Herbal Medicines – Now and Then
Nowadays, surprisingly in every store you will find products with an herbal or natural tag on it. Right from herbal medicines to supplements, just ask for a single natural product and you will see millions of them popping your way out. But when did this craze for herbal products started? It all began with the hype that is been created by the media all over the world. The prime focus in all this was in maintaining a healthy lifestyle coupled with a proper diet. But herbal medication is nothing new to the world. This set of medicine dates back to thousands of years back to the ancient world when our ancestors tried and tested the benefits as well as the efficiency of natural tonics and herbal medicines. It all began in 2800 B.C. as the scientists of that period reportedly performed experiments on human beings to get the desired results of herbal remedies. Now it is the turn of the modern world to experience the healing effect of natural medications.In fact, a major part of the human history is acquired by the wonders of herbal medicine. That is around 5,000 years as per the archeological records. Starting right from that period, herbal or natural medicines have been beneficial in treating a wide variety of health issues. Moreover, herbal medicines can be also used to just improve overall well being and health. With comparatively less side-effects, natural medicines have a lot of other benefits too. It is much more effective and potent than the traditional medicines and that is the reason why people are increasingly opting for alternative medication even though the result may vary from person to person. Herbal medicines depend a lot on the human genetics along with its ingredients working with time. The strength of herbs, with its exposure to air and light and their time of harvest determines their effectiveness.Herbal medicines have curing effects on the following ailments:-• Treats the condition of thyroid• Regulates high blood pressure• Helps to deal with blood clot• Diabetes• Cures epilepsy• Helps to fight with heart diseases• Cures the disease of Parkinson’s• Controls liver problems• Lessens depressions• Glaucoma, inflated prostrates glands and so on.Women, who are pregnant or are still in the nursing stage, must take special care while using herbal products. If you are planning for surgeries like cosmetic or plastic surgery, avoid having them and try herbal skincare or weight loss products as they are comparatively cheaper than the former methods. For such products also, herbal treatment is growing popular by the day. So in order to be in the safe side always remember to conduct an extensive research of the herbal products with an experienced medicine practitioner. Though it has the ability to heal several ailments in much cheaper and cost effective way still everything has its pros and cons.As all herbal medicines are certified and tested by the corporation of FDA or other concerned authority. Sometimes herbal medicines in actuality may cause certain health complications. As such cases are rare because almost all companies test their own products to avoid critical situations and ensure using only beneficial herbs. It is better to consult an herbal medicine practitioner who is the best person to approach in getting proper guidance. If possible try and consult with a general physician as herbal products like a supplement can be easily taken if it does not interfere with your present medication process. So make a smart move by trying herbal products as they are natural and effective and are also known to provide long term benefits if taken in the
Why Cloud Storage is a Better Idea for Small Businesses
Like big businesses, small businesses have varied requirements from infrastructure, IT deployment, daily operation, and manpower to data management. However unlike big businesses, small businesses have budget constraints that often limit their scope of expansion and expenditures in the needful projects. Despite the limitations it doesn’t mean that small businesses do not have options. In fact there is a plethora of options available for small businesses to fulfill their wide-ranging business requirements.One of such options is cloud storage, also called as online storage, for data management, which is the biggest need of small businesses. Cloud storage is an answer to all the prayers related to data backup and restore of small businesses which are more prone to data loss/damage as compared to large businesses. According to a survey, 70% of the small businesses shut down within one year of their operations after they suffer major data. According to a survey conducted by Sage North America, about 62% small companies do not have a proper disaster recovery plan in place for safety from catastrophic disasters, man-made debacles, accidental deletions, thefts, power outages, hardware failure. In the same survey, it was concluded that around 33% of the businesses do not have data backup and recovery plans in place because there hasn’t been observed any catastrophic disasters or emergencies in their areas while around 30% said that “have never thought about it”. Around 28% of the participants said that they regularly back up their data because they have major data losses in the past.This is the poorest scenario for any small business that needs to be able to run properly without facing operational hitches which may occur and recue in the absence of a proper data backup and recovery plan. If you run a small business from your home or office, you can understand how vital it is to keep your data organized and safe to be able to meet the tailor-made demands to your clients, protect your business ideas and information from competitors, and from employees who might take advantage of your personal or professional information for monetary purposes among other things.The question that arises here is ‘why small businesses do not pay attention to data backup and recovery plans when they cannot prevent a tornado or other such catastrophic disasters, accidental deletions, thefts, power outages, or hardware failure for that matter from occurring’? Small businesses may be taking this risk because data management is not affordable for them. Besides, regular data backups and recoveries on several devices involve lots of hassles that put them off from maintaining proper data management plans. However with the onset of cloud storage, it has become extremely convenient and affordable for small businesses to maintain data. Businesses can back up their data as many times as they want and access it anytime, anywhere from their computers, Smartphones, tablets, servers, and networks etc. connected to the Internet.Since your data is stored in a cloud server, which is the only place for all your digital possessions viz. emails, contacts, documents, images, family videos, music numbers, social network updates, and bank details etc., the cost of regularly data backups and recoveries drastically come down. It’s is because you don’t have to use multiple hard disks and/or USB devices to store your data. In the cloud server, your data is stored once and forever. You can access, add, delete, edit, re-edit, backup and restore your business data as many times as you want without going through the lengthy and cumbersome procedure.In fact the data stored in a cloud server remains protected and safe from the tactics of hackers. Besides, cloud storage services are scalable as you can store higher volumes of data according to your needs. With cloud storage, it only takes a computer, server or mobile device with an active Internet connection or Wi-Fi to be able to manage the data. Such a flexibility and convenience is absent from the external storage media on which the cost of backing up and recovering data is also very high, in fact the highest.Considering that cloud storage is the only contemporary, affordable, and viable solution for small businesses and users, several major tech giants including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Netgear, and McAfee among others have come up with integrated cloud storage. Cloud storage is around 1,000 times more affordable than the external backup media whose reliability and safety are always at risk due to environment, physical conditions, catastrophic emergencies, accidental deletions, thefts, and other contingencies. Thus, if you own a small business, make sure that you cloud-power your data. It’s your choice to keep spending big money on the external storage media or spend only once and forever with a cloud storage services. It’s your choice if you want peace of mind or want to constantly run around losing business, clients, and money.
Jobs in Health Informatics Are Becoming Plentiful
The way most doctors and health care professionals do their jobs has hardly changed over the past thirty to forty years. Contrast this with the enormous changes in, say, transport, manufacturing and telecommunications!But hang on to your stethoscopes! Despite the fact that some doctors still have their heads buried firmly in the sand, the winds of change are blowing and most doctors are now using electronic communication technologies, if not enthusiastically, then at least regularly. The combination of technological change, the demands of business and the rise of consumerism are causing radical changes in the way healthcare is practiced around the world. Health Informatics experts are poised to revolutionize health practices by implementing the enormous changes needed in the health system, that have already occurred in other industries. These professionals typically have backgrounds in either healthcare, such as nurses and doctors, or information technology, and then receive cross-training so as to be able to work across both areas in the newly emerging electronic health systems of today and tomorrow.The changes in healthcare will be the 21st century’s equivalent of the public health initiatives of sanitation and nutrition which revolutionized health care in the twentieth century. Integration of online technologies will see doctors and patients working together on electronic health records with patients having much more say in their treatments. The development of widely available broadband networks and video mail will bring electronic health into everyone’s home. Patients and doctors will work collaboratively on the internet as parters with the agreed mutual objective of health improvement.Look at how fast the average adolescent can send messages on their phone – gone are the days when a telephone was just an audio device. The way we interact with communication systems is radically changing the way we behave and think in ways that are impossible to predict. And the computer literate children of today – the millenials and succeeding generations – will drive these changes. How many doctors want to interact with patients using instant messaging? Not many today, but the doctors of the millennial generation will probably think nothing of this approach. And these sorts of systems will be developed by experts who have been trained in health informatics, and who understand how to apply information technologies of all sorts to change and improve the way that we deliver patient care.Knowledge has never been as important – and as accessible – as it is today.Technology, and in particular, Internet technology, is transforming the academic medical landscape. A large number of institutions are moving to digital-only radiography and full electronic medical records. I no longer write any notes on paper – all my clinical work is electronically recorded. Residents now come to rounds armed with a vast array of reference information stored in hand-held personal digital assistants. The iPod is now a platform for lectures presented either as “podcasts” and “videocasts” and is also used as a mobile x-ray image viewer. Continuing medical education is increasingly available through the Internet. The digital revolution has greatly altered how academic health systems pursue education, research, and clinical care, and this is spreading through the rest of the health system.The provision of clinical care is changing rapidly as health informatics technologies become increasingly used and accepted, with a move away from episodic care to concentrating on continuity of care, especially for patients with chronic disease who will create the greatest disease burden in the future. Care is gradually moving away from a focus on the service provider to that of the informed patient and from an individual approach to treatment to a team approach. Increasingly, less focus is placed on treating the illness and more is placed on wellness promotion and illness prevention: the model of the”Information Age care” first described by Dr Tom Ferguson MD. To move to this future of information age healthcare, the availability and use of information must be strengthened to facilitate changes in health service delivery, and a much greater focus must be placed on developing and refining the information technology infrastructure, and on training experts in health informatics who can create and develop the electronic clinical environments needed by both patients and doctors.This is all occurring at a time of difficulty in our economy, but America is known for its capacity to thrive on challenges, and to rapidly change its industrial practices in the face of adversity. The health system needs large numbers of experts in health informatics, and training programs are being rapidly expanded. The University of California Davis Health Informatics graduate program, for instance, has doubled the number of Masters Health Informatics students in one year, and has enrolled 76 new students in a fully online Health Informatics certificate program within the last three months. The Obama Administration is putting billions of dollars into health informatics implementation and training with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and increasing numbers of jobs in health informatics are already appearing. The jobs website, CareerBuilder has just marked health informatics as it’s number one emerging industry job opportunity, and is highlighting a number of jobs in areas as diverse as telemedicine, nursing information officers, clinical information technology liaisons, programmers, analysts, data integration experts and health service managers.So, as healthcare continues to change and become more electronically enabled, watch out for this whole new generation of professionals trained in Health Informatics, and how they will facilitate the changes in healthcare, and eventually contribute to improving the health of all of us.
How to Know You’re Getting Quality Automotive Services
Most of us rely on a mechanic to tell us what is wrong with our vehicle, but how do you know you are getting a good repair job at a fair price? There are a few things you should look for when you need automotive services.CertificationsWhen you take your vehicle in for repairs, you should see certifications hanging on the wall. You want to take your vehicle to a garage that participates in certification courses on a regular basis and keeps up on new car features.In particular, make sure your mechanic is up-to-date with his or her Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is the gold standard among car manufacturers and mechanics. To receive the certification, mechanics must have a high score in one specialty area (engine repair, brakes, suspension, etc.) and two years of professional experience. A service center with an ASE blue seal signifies that 75 percent of employees working at that establishment are ASE certified. If your auto shop is missing an ASE sticker, do not get your car serviced there.Quality Auto Parts and ServicesAnother sign of good automotive service is the use of quality parts. It can be tempting to save a few dollars on off-brand parts when your repair expenses start adding up, but a quality repair shop will tell you that you aren’t really saving anything. Quality parts will last longer, which means you won’t have to replace them as often. Safety could also be an issue with used or inferior car parts. You don’t want to put yourself or your passengers in jeopardy over a couple dollars of savings.When you find good automotive services, you will save money. All shops should provide these routine auto maintenance services:- Oil change
- Brake repair
- Tire realignment
- InspectionsIn addition to providing the usual array of services, good mechanics will give you a fair price. They won’t charge you for the little things like topping off your fluids or checking the pressure in your tires, and they are more interested in keeping your car running right than charging for air.Shops that have good automotive services look out for their customers. They know that business is based on developing trusting relationships. They take the time to check for basic safety hazards while your car is in the shop, alert you to important maintenance items that are overdue, and try to educate you about the vehicle you drive.Great Customer ServiceGood shops also put customer convenience first. They realize it is difficult for you to function without your vehicle. They do their best to complete the work and get you on your way quickly. If you have to wait for your car to be serviced, they make the waiting area comfortable with complimentary coffee and snacks, television, and Wi-Fi. Quality shops open early so you can drop your vehicle off before work and stay open late for you to pick it up.Good automotive services are out there if you know what to look for. Up-to-date training, quality parts, and attention to customer service are a couple of things that set these places apart.