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Tips for Saving Money on Insurance Premiums

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For those who are looking to save some money in the new year, it may be beneficial to research some ways to reduce the costs of car insurance premiums. There are a variety of ways to pay less money each month. The following are some ideas to consider implementing in order to reduce monthly spending:

Liability Coverage on Older Vehicles

For anyone who has older vehicles, carrying only liability insurance is one way to reduce premiums. This is especially helpful for those who have older vehicles in addition to their vehicles used for primary transportation. Removing the collision and comprehensive pay can be a good way to reduce spending, particularly if the value of the vehicle is low. It could be that the cost of insuring the vehicle is higher than the replacement value.

One main consideration with this idea is whether or not there are payments due on the car. For anyone who is still financing, the agency may not allow a drop in coverage until it is paid in full. Also, if there is no way to replace the vehicle in the event of a crash, full coverage may be needed until funds are in place to do so.

Inquire About Safe Driver Discounts

Many agencies will offer discounts to those who have a clean driving record. These discounts are typically provided to those who have no tickets or accidents on their driving record in a specified timeframe. In addition, drivers should not have made any claims for comprehensive repairs, such as broken windshields.

Ask About Discounts for Good Grades

For those with children of driving age, a good report card can prove to be beneficial with regard to insurance costs. Discounts are often provided to kids who maintain a certain grade point average. The amount of the discount will vary from agency to agency. Also, the insurance agent will likely ask for proof of grade point average from time to time, so be prepared to provide that information on a regular basis.

Do Not Drive As Often

For those who are at a point in which they are not driving as often as they used to, agencies may provide a discount for doing so. If driving less is not an option, there still may be options to attain this discount. This can be done through carpooling or traveling using public transportation. This not only accomplishes the goal of spending less, but it will also save money in fuel costs, maintenance, and repairs on a vehicle. For those interested in this type of discount, the agency may require a device to be placed in the car to track mileage. Alternatively, the insurer may request a manual report of mileage on a regular basis.

Saving money is often a priority for many families, and saving on insurance premiums is an ideal place to start. Check with different insurers to see if additional discounts are offered that are different from the current agencies. It may be worthwhile to change providers to take advantage of these cost-saving measures.

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Source by Andrew Stratton

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How to Clean Your Neff Built Under Double Oven

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The double ovens that are available from Neff feature two oven cavities and each has at least three different cooking options- the number of options increases, the higher the series of oven he model is. For example, the series six Neff ovens will have more cooking options than the more basic series one ovens, but all have at least three.

Neff seem to have done a pretty good job of making the maintenance of their built under double ovens as easy and the least time consuming as is possible and have built in or provided accessories that are designed to make keeping your oven clean with the least effort from you.

One of these accessories is the CeramiClean® Liners that can be placed on the back, sides and ceiling of each of the oven cavities. They work by absorbing and oxidising the grease particles that can build up over time inside your oven to prevent them from getting out of control and leaving you with a really grimy oven. This is a one off purchase from Neff and the CeramiClean® liners should never need replacing, making them a pretty good investment in the cleanliness of the inside of your Neff built under double oven.

A cleaning function that is built in to some of Neff’s ovens is the AquaCleanse® technology, which works by softening greasy residues that can then be wiped away. This feature does require a little bit of elbow grease from whoever’s job it is to clean the oven, but not as much as you might expect. To clean your Neff built under double oven using this feature, wait until the oven has cooled down immediately after cooking. You will need to add three quarters of a pint of water and some washing up liquid to the base of your oven. You then need to select the Q symbol on the control panel of your oven. This function works by activating the bottom heat function and heating the water that is mixed with the washing up liquid to a temperature of 60ºC. This produces steam throughout the oven cavity and effectively steam cleans the oven by softening any greasy deposits that may have built up over time. When the water cools down, you then have to wipe out the inside of the oven with a sponge or a cloth- a process that is made far easier by the AquaCleanse® function, but does not eradicate entirely the need for some manual input. But another benefit of this function is that it is very environmentally friendly and does not use much energy.

Unlike the other two cleaning options, Pyrolytic cleaning is a self cleaning system and requires very little manual work. It is only available on the B4562 and B4472 models. The process works by heating the oven to around 500°C, which burns off any deposits from baking, roasting and grilling as you can imagine at that heat. You are left with a perfectly clean oven and a little bit of fine ash residue that is easy to remove with a damp cloth. Because of the high heat that the oven reaches during this process, the oven door automatically locks until the oven has cooled to a safer level. This takes about an hour or two and can be run overnight by using the timer.

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The Camping Mattress: Interesting Alternatives to the Air Mattress

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Your camping mattress can often make or break a fun camping trip and turn it from a good time to an ordeal where sleep is at a premium. Despite this, not a lot of thought is often put into the camping mattress until after a bad experience or two. Usually the first camping mattress people opt for is an air mattress, these are the most popular, and are a good choice as long as you don’t buy the cheap kind. One of the main issues with an air mattress, however, is air leakage. This is something that will happen sooner or later, but there are alternatives.

The foam mattress is one of your best alternatives to the air mattress. It’s all-purpose, portable and durable. It may be little bulkier and heavier, but it’s a fair trade for the durability gained. There are two kinds of foam mattresses, closed cell and open cell. The closed cell mattress is made of a harder, usually, waterproof foam. The open cell foam is softer, covered with a protective material and requires some air to inflate through the open cell structure. The good news is these mattresses are self inflating.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the foam camping mattress:

Open cell foam:

Pros:

  • It’s very lightweight, although heavier than an air mattress.
  • It’s very portable and can be compacted to a small size. Some models are comparable to an air mattress.
  • It provides good insulation from the ground.
  • The open celled foam mattress self inflates, saving you the time and effort of doing it yourself.

Cons:

  • These mattresses still require air, so they can still be punctured, although repair kits are available.
  • They can be expensive.

Some good examples of open celled foam mattresses are the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite and the Therm-a-Rest luxury map.

Closed cell foam:

Pros:

  • Multipurpose; closed cell foam can be used as seat to rest on or in some cases, as a water float (I personally use a foam pool float).
  • Portable; these are usually heavier and bulkier than air mattresses or open celled mattresses but still surprisingly light and portable as these can be folded, rolled or otherwise compacted for transportation.
  • It’s durable, that means no air leaks and no ending up on the ground in the middle of the night. The closed cell foam mattress is a good choice for rocky surfaces or areas where an air mattress or open celled mattress could get punctured.

Cons:

  • Heavier and bulkier than air or closed cell mattresses
  • May not provide a lot of padding (more padding equals more bulk).

Other alternatives include laying down a few blankets or comforters, bamboo mats and survival beds (I’ll explain this). I’ll go over the pros and cons of each:

Blankets/comforters:

Pros:

  • It’s cheap, because you already own these, you don’t have to buy anything new.
  • This is a very flexible method as you can play with the thickness of the padding under you or over you.
  • Durable as the blankets can conform to any surface without being punctured, although they can tear, but even with a tear they are still useable

Cons:

  • Very heavy and bulky, definitely not for hiking.
  • Not very compact, will not fit in a pack well.
  • May not provide a lot of padding (as mentioned before, more padding equals more bulk).

Bamboo mat: The bamboo mat is a lightweight portable alternative to an air mattress, however its application is limited to warmer climates.

Pros:

  • It’s cheap.
  • It’s lightweight.
  • It’s compact.
  • It’s durable.
  • It’s multipurpose, you can use it to sit on, eat on, lay on, possibly more.

Cons:

  • Although, it’s durable, it can break with enough force.
  • Provides very little protection from the ground in terms of insulation.
  • May not be very comfortable if the ground is rough.

Survival beds: Survival beds are made from materials you find in your environment. The idea is to get you off the ground and provide you cushion and insulation. For examples they could be as simple as piling up leaves or pine boughs. Another step up would be laying out logs and then piling bedding like those mentioned above on top of the logs. Or they could be more involved and require some lashing, cutting and assembly.

Pros:

  • These types of beds are free.
  • You can consider these weightless as far as hiking is concerned, because they are made on the spot and left behind when you leave.
  • Nothing to carry, except maybe a knife.
  • No need to worry about durability, because you aren’t keeping it.
  • Can be very comfortable and warm if done right.

Cons:

  • Takes more time and energy than other types of bedding.
  • If done wrong, these may offer no protection from the ground.

As you can see, there are several alternatives to the air mattress. Some are good for hiking, some are not. Again, I’m not knocking air mattresses, they make great camping mattresses, and sometimes these are the ideal solution. Light weight, soft and insulated. And if you buy a quality mattress, you won’t have to worry so much about leaks, which can be patched any way. The air mattress is a good all-purpose camping mattress, but it’s good to have alternatives.

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5 Characteristics to Compare Before Purchasing a Probe Station Unit

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The probe station unit has undergone numerous technological advances over the past decade. Researchers now have more options to choose from which is beneficial but can make it difficult to effectively compare unique probe station units prior to purchasing. This tool represents a significant financial investment so it is important to select the best solution for today and tomorrow. Fortunately, focusing on five key characteristics can make the comparison process easier and more accurate.

1. With the growing popularity of cryogenic measurements time-consuming wiring of an on-wafer device is no longer necessary. Today’s platforms allow for visualization and electrical interrogation of multiple wafer level devices. Unfortunately, this comes with a trade-off. Optical access to inflexible probing of a device can transfer heat loads from the probe arm to the device being tested. To minimize this effect, it is essential the probe station unit has some type of shield or other technology to reduce thermal radiation on the sample. Multiple experiments have shown that even the smallest amount of thermal radiation transfer can alter the end results.

2. Another characteristic to compare before purchasing a probe station unit is the ability to make automated variable temperature measurements. Traditionally, probe arms are anchored to the sample stage and the probe tip will move as the sample stage warms. This makes it difficult to automate variable temperature measurements because the probes must be lifted and re-landed for any noticeable temperature transition. The ability to create stable tip position which allows for continuous measurements is critical. Not only does it ensure accuracy but it also provides increased measurement functionality.

3. The sample holders on the probe station unit must be compared as well. Most units offer a variety of sample holders to choose from. Popular options include a grounded sample holder, co-axle sample holder, and isolated sample holder although several additional options are available as well. When comparing units, it is critical to ensure researchers can use the necessary sample holder required to accurately complete their experiment.

4. The probe station units’ vision system is critical to compare before purchasing. This system is responsible for distinguishing characteristics of the sample and properly landing probes. Depending upon the experiment the level of detail provided by the vision system varies. Thus, researchers must consider current experiments as well as future needs when comparing vision systems.

5. The final characteristic to compare before purchasing a probe station unit is overall system versatility. Considering the significant upfront cost, it is imperative researchers make the most out of their unit by selecting an option which allows for successful research utilizing a variety of methods. As more probe station units become customizable or modular overall flexibility and research capabilities continue to expand.

Considering the significant financial investment required to purchase a quality probe station unit it is not surprising how much time and resources are used to accurately compare available options. By focusing on the five key characteristics an accurate comparison can be completed quickly and easily.

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Can Energy Efficient Shower Heads Make Hot Water Last?

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Energy efficient, or “low flow” shower heads – use less water while you shower, so they make hot water last longer. This saves energy and money.

Reduce the flow of water through your shower and you reduce the use of hot water. You could take a “Navy Shower:”

  • Turn the water on and wet down
  • Turn the water off and soap up
  • Turn the water on and rinse
  • Turn the water off

… And save a lot of hot water – but most people would rather take a full shower, so low flow water saving is the best route. Or, of course, without seeming flip, you can always save water by showering with a friend. Good for relationships, good for the earth, and makes lots of sense – it’s good clean fun. To paraphrase an old adage about marriage, two can shower as cheaply as one – almost.

There are many different types of low flow shower heads: ones designed for normal water pressure, ones designed for homes with lower water pressure, ones with various “massage” features, and just plain and simple… ones that use less water. There are even models that inject air into the water stream claiming to improve your skin so you feel more refreshed. Look for the water saving shower that best suits your needs and your budget.

The important thing is always think about ways to consume less water – which will consume less hot water and less energy – and energy efficient “low flow” showering certainly makes your hot water last longer.

By switching to an energy and water saving showers, you’ll reduce your utility bills, reduce resources used to create the hot water, and save them for future generations. Even if you create the power yourself with your own wind and solar generators – or solar water heaters, if you use less, you will have more for other things – and for future generations.

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How Would We Ever Exist Without Neon?

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Neon

All of us have seen neon usage. On the other hand, what do we kn ow about the element neon? What is it? Where is it found? How do we get it into usable form?What are some of its characteristics?

Neon is an element that is found in gaseous form. Neon is rare on Earth, however, it is quite abundant in the universe. In fact, it ranks fifth among the most abundant elements in the universe. The Earth has less because of neon’s light weight and inherent chemical nature. Volcanic gas contains large amounts of neon.

Our atmosphere contains a little bit of neon, and it can be extracted by a method called absorption. In this method the air is super chilled at temperatures below 441 degrees F so it becomes a liquid. When this is run over charcoal the neon molecules stick to the charcoal. If the temperature is raised the neon can be “boiled off” and captured. Since the air does not contain that much neon it is necessary to process 88,000 pounds of liquefied air to get one pound of neon.

Neon is a first-rate conductor of electricity and because of this and the fact that it has an amazing ability to give off a light that is able to be seen at great distances its most frequent uses are in airplane beacons, in lamps, and in advertising signs. Some pilots have reported seeing neon beacons twenty miles away when it was impossible for them to see other kinds of lights. Neon light can be seen through the fog.

There are two types of neon that are commonly used. One is the glowing discharge lamps which are small in size and able to be operated at low voltage. Popular uses for these lamps are in circuit-testing equipment and power-on indicators. The other type operates at a very high voltage and is widely used in advertising signs. Neon is used commercially as a popular refrigerant because it is less expensive than helium. In liquid form it is very expensive and hard to obtain when used for testing purposes.

The bright red signs we see are glass tubes shaped into letters or numbers and filled with neon gas. A few drops of mercury are added to the glass to produce blue light in signs. When all the air is removed from the glass tubes and they are filled with neon a neon lamp is created. Sending an electrical current from electrode at one end of the tube through the neon to a second electrode makes the gas glow fiery red. Neon lamps, unlike incandescent lamps, do not have filaments since it is the gas that glows. It takes only a quart of neon to light up 200-300 feet of glass tubing.

This light strikes a variety of light-emitting phosphorescent materials which are coated on the inside of the glass tube thus producing various colors. To create a blue light the glass is left clear. For the creation of special color effects xenon, krypton, and helium gases are sometimes used.

There is a high demand for neon, particularly due to its extensive use in advertising, plus a number of other beneficial uses. This makes the production of neon a highly profitable business for the most part. The danger with neon occurs when it is allowed to reach high concentrations. In such cases it displaces the oxygen in lungs of humans which usually results in death.

For commercial purposes neon is obtained from the air, For industrial use neon is is produced by fractional distillation of liquid air through the cryogenic method. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Pure neon costs $33. per 100 grams. Neon, because of its many useful benefits, has become a part of American life. It is unfortunate that it is only available in small quantities since the demand for neon is very high.

Without neon there would be no neon signs which would harm the public and business alike. Since the majority of neon usage is for neon signs which produce revenue for businesses and save time and money for the buyer, their absence would be harmful to both parties. Indeed, there are many other valuable uses of neon that are not widely known to the public. Neon’s use in wave meter tubes, television tubes, and helium-neon lasers would be lost. Moreover, its use in certain refrigeration applications in place of the more expensive liquid helium would be lost.

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Psychic Self-defense – Tips To Build A Stronger Aura

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Each person has at their core a center of spiritual energy that radiates from their body. For most of us the aura, or that cocoon of energy around our body, is invisible. But psychics report that they can see the aura and identify a person’s overall condition by the strength and color of the aura. For our purposes, we’ll call that combination of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energies that make you who you are your psychic self.

Our aura reflects our combined physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. People who are healthy, well-balanced, content, and spiritually-connected have strong bright auras, while people who are ill, distressed, depressed, or spiritually poor have weak dark auras. When people interact, their auras sometimes connect. And people with negative auras can actually drain positive people of their spiritual energy.

Our bodies have feedback mechanisms that govern our psychic and spiritual energies and determine the size, strength, and colors of our aura. The idea is simple. When you are ill, you don’t think as clearly. When you don’t think clearly, your emotions are likely to get out of balance, and you’ll feel stressed. When you feel stressed, you’re less likely to be able to maintain a spiritual connection with the people and positive energies around you. And the weaker your spiritual energies are, the sicker you’ll feel physically. You can get caught in a downward spiral of feedback where your energies continue to degrade, your feel worse, and your aura gets weaker and darker.

On the other hand, when you feel good physically, when you are strong and healthy, your will be more mentally clear and alert. When you’re thinking more clearly, your emotionals are more likely to be balanced and positive. And when these energies are positive, you can maintain and improve your spiritual connection. Then you feel better. You can also get in an upward spiral, constantly improving in general condition. Your aura will reflect this upward spiral, growing stronger and brighter as your condition improves.

External forces affect you as well. Society teaches you how and what to think about many things, and this can shape your mental and emotional condition. If you practice regular exercise and eat a balanced diet, your physical condition will be strong and stable. Economic factors can influence your psychic health. If you are under financial stress, it will have the same effect as any other stress and degrade your energies. When you are stable and secure financially, you are less likely to be affected by financial stresses. If you disagree strongly with the political decisions and actions your government is taking, you introduce another stress. Thus, externalities have a role in your feedback mechanisms and can change your level of energy.

Individuals in your life can affect your energies and change the condition of your psychic self. Positive individuals are likely to make you feel positive. Conversely, negative individuals are likely to “bring you down” by draining your psychic self of its energy and vitality.

Clearly, under this construction, stress of any kind can be very damaging, making your psychic health as important as your physical health. You use seat belts to protect your physical health when you’re in a car. You lock your house to protect yourself from burglars and intruders. You do what you can to protect yourself from criminals and people who would abuse or use you. So why not protect yourself from the negative energies and influences that can drain your psychic energies?

The way to practice psychic self-defense is to maintain as healthy a balance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy as possible. You do this by keeping physically healthy through exercise and proper eating habits, by remaining intellectually active and challenged, by achieving a positive emotional outlook, and by constantly improving your spiritual connections to other people and the world around you.

Introspection is a valuable tool. In order to begin this process of healing, you must review your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to weed out pessimism, resentment, anger, envy, and discontent. You must replace those negative energies with positive energies like optimism, compassion, joy, contentment, and peace. At the same time, you should take a good look at your relationships. Where are they negative and destructive? Where are they healthy and positive? You may need to let go of some relationships when you realize that they are really draining your psychic self and weakening your aura. And you should cultivate those relationships that are positive and healthy, for they can only make you stronger.

Book store shelves, and Amazon.com, are full of self-help books that will help you in your internal cleansing process. The world’s great sacred texts (the Bible, Qur’an, and Bagavhad Gita) can help you find your spiritual center and direction. Twelve step groups, where appropriate, can be very helpful guiding you through this process, as it’s exactly what they were designed to do. And therapy and support groups are available that can give you further insight.

Meditation is the single most important tool available to you that integrates your basic energies and cleanses you of negative energies. You can also try other “New Age” techniques like becoming a vegetarian, using crystals and amulets, and drinking healing herbal teas. But the point is working on your psychic self to clear negative thinking and destructive feelings from your being.

In the end, your own self-discipline and will to improve are your greatest strengths. Making a personal commitment to psychic self-defense necessitates a program of self-examination and self-improvement. Once on that path, your rewards will be so great that continuing will be automatic and desirable.

When you become experienced in this area, you will literally feel those moments when you are under “psychic attack,” when negative energies and influences are draining you. You will know how to protect yourself and how to make yourself stronger.

This may all sound “out there” and silly. But it is fact. There is nothing on this page that mankind hasn’t known for thousands of years. Modern societies seem to want to forget these truths, to their peril.

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Aion Sorcerer Leveling Guide – Top Methods to Level Your Sorcerer

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Making use of an Aion Sorcerer leveling guide was very important for me since this class is a caster and they are a bit different in Aion. One thing I’ve noticed is that there aren’t any global cool downs, you have to watch when an animation finishes to be able to use another spell. Sounds complicated, I know, that is why I thought of writing down a few things I’ve learned from my Aion Sorcerer leveling guide.

Aion Sorcerer Leveling Guide – Stats To Focus On

Since the Sorcerer is the main caster damage dealing class, you need to focus on the appropriate stats. These are the stats you need to amass, Magic Boost, Magic/Magical Accuracy, Casting Time Bonus, Attack Speed and lastly HP. Now, the first one is very important as it increases damage by percentage, so 10 Magic Boost means 0.8% magic damage, 500 Magic Boost means 40% more damage. The second one affects resist ratings. This is important when leveling because you wont kill lower level mobs so you need all your spells to land. Casting Time Bonus does exactly what it says, increases casting speed. Now, Attack Speed is important because it will make the animations of your spells finish quicker, so you can immediately start using another spell. It wont make you cast faster like the Casting Time Bonus.

Aion Sorcerer Leveling Guide – Weapon To Use

Now this is a delicate manner, you can chose between Tomes and Orbs. In the Aion Sorcerer guide I use, I saw that I’ll be fighting mostly higher level mobs, for this you’ll need the Tome because it gives more Magic Accuracy. If you plan on killing lower or equal level mobs then go for the Orb, which gives magic damage.

Aion Sorcerer Leveling Guide – Spell Rotation

I use this spell rotation at level 24 and I’ve seen many people still using it at level 35 and above, so it must be good since it was in the Aion Sorcerer leveling guide I use too.

Start with Lumiel’s Wisdom if you have it, 50% less mana cost.

1. Delayed Blast, wont aggro if the mob doesn’t resist the effect.

2. Ice Chain, to snare the target so you can kite.

3. Frozen Shock, chains off the Ice Chain spell freezing the target in place.

4. Flame Cage, a normal damage over time spell.

5. Flame Bolt

6. Blaze, chains off of Flame Bolt and does more damage than using Flame Harpoon instead of Flame Bolt.

7. Erosion, a second damage over time spell.

8. Flame Harpoon.

At this point your target should be dead, if it’s not just use Flame Cage, Flame Bolt again. Using this information has made all the difference in the world for me, and I found it all in one place, an Aion Sorcerer leveling guide.

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Can the Ayurvedic Diet Help Control Blood Glucose Levels?

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The Ayurveda lays great emphasis on nutrient rich meals for optimum health, ie to keep the three doshas in a state of equilibrium within yourself and between you and your environment.

An individual’s personal diet is based on that person’s own unique dosha. In the Ayurveda, all is personalised.

The most nourishing ayurvedic foods

The most nourishing foods in an Ayurvedic diet include:

Spices… such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove,coriander, cumin,fennel, ginger, mint, oregano, rock salt and turmeric

Beans and legumes… that are soaked such as adzuki beans, black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, andmung beans

Fermented foods… such as amasi (fermented milk), miso, and yogurt

Fruits… in season, such as apples, dates, figs, grapefruit, guavas, lemon, lime, mandarins, mango, oranges, pears, plums, pomegranate, and tangerine

Grains… that are soaked or spouted including barley, millet, oats, quinoa, and rice

Healthy fats… such as buttermilk, coconut oil, cream, ghee, milk, olive oil, and yogurt

Honey… from bees

Liquids… teas, water, and wine

Meats… such as chicken, deer, fish, goat, pig, rabbit, and turkey

Nuts and seeds… such as almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, sesame, and walnuts

Root vegetables… including butternut, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter melon, and winter squash

Vegetables… that are in season such as asparagus, beets, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, eggplant, fennel root (anise), garlic, green beans, green peas, leeks, okra, onions (cooked), parsnips, pumpkin, radish, rutabaga, spaghetti squash and spinach

Caveat… as you can see, some of these foods, eg healthy fats and honey, are not recommended if you are following the Beating diabetes diet. Indeed some aspects of the ayurvedic diet need to be treated with caution by diabetics.

Depending on your unique dosha, your ayurvedic consultant will advise you which combination of these foods you should concentrate on. He will already know that you are diabetic so he is likely to eliminate any he or she considers harmful for people with that particular condition. His view may not, however, accord with the Beating Diabetes diet.

Key points about an ayurvedic diet

The Ayurveda contains certain broad guidelines on what to eat according to the season.

Winter… as you spend energy keeping warm, your appetite will increase. You need to reduce warm weather foods such as raw vegetables, salads and smoothies, as well as sour, pungent and bitter foods, and ramp up your intake of complex carbs such as cooked grains, soups and stews, and sweet, sour and salty flavoured foods. To boost you immunity, use ghee, spices that warm you up and raw honey.

Things for a diabetic to avoid here are salt and ghee (clarified butter).

Spring … instead of sweet, sour and salty foods, eat bitter, astringent and pungent foods. Emphasize lighter, drier and warmer foods over heavy, fatty foods. Eat only a little meat and fruit but more green plants and keep eating warming spices. Eat smaller portions and increase your exercise.

Summer … is the time toeat naturally sweet foods, and minimize spicy, pungent, sour, salty, astringent dry foods. Consume lighter, cool, moist and less fatty foods. Eat less-hot foods, and go for fresh fruits and vegetables, more freshly made juices, yogurt, smoothies, coconut products, and cooling plants like cucumber, melons and berries.

Again, diabetics should note that coconut products may be very sweet.

Autumn… eat sweet and slightly bitter and astringent foods instead of pungent, sour, salty foods. Find a balance between cooling and hot foods and light and heavy foods. Eat more soups, warming spices, pomegranates and seasonal fruits, as well more bitter, green vegetables and spices.

Diatary instructions for persons with different doshas

In Ayurveda, the optimal diet depends on your dosha and the season. The generic instructions vary from person depending which of the three doshas is predominant in any one person:

Vata persons:

Foods… vata types should concentrate on eating avocado, cooked grains, cooked root vegetables, stewed fruits, nuts, seeds, foods produced using coconut or olive oil, full-fat dairy, ghee, and drink spiced milks and warm beverages… avoid frozen or very cold foods… eat mostly cooked foods, including cooked vegetables and cooked or dried fruit… go for sweet, sour and salty tastes rather than bitter, pungent or astringent tastes… use spices that help warm the body

Liquids… drink warm water or tea… avoid too much juice, drinking too much water

Mealtimes… to help the digestion, they should eat at predictable, regular times… don’t fast or skip meals… space your meals so you digest one meal fully before eating the next… avoid staying up late at night and eating just prior to bed

If you are a predominantly vata person, you will notice that ‘forbidden’ foods are recommended… oil, full-fat dairy, milks and so on.

Pitta persons:

Foods… pitta types should concentrate on eating seasonal cooling fruits and vegetables, beans (except for tempeh), rice, barley, quinoa, oats, kamut, pumpkin seeds, sesame, almonds, organic cane sugar, cilantro, coriander, mint, chicken, turkey, goat, ghee, olive oil, and coconut oil… avoid spicy foods, fried foods, sour foods, tomatoes, yogurt, vinegar, artificial sweeteners and alcoholic drinks… avoid too much spicy or sour foods, instead going for sweet, bitter and astringent foods… spice their food lightly at the most… eat cooled foods rather than very hot foods… not eat very oily foods or anything deep-fried… cook at only a medium heat… avoid eating a lot of raw food

Mealtimes… eat smaller meals during the day instead of two to three big meals… space out meals by a minimum of three hours to avoid heartburn.

Here again are foods that diabetics need to watch out for… nuts, ghee, oils, and so on.

Kapha persons:

Food… kapha types should concentrate on eating low-fat dairy products, light fruits, honey, all beans (except tofu), all grains (especially barley and millet), seasonal vegetables, and spices… not eat lots of sweet, very fat or salty foods… go for pungent, bitter and astringent tasting food instead of sweet, sour and salty food… eat slowly to avoid overeating

Liquids… avoid beverages with too much salt and water.

Again, warnings for diabetics on the Beating Diabetes diet about eating dairy products even if low fat.

The number of times you should eat in a day depends on your dosha. Vata types should eat more often to feel more confident and avoid anxiety. The other two doshas may not need to snack as much as the vata types and can go longer between meals. Kapha types should space out their meals to avoid overeating at just one or two meals.

Overview of the ayurvedic diet

  • Your ayurvedic diet is a personalized diet based on your unique dosha.
  • It promotes a fresh organic local diet that by its nature is seasonal.
  • The diet promoted by the Ayurveda is not focused on disease, ie its purpose is not just to treat symptoms but rather their source and to emphasise their prevention and the quality of your life.
  • An ayurvedic diet is an essential part of a lifestyle that promotes balance and harmony between body and mind. Rather than being used as a short-term fix for your weight, it is to be followed for a lifetime. The unique detailed ayurvedic diet your ayurvedic dietician will prescribe will change as you get older and pass through the different stages of your life.
  • The goal of the Ayurveda if to boost well-being and resilience. It does so by promoting a pure, fresh diet and the adoption of daily and seasonal rituals.
  • The Ayurveda is effective because it limits physical and mental stress which can take a serious toll on your body and quality of life, especially if you are diabetic.

Caution

Ayurvedic diets and herbs are meant to complement other treatments, including the use of Western medicine as required. Therefore…

  • don’t stop taking your prescribed drugs when you begin an Ayurvedic diet, and
  • ask your doctor whether any herbs you’ll be consuming can interfere with your medicines.

Benefits

An ayurvedic diet is an extremely healthy diet provided diabetics eliminate the ‘forbidden’ foods, those that are high sugar, high fat or high salt. Here are some of the benefits of this diet:

Seasonal foods… their consumption is encouraged. This is important because we need different sources of nourishment at different times of the year. This seasonality in our diet becomes almost automatic as we eat organic and locally grown food.

Highly nutritious… there is no doubt that this diet is highly nutritious as it has been designed to be nutrient-dense. However, a diabetic needs to eliminate the ‘no-no’ foods.

Weight-loss… a study published in 2009 in the US Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, concluded that diets based on the Ayurveda may prove useful in promoting weight-loss.

Glucose levels… according to a study published in 2016 in the Lancet, ayurvedic diets improve insulin sensitivity and have been successful in treating diabetes in India.

Improves digestion … ayurvedic diets contain foods that are nutrient-dense, easily digested and can improve the health of your gut. Its cooking methods makes nutrients easier to digest, so digestive discomfort is relieved.

Improves gastrointestinal system… ayurvedic diets limit the consumption of processed inflammatory foods that can damage the health of the microbiota in your gut. This helps overcome conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, haemorrhoids, diarrhoea, constipation, acid reflux and hyperacidity. In other words, the efficiency and pleasure of excretion is improved.

Better movement… limiting the consumption of inflammatory foods also improves the functionality and range of movement of your limbs.

Improved fertility… an ayurvedic diet improves you sexuality or reproductive health and so improves your fertility.

Detoxification… an ayurvedic diet enhances detoxification and so generates less anxiety and allows you to enjoy better inner calm.

The main focus of an ayurvedic diet is to limit ‘incompatibles’, ie foods that are not tolerated well. Factors that might cause certain foods to be omitted from an individual’s unique personalised include how the food is processed, the combination of ingredients it contains, the season and so on.

Summary of the Ayurvedic Diet

  • Ayurveda is a natural system of healing wisdom that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurvedic diets are based on ancient practices that promote a “holistic” balance in body and mind.
  • Ayurvedic diets are personalized and based on your dosha, aka constitution. This determines which types are foods are best suited for your personality, lifestyle and tendencies.
  • Benefits of the Ayurvedic diet include improving gut health, digestion, moods, sleep, fertility and body weight.
  • Foods included in an Ayurvedic diet include spices, healthy fats like coconut or ghee, quality animal products, fermented dairy, seasonal vegetables and fruit, beans, legumes, and nuts.
  • The inclusion in the diet of foodstuffs such as dairy, fats, honey and so on that infringe best practices for beating your diabetes means that diabetics must treat the diet with caution and winnow out the foods that are not suitable for controlling their blood glucose levels.

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Source by Paul D Kennedy

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Getting Inside a Vortex Tube – Process and Benefits

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Shifting from the use of traditional refrigerant to a vortex tube is a choice that many people make these days. It has found a place in many factories, because it is energy and cost efficient. It replaces electricity with compressed air for energy source, thus, making it a viable spot cooling alternative for industries that are based in third world countries. With just a slight change in the dimension and length, it can also be used for cooling homes and small offices.

How does a vortex tube work? When compressed air gets inside, its speed of spinning increases, and the the cold stream is pushed to the outer layer or shell. This, then, is the first to escape at the conical end of the tube, while the rest of the compressed air spins back to the other end as heat stream. It is often subjected to heat sinking to make it efficient for use in environment-friendly refrigerators and other cooling appliances.

For all its great qualities, a vortex tube has its own limitations. One is that it takes a longer time to produce cold air than its electric counterparts. Perhaps this explains why it is selective on which sort of assembly lines it works best. Small to medium scale machineries are the ones who may find vortex tubes appropriate. Large scale industrial set ups will still often go for the electric-powered cooling agents to regulate temperatures. Nonetheless, research continues for the vortex pipes to speed up its process of separating the hot from the cold streams.

The potential for saving on cost is quite high with a vortex tube. For one, it does not require much labor to operate and maintain. Inside it, there are no complex mechanism or parts to clean. It is often made of stainless steel that guarantees long years of use. The use of such raw material also allows for these tubes to be customised for specific applications. The length and circumference of the tube itself can determine the speed by which compressed air spins inside. Smaller sized ones are said to produce cold streams quicker.

The future of vortex tube is certainly in the arena of information technology. Indeed, it is already making its way inside today’s computers and other mobile devices, cooling their highly sensitive and minuscule parts inside. It is there that they are in their smallest dimensions, and are thus most effective and efficient

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Source by Frank Lontoco Swing