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Look up causes of Hemorrhoids and the term sedentary occupation will invariably be among the list, and probably high on the list. So it comes as no revelation that the Health Insurance Axis, a company that seems to cater to the insurance needs of Truck Drivers, lists hemorrhoids among the key ailments for that occupation. While not your typical office environment, the cab of most large trucks leaves little room to maneuver. Plus, the side to side motions, and the bumps and castling from uneven road surfaces, puts pressure to the anal area increasing the potential for hemorrhoids to develop.

Such a high incident of the disease among Professional Truck Drivers begs the answer to a number of questions. How and why are they impacted with a high rate of hemorrhoids? Is avoiding and preventing the hemorrhoids possible? If not, what might be a sound, treatment?

How and Why Impacted

Look at almost any list of causes of hemorrhoids and you will see “sedentary occupations” which are normally associated with office work. But, consider that a truck driver’s office is the cab of his vehicle, where he is always assuming a sitting position. That coupled with the fact that the job demands that truckers be very schedule conscious which leaves little opportunity to follow healthy bathroom habits and a good exercise routine.

Is Avoiding Hemorrhoids Possible

In my last article on this subject, I referenced a medical opinion, that when it comes to hemorrhoids or piles, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. So what can a truck driver do to avoid and thereby prevent this problem? According to Joy Seeman’s, Staff  Writer for the Hemorrhoids Information Center, article “Truck Drivers and Hemorrhoids” drinking water daily will help prevent hemorrhoids.

Another website, “ExpertHealthAdvice.com” concurs with the suggestion to drink more water. In addition, they add a diet that is richer in high fiber foods, such as more bran, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. And, conversely, they suggest avoiding refined or processed foods, because they do not pass through the colon easily, and can result in the need to strain during bowel movements.

One additional thing a truck driver should consider is to change their bowel habit. In other words, don’t wait until the urge is strong. This, according to ExpertHealthAdvice.com, gives the stool time to harden, resulting the need to strain during the bowel movement.

A Sound Treatment Plan

The Hemorrhoid Information Center states that hemorrhoids is one of the three most researched health conditions on the internet. This has lead to an avalanche of products and professed treatments being peddled on the world wide web. For this reason, most of the writing on this condition strongly suggest getting an exam from your Physician. Why? Simply to rule out other possible problems, such as rectal cancer, and a condition known as “annal fissures” which is a tear in the lining of the anus or anal canal.

Another suggestion was for the patient to get an exam called a sigmoidoscopy which permits the doctor to exam half the colon for abnormalities.

Personally, I hope that is not the case. Any trucker that has to endure a sigmoidoscope exam will think someone is trying to drive his 18 wheeler up his backside. Other than that, the exam is a good idea.

If the exam reveals that one is only dealing with a mild case, perhaps the suggestion from the “WEBMd” will suffice. Their suggestion is “Most hemorrhoids can be treated with simple changes in diet and bowel habits. Most do not require surgery or other treatment unless they are very large and painful. If that is the case, do what your doctor suggest.

Conclusion

While they may not think it to be so, Professional Truck Drivers, have a sedentary job. A job that restricts movement or walking, and unlike the typical office environment, one that results in the body being shaken and tossed about during the road trip. This combined effect, increases the potential for developing hemorrhoids.

While there are things the truck driver can do to prevent them, if they do occur, the first step should be to see a doctor for an exam. If the hemorrhoids are not serious, a change in diet, including more water daily and an exercise routine, while not easy for a trucker, is the suggested treatment. For more serious cases, follow your Doctor’s advice.

Warren Robinson

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Source by Warren C Robinson

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Uneducated buyers who are Flipping Cars witness prices that simply spiral out of control in the end. To avoid the mess, you need to know what to look for before finalizing a deal at the auto auction.

Inspection and Diagnosis of Repair Costs

Flipping cars would not be a good bargain if you buy a car that requires a lot of repair. You want to put a limit to spending huge dollars on repairs. If you should know how to limit your repair costs for flipping, you should know how to diagnose problems with the prospective car.

You need expert car knowledge to make the best buy, otherwise you might have to go by the word of the seller or hire a mechanic every time you purchase a lot. Do not be afraid to walk away if the seller rushes you through the inspection.

Once you have located a car you want to bid on, read the descriptions for the car provided by the seller. You want to know about the mileage, extra features in the car, and of course the service history and warranty. You should also find out why the seller is selling the car away.

When you put your car for end sale, it should run well, smoothly, and it should feel right. If you are buying, a car that requires a bit of servicing, you should estimate if the buy is flip worthy. Ensure you read the contract and paper work carefully.

Gut instincts mostly speak right. If you think something is not right about a vehicle, just drop the idea of buying it.

Verify Insured Title Checks for

• Salvage reported for total loss due to theft or damage beyond repair

• Car refurbished with new or used parts

• Damage due to fire, flood or other mechanical damage

Verify Problem Checks for

• Frame damage that weakens the structure and look of the vehicle

• Specific part in the vehicle that has been malfunctioning or replaced several times during the warranty period

• Reported salvage without clear indication of the extent of damage

• Vehicle that has been filed for flood insurance claim

Verify Odometer Tampering for

• Probable roll back of odometer by comparing it with service reports of the past.

• Broken odometer that does not document distance driven

• Reported mileage is more than what the odometer can actually document.

Verify Past Usage of the Car for

• Collisions and unreported accidents

• Ownership, probably stolen from actual owner

• Has been used as a cab, fleet, or a police agency

Regardless of what you do, ensure that the car you buy has a market – a prospective buyer.

Some auctions do not permit pre-sale inspection or test driving, specifically in lot purchases. Post sale inspections enable buyers to back out of the sale. Reconditioning to some degree is required for almost all vehicles. It is good if you are perceptive about car repairs and diagnosis if you are in to flipping cars.

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Source by Sharmela Mukuntha Krishnan

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Today there are many categories of amplifiers used for multifarious purposes. In simple terms an amplifier picks up a weak signal and converts it into a strong one. It is widely used in several devices to boost electrical signals. Radios, televisions and telephones are a few examples to point out in this regard. There are innumerable other applications of amplifiers and it is not easy to enumerate all of them. Some of the common types of amplifiers are used in electronic gadgets and audio systems. These are also used in musical instruments and guitars. Apart from the above many other types of amplifiers like vacuum tube or valve, transistor, operational and fully differential amplifiers are also used for specific purposes. Video amplifiers are of diverse types. Oscilloscope vertical type and distributed type are the two commonly used ones in this context. Again there are microwave amplifiers which are categorized as traveling wave tube amplifiers and Kly strons. Then there are subwoofer amplifiers. They are nothing but amplifiers that are used on subwoofers which are usually found in cars and radios. Subwoofer amplifier use power to amplify low frequency sound waves. A lot of studies and research were undertaken to develop the science of amplification in the past decades and this device have become integral parts of many systems. Several branches of science and technology are making use of the device.

The application of electronic device are therefore boundless. Various technologies are adopted to put the principles to their optimum use. Consumers today are more familiar with audio amplifiers. There is therefore a general perception that all amplifiers are audio oriented. It is part and parcel of any audio system. Amplifiers are utilized to enhance or regulate the audio contents. In the early stages of its usage, the purpose was to control the volume of sound. But in the course of time, technology developed and the role of amplifier became more elaborate. Amplifier is now made use of not only to enhance the volume of sound but also to add clarity to the contents. Both vocal and instrumental outputs are regulated to offer comfortable noise level without diluting the contents. A listener can give accent to vocal contents in a programme or alternatively to the background music from instruments by adjusting amplifiers.

The importance of this one is now paramount. It is essential for shoppers to understand the significance of the device in a given application. But many of the shoppers may not be conversant with the physics or theory behind its practical applications. In the case of this, irrespective of the category the best source to gather valuable information is the internet. Exclusive websites devoted to these are to be pointed out in this context. Visitors to such websites will have the privilege to learn about various products and services available in the market. Highly subjective reviews about latest introductions are provided for the guidance of the consumers. Such reviews will help the shoppers to identify the right product. Online dealers offer competitive rates for latest products like hifi amplifiers, car amplifiers, and integrated amplifiers from among large collections of sophisticated products. At a time when people find little time to search extensively and to resort to shop hopping, exclusive websites are really helpful.

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Source by Fredrick Joy

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Most personal finance experts would agree that keeping your vehicle for up to 10 years is a good economical decision. The economics of keeping a vehicle that long are overwhelmingly convincing. So why is it so rare to find someone who owns the same car that long? After all, today most cars will keep working long after a couple hundred thousand miles. So, why do people keep buying a new car when there is nothing wrong with the one they have? Peer pressure? Maybe it looks out of date? This might be true, especially when the new edition undergoes major styling changes. Maybe it is because people start worrying about the likelihood of a major mechanical problem.

We have found that if you can keep it looking new through a proven strategy it will be much more difficult to make that new car purchase. So what can be done to slow down the aging process? How can a car be used on a regular basis and not age. There is no one particular activity, but rather several things that contribute to a common goal. The following is a list of ways to keep the appearance of your car looking like new.

1. By far, the number one way to keep your vehicle looking like new is to KEEP IT IN THE GARAGE AT NIGHT. Most people think the damage results from the grueling midday heat and dust that bake the dirt into the paint and plastic, however, the most destructive time is at night, when the cool moisture condensates on the surface of the car. This is the source of the problem. We live in a basin here in Los Angeles which is packed with automobiles moving about all day. The exhaust, pollution and road grime, rise up into the atmosphere during the hot days and are suspended there until the cool sea air moves in and captures the pollution in the moisture that will condensate on the car. That morning dew sitting on the horizontal surfaces of the vehicle is a sulfur /acidy toxic cocktail of all the junk in our air. It eats into the paint, the trim around the doors, yellows headlights and destroys the rubber parts. No test lab can recreate that! The moisture is not horribly bad, but if this process is done every night for 5 to 8 years, it will take its toll on the exterior.

2. Keep the vehicle under an overhang at night. The next best thing to a garage would be to keep the vehicle from getting dew on it at night. Reread the reason in the paragraph above. The next best long term protection is the overhang. (Car covers are helpful when the vehicle will sit at the airport for 2 weeks or in your driveway for a week. As a daily defense, it is a good idea, but with time it is a hassle as well as too dirty to put on the car. )

3. Regular waxing. Regular waxing is every 3 to 4 months or every 5,000 miles. So by the time your vehicle has 20,000 miles on it, it should have 4 coats of wax. Waxing gives the car a micro thin layer of protection from the elements. As the vehicle gets older, the attention to the exterior should increase. Occasionally, the paint should be polished to restore clarity to the surface. Polishing the paint every 1 1/2 years or ever 15,000 miles will increase the life of the wax, and maintain the paint in top condition.

4. Regular washes on the exterior will keep the vehicle free of dust and contaminants. The longer dirt and dust sit on the paint, the more likely it will start to adhere to the surface.

5. Paint protection film by 3M is the best way to keep the paint rock chip free. By applying this film to the bumper and hood, it will defend the original vehicle paint from damage. This film is removable and does not have any long term effect to the paint. Conceivably, this film could be removed in 10 years after installation, and the paint would look like the day it came off the assembly line. Truly the best long term solution for the everyday driver.

6. Window tint. Protect the interior from fading and drying out with a lifetime warranty film. During the day, the vehicles interior is vulnerable to the harmful effects of the suns UV Rays. Window tint blocks out 100% of the ultraviolet rays. It also reduces the internal heat and cuts down on glare. With regular interior detailing and window tint, the interior will look like the day it was installed. Also, window tint improves the comfort of the passenger and drivers.

7. Biannual cleaning of the motor will ensure proper visibility of fluid levels. It can improve preventative maintenance inspection and keeps the motor running cooler. Furthermore, mechanics respect a clean motor and are more likely to clean up after themselves.

8. Periodic removal of small door dings and dents. The cost of keeping your doors “ding” free is really reasonable and the process of Paintless Dent Removal is non invasive. It is impossible to keep a daily driver from eventually getting a door ding, but the good news is that they can be messaged out and restored to its original position. No painting or bondo is necessary and the vehicle maintains its original factory paint.

9. Deep cleaning Detail. Every 1.5 to 2 years the vehicle should get a complete detail. Most people will wait until the vehicle is so bad, something has to be done. For a potted plant, that is the equivalence of waiting until the leaves are turning brown before it gets watered.

10. Achieving a like new vehicle after 10 years will require preemptive or preventive care. Scheduled detailing appointments over a 1 year time period will help to keep the vehicle on track. The paint job cannot remind you it needs waxing. So do not wait until you notice the car getting a little shabby before you act. Lastly, the mechanical part of the vehicle is just as important. We strongly recommend the adherence to all schedule mechanical maintenance.

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Source by Bill DeBever

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Anyone who is a car audio fan or who has come by it in passing will know what a subwoofer is. Subwoofers are used to generate that intense and deep feeling of bass, which is normally out of the range of most average speakers. Subwoofers are used not only in car audio, but in home stereos too to give ultimate bass within a small area, such as a room or car.

Although subwoofers may seem simple enough, there are in fact not quite as simple as they seem. Over the years, they have been researched, tested and developed in order to get the best sound out of them as possible. However, like any product there are varying degrees of quality of subwoofers as well as types, which are suited to different requirements and situations.

The first company to introduce decent subwoofers was Acoustic Research (AR), who in 1954 introduced the AR-1W – a system that could extend its bass to 20hz without any help from equalization and was literally a woofer efficiently closed in an enclosure. The AR-1W was unsurpassed in design for years, and in fact is still very influential upon modern subwoofer design by its use of the acoustic suspension principle. The AR-1W was a compact subwoofer that could be easily fitted onto a bookshelf in pairs, unlike the monstrously sized enclosed loudspeakers which had been previously on the market.

Dr Harry Olsen was also a major contributor to the design of audio systems that we have today. In the 1930’s/40’s, he was the first to assert that speakers are in need of a back as well as a front, as otherwise sound waves from the back will interfere with the front ones. He also designed the passive radiator, which was design meant to be a substitute for the vent – a system that had a great number of faults at the time. The vent design needed a large duct in order to avoid wind noises, which often meant the duct was larger than the vent itself. Olsen, instead used a diaphragm with suspension whose mass was equal to that of the air column in the vent, thus it was much smaller and much more efficient than the other design.

Jensen’s James Novak, a highly gifted research engineer and mathematician, was to come up with the bass reflex design. Through his knowledge as a mathematician and experience as an engineer, he was able to create and synthesize ideas for what today is known as the closed, vented and passive speaker systems.

Although considered an essential component today, bass extension was still a relative luxury in the 1950’s and 1970’s. The film businesses were the main guys interested in bass extension, which was first used commercially for the 1977 big hit, Star Wars.

Of the last century, these master engineers and mathematicians have been probably the most influential on the excellent acoustics available in car audio systems and home stereos today.

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Source by Marie Coles

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Antifreeze is used for the purpose of protecting the unit from freezing damage. When the water turns into ice it can be very damaging. Antifreeze is used as a heat transfer fluid. It is used in many things for example it is used in HVAC chillers and also in solar water heaters. There are certain chemical elements that are added to the water to help with reducing the freezing point. So that it can be at the lowest temperature. This temperature is what the unit will be most likely to handle. It is also helpful in protecting the unit from corrosion.

Antifreeze helps the freezing point when you mix it with water. But it also helps with the boiling point as well. So antifreeze can also be called anti-boil. It is used in car engines because it works so well as a heat transfer fluid. When it used in the cars engine people call it engine coolant because that is exactly what it does to the engine.

One of the most commonly used antifreezes is ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol is a water-based solution. It works as a great heat transfer fluid. It is used as a heat transfer fluid when the temperature is able to get below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. It is used most often when the unit works by a water-cooled engine. For example it is most commonly used in cars and machines.

You should be aware that it is not safe to use this type of cooling and heating agent when you are operating food processing equipment. The reason for that is because if there is any chance of leaking it can be poisonous. When operating food processing equipment it is better to use another agent such as propylene glycol. Ethylene glycol is an organic compound. Not only is it used in cars and machinery. But it is also used in air conditioners and liquid cooled computers. It has a low freezing point because of the low freezing point it is very resistant to freezing.

Ethylene glycol has such a high boiling point and its compatibility with water. It is a useful desiccant. It is also used as a way to inhibit the formation of natural gas clathrates. It is used in long multiphase pipelines that convey natural gas from remote gas fields to an onshore processing facility.

Antifreeze has many different uses and when people hear the word freeze they just thin of cold. But in this case it can be used for cold or hot units.

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Source by Matthew McKernan

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According to an international trade watchdog, The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), auto makers Honda and Hyundai have recently given their dealer repair shops guidance to tell customers not to use recycled auto parts. According to the ARA, these auto makers are claiming recycled or used components will void vehicle warranties.

Recycled auto parts have been in wide use for decades without any challenge to the quality or reliability of these parts that should affect warranty work. An irony of this recent policy shift is that recycled Honda or Hyundai parts were manufactured by Honda or Hyundai in their own factories.

Parts manufactured by the same company that produced the original vehicle are referred to as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) repair parts in the automotive business. Salvage industry recyclers collect OEM parts off salvaged vehicles and offer them for sale to parts to repair shops and consumers at an average 60% savings over new OEM parts and an average 30% saving over other newly manufactured aftermarket parts. Further, those recycled parts are not of the aftermarket variety; they’re simply OEM parts that are re-used after the donor vehicle goes out of service.

So if recycled parts originate from the OEM, reduce landfill volume by reusing automotive components destined for the garbage heap, and are cheaper for the customer then why are Honda and Hyundai warning against their use?

The most likely reason is of course that automotive sales are down with the continued sluggish economy. Auto makers are looking to grow their OEM repair parts business with a strong arm move against their customers. This leaves many consumers without a choice to use recycled parts if they are facing a voided warranty.

For it’s part, the ARA filed an official letter of complaint with the Federal Trade Commission saying that the actions of the auto makers fly in the face of the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975, which was enacted to make warranties more straightforward.

Most consumers are not driving vehicles still under factory warranty and will not be affected by this move.

Still, it presents an interesting data point that large and profitable auto makers are putting financial pressure on their customers at a time when many consumers are wary of big business in the wake of 2008 and 2009’s bail outs.

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Source by Zachary Staples

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When detailing clays first came into the scene they were heralded as the answer to people’s detailing their cars as safely as possible, that is, without damaging their car’s paint work and removing the toughest stains that people used to have to seek the so called professional to deal with. Suddenly, it wasn’t such hard work anymore to remove nasty gunk that stuck to cars, just an application and a mere swipe no elbow grease, no possibility of having to scratch our car’s paint work and your car would have that show room brilliance again.

Clay bars have the combined effect of mild abrasives and powerful powdered detergent to effectively clean any car of almost anything. They have become the thing to have for people who are fussy about their cars. They can remove stains as stubborn as grease and tree sap; even tar that attaches itself onto the exterior. The great bonus is that they work just as well on other materials like glass and plastic removing the need to have different products for different parts of a car’s body. You can cut out most of all the other cleaning products you would need to keep the shine on your car, which means with detailing clays you get the effects that far outdo premium polishes and waxes for cars. The only other product you will need though is a lubricant, Clay bars tend to streak if too little lubricant is used and or stick to the surface. This sticking leaves a film of residue which looks chalky and unattractive on the a surface that should be shinny. If improperly used, clays pick up grease during the cleaning process and you don’t want that as you could easily transfer this grease to the entire car. No matter how good a particular brand of clay is said to be it will not remove oxidized paint nor will it fill in blemishes. The best thing to do for a car that has mild oxidization is to remove the oxidized paint by washing and polishing the car first. Most detailing clay kits have pre-wax cleaners that fill up minor scratches and can be used to pre-wash oxidized paint work

Auto clay bars remove mostly anything but not necessarily everything. There are some types of dusts that don’t come off as easily with clay bar. Moreover they should never be dropped on a dirty floor as that might just render them unusable that’s only because they are sensitive to dirt and because dust will still to your clay that is why most are sold with hardened plastic containers that you should really always use to store your clay bars if you mean to get the mileage you want to from them. There aren’t many cons at using clay bars, that’s why most car detailing shops always use them as the best method of cleaning the car exteriors, it’s a good thing that ordinary person can now buy their own clay an cut costs by detailing their own vehicles.

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Source by Greg Chadwick

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1. Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Parabens.

Why used? A preservative. It’s cheap.

Where used? Shampoos, makeup, moisturizers, toothpaste and food.

Dangers: A report in the New Scientist 2004 stated that in an analysis of 20 breast tumors that “high concentrations of para-hydroxybenzoic acids (parabens) [were found] in 18 samples. Parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancers. The preservatives are used in many cosmetics and some foods to increase their shelf-life.” The jury is still out on whether parabens are to blame. But even the American Cancer Society says that more research has to be done to establish if parabens have an effect on breast cancer risk.

What to look for on labels: Anything ending with the word paraben.

2. Diethanolamine (DEA).

Why used? A wetting agent and provides a rich lather.

Where used? Shampoos, lotions, creams and other cosmetics.

Dangers: This isn’t harmful in itself but it can react with other ingredients in the cosmetic formula to form a potent carcinogen called nitrosodiethanolamine which is absorbed through the skin and has been linked with stomach, oesophagus, liver and bladder cancers.

What to look for on labels: DEA, diethanolamine, or DEA-related ingredients, including: Cocamide DEA, Cocamide MEA, DEA-Cetyl Phosphate, DEA Oleth-3 Phosphate, Lauramide DEA, Linoleamide MEA, Myristamide DEA, Oleamide DEA, Stearamide MEA, Triethanolamine (TEA), TEA-Lauryl Sulfate.

3. Diazolidinyl Urea.

Why used? It’s a preservative.

Where used? Many cosmetic, skincare products and shampoos, conditioners, bubble baths, baby wipes and household detergents.

Dangers: Established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Contains formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, is toxic by inhalation, a strong irritant, and causes contact dermatitis.

4. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate. (SLS and SLES)

Why used? A foaming agent. It’s cheap.

Where used? Car washes, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, soaps, shampoos, detergents and toothpastes. Used in 90% of products that produce foam.

Dangers: Skin and eye irritant. SLES is somewhat less irritating than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, it cannot be metabolised by the liver and its effects are therefore much longer-lasting. In the same way as it dissolves the grease on car engines, sodium lauryl sulfate also dissolves the oils on your skin, which can cause a drying effect. It is also well documented that it denatures skin proteins, which causes not only irritation, but also allows environmental contaminants easier access to the lower, sensitive layers of the skin.

Perhaps most worryingly, SLS is also absorbed into the body from skin application. Once it has been absorbed, one of the main effects of sodium lauryl sulfate is to mimic the activity of the hormone Oestrogen. This has many health implications and may be responsible for a variety of health problems from PMS and Menopausal symptoms to dropping male fertility and increasing female cancers such as breast cancer, where oestrogen levels are known to be involved.

5. Mineral oil

Why used? To hydrate skin. Because it is a left-over from the oil industry it’s very cheap. (In fact it’s cheaper to buy it than to dispose of it)

Where used? Many baby product including baby oil (100% mineral oil), petroleum jelly, baby wash liquid soap, baby lotions.

Dangers: Coats the skin like plastic, clogging the pores. Interferes with skin’s ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Slows down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. What happens is that mineral oils cause the skin to actually dry out. Then you put on more mineral oil based products, which drys the skin even more and so a vicious cycle starts.

6. Talc.

Why used? Resistant to moisture

Where used? Soaps, deodorant and baby powders.

Dangers: Scientific studies have shown that talc is similar in structure to asbestos, a well known cancer causing agent. Studies also show that women who used talc in their genital area had a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. This is particularly disturbing since this cancer has such a poor prognosis when diagnosed at an advanced stage. Talc poses a health risk when exposed to the lungs. Talc miners have shown higher rates of lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses from exposure to industrial grade talc, which contains dangerous silica and asbestos. Since the early 1980s, records show that several thousand infants each year have died or become seriously ill following accidental inhalation of baby powder.

7. Triethanolamine (TEA).

Why used? Adjusts PH levels, and are often the base for cleansers

Where used? Cleansing milks, eye gels, shampoos, shaving foams etc.

Dangers: Problems associated with TEA include allergic reactions and dryness of skin and hair. They can also be toxic to persons exposed over long periods of time.

8. Propylene Glycol.

Why used? Prevents the escape of moisture, makes the skin smoother. It’s cheap to produce.

Where used? Makeup, shampoos, deodorant, mascaras, skin cream, after shave, baby wipes, wallpaper stripper, paint and de-icer.

Dangers: Has many side effects including the risk of cancer, reproductive toxicity, usage restrictions, allergies and immune system toxicity, skin and eye irritations, organ system toxicity, endocrine disruption, contact dermatitis and neurotoxicity. It also is a penetration enhancer, meaning it penetrates skin cells, getting right into the bloodstream, carrying other chemicals with it. Many of the natural companies sell “paraben-free” and “aluminum-free” deodorants, but they still contain propylene glycol because it’s a cheap ingredient.

9. Artificial colors.

Why used? Cheaper to produce than naturally occurring coloring agents

Where used? Most cosmetics

Dangers: Coal Tar by-products, sold on the cheap to manufacturers to mimic naturally occurring colors and scents. such as Blue 1 and Green 3, are carcinogenic. Impurities found in commercial batches of other cosmetic colors such as D&C Red 33, FD&C Yellow 5, and FD&C yellow 6 have been shown to cause cancer not only when ingested, but also when applied to the skin.

10. Artificial Fragrances.

Why used? Cheaper to produce than naturally occurring fragrances.

Where used? Most makeup, cosmetics and skincare products

Dangers: Can contain chemicals that aren’t listed on the ingredients. (Would you buy some food that had an ingredient listed as ‘other stuff’?) Artificial fragrances can be a combination of unknown chemicals, sometime up to 200, and it is often difficult to determine what is in a product “fragrance” or if the ingredients used are safe. That’s because companies don’t have to tell consumers what is in a “fragrance.” This information is considered proprietary. Many synthetic fragrances contain phthalates which are toxic to the reproductive system and have been linked to health problems such as allergies, birth defects, cancer, and respiratory disorders.

The conclusion about these ingredients in makeup products: While it probably isn’t possible to remove all chemicals from all products it’s important for us to be well informed as to what we are buying and the implications. Certainly we all should be wanting to reduce the amount of chemical that our bodies absorb through the skin. From the other extreme, its not wise to get stressed out if you can’t find something 100% natural. This would offset the benefits of using natural makeup.

This is where natural makeup and cosmetic products come in – we can protect our skin and bodies.

Did you also notice that the reason for many of these ingredients being used is because they are cheap. So it begs the question – if companies are putting so much cheap ingredients in their makeup, just why then are their cosmetic, makeup and skincare products so expensive? Yes, we are paying for advertising, packaging and then name.

What are the alternatives? At my site http://purenaturalmakeup.com you will be able to find some great alternatives to these nasty ingredients. You will also find some great tips and recipes for natural makeup and skin care

You will probably agree that it’s time to change to natural products. Don’t let your looks kill you!

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Source by Arina Gibson

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If you are looking to buy new or used sport utility vehicles or SUV’s, you will find this information useful. We know that SUV’s are usually quite expensive. But what if I tell you that you can buy SUV’s from auctions at bargain prices and the vehicles are only a few years old? You might have seen the ads promoting the seized SUV’s auctions that are available in every state and wonder where the seized SUV’s came from.

The truth is there are hundreds of seized SUV’s auctions that are usually held by police departments, government, IRS, DEA or some financial institutions but somehow a lot of people still don’t know and have let the car dealers take advantage of it for years. The car dealers buy the used SUV’s from these auctions and resell them to you. Anyway the SUV’s auctions are now open to the public and anyone can attend.

The SUV’s are seized by the police officers or some financial institutions from drug dealers or people who have financial difficulties. Actually these secret auctions are the best way for you to buy a quality SUV’s at the lowest possible price. The Police Departments & Government want to get rid of the vehicles as soon as possible and convert them into cash quickly. It costs a lot of money to store the seized SUV’s and keep them in good condition and the vehicles would continue to depreciate in value.

Seized SUV’s Auctions usually sell the vehicles ‘as is, and where is’ which means that what you see is what you buy, and what you buy is exactly what you get.

Advantages of Seized SUV’s Auctions

If you are worried that the vehicles might have been seized from violent criminals, then I can tell you that you don’t have to worry at all. These vehicles are usually seized because of a loan payment default, or driving with license suspended, or they could be the property of individuals or companies engaged in fraud, which means they are either newer models or in very good condition.

Disadvantages of Seized SUV’s Auctions

The big disadvantage is you don’t really know how long the vehicles have been sitting in storage or in a garage without maintenance. It’s possible that some of them could be there for a year without getting checked. The other thing is they also do not come with any warranties. To participate in the auctions you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driving license. One big disadvantage of seized SUV’s auctions is that they can be time consuming. It can take a lot of time to locate the auctions, register and deal with all the paperwork, etc. However, there is a solution for that. It will make your life much easier if you join one of the car auction sites on the internet because they have gathered all the information needed for you. What you have to do is just select the vehicle online and enjoy bidding on your new SUV’s.

What will you get at the online seized SUV’s auctions?

o New & Used SUV start bidding as low as $100 or less.

o All makes & models of SUV are available.

o Listings in every U.S. city and state.

o Clean title SUV’s with low miles bought!

o Repossessed vehicles by Police, IRS, Customs, DEA and more.

o Discount of new & used SUV’s up to 95% off!

o Access to Real Estate & Seized Property Auctions

o Personal property items.

o Jewelry auctions.

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Source by Yutthaphoom Kaewtathip