Burs for dental drilling hand-pieces

Development of drilling teeth
Research has uncovered examples of Drilling teeth as long ago as 7,000 years and a pneumatic powered drill burr was produced in 1840s.  By 1914 electrically powered dentist hand-pieces were available which could reach speeds of 3,000rpm. The dental drill we know nowadays is an air turbine drill and was initially developed in New Zealand in 1949 by SIr John Walsh. This was further developed in the USA was more widely produced in 1957. Current dentist drills usually rotate at rates up to 400,000 rpm and a few approaching 800,000 rpm.  The slower dentist drill, which is the sensation most people dislike even more with its heavy grating rotates at around 40,000 rpm because of the extra torque needed to drill out the final pieces of the caries from the tooth.

How is a bur designed? 
The actual cutting tool known as the dental bur is most often made of one piece of extremely hard metal.  This is commonly steel with a tungsten carbide coating but sometimes solely comprises tungsten carbide. A few burs also have a diamond coating on the drilling tip.

Burs have three elements - the head, neck and shank.  They come in various shapes and dimensions according to the various drilling procedure needed.

The head contains blades which are the actual cutting tips.  They are positioned at various angles to produce a variety of cutting finishes.

The most common bur designs are round, inverted cone, straight fissure, tapered fissure with each having a different function for most dental cavity work.

Identification of burs
There is a cross national numbering system employed for the burs which makes it easier for dentists or dental office staff to order dental burs from dental supplies companies.  Therefore there is no need to check component numbers between suppliers.

Round burs are numbered with the smallest numbers for ¼, ½, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and so on.
Straight fissure burs begin with 50.
Cross-cut straight fissure burs are numbered from 500 and tapered-fissure burs start at 700.

Dental burs are the element of dentist drills that we dislike the most because it is the part that cuts into the tooth itself but without dentist burs, we would be suffering far greater pain for much longer.

Say Goodbye to Skin Allergy in this Winter with Bian Stone

Hypersensitive skin, which could be said to be an unstable condition, is a serious alert to skin at any time. Special attention is needed to pay for care.
So, what is the cause of recurring skin allergies?

 

1) Age: As time goes, the secretion of skin degrades. The skin would become thinner and therefore its function of protective layer would become weaken.

2) Prolonged exposure to sunlight or air polluted environments: Smoke, dust, and ultraviolet (i.e. UVA & UVB) would be harmful to skin. The production of free radicals from these exposures would damage the lipid protective layer of skin.

3) Chemical factors: Poor cosmetic damage or improper medication.

4)Physiological factors: Stress, nervousness and depression would weaken the natural immune system of our body. As a result, the skins' self-repair function would also be medicated. An example is endocrine disorder.

5) The Weather: The skin needs extra effort to adapt the changing humidity and temperature of environment. For example, skin would be vulnerable if it has not been nourished adequately in cold weather.

6) Additives: Some of the ingredients in skin care products such as preservative, dyes, emulsifiers and fragrances, may make the skin become more sensitive.

In energy medicine, what measures should we take to prevent skin allergies?

In the holistic approach, skin problems are usually very systematic. Detox(For more details, please refer to previous topic: Detox in the Body) would be the first step to strengthen the functions of organs. Patients could also choose their own method according their needs:

The Prick Method: To prick Dazhui (GV14), Ganshu (BL 18), Feishu (BL 13), Shenshu (BL 23), Xuehai (SP 10), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Quchi (LI 11), Neiguan (PC 6), Waiguan (SJ 5), Shenmen (HT 7), Hegu (LI 4), Jiache (ST 6), Dicang (ST 4) etc.

The Tap Method: To tap the upper energizer of bladder meridian channel lightly.

The Scrape Method: To scrape the middle and lower energizer of the back.

The Roll Method: Use Dragon Bianstone Awl to roll the back several times

Fact Sheets Home Health Care

Home health care helps seniors live independently for as long as possible, given the limits of their medical condition. It covers a wide range of services and can often delay the need for long-term nursing home care.

More specifically, home health care may include occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, and even skilled nursing. It may involve helping the elderly with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Or it may include assistance with cooking, cleaning, other housekeeping jobs, and monitoring one's daily regimen of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

At this point, it is important to understand the difference between home health care and home care services. Although they sound the same (and home health care may include some home care services), home health care is more medically oriented. While home care typically includes chore and housecleaning services, home health care usually involves helping seniors recover from an illness or injury. That is why the people who provide home health care are often licensed practical nurses, therapists, or home health aides. Most work for home health agencies, hospitals, or public health departments that are licensed by the state.

How Do I Make Sure That Home Health Care Is Quality Care?

As with any important purchase, it is always a good idea to talk with friends, neighbors, and your local area agency on aging to learn more about the home health care agencies in your community. 

In looking for a home health care agency, the following 20 questions can be used to help guide your search:

1. How long has the agency been serving this community?
2. Does the agency have any printed brochures describing the services it offers and how much they cost? If so, get one.
3. Is the agency an approved Medicare provider?
4. Is the quality of care certified by a national accrediting body such as the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations?
5. Does the agency have a current license to practice (if required in the state where you live)?
6. Does the agency offer seniors a “Patients’ Bill of Rights” that describes the rights and responsibilities of both the agency and the senior being cared for?
7. Does the agency write a plan of care for the patient (with input from the patient, his or her doctor and family), and update the plan as necessary?
8. Does the care plan outline the patient’s course of treatment, describing the specific tasks to be performed by each caregiver?
9. How closely do supervisors oversee care to ensure quality?
10. Will agency caregivers keep family members informed about the kind of care their loved one is getting?
11. Are agency staff members available around the clock, seven days a week, if necessary?
12. Does the agency have a nursing supervisor available to provide on-call assistance 24 hours a day?
13. How does the agency ensure patient confidentiality?
14. How are agency caregivers hired and trained?
15. What is the procedure for resolving problems when they occur, and who can I call with questions or complaints?
16. How does the agency handle billing?
17. Is there a sliding fee schedule based on ability to pay, and is financial assistance available to pay for services?
18. Will the agency provide a list of references for its caregivers?
19. Who does the agency call if the home health care worker cannot come when scheduled?
20. What type of employee screening is done?

When purchasing home health care directly from an individual provider (instead of through an agency), it is even more important to screen the person thoroughly. This should include an interview with the home health caregiver to make sure that he or she is qualified for the job. You should request references. Also, prepare for the interview by making a list if any special needs the senior might have. For example, you would want to note whether the elderly patient needs help getting into or out of a wheelchair. Clearly, if this is the case, the home health caregiver must be able to provide that assistance. The screening process will go easier if you have a better idea of what you are looking for first.

Another thing to remember is that it always helps to look ahead, anticipate changing needs, and have a backup plan for special situations. Since every employee occasionally needs time off (or a vacation), it is unrealistic to assume that one home health care worker will always be around to provide care. Seniors or family members who hire home health workers directly may want to consider interviewing a second part-time or on-call person who can be available when the primary caregiver cannot be. Calling an agency for temporary respite care also may help to solve this problem (see the Respite Care fact sheet for more information about these services).

In any event, whether you arrange for home health care through an agency or hire an independent home health care aide on an individual basis, it helps to spend some time preparing for the person who will be doing the work. Ideally, you could spend a day with him or her, before the job formally begins, to discuss what will be involved in the daily routine. If nothing else, tell the home health care provider (both verbally and in writing) the following things that he or she should know about the senior:

1. Illnesses/injuries, and signs of an emergency medical situation
2. Likes and dislikes
3. Medications, and how and when they should be taken
4. Need for dentures, eyeglasses, canes, walkers, etc.
5. Possible behavior problems and how best to deal with them
6. Problems getting around (in or out of a wheelchair, for example, or trouble walking)
7. Special diets or nutritional needs
8. Therapeutic exercises.

In addition, you should give the home health care provider more information about:

1. Clothing the senior may need (if/when it gets too hot or too cold)
2. How you can be contacted (and who else should be contacted in an emergency)
3. How to find and use medical supplies and medications
4. When to lock up the apartment/house and where to find the keys
5. Where to find food, cooking utensils, and serving items
6. Where to find cleaning supplies
7. Where to find light bulbs and flash lights, and where the fuse box is located (in case of a power failure)
8. Where to find the washer, dryer, and other household appliances (as well as instructions for how to use them).

A WORD OF CAUTION . . .

Although most states require that home health care agencies perform criminal background checks on their workers and carefully screen job applicants for these positions, the actual regulations will vary depending on where you live. Therefore, before contacting a home health care agency, you may want to call your local area agency on aging or department of public health to learn what laws apply in your state.

HOW CAN I PAY FOR HOME HEALTH CARE?

The cost of home health care varies across states and within states. In addition, costs will fluctuate depending on the type of health care professional required. Home care services can be paid for directly by the patient and his or her family members, or through a variety of public and private sources. Sources for home health care funding include Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, the Veterans' Administration, and private insurance.

Medicare is the largest single payer of home care services. The Medicare program will pay for home health care if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The patient must be homebound and under a doctor’s care;
2. The patient must need skilled nursing care, or occupational, physical, or speech therapy, on at least an intermittent basis (that is, regularly but not continuously)
3. The services provided must be under a doctor’s supervision and performed as part of a home health care plan written specifically for that patient
4. The patient must be eligible for the Medicare program and the services ordered must be “medically reasonable and necessary”
5. The home health care agency providing the services must be certified by the Medicare program.

To get help with your Medicare questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227, TTY/TDD: 1-877-486-2048 for the speech and hearing impaired) or look on the Internet at http://www.medicare.gov.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT HOME HEALTH CARE?
There are several national organizations that can provide additional consumer information about home health care services. These include the following:

• The National Association for Home Care, which can be reached at 202-547-7424 or by visiting its website at www.nahc.org. The postal address is: 228 7th St., SE; Washington, DC 20003.
• The Visiting Nurse Associations of America, which can be reached at 617-737-3200 or by visiting its website at http://www.vnaa.org. The postal addresses are: 99 Summer St., Suite 1700; Boston, MA 02110.

To find out more about home health care programs where you live, you will want to contact your local aging information and assistance provider or area agency on aging (AAA). The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration on Aging (at 1-800-677-1116 or http://www.eldercare.gov  can help connect you to these agencies.

Case Study

WHEN IS HOME HEALTH CARE APPROPRIATE?

Because it is not always clear to the average person when an ailing senior needs home health care and when he or she needs nursing home care, it is usually best to consult a medical professional for advice. The following case study describes one situation in which home health care proved to be the right choice.

Francis is 84 years old and recently had a stroke. She was hospitalized briefly and then discharged to continue recovering at home. To enable her to return home, her doctor called a home health care agency, and the agency gave Francis a complete home health care plan for six weeks. Since the doctor ordered the home care for Francis, Medicare paid for it.

For the first week after Francis went home, a nurse visited her every day. The nurse met with Francis’s family to discuss her special dietary needs and to arrange for exercise therapy to help Francis regain her strength. Once that was done, the nurse visited Francis twice a week to check on how well she was recovering. The home health care agency also sent a homemaker, a personal care attendant, and a physical therapist to visit Francis several times during the week. The homemaker would do the shopping and cook light meals. The personal care attendant would help Francis bathe, get dressed, and walk. The physical therapist would keep Francis moving and see to it that she got some exercise to aid in her recovery.

Doing Simple Exercise for Arthritis

Apart from regular medication, proper diet, rest and relaxation, doctors also recommend exercises arthritis. These exercises are specially designed for people with different types of arthritis. Exercise is a must do for all people suffering of arthritis because it will help to increase the flexibility of the compounds, increasing bone strength, muscle strength and energy levels, so you will have a better control of their weight and a strong heart . But above all, exercise will help keep the unions fully mobile and will enhance the adjacent muscles.

But depending on the type of arthritis a person has, the doctor will recommend a certain type of exercises. People should not choose the exercise program on their own instead; always ask your doctor what exercises are recommended for the type of arthritis. Depending on the severity of the condition and students' associations affected, your doctor will propose a certaintype of exercise program.

There are three types of exercises: range of motion, strengthening and endurance. The range of motion exercises, for example dancing, is initiated by the associations in all directions as possible. These are the easiest type of exercises recommended for all types of arthritis because it will keep the mobile compounds and prevent stiffness.

Strengthening exercises include isometric and isotonic their movements. The Isometric exercises are those that work the muscles without moving associations, and isotonic exercises and work muscles and joints. Both types of movements to help build strong muscles around the compounds that cause problems. Stronger muscles will better support the joints, the importance of pain will decrease and the patient will move more easily.

Not all arthritis patients can perform endurance exercises. Depending on the age and physical condition of the patient, the doctor will recommend or not endurance exercises and also the type of exercises. Walking or swimming are the best choices because their associations are not those highlighted by this type of activity? For example, the output of the exercises in warm water will help in two ways: the warm water will help to reduce pain and relax muscles, while the water supports your body, this way it puts less pressure on compounds. Resistance exercises should be performed three times a week for about 20-30 minutes.

There are also other types of simple exercises that can be done by all arthritis patients. The daily activities can be easily transformed exercises arthritis. In the morning when you get up and get dressed, try to amplify your movements, this way the morning stiffness of your joints will disappear quickly. Also, take every chance to do some household activities like: wash the car or do the dishes because these movements will help reduce the pain from your joints.

Before starting an arthritis exercise program, always consult an experienced doctor or a physiotherapist. It is they who can advise what exercises are recommended for specific types of arthritis. They recommend a particular type of exercises for inflamed and swollen joints or certain exercises for particular joints. The exercise program should start with easy exercises, but the difficulty of travel should be increased gradually. The patient must also be careful to warm up thoroughly before starting the exercises and cool down after finishing the program.

Tips for adventure sports lovers

Adventure lovers always look for opportunities to practice their hobby at new and exciting destinations. From sea kayaking to canoeing and from bungee jumping to river rafting, the scope of adventure sports has broadened widely in the past few decades. People's interest in adventure sports are ever increasing. If you are distressed with the wear and tear of your body tissues from excessive work, you can think of going on a vacation to enjoy your favorite adventure sport. Here are some tips to plan out a successful trip to an adventure sport destination.

People's interests and inclination vary widely; so the type of adventure sport they prefer also varies immensely. First decide which adventure sport is your favorite and then pick a destination accordingly. For example, if you are into bungee jumping, you can travel to Nepal to bungee jump over the Bhote Koshi River, Nepal. Or if you are a cycling enthusiast you can join large swarms of cyclists in Toronto, Canada. You would be inclined to travel somewhere near if you don't have many days for vacation. But pick a place that is recommended by other adventure lovers.

Decide how much you are willing to spend on your adventure trip. Generally young students cannot spend much on such trips. Contact travel agents and compare their charges and services they offer. If you can dole out large sums, you can choose a luxurious travel package. But if you are low on budget, do a thorough research on the destinations for adventure sports and pick the one that will cost you less. Adventure sports in Europe and America can be pricier than in Asia or South America. You can also cut costs on travelling; journeys on buses and trains can save you a considerable amount than the ones on airplanes.

You could be thinking about going on a vacation since long but don't miss out the crucial moment when you properly check you have packed all your essentials. Make a checklist of the things you'll be requiring during your trip or while enjoying the sport and check one by one if everything has been packed. Do not forget to carry your sunglasses, camera, binoculars, snacks, waterproof watch, first aid kit etc. Then come the sport gears that vary by your choice of an adventure sport. For example, if you are going scuba diving, make sure to carry your scuba gear, life jackets and other indispensible items. Or if you are going skiing, carry proper ski gear including ski shoes, ski sticks etc.

These items said, you should also not forget to carry every essential document that you may require during your travel. Especially if you are travelling outside your country, your documents play a more vital role. Before setting off on your journey, check your bags properly for passport, VISA, travel insurance certificates etc. Also check if you have carried enough money. Make sure that the country you'll be visiting accepts payment in your currency; if not exchange it for dollars, Euros or the local currency of the country. It is wise to carry travel checks and ATMs as well.

Learn about the geography of the location before planning a trip. Once you know the location, you can head over to Google Earth or Google Maps and look for the place and its surrounding. There are many online tour planners that you can rely on for planning your tour. The internet is a colossal source of information where you can learn about almost anything under the sun. Visit travel guides and see if they have any information on the place you are going to visit or the adventure sport you are going to try out. Also visit forums where you may land on a page with discussions that can be of interest to you.

Atlanta Kennel, Doggie Daycare Atlanta

Feeding one's dogs should be well chosen and not with any sort of food, which is vital prescription for happier means of life for one's canines. Based on this criterion, the most of the dog food producing companies prepare natural type of dog food items which are popular to dog lovers throughout the world. And in fact, people are now of the opinion that natural type of dog food is the quality food for Atlanta Kennel. Why it is so? The reason is that all sorts of dog food having natural ingredients are beneficial for Doggie Daycare Atlanta. However, the owner of Atlanta Kennel should first know that many components which are effective as dog food products.

What is meant by natural dog foods? These sorts of foods are considered natural as they are the nearest possible product of food which Atlanta Kennel may enjoy readily while eating in the environment of nature. Following thorough research for years, it is understood that digestive need for Atlanta Kennel has not changed very much. The suitable preparation of food for them is that type which resembles to the type of food they may get in the wild. For Doggie Daycare Atlanta, this type of diet is termed as "barf diet" that only biologically applicable food of raw type for one's pets. For this diet, the source of protein should be collected from the total raw meat of animal and from raw bones. Besides, Atlanta Kennel will generally like to consume, in addition, vegetable and fruit in their regular diet such as they will receive from common plant or tree.

What type of components food Atlanta Kennel should avoid? However, there is type of food components which Doggie Daycare Atlanta should keep a watch. These types of ingredients must be removed from one's diet plan in Doggie Daycare Atlanta. These sorts of ingredients are add-ons which are without any actual needs being added to dog food products. Besides, basically being unhealthy, components of this nature may be proved dangerous for dogs. Main important issue is selecting components containing grain in Doggie Daycare Atlanta foods which they avoid in the wild. In fact, grains are not really bad when being taken as food while the grains are one type of foods which Doggie Daycare Atlanta generally shun in wild. If consumed in larger quantity, grains may cause overweight which may hamper the digestive process. Other sorts of products related to these are soy, meat by products, corn, and food colours of artificial type which are also not beneficial. All these foods may bring in symptom of stomach upsets and allergies.

Warm up your fingers for online games

Today's online games are very addicting and with the high quality! When we talk about online games, usually the first impression when someone starts to play new online game is: "What a great challenging game!" Online games are starting to lose their first purpose – to be funny and to kill boredom - but they gradually begin to be more challenging with their missions and competitions, which brings them more closely to the regular computer games. Users are spending much more time on the online games, because they are with the high quality details (graphic, sounds, 3D) and quit exciting, for the most important they are mostly free.

Special attention should be paid to sports games, especially with the high skill ability and competition spirit. Main representatives of these games are Skateboarding games and BMX Games.

Skateboarding games gives you the opportunity to roam on the streets with your skateboard, or to visit Skate Park where you can practice your tricks. These are highly skilled games where you must have fast fingers and good imagination so you can achieve nice chain of tricks. You can play them in the competition mode where you must earn a lot of points so you can beat your opponent or time limit, or you can just play as freestyle ride mode where are no limits or any kind of competition, just you and your skateboard. List of the tricks are very long, and if you use combos you can score high place on the score table and become the great rider. If you play skateboarding games you will feel the higher level of adrenalin in you body, the same thing as you are the part of any other extreme sport in the real life.

BMX Games are quit similar to the skateboarding games, but this time you are on the BMX bike. Also the main things here are the tricks and stunts, but this time they are BMX tricks, which are mostly divided on: Grinds, Air tricks and Flatland tricks. Beside the tricks, there's also one main difference which makes online BMX Games different from others, and that is racing on the dirt tracks. This kind of racing makes BMX games quit special, because their can be always some other environment unlike in skateboarding games, where the main environments are Skate Park and streets. You can ride BMX downhill on the mountain in the nice nature, or you can be the "urban type" and ride your bike on the streets and in Skate Parks.

Anyway, for these kinds of games you must "warm up" your fingers and have high level of imagination so you can perform crazy tricks. Only with the great competition spirit the player can be the best in this kind of games.

Preparations for the Approach of the Hay Fever Season

As the hay fever season approaches it is time for those who suffer from it to start making their preparations. Whilst most people look upon the longer days and increasing amounts of sunshine as a great thing, for those who get hay fever symptoms it is tempered by the knowledge that their winter hiatus is coming to an end.

Hay fever (or intermittent allergic rhinitis) is caused by an allergy to pollen which gives a variety of symptoms, including sneezing, blocked or runny nose and itching eyes. One in four adults in the UK suffers from some form of hay fever.

Tree pollen can start as early as March in the northern hemisphere as the trees react to the warming effect of the onset of spring. Species such as hazel, yew and elm are among the earliest of the trees to start their reproductive cycle. The majority of people, however, are allergic to grass pollen, and the season for this is much later in the year, starting in May and continuing along to mid-August. When specialist tests are done for hay fever, it usually involves the identification of which types of allergens the patient is most sensitive to.

Here are some tips for those who suffer from this condition to prepare for the forthcoming season:

• Be prepared - make sure you have stocks of your hay fever remedies, including antihistamine tablets, eye drops, nasal sprays etc
• Remember that you have hay fever when planning holidays away - sea side locations may be better than camping in a forest or field
• If you suffer from secondary conditions, such as asthma, which might be triggered by hay fever make sure you have in date inhalers and carry them with you
• Make sure people around you know that you might need inhalers and where to find it in an emergency
• Remember to start checking the pollen count on television, websites or phone apps
• Use sunglasses when outside - particularly the wrap around kind - it reduces the amount of pollen that reaches your eyes
• When driving, keep the car windows shut - hay fever is a common reason for getting a car with air conditioning
• If you suffer badly, and it affects your quality of life through disruption of sleep or reduction in work productivity, consider an appointment with your doctor to get prescriptions or a referral for further treatment before it gets too bad

Eczema In Infants and Children

Most often than not, eczema in children is only simple food allergy. Some children also suffer from air borne allergies that can lead to other reactions too including asthma, cold and fever. Eczema in children starts off with regular allergy symptoms and then progresses further. Allergy becomes eczema when the skin shows telltale signs of swelling and rashes. As it progresses, the skin can swell, become red and without properly taking care of it, the skin can start flaking, it can break and bleed as well. Eczema in children and infants is very painful and parents need to take special care of any symptoms showing up.

The first thing that children need to know about their skin disease is that it's curable. Since the disease is visible on the skin, it can cause serious mental trauma in children. As parents, there are quite a few alterations you need to make in your child's diet. Knowledge about your child's allergies is the first step. In a lot of cases, infants who are lactose intolerant get allergic reactions without parents realising what is going wrong. Getting an allergy profile early in life will help to prevent reactions and skin rashes like eczema.

Infants who are still breast feeding have shown relief signs when their mother changed her diet as well. Avoiding eggs, spice, fish and nuts for the first year of lactation helps relief the child's allergic reactions and rashes.

To reduce the child's itching and burning sensation, make sure their diet is not too acidic and the skin stays moisturised at all times. A lot of harsh medications can cause more harm than good. Rather than taking help from a skin doctor, talk to a paediatrician. Children and infants have very soft skin and you don't want to make it worse. Use moisturising soaps and soft water when you are giving your child a bath. Also, keep petroleum jelly and cold cream handy to constantly keep your child's skin moisturised.

Keeping a journal to note daily changes in your child's skin helps understand it a lot better. A lot of times, there are things that they do and things that they come in contact with that aggravate the rashes. Noticing these few changes can help avoid future breakouts. To make it a better living environment for children, remove any thing in the house that can attract dust and mites- heavy curtains and carpets are the worst things for a child.

Food needs to be changed every few weeks since during their growth years, since their reaction towards food elements change rapidly. Children with eczema have shown attention deficit and learning disorders in school due to the trauma, so parents need to be extra careful about their needs.

Since it is hard for children to control, steps need to be taken to relief the itchiness of the skin rashes. Scratching the skin just makes the eczema worst and even causes it to spread and bleed. Use antiseptic creams and lotions to soothe it.

Disability Tax Credit For De Vivo Disease

In people with De Vivo disease their brains do not receive the right amount of the molecule called GLUT1 or Glucose transporter type 1. The GLUT1 ensures that the human brain gets the right and enough amount of glucose needed for its function. The lack of this molecule leads to insufficient amount of glucose in the blood, which in turn will not be able to transport the adequate amount of glucose to the brain. This will then lead to a blood brain barrier resulting in mental retardation and neurological problems.

Cause of De Vivo disease

The cause of this disease is the onset of blood barrier in the body. The glucose in the blood is being barricaded from getting into the brain and if the brain is not able to receive the glucose, there will be no glucose molecules to be transported in the body. This will then result in De Vivo disease.

Some of the symptoms of De Vivo disease are

●      Delayed development

●      Small head

●      Seizures

●      Low glucose level particularly in cerebrospinal fluid

●      Ataxia

Complications of the disease

The most common complication is post spinal headache, which often leads to nausea. It is also characterized by delayed development or intellectual disability wherein the person has slow developments. Speech difficulties are to be expected as well. The disease is very rare and only 1 out of 10 people acquire the disease. That is why there are not too many resources about the disease and it is not widely talked about.

Disability tax benefit

De Vivo disease is really hard and a person who suffers from this needs to undergo therapy and ketogenic diet which can help with the seizures and ease the other symptoms as well. It is very obvious that a person who has this disease will not be able to study or work. However, there is a solution to that problem. You will be able to get a disability tax credit with the help of Canadian Disability Corporation (CDC). To benefit from the disability tax credit all you have to do is pass some requirements and your application will be evaluated by the professionals. The CDC is known for their fast compliance to those who wish to apply for the tax credits in order to get the benefits that will really help them a lot financially.

Herbal Versus OTC Acne Treatments For Adults

Conventional treatments for acne work very well.  These include cleansing agents made from benzoyl peroxide and other compounds.  Antibiotic medications can also be taken orally or applied directly to the skin.   There are several other considerations to think about when treating your acne.  A diet of whole unprocessed foods may be beneficial.  Try to eat your daily servings of fruits and vegetables.  This not only promotes a healthy body but a healthy skin as well.    Some other suggestions include increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids consumed, as well as drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day.

Vitamins and nutritional supplements can also help.  Many experts believe vitamin A may help reduce sebum production.   Zinc gluconate and zinc sulfate are also though to decrease the outbreak of acne.    It is believed by many to help heal blemishes, reduce inflammation, and promote hormonal balance.

One popular herbal blend used to treat acne consists of equal parts of sarsaparilla, yellow dock, and cleavers.  These herbs are thought to prevent breakouts.  A teaspoon of the blend is taken early in the morning with a glass of water.    Application of tea tree oil to affected areas are also thought to eliminate bacteria and reduce inflammation.  This can be purchased at homeopathic shops online.   The research on these herbal treatments isn't always conclusive.  Many times, quality research is nonexistent.  For this reason, you should seek out the advice of a qualified health professional, such as a dermatologist, before starting a treatment regimen.  They can give you advice and will help you decide which treatment options are right for you.

Preventing Food Allergy Reactions

Allergy is the body's extreme response to harmful substances that are present in the body. This condition is said to be the result of immune system's malfunction. The body tends to release histamine in excessive amount as it believes to have erroneously eaten, smelled or touched something harmful.

There have been around 11 million Americans who have allergies to certain foods. Common food allergies are peanuts, milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish, fish, wheat and soy.

Food allergy symptoms may include mouth tingling to swelling of throat and tongue as well as hives, diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, difficulty of breathing or dyspnea and in extreme cases, death.

You can help a family member deal with food allergies by asking the help of your allergist. The cause of allergic reactions can be easily determined by performing patch test. After knowing the cause, your allergist will help you out in developing a diet free from food allergies.

Like other types of allergies, food allergy has no remedy. There are kids out there who have lifetime food allergies mostly to shellfish, peanuts, fish and nuts. Allergy won't be triggered as long as an individual doesn't eat these foods that cause allergy. You have to be careful when dining out in restaurants. In severe cases, even a bit of food cross contamination can trigger reactions.

To avoid reactions, you need to check out food labels. FDA has been giving out information to manufacturers to follow certain rules in labeling their food products. They are requesting the manufacturers to modify their food labels like changing some terms to plain language. A good example is putting on milk rather than caseinate.

There are alternatives to ingredients like milk or egg when you plan to bake or cook. Rice milk, soy milk, potato milk and nut milk can be an alternative to milk. A great egg alternative for baking would be blending whole flax seeds with some water.

As long as you avoid allergy-causing foods and get on with your diet, you won't have to worry.

Figure Out What Skin Care products Works For You And What Doesn't

An important aspect of good health is proper skin care as we grow-up. Children can let several days pass without washing their face and get away with it. When you are older and go days without washing your face, you can suffer from massive breakouts and embarrassment. Of course figuring out which skin care products work best for you is more than a little bit of a challenge. This can be highly frustrating for many adults. Here are some hints to help you figure out which products will work best with your skin.

Don't even think about relying on your favorite magazine for accurate info. The reason is simple, Big Name Cleanser pays your favorite magazine big bucks to place ads and dive them plugs in articles. Ads are created to make as much money as possible by any means they can; is that where you want to turn for information? Health and beauty blogs that review products can be found in large numbers online. These sites are almost always independently run and don't have to cater to large advertisers. To know who you're dealing with; you can just read the site's advertising policy.

Be patient and give proper amount of time for your products to do their job. You'll look in vain for that miracle product that gives results in a day, or less. You really should allow for 2-3 weeks before you can accurately state a product is a failure, or not. You should see improvements with break-outs, and you'll know by then if you like how well it cleans, or not. Move on to the next product on your list and give that a try. Most people need to give several products a go before finding the perfect one.

Is your skin very sensitive? You may want to try an all-natural cleanser if you experience break-outs because the chemical ingredients may be causing this. You can find cleansers with avocado or egg whites, so that could be a good alternative for you. Perhaps some olive oil is all you need (believe it or not, olive oil is fantastic for your skin). When the over the counter products prove too harsh, start searching your kitchen because you might have the perfect skin care products right in your home! You can learn about skin products and your skin in different ways that are easy. Some people are able to simply pick up any old cleanser off of the beauty store shelf and have it work. Then there are so many others who require a little more support. Be patient and dog it - in no time you'll know what skin products work for you and which ones you want to avoid.

How effective are electronic toothbrushes?

In today's era, people have the option of purchasing en electronic toothbrush for brushing teeth. Actually, the invention is not so new. The first electronic toothbrushes came out in Europe in the 1950's. There have been modifications and improvements made over time and they didn't really hit the market full-scale until about a decade ago.

An electric toothbrush is designed to vibrate at a high speed, producing much more brush strokes per minute than manual toothbrushes. They also come with special unique features like different cleaning modes, brush timers, whitening polishers, gum massagers and pressure sensors, amongst many other capabilities. All of these factors help you ensure that you maintain an optimum level of oral hygiene and dental health. Before using electric toothbrush one should take advice from Chicago family dentist.

How do they operate?

The major function of the electronic brush is the head will rotate or spin electronically resulting in a more vigorous cleaning. The more recent electric brushes tend to operate on low power- typically 12 volts or fewer. Some of them receive power from a separate power transformer while the majority of them operate on rechargeable batteries. The less expensive electric toothbrushes will use disposable or replaceable batteries. All of the electronic components of the unit will be completely sealed air-tight to prevent any water from seeping through. Electronic brush is now recommended by dentist Chicago.

Some of the more modern products even have a built-in timer which is designed to encourage the individual to brush for the entire recommended time of two minutes according to best dentist Chicago. Sometimes there will be an extra loud buzzing noise that will go off ever half a minute or so to alert the user to switch to another part of the mouth. Some brushes even use screens with timers on them. All this is just to aid the user in brushing effectively and practice good oral hygiene.

How effective are electronic toothbrushes?

Many people think that electronic toothbrush is more effective for things like whitening teeth and preventing cavities or periodontal disease. However, studies actually show that they are no more effective in maintaining oral health than regular brushes used manually. The most important thing is the actual method used by the individual for brushing. Chicago dentists do acknowledge, however, that the electric brushes that have the rotation-oscillation features are more effective in removing plaque. This means that the head of the brush will spin in a circular motion while constantly changing direction back and forth. That said, it still hasn't been proven that the difference is that important- just a little better. There are some cases where electric toothbrushes can benefit certain people. For example, people with arthritis or who have trouble with the use of their hands might benefit from this product.

How much do they cost?

There are several different types of electronic tooth brushes on the market with different features. The cheapest ones cost around $20 while the most expensive will cost you in the hundreds. It all depends on how much fun you want to have while you brush. Having an electronic tooth brushes will not necessarily improve your oral health, but it may spice up your routine a bit

Recovery Steps for Heart Surgery

If you haven't noticed with all of the candied hearts, chocolate hearts, heart cards, heart balloons, and red roses, February is Heart Month. However, it's not the kind of Heart Month that you might be thinking of. Since 1963, the U.S. government, with the help of the American Heart Association, has officially labeled February as Heart month; a month in which education and healthy heart habits take center stage.

It's a little known fact that more women suffer from fatal heart disease then men every year; over 400,000 to be exact, and most of those women didn't even know they were at risk. The reason for this is simply because heart attack symptoms in women and in men are very different.

Heart Attack Symptoms in Men

• Chest pain or discomfort that can feel like a squeezing pain in the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes.
• Discomfort of pain in one or both arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach
• Shortness of breath
• Abdominal discomfort

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

• Unusual fatigue
• Sleep disturbance
• Shortness of breath
• Indigestion
• Anxiety
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness
• Unusual fatigue
• Cold sweat
• Dizziness

As you can see, the symptoms in women are incredibly complex and easy to miss. According to the National Institute of Health, heart disease takes the life of one woman every minute in the U.S. And for those who are lucky enough to catch the risks before it happens, or to live through the traumatic event, surgeries and chronic pain remain in their path.

Chronic Pain After Heart Surgery

Whether you're going in for knee surgery or heart surgery, there will be some pain management involved during the recovery stage. In the grand scheme of things, pain management after surgery is incredibly important to help you get back on your feet faster, get active faster, and thus speed up the recovery process.

After all types of surgery, the most common pain is stiffness in the muscles surrounding the affected area. With heart surgery there can be some muscle or incision discomfort, itching, tightness, and/or numbness along the incision. If bypass surgery was necessary, you might experience pain in the areas of the legs where vein grafts were performed. However, the shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness and cold sweats that you felt before the heart attack should be diminished.

To manage post-surgical pain you will more than likely be referred to a pain specialist who can bring together a team of experts to control the amount of pain you will be in after surgery. Pain management might include medication, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and much more. Heat and cold therapies might be advised, as well as appointments with a massage therapist to help your body relax and loosen after surgery.

Psychological Affects of Heart Surgery

It is not uncommon for survivors of heart attack and heart surgery to experience changes within their thought process after the traumatic event. Like any life-altering experience, living though heart disease can change a person.

The most common emotion after heart surgery is sadness and depression, which could easily be the result of not knowing what to expect or not being able to do simple, everyday tasks without getting fatigued. Up to 15 percent of patients with cardiovascular disease and up to 20 percent of patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery experience major depression, according to a study published in the American Heart Journal.

Unfortunately, depression plays a key role in the recovery process and the risk factors for having another heart attack. Depression can affect mobility, sleep habits, eating habits, prescription continence, and much more.

Depression has been proven to be a such a risk factor in cardiac disease that the American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended that all cardiac patients be screened for depression using simple screening questions and an easy-to-administer survey called the Patient Health Questionnaire.

Whether you've survived heart disease and lived through heart surgery, the emotional and physical effects stay with you throughout your life. Pain management, including psychological, physical, and nutritional therapies, are your best options to avoid another attack.