Sleep Apnea and how to cure

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.
Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.
Sleep apnea usually is a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow.
This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Overview

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. Doctors usually can't detect the condition during routine office visits. Also, there are no blood tests for the condition.
Most people who have sleep apnea don't know they have it because it only occurs during sleep. A family member and/or bed partner may first notice the signs of sleep apnea.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. This most often means that the airway has collapsed or is blocked during sleep. The blockage may cause shallow breathing or breathing pauses.
When you try to breathe, any air that squeezes past the blockage can cause loud snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea is more common in people who are overweight, but it can affect anyone. For example, small children may have enlarged tonsil tissues in their throats, which can lead to obstructive sleep apnea.

The Bad Effect of Sleep Apnea

You will start with a very bad sleep, with nights struggling to breathe and loud snoring that probably makes your partner to wonder about you and your future together.
You will have negative changes in personality, a poor work performance and a continuous decrease of quality of life.
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Bad breath and how to overcome it

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Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.

How Does What You Eat Affect Breath?

Basically, all the food you eat begins to be broken down in your mouth. As foods are digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, they are eventually carried to your lungs and given off in your breath. If you eat foods with strong odors (such as garlic or onions), brushing and flossing -- even mouthwash -- merely covers up the odor temporarily. The odor will not go away completely until the foods have passed through your body.

Why Do Poor Habits Cause Bad Breath?

If you don't brush and floss your teeth daily, food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue This causes bad breath. In addition, odor-causing bacteria and food particles can cause bad breath if dentures are not properly cleaned.

Smoking or chewing tobacco-based products can also cause bad breath, stain teeth, reduce your ability to taste foods, and irritate the gums.

What Health Problems Are Associated With Bad Breath?

Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth may be warning signs of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. The bacteria cause toxins to form in the mouth, which irritate the gums. If gum disease continues untreated, it can damage the gums and jawbone.

Other dental causes of bad breath include poorly fitting dental appliances, yeast infections of the mouth, and dental caries.

The medical condition dry mouth (also called xerostomia) can also cause bad breath. Saliva is necessary to moisten and cleanse the mouth by neutralizing acids produced by plaque and washing away dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums, and cheeks. If not removed, these cells decompose and can cause bad breath. Dry mouth may be caused by the side effects of various medications, salivary gland problems, or continuous breathing through the mouth.

Many other diseases and illnesses may cause bad breath. Here are some to be aware of: respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis, chronic sinus infections, postnasal drip, diabetes, chronic acid reflux, and liver or kidney problems.

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Top 10 lost city in the world

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A city becomes “lost” when it is abandoned by its inhabitants and left to decay. This can be the result of war, migration, or natural disaster, but in each case these cities can act as a sort of time capsule, leaving a civilization frozen in history and waiting to be discovered. While many of these cities have indeed been rediscovered, others have never been found and have taken on the status of legend. Whether real or mythical, the following are the ten lost cities that have most captured the imaginations of historians, archeologists, and adventurers.

10. The City Of The Caesars

Also known as the Wandering City and the City of Patagonia, The City of the Caesars is a mythical city that is believed to have been located on the southernmost tip of South America in the region known as Patagonia. The city has never been found, and at this point it is considered more legend than anything, but in its time it was quite sought after by colonial explorers. It was said to have been founded by survivors of a Spanish shipwreck, and was believed to possess huge amounts of gold and jewels. Over time, a number of legends have formed around the City of the Caesars, with some saying that it was populated by 10-foot tall giants, and others claiming that it was a city of ghosts that could appear and disappear at will.

9. Troy

Made famous in the epic poems of Homer, Troy was a once-legendary city located in modern day Turkey. Best known for being the site of the Trojan War, ancient Troy was a strongly fortified city that stood on a hill near the river Scamander. Its coastal location allowed it to be a naval power, and nearby plains provided excellent land for farming. Troy was long considered by many to be the stuff of myth until it was first excavated in the 1870s by Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered that there were actually numerous cities on the site, which over the years had been built on top of one another. Although it was once a towering seat of power, the modern-day Troy excavation site is said to be relatively unimpressive, the result of years of digging and frequent looting by tourists.

8. The Lost City Of Z

Supposedly located deep in the jungles of Brazil, the lost city of Z was said to be an advanced civilization with a sophisticated network of bridges, roads, and temples. Speculation about Z began after a document was found in which a Portuguese explorer insisted he had visited the city in 1753, but otherwise no evidence of its existence has ever been uncovered. The city of Z is most famous for attracting the interest of explorer Percy Fawcett, who in 1925 vanished without a trace while in search of it, and over the years a number of other adventurers have died or disappeared while on its trail. In recent years, a city known as Kuhikugu was discovered in the Amazon Rainforest that showed evidence of sophisticated fortifications and engineering, leading many to speculate that it may be the source of the Z legend.

7. Petra

Arguably the most beautiful of all the cities on this list, Petra is located in Jordan near the Dead Sea and is believed to have once been the center of the Nabataean caravan trade. Its most striking feature is its exquisite stone architecture, which is carved out of the rocks of the surrounding mountains. This helped make Petra a naturally fortified city when it was established as a capital in 100 B.C., and evidence suggests that it featured many other technological advancements like dams and cisterns, which helped the inhabitants channel the region’s flash floods and store water for use in times of drought. After hundreds of years of prosperity, the city went into decline after the Romans conquered the region, and in A.D. 363 an earthquake destroyed several of its buildings and crippled its infrastructure. Petra was eventually abandoned, and it stood for years in the desert as something of a curiosity before being revealed to the world at large in 1812 by a Swiss explorer.

6. El Dorado

The Zipa used to cover his body in gold dust and, from his raft, he offered treasures to the Guatavita goddess in the middle of the sacred lake. This old Muisca tradition became the origin of El Dorado legend.

One of the most famous of all the legendary cities, El Dorado was a mythical empire supposedly found in the jungles of South America. Literally meaning “The Golden One” in Spanish, the city was said to be led by a powerful king and hold untold riches of gold and jewels. In the time of the conquistadors, the city was a subject of constant fascination, and several disastrous expeditions were launched in search of it. The most famous of these was headed by Gonzalo Pizarro, who in 1541 led a group of 300 soldiers and several thousand Indians into the jungle in search of El Dorado. They uncovered no evidence of the city or its treasures, and after the group was decimated by disease, famine, and attacks by natives, the expedition was abandoned. This model is on display in the gold Museum, Bogotá, Colombia

U.S. sees new and growing Japan nuclear threats

In this March 24, 2011 photo, the inside of the Unit 4 reactor at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant is seen in Okumamachi, northeastern Japan.

 (Credit: AP/TEPCO)

A team of experts from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission warned in a report about a week and a half ago that the very methods being used to try and cool down Japan's stricken nuclear plant may be increasing the risk of explosions or cracks in the reactor buildings, reports The New York Times.

According to a report dated March 26 and obtained by the Times, experts warn that the millions of gallons of water -- most of it seawater - that have been dumped into the overheating reactors to cool fuel rods adds to pressure on the already-battered surrounding containment structures.

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That pressure makes it more likely, according to the report, that future aftershocks could crack the containment structures, leading to cracks from which highly-radioactive water can escape into the environment.

One such crack, which allowed contaminated water to spill directly into the sea for days, was finally plugged by workers on Wednesday.

But in a sign that workers still face several challenges before the overheating reactors are stabilized, Tokyo Electric Power Co. said it plans to inject nitrogen gas into one of the reactors. Nitrogen can prevent highly combustible hydrogen from exploding -- as it did three times at the compound in the early days of the crisis.

There is no immediate possibility of an explosion, but the "nitrogen injection is being considered as a cautionary measure," said spokesman Hidehiko Nishiyama of Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency.

TEPCO said the process could begin as early as Wednesday evening in Unit 1 -- where pressure and temperatures are the highest -- according to spokesman Junichi Matsumoto. The same measures will eventually be taken at the other two troubled reactors.

The NRC report obtained by the Times also cited an increased risk of explosions due to the release of hydrogen and oxygen from the overheating fuel rods. Salt from the seawater was caking around the fuel rods as the water evaporated away, making it more difficult for the fresh water being added to circulate around the cores and cool them down.

Top 10 amazing life stories

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In these times of natural disasters, man-made catastrophes and civil unrest, it’s a boon to hear of against-the-odds survival stories. Of course, many brave people overcome mental and physical illness everyday – but this list concentrates on the most weird and wonderful death-defying experiences in history.

10. Mike the Chicken

This bird proved that, yes, a chicken can still run around with its head chopped off. When Mrs Olson sent her husband Lloyd into the yard to fetch a chicken for supper, the axe was brought down on one hapless rooster’s neck. However, a bad aim caused the axe to miss the jugular and the brain stem, and the five-and-a-half month old rooster lived. Mike became a touring celebrity in his remaining 18-months of life, where the disbelieving public saw him strut, attempt to peck and gurgle as he tried to crow. The long-suffering bird eventually died in 1947, after choking during the night.

9. Sophie Tucker

This cattle dog from Australia, became the latest legendary castaway when she fell overboard during a family yachting trip in November 2008. Not only did the four-year-old swim through five miles of shark infested waters to a nearby island off Queensland, but she then learned to hunt the local goats and koalas to live until her family finally tracked her down.

8. Joe Simpson

This British explorer was attempting to scale Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes when he fell and broke his leg. In order to descend back down the peak a bit faster during a blizzard, Joe’s climbing partner, Simon Yates, hooked himself onto a rock and slowly lowered him down the majority of the mountain, until Joe slipped down an overhanging ice face – almost pulling Simon down with him. Unsure whether his climbing partner was alive or dead, Simon eventually decided to cut the rope after deliberating for an hour. Joe fell into a gaping crevice below and onto an ice bridge, suffering severe injuries. Despite his injuries, plus dehydration and hypothermia, Joe managed to crawl back to base camp, where he found Simon and their other traveling partner moments before they were due to leave. Photo credit

7. Wenseslao Moguel

The Mexican Revolution saw many deaths – but no one came so close as Wenseslao Moguel. The young man was captured on 18 March 1915 and sentenced to death by firing squad. He was shot eight times by the squad, then once more at close range through his head. He feigned death until his shooters left, then miraculously escaped. The man in the photo with Wenseslao is Mr. Ripley from Ripley’s Believe it or Not fame.

Wise Chinese Proverbs

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Here is a delightful collection of Chinese proverbs which gives us a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Chinese people. Their wise sayings are drawn from experience of their daily lives, observation on subjects ranging from friendship to common sense and folk wisdom. The value of Chinese proverbs has increased with the passing of the ages because they ring as true today as they were thousands of years ago.

Reading Pavilion at Chinese Garden of Friendship - Darling Harbour

• A single spark can set a prairie on fire.
• Water can both sustain and sink a ship.
• Count not what is lost, but what is left.
• If there is a strong general there will be no weak soldiers.
• To extend your life by a year take one less bite each meal.
• Peace only comes when reason rules.
• Even the tallest tower started form the ground.
• Eloquence provides only persuasion, but truth buys loyalty.
• Wisdom is attained by learning when to hold one's tongue.
• A single tree cannot make a forest

Taken during the 2007 Chinese New Year's Parade in Sydney.

• If one eats less one will taste more.
• One hand alone cannot clap, it takes two to quarrel.
• It does not matter if the cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.
• Cowards have dreams, brave men have visions
• Learning is like the horizon; there is no limit.
• The old horse will know the way
• A good friend shields you from the storm
• Change the skin, wash the heart
• Sow melon, reap melon; sow beans, reap beans.
• One sings, all follow.

10 ways to stay fit and healthy

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1. Make a commitment to your health. Take this year to make your health a priority, you are a valuable person and if you don’t take care of your body then it will be difficult to maintain the energy necessary to do those wonderful things you do that impact those around you in a positive way.

2. Get some rest. This is easier said than done, the simple task of crawling into bed, turning the lights off and closing our eyes eludes most of us every night due to our numerous distractions and commitments.


3. Eat breakfast. You’ve heard this before, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Think of your body as a car if you don’t fill up the tank before the big road trip then you may not have a smooth ride toward your destination.

4. Get active. Walking, riding, dancing, lifting weight, or shooting hoops like Obama… Get out and do something. Our bodies were made to move and sitting at a desk all day long does not promote cardiovascular health, core strength and energy. Our bodies were meant to move.

5. Drink water. Looking for your fountain of youth, water may do the trick. Staying hydrated helps your body function efficiently through proper circulation. As all of the nutrients are efficiently delivered to your organs and muscles in a timely fashion.