ALLERGY TO PLANTS AND TREES: RESINS AND BALSAMS ARE SECRETIONS PRODUCED BY TREES

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Resins and balsams are secretions produced by trees and plants following injury. Natural turpentine is produced this way, as is latex. Balsam of Peru is a chemical known commonly to cause reactions. It has an odour resembling vanilla and cinnamon. It, and related balsams, are used as flavouring agents in many food products, confectionery, drinks, and for flavouring and perfume, home medicines and toothpaste. Balsam of Peru cross-reacts with a number of common chemicals such as coal tar products.
Rosin is a resin produced as a distillation of natural oil of turpentine. It has a very wide use in all sorts of applications from fabric finishes, through adhesive tape, to varnishes and lacquers, and sensitivity is well documented.
Many natural oils and resins (such as natural turpentine and essential oils like rosemary) are used in producing building and decorating materials with no synthetic chemicals. Some individuals can be sensitive to these. .
Linseed oil is produced by pressing from the seeds of the flax plant. It is used as a sealant in some building products and as a component of linoleum. It is relatively inert and rarely causes reactions. Linoleum is a type of flooring that causes few problems to the chemically sensitive. Forbo-Nairn manufactures linoleum which can be ordered through any carpet or flooring supplier.

Obama: Health Costs Are ‘Biggest Driver of Long-Term Deficits’

Friday, March 27, 2009

By Jacob Goldstein
At his press conference last night, President Obama continued to hammer on what’s been his central health theme lately: Cutting costs.
“[I]t is going to be an impossible task for us to balance our budget if we’re not taking on rising health care costs,” he said, adding that “huge” health care costs are the “biggest driver of long-term deficits,” according to a transcript.

Later, he said that “the problem is not just in government-run programs. The problem is in the private sector, as well. It’s experienced by families. It’s experienced by businesses.”
And he gave a quick rundown of policies he argues “may cost money on the front end, but offer the prospect of reducing costs on the back end.” Those include expanding health IT and preventive care, and paying doctors and hospitals “on the basis of improved quality, as opposed to how many procedures you’re doing.”

Health-policy types talk all the time about trying to save money while improving care. Given the inefficiencies in our health-care system, you’d think it would be doable. Pilot projects like this one suggest it’s pretty tough — though maybe not impossible — in the real world.

Dates-Powerhouse of energy

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Benefits of dates:
Rich in carbohydrates and hence provide instant energy.
Great source of fiber.
Rich in iron and calcium. When eaten regularly, they can help in strengthening of bones.
Contains stimulants that strengthen the muscles of the uterus during the last few months of pregnancy. These stimulants help to dilate the uterus at the time of delivery.
Provides natural remedy for those suffering from giddiness due to low sugar and low blood pressure.
Contains 25 per cent more potassium than a banana.
Rich in Vitamin A.
Prevents constipation.
Helps cure abdominal cancer.

Helps in maintaining your heart in healthy condition if taken twice a week.

Sources:http://naturegnome.com/alternative-healthcare/health-benefits-of-dates/http://www.bt.com.bn/en/home_news/2008/09/03/dates_offer_complete_health_benefitshttp://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-dates.html

About Women Bald

Sunday, January 18, 2009

When your grandmother tells you not to tie your hair too tight at the back, she is giving you good advice--this is the major cause of female pattern baldness, which otherwise is not a very famous illness. While men might be scared of losing their hair, most women consider the prospect of baldness to be far more serious.Female baldness is usually made worse by a reduction in estrogen a hormone that normally prevents baldness in women. Basically, baldness in females depends largely on the kind of hairstyle they have maintained for a long time. Women who mostly tie tight ponytails (which pulls your hair back) have chances of suffering from Traction alopecia, a form of baldness. Another kind of hair loss, called telogen effluvium, is caused by pregnancy, poisoning or stress. Substantial hair loss can also be due to a mycosis infection. The loss of hair in a particular area or bald-spots can be caused by Alopecia areata.The treatment available for women suffering from hair loss includes consumption of the drug Minoxidil in 2% and 5% concentrations. In order to fill out the bald spots, a hair transplant is also a favorable option. A very important thing to keep in mind is that Propecia, a drug used by men to cure their baldness, can have adverse affects on a women�s health, and hence should not be used.There is a very popular myth that hair coloring and chemicals can result in serious hair damage and cause baldness in due course of time. This, however, is untrue. If quality standards are maintained, then perming, coloring or conditioning your hair does not affect its growth.Bald Heads provides detailed information on Bald, Bald Heads, Bald Women, Bald Men and more. Bald Heads is affiliated with Male Baldness. (About Women Bald )

Use Bananas to Overcome the Holiday Blues

Monday, December 22, 2008

Many of us get the blues around the holiday season. The high-octane adrenaline rush of holiday shopping often ends in existential, crash-and-burn angst composed of consumer remorse and lowered expectations. Although you are surrounded with new socks and pocket watches, you may still feel sad. Well, now there is an all-natural cure for the holidays blues: Bananas!
That's right. The food that looks like a finger is the food that can help you get through the dark after-Christmas blues. Bananas contain tryptophan. Which, according to science, can help the body manufacture serotonin, a naturally occurring relaxant. Low levels of serotonin often go hand in hand with depression. An increase in your banana intake may be just what you need to get happy after the holidays.
Tryptophan is said to work best on an empty stomach. So the next time you're hungry and sad, grab a banana. If you are sad because you are hungry, it's a win-win situation. Bananas are all natural and have very little packaging waste.
If you suffer from serious depression, see a doctor. Bananas are a tasty snack that may help a few recover from a downswing of mood, but they are no substitute for competent medical help.

Black Pepper to cuts

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Alternative medicines are gaining in popularity as we become aware of all the possibilities inherent in the herbs and spices that surround us. Black pepper is one such spice that has medicinal properties. Below is a look at how you can use black pepper to stop bleeding and help heal your cuts.InstructionsDifficulty: Easy

Step1. Rinse the cut. Make sure to get rid of any dirt or foreign matter that you might find. Be sure to cleanse it thoroughly before doing anything that might press infectious material further into the cut.

Step2. Dab up any bleeding as best you can with a clean, sterile cloth or paper towel. If possible, keep the affected body part elevated; gravity will help stop the bleeding during this part of your treatment.

Step3. .Put black pepper on the cut. Ground black pepper is ideal for this, whether from the kitchen shaker or from packets of black pepper.


Step4. Bandage securely. Depending on the size of the cut, use a normal adhesive strip, or, if necessary, adhesive tape with gauze. Be sure to cover all areas of the cut to help stop the bleeding and to keep out dirt and germs. Step5 Check the cut daily to monitor healing. With one application you should see significant progress such that you shouldn't have to repeat the process. You will notice that the black pepper has the effect of stopping the bleeding while assuring that the cut heals, often without much indication of scarring. Tips & WarningsSerious cuts may require the attention of a physician.( Black Pepper to cuts)

Keep an Eye on Niacin

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Vitamin B3 is one of the vitamins that make up the Powerhouse foodstuff known as the compound of vitamin B. Vitamin B3 also known as niacin, nicotinic acid and niacinamide and services many vital purposes in the proper functioning of the body and mind.

Vitamin B3 works with other B vitamins to convert food into energy. It also serves to regulate appetite as well as the appropriate role of the digestive system. Its primary tasks within the digestive system are related to controlling the level at which secrete bile and other fluids in the stomach.

Among the other important contributions that Vitamin B3 makes to the good health of the body is the essential role it plays in the respiration of cells its role in maintaining the healthy nervous system and its relation to the production of hormones associated with reproduction . Does vitamin B3 is also important for the health of the body's largest organ? the skin.

Vitamin B3 plays an important role in mental health and recent research has made some intriguing connections between the use of supplements of vitamin B3 and the production of serotonin. Using the Ll-Tryptophan of supplements do not have to be passed by the body in the manufacture of niacin and that frees the Ll-Tryptophan, which will take the nervous system where it is processed into 5-http leading to the production of Serotonin is highly important for the regulation of mood and feelings of well-being. The imbalance of Serotonin has been shown to be associated with anxiety and depression.Vitamin B3 is a water-soluble vitamin which means it is washed out of the body via the urine and body must renew their source of this vital food daily. The deficiencies of vitamin B3 can have serious consequences for the health of body and mind.

The symptoms of physical irregularities by someone who has deficiency of niacin may include muscle weakness and a lack of muscular control particularly in the muscles bigger than the masses such as those found in the legs. Other physical symptoms of irregular pains are open to the skin and mouth, tongue and a swollen chronic bad breath, loss of appetite, chronic diarrhea, joint pain, low blood sugar and headaches. Pellagra can also cause the disease presenting with symptoms such as dermatitis, diarrhea and severe dementia. The symptoms of mental deficiencies caused by a severe lack of niacin in the body include depression, fatigue and insomnia. Insomnia makes all the other symptoms of physical and mental absolutely far more difficult to bear.Dietary supplements are a safe and effective way to be sure that you solve the daily recommended requirements of B3 in their diet. However, it is important to use dietary supplements as the standard dose levels as taking too much can cause other health problems that one is really serious in nature. There are cases in which such doses above that standards can be recommended to combat the symptoms have been caused by deficiencies. However, taking doses that are much higher than standard levels should be done only when under the care and supervision of a qualified healthcare professional who can see to it that you are not causing any damage. Dietary supplements like the rest of the medications must be stored always out of reach of children.