Archive for December, 2006

Importance of Contact Lens Solution

Sunday, December 31st, 2006
Contact Lens
Lesley Lyon asked:

Contact lenses are prone to be affected by micro organisms and deposits, as with all other materials and if these bad elements are not properly removed, it may result in contaminating the lenses, thereby causing discomfort to the eyes. So, the contact lenses should be regularly cleaned and maintained.

Contact lenses should not be cleaned with ordinary tap water since it contains chemicals, minerals and other particles apart from micro organism that are harmful for the eyes. Even home made saline- even if it is purified and distilled - should not be used for cleaning the contact lenses because it may involve designated amount of pieces of ingredients. Thus, contact lens solution which is specifically intended for this purpose alone must be used.

These solutions are specially designed such that they protect the moisture in the eyes and prevent lenses from dehydration. Most of the solutions are available without the preservatives and contain peroxide, which is good for disinfecting. So a good contact lens solution is the one that suits all types of lenses, enhances the movement of the lenses and is specially formulated to lubricate contact lenses.

The contact lens solution should be capable of removing protein, prevent calcium deposits and also kill germs. The contact lens solution should be such that it lubricates and moistens the lenses thereby relieving the eyes from irritation from the dirt, dryness or smoke, which are all hazardous to the eye. Contact lens solution should be selected to suit people who have sensitive eyes.

Contact lens solution also plays a great part in maintaining the water balance of the lenses. The contact lens solution is available with and without preservatives. To be free from germs, the contact lens solution must be manufactured in highly disinfected environment.

When the contact lenses are taken out of the case for use, the solution should be discarded and when the lenses are placed again, a fresh solution must be used. The contact lens solution must be changed periodically as advised by the medical practitioner. It is mandatory that the contact lens solution is approved by the FDA and manufactured by reputable companies.

The contact lens solution should never be reused. Most of the users of contact lenses top off the liquid, which is adding a little more quantity of the solution to the already existing used solution and this should never be done.  The solution should be changed everyday.

The eyes are far more precious than a bottle of contact lens solution and therefore, there should be no compromise on the quality of the contact lens solution.

Lens Online

Organic Baby Products - Eliminating Carcinogens

Friday, December 29th, 2006
Baby Products
Molly Ridenhour asked:

One of the major benefits of using organic baby products is that they are naturally free of ingredients known to be carcinogens. No new parent wants to learn that many of the lotions, powders, cremes and salves they are putting on their baby’s tender skin contain substances known to be carcinogenic or that break down due to natural factors into substances that release carcinogens. It’s important to read the labels, of course, but by using organic baby products, you are less likely to find questionable ingredients in the things that you use for your baby’s comfort.

Types of Carcinogens

It is difficult to determine precisely the effect that certain chemicals will have when placed on the baby’s skin. The chemical may be directly harmful or the product may contain ingredients that break down when placed in or on the body to create negative effects on human skin. These ingredients are usually found in mainstream products, but organic baby products either do not contain the ingredients originally, or the product has been treated in such a way as to remove the dangerous components. True organic baby products contain no harmful ingredients to risk your baby’s health and potentially his or her life.

Hidden Carcinogens

Hidden carcinogens in baby products are scary things. They are substances which may appear safe but under time or environmental conditions, they will ultimately deteriorate and release carcinogens. Babies are extremely sensitive to substances that are carcinogens, making it particularly important for parents to select organic baby products for the new baby. Organic baby products do not contain carcinogens, hidden or obvious. This makes them worthwhile to purchase even when prices are somewhat higher than those of standard products. Just by reading labels and informing yourself about carcinogens, you are less likely to choose harmful products for your child.

Carcinogens in Mainstream Products

Many wetting agents and detergents contain large amounts of carcinogens especially when combined with dioxane and ethyl oxide. Combinations of these lethal ingredients are particularly dangerous in combination with Laureths, Ceteareths and PEG’s. Instead of using these ingredients in your cleaning products, choose organic baby products and give your baby a better start in life. You should also avoid detergents containing triethanolamine that can interact with nitrite and form another carcinogen called nitrosamine. organic baby products are a much smarter choice to avoid exposing your infant to dangerous chemicals.

Fragrances

There are fragrant products, many of which are found in baby products that contain carcinogenic ingredients. In addition to known carcinogens, at least one quarter of these ingredients that are used in baby care products are known allergens. The fragrances that are used in these products often cause skin allergies in babies. Why not choose organic baby products instead for your infant. You won’t be running the risk of hidden carcinogens being introduced into your baby’s clothing , food and bedding. You also reduce the incidence of irritated skin with allergic reactions. when you introduce substances on your baby’s skin, you want to be assured that they provide protection, not harm.

Baby Care

Why Traveling Without Insurance May Cost You More

Thursday, December 21st, 2006
Travel
Stuart S. Travel asked:

You are going traveling. You have lots of expenses to cover. You need to pay for your air fare, your accommodation, your food, your travel while away, cultural experiences and the list goes on. You want to save money so you decide not to bother with travel insurance. You are going on the trip of a lifetime so nothing will go wrong. It’s an unnecessary expense so you don’t need it. Wrong. Very wrong. Traveling with out insurance can be the biggest mistake you make when organizing your trip and a very costly one.

 

What is travel insurance? Well there are two kinds of insurance to look at when traveling.

1. Travel insurance, (sometimes called trip insurance) which covers cancellations, delays, lost baggage and emergencies.

2. Travel medical insurance protects you against any medical expense while traveling.

 

Ideally, you need a combination of the two when traveling. 

 

Imagine these scenarios:

You are in Darwin, Australia when a cyclone hits the area. The city is devastated by the cyclone and all services shut down. You have to be evacuated and sent home. Your travel insurance will cover you for this. You do have travel insurance don’t you?

 

Your luggage goes missing in India. You need to buy new clothes and fast. Can you afford it in your budget? Of course you can, you took out traveler’s insurance – didn’t you?

 

Or what if you go surfing in Hawaii and take a big wipeout? You are so severely injured you need surgery and major medical assistance, and then are airlifted home. But that’s okay – your travel medical insurance covers all that. You have got it, haven’t you?

 

Travel insurance is there to protect you in case bad things happen on your trip. It is a necessary expense. Overseas medical costs can be astronomical if you are not insured. And if you are injured in a developing country, medical attention may not be as good as at home. If you are insured you can get flown home and attended to at no cost.

 

Every year the government deals with thousands of cases of travelers being injured, falling ill or dying overseas. This is a distressing situation for all involved, but made even worse when the travelers are not insured, often leaving them with huge bills to pay. Hospitalization in other countries can cost over one thousand dollars a day. Medical evacuations can be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and if you die in Europe, it can cost over ten thousand dollars to bring your body back home. If you do not have travel insurance you have to cover these costs yourself (or your family will have to find the money).

 

Travel insurance is a cost you need to budget for. If you don’t take it out, your medical expenses could cost a whole lot more. Insure yourself and travel safe.

 

This article is brought to you by: Stuart S. Travel – Your Online Travel Guru

www.stuartstravel.com

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