Asbestos Related Diseases

Written by T.Going


Asbestos is used in over 3000 modern products and most people have suffered at least some degree of exposure to it at one point or another. Most asbestos exposure is limited to minute portions of well maintained building materials such as concrete, insulation and siding. Regular maintenance of these materials is important for preventing asbestos from degenerating into airborne fibers. Unfortunately, because asbestos is so widespread, it is impossible to computerepparttar damage that even a small quantity can cause.

The lightweight nature ofrepparttar 138192 asbestos particle facilitates airborne spreading of these deadly carcinogens. This is why most asbestos-related diseases affectrepparttar 138193 respiratory system. These are incurable diseases. Even tiny amounts of asbestos can inflict irreversible damage as symptoms usually only emerge 20 to 30 years downrepparttar 138194 road.

The Exotic Origins of Hyaluronic Acid Treatments

Written by Pete Kennedy


While hyaluronic acid has exploded in popularity amongrepparttar cosmetics community, most people are unaware ofrepparttar 138165 molecule’s exotic history.

Hyaluronic acid, also known as HA, naturally plays an important role in tissue hydration and lubrication. Simply put,repparttar 138166 protein compound takes years off skin, helping to make it moist, vibrant and supple. HA's name derives from "hyalos" –repparttar 138167 Greek word for glass, which accurately describes its transparent, glassy molecular appearance.

Most recently HA has skyrocketed to fame as a wrinkle-remover and youth restorer, with new treatments appearing every week. While facial hyaluronic injections continue to berepparttar 138168 treatment of choice for many women, most would prefer less-invasive procedures. For this reason, more and more attention has gravitated to treatments such as oral supplements.

Interestingly,repparttar 138169 inspiration for hyaluronic acid oral supplements first came fromrepparttar 138170 obscure Japanese village of Yuzuri Hara, not far from Tokyo.

Enjoyingrepparttar 138171 nickname "The Village of Long Life," residents of Yuzuri Hara have historically restricted themselves to a rather unique diet of locally-grown white and sweet potatoes and root vegetables. Local doctors attest that nutrients in these starches aidrepparttar 138172 body’s natural creation of HA, thereby allowingrepparttar 138173 people of Yuzuri Hara to fend offrepparttar 138174 aging process. Such higher concentrations of hyaluronic acid help skin cells retain their moisture, keeping eyes bright and skin vibrant and smooth.

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