This post has been contributed by Diana Smith Shifting to natural options for cleaning is finally becoming an imperative with the rise of eco-conscious ideas. Not only are they natural and free of nasty chemicals, these methods are money and time saving as well. I’ve selected my favourite tips for simple and Earth-friendly hacks that take family health into consideration. Ovens and baking soda A mixture of water and baking soda cleans the greasy ovens without the complex chemicals and the extra trouble with the self-washing programme. The paste is to be made and placed at the oven’s bottom side and left there to do its magic for a few hours. After that, all that is left is to wipe away the dirt and reveal a spick and span oven surface. Microfiber cloths This material works miracles and pleases the home budget, even with the plain cleaners, let alone with natural kinds. You’d probably need a standard set of microfiber mops and cloths that quickly make their way into daily use. The whole house (minus the toilets) can be efficiently cleaned using only water and this material. To avoid mix-ups, appropriate a colour to every room, as these come in variety of tints. Versatile vinegar with a lemon one the side Take an empty jar and add some (preferably organic) lemon peels and add some white vinegar in undiluted form. Leave it up to two weeks, and sieve the vinegar to employ as a house cleaning agent. Use water to dilute it for window cleaning, floor mopping or as a surface disinfectant. Dishwasher grand cleaning To finish the dishwashing task with minimal effort, fill up a dishwasher safe bowl or a similar container with two cups of plain vinegar and place it on the top row of the dishwasher. Proceed with running a hot washing cycle on an empty machine. This will masterfully freshen it up by soaking in the foul smells and leave it unblemished too. Garbage disposal clean-up After a certain period, a garbage disposal can start to give off a foul odour if you’re using it frequently. These are the means to battle this problem: Shove a lemon half in the garbage disposal. Let it grind with running water for ten seconds Alternatively, freeze citrus peels in ice tray with water or vinegar and put these to grind for the same time slot. Lastly, put half a cup of baking soda combined with one cup of diluted white vinegar and let it be for ten minutes, then rinse with water. Green air freshener Take a midi size cooking pan and heat 4 cups of water with natural, aromatic ingredients to infuse some of my preferred combos: 1 lemon sliced, 2 tbsp rosemary with a hint of vanilla 1 orange sliced, 1 tbsp cinnamon and a bit of cloves or nutmeg 1 lime sliced and a tiny chunk of ginger root - variation of lime with 2tbsp thyme Shower head full rub To finally clean up a clogged shower head fill up a plastic bag with some white vinegar and wrap it around the aperture so that it is soaked in liquid. Allow it to stay that way for twelve hours tops, then take it off. You’re free to enjoy your shiny, spotless shower head now. Do a spring clean To keep your home in a pristine state, it takes more than cleaning the surfaces. The good old overall sweep and waste removal is just the thing we need to manoeuver the household more swiftly. My friend Chloe recently moved in to a new house that was a bit of mess and hired a rubbish removal company to get rid of the broken furniture and some old tables. Leave it in the hands of professionals and tick it painlessly off your list. Natural and chemical-free techniques for thorough house washup have been here all along. Take our tips and select your fit.
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This post has been contributed by Mathews McGarry Subjective feeling is quite an interesting thing. Namely, once we suffer an injury, we may either exaggerate its gravity or underestimate it completely. The only way to recognize the real gravitas of an injury in both yourself and others is to be guided by knowledge and not by subjective feeling. With this in mind, here are some of the conditions that require immediate emergency care, as well as some symptoms for you to recognize them by. Life threatening emergencies Let's start with the most important thing on the list. It is the only logical thing that any problem that may seem life threatening requires immediate emergency care. Sure, other problems that need medical assistance at the shortest notice will also be discussed later on, but there is a priority list. In other words, severe chest pain or difficulty breathing, serious head, neck or back injuries, pregnancy-related problems, as well as stab and gunshot wounds require utmost haste. Failure to react in these kinds of situations can have catastrophic consequences, so if you are ever to encounter or experience any of these conditions, make sure to contact the nearest 24 hour emergency care center as soon as possible. Heart attack and stroke Not to underestimate the dangers of any injury, but an open wound, bleeding or food poisoning are things that are extremely easy to identify. Unfortunately, this is not the case with a heart attack and stroke, which doesn’t make these two ailments any less serious. In fact, on the list of the 10 most common causes of death, ischemic heart disease and stroke alone kill almost as much as the other 8 combined. The most reliable symptom of a heart attack is discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, while with stroke it is face drooping and numbness, arm weakness and of course, difficulty in speaking. In both of these situations, response time is of the essence. Fractures When it comes to fractures and injuries caused by hurting yourself, there are a lot of things to keep in mind. First of all, the injured place is a determining factor. If the injury is on your back or neck, it might be better not to move since in this way you can make an injury even worse. In this situation, it would be best if someone else could make the emergency call. If however, the injury is on one of your extremities, you need to immobilize it and go to the emergency room as soon as possible. Bleeding With an injury, more often than not, pain will tell you all that you need to know about its gravity. In cases of bleeding, you need to stop it as soon as possible. Try to apply strong pressure above the injury with a belt, towel or any kind of cloth in order to slow down your circulation in that area, clean the injury and then bandage it. Still, if you have taken a strong hit but there is no blood in sight, it might be internal which is even more dangerous, so you will need to get this checked immediately by a physician. Even if you lead the most hazard-free life, there is no guarantee that some of the aforementioned things will never happen to you. However, even if you manage to dodge the bullet, it might occur to someone in your closest vicinity. In those situations, you need to remain calm and follow a well determined course of action. Only in this way can some of these dangers be remedied in the right way, and a greater tragedy averted. This post has been contributed by Diana Smith Many would have it believe that with a plant-based diet it will be impossible to grow and develop your body. Not only is this untrue, but, changing your lifestyle and diet can have more than positive effects on your body and life. Bear in mind that while it is a healthier diet choice, there will be certain things you will have to make up for. It is possible to build muscle, but, it will take time and dedication. Are There Vegetarian Foods Fit for You? Minding what you eat will create a bit of confusion in the beginning as you will have to be careful that you eat only the right things. A variety of nutty foods can help you create a volume of muscles even regular body builders will be in awe of. Though, prior to switching what you eat, make sure to do a few tests to look into whether you are allergic to anything or not. Always try to eat fresh ingredients to ensure that your body is getting the most nutrition. Protein Is Vital Without a good source of protein to help you out, your diet will be in vain. Your muscles will not be able to develop either, making it extremely difficult to help your body become better and buffed. Nevertheless, do not assume that with a plant-based diet you cannot find what you need in order for your body to create muscles. Remember to go easy on protein intake, as too much could misbalance your metabolism and cause a reaction that could make your efforts all to no avail. Only use products from a trusted and certified source, to avoid causing harm to your body and overall health. Mind Deficiencies in Your Body Over time, it might be possible that your body starts craving certain foods, especially if you are working on creating more muscle. Listen to what your body is telling you, as you might be low on certain vitamins and minerals which could be crucial for leading a healthy lifestyle and to grow muscle tissues. Thankfully, most situations can be treated with a tweak to your diet. Nevertheless, try to avoid acting on a whim because you might not see what the cause is and how to deal with it. Ignore your body’s call long enough, and you might have to visit the nearby hospital. Supplements Will Be a Necessity Unfortunately, focusing on plants only for your diet will leave some room for a number of nutrients to be filled. Without the help of supplements, it will be difficult to help your body grow and develop. Then again, you can look into what some professional supplements can bring to the table. Vital strength hydroxyl ripped packages are an excellent choice if you need that added oomph to your diet, but without any danger to your body. Always consult with your doctor and dietician beforehand though, to ensure that your body will be able to handle it, without any consequences. A simple change to your diet can mean a lot, but, it should not influence your life goals and you working on getting a better body. Be sure to look into what some foods will bring to the table and how it will affect your health as a whole. After a while, your body will crave certain ingredients, and in order to quench that hunger, you will have to start using supplements. Nevertheless, it does not mean that you should go crazy with it. Ask for advice from a professional dietician to ensure maximum efficiency. This post has been contributed by Diana Smith Upper back pain is one of the common problems for people today, both men and women. The causes for this issue can be various and the usual one is improper posture. Not keeping the body and head straight due to a lot of time spent in front of a computer, heavy bags on one side, etc. can become very painful in the upper body and neck area. Apart from this ‘modern world’ problem, women with a large bust can experience the pain in their back and shoulders due to the size of their chest. Large backs and posture Having large breasts has always been considered a desirable physical characteristic but not everything is great in this department. Very large breasts are also heavy and they can put pressure and strain on the spine and shoulders, pulling them to the unnatural direction and bending the posture. This leads to serious upper back pain and general troubles with physical activity. Still, there are ways to minimize if not completely stop this limiting pain from occurring. Special supporting bras Wearing a sports bra or specially designed one and even a back brace can help with keeping the body in straight position while supporting the breasts nicely which can lower the amount of pain in the upper back, neck and shoulders. These types of bras are very useful especially for women of smaller build who need a lot of balancing between their narrow back and big bust. These body and breast supporters are recommended with all stages and means of upper back pain treatments. Exercise and therapy Physical therapy and regular exercising can help a lot when it comes to alleviating upper and lower back sore. With constant workout muscles become more elastic and the body stronger to deal with the additional weight in the chest area. Still, all exercises and therapy should be done according to a professional therapist’s advice and even with supervision so that some unnecessary movements and positions do not damage the posture even more and cause additional pain. Using meds to stop the pain Using different kinds of pain relieving meds can be helpful when sudden strikes of pain become intolerable for normal daily activities but these are not permanent solutions in any way. Taking some readily available painkillers that can be bought without doctor’s prescription can ease the pain at that moment but that is basically it. The problem will continue to exist. On the other hand, taking some heavy duty meds that can block the pain is not a good long-term solution because these can damage other aspects of health. It is best to consult the doctor and therapist before deciding what kind of medication is the right one for you, even if it can be bought over the counter. Breast reduction surgery The only completely permanent way to get rid of upper back pain caused by big bust is breast reduction surgery. Some women accept this procedure easily while others find it too drastic to go through which is perfectly fine. The patient is always the one to decide what to do with her own body. Still, the results of American Society of Plastic Surgeons research showed that 90% of women who had breast reduction stopped having these annoying upper back pain symptoms. Basically, if you are experiencing upper back pain, stiff shoulders and sore neck and suspect that it is all because of the size of your breasts, talk to the doctor as soon as possible and discuss all possible ways to reduce this ache in order to ensure better quality of life for yourself. This post has been contributed by Sheila Zhou Australian’s are more informed than ever when it comes to making educated choices about what they’re eating. However between the endless dietary classification symbols, it is easy to get confused about what exactly they mean. Symbols such as ‘refined sugar free’ or ‘no added sugar’ are quite self explanatory, but one classification that stumps many people is ‘Low GI’. By definition, the glycemic index (GI) is a ranking given to food to describe how quickly the carbohydrate in the food is broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream. Low GI foods are broken down and absorbed more slowly into the blood stream, and they result in a steady rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. According to Sheila Zhou, expert Scientist at USANA, leading producer of high quality supplements, “Many people don’t understand the significance of incorporating low GI foods into their diet, but it’s an easy way to maintain good health and improve your blood glucose levels. As low GI foods are digested slower, there are also numerous other significant health benefits that could significantly improve your quality of life.” To help you understand why you should be consuming low GI foods, Ms. Zhou shares her expert advice: 1. Keeps hunger at bay As low GI foods take longer to digest, they provide a continuous supply of energy from meal to meal, without the sharp rise and fall of blood glucose. It helps control hunger so that you won’t feel like eating all the time. To fully maximise the benefits of not over eating, space your meals evenly apart (ideally every three hours) throughout the day. If you’re trying to avoid high GI foods, USANA’s Nutrimeal™ is a great way to get the nutrients you need through liquid form, and is low GI as well! 2. Helps keep blood sugar levels stable. If you’re looking for ways to keep your blood sugar levels stable, low GI foods are a great option as they provide a slower, more sustained release of sugar into the bloodstream. A perfect low GI snack that is both nutritious and delicious is USANA’s Peanutty Bliss and Fudge Delight bars, made specifically to curb your sweet tooth and provide you with extra protein. 3. Assists with heart health. Foods that are low GI often also include ingredients that assist with helping your heart function at optimum levels, such as omega 3 and unsaturated fats. By adding foods, such as berries and nuts, into your diet you are consuming antioxidants while maintaining a healthy balance of good fats in your body, therefore helping your heart. To achieve this on the run, try USANA’s Berry Nutty™ Nutrition Bar, a whole-foods snack using nuts and all natural ingredients. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Use only as directed. Always read the label. To view the full range of USANA Health Sciences nutritional, weight management and personal care products visit www.usana.com. USANA Health Sciences was founded in 1992 in the United States by microbiologist and immunologist, Dr Myron Wentz. The products are backed by an accredited team of scientific experts and USANA has been awarded a 5-star rating for its nutritional products – the highest of any available in Australia in the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (4th Ed) by Lyle McWilliam, an independent Canadian biochemist. |
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