pH and Health

by E-NewsCast Team
August 31st, 2010

The body is alkaline by design, but can be acidic by function. It functions at its best when the pH of its internal biochemical environment, measured as a whole, is equal to 7.39, meaning slightly alkaline. The normal range of blood pH is very small, from a slightly more acidic reading of 7.36 to a more alkaline reading of 7.42. A reading of anything higher or lower than these figures indicates acidity (from 7 to 7.35) or alkalosis (7.42 to 7.8). If these limits are exceeded, the body can no longer function, and death results.

The zone of optimal blood health extends only from pH 7.36 to pH 7.42; illness will accompany any incidence of acidosis or alkalosis. Of these two, acidosis is by far the most common – more than half the population suffers from this condition.

The pH of the body’s organic fluids and tissues varies from one part of

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Discover the Causes for Low Testosterone

by E-NewsCast Team
August 31st, 2010

Male menopause occurs between the ages of 40 and 55 due to men becoming low on testosterone with age. Though the causes for low testosterone may present an interesting topic for discussion, for the men (and women) who suffer from it, it’s a matter of reclaiming the joy in their lives.

Although the causes of low testosterone can be very technical and difficult to understand when medical jargon is employed, this article will attempt to explain why some men are low on testosterone in while keeping the jargon to a minimum.

The cause of low testosterone is when the testes produce less testosterone. Having low testosterone is a byproduct of complex physiological, hormonal, and chemical changes.

Low testosterone starts with a complex chain of signals that begins in the brain. This chain is called the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis where a very intricate physiological sequence of events is triggered. The production of two hormones by

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Successful Weight Loss After Pregnancy

by E-NewsCast Team
August 31st, 2010

How fast you lose weight will depend on a number of factors,including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy.Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first2 weeks of delivery. This weight may be attributed primarily tothe loss of excess fluid in the body, the baby’s weight, theplacenta and amniotic fluid. Some women might lose a little bitless, and others might lose a little bit more.As the uterus shrinks back down to its normal size and yourhormone levels continue to fall, you will lose weight. Mostwomen gain at least 7 pounds of fat during pregnancy. This fatis meant to help women store energy while breastfeeding. Howfast this weight comes off will depend on a number of factorsincluding: genetics, your overall health, diet and exercise.You should expect that it will take a little bit of time to losethe weight you gained during pregnancy. It did after all …

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Book Review: Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands {How To Do Business In Sixty Countries}

by E-NewsCast Team
August 31st, 2010

Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands:How To Do Business In Sixty CountriesBy Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway, George A. Borden, and Hans Koehler

• While in Germany, on business, you meet with your local counterpart. Between your broken German and histextbook English you are able to carry on a fairly well understood conversation. You reach a lull in your talkand to keep the conversation going you ask your friend about his spouse and children. Suddenly, he grows very quiet and a look of anger sweeps across his face. You ask yourself, “Did I mispronounce something? Did I say something wrong?”

• In Ecuador, you engage a street vendor in a lively negotiation for one of the Indian artifacts that he is selling. You grow increasingly uncomfortable as you realize that not even a foot separates you from him; you take that to mean he is interested in you personally. Whenever you took a

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The Amazing Light Painting Technique

by E-NewsCast Team
August 31st, 2010

Light painting is a term that I had never heard of until a few days ago. I was looking at a few photos on a photo web site, and I must say that I am amazed at the quality of some of the photos that were exhibited there.

Especially interesting to me was a set of pictures taken by a photographer that had the look of the “old world” Dutch master painters. The Light painting is just fantastic and the end result is most appealing. You can view some examples at PhotoZoomy.com.

The execution of Light Painting is actually very simple, although getting good results maybe a bit more exacting. First, set up a table with a dark cloth backdrop. Next, arrange your still life objects. Set up your camera on a tripod and focus on your objects with all the lights on.

Turn the lights off after you set your shutter

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