurgling sounds during sleep. Additionally, many people are overweight or have excessive skin tissue around their throat area.

Inadequate sleep:

Sleep Apnea victims essentially have what can be expressed as superficial sleep, distinguished by persistent disruptions in sleep. They never obtain the full share of sleep that the human body needs to recover. The consequence is that their days are interspersed with frustration and tiredness. Additionally, some folks unintentionally fall asleep during the daytime. While it is bad if they do it when they are dusting the house or studying a book, the consequences can be far worse if it occurs when an individual is driving an automobile. Existing statistics demonstrate that car accidents are more prevalent among those with an sleep apnea trouble.

Sleep deficiency can also lead to common exhaustion, awkwardness, and inadequate focusing on the job at hand. This will influence the person’s workplace or educational accomplishment, and make them fruitless and less result oriented.

Sleep depressed people have a tendency to eat too much causing many sleep apnea sufferers to gain unnecessary weight. The joint result of all these will make an individual nervous and bad-tempered. Ill temper swings are not unusual and anxiousness occurs much of the time.

Oxygen shortage:

Sleep apnea hinders the body’s oxygen absorption. Because inhalation is often blocked or obstructed due to collapsed tissues in the airway, proper amounts of oxygen are not absorbed into the body. To balance for the lack of oxygen, the cardiovascular system will be put under additional strain in an effort to produce more oxygen. This can cause the heart to work excessively and ultimately lead to high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular troubles.

The Solution: CPAP and Apnea Mask

In the event you feel there is the least clue of a sleep disorder, it is imperative you get the trouble checked right away by your doctor. It is a treatable state, and there are lots of treatments to cure it, including surgery. The most popular form of treatment is the application of Continuous Positive Air Pressure device (CPAP) and apnea mask. The CPAP device uses air pressures to force open blocked airways. An apnea mask is strapped or attached either to the user’s nose, mouth, or both and the air pressure is delivered from the CPAP compressor through tubing into the apnea mask which sends the air into the block airway.

CPAP machines are prescribed by your Doctor. In order to be diagnosed with sleep apnea, your Doctor will send you to a Sleep Laboratory for a couple of nights of testing to determine if you are actually having the apnea episodes. In the event it is discovered that you have sleep apnea, you will then be fitted with a CPAP device and apnea mask to correct the apnea situation.

CPAP therapy has a very successful record at fighting sleep apnea and most insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid routinely pay for the treatment. Thus, if you suspect you have sleep apnea, you should really ask your Doctor to see if CPAP therapy could help you. After all, not only does it curb serious health problems, but, for many of its users they finally get a restful night’s sleep for the first time in years!

Chronic Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis

It’s bad enough to have an occasional urinary tract infection. Imagine what it would be like to have one of the chronic conditions such as chronic urinary tract infections and interstitial cystitis, another chronic bladder disorder. Both conditions may feel much the same but there are important differences you need to know about.

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Chronic cystitis is when a person has a bacterial or yeast infection of the bladder that doesn’t get better despite multiple antibiotics or anti-yeast medications. It is most common in women who have some sort of immunological disorder or who have a deformity of the bladder and ureters such that the bacteria keep flushing up inside the ureter, only to come down into the bladder and cause bladder infection symptoms after treatment has been resolved. Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics, especially when many different antibiotics have been used so that they don’t get killed off, even with the strongest oral antibiotics. Sometimes doctors need to use multiple IV antibiotics to kill off the bacteria found in the bladder so that the infection is killed off. Unfortunately, if there is a deformity of the ureters or a double ureter, infections tend to come back again unless surgery is done to correct the deformity.

Interstitial cystitis feels a lot like chronic cystitis but there are no actual bacteria in the urine and the urine is sterile when checked with a urine culture. People with this condition are mostly women (90 percent) who feel exactly like they have a bladder infection, with frequency of urination, burning on urination and chronic urethral pain. They do not tend to have any kidney symptoms nor do they have a fever. The urinalysis is usually normal. The diagnosis is made when the symptoms of bladder infection are there but there are no laboratory findings to support a bladder infection.

Doctors sometimes call interstitial cystitis “painful bladder syndrome” because there is often pelvic pain that feels like pain in the bladder. Painful bladder syndrome is diagnosed when there are bladder symptoms that do not meet the exact diagnostic criteria for interstitial cystitis. About a million people in the US suffer from interstitial cystitis and it is particularly annoying because there is no good treatment for it. The average age of onset of the disorder is aged 40 but it can occur at other ages as well. People with interstitial cystitis are more likely to suffer from lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, vulvodynia (pain in the female genital area), fibromyalgia and endometriosis. There is, however, no reason to believe that any of these conditions are causative of interstitial cystitis.

There are two types of interstitial cystitis. One is ulcerative interstitial cystitis and another is non-ulcerative interstitial cystitis. This distinction occurs during a cystoscopy, where ulcerations of the bladder are seen in ulcerative IC and no ulcerations are seen in non-ulcerative IC. Ulcerative IC is also termed “classical” IC even though it is not the most common form of the disease. The ulcerations are star-shaped and are also known as Hunner’s ulcers. Damage and scarring of the bladder wall can eventually occur with this disorder.

They can be purchased in three ways , and two of them are available

Contraception emergency (EC) does not serve as a alternative to regular birth methods for control or abortion. It in actual fact, it’s the “emergency” alternative for women seeking to prevent pregnancy following unsuccessful contraception sexual assault or sexual assault that is not protected. The emergency contraception, particularly contraceptives that contain only progestin, such as Plan B are suggested to women who are seeking urgent action to prevent pregnancy. The pills are recommended to rape victims as well as sexually assaulted women, too.

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The pills for emergency contraception are called “morning-after”, “EC” or “Postcoital Contraception” in medical terms. But “morning-after” does not mean emergency contraception pills should take in the early morning. The pills should be taken in the manner the doctor has instructed.

Methods for emergency contraception :

They can be purchased in three ways , and two of them are available in pill form, and the third is a device known as an intrauterine device. Two kinds of pills are progestin only like Plan B and usual combined birth pills for controlling birth (progestin as well as estrogen). The intrauterine device can also be utilized as an emergency contraception, and is advised for women who are sensitive to estrogen or progestin pills. IUD commonly referred to as a small, plastic T device that has a string attached to the top. It is inserted through the cervix and is placed in the uterus to stop pregnancy. A string of a small size hangs from the IUD into the upper region of vagina.

What are the effects of emergency contraceptives?

Similar to other birth medications, EC works by stopping the process of ovulation (i.e the release eggs) and stopping sperm from be fertilized by eggs thus preventing pregnancy.

When should you take Emergency contraceptives?

EC is required to be administered immediately after the unprotected relationship has begun. The pills that contain progestin only, such as Plan B contraceptive pills are available in two tablets. One pill should be consumed immediately, followed by the another one, spaced 12 hours apart. Although EC pills can be used for five weeks i.e 120 hours however, only Progestin pills such as Plan B are effective for three jours i.e for 72 hours.

Its efficacy after sex that isn’t protected can be assessed as less than.

95% of the time effective when taken within the first 24 hours.

– 85% effectiveness If taken within 24 to 48 hours

58% of the time effective from 49 and 72 hours

If after more than 72hrs after an unprotected sex , it is strongly recommended to make use of an IUD (intrauterine device) after consulting your doctor because after 72 hours your contraceptive pills could fail.

Who should look for Emergency contraception advice :

The reason is that it was developed to provide relief in case of emergency from becoming pregnant. Women may use EC in the event of an emergency.

Methods of contraception fail such as condoms that are broken or is snagged during sexual activity and the ring is taken off or diaphragms, caps or any protection taken off.

Women believe that they was having an affair at the time of “ovulation periods”. These are crucial days since the odds of getting pregnant are high.

Sexually abused women are raped, abused and raped, or required to perform sexual relations that are not protected.

As a time sensitive contraceptive two crucial aspects will determine the success of emergency contraception. they are

How soon a woman will take her first step after an unprotected affair occurs.

If she has an unprotected sex in the same cycle of menstrual flow.

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Are you thinking of becoming a firefighter? The job of a firefighter is extremely competitive. Every year, fire departments have hundreds of applicants to the few jobs open. Get our advice for practical use to get an edge in your ability to stand out from the crowd of applicants for these difficult to find but rewarding job opportunities.

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The majority of departmental firefighter training requires firefighters finish EMT (Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and certification. Completing EMT training and certification will increase your chances of being competitive when you are applying for a position as an firefighter.

Research Online

Visit the websites of the fire departments within your area or any other areas you might be thinking about. If a fire department does not have its own website, you will normally find information regarding fire services under the city/municipal/county website. Go to the site frequently to determine what dates and times they’ll have vacancies. In addition, you’ll discover information about particular prerequisites and qualifications along with the process of applying as well as any forms or applications you’ll have to fill in.

Search For Jobs Beyond Your Neighborhood

Everybody would love to work near to their homes. However, the new opportunities in firefighting are scarce and infrequent, it is not advisable to focus on just one fire department. While some fire departments require residents live within a certain distance from the fire stations, other allow you to stay within the vicinity for a few years after you’ve been employed in order to change. Remember that when you begin the course of your work, you’ll have to adjust and be prepared to compromise. Once you’ve gained experience you can always think about the possibility of making a move to a different department closer to home.

Check out Firefighter jobs which offer lower pay rates

If you’re only starting to get familiar with firefighting, you might want to look for positions which pay less. This could boost the number of opportunities that you can apply for.

You could consider becoming an official firefighter in the state of Texas.

You should think about wildland firefighting as well as other positions related to firefighting that fall that fall under the responsibility of the state. Chances of getting a job opening in the area of firefighting are more because each summer there’s a massive demand for new as experienced wildland firefighters in different states. While some jobs (wildland firefighters) are not permanent but they provide exceptional experience in the field and offer superior to those who have less experience seeking a job with an area fire department.

It is possible to apply for become a volunteer firefighter

Volunteer firefighters can carry out the same duties that professional firefighters do. If you choose to sign up for a position as an volunteer firefighter, you’ll get valuable experience in the field, and also the required firefighter’s training. This will give you an advantage when you apply for the permanent, pay-per hour firefighter employment.

Imagine a career within that field. Federal Firefighter

It is also possible to think about different firefighter jobs, such as working for Federal government. This can include navy, army or air firefighter. Your commitment to serving is highly appreciated by fire departments, and may help you stand out when the process of joining the local fire department. You’ll also gain the experience and skills needed to be a firefighter for a local department.

You must complete your application for employment thoroughly.

You must complete the firefighter applications carefully and include all necessary documents and information. You may not get the chance to get another chance.