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Home Health Aide Training – Complex Modified Diets

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Oftentimes, as a home health care aide, your job will include helping a patient to prepare food. While the standard rules of food preparation do apply for most of your patients (i.e. following the Food Pyramid), there are also a large number of different modified diets, some of them quite complex that you may need to follow. Here’s what you need to know:

Increasing or Decreasing Intake of Certain Foods

The most common type of modified diet simply requires either an increase or a decrease in the intake of certain kinds of foods. For example, a patient suffering from chronic high blood pressure may be advised to decrease the amount of sodium in the diet. This would entail more than leaving the salt shaker in the cupboard. You also need to check the nutrition information on all prepared foods for the total sodium content that they include.

Other times there may be a need to increase intake of certain foods. For example, some patients may need to have in increase in the amount of protein they take in. Again, consulting the nutrition information on prepared foods will be important. It’s also important to check on which whole foods include high concentrations of the necessary items (in the case of protein, most lean meats and poultry will be high in protein).

Specific Foods Not Allowed

Other times, you may need to consider that specific foods will either be allowed or not allowed. For example, some patients may require a gluten free diet which means ensuring that all wheat based products are specially prepared to be gluten free.

Liquid or Soft Diets

Some of your patients may require a modified diet which includes only soft or liquid foods. This is often the case when patients have trouble chewing or swallowing due to injury or old age. In these cases, it’s very important to ensure that your patients are still getting the necessary nutrients in their diets so that they will remain healthy. For example, you may need to puree fresh fruit and vegetables along with meat and poultry to make it liquid so that the food can be drunk.

Bland Food

Some of your home health care patients may have dietary requirements which include bland foods. This is often the case when they are suffering from gastrointestinal problems. In this case, sharp spices such as pepper should be avoided. Salt should be kept to a minimum as well when working on such a diet.

Low Cholesterol

Your patient may need a low cholesterol diet if the doctor has determined that they are suffering from high cholesterol. Generally this means avoiding fat (low fat milk, lean meat and chicken, etc.) and checking the nutrition labels on prepared foods to ensure that cholesterol levels are kept to a minimum.

Diabetic Patients

There are several schools of thought regarding diabetic patients and you should follow the dietary guidelines prescribed by the attending doctor when working with patients who need such diets. The American Diabetes Association for example includes a series of exchanges where specific amounts of different kinds of foods are allowed to be eaten in order to keep a balanced diet. Other modified diabetic diets may include low carbohydrate diets or low glycemic diets. Diets high in complex carbohydrates and low in simple carbohydrates are also quite common for diabetic patients.

Preparing Food

Given that there are a number of different ways in which food must be prepared for those with modified diets, it’s important to understand the different ways that food can be prepared for these complex modified diets. Some common methods include:

Chopping, mashing or grinding– In all three cases, these basically involve taking whole foods and breaking them down into smaller pieces. In the case of chopping, it’s exactly what it sounds like. You chop the food with a knife. Mashing food means using a fork to mash cooked foods and grinding generally means using a food processor to grind dry foods.

Puree-When a modified diet calls for pureed food, this means that you’ll have to first cook the food until it becomes tender and then run it through a food processor. The texture should be similar to that of mashing, though much smoother than that.

Precautions:

It is important to remember that when working on mechanically altered diets that certain issues may come up. These include:

Loss of Appeal-Often, pureed or mashed foods lose their appeal for your patients and must be dressed up in some way to ensure that they will still want to eat them.

Loss of Nutrients-Because pureed food requires significant cooking time, nutrients may be lost in the process of preparing the foods. You need to take this into account when preparing foods while at the same time keeping track of the caloric requirements of your patients.

Chopping Food-When chopping food, you should use a clean knife and a cutting board. Avoid chopping other foods on the same chopping board where raw meat was cut. When handling raw meat, remember that wood cutting boards will absorb the liquids from the meats and so should be avoided.

Keep Things Clean-In all cases, all equipment used to process food for your patients modified diets must be kept absolutely clean. This means for example that you must be careful to wash equipment once you’ve used it and not allow it to sit and dry.

Storage-If foods that you have mechanically prepared for your patient’s modified diets must be stored, be sure to keep them in air tight containers and to make sure that foods are kept fresh by either freezing or refrigerating them rather than simply leaving them in the cupboard.

Prevent Bacteria-Finally, pureed or cooked foods should be served right away or frozen to ensure that bacterial infections cannot form on them. Hot foods should be served while still hot and cold foods should be served cold to ensure that they are safe. Never serve meat which has been left out of refrigeration for more than two hours and be sure to keep dairy products and eggs refrigerated as well.

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Source by Lorne Stoppard

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Phallosan Review – The Only FDA Approved Penis Extender

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Only as recently as 2010, did the F.D.A give the approval of its first Penis Extension Device to be sold over the counter in the U.S. So for men wanting to get a bigger penis, this may be the only alternative to surgery.

Developed and designed in Germany more than 10 years ago now, The Phallosan is quite different the usual type of extension device.

These are normally frames which sit at the base of the penis, stretching along the shaft and gripping the head softly.

Designed to increase penis size by slow traction, manufacturers of these devices state that it’s through this slow pull on the shaft that instructs tissue cell expansion, hence growth.

These claims however are in truth a little sketchy. Urinological evidence does exist on their websites but always check the “Disclaimer” part of the website to read about testimonial evidence from the men who wanted to get a bigger penis, if you consider buying such a device.

The Phallosan however is in fact a Vacuum Protector. It is based on simple automatic stretching of the penis shaft and the cavernous bodies within it. According to European health authorities it is a Class 1 Medical Device,designed to also enlarge the glans, as the vacuum tension also acts on the tip of the glans.

In 2005 a clinical study was conducted, where Phallosan state on their websitee: “These results are authentic, true and reproducible at any time“. The results yielded an average 1.5 inch increase over the course of 6 months, where the men who participated in the trial, wore the device for approximately 8 hours a day.

Unlike a frame which sits on the shaft and can potentially be noticeable through clothing and completely impractical on certain occasions, the Phallosan works on the principle of a stretch belt which is worn comfortably and invisibly beneath the clothing.

Currently the world’s only vacuum protector, if your simply looking to get a bigger penis, or you suffer from spiral shaped calluses, incurvative penile syndrome, a retracto penis, penile deficiency or erectile dysfunction this which Phallosan review states it can treat – If you really do want to attempt to gain a bigger penis, having F.D.A approval might suggest that this New Vacuum Device is the closest and only alternative successful method to surgery, which will in the thousands of dollars, and can result in some serious treatment effects – terminally.

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Source by Rob R Carmichael

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Excessive Sweating Causes & Treatments

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Sweating is the main mechanism for cooling the body. Evaporation of sweat cools the body and maintains body temperature that may not exceed 37 degrees, so that they could be different vital processes occurring in our body proteins that regulate them. Sweat, which is composed of water, salts and debris, passes under conditions of increased quantity of hot weather or during strenuous physical activity.

Excessive sweating

In contrast, hyperhidrosis is not related to physical activity or outdoor temperature. There are two sub-groups of hyperhidrosis:

• General Hyperhidrosis: Perspiration felt by the whole body. Other reason could be due to various skin diseases, neurological diseases, hormonal disorders and even overweight. General sweating treatment is felt throughout the body which is by addressing the source of the problem.

• Focused Hyperhidrosis: often appears in context to some organ or number of organs in the body. Sweating occurs mostly in the armpits, hands and feet and face. Other common cases are when you sweat in the buttocks, groin, between the breasts in women and along the back.

Focused hyperhidrosis, is more common in general, and it is estimated that about 5% to 10% of the population are suffering, women and men alike. Other causes of excessive sweating is hereditary in 40% of cases pertains to over-active sweat glands in the body and the sympathetic nervous system, that responsible for operating and controlling the sweat glands, sweating amount and timing. Increased sweating in hands and feet usually appears the second decade of life and in early childhood. In the armpits it starts towards the end of teenage years, facial hyperhidrosis usually begins somewhere about the age of 40 and older.

Stress & shame

Hyperhidrosis severe at moments of stress and excitement in the summer, is caused by excessive activation of sweat glands in particular parts of the body by the nervous system. Then the nervous system increases it’s activity in the states of stress and sufferer from the phenomenon sweats much more in these situations. Unfortunately, the early concern with the phenomenon of hyperhidrosis stresses the mechanism and causing increased sweat.

Hyperhidrosis causes damage to the quality of life of suffering from it. Injury manifested by social problems, discomfort, and avoidance of certain activities. Limbs of sufferers and their clothes are wet all the time, they are embarrassed to shake hands and objects slipping from their hands. Feet hyperhidrosis makes it difficult to walk with shoes because of the slipperiness that it causes. Excessive sweating may cause those who suffer from it to avoid social activities and occupational damage (lack of desire to work in representative professions).

In addition, functional problems might occur at work, such as destruction of a computer keyboard or wetting pages when you write. We recommend that you remove all food from the triggers stimulating the nervous system and contain caffeine, including coffee, tea and chocolate. It is also advised to avoid foods that are considered as increasing body heat, such as cinnamon, pepper and cloves, and the food which secrete smell in sweat (garlic, fenugreek and curry). Instead, recommended for cooling foods (lettuce, cucumber, etc.) And soothing foods, like oatmeal.

Surgery or paste?

According to experts and specialists there are several treatment options:

1. Sympactomy surgery is the oldest treatment with the sympathetic nerve severed the chest cavity. This treatment is especially effective for palms hyperhidrosis.

2. Injection of Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport) – A toxin that has been exploited for several years when he distilled in small doses as a safe remedy by injection, among other things, for excessive sweating. This treatment ensures complete elimination of sweat glands in the organ. Treatment need to be repeated every 6-12 months.

3. Treatment with an electric current – induced organs during the sweating process in aqueous solution containing ions, to dry the sweat (especially for hands and feet). In most cases the treatment is abandoned by patients because of its inconvenience and side effects.

4. Surgery of sweat glands extraction- a relatively new treatment performed only in the armpits.

5. Local therapy using ointments or deodorant – aluminum salts concentration neutralizes the sweat, but usually not enough to eradicate the phenomenon (unless you sweat normal level) and the aluminum may cause irritation, burning a blockage of the glands.

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Why Tractor Engines Can Overheat and How to Correct It

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Its farming time whether its tillage, plowing, or just normal farm work. It’s a hot day, and there are lots of things to get done around the farm. However, suddenly you notice that the temperature gauge is showing higher than normal temperature reading. At this time, it’s wise to stop operating the tractor, and if the temperature level is not at its peak level on the gauge, make a quick check of the engine area to detect any leaks or other obvious problems, and then return quickly to turn the engine off.

The older tractors will not have safety shut off devices. The newer computerized controlled tractors will have audible alarms and in many cases, these controls will automatically shut the engine down when excessive temperature readings are present.

A tractor’s cooling system comprises of several components. There is a radiator, a radiator fan, water pump, lower radiator hose, upper radiator hose, a thermostat, and a liquid that flows through the engine, to the radiator where it is cooled, and then re-circulated back into the engine to continue the cooling process.

The first step in diagnosing an overheating problem is to ensure that there is enough fluid in the radiator. This can be checked by looking in the overflow container. If that is filled, and there is no blockage from the radiator to the overflow container, then the engine must be allowed to cool. Once cooled, the radiator cap should be removed and the radiator checked for fluid.

If there is a fluid shortage, then the cause of the shortage needs to be identified. A damaged lower and upper radiator hose can be changed. The clamps on the system can be tightened or changed.

For fluid shortage, there should be visible leaks around the failed component, either the hoses, a leaking radiator, or broken water pump. Should there be no visible leaks and missing cooling fluid, then this can indicate a damaged cylinder head gasket that is allowing the fluid to either leak into the engine, or be pulled into the combustion chamber, burnt, and then exhausted.

The thermostat, a simple device, is located directly in the path of the flowing liquid. It contains a bi-metallic disc, that opens when immersed in fluid of a high temperature, and closes when the temperature of the fluid reduced below a predetermined level. Typically, most thermostats will fail in an open manner, thereby allowing over cooling rather that the opposite, overheating.

A simple way to test the thermostat is to put it into a container of water and bring that container to a boil on a stove, or hotplate. As the water temperature reaches boiling, the thermostat should begin to open. If it doesn’t, then it needs to be changed.

Other sections of the cooling system not discussed here are the water pump, and the radiator, gauges and radiator cooling fan systems.

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Source by Marlon Khan

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5 Key Advantages of Natural Ventilation Systems in Buildings

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All buildings, whether residential or commercial,require adequate ventilation in order to protect the health of occupants in regular circumstances as well as in emergency situations such as fires or other contaminations of the air.

There are several types of ventilation systems, with the two main ones currently in use being natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation. Each of these is distinctly different in its way of working as well as the advantages and disadvantages it brings to the structure it is integrated into or installed in.

The presence of either of these systems is critical for a number of reasons, including the removal of stale air and toxic gases, the replenishing of fresh and clean air in an environment, the removal of moisture, and the elimination of odours, bacteria and excess heat.

Natural ventilation basically refers to any system that does not require the use of mechanical devices to displace air in the structure, instead using organic airflow and openings to draw stale air and pollutants through and out of the building.

In this lies the first of five major benefits that this type of system offers – potentially reduced installation costs compared to its mechanical counterpart. This only applies in certain circumstances however – if an effective system is designed as part of the structure before construction, then the costs are absorbed into the build.

It should be noted that mechanical systems can still offer better value for money where having the maximum surface area available is important for getting the largest commercial return, for example in car parks, some retail environments and other similar venues.

The second advantage to natural ventilation is also budget-related; mechanical installations can be very costly to operate, not only due to the need for fans, but also because of air conditioning units which can increase energy consumption costs by up to 30% per building according to reports.

On the other hand, more organic ways of optimising air circulation in structures can mean that this cost is practically eliminated, making it a financially-sound long term solution for companies that are looking to economise in all the areas that they can.

It is should also be noted that this type of ventilation is also a great deal greener than mechanical ventilation systems, as it uses significantly less energy to operate efficiently. For this reason, the third advantage of natural ventilation is the fact that it is the far more environmentally-friendly solution out of the two main choices, and is therefore also possibly a real solution for the future.

A fourth benefit that comes with using a more organic and already-integrated ventilation solution in a building is that fact that its rival – the mechanically driven system – requires regular maintenance to make sure that it is doing its job properly and that it meets the relevant healthy and safety requirements.

This is not so true for natural ventilation systems, which do not have as many essential parts that need regular upkeep and replacement on a frequent basis. Although all systems should be regularly inspected to ensure that they are working optimally, costly and lengthy maintenance work is virtually eliminated with this option.

The fifth and final advantage of natural ventilation is that it has been shown to be a popular choice of system with building occupants compared to the mechanical variety. The reason for this is thought to be due to the level of thermal comfort that each choice provides, with many finding that mechanically operated solutions often make a room too cold or too warm.

Conversely, the other option is often able to effectively maintain an ideal temperature, despite the fact that there are no controls apart from simply opening or closing a window.

All types of ventilation systems have their good points and bad points, and the natural solution is no exception. That said, it is an option that brings considerable cost savings, not to mention improvements in occupant comfort and less of a negative impact on the environment, making it a potentially ideal solution for a greener future and a thriving global economy.

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5 Tips to Increase The Life of Your Split Air Conditioner

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We often call professionals that provide industrial electronic repair to get our appliances repaired and our split air conditioner is one of them. Every year thousands of people call to inquire about the electronic parts and services regarding their split AC. Global warming is on a new high and long gone are those days when winters actually used to be long. This has ultimately made us more dependent on our beloved split ACs and the pressure on these sophisticated electronic appliances has all the more increased.

Split Air Conditioner Tips

To ensure the smooth functioning of your split AC you need to take care of its proper maintenance. By following the points given below one can easily add a few more years to their split AC.

1. The filter is a quintessential part of an AC and must be changed every month or after every two months depending upon the use. As the name implies, the air filter filters out the air and separates dirt and pollutants from it. Changing the air filter periodically will ensure that the air you are breathing when the AC is switched on is void of any pollutants. Moreover, it lowers maintenance cost significantly.

2. Just like the filter, AC’s compressor is another important part. It helps to compress low pressure and low volume gas into a high pressure and high temperature gas that’s needed by the AC for its functioning. It also helps to remove vapour from the evaporator so as to maintain a low boiling point. Cleaning the compressor on a regular basis will give you cool and refreshing air for a long period of time.

3. While passing through the air conditioning system the air also passes through the evaporator coil. This coil absorbs all the heat from the air so as to provide cold, fresh air in the space. If you are getting warm air from your AC, there is a high probability that your AC’s evaporator coil might not be functioning properly. Replacing this coil with a new one can certainly improve air flow and its circulation in the home.

4. All air conditioning systems use some sort of refrigerant as a part of their machinery so as to absorb excess heat and contribute in the supply of cold air in the house. However, at some point of time in its life your AC might experience a refrigerant leak. Hence, a reliable company that provides industrial electronic repair solutions regarding air conditioners should be called-in immediately to repair that part.

5. Proper air conditioning maintenance must include regular cleaning of all those air ducts from which the AC is able to provide fresh, cold air. In an air conditioning system, air ducts are generally spread throughout the house so as to keep the entire area cool and pleasant. Hence, the ductwork present in the AC must be cleaned on a regular basis so as to remove all sorts of dust and dirt present on air ducts.

Maintenance cost of both – window and split air conditioner is generally the same, hence it does not matter which AC you use as maintenance is vital for both of them.

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Source by Geoff Child

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Portable Evaporative Coolers – Champion Gadabout Models

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If you are going to be shopping for a new Portable Evaporative Cooler, or Swamp Cooler as some call them, I would like to make a few suggestions. Champion Cooler Corporation makes five models in the Gadabout Series that you will find are excellent choices. Each model fits a particular need from the smallest model, the Champion M150, to the largest model, the Champion M500. I will mention a few features about each of the five models. There are dozens of businesses that sell Champion Portable Coolers online and will ship them to your home or business. I recommend checking prices and shipping costs at several of these businesses as prices can vary greatly. Go to Google or Yahoo and type in Champion Gadabout Coolers and you will find quite a few businesses listed. They will also list the features as well as pictures of each model. I will mention a few features that I like.

The Champion M150 is the smallest Gadabout model. It is shaped similar to a box fan but is about 17 inches thick. This model has a handle and is on casters for easy mobility. The fan has a 1/8 HP motor with 3 speeds. Even though this motor uses very little power it delivers 1100 CFM on high speed.

The Champion M201 is a larger model, and as with the rest of the Gadabout models, is more of a square shape. This model, as well as the next three I will describe, is generally used in garages and work shops. It is also on casters like the rest of the Gadabout units. This cooler should be used for cooling areas up to 700 square feet. The Champion M301 is the next Gadabout model and is a little larger. This model weighs about 100 pounds and may be too large for a home Portable Cooler. It has a 2 speed motor and cools up to 1000 square feet. Once again the Champion M401 is larger yet. The M401 can cool up to 1400 square feet and comes with a 4 way directional grille with easy move vanes.

The largest of the Gadabout models is the Champion M500. Even though this model weighs 195 pounds, as with the other Gadabouts, it is on casters and is easily moved around in your shop. With the Champion M500 Cooler you can cool a large area. It delivers 5000 CFM with it’s 3/4 HP, 2 speed motor. This model also has a 4 way directional grille with easy move vanes. There are two other features that make the Champion M500 superior to other Portable Evaporative Coolers. It has a 47 gallon reservoir to give more cooling time between refills. It also comes with a 20 foot cord with a GFCI safety plug.

As you can see the Champion Gadabout Coolers are made for every situation and need. I have not only used Champion Evaporative Cooler products, but I have also visited the Champion factory to watch them build their products. I recommend that you consider Champion Coolers.

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Source by Aaron Washburn

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Feeding Otocinclus Catfish – 3 Easy Tips on What to Feed an Oto

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Otocinclus catfish can be very handy fish to have in your aquarium. They will gladly graze on any soft brown or green algae that grows in your tank. However, what happens when your Oto eats all the algae and it doesn’t grow fast enough to sustain your catfish? Well, there are several other types of food that you can add to supplement your Oto’s diet.

1. Otos love to eat fresh vegetables. Veggies such as spinach, romaine lettuce, parsley, cucumber, zucchini, green beans, and peas are all great options. Cut them into small pieces and then blanch them, as these catfish need the veggies to be soft in order to eat them. If there are any vegetables left in the tank around 24 hours later, make sure to take them out before they dirty the water.

2. Another food that you can feed your Otocinclus that they love is frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp. These are a good source of protein that your catfish might not otherwise get, as they are mostly vegetarian. If you have other fish in your tank, be aware that your Oto might not get to the frozen food before any other fish do, as nearly all tropical fish go crazy for these frozen foods.

3. A third great option is algae pellets and flakes. These are convenient to feed and are fairly nutritious. Make sure that the ingredient list has spirulina (algae) near the top, as that is what attracts the catfish and may be the difference between your Oto ignoring the food and eating it.

As you can see, there are many different foods that you can feed your Otocinclus if your tank doesn’t have enough algae for the fish to eat.

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Principles of Ancient Egyptian Food Storage

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The process of food preservation is a system used to conserves a quantity of food for some future time and date. There has always been some sort of food preservation employed in just about every culture and nation of the world since early times. In generally, we find various methods used such as canning, cold storage, drying, fermenting, freezing, pickling, salting or smoking according to the location where the culture resides. Some areas blend in with certain types of preservation while others are better suited for alternative methods.

The early ideas pertaining to preservation centered on preserving the food in a manner that likely imitated the exact method used by nature and duplicated how it was naturally accomplice. Original practices made maximum use of cold storage, drying, freezing, fermenting or drying. These were natural processes which occurred often in common fruit. Ancient Egyptian records have reveal their use of salt curing, smoking, pickling, drying, or fermenting as the popular methods used in those days. Drying food methods have been claimed to be one of the oldest means on earth to preserve food with tomb dating instructions discovered in China over 2000 years ago. These Chinese instructions described the various processes involved in salting, drying as well as pickling bamboo shoots. Many 16th century records indicate that the European conquerors in Maya used a method of smoking foods in order to preserve peppers. Methods such as sun drying, smoking, or salting have been used on most perishables including many species of fish.

Salt has traditionally been employed for preservation of meats and fish since ancient times. Various cultures would obtain their supply of salt either directly from the earth deposits or from seawater which had been dried out. The salt has traditionally been employed to create various brines or used in the drying processes for fish in particular.

The ancient Egyptians often used a method known as “banking” in order to preserve much of their perishable foods. The process consisted of digging a hole in the ground and then lining it with wood, leaves or possibly straw so as to make a sort of barrier between the food and the soil. Caves represented the more natural form of “banking” and were used whenever they were available to preserve foods. Foods would be successfully stored in containers made from skins, reed baskets or in various pottery vessels and then placed either in caves or in the holes dug in the ground. Liquids naturally required a much more diverse approach and their types of containers were entirely different.

Pests such as insects, damage as a result of moisture or weather, mold or fungus would often lower the quality of the saved foods and these hindrances had to be taken into account when planning for future food storage. If you stop for a moment and think carefully at how these early civilizations stored their food perhaps we too as survivalists could create a similar storage to serve the same ends.

Copyright @2010 Joseph Parish

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How to Choose Between Refrigerated Vans, Trucks and Reefer Trailers

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Refrigerated vans are not only a very helpful way to transport products, but also a nice method to start a profitable business. Either way, you should find out more about these vans. It will assist you better to recognize how they can help people.

You should know for the very start that buying refrigerated vans will charge you a lot, and the prices vary between $38,000 and $78,000. These values are for new vans, but it’s pretty much the only choice you’ve got, if you want to make sure you get a quality product. By purchasing a second-hand van, you risk a lot and on the long run, the money saved here will be lost on repairs and other nuisances.

Refrigerated trucks are huge trucks, and if you’re just starting out and you don’t know how well your business is going to do, it would be better to invest in a small trailer, such as a reefer trailer. Much cheaper than a regular truck, this trailer also has the advantage of being cheaper to insure. This will keep you initial venture to a minimum, while you see how things go.

Reefer trailers are not hard to find if you want to buy one, but choosing one is a bit of a challenge. Positive testimonials and low energy consumption are two of the things you should be looking for, when buying or renting such a van. If you are pointed into the right direction, you’ll have no problem in finding the right prices to either rent or buy such vehicles.

One more advantage that reefer trailers have is the fact that they can be easily detached from the main vehicle and that vehicle will be able to perform other tasks. So simply tow the trailer to its destination, leave it there, do your business, and then come back to get it! When your business is just starting out, and you need your vehicles in different places during the day, there’s nothing better than being able to do so!

A refrigerated van on the other hand offers much more space. However, do you really need all that space? You may not need all of it, and you may not use it, but you’re certainly paying for it. If you know that you won’t have items to take up all the space, and you think this won’t change in the near future, then there’s no point in investing in a large van.

Choosing between a refrigerated truck and a reefer trailer is a very vital decision and once it is made it will have a major impact on your business. If you need the additional space than a truck is the best choice, while if you need the resources for something else, go for the latter with no hesitations.

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Source by JC Tena Tolentino