How to Have a Beautiful Tan Year Around

By Chuck R Stewart

Each spring, a large amount of women start planning how they are going to get their tan started for the summer. There are only a small number of ways women can make themselves tanner for the summer. There are benefits and drawbacks to both. One option individuals have when trying to begin their summer glow is to go to a tanning bed, usually one or two times per week. Another way to tan is to purchase home tanning lotions that are usually available at any kind of drug store or grocery store. People could also go to a salon where they will spray on tan lotion for you.

Making use of a tanning bed is one of the most popular ways that people attempt to get themselves tan for the summer season. In order to keep the tan for a longer period of time, people usually go once or twice a week, depending on the skin tone. The main benefit a tanning bed is that people get the same kind of sun exposure in the bed that would get if you were actually laying outside in the sun so, this will probably give the person the most natural looking tan. Also, the tan from a tanning bed is more likely to last longer than any of the other options. One of the disadvantages of a tanning bed is that is can cause health major health problems . The reason being is that the person is still exposed to UV rays that the sun would give off and most people do not use sunscreen in the tanning beds; therefore, people will be at greater risk for getting skin cancer and eye cancer from a tanning bed. Also, if the facilities are not cleaned properly, people can get infections such as ringworm and lice. Make sure that you are only using reputable places.

Using self-tan lotion from a drug store or grocery store is probably a less popular way to get a tan. These kinds of lotions a lot of times do not give the most natural look, so when choosing a lotion people need to pick carefully to make sure the tan is not too dark or too light for the skin tone. Another positive about getting this kind of lotion from a drug or grocery store is that it is much cheaper than going to a tanning bed or going to salon to get a spray tan. One of the drawbacks to using these lotions is that they do not give the most natural looking tan. Another negative is that the tan does not last as long as the tanning bed tan or the spray tan.

Finally, probably the least popular way to get a tan, is to go to a salon and have someone give the individual spray tan. One advantage of a spray tan is that a professional at the salon offer assistance to aide the client in selecting a color tan that is best fit for their skin tone, so they have a pretty natural look. Two of the drawbacks of spray tans are that they are the most expensive and they usually do not last as long as the tanning bed tans.

There are a fair amount ways people can get beautiful, natural looking tans for the summer seasons. Each of the few ways also have their own set of advantages and disadvantages and it all depends on what kind of tan people want and how long they want the tan to last.

About the Author:

Connor R. Sullivan has a friend who runs a profitable tanning lotions company online. You can buy his tan lotion at a very affordable price.

Shiitake as a Medicinal Mushroom

By Dr. Markho Rafael

Tell Americans that a dish contains "mushrooms" and their minds automatically jump to button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), which have been grown commercially in the West since the 1600's. In contrast, individuals from Far East Asia are far more likely to jump to Shiitake as the most logical ingredient. Shiitake, which has only recently become a common household name in the West, has a long history of commercial cultivation in Asia.

Also known as Chinese Mushroom or Black Mushroom, wild Shiitake is strictly an Asian species. It derives its name from one of its hosts, the Shii Tree, but can also be found growing on Asian oaks and beeches. Cultivating Shiitake is a tradition that stretches back approximately 1000 years in China.

Although most westerners are now familiar with Shiitake as a food mushroom, few know that it's also the most researched medicinal mushroom in Asia. As with other medicinal mushrooms, the research has largely focused on applications against cancer, [94] but also on its anti-viral properties. [93]

The benefit of using Shiitake mycelium extract as opposed to the mushroom fruit body is that there are compounds in the mycelium that don't exist in the fruiting body or that may be in much higher concentration in the mycelium.

The most common extract is known as LEM, a protein extract from Lentinula Edodes Mycelia. (Lentinula edodes is Latin for Shiitake.) LEM has been shown to have powerful immune boosting properties, [95, 96, 97] particularly anti-bacterial. [98, 99] LEM has also been found to exhibit anti-cancer properties. [100] One study found it to kill melanoma cells while causing no harm to healthy cells. [101]

A famous polysaccharide isolated from Shiitake is known as Lentinan, deriving its name from Lentinula. Lentinan has been shown to stimulate the natural cancer fighting mechanisms of the human immune system [102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110] and is used in Asia as a cancer-drug, administered intravenously.

Arabinoxylanes, compounds resulting from Shiitake-on-rice fermentation, have also demonstrated significant anti-viral activity. [111, 112, 113]

Two viruses in particular that have been studied with promising results are herpes simplex type 1 [114] and HIV [115, 116, 117]. It should be mentioned, however, that the previously mentioned Lentinan as an isolated compound does not appear to affect HIV replication. [25]

Additional studies have reported positive results with Shiitake extract in conditions of chronic fatigue syndrome [119] and Candida [118], as well as for septic shock prevention. [120]

And last but not least, in his book Mycelium Running, foremost U.S. medicinal mushroom expert Paul Stamets also lists the following areas where Shiitake has been reported as having a therapeutic effect: Blood sugar; blood pressure; kidney support; cholesterol; liver health; stress; sexual dysfunction; breast cancer; prostate cancer; liver cancer. [134]

Note: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed medical practitioner before using any herb (or mushroom) for medicinal purposes.

Credits: Thank you, Paul Stamets, for research references.

About the Author:

Dr. Markho Rafael has devoted his life to natural health since finishing Chiropractic College in 1996. His current focus is to research and write about medicinal mushrooms, including extract of Shiitake. For research references to this article, go to the extract of Shiitake mushroom page. Click on the number indicating a reference.

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Can You Spot The Symptoms Of Ovarian Cysts?

By Adelle Emily

More and more women are becoming affected by the symptoms of ovarian cysts in our society. In fact it seems to affect women when they reach the age of reproduction; we should all learn more about this problem. Research has already shown that millions of women discover that they have cysts on ovaries.

Most women who have this condition have absolutely no idea what an ovarian cysts is. One thing that you have to know; is that several women have learned how to get rid of this problem without undergoing any type of medical surgery.

I do not want to confuse you before I go further I want to explain what some of the symptoms of ovarian cysts are so you can spot them. I believe that if you are a women; then you should definitely want to know more about this fast growing problem.

You should be well aware that most of the ovarian cysts that form are benign tumors on a woman. You should know that they will not cause cancer; however anyone who has ever discovered that they have one tend to become extremely fearful.

Women everywhere become fearful of this condition because they are well aware that they are going to have to endure some painful side effects from this problem. In fact research shows that this problem has been known to affect a woman's pregnancy.

If you are a woman then you will want to know that it is possible to treat this condition without having to use drugs or surgery.

Most likely you may be aware that it is possible to use holistic methods to get rid of this problem. Be sure to visit our site below to find out how to stop living with the cysts on ovaries and begin treating them naturally.

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Its A UV Cover Up! Shade Sails Suspected

By Lisa Renalds

The need for protection from the harmful effects of the sun is great, especially for those who live in Australia. Australians suffer from the greatest form of skin cancer in the world. That is why shade sails were developed, to help reduce the exposure to the Ultra Violet Rays or UVR. The origin of shade sails came from ship sails that were made from large pieces of fabric that were held down with the corners of the fabric.

Shade sails of today have been developed so that it can provide much needed cover from weather, especially from the hot noonday sun. The noonday sun is where the most of skin damage mainly in the form of skin cancer comes from. This damage comes from the increased UV rays during this time of day.

What is important to remember and get our heads around are Ultra violet Protection Factor or UPF. This is the rating they use and helps to give a gauge of materials to protect skin from Ultra Violet Rays and prevent skin cancer. So if the protection factor gets stronger we will have increased protection against those nasty Ultra Violet Rays.

Are you one of those do it yourself kind of people. Its time to take on putting up a shade sail. You can follow simple instructions to installing a shade sail that will add loads of character to your home. This is what you will need:

Tarp Thread, Sewing Machine, Three metal poles, Water, A tape measure, Cement mix, Scissors, Canvas,Coupling hardware, Rope, Post hole digger

1st step is to measure an area that the shade sail will be protecting. Now you want to work out the measurement of canvas you will need to do the job. You will need to sew the edges with a sewing machine.

2nd thing You need to do is get digging 3 holes for your poles. Before you start to cement your holes, make sure your they are in straight and firm and it will set.

Make sure thirdly you have the couplings to install onto the poles.

Step four: This is where you run the rope starting from each of the corners to the couplings. Then it's just a matter of hoisting the fabric, making sure the material is taut and then tie the rope securely to the poles.

If you want to colour match Jke Shade Pty ltd offer a massive range to match almost anything your yard can deliver. They can also give you guidance to what the most popular colours are. Whether you are covering a play ground, eating area, pool etc Jke has you covered. If installing is not your thing then you a best off calling in the experts who will also give you a guarantee on the works.

If you are looking for a particular size i can assure you Jke shade has your size. Best off have a representative come out and measure up your desired area to be covered and they will offer the best affordable quality shade sail for your needs.

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Its not only Australians that are burning under that great big ball of gas in the sky, it's pretty much all of us on our precious Earth We also need to focus on the backyard safety for shading our families. Shade Sails are spot onfor pools,entertainment areas and carports. The are also these Outdoor Umbrellas that are spot onfor your loved ones as well.

Shade Sails Covering All Australia

By Lisa Renalds

Sails from ships was where the invention of the first shade sails originated. It was the enormous material that was locked in the corners. The development of the shade sails to protect us from the harmful UV rays is paramount for the bronzed Aussie. Australians are more prone to skin cancer than anyone else on the planet

Due to the Ultra violet rays intensifying in the midday sun we are more likely to do greater damage to our skin. Other forms of weather can also be minimized due to new technologies and advancements in shade sails to give us maximum sun protection.

Protecting ourselves against harmful UV Rays is a must for all of us and we are lucky that researchers are developing greater materials that offer more resistance to the sun. The Ultra Violet Protection Factor comes in to play to stamp out those powerful rays.

If you are the type of person that likes to do things for yourself then you will just love to build a shade sail. The following is basic instructions on constructing a shade sail that will add to the charm of your back yard. The materials you will need are:

A tape measure, Scissors, Canvas, Tarp Thread, Sewing Machine, Post hole digger, Three metal poles, Water, Cement mix, Coupling hardware, Rope

1st step is to measure an area that the shade sail will be protecting. Now you want to work out the measurement of canvas you will need to do the job. You will need to sew the edges with a sewing machine.

Step two: You are going to dig holes for the three corners that you plan to shade. Place a pole in each hole and pour prepared cement into the holes and allow to set.

The 3rd step is to place all your fixings hardware onto the poles.

Step four: This is where you run the rope starting from each of the corners to the couplings. Then it's just a matter of hoisting the fabric, making sure the material is taut and then tie the rope securely to the poles.

Construction of a shade sail can be abit much and you want to outsource then there are such companies like..JKE Shade Pty Ltd. They deal in commercial grade shade cloth. JKE Shade has a range of DIY kits for the Pool, Entertainment areas and anywhere in the yard. JKE's most popular colors are slate, sand and yellow. The shade sails are so effective that only 1% of UV Radiation can get through. There is a wide range of colours to choose from to colour match anything you have in your yard.

JKE Shade truly has a size to fit your needs, whether it is from a carport to large section of your yard. They put a great deal of time and pride in developing the best shades sails for your protection. After all, you do not need or want to suffer from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

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Australians need to have respect for the suns UV rays and its effects on our skin. People are waking up to the effects of the damage to their skin and want to protect themselves. If your not lucky enough to have a 100 year old tree to shade that area then you need shade sails professionally installed. JKE Shade Pty Ltd have just the team of professionals.

Fibroid Tumors Can Cause An Enlarged Uterus

By Allison Maer

Research shows that millions of women will be affected by fibroid tumors; in fact at least 1 in every 5 women will find themselves diagnosed with this condition. Many people find themselves reading articles just like this when they have become affected; or maybe you know someone that you love who has a fibroid tumor.

This may be the most important article that you will read regarding an enlarged uterus due to fibroid tumors. As women when we decide to become pregnant; then it is normal to experience an enlarged uterus. But what do you do; when you are not conceiving and you have just found out that you have a fibroid tumor?

The truth is that most women do not even know what a fibroid tumor is and therefore they come to the internet when they find out that they have been infected. A fibroid tumor is a benign tumor that begins to grow along the uterus walls of a women.

Even though it is a non cancerous tumor; most women begin panicking. This is because most of them will begin to experience uncomfortable pains that are associated with this problem. In fact many women are known to suffer from back pain, leg pain, and even heavy menstrual cycles.

Most of the times will never know whether their body has developed a fibroid tumor until they get an exam from their doctor. In fact every women should schedule an annual examination with their doctor to help detect this problem.

An annual check up will help keep you aware of fibroid tumors and will help detect other health related issues. Anyone who has suffered from this condition should definitely be aware of how to begin treating this problem naturally; visit our site below. We will reveal how women everywhere have begun shrinking their fibroid tumors.

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