http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 10/12/2009 Depending on the type and size of your real estate holdings, property managers will need to use different skill sets. If you have just a few apartments or single family homes that you are renting then your property manager will need to have very good communication and customer skills when dealing with your renters http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=176410 2008-09-09 First keep in mind that while you cannot turn someone away because of the color of their skin, their age, or their ethnicity, this doesn't mean that you need to accept just anyone that applies to live in your apartment building. A credit check should be performed on anyone and everyone that applies, and any red flags you see or that just don't sit well with you should be a warning sign. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=170964 2008-08-19 You could purchase one home for $100,000 cash and then rent it out for $1,000. This would give you a return on investment of 1 percent per month 1,000 / 100,000 = .01) or 12 percent a year. The average real estate appreciation since 1968 has been 6.34 percent per year. Some years it is less and some years it is more, but for this demonstration we will use 6 percent to keep it simple. Add 12 percent and 6 percent and you will have an 18 percent Return On Investment (ROI) for your $100,000. Not a bad return and much better than you would get at a bank or deposited in a CD. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=170965 2008-08-19 If you are entering the real estate market with little or no money as a down payment because you do not have the cash and with the idea of flipping the home for a quick profit, think again. Mortgage companies that have offered real estate with nothing down deals have learned over the past few years that sometimes when a person cannot produce a down payment this is a warning sign of their ability to continue with mortgage payments down the road. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=170967 2008-08-19 What are They Thinking? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=170968 2008-08-19 The price of good quality, lightweight metal detectors have been going down in recent years. You can find them at Sears, for goodness' sakes. A basic metal detector will cost you less than $200. You can always add on bits and pieces from treasure hunting supply stores (usually found online) and from online auction sites like eBay http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167661 2008-07-27 In order to help you get started in treasure hunting, you should check out the Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs, Inc. You can find out about any events, meeting or treasure hunting clubs in your area. You can find out where to legally go look for gold in treasure hunting. Usually, you have to go to state parks and public property unless you are invited onto someone's private property. And it's not just a pipe dream to find gold treasure hunting in this way. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167662 2008-07-27 What are sunstones and where can I find them? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167663 2008-07-27 Located in the southern area of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, this land was originally a farm owned by a man named John Huddleston. He found the first diamond on the property way back in 1906. Over the years there were many attempts to turn the farm into a private mining facility, but finally in 1972 the state of Arkansas purchased the property and turned it into the Crater of Diamonds State Park. It is open to the public for tours or for the real reason many come to see it - mining for diamonds. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167664 2008-07-27 These quarts crystals range in size from microscopic to over eight inches long and three to four inches wide and in rare cases even larger. The best gem quality crystals are usually found in the one half inch to one inch range and will have excellent clarity, which is the reason they are nicknamed diamonds. As the crystals become larger in size they tend to become less clear. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167665 2008-07-27 Sapphires come in a wide variety of colors, including blue, pink, orange, brown, clear, yellow and purple. Why no red sapphires? Well, they are called rubies. There are many reasons to go sapphire treasure hunting. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167666 2008-07-27 Aquamarine is a transparent gemstone variety of beryl. It is closely related to the emerald and the most common color is a delicate blue or turquoise that will remind you of the sea. Other colors can vary from yellow to rosey pink. The more intense the color the more valuable it is and can fetch from $120 to $500 a carat. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167667 2008-07-27 Although you can buy opals from jewelers, geological shows and "nature" stores and their website equivalents, it's far more fun and magical to find the opal yourself. This is one of the many reasons why opal treasure hunting is becoming a popular activity, especially in Nevada and Oregon, where Bonanza Opal Mines and the Juniper Ridge Fire Opal Mines are. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167668 2008-07-27 Most hunters will agree that the weather has the most effect on the availability and quality of these elusive mushrooms. Typically the day time temperature around 60 to 70 degrees, night time temperatures not less than 40 degrees and the soil temperatures of about 50 to 60 degrees with good ground moisture levels are ideal for moral growing. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167669 2008-07-27 Searching for fire agates is considered hard rock mining. The agates are usually found embedded in layers of dense limonite and rhyolite rock. Removing these gemstones from the underling bedrock without breaking the gemstones takes time and experience. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167671 2008-07-27 Emeralds belong to the beryl family of gemstones. This family also contains aquamarine, goshenite, morganite, heliodor, quartz, ruby and red beryl to name a few. The emerald has a hardness of 7.5 to 8 and is composed of chromium and vanadium. When iron sulfate pyrite is entered into the mix the result is the rich green color traditionally associated with the emerald. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167672 2008-07-27 Turquoise is usually found sandstone layers and can be seen as splotches or as a network of brown or black veins running through the sandstone. There are many small-scale mining operations that are worked by hand. Only one mine in Apache Canyon California operates at a commercial capacity today. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167673 2008-07-27 When treasure hunters first discovered Jade at Jade Cove they came from all over to hammer and dynamite the large rocks on the cliffs. Large trucks with winches were used to drag the boulders up the cliffs doing serious damage to the beach and cliff areas. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167674 2008-07-27 Tourmaline is a crystal distinguished by its three sided prisms, which no other common mineral has. Tourmaline will come in a wide variety of colors. Iron will give tourmaline a black or brown coloration, magnesium are brown to yellow, lithium rich crystals will display blue, green, red, yellow or pink. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167675 2008-07-27 Many mushrooms look quite similar to truffles but are poisonous so never eat a wild mushroom without the guidance from an expert. Truffles are found underground among the roots of chestnut, elm, oak, pine and willow trees during the fall, winter and spring seasons. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167676 2008-07-27 The U.S. Forest Service operates a star garnet gemstone collection area at Emerald Creek Idaho. For a fee of $10 per day the treasure hunter can search for garnets and remove a maximum of five pounds of gemstones. Screen boxes, buckets and shovels are provided by the Forest Service; however you should bring drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, gloves and a container for your treasures. The treasure hunting season starts at the end of May and lasts until after Labor Day. No pets allowed. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167677 2008-07-27 Amethysts, Gold and other Gemstones can be mined by the public at the Gold’n Gem Grubbing mine in Georgia. For a fee of $15 for a half day or $25 for the full day the treasure hunter can mine just like the ole timers did. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167678 2008-07-27 Real hunting for sunken treasure is not as fictional or fantastic as you might think. There are many scuba centers and guided tours that allow a tourist to scour some of the best sites where treasure might be found. And while many of these scuba centers are located in exotic places like off the coast of the Bahamas or in the Gulf of Mexico, some sunken treasure can be found in much more accessible areas such as off the coast of the Jersey shore and California. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167679 2008-07-27 If you are lucky enough to have discovered a meteorite you could get about $4.00 a gram or $125.00 an ounce. Meteorites have been found all over the world but some of the best hunting places to start looking for them include deserts and dry lake beds. Known meteorite impact areas like Barringer Meteor Craterin in Arizona and Odessa Meteor Crater in Texas can also produce good results. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167680 2008-07-27 Benitoite was named after the county where it was first found, San Benito County, in 1907 and to this day San Benito County is the only place in the world that you can find this gemstone, making it among the rarest gems on the planet. Benitoite became California's official state gemstone in 1985. The price of this gemstone is between $500 and $3,000 per carat depending the quality of the stone and most of the gems found are less than one carat in size. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167681 2008-07-27 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have protective regulations in place where states allow the export of wild harvested ginseng. Most states have only late summer and early fall hunting seasons for this valuable root. Regulations vary from state to state so you should contact the state wildlife authorities before your hunting trip. Ginseng must be appraised and state certified before the time of sale which can be done by a certified ginseng buyer or dealer. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167682 2008-07-27 Antique bottles are truly a part of history. The different types of bottles tell a story about a particular industry or way of life. For example, medicinal bottles tell us how far the medical industry has come since many elements are now stored in plastic bags. Seeing an old glass IV bottle can take you back decades. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167683 2008-07-27 Obviously in order to hunt up some Civil War artifacts you're going to need some equipment. Metal detectors are not just for beach bums anymore, and they have become much more sophisticated and useful in the past few years. For instance, many today have their electronic components built into the headphones you wear, meaning that the stick part of the detector is much lighter than it once was. This eliminates a lot of the arm fatigue you would normally have when hunting down artifacts in a large field. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167684 2008-07-27 Not every rock or piece of sediment can actually be classified as a fluorescent mineral; there are only certain elements contained in the rocks that make them so. Scientifically speaking, the rocks need to have a molecular absorption of a particular photon that triggers the emission of another photon with a longer wavelength, thus giving off what looks like light from the rock itself. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167685 2008-07-27 With the extrema pressure and heat the molecules of the carbon are aligned forming a diamond. This process arranges the atoms in a unique Crystal structure that cause diamonds to have tighter atoms than any other substance in the world which makes them the hardest natural material known. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167686 2008-07-27 To find fossil fish you of course need to get off the beaten path a bit. Areas that are developed and suburbanized are probably not going to have many fossils readily found as the construction needed for a city or suburb is going to disturb the ground well below for the foundations of buildings. Most of these ancient fossils are found in areas that are not quite civilized such as in deep caves and caverns or even the dessert. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167687 2008-07-27 The megalodon was a type of giant shark that existed some ten million years ago or so. It was the ultimate predator of the time, feeding on other animals as large as whales. Today it exists only in fossil record, and owning megalodon teeth can be quite the status symbol especially for those that appreciate the history surrounding them. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167688 2008-07-27 The real value of the geodes is their appearance when they are halved and polished. Their crystal formations typically come in a wide variety of colors, from deep purple to pink, blue, and even a silvery crystal color. The formations of the rock itself leave a wavy design in the color, and the crystals on the inside emit a fiery glow. Some thunder eggs that have been found are so large that they have been made into furniture, such as coffee or side tables. Adding a base and a glass top makes the rock into a very interesting and sturdy piece of furniture. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167689 2008-07-27 Lobsters are nocturnal feeders and they rarely venture far from their hole during the daylight hours. You will find them sitting on there front porch of there chosen home with just there antennea sticking and there back end inside the hole. Then threatened they will simply scoot back into there homes and then push down with there legs and brace there backs against the surface of the hole. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167690 2008-07-27 These colorful rocks are more than just your garden variety types of stones. They were actually formed literally billions of years ago, when the North American continent began to split because of molten rocks shifting deep beneath the surface of the ground. Water vapor and carbon dioxide became trapped in areas of these lava flows, forming the colorful rocks we now call agates. Their beautiful and unique striped design is what makes them so treasured. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167691 2008-07-27 Bounty Hunter metal detectors are lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for any reason you might be using a detector. For example, most models will come with headphones so that you don't need to disturb the neighbors or alert other treasure hunters when you come across something that might be valuable. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167692 2008-07-27 Getting a good deal on several metal detectors can go a long way in keeping the peace on the home front. Having to share one detector between several children is not going to get anyone interested in the hobby! There are some great places where you can snag a bargain on discount metal detectors, both in person and online. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167693 2008-07-27 A lot of people have dreams of finding buried treasure on a nearby beach and so they rent a metal detector to comb those beaches. This looks fun and somewhat romantic even, the idea that coins and valuable artifacts can be found in the sand. But in reality hunting for buried treasure can be something of a long and tedious prospect, especially on beaches that are well populated. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167694 2008-07-27 For one thing, the Garret Company has some 40 years of engineering behind it. They are not new to the manufacture of these machines and they are very familiar with not just what's needed to make your hunting more successful, but more enjoyable as well. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=167695 2008-07-27 There are conflicting theories about the causes of heart disease with no clear answers to protect the heart completely. The most recognized causes are linked to cholesterol in the diet, lack of exercise and smoking. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162804 2008-07-15 The number one method of heart disease prevention is to quit smoking. For persons who still smoke they need to cut down and should also avoid polyunsaturated fats in their diet. Vitamins A and D along with saturated fats help protect the lungs. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162805 2008-07-15 Many heart experts claim that once a heart is broke, it is nearly impossible to fix. Valves can be replaced and vessel repaired but there is no known way to allow the body to heal on its own, as far as heart disease is concerned. Many claims of reversing heart disease focus on the effects of a person’s lifestyle and diet has the future of their heart health. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162806 2008-07-15 The most common of the signs of heart disease is angina, or chest pain. It can be in the form of pain or a tightness in the chest are that may or may not radiate into the arms, neck, ears and back and many times it is confused with acid indigestion. Those experiencing a burning pain in their chest may believe it to be caused by something they ate and not one of the signs of heart disease and fail to seek emergency medical care. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162807 2008-07-15 Of the many types of heart disease a heart attack will affect approximately one out of every 36 people, or about 7.5 million people in the United States alone. That is roughly 2.75 percent of the population that will suffer a heart attack each year. While many will survive, thanks to rapid response and modern medicine, knowing the risks and making changes to reduce those risks can save many lives. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162808 2008-07-15 A good starting point for normal blood pressure is 120/80. The first number represents the systolic pressure. This is the maximum pressure in your arteries that is created during the contraction of the left ventricle. The second number represents the diastolic blood pressure. The diastolic pressure is the measurement of the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. Signs of high pressure is when the systolic pressure is over 130 or when the diastolic pressure is over 90. You should contact your health care provider when either of these conditions occur. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162810 2008-07-15 All blood pressure medication should lower blood pressure but in addition they can produce some undesirable side effects. Medication alter basic body functions not only in the blood vessels but in the nervous system and kidneys as well. Because all of the systems in the body are interconnected even drugs that effect only one type of molecule in the body will produce some type of side effect. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162812 2008-07-15 The kidneys job is to filter the blood to remove carcinogens that we take in daily through the ingesting of out highly refined and processed foods. In addition it also removes excess fluid from the blood stream. The kidneys filter the waist products from the blood stream by using the natural pressure of the blood supply. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162813 2008-07-15 For years medical professionals believed that obesity and heart disease were only related indirectly. Major risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries and type 2 diabetes are attributed to how obese a person is. Obesity was believed to be a contributing factor to heart disease, new studies now show a direct link between obesity and heart related diseases. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162815 2008-07-15 There are many different types of blood pressure medications, and it's important that you understand what's been prescribed for you before you begin taking them. Some have serious side effects that you need to inform your doctor about, and others will cause drug interaction or allergic reactions if you do not communicate these things to your doctor as well. Most blood pressure medications work to slow your heartbeat, lessen the constriction of blood vessels, or cause your blood to become thinner. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162816 2008-07-15 Diuretics are sometimes called water pills and have been used by people for years as a way to quickly lose weight for an upcoming event, after the birth of a child, or whenever someone is unnaturally retaining water and fluid. There are dangers to using diuretics haphazardly and over a long period of time, and some who have been found to be abusing them have needed to be hospitalized while they recovered from such abuse. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162817 2008-07-15 There are many causes of high blood pressure, from genetic predisposition to obesity to poor diet, and many other reasons. Some cases are not bad enough to warrant anything more than some suggestions from your doctor about lifestyle and diet choices, while other cases of high blood pressure are so dangerous that you need to be on medication to regulate it. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162818 2008-07-15 Having low blood pressure may not be as dangerous as high blood pressure, but there are still several serious concerns for those with this condition. The often experience severe dizziness and lightheadedness, especially upon standing suddenly. They may also have chronic fainting spells. The lack of proper blood circulation can also cause nausea and cold or clammy skin, fatigue, and problems with concentration and problem solving. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162819 2008-07-15 If you're someone who has gotten a blood pressure reading that has made you and your doctor both frown, you may have already been warned about the connection between sodium and blood pressure problems. Just how does this tasty little additive affect your blood pressure this way, and why is it important to avoid it when trying to correct your situation? This article will take a quick look at this issue, and hopefully convince you of the connection between sodium and blood pressure so that you'll be more prepared to watch your diet for the sake of your health. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162820 2008-07-15 People who have experienced a heart attach should take aspirin in order to help prevent another attack from occurring according to the American Heart Association. Studies have concluded that aspirin can help to prevent a heart attach and it’s also effective for people who have been determined by their doctor to have a high risk of having an attack. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162821 2008-07-15 If you have heart disease or if you are at high risk for acquiring it you have probably been told by your doctor that a healthy diet is important. Lets take a look at some changes you can make to your eating habits in order to improve your health and prevent heart disease from occurring. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162822 2008-07-15 Your blood pressure level is basically determined by the quantity of blood your heart pumps and also by the level of resistance to blood flowing in the arteries. The larger the amounts of blood that the heart pumps as well as the narrower the arteries the higher the blood pressure will be. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162823 2008-07-15 If you have high blood pressure, in order to reduce your cholesterol level you should avoid or reduce the amount of red meat you consume and stay away from sausages and bacon. Avoid foods that contain saturated fats and if you are going to consume dairy products select products that are low in fat. Avoid using lard in your meals and if you are going to use oils select polyunsaturated oils or monounsaturated oils. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162824 2008-07-15 First off, keep in mind that unlike a regular treadmill, the Bowflex Treadclimber is low impact. The incline of the climber means that you're not jarring the joints of your ankles or banging your knees as you walk uphill, the way you do on a treadmill. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162825 2008-07-15 Most neighborhoods these days are finding resale shops springing up right and left. This might be for clothes, household goods, and of course exercise equipment as well. A quick local search of your neighborhood can turn up used sporting goods stores close to home. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162826 2008-07-15 Most fitness enthusiasts that work out at home know that you absolutely must have some form of free weights for your arms and chest. The Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells are quickly becoming the hottest new option for those serious about getting their upper body into shape. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162827 2008-07-15 The Bowflex Sport home gym is a versatile machine that covers virtually every muscle group of the body. Because you're not working with free weights you don't need to worry about injuring yourself or having a spotter with you. The power rods make it easy to adjust your weight resistance, but without the danger of a stack of heavy weights. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162828 2008-07-15 For one thing, weather can be a factor in many areas. Snow covered roads, heavy rain, and even unbearable heat can keep you from wanting to head out to the gym. But if you have your own home fitness exercise equipment there's no excuse regardless of the weather. Also, it's very easy after a long day at the office to get home and decide that you don't want to go back out again, but when you have your own home fitness exercise equipment, again, there's no excuse not to use it. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162829 2008-07-15 Many fitness experts believe that rowing is the ultimate workout. It is one of the few exercises that works all three muscle groups and also stimulates the cardiovascular system at the same time. Using a rowing machine a half an hour a day, three times a week is one of the fastest way to get into shape because the workout works your entire body at the same time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=162831 2008-07-15 Arteriosclerosis is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries. Arteriolosclerosis (hardening of small arteries, the arterioles) is the result of collagen deposition, but also muscle wall thickening and deposition of protein ("hyaline"). http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150067 2008-06-05 The constant accumulation fatty substances called plaques on the arterial walls characterize arteriosclerosis. These complications are chronic, slowly progressing and cumulative. This plaque buildup is usually found in most major arteries of the human body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150069 2008-06-05 Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol) and a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues. It is transported in the blood plasma of all animals. The average amount of blood cholesterol varies with age, typically rising gradually until one is about 60 years old. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150070 2008-06-05 If both of your parents and your grandparents suffered from hear disease then you may think you are also doomed to suffer from heart disease. There is good news, heredity can be a cause of heart disease, it is but one factor among may factors that must be taken into account when assessing your risk for heart disease. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150071 2008-06-05 Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a malformation of the large blood vessel near the heart. Congenital heart disease is one of the most common forms of major birth defects in newborns, affecting approximately 8 percent of infants and is normally diagnosed within one week from birth. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150072 2008-06-05 A previous heart attack, advanced age, and diabetes are all factors in developing congestive heart disease. While all of these medical conditions are treatable the damage done to the heart muscle cannot be reversed. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150073 2008-06-05 Coronary heart disease typically begins in early adolescence but is rarely diagnosed until late in life usually after to a stroke or heart attack. Early diagnosis and treatment can stop the progression of Coronary heart disease and prevent a medical emergency. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150074 2008-06-05 We tend to think of men as the ones who commonly have heart diseases but heart diseases is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States. Scientists who are studying the cause of the rise in cardiac problems in woman have identified two factors that appear to be the leading cause of heart disease in woman. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150075 2008-06-05 Coronary Arteriosclerosis is the blockage and narrowing of the blood vessels and is commonly referred to as hardening of the arties. It is characterized by the thickening and hardening of the arties. This loss of elastically and narrowing of the arties can lead to high blood pressure and if left untreated, increases the chance of a stroke. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150076 2008-06-05 Prevention is the key to staying healthy. Heart disease in women can be diagnosed and treated but once a woman finds out that she has the disease, it may already be too late. It is very common that the first symptom is due to a stroke or heart attack. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150077 2008-06-05 The signs and symptoms of heart valve disease are very hard to determine since many of them are so mild and can be attributed to a number of different conditions including asthma, heartburn, heart attack, or sometimes even pregnancy. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150078 2008-06-05 Medical groups such as the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association actively advertise that a diet low in fat and low in calories is a great way to lower a person's cholesterol, which is a major risk factor when it comes to heart disease. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150079 2008-06-05 Arteriosclerosis typically begins in early adolescence but is rarely diagnosed until late in life usually due to a stroke or heart attack. Autopsies of healthy young men who died during the Korean and Vietnam Wars showed evidence of the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can stop the progression of arteriosclerosis and prevent a medical emergency. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150080 2008-06-05 Some times one or more of the four sets of valves become damaged due to disease, injury or you could be born with a hart valve defect. Normally the he valves will allow the blood to flow in only one direction but when damaged the valves will not operate correctly. Valvular regurgitation (leakiness) and stenosis (stiffness) are the two major type of heart valve disease. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150081 2008-06-05 Rheumatic fever occurs when an untreated strep throat infection migrates to the the rest of the body. Rheumatic fever affects the joints and heart, causing fever, muscle aches, and possible permanent heart valve damage (Rheumatic heart disease). Rheumatic fever gets its name because one of its main symptoms is actually pain in the joints rather than the heart. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=150082 2008-06-05 Here's some advice for you men: Never walk up to a woman and ask, "Are those real?" That includes when you're just innocently asking about her diamonds! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149982 2008-06-04 If you're someone that owns some beautiful diamonds or are trying to pick one out for a special someone, you might not really care that much about how they were actually cut. Sure, you might recognize the different shapes they wind up being and may find your eye drawn to one particular shape over another, but if you really understood the science and the art that goes into cutting diamonds, you might yourself with an entirely new appreciation for those beautiful stones. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149983 2008-06-04 Here's some advice for you men: Never walk up to a woman and ask, "Are those real?" That includes when you're just innocently asking about her diamonds! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149984 2008-06-04 If you're someone that owns some beautiful diamonds or are trying to pick one out for a special someone, you might not really care that much about how they were actually cut. Sure, you might recognize the different shapes they wind up being and may find your eye drawn to one particular shape over another, but if you really understood the science and the art that goes into cutting diamonds, you might yourself with an entirely new appreciation for those beautiful stones. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149986 2008-06-04 First, keep in mind the taste of your wife when choosing a diamond anniversary ring. Sometimes men pick out the biggest and flashiest ring, thinking this is what she'll love, but take a good look at the jewelry your wife wears. If she prefers simple pieces without a lot of flash, then you'll want something simple and perhaps less flashy. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149987 2008-06-04 A legitimate diamond buyer is someone that will use the gemstones for their own legal business, such as a jewelry store or jewelry design school. The end use should be obvious for anything you sell; if they don't have a store, online site, or school that is easily checked, you should be suspicious. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149988 2008-06-04 First, keep in mind that a diamond wholesaler will be offering a large inventory with different cuts, carats, and so on. It's up to you to educate yourself about what makes a diamond valuable and why there will no doubt be a wide variety of prices between diamonds of the same carat, and so on. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149989 2008-06-04 First, keep in mind that a diamond doesn't lose its value simply because it's old or has been owned before, the way a car or some other merchandise might. A ten-year-old car is going to be less than a new one because of the wear and tear and damage it suffers through everyday use, but a ten-year-old diamond is going to be just as valuable today. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149990 2008-06-04 For one thing, consider that a platinum diamond ring is absolutely timeless. Platinum is just about the most enduring metal there is, especially when it comes to jewelry, and a choice of platinum is symbolic of how long you want your love to last. It is also impervious to damage the way other metals may be. Soft, higher karats of gold, as well as silver, can be nicked, marked, dented, and dinged as time goes on. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149991 2008-06-04 As the name implies synthetic diamonds look like real diamonds but do not have the same properties as real diamonds. The ability to determine the differences between chemical compusosition, hardness, weight, and some of the light handling characteristics of real diamonds and synthetic diamonds with the naked eye is extremely difficult. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149626 2008-06-03 The history of the Golden Maharaja is not knows it is believed to have come from South Africa. It is 65.57 carats and classified as a Fancy Dark Orange-Brown in color. It is a modified Pear shape having the crown and pavilion main facets horizontally divided with extra facets. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149627 2008-06-03 This flat face highlights the clarity of the diamond so only high quality diamonds are cut to this shape. The lack of impurities and inclusion in the stone will increase the price so emerald cut diamonds are usually more expensive than other cuts with the same caret weight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149628 2008-06-03 As a status symbol big diamonds have no equal. It shows that you have the ability to spend an extravagant amount of money on jewelry. When not being displayed these beautiful gems are hidden away in secure locations and rarely see the light of day. When was the last time you have seen the Esther Williams famous Champagne diamond ring or the Taylor Burton pear shaped diamond? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149629 2008-06-03 Rough diamonds are still in their natural form and have not been cut or polished. Natural diamonds are found in Octhahedra, Cubic, Macle, and Dodecahedron crystal shapes. Unless you have done some research into what rough diamonds look like it unlikely you would be able to spot a diamond in its natural setting. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149630 2008-06-03 Anyone wanting to be married dreams of that perfect moment when the man presents the woman with a beautiful diamond engagement ring that just takes her breath away. He slips it on her finger, she breathlessly says "yes," and they live happily ever after. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149631 2008-06-03 You may already know that diamonds are the hardest substance known to man. Their crystallization process takes literally millions of years, and it's believed that some diamonds can actually be billions of years old! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149632 2008-06-03 First off, keep in mind that there are really three different types of diamond wedding rings. There is a diamond wedding band, which is meant to be worn with an engagement ring and is presented during the wedding ceremony. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149633 2008-06-03 The four C's of diamonds are of course cut, color, clarity and carats. They are all considered when a retailer or wholesaler sets the price of diamonds and diamond jewelry. There is no such thing as "the most important one" when it comes to pricing, although you may want to sacrifice one for another depending on why you're purchasing a diamond. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149634 2008-06-03 Israel Itzkowitz of Ambar Diamonds created the princess cut diamond in 1979. Three years of research went into the design to create a new faceted diamond that had similar optical properties to the round brilliant cut diamond. It is now the second most popular diamond cut shape only exceeded by the round brilliant cut. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149635 2008-06-03 Investors are in a quandary about where to put their money. The real estate bubble has burst. The stock markets are falling. Economic experts say the global economy is teetering on the edge of a grand recession. What's an investor to do? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149636 2008-06-03 Diamond mining began in the West African country of Sierra Leon in the 1930s and, since then, diamonds of high quality have been mined in large quantities from the country. Till 1998, some 55 million carats of gem quality diamonds had been reportedly mined in Sierra Leon, amounting to a cost of about 15 billion US dollars. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149637 2008-06-03 Most people believe diamonds are the rarest thing on the planet and that’s what makes them so valuable. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are enough diamonds in the world to fill a coffee cup for every man and woman on this planet. The actual reason they are so expensive is because strict controls are placed on the quantity of gemstones produced for sale worldwide. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149638 2008-06-03 The Centenary was found on July 17th, 1986 at the Premier Mine. Only a handful of people knew about it and all were sworn to silence. On March 11th, 1988, the centenary celebrations of De Beers took place in Kimberly and a banquet was held to close the Kimberly Mine also known as the Big Hole. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149187 2008-06-02 De Beers was founded in South Africa in 1888 and today is the largest producer and seller of diamonds. Almost from the beginning the De Beers company has had a strangle hold on the diamond industry and a huge advertising budget. Diamonds are not as rare as the advertiser would have you to believe. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149186 2008-06-02 The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) are the three most widely known and respected diamond grading laboratories in the world. Each of the grading laboratories have developed a very similar nomenclature for identifying the 4 C's of diamonds. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149185 2008-06-02 Also called The Little Sancy is a rounded pear shaped and weights about 34 carats and has been confused with its counter part called The Sancy which is 54 carats. This diamond was bought by Prince Frederick Henry of Orange the grandfather of King Fredrick I of Prussia, who died in the year 1647. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149184 2008-06-02 The first recorded history of the Agra Diamond in 1526 when Babur the first Mogul emperor was reported to have received the diamond from the family of the slain Raja of Agar. Many stories surround the diamond from the mid 1500 to 1891 including one story where a horse was forced to swallow the diamond so it could be smuggled out of India to England. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149183 2008-06-02 Millions of years ago the ancient oceans had microorganisms that lived and died in the oceans. When the microorganisms died there bodies fell to the ocean floor. After the bodies decomposed, what was left was almost pure carbon. The crust of the earth surface is in constant motion. Movement is due to tectonic plates and the continental drift. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148910 2008-06-02 When diamonds are cut properly they will enhance any piece of jewelry. They are stunning to look at, and when the sun catches them, they flash like miniature suns. If you are planning to purchase a diamond then the old adage let the buyer beware has never been truer. Unless you are a trained jeweler you will not have the ability to determine if the quality of the diamond is matched to its purchase price. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148911 2008-06-02 Diamonds known as conflict diamonds originate from the war zones of Africa. On December 1, 2000 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution defining the role of conflict diamonds with the intent of cutting off the sources of funding for rebel forces and to help shorten the wars and prevent their recurrence. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148912 2008-06-02 Black diamonds are also called carbonados diamonds. The Portuguese in Brazil coined the term carbonados in the mid-18th century. It derived from its visual similarity to porous charcoal. Black diamonds are found only in Brazil and the Central African Republic. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148913 2008-06-02 Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms that have been subject to extreme pressure and heat. If the diamond contains no impurities then the color will be crystal clear. Nature rarely creates anything that does not have any impurities in it. Most diamonds will contain some amounts of nitrogen atoms. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148914 2008-06-02 The majority of the Champagne color diamonds are found in the Ragged Ranges in the Kimberley region of Australia. In this remote corner of north west Australia is the largest diamond mine in the world the called Argyle Diamond Mine. Diamonds were discovered here in October of 1979. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148915 2008-06-02 The Argyle Diamond Mine is located in a remote corner of North West Australia and it produces over 90 percent of the world supply of pink diamonds and yet less that 1/10 of 1 percent is classified as Pink in color. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148916 2008-06-02 Yellow diamonds were once thought to be inferior. Paler yellows, such as canary yellow, are more common but are not as desirable as their darker counterparts. Intense fancy yellow diamonds are the most rare and valuable of the yellow diamonds. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148917 2008-06-02 A natural diamond coming into contact with a radioactive source at some point during its lifetime causes some diamonds to develop a green coloration. The time required may be as much as a million years or longer. Green diamonds of this nature are very unique. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148918 2008-06-02 White diamonds are produced by mines all over the world in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. With the rise in popularity of the colored diamonds the term White is misleading. A white diamond is considered to be totally colorless. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148919 2008-06-02 A certificate is not the same thing as an appraisal. A certificate describes the quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary value on the gem. An appraisal places a monetary value on your diamond, but does not certify the quality of the diamond. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149189 2008-06-02 Darya-I-Nur diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world. The stone is estimated to weigh somewhere between 175 and 195 carats, and it is a light pink color. Its exact weight isn't known because its been mounted in its brooch setting for over 130 years. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149190 2008-06-02 The Earth Star was found in the Jagersfontein Mine in 1967. It was cut from a raw stone of about 248.9 carats into a Pear shaped stone weighing 111.59 carats. At the time it was considered the largest faceted brown diamond in the world. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149191 2008-06-02 The first wave of gem-quality manufactured diamonds hit the market late in 2003. Man-made diamonds is nothing new and the technology has been available since the mid 19th century. Small diamond crystals were created for industrial purposes such as grinding wheels, drill bits and saw blades. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149192 2008-06-02 Henri Moissan (1852-1907) received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1906. In 1892 theorized that by crystallizing carbon with pressure and heat from molten iron he could make diamonds. The then set out to prove his theory by designing and building an electric-arc furnace. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=149193 2008-06-02 One thing to keep in mind is that PMS affects every woman differently and in varying degrees. Some women have perhaps mild cramps and discomfort while others are almost bedridden because of the pain. Some have mood swings or irritability while others feel a wild rush of emotions, ranging from outright rage to uncontrolled depression and sadness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148798 2008-05-31 Parkinson's Disease is also called shaking palsy. The cause is not known but it appears that when an imbalance of two substances in the brain, dopamine and acetylcholine, exist then the symptoms of this disease are present. These two substances are need to transmit messages between the nerve cells and the muscles throughout the body. When the amount of dopamine in the brain is somehow decreased the nerve signals in the brain become confused. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148796 2008-05-31 Osteoporosis is a disease that attacks the integrity of the bone structure. This can lead to bone weakness and eventual fractures. Unfortunately many people don't know that they have this condition until a bone actually breaks. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148794 2008-05-31 There are many Article Directories on the Internet vying for you original articles. Some of them are for free and some of them charge you to post your articles. Most of the article directories make money and the ones that do not are the ones that are not able to generate traffic to their web site. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148810 2008-05-31 Shingles actually refers to a strain of the herpes virus, however, they are not transmitted sexually. In adults they are usually caused by a dormant strain of the chickenpox; if you ever had the chickenpox when you were a child, even when the rash cleared up the virus that caused it stayed dormant in your system. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148804 2008-05-31 While prostate problems are common in men, very few even know what this gland is for and what its healthy function is. This gland surrounds the top part of the urethra, which is the tube that drains urine from the bladder. Its function is to keep the urethra moist which aids in urination, and it also produces seminal fluid to transport sperm. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148800 2008-05-31 You can loose weight one of two ways. You can decrease the amount of calories you intake below the amount of calories you use. You can increase the amount of calories you use above your caloric intake. The best and most effective technique is to do both. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148807 2008-05-31 Rheumatoid Arthritis is called a collagen disease because it occurs throughout the body’s connective tissue. The symptoms vary with the stage of the disorder. At first, those affected complain of fatigue and feeling sore, achy, and stiff. People may eventually find themselves unable to move their limbs fully without trouble because of swelling, inflaming and immobilizing of the joints. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148801 2008-05-31 Some lifestyle choices can actually be causing one's sterility. For instance, smoking is dangerous for both men and women. The poison that is contained in the nicotine of the cigarettes is absorbed very quickly into the bloodstream and from there travels to every system of the body, including the reproductive system. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148805 2008-05-31 Realizing the cause of your particular stress is the first step. Everyone has a different set of circumstances and things that they are sensitive too. A problematic marriage or strained relationships with one's teenaged children can give one person endless headaches, whereas another person has been unemployed for some time and is seeing the savings account dwindle. When you recognize the cause of your stress you can then address it effectively. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148806 2008-05-31 There is a bit of good news from the medical community. As doctors do more research into how the brain works and functions and what causes it to break down, they also get a better understanding of how to prevent many cases of senility. While it may not be possible to always have the strong mind that one did during the younger years, warding off true senility is actually possible if you begin early and are proactive in doing so. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148802 2008-05-31 To better understand the disease of glaucoma, we do well to think about how the eye is structured in the first place. Behind the actual eyeball that we can see is a series of nerves that translate the light we take in through the eye into electrical impulses that then travel to the brain. The brain descrambles these impulses and reads them as sight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148566 2008-05-29 Gout is a disease in which there is a buildup of uric acid, formed into crystals, which get deposited in the cartilage of joints or tendons, and even surrounding tissue. This causes these areas of the body to become inflamed and swollen, as with other forms of arthritis. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148567 2008-05-29 For many women, menopause can be both good and bad. Not having to deal with her monthly cycle can be something of a blessing, but knowing that she will be unable to have children can bring about a sense of sadness even if she wasn't planning on more children. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148581 2008-05-29 In order to do that effectively it can help to understand a bit about why there is usually so much pain and discomfort with menstruation in the first place. Much of this has to do with the surge of female hormones that the body produces in order to properly perform this function. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148582 2008-05-29 To really know how to properly treat insomnia it's important to understand that the body works in terms of cycles. We get hungry on a regular basis, need bathing on a regular basis, and need rest regularly as well. The body adjusts itself to a schedule we may dictate to it but that doesn't mean we can go without certain things. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148578 2008-05-29 When it comes to discussing the matter of infertility, it's important to understand that this is a concern of both men and women. While many people seem to assume that if a child cannot be conceive the problem must be with the woman, in reality there are so many things that can hinder a man's ability to impregnate that the risk of it being the man's problem is about equal to it being the woman's issue. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148576 2008-05-29 One of the reasons that this may be a difficult thing for men to discuss is because most are taught from a young age that a "real man" can perform sexually anytime, anywhere, and that any type of emotional problems or concerns reveal a weakness on his part. To think that emotional concerns are actually affecting him to the point of non performance can mean an affront on his manhood itself. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148575 2008-05-29 Having a healthy immune system is very important for people today, as getting sick means not just being uncomfortable and inconvenienced; it can also mean missing work, passing the sickness on to others, and doctor's visits and medicines that put quite a dent in the budget. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148574 2008-05-29 Anyone that has been diagnosed with hypoglycemia needs to be very sure that they are in touch with their doctor and are following his or her recommendations carefully. Hypoglycemia refers to a consistently low level of sugar in the blood and is different from diabetes or other blood sugar problems, although it can be a result of this condition. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148573 2008-05-29 Many women think that they have an idea of what to expect when they begin experiencing menopause, and while there is a standard list of common symptoms and conditions, in truth each woman has an entirely different experience than the next. Some have extreme symptoms while others report that they rarely if ever experience this. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148572 2008-05-29 To really understand how to address this problem, it's important to realize what causes most cases of heartburn so that you can actually correct the problem itself and not just address the symptoms with harsh chemicals and drugs. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148570 2008-05-29 Yes, they have been the butt of many jokes (no pun intended) but there is really nothing funny or amusing about hemorrhoids, at least not for those who suffer from them. And believe it or not, many people suffer from this problem at one time or another in their lives. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148571 2008-05-29 To understand how to get healthy looking hair you need to have a basic understanding of its structure and what makes it healthy or not. It's important to realize that your hair is nourished at the scalp and the scalp alone. The shaft or strand gets vitamins and oils from the scalp and then needs to push it along to the tip. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148568 2008-05-29 There's really no pain that can be compared to consistent and chronic headaches. Whether they're technically migraines or just dull aches that are the result of sinus problems or something else, they can be not just painful but blinding, nauseating, and even virtually crippling. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148569 2008-05-29 It's unfortunate that there are still quite a few misconceptions today about the disease of epilepsy and its many forms. While many have a basic knowledge of the disease as being a seizure disorder, this is usually where their knowledge ends. A true understanding of this condition, and of what it means for the patient, is often lacking. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148268 2008-05-29 Ask virtually anyone you know if they think they have enough energy, and chances are that nine out of ten will either roll their eyes or start laughing at the question. Most people, when asked about their energy levels, will admit to suffering from persistent fatigue and a general lack of enthusiasm and physical stamina. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148270 2008-05-29 One of the most controversial and widely misunderstood conditions today has to be fibromyalgia. Those who suffer from it know that it's painful and nearly debilitating, while there are some even in the healthcare industry that claim that it doesn't even exist. What is this condition and what can you do about it if you believe that you have it? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148271 2008-05-29 multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. This system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. This is different from muscular dystrophy, which is a group of diseases that actually attack the muscles themselves. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148584 2008-05-29 Muscular Dystrophy is a family of disorders characterized by the severe degeneration of muscle tissue. It literally means "faulty nutrition of muscles" and is characterized by the progressive wasting and weakening of healthy muscle tissue and is replaced by useless fat and hard fibrous tissue. The disease is considered largely hereditary. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148585 2008-05-29 Do you get bladder infections? Well if you do there is hope and you do not need to go to the doctor to find relief. You can actually get quite a bit of relief right at home. So the next times that you get a bladder infection get immediate relief at home, and try these home remedies for bladder infections. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147896 2008-05-28 Bladder cancer is a tumor within the bladder, usually starting with the cells lining the bladder walls. These abnormal cells multiply without control. The tumor may or may not be malignant depending on the invasiveness of the type of cancer involved. The cause of bladder cancer is uncertain as with most types of cancer. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147897 2008-05-28 The gall bladder is one of the most important organs in the body, but there are many problems that are associated with it. Gall bladder diseases are surprisingly common, and it is important to be aware of the different causes and symptoms of these gall bladder diseases, so that you will be able to tell right away if you are developing the disease yourself. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147898 2008-05-28 The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that is located near the liver. Its purpose is to store and release bile into the small intestine. Bile is used by the human body to aid in the digestion of fats. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147899 2008-05-28 Gallstones are one of the most common problems associated with the gallbladder, and can become dangerous if left untreated. A lot of the time gallstones will go unnoticed for an extended period of time, and this is why it is so important to recognize the signs of gallstones, so that if you ever do develop any you will be able to notice them as soon as possible and take the necessary steps to getting better. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147901 2008-05-28 The gall bladder is a small pear shaped organ that is located on the underside of the liver. Gall bladder disease occurs when gallstones form in the bile duct which can slow the release or even block the release of bile into the digestive system. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147902 2008-05-28 Your gall bladder is a pear shaped organ that is located near the liver. It is one of the most important organs in the body, and the basic function of the gall bladder is to store bile and concentrate. Bile is used by the body to assist in the digestion of fats. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147903 2008-05-28 The gallbladder is a small sac located between the stomach and liver, which stores the bile secreted by the liver in order to deliver it to the small intestines when you eat. This bile helps in the digestion of fat. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147904 2008-05-28 Neurogenic bladder is a condition that affects both males and females and can result from disease, injury, or birth defects that affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves leading to the bladder. Neurogenic bladder is caused by problems with the nerves carrying messages between the bladder and the brain which resdults in the loss of the normal bladder function control. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147905 2008-05-28 Believe it or not there's a good chance that every adult has had a little "accident" at one time or another. Sneeze or laugh too hard and … oops. This type of thing is probably rare for most people and simply because of that sudden strain on one's bladder, or from not using the bathroom when you should have. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147906 2008-05-28 If there's one complaint that free weight enthusiasts have it's that it takes too much time adding and removing plates and using the fastening pins in between sets. Most weight lifting enthusiasts appreciate the ease and convenience of weight stacks but want the freedom of free weights. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147907 2008-05-28 For one thing rowing machines do provide a great aerobic workout, and can be especially preferred for those who can't be on treadmills or elliptical machines for some reason. As an example those who are seriously overweight often have problems in their knees and ankles when they walk or use an elliptical machine. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147908 2008-05-28 One thing that makes the elliptical exercise machines so popular is that it comes in a wide variety of models so that you're sure to find something that's comfortable for you. Because any elliptical machine is working a wide variety of leg muscles, it's important to find one that closely matches your stride and that is comfortable for you personally rather than relying on what's at the gym or what someone else uses. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147909 2008-05-28 Using an air rowing machine at home can have great physical benefits. It provides a good aerobic workout since you are using your entire body and can exercise as vigorously as you want; you can also go at your own pace if you need to work your way up to a better level of physical fitness. When you use air as your resistance mechanism you increase or decrease the resistance according to your own efforts, which means you have a lot less chance of overdoing it or injuring yourself. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147910 2008-05-28 Using a water rowing machine is a lot like rowing in real life. The faster you go, the more resistance you'll get from the water. This also means that you can go slower if your level of physical fitness calls for it. Because you're seated at all times, there is no impact which is good news for those who have problems with their ankles, knees and hips. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147911 2008-05-28 Understanding what causes this condition is the first step toward effectively treating your acid reflux condition. When you eat certain foods that are high in acid content this causes too much acid to be in your stomach. Also, if you eat too much your stomach just naturally produces more acid to deal with this excessive amount of food. When there is too much acid in your stomach it naturally spills over and back up into your esophagus, and this is what we call acid reflux. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148206 2008-05-28 Acne is nearly always the product of blood impurities. Rising hormones levels during puberty, in both male and females, and will cause your oil glands, which open into pores on the surface of your skin to expand by producing more oil called sebum. If the oil produced in those glands, 2,000 of them per square inch on your forehead alone, mixes with skin cells and bacteria just under the surface of your skin, a blackhead develops. And if the top of the oil gland isn't wide enough, a whitehead develops, builds and erupts into a pimple. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148207 2008-05-28 Aging that goes on inside your body has far more reaching consequences than a few wrinkles and gray hairs that seem to pop up over night. Sheldon Hendler, MD, Ph.D. says that much of the internal damage that accumulates over a lifetime, and the diseases that go with it, may be linked to mischievous molecules inside us called "free radicals". http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148208 2008-05-28 There are many treatment options for those with Alzheimer's; while doctors seem to still be years away from curing the disease they do offer medications that slow down the loss of certain chemicals that seem to trigger the condition. Other medications seem to stimulate certain chemicals and hormones that protect brain function. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148209 2008-05-28 Blood is made up of three types of Cells, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells contain iron-rich protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all of the body's tissue. Oxygen is required by the body for energy production and for other chemical reactions at the cellular level. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148210 2008-05-28 During an asthma attack, histamine and leukotrienes are produced by respiratory system, which results in a rapid constriction of the smooth muscle of the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tubes narrow and reduces the amount of air that can pass. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148211 2008-05-28 Bronchitis is often an acute infection of the air passages starting in the nose and extending to the bronchioles. Occasionally the first symptom is hoarseness. It may be mistaken for a common cold, which has settled in the chest. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148216 2008-05-28 Bursitis is primarily caused by excessive use or abuse of the structures. The area involved becomes painful, tender, and if it is close to the skin surface hot and swollen. Continued movement of the any tendons and muscles over the inflamed bursa causes the condition to become worse. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148217 2008-05-28 No word in the English language invokes such fear and dread as the word Cancer. When the control system that governs a cell's reproduction is damaged Cancer may be the result. It is the job of the immune system to detect and then kill them. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148219 2008-05-28 According to the National Institute of Dental Health some Canker Sores may be caused by a bacterium. It is believed that anyone that has repeated outbreaks may be allergic to some substance in the bacterium's make up. Canker sore suffers should avoid sugar, citrus fruits and spicy foods. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148220 2008-05-28 Pressure or swollen tissue on the nerve that passes from the wrist to the hand constricting the nerve where it passes through the Carpal Tunnel can result in loss of sensation in the thumb and first three fingers. It is thought to be caused by people whose occupation involves using their wrist in a repetitive movement such as, assembly work, using a screwdriver, typewriter or computer. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148222 2008-05-28 The liver performs more functions than any other organ in the human body. The liver is responsible for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals. It removes poisons, such as alcohol and drugs from the blood stream. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148223 2008-05-28 The many signs and symptoms of colitis include pain and tenderness in the midsection, increased frequency of one's bowel habits, bloody stools, rapid weight loss, fever, mucus in the stool, and digestive symptoms such as gas, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux disease, and chronic cramps. While some who have colitis may have diarrhea, many have constipation or no change in their stools. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148224 2008-05-28 Crohn's disease is usually considered an autoimmune disease and can actually affect any area of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. This is why symptoms are different for each sufferer and individual. Most doctors believe that it has genetic origins since it seems to run in families and appears to be inherent in many cases. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148225 2008-05-28 The Pancreas of patients with Cystic Fibrosis fails to produce enough enzymes that are necessary to break down food. As a result the food eaten retains its fats and most of its nutrients as it passes through the body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148226 2008-05-28 It can be very difficult to deal with depression or to understand someone who suffers from this condition. There are many misconceptions about the condition, what causes, what fixes it, and how it affects someone. Most people don't even realize that there are many forms of the disease, from post-natal depression to the feelings one suffers after a trauma or shock. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148253 2008-05-28 The term dermatitis is something that is used for many skin conditions and simply refers to an inflammation of the skin and surrounding tissue. Rashes and eczema are both conditions that would fall under the category of dermatitis. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148254 2008-05-28 Diabetes Mellitus is an inherited disease which occurs when the Islands of Langerhans on the pancreas are unable to produce enough protein and insulin to process the carbohydrates (sugars and starches) we eat. The sugar stays in the blood until it spills over into the kidneys and then is output in the urine. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148255 2008-05-28 If you're searching for ways to improve your digestion, you're not alone. There are many stomach and digestive ailments and conditions that interfere with one's quality of life, and chances are that they are more common than you might realize. Of all the medical conditions and concerns that people readily talk about with others, problems with digestion are not usually spoken about in polite company! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148256 2008-05-28 It's unfortunate that many people today just don't have the proper understanding of Downs Syndrome and what exactly this means. Some make wrong assumptions about those with this condition, their abilities, and their intelligence level. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148257 2008-05-28 For those suffering from the skin condition of eczema, you may be ready to just scream out for relief. This condition is more than irritating; it can be downright painful at times. But just what is this condition and what are some ways that you can treat it without expensive prescriptions creams and other such ointments? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=148267 2008-05-28 The bladder is the repository for most of the body's fluid waste before being passed. These fluids wastes contain many of the known carcinogens that we take in daily through the ingesting of out highly refined and processed foods. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147785 2008-05-27 A bladder problem is not something that anyone wants to deal with and it can happen to adults or children. There are all kinds of problems that can result from your bladder not functioning properly. Some of them are a lot more serious than others and it is not something you want to fool around with. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147786 2008-05-27 What is a bladder control problem? It is someone who has trouble stopping or starting the flow of urine from the bladder. Incontinence is another type of bladder control problem and is described as an uncontrollable leaking of urine from the bladder. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147787 2008-05-27 There are a lot of people out there, men and women, who have what is commonly called adult bladder control problem. The best thing that you can do is to go to the doctor and talk to them about it. If this is being caused by a bladder infection then your physician will prescribe an antibiotic to clear up the problem. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147788 2008-05-27 One of the best things that you can do when you have a female bladder problem is to learn all that you can about it and how to help yourself deal with it or get rid of it. You need to do some research to find out what you need to know. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147789 2008-05-27 The first step you will need to take when you have some type of bladder problem is to seek the advice of your physician. If your problem stems from a bladder infection then he will prescribe an antibiotic. Bladder infections will rarely go away on its own and can lead to more serious problems with the urethra, bladder, and the kidneys. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147790 2008-05-27 When the bladder becomes full the brain signals the muscles in the bladder to contact causing urine to exit the body through the urethra. Normally this is under voluntary control. However for someone suffering from an overactive bladder the bladder can contract without warning causing frequent, sudden, and strong urges. Leakage is a common result. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147791 2008-05-27 The Kegel Exercise, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, is an exercise of the pubococcygeal muscles. This exercised is the regular contracting and relaxing of the pelvic floor muscle designed to restore muscle tone, reduce overactive bladder symptom, and to increase sexual gradification. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147792 2008-05-27 Vaginal weight training is recommended for women who have developed bladder incontinence or an overactive bladder. These are quite common problems for women after they have given birth to 1 or more children. The highest risk of developing bladder incontinence is after the first child is born but giving birth to more children will increase the overall risk of developing bladder problems. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147793 2008-05-27 There is no end to the variety of exercise equipment you can buy for the home, from treadmills to free weights to rowing machines and complete sets of hydraulics. It can be difficult to decide which is going to be the best home exercise equipment for you, but before you let these choices overwhelm you, consider a few pointers. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147794 2008-05-27 If you're ready to start losing weight and to get in better shape, you may be in the market for some home gym equipment. The idea of having your own equipment where you can use it at your own convenience and without having to worry about a long line or about people in the gym judging you for how out of shape you are can be very appealing, and many have found that the right gym equipment can really get them back into a good routine of physical fitness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147795 2008-05-27 Exercise equipment is very expensive and even if you appreciate that using it is an investment in health and longevity, it still can be very difficult to fit it into a home budget. But used home exercise equipment might be a way to go. Since most equipment last for literally decades and even with constant use will probably still have a lot of life left in them regardless of the age. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147796 2008-05-27 Obesity is occurring at alarming rates these days, and unfortunately gym membership costs are not getting any more affordable. Not to mention the fact that many people who haven't worked out for years are very self-conscious about exercising in front of other people. These and many other reasons are why you should consider investing in your own home exercise equipment. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147797 2008-05-27 If you are a realtor or a real estate investor looking to become independent from your current employer, you may be wondering if starting a Real Estate LLC company is right for you. You may know of other colleagues who have gone this route, and some who haven't, and may ask what the difference is between this type of company and just working with an Assumed Name certificate. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147436 2008-05-26 If you're unfamiliar with a real estate rehabber, this refers to someone that purchases a property with the sole purpose of fixing it up, renovating it, or otherwise upgrading it in order to sell it for a profit. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147428 2008-05-26 Investing in real estate is one of the few ways for the average person to gain wealth. Can you become rich overnight? Not very likely. Real estate investing should be considered a long term strategy that can gain you tremendous amount of wealth over time but you must do your homework first. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147423 2008-05-26 A real estate wholesaler is someone that purchases or takes control of properties that have a lot of equity in them and sells the properties to investors for a profit. Just like a wholesaler of washing machines the wholesaler is trying to sell his products to retailers, rehabbers, investors and in some cases to the end consumer. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147426 2008-05-26 If there is any good thing that has come out of the recent crisis in the mortgage industry in the U.S., it is that some people who have always had an interest in investing in real estate are now finding that dropping prices are making it possible for them to do that. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147439 2008-05-26 If there is any positive aspect to the foreclosure crisis that has gripped the U.S. in the past few years, it is that anyone interested in investing in real estate should be able to find appropriate properties at bargain basement prices. Homes can be purchased from banks at far less than their actual value, and business properties are also as affordable. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147438 2008-05-26 Turn on the television or open up your internet explorer and chances are you'll see ad after ad for reverse mortgages, all of which are targeted toward senior citizens. With so many scams these days that revolve around mortgages, and those geared toward senior citizens, you do well to want to explore all the details of mortgages before ever signing on for such a deal. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147435 2008-05-26 The term Section 8 refers to housing vouchers provided to low-income individuals and families by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Some people have the mistaken impression that Section 8 housing refers to certain housing developments, and while HUD may maintain such housing, a person may use this voucher as a real estate allowance at any real estate rental available that accepts these vouchers. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147429 2008-05-26 An interesting trend has sprung up in recent years and in areas that have been hard hit by poor economies resulting in foreclosers on real estate. Investors willing to invest in real estate foreclosers have moved in and purchased properties that have been seized by banks and lenders for unpaid mortgages. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147427 2008-05-26 If you're someone lucky enough to be able to afford a vacation getaway home, you're to be congratulated. With so many people in the U.S. who cannot even afford their first home, being able to afford a cottage or country house is a rare luxury. But before you drop your hard-earned money on that beautiful home you have your eye on, what are some things you should first think about before making that purchase? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147430 2008-05-26 Experts believe that real estate development and building will produce some $25 trillion in revenue between now and the year 2030. Most also agree that most of that revenue will be filtered into and through the top ten megapolitan areas in the United States. This amount of revenue will completely eclipse the building boom that followed World War II and means an unprecedented amount of growth and opportunity for the investor. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147432 2008-05-26 There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about sub-prime mortgages, the credit crisis, and a possible recession caused by these issues. For those who don't work in the real estate, banking, or mortgage industries, are wondering just what is meant by all these different issues and how exactly they're related, we can help. There is a very simple explanation as to what sub-prime mortgages are, how they led to the current credit crisis, and how this situation is affecting the U.S. economy overall. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147434 2008-05-26 The government typically assumes that if you sell a home that has equity in it, that amount of money that you make over and above any mortgages or liens on the home should be considered as profit. Typically a seller would then pay taxes on that amount at the end of the year. However, with 1031 deferred exchanges, you may actually put off paying taxes on this home for some time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147437 2008-05-26 Dessert wines are very sweet, and are typically much thicker and richer than table wines. The servings of dessert wines are much smaller than table wines. They are usually served with dessert following a meal because the sweetness of dessert wines complements the sweetness of desserts. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147104 2008-05-25 Sparkling wines are a fun way to celebrate a special occasion or just relax on an ordinary day. They are typically white wines, although some delightful rose sparkling wines are available. Recently, there have even been some red sparkling wines popping up on wine merchant shelves. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147105 2008-05-25 Many would-be wine drinkers are put off by the idea that they have to come up with an elaborate and expensive wine storage method (along with many bottles of wine) before they can start enjoying the pastime of drinking and enjoying wine. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147106 2008-05-25 It's true that real sommeliers don't often think Australian wines when considering the finest vineyards in the world. However, believe it or not, Australia is the fourth-largest exporter of wine in the world, with some 105 million gallons of wine exported per year. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147107 2008-05-25 Of course you need to choose summer wines that are light in body. There is nothing worse on a warm summer day than being weighed down by a heavy drink of any variety. This doesn't necessarily mean just white wines. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147108 2008-05-25 If you're unsure of the meaning, winter wines are those that are preferred during the cold winter months and that will help take the nip out of the air, giving you a toasty warm feeling all over. These are wines that are considered full-body and lush, as opposed to the light and refreshing wines you would enjoy during the summer months. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147109 2008-05-25 Many people with even just a basic understanding of wine know that there are certain "rules" about what is and is not proper when it comes to your menu and your choice of red or white, specifically, red meat means red wine, and everything else means white. But what's the real difference between these two choices, and how can you tell which is going to be best for your particular menu? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147110 2008-05-25 One of the key factors when considering wines from England is just what types of grapes that English vineyards are likely to have more success with. Many of the common French grapes that are used for wines are off limits to those in England. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147111 2008-05-25 If you've never heard of Greek wines, you must not be a real wine lover or historian. While there are many countries today that produce wines that are more popular and perhaps more appreciated, it's thought that winemaking actually originated with the Greeks thousands and thousands of years ago. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147112 2008-05-25 If there is one thing that Russia can offer to the world, it is a long and rich history full of excitement, political intrigue, colorful culture, and a people with an indomitable spirit. All of these elements can be found in even the quickest lesson about the history of wines from Russia. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147113 2008-05-25 Did you know that Spain is the third largest producer of wine in the world, just behind France and Italy? There's a reason for its popularity, as Spanish wines are typically considered some of the best in the world. Just why is that; what is the secret to this country being able to produce such wonderful wines and in such quantities, especially considering just how tiny of a country it is in the first place? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147114 2008-05-25 It is probably a rare wine drinker that walks into a fancy restaurant and tells the wine steward, "Bring me some of your finest Turkish wines." The country of Turkey is not typically known as being a producer of fine wines and isn't always given the respect and regard that it deserves because of its wine production. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147115 2008-05-25 Food pairings with wine can make some people panic. Most assume that real connoisseurs know some inside secrets that they don't, and are afraid of looking foolish when offering a certain bottle with a certain main course. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147116 2008-05-25 For a real wine lover there is probably nothing more enjoyable than trying a new vintage or brand and finding it so completely satisfying. But if there's one problem with trying a new vintage or brand it must be the time and effort that goes into shopping around all your options. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147117 2008-05-25 Most today consider the best kosher wines to be those made in Israel. While few people would consider Israel to be a producer of fine wines, note that the Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing excellent grapes that produce high-quality wines. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147118 2008-05-25 If you're looking for the perfect gift for someone's graduation, get well wishes, birthday, or any other occasion, you can't go wrong with Wine Country Gift Baskets. No matter the occasion you're sure to find something unique, affordable, and that will be truly appreciated. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147119 2008-05-25 First, keep in mind that wine goblets are often smaller than water goblets or glasses. If you're looking at complementary glasses on a table the goblets used for wine will be the smaller of the two. Remembering this will cut down on those embarrassing mistakes of filling the wrong glass with the wrong beverage! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147120 2008-05-25 If you're trying to pick the best wine of the month club, you may be absolutely overwhelmed by all the choices out there. From the California Wine Club to The International Wine of the Month Club to so many others that operate locally and online, a wine lover can easily be distracted by all the choices and feel tempted to throw in the towel and just go back to purchasing wine one bottle at a time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147121 2008-05-25 There is a very large variety of different types of wine and in order to really enjoy your wine selection it is necessary to know more than what type of wine goes with red meat and what type of wine goes with fish. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146986 2008-05-24 If you truly have an Alcohol Allergy then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Doctor Vincent Crump of the Auckland Allergy Clinic suggests that it is more often than not, the other ingredients that cause the allergic reaction such as yeast and sulphur dioxide instead of the alcohol itself. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146987 2008-05-24 Port wines derives it name from the the city of Porto located in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. Port wines are usually made from combination of up to five different grape varieties, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cao, Tina Barroca, Tinta Rozi, and Touriga Fanacesas. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146989 2008-05-24 Whether you're a real wine enthusiast or just someone looking for a great part-time hobby, home wine making can be fun and enjoyable, and of course there are very few other pursuits with such a tasty payoff! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146992 2008-05-24 If you're a wine lover and wish that you had more time to really shop around for just the right bottle or to find a new one that you've never tried before, you may want to seriously consider joining a wine club. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146993 2008-05-24 When was the last time you went to a nice restaurant and ordered a bottle of expensive wine? When the waiter or waitress brought it over, did he or she show you the label before uncorking it? Did you understand anything on that label, or did you simply scan it and nod just for show? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146994 2008-05-24 As with any rating system, there is no such thing as a universal wine rating system. Wines are rated by different wine clubs, groups, restaurants, food critics, magazines, and wine aficionados. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146995 2008-05-24 If you're considering getting your feet wet by joining wine tasting tours, you are not alone. Ever since the release of the movie "Sideways" in 2004, about two men approaching middle age who decide to embark on a journey through California wine country, have wine tasting tours gained in popularity. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146996 2008-05-24 Chances are that not many people who love wine actually think of Argentina when they consider their list of great growing regions around the world. However, there are a few reasons why this thinking is wrong. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146997 2008-05-24 It's true that for some, Germany may be better known for its beer than its wines. And in some ways those people may be right - German beer is well-known among those who love beer and those consider it to be the BMW of brew, no pun intended. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146998 2008-05-24 Many people are surprised to find out the truth about United States wines. Most assume that the best wines in the world are produced in France or areas of the Mediterranean, and while it's true that many people may prefer or know more about French wines, there are many varieties of wines from the United States that are just as good. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147000 2008-05-24 There are thousands of vineyards in Italy, and while many wines are produced in modern distilleries, some rustic villages still produce wine in the old fashion way by stomping the grapes under their bare feet, claiming this makes the wine taste the best. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147001 2008-05-24 The country of France has been one that has always taken pride in its food, and French wines are a very important part of that. Professional chefs have long been highly regarded in French society, and this has been true for hundreds of years. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147002 2008-05-24 There are legends that tell of wine being produced in Portugal from as far back as 4000 years ago. Of course, the production was much different than it is today, but it is possible that Portugal has been producing wine since the time of the Phoenicians. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147003 2008-05-24 The truth is that there are very few rules to follow when pairing food and wine, and even those have exceptions. When deciding which fruit of the vine to serve with your meal, the important thing to remember is that this should be an enjoyable experience. Although there are some basic guidelines, it's mostly about personal tastes. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=147004 2008-05-24 Scientists consider chlorine one of the most toxic elements found in nature and yet the number of people allergic to chlorine is extremely small. Eye irritation, dry skin, coughing, sneezing, stuffy or itchy nose may be symptoms of an intolerance to chlorine instead of a true allergy. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146409 2008-05-22 Scientist at the Lund University of Sweden has identified a protein that is believed to cause the majority of allergic reactions to strawberry. This protein is very similar to the allergy causing protein found in birch pollen. Individuals that are allergic to birch pollen can have a cross allergy reaction to some berries, fruits and to some vegetables. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146410 2008-05-22 Histamines sometimes occur naturally in foods and when ingested can mimic an allergic reaction. Fermented foods such as cheese, and sauerkraut contain histamine, especially Blue cheese, Roquefort, and Parmesan. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146411 2008-05-22 Reactions usually begin within a couple of minutes to several hours after exposure to avocado. Mild symptoms involve skin redness, hives, or itching. In more sever cases the respiratory system is involved. Wheezing, coughing or difficulty in breathing may be noted. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146412 2008-05-22 There is no such thing as being allergic to MSG although the symptoms can mimic an allergic reaction. What you may be suffering from is food intolerance or food sensitivity. To be considered a food allergy then the item in question must contain some type of protein that your body considers to be harmful. During a allergy attack antibodies and histamines are releases into the blood stream in an attempt to neutralize the protein and these chemicals trigger the allergic symptoms. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146414 2008-05-22 If you are allergic to Pork then you suffer from allergies Type 1 or contact allergy. The immune system overreacts to the proteins found in the pork. At the present time there is no known cure for allergies that involve food. Scientists do not clearly understand why the immune system of people allergic to pork considers some food proteins as harmful by the body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146415 2008-05-22 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has estimated that the majority of food allergy patients have an allergy to Nuts. Nuts and Nut oil is used in so many foods preparations that avoiding them can be very difficult. At the present time there is no known cure for allergies that involve food. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146416 2008-05-22 If you are allergic to cosmetics then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Even with all of the testing that cosmetics must go through prior to being made available to the general public, there are still a great many women who suffer from cosmetic allergies due to certain ingredients contained in these products. Unfortunately, most women do not realize that they are having any allergic reaction until it is too late. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146417 2008-05-22 If you are allergic to Deodorants then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. Deodorant allergies are fairly uncommon, but can be quite irritating, nonetheless. A great many people who suffer from this interesting allergy never have any idea what the problem is. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146418 2008-05-22 The thing that most people don't realize about pickle allergies, is that they are typically caused not by the pickle itself, but by the preservatives used in the pickling process. These pickling agents often cause allergic reactions in people who are then unable to pinpoint the cause of their reaction. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146420 2008-05-22 Ragweed allergies are some of the most common in the world. This is especially true in rural areas where the weed is prominent. Although many people suffer from a bit of a stuffy nose and watery eyes during the spring and summer months, many are not aware that their problems are being caused by a funny little weed with pretty yellow flowers. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146421 2008-05-22 Although extremely rare, a tattoo allergy usually occurs because of the type of inks used. Most allergy symptoms are the result of using red, green, blue and yellow colored inks. In the past, many brands of tattoo ink used mercury in them but this practice has all but disappeared because of its harmful side effects. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146422 2008-05-22 Food allergies are no laughing matter. Make light of people that can't even breathe in peanut aroma all you want but those who have serious allergies know that they're not just unpleasant; they can sometimes be downright deadly. Coconut allergies are no exception to this rule. While they are very rare they can be very upsetting and difficult for those who have them. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146423 2008-05-22 An Allergic Cross-reactions is usually an allergic response to a protein found in some foods and another food will have a similar or closely related protein. For example if you are allergic to one of the 4 different proteins found in wheat then the possibility of you being allergic to a similar protein found in Rye is increased. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146424 2008-05-22 Is there such a thing as an allergy free dog? To answer this question you first must understand what an allergy is. If you have dog allergy then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146425 2008-05-22 If you are worried that your son or daughter may be suffering from childhood allergies, but aren't sure if your child's symptoms fit the bill, read on to see a list of the most common childhood allergies and signs of how to recognize them. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146426 2008-05-22 Nasal allergies are caused by inhaled substances. The lining of the nose reacts to these particles by swelling and increasing mucous production which results in a blocked, runny nose. Nasal allergies are very common in children, and appear to be getting more common all the time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146427 2008-05-22 If you have severe allergies, you may have already tried many different things to help your sensitivities, from installing filters in your furnace and better windows in your home. You may even take medication to control your reactions. Now may be the time add allergy bedding to your arsenal against your allergies. What is allergy bedding and how does it work? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146428 2008-05-22 Being dependent on allergy medication can be difficult for anyone, as it would be great to just wake up without sneezing, itching and watery eyes, and general all around misery. It would probably also be nice to be able to go outdoors or smell some flowers without the same symptoms! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146429 2008-05-22 Dealing with a baby allergy can be difficult for parents; they often work very hard to keep their child from whatever they have an allergy to and then often need to help the child cope with an allergy attack when it does happen. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146430 2008-05-22 Did you know that living with an indoor dog can actually help a child to be safer from allergies? There is a chemical that dogs release called endotoxin that actually helps the immune system to develop which is beneficial for children. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146432 2008-05-22 Most people refer to a pollen allergy as hay fever. Pollen is a very fine dust or powder that contains the male cells of a plant's seed. A person can develop an allergy because these small cells hitch rides on air currents; this is part of how flowers grow. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=146433 2008-05-22 What can you do if you have Penicillin Allergy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53881 2007-05-31 What can you do when you have Gluten Allergy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53882 2007-05-31 What can you do when you suffer from Soy Allergy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53883 2007-05-31 What can you do when you have a Sun Allergy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53886 2007-05-31 What can you do when you have Sulfite Allergy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53887 2007-05-31 Is coffee allergies and mental illness related? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53888 2007-05-31 What can you do when you have a tomato allergy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=53889 2007-05-31 Is Weight Loss and Allergies connected? 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http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49926 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to latex? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49927 2007-05-09 what can you do if you are allergic to chocolate? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49928 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to milk? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49929 2007-05-09 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49930 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to banana? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49931 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to corn? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49932 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to nickel? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49933 2007-05-09 what can you do if you are allergic seafood? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49934 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to dust mites? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49935 2007-05-09 what can you do when you are allergic to pollen? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49936 2007-05-09 What can you do when you are allergic to yeast? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49937 2007-05-09 what can you do when you suffer from allergies? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49938 2007-05-09 What can you do if you are allergic to gold? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49654 2007-05-07 What can you do if you are allergic to posion ivy? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49656 2007-05-07 What can you do if you are allergic to dust? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49657 2007-05-07 What can you do if you are allergic to cats? http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49658 2007-05-07 Description and treatment for allergies type 1 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49262 2007-05-03 Description and treatment for allergies type 2 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49263 2007-05-03 Description and treatment for allergies type 3 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49264 2007-05-03 Description and treatment for allergies type 4 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49265 2007-05-03 Description and teatment for allergies type 5 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49266 2007-05-03 Here is a discription of Allergies Type 1 and common products that can be used to treat Allergies. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49270 2007-05-03 Here is a discription of Allergies Type 2 and common products that can be used to treat Allergies. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49271 2007-05-03 Here is a discription of Allergies Type 3 and common products that can be used to treat Allergies. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49272 2007-05-03 Here is a discription of Allergies Type 4 and common products that can be used to treat Allergies. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49273 2007-05-03 Here is a discription of Allergies Type 5 and common products that can be used to treat Allergies. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49274 2007-05-03 Use vitamins to treat Allergies and improve the quality of life http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=48337 2007-04-26