COPD Sufferers ? Keep Those Pearly Whites Clean!
If you have emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthmatic bronchitis (the group of diseases that make up Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD), you have a few good reasons to keep your teeth clean:
- There are over 300 species of bacteria that live in your mouth. Periodontal disease is caused by the plaque producing bacteria.
- Studies suggests that periodontal disease may promote the progression of COPD. Bacteria in the mouth may infect the body either through saliva or from breathing into the lungs.
- Cytokines are released by the body in defense of periodontal disease. These cytokines tax the body's immune system.
The bacteria that cause periodontal disease and are taxing your immune system are breeding right now in the cozy, moist, acidic environment of your mouth. The areas between the teeth are particularly good breeding grounds because the bacteria thrive in the absence of oxygen. Symptoms of periodontal disease are often not noticeable until the disease is advanced. A dentist can diagnose the disease in the early stages, prior to individuals realizing they have it. Periodontal disease is prevented by thoroughly cleaning your teeth.
Professional cleanings at a dentist office every six months, brushing teeth twice a day and flossing once a day are recommended. Because it is a laborious task to floss, most people don't. Yet, to prevent and control periodontal disease, flossing is extremely important. Unfortunately, The Journal of Clinical Periodontology reported that for those that do floss, only 18 ? 35% of the plaque between teeth is removed. And oral irrigators can't cut through plaque's sticky biofilm.Even with more tools available to keep teeth and gums healthier than in the past, 80% of all adults have some form of periodontal disease.
There are electric toothbrushes, oral irrigators, tongue scrapers, oral disinfectants and even a new device ? Dental Air Force that combines brushing and flossing - available. The Dental Air Force (www.dentalairforce.com) also has an added benefit of aerating the sites between teeth, changing the environment and making it difficult for the bacteria to grow. Whatever method of cleaning used, studies show that oral health is critical to total health. With the cold and flu season here, wash your hands, keep your immune system healthy AND clean your teeth..
P., Piero D.D.S. is a practicing dentist and inventor of Dental Air Force ? a home dental cleaning system that replaces both tooth brushing and flossing by using air, water and all natural cleaner. He can be reached at 616-399-8511, info@dentalairforce.com or visit www.dentalairforce.com.Ink Cartridges - A humble beginning
Computers and their accompanying printers were huge years ago. In the past toner reservoirs and toner cartridges were used instead of ink cartridges like those used now. It was difficult to fill a toner cartridge and it was very messy.Toner cartridges were an improvement. Print wheels and ribbons were used in some printers. Computers are now more compact and the printers do more than just print in some cases.
Printer cartridges now have self-contained reservoirs. Refilling some printer cartridges now is not as messy as adding toner was.Printer cartridges are available in two types. Primarily Hewlett-Packard and Epson printers used the first type the Piezo Electric. An applied electric current is put to a small crystal causing it to expand approximately every five microseconds (20,000 per second).The inkjet ink squirts out through the print heads very fast and very precisely because of this expansion. Because Piezo Electric has fewer print heads than bubble jet/thermal printers...
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United Power Deploys TruckMap*? Field Solutions
United Power, a Touchstone Energy partner, is a rapidly growing electric co-op.
Field crews use the new TruckMap* Field Information System? for rapid data retrieval and field updates, ensuring that workers have current information regarding the status of facilities and 45,000 customers.
All TruckMap* users now have current operating information regardless of their location."After reviewing several platform providers, we chose har*GIS for their ability to rapidly demonstrate the capabilities we require now, while supporting expansion to wireless communications and GPS navigation," stated Larry Hepp, Director of Operations for United Power. Remarkably, har*GIS LLC delivered this "all-in-one" solution in less than two months by integrating their standard software products with existing data.
The new system completely replaced an outdated custom application using CAD browser technology.The TruckMap* deployment included a variety of existing Microsoft Windows? laptops...
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New Events From Ford: The Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic
Hybrid vehicles are considered as the best cars nowadays. It combines the technical advantages of conventional vehicles and the economical features of electric vehicles. The electric motor of a hybrid vehicle assists the car's engine for a much better performance and reliability. As a result, hybrid vehicles come up with a bunch of benefits such as low emission, less air pollution, fuel efficiency, advanced aerodynamics, as well as cheaper running costs. Yet, these are just a few of the advantages that hybrid vehicles have.
But not all of us are aware of these benefits produced by hybrid vehicles.
Most places around the world especially here in our country have the so called "clean air program" that has been implemented to save the environment from air pollution. In accordance with this, hybrid engineers of the Ford Motor Company along with some representatives from Portland, Oregon will conduct a technology clinic for the Ford Escape Hybrid and for
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How to Generate 27 Qualified Subprime Mortgage Leads Per Day
There are several benefits to focusing on subprime mortgage leads.
One good reason for generating subprime mortgage leads is that the borrowers are less likely to shop your offer.
Also, the commissions on subprime mortgage loans can be quite lucrative.
I've found that one of the best ways to generate subprime mortgage leads is by direct mail.
So let's look at the steps involved in putting together a profitable direct mail campaign to generate subprime mortgage leads.
Prospect List
There are two sources I recommend for obtaining your mailing lists ? list companies and credit agencies.
Here are two sample criteria to request from list companies in order to target subprime borrowers:
1) Get a list of home owners who have just filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Do a cash out refinance and pay off their chapter 13 bankruptcy.
2) Get...
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Osteoarthritis Treatments
Treating Osteoarthritis is a joint venture between the patient and their physician that takes into account the patient's personal needs and medical condition. The conditions that could affect treatment are cardiac disease, hypertension, peptic ulcers, or renal disease. Standard treatment involves pain killers, physiotherapy, exercises, and diet control. A physician initially advices physiotherapy sessions along with diet control. To help movement, a physiotherapist may suggest certain aids and appliances for use at home and workplace.
These can be walking canes, rails near bath areas, additions to taps and electrical plugs, and walking crutches.
Another important area of treatment is weight control. Obesity increases the risk of osteoarthritis by impacting knee and hip joints. Obese women are susceptible to hip osteoarthritis due to housework, and posture and weight control has to be worked on from young age. The reason for this is that once fat accumulates...
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Types of Table Saws
A table saw is one of the most popular pieces of machinery used for woodworking. It consists of a circular saw powered by an electric motor that is mounted onto a table. In order to cut, material is pushed through the saw on the top of the table. It is used mostly for large wood projects such as fences, tables, book shelves, etc. When selecting a table saw it is important to know the different types and the pros and cons of each.
The following are the four basic types of table saws and what they have to offer.Bench top SawsThe bench top saw, also known as the portable saw, does not come all the way to the floor but is meant to be placed on top of a table for support. This is the more lightweight version of the table saws. They usually can be...
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IP Phones
IP Phone means an Internet Protocol Phone. It allows the user to speak over IP networks such as the Internet or the Intranet. It is also known as Voice over Internet Protocol, Internet Phone, Web Phone etc.
The traditional phone transfers voice through ?circuit-switching' method wherein the caller and the receiver are connected through a continuous electrical circuit. Here voice transfer is pretty slow because data is transferred as it is in huge chunks. There is also the danger of data loss in this system due to frequent reception problems in case of long distance calls.
The IP Phone transfers voice through ?packet-switching' network wherein analog voice signal is converted into digital format and is broken up into minute data packets.
These packets are then sent individually across the Internet and reassembled in serial order at the information's destination and converted back into voice. Voice is transferred much faster as the data is broken into very...
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BrainJams Announces Inaugural Event in Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (ContentDesk) December 2, 2005 -- BrainJams are a new type of event where technologists, non-profits, business people and community leaders come together to share their knowledge, experiences and ideas across traditional boundaries. BrainJams enable people to meet new friends/associates from diverse backgrounds and gain insights on their current projects, while contributing to the success of others. The next BrainJams event will be held this Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00am...
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PcAnywhere
If you've ever managed or had to deal with more than one computer system, then you've undoubtedly wanted to be able to control one remotely at one time or another. In my job, my staff and I manage about a thousand computer systems (servers and workstations). Our staff is small and busy, and even taking the time to walk over to a local system can sometimes be a hassle. There is so much to do and no time to do it in.On top of that, our systems are spread all over the country, in a dozen states on...
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Plasma TV for the Home Theater
One of the hottest topics in home entertainment is home theater. And one of the hottest topics in home theater is plasma TV.
Plasma TV for your home theater is actually only a receiver, much like your computer monitor, and is only one component of a great home theater. Still, it's an arguable point that the plasma TV is the part of the home theater package that you'll be viewing and is therefore a very important component.
Consider the technology of the plasma TV...
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Brand Recognition: the Key to Effective Marketing
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (ContentDesk) December 21, 2003 -- How do you take a great radio ad campaign and make it better? Change the phone number, of course. Sound too simple? Well, you might be surprised.Larry Miller, president and CEO of Sit N Sleep, the mattress superstore, by all accounts one of the largest advertisers in Southern California stated it best: "We had built a strong brand with fun commercials and a great tagline, but still something was missing. Trying to get the perfect number...
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The Basics of Caring For Your Puppy
Potty Training Your Puppy:Make sure you feed your dog at regular times every day as this makes bathroom breaks regular as well. Feed your puppy 2-3 times a day. As soon as he is finished eating, take him to a grassy "potty area". Speak the words "go potty" or "go in the grass" before and while he is eliminating. Be sure to praise him when he is done.
What you are doing is building word associations with the dog that will allow you to encourage his potty activity on command. This comes in...
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