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Black mold, mildew, fungi, dust, pollen and odors are wreaking havoc on our homes and immune systems. Are you concerned about your wellbeing and suspect that the air quality in your home or office is sub standard? Do you have allergies or environmental sensitivities? It is possible that poor air quality combined with mold, mildew, fungi, pollen, dust or chemicals may be the cause. Microorganisms like warm moist places such as bathrooms, basements, kitchens and wet bars. Being primary digesters, they immediately go to work to decompose their surroundings, regardless of whether it is your clothes, carpet, furniture, house walls or cabinets.

Not only are these uninvited guests unsightly, smelly and persistent, but they can also degrade your health. They contribute to allergies, lowered immunity, environmental sensitivities, autoimmune diseases, jock itch, athletes foot, and may be suspect in other such health conditions such as mold in the lungs, systemic Candida Albicans and yeast infections. Your air is an ideal delivery system to all of these undesirable elements directly to your lungs and sinuses. Most people far underestimate the quality of the air in their homes. Indoor air quality can be 4-10 times more polluted than air outdoors. Where do you spend most of your time?

All over the US there are many homes and office building in which mold, mildew or fungi are wreaking havoc on the living and working conditions of countless people. I recently visited a large custom built home that was particularly memorable. An unusual variety of fungi had moved into the downstairs apartment and was busy constructing large black mandala shaped forms all over the walls and ceilings, creating a filth and stink that was unbearable. The owners tried to wash it away, but it resisted all forms of cleaning and cleaning agents. It persistently grew back within a short period of time. It produced thousands of spores that were carried on air currents causing it to spread throughout the house onto more and more walls and ceilings.

Poor air quality throughout the US and deterioration in homes due to mold and fungi is more common than you might think. Lawsuits have been held and won against contractors in California where black mold was found growing in the walls of new homes. Black mold causes numerous health complaints such as headaches, allergies, lethargy and more.

As these undesirable organisms that are carried on air currents move into the bathrooms, closets, basements, bedrooms and living spaces of our precious homes, we have to ask ourselves, “How can I evict these unwelcome intruders”. Numerous air purification systems exist. Some people resort to vinegar, others to bleach and still others to harsher chemicals. Such is the conventional method of tackling these organisms, which has limited effectiveness. Harsh chemical cleaners easily release into the air and are potentially harmful to breathe and should not contact your skin. Pregnant women should take extra cautions to avoid mold and chemicals. To make matters worse, the spores of the mold and fungi easily travel on air currents, and they can lie dormant deep within porous materials such as wood, plaster, carpets, drapes, furniture and clothing. They are waiting for more favorable growing conditions and when presented, they immediately begin growing.

The persistent and prolific abilities of mold, mildew and fungi to constantly reappear even after extensive cleaning have raised the question, “How can I get rid of these unwanted invaders forever and prevent them from coming back”.

In my search for cleaner air I examined two similar substances, Ozone and Aran, which are being produced from electric plug in devices that help to remedy these problems. Both are oxygen polymers, but one is three times more effective than the other. Due to frequent misunderstandings, doubt and ignorance, these substances, which offer outstanding medical and air cleaning benefits are not as common as one would expect. In Europe it is common place to treat all water and swimming pools with ozone or activated oxygen and unheard of to use chlorine, which is a toxic chemical.

Since the 1950’s ozone machines and air purification systems have been created for the purpose of sanitizing air and water. While initially controversial, the use of ozone has been proven as both safe and effective for numerous home and industrial applications in the treatment of air and water. In 1965 this technology was improved upon by the introduction of Aran, which is a highly active form of polyatomic oxygen without the presence of Nitrogen oxides.

Over 70% of the air we breathe is Nitrogen. The vast majority of ozone air purifiers on the market can not distinguish between oxygen and nitrogen and produce toxic nitrous oxides. When I asked several of these ozone machine manufacturers about them they couldn’t tell me anything. It took me 10 years of using an ozone air purifier to learn why I could not use it while in the house. It made me feel funny, but the manufacturer claimed it was safe. WRONG! More than 70% or the air we breathe is nitrogen and when those nitrogen molecules in our air are split, the result is toxic nitrous oxides. They are toxic to people, pets and plants and they can make you feel weird or loopy. Most ozone air machines produce them, but the manufacturers won’t tell you.

The EPA suggests that ozone machines should not produce levels of ozone higher than 200 ppb (parts per billion), which is extremely minimal. My extensive research has shown that ozone is very safe in quantities as high as 50 ppm (parts per million) when the ozone is not in the presence of nitrous oxides. Most of the earlier ozone testing including most likely that which the EPA based their decisions on was when ozone was tested in combination with nitrous oxides.

What is the difference between ozone and Aran In the Webster’s dictionary ozone is 1), an ionized form of oxygen and 2), pure air. Ozone is a combination of three single Oxygen atoms or O3. This highly unstable O3 molecule easily combines with pollutants and oxidizes them. Oxidation is nature’s way of breaking down pollutants. Aran is a higher form of energized oxygen, which has significantly more power than ozone to effectively oxidize air pollutants. Aran is nature’s most powerful natural sanitizer and described as O4-O16. These higher forms of allotropic activated oxygen are extremely rare and usually found in the higher atmosphere where they work to clean the air through oxidation.

How is ozone made? In order to make ozone a spark or ultra-violet light is used. Since this technology does not differentiate between nascent oxygen atoms and nitrogen molecules, the ozone that is created from ozone machines in the market place is combined with oxides of Nitrogen (NO, NO2 and N2O2). This both diminishes the production of ozone and introduces a substance that is detrimental to health. For this reason most home use ozone machines produce a small quantity of ozone in order to minimize customer exposure to Nitrogen oxides.

How is Aran made? Aran is made by a patented process with the Aran Corona generator that selectively separates the diatomic molecule of oxygen found in our atmosphere and regroups these nascent atoms of oxygen into molecules of 4 or more atoms of oxygen creating Aran (O4, O5, O6, O7, O8, O9, OX). In 1965 the copyright for Aran was registered in the Library of Congress, Washington D.C.

Fresh air, sunshine and good cleaning agents and practices are helpful in the fight for a clean, healthy home. Yet, if you find that they are just not enough, here are some tips for evaluating electric air or water purification systems. With so many purifiers and so much hype it pays to know what to look for including:
1) Quantity of ozone/Aran and negative ions unit produces.
2) Does the unit produce nitrogen oxides?
3) Does the unit have expensive replacement parts?
4) What is the power consumption?
5) What kind of maintenance is required?
6) How long is the warranty?
7) Does the unit require replacement parts: bulbs, ozone plates, filters? What is the total cost of the unit?

The route to cleaner air is multi-fold. Don’t let your health and wellbeing be compromised. You have to clean your home, find safe chemical free cleaners, open windows, fix leaks, clean out cupboards and get rid of moldy carpets or furniture. If all else fails, find an electric air purification system that produces polyatomic oxygen free of nitrous oxides. You can win the battle against black mold, mildew, fungi, dust, pollen and odors. Don’t give up, your health is dependent upon it.

Kalon Prensky has been a writer, educator and health advocate for over 24 years. He specializes in teaching about Air Purification Systems for healing, pain, ionization, oxygen, air and water, plus Cold Laser Therapy. Copyright 2007

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Does your heel hurt every time you walk or stand on it? When you play sports, do you have to continuously call time-outs because of heel pain? When you wake up in the morning, do you experience excruciating pain in your heel? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have a foot spur and need treatment. Foot pain treatments vary as to their effectiveness.

Causes of Heel Pain

Many different things can lead to heel pain. The first step in pain treatment is to see your doctor or a very good podiatrist with accredited credentials. Your doctor can determine why you are experiencing heel pain and work with you to determine the type pain treatment plan is right for you.

* Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when the fascia (the band of tissues that connects your heel to your toes) becomes inflamed. This can happen from too much jumping or running, arthritis, or wearing poor-fitted shoes. Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes: specific exercises, rest, and/or heel inserts. If the pain is unbearable, your doctor may recommend medication to reduce the swelling.

* Stone Bruise. Something as simple as a stone or rock may be the cause of your pain. Sometimes when we step too hard on a solid object, we can bruise the pads of our heels. The pain treatment for a stone bruise is rest, walk on the ball of your foot, and ibuprofen to reduce inflammation. The pain will gradually go away.

* Tendonitis. Wear and tear can negatively affect the tendons in the foot, especially the Achilles tendon. When this happens, the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed, and pain behind the heel occurs. The foot pain treatment for this condition includes stretching exercises, heel inserts, pain medication, (Advil or Tylenol) or wearing open-backed shoes.

* Heel Spur. Your doctor or podiatrist will be able to point out if you have a spur by an x-ray. Causes of your heel pain could include inadequate flexibility in your calf muscles, lack of arch support, being overweight, suddenly increasing physical activity, and spending too much time on your feet. Treatment can involve any of or all of the following remedies as in rest, ice application, stretching, taping the heel for support, and orthonics for you shoes.

Foot Heel Pain Treatment:

According to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), 72% of people who used stretching exercises to lesson heel pain, had the pain subside. Do not ignore pain. It could be an early sign of a variety of serious conditions. That is why early treatment of your heel pain is so valuable. And the good news is, most heel pain treatment plans are easy and can be conducted at home. Surgery is hardly ever necessary unless you let it get out of hand.

So, what are you waiting for? Do not let heel pain interrupt your life a minute more. Find the best foot pain treatment available by talking to your podiatrist or doctor and cooperate with them on a course of action.

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It is not uncommon for anxiety sufferers to experience “real” and even painful physical symptoms. Tightness in the chest, strange aches and pains, tingling sensations and hyperventilation are but a few of the most common.

These symptoms should always be checked by your doctor right away, but if your doctor determines there is no medical problem causing them, you could very well be dealing with physical anxiety symptoms.

As an example, I used to often feel that I could not breathe properly–as if I had asthma or some other respiratory problem. But after many examinations and tests, the doctors determined I was “as healthy as a horse,” and that I was actually experiencing physical anxiety symptoms, brought on by chronic, low-level stress.

The techniques that helped me to break free of these symptoms may sound a bit strange at first, so a little background information is necessary to set the stage:

Anxiety problems like this become strong habits and the more you try to fight them or make them stop, the more they will continue. The way to overcome them is, ironically, to completely accept that you are causing this problem and resolve that you will NOT try to change it. Not one little bit.

This is all about “letting go of the control” in the situation, and letting your body do anything it wants to do. Because the more you try to control it, the worse the problem usually gets.

This is a way of saying “whatever my body wants is what I want too.” This requires a shift in your thinking, because you really need to believe it, not just say it.

The irony is, when you do not care about these symptoms, they have a way of fading away on their own, but as long as you are bothered by them and obsess about them, they will continue to stick around.

A great example of this is blushing. I’ve worked with people that had this problem, and it is incredibly stubborn. However it will usually fade away on it’s own once you reach the point where you could care less about it, and it makes no difference to you at all.

It’s very similar to using reverse psychology on a child; when you really aren’t bothered by something the child doing, they will often just stop doing it. Why? Because there’s no “pay off” for them, they are not getting any attention from doing it. Physical anxiety symptoms are much the same.

There’s a great proverb, “Energy flows where attention goes.” This is especially true about anxiety. Focusing on the symptoms almost always makes them worse, and ignoring them by occupying your mind with other things takes their power away, and often causes them to fade away completely. That’s why the most effective methods of dealing with anxiety often use some form of “distraction.”

A great example of “distraction” is a woman I worked with last year who had problems with tightness in the chest and shoulders caused by chronic anxiety. Over the course of 18 months, she had seen doctor after doctor with no real relief. Desperate to try something new, she drove all the way from New Jersey to Florida (where my office is located) for a personal consultation.

The funny thing is, her mind was so occupied with the driving and being in a different environment, hotel, etc., that by the time she arrived at our meeting the problem was completely gone!

In my experience, this is not uncommon at all. The long drive, staying at a hotel, and being in an unfamiliar environment effectively caused a “shock” to her system that interrupted the “loop” in her thinking. As a result, she stopped focusing on her chronic problem, and the physical anxiety symptoms disappeared.

Breaking the “loop” in your thinking that causes physical anxiety symptoms can be as simple as shaking up your life a bit. Take a trip, or doing something outside of your “norm.” Anything that occupies your mind heavily will help, and the results can often be dramatic.

Jon Mercer, MA, is a personal development trainer and the founder of www.easycalm.com, a leading anxiety resource site. Eliminate Anxiety Symptoms Without Struggling. Watch this free video to learn how

Many chronic pain patients may be under-treated as a result of doctors who are trying to gain control over pain killer addiction, it’s reported. Many other drugs can interact with the opioids and cause a variety of symptoms; this can be fatal. And physical dependence on a drug suggests that sudden stopping of the drug may result in negative consequences. These are all considerations to take into account today when prescribing or using pain killers.

Often people who are addicted to pain killers are plagued with various symptoms to various degrees; many times they don’t associate the symptoms they are having with the drug. If you think you’re addicted and want to get off pain killers or other drugs, it’s best to get detoxified as fast as you can and then go through some type of rehabilitation, this is crucial; it’s important to have others to lean on and learn from and offer support to you. When you’re addicted physically to a drug, like pain killers or alcohol, etc., it’s because you’ve unknowingly suppressed or shut down your body’s production of endorphins, which are natural opiate pain killers; when this happens you start craving the drug that you replaced the endorphins with whether it’s alcohol, any of a number of drugs, medications or pain killers.

A person usually exhibits compulsive behavior to satisfy their craving for a pain killer or pain medication even when there are negative consequences associated with taking the pain killer or drug. Opioids used as the doctor has prescribed are supposedly not dangerous according to some well-established medical groups; but if that’s the case, why are so many people addicted to them? Addiction is a biological and psychological condition.

Less common side effects and adverse reactions of pain killers are: confusion, hallucinations, delirium, hives, itching, hypothermia, bradycardia (slow heart rate), tachycardia (rapid heart rate), raised intracranial pressure, ureteric or biliary spasm, muscle rigidity and flushing to name a few. Chronic pain affects one out of four adults; millions of people suffer from severe disabling pain. Treatment options for pain killer addiction include: medications, such as methadone and LAAM (levo-alpha-acetyl-methadol), and behavioral counseling; usually, the patient is medically detoxified before a treatment approach is begun.

Pain killer addiction includes these: opiate dependency, opiate addiction, narcotic dependency, narcotic addiction, and pain killer dependency or painkiller dependency. More common side effects and adverse reactions of pain killers are: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, miosis (contraction of the pupil), orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drops upon sudden standing) – often happens when arising too fast when getting out of bed in the morning, urinary retention, constipation and fecal impaction. Many side effects and adverse reactions that can occur with the use of opioids as pain killers.

It’s important to get help and not try getting off pain killers on your own. It is important to go through rehab following your detox stay: make it a part of your plan of action. You absolutely must make plans to leave the routine responsibilities of your life for a week or two or suffer the inevitable outcome and bad health effects of prolonged drug addiction.

All other demands of children, job, school, or any other responsibilities may make inpatient treatment seem like an intrusion but it’s not. The longer you wait to get treatment the worse it will get; so take action now. Taking the time to spend in a treatment center, detoxing, is of the utmost priority for you.

What should people, and patients with chronic pain problems or conditions, do to avoid the possibility of addiction is a puzzling question. The body’s natural pain killers, endorphins, have been replaced by these pain killing drugs; get them flowing again with lots of laughter and other natural approaches. The effort to reduce pain medication abuse is causing serious problems for patients who legitimately need these drugs.

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