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First Labs Post RAI
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So about three weeks ago I was feeling horrible. I felt like all my hyper symptoms were elevated and my emotions and moods were out of control to the point where I felt like I was going insane. It was the worse feeling in the world. My eyes seem to be bothering me more then usual, but I don't have TED. They are burning, dry, puffy and I feel a bit of pain, but I do look at a computer for 8 plus hours a day between work/personal life, so I wonder sometimes if its that and not the graves. Also my hair is falling out like crazy. Its not falling out in clumps but my hair is every where. Its also very dry and brittle. My hair has always been so healthy. I ordered coconut oil off of eBay in hopes this will help the dry and brittle hair. My tongue also seems to be swelling up every once and a while and I am drinking water like a camel. I am assuming this is the after affects of the RAI. I am feeling better now and my body feels calm, BUT today I went to my Endo and she wants me to stop taking my Methimazole. So I am sure this is going to put my body back into a roller coaster ride again. I am a little freaked out about this and a little confused as to why she wants me to stop the meds so soon as my new labs show I am more hyper then prior to the RAI treatment. Unless the meds can do this or maybe I don't understand the labs as this gets very confusing. I assume this is normal process to want me to stop the Methimazole to see how my Thyroid will react.
Below are my new labs. Being that my TSH went down to 0.55 I assume this makes me more hyper. If I remember correctly a lower TSH = Hyper and a Higher TSH = Hypo. Guess I will post on some of the Thyroid boards and see what they say.
Labs on 9/20/2010 TSH 0.55 - Range 0.40-4.50T4 Free 1.1 - Range 0.8-1.8.
Labs on 7/24/2010TSH 0.71 - Range 0.40-4.50 T4 Free 1.3 - Range 0.8-1.8.
Below are my new labs. Being that my TSH went down to 0.55 I assume this makes me more hyper. If I remember correctly a lower TSH = Hyper and a Higher TSH = Hypo. Guess I will post on some of the Thyroid boards and see what they say.
Labs on 9/20/2010 TSH 0.55 - Range 0.40-4.50T4 Free 1.1 - Range 0.8-1.8.
Labs on 7/24/2010TSH 0.71 - Range 0.40-4.50 T4 Free 1.3 - Range 0.8-1.8.
Which Team Wins The World Cup 2010?
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There is no doubt that this time around, the World Cup is going to be pretty close. Almost all the teams in the different groups have people capable of creating miracle and taking home the cherished prize, for which people wait throughout a 4-year period. Let us have a look at the possible contenders of the World Cup 2010:
Brazil
The South Americans and 5-times World Champion have the talent alongside players to bring back the Cup to their country. Their defense, surprising, is going pretty well and may turn out to be the difference maker for their team.
Spain
EURO 2008 winners and a team with all the flair, Spain will be looking to add the World Cup to their history. The tournament, which has eluded them, will be eyed by most of the star players in their squad.
England
It was 4 decades ago that they created history, but England has been giving far too many disappointing performances after good starts. This is where their side, which comprises of the best players in the world at all the ends and the presence of an excellent Italian Coach, may turn their faith in South Africa.
Germany
EURO 2008 and World Cup 2002 finalists apart from being World Champions thrice, Germany will be hoping that they go all the way and win the Silverware for their Country.
Argentina
The class of the side, which has produced the likes of Maradona and now has Lionel Messi, cannot be questioned. However, it will be important to see, if they have what it takes to deliver the final blow.
Italy
Ironically, the current World Champions only has been given an outside chance by most experts. However, they have a good side and can repeat their heroics of 2006.
France
After getting so close to winning the title last time around, the European team will be hoping for another fairytale ride. Their journey has been filled with close shaves and they might have even been eliminated. However, things may change for the French side, as they have the talent to make it happen.
Apart from these, Portugal and Netherlands also have a shot at the World Cup 2010. With all that said, it is time that will tell, who will leave South Africa with a huge smile on their face.
Brazil
The South Americans and 5-times World Champion have the talent alongside players to bring back the Cup to their country. Their defense, surprising, is going pretty well and may turn out to be the difference maker for their team.
Spain
EURO 2008 winners and a team with all the flair, Spain will be looking to add the World Cup to their history. The tournament, which has eluded them, will be eyed by most of the star players in their squad.
England
It was 4 decades ago that they created history, but England has been giving far too many disappointing performances after good starts. This is where their side, which comprises of the best players in the world at all the ends and the presence of an excellent Italian Coach, may turn their faith in South Africa.
Germany
EURO 2008 and World Cup 2002 finalists apart from being World Champions thrice, Germany will be hoping that they go all the way and win the Silverware for their Country.
Argentina
The class of the side, which has produced the likes of Maradona and now has Lionel Messi, cannot be questioned. However, it will be important to see, if they have what it takes to deliver the final blow.
Italy
Ironically, the current World Champions only has been given an outside chance by most experts. However, they have a good side and can repeat their heroics of 2006.
France
After getting so close to winning the title last time around, the European team will be hoping for another fairytale ride. Their journey has been filled with close shaves and they might have even been eliminated. However, things may change for the French side, as they have the talent to make it happen.
Apart from these, Portugal and Netherlands also have a shot at the World Cup 2010. With all that said, it is time that will tell, who will leave South Africa with a huge smile on their face.
Natural Illusion : Sexy Blonde Girls in Black Stockings
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Nothing feels more hot and erotic than the gaze of sexy blonde girls in Black stockings.
Black Stockings on a hot girl can make your hormones go crazy with the adrenaline at its full flow. It just sets your imaginations on fire. Nothing could be more perfect than a husband gifting his blonde wife a set of black stockings. After all, black stockings are the most sought after clothing for a woman.
Black stockings are available in different materials and styles. Women can wear either to keep them warm, or to add a sexy look to an outfit. It really makes your legs look hot and sexy. The most common material for black stockings is nylons, which are less opaque. Where as black stockings made from cotton are more opaque. If a woman wants to go for a sexy look, then she should opt for black fishnets, which are designed to be sexy. You can wear black stockings for various reasons. You may either wear it for a slimmer look or for sex appeal. For a sexy look you can go for the thigh-high stockings or wear it as pantyhose, which are generally worn during your work day. Before wearing a black stocking always think care fully about the selection of your shoes. They must compliment the look of your stockings. You should also check that your skirts do not hang too low; it can look a bit outlandish.
There is no doubt that black stockings have always been associated with sex appeal. It really gives a sexy look to a woman. But she needs to make the right selection before choosing a black stocking. Every body type has its own configuration for a black stocking. Therefore choose which compliments your body figure. But a woman should never forget that their real sex appeal lies in their eyes.
Black Stockings on a hot girl can make your hormones go crazy with the adrenaline at its full flow. It just sets your imaginations on fire. Nothing could be more perfect than a husband gifting his blonde wife a set of black stockings. After all, black stockings are the most sought after clothing for a woman.
Black stockings are available in different materials and styles. Women can wear either to keep them warm, or to add a sexy look to an outfit. It really makes your legs look hot and sexy. The most common material for black stockings is nylons, which are less opaque. Where as black stockings made from cotton are more opaque. If a woman wants to go for a sexy look, then she should opt for black fishnets, which are designed to be sexy. You can wear black stockings for various reasons. You may either wear it for a slimmer look or for sex appeal. For a sexy look you can go for the thigh-high stockings or wear it as pantyhose, which are generally worn during your work day. Before wearing a black stocking always think care fully about the selection of your shoes. They must compliment the look of your stockings. You should also check that your skirts do not hang too low; it can look a bit outlandish.
There is no doubt that black stockings have always been associated with sex appeal. It really gives a sexy look to a woman. But she needs to make the right selection before choosing a black stocking. Every body type has its own configuration for a black stocking. Therefore choose which compliments your body figure. But a woman should never forget that their real sex appeal lies in their eyes.
Seven health benefits of acai berry
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Widely known as a ‘weight loss product’ and ‘super berry’, this product contains as much as two times the anti antioxidants, which are normally found otherwise in any other products. We list below seven health benefits of acai berry:
◦Shedding the pounds: Research has shown that consuming anti antioxidants help reduce the weight by as much as 450%, which is not done otherwise. It also contains omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids, which are also helpful for the body.
◦Prevents Cancer: Acai berry also helps reduce the chances of cancer as because the chemicals which are found Acai Berry help doing this.
◦Improves eyesight: When it comes to body, the most important organ is the eyes. Acai berry helps improve the eyesight by a significant amount. It is because of the anthocyanins, which help doing this.
◦Tucking you in: The fruit contains Vitamin B, which is very much helpful for regulating Dopamine and Serotonin which affects the sleep. It also improves the blood circulation of the body.
◦Helps cleaning up: Acai berry contains a very rare antioxidant, which helps cleaning the digestive system and helps the body preventing any future digestive problems. Thus, it takes active care of the body from top to bottom.
◦Loves the heart: Acai berry will always keep the heart healthy because of the presence of Vitamins A, D, E and K. These help fighting heart disease and bad cholesterol.
◦Pepping you up: Acai berry acts as a quick energy booster, which acts just like candy bar, soda, energy drink or coffee. Restoring energy in a natural way and that too without a crash is one of the most beneficial features of Acai berry. Thus, it reduces fatigue naturally and safely.
◦Shedding the pounds: Research has shown that consuming anti antioxidants help reduce the weight by as much as 450%, which is not done otherwise. It also contains omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids, which are also helpful for the body.
◦Prevents Cancer: Acai berry also helps reduce the chances of cancer as because the chemicals which are found Acai Berry help doing this.
◦Improves eyesight: When it comes to body, the most important organ is the eyes. Acai berry helps improve the eyesight by a significant amount. It is because of the anthocyanins, which help doing this.
◦Tucking you in: The fruit contains Vitamin B, which is very much helpful for regulating Dopamine and Serotonin which affects the sleep. It also improves the blood circulation of the body.
◦Helps cleaning up: Acai berry contains a very rare antioxidant, which helps cleaning the digestive system and helps the body preventing any future digestive problems. Thus, it takes active care of the body from top to bottom.
◦Loves the heart: Acai berry will always keep the heart healthy because of the presence of Vitamins A, D, E and K. These help fighting heart disease and bad cholesterol.
◦Pepping you up: Acai berry acts as a quick energy booster, which acts just like candy bar, soda, energy drink or coffee. Restoring energy in a natural way and that too without a crash is one of the most beneficial features of Acai berry. Thus, it reduces fatigue naturally and safely.
Known Facts About Ionic Teeth Whitening
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Smoking, drinking alcohol, coffee or by other means your teeth may get dark brown, yellowish or discolored. If it is the same case to you then do not get worried. There are ways to get rid of this and one of it is the process of ionic teeth whitening.
In this process LED lights, whitening gel and a mouthpiece is used. You would have to a special whitening gel in your mouth so that it comes in contact with your teeth. Then to hold the gel on the teeth a mouthpiece is fitted over the teeth. After all this LED light is used to clean the teeth surface. It usually takes few minutes to complete the whole process. LED lights are used as it has higher penetration power than the normal brushes or the solutions. The whitening gel which is given before gets activated and acts as a bleaching.
Benefits:
1.It keeps your teeth white for a long time. It is not affected by the action of alcohols, coffees or smoke.
2.It can be done in your house or in bathroom comfortably.
3.Ionic teeth whitening treatment are quite safe. It has very less side effects and keeps the health of your teeth fit.
Limitations:
As like every thing, it has also got some limitations. It does not work on the prosthetic teeth. It has very less or minimal effects on this type of teeth. Therefore, you must consult with the doctor if you have got prosthetic teeth.
Anyone can trust on the ionic teeth whitening process blindly as it has came into the effect after a long research, testing by the experts or the pioneers of the dental medicines. If you want to have a shining and radiant smile, then simply go for ionic teeth whitening treatment.
In this process LED lights, whitening gel and a mouthpiece is used. You would have to a special whitening gel in your mouth so that it comes in contact with your teeth. Then to hold the gel on the teeth a mouthpiece is fitted over the teeth. After all this LED light is used to clean the teeth surface. It usually takes few minutes to complete the whole process. LED lights are used as it has higher penetration power than the normal brushes or the solutions. The whitening gel which is given before gets activated and acts as a bleaching.
Benefits:
1.It keeps your teeth white for a long time. It is not affected by the action of alcohols, coffees or smoke.
2.It can be done in your house or in bathroom comfortably.
3.Ionic teeth whitening treatment are quite safe. It has very less side effects and keeps the health of your teeth fit.
Limitations:
As like every thing, it has also got some limitations. It does not work on the prosthetic teeth. It has very less or minimal effects on this type of teeth. Therefore, you must consult with the doctor if you have got prosthetic teeth.
Anyone can trust on the ionic teeth whitening process blindly as it has came into the effect after a long research, testing by the experts or the pioneers of the dental medicines. If you want to have a shining and radiant smile, then simply go for ionic teeth whitening treatment.
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2 : Summit Strike
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If there’s one thing that drives me bonkers in games, it’s cheap deaths. Whether it’s a bad camera hosing a jump in a platformer or Joe abusing E.Honda’s moving Hundred Hand Slap in Street Fighter 2 Turbo, it makes me crazy when I lose through no fault of my own. While the online multiplayer is excellent, Summit Strike’s single player campaign is positively infested with these moments, and it ruins the entire experience.
There are plenty of things that this title does right. The presentation is first class, realism is mostly maintained, and squad Al is dam good – but when Fred McTerrorist can see my camouflaged self hiding in a bush from a hundred yards away, and then flawlessly guns me down with a fully automatic rifle, all of those great elements get thrown completely out of the window.
However, this is far from the first game that I have reviewed with a terrible single player component and entertaining online play. Battlefield, Unreal Tournament, and Counter Strike are all great examples of fantastic titles that fail miserably without other humans to compete against, and while Summit Strike doesn’t quite match the brilliance of those classics, it certainly does compete with the better Xbox live titles. There’s a game type for everyone here. It doesn’t matter if your thing is co-op missions, co-op minigames, deathmatch, base assault, or capture the flag; Summit Strike has you covered. Combined with the stellar draw distance and graphical detail (not to mention awesome explosions) and well designed maps, this title is definitely worth.
It’s shame that Red Storm didn’t turn some of its formidable development talents towards fixing the defective enemy Al. with the problem attended to, this could have been a truly outstanding game. As long as you go into Summit Strike knowing that online is the only real draw of the title, though, there’s little to complain about.
There are plenty of things that this title does right. The presentation is first class, realism is mostly maintained, and squad Al is dam good – but when Fred McTerrorist can see my camouflaged self hiding in a bush from a hundred yards away, and then flawlessly guns me down with a fully automatic rifle, all of those great elements get thrown completely out of the window.
However, this is far from the first game that I have reviewed with a terrible single player component and entertaining online play. Battlefield, Unreal Tournament, and Counter Strike are all great examples of fantastic titles that fail miserably without other humans to compete against, and while Summit Strike doesn’t quite match the brilliance of those classics, it certainly does compete with the better Xbox live titles. There’s a game type for everyone here. It doesn’t matter if your thing is co-op missions, co-op minigames, deathmatch, base assault, or capture the flag; Summit Strike has you covered. Combined with the stellar draw distance and graphical detail (not to mention awesome explosions) and well designed maps, this title is definitely worth.
It’s shame that Red Storm didn’t turn some of its formidable development talents towards fixing the defective enemy Al. with the problem attended to, this could have been a truly outstanding game. As long as you go into Summit Strike knowing that online is the only real draw of the title, though, there’s little to complain about.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Teeth Whitening Strips
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The best way to get your teeth whiter is perhaps, by the using of the teeth strips. It is quite affordable as well as easy for usage. A Teeth whitening strip is made up of skinny plastic strips having carbamine peroxide solution in it. The side that contains the solution is placed on the teeth. It comes in two sets one for the upper portion of the teeth and other for the lower portion. It has nowadays become most popular way of whitening the teeth.
Advantages for using teeth whitening strips:
1.It comes at a very low of cost as compared to the other methods of teeth whitening treatment. It costs only 20 to 30 USD per pack.
2.You can also use this at home. There is no need to go to the doctor.
3.Teeth whitening strips are quite handy. Only you have to place the solution containing side over your teeth for 30 minutes.
4.They make your teeth very white. Perhaps as white as a new born baby.
Disadvantages Of Teeth Whitening Strips
1.A set of teeth whitening strip may not be able to cover the whole portion of the teeth. This may cause uneven whitening.
2.It goes around the contours and the spaces of the teeth. It may be very discomfort able.
3.If the strips don’t get set with your teeth size, it may cause gum irritation.
4.Over usage of teeth whitening strips may hamper the health of your teeth and gum. It could weaken your teeth’s enamel.
Teeth whitening strips can go a long way in making you much more confident. A white tooth is very essential for building up the self-confidence within yourself and creating a good impression in others mind. So, thanks to teeth whitening strips.
Advantages for using teeth whitening strips:
1.It comes at a very low of cost as compared to the other methods of teeth whitening treatment. It costs only 20 to 30 USD per pack.
2.You can also use this at home. There is no need to go to the doctor.
3.Teeth whitening strips are quite handy. Only you have to place the solution containing side over your teeth for 30 minutes.
4.They make your teeth very white. Perhaps as white as a new born baby.
Disadvantages Of Teeth Whitening Strips
1.A set of teeth whitening strip may not be able to cover the whole portion of the teeth. This may cause uneven whitening.
2.It goes around the contours and the spaces of the teeth. It may be very discomfort able.
3.If the strips don’t get set with your teeth size, it may cause gum irritation.
4.Over usage of teeth whitening strips may hamper the health of your teeth and gum. It could weaken your teeth’s enamel.
Teeth whitening strips can go a long way in making you much more confident. A white tooth is very essential for building up the self-confidence within yourself and creating a good impression in others mind. So, thanks to teeth whitening strips.
Natural Wonders of The World : Laguna Colorada in Bolivia
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Laguna Colorado or Red Lagoon is a shallow salt lake area and one of the most attractive natural wonders of the world. It is in the south west of the altiplano of Bolivia within Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve and almost close to Chile. The famous lake is a source of inspiration and contains borax islands which are heavily based on colors contrasts with the reddish color of its waters caused by the basic constituents like red sediments and pigmentation of some algae.
The location can be easily explored because the lake is the breeding point for famous flamingos. It is worth mentioning that there are over 50 species of bird which can be seen flying in the sky towards the lake and cab act as perfect sight seeing for the visitors. It is always good to have a high resolution camera to shoot these breath taking visuals and imagine the world from your eyes instantly. People wish to come to this lake must first have to reach Uyuni by various means like by air and by bus from La Paz, Oruro, Potosi, Tupiza, Atocha, Sucre etc.
The best time to visit is the summer time and visiting hours are limited for day to avoid any mishaps in the night by the authorities. The hot springs and geysers around the lake area is also a good point to relax your self with the true spirits. There are various good options at the Uyuni town which can be easily acquired on less and high rents and can be stayed to have a perfect vacation around the natural wonder of the world known as Laguna Colorada in Bolivia. It is also worth mentioning that the sunset at this lake is also a worth to look out at and provides great visuals at Laguna Colorada.
The location can be easily explored because the lake is the breeding point for famous flamingos. It is worth mentioning that there are over 50 species of bird which can be seen flying in the sky towards the lake and cab act as perfect sight seeing for the visitors. It is always good to have a high resolution camera to shoot these breath taking visuals and imagine the world from your eyes instantly. People wish to come to this lake must first have to reach Uyuni by various means like by air and by bus from La Paz, Oruro, Potosi, Tupiza, Atocha, Sucre etc.
The best time to visit is the summer time and visiting hours are limited for day to avoid any mishaps in the night by the authorities. The hot springs and geysers around the lake area is also a good point to relax your self with the true spirits. There are various good options at the Uyuni town which can be easily acquired on less and high rents and can be stayed to have a perfect vacation around the natural wonder of the world known as Laguna Colorada in Bolivia. It is also worth mentioning that the sunset at this lake is also a worth to look out at and provides great visuals at Laguna Colorada.
7 Steps to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer is a type of cancer has its origin in breast tissue. There are some symptoms are you would feel a lump in your breast. Change in size or shape of breast different from normal indicate the symptoms of breast tissue. Skin marking, single nipple discharges or pain, swelling or any type redness noted on breast are also evidences of Breast Cancer.
Factors like high fat diet, excessive alcohol intake, obesity, radiation, consumption of tobacco effects your diseases. It can occur in young women and also older women can get caught with breast cancer. You should start caring before Breast Cancer attacks you.
You should check whether in your family if anyone is suffering from Breast Cancer. As this factor is one which is effecting one. You should stop consuming tobacco and stop inhaling too, as tobacco causes cancer in many people. You should even stop smoking as it also is a link of many type of cancer.
Consume fruits and vegetable more each day. Fruits, vegetable or any grains and beans, help you in reducing your weight, which is one of the factor of occurring cancer in your body. Avoid consuming high calories foods which are harmful for your body.
You should avoid alcohol as much as possible. Due to alcohol many type of cancer is cause like mouth, throat, kidney, lever and even breast cancer. You should consume once in a week or twice in a week, in order to avoid diseases from your body.
Exercise on regular basis. Give your body time of 30 minutes or more for exercising everyday. This will help you being active and avoid you from obesity. You can include walking or any other safe exercise.
Stop any long-term hormone therapy, which is factor for your breast cancer. Long term hormone therapy with estrogen- progestin is harmful for your health.
Vitamin D helps you in decreasing any risk of breast cancer. Avoid excessive sun, but take sunlight, which provides you good vitamin D supplements.
Know the techniques of breast feeding. Breast feeding helps you in prevention of breast cancer.
Factors like high fat diet, excessive alcohol intake, obesity, radiation, consumption of tobacco effects your diseases. It can occur in young women and also older women can get caught with breast cancer. You should start caring before Breast Cancer attacks you.
You should check whether in your family if anyone is suffering from Breast Cancer. As this factor is one which is effecting one. You should stop consuming tobacco and stop inhaling too, as tobacco causes cancer in many people. You should even stop smoking as it also is a link of many type of cancer. Consume fruits and vegetable more each day. Fruits, vegetable or any grains and beans, help you in reducing your weight, which is one of the factor of occurring cancer in your body. Avoid consuming high calories foods which are harmful for your body.
You should avoid alcohol as much as possible. Due to alcohol many type of cancer is cause like mouth, throat, kidney, lever and even breast cancer. You should consume once in a week or twice in a week, in order to avoid diseases from your body.
Exercise on regular basis. Give your body time of 30 minutes or more for exercising everyday. This will help you being active and avoid you from obesity. You can include walking or any other safe exercise.
Stop any long-term hormone therapy, which is factor for your breast cancer. Long term hormone therapy with estrogen- progestin is harmful for your health.
Vitamin D helps you in decreasing any risk of breast cancer. Avoid excessive sun, but take sunlight, which provides you good vitamin D supplements.
Know the techniques of breast feeding. Breast feeding helps you in prevention of breast cancer.
Ancient Civilizations Living in The Cradle of Mesopotamia
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Mesopotamia has been known as the land of ancient civilization. There has been many debates about ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia or the life in ancient Mesopotamia. The end result, however, suggested that numerous civilizations had cradled from this place like the most notable Sumerian civilization and the Akkadian civilization and many others which have actually defined varying culture in ancient Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia in history has been quite an interesting subject even today.
Mesopotamia has been a highly interesting subject since long and it has managed to amaze people still of this age. It is said that mankind learnt it’s civilization from this ancient place where numerous civilizations had grown since time immemorial. This place situated almost between the delta region of the Euphrates and the Tigris has a beauty of its own in terms of location and has been testimony to a large number of human civilizations.
Mesopotamia was undoubtedly he land of cultural horizons with the irrigation, agriculture, cultivation and cities cropping up in almost 4000 B.C. it’s unimaginable but true that the Sumerian Civilization started their own art of ancient writing upon clay tablets. This form of writing later changed into the phonetic writing style where symbols and signs were used for resembling sounds. Much like this aspect, there has been instances of other inventions and it indicated that inventions occurred out of necessity.
There were also examples of human races following gods like Utu and Enlil in ancient Mesopotamia which represented sun and wind respectively and did inhibit culture and religious beliefs among the ancient civilizations. The suburbs of ancient Mesopotamia had regions like Sumer, Catal Huyuk, Gonur-depe, Babylon, and Assyria from where numerous civilizations crept and came into existence during the 4000 B.C. period. So it has been more than eminent that ancient Mesopotamia has been the cradle of numerous civilizations of the human kind.
Mesopotamia has been a highly interesting subject since long and it has managed to amaze people still of this age. It is said that mankind learnt it’s civilization from this ancient place where numerous civilizations had grown since time immemorial. This place situated almost between the delta region of the Euphrates and the Tigris has a beauty of its own in terms of location and has been testimony to a large number of human civilizations.Mesopotamia was undoubtedly he land of cultural horizons with the irrigation, agriculture, cultivation and cities cropping up in almost 4000 B.C. it’s unimaginable but true that the Sumerian Civilization started their own art of ancient writing upon clay tablets. This form of writing later changed into the phonetic writing style where symbols and signs were used for resembling sounds. Much like this aspect, there has been instances of other inventions and it indicated that inventions occurred out of necessity.
There were also examples of human races following gods like Utu and Enlil in ancient Mesopotamia which represented sun and wind respectively and did inhibit culture and religious beliefs among the ancient civilizations. The suburbs of ancient Mesopotamia had regions like Sumer, Catal Huyuk, Gonur-depe, Babylon, and Assyria from where numerous civilizations crept and came into existence during the 4000 B.C. period. So it has been more than eminent that ancient Mesopotamia has been the cradle of numerous civilizations of the human kind.
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Maine Doctor on Watery Eyes
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“Throughout the year in Maine it is not uncommon to have patients ask about watery eyes or excessive watering of the eyes can even have tears running over their eyelids and down their cheeks,” commented Maine Ophthalmologist Jordan Sterrer, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group. Watery eyes are the common description for the eye condition called Epiphora. Having enough tears is important for your eye health and vision but having too many tears can be annoying and troubling. Watery eyes or Epiphora can be caused by either or both of two main eye problems. First, watery eyes can occur because you simply produce too many tears. Second, eye watering can occur because the tears you do produce just don’t drain properly. As odd as it may seem, one of the most common causes of producing too many tears is dry eyes. When you have a dry eye your eye can “overreact” and produce too much tear fluid due to the irritation. Then, normally when we blink the eyelids push the tears across the eye’s surface, causing them to collect in the lower inner corner of the eye and draining through a tiny opening called a “puncta” into the nasolacrimal canal and out through your nose. If the puncta are closed or the canal is blocked the tears will simply stay stagnant in the inner corners of your eyes making them seem very watery.
So why do we develop tear drainage problems or excessive tear production problems? There are many causes of watery eye and watering eyes are pretty common in people who have dry eye syndrome, clogged tear ducts from infection of inflammation, conjunctivitis or “pink eye”, exposure to irritation from smog, smoke, excessive dust and chemical vapors as well as foreign bodies, eyelid problems turning in or out and corneal abrasions.
If you or someone you know suffers from watery eyes or is bothered by watering eyes please call Eyecare Medical Group at 888-374-2020 to schedule an appointment for an examination.
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
So why do we develop tear drainage problems or excessive tear production problems? There are many causes of watery eye and watering eyes are pretty common in people who have dry eye syndrome, clogged tear ducts from infection of inflammation, conjunctivitis or “pink eye”, exposure to irritation from smog, smoke, excessive dust and chemical vapors as well as foreign bodies, eyelid problems turning in or out and corneal abrasions.
If you or someone you know suffers from watery eyes or is bothered by watering eyes please call Eyecare Medical Group at 888-374-2020 to schedule an appointment for an examination.
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
Employee Appreciation Week at EMG
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Every year, Eyecare Medical Group honors its employees with a weeklong celebration filled with fun games, delicious food, and gifts. Prizes are awarded, gift cards are given out, and career milestones are celebrated at the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th. This year, the following employees were honored:
25 YearsPhil Chin, Ann Kidd & Jean Proctor
20 YearsSue Blanchard, Deana MacPherson, Nancy Mason & Gretel Taska
15 YearsSue Bowen & Tammy Desjardin
10 YearsLiz Kennedy
5 YearsErica Dallaire, Linda Deshaies, Johanna Dresser, Erica Mitchell, Tammy Mulholland & Cheryl Palmer
Thank you for ALL of your hard work and dedication!
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
25 YearsPhil Chin, Ann Kidd & Jean Proctor
20 YearsSue Blanchard, Deana MacPherson, Nancy Mason & Gretel Taska
15 YearsSue Bowen & Tammy Desjardin
10 YearsLiz Kennedy
5 YearsErica Dallaire, Linda Deshaies, Johanna Dresser, Erica Mitchell, Tammy Mulholland & Cheryl Palmer
Thank you for ALL of your hard work and dedication!
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
Maine Ophthalmologist on Eye Health, Contacts & Swimming
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Maine Ophthalmologist Samuel Solish, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group in Portland commented on eye health, contact lens wear and swimming. “Understanding how swimming can affect your eyes, eye health and vision is good to know this time of year as summer typically means lots of water activities for all of us”, said Dr. Solish. “Some things to consider include that unless you are wearing goggles it is best not to swim with your eyes open under water and, when possible, to avoid splashes of water into your eyes. The many types of pool chemicals that are used to keep pool water clean and free of contamination may actually be irritating to your eyes and in some instances can actually cause damage to the surface of the eye.” Dr. Solish further explained.
Maintaining the proper pH levels in swimming pools takes considerable monitoring and effort and as the pH varies so does the possibility of eye irritation. Your natural tears have a pH of 7.0, if the pH of the pool water is below or above that level that level, it will certainly cause your eyes to burn or sting. The proper pH level for swimming pools is in the range of 7.2 to 7.8. If the pH is maintained within this range, burning eyes shouldn't be a problem for swimmers.
“The literature is quite definitive that swimming with contact lenses can pose a real risk. The eye health risk of swimming with contacts somewhat depends on the body of water you are in. We have access to the ocean, lakes and rivers throughout Maine. Lake and river swimming is particularly risky because of the possibility of the microorganism Acanthamoeba adhering to your contacts.
Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a severe and potentially blinding infection and inflammation of the cornea. This same risk is present when wearing contacts in hot tubs or spas,” Dr. Solish stressed. While the risk of sight threatening infection is lesser in properly chlorinated swimming pools and the ocean, other problems may be encountered. In the pool--eye irritation is possible when chlorine sticks on the surface of your lens and in the ocean--your contact lenses can be dislodged when you encounter large waves. You need to carefully consider whether to wear contact lenses while swimming. Keeping your head out of the water and wearing goggles will help to greatly reduce risk. If you worry about not being able to see clearly without glasses or contacts and want to see clearly while in the pool or ocean, you may wish to consider LASIK as a vision correction method so as not to be dependent on eyeglasses or contacts for swimming. If you or someone you know has questions about swimming, swimming pools, eye health, vision and contact lenses please feel free to call Eyecare Medical Group at 888-374-2020, visit www.eyecaremed.com or facebook.com/eyecaremedicalgroup.
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Maintaining the proper pH levels in swimming pools takes considerable monitoring and effort and as the pH varies so does the possibility of eye irritation. Your natural tears have a pH of 7.0, if the pH of the pool water is below or above that level that level, it will certainly cause your eyes to burn or sting. The proper pH level for swimming pools is in the range of 7.2 to 7.8. If the pH is maintained within this range, burning eyes shouldn't be a problem for swimmers.
“The literature is quite definitive that swimming with contact lenses can pose a real risk. The eye health risk of swimming with contacts somewhat depends on the body of water you are in. We have access to the ocean, lakes and rivers throughout Maine. Lake and river swimming is particularly risky because of the possibility of the microorganism Acanthamoeba adhering to your contacts.
Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a severe and potentially blinding infection and inflammation of the cornea. This same risk is present when wearing contacts in hot tubs or spas,” Dr. Solish stressed. While the risk of sight threatening infection is lesser in properly chlorinated swimming pools and the ocean, other problems may be encountered. In the pool--eye irritation is possible when chlorine sticks on the surface of your lens and in the ocean--your contact lenses can be dislodged when you encounter large waves. You need to carefully consider whether to wear contact lenses while swimming. Keeping your head out of the water and wearing goggles will help to greatly reduce risk. If you worry about not being able to see clearly without glasses or contacts and want to see clearly while in the pool or ocean, you may wish to consider LASIK as a vision correction method so as not to be dependent on eyeglasses or contacts for swimming. If you or someone you know has questions about swimming, swimming pools, eye health, vision and contact lenses please feel free to call Eyecare Medical Group at 888-374-2020, visit www.eyecaremed.com or facebook.com/eyecaremedicalgroup.
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Maine Fireworks Eye Safety
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Maine Retinal Specialist Jackie Nguyen, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, ME offered some guidance regarding fireworks eye safety and eye injury prevention in preparation for the July 4th celebrations and fun.
“Fireworks eye safety and avoiding eye injury is best achieved when we leave the use of fireworks to professionals trained in their safe use. Nonprofessionals are at undue risk of eye injury-no matter how much fun it might seem-when they use fireworks on their own,” commented Dr. Nguyen. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in approximately 10,000 injuries per year that are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Of those, 2/3 occurred during the one month period surrounding the July 4th holiday. It is important to note that:
· Eyes were the Second Most Commonly Injured Part of the Body!
· Males Were Injured 3x More than Females.
· Approximately 25% of Injuries are to Children under 15.
Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the Fourth of July. But there are precautions parents can take to prevent these injuries. The best defense against kids suffering severe eye injuries and burns is to not let kids play with any fireworks. Do not purchase, use or store fireworks of any type. Protect yourself, your family and your friends by avoiding fireworks. Attend only authorized public fireworks displays conducted by licensed operators, but be aware that even professional displays can be dangerous.
If an eye accident does occur, what should you know?
· Do not rub the eye.
· Do not attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing.
· Do not apply pressure to the eye itself-but protecting the eye from further contact with any item, including the child's hand.
· Do not stop for medicine! Over-the-counter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain. Aspirin (should never be given to children) and ibuprofen can thin the blood, increasing bleeding. Take the child to the emergency room at once.
· Do not apply ointments or drops. They may not be sterile and may make the area around the eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine.
Once you are seen in the emergency room please feel free to have them call Eyecare Medical Group at 888-374-2020 as we always have an eye doctor “on call” to provide consultation and continued care for you.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about eye safety, fireworks injury and prevention you can reach Eyecare Medical group at 888-374-2020, visit http://www.eyecaremed.com/ or facebook.com/eyecaremedicalgroup.
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
“Fireworks eye safety and avoiding eye injury is best achieved when we leave the use of fireworks to professionals trained in their safe use. Nonprofessionals are at undue risk of eye injury-no matter how much fun it might seem-when they use fireworks on their own,” commented Dr. Nguyen. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in approximately 10,000 injuries per year that are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Of those, 2/3 occurred during the one month period surrounding the July 4th holiday. It is important to note that:
· Eyes were the Second Most Commonly Injured Part of the Body!
· Males Were Injured 3x More than Females.
· Approximately 25% of Injuries are to Children under 15.
Fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the Fourth of July. But there are precautions parents can take to prevent these injuries. The best defense against kids suffering severe eye injuries and burns is to not let kids play with any fireworks. Do not purchase, use or store fireworks of any type. Protect yourself, your family and your friends by avoiding fireworks. Attend only authorized public fireworks displays conducted by licensed operators, but be aware that even professional displays can be dangerous.
If an eye accident does occur, what should you know?
· Do not rub the eye.
· Do not attempt to rinse out the eye. This can be even more damaging than rubbing.
· Do not apply pressure to the eye itself-but protecting the eye from further contact with any item, including the child's hand.
· Do not stop for medicine! Over-the-counter pain relievers will not do much to relieve pain. Aspirin (should never be given to children) and ibuprofen can thin the blood, increasing bleeding. Take the child to the emergency room at once.
· Do not apply ointments or drops. They may not be sterile and may make the area around the eye slippery and harder for the doctor to examine.
Once you are seen in the emergency room please feel free to have them call Eyecare Medical Group at 888-374-2020 as we always have an eye doctor “on call” to provide consultation and continued care for you.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about eye safety, fireworks injury and prevention you can reach Eyecare Medical group at 888-374-2020, visit http://www.eyecaremed.com/ or facebook.com/eyecaremedicalgroup.
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
Maine Eyelash Problems: Trichiasis
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Maine Ophthalmologist Robert Daly, M.D. of Eyecare medical Group in Portland, ME commented on the eyelash problem known as Trichiasis. “Trichiasis can cause some discomfort but is rarely serious, although it is important to monitor the patient to make sure no permanent damage is done to the cornea,” commented Dr. Daly.
Trichiasis is the abnormal growth of the eyelashes toward the eye, touching the cornea or the conjunctiva. Trichiasis is not typically a serious condition but can cause a lot of eye irritation and has the potential to damage the cornea if it is untreated and can cause vision loss.
Trichiasis is often caused by an entropion, or the inversion of the lower eye lid. When this occurs, the lashes have nowhere to go but in and can scratch the surface of the conjunctiva or cornea. The repeated scratching of the cornea from the lashes can cause damage to the cornea and can be painful. Trichiasis is not common in the United States, but can be more common in other countries when the cause of the trichiasis is an infection.
Treatment for trichiasis ranges depending on the cause and how severe the condition may be. For mild cases, lubricating the eye with artificial tears is enough to protect the cornea from damage. When an infection is the cause of the irritation, antibiotics can be beneficial. Some cases of trichiasis can be treated with epilation of the lashes, in which the lashes are plucked to prevent them from scratching the cornea. If the cause of the trichiasis is an entropion, surgery can be performed to repair the lower lid muscles so that the lid no longer turns it and allows the cornea to be scratched by the eye lashes. Argon laser treatment, cryotherapy and cautery procedures are other potential methods used to treat trichiasis.
If you require treatment for trichiasis, or have questions about treatment, please feel free to call Eyecare Medical Group at 1-888-374-2020, visit eyecaremed.com or facebook.com/eyecaremedicalgroup
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
Trichiasis is the abnormal growth of the eyelashes toward the eye, touching the cornea or the conjunctiva. Trichiasis is not typically a serious condition but can cause a lot of eye irritation and has the potential to damage the cornea if it is untreated and can cause vision loss.
Trichiasis is often caused by an entropion, or the inversion of the lower eye lid. When this occurs, the lashes have nowhere to go but in and can scratch the surface of the conjunctiva or cornea. The repeated scratching of the cornea from the lashes can cause damage to the cornea and can be painful. Trichiasis is not common in the United States, but can be more common in other countries when the cause of the trichiasis is an infection.
Treatment for trichiasis ranges depending on the cause and how severe the condition may be. For mild cases, lubricating the eye with artificial tears is enough to protect the cornea from damage. When an infection is the cause of the irritation, antibiotics can be beneficial. Some cases of trichiasis can be treated with epilation of the lashes, in which the lashes are plucked to prevent them from scratching the cornea. If the cause of the trichiasis is an entropion, surgery can be performed to repair the lower lid muscles so that the lid no longer turns it and allows the cornea to be scratched by the eye lashes. Argon laser treatment, cryotherapy and cautery procedures are other potential methods used to treat trichiasis.
If you require treatment for trichiasis, or have questions about treatment, please feel free to call Eyecare Medical Group at 1-888-374-2020, visit eyecaremed.com or facebook.com/eyecaremedicalgroup
Eyecare Medical Group is a leading ophthalmology practice in Portland, Maine staffed by a team of eye care specialists including eye doctors who are fellowship trained glaucoma specialists, retina specialists, cornea specialists and cataract and lens implant specialists-all board certified Ophthalmologists-as well as Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients from throughout Maine including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Berwick, Biddeford, Bridgeton, Brunswick, Cape Neddick, Casco Bay, Cumberland Center, Eliot, Freeport, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Lewiston, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Springvale, Topsham, Waterville, Westbrook, Winslow, Wiscasset, Yarmouth, Portland, Skowhegan and York Maine.
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7 Health Benefits of Sassafras Tea
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Sassafras Tea has been in use as a medicinal herb since ages by traditional medicine practitioners. Sassafras Tea is a descendent of the deciduous tree of the Lauraceae family. This tree is very much native to eastern Asia and eastern North America. This tree grows up to a length of 50 feet to 120 feet and comprise of many smooth and orange brown bark with long and slender branches. The young twigs and leaves of this tree are very mucilaginous and when they are crushed, they produce a citrus like scent. During spring, the lower blooms with five petals.
Well, to start with, there are many benefits of Sassafras Tea. The first amongst them is that Sassafras Tea is claimed to be very good for purifying blood and thinning the same. These metabolic activities are very much required to maintain a healthy body both in the present and in the longer run. Sassafras Tea also helps alleviate bronchitis, a problem affecting lungs.
The most important amongst all is being the fact that Sassafras Tea is very much helpful for extracting toxins out of the body. When a person is suffering from flu and cold, Sassafras Tea is advised as a diaphoretic drug to get relief from them. At times, Sassafras Tea also serves as a diuretic. And last, but not the least; Sassafras Tea is used for fighting rheumatic and arthritic conditions.
Thus, we can see that Sassafras Tea serves in a multipurpose way. There are some restrictions also in consuming this. It should not be taken for a longer duration of time and it is not at all advised for pregnant women. Thus apart from these, this medicinal herb is very effective in for all age groups to fight many diseases. To add, the much popular drink rotbeer also gets its name from this tree only.
Well, to start with, there are many benefits of Sassafras Tea. The first amongst them is that Sassafras Tea is claimed to be very good for purifying blood and thinning the same. These metabolic activities are very much required to maintain a healthy body both in the present and in the longer run. Sassafras Tea also helps alleviate bronchitis, a problem affecting lungs.
The most important amongst all is being the fact that Sassafras Tea is very much helpful for extracting toxins out of the body. When a person is suffering from flu and cold, Sassafras Tea is advised as a diaphoretic drug to get relief from them. At times, Sassafras Tea also serves as a diuretic. And last, but not the least; Sassafras Tea is used for fighting rheumatic and arthritic conditions.
Thus, we can see that Sassafras Tea serves in a multipurpose way. There are some restrictions also in consuming this. It should not be taken for a longer duration of time and it is not at all advised for pregnant women. Thus apart from these, this medicinal herb is very effective in for all age groups to fight many diseases. To add, the much popular drink rotbeer also gets its name from this tree only.
Is Your Teen Suffering From Adolescent Obesity ?
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Obesity is problem in most of us and specially teenagers. It is condition the body gain excess body fats, which can create many negative affects on the teenager or adolescent’s health. You can diagnose obesity by doing BMI. BMI can vary according to age and the sex of the person. There is a BMI table, which compares your height and weight. Your height and weight should match each other. It gives you option to know whether you teenager is underweight, overweight or is obese.
Teenagers who suffer from obesity are mostly emotional or physiological. There are many negative effects of obesity like high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problem, cancer, diabetes, etc. Obesity during adolescence age is sometime the cause of mortality rate. Obesity should be controlled from the very beginning, so that its roots should not be spread more in depth.
You should take care of your child obesity. Check their BMI regularly and consult with your doctor who will guide you through the journey of obesity. Among teenagers soft drinks including loads of sugar in them, is one of the factor for teenager obesity. Fast food is common and popular amount youngsters, 75 % of teenagers consume fast food. Fast food is harmful to health and is cause of obesity. Many countries have reduced the use of number of vending machines.
Children should be encouraged to participate in physical activity. You can walk or do any time of simple exercises, which would help you in reducing your calories intake. If you consume more calories needed by your body, then you would be facing the problem of obesity. Teenagers are often found playing video games, watching television, and using computers.
Obesity can also be causes by genetic or environmental factors. Children food choice and meals they consume affects the child obesity. You should consume meal full of nutrients and less of calories. Consult with a dietician who would help you in getting right menu and low calorie food for your body. A Dietician would provide you list of items, which are right for your body. Different bodies have different weight and height, you should find your and work on it.
Health is Wealth. Maintain your body fit and be free from obesity.
Teenagers who suffer from obesity are mostly emotional or physiological. There are many negative effects of obesity like high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problem, cancer, diabetes, etc. Obesity during adolescence age is sometime the cause of mortality rate. Obesity should be controlled from the very beginning, so that its roots should not be spread more in depth.
You should take care of your child obesity. Check their BMI regularly and consult with your doctor who will guide you through the journey of obesity. Among teenagers soft drinks including loads of sugar in them, is one of the factor for teenager obesity. Fast food is common and popular amount youngsters, 75 % of teenagers consume fast food. Fast food is harmful to health and is cause of obesity. Many countries have reduced the use of number of vending machines.
Children should be encouraged to participate in physical activity. You can walk or do any time of simple exercises, which would help you in reducing your calories intake. If you consume more calories needed by your body, then you would be facing the problem of obesity. Teenagers are often found playing video games, watching television, and using computers.
Obesity can also be causes by genetic or environmental factors. Children food choice and meals they consume affects the child obesity. You should consume meal full of nutrients and less of calories. Consult with a dietician who would help you in getting right menu and low calorie food for your body. A Dietician would provide you list of items, which are right for your body. Different bodies have different weight and height, you should find your and work on it.
Health is Wealth. Maintain your body fit and be free from obesity.
Shettles Method's Rule to Conceive a Boy
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By Abriana Misna
Today, a lot of couples want particular gender for their baby. A survey showed that more than 83% of couples want a child with a particular gender, male or female. A study conducted by Dr. Landrum B. Shettles in the 1960s, then developed into a method to determine the sex of the child's naturally. This method is then popularly called the Shettles Method.
Dr. Landrum B. Shettles built the method based on the concept of the differences in the character of sperm carrying male chromosomes (Y chromosome) and sperm carrying female chromosome (X chromosome).
In detail, differences in the character of those two types of sperm are as follows:
1. Speed. In terms of speed, Y-bearer sperm can swim faster than X-bearer sperm.
2. However, the Y-sperm bearer more vulnerable and die faster than X sperm-bearer.
3. Female chromosome carrying sperm is more resistant to acidic conditions than male chromosomes carrying sperm.
4. Increased sperm count is usually in line with the increased ratio of Y-sperm by X-bearer bearer sperm.
Based on the four characters above, shettles method constructed a set of rules for determine a specific gender. If you want a boy, here are the rules of the shettles method to have a baby boy:
1. Sexual intercourse during the period of ovulation and avoid intercourse afterwards. If possible, have sex only once, after that, you can use condom.
2. To increase the ratio of Y-bearer sperm, the male partner should not ejaculate for 4-5 days before the intercourse.
3. Keep your scrotum cool, avoid activities that can raise the temperature of the scrotum, such as biking, hot tubs, sauna, wearing tight pants, etc.. Scrotum with the higher temperature will reduce the number of Y-bearer sperm.
4. In order for the vagina to be more alkaline, the woman must achieve orgasm before the man ejaculates. Alkaline environment will benefit the Y-bearer sperm.
5. for the female partner, stay away from high acid foods, and multiply the foods that have a low pH.
Conclusion
Although shettles method is built on the facts of science, but there are few studies that actually prove that shettles method is not effective in determining the sex of the child. Dr. Landrum B. Shettles himself claims that the success rate of this method shettles reached 70% -90%. Some studies also suggest that shettles method may actually complicate the couple to have children. In the end, the most essential is the pregnancy itself, as a great grace and worthy of grateful.
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Today, a lot of couples want particular gender for their baby. A survey showed that more than 83% of couples want a child with a particular gender, male or female. A study conducted by Dr. Landrum B. Shettles in the 1960s, then developed into a method to determine the sex of the child's naturally. This method is then popularly called the Shettles Method.
Dr. Landrum B. Shettles built the method based on the concept of the differences in the character of sperm carrying male chromosomes (Y chromosome) and sperm carrying female chromosome (X chromosome).
In detail, differences in the character of those two types of sperm are as follows:
1. Speed. In terms of speed, Y-bearer sperm can swim faster than X-bearer sperm.
2. However, the Y-sperm bearer more vulnerable and die faster than X sperm-bearer.
3. Female chromosome carrying sperm is more resistant to acidic conditions than male chromosomes carrying sperm.
4. Increased sperm count is usually in line with the increased ratio of Y-sperm by X-bearer bearer sperm.
Based on the four characters above, shettles method constructed a set of rules for determine a specific gender. If you want a boy, here are the rules of the shettles method to have a baby boy:
1. Sexual intercourse during the period of ovulation and avoid intercourse afterwards. If possible, have sex only once, after that, you can use condom.
2. To increase the ratio of Y-bearer sperm, the male partner should not ejaculate for 4-5 days before the intercourse.
3. Keep your scrotum cool, avoid activities that can raise the temperature of the scrotum, such as biking, hot tubs, sauna, wearing tight pants, etc.. Scrotum with the higher temperature will reduce the number of Y-bearer sperm.
4. In order for the vagina to be more alkaline, the woman must achieve orgasm before the man ejaculates. Alkaline environment will benefit the Y-bearer sperm.
5. for the female partner, stay away from high acid foods, and multiply the foods that have a low pH.
Conclusion
Although shettles method is built on the facts of science, but there are few studies that actually prove that shettles method is not effective in determining the sex of the child. Dr. Landrum B. Shettles himself claims that the success rate of this method shettles reached 70% -90%. Some studies also suggest that shettles method may actually complicate the couple to have children. In the end, the most essential is the pregnancy itself, as a great grace and worthy of grateful.
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Tips On Eye Makeup
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By Camellia Sperbeck
Whenever someone takes a look at a lady's face, the initial thing that he or she notices are most likely the eyes. The eyes are the window to the soul and they define a woman's beauty. This is the reason why the eyes get quite a bit recognition when eye makeup is used on the face. The decision concerning eyeshadow and the manner in which it is applied is always performed with care and attention.
Whenever you put on your makeup, your aim should always be to make your eyes look brighter. Your eye makeup should make your eyes stand out above the other features of your face. You can achieve this by selecting the right colors for your eyeshadow and by creating the right blend of eye shadow for your eyes.
The colors you choose for your eyeshadow should either match the color of your eyes or provide a contrast to them. If your eyes are blue, then blue eyeshadow would work perfectly for you. If your eyes are brown or hazel, brownish or golden tints would be gorgeous. On the other hand, blue eye shadow on brown eyes can provide a very nice contrast and make the eyes appear brighter.
Making use of your eye makeup should come after the foundation on your face is set. Always make an effort to apply your makeup starting from the eyes downward. Prior to putting it on, prime your lids first with eye cream to shield the delicate skin of your eyelids from dusts. After that, dab on a small foundation on them. The foundation will guarantee that your eyeshadow will persist all day long.
Another thing that you should remember when putting on eye makeup is the value of balance. If you are wearing bright red lipstick, tone down your makeup. In fact, you can completely forego wearing eye shadow and just stick to mascara and eyeliner. Wearing red lipstick and dark eyeshadow will only make you look like a clown.
We must always review how we wear our eye makeup and how we put on eyeshadow. Besides, the eyes are the most delightful attribute of a woman's face. We must focus on the eyes often.
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Whenever someone takes a look at a lady's face, the initial thing that he or she notices are most likely the eyes. The eyes are the window to the soul and they define a woman's beauty. This is the reason why the eyes get quite a bit recognition when eye makeup is used on the face. The decision concerning eyeshadow and the manner in which it is applied is always performed with care and attention.
Whenever you put on your makeup, your aim should always be to make your eyes look brighter. Your eye makeup should make your eyes stand out above the other features of your face. You can achieve this by selecting the right colors for your eyeshadow and by creating the right blend of eye shadow for your eyes.
The colors you choose for your eyeshadow should either match the color of your eyes or provide a contrast to them. If your eyes are blue, then blue eyeshadow would work perfectly for you. If your eyes are brown or hazel, brownish or golden tints would be gorgeous. On the other hand, blue eye shadow on brown eyes can provide a very nice contrast and make the eyes appear brighter.
Making use of your eye makeup should come after the foundation on your face is set. Always make an effort to apply your makeup starting from the eyes downward. Prior to putting it on, prime your lids first with eye cream to shield the delicate skin of your eyelids from dusts. After that, dab on a small foundation on them. The foundation will guarantee that your eyeshadow will persist all day long.
Another thing that you should remember when putting on eye makeup is the value of balance. If you are wearing bright red lipstick, tone down your makeup. In fact, you can completely forego wearing eye shadow and just stick to mascara and eyeliner. Wearing red lipstick and dark eyeshadow will only make you look like a clown.
We must always review how we wear our eye makeup and how we put on eyeshadow. Besides, the eyes are the most delightful attribute of a woman's face. We must focus on the eyes often.
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What You May Need To Know When It Comes To Methotrexate
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By Jeremiah Jacobs
Methotrexate is among many different medications that are accustomed to perform medical, non-surgical abortion procedures. Ladies are able to have an abortion up to 9 weeks from the last menstrual period and as early as a week prior to their first missed period with Methotrexate. Since Methotrexate is truly one of many drugs utilized to terminate an undesirable pregnancy, it is crucial for every single lady to understand about each abortion pill, how they all differ, and exactly how each medicine works.
Methotrexate also offers other medical uses, and that is undoubtedly genuine. Certain cancers, some types of arthritis, and other chronic ailments are problems that it is used for. Additionally, it is utilized on patients with ectopic pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancies happen when a released egg is stuck in a fallopian tube and never reaches the uterus. If the egg is effectively fertilized whilst in the tube, it will bring about an ectopic pregnancy. This rare condition may cause severe hemorrhaging and even be fatal if left untreated. It is absolutely good for the patient that Methotrexate may prevent a fetus from any further development.
When Methotrexate can be used alone, it may cause a miscarriage in about 85% of patients who utilize the drug before 6 weeks gestation. It is often used as an abortion pill for this reason. Typically, before spontaneous bleeding occurs, it will take 3 to 4 weeks. 48 to 72 hours after the dose of Methotrexate, Cytotec will be presented to the patient and then the rate of success is 92 to 98%. One the drugs cause the uterus to contract, and the bleeding the majority of females experience is comparable to a normal menstrual bleed. However, an ordinary effect of the medicine is that some ladies experience heavy bleeding.
When the pregnancy period is under 6 weeks, the rate of success of the procedure is nearly 100%. As it can be completed in the privacy of the house and with members of the family, friends, or perhaps spouses present, this medical method of abortion is preferred by many women. During the last 12 years, since the year 2000, this medicine has become more prevalent and widely used. As it could be safer and much more effective, over 50% of women who've had abortions have used medical non-surgical abortions in Europe. Methotrexate is known to be safe for the majority of women, with few and mild unwanted effects.
You will need to have a follow-up appointment even though the abortion is done in the comfort of one's home to assure that the abortion was fully productive and that there are no complications. You should take every step of the procedure significantly as this could lead to serious and life-threatening infections if issues go undiscovered. A health specialist should measure the situation if heavy bleeding occurs and soaks more than one maxi pad an hour.
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Methotrexate is among many different medications that are accustomed to perform medical, non-surgical abortion procedures. Ladies are able to have an abortion up to 9 weeks from the last menstrual period and as early as a week prior to their first missed period with Methotrexate. Since Methotrexate is truly one of many drugs utilized to terminate an undesirable pregnancy, it is crucial for every single lady to understand about each abortion pill, how they all differ, and exactly how each medicine works.
Methotrexate also offers other medical uses, and that is undoubtedly genuine. Certain cancers, some types of arthritis, and other chronic ailments are problems that it is used for. Additionally, it is utilized on patients with ectopic pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancies happen when a released egg is stuck in a fallopian tube and never reaches the uterus. If the egg is effectively fertilized whilst in the tube, it will bring about an ectopic pregnancy. This rare condition may cause severe hemorrhaging and even be fatal if left untreated. It is absolutely good for the patient that Methotrexate may prevent a fetus from any further development.
When Methotrexate can be used alone, it may cause a miscarriage in about 85% of patients who utilize the drug before 6 weeks gestation. It is often used as an abortion pill for this reason. Typically, before spontaneous bleeding occurs, it will take 3 to 4 weeks. 48 to 72 hours after the dose of Methotrexate, Cytotec will be presented to the patient and then the rate of success is 92 to 98%. One the drugs cause the uterus to contract, and the bleeding the majority of females experience is comparable to a normal menstrual bleed. However, an ordinary effect of the medicine is that some ladies experience heavy bleeding.
When the pregnancy period is under 6 weeks, the rate of success of the procedure is nearly 100%. As it can be completed in the privacy of the house and with members of the family, friends, or perhaps spouses present, this medical method of abortion is preferred by many women. During the last 12 years, since the year 2000, this medicine has become more prevalent and widely used. As it could be safer and much more effective, over 50% of women who've had abortions have used medical non-surgical abortions in Europe. Methotrexate is known to be safe for the majority of women, with few and mild unwanted effects.
You will need to have a follow-up appointment even though the abortion is done in the comfort of one's home to assure that the abortion was fully productive and that there are no complications. You should take every step of the procedure significantly as this could lead to serious and life-threatening infections if issues go undiscovered. A health specialist should measure the situation if heavy bleeding occurs and soaks more than one maxi pad an hour.
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Smartphones Can Aid To Assess And Treat Schizophrenia
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Psychiatrists are trying to use smartphone technology as an innovative tool in the assessment and treatment of schizophrenia and other serious mental illness.
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish between real and unreal experience, think logically, have normal emotional responses, and behave normally in social situations.
Dror Ben-Zeev - an assistant professor of psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School and director of the Thresholds-Dartmouth Research Centre in Chicago - and his colleagues evaluated a range of approaches, including the use of mobile phones to gather information about patients' symptoms, moods, and medication use.
The phones could then be used to deliver real-time, real-world interventions, such as prompts to take medication or engage in healthy behaviours like diet, exercise, or stress-reducing activities.
Ben-Zeev presented a set of four papers related to this subject, co-authored by a series of international colleagues. The papers are geared toward the increasing numbers of researchers who are leveraging smartphones and cellphones to provide mental health services.
Him and his associates recently conducted a survey of 1,600 Chicago individuals under treatment for serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
"We showed that 70 percent of the people had cellphones and used them for calling, texting, and for accessing the Internet," he said.
"It's not quite up to the 94 percent of people in the US overall but I think that these results are going to be very surprising to many who expect much less from people with serious mental illness," he added.
The papers were presented for a special issue of the Schizophrenia Bulletin, and are now available online with print publication set for spring 2012.
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Psychiatrists are trying to use smartphone technology as an innovative tool in the assessment and treatment of schizophrenia and other serious mental illness. Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish between real and unreal experience, think logically, have normal emotional responses, and behave normally in social situations.
Dror Ben-Zeev - an assistant professor of psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School and director of the Thresholds-Dartmouth Research Centre in Chicago - and his colleagues evaluated a range of approaches, including the use of mobile phones to gather information about patients' symptoms, moods, and medication use.
The phones could then be used to deliver real-time, real-world interventions, such as prompts to take medication or engage in healthy behaviours like diet, exercise, or stress-reducing activities.
Ben-Zeev presented a set of four papers related to this subject, co-authored by a series of international colleagues. The papers are geared toward the increasing numbers of researchers who are leveraging smartphones and cellphones to provide mental health services.
Him and his associates recently conducted a survey of 1,600 Chicago individuals under treatment for serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
"We showed that 70 percent of the people had cellphones and used them for calling, texting, and for accessing the Internet," he said.
"It's not quite up to the 94 percent of people in the US overall but I think that these results are going to be very surprising to many who expect much less from people with serious mental illness," he added.
The papers were presented for a special issue of the Schizophrenia Bulletin, and are now available online with print publication set for spring 2012.
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Celtic Run Chapter One by Sean Vogel
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Book ExcerptCeltic Run©Sean VogelChapter1Jake clenched his fists. Zach wassauntering down the airplane aisle as if he were the best thing since the iPod.Everyone has an archenemy, Jake thought. Luke Skywalker has DarthVader. Harry Potter has Voldemort. Me? I have Zach.Zach plopped into the seat in frontof Jake and poked his head around to talk.“Hey, twerp, having a good flight?”Just my luck. Five and a half hoursto Ireland behind the goon of the eighth grade. “I’d be having a better flight if you’d test the emergencyexit.”Zach’s eyes narrowed. “Okay, Spanky,you’ll pay for that with your leg room.” He stuffed his duffle under his ownseat until it infringed on Jake’s space. “Oh, wait, you’re only three feettall, so my bag won’t bother you.” Zach chuckled and turned back around towatch a movie on his LCD television screen.Instinctively, Jake stretched hislegs to see if he could reach the duffle with his feet. Shorter than theaverage student, he felt like a dwarf compared to Zach’s football-playerphysique. He glanced at Zach’s seatmate, Julie. Why doesn’t she ever seethis? Jake’s heart pinched as Julieadjusted her position to rest her head on Zach’s shoulder. Her blonde hair laydraped between the seats, its strong berry scent sending a slight tinglethrough Jake’s body.Jake and Julie had grown uptogether. They’d been friends from hide-and-seek to Guitar Hero, which made itthe ultimate blow when she started going out with Zach. Why can’t she seehim for the jerk he is? Jake kicked Zach’s bag out of anger. Good thingno one’s sitting next to me. Then, grinning, he bent forward and slowlyopened the zipper.The first thing he found was a stackof papers. A cover sheet said “The Visitors, by Zachary Maguire.” Laughinginwardly at his good fortune, Jake tucked the manuscript into the seat pocketin front of him for future retrieval. Never pass up good blackmail material.Next, he found Zach’ssecurity-compliant bag of liquids. Jackpot! All that bragging about beingthe only eighth grader to shave is going to haunt him. He pulled out thetravel-sized can of shaving cream and some dental floss and then pried the taboff his empty soda can.He knew Julie wouldn’t approve ofwhat he was about to do. Like a referee who flags the guy returning a punch,she had a knack for seeing only Jake’s retaliations and not Zach’s instigatingoffenses.After jamming the metal tab into thetight gap behind the button, he gingerly pulled forward on the makeshift lever.Mint-scented goo dribbled out. Perfect. Next, he strategically placed acouple of airline blankets inside the duffle to hold the shaving cream can uptoward the opening of the bag. He zipped it closed as far as he could, leavingjust a little access for his fingers. Using a fisherman’s knot, he tied thefloss to the metal tab, pulled the slack out, and tied the other end to thezipper.He bit his lower lip as he pulledthe knot tight. Probably the last time I’ll tie that knot since we no longerhave a boat. The feeling of loss that he experienced on the day his dadsold their sailboat to pay the medical bills had been monumental. He slid theduffle back under the seat and glanced up at the movie. Seen it. Withhis dad laid up, watching movies was about all they could do together now.* * *Hours later, the pilot announcedtheir descent into Ireland. Jake finished scanning the “Trace Your Heritage”homework instructions and folded them into his backpack. He hadn’t wanted toleave New York for the entire summer, but his dad had urged him to go on thisschool trip, saying it would be good for him to see where their family camefrom.Jake tossed his backpack onto theempty seat next to him and peered between the seats as Zach wrapped up thecords of his expensive headphones. Showtime. Pretending to sleep, Jakewatched through slits in his eyes as Zach pulled out his bag.Zach tugged at the zipper. It didn’tbudge. He grunted, tightened his grip, and yanked again. A greenish geyser ofminty foam erupted from the bag, lathering Zach from head to waist.“Argh!” Zach’s arms flailed as hestruggled to wipe the slime from his face. He stopped and blinked severaltimes. Then he stood up, turned, and fixated on Jake.Uh-oh. At ten thousand feet, options for escape were slim.An attendant spoke into theintercom. “Sir, please sit down. We’re making our descent.”Temporarily thwarted, Zach pointedat Jake before making a fist and smacking it into his other palm.“Zach!” Julie scolded.“But look at what he did!” Zachremoved the cream from his face with the last dry part of his shirt.“Well, what did you think he’d do ifyou put your bag there? You know he can’t resist a practical joke!”Jake’s heart pounded. Shenoticed. There is hope.“And Jake, you’ve got to stop withthe pranks.” Jake looked down, not wanting to gaze into her disapproving blueeyes. She’d once confided to Jake that Zach had some insecurities and issueswith his dad, but Jake didn’t think that gave him the right to be a bully.Once the plane landed in Shannon,the group of ten students made their way through customs and baggage claim.They purchased some cookies and drinks at the café and then walked outside intothe mid-morning sun to eagerly await their sponsors. Although most of thestudents would be going to different villages, such as Ballyferriter andCastlegregory, Jake knew that Zach, Julie, and he would be staying in the townof Dingle.He remembered the glint in Julie’seyes when she talked about her dad pulling strings to keep them all close toeach other. She wants me to be friends with her boyfriend? No way.Jake’s name was called. He turned tosee a man in faded pants and a colorful sweater
bounding toward him. The powerful energy in his trim frame was clearly evident.“Dia daoibh, Jake. Mo ainmGerald O’Connell,” he said, warmly extending his hand.Zach stopped dabbing the shavingcream from his clothes. “Whoa, I thought they spoke English here.”“We do.” A girl with long red curlsand a china-white complexion stepped out from behind the man. “Hello. My nameis Maggie O’Connell, and this is my ‘da,’” she said with a charming brogue.Jake recognized her from the photoshe’d sent when they exchanged introductory e-mails. He remembered she wasfifteen, only a year older than he was.Mr. O’Connell inclined his head.“Welcome to Ireland.”Not wanting to pass up theopportunity to upstage Zach, Jake said to Maggie, “That was Irish that yourdad—uh, da—was speaking, right?”Maggie beamed. “That’s impressive.Most Americans would have called it Gaelic.”“My dad drilled me on Irish knowledge.He didn’t want me to bring shame on the McGreevy name.”Maggie smiled in appreciation.“Speaking of names, remember you wrote to ask if there were any McGreevyslisted in our area? Well, I was able to find a few near Killorglin—just aboutan hour away.”“Go raibh mile maith agat.”Jake hoped he’d pronounced the Irish translation for “thank you” correctly.“Nice.”“’Fraid that’s all I’ve learned sofar,” Jake grinned.When Julie’s and Zach’s names werecalled, two well-dressed couples approached them. Jake noticed that as eachperson shook Zach’s hand, his or her nose twitched, probably trying to figureout where the minty smell was coming from. Jake snickered and Zach mouthed athreat at him.In the parking lot, the O’Connellsled Jake to a beat-up hatchback. Mr. O’Connell pounded on the latch to open itand began loading Jake’s bags. As Zach’s and Julie’s sponsors packed theirluggage into their respective luxury cars, Zach called to Jake, “Hey, twerp.Want me to upgrade you to a donkey cart?”Maggie squinted at Zach, as if tobetter understand what he’d just said.Jake turned to her. “What’s Irishfor caveman?”She giggled, mischief sparkling inher eyes. “Try fear pluaise.”“Catch you later, fear pluaise!”All the sponsors laughed. And whenZach’s face deepened to a dark shade of red, Jake could barely conceal hispleasure. I am definitely going to like it here.The car’s exterior may have beendilapidated, but its engine fired right up. Jake struggled to keep his stomachsteady as Mr. O’Connell sped along the highway for the two-and-a-half-hour tripsouth. Their lively conversation made the time fly. It didn’t take long forJake to get used to their accents, but much to his embarrassment, a few timeshe found himself unconsciously mimicking their inflections.“When we get home, you can call yourmum and da and tell them you’re here,” Maggie said.Jake stared out the passengerwindow. “Just my dad. My mom died when I was young.”Maggie twisted in her seat to reachout and touch his arm, hesitated, and then put her hand back by her side. “Tábrón orainn. I mean, I’m so sorry.”“So this is your first time inIreland, right, Jake?” Mr. O’Connell said, gently changing the subject.“Yes. My dad and I have sailed to afew places on our schooner, but we’ve never made it this far.”“Where have you been?” Maggie asked.“Caribbean mostly. The sea downthere is amazing.”“I’ll bet. Well, my da and the othersponsors thought you might enjoy seeing a bit of scenery before settling in.We’re now on Slea Head Drive. Very soon you’ll be able to get your firstglimpse of Blasket Sound, okay?”“Of course.” Jake inched forward inhis seat for a better view.As they rounded the next corner,Maggie stretched her arm out the window and said, “Welcome to Dingle.”Jake’s jaw dropped as the infiniteocean unfolded before him. Soaring cliffs hugged the coastline to stand guardover white-capped waves racing toward the shore like wild horses.“It’s awesome,” Jake said, hoping hedidn’t sound too corny.“The National Geographic Travellerguidebook proclaimed it ‘the most beautiful place on earth,’” Maggieadded with pride.“I can see why.”Thankfully, Mr. O’Connell sloweddown a bit to make the curvy ride more enjoyable. Jake glanced back andsaw that Zach’s and Julie’s sponsors were managing to keep pace with Mr.O’Connell. After twenty minutes, everyone pulled into a small parking lot onthe western tip of the peninsula.Several families were gathered atthe overlook, all taking pictures of the breathtaking view. The sight of the wateroverwhelmed Jake, and he swallowed hard, suppressing memories of his father’ssailboat and better days. Maggie guided the group to the best vantage point.Unlike some of the spectacular cliffs they had passed on the way, this sectionof the peninsula was only fifteen feet above the ocean. The water appearedcalm, but Jake recalled his dad’s many lectures on strong currents and suddenwaves.He looked around at the othertourists and caught sight of a toddler dressed in a thick pink sweater andmatching pants. She tottered after a butterfly, swinging her arms in an attemptto catch it. The insect fluttered away from the throngs of people, toward theedge of the cliff, with the child still in pursuit.Jake swiveled his head around. Nobodyis paying attention to her. He took off toward the girl, screaming forsomebody to stop her, but before anyone could move, the child vanished over theedge. At full speed, Jake shed his shoes and plunged off the cliff.
About Sean VogelGrowing up in a small town inMichigan during the 1980s, Sean was provided with an excellent garden forcultivating his writing career. With only a few simplistic video games andthree television channels, he became an accomplished daydreamer and a creativeoutside adventurer.A son of a garbage truck driver,Sean often received “gently used” items from his father’s route. With a bit ofimagination and a little tinkering, these items were reborn as tools forbattles against backyard bandits. These childhood experiences would later serveas the foundation and inspiration for Jake McGreevy’s gadgetry expertise.Seeking his own adventures, Seanjoined the Army via an ROTC scholarship at Colorado State University. Living inGermany for several years gave him the opportunity to travel extensively inEurope. During his time in the Army, he served in the Field Artillery andSignal Corp, rising to the rank of Captain and receiving the Bronze Star Medal forhis service in Iraq.Sean started drafting novels out ofboredom during long deployments in the military; a pen is easier to carry thana guitar. But he soon fell in love with the frustrating, yet satisfying sciencecalled writing and has been hard at work ever since.When he’s not helping his maincharacter Jake get out of tangles, Sean is a department manager for a largeaerospace company. He lives in Denver with his wife and their two dachshunds.www.seanvogel.comwww.facebook.com/seanvogelauthor
Book ExcerptCeltic Run©Sean VogelChapter1Jake clenched his fists. Zach wassauntering down the airplane aisle as if he were the best thing since the iPod.Everyone has an archenemy, Jake thought. Luke Skywalker has DarthVader. Harry Potter has Voldemort. Me? I have Zach.Zach plopped into the seat in frontof Jake and poked his head around to talk.“Hey, twerp, having a good flight?”Just my luck. Five and a half hoursto Ireland behind the goon of the eighth grade. “I’d be having a better flight if you’d test the emergencyexit.”Zach’s eyes narrowed. “Okay, Spanky,you’ll pay for that with your leg room.” He stuffed his duffle under his ownseat until it infringed on Jake’s space. “Oh, wait, you’re only three feettall, so my bag won’t bother you.” Zach chuckled and turned back around towatch a movie on his LCD television screen.Instinctively, Jake stretched hislegs to see if he could reach the duffle with his feet. Shorter than theaverage student, he felt like a dwarf compared to Zach’s football-playerphysique. He glanced at Zach’s seatmate, Julie. Why doesn’t she ever seethis? Jake’s heart pinched as Julieadjusted her position to rest her head on Zach’s shoulder. Her blonde hair laydraped between the seats, its strong berry scent sending a slight tinglethrough Jake’s body.Jake and Julie had grown uptogether. They’d been friends from hide-and-seek to Guitar Hero, which made itthe ultimate blow when she started going out with Zach. Why can’t she seehim for the jerk he is? Jake kicked Zach’s bag out of anger. Good thingno one’s sitting next to me. Then, grinning, he bent forward and slowlyopened the zipper.The first thing he found was a stackof papers. A cover sheet said “The Visitors, by Zachary Maguire.” Laughinginwardly at his good fortune, Jake tucked the manuscript into the seat pocketin front of him for future retrieval. Never pass up good blackmail material.Next, he found Zach’ssecurity-compliant bag of liquids. Jackpot! All that bragging about beingthe only eighth grader to shave is going to haunt him. He pulled out thetravel-sized can of shaving cream and some dental floss and then pried the taboff his empty soda can.He knew Julie wouldn’t approve ofwhat he was about to do. Like a referee who flags the guy returning a punch,she had a knack for seeing only Jake’s retaliations and not Zach’s instigatingoffenses.After jamming the metal tab into thetight gap behind the button, he gingerly pulled forward on the makeshift lever.Mint-scented goo dribbled out. Perfect. Next, he strategically placed acouple of airline blankets inside the duffle to hold the shaving cream can uptoward the opening of the bag. He zipped it closed as far as he could, leavingjust a little access for his fingers. Using a fisherman’s knot, he tied thefloss to the metal tab, pulled the slack out, and tied the other end to thezipper.He bit his lower lip as he pulledthe knot tight. Probably the last time I’ll tie that knot since we no longerhave a boat. The feeling of loss that he experienced on the day his dadsold their sailboat to pay the medical bills had been monumental. He slid theduffle back under the seat and glanced up at the movie. Seen it. Withhis dad laid up, watching movies was about all they could do together now.* * *Hours later, the pilot announcedtheir descent into Ireland. Jake finished scanning the “Trace Your Heritage”homework instructions and folded them into his backpack. He hadn’t wanted toleave New York for the entire summer, but his dad had urged him to go on thisschool trip, saying it would be good for him to see where their family camefrom.Jake tossed his backpack onto theempty seat next to him and peered between the seats as Zach wrapped up thecords of his expensive headphones. Showtime. Pretending to sleep, Jakewatched through slits in his eyes as Zach pulled out his bag.Zach tugged at the zipper. It didn’tbudge. He grunted, tightened his grip, and yanked again. A greenish geyser ofminty foam erupted from the bag, lathering Zach from head to waist.“Argh!” Zach’s arms flailed as hestruggled to wipe the slime from his face. He stopped and blinked severaltimes. Then he stood up, turned, and fixated on Jake.Uh-oh. At ten thousand feet, options for escape were slim.An attendant spoke into theintercom. “Sir, please sit down. We’re making our descent.”Temporarily thwarted, Zach pointedat Jake before making a fist and smacking it into his other palm.“Zach!” Julie scolded.“But look at what he did!” Zachremoved the cream from his face with the last dry part of his shirt.“Well, what did you think he’d do ifyou put your bag there? You know he can’t resist a practical joke!”Jake’s heart pounded. Shenoticed. There is hope.“And Jake, you’ve got to stop withthe pranks.” Jake looked down, not wanting to gaze into her disapproving blueeyes. She’d once confided to Jake that Zach had some insecurities and issueswith his dad, but Jake didn’t think that gave him the right to be a bully.Once the plane landed in Shannon,the group of ten students made their way through customs and baggage claim.They purchased some cookies and drinks at the café and then walked outside intothe mid-morning sun to eagerly await their sponsors. Although most of thestudents would be going to different villages, such as Ballyferriter andCastlegregory, Jake knew that Zach, Julie, and he would be staying in the townof Dingle.He remembered the glint in Julie’seyes when she talked about her dad pulling strings to keep them all close toeach other. She wants me to be friends with her boyfriend? No way.Jake’s name was called. He turned tosee a man in faded pants and a colorful sweater
bounding toward him. The powerful energy in his trim frame was clearly evident.“Dia daoibh, Jake. Mo ainmGerald O’Connell,” he said, warmly extending his hand.Zach stopped dabbing the shavingcream from his clothes. “Whoa, I thought they spoke English here.”“We do.” A girl with long red curlsand a china-white complexion stepped out from behind the man. “Hello. My nameis Maggie O’Connell, and this is my ‘da,’” she said with a charming brogue.Jake recognized her from the photoshe’d sent when they exchanged introductory e-mails. He remembered she wasfifteen, only a year older than he was.Mr. O’Connell inclined his head.“Welcome to Ireland.”Not wanting to pass up theopportunity to upstage Zach, Jake said to Maggie, “That was Irish that yourdad—uh, da—was speaking, right?”Maggie beamed. “That’s impressive.Most Americans would have called it Gaelic.”“My dad drilled me on Irish knowledge.He didn’t want me to bring shame on the McGreevy name.”Maggie smiled in appreciation.“Speaking of names, remember you wrote to ask if there were any McGreevyslisted in our area? Well, I was able to find a few near Killorglin—just aboutan hour away.”“Go raibh mile maith agat.”Jake hoped he’d pronounced the Irish translation for “thank you” correctly.“Nice.”“’Fraid that’s all I’ve learned sofar,” Jake grinned.When Julie’s and Zach’s names werecalled, two well-dressed couples approached them. Jake noticed that as eachperson shook Zach’s hand, his or her nose twitched, probably trying to figureout where the minty smell was coming from. Jake snickered and Zach mouthed athreat at him.In the parking lot, the O’Connellsled Jake to a beat-up hatchback. Mr. O’Connell pounded on the latch to open itand began loading Jake’s bags. As Zach’s and Julie’s sponsors packed theirluggage into their respective luxury cars, Zach called to Jake, “Hey, twerp.Want me to upgrade you to a donkey cart?”Maggie squinted at Zach, as if tobetter understand what he’d just said.Jake turned to her. “What’s Irishfor caveman?”She giggled, mischief sparkling inher eyes. “Try fear pluaise.”“Catch you later, fear pluaise!”All the sponsors laughed. And whenZach’s face deepened to a dark shade of red, Jake could barely conceal hispleasure. I am definitely going to like it here.The car’s exterior may have beendilapidated, but its engine fired right up. Jake struggled to keep his stomachsteady as Mr. O’Connell sped along the highway for the two-and-a-half-hour tripsouth. Their lively conversation made the time fly. It didn’t take long forJake to get used to their accents, but much to his embarrassment, a few timeshe found himself unconsciously mimicking their inflections.“When we get home, you can call yourmum and da and tell them you’re here,” Maggie said.Jake stared out the passengerwindow. “Just my dad. My mom died when I was young.”Maggie twisted in her seat to reachout and touch his arm, hesitated, and then put her hand back by her side. “Tábrón orainn. I mean, I’m so sorry.”“So this is your first time inIreland, right, Jake?” Mr. O’Connell said, gently changing the subject.“Yes. My dad and I have sailed to afew places on our schooner, but we’ve never made it this far.”“Where have you been?” Maggie asked.“Caribbean mostly. The sea downthere is amazing.”“I’ll bet. Well, my da and the othersponsors thought you might enjoy seeing a bit of scenery before settling in.We’re now on Slea Head Drive. Very soon you’ll be able to get your firstglimpse of Blasket Sound, okay?”“Of course.” Jake inched forward inhis seat for a better view.As they rounded the next corner,Maggie stretched her arm out the window and said, “Welcome to Dingle.”Jake’s jaw dropped as the infiniteocean unfolded before him. Soaring cliffs hugged the coastline to stand guardover white-capped waves racing toward the shore like wild horses.“It’s awesome,” Jake said, hoping hedidn’t sound too corny.“The National Geographic Travellerguidebook proclaimed it ‘the most beautiful place on earth,’” Maggieadded with pride.“I can see why.”Thankfully, Mr. O’Connell sloweddown a bit to make the curvy ride more enjoyable. Jake glanced back andsaw that Zach’s and Julie’s sponsors were managing to keep pace with Mr.O’Connell. After twenty minutes, everyone pulled into a small parking lot onthe western tip of the peninsula.Several families were gathered atthe overlook, all taking pictures of the breathtaking view. The sight of the wateroverwhelmed Jake, and he swallowed hard, suppressing memories of his father’ssailboat and better days. Maggie guided the group to the best vantage point.Unlike some of the spectacular cliffs they had passed on the way, this sectionof the peninsula was only fifteen feet above the ocean. The water appearedcalm, but Jake recalled his dad’s many lectures on strong currents and suddenwaves.He looked around at the othertourists and caught sight of a toddler dressed in a thick pink sweater andmatching pants. She tottered after a butterfly, swinging her arms in an attemptto catch it. The insect fluttered away from the throngs of people, toward theedge of the cliff, with the child still in pursuit.Jake swiveled his head around. Nobodyis paying attention to her. He took off toward the girl, screaming forsomebody to stop her, but before anyone could move, the child vanished over theedge. At full speed, Jake shed his shoes and plunged off the cliff.
About Sean VogelGrowing up in a small town inMichigan during the 1980s, Sean was provided with an excellent garden forcultivating his writing career. With only a few simplistic video games andthree television channels, he became an accomplished daydreamer and a creativeoutside adventurer.A son of a garbage truck driver,Sean often received “gently used” items from his father’s route. With a bit ofimagination and a little tinkering, these items were reborn as tools forbattles against backyard bandits. These childhood experiences would later serveas the foundation and inspiration for Jake McGreevy’s gadgetry expertise.Seeking his own adventures, Seanjoined the Army via an ROTC scholarship at Colorado State University. Living inGermany for several years gave him the opportunity to travel extensively inEurope. During his time in the Army, he served in the Field Artillery andSignal Corp, rising to the rank of Captain and receiving the Bronze Star Medal forhis service in Iraq.Sean started drafting novels out ofboredom during long deployments in the military; a pen is easier to carry thana guitar. But he soon fell in love with the frustrating, yet satisfying sciencecalled writing and has been hard at work ever since.When he’s not helping his maincharacter Jake get out of tangles, Sean is a department manager for a largeaerospace company. He lives in Denver with his wife and their two dachshunds.www.seanvogel.comwww.facebook.com/seanvogelauthor
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