More and more people are learning that a diabetic bracelet can indeed be life-saving in the long run. Millions of individuals in America and the world are suffering from diabetes with different manifestations and experiences everyday. It is only a matter of time before they find themselves in a deep predicament in which they can only rely on simple but informative bracelets.
The Diabetic Bracelet Advantage
The most useful and important aspect of your diabetic bracelet is the information that it holds. First and foremost, the bracelet will include text or a tag indicating that you are diabetic plus other information such as your name, address and age. You may also want to add other details like a contact person or number, your normal blood sugar count and blood type. These can come in very handy especially for medical professionals attending to you during emergencies.
When blood sugar levels become abnormally high or low, patients can be incapacitated or simply blackout anytime and anywhere. Only the bracelets can provide relevant information that can help save their lives. Other people in the area can immediately respond to the dire situation by using the data included in the diabetic bracelet.
Function and Fashion
Diabetic bracelets come in various designs and use different materials as well. The most common versions are the rubber or silicone wristbands with debossed text. These come in different solid and mixed colors as preferred by the individuals. Non-diabetics are frequently seen wearing these bands to show their support and concern for the cause. You will find encouraging messages and text imprinted, debossed or embossed on the surface such as "Live Strong, Hope, Believe, etc."
Since other diabetic patients do not fully like the idea of being tagged or labeled as a sufferer, there are more fancy and beautiful designs that both serve as a functional and fashionable piece. You can find diabetic jewelry using 14 to 22-karat gold, silver, sterling silver and other expensive metals. These bracelets may also include charms and adorned with beads, semi-precious stones and crystals according to the specifications and customizations of the wearer. Still, these pieces include vital information that will save their life during unexpected diabetic bouts. Prices for rubber and silicone versions are as low as $1.50 to $3 while jewelry costs $21 up to $300.
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Do you have eye strain? You've been working too hard on the computer again, so you're familiar with the feeling: Your eyelids twitch, your eyes begin to water and there's that burning sensation when you close them. You're suffering from a common affliction -- eye strain.
Fortunately, simple exercises can promote the relaxation of your eyes, and some are even thought to strengthen and condition them (a type of vision therapy known as orthoptics). The American Optometric Association and the National Institutes of Health want you to know that no exercise has been proven to "improve a refractive error or cure any ailment within the eyeball," but exercises can be helpful if poor vision is caused by a weakness or imbalance of the muscles. And they can be especially useful in relieving the fatigue and accompanying physical symptoms caused by strain.
Do the following exercises regularly to help keep your eyes stronger longer:
Rolls
To improve blood and oxygen flow, close your eyes and slowly roll them in a complete circle. Then move them from left to right. Repeat this exercise three times.
Palming and cupping
Note: If you wear contact lenses, remove them before doing this exercise.
If your eyes are tired and you'd like to relax them, close them and place the base of your palms over them. Press gently for a few seconds. Then cup your hands and place them over your open eyes. Look into your cupped palms as you slowly breathe in and out through your nose for 30 seconds.
Commonplace "exercises," like blinking or yawning, also are beneficial. Both actions produce tears to help moisten and lubricate. And don't forget you can give your baby blues (or browns, greens or grays) an extra boost by taking nutritional supplements targeted for them, such as those that contain bilberry, vitamin A and lutein.
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Healthy Recipes Garlic has been used to treat and prevent illness dating back well over 5000 years. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used it for heart problems and headache; the Chinese used it for a variety of common ailments and to boost immunity. And modern scientific research confirms its curative powers. National Cancer Institute studies show that a diet rich in garlic may reduce risk of colorectal, stomach and prostate cancer by as much as half. Research also shows that garlic has antiviral properties that protect against infection and inflammation, may destroy certain flu viruses, and help kill intestinal parasites.
How can this little "rose" do so much? It contains a powerhouse of nutrients, including vitamins A and C; the minerals potassium, selenium, phosphorus and zinc; and amino acids. It also has an unusually high concentration of the sulfur compound allicin, which is a potent antibiotic and the compound primarily responsible for its healing properties.
If a little garlic each day keeps the doctor away, what's the best way to get it? Cooked or raw, all forms have health benefits, but raw garlic has the edge. It's simple to add it to a variety of dishes; for example:
* Top scrambled eggs with it.
* Add it chopped to cooked tomato sauce just before serving.
* Sprinkle it minced on a baked potato.
* Spread it minced on buttered, crusty bread.
And here's a classic with taste that's out of this world:
Roasted Garlic
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Peel away the outer layers of the bulb skin, leaving the skins of the individual cloves intact. Using a knife, cut off 1/4 to a 1/2 inch of the top, exposing the individual cloves.
3. Place the garlic heads in a baking pan; muffin pans work well for this purpose. Drizzle a couple teaspoons of olive oil over each head, using your fingers to make sure the bulb is well coated. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves feel soft when pressed.
4. Allow the garlic to cool enough so you can touch it without burning yourself. Use a small small knife cut the skin slightly around each clove. Use a cocktail fork or your fingers to pull or squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins.
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Garlic has been used to treat and prevent illness dating back well over 5000 years. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used it for heart problems and headache; the Chinese used it for a variety of common ailments and to boost immunity. And modern scientific research confirms its curative powers. National Cancer Institute studies show that a diet rich in garlic may reduce risk of colorectal, stomach and prostate cancer by as much as half. Research also shows that garlic has antiviral properties that protect against infection and inflammation, may destroy certain flu viruses, and help kill intestinal parasites.
How can this little "rose" do so much? It contains a powerhouse of nutrients, including vitamins A and C; the minerals potassium, selenium, phosphorus and zinc; and amino acids. It also has an unusually high concentration of the sulfur compound allicin, which is a potent antibiotic and the compound primarily responsible for its healing properties.
If a little garlic each day keeps the doctor away, what's the best way to get it? Cooked or raw, all forms have health benefits, but raw garlic has the edge. It's simple to add it to a variety of dishes; for example:
* Top scrambled eggs with it.
* Add it chopped to cooked tomato sauce just before serving.
* Sprinkle it minced on a baked potato.
* Spread it minced on buttered, crusty bread.
And here's a classic with taste that's out of this world:
Roasted Garlic
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Peel away the outer layers of the bulb skin, leaving the skins of the individual cloves intact. Using a knife, cut off 1/4 to a 1/2 inch of the top, exposing the individual cloves.
3. Place the garlic heads in a baking pan; muffin pans work well for this purpose. Drizzle a couple teaspoons of olive oil over each head, using your fingers to make sure the bulb is well coated. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves feel soft when pressed.
4. Allow the garlic to cool enough so you can touch it without burning yourself. Use a small small knife cut the skin slightly around each clove. Use a cocktail fork or your fingers to pull or squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins.
Labels: Healthy Recipes
