If you're suffering gout pain right now then you know just how excruciating it is. Gout pain can totally disrupt your life. When suffering a gout attack the immediate task has to be to get rid of the agonising pain as fast as possible. Here, you'll find out about 3 natural ways to get gout pain relief without the need for expensive drugs with their side effects.
Let's look first at what causes gout pain. The pain is the result of uric acid crystals which, when viewed through a microscope, look just like sharp needles. These crystals are deposited in your joints -- normally in the foot, but potentially any joint -- as a result of excess uric acid in your bloodstream.
Uric acid is the result of the metabolism of 'purines', which process helps to produce our energy and protein. When this process completes, the purines breakdown forming uric acid. Your kidneys then process the acid and flush it out of your body via urine. Sometimes though, the kidneys fail to do this effectively and you end up with excess uric acid in your bloodstream, which then deposits crystals in your joints, causing your gout pain.
But purines also exist in much of our food. And it's found in higher concentrations in red meat, meat extracts, liver, kidney, heart, brain, poultry, fish, shellfish, and many more foods. So you need to avoid foods with high concentrations of purines, whilst working on getting fast gout pain relief.
Here are 3 tips to help you eliminate gout pain without the need for drug-based medication...
Apply Hot / Cold Compresses
The application of alternate hot and cold compresses helps dissolve the uric acid crystals that are causing you gout pain in your joint(s).
Immerse your foot in a basin of hot water for 3 minutes. The temperature should be around 90 degs but test carefully first. Then immediately immerse in another basin of cold water with ice cubes for 30 seconds. Then immediately back into the hot basin for another 3 minutes, and so on. Do this for 20 minutes.
Note: Instead of a cold basin you could use a plastic bag with ice cubes as a compress.
Charcoal Poultice
Make a poultice using 1/2 cup of activated charcoal, 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed and warm water. Apply generously over the affected area. This will help draw out the toxins. Also take 1/2 -1 teaspoon of activated charcoal daily.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can help your symptoms, as a drink or applied topically. For a daily drink; 2 teaspoons each of vinegar and honey mixed together. To bathe the affected joint; 1 part cider vinegar and 6 parts hot water.
Note: It has to be raw, un-distilled apple cider vinegar with no additives, the kind you get from the health food store and some grocery stores.
Many people have reported good results with these 3 natural gout pain remedies. Hopefully, at least one will work for you, maybe all three will do the trick.
But, you still need to consider how to prevent your gout returning, because recurring gout can cause damage to your joints and kidneys. So, ideally, you want to achieve gout pain relief as fast as possible, and, prevent your gout returning again.
You can find out how to do this with an easy, step-by-step natural gout remedy report that thousands of ex-gout victims around the world have successfully used. And it doesn't matter if you have gout toe, ankle or knee etc., this report has everything covered.
วันเสาร์ที่ 19 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
Internet Millionaire's Paint By Numbers Marketing System Review by Edward Longfell
I have reviewed many marketing systems most of which are not worth the hype.
Unfortunately, in the world of online marketing you always feel like you are left holding the bag in the end.
Whether you have to purchase additional products or simply never get the full story to truly prosper... you are usually all alone in the end.
That is why I have to say with a sigh of relief, that is definitely not the case with Mr. Michaels system.
Internet marketing is a long and winding road that often leaves you frustrated and dead broke in the end.
I can't tell you how much money I have wasted on useless products... but if I were to take a guess, it would have to be in the tens of thousands of dollars range.
I am sick and tired of people getting ripped off online and that is the reason I had to put Mr. Michaels system under the microscope.
Instead of receiving hype, I received a real life Internet Millionaire's mind and soul to boot!
Mr. Michaels had the foresight to share his inside knowledge that had made him a millionaire over the last ten years to the masses.
Success is something that evades most online marketers due to the fact that misinformation is all over the Internet and most people don't have an effective online marketing strategy.
Mr. Michaels put a system together that teaches everything from the basics of developing your business concept to marketing your product in every imaginable way.
And if for some reason you can't find what you are looking for, all you simply have to do is send an email with your question to support and you will get it answered.
Not in 4 to 6 weeks like some systems, but within a day or two.
The system is not created like a novel, but rather educates in the form of 100's of hours of video content laid out in an easy to understand way so simple a 10 year old can master.
There is no substitution for the school of hard knocks and Mr. Michaels has been there and done that. By drawing from his successes, he has taken the guess work out of Internet Marketing and made it as easy as paint-by-numbers.
The great thing about this Millionaires system is that anyone can do it!
Money making has never been easier.
And if you are eager to explode your income, you can start with Mr. Michaels fast money making blueprints that will have you cashing checks within your first month as I can attest to.
Hats off to Mr. Michaels, his easy to follow online video tutorials will have you wanting for nothing except more videos to make even more money.
Unfortunately, in the world of online marketing you always feel like you are left holding the bag in the end.
Whether you have to purchase additional products or simply never get the full story to truly prosper... you are usually all alone in the end.
That is why I have to say with a sigh of relief, that is definitely not the case with Mr. Michaels system.
Internet marketing is a long and winding road that often leaves you frustrated and dead broke in the end.
I can't tell you how much money I have wasted on useless products... but if I were to take a guess, it would have to be in the tens of thousands of dollars range.
I am sick and tired of people getting ripped off online and that is the reason I had to put Mr. Michaels system under the microscope.
Instead of receiving hype, I received a real life Internet Millionaire's mind and soul to boot!
Mr. Michaels had the foresight to share his inside knowledge that had made him a millionaire over the last ten years to the masses.
Success is something that evades most online marketers due to the fact that misinformation is all over the Internet and most people don't have an effective online marketing strategy.
Mr. Michaels put a system together that teaches everything from the basics of developing your business concept to marketing your product in every imaginable way.
And if for some reason you can't find what you are looking for, all you simply have to do is send an email with your question to support and you will get it answered.
Not in 4 to 6 weeks like some systems, but within a day or two.
The system is not created like a novel, but rather educates in the form of 100's of hours of video content laid out in an easy to understand way so simple a 10 year old can master.
There is no substitution for the school of hard knocks and Mr. Michaels has been there and done that. By drawing from his successes, he has taken the guess work out of Internet Marketing and made it as easy as paint-by-numbers.
The great thing about this Millionaires system is that anyone can do it!
Money making has never been easier.
And if you are eager to explode your income, you can start with Mr. Michaels fast money making blueprints that will have you cashing checks within your first month as I can attest to.
Hats off to Mr. Michaels, his easy to follow online video tutorials will have you wanting for nothing except more videos to make even more money.
What you need to know about Moles by Ray Foulkes
Moles are common, usually benign growths on the skin, generally of the color black or brown. You may see moles in any area of the body, sometimes in groups and sometimes alone. Most moles will appear in your early childhood years, and/or during the first twenty years of your life. A few moles won't appear until later on in your life. Average people have at least a few moles before they reach adulthood. As the years go by, moles generally go through slow changes.
They may change color and/or become raised. Sometimes hairs will grow on a mole. Some moles remain virtually the same throughout your life, and others may disappear as you age. Causes: Moles are caused by cells in the skin growing together in clusters, instead of being spread around the skin. These cells, which are called melanocytes, make the pigment that gives your skin whatever its natural color is. Moles sometimes darken after you expose them to the sun, during your teen-age years, and during the months of pregnancy.
There are various types of common moles, described by the time they appear, and sometimes by their size or appearance. Congenital nevi refer to those that appear at the time of birth. About one percent of people have this type of moles. Moles that are developed at birth have a better chance of developing into melanoma (skin cancer) than moles that appear later. A freckle or mole should always be checked, if it changes size or appearance, to make sure that it hasn't developed into cancer. Dysplastic nevi are larger than average-sized moles, generally meaning that they are wider than the eraser on a pencil. Their shape is irregular, and they tend to be overall uneven in color, with light, uneven edges and darker brown centers. These moles are usually hereditary.
People who have this type of moles often have over 100 moles on their body, and these have a higher than normal rate of development into skin cancer. Treatment: Most moles, however, aren't dangerous. The only moles you should worry about are those that are different from the other moles you have, or those that don't appear until after you turn twenty years of age. Any change in a mole's shape, size, height or color should warn you to call your dermatologist to evaluate it. Also, have moles checked if they become painful or tender, or if they begin to appear scaly, itch, ooze or bleed. You can examine your own skin with a mirror, or have someone help you.
Pay close attention to any area of your body that is often exposed to the sun, like ears, face, neck, chest, arms and hands. If, over time, your moles don't change, there isn't much real reason for concern. If you want to have a mole removed for aesthetic reasons, you can speak with your dermatologist about that. If your dermatologist thinks that you have a mole that he or she should evaluate more fully, or remove, that doctor will simply remove the entire mole, or take a skin tissue sample to be examined under a microscope. This biopsy is a simple procedure, and cutting into the mole will not cause cancer to spread, if it is found that this mole is cancerous. If your mole is cancerous after the dermatologist does the biopsy, he or she will remove the rest of the mole by cutting it out, along with a small ring of skin around it that's normal. Then he or she will stitch the wound closed. There is no way known to prevent moles you are born with, but you can avoid potentially dangerous changes in moles and the appearance of more, by staying out of the sun, or protecting yourself against it with a good sunscreen.
They may change color and/or become raised. Sometimes hairs will grow on a mole. Some moles remain virtually the same throughout your life, and others may disappear as you age. Causes: Moles are caused by cells in the skin growing together in clusters, instead of being spread around the skin. These cells, which are called melanocytes, make the pigment that gives your skin whatever its natural color is. Moles sometimes darken after you expose them to the sun, during your teen-age years, and during the months of pregnancy.
There are various types of common moles, described by the time they appear, and sometimes by their size or appearance. Congenital nevi refer to those that appear at the time of birth. About one percent of people have this type of moles. Moles that are developed at birth have a better chance of developing into melanoma (skin cancer) than moles that appear later. A freckle or mole should always be checked, if it changes size or appearance, to make sure that it hasn't developed into cancer. Dysplastic nevi are larger than average-sized moles, generally meaning that they are wider than the eraser on a pencil. Their shape is irregular, and they tend to be overall uneven in color, with light, uneven edges and darker brown centers. These moles are usually hereditary.
People who have this type of moles often have over 100 moles on their body, and these have a higher than normal rate of development into skin cancer. Treatment: Most moles, however, aren't dangerous. The only moles you should worry about are those that are different from the other moles you have, or those that don't appear until after you turn twenty years of age. Any change in a mole's shape, size, height or color should warn you to call your dermatologist to evaluate it. Also, have moles checked if they become painful or tender, or if they begin to appear scaly, itch, ooze or bleed. You can examine your own skin with a mirror, or have someone help you.
Pay close attention to any area of your body that is often exposed to the sun, like ears, face, neck, chest, arms and hands. If, over time, your moles don't change, there isn't much real reason for concern. If you want to have a mole removed for aesthetic reasons, you can speak with your dermatologist about that. If your dermatologist thinks that you have a mole that he or she should evaluate more fully, or remove, that doctor will simply remove the entire mole, or take a skin tissue sample to be examined under a microscope. This biopsy is a simple procedure, and cutting into the mole will not cause cancer to spread, if it is found that this mole is cancerous. If your mole is cancerous after the dermatologist does the biopsy, he or she will remove the rest of the mole by cutting it out, along with a small ring of skin around it that's normal. Then he or she will stitch the wound closed. There is no way known to prevent moles you are born with, but you can avoid potentially dangerous changes in moles and the appearance of more, by staying out of the sun, or protecting yourself against it with a good sunscreen.
Remodel Your Home with Sustainable Wood & FSC Ipe by George Amarillo
Environmentalists and eco-savvy shoppers who are looking to add a sense of flair to their homes may want to do some more research into sustainable woods. Truth is, despite all the misinformation that is paid for by composite decking companies, there is hardwood decking and hardwood flooring options out there that are eco-friendly. Many people have heard about FSC ipe, FSC decking and FSC flooring, In fact, with the Forest Stewardship Council and the United States Green Building Council promoting the use of sustainable and certified woods for use in green building projects, there is even more attention being paid to how wood is used and where it comes from.But, what makes wood like FSC Ipe sustainable?There are many reasons why FSC certified woods like ipe are sustainable. The process of becoming a certified FSC wood is a stringent one and there are many regulations and people out there that actually monitor how ipe wood is both cultivated and harvested. For instance, it's a common practice for FSC Chain of Custody companies to oversee the process from planting a seed, to milling the lumber, to shipping the ipe decking to your job site. In addition, it's also common for the Forest Stewardship Council to tell a lumber company, "In order to harvest this FSC ipe, you will need to plant tigerwood, cumaru, and some garapa in these designated areas." This way, there is overall ecological balance is maintained and strengthened. Here are some other unique ways FSC ipe is sustainable:
Can be harvested from fallen or dead trees
Is also harvested from ipe trees that no longer produce seeds
Planting five new trees for every one that has been cut
Selective logging and planting to maintain a balance that does not lead to deforestation
Whether you're thinking of building a deck, installing a floor, or building a brand new home using green building construction techniques and eco-friendly wood and materials, knowing the truth behind the claims will let you have peace of mind when you're spending your hard earned money. In addition, don't fall for the lies that composite decking companies tell when they say that they're products are truly eco-friendly. Why? All you have to do is research "composite decking problems" or "composite decking recalls" and you'll see that composite decking is an inferior product. But, while that alone doesn't make it non-eco-friendly, all you have to do is think of the bigger picture. If a composite deck is made of recycled plastics and wood fibers, the overall strength and resiliency of the deck is suspect and, it's reasonable to conclude, weak. If, after a couple of years, you have to replace some deck boards, or replace the entire deck itself because of maintenance issues, you will not only waste money, but also materials. All this waste is not good for the environment. However, if you built a hardwood deck with FSC ipe, you can rest assured that your deck will require no maintenance and will last for decades safely. By researching and buying FSC certified products like FSC ipe decking, or FSC ipe flooring, or any other FSC wood or eco flooring product, we can show the marketplace that the demand for sustainable wood is real and not just a fad. After all, with the environment becoming a huge focus for the world's economy and its population, the use of both renewable and non-renewable materials continues to be put under the microscope. Indeed, this is another reason why worldwide and local organizations like the FSC and the United States Green Building Council exist and why we should all endorse their efforts by buying these eco-friendly and sustainable wood products. Now, more than ever, it's critical that we all do our part to ensure that the wood products we use really do come from managed forests that practice sustainable forestry practices.
Can be harvested from fallen or dead trees
Is also harvested from ipe trees that no longer produce seeds
Planting five new trees for every one that has been cut
Selective logging and planting to maintain a balance that does not lead to deforestation
Whether you're thinking of building a deck, installing a floor, or building a brand new home using green building construction techniques and eco-friendly wood and materials, knowing the truth behind the claims will let you have peace of mind when you're spending your hard earned money. In addition, don't fall for the lies that composite decking companies tell when they say that they're products are truly eco-friendly. Why? All you have to do is research "composite decking problems" or "composite decking recalls" and you'll see that composite decking is an inferior product. But, while that alone doesn't make it non-eco-friendly, all you have to do is think of the bigger picture. If a composite deck is made of recycled plastics and wood fibers, the overall strength and resiliency of the deck is suspect and, it's reasonable to conclude, weak. If, after a couple of years, you have to replace some deck boards, or replace the entire deck itself because of maintenance issues, you will not only waste money, but also materials. All this waste is not good for the environment. However, if you built a hardwood deck with FSC ipe, you can rest assured that your deck will require no maintenance and will last for decades safely. By researching and buying FSC certified products like FSC ipe decking, or FSC ipe flooring, or any other FSC wood or eco flooring product, we can show the marketplace that the demand for sustainable wood is real and not just a fad. After all, with the environment becoming a huge focus for the world's economy and its population, the use of both renewable and non-renewable materials continues to be put under the microscope. Indeed, this is another reason why worldwide and local organizations like the FSC and the United States Green Building Council exist and why we should all endorse their efforts by buying these eco-friendly and sustainable wood products. Now, more than ever, it's critical that we all do our part to ensure that the wood products we use really do come from managed forests that practice sustainable forestry practices.
วันพุธที่ 16 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
How To Determine A Diamonds Clarity by William Doyle
Clarity is a measure of the number of the flaws in the diamond as well as how visible they are and their affect on the diamond's overall quality. The characteristics that determine a diamond's clarity can affect its sparkle and brilliance. The flaws that diamonds can often have are often referred to as inclusions. The inclusions of a diamond range from white and black dots on the surface of the stone to small cracks within in the stone and crystalline growth within the diamond. If you are searching for something such as diamond stud earrings where the diamonds will most likely be even more visible than that of a ring, a higher clarity on the diamonds may be wanted to achieve a brighter sparkle.
The GIA has a grading scale regarding diamond clarity, and it goes off specific criteria that are used to differentiate between grades.
FL: Completely flawless.
IF: Internally flawless; only external flaws are present, which can be removed by further polishing the stone.
VVS1-VVS2: Very Very Slight Inclusions. Only an expert can detect flaws with a 10x microscope. By definition, if an expert can see a flaw from the top of the diamond, it is a VVS2. If an expert can only detect flaws when viewing the bottom of the stone it is a VVS1.
VS1-VS2: Very Slight Inclusions. One can see flaws with a 10x microscope, but not easily.
SI1-SI2: Slight Inclusions. Inclusions are easily visible under 10x magnification. These stones are often "eye-clean".
SI3: Slight Inclusions - This grade is only recognized by EGL and is not recognized by the GIA or other gemological institutions and may be graded by GIA as either SI2 or I1. SI3 diamonds never have any black inclusions or cracks visible to the unaided eye, but may have some very minor white inclusions which can be seen.
I1: Inclusions visible. An I1 clarity graded diamond will have a visible flaw which can bee seen with the unaided eye, but most of the time will only have one major flaw which will not be too obvious.
I2-I3: Inclusions high visible. These diamonds will have inclusions visible to the unaided eye and will have many black spots and appear cloudy.
Most of the flaws of a diamond are tiny imperfections that do not affect a diamond's brilliance. If you are on a budget, it might not be worth it to get a higher graded clarity diamond, such as a VS1, rather than an SI2 grade because both are more than likely going to look the same to the unaided eye. You are only going to start seeing the imperfections under 10x magnification. If you are getting some new diamonds in addition to a diamond ring, such as diamond stud earrings, or vice versa, it is important to get the same or very similar clarity on the added diamonds to make sure they will match better and sparkle the same.
The GIA has a grading scale regarding diamond clarity, and it goes off specific criteria that are used to differentiate between grades.
FL: Completely flawless.
IF: Internally flawless; only external flaws are present, which can be removed by further polishing the stone.
VVS1-VVS2: Very Very Slight Inclusions. Only an expert can detect flaws with a 10x microscope. By definition, if an expert can see a flaw from the top of the diamond, it is a VVS2. If an expert can only detect flaws when viewing the bottom of the stone it is a VVS1.
VS1-VS2: Very Slight Inclusions. One can see flaws with a 10x microscope, but not easily.
SI1-SI2: Slight Inclusions. Inclusions are easily visible under 10x magnification. These stones are often "eye-clean".
SI3: Slight Inclusions - This grade is only recognized by EGL and is not recognized by the GIA or other gemological institutions and may be graded by GIA as either SI2 or I1. SI3 diamonds never have any black inclusions or cracks visible to the unaided eye, but may have some very minor white inclusions which can be seen.
I1: Inclusions visible. An I1 clarity graded diamond will have a visible flaw which can bee seen with the unaided eye, but most of the time will only have one major flaw which will not be too obvious.
I2-I3: Inclusions high visible. These diamonds will have inclusions visible to the unaided eye and will have many black spots and appear cloudy.
Most of the flaws of a diamond are tiny imperfections that do not affect a diamond's brilliance. If you are on a budget, it might not be worth it to get a higher graded clarity diamond, such as a VS1, rather than an SI2 grade because both are more than likely going to look the same to the unaided eye. You are only going to start seeing the imperfections under 10x magnification. If you are getting some new diamonds in addition to a diamond ring, such as diamond stud earrings, or vice versa, it is important to get the same or very similar clarity on the added diamonds to make sure they will match better and sparkle the same.
Koi Health: Topical Minor Treatments & Salt Dips (Part 1 of 4) by Rod Isted
If during your routine observations of your koi you see any damage to the body or fins or the start of any ulceration, lesions, raised scales etc., resulting from mechanical impact, bacterial or parasitic action, these should be dealt with as soon as possible. Should remedy not be undertaken at an early stage, there is a likelihood of the damage site increasing in severity leading to extensive tissue damage and possible systemic infection and septicaemia. This can disable the vital organs leading to finally, the loss of your Koi.
Fin rot which is a general term for loss of fin tissue will be dealt with further in this section. However again, if this not dealt with effectively, it will continue to destroy the entire fin and fin rays until it eventually infects the body tissue of your Koi.
In order to 'Topically Treat' your Koi, raise and bowl-up your fish.
Before you commence any treatment, thoroughly examine your Koi. This should not just be limited to the site to be treated but turn the fish over and examine the underside for reddening or tissue damage. A mirror can also be used for underside inspection if you do not wish to invert the Koi.
Whilst your Koi is inverted, carefully open the gill covers using gentle pressure from your thumb on the underside of the fish adjacent to the gill openings. The gill plates (lamellae) should be dark red in colour (a bit like a piece of liver!). Look for parasite (edge damage), chemical (discolouration) and bacterial damage (decayed tissue, growths etc) and also for congestion (a build-up of mucous on the gill plates caused by irritation which will restrict the in-take of dissolved oxygen into the bloodstream).
Whilst the Koi is bowled-up, take a mucus scrape on the body just behind the gill cover (operculum) and check for parasitic activity. With experience, you will be able to take a mucus swap using a moist cotton bud from the inside of the gill cover but never touch the gill plates as they are easily damaged - this is not recommended for the novice. Your microscope (if you have or can borrow one) will become with experience, a very valuable aid.
Salt Dips
The are times after the examination of your Koi that it is evident that a salt dip would be beneficial. It may be to clear congested gills or to 'knock-back' or hold a parasitic problem until such time as the Koi is able to undergo further treatment. It is often the case that you will need to deal with not one but several problems. In these circumstances, you must tackle the most 'life threatening' problem first (such as a deep bacterial ulceration) and deal with a parasite infestation later. However, in cases such as Costia (which can cause havoc with your Koi's cardio vascular system), immediate 'holding' measures should also be taken at the same time via salt dips.
Two bowls should be used whenever carrying out any dips - the first bowl used for the medication process and the second bowl filled with un-treated pond (or tank) water. Should there be a need to curtail the treatment whilst it is in progress, you can immediately raise the Koi and return it to the fresh water container.
To undertake the salt dip, fill the first bowl with a measured amount of pond water (or from the water source where the Koi was removed) to a sufficient depth to cover the complete fish. Add salt at the rate of 3 ounces per gallon of water and mix well. Insert an air stone into the water. Carefully place the Koi into the saline solution and leave in the dip for between 10 to 20 minutes, depending upon how the fish copes with the treatment. Should gill disease be suspected, use a far weaker solution (1.5oz @ 10 mins).
Should the Koi become very stressed or go on its side and stay in this position (usually indicating a respiratory problem), it should be removed from the dip and returned to the second bowl containing the un-medicated water. After a few minutes, the dip treatment can be repeated (sometimes your Koi will settle down) and if the same result occurs, the dip can be diluted with fresh pond water. Very occasionally, it is necessary to use judgement between the possible 'lifesaving' benefits of the dip against the effects of stressing. However, never leave your Koi 'on its side' in the medication.
Upon completion of the dip, return your Koi to the bowl of un-treated water to recover prior to any further work, or its return to the pond. If use of an anaesthetic is required for the next stage of treatment, leave for 20 to 30 minutes to clear any residual salt traces before sedating. An air stone should also be placed in the water and the bowl netted.
Whenever undertaking any dip, NEVER LEAVE YOUR KOI UNATTENDED.
Minor Damage
Readily accessible minor damage to your Koi can be treated without anaesthising. You will require a bactericide (for body treatments), potassium permanganate (for fin damage), protective gloves and cotton buds.
Bowl-up your Koi, gently raise the fish with your hand underneath and dab the bactericide on the damaged area on the body, covering well. In cases of minor fin damage, use a very strong solution of potassium permanganate on the area requiring treatment. Allow to dry for as long as your Koi will allow you to!
For loose or dead scales, these can easily be removed using a cotton bud, carefully swabbing the area with a bactericide upon completion.
When working in inaccessible areas or when the treatment is likely to stress the Koi (you do not want your Koi flapping around all over the place which may result in further damage), a light sedation should be used.
We always prefer to use a liquid treatment applied by cotton bud in lieu of a spray aerosol as you can control the contact area of the medication. Always wear protective gloves when applying topical treatments.
Fin rot which is a general term for loss of fin tissue will be dealt with further in this section. However again, if this not dealt with effectively, it will continue to destroy the entire fin and fin rays until it eventually infects the body tissue of your Koi.
In order to 'Topically Treat' your Koi, raise and bowl-up your fish.
Before you commence any treatment, thoroughly examine your Koi. This should not just be limited to the site to be treated but turn the fish over and examine the underside for reddening or tissue damage. A mirror can also be used for underside inspection if you do not wish to invert the Koi.
Whilst your Koi is inverted, carefully open the gill covers using gentle pressure from your thumb on the underside of the fish adjacent to the gill openings. The gill plates (lamellae) should be dark red in colour (a bit like a piece of liver!). Look for parasite (edge damage), chemical (discolouration) and bacterial damage (decayed tissue, growths etc) and also for congestion (a build-up of mucous on the gill plates caused by irritation which will restrict the in-take of dissolved oxygen into the bloodstream).
Whilst the Koi is bowled-up, take a mucus scrape on the body just behind the gill cover (operculum) and check for parasitic activity. With experience, you will be able to take a mucus swap using a moist cotton bud from the inside of the gill cover but never touch the gill plates as they are easily damaged - this is not recommended for the novice. Your microscope (if you have or can borrow one) will become with experience, a very valuable aid.
Salt Dips
The are times after the examination of your Koi that it is evident that a salt dip would be beneficial. It may be to clear congested gills or to 'knock-back' or hold a parasitic problem until such time as the Koi is able to undergo further treatment. It is often the case that you will need to deal with not one but several problems. In these circumstances, you must tackle the most 'life threatening' problem first (such as a deep bacterial ulceration) and deal with a parasite infestation later. However, in cases such as Costia (which can cause havoc with your Koi's cardio vascular system), immediate 'holding' measures should also be taken at the same time via salt dips.
Two bowls should be used whenever carrying out any dips - the first bowl used for the medication process and the second bowl filled with un-treated pond (or tank) water. Should there be a need to curtail the treatment whilst it is in progress, you can immediately raise the Koi and return it to the fresh water container.
To undertake the salt dip, fill the first bowl with a measured amount of pond water (or from the water source where the Koi was removed) to a sufficient depth to cover the complete fish. Add salt at the rate of 3 ounces per gallon of water and mix well. Insert an air stone into the water. Carefully place the Koi into the saline solution and leave in the dip for between 10 to 20 minutes, depending upon how the fish copes with the treatment. Should gill disease be suspected, use a far weaker solution (1.5oz @ 10 mins).
Should the Koi become very stressed or go on its side and stay in this position (usually indicating a respiratory problem), it should be removed from the dip and returned to the second bowl containing the un-medicated water. After a few minutes, the dip treatment can be repeated (sometimes your Koi will settle down) and if the same result occurs, the dip can be diluted with fresh pond water. Very occasionally, it is necessary to use judgement between the possible 'lifesaving' benefits of the dip against the effects of stressing. However, never leave your Koi 'on its side' in the medication.
Upon completion of the dip, return your Koi to the bowl of un-treated water to recover prior to any further work, or its return to the pond. If use of an anaesthetic is required for the next stage of treatment, leave for 20 to 30 minutes to clear any residual salt traces before sedating. An air stone should also be placed in the water and the bowl netted.
Whenever undertaking any dip, NEVER LEAVE YOUR KOI UNATTENDED.
Minor Damage
Readily accessible minor damage to your Koi can be treated without anaesthising. You will require a bactericide (for body treatments), potassium permanganate (for fin damage), protective gloves and cotton buds.
Bowl-up your Koi, gently raise the fish with your hand underneath and dab the bactericide on the damaged area on the body, covering well. In cases of minor fin damage, use a very strong solution of potassium permanganate on the area requiring treatment. Allow to dry for as long as your Koi will allow you to!
For loose or dead scales, these can easily be removed using a cotton bud, carefully swabbing the area with a bactericide upon completion.
When working in inaccessible areas or when the treatment is likely to stress the Koi (you do not want your Koi flapping around all over the place which may result in further damage), a light sedation should be used.
We always prefer to use a liquid treatment applied by cotton bud in lieu of a spray aerosol as you can control the contact area of the medication. Always wear protective gloves when applying topical treatments.
วันจันทร์ที่ 14 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
Football Tips Betting - Bet Today and Win! by Christian Grisham
There are a lot of ways to get football tips betting. The Internet is one of the avenues where you can get an abundant supply of information, and this information is just a few taps and clicks away.
But wait. Before you start getting betting tips, are you sure that you know what you're getting into? Gambling is serious business. You are putting money on the line. So before you start making any bets, read about the topic. Again, the internet would be a great source of information. There are a lot of sites and articles on the web that would help you learn more about the business and the league. It would be best if you educate yourself first before you get down to business.
Football tips betting are often given by people who really closely study the game. There are people who take a lot of time and effort in studying each and every team's move. Every player is in check. It's like they're putting the game under a microscope. And they make sure that they know almost every trick that the team is going to make. These people are called handicappers.
Handicappers are the gurus of the business. They give you predictions about what could possibly happen in the next game. They would also let you in on the reasons why they think this would happen. These people have been in the business for quite a while. You may even think that all they do in their life is watch football and study football. If they had a religion, it could possibly be football.
Handicappers would base their predictions on the team's strengths and weaknesses. They could also base the predictions on the team's performance. It would depend on their game plan. The experience that these handicappers have had will tell them what to do and how to do things. If you are a novice and are just starting out with the business, you will find these people very helpful. They will do all the dirty work for you. And all you would have to do is take your time in deciding who to listen to and who to trust. Again, it would be good to read on the subject first before you start betting. The information that you will gain will make sure that you are veered away from the false information and the bad handicappers. Some people may offer you their services but only to find out that they are just stripping you of money. And we don't want that of course. So it would be best if you would read on the subject as much as you can.
Handicappers will charge a fee for their football tips betting. And it will depend on them how and how much you will be paying. Some handicappers would ask for a payment outright. But other handicappers would ask for some percentage of the winnings. You could ask them first before you really hire their services. It would be better to know that to not know.
But wait. Before you start getting betting tips, are you sure that you know what you're getting into? Gambling is serious business. You are putting money on the line. So before you start making any bets, read about the topic. Again, the internet would be a great source of information. There are a lot of sites and articles on the web that would help you learn more about the business and the league. It would be best if you educate yourself first before you get down to business.
Football tips betting are often given by people who really closely study the game. There are people who take a lot of time and effort in studying each and every team's move. Every player is in check. It's like they're putting the game under a microscope. And they make sure that they know almost every trick that the team is going to make. These people are called handicappers.
Handicappers are the gurus of the business. They give you predictions about what could possibly happen in the next game. They would also let you in on the reasons why they think this would happen. These people have been in the business for quite a while. You may even think that all they do in their life is watch football and study football. If they had a religion, it could possibly be football.
Handicappers would base their predictions on the team's strengths and weaknesses. They could also base the predictions on the team's performance. It would depend on their game plan. The experience that these handicappers have had will tell them what to do and how to do things. If you are a novice and are just starting out with the business, you will find these people very helpful. They will do all the dirty work for you. And all you would have to do is take your time in deciding who to listen to and who to trust. Again, it would be good to read on the subject first before you start betting. The information that you will gain will make sure that you are veered away from the false information and the bad handicappers. Some people may offer you their services but only to find out that they are just stripping you of money. And we don't want that of course. So it would be best if you would read on the subject as much as you can.
Handicappers will charge a fee for their football tips betting. And it will depend on them how and how much you will be paying. Some handicappers would ask for a payment outright. But other handicappers would ask for some percentage of the winnings. You could ask them first before you really hire their services. It would be better to know that to not know.
Why Should Anyone Believe You - Testimonials Have Power by Ingrid Cliff
Imagine for a moment a scientist, quietly working away in their musty chemical smelling lab late one evening, peering deep into their microscope. They stretch, rub their eyes, and put the next glass slide under the eyepiece. They blink. Sit up. They look around with their heart pumping. They quickly gaze back through the eyepiece. Surely it can't be true. They look again.
Yes! They have finally solved a medical riddle that has been plaguing mankind for generations. With this discovery they will save the suffering of hundreds of people each year creating health where there was previously sickness. Life where there was previously death. Hope where there was none.
Now ... do you think they have a responsibility for sharing this discovery with people? With testing to make sure it really was true. With actively seeking out people that could benefit from their discovery and sharing their knowledge? Do you believe that they should do everything in their power to shout their message from the rooftops so that even just one person can hear it?
What would happen if they told a few people of their discovery but didn't back it up with further studies, and when the word didn't get out as fast as they wanted, if they just bundled up their research and put it in a drawer. Would they be giving up? Would the world be a worse place for the loss?
Businesses are just like this scientist. The market is full of great products ... I mean there are really great products out there that quietly fade away. These products and services solve problems and create easy solutions that other products and services on the market don't.
Maybe these products and services are not the difference between life and death but they certainly are the solution to irritations, or things that bug people, so they still have value.
The thing to remember is if you have created something brilliant, there are people who need your product or service, and it is your responsibility to help them solve their problem they just need to know about you. But creating something great isn't enough. Just because you have created something fabulous doesn't mean people will automatically buy it.
People are naturally sceptical. We all grew up with the stories of "Chicken Little" and the "Boy who Cried Wolf" we may have been excited initially, but as we grew we want to see hard evidence before we get excited about pretty much anything these days.
We want proof that something works. So - scientists start gathering data from trials. They replicate their experiments and then move onto human trials. They gather statistics to see what worked and any side effects. They modify chemical compositions based on the trials and then finally release their findings and after a lot of research and effort, the product finally makes it onto the market.
In business, people need to do the same thing. We want to see the proof. We want to see the results of the clinical trials we are swayed more by the positive reviews of other people than by the announcement of the breakthrough. We want to see that it really does work.
Yet most businesses fail at this step. They create something great, tell people about it and wonder why they don't get the results they are looking for. They fail in gathering testimonials and proof that something actually does work. Their marketing material still focuses on the claims and the razzle-dazzle, with no proof behind it to back it up.
Until there is proof people's natural reaction is "Why should I believe you".
So if your online business is not converting or your marketing is not getting a great response take a good hard look at your material and ask yourself "Where's the Proof?" You need to take action to help people believe your claims.
Get some great heartfelt testimonials and regularly share them with people. I've seen this done by interspersing them with other writing, by a call-out box, by pages added on the end of the document. I've seen them written in chalk on a window or chalkboard and I have seen them filmed or recorded.
Take planned action to get testimonials. Take a leaf out the Big Brown Box's book and automate your testimonial getting. Ask people more than once if need be just get them.
Don't be afraid of comparison tests and product reviews these all add weight to your claims.
At the end of the day you want to celebrate sharing your discovery with as many people as you can, rather than quietly putting it away in a drawer. You want to answer the question why people should believe you as that is one of the greatest secrets to business success.
Yes! They have finally solved a medical riddle that has been plaguing mankind for generations. With this discovery they will save the suffering of hundreds of people each year creating health where there was previously sickness. Life where there was previously death. Hope where there was none.
Now ... do you think they have a responsibility for sharing this discovery with people? With testing to make sure it really was true. With actively seeking out people that could benefit from their discovery and sharing their knowledge? Do you believe that they should do everything in their power to shout their message from the rooftops so that even just one person can hear it?
What would happen if they told a few people of their discovery but didn't back it up with further studies, and when the word didn't get out as fast as they wanted, if they just bundled up their research and put it in a drawer. Would they be giving up? Would the world be a worse place for the loss?
Businesses are just like this scientist. The market is full of great products ... I mean there are really great products out there that quietly fade away. These products and services solve problems and create easy solutions that other products and services on the market don't.
Maybe these products and services are not the difference between life and death but they certainly are the solution to irritations, or things that bug people, so they still have value.
The thing to remember is if you have created something brilliant, there are people who need your product or service, and it is your responsibility to help them solve their problem they just need to know about you. But creating something great isn't enough. Just because you have created something fabulous doesn't mean people will automatically buy it.
People are naturally sceptical. We all grew up with the stories of "Chicken Little" and the "Boy who Cried Wolf" we may have been excited initially, but as we grew we want to see hard evidence before we get excited about pretty much anything these days.
We want proof that something works. So - scientists start gathering data from trials. They replicate their experiments and then move onto human trials. They gather statistics to see what worked and any side effects. They modify chemical compositions based on the trials and then finally release their findings and after a lot of research and effort, the product finally makes it onto the market.
In business, people need to do the same thing. We want to see the proof. We want to see the results of the clinical trials we are swayed more by the positive reviews of other people than by the announcement of the breakthrough. We want to see that it really does work.
Yet most businesses fail at this step. They create something great, tell people about it and wonder why they don't get the results they are looking for. They fail in gathering testimonials and proof that something actually does work. Their marketing material still focuses on the claims and the razzle-dazzle, with no proof behind it to back it up.
Until there is proof people's natural reaction is "Why should I believe you".
So if your online business is not converting or your marketing is not getting a great response take a good hard look at your material and ask yourself "Where's the Proof?" You need to take action to help people believe your claims.
Get some great heartfelt testimonials and regularly share them with people. I've seen this done by interspersing them with other writing, by a call-out box, by pages added on the end of the document. I've seen them written in chalk on a window or chalkboard and I have seen them filmed or recorded.
Take planned action to get testimonials. Take a leaf out the Big Brown Box's book and automate your testimonial getting. Ask people more than once if need be just get them.
Don't be afraid of comparison tests and product reviews these all add weight to your claims.
At the end of the day you want to celebrate sharing your discovery with as many people as you can, rather than quietly putting it away in a drawer. You want to answer the question why people should believe you as that is one of the greatest secrets to business success.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 10 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
About Bag Filters by Ross G
You might use a filter, but it's probable you are oblivious they come in many different shapes and sizes, one being in the form of a bag filter. Many applications use filtration bags as a standard.
Liquid bag filters are generally used as a less costly way to take out bulk solids from specific applications. These applications can be coolant filtration, paint strainers; many water pre-filter applications, and ink filtration.
There are a variety of different bag filter options. They generally come in two shapes, welded and sewn, and each has several unique end configurations. Standard bags are the average application of bag filters, but many custom bags are out there for several different filtering needs and applications.
Which type of filter bag you use depends on the application. Temperature, chemistry, and particle size all factor in when choosing one. A large number of filter bags are made from polypropylene felt, so that is a awesome place to start. A lot of people will go with polyester felt for hot temperature applications. For the extremely demanding forms, you should use absolute rated nylon mesh, or NMO. If you find yourself purchasing a bag filter and not getting the endurance of the bag you'd like, it's probably because you've misjudged the workload of the filter. An extreme working filter has its life abbreviated, and is not determined by hours used or gallons used. Bags that filter clean water could last as long as a year, while one filtering mud could last as little as a three minutes. It all requires the application. Also, a fresh bag may appear new to a standard viewer, but in the closer view of a microscope, it may be more extreme than first imagined.
To know when to change bags, identify the inlet pressure. As its surface area is used up, the pressure rises across the bag. When the pressure rises faster, the bag is used up and should be changed. Bags don't have a identifiable rule, but generally, you should get a new bag when you see an 8-12 PSI drop.
Liquid bag filters are generally used as a less costly way to take out bulk solids from specific applications. These applications can be coolant filtration, paint strainers; many water pre-filter applications, and ink filtration.
There are a variety of different bag filter options. They generally come in two shapes, welded and sewn, and each has several unique end configurations. Standard bags are the average application of bag filters, but many custom bags are out there for several different filtering needs and applications.
Which type of filter bag you use depends on the application. Temperature, chemistry, and particle size all factor in when choosing one. A large number of filter bags are made from polypropylene felt, so that is a awesome place to start. A lot of people will go with polyester felt for hot temperature applications. For the extremely demanding forms, you should use absolute rated nylon mesh, or NMO. If you find yourself purchasing a bag filter and not getting the endurance of the bag you'd like, it's probably because you've misjudged the workload of the filter. An extreme working filter has its life abbreviated, and is not determined by hours used or gallons used. Bags that filter clean water could last as long as a year, while one filtering mud could last as little as a three minutes. It all requires the application. Also, a fresh bag may appear new to a standard viewer, but in the closer view of a microscope, it may be more extreme than first imagined.
To know when to change bags, identify the inlet pressure. As its surface area is used up, the pressure rises across the bag. When the pressure rises faster, the bag is used up and should be changed. Bags don't have a identifiable rule, but generally, you should get a new bag when you see an 8-12 PSI drop.
วันศุกร์ที่ 4 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
Confident Public Speaking by Rogger Nadal
For many people, public speaking can often appear to be a fate worse than dying; however, currently there are many hypnotic techniques that can erase this debilitating fear, and create excitement about public speaking. Imagine all of the opportunities that have fallen to the way side because of an irrational fear of speaking in public. Human beings are communicative by nature, so why does it appear so problematic for many, when doing so in front of others? Perhaps, it's the nagging feeling that he or she is being judged or scrutinized--or being placed under a microscope. Another irrational fear is that the speaker may irresistibly begin spouting personal information and not be able to stop. It's possible to quell this unreasonably potent fear among public speakers, and place them in a position of unrelenting power and confidence. It's absolutely possible to become a confident public speaker through hypnotherapy. Advanced hypnotherapy coupled with neuro-linguistic programming is the essential blend for achieving rational, calm, collected and intelligent thinking, while in the presence of a crowd. Hypnotherapy works on both the conscious and unconscious aspects of the mind. The positive results from hypnosis are seen in the way that the individual is uncommonly receptive to alternative modes of thinking; therefore, one can imagine the power that hypnosis has when an individual retains positive affirmations, and then unknowingly adopts these beliefs after being awakened from hypnosis. Hypnosis offers abundant hope to chronic pain sufferers, addicts, those dealing with mental illness, and a host of others--imagine what it can do for those with an irrational fear of public speaking. Overcoming fear of public speaking is absolutely essential for educators, members of clergy, political speakers, lawyers and other orators; it's essential to dismember this malevolent and crippling fear, and render it helpless through effective hypnosis.
วันอังคารที่ 1 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
Proper Nutrition For Athletes... by Mack M
Proper nutrition for athletes, couldn't be more important --They are held under a microscope. Gone are the 'good old days' of popping a few "greenies" for that much needed extra energy, every athlete needs... By the way.., greenies are amphetamines. Anyway, back in the day (1970s') they popped those things like Flintstone chewable vitamins.
But, today is a whole different story... Some athletes, unfortunately, try and cheat the system. Well, not try, they actually do. If you've spent any time around serious athletes, or a real gym... You should know.., most of these guys or gals will do just about anything, for an edge.
They got greedy, though.., and went a little to far, to say the least. Steroids. They went for the easy way out, or so they think... Steroids will KILL YOU! If you don't believe me, I have two words for you -- Lyle Alzado. Google it, if you ever feel the need to try and cheat the system and gain that "little extra."
These days, if you are a professional athlete, you are a fool if you attempt to use ANY performance enhancing drugs. Besides all the extremely dangerous health issues you will be forced to deal with later on in your life (not good ones, either!), you will be caught!
Today, proper nutrition for athletes couldn't be more important. Lets face it, athletes are not going to stop looking for, 'that edge." So, why not be smart about it..? With all the scientific research being done today, all the evidence is telling us Superfoods or Super Herbs are the only way to go.
Besides, all the general health benefits to these amazing superfoods... The 1993 Chinese Olympic Track Team broke all kind s of world records at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Germany. Rumors of performance enhancing drugs, began immediately. German officials found No Use Of Banned Substances, though.
It was later discovered, the chinese team was taking a special diet of herbs and a tonic made from Cordyceps. Besides being one of the most revered herbs by the chinese, for it's medicinal qualities... They, are an excellent addition to any athletes training.
There are all kinds of supplements or dangerous drugs, on the market today, promising to help build muscle, or help your muscles recover quicker... When, if you just added something as simple as some chicken cooked with cordyceps, or maybe a tonic, to your training routine, there would be no need for ANY harmful substances, poisoning your body.
Look, I know, it's all about results, if you are an athlete -- "Second, means you lost." But, filling your body with dangerous chemicals means.., you die. Superfoods are not only an amazing addition to your training & diet -- they also can add some quality years to your life.
Don't get left behind... You should ALWAYS be striving for a better performance and proper nutrition for an athlete couldn't be more important. For all the latest cutting-edge nutritional information, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better resource, than the one at the link below. Good Luck!
But, today is a whole different story... Some athletes, unfortunately, try and cheat the system. Well, not try, they actually do. If you've spent any time around serious athletes, or a real gym... You should know.., most of these guys or gals will do just about anything, for an edge.
They got greedy, though.., and went a little to far, to say the least. Steroids. They went for the easy way out, or so they think... Steroids will KILL YOU! If you don't believe me, I have two words for you -- Lyle Alzado. Google it, if you ever feel the need to try and cheat the system and gain that "little extra."
These days, if you are a professional athlete, you are a fool if you attempt to use ANY performance enhancing drugs. Besides all the extremely dangerous health issues you will be forced to deal with later on in your life (not good ones, either!), you will be caught!
Today, proper nutrition for athletes couldn't be more important. Lets face it, athletes are not going to stop looking for, 'that edge." So, why not be smart about it..? With all the scientific research being done today, all the evidence is telling us Superfoods or Super Herbs are the only way to go.
Besides, all the general health benefits to these amazing superfoods... The 1993 Chinese Olympic Track Team broke all kind s of world records at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Germany. Rumors of performance enhancing drugs, began immediately. German officials found No Use Of Banned Substances, though.
It was later discovered, the chinese team was taking a special diet of herbs and a tonic made from Cordyceps. Besides being one of the most revered herbs by the chinese, for it's medicinal qualities... They, are an excellent addition to any athletes training.
There are all kinds of supplements or dangerous drugs, on the market today, promising to help build muscle, or help your muscles recover quicker... When, if you just added something as simple as some chicken cooked with cordyceps, or maybe a tonic, to your training routine, there would be no need for ANY harmful substances, poisoning your body.
Look, I know, it's all about results, if you are an athlete -- "Second, means you lost." But, filling your body with dangerous chemicals means.., you die. Superfoods are not only an amazing addition to your training & diet -- they also can add some quality years to your life.
Don't get left behind... You should ALWAYS be striving for a better performance and proper nutrition for an athlete couldn't be more important. For all the latest cutting-edge nutritional information, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better resource, than the one at the link below. Good Luck!
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