...9). Going barefoot has many potential health benefits including stimulating nerves on the bottom of the feet, which in some cases may boost the immune system, increase circulation, reduce blood pressure, and can help to eliminate more stress/tension. One of the most important health benefits that has been studied correlating with going barefoot is that in certain cases it helped reduce inflammation naturally. Our bodies naturally can carry a positive charge, which are used in the immune system, and other natural healing processes. When excess positive charges build up, it can cause too much inflammation and damage to tissue. Luckily, the ground commonly has a negative charge, which making direct contact with the ground, like going barefoot, would cause excess positive charges found in inflammations to be drained away faster than if you were to wear shoes (Barefoot Benefits,...
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...Study on Evolving Medicated Footwear for Diabetic Patients by: Md. Tareq Bin Satter Chapter I Page 1 of 85 Study on Evolving Medicated Footwear for Diabetic Patients by: Md. Tareq Bin Satter 1.1 Introduction Foot is the important part of the body. If someone has diabetes he/she is more likely to have to foot problems. Diabetes can damage your nerves. This, in turn, may make you less able to feel an injury or pressure on the skin of your foot. You may not notice a foot injury until severe damage or infection develops. This may led to gangrene in the through simple injuries eventually amputation will be the final choice. So a diabetes patient always has to wear specialized footwear that can protect the foot in more sophisticated way. Diabetes changes your body's ability to fight infections. Damage to blood vessels causes because of diabetes results in less blood and oxygen getting to your feet. Because of this, small sores or breaks in the skin may become deeper skin ulcers. The affected limb may need to be amputated when these skin ulcers do not improve, get larger, or go deeper into the skin. Worldwide, 50% of all leg amputations happen to people living with diabetes. In India, an estimated 50,000 amputations are carried out every year due to diabetes related foot problems. By employing reconstructive and corrective footwear, to remove the high pressure points, a large number of such amputations can be prevented. Thus the patient can lead a near normal...
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...Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) once said, “By perseverance, the snail reached the ark.” That is true with the gastropoda species, Latin for stomach foot. Gastropods have persevered throughout time, becoming one of the oldest surviving species with over 600 named species, over 200 hundred from fossil records stretching back to the late Cambrian period, which was centered in the Paleozoic Era, almost 500 million years ago. With all gastropods being unique and mostly fascinating, this paper will focus mainly on snails, briefly touching on what gastropods are and centering on why snails are evolutionary marvels and why a snails shell makes it a curious species. What makes gastropods what they are are their unique body compositions and their classification as an invertebrate. Gastropods are commonly described as a slimy, squishy “bugs” accompanied with or without a shell. This is mostly true minus the bug part because gastropods are members of the Mollusca (mollusk) genus, which are classified as non-vertebrate animals. Other members of the mollusk family are squids, clams, mussels, and octopods. There are over 50,000 known species of gastropods, 35,000 or so of which make up a portion of land-dwelling gastropods like snails and slugs. Snails in particular have evolved into marvelous organisms, creatures which still fascinate modern studies because of their unique structures and adaptability. Gastropods, snails in this instance, have three main body sections to consider in their evolutionary...
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...Three factors needing to be considered for performing a cable installation are nature of material, voltage level and current carrying capacity. Also fire protection. The support system for cabling and equipment is a vital component of a properly designed data-communications system. The acceptance and use of the eia/tia-569 Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces by architects and engineers has proven the importance of a carefully designed and maintained cable-support system. There are six major types of cable supports: cable runway, center-rail systems, cable tray, wire basket, bridle rings or cable hooks, and wireway. Each is designed for specific purposes. One of the most important yet overlooked aspects of a network designer`s job is the specification of a cable-support system. Specifying the requirements of the design can be a difficult process. It may be helpful to consider six key areas when specifying a cable-support system: •load capacity •grounding requirements •materials •amount of mechanical protection required •finishes •plenum requirements Load capacity The maximum cable load allowed on the system is called the load capacity. Span (the distance between supports) and load (the maximum cable weight) dictate the load capacity of a cable-support system. Different standards may use different terms when referring to load capacity but it all boils down to span and cable weight. Although load capacity can be measured in various ways,...
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...Angus Cartwright IV – Case Study in Investments – FI 535 – Spring 2015 I. Paper: Short 3-5 page paper explaining the following. It should be double spaced, Times New Roman, Justfied alignment. 1. Tell me about the properties, people and any information on each you feel is relevant. Angus Cartwright IV is an investment advisors that is hired to work for two of his cousins John and Judy DeRight, two long-time family clients. John and Judy are at a stage in their life where they are interested in diversifying each of their portfolios to include investments in real estate assets. Both John and Judy want to purchase a property that is large enough to attract a professional real estate management company, and attain a minimum leveraged return of 10% after tax. In addition, both parties feel that real estate will give them the benefits of diversification, protection from inflation, and some tax advantages. Cartwright has four properties he believes to be perfect for his client, however, he needs to narrow them down to just one property to each client. John DeRight is currently in retirement and he has all of this wealth in securities; primarily in common stock of a company that bought his start up company and has $750,000 in dividends paid on the stock as well as another $250,000 to invest in a property. Judy is a much younger investor and she is the sole stockholder of a small-sized chemical company. Judy has accumulated over $45 million to invest in and being at the...
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...Acne Cause Three factors contribute to the formation of acne: * Overproduction of oil (sebum) * Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of the hair follicles of your skin * Buildup of bacteria Factors that may worsen acne These factors can trigger or aggravate an existing case of acne: * Hormones. Androgens are hormones that increase in boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormonal changes related to pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives can also affect sebum production. * Certain medications. Drugs containing corticosteroids, androgens or lithium are known to cause acne. * Diet. Studies indicate that certain dietary factors, including dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods — such as bread, bagels and chips, which increase blood sugar — may trigger acne. Symptoms Noninflammatory lesions * Comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) are created when the openings of hair follicles become clogged and blocked with oil secretions, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria. When comedones (koe-muh-DOE-neez) are open at the skin surface, they're called blackheads because of the dark appearance of the plugs in the hair follicles. When comedones are closed, they're called whiteheads — slightly raised, skin-colored bumps. Inflammatory lesions * Papules are small raised bumps that signal inflammation or infection in the hair follicles. Papules may be red and tender. ...
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...prepare a conceptual study on how a mix of natural and built defenses could be implemented in a dense urban area. Now, the results of that study, Integrating Natural Infrastructure into Urban Coastal Resilience, are in. What is the Integrating Natural Infrastructure into Urban Coastal Resilience Case Study all about? The Nature Conservancy prepared the report by request from the New York City Special Initiative for Rebuilding to evaluate the role of nature and natural infrastructure in protecting coastal communities in New York City from some of the impacts of climate change. The community of Howard Beach, Queens, an area that was hard hit during Hurricane Sandy, was selected as a representative neighborhood for conceptually addressing the use of natural systems as part of a resilience strategy in the face of a changing climate and future storm events. Why was Howard Beach picked for the study? Howard Beach is low-lying and very flat, leaving it vulnerable to storm events and flooding. The 10-foot storm surge that flooded Howard Beach during Sandy left it under water and caused significant damage. Given its profile and how badly it was impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Howard Beach was a good model of a vulnerable coastal community that could be applied to other New York City and national communities. Although Howard Beach was used in the analysis, the study methodology is applicable to coastal communities across the City and around the globe. What did this study reveal? The highlights...
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...Construction Problems Submitted by WWW.ASSIGNMENTPOINT.COM CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 16 million in 2011, making it the largest city in Bangladesh. It is the 9th largest city in the world and also 28th among the most densely populated cities in the world. The population of Dhaka (areas under the jurisdiction of the Dhaka city corporation) stands at approximately 7.0 million. The city, in combination with localities forming the wider metropolitan area, is home to an estimated 16.6 million as of 2011.The population is growing by an estimated 4.2% per year, one of the highest rates amongst Asian cities. Modern Dhaka is the centre of political, cultural and economic life in Bangladesh. Although its urban infrastructure is the most developed in the country, Dhaka suffers from urban problems such as pollution and overpopulation. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen modernization of transport, communications and public works. Dhaka is the commercial heart of Bangladesh. The city has a gro Urban developments have sparked a widespread construction boom; new high-rise buildings and skyscrapers have changed the city landscape. wing middle class populatio. Due to various factors, including absence of an urbanization policy or a human...
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...SMT 320 Case Study #1 Kristian Lauren R. Martin November 6, 2011 Case Study #1 Building the Foundation – Security Assessments As the security manager of a major corporation tasked with creating the initial security assessment and auditing program for the company, the first step in developing proposals for the security services would be conducting a comprehensive survey (policies, procedures and operations) of the entire facility to identify the critical factors affecting the security of the premises (Broder, 2006). The next step would be to analyze the vulnerabilities and recommend protection which is cost-effective (Broder, 2006). To start, establishing policies and procedures which define the mission of the security department should be the bare minimum in the role of the security department. These would include the following: * Protection against internal and external theft (to prevent embezzlement, fraud, burglary, robbery, industrial espionage and theft of trade secrets and proprietary information) * Developing access-control procedures (to protect the perimeter of the facility and other sensitive areas) and anti-intrusion systems * Establishing lock-and-key control procedures * Establishing a workplace violence program * Controlling the movement of people on the premises * Reviewing security personnel hiring and deploying * Establishing emergency and disaster recovery plans * Identifying the resources needed and available for the security...
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...‘Doing some things’ in the Xi Jinping era: the United Nations as China’s venue of choice ROSEMARY FOOT * There has been intense scholarly debate in China over the past few years as to the continuing relevance of the famous aphorism attributed to Deng Xiaoping exhorting the Chinese government to ‘bide its time, hide its brightness, not seek leadership, but do some things’.1 Although that debate about the appropriateness of this strategy in an era of enhanced Chinese material power has not reached a definitive conclusion, there are several indications that the new leadership, under President Xi Jinping, has decided that it would like to become more active and ‘do more’ in the international realm. How much more, in reality, will undoubtedly be influenced by the reactions of others and the unfolding of events—both domestic and global—but undoubtedly there is an intention on the part of Beijing to make good on its increase in relative power and the opportunities that a more centralized leadership under President Xi Jinping provides for articulating a clearer foreign policy message and more forward foreign policy behaviour. This article provides evidence in support of the argument that China has decided to adopt a more activist foreign policy. It focuses predominantly on China’s policy towards the United Nations as a way of demonstrating a new willingness to take decisions previously left in abeyance, and as an example of a policy area where the Chinese leadership believes it is showing...
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...Low Energy Laser as a Treatment for Refractory Diabetic Leg Ulcers By Wendy Price Wake Forest University Department of Physician Assistant Studies 4/10/2009 I would like to thank everyone at Coy C. Carpenter library help and reference desks. To Ekatrina Zachry who translated the Russian research papers, thank you is the very least I can say for such an excellent job. I would like to tell my girls how proud I am of them and thank them for their patience, pictures, and prayers. You make it all worth the while. I would also like to thank my mother for her support, coming to help with the girls while I have been in school, and her motherly faith in me that never waivers. Most of all I want to thank my husband Clay Price for being an amazing pillar of strength, encouragement, patience, understanding, and love. I know I COULD NOT have done it without you. UA&F Low Energy Laser as a Treatment for Refractory Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Diabetic leg and foot ulcers often lead to immobility, infection, and amputation, cost $7,000 to $40,000 per ulcer, and erode mental health and QOL. Lasers have been effectively utilized in medicine since the 60’s, from various surgical uses to the treatment of diseases. Although low-energy (also called low-power, low-level, and cold) laser therapy for “biostimulation” (or biomodulation) of ulcer healing has been studied extensively, quality data on diabetic wound healing is rare. This review seeks...
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...improper trash disposal practices. I will also discuss the health issues that these improper practices could pose to the people of my community in Allenhurst, Georgia. Finally, I will discuss the possible effects that a natural disaster would have to our waste management services and health. Improper trash disposal practices include, but are not limited to, placing household hazardous waste in unapproved containers or areas, littering or illegal dumping, and illegal burning. Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are things that may be toxic, corrosive, highly flammable, or reactive to other materials. An example is pouring antifreeze into the ground or throwing car batteries into your household trash can. According to the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), “The average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of HHW in the basement and garage and in storage closets.” Abandoned durables, such as refrigerators, dish washers and other appliances can also be considered HHW. Littering is carelessly discarding trash and may also be caused by animals digging through trash searching for food. This can happen by trash bags not being in appropriate trash containers. Illegal dumping is intentionally discarding trash in unapproved areas, such as privately owned land, vacant lots or even bodies of water such as creeks, ponds, lakes, etc. Illegal dumping was a growing problem in our community a couple of years ago. The tiny dump that was designated for the community shut down, and soon piles...
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...runoff before reaching a body of water. Prevention strategies should be given priority, except in particular sites or locations where previous development limits the implementation of a prevention strategy. Stormwater Remediation Remediation techniques are only effective at reducing the problems associated with stormwater runoff. They comprise a centralized approach that is generally employed at a regional level. These techniques can be useful tools for reducing the quantity and quality of runoff into lakes, rivers, and streams. Due to the fact that remediation strategies vary in effectively treating quality and quantity of stormwater runoff, a combination of strategies is usually recommended in most municipal plans and environmental studies. Conveyance Conveyance is the oldest stormwater management technique. As shown in Figure 1, conveyance is a design that intends to moves water to a specific area using pipes and other impervious surfaces that do not allow infiltration. Conveyance has generally been a strategy for connecting stormwater drainage to a wastewater sewer system. This is a practice mostly taught to engineers and has been used since Romans began designing cities. In modern times, water treatment plants have been added to the system in order to remove pollutants from both stormwater and wastewater discharges. These technologies have increased the effectiveness of this technique. In fact, as stated in the Inventory, all point source discharges in Madison are directed...
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...regulate blood glucose levels. According to Diabetes UK (2012), there were 2.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes in 2012, and this is estimated to increase to 5 million by 2025. Up to 90% of people with diabetes are thought to be type 2. According to Diabetes UK (2006), many are unaware they have the condition and it can lead to long-term complications including eye problems, kidney disease, foot ulcers and cardiovascular disease. Gregg et al (2005), states advances in preventative medicine have seen an effective reduction in the burden of risk from hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but the incidence of diabetes has continued to rise, driving cardiovascular rates. There has been much done in recent years to identify people who are at high risk of developing diabetes. This assignment will discuss the link between diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. It will also identify lifestyle and behaviour changes involving the multi-disciplinary team and structured patient education of diabetics. The case study for this assignment is Mrs Smith, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and a family history of heart disease and diabetes. She leads a sedentary lifestyle, is overweight and has a poor diet (see appendix). The Health Survey for England (2006), state both obesity and low levels of physical activity are associated...
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...Electrical Hazards and Safety in Electrical Installations K K Sharma Lingaya’s University, Faridabad, Email: krishan_ksharma@yahoo.com Abstract: “Electrical Safety is not an option — it is absolutely necessary for workers and employers alike”. Safety in the workplace is job number one for employer and employee alike. It is especially important for those who install and service electrical systems. Nothing can replace a worker or loved one that has died or suffered the irreparable consequences of an electrical accident. No matter how much an employer tries to safeguard its workers or how much safety training is provided; the ultimate responsibility lies with the worker. The human factor is part of every accident or injury. The purpose of this paper is to identify electrical safety hazards and present ways to minimize or avoid their consequences. It is a guide for improving electrical safety and contains information about governmental regulations, industry-accepted standards and work practices. It presents ways to meet the standards and reduce the hazards. I. Introduction Electricity is very useful and has become essential in modern life. Electric power is used in houses, farms, factories, public places, and commercial establishment and practically in every working place for lighting, operating appliances and machines, heating, cooling, chemical process and transport etc. Electricity is a very good servant but a very dangerous master. Proper...
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