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It can be quite cute watching a pregnant woman do strong things but then, it is painful to watch. Because at every little move or “ouch”, there is the fear that she could be hurt or the unborn baby could be hurt. This is why most people keep pregnant women from doing most activities.
Being pregnant comes with a lot of life adjustments from simply a change in wardrobe to a reduction or total withdrawal from the type of activities you would normally do.
If you are pregnant or have a pregnant wife at home who cannot keep her hands off the lawnmower and you are curious about this question.
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Should You Mow the Lawn While Pregnant?
You can mow the lawn while pregnant and if you feel you should, that’s fine too. Mowing the lawn is a safe activity just as long as you are healthy and your pregnancy is healthy too.
If you enjoy mowing the lawn and want to keep at it when you are pregnant, then you should pay attention to your body and the signs it is giving. That, way you are in control and conscious of how much energy you are putting into any activity including mowing.
Exercising during pregnancy is advised by most doctors and mowing the lawn is a form of exercise. A perfectly safe form of exercise when done carefully.
Exercises such as that are said to keep a pregnant woman active. It also helps to reduce and possibly eliminate depression, and weight gain, regulate your mood and help delivery. However, exerting too much energy can cause harm to you and the unborn baby.
People have different body systems and different reactions to situations. So not compare yourself to your neighbor who was pregnant some months ago but was still seen mowing her lawn.
Instead of doing that, go and consult your doctor. Your doctor will let you know if you can mow as much as want and the precautions to take to keep you and the baby safer.
When Is it Not Recommended to Mow the Lawn When Pregnant?
While at the first stage of pregnancy, it might be easy to do your usual activities as time goes on,
you need to take things slow and listen to your body. When it screams rest, take the cue and leave the activity. Whatever strength you want to exert now, should be saved for delivery.
If mowing the lawn is not your usual activity:
It is part of human growth that you learn and practices new things in life, right? But definitely not when you are pregnant. One of the rules of pregnancy states that you can do whatever activity you have always done but no new activity. Don’t just start a new activity now.
If mowing the lawn is an activity you have done just once before or never before, don’t start now. Unlike when you are not pregnant, it might cause exhaustion and dehydration.
If your pregnancy is considered high-risk:
If your doctor checked and found that your pregnancy is a high-risk one, he will limit the kind of activities and even the type of food you eat at least for the first trimester.
If you also have other health conditions like diabetes, the kind of activities you engage in will be restricted.
Discharges and pain:
If you see blood spottings, bleeding, excess vagina discharge, or any discharge at all, you might want to get someone else to do the mowing. Also if you feel sharp pains in your body or feel lighthearted, you should go lie down and rest.
This is not the time to showcase strength for mowing but strength in keeping you and your baby safe.
If it causes allergic reactions:
During pregnancy, the body changes so much that the normal becomes abnormal. The woman might even begin to react to activities or things that were her favorite.
In this case, she might notice that mowing the lawn causes some allergic reactions to her skin or health. If and when you notice this, leave the mowing to someone else.
When the condition of the grass is not favorable:
So it rained a couple of minutes ago and the grass is still quite wet. Wet grasses are slippery and if one is not careful, one could fall and hurt themselves. It is not the right place for a pregnant to stand.
When It is in the last trimester:
When the pregnancy is almost at its end, you need all the rest you can get. If your fitness level and your doctor say you can carry out a couple of activities, then it’s fine. But stay away from aggressive or excessive physical activities.
Also Read: Are Lawn Mowers Cheaper in the Winter?
Can Mowing The Lawn Cause A Miscarriage?
Mowing the lawn provides no barman for a pregnant woman who does it carefully and has taken precautions in making the lawn safe. However, it will be if this carefulness and precaution are ignored. You stand the chance of getting a miscarriage if you do not pay attention to your body and the environment.
Trying to push a lawnmower uphill, up or down the sloppy side of the yard, on uneven terrains, and allowing yourself to overheat puts a pregnant woman at risk of miscarriage.
Staying hydrated, protected under warm sheds, and staying easy from the hot and sunny weather keeps you away from any form of trauma and hence safe.
If you must mow the lawn then you should stay away from uphills, and wet grasses and have someone remove stones or objects that could cause you to trip while mowing.
Being pregnant does not stop you from wearing the right protective gear while mowing the lawn. In fact, it is more reason why you should. It will protect you from bug bites, the sun, and the impacts of the lawnmower.
Also Read: How to Clean Lawn Mower Air Filter?
Can You Mow The Lawn 5 Weeks Pregnant?
A five-week-old pregnancy is still in its first trimester and so still okay for mowing a lawn. This is because generally, mowing the lawn is a good kind of exercise for pregnant women.
It will help maintain fitness while pregnant while providing tons of health benefits. As long as you do not overdo the mowing and stay hydrated while paying attention to your body, you will be fine.
A gym junkie is more agile and fit than an average woman. If you were like that before pregnancy, then you are very well fit to mow the lawn 5 weeks pregnant and even as far deep into your months of pregnancy.
Just as long as you stick to the routines you practiced before getting pregnant. However, questions concerning the type of activity you can engage in should be taken to your doctor.
At this stage of your life, they may understand your body as well as you do. That way, you are sure of whatever you can and cannot do. Also in this trimester, you should avoid any form of chemical or fumes that is emitted from lawnmowers or any machine.
Can I Use A Push Mower While Pregnant?
A push mower requires more effort when mowing the lawn but can easily be controlled, nonetheless, it is safe. If the push mower is the type you have always used before the pregnancy, then you can still use it while pregnant. But if it isn’t, stick to the riding mower.
Now, if we were to compare the push mower to the riding mower, the riding provides more safety for a pregnant woman than a push lawnmower.
A push lawn mower produces more noise and the fumes it emits are most likely to be inhaled easily than a riding lawnmower.
This is because the user stands behind a push lawnmower while for a riding lawnmower, the user stays inside and hence away from the fumes. The riding lawn mower provides comfort and requires little effort than the push lawnmower.
Despite all that has been said, the push lawn remains safe for a pregnant woman to use. It is also not as safe as a riding mower.
Is Gardening Safe During Pregnancy?
Honestly, gardening can expose you to infections caused by Toxoplasmosis and for a pregnant woman, the risk is higher. It is a disease gotten from gardening. But this can be avoided by wearing gloves and avoiding direct contact with the soil.
However, gardening is one of the activities recommended for pregnant women. If it is a hobby you enjoyed before pregnancy and still enjoy during the pregnancy, then you ahold not stop. It helps with mood swings and helps the mind to stay relaxed while being exposed to fresh air.
People think mowing the lawn is not a safe activity but little do they know that it serves no harm to both the pregnant and the non-pregnant. It is your body and no one should care for it more than you.
So if you must listen to your body while you enjoy your hobby. This way your safety and that of the baby are monitored. Let me borrow the words of a researcher who said ” Common sense is key to this situation”.


We wanted to share an extraordinary story experienced by one…
by Samuel Festa • 2 min read
We wanted to share an extraordinary story experienced by one of our estimators, Luke. He has recently welcomed his baby boy into the world after a very unique and incredible journey.
For Alana and Luke Palaziol, the arrival of their baby boy Hudson was more special than they could ever describe. When 34-year-old Alana was Diagnosed with cervical cancer five years ago, she thought her future of having a family was dashed.
The Stage 1 cancer she developed is traditionally treated with a radical hysterectomy and removal of all the pelvic lymph nodes. However, gynaecological oncologist Dr Jim Nicklin came to the rescue – performing a new surgery which removes the cervix, but potentially saves the fertility of the patient, called a radical trachelectomy. The surgery allows women to become pregnant after cervical cancer treatment – which hasn’t always been the case,” Dr Nicklin said.
For the couple, pregnancy was an exciting journey that brought new anxieties to surface. “We were always told we could potentially get pregnant, but the unknown was how long I could hold the pregnancy for,” Alana said. “We’d be so excited to get to each milestone – 12 weeks, 20 weeks, and 28 weeks.”
Obstetrician Dr Stephen Cook said Alana was the first patient he had treated who had a pregnancy after a radical trachelectomy. “She did remarkably well,” Dr Cook said. “Her pregnancy was straightforward – in fact the only reason she needed to deliver Hudson at 34 weeks was because she had pre-eclampsia.”
Little Hudson Bailey arrived a couple of weeks earlier than expected, in August 2016. He was in a special care nursery for four weeks, and the Palaziol family are now back at home with their little bundle of joy. “We really want to let people know that this procedure is possible for young women who have cervical cancer,” Alana said. “It may not be suitable for some patients, depending on their situation, but the surgery that I had saved us and allowed us to have a family.”
This article was originally published in the Wesley Hospital’s magazine the Wesleylink (www.wesley.com.au)


JNC 8 (2014)
Trial Supports Intensive BP Lowering in Nondiabetic Elders
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS
Intensive blood-pressure reduction lowers cardiovascular events and mortality in nondiabetic older adults, according to a prespecified subanalysis from SPRINT. The findings were published in JAMA and presented at the American Geriatrics Society's annual meeting.
In SPRINT, roughly 2600 adults aged 75 and older with increased CV risk but without diabetes or histories of stroke were randomized to intensive BP control (systolic target, <120 mm Hg) or standard treatment (target, <140 mm Hg). After a median 3 years' follow-up, incidence of the primary CV outcome — a composite of myocardial infarction, non-MI acute coronary syndrome, stroke, heart failure, or CV death — was 34% lower in the intensive group (102 vs. 148 events). All-cause mortality was similarly reduced with intensive treatment.
Serious adverse events did not differ between the groups. Intensive treatment was associated with more hypotension (2.4% vs. 1.4%), syncope, electrolyte abnormalities, and acute renal injury or failure (5.5% vs. 4.0%), but none of these differences were statistically significant.
Dr. Harlan Krumholz of NEJM Journal Watch Cardiology weighed in: "This remarkable subgroup analysis indicates a benefit in bringing an elderly group with an average systolic BP around 140 down to the 120s, albeit with the possibility of some risks. This strategy would represent a big shift in the approach to screening and treatment, and in my view, the findings need replication before intensive treatment can be pushed as standard of care."
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Background: NEJM Journal Watch General Medicine coverage of initial SPRINT results (Free)
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Ginger root is on the list of the most powerful natural aphrodisiacs. It is believed that its use before intimacy stimulates the work of the sexual arousal centers, increasing sexual desire. In addition, ginger is widely used in folk medicine as a remedy for the prevention and treatment of erectile dysfunction.
What is ginger and how does it affect the male body?
Chemical Composition and Benefits
Ginger is a perennial herbaceous plant. The homeland of wild ginger is South Asia. Currently, many countries are engaged in the cultivation of a medicinal plant grown on an industrial scale: Argentina, China, Japan, Brazil.
The healing properties of ginger root are due to a set of vitamins, microelements, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, essential and non-essential amino acids and essential oils.
What is ginger used for and why is it recommended for men with sexual dysfunction? The beneficial properties of ginger on the body of a man are provided by the biologically active substances and trace elements included in the composition:
|name||Effect on the male body|
|Amino acids||They support immunity, promote metabolism, normalize hormonal levels and help restore spent energy.|
|Fatty acid||They contribute to the renewal of the body at the cellular level, saturate the cells with all the necessary useful substances.|
|Vitamins A, B, C||They have a positive effect on the condition of blood vessels, stimulate the production of testosterone and strengthen the nervous system.|
|Zinc||Increases the effectiveness of vitamins, stimulates the work of the organs of the male reproductive system.|
|Potassium||Promotes tissue oxygen saturation, stabilizes blood pressure, maintains muscle tissue tone.|
|Magnesium||Necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system and the rapid transmission of impulses at the time of excitement, it has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system.|
|Phytosterols||They reduce the level of bad cholesterol, prevent the narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels and the loss of elasticity of the vascular walls, thus preventing sexual impotence.|
How does ginger affect potency?
According to studies, with the regular use of the root of the plant in the male body, the following changes occur:
- increases the level of androgens;
- erection improves;
- the amount of ejaculate increases;
- the percentage of viable sperm in the seminal fluid increases and their mobility increases.
The healing properties of ginger root prevent the development of various infectious inflammatory diseases, including prostatitis, which is considered one of the main factors provoking impotence.
Recently, a common cause of decreased potency is excess weight, since fat cells contribute to the production of female sex hormones. Ginger root extract contributes to the normalization of body weight: accelerates the onset of satiety, stimulates metabolic processes, improves intestinal motility.
How to take ginger to increase potency
You can use ginger root to restore sexual function in many ways: as a seasoning for various dishes, in the form of infusions, teas and vitamin cocktails.
The optimal daily intake of ginger is 10-15 grams of fresh root or 3-4 grams of dry powder. An increase in the amount of root consumed will not only speed up the process of improving potency, but can also cause some side effects: headaches, rashes, insomnia, nausea and other disorders of the digestive tract.
To use it, you must choose one of the recipes and take it for the recommended period. Ginger, like any natural folk remedy, does not have an instant effect, so it will take some time to get the effect.
Before using ginger to increase potency, it is necessary to take into account not only its beneficial properties, but also possible contraindications. Means with the addition of the root are not suitable for men with certain diseases of the digestive tract in the acute stage (ulcer, colitis, gastritis), urolithiasis and severe pathologies of the heart and blood vessels.
Remember that ginger enhances the effect of certain drugs (barbiturates, anticoagulants, hypoglycemics). You should not use a medicinal plant together with tablets for lowering blood pressure, since the action of biologically active substances in ginger can cause hypotension and heart rhythm disturbances.
The best recipes with ginger to increase potency
For the preparation of funds, you can use fresh, pickled or dried roots. Since the highest concentration of nutrients is found in the pulp under the skin, peeling the roots used for medicinal purposes is not recommended. Just rinse them thoroughly with cold water.
To prevent erectile dysfunction, you can use a small amount of ginger daily as a seasoning for salads, fish and meat dishes.
A good aphrodisiac is ginger with lemon and honey. The recipe for maintaining men's health is as follows: 20-30 minutes before sexual intercourse for men, it is recommended to take a tablespoon of a mixture of ginger root, honey and lemon. All ingredients are taken in equal proportions and ground with a blender.
With a decrease in sexual desire and deterioration of erection, ginger tinctures, decoctions and vitamin teas can be used. How to cook ginger for potency? Here are simple recipes for remedies to prevent erection problems.
Benefits of Pickled Ginger for Men
One of the most popular spices in Asian countries is pickled ginger root. Prepare it as follows:
- Ginger is washed, cut into slices, sprinkled with a little salt, put in a bowl with a lid and left for an hour.
- To prepare the marinade, pour a glass of sugar into the pan, pour it with a glass of vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Slices are poured with hot marinade, covered with a tight lid and put in a cool place for 48 hours.
During infusion, the pulp acquires a pinkish hue. To obtain a more saturated color of the product, a small amount of grated beets can be added to the container.
The ready root is used as a side dish or as an additive to other dishes. In addition to a pleasant specific taste, pickled ginger is known for its medicinal properties: it improves digestion, tones the walls of blood vessels, activates blood circulation and prevents the spread of inflammatory processes. Pickled ginger is especially useful for chronic prostatitis.
Ginger tea and drink recipes
The easiest way to prepare a healthy drink is as follows: ordinary black or green tea is brewed, slices of the root or a small amount of juice extracted from it are added to it before drinking.
Ginger tea is prepared as follows: you need to cut a slice 3 cm thick from the root, grind it on a fine grater, pour 250 ml of boiling water and insist. You can mix ginger tea with honey and rosemary, echinacea, mint, cinnamon.
Ginger lemonade is perfect for the warm season. To prepare it, you will need honey (one tablespoon), lemon (the juice should be squeezed into a separate container) and finely chopped ginger (one tablespoon). A liter of water is brought to a boil, the root is placed in it and kept on low heat for 10 minutes. Lemon juice and honey are added to the liquid cooled to room temperature, thoroughly stirred and cooled.
Lovers of original tastes can be told about the following recipe for an erection:
- half a teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg, 3 cloves, the zest of one lemon and a slice of ginger root (2-3 cm thick) are placed in a container;
- before preparing a drink, the root is carefully crushed;
- the ingredients are poured with cold water, brought to a boil and kept on the fire for another 2-3 minutes;
- the finished drink is insisted and taken in half a glass once a day.
To increase immunity and improve erection, men can recommend herbal tea with ginger and lemon jam. To prepare it, you will need to pass a medium-sized ginger root and three lemons with zest through a meat grinder. A glass of honey is added to the resulting mass and mixed well. It is recommended to store ready jam in the refrigerator in a closed container with a lid.
Tincture of ginger on vodka to increase potency
An alcoholic tincture of ginger is suitable as a medicine. For its preparation, you can use vodka or pre-diluted alcohol.
- Recipe 1. Ginger (400 gr) is washed, cut into small slices and placed in a glass or ceramic dish. Pour 0. 5 liters of vodka into the container, close the lid tightly and put it in a dark, cool place. Infusion time - 3 weeks. Strained ginger tincture is taken three times a day before meals, one teaspoon.
- Recipe 2. 350 g of root should be pulped, add the juice of two lemons, half a teaspoon of cinnamon and 100 g of sugar. The mixture should be stirred until the sugar is completely dissolved, then pour 1 liter of vodka and insist for a day. Ginger prepared in this way for potency is taken twice a day in a tablespoon 10-15 minutes before meals.
Products for external use
A more stable and long-lasting erection can be achieved with an ointment made from the pre-dried root. For its preparation, ground ginger and liquid honey are mixed in equal quantities. The finished product is applied to the penis 15-20 minutes before the planned intimacy. Immediately before coitus, the ointment should be washed off.
Ginger broth baths have a general strengthening and toning effect on the whole body. To prepare a decoction, pour 1 liter of water into a container, bring to a boil and add 3 tablespoons of ginger powder. The liquid is kept on low heat for several minutes and poured into a bath filled with warm water. The optimal duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. Ginger baths are also useful for those struggling with excess weight.
In case of chronic inflammation of the prostate, microclysters containing ginger oil are included in the treatment. 30 ml of oil is heated to 35-38 degrees and injected into the rectum for 10-15 minutes. The active substances contained in the oil extract have a healing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect.
The benefits of ginger for men have been confirmed by research and reviews, but you can only count on a positive effect if you follow the recommended dosage and duration of treatment. Before using ginger root products, you should consult a specialist. The doctor will exclude the presence of possible contraindications and, if necessary, select additional drugs for the treatment of sexual impotence.


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dr. Hamidie Ronald D.R., Ph.D.
Name: Hamidie Ronald Daniel Ray Profession: Lecture and Researcher Date of Birth: 2-11-1970 Years with Firm/Entity: 20 years Nationality: Indonesia Membership of Professional Societies: Indonesian Association of Physiologists Indonesian Doctor Association Detailed Tasks Assigned: Lecturer in anatomy, physiology, sports biochemistry, sports physiology Research and Technology and Higher Education and Research and Development LPDP Community service Head of […]
Name: Hamidie Ronald Daniel Ray
Profession: Lecture and Researcher
Date of Birth: 2-11-1970
Years with Firm/Entity: 20 years Nationality: Indonesia
Membership of Professional Societies:
- Indonesian Association of Physiologists
- Indonesian Doctor Association
Detailed Tasks Assigned:
- Lecturer in anatomy, physiology, sports biochemistry, sports physiology
- Research and Technology and Higher Education and Research and Development LPDP
- Community service
- Head of Division at the Directorate of Innovation and IPR UPI
I am a lecturer, researcher and also a doctor. My area of expertise is physiology with a focus on anatomy, physiology, sports biochemistry and exercise physiology. This is consistent with my educational background. Apart from being a lecturer, I also guide undergraduate and postgraduate students. My research is also in accordance with my area of expertise.
Doctoral Program, Physiology Exercise, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Jepang, 2015
Master of Education, Sport Education Study Program Postgraduate School, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia, 2008
Doctor, Medical Education, Universitas Padjajaran, Bandung, Indonesia, 1997
Additional Training and Education:
- GCP Training (Good Clinical Practice), 14-16 September 2020
- Innovation Research Training, 2019
- IPR Training, 2019
- Researcher Reviewer Training, 2017
- IELTS training, 2012
- Clinical Ethic Training, 2012
- Applied Approach Training, 2000
- 2000-present, Indonesian Education University-Assistant Professor. Previous position: Young lecturer.
- 2020-present: Head of the UPI Innovation and IPR Division
- 2018-present, Professor Collaborator, Kanazawa University. Previous position: assistant professor, Kanazawa University.
- 2020-present: the board of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, West Java.
- 2019-present Management of the Central Indonesian Physiologists Association.
- 2018-present: administrators of the Indonesian Wrestling Association.
Ronald D Ray Hamidie 1, Tatsuya Yamada 2, Rie Ishizawa 2, Yoko Saito 3, Kazumi Masuda 4, 2015, Curcumin treatment enhances the effect of exercise on mitochondrial biogenesis in skeletal muscle by Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental
Kazumi Masuda, Thomas Jue, Ronald D. Ray Hamidie, 2017, Mitochondrial biogenesis induced by exercise and nutrients: Implication for performance and health benefits, Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology
R D R Hamidie1,2 and K Masuda2, 2017, Curcumin Potentially to Increase Athlete Performance Through Regulated Mitochondrial Biogenesis, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Hamidie Ronald D Ray, Abdullah Firmansah, Santosa Giriwijoyo, 2017, The effect of static and dynamic stretching techniques to increase spine range of movement (ROM) on low back pain (LBP) patients, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology
Hamidie Ronald Daniel Ray1,2,*, Cardial L. O. Leo Penu3, Ambar Susanti4, Kazumi Masuda2 , 2019, Dorsomorphin Treatment And Inhibition On Phosphorylation Of Adenosin Monophosphate- Activated Protein Kinaseon Rats Skeletal Muscle, Journal Of Engineering Science And Technology
R H Ali1, H R D Ray1, 2*, 2017, The Effect of Turmeric Consumption to VO2Max and Lactate Threshold, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
A A Purnama 1, R D R Hamidie2* and L Angkawidjaja1, 2017, Comparison of Total Burned Calories and Heart Rate at Various Position in Futsal, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
A Firmansah1, H R D Ray2*, 2017, Quantum Biofeedback Therapy for Sport Performance, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
A Rusdiana1, I Imanudin1, H R D Ray1, M Ruhiat1, S Hardwis1, U Umaran1 and Nuryadi1, 2017, Fatigue Impact to Mechanical Movement of Maximal Instep Kicking in Soccer
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
H.R.D. Ray, K. Masuda, 2017, Inhibition of camp synthesis abolishes the impact of curcumin administration in the skeletal muscle of rodents, Advances in Biomolecular Medicine – Proceedings of the 4th BIBMC
Hamidie Ronald Daniel; Ali, Rizki Hasazi; Masuda, Kazumi, 2017Effect of Curcumin (Turmeric) Supplement on Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2max) and Lactate Threshold in Human, Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology


The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak is the greatest pandemic over the globe these days. It is a human killer disease which has caused vast loss to human life, infecting millions and causing thousands of deaths. This virus is spreading very quickly and is causing great danger to life as well as the world’s economy. Health specialists are struggling hard to control its spread and to cure the infected peoples. Besides the health department, engineering and architectural departments are also showing keen involvement in the fight against Coronavirus. In this regard, Interior Designers are trying their best to control the speed of the virus by implementing changes in their designs to ensure the health and safety of the people. In this article, we will discuss how Interior Designers are responding to COVID-19 Outbreak and the Interior Design materials used in Coronavirus conditions.
Interior Designers have shifted to using plastics and easily washable or disposable materials in their designs to help avoid disease transmission. Their primary focus is on designing homes that are easier to clean and disinfect. For this purpose, they have switched to using copper, brass, and woods in place of iron, and woolen materials such as carpets in the homes. The vision behind making changes in the materials used in Interior Designing is to make our homes safer and protective in situations such as the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Interior Designers have found that some materials are more effective against viruses such as Coronavirus than the others. The recent research report by Institutes of Health, UCLA, CDC, and Princeton University scientists shows the behavior of Coronavirus, officially called SARS-CoV-2 and explains how long it remains active on various materials. It proves that the virus remains viable in atomizers for at least three hours or the time consumed during the experiment. The Coronavirus is more active on smooth surfaces such as plastics for up to 72 hours and stainless steel for up to 48 hours. It is found that the virus suffers for a comparatively shorter period of time on surfaces such as paper, cardboard, or clothing, i.e.; for up to 24 hours. The strongest material against Coronavirus is proved to be the copper with only four hours survival of the virus on its surface.
Following the research report, the Interior Designers have started using the following materials to design safe and healthy homes for controlling the spread and transmission of the virus among the people through surface contact. These materials are:
Interior Designers have borough copper back in their designs because of their antimicrobial properties. It is observed that bacteria such as E.coli and viruses such as influenza or even the novel Coronavirus can survive for up to four to five days on various hand surfaces, but surprisingly, when they land on surfaces made up of copper or its alloys such as brass, they become weak or usually die within a couple of minutes. Hence, Copper is considered to be the strongest antimicrobial material that can degrade viruses and bacteria more quickly than any other material.
Door hardware, locksets, and even push plates on doors should be made up of brass, especially in buildings and public places. In 2015, the experts researching on Defense Department compared the infection rates at three hospitals and reported that the infection rates were reduced by 58% when the copper alloys utilized in the hospitals. Similar research was made in the year 2016 inside the pediatric care unit, which also graphed an extensive decrease in the infection rate.
Brass and Copper
Floors should be comfortably washable and should not provide bugs or insects a place to hide. These insects can carry diseases and can contaminate your house. Therefore, putting carpets on floors or even a single rug in the living rooms should be avoided to protect your home and ensure your health and safety in the days of Outbreaks such as the coronavirus pandemic. Hence, Vinyl flooring is making a rebound and is now re-branded as Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). Interior Designers and even the greatest flooring companies are now preferring Vinyl flooring instead of carpeting.
In addition to vinyl, linoleum, which is entirely made from natural materials and has a natural microbe-killing characteristic and is most probable to kill microbes such as SARS and other Coronavirus. The use of Marmoleum (the most antimicrobial and well-known brand of linoleum) for house flooring ensures 100% microbe killing, therefore, reduces the risk of virus spread.
Concrete and Terrazzo Flooring
Concrete and terrazzo flooring had been most popular before, but was somehow, vanished from modern Interior Design trends. Carpeting was becoming one of the leading floor design styles these days, but Interior Designers have now come to realize that carpet flooring can cause the spread of viruses in situations such as Coronavirus. Therefore, concrete flooring with epoxy paints on it or terrazzo flooring is now preferred by most of the Interior Designers as it is easy to clean and could reduce the threat of virus spread.
Drywall is an absurd material. The paper facing is only the food for molds and deteriorates when exposed to water. Hence could be a perfect place for microbes and is unhygienic for health. In place of paper facing, fiber facing can be used which is more reliable, dampness and mold-free. It can take the maltreatment if you need to wash it down to clean and disinfect it.
Plastered walls are now introduced in the home design trends as it is comparatively easier to clean and disinfect them. Clay-based plaster is now considered to be the best wall designing material as it is more reliable and durable. Plastered walls are more likely to improve sound timber and prevent infection. It has a fascinating smooth look which makes it more appealing and does not spoil the charm of the design.
By summing up this article, I have discussed how Interior Designers are responding to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak to ensure healthy living and microbes free surrounding for the people. The researchers and scientists have revealed and suggested many antimicrobial materials that should be included in the modern Interior Design trends to ensure safe and disinfected homes. The above mentioned are a few disinfectant materials against viruses. The scientists are still in search of other, more strong antimicrobial materials for use in Interior Designing to reduce the risk of virus transmission. The basic concept behind the use of these materials is that everything in the surrounding should be washable and easy to clean and sanitize in order to control the spread of the Coronavirus.


The Children's Trust School
Special needs catered for
Profound, multiple learning difficulties, severe physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs. Expertise in education of girls with Rett Syndrome and children with acquired brain injury.
Separate educational, therapy and residential buildings. Multi-sensory, vibro-acoustic and soft play rooms. 24-hour curriculum of integrated education, therapy and care. Speech, Music, Occupational and Physio therapies. 48 and 52 week placements. Differentiated curriculum for further education.
Support services provided
Doctors on-site during the day with Thames Doc back-up at night, regular support from Consultant Paediatrician, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Audiologist, Chiropodist, Dietician, Orthotist, Dentist, School Doctor, Nurse and Social Worker, Optometrist, Advisory Teachers for Visually and Hearing impaired.
Home school links
Partnership with parents. Parents’ evenings offering talks, workshops and demonstrations. Home/school links encouraged. Pupils may spend alternate weekends in school.
Aims and philosophy
The Children’s Trust School aims to provide a safe, caring and organised environment in which each child’s special needs can be met. The school offers extensive grounds and gardens, specialist play equipment and a nature trail.The Children’s Trust School is part of The Children’s Trust – the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury, neurodisability and complex health needs.
Staff qualification and selection
Multi-disciplinary team working in both school and residences. Appointment depends upon relevant experience and qualification. Three week induction for all staff. Regular in-house and external training for all staff. Well established system of staff supervision and appraisal.


The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust was set up in 1998 in memory of Charlie Waller, a young man who took his own life whilst suffering from depression. Over the years the Trust has grown into an independent charity that works with partners in the health service, education and the private sector across the country. We also work with other charities and family trusts with similar aims and backgrounds.
Our vision is a world where people understand and talk openly about depression, where young people know how to maintain wellbeing, and where the most appropriate treatment is available to everyone who needs it.
The aim of the Trust is to increase awareness of the signs and the dangers of depression amongst young people and to encourage those who may be depressed to seek help. It also encourages those that are well to pick up the symptoms in others and persuade them to get help.
Our aims are achieved by:
- delivering talks to young people, teachers and those who work with them about how to stay mentally well
- providing training to primary health care and other professionals in identifying and supporting those with depression
- providing training and self-help resources to universities and student-led organisations to promote resilience and mental wellbeing
- supporting research and teaching in evidence-based therapies at the Charlie Waller Institute


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If you are a beginner or have been on a break then this is the perfect workout session for you.
We work in friendly, like-minded groups to build your fitness and confidence and get amazing results.
If you're short of time but want to see results than HiiT is perfect for you.
Working out in short bursts for a short amount of time, burn heaps of calories and leave feeling great!
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Recently, I have become very aware that the amount of sugar that we as a family consume is beyond a joke. I have a sweet tooth. I have had a sweet tooth from as long as I can remember (and that would be creeping into the larder under the stairs when I was about 6 to glug mouthfuls of Calpol back when it routinely contained sugar and was the sweetest nectar sent from the gods) and I have reconciled myself with the fact that I am now addicted to the stuff.
When I was a child, my parents only allowed my siblings and I to have sweets on a Sunday, after church, ensuring that we would always attend church because if we were not well enough for church then we were not well enough for sweets. My mother is a very smart lady. Mum would buy a big bag of sweets (the chewy sticks were a particular fave), we would share them out into 4 equal piles, then devour them in approx. 9.74 seconds, leaving us craving sweets for the next 6 days, hence the Calpol addiction.
Now, it seems the practices that we were subjected to by my parents are no longer à la mode when it comes to their grandchildren. My dad, in particular, would happily allow them to have sweets for breakfast, lunch and dinner if they so wished, because he refuses to “deprive them”… *insert straight line mouth emoji*.
Anyway, a little while ago, I was contacted by Change4Life about being involved in their campaign to spread awareness around sugar intake, specifically among the Black community. I was asked to contribute to a little something that was shared across Black press and, as a result, I actually started using the Food Scanner app. Like, I truly, actually, genuinely used it. And, guess what? I love it! And my kids love it! And The Photographer loves it!
Now, I’m not saying that since downloading the app and having a look at the Change4Life website we have given up sugar, because, quite simply, we haven’t. What we have done is become more conscious about our shopping and consumption choices. I have initiated more chats with my children about the potential harm that too much sugar can do. As a family, we are trying to be realistic about the changes we can make, while being sure not to turn food into a major issue. We haven’t outlawed sugar, but we have tried to limit it as much as possible. So, the Photographer and I have had awkward conversations with the wider family, using the food scanner app as supporting evidence, imploring them not to demonstrate their love for their nieces/granddaughters/cousins by bringing them gifts of Haribo and Maoam! *rolls eyes* It’s not easy, but it is necessary, and I know that the kids will eventually thank us for it.
So, the press release is below. Have a read or just download the app and have a play. I promise you, you will learn something new. What you choose to do with the information is up to you…
The recent Change4Life campaign highlighted that children in England are consuming too much sugar – an extra 2,800 sugar cubes per year. That’s equivalent to 312 cans of sugary cola, 469 higher-sugar yoghurts or 562 chocolate bars!
Too much sugar is bad for children’s health. It can lead to the build-up of harmful fat on the inside that we can’t see. This fat can cause weight gain and serious diseases like type 2 diabetes – which people are getting younger than ever before – heart disease and some cancers. Too much sugar can also cause painful tooth decay; shockingly every 10 minutes, a child in England has a rotten tooth removed in hospital.
We talked to parenting and lifestyle blogger ‘Hey… Is that me?*’, Cee Olaleye, who has two daughters aged 7 and 10. Cee tells us how she has become more aware of her children’s sugar intake and the action she has taken action to reduce it by making simple everyday swaps to healthier, lower-sugar versions of the foods and drinks they enjoy. Cee also tells us about the challenges she faces when making these changes, especially when it comes to cultural foods and family members such as grandparents.
Reducing sugar intake
Cee Olaleye said “Like most mums, the health of my children is very important to me, so I try to make sure that they don’t have too much sugar.
“I’m careful with breakfast cereals, as I know some of them contain a lot of sugar. For example, a bowl of higher-sugar cereal can have around 3 cubes of sugar per serving, so in the morning we go for things like porridge, scrambled eggs and other lower sugar options.”
“When it comes to drinks, my kids mainly have water. Occasionally, I give them juice drinks, but I know they can be high in sugar so we limit their consumption very strictly.
I also encourage my girls to eat plenty of fruit and veg. Sometimes I add them into food, like pasta sauces, and the kids don’t even know they’re there!”
Cee recently downloaded the Change4Life food scanner app, so she could see how much sugar is in everyday foods and drinks. Cee shares “My girls love using the Change4Life food scanner app and seeing the ‘traffic light’ labels on products brought to life. It’s a fab app that is enjoyable and informative for both children and adults alike.
“I was very surprised about the amount of sugar in foods and drinks that are marketed as (and that I thought were) healthy. The app has made reducing my kids’ sugar intake much easier – the girls have made up their own minds after seeing the sugar content of certain foods and drinks, and now they don’t want to eat some of the items that they know are high in sugar!”
Dealing with sugar in cultural foods
Cee said “Food is such a huge part of our culture and it’s an important way that we connect with our African heritage. My girls love eating African snacks such as Chin Chin and Pof Pof, which can contain a lot of sugar, but they now only have them occasionally. Grandma also likes to make these from scratch, meaning that we can reduce the sugar content compared to shop bought ones, which really helps.”
The influence of family members
Grandparents can play a significant role in their grandchildren’s diet.
Cee said “Grandparents and aunties often give my kids sugary snacks whenever they see them, which can be tough to manage. I think that if we show grandparents how much sugar is in everyday foods and drinks they could help us make swaps to healthier, lower sugar options.”
Cee concludes “We owe it to our children to teach them how to live a healthy lifestyle and avoid serious diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which are common within the black community.”
Change4Life is here to help you and your family cut back on sugar. You can find out all about it here.
Then, you should totally download the free Change4Life Food Scanner app to see the sugar content of everyday popular items or search Change4Life for healthier swap ideas.
This is a collaborative post, produced in association with Change4Life.


Perhaps there is no adult who has not been to the dentist at least once in his life. As a rule, such a trip does not tolerate long delays, and therefore it is so important to get dental care, as they say, in the right place and at the right time. Residents of Grodno region have the opportunity to receive it both in state organizations and in private departments and offices. The advantage of state dentistry is that, providing all types of dental care, it is ready to help a person for free or at an affordable price.
In the region, patients are treated by large dental clinics in Grodno with two branches, as well as in Lida and Volkovysk. In other regional centers there are dental departments in polyclinics. There are dental offices in regional and district hospitals. The offices of a number of enterprises, such as JSC "Grodno Azot", "Grodnozhilstroy", "Lakokraska" in Lida and others, have survived and are still operating. In the most difficult cases we are ready to help in the Grodno University Clinic, where there is a department of maxillofacial surgery. Dentists of the main clinic of the region are on duty for emergency care and are ready to receive patients from all districts. In addition, in Grodno, surgery and therapy with the prefix "emergency" at the reception until 23.00 in one of the duty dental clinics according to the schedule. In the districts, you can call the dentist on duty at home.
Dentistry of non-state form of ownership includes 102 departments and offices, which also work throughout the region. The number of visits to private practitioners accounted for 12 percent of all visits to public dentists.
IN THE RED ZONE
True, due to fears of the coronavirus, many patients delayed to the last. Hence the growth of primary therapeutic approaches, and the number of visits by one patient per one filling - that is, to completely eliminate the problem. The help "with home delivery", which used to be in practice for the disabled and bedridden patients, was used much more often.
According to Oksana Korzun, almost twelve thousand operations were performed over the past year by dental surgeons. Surgical dental care is differentiated in all districts of the region. In Grodno, Volkovysk, Smorgon and Astravets, dental implantation operations are carried out, which are also more and more every year.
Orthodontic care is close to the patient, which is provided in Grodno, Lida, Volkovysk, Smorgon, Ostrovets, Slonim. Each orthodontist has produced on average about three thousand devices per year. And from one orthopedist, an average of more than 250 people received prostheses. At the same time, in the total volume of prosthetics, the number of modern prostheses has increased: clasp and solid.
IN STEP WITH THE TIMES
The provision of dental services is constantly being improved. Modern materials and equipment are purchased and used, advanced technologies are being introduced. And this was highly appreciated not only by residents of the region, but also by other countries. Exports of dental services before the border closure due to coronavirus grew from year to year, and the year before last, services were provided in the amount of $ 34.9. Mostly foreigners are interested in implantation followed by prosthetics. Diagnostic procedures, treatment of periodontal diseases, whitening are popular.
- Recently we have introduced many innovations. We treat teeth under a microscope, we successfully use the compositing technique, which can be used to eliminate any tooth defect, and modern bleaching technology, which will allow you to have a snow-white smile, Oksana Korzun lists innovations in therapeutic dentistry.
Interested in: what is a composer? It turns out to be a small onlay made of an original composite - an ultramodern nano-material imitating tooth enamel, homogeneous, beautiful and durable. A new kind of aesthetic reconstruction system is being applied to the anterior teeth. BEYOND Polus whitening is very effective. True, the chief dentist of the regional center has some advice: to carry out the procedure only after consulting a dentist. Otherwise, it may happen that bleaching errors have to be corrected by an orthopedic dentist.
It is hardly worth telling in detail about implantation today - people know and actively use modern technology. In addition, Grodno specialists have mastered bone grafting and are successfully performing bone augmentation operations. Moreover, a procedure of two types is possible, both horizontal and vertical.
In prosthetics, not only the well-known cermets are now in use, but also metal-free constructions. The polymer composite is intended for long-term BioHPP dental prosthetics. Thanks to the new equipment, the manufacture of dentures by injection molding has also been improved.
And a hint for doctors is given by a modern cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in Grodno, which now works in two shifts, and modern digital X-ray machines, which have almost completely replaced the previous technology in the region.
With cartoons and under anesthesia
A huge layer of dentists' work is prevention. This is especially true in childhood, when the foundation of dental care for life is laid. At the same time, care for children is also organized at the level taking into account modern trends in dentistry. In the regional center, the younger generation is served by a specialized polyclinic - a branch of the Central City Hospital. Children from all over the region are also sent here for consultation. In the districts, dentists are trained to guide appointments for both adults and children. In a number of schools, there are dental health centers, where there are also modern installations and filling materials.
For the most fearful in the clinic there are specially equipped rooms for a paid admission, where you can even watch cartoons on TV so that the children are distracted and not afraid of treatment. And if this does not work, then there is the possibility of treatment under anesthesia. True, for this you will have to go to the regional children's hospital.
The latest novelty in pediatric dentistry is braces. Moreover, you can use it without waiting for the replacement of teeth. For example, if a new tooth is cramped in the dentition. A number of tasks can be solved with the help of a partial bracket system: to expand the dentition, remove the tooth from the reverse overlap and even perfectly align the teeth.
WITH NEW BUILDING AND "DIGIT"
In the concept of development of the state dental service of the Grodno region for the near future, the main directions of its improvement are determined. First of all, equipping with modern equipment. At the same time, the emphasis is on the use of digital technologies. The regional executive committee allocated funds and in the near future a digital 3D-visualization complex will appear in the arsenal of dentists. This will be a completely new technology for treatment and prosthetics "one visit". After obtaining a digital impression (no impression materials are needed!), Modeling of the future structure in 3D will follow, then its production - milling and finally final processing and fixation. Fast, economical, and most importantly - ultra-precise!
According to the same concept, it is planned to create a regional dental center in Grodno, similar to those working in cardiology, perinatal care and other departments of medicine. It includes the most modern equipment in the therapeutic, surgical, orthopedic, orthodontic departments, modern high-level diagnostics and a dental laboratory. Adults and young patients from all over the region will be assisted in difficult cases, they will introduce treatment under anesthesia and all kinds of digital technologies of today and tomorrow. In addition, dentists from all over the region will be able to learn new technologies here.
At the end of last year the development of a medical assignment for the creation of the center began. The issue of using the building on Titov Street, which was previously occupied by the bank, was considered. However, this option was ultimately considered inappropriate. Health care facilities must comply with certain standards, sanitary and epidemiological and design requirements. Large-scale redevelopment of a used building will cost more than new construction. Now the city executive committee is working on the issue of allocating a site for the construction of a new building of the dental center, which will take into account not only all the design nuances and requirements, but also the prospects for the development of the dental service.
Lyudmila KEDA, head of the main health department of the regional executive committee:
- The dental center will not be built because the inhabitants of the region are somehow limited in the treatment or prosthetics of teeth. The availability of all types of dental care in the Grodno region is ensured. We are talking about its further improvement, the introduction of new modern technologies and equipment, accessibility for people and at the same time the rational use of resources. This is done primarily in the interests of the region's residents. The center will provide highly qualified, high-quality assistance to residents of the Grodno region in the most difficult cases, receiving a set of necessary services within the walls of one institution. At the same time, dentistry will receive additional opportunities for the development of the export of services that are in demand among residents of foreign countries.
Maria BOROVIK, head of the branch "Children's Dental Clinic of Grodno":
"The task of children's dentists is not only to treat, but to teach children how to properly care for their teeth."
There are more than eighty thousand children from the regional center and the Grodno region in the service area of the polyclinic. Young patients from all over the region seek treatment advice. But the task of children's dentists is not only to treat, but above all to teach children to constantly and properly care for their teeth. We also work with parents: to instill in children the rules of hygiene, so that they notice and turn to doctors in time for malocclusion and other dentoalveolar anomalies. In the treatment, orthodontic plates are used, and more recently we have been offering a partial brace system or a 2 * 4 system.
Victoria KARDIS, dentist-therapist of the branch "Dental polyclinic No. 1 of Grodno":
"Each case is a kind of competition where you need to show yourself to the maximum."
We arrived in Grodno by distribution together with my husband. We work in one clinic, only he deals with implants. This is a modern trend that helps many people to repair defects in the dentition, chew effectively, and smile beautifully.
By the way, I am not the first of the Grodno dentists to have distinguished themselves at the professional skills competitions held by the Belarusian Dental Association. There were seven contests, and we have 4 victories at the republican stage.
TO THIS TOPIC
The way a child develops in the womb determines his future health, including dental health. And after the birth of a new person, food and lifestyle come to the fore for all years. Dental health is primarily in our hands, and it will not let you down if we constantly keep a toothbrush in them, and be regularly monitored by the dentist.


Vaporizer Cigarettes – Breaking the Harmful Smoke Habit
Vaporizer cigarettes or e Cigs have recently become very popular on the list of new nicotine delivery systems which have recently hit the marketplace. They will have become extremely popular because they reduce or eliminate a lot of the harmful side effects associated with conventional tobacco, they are extremely convenient to use, yet they eliminate lots of the more hazardous health risks associated with regular tobacco. As electronic cigarettes begin to gain more popularity, more people are asking the question; can vaporizers help me stop smoking? If you are asking this question, you then have come to the proper place.
One of the biggest advantages of vaporizers is they provide their users with a great deal of convenience. Most vaporizers provide their users with an electrical source that can be plugged into any wall socket. This helps it be incredibly easy for anyone to carry around their vaporizer with them. The energy source gives these vaporizers their very own sort of independent power, and with no need for external electrical power sources.
Additionally, most vaporizers allow their users to take them on airplane flights as well. Therefore the vaporizer cigarettes is now able to be utilized by virtually anyone, anywhere! You don’t need to worry about podsmall.com them getting misplaced in your bag or in your carry on luggage. The ability to utilize them anywhere and at any time makes these vaporizers a complete “must have” item for anybody who wishes to stop tobacco. They not only assist you to quit, but they also have proven to dramatically reduce the quantity of chemicals and toxins that you placed into your system.
However, another advantage of vaporizer cigarettes is that they provide a lot of exactly the same relief of the physical withdrawal symptoms which are associated with quitting smoking. Just like you would find having an electronic vaporizer, there’s the reduced amount of nicotine levels in your blood stream that results from not smoking. But why is these vaporizers even more effective than their counterparts is they provide a very similar degree of reduction in nicotine. In fact, you will get your nicotine levels down to almost zero in just several short hours from starting to end, depending on your exact method.
Along with delivering this powerful nicotine reduction, vaporizer cigarettes have another important benefit aswell. When you use them, you actually remove most of the harmful components of tobacco smoke from your own system. Many people have problems with a variety of respiratory problems as a result of being exposed to high degrees of nicotine over a long time frame. By using the cigarettes, it is possible to significantly reduce your risk for such issues. Should you be experiencing problems such as for example asthma, throat irritation, or other such symptoms, then these electronic cigarettes can dramatically enhance your condition. They also serve to assist you break emotional ties that have been formed due to your habit of smoking.
Needless to say, if you have made the decision to test vaporizer cigarettes, then you have also made the important decision to break free of cigarettes. However, while they are very effective in terms of stopping smoking, they aren’t particularly effective when it comes to quitting completely. For this reason, many people look to these devices as a supplementary method to kick the habit. Here are some options you have to pick from when looking to give up smoking using e cigarettes.
One option you have is to find two vaporizers to go along with your new electronic cigarette. You can get two vaporizers online which are each priced at about fifty dollars. Both these vaporizers deliver a very similar level of nicotine reduction, although you will see two models that differ in the amount of nicotine they deliver. While these vaporizers might seem less effective than those that provide 100% nicotine, you can find two is preferable to one generally.
The next option you have available for you is to get yourself a dual USB vaporizer. Although it may sound ridiculous for you, these USB vaporizers are in fact much more effective than traditional cigarettes. Among how powerful the unit are coming from the Food and Drug Administration. On their website, the FDA tested over 2 hundred and twenty brands of the cigarettes and found only one brand that was ineffective in reducing harmful smoke. Which means that a great many vaporizers already are providing you with a wholesome nicotine alternative that is affordable.


Genuinely Sugar-Free Granola Recipe by Elsa Jones
It is virtually impossible to find a tasty granola that is genuinely sugar free. Most brands you’ll find on supermarket shelves contain the equivalent of 3 teaspoons of sugar per serving, which is a lot. Even a lot of seemingly ‘healthy’ granola recipes contain lots of sugar in the form of dried fruit, honey or sugar substitutes. The protein, fibre and essential fats in this granola will stave off sugar cravings and supercharge your energy levels at any time of the day. It works really well paired with natural yoghurt and fresh berries for breakfast or as a comforting snack to help ward off an afternoon slump.
Makes approx. 12 servings
– ¼ cup coconut oil
– 1 cup oats
– 1 cup sunflower seeds
– 1 cup pumpkin seeds
– 1 cup chopped almonds (you can chop them in a food processor or use a knife)
– ½ cup ground flaxseed
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract (I use both)
– pinch of sea salt
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper or grease lightly with coconut oil.
2. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan and set aside.
3. Place all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Make a well in the middle and add the melted coconut oil. Mix thoroughly until everything is lightly coated with the oil.
4. Divide the granola evenly between the two trays and spread out in a thin layer. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until lightly toasted and golden. Stir halfway through to avoid burning.
5. Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
6. Serve with milk or natural yoghurt. It’s also delicious served with fresh berries, grated apple or sliced pear.
Tip: Take care not to overcook as these ingredients burn easily and will taste bitter if cooked too long. I find that the baking tray that’s placed on the lower shelf of the oven cooks a little quicker than the one on the upper shelf, so I take it out a couple of minutes earlier. You might need to do the same.
Elsa Jones is a nutritional therapist specialising in weight management. Most of her clients say they feel addicted to sugar, powerless over their cravings for it, viewing sugar addiction as their biggest obstacle to losing weight and keeping it off. But it’s not just our waistlines that are affected. The not-so-sweet health effects to consuming too much sugar include dull skin and accelerated aging, a heightened risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, inflammation in the body, suppressed immunity as well as decreased energy and vitality.
In her new book, Goodbye Sugar: Hello Weight Loss, Great Skin, More Energy and Improved Mood, she combines a sugar-free nutritional plan and the psychological tools to beat sugar addiction – the missing ingredient lacking in other diet plans. The book contains CBT exercises and techniques, which will retrain your brain to break bad habits, beat cravings and maintain motivation, while a 10 day kick-start eating plan and 30 sugar-free recipes will reset your taste buds, balance out your blood sugar and curb your sweet cravings.
Goodbye Sugar is published by Gill & Macmillan, priced at €16.99, and available in bookshops nationwide and on amazon.


From Bar Harbor, Maine, to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, many Americans will spend time this fall getting a better look at nature through leaf peeping. This outdoor activity involves traveling to national parks and other rural destinations to enjoy the changing foliage. While leaf peeping offers a visual vibrancy of color, it can also benefit your mind and body. Instead of simply driving along country roads to enjoy the foliage, park your car, get outside, and partake in all this splendid activity has to offer.
Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy life. It helps reduce your chances of developing certain health conditions, such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, improves sleep, and aids in maintaining a healthy weight. A leaf-peeping adventure is a perfect time to get in some outdoor exercise. Whether you are walking, jogging, kayaking, or cycling while enjoying the kaleidoscope of fall colors, you are participating in green exercise, which is any physical activity that takes place in a natural outdoor environment. Participating in green exercise helps increase your exposure to sunlight and, in return, enhances your vitamin D production, which can help promote healthy bones and teeth, strengthen your immune system, and support lung function and cardiovascular health. Partaking in outdoor exercise during fall can be a pleasant experience in many areas as the temperatures and humidity begin to drop, allowing you to spend more time outside without being uncomfortable or worrying about the dangers of overheating.
While exercising during your leaf-peeping trek can benefit you physically, this activity can also provide a boost to your mental health. A study conducted by Stanford University found that simply walking in nature can help lower the risk of depression, decrease anxiety levels, and improve cognition. You may also associate the colorful leaves with joyful memories you’ve made during fall throughout the years. From trick-or-treating with childhood friends to drinking warm apple cider with loved ones, the nostalgia that foliage triggers can positively impact your mood.
So take time this fall to experience leaf peeping for yourself—you very well may become a be-leafer in this activity’s benefits.
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15th November, 2017
When skincare specialist Kristina Holey and chemist and formulator Marie Veronique Nadeau announced they would be adding additional products to their collaborative skincare collection, they expected the conversation to be about the merits of the line, specifically, how the biomimetic ingredients restore balance to the skin’s microbiome. What the San Francisco Bay Area-based skincare veterans did not expect were headlines like this one from millennial-favorite Refinery29: Are Your ‘Natural’ Skincare Products Actually Hurting Your Skin? And from the New York Times’ T Magazine: Skincare’s Backlash Against Essential Oils.
Read more HERE.


88Jeans.com is open for business. We are following the guidelines of the Australian Government to protect the health and safety of staff, customers and the community in relation to the spread of COVID-19.
Our postal service is also strictly following the hygiene and social distancing guidelines set by the government. All orders are currently being dispatched on time and to further minimise the risk, all parcels will not require a signature on delivery. Please let us know if you need further information and thank you for your support!
Stay safe and healthy.


After 40, many of us will begin to experience joint pain due to the natural aging of our organs and the slower development of internal functions. Many people ignore the first discomforts that lead to the progression of the problem and, in some cases, completely weaken the joints. However, it is in these early stages that it is most important to start treating pain, and this is when Osteoren is most effective.
The Osteoren cream not only relieves pain, but also strengthens the joints, delaying the degeneration of cartilage that causes pain. This product has been rated very positively by doctors and patients in several clinical trials, and can be used for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the spine, joints and cartilage. Osteoren provides immediate pain relief, has no contraindications (it is a hypoallergenic product) and is recommended for all ages in the early stages of joint pain. It is sold at a reasonable price and is very popular in the U. S. market. The product has an international quality certificate.
Today, it is difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The accelerated pace of life we lead doesn’t usually leave us much time to rest properly, drink 3 litres of water a day, eat healthy foods that contain collagen, play sports regularly and visit countries with warm climates. As a result, joint pain in the arms and legs may appear at an early age.
Doctors agree that the main causes of joint diseases developing at an early age are:
As we age, the presence of important enzymes in our body decreases, leading to discoloration of the skin, loss of elasticity and loss of cartilage strength. Salmon, trout and asparagus are natural sources of these important enzymes, but they are expensive foods to incorporate into your regular diet (and can become boring over time). The 100% natural ingredients of Osteoren rapidly penetrate the upper layers of the epidermis, deeply renewing the cells. Primarily, the cream increases collagen fibers in the skin fibroblasts, which are in turn responsible for the production of enzymes.
Exercise and improved diet can help relieve joint pain, but the results will not be immediate or dramatic. The Osteoren cream not only helps relieve pain immediately, but also significantly reduces the frequency with which pain or discomfort occurs. Osteoren cream is recommended for all those who suffer from mild or acute joint pain, both adults and children, and is commonly used by athletes during their training as a preventive measure. As a preventive measure, the use of this cream is recommended for pregnant and nursing women, who may experience joint pain due to decreased collagen levels and increased body weight. Its compact package (very useful to take away on a trip) and its reasonable price make it an ideal cream for long-term, worry-free use.
Regular use of this cream minimizes the chance of developing osteoarthritis and arthritis. However, as with many treatments, the cream is most effective when combined with a generally healthy lifestyle.


Ways Artificial Turf Can Help With Allergy And Asthma Symptoms In Del Mar
Artificial grass has a lot of advantages that can help with allergy and asthma symptoms. Here are seven ways artificial turf helps reduce allergen exposure:
- Artificial grass is hypoallergenic, meaning it doesn’t contain any allergens like pollen or dust mites that commonly cause allergic reactions. This means the air in your yard will be cleaner and you won’t have to worry about triggering allergies when playing outside on the lawn.
- Synthetic turfs are also less likely to host mold or mildew than natural grass, reducing airborne allergens that can worsen asthma symptoms for those who suffer from this condition.
- Artificial turf is designed to drain quickly, so there is no standing water or puddles to create a breeding ground for mosquitoes, another common allergen.
- Artificial turf is easier to keep clean as it doesn’t trap dirt, pollen or other allergens like natural grass does. This means less vacuuming, sweeping and dusting in your home which can help reduce allergy symptoms.
- Artificial turf requires very little maintenance, meaning fewer trips outside to mow and manage the lawn which can further reduce exposure to outdoor allergens and help with asthma management.
- Synthetic turf does not require the use of fertilizers or pesticides that may aggravate allergies, making it an ideal choice for those who are sensitive to these chemicals.
- Artificial turf can also be laid over concrete and other hard surfaces, making it a great option for play areas or decks that are not suitable for natural grass. This eliminates the need to use wood chips or sand which can cause respiratory problems and worsen asthma symptoms.
Can Turf Cause An Allergic Reaction?
No, artificial turf is hypoallergenic and does not contain any allergens that commonly cause allergic reactions.
Will Artificial Turf Prevent Mold Or Mildew Growth?
Yes, synthetic turfs are less likely to host mold or mildew than natural grass, making it an ideal choice for those who suffer from allergies or asthma.
What Helps Allergic Reactions To Grass?
Using artificial turf is a great way to reduce exposure to outdoor allergens and help with managing allergies. Artificial turf requires very little maintenance, so you won’t have to worry about mowing the lawn or using fertilizers or pesticides that may aggravate allergies. Additionally, artificial grass is designed to drain quickly and does not trap dirt, pollen or other allergens like natural grass does. This means less vacuuming, sweeping and dusting in your home which can help reduce allergy symptoms.
It is clear that artificial turf has many advantages when it comes to reducing allergen exposure and helping with allergies and asthma symptoms. From its hypoallergenic material and lack of need for fertilizers and pesticides, to its low maintenance requirements, synthetic turf is an excellent option for those who suffer from allergies or asthma. For more information, contact Artificial Grass Del Mar at (858) 295-3355.


Our masks are made from 100% cotton and are washable and reusable.
Ready to ship
Adjustable slip knots ear loops. To tighten, pull on the string ends on each side of the slip knot. To loosen, pull gently on the sides by tugging the loose strings through the slip knot.
3 layers of fabric
one size fits most
Pocket to insert an air filter
We recommend washing before first use
These masks are handcrafted and shipped from our Oklahoma studio
*Please understand that our face masks are not a replacement for medical grade Personal Protective Equipment, and in circumstances where medical grade Personal Protective Equipment is recommended, you should consult a health care professional.
*The decision to use this mask is solely your own.
*Please remember that use of face masks is not intended to replace other recommended measures to stop the community spread of COVID-19, such as social distancing, washing your hands and refraining from touching your face. Follow the latest advice of the CDC and your own health care professionals as to how best to keep yourself safe.


I have been sent several things to review since becoming a blogger – but I can honestly say, hand on my heart, that the latest item I received has been the most useful and welcome addition to my pregnant (and new mum) life (well, no one has listened to my constant hints about reviewing a range of Gins).
The two items I was lucky enough to be sent have become an essential part of, not just my life – but my body.
I have spent more time with my pregnancy pillow than with my partner – and if I had to get rid of one during the last weeks of pregnancy it wouldn’t have been a tough choice. A pregnant woman has got to do what a pregnant woman has to do!
Just twelve days before my elective cesarean I was offered a pregnancy pillow. I jumped at the chance because sleeping (and everything else) had become a painful activity. My second pregnancy bump was absolutely enormous. It felt like twice the size of my first pregnancy bump. It also felt hard, my midwife told me I had a lot of fluid in there too. Generally I felt constantly uncomfortable and in pain. I spent much of the afternoon lying down – and even that hurt.
I had once used a pregnancy pillow in my first pregnancy. It was white, quite thin and not at all firm. It lay between myself and my partner for months, unused – I didn’t really understand what to do with it. So I was hoping this time my pillow would come in handy.
I was expecting the same – but this pillow was in a different league to the first one. First the size of it was double in width and length. It is huge! It is also a gorgeous shade of pink (these things matter) and the material was a sort of softer than soft velvety one. The pillow is also firm and substantial. I was amazed!
I quickly wrapped myself around it on the sofa and felt immediate relief.
My huge stomach fitted nicely around it and the weight was gone. Later I took it up to the bedroom and lay on it / around it for the entire afternoon. It stayed wrapped around me all night and I can honestly say I didn’t move far from it for the entire twelve days.During the heat wave I spent as many hours as I could wrapped around the pillow with a fan on – it was heavenly.
I became like a cat – lazy and an all day dozer on my comfy cushion.
To my delight I was also sent a nursing pillow in a beautiful beige colour.
After my cesarean this has become my best friend. I sit in bed for hours upon hours breast feeding and this pillow means I can get into a really comfortable position to feed.
It has also become my new baby’s favourite pillow to pose on for photos! It’s handy to move around the house no matter where I go and really helps my back out. I can even write this review thanks to it as my baby happily feeds away. Mothers – aren’t we good at multitasking?
Both products are gorgeous and I would recommend them both to any pregnant ladies and anyone planning to breastfeed.
The pillows are hypoallergenic
The nursing pillow offers support when feeding baby.
The bestseller is the U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow.
The pregnancy pillow relieves pressure, alleviates aches & pains and helps you to sleep comfortably on your side.
For more information or to order go to Pregnancy.net


Indian Head Massage
Indian Head massage has its origin based on an ancient healing system from India called Ayurveda, meaning “life and longevity ” in Sanskrit.
It is an important feature in Indian society even today and is often used daily in family life.
It helps reduce physical and emotional stress, improves blood circulation, mobility in the joints and relieves pain from tight muscles.
It will give you a general sense of well being.
It is also known for reducing headaches caused by stress and tension and improves sleep patterns.
It improves your hair condition, assists in balancing hormones, clears your sinuses and helps you fight infections.
It will also increase your energy levels.
The massage includes upper back, shoulders, arms, hands, neck and head finishing with pressure point on your face.
you do not have to undress to receive the massage but just wear a cotton top with long sleeves.
You can have a dry treatment or an oil treatment to suit your requirements.
- ~Indian head massage treatment, up to and hour is £50
- ~ Combination of Indian head massage and Reiki, up to an hour and a half is £75
- 2 hours is £100
- ( we start with the massage and then you can continue to relax and let go while i am channelling the Reiki energy).
Contra indications that would prevent treatment for an Indian Head Massage
Fever, history of thrombosis or embolism, contagious skin diseases, flu, chicken pox, measles, intoxication, migraine attack, recent injury, shingles, herpes.
Contra indications that would restrict your treatment for an Indian Head massage
Eczema, psoriasis, bruising, cuts, recent scar tissues, sunburn, severere muscular tension, pregnancy (after 3 months), osteoporosis, high and low blood pressure.


Carlson Wellness, LLC is proud to offer a variety of therapeutic and relaxation massage services to fit anyone's needs including massage, facials, hair removal, paraffin treatments, hot stone, and energy bodywork.
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Carlson Wellness, LLC uses the following modalities to customize each massage session to the individual client’s needs:
RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE - Great for soothing the mind, body and spirit.
DEEP TISSUE - Relieves deep muscle tension by use of myofascial release, trigger point release, Thai and Sports Massage Techniques. With the use of these techniques the muscles deeper in the body get the same relaxing treatment as the superficial muscles.
DEEP TISSUE RELAXATION - Similar to the Deep Tissue Massage, this massage is a relaxing massage combined with relaxing Swedish techniques to help your body and mind relax while getting the muscular benefits of deep tissue. You will leave feeling relaxed as well as very relieved from muscle pain due to every day life as well as those who try new things.
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries. This technique is also used on non-athletes who have similar needs due to injury from subtle to severe.
HOT STONE THERAPY
It is a technique using smooth stones that have been heated to warm the muscle for a deep massage effect without the discomfort of deep tissue. Although the use of hot stone during massage is great for stress relief in the mind, which it seems we could all use, it is also good to relieve aches and pains due to tightness in the muscles as well. Pain or an achy feeling caused by tension in the muscle is one of the most common issues people have. Tension is a tightening of the muscle. With the heat of the stones, it will release the tension and bring relief.


Did you know it's said that we share 50% of our DNA with mushrooms?
This is why they are such a powerful form of natural medicine for human beings.
So whether you're relaxing at home after a long day or celebrating with friends, let jAGA be your alcohol free alternative. Sit back, unwind and enjoy the drink that allows you to stay cool, calm and collected!
Reishi Mushrooms also known as 'Lingzhi,' have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. In recent years, Reishi mushrooms have become a popular ingredient in health drinks. At jAGA, we use only the highest quality Reishi Mushrooms sourced from our UK botanicals supply chain to ensure that our customers receive the best possible product. We extract the bioactive compounds using a natural extraction to ensure that our product is free from any harmful contaminants.
Cordyceps is a functional mushroom found in the high mountain regions of China. It is known for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to stimulate the immune system and often used to provide a natural energy boost. jAGA drinks offer you a new, natural way to incorporate cordyceps into your diet. Whether you are a vegetarian or vegan, you can enjoy our refreshing and wholesome beverages with confidence.
Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a traditional form of medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. It’s adaptogenic properties help to balance and support the bodies overall health and well-being, making it a popular ingredient in drinks.
L'Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that performs many functions in the body, inlcuding the production of serotonin. Serotonin helps control mood and appetite.
L'Theanine is a naturally occurring, non-protein amino acid found in green tea.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that plays a major role in your body's system. It is essential for the function of cells, muscles, bones, nerves, heart, blood sugar levels, mood and relaxation.


Biological agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, other microorganisms and their associated toxins. They have the ability to adversely affect human health in a variety of ways, ranging from relatively mild, allergic reactions to serious medical conditions, even death. These organisms are widespread in the natural environment; they are found in water, soil, plants, and animals. Because many microbes reproduce rapidly and require minimal resources for survival, they are a potential danger in a wide variety of occupational settings.
Following are some of the most virulent and prevalent biological agents:
- Anthrax. Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by a sporeforming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. It is generally acquired following contact with anthrax-infected animals or anthrax-contaminated animal products.
- Avian Flu. Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease of birds which is currently epidemic amongst poultry in Asia. Despite the uncertainties, poultry experts agree that immediate culling of infected and exposed birds is the first line of defense for both the protection of human health and the reduction of further losses in the agricultural sector.
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention. OSHAestimates that 5.6 million workers in the health care industry and related occupations are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and others.
- Botulism. Cases of botulism are usually associated with consumption of preserved foods. However, botulinum toxins are currently among the most common compounds explored by terrorists for use as biological weapons.
- Foodborne Disease. Foodborne illnesses are caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins, metals, and prions (microscopic protein particles). Symptoms range from mild gastroenteritis to life-threatening neurologic, hepatic, and renal syndromes.
- Hantavirus. Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans from the dried droppings, urine, or saliva of mice and rats. Animal laboratory workers and persons working in infested buildings are at increased risk to this disease.
- Legionnaires' Disease. Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial disease commonly associated with water-based aerosols. It is often the result of poorly maintained air conditioning cooling towers and potable water systems.
- Molds and Fungi. Molds and fungi produce and release millions of spores small enough to be air-, water-, or insect-borne which may have negative effects on human health including allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory problems.
- Plague. The World Health Organization reports 1,000 to 3,000 cases of plague every year. A bioterrorist release of plague could result in a rapid spread of the pneumonic form of the disease, which could have devastating consequences.
- Ricin. Ricin is one of the most toxic and easily produced plant toxins. It has been used in the past as a bioterrorist weapon and remains a serious threat.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an emerging, sometimes fatal, respiratory illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most recent human cases of SARS were reported in China in April 2004 and there is currently no known transmission anywhere in the world.
- Smallpox. Smallpox is a highly contagious disease unique to humans. It is estimated that no more than 20 percent of the population has any immunity from previous vaccination.
- Tularemia. Tularemia is also known as "rabbit fever" or "deer fly fever" and is extremely infectious. Relatively few bacteria are required to cause the disease, which is why it is an attractive weapon for use in bioterrorism.
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs). Along with smallpox, anthrax, plague, botulism, and tularemia, hemorrhagic fever viruses are among the six agents identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the most likely to be used as biological weapons. Many VHFs can cause severe, life-threatening disease with high fatality rates.


Hemagglutinating virus of Japan (HVJ) Envelope (HVJ-E) is a nonproliferative and noninfectious vesicle about 300 nm in diameter on average purified after complete inactivation of Sendai virus genomic RNA.
Since the F protein distributed on the HVJ-E envelope has high membrane-fusing potential comparable to that of live virus, it is possible to use HVJ-E itself as a cell-fusing agent or to introduce genes, proteins, anti-cancer agents, etc. in HVJ-E-incorporated form into cells for analysis of their functions.
Kaneda, Y., et al.: Hemagglutinating virus of Japan（HVJ）envelope vector as a versatile gene delivery system. Molecular Therapy, 6, 219-226（2002)
HVJ Envelope VECTOR is a novel and unique transfection kit which employs the membrane fusion ability of the envelope of Sendai virus(Hemagglutinating virus of Japan: HVJ).
The genome RNA of HVJ is completely inactivated, so that you can use it as a "non-viral" transfection reagent safely and easily.
The molecule to be transferred (DNA, protein, antisense oligonucleotide, siRNA/miRNA, etc.) is incorporated in the HVJ Envelope (HVJ-E) to yield an HVJ-E vector, which is then introduced into the target cell or tissue, making use of the membrane-fusion activity of fusion (F) protein.”.
Conventional non-viral transfection tools, including cationic lipids, are incorporated into cells through endocytosis which results in degradation of most parts of the transferred DNA by lysosomes. On the other hand, HVJ Envelope VECTOR resists degradation by lysosomes, making it easy to transfer the specified DNA. Therefore, HVJ Envelope VECTOR yields highly efficient gene expression. Sialic acid receptors, which are needed to trigger binding with HN protein, exist in almost all animal cells. Thus, HVJ Envelope VECTOR is useful for a wide range of targets
1. Safe for use
HVJ-E is made of Sendai virus (HVJ). The genomic RNA of Sendai virus has been completely inactivated using some reagent, leaving no possibility of infection or proliferation of HVJ-E in humans or experimental animals. Thus, this non-viral transfection tool does not require any special manipulation or facility and can be used safely in ordinary laboratories.
2. Introduction of various molecules
HVJ-E can incorporate a variety of molecules, e.g., plasmid DNA, siRNA/miRNA, or proteins.
HVJ-E-incorporated molecules are introduced into cells via membrane fusion.
3. Wide usability
Applicable to in vitro and in vivo transfection experiments
Applicable to difficult-to-transfect cells(e.g. primary T cells)
Suitable for high-throughput applications
Ready-to-use reagents (HVJ-E and auxiliary reagents) Simple operability