Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Senses
1. After eating too much, your hearing is less sharp.
If you’re heading to a concert or a musical after a big meal you may be doing yourself a disservice. Try eating a smaller meal if you need to keep your hearing pitch perfect.
2. About one third of the human race has 20-20 vision.
Glasses and contact wearers are hardly alone in a world where two thirds of the population have less than perfect vision. The amount of people with perfect vision decreases further as they age.
3. If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.
In order for foods, or anything else, to have a taste, chemicals from the substance must be dissolved by saliva. If you dn’t believe it, try drying off your tongue before tasting something.
4. Women are born better smellers than men and remain better smellers over life.
Studies have shown that women are more able to correctly pinpoint just what a smell is. Women were better able to identify citrus, vanilla, cinnamon and coffee smells. While omen are overall better smellers, there is an unfortunate 2% of the population with no sense of smell at all.
5. Your nose can remember 50,000 different scents.
While a bloodhound’s nose may be a million times more sensitive than a human’s, that doesn’t mean that the human sense of smell is useless. Humans can identify a wide variety of scents and many are strongly tied to memories.
6. Even small noises cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate.
It is believed that this is why surgeons, watchmakers and others who perform delicate manual operations are so bothered by uninvited noise. The sound causes their pupils to change focus and blur their vision, making it harder to do their job well.
7. Everyone has a unique smell, except for identical twins.
Newborns are able to recognize the smell of their mothers and many of us can pinpoint the smell of our significant others and those we are close to. Part of that smell is determined by genetics, but it’s also largely to environment, diet and personal hygiene products that create a unique chemistry for each person.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The Many Uses and Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum
What is a Chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemums are plants with beautiful flowers. They are often called mums or chrysanths. There are 30 known species of these perennial flowering plants. Chrysanthemums are native to Asia and parts of Europe.
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Chrysanthemums are plants with beautiful flowers. They are often called mums or chrysanths. There are 30 known species of these perennial flowering plants. Chrysanthemums are native to Asia and parts of Europe.
The flower is called “gek huay” in Thai. In Tamil it is called “saamandhi”.
Culinary uses:
- Yellow or White Chrysanthemum flowers of the species C. morifolium are boiled to make a sweet drink in some parts of Asia. This beverage is known simply as "Chrysanthemum tea
".
- In Korea, a rice wine flavored with chrysanthemum flowers is called gukhwaju.
- Chrysanthemum leaves are steamed or boiled and used as greens, especially in Chinese cuisine.
- Petals of chrysanthemum are use to mix with a thick snake meat
soup in order to enhance the aroma.
Health Benefits:
- Chrysanthemum tea has many medicinal uses, including an aid in recovery from influenza.
Insecticidal Use:
- Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium) is economically important as a natural source of insecticide and is prepared by pulverizing the flowers and the active components called pyrethrins, contained in the seed cases, are extracted and sold in the form of an oleoresin. This is applied as a suspension in water or oil, or as a powder. It kills all insects.
Environmental Benefits:
- Chrysanthemum plants
have been shown to reduce indoor air pollution by the NASA Clean Air Study.
Medicinal Benefits:
- Extracts of Chrysanthemum’s stem and flower have been shown to have a wide variety of potential medicinal properties, including anti-HIV-1
, antibacterial and antimycotic.
- It helps in curing acne and aid in recovery from influenza serving as a "cooling" herb.
- It helps in the prevention of sore throat and promotes the reduction of fever.
- In Korea, it is often used to waken themselves and is known for making people more alert.
- Chrysanthemum tea is drunk and used as a compress to treat circulatory disorders
such as atherosclerosis and varicose veins.
- Chrysanthemum tea is used to treat the eyes in China. It is said also to clear the liver and the eyes.
- The Chinese also believed that Chrysanthemum is effective in treating eye pain associated with stress or yin/fluid deficiency.
- It is also used to treat blurring, spots in front of the eyes, diminished vision, and dizziness.
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How to Prepare Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients:
- Chrysanthemum dried flowers
Direction:
- Steeped in hot water (up to 95C° after cooling from a boil) in either a teapot, cup, or glass
- Add rock sugar/and occasionally wolfberries
- After a pot of chrysanthemum tea has been drunk add hot water again to the flowers in the pot to produce a tea that is slightly less strong. This process can be repeated many times.
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Varieties of Chrysanthemum that can be used
- Huangshan Gongju, also called simply Gongju; Hangbaiju, also called simply Hangju; Chúju and Boju,
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Chrysanthemum tea is usually homemade but it is also available as a beverage in many Asian restaurants particularly in Chinese communities all throughout the world. It is also available from various drinks outlets in East Asia as well as Asian grocery stores outside Asia in canned or packed form.
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Giant Neanderthal Hybrids Today
Modern Neanderthal Giants
The prehistoric giants displayed archaic or "primitive" characteristics of a furrowed brow, sloping forehead and massive jaw. The current archaeological steadfast theory of "replacement" is slowly being replaced by the "assimilation" model that professes the Cro Magnon and Neanderthal did mate to create a hybrid race of giants.
These physical characteristics do still occur with modern populations. Nikolai Valuev, a former heavyweight boxer is 7 feet and 325 pounds. This is the face of the ancient race of giants that was so prevalent in the Bible, at Stonehenge and the Ohio Valley.
The sloping forehead and protruding brow ridge were the major reoccurring skull characteristic of the giant remains found within the mounds in Great Britain and the Ohio Valley.
The prehistoric giants displayed archaic or "primitive" characteristics of a furrowed brow, sloping forehead and massive jaw. The current archaeological steadfast theory of "replacement" is slowly being replaced by the "assimilation" model that professes the Cro Magnon and Neanderthal did mate to create a hybrid race of giants.
These physical characteristics do still occur with modern populations. Nikolai Valuev, a former heavyweight boxer is 7 feet and 325 pounds. This is the face of the ancient race of giants that was so prevalent in the Bible, at Stonehenge and the Ohio Valley.
A large skeleton was removed from a mound at Stonehenge, with "primitive" characteristics of a protruding brow ridge and sloping forehead.
This skull was taken from a burial mound in Circleville, Ohio. I sent a picture of this skull to one of the most prominent archaeologists in the country who has studied thousands of skulls. I had told him that the origin if the skull was unknown, and I was inquiring to identify the racial identity. He wrote back and said that the skull had prominent European skull characteristics. When I told him where the skull came from he recanted his assessment.....
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How to Wisely Use of Traditional Medicine
Throughout history, traditional medicine has helped many people. When used appropriately, traditional medicine can be safe health solutions.
However, when used inappropriately, such as traditional herbal medicines may cause losses. To use traditional medicines wisely, it is important to realize that there is always the element of risk.
Let us see what are the risks to be aware of when using traditional medicine. Although traditional herbal medicines are safer than modern pharmaceutical drugs, herbal not without risk.
Thus, the question arises, warnings and recommendations that should be kept in mind what a person when considering treatment with traditional medicine?
Precautions in Selecting Traditional Medicine
You should be wary of traditional medicines that you buy. There are many cases of traditional medicine circulation withdrawn from the market because it proved to contain certain chemicals that can cause serious side effects.
One way to detect the presence of a mixture of chemicals in traditional medicine among others, by observing the speed of usefulness. Traditional medicine like herbs usually do not merit an instant, if there is so suspicious of the additional chemicals.
In recent years, there are also reports of traditional medicinal products contaminated with heavy metals and other contaminants. In addition, there are traditional medicinal products that turned out to contain little or no ingredients listed on the packaging.
Of the cases above, it is clear that traditional medicinal products, as well as other drugs, should be purchased at places that are trustworthy and reputable. Yes, buy from a reputable source and already have a marketing authorization. And do not forget, watch the expiration period.
Dosage Use of Traditional Medicine
A practical guide book titled The Complete Medicinal Herbal Herbal stated, "?? Although most traditional or herbal medicine basically quite safe, it should be used with proper.
Do not exceed the recommended dose, do not continue use if the disorder is not abated, or even worsen, or if the proper diagnosis is doubtful. "??
Yes, make sure that you understand and follow the instruction manual. You need to know how much medication should be taken, when to drink, and for how long. You also need to know the food, beverage, and what other medications or activities that should be avoided when taking herbal medicine.
Circumstances not possible to use traditional medicine
Another warning, the use of traditional medicine is very risky for certain people. People who take certain traditional medicines should be careful when going to undergo a medical procedure that requires anesthesia.
Dr. John Neeld, president of the American Society of anesthesiologists, explains, "?? Based on experience, it has been reported that several kinds of popular herbs, including ginseng, can cause fluctuations in blood pressure. It can be very dangerous when anesthesia is given."??
The doctor adds, "?? Plants other drugs, such as Ginkgo Biloba, Ginger, and feverfew, can interfere with blood clotting so it is very dangerous when epidural anesthesia is given-if there is bleeding near the spinal cord, paralysis can occur.
Among American anesthesiologists also recommend their patients to discontinue the use of certain traditional medicines at least two weeks before surgery because of the risk of interactions between herbal medicines and anesthetics, including increased chances of increased blood pressure or bleeding during the surgery which of course can be life-threatening.
Among pregnant and lactating women in particular must be aware of the risks that can be suffered by her and her baby due to a particular use or combine traditional medicine with conventional medicine given.
Clearly, it is important to know the reactions that can occur when traditional medicine is used alone or in combination with certain prescription drugs.
Therefore, patients are encouraged to discuss with your doctor or an expert in traditional medicine (herbalist) before deciding to use certain traditional medicines or if you want to combine traditional medicine with certain medications as prescribed.
The number of traditional medicinal products on the market would make you confused in choosing the right traditional medicine, therefore please read the article Recommendation of Traditional Medicine Whats Right for Me? to get the information you need.
Awesome Exploding Water Balloons Crystallized in Time
Snapshots of water-filled balloons bursting figure as amazingly frozen moments in time. Granted, they also bring back memories of when you were a young scamp, mischievously dropping water bombs on hapless cyclists from overpasses,
or soaking whole streets in drive-by drench-athons – but those days of innocence are gone now. So, it just leaves us to sit back and wonder at the beautiful physics of the things – as well as the devilish uses to which they can be put.
In a general sense it’s all to do with pressure – like peer pressure, but without the wicked little peers saying stuff like, “go on, soak the suckers, or we’ll soak you”. Yes, pressure. The pressure of the point of the pin, needle or whatever else it is that exerts force on the balloon, and the high pressure of the water inside the balloon, which is suddenly allowed to disperse. Since the water cannot all escape from the tiny hole pricked in the elastic material, it bursts to even out the pressure.
But enough talk; let’s see some shots of a water bomb bursting in sequence. A dart is let fly en route to puncture a balloon…
When the dart pierces the skin of its target, the balloon creases as it starts to split open, while ripples in the water’s surface tension begin to appear.
The water’s effervescence becomes more turbulent as it bulges, making its escape, even as the latex of the balloon surrenders to gravity.
Then there’s the magic moment from a photographic point of view, the instant when the water, shorn of its rubbery mould, still holds its roughly pear-shaped form…
…Before collapsing in a shower of water droplets.
s with so many things that are meant to be fun, some folks seem to take it all so very seriously. Throwing techniques include: not tying the water balloon closed but instead just twisting the end a few times so water begins to squirt out on the flight path; and overfilling the balloon so there’s enough weight and water to cause a good soaking even if it explodes on the ground. There are even accessories called ‘water balloon launchers’ as well as different types of nozzles and valves, all brought to you by a variety of money spinning manufacturers.
Maybe we’re traditionalists here at EG, but give us any balloons and we’re away, off on a journey of mischief and mayhem. Yes, we know you’re not supposed to use standard air balloons because they’re meant to be too thick, but when you’re holding a water bomb as big as a watermelon, no matter how hard to handle it may be, you know you’re going to cause a splash if it’s dropped from a great height. Oh yes.
12 Exotic Pets The World’s Most Brilliantly Colored Lizards The Real Owner
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. It looks stunning with its red-violet and blue color combination. It can be found in sub-Saharan Africa. This lizard that loves basking on rocks, hence it is also commonly known as Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama.The Freaks and the Beauties of the Deep Sea
The Freaks and the Beauties of the Deep-Sea
I entitled this article “The Freaks and Beauties of the Deep-Sea” because some of the creatures included here may be considered by others as “freaks” while others may view them as “beauties”. Well, it is a fact that people view things differently – so we have to consider most of the time the so-called “individual differences
”.
”. 1.) Pelican Eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides)
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The odd-looking Pelican Eel is a rarely seen deep-sea fish. It was named Pelican Eel; due to its elongated body that resembles an eel and its enormous mouth which is larger than its body that resembles that of a Pelican. The mouth is loosely-hinged, and can be opened wide enough to swallow a fish much larger than itself. The stomach can stretch and expand to accommodate large meals. It is also commonly known as Umbrella 
Mouth Gulper.
Mouth Gulper.2.) Mirror Belly (Opisthoproctus grimaldii)
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The bizarre-looking Mirrorbelly is a deep-sea barreleye
fish that inhabits deep tropical and subtropical oceans of the world at depths of 2,000 meters. Mirrorbellies can grow up to 8 cm in length. This freak-looking fish is also commonly known as Barreleye.
fish that inhabits deep tropical and subtropical oceans of the world at depths of 2,000 meters. Mirrorbellies can grow up to 8 cm in length. This freak-looking fish is also commonly known as Barreleye.3.) Flashlight Fish (Photostomias guernei)
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Many deep-sea animals are bioluminescent like the Flashlight Fish. This weird-looking deep-sea fish has a built-in bioluminescent “flashlight”
it uses to help it see in the dark. The light is used to attract prey, and for communication. Flashlight Fishes have adapted in creating their own light because of the deepness of where they live, sunlight cannot penetrate it. Flashlight Fish can be found in all tropical waters of the world and can grow up to 28 cm in length.
it uses to help it see in the dark. The light is used to attract prey, and for communication. Flashlight Fishes have adapted in creating their own light because of the deepness of where they live, sunlight cannot penetrate it. Flashlight Fish can be found in all tropical waters of the world and can grow up to 28 cm in length. 4.) Hairy Angler (Caulophryne polynema)
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The Hairy Angler is a certified freak of the deep-sea. Of course we all know that fishes don’t have hair but the Hairy Angler does. The female of this species, which is 10 time much bigger than the male, can grow as big as a football. It can consume large fish bigger than itself because it has an expandable
stomach. It inhabits the dark zone of the ocean which is more than 1,000 meters deep from the ocean’s surface.
stomach. It inhabits the dark zone of the ocean which is more than 1,000 meters deep from the ocean’s surface.5.) Deep-sea Anglerfish (Lasiognathus amphirhamphus)
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One of the freakiest and weirdest deep-sea creatures is the Lasiognathus amphirhamphus. This deep-sea anglerfish is distinctive not only for its angler but also for its huge upper jaw which is much larger than its lower jaw. It also has a unique tail-like object on its back. The scales body is also bizarre in shape and appearance.
6.) Half-naked Hatchetfish (Argyropelecus hemigymnus)
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There are several species of hatchetfish but the freakiest is the Half-naked Hatchetfish. This deep-sea hatchetfish can be found in deep tropical and subtropical waters of all the oceans in the world. It can grow up to 5 centimeter in size. It is also commonly known as Spurred Hatchet
fish or Short Silver Hatchetfish.
fish or Short Silver Hatchetfish.7.) Football Fish (Himantolophus sp)
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The unusual-looking and globose in shape Football Fish is a deep-sea anglerfish that can be found in tropical and subtropical waters of the world. Like all other anglerfish, the female Football 
Fish, which can grow up to more than 60 cm, is much larger than the male. Both male and female are reddish to black in color.
Fish, which can grow up to more than 60 cm, is much larger than the male. Both male and female are reddish to black in color.8.) Gigantactis
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This unique-looking deep-sea creature that belongs to the genus Gigantactis can be found in all oceans of the world at depths of 1,000 to 2,500 m. The most striking feature of these fish is its illicium which is an extremely enlarged first filament of dorsal fin with bioluminescent
photopore at its end.
photopore at its end.9.) Sabertooth Fish (Coccorella atrata)
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Sabertooth Fishes are small, fierce-looking deep-sea fish that can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. There are 8 species of Sabertooth
Fish and the most notable is Coccorella atrata.
Fish and the most notable is Coccorella atrata. 10.) Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides)
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The Patagonian Toothfish is an edible fish found in the cold, temperate waters of Atlantic, Pacific and Southern Ocean at depths of up to 3,850 meters. This large fish can attain a weight of up to 200 kg and can grow to a length of up to 2.7 meters and has a lifespan of 50 years. It is also commonly known as Chile
an Sea Bass.
an Sea Bass.11.) Roughback Batfish (Ogcocephalus parvus)
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This bottom-dwelling animal doesn’t look like a fish at all. In fairness, this peculiar-looking fish has lovable and kissable red lips.
Commonly known as the Roughback Batfish, this unusual creature can be found in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Commonly known as the Roughback Batfish, this unusual creature can be found in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean.12.) Lovely Hatchetfish (Argyropelecus aculeatus)
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The common name of the Lovely Hatchetfish is truly lovely but somehow it still looks peculiar in appearance. This unusual-looking fish is also commonly known as Atlantic Silver
Hatchetfish. It belongs to Sternoptychidae family.
Hatchetfish. It belongs to Sternoptychidae family.13.) Striated Frogfish (Antennarius striatus)
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The odd-looking Striated Frogfish is a deep-sea fish that lives as deep as 210 meters below the ocean’s surface. This bizarre fish, which is covered with hair-like things, can be found in subtropical waters of all the oceans in the world. It can grow up to 25 cm in length.
14.) False Catshark (Pseudotriakis microdon)
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The False Catshark is a large ground shark species that inhabits oceans of the world at depths of up to 1,500 meters. It is a slow-moving shark that feeds on bony fishes
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.15.) Seven-Arm Octopus (Haliphron atlanticus)
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The Seven-arm Octopus is a very large octopus that can attain a length of 4 meters and can weigh up to 75 kg. It is the world’s largest known species of octopus. The Seven-arm Octopus is so named because in males the hectocotylus is coiled in a sac beneath the right eye. Due to this species thick gelatinous tissue, the arm is easily overlooked, giving the appearance of just seven arms. However, like other octopuses, it actually has eight.
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