Injuries from work can cause severe and debilitating symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling. A worker may also experience reduced work productivity, temporary or permanent disability, inability to perform job tasks, lost time from work, and an increase in worker’s compensation costs. Such problems may result from work that includes lifting heavy items, as well as from office work, such as sitting at a computer for long periods of time.

Musculoskeletal disorders related to work are the leading workplace injury in the United States. Chronic musculoskeletal conditions are a major cause of morbidity, disability, psychological distress, and sleep disorders. Musculoskeletal problems are the most common cause of chronic disability, with over 50% being accounted for by low back pain which is a complex condition, involving contributions from personal and work related factors. The increase in work related back pain and disability occurs faster than any other form of disability.

Low back pain is among the most common medical complaints in the United States. An estimated 65% of low back disorders are work related. They have been reported as one of the most expensive conditions for working-age adults. Ergonomic and postural techniques of bending, twisting, and heavy lifting, and prolonged certain positions and actions such as sitting, standing, walking and motor vehicle driving have been associated with occupational low back pain.

Often viewed as musculoskeletal system specialists, chiropractors have the knowledge and training to deal with work injuries. Chiropractic is one of the more widely used and accepted practices within alternative medicine. It has been increasingly accepted in recent years, as partially evidenced by widespread health insurance coverage.

The effectiveness of chiropractic treatment has been shown by returning injured workers back to work quicker and more affordably than other forms of care. Several studies found that chiropractic patients experienced fewer lost workdays compared to medically treated patients. It was reported that patients who received chiropractic care returned to work on average 2-3 days sooner than patients who received medical care.

Chiropractors favor spinal manipulative therapy to reduce pain, increase mobility, and restore the biochemical and anatomical relations between spinal segments to facilitate rapid recovery. The spinal manipulation therapy has been reported to prevent the development of a chronic disorder associated with immobility and result in successful recovery, especially when combined with strengthening and conditioning exercises and good body mechanics to help restore and maintain health.

Other work injuries that chiropractors treat include knee, hip, and joint injuries, rotator cuff injuries, and a variety of injuries unique to construction workers and firefighters. While many workplace accidents can turn into the types of work injuries that cause long term pain and damage, visiting a chiropractor is the best way to help relieve the pain. Even the mildest injury can sometimes cause permanent disability. Considering chiropractic care will not only help heal the injury, but it will also provide serious stress relief as well.

Fungal nail infections are very common. Dirty or tight-fitting shoes and dirty socks can be a contributing factor to fungal infections. Zetaclear nail fungus treatment is one of the many ways to treat this fungal infections without the need of a prescription.

With sandal season upon us, it is important to remember that fingernails and toenails are usually the most neglected parts of our bodies. Sure we keep them clipped and clean, but that doesn’t eliminate the problem of fungus. Zetaclear nail fungus treatment can eliminate that problem and may also be one of the safest.

There are many fungal medications which can have adverse effects on the body- usually the heart and liver. They can also be quite costly. Harsh chemicals is not the way to be treating the skin and nails, especially under the nail, which is highly sensitive.

Home remedies may sometimes work, but also takes time to start working and most people just don’t have the patience. Zetaclear nail fungus treatment is a safe combination of both.

Specially formulated with only natural ingredients, Zetaclear nail fungus treatment offer sufferers a chance to safely clear up nail fungus, without the need of a prescription. Zetaclear nail fungus treatment is a brush on treatment that works under the nail and can be applied in the morning and night, leaving the user with stronger, clearer nails and moisturized skin. It even contains a lovely fragrance through a blend of lavender and lemongrass oils.

Zetaclear nail fungus treatment will definitely continue to fight of fungal infections and the duration of the time used. Even after the fungal infection has gone, this treatment can still be used to keep fungus at bay and prevent future outbreaks.

Along with Zetaclear nail fungus treatment, users should also start to wear more absorbent socks like cotton and protective sandals in public showering facilities.

Because fungus grows in high-moisture areas, one should avoid keeping feet wet for prolonged periods of time and wear shoes that will allow your feet to breathe. Fungal infections are contagious, so be sure to wash your hands after handling another person’s nails.

Persistent care over time is the only way to keep our nails truly free from infection and healthy. Even after the initial infection is cured, one must take care to keep the infection away. Just as you would treat acne by daily face washing, daily nail washing is important too.

We all want to look and feel our best. Good health makes us feel and appear more attractive too. Using the Zetaclear nail fungus treatment to maintain healthy nails is one way to be sure you that you look and feel your best this summer and all year round.

Facial hair growth in women is something that many of us find concerning. Assuming that you are not genetically inclined to facial air (Mediterranean, Jewish and Eastern European ancestry) or have a family history of facial hair growth in women), it could be a number of things.

One of the most common is hormonal imbalance. Women have both estrogens and androgens (male hormones). As we age, the levels of both hormones naturally decline. However, the ratio between the differences declines and it can look as if we suddenly have more of the male hormones, and therefore stray hairs. In addition, there are some medications that can stimulate the growth of stray, darker, coarser hair such as phenytoin, cyclosporine, anabolic steroids, combination medications with testosterone such as estratest, and minoxidil (used for high blood pressure as well as baldness in men).

Sometimes though, excessive facial/body hair can be a result of physical and medical issues. For example, polycystic ovarian syndrome and obesity (adipose tissue can produce androgens). Occasionally it can be related to adrenal tumors. In these cases one will see more than just the occasional stray hair on the face. If this is happening to you, see your health care provider.

So what can do you about it? Women have been looking for ways to permanently remove hair for years. There does not seem to be an easy fool-proof permanent way to deal with facial hair.

Treatments include:

• Makeup Radio frequency
• Hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
• Shaving
• Waxing
• Laser
• Electrolysis
• Medications – Vaniqua – a prescription cream

According to many dermatologists, electrolysis seems to be the only method for permanent removal. Vaniqua, which is relatively new in the past few years does not seem to work for all women. The long term effectiveness is unknown at this time.

As with most things, there does not seem to be a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem of the stray facial hair. You will most likely need to try various treatments and see what works for you. However, keep in mind if the hair seems excessive or you have concerns, please speak with your health care provider for further evaluation.

Social Media is a fundamental shift in the way we all communicate. It is not a fad, yet many artists and galleries are still intimidated and puzzled at the idea of joining in on the Social Media Revolution. Learn these 5 ways to harness the power of Social Media and improve your art marketing.

1. Build Your Brand:

What is branding? The American Marketing Association (AMA) defines a brand as: “A name, term, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of them intended to identify the goods and services of one seller of group of sellers and the differentiate them from those other sellers.”

• Social Media is the quickest way to build brand identity for you and your art business.
• Solid brand identity differentiates you from the pack.
• A strong brand is invaluable and serves to communicate credibility to your prospective customers and collectors.
• Use Twitter, Facebook and YouTube for building your brand by posting images of your art, tutorials and recent blog posts.

2. Networking:

• Your are not alone! Being an artist is a solitary occupation, but with social networking.
• Reach beyond your niche art market and attract new customers.
• Get instant feedback or a critique on your latest painting or blog post.
• Learn from other artists and business leaders.
• Gain inspiration from others.
• Become more business savvy.
• Facebook is a great way to make ‘real connections’ within my art niche marketplace. Twitter quickly and easily reaches beyond the art niche. I have sold my art using Twitter.

3. Keep Your Finger on the Pulse:

• Artists are the movers and shakers of the world and need to stay informed.
• Artists should follow new trends in design, decorating, fashion and technology and how it influences your art and sales.
• In this challenging economy, being a successful artist not only consists of creating great art, but also creating a strong business.

4. Marketing:

• If you don’t have a website you are invisible. A website is a must, a blog even better.
• It’s time for artists to “Think Outside the Frame” about art marketing!
• SM is already changing the rules of the marketplace.
• Use YouTube to share videos of your latest art tutorial or artwork. This builds brand recognition and drives traffic to your website or blog.YouTube is the #2 largest search engine in the world after Google!

5. Don’t be a Dinosaur:

• Artists and galleries must evolve to stay competitive.It is clear that those artists and galleries who do not join in will most likely go the way of print media.
• Now is the time of natural selection and survival of the fittest.
• Jump in even if you don’t yet understand it!

As fish go, Pollock has often only been considered an economical choice is a sea of high-end alternatives. Featured in recipes like Poor Man’s Lobster, which calls for your to boil it in salted water, sprinkle it with vinegar and then boil it again before serving it with melted butter, just like the lobster it isn’t.

However, Pollock recipes are resurfacing in the droves with a gourmet twist thanks to the economic crisis and ecological consciousness. With classic recipes like fish and chips going green and gourmet, requiring top grade sustainable fish, groundnut oil, micro brewed beer batter, and “chips” baked and served with rosemary, Pollock recipes are getting a facelift too.

Gone are the days of pretending to be lobster, today Pollock can be added to a chowder or shine as the main star. With its fisheries tightly managed, its sea-friendly ranking high, and its flaky white meat, it is a choice that satisfies all parties (and pocketbooks), winning praises from consumers, chefs and ocean advocates alike.

Browsing cookbooks, online or in print, it is easy to find Pollock recipes that scan taste buds and ethnic influences. Marinated in a combination of soy sauce, rice wine, and a spice combo of fennel seeds, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, anise, and peppercorns, Five-Spiced Alaska Pollock is a recipe rich in flavor and a far from bland.

Lean and firm, low in fat and rich in protein, Pollock is also the basis of many heart-healthy recipes. Bake simply with a salt and pepper rub and serve with garlic and ginger sauteed broccoli florets. If you are looking for a breaded recipe, but don’t want to fry, crust your Pollock instead with potato and serve the fillets with a side of stewed tomatoes and baked macaroni and cheese.

Pollock can also replace Halibut, like in a summer fish taco, calling for fillets of Esther. Marinade fillets for a few hours in a combination of peach sauce, white wine, and canola oil before grilling. Break apart and serve in warm tortillas, along with a mixture of shredded cabbage, salsa and avocado, plus a touch of fat-free sour cream.

When looking for Pollock recipes, you should feel only as limited as your culinary preference. Quick dishes and gourmet spreads are all options with this versatile and delicate fish.

Since time immemorial, humans have been trying to not only lighten the dark color of their skin but also to reduce the dark spots and blemishes (moles and birthmarks) on their faces. (Face lightening cream, skin whitening, skin bleaching, cosmetic whitening, etc. are all cosmetic methods used trying to whiten or reduce the dark complexion on your face or skin.) But, be careful about what you apply on your skin, especially your face. The best methods are preferably the ones used by our ancestors-natural products, as much as possible.

Face lightening products today come in different forms-creams, lotions, soaps, etc. However, as the blemishes occur owing to the production of melanin (a pigment triggered by an enzyme that produces color) in your body, you need to use lotions or gels containing ingredients that are melanin-inhibiting combined with sunscreen and a course of retinoid. Subsequently, follow this with a chemical peel depending on the results of this face lightening cream.

Topical treatments-Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone inhibits the production of melanin in your body and is considered by many dermatologists as a safer and cheaper option than the other face lightening cream (described above). Conversely, with constant use, hydroquinone can cause minor irritation to the skin. However, as many skin whitening creams contain glucocorticoids or mercury iodine, hydroquinone’s reaction on the skin is considered to be minor. Furthermore, this product does not bleach your face; it only lightens the color of your skin.

Tretinoin, Kojic acid, Azelaic acid

Hydroquinone, used with a combination of tretinoin and cortisone, acts as a powerful face lightening cream. Azelaic acid, an extract of grains, such as barley or wheat, acts as an inhibitor of melanin in your body. This product is not only used to reduce acne, but also as a skin lightening cream. Kojic acid is a by-product of rice. But, owing to its unstable conditions, it is not used much by the cosmetic companies as an ingredient in a face lightening cream. Finally, there are also other combinations that you can use as whitening for your face with hydroquinone. Although it is not as effective as you would expect, azelaic or kojic acid combined with glycolic acid and hydroquinone has shown results in whitening of the face.

Natural Alternatives

Yes, there are natural ingredients that can inhibit melanin production in your body. Extracts from bearberry, mulberry, white and paper mulberry, and Mitracarpus scaber contain arbutin, a very natural form of face lightening cream. Research in extracts from licorice and pomegranate, Vitamin E and C, etc. could be used in face lightening creams.

AHA (Alpha hydroxy acid) is what we all are familiar with. But, even though it does contain some melanin inhibiting ingredients, it is used mainly as a sunscreen and does have the ingredients to exfoliate your facial skin. There are other forms of treatments, such as the laser and cryosurgery (usage of liquid nitrogen) treatments. But, here too, there are debilitating side effects.

There are many face lightening creams in the market. A note of caution- the vast literature available on the negative side effects of many of these creams is true.

Take the precaution of taking your doctor’s advice before going in for a face lightening cream.

What’s the quickest way to get from the summit of Mt. Bellecote, whereon sits the popular ski resort of La Plagne, to its foot, 3400m below?

By skiing, of course. But before strapping on a brand new pair of Fischer skis, taking a moment to repent your sins, and launching yourself from the heady perch with the careless abandon of a man or woman who has nothing left to live for, there’s another piece of equipment you’ll need. A parachute.

This combination of ski and parachute means that you’re no longer skiing, but speed riding.

Speed riding takes the familiar principle of skiing down a slope and transports it to the mountainside, throwing in rocky outcrops, sheer drops and the risk of avalanche for good measure. Obviously, anybody attempting this under normal circumstances would be on a fast track to a broken neck, but the element of paragliding that the parachute adds ensures an as near to smooth descent as is possible. Basically, when you run out of agreeable ground you take to the air.

This most exhilarating of extreme sports was invented late in 2003 by a group of paragliders, including amongst their number Francois Bon who has gone on to become one of the leading lights in the sport. Early in 2008 Bon could be seen on the BBC’s flagship Top Gear show, putting the sport of speed riding to the test when he raced Richard Hammond, driving an Audi RS6, down the side of a mountain. The combination of skiing and paragliding won.

Specially customised canopies are utilised, around half the size of the ones used in paragliding, which causes the daring skier to skim along the surface and when the time comes effectively float over any oncoming obstacle. This is achieved by tugging a cord which causes you to lift into the air, but not high enough so that you’re sent sailing off at a tangent for an abrupt meeting with an opposing cliff face. That is why considerably smaller canopies are used. They’re also used for braking, which can be quite handy when hurtling face first down the side of a mountain at speeds of up 75mph.

As with any extreme sport, speed riding is extremely dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing, and dangerous even when you do. However, it has a better safety record than other similar pursuits and it is possible to buy insurance if you’ve the inclination to take it up.

Something which a great many skiers are doing. The popularity of this literally breathtaking variation upon the more familiar pastime of skiing has swept across the ski resorts and communities of Europe, spreading from its birthplace in France, along the Alpine backbone to Switzerland, and onwards to Italy, Germany and Austria. Equipment is designed and sold specifically for the purpose and there are tournaments, events and championships springing up all over the place.

An ability to ski is naturally a prerequisite for anybody seriously considering swelling the ranks of those already entrenched in the sport of speed riding, and some experience of paragliding is also a benefit. There are instructors available and designated practice slopes to bring you up to speed.

So next time you’re on a skiing holiday and you’ve taken time out to scale one of the nearby mountain peaks, only to realise you’ve left your chalet door open; strap on your skis and parachute and take to the air. You’ll be home before you know it.

The term “vestibular migraine” is not a real medical classification. A more accurate description would be a migraine with vestibular symptoms.

The vestibular system in the inner ear, is one that maintains balance and equilibrium. Therefore vestibular symptoms are dizziness, vertigo (a sense of spinning or motion when at rest), or loss of balance and disequilibrium.

Basilar migraines can also present with vertigo and tinnitus. Menieres disease (a condition with similar symptoms) is often diagnosed when in fact the patient my be experiencing migraines with symptoms of vestibular disorder. It is known that people with migraines are more apt to experience Menieres and vice versa.

Patients with migraines with these symptoms can experience just vestibular symptoms or the symptoms along with migraine head pain. The MRI brain scans of these patients are usually normal.

Though there have been NO control trials demonstrating efficacy for migraines with vestibular symptoms, the following drugs are used by physicians. For frequent or chronic vestibular migraines, daily calcium channel blockers (a blood pressure medication), SSRI’s (a type of anti-depressant), and anti epileptic drugs. Also triptan drugs are used for acute attacks but once again there are no trials showing that they help with the vestibular symptoms.

Though there have been organized clinical trials demonstrating the prophylactic efficacy of high-dose riboflavin and magnesium for treating chronic migraines, there are NO trials showing these ingredients, either alone or in combination reduce or eliminate vestibular symptoms.

Several chronic migraine patients with the symptoms of vestibular disorder who were using a combination of high dose riboflavin, magnesium and feverfew extract in a supplement called MigreLief, report a decrease in these symptoms and an increase in the time they felt their balance and equilibrium were closer to normal.

If additional patients report these benefits a clinical trial of this combination may be warranted.

We all want healthy food on a platter, and healthy food should be appetizing. Fortunately, salads have earned the reputation of being healthy and delicious. The following are some of the popular salad recipes.

• Cucumber, Radish, and Melon Combo – This is just a lovely combination of fruit and veggies. When mixed with honey, almonds, and walnut oil dressing, it becomes the perfect addition to smoked meat.

• Fruit Pasta Salad – Pineapple, pear, and other fruits may be tossed with pasta. Add cheese, lean ham, and veggies for a perfectly nutritious salad. Many would prefer balsamic vinegar for a kick.

• Potato Salad with Creamy Dressing – Nothing can go wrong with this. Add cucumber and green onions. Then spread some fresh herbs. Note that potatoes are best when unpeeled.

• Bulgur Salad with Shrimps – Parboiled bulgur can be prepared quickly. Add shrimps and you have a delightful salad that’s just mouthwatering.

• Garlic-Tomato Salad – Pick out red and green tomatoes for a nice color combination. You come up with a deliciously healthy salad recipe.

• Crunchy Nut Coleslaw – This is nothing more than fresh white cabbage, radish, and carrot with bits of peanuts, sultanas, and green onions.

• Broiled Veggies and Rigatoni Salad – Broiled vegetables make a good combo with thick pasta and some piquant dressing. This salad can be served with cooked meat or chicken.

• Tarragon Chicken and Baby Spinach Salad – Make this even more appetizing by adding tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds.

• Warm Sesame Chicken Salad – Chicken strips with sesame seeds coating, cornflakes, and breadcrumbs make a crunchy veggie dish. Add vinaigrette and some chili powder. Now that’s perfect!

• Pasta with Smoked Trout Salad – Serve this in the middle of the week with whole-wheat bread. This tempting salad recipe is good for everyone’s heart.

• French Tuna with Bell Pepper – It’s colorful and flavorful. Imagine chunks of tuna, potato slices, tasty tomatoes, and crunchy beans mixed together for a tasty treat. This salad goes well with whole-wheat baguettes.

• Tropical Salmon Salad – Salmon has a rich taste that is well complemented by fruits-orange and mangoes.

• Oriental Chicken and Pasta Salad – Fish sauce, red chili, and rice vinegar give this pasta bowl an exotic taste. When added with fresh crunchy veggies, you get a perfectly healthy dish.

• Asian Chicken Salad – Fried chicken with green onions, oranges, lychees, and snow peas give this chicken salad an oriental flavor. Creamy peanut dressing completes this salad.

• Filet Mignon Salad – The leanest steak meat is broiled and placed on top of green veggies. Who said steak cannot be part of a healthy diet?

• Shrimp with Mango and Melon – With light dressing and some honey and fresh mint, this salad recipe should be delightful.

• Lobster Salad – This sumptuous dish is prepared with veggies, pepper, snow peas shreds, grapes, and cooked unpeeled potatoes mixed with lime-spiked dressing. Lobster meat is then placed on top of the mixture.

• Mango Chicken Salad – This is made of tossed tender broiled chicken, asparagus, and potatoes. Mango slices, baby salad greens, and fresh orange dressing make this dish healthy and very tasty.

• Creamy Turkey with Pecans and Grapes – This is just one of the healthy salad recipes. This one can become a satiating main dish. This low-fat salad can be made from leftovers of roast turkey.

When it comes to genealogy video, a single word can make a world of difference. A single word can be like a compass direction, or the combination to a safe. The right word and the right combination of circumstances can start a journey, unlock a world. Because like all genealogy, genealogy video is a quest and a quest whose goal is often obscured.

So, what do we mean by “one word can unlock a world”?

Take a simple example. Let’s say that you are researching your grandmother for a genealogy video you have in mind. Let’s say you find out Grandmother’s maiden name. That will help you track down a whole bunch of ancestors through, say, old census records. It can reveal even more. Take the Italian name “Fortunato” – the word means fortunate. It was very common for the Catholic clergy to give orphans that name. If you have a name like that turn up in your searches it is likely that you have an orphan. Sadly, it probably means that you cannot go back any further.

One word may be a place on a map. Can you find out the town where your ancestors came from? Knowing the town may help you discover customs and traditions; history; birth, death and marriage records; and maybe even distant cousins. It’s a great bonus to include footage of the old family town, and maybe some relatives still living there, in your genealogy video.

It maybe that during your research for your genealogy video, you discover a cause of death. With all the recent discoveries in genetic medicine, the condition which caused an ancestor’s death could make an important difference to someone’s medical diagnosis or even treatment. One word about a cause of death could also link a person to a specific time and place – Spanish Flu in 1919? An industrial accident perhaps? More than one death was connected to dust inhalation during the Great Depression.

A single word – the answer to a simple question – can also help uncover a personality that you may be featuring as part of your genealogy video. What about their favorite song? Knowing the answer to that might reveal the subject’s lighter side and help locate them in the culture of their time. Maybe you can find it and download it! Sometimes a particular song can help define a person – the Paul Anka song “My Way” speaks to more than one person who forged their own path in life.

That word might be a number too. Let’s say that one word is the number of children born to a grandmother. Children mean cousins. And cousins can be your best friends when it comes to your genealogy video. If you are wondering where all the family photographs went, more than likely they are they are with one of your cousins. And if you get really lucky, one of your cousins will turn out to be a genealogist with a whole trove of information that you can use in your genealogy video.

Another head start provided by a single word is the name of a passenger vessel. Ocean liners have records, passenger lists, ports of embarkation and destination – even personal information about the passengers. From ship lists you can find out if your ancestors were literate, what village they came from, how much money they had in their pocket on embarkation, who they were staying with then they arrived, and who they traveled with.

In the military context, that one golden word may be a service number. The military across the globe usually keep marvelous records (if you ignore that terrible fire in our National Archives in 1973 that destroyed about 20 million personal records – especially Army personnel discharged between 1912 and 1960). So if your genealogy video will include service personnel, a word may unlock the government’s vault.