Right now is a pretty stressing time for me, with all the finals coming in a few days and all, so I decided to make a quick post about some stress reducing food with some tips to help you stay up all night. If there is one thing that five years of college education that has taught me anything, it’s how to cram and stay up all night, whether it be to drink all night or study. Click to see more..
Written by Bryan on May 14th, 2009 in Health Advisory.
FES2, WHAT IS IT?
FES2, also known as iron sulfide, has been found in the Chinese Drywalls of many newly built homes.
More than 100,000 homes built within the last 5 years said to have been affected by this compound.
The EPA is still working on identifying the homes that may contain these drywalls, but the reports so far have been coming all around the US, particularly around Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina.
Many may have been trying to identify Fe2 using air sampling, but it has shown that it is not effective. (Via Webwire)
“The problem appears to be related to the presence of iron disulfide (FeS2 pyrite). Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon disulfide (CS2) are also suspected as culprits. EMSL Analytical has recently developed a procedure that can accurately compare certain sulfur gasses contained in suspect drywall versus control samples.
Air sampling methods (such as EPA TO-15 and ASTM D5504) do not consistently identify spaces with other odorous drywall symptoms, such as odors, irritation, and copper corrosion. There are so many factors, including temperature, moisture, HVAC operation, etc., that affect what is present in the air that other sampling methods should be utilized. Bulk testing has proven to be the most reliable testing methods. EMSL can show that the material differs in composition from normal, non-problem drywall by XRF/XRD microscopy. This test alone may not tell the whole story.”
“You might have Chinese dry-stone wall in your home if you are feeling: Respiratory irritation, Irritated eyes, Persistent headaches, Nose bleeds, Wheezing, Coughing, Sneezing, Difficulty breathing. Or a different symptoms are alike to those of asthma attack, bronchitis, and another respiratory disorders.” via (hotbreakingnews.com)
Written by Bryan on May 5th, 2009 in Exercise, Health, Medicine, Pain.
You may have heard of Sciatica pain. But it is important to note that Sciatica Pain is not a specific symptom that focuses on a specific diagnosis. However, Sciatica pain refers to a general pain caused by compression of various different nerves that are either of or stems from the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Sciatica Pain is also known as radiculopathy.
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For example a cervical radiculopathy refers to a compression or pinching of a nerve in your neck by various cervical spinal bones as pictured here. In our case, it the compression or pinch would be near the sciatic area.
Written by Bryan on May 5th, 2009 in Exercise, Food, Gadget, Health, Medicine, Men's, Pain.
I’m not a big fan of medicine. Especially when I have to take it. I imagine that nobody really likes to take medicine. I mean would you want to take medicine if you were healthy? no right? But when it comes to herbal medicine, it seems much more safer to use. So here are some natural herbal medicine aimed for alleviating back pain.
Written by Bryan on May 2nd, 2009 in Medicine, Weight Management.
The popular diet drug Hydroxycut has been recalled due to possible liver damage.
So before I explain why these are banned, here are the specific products that are banned:
Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
Hydroxycut 24
Hydroxycut Carb Control
Hydroxycut Natural
These are the two products that are now BANNED form the U.S. market due to the severe side effect of debilitating liver damage. The FDA has received 23 reports of ranging from jaundice to death.
“The 23 reports of adverse effects include liver damage, elevated liver enzymes (which indicates potential liver damage) and liver damage requiring a transplant. A 19-year-old man died after using Hydroxycut. “The death occurred in 2007,” Katz says, “and was reported to the agency at the end of March 2009.” via WebMD
