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Are you actually destroying disease-causing germs when you clean or are you just spreading them around from one room to another or from one place to another? Im sure you have tons of products under your sink that claim to kill germs and pathogens. The big question is though, do you know how much time each product needs in order for it to do what it claims that it can do? The reality of the matter is that most people simply believe that applying a chemical then wiping it off constitutes a job well done after doing things like cutting raw poultry or simply cleaning up during the flu season.

Quite worrying though, most of the time disinfectants are not used properly which causes dangerous pathogens such as E.Coli and salmonella to grow out of control. Whats even scarier is that if you are the type of person who only uses wipes then you are even more at risk. Most cleaning products do not actually disinfect and it also goes the other way where most disinfectants dont actually clean.

Its critically important to understand the difference between all three types of cleaning which are, disinfecting, sanitizing, and simply cleaning. Cleaning is about removing physical dirt and any other visible things that may be present on the surface of what we are cleaning. When cleaning, some germs are also removed however, its important to know that the objective of cleaning does not give a germ-free end result. If it is ones goal to remove germs then a different product should be used that stipulates that it can disinfect.

Disinfecting something is the cleaning practice of completely destroying any bacteria or viruses on a surface. If you have a child in diapers or there is someone in your house who has the flu, for example, you need to use the correct type of cleaner in order to kill germs since disinfecting would be the objective.

The problem is, not everyone wants to use such strong and potentially dangerous chemicals all the time in their home. The good news is that there are special types of cleaning methods that can remove germs and viruses without the assistance of chemicals. One such method is the use of microfiber. Temples Pride microfiber mops and cloths are used by hospitals because of their extremely unique cleaning abilities. Microfiber has been proven to be able to uplift and remove germs without chemicals. By cleaning with microfiber, you can do away with a large portion of the dangerous chemicals many of us use in our day to day lives while cleaning.

Let’s explain what tennis elbow really is. It is an overuse syndrome where a body part is used beyond its physiological boundaries where it can fail to serve its’ intended purpose. So if a muscle’s job was to bend the wrist backward and move it to the outside when called upon to do so it may not be done as smoothly as you would like. when a muscle behaves in the less than ideal way it becomes what is known as dysfunctional. The dysfunctional muscle spreads its’ inherent dysfunctionality to surrounding muscles it works in conjunction with. The problem starts to affect a more widespread area if left untreated.

The muscle called Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis is the primary muscle involved in tennis elbow Tennis Elbow. You may be surprised to learn that carpenters, plumbers, and painters also get a fairly high rate of tennis elbow. Even more interesting is that tradesmen usually do not play tennis. What they have in common with tennis players id that they use their wrist to bend backward and out to the side. This is the distinct action of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis. The muscle will extend the wrist and abduct the wrist at the same time. This is quite a unique motion. when we overdo that particular motion the muscle becomes dysfunctional as previously stated.

What goes wrong in the muscle. The muscle has only so much tensile strength. If you go past its’ normal limits it begins to weaken because its’ strength is diminished. You are asking a muscle to do more than it physically can. The muscle will respond to the extra demands but will not work efficiently. Pain is your body’s way of saying that something is wrong. Your body will let you know that your elbow is not going to work properly when asked to do more then it can.

How would you like to deal with the problem? You can tell the brain there is no problem on the physical level by medicating the situation. The brain stops receiving input so while you feel the problem is gone it may be getting worse. So before you start popping those Aleve and Advil pills think is it going to fix your problem or cover it up? You may be lulled into thinking that the absence of pain means there is no problem. You are merely shutting off the communication between the damaged body part and your brain. The muscle only has so much to give before it fails.

I would urge you to consider some alternatives to the self-medicating route. Joint mobilization will allow for reduced stress on the elbow. What is joint mobilization? It is a chiropractic treatment that restores function to the elbow in this case by reducing the subluxation. A subluxation is where normal biomechanical integrity is lost by displacement of that body part. If the elbow has undue stress put onto it the three bones of the arm the humerus, radius, and ulna will subluxate. There will be a distortion of the joint’s normal properties. The Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis crosses the elbow to do its job of extending and abducting the wrist. So it would make sense that when the elbow subluxated it will put stress onto the muscles that are near it.

Chiropractors who specialize in extremity adjustments treat subluxations of the elbow by palpating the area. Once it has been determined where the subluxation exists further analysis calls for determining directional displacement to find out what our line of the drive should be to correct the faulty biomechanics. Once structural integrity is restored the tissue will respond favorably to soft tissue treatment. By using both joint mobilization and soft tissue treatments we can bring about the full restoration of the joint.

Many will elect to do one or the other electing either doing mobilization or soft tissue treatment. Why would you do half the work to make it successful? Find the problem then fix it. But be done with it. I hope you can appreciate this common-sense approach. You will do your tennis elbow a world of good. Imagine playing tennis without pain or turning a wrench under somebody’s sink without pain. I trust that you have found this helpful. Feel free to pass this on or leave a comment below.

There are plenty of methods to quit smoking, including herbal treatment, meditation and hypnosis. Here is how to apply such methods.

Smoking not only harms the smoker but also the lives of his or her family members, so it is of paramount importance that a smoker quit as soon as possible. Studies have confirmed that smoking not only harms a persons physical body, but can have an emotional and psychological impact as well. Smokers suffer from short term memory, and frequently can face depression. Here are several treatments that can help a smoker quit the habit.

Herbal Treatment as Smoking Substitute

Herbs have been traditionally thought to curb smoking behaviour. Herbs that help a smoker quit smoking include lobelia, black cohosh, catnip and oat weed.

However, caution must always be exercised with herbal treatments. Always ask advice from a qualified health professional before starting any herbal treatment. One popular myth of herbal treatment is that herbs do not have side effects because they are from natural sources. However, that is simply not true. Some herbs, when taken in excess or mixed with other ingredients, can cause nausea or headaches, so it is best to ask a qualified health professional before using them.

Lolita inflata is another good herb, though taking this in excess can lead to side effects. What lolita inflata does is to act as substitute for nicotine. The good thing about it is that it is not addictive.

Meaningful Non-Smoking Activities

Another method for quitting smoking is to find meaningful activities to occupy one’s time. Smokers should use the opportunity to gain new skills. Find an activity that is enjoyable to do. When a person enjoys what he does, he will be distracted from smoking. Pick up healthier habits like going to the gym, or long distance running, or even just walking. However, if the individual lacks willpower, then hypnosis may be the answer, as a way to re-educate the brain from thinking it needs nicotine. My aunt finally gave up after 30 years of smoking after attending a Rapid Transformational Therapy clinic.

Create a Conducive Non-Smoking Environment

The smoker who is trying to quit should have an environment that is conducive to quitting. The hardest thing for a smoker is probably learning to say no. Smokers in the midst of quitting can start by avoiding friends who are frequent smokers and begin mingling with other like-minded individuals. There are also many anti-smoking programs they can join, where they will meet many others out there who are facing the same problem.

Meditation as a Smoking Cessation

Meditation is considered a form of self hypnosis that can achieve a state of peace and higher awareness. Meditation doesn’t need to be just restricted to sitting on a mat and staying in a stationary position for several hours. It actually can be done anywhere and in any form, from gardening to walking the dog. Meditation is good because it acts as a substitute for the the relaxing effect that smokers often gain from smoking.