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<a href="https://www.krislindahl.com/senior-home-improvements.php">AGE-IN-PLACE HOME IMPROVEMENTS: A ROOM-BY-ROOM GUIDE</a></h1>
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<img alt="Seniors at Home" class="rfx-topimg" src="https://www.krislindahl.com/r/4.3.1187/images/aging-in-place.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; float: right; height: auto; margin: 0px 0px 15px 15px; max-width: 475px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; width: 475px;" />As homeowners enter their golden years, some might prefer to stay in their homes as long as they can — commonly called “aging in place.” This can be a more complicated task than a lot of people realize, especially if they have older homes or houses with multiple floors. Taking a systematic approach to people’s needs for aging in place yields a long list of tasks. Completing most of them in advance can provide a better guarantee of accessibility for residents even decades into the future. This guide helps homeowners determine various aspects they should consider in each room, and ways they can improve their accessibility. Although most people might not require every measure in order to be able to remain independent in their homes, the knowledge will make planning the most <a href="https://www.krislindahl.com/blog/professional-upgrades-or-diy-4-questions-to-ask.html" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e52a31; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">important home improvements</a> more effective. On the other hand, some may decide these modifications are not realistic for their current situation and will opt for moving to a new home or assisted living community. At the end of the day, housing choices are all about what makes the most sense for an individual's wants and needs, and knowledge can help us make these informed decisions with confidence.</div>
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Table of Contents</h3>
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Grab Bars</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Installing grab bars at a few different points in the bathroom can provide greater safety and stability for those that could benefit from assistance standing up or sitting down.</strong> Even if people do not need to rely on grab bars on a regular basis, they can be handy tools to use in recovery after injury or surgery. As a general rule, grab bars are not exceptionally expensive. Homeowners may need to install several near the toilet and shower or bathing facilities, in a variety of sizes. With a proper installation, a grab bar should support a person’s bodyweight as they sit on a toilet or climb in and out of a tub or shower.</div>
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Although installation can be completed by a savvy homeowner, some may choose to add grab bars as part of a professional bathroom remodeling project. This equipment should be rated to hold 250-300 pounds of weight. In order to do this, each end of the bar needs to be installed directly into a wall stud. In most homes, studs will be placed 16”-24” apart, which may affect the size of the bar homeowners can choose. Installation around a toilet may only take an hour or two. Placement in an existing bath or shower could require removing tiles or cutting into the shower surround. People should consult an expert before doing this, to confirm that they will not damage the fixtures.</div>
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There are a variety of sizes, colors and styles for grab bars. Ideal choices feature grips. The preferred length for the bar depends on its placement. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Experts suggest using 32” bars for horizontal applications near toilets or inside the shower. Bars for vertical or angled installation range from 8”-24”.</strong> To promote safety, the equipment should leave no more than about 1.5” of space between the bar and the wall.</div>
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Flooring</h3>
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The most trendy flooring for the bathroom may not always be the ideal choice as people get older. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Providing a surface that is fairly easy to clean with the least likelihood of injury from falling is usually the preferred option.</strong> Many homeowners considering flooring upgrades for bathrooms think of hardwood or tile, because they provide a classic and contemporary look. However, any hard, smooth surface can become slippery and make for a much more uncomfortable landing during a fall.</div>
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Before making a choice, homeowners should look at their budget and the longevity of the flooring options they want. Professionals often prefer rubber flooring because it is non-slip and offers a softer surface (although it can be more expensive). As an alternative, vinyl tile or plank flooring can give the appearance of hardwood or tile, with easy maintenance and a slip-resistant surface. Cork may feel softer and warmer under feet, but it must be properly sealed to be appropriate for bathrooms. Some people choose to install carpet, which is also soft and warm. However, it is important to understand that carpet is harder to clean and can breed mildew or mold if it gets wet regularly.</div>
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Bathtubs</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">For people with joint or mobility issues, getting into and out of the bathtub can become a challenge.</strong> Homeowners can plan for this possibility by considering their bathing needs and expectations. Some people with multiple bathrooms decide to convert one bathtub into a shower-only space for convenience and accessibility. Others choose to install what is called a “walk-in bathtub.” This style of bathtub uses a small door that can be closed with a tight seal, allowing the person to get in and out with only a little clearance. People who select this option should keep in mind that they will have to wait until the bathtub is fully drained before they can use the door to exit.</div>
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Budget-conscious homeowners may prefer to look at additions to their existing bathtub layout. Besides installing grab bars into the shower surround above the bathtub, people might consider placing a non-slip coating to the base of the bathtub. There are also inexpensive grab bars that attach to the side of the bathtub with a clamp, providing a simple installation that does not require drilling into wall studs.</div>
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Showers</h3>
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Sometimes, it is difficult for homeowners to anticipate the kinds of mobility issues they will face 20-30 years down the road. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">How to manage hygiene is very important for people who want to age in place, and an accessible showering facility is a vital part of personal cleanliness. </strong>Homeowners should start with a quick analysis of their current showering facility. Narrow showers may make it more difficult to step in or turn around, especially for people who use a walker or a wheelchair to navigate the bathroom.</div>
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Many people eventually need or prefer having a place to sit while showering as they get older. Although there are many portable shower chairs, homeowners should make sure that the chair can remain in the shower without impeding other use of the space. If the existing shower cannot offer this room, homeowners may want to consider expanding the shower size. They should measure the height of the curb and decide if they need to install a model that provides a roll-in entrance. The faucet and shower head should be easy to reach from the seat. Adjustable shower heads can make it simple to take a shower while sitting or standing.</div>
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Toilets</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Access to toilet facilities can get more difficult over time, especially for people with orthopedic concerns in their backs or legs.</strong> Toilets can be fairly inexpensive to replace, but people should consider their options before they make a selection. The height, depth, and placement of the toilet can make it easier or harder for people to use.</div>
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Toilets generally come in two heights: comfort and standard. Standard toilets rise 15” above the ground, and may be ideal for shorter people or those without joint concerns. By comparison, comfort height toilets sit at 17”-19”, which can be easier placement for taller homeowners or those with limited flexion in their legs. People who have standard toilets but need something taller could buy and install a toilet extender, which makes the seat higher without having to purchase a new toilet.</div>
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Toilets also come in different shapes. Homeowners with older toilets may have those in a compact shape, which is round and about 16”-17” deep. Elongated toilets look more like an oval and will stand out about 18”-19”. People often prefer the elongated toilets because the bowl offers more space. These may be harder to use in smaller bathrooms because they extend out further from the wall. Before homeowners switch to a bigger toilet, they should confirm that they can still get around the toilet and that the door will open and close fully. A toilet position that inhibits full movement in the bathroom may call for a redesign of the room’s layout.</div>
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Vanities</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">The height and depth of the bathroom vanity and mirror could mean the difference between being able to use it and not having full access.</strong> Having a deep cabinet may be convenient from a standpoint of storage, but less practical for people who need to reach the faucet while sitting in a wheelchair or supporting themselves using a walker. The counter and sink should be no more than 34” high, with a depth shallow enough that residents can reach to the back.</div>
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People should also be able to see themselves from the mirror while seated, as well. Those who choose to move the medicine cabinet may want to consider keeping their medicines in a safe, locked cabinet or safe in a room that is less prone to moisture. Homeowners who have limited space may opt to install a pedestal or wall sink instead of a vanity to make more room to move.</div>
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Bedrooms</h2>
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Beds</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">There are four essential functions that homeowners should consider for their beds.</strong> These include:</div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">climbing in bed</li>
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All of these functions must be accessible in order for a mattress and bed frame to be a practical choice. People should also keep in mind that the average mattress will last 7-10 years. This offers the opportunity to upgrade accessibility over time.</div>
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For climbing in and getting out, the top of the mattress should be no more than 20”-23” above the floor. People may also want to add a tension-based grab bar next to the bed that runs floor to ceiling. These bars are easy to install or move and can often support an adult’s full body weight. Bed rails may also be used for additional support or simply to prevent a fall. Homeowners should confirm that the bedrail is rated to support enough weight, if they plan to have it double as a grab bar. Bedding should be lightweight and minimal in bulk, for easy movement and removal for washing. Firm mattresses are typically best to support the spine, keep a person’s airway open, and make rolling over easier.</div>
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Closets</h3>
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Practically anyone could benefit from a closet overhaul in one way or another. Some extra insight into what people need as they age will improve their contentment over time. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Adequate lighting is vital for people adjusting to vision concerns. Options may include overhead lighting with a switch or battery-powered LED lighting inside cabinets and under shelves.</strong></div>
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Accessibility to closet storage without extra reaching is key. Walk-in closets should have a doorway that is at least 36” wide. Reach-in closets need doors that are easy to grasp open and closed without risk of pinching. People should target the layout of the closet to put the most commonly-used items at arm level. Drawers can decrease overextension in a deeper closet. Many homeowners may decide to relocate the hanging rod to a lower level, or install a pull-down bar. Pull-down shelving simplifies the process of putting items up high and maximizes space without requiring a stool.</div>
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Communication</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">The ability to communicate in case of an emergency is vital to a person’s health and safety. </strong>Many people are accustomed to keeping a mobile phone and plug on a nightstand next to the bed. This can be an ideal option, as long as homeowners can manage the cord without turning it into a tripping hazard. Otherwise, people might consider keeping a landline phone plugged in next to the bed. Homeowners may wish to put an extra pair of glasses next to the bed if they need them to read the numbers.</div>
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Beyond basic communication, some homeowners may decide to arrange for additional emergency services accessible from the bed. A medical alert system provides a service to people, usually on a subscription basis. Depending on the subscription, residents may be able to push a button to access a person who can help them determine if they need medical assistance.</div>
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Furniture</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">When people consider furniture for the bedroom outside of the bed, they should ask the following questions</strong>:</div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Does this piece affect my ability to get around the room?</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Will I be able to access all parts of this storage equipment?</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Could it go in a place that does not hinder access to the bed?</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Can I mount this furniture to avoid toppling?</li>
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Some people try to avoid installing support devices like grab bars, preferring to lean on furniture as needed. Many furniture pieces are not designed for this purpose, so homeowners should take extra care. A sturdy chair can make it easier to dress and undress. Tall furniture, such as a highboy dresser, should be anchored to the wall for safety. Nightstands need to be close enough for access while in bed without making it harder to get into or out of bed.</div>
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Floors</h3>
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Experts often have mixed opinions on the best kind of flooring for the bedroom. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">The right choice depends on homeowners’ ability to move and maintain the material. </strong>Carpet is soft and warm, providing extra cushion in case of a fall. However, it is more difficult to clean and can slow down movement with mobility devices. Hardwood could be slippery and can feel cold to walk across in bare feet. Vinyl, laminate, or cork may be ideal for increased movement and a non-slip surface. People who choose solid flooring should usually avoid using floor rugs for comfort. They can dramatically increase the likelihood of a fall, especially for people who wear slippers or have restricted circulation. Using smooth mats with a beveled edge could provide additional support for homeowners who have trouble standing for longer periods without compromising safety or mobility.</div>
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Kitchen</h2>
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Layout</h3>
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Maintaining mobility throughout the main living areas in a home is an important aspect of aging in place. People must be able to navigate around the kitchen and use it as normally as possible to help preserve their independence. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Many kitchens, especially smaller spaces, may not be set up to offer maximum mobility for someone who uses a walker or wheelchair.</strong> Homeowners should consider how frequently and heavily they intend to use the kitchen and plan accordingly. For starters, placement on the main floor is important to keep the kitchen easily accessible.</div>
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When designing the layout, including doorways and the position of doorways and seating, people should confirm they have enough room to maneuver. Doorways often need to be extended to at least 36” to guarantee access. Exterior doors may already meet that requirement, but many interior doors do not. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Since people could need to turn around while using a mobility tool, experts recommend increasing clearance to 42”-48” between banks of cabinetry and countertops.</strong></div>
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Countertops & Sinks</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Kitchen countertops are an ideal place for storage, food preparation, serving, and sometimes eating.</strong> Setting the countertops at the right height could increase the amount of practical space. There are four essential size ranges for the kitchen:</div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Counter Height: 36”</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bar Height: 42”</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Accessible Height: 28”-34”</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Adjustable Counter: 28”-36”</li>
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In some cases, homeowners may wish to install countertops at various heights. This can improve use by residents of different heights or people who may want to stand or sit, depending on the occasion. Residents may need to find an alternate means of support for countertops that require seating or movement space underneath. Cabinets are usually built to standard or bar height, so homeowners should confirm that they get the right size to suit the desired counter height.</div>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Deep sinks are popular at the moment, but they may not be particularly practical for those wishing to age in place. Instead, people might consider installing a wider sink that is not as deep. </strong>This could permit more room to maneuver a wheelchair underneath the sink. Contemporary faucets can also simplify the task of cleaning. For example, sensor-based faucets do not need someone to grasp and pull a lever to turn it on. </div>
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Cabinets</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">The placement and the function of cabinets can make them easier or harder for people to use.</strong> In many homes, the current trend places upper cabinets higher to extend the usability of the countertop. However, this can render many shelves out of reach, unless residents are willing and able to stand on a step stool. Many designers suggest lowering these cabinets by 3” to make access quicker and less likely to cause pain. Some believe that with a tighter organization of the base cabinets, homeowners may be able to forgo installing as many upper cabinets in the first place.</div>
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There are many features of kitchen cabinets that can aid accessibility now and in the future. Homeowners should consider how they want to use the kitchen, and tailor a design that will suit these expectations. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Handles in a “D” shape can be easier to grasp than round pulls.</strong> Proper lighting under the cabinetry can decrease the likelihood of stumbling or stubbing a toe. Pullout drawers allow people to reach all the way to the back, to grab or put away food items without having to strain. Pull-down shelving may make those higher shelves reachable. Pullout shelves provide a convenient place to store larger items, such as small appliances, in a cupboard or pantry. This can create more space on the countertop for food preparation.</div>
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Flooring</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Besides a non-slip surface that can help people avoid falling, flooring for the kitchen should promote ease in maintenance and movement.</strong> Experts suggest materials like vinyl or wood because they provide a consistent surface. Carpet is not typically suggested for kitchens, related to the overall maintenance burden and mobility concerns. However, carpets with a low pile might be a reasonable choice for homeowners who prefer its softness and protection in case of falls.</div>
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Many people install tile made out of porcelain, ceramic, or natural stone for kitchens because it is hard-wearing. However, it makes a firm surface in the event of a fall, and it can be harder to clean. Hardwood may present a similar problem. Uneven tile work or a wide grout could increase difficulty for people crossing the surface using a wheelchair or walker. If homeowners would prefer not to remove their existing tile or hardwood in favor of something that is more manageable for aging residents, they may be able to make their current flooring more useful. Installing a non-slip texture on tile can make hardwood floors safer. Minimizing the use of rugs and mats can simplify cleaning and prevent tripping.</div>
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Appliances</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Selecting appliances for the kitchen is a task that homeowners may have to undergo more than once, even after they retire.</strong> Choosing equipment that improves mobility while retaining the full function of a standard kitchen can make the difference between a space that is useful, and one that feels inaccessible. People should be able to navigate the space around the range and dishwasher safely, especially while using a walker or wheelchair. Some homeowners prefer refrigerators in the “counter-depth” size because they are designed to transition smoothly instead of jutting out from the countertop.</div>
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Safe use of kitchen appliances is paramount. Many accidents and injuries occur due to faults in kitchen design, particularly as they relate to cooking implements. Cords should be kept away from heat or water, in a spot that is easy to reach. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Placement of a new range should offer spaces to prepare and store cooking tools that do not require a lot of reaching. </strong>This area must not be cramped, lest residents risk knocking things onto a burner and starting a fire. Ventilation for fuel-powered ranges should be appropriately-sized for the equipment and generally easy to turn on and off. Homeowners need to locate a spot to install a fire extinguisher appropriate for kitchen fires that could be accessible by someone in a seated position.</div>
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Appliance selection should balance function and reasonable access. Refrigerators with pull-out shelving put less strain on a delicate spine. A microwave installed above the range may take up less space, but it is not quite as practical for people who struggle to reach up high or balance open containers. Similarly, homeowners should think about how they can continue to use a dishwasher or oven. Over time, many people have difficulties bending over due to joint problems or overall stability concerns. Moving these appliances off the ground may make it easier to use them independently, without the regular risk of injury.</div>
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Living Room</h2>
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Furniture</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">For people who may spend a good amount of time at home, a variety of comfortable places to sit becomes a high priority.</strong> Homeowners may decide to put in a selection of seating options and tables for multiple purposes. Aiming for optimal mobility and minimal cleaning obligations is important. Even people who have excellent health may risk injury walking into a crowded room in low lighting. For this reason, low tables can be a significant risk, as are pieces of furniture with legs that stick out.</div>
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Selecting furniture that offers a pleasant and supportive spot to visit with friends or watch television will make the space more useful. Chairs and sofas should be relatively firm and sturdy. Homeowners who encounter mobility problems over time will need seating that does not require them to squat in order to sit or stand. People who are on the shorter side may also want to choose seating that is not too deep. Material and design of the seating also matters. Couches or chairs with non-slip features will allow them to stay put if someone puts a lot of weight on one side.</div>
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Many homeowners use furniture to increase storage capacity in the living room. This may be a good choice to minimize clutter in the room, so long as residents can use the system and keep it organized. Instead of using cabinets or cubbies on the floor, some people prefer to mount storage units to the wall. Most new televisions will also readily attach to the wall. This can make it easier to see and prevent it from becoming a toppling hazard.</div>
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Cord Management</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Keeping cords under control reduces the likelihood that homeowners will injure themselves or damage equipment.</strong> Cords under repeated stress are prone to fraying or even causing a short. People should position the furniture in the home so that outlets are near tables or seating, but not directly behind a sofa. Long cords can be coiled (not too tightly) and tied with a simple twist tie or zip tie to keep them from stretching out underfoot.</div>
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Many people like to use outlet adapters or surge protectors to increase the use of a single outlet. They should confirm that they can firmly grip the adapter to avoid damaging the plugs or the outlet while adjusting it. Homeowners who want to install a TV, entertainment, or sound system to the wall should locate it near outlets. They may wish to run wiring to a sound system across the ceiling or under flooring so that the cables stay out of the way.</div>
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Layout</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">A design that maximizes use will make homeowners happier with the space overall.</strong> As a general rule, people should plan to keep a 60” square or round space open in the living room for the best maneuverability. In a large living room, this may not be difficult to achieve. People with a smaller living space may need to limit the amount of furniture they select to make sure they can get around easily in any circumstance. When deciding what to keep, it is usually better to focus on meeting the needs of the people spending the most time in the room.</div>
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Experts recommend limiting the number of tables and stools, especially coffee tables and ottomans that sit in the middle of the room. In the early months or years, people may want to try out a few different designs and see which one works best for them. Being willing to adjust the layout over time can make the space feel fresh and maintain its practicality.</div>
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Laundry Room</h2>
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Appliances</h3>
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Laundry is not always the first thing that comes to people's minds when thinking about home accessibility or age-in-place improvements. Homeowners often plan to replace their washer and dryer once every 10-15 years, and should think about what they will need toward the end of their equipment's lifespan. This may call for extra attention to the laundry room layout. Buying bigger or smaller appliances, or styles in a different layout, may turn an ideal design into one that no longer works. These days, laundry appliances come in a wide variety of sizes and styles.<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Appliances with a larger capacity can make laundry day faster and more efficient, but also make it harder to load and empty.</strong></div>
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People concerned with future accessibility might choose options with buttons and dials on the front of the device, instead of at the back. This will prevent overextending to turn it on and off. Clearly-defined features with large print will be easier to read and set correctly. Some products feature audible as well as visual instructions, for people who struggle to read the screen. Front-load washers and dryers may simplify the transition of wet laundry, minimizing straining and repetitive movement on delicate joints.</div>
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Bending over to grab clothing out of a washer or dryer could be hard on the back, but there are a few ways people can avoid this issue. For example, some appliances come with a pedestal design that puts the drum 12”-15” higher than the floor. This can cut down the strain of reaching for socks or other small items at the back. Open pedestals can also provide an empty space underneath, making it easier to keep the laundry floor clean.</div>
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Flooring</h3>
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Like the kitchen or bathroom, the laundry room is prone to moisture. As such, flooring like hardwood or tile could be more difficult to maintain and present a slip hazard. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Homeowners should look for flooring that is smooth and less likely to become slippery when it gets wet or damp. </strong>Vinyl or rubber may be good options for this space.</div>
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People who need to use laundry carts to move clothing from the laundry room to other parts of the house should aim to create a relatively seamless transition.<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> A transition from thick flooring or another style could create a literal hurdle that is difficult for people using mobility devices to clear. </strong>For thin flooring like vinyl, homeowners may want to add an underlayment to raise up the height of the floor slightly. This minimizes the depth of the transition and decreases the risk of tripping.</div>
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Counters/Sinks</h3>
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Adding a counter to the laundry room may be the perfect way to cut down on the time and hassle of laundry day. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">For homeowners who are thinking about installing or replacing their counter and sink, a few changes to the standard laundry room design might make all the difference. </strong>Just like in the kitchen, it may be better for people to set the height of the counter a little lower, from the typical 36” to 28”-34”. A sink can make rinsing, hand-washing, and stain treatment quicker. Homeowners may want to choose a sink that is not quite as deep. A faucet that rises high above the counter will stop people from having to bend over as far to rinse or scrub.</div>
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Storage above or under the counter can also be made more accessible. Many homeowners like to use high cabinets to keep cleaning solutions out of reach of children or pets. They may want to move these cabinets down for easy access, or invest in pull-down shelves. Instead of base cupboards, people might opt for shelving or an open space. This can provide extra clearance under the counter for mobility.</div>
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Stairways</h2>
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Stair Safety Tips</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Before homeowners need to consider adding mobility devices to reduce their use of a staircase, there is a lot they can do to increase safe use of the stairs.</strong> Staircases are obviously a common source of falls, but people can make some additions to lower their risk. These include:</div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Installing or replacing handrails or banisters to styles/materials that will support more weight </li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Replacing uneven, steep, or shallow stairs in older homes that do not meet current standards</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Installing treads on slippery stairs to minimize the chance of falling</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Putting in proper lighting on a sensor</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Confirming that carpeting is secured tightly to the stair</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Minimizing the use of rugs at the top and bottom of the staircase</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Placing a repositionable or permanent gate at the top of the stairs to provide extra support</li>
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Some of these additions are simple to make and relatively inexpensive. Homeowners may also want to think about stair use in some of their home improvement decisions. For example, installing a system that allows people to answer the door and speak to visitors remotely may stop them from having to rush up or down the stairs when the doorbell rings. Selecting flooring with reduced glare will increase visibility while on the staircase. Keeping a pair of close-fitting shoes or slippers with a non-slip sole readily available may be one of the easiest safety upgrades.</div>
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When to Consider Moving Away From Stairs</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">For some people, trying to adjust an existing home to fit mobility concerns becomes a more difficult task than making the choice to move.</strong> As a general rule, experts believe that homeowners will have an easier time aging in place if they can get most or all of their living needs on a single floor. Many homes can accommodate this, transitioning the basement or second floor into a space that can be used primarily by guests or younger family members.</div>
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When this is not a realistic option, homeowners should serious consider the expense and effort of installing stair lifts or elevators compared to the cost of selling the property as-is and moving to/<a href="https://www.krislindahl.com/south-st-paul-minnesota-real-estate.php" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e52a31; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">buying a home</a> with only one floor. </div>
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Stair Lifts</h3>
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Stair lifts can make an otherwise unaccessible story accessible to residents of many homes. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Stair lifts are designed to allow a person to easily move from one floor to another without having to climb or descend a staircase.</strong> Before making this choice, homeowners should make sure that they can keep other necessary mobility devices on each floor. </div>
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Homeowners who expect to need help navigating the stairs for a long time may decide to invest in a permanent stair lift. For those who might only need them for a limited amount of time, or would like to test out how they would like having a stair lift at home may want to rent one. The price for the stair lift depends on the style of staircase and the features available in the lift. People who need a lift that will curve may pay more than those with a straight, indoor staircase.</div>
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Elevators</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Homeowners who have the space available might think about putting in a home elevator.</strong> This can be a much larger investment than a stair lift, and may make more sense as part of a bigger remodeling project. In order to install an elevator, people typically need to have about 25 square feet available on each floor. Although some models do not need a shaft, homeowners should still be able to dedicate the same amount of space on each floor.</div>
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There are a few types of home elevators that people can consider, and the choice affects cost, space needed, and use. Pneumatic elevators need the least room, but have limits on size and maximum weight. Traction elevators often cost less, but tend to be louder while in use. Hydraulic styles move more quickly, but they require a machine room to run. Homeowners should look at each option carefully before making a decision.</div>
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Garage</h2>
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Non-Slip Floors</h3>
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Garages can be a problematic part of the home for falls. This is a part of the home that brings in arguably the most tripping hazards, including water, ice, dirt, and mud. Choosing flooring is more limited here than in other rooms in the home. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Garage flooring must be moisture-resistant, non-slip, and able to support the weight of a car.</strong> Many homeowners rely on a basic concrete pad for their garage flooring, but this may not be an ideal or safe choice. Concrete can absorb oils and grease from the car and other garage equipment, creating a slippery spot that is difficult to eliminate.</div>
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Homeowners looking to increase their garage safety have essentially two options: epoxy coating and a few types of garage tiles. Epoxy floor coating comes in a variety of colors and styles, and is designed to be hard-wearing and slip-resistant. A good installation can simplify the work of wiping up spills. Garage tiles are often made out of plastic and can be porous or relatively seamless. The tiles lock together and provide a supportive surface with a tread. The design of the tiles will affect how easy they are to clean and maintain.</div>
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General Accessibility</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">When homeowners are thinking about how they can adapt their garages for needs they may not have for another 10-20 years, they may want to put in some advance planning.</strong> They should be able to address the following:</div>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">How many cars need to fit into the garage</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Whether the garage will accommodate an additional 60” between vehicles and the wall</li>
<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">If the garage has stairs to transition from the house</li>
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<li style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">How much lighting is needed, and how best to achieve it</li>
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People may need to adjust their expectations for use of the garage in order to ensure that they have unimpeded access in and out of vehicles as well as entering and exiting the garage.</div>
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In some cases, homeowners may wish to extend the height, width, or depth of the garage to provide plenty of room. Each door needs to be at least 36” wide with a lever handle for easy opening. Installing or updating a motorized garage door can improve access. Certain systems are designed to operate by smartphone or audible command. Multiple sources of lighting decrease the likelihood that people will enter the garage and find themselves plunged into darkness. Light sensors inside the garage and on the driveway can provide necessary illumination as well as deterring intruders.</div>
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Storage Safety</h3>
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Garage storage can be as custom and adjustable as people need it to be. Many systems are designed to use as much of the wall space and ceiling area as possible. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">However, homeowners should be realistic about their storage goals and how well they will be able to manage the system over time. </strong>For example, overhead storage can provide a lot of extra space for bulky and lightweight items like holiday decorations or sports gear. People should select models with features that allow them to pull it down or use a motorized system to lower it for placement, to make it more useful to them over time.</div>
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Wall storage could be an excellent way to maximize space and limit clutter on the garage floor. It must be properly installed and used correctly, to avoid having items fall off or collapse under too much weight. Bins made out of clear plastic will be easier to identify and better at keeping out rodents and other pests. Homeowners who are unsure how they will use the storage might opt for a system that runs shelves, racks and hooks on wall-mounted runners. This way, they can change out their storage based on the season, or adapt it to meet their needs as they age.</div>
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Home Exterior</h2>
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Pathways</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ensuring that everyone can safely get around a home's exterior requires attention to the pathways.</strong> Driveways and sidewalks with significant cracks or uneven portions could turn into a tripping hazard. Steep driveways can be more difficult to navigate using assistive devices like a wheelchair. Changing the grade may solve this issue. However, it may call for adjustments to the rest of the property to preserve accessibility to the home.</div>
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Landscaping has the potential to create safety hazards, as well. Homeowners may want to install lighting on the exterior of the home or garage, as well as outdoor lighting along common pathways. People should tailor their landscaping to minimize intrusion of narrow pathways or obstacles on a paved space. This may require the removal of bushes or trees that grow into this area. People should make sure that they can maintain landscaping around the driveway and walkways, or plan to hire someone to take care of it for them.</div>
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Outdoor Activity Spaces</h3>
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Enjoying time outdoors is a pastime that people of all ages can and should be able to do. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Although many homeowners can take advantage of activity well into their retirement years, they may want to consider improvements that limit how much movement they have to make in their yards. </strong>For example, people who like to garden might consider the different tasks and find ways to automate or minimize the jobs that they do not enjoy or that are difficult to do.</div>
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Stability and safety is just as important outside as inside. Homeowners should ensure that unpaved areas provide a fairly level walking surface, without a significant incline or unexpected holes. Paved spaces, like a patio, should offer as flat a surface as possible. Paving stones that are uneven or jagged could become a tripping hazard. Homeowners should consider their future needs when installing a patio or deck. Providing a comfortable outdoor space with a step-less transition from the home could be the ideal option. Like the living room or bedroom, this outdoor living area should be large enough to allow for free movement. Sturdy outdoor furniture that is appropriate in size will increase use and enjoyment of the yard.</div>
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Entryways</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Decreasing barriers to entry and exit is key to ensuring that an entryway is both safe and practical for homeowners.</strong> When people think about a standard front or back porch, they may imagine a few steps leading to a small stoop and a door. Unfortunately, such a design might not be very accessible to people with limited mobility. Although homeowners may spend most of their time indoors, making it easier to go out will increase the likelihood that people will stay active.</div>
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Porches that are small may not offer adequate room for the installation of a ramp. In some cases, installing a short outdoor stair lift may help overcome this obstacle. People who have more space could consider putting in a permanent ramp at an incline they can manage on their own. Exterior doors should be 36” wide and easy for someone to open and close while relying on a mobility device. An awning or other cover for the porch may help keep it drier during the wet seasons, and prevent the sun from making the doorknob too hot to handle. Adequate lighting that is operable from the outside will allow residents to see where they are going when they return home.</div>
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General Improvements</h2>
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Space Considerations</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">At times, finding the right amount of space may mean that a simple retrofit is not realistic.</strong> Rooms that tend to be on the smaller side, such as a bathroom or laundry room, may not be large enough to provide necessary accessibility. In these cases, it could be helpful to consider complicated renovations sooner rather than later. That way, homeowners can be sure that they will have the space they need to get around and stay content in their homes, even if their mobility decreases.</div>
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Non-Slip Rugs</h3>
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Many people like to use rugs as a way to muffle noises or make a space feel cozier. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">However, adding rugs throughout the home can make it harder for people to safely navigate the space.</strong> Rugs can catch on a cane or walker, or get trapped under a wheelchair. Fortunately, there are a variety of options for homeowners to consider to protect themselves. Instead of using throw rugs, they might be prefer a tightly-woven or synthetic mat with a graduated edge to allow them to move across it with ease. Products that are not made specifically with mobility in mind often can be secured to the flooring after purchase, to keep them from sliding around too much.</div>
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Doorways & Hallways</h3>
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When homeowners first start to plan for their retirement years in their own homes, they may quickly realize a problem. Many homes are not built to be accessible to people who use a walker, much less a wheelchair. <strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">A lot of houses, especially older ones, may have corridors and doorways that will not permit such movement.</strong> Most modern exterior doors should meet the 36” minimum from one side of the jamb to the other. Interior doorways may need to be expanded in order to meet this minimum threshold.</div>
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People should also think about how the doors open and what this means for their mobility. Doors that lead into a room should be able to open fully, without running into furniture or an oddly-shaped wall. Doors that open out of the room should also open wide, so that a person can have the full doorway to enter the room. Trying to open or close a door while relying on a cane or walker can be difficult or even impossible for some residents. Homeowners may want to install automatic door operators that they can activate with a switch or by pushing a button. Hallways need to be wide enough for people to pass through with a wheelchair, about 48”. If they expect to turn around in the space, they may need 60” or more.</div>
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Lighting</h3>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">There are essentially four things that homeowners need to consider for proper lighting in their homes.</strong> Lighting should be:</div>
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Every room should feature an overhead lighting source with a fairly high output. Some people like to connect their light fixtures to smart home technology. That way, they can operate it by using a switch, by voice, or using their smartphones. Homeowners without access to these tools may simply choose to put in multiple kinds of lights. Battery-operated models can increase the room’s illumination at the push of a button.</div>
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Certain age-related visual conditions, like cataracts, can make lighting trickier. The lower the light, the harder it is to see obstacles or use tools appropriately. Bright light shining on reflective surfaces like tables, countertops, or flooring can turn lighting into a hazard. People may want to install a combination of lights, some of which point upward instead of downward. This improves the level of ambient lighting without the glare.</div>
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As a general rule, homeowners cannot have too many lighting options in a single room. People can look at a combination of choices that they can layer for additional lighting, or bring down to build a sense of calm in the evenings. Adjustable spotlights can provide the perfect illumination for reading in a chair or at the bedside. People should confirm that they can adjust the position safely, as some types of light bulbs can become hot with prolonged use. Homeowners can improve safety if they take care to minimize light transitions. For example, a brightly lit hallway that leads to the outdoors will make sunlight feel less overwhelming.</div>
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<a href="https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/report-women-freelancers-upwork-fiverr-make-less-men/">Report: Women Freelancers on Upwork & Fiverr Make 50% Less Than Men</a></h1>
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<span class="author" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #9b9b9b; display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.67; margin-right: 20px;">by Shira Stieglitz</span> <span class="post-date" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #9b9b9b; display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.67; margin-right: 20px; text-transform: uppercase;">28 AUG 2018</span></div>
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The pay gap is a well-discussed topic in Washington D.C., with women on average making 77 cents on the same dollar earned by men. Unfortunately, it seems as though <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">this gender bias may be even more extreme when it takes place in the digital freelancing workplaces</span>.</div>
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Research conducted by Website Planet (WSP) <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">recently uncovered that female freelancers are being paid significantly less than men—in some cases half as much—on two of the most highly used and reputable freelance job platforms, Upwork and Fiverr</span>. This is shocking. For women tied to the gig economy and rely on these very same websites to find jobs, this is directly tied to their own personal livelihood.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: normal;">A Closer Look at Freelance Earnings</span></h2>
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For those not in the know, <a href="https://www.websiteplanet.com/reviewit.php?target=aHR0cDovL3dpeHN0YXRzLmNvbS8/YT05JmM9MjI0MSZzMT17ZGF0ZX0mczM9RU4mczI9&lang=en&version=&extradata=&slug=wix&p=blog&a=shortcodeExternalLink" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: purple;" target="_blank">Upwork</a> and <a href="https://www.websiteplanet.com/reviewit.php?target=aHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLmZpdmVyci5jb20vdmlzaXQvP2J0YT0yMDQzNSZicmFuZD1maXZlcnJjcGE=&lang=en&version=&extradata=&slug=fiverr-review-2&p=blog&a=shortcodeExternalLink" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: purple;" target="_blank">Fiverr</a> are both freelance hiring platforms covering a range of industries and services, including: writing, graphic design, personal assistants, and web developers.</div>
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Each platform works a bit differently:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">On Upwork, individuals actively bid on projects</span>. A client will post a job, for which they will receive a number of proposals that cite either an hourly rate for the work or a total fee for the project. After reviewing the applicants, the client will extend an offer to the freelancer(s) of their choice, and a contract will begin.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">On Fiverr, it pretty much works in reverse</span>. Freelancers create posts around their particular skill sets, to which they will attach prices to the tiered outlined work. Clients looking for someone(s) to complete a certain job can search for different qualified individuals and, after reviewing a number of profiles, reach out to the freelancer(s) selected to complete the work.</li>
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WSP researchers reviewed 121 profiles on Upwork and 116 on Fiverr, in some of the most popular job categories, such as:</div>
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In addition to reviewing freelancer profiles and stated offerings and/or hourly rates, job histories and scores were also considered, as well as the rates of completed past projects (where possible). All job categories included an even split of men and women, with comparable professional and educational backgrounds, and years of experience. Lastly, all freelancers were located in the United States.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: normal;">The Digital Gender Gap Is Alive and Well </span></h2>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">On average, across the different industries on Upwork, men charged 57% more per hour than women. This disparity is even more extreme on Fiverr, where men typically charged upwards of 80% more than comparable services offered by women.</span></div>
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The male and female freelancers reviewed had similar job success rates, varying only by a percentage point or two at the most (typically in the ladies’ favor). Women tended to have slightly longer histories working on the freelance platform, although the difference here was not substantial (2.32 and 2.07 years, respectively). <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">This is important as it helps rule out some likely factors that would contribute to a wage gap: quality and experience.</span></div>
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However, there did not seem to be a difference between genders for either of these factors, as the research also showed that <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">both male and female freelancers are able to increase their salary over the course of their time on the platform by about one third</span>. This makes sense, given the accumulation of positive reviews and completed jobs over time. Many freelancers, tend to price their services lower when first starting out; after all, the hardest part is always landing that first job.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">What this means is that women tend to price themselves lower from the beginning, and they are not able to make up the difference over time. </span>Men ask for less when first starting out as well, however, this figure still tends to be more than what a woman would ask for, even after she continues to gain experience and reviews on the platform. Basically, women start off in a gender gap and then are stuck in it.</div>
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On both Upwork and Fiverr, there are categories where women tend to make more than men, namely writing and SEO. It’s worth noting, however, that the price gap here is much less extreme. On Upwork, for example, <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">male writers make about 93 cents on the female dollar, whereas a man offering accounting or consulting services is poised to earn $2.19 for every dollar a woman in the same field does</span>.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: normal;">What Is Driving this Disparity, and Who’s to Blame?</span></h2>
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When we read about gender bias in the workplace, many people’s first reaction is to blame the company: <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">How can a business justify paying a different salary between a man and a woman who are filling the same job description?</em></div>
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But what about when the employees are not salaried, and the applicant is the one indicating the rate they are willing to do the work for? Do companies have any responsibility? Surely we can’t expect a client to pay applicants more than what they ask for. We also know that a company’s first obligation is to their shareholders; they are seeking to strike the perfect balance of cost and quality. If they can get a better product at a lower rate, who can fault them?</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The bottom line is that women are being paid less because they are bidding or otherwise accepting less money for jobs.</span> This is either because they perceive their skills to not be as valuable, or because they believe—for whatever reason—that they must offer a lower rate in order to stand a better chance of winning the work.</div>
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In the traditional workplace, women have become somewhat notorious for being more reserved, often to their professional detriment. It’s been well documented that women are much less likely to speak up during a meeting or ask for a raise, because they do not want to be seen as pushy or overly aggressive. Women are also less likely to apply for an open position when they feel as though they do not meet all of the criteria of the job description, whereas men are more likely to apply, assuming they can “grow into” the requirements and learn on the job.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">It appears as though these same reservations could be holding freelancing women back in the digital workplace. By undervaluing their skills and experience, women expect less and often get less as a result.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: normal;">So, Ladies, Where Do We Go from Here?</span></h2>
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These modern-age digital hiring platforms have been touted as a way to <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">remove</em> bias from the workplace; allowing clients to search for qualified candidates based on skill alone, largely removing superficial determiners such as age, sex, or race.</div>
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However, given that these types of workplaces are further removed from the pay gap discussion—and as a result, accountability, and legislation—there may be little incentive or ability to enforce pay equality, especially with clients who may specifically be looking for “cheap labor.” This can have a direct impact on college students, who often use freelancer websites as a way to gain experience before formally entering the job market, potentially setting women up for a professional lifetime of lesser earnings.</div>
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Does this mean female freelancers should start going by gender-neutral names like Alex or Casey and ask their brothers or boyfriends to pose for their profile pictures before upping their rates? Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.</div>
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First off, women—and really everyone—should <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">focus on creating as strong a freelance profile as possible</span>, to justify the rates that they deserve.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Do some research up front: </span>When setting up your profile, take a look at what the top, most successful freelancers in your field are charging for similar work<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">; </span>find those with comparable experience and credentials and price yourself accordingly. (Remember, there is room to grow!)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Emphasize your points of differentiation:</span> In your profile or applications, focus on what separates you from the competition (regardless of gender), and how you can bring added value to any project or company.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Be proud of your work and experience:</span> It can feel boastful to talk about oneself, but at the end of the day, clients want freelancers who can deliver quality work; choose strong work samples that demonstrate your expertise and give clients a sense of what they can expect.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ask for detailed reviews and recommendations: </span>If you’ve had a positive working experience with a client, ask for a detailed review before closing out the job; many clients will just give “five stars” without going into further detail, but on these platforms, reviews are key and can help tremendously.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Highlight any relevant certifications:</span> Individuals with higher educational degrees or certified proficiencies are paid more on average; make sure to point to any and all relevant experiences or accomplishments that can help you justify a higher pay rate.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Speak in absolutes and definites:</span> Saying you “can” or “will” do something comes across as much stronger than saying “could” or “would like” to do something; using definitive terms instills confidence and can help a client picture you in the position.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Stand behind your rates:</span> If you are applying for a job that is listed at a lower rate than you would typically take, or if a potential client pushes back on a proposal, don’t be afraid to stand strong; explain why your rates are justified and how it will be reflected in the end deliverables.</li>
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Beyond this, <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">it’s important for women to continue to seek opportunities with hiring power. </span>Women need to look out for one another to help alleviate any existing disparity—whether it is a result of client-bias or is self-inflicted—and make sure that women hired are offered the same rates that are given to a man. We need to stick together and encourage one another if we are going to lower this pay gap, both in physical as well as digital work environments. As the late, great Aretha Franklin sang, “Sisters are doin’ it for themselves.”</div>
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Getting too little sleep may cause you to sleep talk more. A consistent sleep schedule is an effective way to deal with sleep talking problem.</h2>
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Sleep Talking: Here's How you can deal with it?</div>
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Talking in your sleep can be a humorous act. Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is the act of talking during sleep. It is a common sleep disorder which occurs in males and females of all ages though it is especially common in children. It is a very common occurrence and is not usually considered a medical problem. <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/children/talking-to-kids-aids-language-skills-1699679" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">Talking </a>while you are asleep may involve simple sounds or long, involved speeches. They may whisper or shout. People who tend to speak while sleeping usually seem to be talking to themselves. But at times, they appear to carry on conversations with others as well. A 2004 poll showed that more than 1 in 10 young children converse in their sleep more than a few nights a week.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">1.Sleep schedule:</span> A consistent <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/7-ways-sleep-deprivation-could-harm-you-1832654" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">sleep schedule</a> is an effective way to deal with sleep talking problem. You should pick up a time to go to bed and wake up at the same time almost every day. Make sure that when you do this you get enough sleep of at least eight hours. Getting too little sleep may cause you to sleep talk more.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">2. Excessive caffeine:</span> Drinking alcohol or <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/news/caffeine-may-not-help-in-alertness-1699000" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">caffeinated drinks</a> can affect your sleep. Due to excess of caffeine intake, people can suffer from the trouble of talking while asleep. You must try out reducing caffeine intake in order to get rid of this problem. Also avoid the consumption of heavy meals at night as it will affect your sleep.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">3. Stressful life:</span> Leading a stressful life could be one of the reasons to get sleep talking problem. If your work is bothering you too much, you must take a leave for a day or two and go to a different place where you can refresh your mood and reduce all the stress in your life. You must practice deep breathing exercises in order to be relaxed. Some other ways to keep yourself calm can be reading a book, <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/leg-exercises-for-stronger-legs-1879148" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">physical exercise</a> and listening to music. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">4. Consult a doctor:</span> If you are troubled by sleep talking then you should talk to your doctor about it. Sometimes, sleep talking happens because of other disorders such as sleep apnea, confusion arousals, and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder. Certain medications may be required for a sound sleep . Your doctor will identify if there is any diagnosed problem that causes sleep talking and will treat those underlying conditions.</div>
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<a href="https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2018/five-mysteries-about-breast-milk">Five mysteries about breast milk</a></h1>
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The little that we know about breastfeeding tells us a lot — imagine if we knew more</div>
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A mother’s milk, rich in an exquisitely tailored mix of fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals, provides all the nutrition a helpless infant requires — and more. Breast milk is thought to protect against disease, set up a healthy digestive system and <a href="http://nautil.us/issue/31/stress/when-stress-comes-with-your-mothers-milk" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">even influence a child’s behavior</a>. And yet we know a lot less about this important substance than we could, says lactation researcher Katie Hinde of Arizona State University.</div>
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In a 2016 talk, Hinde noted that <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/katie_hinde_what_we_don_t_know_about_mother_s_milk" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">more studies are done on coffee, wine or tomatoes</a> than on human breast milk. (The scholarly database Web of Science identified about 1,200 scientific articles published in 2017 for the search term “breast milk,” compared with almost 3,500 for “tomatoes.”) “Breast milk,” Hinde says, “has not been a research priority.”</div>
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But the research is picking up. Here are five mysteries about breast milk that scientists are working to understand.</div>
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Nursing sick babies</h2>
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It’s well-established that human milk (as well as the fluid known as colostrum that mothers produce the first days after birth) carries protective factors such as antibodies to help a baby stave off infections. But research suggests that immune components in milk might ramp up when babies need them most. A 2013 study found that <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1038/cti.2013.1" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">when mothers and babies both had colds</a>, levels of white blood cells in milk jumped by a factor of 64. But even when just the babies were sick, levels of white blood cells still increased 13 times. “That’s quite a big increase,” says the study’s lead author, Foteini Kakulas (formerly Hassiotou), a cell biologist and lactation researcher at the University of Western Australia.</div>
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Research suggests that immune components in milk might ramp up when babies need them most.</div>
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A second study found that lactoferrin — an immune molecule that performs a variety of protective functions, such as puncturing the walls of harmful bacteria — was <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4334701/" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">elevated in the weeks before and after an infant was sick</a>. Once again, mothers did not report being sick, though the authors write that there was “almost certainly” underreporting of illness from moms.</div>
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How might this work? The most likely explanation is that infant saliva traveling back through the mother’s breast ducts <a href="https://www.thestranger.com/features/feature/2015/08/26/22755273/the-more-i-learn-about-breast-milk-the-more-amazed-i-am" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">carries a status report on the baby’s health</a>, says Kakulas. “When baby saliva is transferred back into the breast … it’s very logical that the pathogen that is driving the sickness would be transferred too.”</div>
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These 19th century illustrations hint at the internal workings of the breasts. Milk is made and stored in the alveoli, depicted as clumps of white spheres. Branching milk ducts carry milk from the alveoli to the nipple. Lymphatic vessels (on the left, in Figure 1) also lace through the breast tissue, carrying fluids and cells. </div>
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As new parents know well, babies don’t come with built-in sleep schedules. Could breast milk help to set them? Both the sleep hormone, melatonin, and its precursor, tryptophan, are present in human breast milk and both seem to fluctuate on a cycle that might help babies sleep or wake. A 2016 study found that melatonin levels were, on average, nearly <a href="http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0890334415625217?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dpubmed" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">five times higher in breast milk produced at night than during the day</a>.</div>
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Another report, in 2017, found that levels of the hormones <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10911-017-9375-x" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">cortisone and cortisol were higher in morning breast milk</a> than in milk produced in the afternoon, evening and night. Both cortisone and cortisol are involved in the body’s stress response, and cortisol serves to kick-start our physiology when it’s time to wake.</div>
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But it still isn’t clear whether these signals actually allow a mother’s daily rhythm to shape her baby’s sleep-wake cycle, says Hinde. Also unclear is what a lack of these chemicals might mean for formula-fed babies, or what may happen to sleep patterns if babies drink milk pumped at another time of day. “We know that babies have the receptors for these hormones in their bodies, that the hormones coming from the mother are binding to receptors in the baby,” she says. “But what does it mean if they aren’t getting that signal? We don’t know.”</div>
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Eating for the gut microbiome</h2>
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Breast milk isn’t food just for babies — it’s food for trillions of microbes that set up camp in their digestive systems, a community dubbed <a href="https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/living-world/2017/getting-know-gut-microbiome" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;">the human gut microbiome</a>. Recent research suggests that <a href="https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-food-030216-030207" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">breast milk may have evolved to promote the growth of microbes that help keep babies healthy</a>.</div>
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“The third-largest constituent in breast milk is not there to feed the babies — it’s there to feed the microbes,” says microbiologist David Mills of the University of California, Davis. He’s referring to human milk oligosaccharides, complex chains of sugars found in breast milk. (Mills has established a probiotic company based on his research.) These complex sugars <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/breast-feeding-the-microbiome" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">bolster the kinds of intestinal bacteria</a> that can digest the compounds into short-chain fatty acids — ones that babies need to thrive.</div>
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It’s not yet clear what defines a healthy infant gut microbiome, or how that system changes as babies develop. And scientists disagree on how the microbiome is set up to begin with: Are key microbes delivered to the newborn’s uncolonized gut via breast milk, or do they come in from other sources such as amniotic fluid or the mother’s skin?</div>
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Variations in milk</h2>
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All breast milk is not created equal: It can vary in levels of proteins, fats, sugars, hormones and other components. But breast milk doesn’t just differ from mother to mother. It can also differ when the same mother nurses different babies, and across the span of an infant’s development.</div>
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It also may shift depending on a baby’s sex. Working with rhesus monkeys, Hinde found that that mothers make <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ajhb.20917" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">more milk for female offspring, but milk richer in fat for male offspring</a>. She saw <a href="http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0086169" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">similar sex differences</a> when she pored over the lactation records of more than a million cows.</div>
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If these kinds of differences translate to human milk, understanding them could help optimize formula or donor milk for babies who don’t have access to their own mother’s milk, Hinde says. But scientists have only begun to characterize this variation and the factors that drive it.</div>
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In 2007, scientists discovered an unexpected ingredient in human breast milk: stem cells. These cells retain flexibility that most adult cells have lost and can form a broad variety of tissues. In a 2014 study, scientists tracked individual stem cells from the mammaries of nursing mice. They found that the cells crossed the pups’ stomach walls into circulation and lodged themselves into developing tissues throughout their bodies. When the baby mice grew up, <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26492-breast-milk-stem-cells-may-be-incorporated-into-baby/" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">the mothers’ cells were still there</a> and had turned into mature tissues alongside the babies’ own cells.</div>
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Stem cells extracted from breast milk take on their own life in the laboratory, forming organ-like blobs reminiscent of the breast’s milk-producing alveoli. Like alveoli, these lab-grown organoids can make milk. </div>
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In a lab dish, scientists have grown stem cells extracted from human breast milk and coaxed them to form organ-like blobs that have spherical endings reminiscent of the alveoli that make up the mammary glands. These organoids could even <a href="http://www.infantjournal.co.uk/pdf/inf_066_urc.pdf" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(67, 136, 141); box-sizing: border-box; color: #3b777c; display: inline; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">produce milk</a>.</div>
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No one yet knows how these cells affect infant development or what happens to babies who don’t get them — another mystery to add to the things-we’d-like-to-know list.</div>
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Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate can help your skin in many ways. Adding a little bit to your bath water can help you deal with scaly skin and soothe itchy skin. A baking soda solution can also be used to exfoliate skin, soften calluses, and clean inflamed skin. And it may help brighten dull and darkened skin when used with lemon juice. Baking soda also works as a natural alternative to antiperspirants.</div>
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Whether it’s removing that funky smell in the fridge or sorting out a queasy tummy, baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is one of those easily available, inexpensive, and versatile compounds out there. And one area where it makes a significant mark is in skin care.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_1_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">1</span> <span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_2_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">2</span>This wonderful ingredient can help you:</div>
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1. Deal With Scaly Skin</h3>
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If you have dry, scaly skin, adding a couple of handfuls of baking soda to your bath water could work wonders. In fact, some experts recommend it as a treatment for ichthyosis, a group of skin disorders characterized by dry, scaly skin. Baking soda is thought to work by raising the pH of water. This helps exfoliate scales. In people with excessive scaling, immersion for 30–60 minutes in bath water with raised pH one to three times a week, followed by the application of an emollient, can ease discomfort.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_3_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">3</span></div>
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2. Soothe Itchy Skin</h3>
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Chicken pox, insect bites, and poison ivy – what do they have in common? All of these can lead to dreadfully itch skin. But not to worry, a little baking soda added to your bath water can soothe that itch.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_4_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">4</span></div>
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3. Clean Inflamed Skin</h3>
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Baking soda has antibacterial properties which make it a great cleanser for your skin.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_5_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">5</span></div>
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In fact, some medical experts advise that you should use a baking soda solution to clean your eyelids if you have blepharitis, an eye disorder characterized by inflammation in the edges of your eyelids. People with this condition need to regularly clean their eyelids as germs tend to thrive in the secretions that build up at the edges of their eyelids. To make a cleansing solution dissolve a level teaspoon of baking soda in 100 ml of sterilized water.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_6_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">6</span></div>
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But that’s not the only condition you can use baking soda for. From mosquito bites to a diaper rash, it can help clean and soothe a variety of skin inflammations.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_7_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">7</span></div>
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4. Exfoliate</h3>
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Exfoliation – the removal of the outer layer of dead skin cells – can make a real difference to your skin’s appearance.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_8_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">8</span> But you don’t need to buy expensive scrubs for this. A simple paste of baking soda and warm water can work wonders and slough off dead cells to give you smooth skin.</div>
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So, how often should you exfoliate? If you have sensitive or dry skin, exfoliating once or twice a week might do. Those with thicker, oily skins might need to do it more frequently, though.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_9_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">9</span></div>
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5. Brighten Complexion</h3>
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Is your skin looking dark and dull? A commonly used remedy to brighten skin involves baking soda and lemon juice. Baking soda gently exfoliates the top layer of dark skin while vitamin C in lemon inhibit the formation of the skin darkening pigment melanin. So they’re thought to be a great combination for brightening your complexion.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_10_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">10</span> Simply add some baking soda to a little olive oil and lemon juice and apply it to your skin. Rinse off after about 10 minutes.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_11_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">11</span></div>
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6. Soften Calluses</h3>
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Do you have unsightly calluses on your feet? Baking soda can be helpful in getting rid of them. Soak your feet in a solution of 4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed in a quart of warm water. This will soften your calluses.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_12_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">12</span> You can now use a wet pumice stone to gently rub away your those hard, bumpy bits of skin.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_13_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">13</span></div>
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7. Handle Sweaty Skin</h3>
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If you’re wary of using antiperspirant with strong chemicals that might not suit your skin, baking soda can prove to be a great natural alternative. Not only does it have antibacterial properties which help deal with odor-causing bacteria but it can also absorb sweat, leaving you with that clean, dry feeling. You can apply it directly to your armpits or even mix it in with a little talcum powder first if you wish.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_14_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">14</span></div>
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Try These Baking Soda Combo Packs</h2>
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Here are a few combinations with baking soda that work wonders for your skin.</div>
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Honey And Baking Soda Scrub</h3>
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Baking soda works really well as a scrub but it can be mildly drying. That’s why combining it with equal parts of moisturizing honey is such a great idea. Of course, you can use a paste of baking soda and plain water too. Just apply a good moisturizer afterward!<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_15_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">15</span></div>
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Coconut Oil And Baking Soda Scrub</h3>
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Another ingredient that works well with baking soda is coconut oil. Coconut oil has moisturizing and healing properties.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_16_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">16</span> <span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_17_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">17</span> Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a cup of virgin coconut oil to make your facial scrub. Rub it in gently with circular motions and rinse off thoroughly. Clean off with a mild cleanser for smooth bright skin.</div>
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Baking Soda And Castor Oil Mask</h3>
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Here’s a combination that may help get rid of rashes and soothe your skin – castor oil and baking soda. Add 3 tablespoons of castor oil to 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_18_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">18</span></div>
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Do A Skin Test First</h2>
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Baking soda is generally safe for your skin. However, it <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">can</em> cause irritation in some people. It is, therefore, a good idea to do a patch test first to see how your skin takes it. Also, don’t apply baking soda to broken skin without checking with your doctor first.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_19_43210" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">19</span></div>
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease</h4>
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has been recognized as a silent, yet major, disease in developed countries. It starts with a simple fatty liver and gradually advances to fibrosis. The final stage is cirrhosis and liver failure. The symptoms are vague throughout the stages. But early detection can help reverse a fatty liver.</div>
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At this very moment, 25% of the world’s population has a disease with no symptoms. The disease, secretly, affects the second biggest organ in the body – our liver. It’s known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and it’s the most common liver disease in the world now.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_1_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">1</span> It increases the risk of developing serious medical problems, including heart diseases and even liver failure.</div>
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Most of us associate any liver problem with excessive consumption of alcohol. But there are plenty of things that create the same effects as that of alcohol on the liver.</div>
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What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?</h2>
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NAFLD occurs when there is an excessive buildup of fat in the liver that is not caused by alcohol. The liver holds a small amount of fat. But, if more than 5–10% of the liver contains fat, it becomes a fatty liver. If not treated, the liver becomes vulnerable to further damage and it gradually develops into other serious issues, including liver failure. People who are diagnosed with NAFLD increase the risk of heart diseases and strokes.</div>
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Stages Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease</h2>
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There are four main stages of the disease. Please note that it takes years for the stages to move into an advanced state.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Stage I:</span> This is known as hepatic steatosis or simple fatty liver. Every liver holds a tiny amount of fat. When the fat content grows above the normal standard, it becomes a fatty liver. Since there are no symptoms at this stage, it remains undiagnosed for a long time until the next stage.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Stage II:</span> Only a few people enter this stage known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In this, the liver is inflamed and people begin to feel certain symptoms like abdominal pain.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Stage III:</span> When left untreated, NASH can lead to fibrosis. This is when the inflammation causes damage to the liver cells. The liver can still function in this state.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Stage IV:</span> This is an advanced stage known as cirrhosis. When NASH progresses and a lot of healthy liver cells are taken over by fibrosis, cirrhosis occurs. The liver shrinks and there’s a lot of scarring involved. The damages become permanent and it eventually leads to liver cancer or liver failure. Only a few people develop cirrhosis from NASH.</div>
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There are no concrete reasons why some people get fatty liver and why some don’t. A few experts claim it could run in families, or it could be as side effects of certain medication, or it could be a mix of the following.</div>
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1. Obesity Or Being Overweight</h3>
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75% of obese individuals are at risk of developing a fatty liver</div>
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A tiny amount of fat is present in every normal liver. But as you go on putting weight, fat begins to accumulate and it reaches a point where your liver cannot handle the excess fat. Obesity has been found to be the most common reason behind a fatty liver.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_2_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">2</span>If you’re obese and especially carry a lot of weight around the waist, there is a high risk of developing NAFLD. And it doesn’t stop there.</div>
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Obesity can amplify certain genetic factors that you carry. One study revealed NAFLD could develop if you are obese and you carry a specific gene known as PNPLA3.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_3_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">3</span></div>
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2. Insulin Resistance And Diabetes</h3>
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People who have type 2 diabetes are at risk of developing fatty liver. Tracing back type 2 diabetes, you would find out insulin resistance might have played a big role in developing NAFLD. Insulin resistance can lead to a fatty liver by increasing free fatty acids in the blood.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_4_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">4</span><span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_5_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">5</span></div>
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3. High Levels Of Fat In The Blood</h3>
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Triglyceride is a type of fat present in the blood. When you eat, fat is either stored or used up. The leftover fat that is not used is converted to triglyceride in the liver. So, if you tend to eat unhealthy amounts of the wrong food, your liver releases larger amounts of triglycerides into the blood. Studies have linked high levels of triglycerides to developing NAFLD. These usually run with high LDL “bad” cholesterol and low HDL “good” cholesterol.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_6_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">6</span></div>
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4. Rapid Weight Loss</h3>
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There are also a few cases where sometimes losing a lot of weight in a short span of time can lead to fatty liver. This is probably because there is a sudden change in fats and fatty acids in the blood. It could happen when people undergo surgery to reduce weight. For instances in jejunoileal bypass and gastroplasty as well as massive small bowel resection.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_7_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">7</span></div>
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5. High Fructose Consumption</h3>
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A diet high in fructose is associated with NAFLD. In fact, one study revealed excessive fructose has the same damaging effect as that of alcohol on the liver. Fructose increases the amount of uric acid (normal body waste) in the body. When uric acid reaches an unhealthy level, it creates a risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity – creating an environment for fatty liver.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_8_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">8</span></div>
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6. Metabolic Syndrome</h3>
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Studies claim people who have metabolic syndrome are at risk of NAFLD. Metabolic syndrome is a group of medical issues that come out from being overweight and raises the danger of heart diseases and diabetes. The factors are a combination of high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar levels.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_9_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">9</span><span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_10_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">10</span></div>
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7. Certain Medications</h3>
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A few drugs have been linked to the development of NAFLD. Corticosteroids, antidepressants, antiviral drugs, and antipsychotic medications have been found to increase the fat content in the liver.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_11_170146" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">11</span></div>
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Risk Factors Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease</h2>
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There are a few lesser known causes of NAFLD, or some medical conditions that could aggravate a fatty liver.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;">Medical issues that flare up during pregnancy like autoimmune hepatitis</li>
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Symptoms Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease</h2>
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Most people with NAFLD feel no symptoms at all, especially in the beginning. You might feel a little discomfort a few times in a span of years. If a simple fatty liver advances to the inflamed stage, you might have the following vague symptoms.</div>
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is usually diagnosed when you take tests for other reasons. </div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;">Sudden weight loss and loss of appetite</li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Advanced stages would have the following signs</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;">Yellowish appearance of the skin and eyes (jaundice)</li>
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If you have any of the following symptoms, please get yourself checked immediately, especially if you have family members with the disease. It takes years for one stage to advance to the next. Early detection is the best way to tackle and reverse it.</div>
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Meat is rich in high-quality protein that is the standard source for human consumption. Read here to know the difference between red meat and white meat and how the two are beneficial for you.</h2>
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Both red meat and white meat have numerous benefits for the human body</div>
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Your meal is incomplete without protein, and animal meat is rich in high-quality protein that is the standard source for human consumption. Meat also induces various vitamins like <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/health-benefits-of-vitamin-a-healthy-vision-skin-and-much-more-1823298" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">Vitamin-A</a>, B, D, B-6, sodium, <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/these-10-potassium-rich-foods-are-super-healthy-for-you-1823881" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">potassium</a>, and fats that are beneficial for the body. It is essential for you to recognize different types of meat as a source of protein. Each type of meat has its own advantages as well as disadvantages. However, where many people get confused is what to opt for: red meat or white meat?</div>
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Here are some of the things you need to know about red meat and white meat:</h2>
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<b>Red Meat</b></h3>
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You get red meats from adult or gamey mammals like beef, horse, and goat. These are red in color when raw and turns dark when you cook them. Red meats have more myoglobin than any other meats. Myoglobin is the cell which transports oxygen to muscles in the bloodstream. Most of you misapprehend benefits of red meats for all the <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/heart/why-is-cholesterol-ratio-important-in-keeping-your-heart-healthy-1817723" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; font-size: 13px; text-decoration-line: none;">cholesterol</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">, </span><a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/9-ways-to-increase-protein-intake-for-weight-loss-1890374" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; font-size: 13px; text-decoration-line: none;">high protein</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">, and saturated fat content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">Apart from high protein, red meats also have other health benefits and here are some of them:</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">1. Rich in B Vitamins</span></div>
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Red meat is a well-known source for the presence of multiple B vitamins. Consuming foods with naturally occurring B vitamins is necessary because it helps to promote a strong and healthy body. Red meat comprises B-12 which supports a healthy nervous system and B-6 for a powerful immune system. Red meat also contains niacin, another B vitamin aids in digestion. It also contains riboflavin, which good for skin and eyes.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">2. Provides Iron</span></div>
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The recommended <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/top-7-reasons-why-your-body-needs-iron-rich-foods-1856133" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">iron</a> intake for women is 18 mg each day and men is 8 milligrams. Red meat provides an adequate quantity of iron. Red meat constitutes a form of iron which is more quickly grasped than the iron in plant-based foods. Adding red meat to your diet one or two times a week can help red blood cells transfer enough oxygen to all the parts of your body. Iron deficiencies can lead to problems like low energy and behavioral issues.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">3. Supplies Zinc</span></div>
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One very rare and most significant mineral that red meat provides is <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/why-you-need-zinc-and-how-to-get-it-1725734" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">zinc</a>. Zinc is an important mineral for building muscle mass, strengthening immune system and improving brain's health. An average person needs 15 mg of zinc each day. Apart from these, red meats carry substantial amounts of iron, creatine, phosphorus, and lipoic acid. A decent amount of red meat does not harm your body in any way.</div>
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<strong>White meat</strong></h3>
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White meat is light and faded in color, both before and after cooking. The most usual kind of white or light meat is the lighter-colored meat of poultry like chicken, that comes from the breast. White meat also includes rabbit, the flesh of milk-fed young mammals like veal and lamb, and pork in particular.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">1. Prevents bone loss</span></div>
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For maintaining bone health, you require adequate amount of calcium and protein. Protein-rich chicken or turkey helps in preventing bone loss and also aids conditions like <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/diseases/osteoporosis" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">osteoporosis</a> or <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/diseases/arthritis" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">arthritis</a>. Chicken is also rich in phosphorus, which is an essential mineral which supports your teeth and bones, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system function.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">2. Better heart health</span></div>
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To maintain a healthy living, you need to maintain a healthy heart. And, once you start working towards a healthy heart, you can stay away from all the cardiovascular diseases. If the levels of amino acid homocysteine are high in the body, it can cause cardiovascular disease. Eating chicken breast defeats and controls homocysteine levels. You can either make soup or can also make a sandwich.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 600; width: 100%;">3. All the right vitamins</span></div>
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Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 found in chicken livers can reduce skin problems, chapped or cracked lips, sore tongue, and rejuvenate dry or damaged skin. <a href="https://doctor.ndtv.com/nutrition/you-simply-cant-miss-these-health-benefits-of-vitamin-b6-1823316" style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(17, 68, 144); color: #585858; text-decoration-line: none;">Vitamin B6</a> or B-complex vitamins preserve enzymes and metabolic cellular reactions. They keep blood vessels strong along with maintaining high energy levels. White meat work towards strengthening metabolism.</div>
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It's time to swap your morning cuppa with a glass of honey lemon water. Besides giving a morning energy boost, the drink aids in digestion by improving stomach acidity and peristalsis. The vitamin C in lemon improves immunity, detoxes the liver, and helps burn body fat, while honey nourishes the good gut bacteria, aids wound-healing, and cures sore throat. This combination also fights acne and keeps the skin youthful.</div>
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How many times have you been advised to take warm water with lemon and honey on an empty stomach first thing in the morning to reduce weight? Of all the “effective” weight loss tips floating about the Internet, this is the most-quoted one. Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight has tried honey lemon water. Does honey lemon water help lose weight? Why is it being suggested as the best drink to be had first thing in the morning?</div>
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Lemon has citric acid and is rich in vitamin C giving it medicinal properties. It is an antioxidant which fights harmful free radicals in the body and reduces inflammation. Honey, on the other hand, is a natural sweetener and has antibacterial, antiseptic, and some antioxidant properties.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_1_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">1</span> Both lemon and honey are health foods and a combination of these two cannot disappoint.</div>
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If anecdotes are anything to go by, the weight-loss properties of honey and lemon in water is an exaggeration. What it actually does is burn fat, which is not the same thing as losing weight. The drink, however, has a plethora of health benefits. Here’s a look at the benefits of drinking honey lemon water.</div>
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It gives instant energy that will sustain you for a long time. Honey is an energy food, composed mainly of simple sugars like fructose and glucose, which burn to provide 64 Calories per tablespoon. During digestion, the principal carbohydrates, fructose, and glucose are quickly transported into the blood and can be utilized for energy requirements of the day.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_2_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">2</span> Also, lemons have the ability to kickstart your metabolism. The citric acid in lemons yield citrate salts, which are part of the citric acid cycle – a chain of reactions important for energy metabolism.</div>
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2. Can Help In Fat Burning</h2>
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How does honey lemon water aid fat burning? It seems to be entirely the doing of vitamin C in lemon. Nutrition researchers at Arizona State University have found that the amount of vitamin C in the blood stream is directly related to fat burning both during exercise and at rest.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_3_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">3</span> Research has also shown a lemon detox diet that comprises lemon juice mixed with organic maple and palm syrups is effective in burning fat.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_4_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">4</span> But do note that a lemon detox diet is essentially a very low-calorie diet. Since it’s not feasible to survive on such low calories, keep your calories constant but get some exercise after you drink your regular glass of honey lemon water.</div>
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3. Helps Detox The Liver</h2>
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If you suffer from urinary tract infections frequently, have honey lemon water.</div>
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Do you know why so many detox diets have lemon playing the lead role? Lemons are rich in vitamin C which is an antioxidant that helps manufacture glutathione.Now, glutathione is a natural antioxidant in the body which helps neutralize toxins and aids the liver in detoxification.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_5_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">5</span> Plus, honey lemon water serves as a diuretic, which means you can get rid of toxins faster through urine.</div>
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4. Aids In Digestion And Nourishes Good Gut Bacteria</h2>
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Citrus fruits like lemon are antioxidants, thanks to the vitamin C and flavonoids that help digestion and assimilation of food into the body.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_6_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">6</span></div>
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The ascorbic and citric acids in lemon stimulate gastric acid production to aid digestion.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_7_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">7</span>Honey, on the other hand, prevents and treats gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcer, gastritis, and gastroenteritis. It also has a prebiotic effect on the gut – that is it nurtures the good gut bacteria.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_8_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">8</span></div>
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Both lemon and honey when mixed with water can actually increase peristalsis (contractions to help food move) in the gastrointestinal tract and help relieve constipation. It is a popular home remedy and user reviews suggest it really works!</div>
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5. Prevents And Cures Acne</h2>
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There’s nothing in honey lemon water that cannot give you a clean, young, and acne-free skin. Like we said before, honey lemon water helps flush out toxins and nourishes your gut. A good gut directly leads to good skin. Plus lemon juice has a proven antibacterial effect on <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Propionibacterium acnes.</em><span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_9_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">9</span></div>
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Drinking honey lemon water is effective in preventing acne. If you have an acne outbreak, you can also apply honey lemon directly.</div>
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The vitamin C in lemons ensures that enough collagen is produced to keep your skin tight and free from wrinkles. It also fights free radicals that leave age spots on the skin.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_10_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">10</span> Honey, on the other hand, is an antimicrobial agent. It is also known for locking in moisture and healing wounds; which is why it is such a common ingredient in cosmetics.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_11_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">11</span> The honey lemon combination when applied topically on the skin has the same effect as drinking it.</div>
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6. Fights Throat Infections</h2>
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The honey lemon combination is especially wonderful in taking care of a throat infection. Honey has wound-healing properties and can soothe a sore throat.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_12_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">12</span> We have already mentioned the antibacterial properties of lemon. In combination with honey, lemon works like magic against infections. Heat your drinking water to a temperature that you can drink without burning your throat. Mix a teaspoon of honey. Now add the juice of half a lemon and drink up immediately.</div>
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7. Boosts Immunity And Prevents Diseases</h2>
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If you fall ill frequently, honey lemon water is the best drink to start your day with. Citrus fruits like lemon are rich in vitamin C and phytonutrients like saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids that promote health and strengthen the immune system.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_13_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">13</span></div>
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In the long run, however, regular intake of honey lemon water can keep many diseases at bay. As you know, lemon is rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, beta carotene, limonoids, folic acid, and dietary fiber which make them potent against diseases like cataract, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and even cancer.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_14_231566" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative !important; top: -0.5em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">14</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">How To Make Honey Lemon Water</span></div>
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Considering the many good health benefits of the drink, it would do you the world of good if you make drinking honey lemon water a habit. How does one make the drink?</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;">Squeeze half a lemon into a cup of lukewarm water.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;">Add a teaspoon of honey into it and mix well.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding-left: 30px; position: relative;">Drink this water first thing in the morning every day, preferably after brushing your teeth.</li>
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Arthritis is a rheumatic disorder that causes chronic, intermittent pain which affects the joints and connective tissues. Where bones connect within the body, it expresses itself with swelling, redness, stiffness, and decreased range of motion.</div>
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Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.</div>
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is caused by repeated wear and tear damage to the joint cartilage. It usually occurs with age, in the hips, knees, and fingers. Over time, osteoarthritis can culminate in bone grinding directly on bone.</div>
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Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the body’s immune system attacks the synovial membrane that encloses the joints. It tends to crop up in middle age in the feet and hands. Eventually, this autoimmune disorder can progress to the point where cartilage and bone are destroyed within the joint.</div>
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Arthritis, as a whole, affects more than 54 million people in the US alone and is the leading cause of work-related disability. Typical treatments for pain and swollen joints include analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as medications to suppress the immune system. Each of these treatments can cause some <a href="https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/medication/side-effects/possible-side-effects.php" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">worrisome side effects</a> and may not be very effective.</div>
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Natural therapies offer an alternative way to get relief from the pain and inflammation of arthritic conditions. Read on to discover the herbs, botanical oils, supplements, foods, and lifestyle tweaks that will aid you in your fight against all types of arthritis.</div>
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14 Potent Natural Remedies For Arthritis</h2>
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1. Maintain a Healthy Weight</h3>
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Being just 10 pounds overweight adds 30 to 60 pounds of force on the knee and other joints with every step. This increased pressure not only makes walking and other activities more painful, it can hasten the breakdown of cartilage as well.</div>
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Maintaining a healthy body mass index significantly reduces the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the first place. Overweight women are nearly four times as likely to develop osteoarthritis while obese men have a fivefold greater risk. <a href="https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/patient-corner/disease-management/role-of-body-weight-in-osteoarthritis/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Studies</a> have shown that losing even small amounts of weight can help reverse the effects of osteoarthritis; for example, for every 11 pounds of weight loss, the risk of knee osteoarthritis dropped by over 50%.</div>
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For rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, weight loss can lead to sustained remission. In a <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/acr.23457" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">large study</a>, researchers followed the progress of 982 rheumatoid arthritis patients for three years. Of these, 32% had a healthy BMI, 35% were overweight, and 33% were obese. While all patients received similar treatments and therapies, those who experienced sustained remission had a healthy BMI. Patients who were in the overweight category were 25% less likely, and those in the obese category were 47% less likely, to have the same results.</div>
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2. Regular Exercise</h3>
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While it might be the last thing you want to do when your joints ache, keeping things moving with a regular exercise program <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">will help ease pain and stiffness</a>. Physical activity provides a multi-faceted range of benefits for arthritis sufferers, including strengthening the muscles around the joints, improved bone strength, maintaining a healthy body weight, more restful sleep, more energy throughout the day, and better balance.</div>
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Exercise won’t worsen your joint health – in fact, lack of movement is what may be making your joints stiffer. Just a few minutes of physical activity each day – such as walking, swimming, or using a stationary bicycle – can have a huge impact on quality of life. It doesn’t need to be rigorous – go slow, move gently, and if it’s too painful, take a break. Here are a few low-impact workouts that are <a href="https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/exercise/workouts/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">arthritis-friendly</a>.</div>
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3. Manage Your Stress</h3>
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It’s not too surprising that those living with chronic pain struggle with depression and anxiety at a rate of two to ten times greater than the general population.</div>
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While all types of arthritis can have a negative impact on your mental health, people with rheumatoid arthritis are at an <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3247620/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">especially heightened risk</a> of major depressive disorder. It appears that these two conditions co-occur and feed off of each other – feelings of depression and anxiety can lower your pain threshold, while constant pain can worsen your anxiety and depression. The prevalence of depression in arthritis patients may be related to elevated inflammation levels in the body, since pro-inflammatory enzymes are implicated in both rheumatoid arthritis and depressive symptoms.</div>
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If you’re struggling with low mood, it’s time to talk with your doctor. In the meantime, there are plenty of things you can do to help manage anxiety and depression. Simply <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/12-subtle-unexpected-benefits-tending-garden/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">tending a garden</a> or <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/10000-steps-per-day/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">taking a walk</a> are powerful ways to boost mood that will keep you active. Supplementing with <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/st-johns-wort/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">St. John’s wort</a> or <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/herbal-tinctures-for-anxiety-pain-sleep/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">herbal tinctures</a> may offer some relief, as well as using aromatherapy with <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/anxiety-and-essential-oils/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">essential oils for anxiety</a>.</div>
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4. Avoid These Pro-Inflammatory Foods</h3>
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Limit or avoid these foods that are known to trigger inflammation in the body:</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Sugar </span>– Consuming processed sugar releases inflammatory cytokines that can make your pain worse. Here are some tips on <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/how-to-quit-sugar/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">how to quit sugar</a> and several <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/natural-sugar-alternatives/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">natural sweetener alternatives.</a></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Refined Carbohydrates </span>– White bread, white rice, and other kinds of refined grains are high glycemic index foods that can fuel inflammation. No carb diets like <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/reasons-to-try-paleo/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Paleo</a> and <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/ketogenic-diet-benefits/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Keto</a> have healthy meal plan ideas that can help limit your carbohydrate intake.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Fried Foods </span>– Reducing the amount of fried foods – like french fries and doughnuts – can lower inflammation levels and help restore the body’s natural defenses.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Red Meat and Processed Meat </span>– Eating a high protein diet of steaks and hot dogs can induce inflammation and accelerate the process behind inflammatory diseases like arthritis.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Trans Fats </span>– A type of unsaturated fat that is widely used in the food industry, trans fats can cause systemic inflammation. Avoid margarine, shortening, lard, and processed foods.</div>
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5. Eat More Foods that Fight Inflammation</h3>
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Ensuring your diet includes plenty of anti-inflammatory foods is a natural way to combat arthritic pain. According to <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Harvard Health</a>, the top foods that fight inflammation include:</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Fruits </span>such as tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, apples, cherries, oranges, and pineapples are rich in antioxidants that help ward off inflammation.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Leafy Greens </span>like spinach, kale, and collards.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Nuts </span>like almonds and walnuts.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Fatty Fish </span>such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Olive Oil </span>is a healthy substitute for trans fats.</div>
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To fight inflammation with food, try the <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mediterranean-diet-meal-plan" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Mediterranean diet</a>, which has been <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29320413" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">shown</a> to reduce inflammatory markers throughout the body.</div>
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6. Fermented Cod Liver Oil</h3>
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An excellent source of vitamin A and D, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2v51fUV&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">fermented cod liver oil</a> offers a natural way to fight pain and inflammation.</div>
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In a <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18362100" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">study</a> published in 2008, taking 10 grams of cod liver oil each day to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis helped the patients reduce their intake of NSAIDs by more than 30%. Additionally, if your arthritis is complicated by depression, the omega-3s in cod liver oil have been <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17184843" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">shown</a> to lessen anxiety and boost mood.</div>
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<em><span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Further Reading:</span> <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/fermented-cod-liver-oil/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">8 Reasons To Have A Spoonful Of Fermented Cod Liver Oil</a></em></div>
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7. Ginger</h3>
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The gnarly tuber that is aromatic and spicy, <em>Zingiber officinale </em>– or <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/11-life-saving-reasons-eat-ginger-every-day/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">ginger</a> – contains powerful compounds that combat both pain and inflammation.</div>
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Long used medicinally, ginger possesses <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16117603" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">broad anti-inflammatory action</a> that shares many of the pharmacological properties of NSAIDs, but with better results and fewer side effects. Ginger also interacts with specific genes responsible for encoding enzymes involved in inflammatory responses, which is especially beneficial for those who suffer from chronic inflammation.</div>
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Include fresh ginger in your foods, whip up some thirst quenching <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/switchel-benefits/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">switchel</a>, or take a daily ginger supplement like <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2Aoqve8&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">this one</a>.</div>
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8. Turmeric</h3>
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Turmeric root (<em>Curcuma longa) </em>has wonderful applications <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/turmeric-for-skin/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">for the skin</a> as well as <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/10-reasons-you-should-be-eating-turmeric-every-day/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">overall physical health</a>. For arthritis sufferers, turmeric can also provide relief from the swelling and pain of inflamed joints.</div>
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<a href="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/77de/42c97be8e85ef1f421f12b4d2e1b4be234ed.pdf" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Numerous studies</a> involving curcumin – turmeric’s medicinal component – and inflammation have found it is capable of inhibiting several pro-inflammatory enzymes, including lipooxygenase, COX-2, leukotriene, interleukin-12, tumor necrosis factor, and even <a href="http://www.jbc.org/content/270/42/24995.long" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">NF-κB</a> – considered to be the “holy grail” of inflammation.</div>
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In a <a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/jmf.2016.3705" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">meta-analysis</a> of curcumin’s effect on arthritis, researchers found that turmeric supplements helped reduce reliance on typical pain killers, improved pain levels when walking, less morning stiffness, and better range of movement.</div>
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9. Collagen</h3>
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The most abundant protein in our bodies, <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/collagen-benefits/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">collagen</a> is found in our skin, bones, tendons, organs, and cartilage. With degenerative diseases like arthritis, collagen supplements may help rebuild joint cartilage, strengthen bones, and relieve pain.</div>
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According to a <a href="https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/efficacy-of-oral-collagen-in-joint-pain--osteoarthritis-and-rheumatoid-arthritis-2167-7921-1000233.php?aid=87350" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">review</a> of the available scientific literature ranging from 1947 to 2017, oral collagen supplements significantly reduced pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis patients and improved their ability to carry out physical activities. When compared with the immunosuppressant medication methotrexate, collagen had a similar impact on swelling and joint tenderness in rheumatoid arthritis, but without any adverse effects.</div>
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10. Eggshell Membrane</h3>
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The egg membrane is the thin, transparent layer that clings to the inside of an eggshell after you’ve broken an egg. It is composed off all sorts of good stuff for joint and tissue support: collagen, <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-glucosamine/art-20362874" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">glucosamine</a>, <a href="https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/supplements-herbs/guide/chondroitin-sulfate.php" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">chondroitin sulfate</a>, and <a href="https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/medication/drug-types/other/hyaluronic-acid-injections.php" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">hyaluronic acids</a>.</div>
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Eggshell membrane was effective for people with joint and connective tissue disorders, according to a study published in <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2697588/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><em>Clinical Interventions in Aging</em></a><em>. </em>Taking 500 mg of eggshell membrane daily resulting in a 28% increase in flexibility after just 7 days, and a 72% reduction in general pain, 44% increase in flexibility, and 76% decrease in pain associated with range of movement after 30 days of treatment.</div>
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11. CBD Oil</h3>
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A relatively new entrant to modern medicine, cannabidol oil has shown promising results in <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/cbd-oil-benefits/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">treating a range of ailments</a>. Distinct from THC, the component of <em>Cannabis sativa </em>that produces a “high” when consumed, CBD is non mind-altering and possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.</div>
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CBD interacts brain receptors within the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocannabinoid_system?oldformat=true" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">endocannabinoid system</a>, which is involved in regulating pain sensation, the immune system, and mood. Preliminary findings on CBD suggest it may be of therapeutic value for arthritic conditions.</div>
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In a 2006 study published in <em><a href="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/6c57/0b9d4b9c26640d5966b19111eb177e3aab0e.pdf" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Rheumatology</a>, </em>rheumatoid arthritis patients used Sativex – an oral spray composed of CBD and THC in equal parts – daily for five weeks. Compared with the placebo group, there were significant improvements in pain on movement, pain at rest, sleep quality, and self-reported pain.</div>
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Using pure CBD oil alone had clinical improvements in arthritis-induced mice, according to a <a href="http://painlabtech.com/PNAS-2000-Malfait-9561-6.pdf" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">2000 study</a>. Effective when administered orally, CBD oil helped protect the joints against damage and decreased pro-inflammatory enzymes such as tumor necrosis factor. The researchers concluded that CBD oil has a potent anti-arthritic effect due to its immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory action.</div>
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When rendered into a topical gel, CBD applied to inflamed joints reduced swelling and spontaneous pain in an animal study published in the <em><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4851925/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">European Journal of Pain</a>. </em>In addition to its effectiveness, CBD gel’s therapeutic effects were long lasting and without any adverse side effects.</div>
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12. Capsaicin</h3>
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Capsaicin is the element of chili peppers that gives them their fiery heat. When consumed as food or used topically, capsaicin selectively <a href="http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/7/844/htm" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">interacts with nociceptive neurons</a> in the brain which are responsible for how we perceive pain.</div>
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A 1991 study in <em><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1954640" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Clinical Therapeutics</a> </em>investigated how a 0.025% capsaicin cream applied to knee joints four times per day impacted pain in both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients. After two weeks, 80% of patients experienced a reduction in pain. After four weeks, the rheumatoid arthritis group had a mean pain reduction of 57% while the osteoarthritis group had a 33% reduction.</div>
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Capsaicin is easily sourced from chili peppers like jalapeno, cayenne, and habanero, which <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/grow-chilis-uses/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">you can grow yourself</a> and use to make some <a href="https://everydayroots.com/arthritis-pain-relief-cream" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">homemade capsaicin cream</a>. Another option is to purchase a topical cream with capsaicin standardized at 0.1%, like <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2KfkkIR&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">this one</a>.</div>
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Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid found in botanical oils like <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/7-benefits-of-evening-primrose-oil/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">evening primrose</a>, black currant, and <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/borage-oil-benefits/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">borage</a>. Taken as a dietary supplement, GLA appears to be an effective treatment for joint pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis.</div>
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Although several <em>in vitro </em>and animal studies have been performed on GLA, a human trial published in <em><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8912502" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Arthritis and Rheumatism</a> </em>found that it is capable of suppressing inflammation at a daily dose of 2.8 grams. Involving 56 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, and grip strength was significantly improved after taking GLA supplements, such as <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2Au5oai&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">this one</a>, for six months. After one year of GLA treatment, 76% of participants experienced a meaningful reduction in overall disease activity.</div>
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The earth is abundant in herbaceous plants that possess the ability to soothe and heal – and new cultivars (and uses for them) are being discovered all the time. Here are a few healing herbs that hold great promise as treatments for rheumatic conditions:</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;"><em>Cat’s Claw </em></span><em>(Uncaria tomentosa)</em> – The bark and roots of this woody vine have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that reduced pain and swelling in both <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11603848" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">osteoarthritis</a> and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11950006" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">rheumatoid arthritis</a>. Cat’s claw can be taken as a <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2ApGA2W&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">dietary supplement</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;"><em>Frankincense </em></span><em>(Boswellia spp.) </em>– Native to India, frankincense has been <a href="https://arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/ar2461" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">shown</a> to help curtail pro-inflammatory enzymes, improve joint health, and reduce the deterioration of cartilage. Frankincense is available as an <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/14-genius-uses-for-frankincense-essential-oil/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">essential oil</a> and <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2v5cYD1&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">daily supplement</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;"><em>Stinging Nettle </em></span><em>(Urtica dioica) </em>– Stinging nettle is a weed that grows in the wilds throughout North America. In addition to its <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/19-things-to-make-and-do-with-nettles/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">many uses around the home</a>, stinging nettle may help <a href="https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/81132106.pdf" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">improve</a> inflammation and pain.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;"><em>Rosehips </em></span><em>(Rosa canina)</em> – One of the richest sources of vitamin C, <a href="https://www.naturallivingideas.com/rose-hips/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">rosehips</a> have natural <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18407528" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">pain-relieving properties</a> that had a benefit for people with osteoarthritis.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700 !important;"><em>Pineapple </em></span>(<em>Ananas comosus) </em>– Pineapple stems and juice contain <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3529416/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">bromelain</a>, an enzyme which has exhibited potent pain and swelling relief in knee osteoarthritis and may be a good alternative to NSAIDs. Increase bromelain intake by eating more pineapples or by taking a <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=12659&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2M9o94h&dtb=1" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">dietary supplement</a>.</div>
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Managing money can be an overwhelming process especially when you have just started earning. Millenials need to be aware of the nuances of financial planning. The foundation of financial planning starts early in life.</h2>
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You have just got a job but you are clueless as to how to manage your money. You either spend your entire disposable income or let your savings sit on the credit side of your saving account. Either way, you are not doing the right thing.</div>
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Managing money can be an overwhelming process especially when you have just started earning. You are a millennial and still celebrating the fact that you are able to afford your rent, utilities and other expenses on your own. However, if terms like savings, investment, personal finance and money management are making you anxious, then try to understand these points:</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: initial; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1) Setting a monthly budget</strong></div>
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Big organisations run on the simple principle of budgeting. The marketing department sets a campaign budget; the product department sets a research and development budget. Similarly, we set a budget before we think of making a big purchase. The same concept applies to our monthly expenditure as well. Write down your income and expenses. Try to limit the expenses by up to 60% of your income by budgeting the same. It can be done once you track, list, categorise and prioritise your expenses. Create your budget revolving around your lifestyle. Don’t try to copy someone else’s spending habit. Setting a budget in conformity with your expense can give you a lot of clarity and control. Also, the budget should not be so restrictive that living becomes a punishment. You can use apps like splitwise, mint, walnut, Intuit, Smart Spends etc.</div>
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The budget set shall help you to reach at a definite income-expense ratio after several attempts of trial and error. You may find yourself succumbing to temptations courtesy brilliantly curated advertisements. Don’t worry. Keep aside a definite buffer sum for your crave-purchases. After adjusting various expenses for the first few months, slowly include savings into your budget. If you find savings difficult, then think long-term. Would you rather want a trip to Rome or fifty days of fine wine and dine? Learning to live within the means can be difficult in the present times but, your money-hygiene is just as important a discipline as your work-out regime. Financial planners suggest avoiding debt by keeping a check on credit card usage. Set short-term and long-term financial goals.</div>
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At the start of your career, you may change jobs and cities. Make a flexible plan. Avoid committing to a long-term payment cycle like home loan if your work life and goals change frequently. Also, tying your savings into long-term products may not work if your goals change and you need funds immediately. Your investment plan shall also move like your savings plan. Park your investments in instruments which give you a lock-in which is similar to your financial goals. For example, if you are planning to get married in 3 years, then invest your money in an instrument with a 3-year lock-in.</div>
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To hedge yourself against uncertainties, it is essential to build an emergency fund before assigning a chunk towards investment or savings. You have just started your career and you may get hit money-wise when you are exploring your options. Hence, an emergency fund can come to the rescue to give you some buffer time. Treat this fund as a cushion in order to remain debt free and review this fund from time to time.</div>
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Investment is a term which is Mariana Trench deep. There are many products on the market you may not be aware of. Start simple. Focus on tax-efficient investment products like equity-linked saving scheme funds, provident funds and dividend incomes. Keep a certain amount aside dedicating to your retirement fund. Before splurging on couture think about getting a health and vehicle insurance. The investment options should be based on your financial situations. Putting all your money in equity in a stock exchange can prove to be financially fatal if you don’t have enough margin of safety to fall back on. While you can postpone life insurance for a while but, you shall cover yourself with a health insurance if you are self-employed.</div>
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Banks may decline your loan petition in future if you have demonstrated a bad behaviour in repaying debts. Pay your bills on time. A good credit profile is useful later in life when you wish to borrow funds. Just like your country, you are also rated on your financial credibility.</div>
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<span class="author-name" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0e64a4;">Manini Chatterjee</span><span> </span><span class="publish-date" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #9b9b9b; display: inline;">Jul 23, 2018 00:00 IST</span></div>
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The decision of the Congress president, Rahul Gandhi, to walk across to the prime minister's seat in the Lok Sabha and embrace Narendra Modi last Friday apparently took even his mother, Sonia Gandhi, by surprise. His supporters were quick to hail the "spur-of-the-moment" act as a political masterstroke. His detractors dismissed it as a cheap gimmick that, once again, underlined Rahul's political "immaturity" and confirmed that he was no match for Brand Modi.</div>
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But for anyone who has followed Rahul Gandhi's trajectory, the concluding words of his speech expressing gratitude to Narendra Modi as well as his unscripted gesture of embracing the prime minister were neither tactical nor theatrical. Rather, it marked an organic progression of a deeply personal battle that has now fused into a much bigger political objective.</div>
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Long before Narendra Modi came on the national scene, Rahul Gandhi struggled to overcome feelings of anger and hate. Like his father before him, Rahul was a reluctant politician. But Rajiv Gandhi had a very short political apprenticeship before being propelled into the post of prime minister after the assassination of Indira Gandhi. He did not have time to brood about the nature of politics and, in any case, was much too pragmatic and cheerful by nature, at least in the persona he portrayed to the public.</div>
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Sonia, too, initially refused to step into her husband's shoes after his assassination in 1991 even though she was the Congress Working Committee's first choice to lead the party. It was only in 1998, when the Congress appeared to be in terminal decline that she decided to take the plunge. Her success in keeping the party together, then winning a series of assembly elections and finally wresting power at the Centre after stitching together a coalition, sealed her position as the undisputed leader in her own right. For the Congress rank and file, the Nehru-Gandhi family was the glue that kept it together - never mind the incessant attacks on "dynasty".</div>
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In light of this experience, everyone knew that it was only a matter of time before Rahul Gandhi would also be impelled to join, and then lead, the Grand Old Party. But unlike his charismatic sister or charming father, Rahul took a long time getting used to politics. Despite having politics in his blood as it were, Rahul came across as gauche and awkward, not at all at ease with the glib and smooth-talking ways that come so naturally to men and women engaged in the cold-blooded pursuit of power. He was no "people's person" either, the kind who just love the adrenaline rush that comes from addressing mass rallies, from offering patronage and receiving adulation in return.</div>
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Rahul's formal entry into politics with an election victory from the family borough, Amethi, in 2004 also coincided with the return of the Congress - as head of the United Progressive Alliance coalition - to power. But he refused to join the government, and his sporadic comments against the "system" made him an object of ridicule. He focused on revamping the Youth Congress, and later the Congress - efforts that earned him more opprobrium. It seemed hypocritical for someone born to privilege, to the most powerful political dynasty in the country, to talk of democratizing the Congress and making it an instrument for social change - when the Congress was synonymous with the Establishment and had long ceased to be the open platform it had been in the pre-Independence era.</div>
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As the UPA's decade-long innings came to a close, the attacks on it - and on Rahul - from a resurgent Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party became fiercer. Rahul was cast as the know-nothing "Pappu", a man without talent or vision, thrust into a position of leadership by the virtue of his birth. A presidential battle between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, a prominent public intellectual declared, was a "no-contest". Modi would win hands down. He did.</div>
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But despite all the ridicule, Rahul made it repeatedly clear - both before and after 2014 - that he was not in politics for the power and pelf of office; power for its own sake held no charm for him, he had seen it up close and personal, and had been tormented and traumatized by it. At the Jaipur session of the Congress in January 2013 when he was elected the vice-president of the party, he famously said, "Last night everyone congratulated me. But last night my mother came to my room and she sat with me and she cried. Why did she cry? She cried because she understands that the power so many seek is actually a poison... The only antidote to this poison is for all of us to see it for what it really is and not become attached to it."</div>
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On other occasions, he has spoken of the anger and pain he suffered after his grandmother and his father were assassinated. For Modi and millions of his supporters, the Congress president may be the dynast greedy for power. But Rahul thinks of himself - and his sincerity is obvious even to cynics - as someone burdened by a cruel destiny who must overcome his personal demons and then take on the bigger challenges that fate has bestowed on him.</div>
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At the same Jaipur speech, Rahul spoke of these demons. "When I was a little boy," he said, "I loved to play badminton. I loved it because it gave me balance in a complicated world. I was taught how to play, in my grandmother's house, by two of the policemen who protected my grandmother. They were my friends. Then one day they killed my grandmother and took away the balance in my life. I felt pain like I had never felt before."</div>
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Addressing a rally in Churu in October 2013, he once again referred to the experience and how it took 10-15 years to get rid of the anger he felt towards his grandmother's assassins. He went on to say, "After Indira's assassination, there was only anger all around. Today, that anger has disappeared from the minds of our Sikh brothers. It takes minutes to start anger but years to get rid of it."</div>
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More recently, at an interaction with Indian Institute of Management alumni in Singapore in March 2018, he, once again, drew from personal memory to make a larger political point. Rahul said both his sister and he were very upset and hurt and angry after their father was killed but had now "completely" forgiven the killers.</div>
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Elaborating, he said, "I remember when I saw Mr Prabhakaran [the chief of the LTTE, the organization which assassinated Rajiv Gandhi] on TV lying dead, I got two feelings - one was why are they humiliating this man in this way. And second was that I felt really bad for him and for his kids and I did that because I understood deeply what it meant to be on the other side of that thing."</div>
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"So to me," Rahul said, "when I see violence, regardless of who it is, I know that there is a human being behind that, there is a family behind that, a kid crying behind that."</div>
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But even after transforming his own feelings of anger and hate into forgiveness and empathy, Rahul was still floundering for a role in public life that went beyond pedestrian power play. The last four years that have witnessed an exponential rise in hate crimes and hate speech, in the spread of venom and vitriol, in the daily assaults on the ideals of liberty and fraternity, of pluralism and diversity have provided Rahul with a purpose, a mission. It is no longer about his personal traumas, dwelling on which seemed to others an act of self-pity and self-indulgence. Suddenly, his canvas has become much bigger, his "love conquers all" message more urgent. And if he has found the heart to forgive the assassins of those he loved the most, surely he can reach out to political adversaries who merely abuse him?</div>
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That explains why Rahul thanked Modi so profusely for "teaching me my religion, teaching me the meaning of Shivji" - an allusion, perhaps, to Lord Shiva drinking poison for a greater good. That explains Rahul's heartfelt hug for Modi.</div>
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The Congress president may often seem awkward and bumbling even if sincere and well-meaning; he lacks the 56-inch muscularity, the killer instinct to be Modi's sole political alternative. But with his ringing message of love and compassion, Rahul Gandhi has gone beyond politics as we know it. He has risen to become the singular moral antithesis to Narendra Modi...</div>
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A common cause of sore and scratchy throat in kids, strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. While surgical resection of the tonsils is successful in reducing throat infections, it doesn't guarantee long-term protection from strep throat or other throat infections. All it offers is a lowered risk of contracting strep throat!</div>
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A pain in the throat accompanied by pain while swallowing is often thought to be an indication of tonsils. But it can also be a symptom of strep throat, a term which is commonly used in place of a sore throat by many. Are tonsillitis, strep throat, and sore throat the same thing? If that’s what you have always assumed, you need to get your facts straight. It is also generally assumed that one cannot suffer from strep throat if there are no tonsils, that is after the person has had them removed through a tonsillectomy.</div>
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Let’s find out the difference between strep throat and tonsillitis and if one can exist without the other.</div>
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What Is Strep Throat?</h2>
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Strep throat, more common in children than in adults, is a bacterial infection of the throat caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (a.k.a group A strep). These bacteria can live in a person’s nose and throat without causing illness. Strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis is a communicable disease. The bacteria spread through contact with droplets released into the air after an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is also possible to get this painful and agonizing disease from touching sores on the skin caused by group A strep.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">1</span></div>
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Severe throat pain, difficulty and pain while swallowing and a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher are the most common symptoms of a strep throat. The bacteria also engulf the tonsils. A headache, mild neck stiffness, and gastrointestinal symptoms like anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are some less common symptoms. These may be observed in roughly 35 percent to 50 percent of cases only.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_2" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">2</span></div>
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The back of your throat might appear bright red and beefy with white or yellow spots and you may also have swollen tonsils or lymph nodes.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_3" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">3</span></div>
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On another note, your partner or those around you might also be able to tell if you have strep throat just by your breath. Really? Can you smell strep throat? According to a research paper, the breath of those suffering from this bacterial infection is characteristically foul.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_4" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">4</span></div>
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So how can you be sure you have strep throat? The doctor will examine your throat and will probably ask you to undergo some tests. Available diagnostic tests include throat culture (commonly advised) and rapid antigen detection testing.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_5" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">5</span></div>
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Tonsillitis, on the other hand, is an acute inflammation of the tonsils, which are two small masses of lymphoid tissue on either side of our throat. It can be caused by either viruses or bacteria, unlike strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Some of the most common symptoms of tonsillitis include fever, enlargement of the tonsils and regional lymph nodes, and difficulty swallowing.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_6" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">6</span></div>
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Tonsillitis is a common condition mostly seen in children and infrequently in adults. Normally, medication works to fix it but in the case of recurrent tonsillitis even after adequate antibiotic therapy, the tonsils need to be surgically removed (tonsillectomy).</div>
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Tonsillectomy is the most common operation performed on children. Those who have experienced at least three episodes of tonsillitis in each of three successive years; five episodes in each of two successive years; or seven episodes in one year are recommended the surgery.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_7" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">7</span></div>
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Can You Get Strep Throat If You Do Not Have Tonsils?</h2>
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Tonsils are a major part affected by strep throat causing bacteria. But does that mean no tonsils, no strep throat? Not really. While tonsillectomy is successful in reducing throat infections, it most definitely doesn’t guarantee long-term protection from strep throat or other throat infections. All it offers is a lowered risk of contracting strep throat.</div>
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A study published in 2007 concluded that adults with a history of documented recurrent episodes of strep throat were less likely to have further streptococcal or other throat infections or days with throat pain if they had their tonsils removed. Only three percent of those who had undergone tonsillectomy had an episode of strep throat as opposed to 24 percent in the control group, which comprised of patients on the waiting list for a tonsillectomy.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_8" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">8</span></div>
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According to another research, 187 children severely affected with recurrent throat infection were observed. Of these, 91 were assigned randomly to either surgical or nonsurgical treatment groups, and 96 according to parental preference. The incidence of throat infection during the first two years of follow-up was significantly lower in the groups that went through surgery, than in the non-surgical groups. Despite surgery, throat infections did find a way to affect some. Third-year differences, although in most cases not significant, also consistently favored the surgical groups. But it is interesting to note that in each follow-up year, many subjects in the non-surgical groups had fewer than three episodes of infection, and most of these episodes were mild.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_9" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; padding: 0px 2px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: middle;">9</span></div>
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<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_vast" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_jwpsrv" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_gapro" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset jw-plugin-related" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_related" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_ping" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_vast" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_jwpsrv" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_gapro" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-plugin jw-reset jw-plugin-related" id="jwplayer_video_wrapper_related" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="afs_ads" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; height: 1px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">
</div>
<div class="jw-controls jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 445.984px; left: 0px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 445.984px;">
<div class="jw-controls-right jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; left: 0px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 0px; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="jw-dock jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; clear: right; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0.75em; opacity: 1; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div button="related" class="jw-dock-button jw-background-color jw-reset jw-playlist-dock-btn" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgba(33, 33, 33, 0.8); border-radius: 2.5em; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; float: right; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 2.5em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0.5em; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: relative; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline; width: 2.5em;">
<div aria-label="Playlist" class="jw-icon jw-dock-image jw-button-color jw-reset" role="button" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 20px; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(206, 206, 206); float: none; font-family: jw-icons; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: 40px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; opacity: 0.75; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline; width: 40px;" tabindex="0">
</div>
<div class="jw-arrow jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: -0.2em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0.2em; left: 20px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px -0.25em; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden; width: 0.5em;">
</div>
<div class="jw-overlay jw-background-color jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0.5em; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0.25em 0px 0px; opacity: 0; padding: 0.5em; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; right: 0px; top: 2.5em; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap;">
<span class="jw-text jw-dock-text jw-reset" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 0.75em; font-stretch: normal; height: 1em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="jw-nextup-container jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; left: 0px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px auto; opacity: 0; padding: 5px 0.5em; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-align: right; transform: translateY(0px); transition: all 0.15s ease; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden; width: 445.984px;">
<div class="jw-nextup jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border-radius: 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; max-width: 300px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; pointer-events: all; position: relative; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; width: 300px;">
<div class="jw-nextup-tooltip jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="jw-nextup-header jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgba(33, 33, 33, 0.8); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: white; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: normal; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 8px; vertical-align: baseline;">
</div>
<div class="jw-nextup-body jw-background-color jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: white; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="jw-nextup-thumbnail jw-reset jw-nextup-thumbnail-visible" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; background-image: url("https://cdn.jwplayer.com/thumbs/lNEPylFB-720.jpg"); background-position: 50% center; background-size: cover; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: left; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 60px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 135px;">
</div>
<div class="jw-nextup-title jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: left; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; height: 60px; line-height: 1.3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 6px; position: relative; text-overflow: ellipsis; vertical-align: baseline; width: 165px;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
<button aria-label="Next Up Close" class="jw-icon jw-nextup-close jw-reset" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; float: none; font-family: jw-icons; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-align: left; top: 6px; transition: color 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease, visibility 0.15s ease; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden;"></button></div>
</div>
<div class="jw-controlbar jw-background-color jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgba(33, 33, 33, 0.8); border: 0px; bottom: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; display: table; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 2.5em; left: 0px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0.5em; pointer-events: all; position: absolute; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline; width: 445px;">
<div class="jw-group jw-controlbar-left-group jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; display: table-cell; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: nowrap;">
<div aria-label="Play" class="jw-icon jw-icon-inline jw-button-color jw-reset jw-icon-playback" role="button" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; fill: rgb(206, 206, 206); float: none; font-family: jw-icons; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: 2.5em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 2.25em; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: relative; text-align: center; transition: color 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease; vertical-align: middle;" tabindex="0">
</div>
<div aria-label="Rewind 10s" class="jw-icon jw-icon-inline jw-button-color jw-reset jw-icon-rewind" role="button" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; fill: rgb(206, 206, 206); float: none; font-family: jw-icons; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: 2.5em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 1.5625em; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: relative; text-align: center; transition: color 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease; vertical-align: middle;" tabindex="0">
</div>
<span class="jw-text jw-reset jw-text-elapsed" role="timer" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: white; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; float: none; font-size: 0.75em; font-stretch: normal; height: 2.5em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: relative; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">00:26</span></div>
<div class="jw-group jw-controlbar-center-group jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; display: table-cell; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; width: 169px;">
<div aria-hidden="true" class="jw-slider-time jw-background-color jw-reset jw-slider-horizontal jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0.3em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: middle; width: 153px;">
<div class="jw-slider-container jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 1em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; touch-action: none; vertical-align: baseline; width: 153px;">
<div class="jw-rail jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0.3em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline; width: 153px;">
</div>
<div class="jw-buffer jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.298); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0.3em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline; width: 150.953px;">
</div>
<div class="jw-progress jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0.3em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; vertical-align: baseline; width: 76.4219px;">
</div>
<div class="jw-knob jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: white; border-radius: 0.3em; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0.6em; left: 76.4219px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px -0.3em; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; pointer-events: none; position: absolute; top: -0.15em; transition: opacity 0.15s ease; vertical-align: baseline; width: 0.6em;">
</div>
<div class="jw-icon jw-icon-tooltip jw-tooltip-time jw-button-color jw-reset" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; fill: rgb(206, 206, 206); float: none; font-family: jw-icons; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: 2.5em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 1.5625em; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: absolute; text-align: center; transition: color 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease; vertical-align: middle;">
<div class="jw-overlay jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 2.5em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; left: 12.5px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; position: absolute; text-align: left; transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline; visibility: hidden;">
<div class="jw-time-tip jw-background-color jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 0.3em; border: 0px; bottom: 1.25em; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; left: -8px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5em; pointer-events: none; position: relative; text-align: center; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;">
<div class="jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; width: 0px;">
</div>
<span class="jw-text jw-reset" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: white; direction: ltr; float: none; font-size: 0.75em; font-stretch: normal; height: 1em; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="jw-group jw-controlbar-right-group jw-reset" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; direction: ltr; display: table-cell; float: none; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: nowrap;">
<span class="jw-text jw-reset jw-text-duration" role="timer" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: white; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; float: none; font-size: 0.75em; font-stretch: normal; height: 2.5em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: relative; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">00:52</span><br />
<div aria-label="Next" class="jw-icon jw-icon-inline jw-button-color jw-reset jw-icon-next" role="button" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #cecece; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; fill: rgb(206, 206, 206); float: none; font-family: jw-icons; font-size: 1em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: 2.5em; line-height: 2.5em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-width: 1.5625em; padding: 0px 0.5em; position: relative; text-align: center; transition: color 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease; vertical-align: middle;" tabindex="0">
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Your financial cushioning starts from the moment when you start taking words like 'Money',“Money-management",“Financial Planning” as sincerely as some animals prioritize hunting and gathering. It is a relentless discipline.</h2>
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Money management is not a one day wonder. Money-rituals is a discipline. Unfortunately, We are living in an era where we end up spending our un-earned money. By the second week of the month, every rupee earned seem like a mercy of God. Wait, this is not enough. Imagine a scenario when a medical emergency arrives like a monsoon storm which has the ability to wipe out your meagre savings from your hidden locker. Also, remember the time when you have been subtly lured to make an extra purchase because a pop-up nudged you into buying a new gadget. If this was not enough, in the same month, you had to replace your air conditioner.</div>
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Yes, these moments come totally unannounced and catch you off-guard.</div>
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True, emergencies and contingencies often can’t always be avoided. However, there are scenarios and circumstances which you can bypass when you know they are coming. Yes, your financial cushioning and padding start from the moment when you start taking words like ‘Money’,“Money-management”,“Financial Planning” as sincerely as some animals prioritize hunting and gathering</div>
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This road to money-management starts with practising some sub-consciously set rituals. Here are four of them which should be ingrained in each one of us.</h2>
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1 ) Avoid frivolous and extravagant spending</h3>
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A sudden job loss or a sudden large expense can change the anatomy of your cash flows in a jiffy. In such moments, you would find yourself wishing for some extra money. It is more relevant for the millennials today where the generation mute is mostly clueless about saving and is living majorly on credit. A CIBIL study has found that the number of credit card accounts has increased nearly 50 per cent after 2016. Also, the number of active consumer loans has seen a rapid rise of 83 per cent over the past year to reach Rs 1.95 crore at the end of March. It indicates that we are spending on small indulgences without calculating how much these indulgences cost when they’re added up. Your small expenditures like buying a cup of coffee on weekly trips to a shopping mall may cost you more when seen in totality.</div>
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2) Being mindful of recurring payments</h3>
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Most businesses nowadays charge money from you on monthly basis. It is mostly done through monthly subscriptions and membership fees. And, let’s be honest, a monthly hit of Rs 400 hurts lesser than a lump sum hit of Rs 4800. And, if you have 12 subscriptions like these, then you end up shelling out Rs 57,600 in a year. Psychologically, it is a good business practice. However, unused subscriptions and memberships contribute to your money drainage. If you have set “money-management” and “financial independence” as your ultimate goal, then prioritize your spending. Take a look at your subscriptions and memberships. Cancel the ones you are not using or enjoying.</div>
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3 ) Do not replace your car frequently</h3>
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We all love the touch of a new car. More so, if it is our own. But, if you buy a car by taking a loan, the bank holds the title until the loan is paid off. Also, your car depreciates by 25% in the first year and nearly 50% in two years. Most people trade their old car with a new one without even giving optimum justification to the usage of the previous one. In this chain of events, you had paid taxes and registration fees, insurance amount, interest amount on your depreciating assets. The only entity which benefits from this transaction is car dealers. Stop changing your assets so soon. It is less expensive as long as it helps you get by. The money saved can be put aside towards retirement.</div>
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4) Start investing at an early age</h3>
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Experts suggest that “money-management” is directly proportional to wealth creation. Start investing at an early age. The old age formula is to subtract your age from 100 and then invest the percentage of that number in equities and equity-related investment funds like an index fund, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Suppose you are 25. You should keep 75% of your portfolio towards equity and the rest 25% should be allocated to risk-less avenues like debt mutual funds, provident funds, bank deposits etc.</div>
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Besides adding interest to your home, indoor plants offer numerous health benefits. Research recommends that you benefit the most when you have one indoor potted plant per 100 square feet.</div>
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Before we dig into which plants are best in which rooms in your house, let’s explore the benefits of having indoor plants.</div>
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The Benefits Of Indoor Houseplants</h2>
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<b>Plants purify the air</b></h3>
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Plants are like a sponge. They trap toxins in their tissues or break them down and release them as harmless byproducts. Consider that most people spend the majority of their time indoors breathing in stale and possibly toxic air. Houseplants remove up to 87% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) every 24 hours according to research from NASA. VOC’s are comprised of substances such as formaldehyde (found in rugs, cigarette smoke, inks, solvents, paint and man-made fibers) and benzene which is found in places where there are books and printed papers. Modern homes and buildings are made “very well” meaning that they are practically airtight – this means that they trap dangerous VOCs inside. Indoor plants pull contaminants into the soil where microorganisms convert them into food for the plant.</div>
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<b>Plants release water</b></h3>
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Plants release moisture vapor as part of the photosynthetic and respiratory process. This, in turn, adds humidity to the air. Indoor plants release 97% of the water that they take in. If you live in a dry climate this helps keep indoor air moist and healthy. The Agricultural University of Norway has done research that shows that putting plants in interior spaces reduces conditions such as dry skin, <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/home-remedies-for-sore-throat/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">sore throats,</a> colds and dry coughs.</div>
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<b>Plant make breathing easier</b></h3>
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When we breathe, we take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Plants absorb the carbon dioxide we release and let off oxygen which we breathe during photosynthesis. This makes plants and people great partners. When you add plants to interior spaces oxygen levels go up. During the night – the process changes and plants take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. A few plants do the opposite – we will get to these in a bit.</div>
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<b>Plants make you healthier</b></h3>
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Research indicates numerous health benefits to having plants inside the home including:</div>
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<li style="font-weight: 600 !important; list-style: disc !important; margin: 0px 0px 5px 30px; padding: 0px;"><b>Plants ease headaches</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – plants improve air quality that helps reduce headaches</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 600 !important; list-style: disc !important; margin: 0px 0px 5px 30px; padding: 0px;"><b>Plants reduce blood pressure</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – having plants in the home reduces stress which in turn reduces blood pressure</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 600 !important; list-style: disc !important; margin: 0px 0px 5px 30px; padding: 0px;"><b>Plants prevent allergies –<span style="font-weight: 400;"> when you expose children to allergens such as plants early in life they build up great immunity and tolerance</span></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 600 !important; list-style: disc !important; margin: 0px 0px 5px 30px; padding: 0px;"><b>Plants improve your mood </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">– plants just make people happy</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 600 !important; list-style: disc !important; margin: 0px 0px 5px 30px; padding: 0px;"><b>Plants improve productivity – <span style="font-weight: 400;">being productive is good for the mind and body and plants can boost mental performance, memory, and alertness</span></b></li>
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<b>3 Best Plants For The Kitchen</b></h2>
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Here are some of my favorite plants for the kitchen. Not only do they add a splash of color and interest all year long but they clean the air and are super easy to care for. In fact, some of these plants do best with minimal attention. That is great news for a busy cook!</div>
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<b>1. English Ivy</b></h3>
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English ivy is one of the best reducers of indoor air pollutants including bacteria, mold, benzene, and formaldehyde. The plant is perfect for hanging over your sink or by a window. English ivy needs a few hours of direct sunlight to do best. Just keep your cats and dogs away as <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/21-surprising-plants-kill-pets/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">this plant is toxic to them</a>.</div>
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<b>2. White Jasmine</b></h3>
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There are few flowering plants that thrive indoors and white jasmine is one of them. It’s delicate white blossoms make a great addition to any color kitchen. This pretty and highly aromatic plant will keep your kitchen smelling sweet no matter what you are cooking. White jasmine does best if the soil is kept moist and it receives filtered light.</div>
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I am not sure I could kill an aloe if I tried. Even if you pay it no attention for long periods of time, aloes still seem to do great. Referred to as the “plant of immortality,” aloe is a beautiful plant that is loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals that are <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/aloe-vera-for-face-skin-hair/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">wonderful for your skin</a>. Having an aloe plant in the kitchen will be a great aid if you burn yourself. Just cut off a lower leaf close to the stalk, take off the spines and split the leaf longways. The <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/aloe-vera-for-sunburn/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">cool gel inside will soothe a burn</a> and promote healing. To keep aloes looking their best don’t overwater. Let the soil dry out to 2 inches between watering. Aloes can go about three weeks without water in the winter.</div>
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<b>3 Best Plants For The Living Room</b></h2>
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I love adding houseplants to my living room decor. They add interest and color to corners and spaces that are otherwise hard to lighten up. Here are three of my favorite indoor plants to have in my living space.</div>
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<b>1. Pothos</b></h3>
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Pothos is a sure “no fail” indoor houseplant that is perfect for the living room. I always have a pothos hanging from a hook in a corner or running along the top of a bookshelf. This pretty plant is not bothered by dry soil and only requires low light to thrive. I take my plant down from time to time and gently wipe the dust off the leaves with a damp cloth. If you want your leaves to shine, wipe them with some milk.</div>
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<b>2. Succulents</b></h3>
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I love succulents of all kinds, they are so easy to care for and offer great texture and color to the living room. Succulents have a crisp and somewhat minimalistic feel that make them perfect for any modern decor. I like to group two or three in a <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/40-inventive-diy-garden-planter-ideas/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">fun planter</a> or cute wooden box and use them on coffee tables as accent pieces. Succulents are happy in fairly dry soil and require regular watering until established but are very happy with a dry climate and bright light after that. Some of my favorites include slender cacti, spiky sedum, smooth Echeveri, and flowering Kalanchoe.</div>
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This plant is so much fun and makes a great conversation piece. Long and thin leaves sprout from a thick stalk that holds water. This Mexico native plant looks great as a centerpiece on any table. Ponytail palms like dry soils so be sure not to overwater this pretty plant. Technically, this plant is in the succulent family but is quite in a class of its own. Provide bright light and fertilize twice a year for best results. Do not repot unless the plant is rootbound.</div>
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Do you remember earlier when I said that we would talk about some plants that give off oxygen at night? These are some of the plants that you want in your bedroom. Plants help create a sense of tranquility and ease in the bedroom as well as add color and texture to any space. Here are plants that I love to incorporate into my bedroom decor.</div>
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Gerbera daisies, also known as Gerber daisies, are cheerful and bright and also give off oxygen at night, helping keep the air clean and allowing for a restful sleep. These pretty plants originate from South Africa and come in a variety of colors including yellow, salmon, orange and white. The best indoor variety is a compact type that you can set in a sunny, but not too hot, window. Providing enough light is critical for best growth and showy flowers. Water your gerbera daisy deeply only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Pinch off dead flowers and fertilize in the spring. Repot only when the plant becomes crowded in its initial pot.</div>
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Lavender has a sweet aroma that has powerful relaxation properties. What better plant to put on your nightstand, especially if you have difficulty sleeping. Research shows that the scent of lavender can slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure and reduce stress. Potted lavender plants need to receive 8 hours of full sun per day and a sparing amount of water. Lavender is happiest when it dries out between watering but don’t let it get so dry that it starts to wilt.</div>
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<b>3. Gardenia</b></h3>
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The white blooms and beautiful sweet aroma make gardenia a perfect compliment to any bedroom. In addition, this plant also has a sedative effect on those who breathe in the fragrance. A <a href="http://aktuell.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/pm2010/pm00222.html.en" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">study</span></a> done at Heinrich Heine University found that gardenia was just as effective as valium for the mind and body relaxation. Gardenias do very well indoors if placed in a good spot and not moved. They like plenty of light, including at least half a day of direct sun and like a room temperature of about 55F during the day and 64F at night. Since it is wise to keep your bedroom cool, these temperatures are healthy not just for your plant but also for yourself. Keep your plant free from drafts or direct air from a furnace for best results.</div>
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<em><span style="font-weight: 700 !important;">Related Reading: <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/12-plants-for-your-bedroom-to-help-you-sleep/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">12 Houseplants For Your Bedroom To Help You Sleep</a></span></em></div>
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As mentioned earlier, one well-researched benefit of houseplants is that they <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/improve-home-mood/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">improve mood,</a> boost productivity and cognitive performance.</div>
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<b>1. Rubber Plant</b></h3>
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Not only will a rubber plant add a nice touch of green to your office but it will oxygenate the air and boost your thinking power. Rubber plants do best with a lot of bright, indirect light. Keep this tropical beauty moist during the summer and on the dry side during the winter. If you live in a dry climate, your rubber tree will appreciate misting once or twice a week. Fertilize once or twice during the spring and summer months with an organic houseplant fertilizer or compost tea. Rubber plants can get large so be sure you repot as needed.</div>
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If you have a small office space and need a pick-me-up, consider an African violet plant. African violets are sweet and simple and add joy to any space. There are a few things to remember if you want your African violet to thrive. These plants like to be watered from the bottom – be sure to place them in a saucer or a special African violet pot that will water them from the bottom. These pretty little plants like bright to medium light and it is best if it is not direct sunlight. The ideal spot is 3 feet from a south or west facing window Pinch spent blooms and fertilize with a 15-30-15 fertilizer at ¼ strength each watering.</div>
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There are many varieties of cacti plants, some that are small and perfect for an added touch on a bookcase or a desk. Larger varieties are perfect if you have an empty corner that needs some color. It is fun to combine a number of cacti in a shallow bowl and top with rocks. An added bonus regarding cacti plants is that they are very low maintenance as long as they receive plenty of bright light and are planted in well-draining compost.</div>
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The best plants for your bathroom are the ones that require little care and humid environments. If you want to add interest to your bathroom, cleanse the air and add a nice touch of nature, consider one of these plants.</div>
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<b>1. Boston Fern</b></h3>
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Who can resist the beauty of a Boston fern? These plants make a great hanging addition to any bathroom space or they look wonderful on a pedestal if you have room. They thrive in the humid environment of a bathroom and require little special care.</div>
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Orchids are a beautiful accent to any bathroom and they also love the humidity. There are some orchids that prefer bright light and others that prefer medium light. Be sure that you read the label when you place your plant. Orchids that need bright light do best next to a south-facing window. Medium-light orchids prefer a western exposure. Orchids also vary in the temperature that they prefer so be sure that you know just <a href="http://www.naturallivingideas.com/the-total-guide-to-growing-beautiful-orchids/" rel="noopener" style="color: #90ba5c; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">what your orchid needs to thrive</a>. Humidity is one thing that all orchids tend to like. To boost humidity, place your orchid on a dry well. You can create this by placing pebbles on a tray and add water on top. Put your potted plant on top of the pebbles. If your plant is potted in a clay pot you can place the entire pot in a bowl of water for 15 minutes – the clay will absorb the water. If your plant is in a plastic pot place your pot in an already full bowl of water. Let it sit for 15 minutes and drain. If your orchid is planted in sphagnum moss or a soilless mix, water until the water drains out the bottom. Water drought tolerant orchids once a week and others every 4 days or so. Let the soil dry out before watering again.</div>
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<b>3. Peace Lily</b></h3>
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These beautiful plants make a dramatic impression on any bathroom. They have bright glossy leaves and white blooms that have a very clean and fresh look, not to mention their beautiful aroma. Peace lilies love humidity and enjoy a daily misting or being positioned right beside the shower. Lilies are also on top of the list for air cleansing and like moist, well-drained soil and fertilizer every six weeks or so. There are smaller (up to 16 inches) and taller varieties (up to 6 feet) of this beautiful plant so be sure to pick accordingly depending on your space. </div>
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Life was all good for Vigneshwaran, a little boy from class XI until he was diagnosed with Myeloid Leukemia, a lethal type of blood cancer. Vigneshwaran hailed from an ordinary middle-class family with limited exposure to the world at large. His parents were from a small town called Palani, down south Tamil Nadu. The diagnosis of this grave condition had the family running from pillar to post to get the best medical help to salvage Vigneshwaran's life. Even as he was fighting these odds, Vigneshwaran went ahead and completed his schooling and began his engineering studies.</div>
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The family struggled with many setbacks including lack of exposure to cancer treatments, the financial burden of the treatment and the aggressive invasion of cancer over their son's life. The story takes a miraculous turn when a philanthropist from Chennai offers financial help to the family.</div>
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After a lot of research, Vigneshwaran and his folks were convinced that stem cell treatment was the only ray of hope. Though hospitals in India were ready to offer stem cell treatment for cancer, Vigneshwaran was unable to find a matching stem cell donor in India. It was not possible to use his own stem cells as the disease had progressed to its peak.</div>
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With the help of his friends, Vigneshwaran approached the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. A global search was initiated by the hospital and fortunately, within just a week of his hospitalization, a suitable match was sourced in Australia. An Australian mother had donated her newborn's umbilical cord stem cells. These stem cells were found to be a perfect match for Vigneshwaran. The stem cell sample was sourced and the therapy was done successfully, helping Vigneshwaran win his battle against cancer.</div>
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There are many such patients in India who don't have such a happy ending to their stories. According to statistics, 70% of the patients in India don't find a matching stem cell unit due to low volume of donor stem cells found in Indian stem cell banks. Even if a patient does get lucky in finding a suitable match, the cost of one such unit could be anywhere between Rs.15-20 lakhs!</div>
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Understanding the dearth of stem cell inventory in India, LifeCell has launched its new initiative of Community Banking that can help families get the protection of stem cells. Here's how expectant families can benefit from the decision to preserve the umbilical cord stem cells at the time of birth with LifeCell:</div>
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Through the sharing concept of community banking, these stem cells are shared among community of all the parents who have banked with LifeCell.</div>
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When a family from the community is need of stem cells for treatment, the common pool can be accessed for any number of matching samples at no additional cost.</div>
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By making such as wise decision, just like the how this newborn's umbilical cord stem cells saved this 22 year old, your baby's stem cells can also be a gift of good health to your own family or others in need.</div>
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Plants can absorb pollutants while providing oxygen. Ventilation systems can imitate this effect by providing a constant supply of fresh air and exhausting indoor air, but strictly speaking the air in the building is not purified. Only plants are capable of restoring the air already inside a building to the state in which it is found in nature.</div>
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After a plant is purchased, its cost of ownership is nearly zero. Plants only require soil, water, sunlight and cleaning. Man-made air filters consume energy and have a running cost, in addition to requiring frequent cleaning. In addition, air filters that have become clogged with dust may require removal by a qualified person – they may release a large amount of dust and pollutants if not handled properly.</div>
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Indoor environments with air conditioning have existed for a relatively short period of human history. Our ancestors lived outdoors among plants for hundreds of millennia before the first civilizations, so it makes sense to bring plants and outdoor air into modern buildings.</div>
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Modern trends in energy-efficient building design have an unfortunate side effect: buildings are becoming air-tight and isolated from the outdoor environment. While this reduces the load on heating and cooling equipment, providing energy savings, it also traps air and IAQ is negatively affected unless mechanical ventilation and indoor plants are used. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), a phenomenon where the health of occupants deteriorates based on how much time they spend in a building, has been caused in great part by the combination of air-tightness and poor ventilation. Also consider that many modern building materials release pollutants, adding another factor that is detrimental for IAQ.</div>
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Although mechanical ventilation and air filters can provide satisfactory levels of IAQ by themselves, plants can take over a significant portion of the job for free, while making indoor environments more appealing and improving the mood of occupants.</div>
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Scientific Evidence for the IAQ Benefits of Plants</h2>
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According to the American Journal of Public Health, indoor sources account for 90% of air pollutants in modern buildings. There is scientific evidence that IAQ can be improved with plants, which remove harmful compounds from indoor air in three main ways:</div>
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Some pollutants are metabolized into harmless or even beneficial substances. According to the <a href="http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/b74-236#.WPK-ndLyvIU" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Canadian Journal of Botany</a>, plants can absorb carbon monoxide (CO) from the air in urban settings. First they convert it to carbon dioxide (CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>) through oxidation, and then they use CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> for photosynthesis, producing oxygen. Plants can also metabolize benzene (C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span>H<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span>), decomposing it into carbon dioxide and water.</div>
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Other plants also capture harmful compounds and integrate them as part of their tissues, removing them from indoor air. An example of this is ammonia (NH<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span>): it is harmful for humans, but can be processed into amino acids by plants.</div>
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The bacteria that live in the soil around the roots of plants are mostly harmless for humans, and are also capable of metabolizing and decomposing harmful substances. In other words, each plant constitutes a small-scale ecosystem that improves indoor conditions for humans.</div>
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The basic principle of improving IAQ with plants is very simple: if the goal is to replicate nature in built environments, the smartest move is to bring plants indoors, since they are the planet’s natural air conditioning system.</div>
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NASA Research on Plants and IAQ</h3>
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NASA has carried out extensive <a href="https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2007/ps_3.html" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">research</a> on the potential of plants to improve indoor air quality. In outer space, where there is no outdoor air, the only viable way to preserve IAQ over long periods of time is to remove pollutants while replenishing the oxygen content – no technology developed so far is capable of matching plants in that role.</div>
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Bill Wolverton is a retired NASA scientist who studied the applications of plants in air and water purification, and he made an interesting discovery: plants become much better air filters when air circulation to their roots is improved. As previously stated, the bacteria living in the soil around plant roots are generally harmless for humans and can contribute to air purification.</div>
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Wolverton also discovered that each plant species has “preferences” when it comes to the air pollutants that are filtered out. Therefore, indoor air quality tends to improve as the variety of indoor plants is increased.</div>
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In general, NASA recommends one indoor plant for every 100 square feet of space.</div>
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Bill Wolverton’s main conclusion has been that mankind must bring nature into isolated environments in order to provide healthy living conditions. Air-tight buildings are a great example of an environment that is isolated from nature, and the interior of space stations represents a more drastic case where outdoor air is not available.</div>
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Plants have a remarkable ability to metabolize harmful substances. For instance, NASA has discovered that some swamp plants are capable of metabolizing Agent Orange, a potent herbicide. This substance is only found in controlled laboratory environments, so cleaning it with plants has no applications in homes and commercial buildings; however, it is a great example of how plants can be used to eliminate toxic substances.</div>
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Indian Government Research on Plants and IAQ</h3>
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In 2008, the Indian government also published an very interesting <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4215499/" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">study</a> on how plants improve IAQ, focusing on the Areca Palm, the Mother-in-Law’s Tongue and the Money Plant.</div>
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The study had a duration of 15 years and was carried out for the Paharpur Business Centre, a 25-year old building with over 50,000 square feet of floor space and over 300 workers. A total of 1,200 plants of the three species mentioned above were planted, and the results were surprising:</div>
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<span class="tve_data_element_label" style="color: #343434; display: block; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Less eye irritation</span></div>
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Respiratory ailments were decreased by 34%. In particular, lung impairments were reduced by 12% and asthma by 9%.</div>
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Eye irritation was reduced by 52%.</div>
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Headaches were reduced by 24%.</div>
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Most surprising of all was the fact that indoor plants improved other aspects beyond IAQ. The building became less reliant on the HVAC system to treat the air, achieving 15% energy savings. In addition, an average productivity increase of 20% was achieved. From the business standpoint, it can be concluded that indoor plants are a lucrative investment!</div>
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Harmful Chemicals Removed by Indoor Plants</h2>
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There is a broad range of pollutants that can be removed from indoor air with plants, but NASA studies have focused on the following, which are potentially harmful for humans and pets:</div>
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Trichloroethylene (C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>HCl<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span>): This chemical induces a mood boost in very small amounts, but can also lead to severe health consequences. C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>HCl<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span> has been associated with nausea, headaches and vomiting, and large enough concentrations can cause loss of consciousness and coma.</div>
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Formaldehyde (CH<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>O): The human response to this chemical ranges from mild ailments like nose and mouth irritation, to severe reactions such as lung and larynx swelling.</div>
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Benzene (C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span>H<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span>): Small-scale exposure causes eye irritation, headaches, confusion and accelerated heartbeat. Like trichloroethylene, it can cause a loss of consciousness in high enough concentrations.</div>
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Xylene (C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">8</span>H<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">10</span>): Reactions to small-scale exposure include mouth irritation and headache, while long-term exposure can lead to heart, liver and kidney problems. Exposure to a large amount of xylene in a short time induces coma.</div>
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Ammonia (NH<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span>): This chemical can cause eye and throat irritation, and induces coughing.</div>
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From its research on plants, NASA has determined which species are the best filters for each of the pollutants presented above. The following table summarizes their findings, and can help you choose a combination of plants that filters out all five compounds:</div>
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<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;">Plant Species</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;">C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>HCl<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;">CH<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>O</td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;">C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span>H<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">6</span></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;">C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">8</span>H<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">10</span></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;">NH<span style="bottom: -0.25em; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AStarr_070124-3839_Phoenix_roebelenii.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dwarf Date Palm</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nephrolepis_exaltata_indoor0705c.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Boston Fern</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KimberlyQueenFern.JPG" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Kimberley Queen Fern</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hierbabuena_0611_Revised.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Spider Plant</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aglaonema_commutatum2.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chinese Evergreen</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chamaedorea_costaricana.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bamboo Palm</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ficus_benjamina2.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Weeping Fig</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epipremnum_aureum_31082012.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Devil’s Ivy</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AnthuriumAndraenum.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Flamingo Lily</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LyriopeSpicata_wb.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lilyturf</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rhapis_excelsa.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Broadleaf Lady Palm</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BarbertonDaisy.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Barberton Daisy</a></td><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fiore_di_Dracaena_fragrans.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cornstalk Dracaena</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hedera_helix1.JPG" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">English Ivy</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Snake_Plant_(Sansevieria_trifasciata_%27Laurentii%27).jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Varigated Snake Plant</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Starr_061231-3049_Dracaena_marginata.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Red-Edged Dracaena</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spathiphyllum_cochlearispathum_RTBG.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Peace Lily</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td></tr>
<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chrysanthemum_morifolium_cvs2.jpg" style="color: #f26c0c; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Florist’s Chrysanthemum</a></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td><td style="border-bottom-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-left-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-right-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.5); margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px 5px 5px;"><img alt="✔" class="emoji" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.3/svg/2714.svg" style="background: none !important; border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; display: inline !important; height: auto; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px !important; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; width: 1em !important;" /></td></tr>
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<em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Table 01. Air-Filtering Properties of Plants According to NASA</em></div>
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Other plants with ability to clean the air</div>
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Recommendations to improve indoor air quality with plants</h2>
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Like with any building improvement, careless implementation may backfire, bringing more harm than benefit. Even when dealing with plants, there are some important aspects to consider:</div>
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Some occupants may be allergic to specific plants. Before making widespread use of indoor plants, conduct a survey of allergies experienced by occupants. If any of the building occupants suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, be careful to select plants that do not trigger it.</div>
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Plants tend to increase indoor humidity: This is great in dry environments, since air humidification expenses are reduced. However, they may exacerbate moisture and mold issues in buildings that are already experiencing them.</div>
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Some plants are toxic if ingested. This is not an issue for adults, who understand the consequences of eating these plants, but their use is not recommended if located within the reach of children or pets.</div>
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Avoid flowering plants: they release pollen, which causes allergic reactions in some people. Ragweed is notorious for triggering allergic reactions due to the large amounts of pollen it releases.</div>
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Consider the use of LED grow lights to complement indoor plants. The output of these lights is designed to stimulate photosynthesis and healthy plant growth.</div>
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The Role of Indoor Plants in LEED-Certified Buildings</h2>
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a certification framework for buildings that was introduced by the US Green Building Council. When a building applies for LEED certification, it is assessed across several sustainability categories and is awarded a level of certification depending on the total score achieved: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. It is important to note that LEED certifications are available for buildings in any place of the world, even if the certification is awarded by a US-based organization.</div>
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One of the categories in which a building can accumulate points is Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). Strictly speaking, points are not awarded directly for the use of indoor plants, but rather for deploying measures that remove VOCs and other indoor pollutants. However, the effectiveness of plants in this aspect has already been demonstrated through research. The following are some creative ways in which plants can be deployed to earn LEED credits:</div>
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Biofilter Walls: Basically, a biofilter is a wall filled with hydroponic plants, which is integrated with the ventilation system to improve air quality. Air is forced across the plant-filled wall, enhancing their ability to capture and remove pollutants.</div>
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Biophilia: If you replicate nature indoors and can prove that occupants respond positively to it, you can accumulate LEED credits. Conducting a survey is a simple way to prove that interior landscaping has been well-received.</div>
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Health Improvements: If you can provide evidence that plants have helped you reduce absenteeism and illness, you can obtain LEED credits as well.</div>
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Energy Conservation: Plants can help you reduce ventilation loads and the fan power loss associated with forced-air filtering. The 2008 study carried out by the Indian government provided evidence of this, reducing HVAC loads by 15% with the use of indoor plants.</div>
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Water Conservation: Indoor plants may boost relative humidity by up to 5 percent. This can help conserve water in conditions where active humidification is required.</div>
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Although LEED does not give direct credit for the use of plants, they can be deployed creatively to achieve credits in categories related to air quality, design, energy efficiency and occupant health. You can achieve extra credits if the plants are grown locally and if you use recycled materials whenever possible.</div>
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A building with a LEED certification is guaranteed to provide energy efficiency and healthy indoor conditions. In addition, there is a marketing benefit for companies with LEED-certified buildings: they are viewed as corporate citizens and environmental stewards, making their products and services more attractive for clients who share their values. Indoor plants themselves can also help companies establish a green corporate image.</div>
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Conclusion</h2>
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Indoor plants are a very effective measure for improving indoor air quality, and they also provide energy savings and a mood boost for occupants. Thanks to research by NASA, there is solid scientific evidence than plants can remove common harmful substances found in modern building interiors. To complete the list of benefits, indoor plants can be a useful tool for building owners seeking a LEED certification, allowing the accumulation of credits across many categories assessed by the US Green Building Council.</div>
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Stress, if left untreated can take a toll on your health causing anything from binge eating to heart diseases. So, give your body a much deserving break by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, brisk walking, hatha yoga, and stretching. Other surefire ways to ease stress levels could be taking a lavender bubble bath and sharing a good laugh with friends.</div>
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You might not like to admit it, but stress is a normal part of life. We all experience it sometimes! Unfortunately, chronic stress can cause long-term health problems. So it’s a good idea to try and change the way you handle it.</div>
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Here are seven easy things you can ease those stressful feelings.</div>
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2. Be Creative</h3>
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Creative tasks can relieve psychological stress. It’s basically like your brain meditating.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_2" style="color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative !important; top: -0.8em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">2</span>Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you need to be Martha Stewart. Simply listening to music, doodling, and coloring will do the trick. You don’t need to make a work of art in order to relieve stress.</div>
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3. Indulge In Aromatherapy</h3>
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Some essential oils can relax your body and mind. Chamomile, lavender, and bergamot are great choices. If you’re at home, use them in a diffuser or bath. You can also sniff the bottle or dab a few drops on your feet.</div>
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To calm tense muscles, try stretching. This simple act will improve circulation and ease stress. Focus on major muscle groups and hold each stretch for 30 seconds.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_3" style="color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative !important; top: -0.8em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">3</span> Consider doing yoga to clear your mind, too. Hatha yoga is especially great for stress relief.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_4" style="color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative !important; top: -0.8em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">4</span></div>
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5. Go For A Walk</h3>
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Exercising will help your brain produce mood-boosting neurotransmitters called endorphins. It will also promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_5" style="color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative !important; top: -0.8em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">5</span> But this doesn’t mean you need to run a marathon! A light walk around the neighborhood can help.</div>
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6. Write In A Journal</h3>
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Journaling is a therapy which not too expensive. Simply writing down your thoughts – no matter how crazy or wild – will bring you peace. It even encourages positive emotional and mental growth after a stressful situation.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_6" style="color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative !important; top: -0.8em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">6</span></div>
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7. Have A Good Laugh</h3>
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You’ve probably heard that laughter is good for the soul. Well, it’s true! Laughing increases endorphins and decreases anxiety and depression. It’s even considered as a form of therapy.<span class="footnote_plugin_tooltip_text" id="footnote_plugin_tooltip_7" style="color: #56ad9b; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative !important; top: -0.8em !important; vertical-align: middle !important;">7</span> Try watching a funny movie or television show. Watch video clips of your favorite comedian or cute animals. Even a phone chat with a friend can help you out.</div>
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Remember, stress management is a crucial part of self-care. Be kind to yourself under stress. If you treat it with respect, it will love you in return.</div>
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With the MP3 format well and truly dead, what’s the way ahead?</h1>
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The end of an era</h2>
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<span class="author" data-article-msid="58683313" data-msid="58683313" data-name="With the MP3 format well and truly dead, what’s the way ahead?" data-seo-title="With the MP3 format well and truly dead, what’s the way ahead? Techradar India" data-seo="with-the-mp3-format-well-and-truly-dead-whats-the-way-ahead" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.8em; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 6px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">By Chethan Rao <span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16.8px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">|</span> <span class="Date" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">May 15, 2017, 03.52 PM IST</span></span></div>
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Most streaming services today utilize the highly efficient AAC file format for better music playback. This essentially means that not a lot of people are reliant on the <keyword keytype="UnKnown" keywordseo="MP3-format" smid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box;" usetype="2">MP3 format</keyword> anymore. Keeping this in mind, The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, which created the format, has decided to stop licensing some MP3 related patents, essentially marking its demise.<br />
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The folks at the Fraunhofer Institute claim that AAC is the “de facto standard for music download and videos on mobile phones.” Keeping this in mind, the move is understandable. But what is the future of music streaming and playback? As most of us are aware, it’s AAC. Although it has been around for almost 20 years, it was always considered to be an alternative to MP3.<br />
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</strong>AAC or Advanced Audio Coding is the evolution of conventional <keyword keytype="UnKnown" keywordseo="audio-file-formats" smid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box;" usetype="2">audio file formats</keyword>. It can achieve better sound quality compared to MP3 with almost the same bitrate, making it a highly popular option among streaming services today. Naturally, it was designed to be the successor of MP3. With the file format widely accepted by almost every mobile manufacturer today, the use of MP3 is pretty much redundant. Almost every major company has already embraced AAC, including YouTube.<br />
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Will MP3 die completely?</strong></h3>
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</strong>Of course not. Just because the Fraunhofer Institute will stop licensing MP3 related patents to companies, doesn’t mean MP3 will cease to exist right away. It will be a slow transition, especially in some parts of the world where <keyword keytype="UnKnown" keywordseo="MP3-files" smid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box;" usetype="2">MP3 files</keyword> are still prominent. But the idea is to eventually phase out MP3 altogether in favor of AAC.<br />
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End of an era</strong></h3>
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</strong>MP3 files have been a large part of our lives. However, it wasn’t without its shortcomings. The file format was responsible for widespread digital piracy back in the 90s, which hit the music industry pretty badly. Interestingly, when the <keyword keytype="Company" keywordseo="iPod" smid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box;" usetype="2">iPod</keyword> was unveiled several years ago, <keyword keytype="City" keywordseo="Apple" smid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box;" usetype="2">Apple</keyword> offered the AAC format as an option for all music. So it seems like manufacturers always had an inkling about where MP3 was headed.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">The object-in-question is a photon, which travelled from Gobi desert to a satellite called ‘Micius’ orbiting 500 kilometres in total.</span></div>
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Researchers from China have successfully teleported an object from Earth to the Orbit. The object-in-question is a photon, which travelled from Gobi desert to a satellite called ‘Micius’ orbiting five hundred kilometres in total. This is believed to be an important <a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/content/tags/satellite" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: red; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms;">step</a> towards establishing a global-scale quantum internet.</div>
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Hooke Professor of Experimental Physics at Oxford University Ian Walmsley tells <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qptc/clips" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: red; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms;">the World At One</a> how quantum entanglement works and how teleportation could be utilised. He explained that such a deed is achievable through a process called ‘Quantum Entanglement,’ wherein two particles react as one with no physical connection between them.</div>
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‘Micius’ is described to be a highly sensitive photo receiver that is equipped with the ability to detect quantum states of single photons launched from the ground. The aforementioned satellite was developed with the aim to enable scientists to carry out tests that involved quantum entanglement, cryptography and teleportation. “Long-distance teleportation has been recognized as a fundamental element in protocols such as large-scale quantum networks and distributed quantum computation,” says the Chinese team to <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/608252/first-object-teleported-from-earth-to-orbit/?set=608245" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: red; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms;" target="_blank">MIT Technology Review.</a> “Previous teleportation experiments between distant locations were limited to a distance on the order of 100 kilometers, due to photon loss in optical fibers or terrestrial free-space channels.”</div>
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At first, the research team created entangled pairs of photos at the rate of 4,000 per second on Earth. Following which, they attempted at teleporting one out of the many pairs of entangled photons to the <a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/content/tags/satellite" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: red; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 300ms, background-color 300ms;">satellite.</a> Meanwhile, the others remained on Earth. Finally, the researchers measured the photons both on the ground and the orbit and confirmed that teleportation was taking place. “This work establishes the first ground-to-satellite up-link for faithful and ultra-long-distance quantum teleportation, an essential step toward global-scale quantum internet,” says the team.</div>
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A community-based trial in Odisha finds that administrating synbiotics to newborns can halve sepsis-related deaths</h2>
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That babies born by Caesarean section are at a slightly higher risk of developing obesity, asthma and other ailments than children born vaginally is now well known. The reason: in a vaginal birth, a baby ingests some of the microbes present in the vagina during the time of delivery. These bacteria colonise the newborn’s gut and keep it healthier when compared with babies born through a C-section.</div>
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A low-cost life-saver</h2>
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However, in the case of India, infants born even vaginally are more prone to infection and sepsis, which causes many deaths. Now, a community-based trial carried out on newborns in rural Odisha has found that administering synbiotics for a week beginning 2-4 days of life could bring about 42% reduction in sepsis.</div>
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With 30 per 1,000 live births, the incidence of hospital-based sepsis is huge in India and about a fifth of neonates with sepsis die in the hospital; community-based studies indicate an incidence as high as 17% of all live births. About 30% of sepsis-related deaths occur in the second week, whereas it is around a fifth in the third and fourth weeks, according to a paper in the <em style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;">Journal of Perinatology </em>(December 2016).</div>
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There was also a reduction in lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, which was “completely unexpected”. The reduction in respiratory tract infections suggests that synbiotics not only enhanced the gastrointestinal immunity but also overall immunity in the newborns. The week-long treatment costs about $1.</div>
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The world of synbiotics</h2>
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Synbiotics are a combination of probiotic or live microorganisms that provide health benefits and prebiotic which promote growth and sustain colonisation of the probiotic strain. In this case, <em style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;">Lactobacillus plantarum </em>was used as a probiotic. A carbohydrate (fructooligosaccharides) that occurs naturally in plants such as onion, garlic and banana was chosen as the prebiotic. The researchers chose <em style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;">L. plantarum </em>after carefully studying its ability to colonise infant gut over a long period. The bacteria have been shown to protect infants during the early weeks of life. “The bacteria is safe and does not cause problems in sick and even immunocompromised babies,” says Dr. Sailajanandan Parida from the Department of Paediatrics, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, and one of the authors of the paper. “The bacteria colonise the gut and do not allow harmful bacteria to grow. They stimulate the immune system so babies are able to produce antibodies against pneumonia and sepsis-causing bacteria.”</div>
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‘Overwhelming results’</h2>
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Researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, U.S. and India studied over 4,550 infants born to mothers from 149 villages in Odisha, where neonatal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in India. The babies were at least 2 kg at birth and had completed at least 35 weeks of gestation. To eliminate any kind of bias in the conduct of the trial, the newborns were randomly assigned to receive either the synbiotics or a dummy. Neither the researchers nor others knew who received what. Half the participants received the synbiotics while the other half received the dummy. The babies were monitored for 60 days, the most critical period when they get sick and die.</div>
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The researchers had anticipated only 20% reduction in sepsis but as the reduction was more than twice than what was anticipated, the trial was stopped midway. It is not uncommon for trials to be stopped midway when the results are overwhelmingly positive. Denying newborns the benefits of the synbiotics, which have been found to be beneficial, would be considered unethical if the trial is continued. The results were published a few days ago in the journal <em style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px !important;">Nature</em>.</div>
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“The synbiotics can be introduced as a preventive measure for sepsis. It should be given for seven days, 2-3 days after birth,” says Dr. Parida.</div>
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