Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Finding Forex Trading Signals Services that are very profitable

Some Forex traders dream about finding great set and forget forex trading signal services which are easy to follow, profitable and convenient. They would then just copy the daily currency recommendations into their Forex broker dealing station and watch their trading account grow and grow.

A short while ago over 250 online Currency trading alert services were reviewed and alert services like the one described above do exist!

The big challenge to the average Forex Trader is firstly, finding forex trading signal services that fit the success mould and then secondly, making sure that the service is credible. This article will address the first question of how to find possible currency trading alert services to consider.

The technique mostly used by many forex traders is to search the Web using a good search engine and then to slowly search through the results to find say 20 alert services to consider for evaluation. This is a good starting point but remember to uses appropriate search terms. For instance currency trading signals, currency trading alerts and currency alert service bring up different results. This may seem like hard work but always use your trading dreams as a motivator. When on the search engine results pages do not neglect the paid adverts to further increase your chances of finding great currency trading signal services. You can find some unexpected gems by clicking on these.

An alternative good place to search for great forex trading signal services are Forex service review sites. Some of these sites give objective and paid reviews of many forex trading signal services on the market and allow users to post comments on their own personal experiences. Some of them list over a 100 forex trading alert services so your job can be reduced considerably. These are likely the best source of good forex trading alert services, as you get direct user feedback as well. We have also found these to be one of the best guides to the creditability of alert services. Use search engines to firstly find the review sites. Most of the review sites offer direct links to alert services providers.

Forex blogs are again a good source of alert service information. Going into discussion forums is a lot more time consuming and your return on effort will be less than the techniques already mentioned. We use this method to check on the credibility of a service rather than finding a service.

An often overlooked method is word of mouth. Use your network of other forex traders to enquire whether they have had any good experiences with forex trading alert services.

Using the methods above, alert services producing 27 000 pips a year and returns of between 200% and 1000% on capital used, have been found. Not a bad investment of time and effort but 250 alert services had to be researched to get there. You too can benefit from following the process described in this article and well as the articles to follow. It is well worth the effort.

The activities above should provide you with a list of between 20 and 50 Forex trading alert services to consider. How you then water these down to the few that will make you money is the subject of the next article to be published in the article directory. Make sure to watch out for them.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Sterling Silver Jewelry - Why and How Does it Tarnish?

Introduction

Man has been using silver jewelry such as silver rings, pendants, bracelets for various purposes since earliest civilizations. Silver, is one of the oldest known metals to man and has been in existence since time immemorial.

With the advancement in technology, complex and advanced methods of jewelry designing have been used to carve intricate jewelry out of silver. Yet, one major concern among the manufacturers, buyers and sellers of silver jewelry is that it corrodes easily if not taken proper care of.

Silver can get easily tarnished if it comes into contact with any substance that contains hydrogen sulfide. Some of the common substances found at home that contain sulfide include doormats, rubber bands, wool and latex gloves. It has also been observed that silver jewelry or silverware corrodes easily in places where coal is used as a fuel. The prime reason for this occurrence can yet again be attributed to the presence of high content of sulfur in coal.

Reason for corrosion

Corrosion or tarnishing of silver can primarily be characterized easily when it starts losing its gleam and its color gradually changes from bright silver to give a yellowish tint until it finally turns to various shades of grey or even black in some cases.

Other various factors which contribute to tarnishing of silver include weather changes, relatively high levels of humidity in the atmosphere. Certain edible items like eggs and oil present in the kitchen when in contact with silver utensils may also accelerate the corrosion process.

Methods to prevent corrosion

Various methods have been devised by scientists to mitigate the damages done to a certain piece of silverware or silver jewelry by various methods. Certain home made remedies are often advised to remove small amounts of corrosion from jewelry while it is advised to seek professional help from a jeweler when dealing with intricate pieces of jewelry or when the extent of damage caused by corrosion is really very high.

Some of the general methods prescribed to remove tarnish from pieces of jewelry like silver chains, pendants and silver rings include immersing silver in chemical dips, plating the jewelry with other metals like rhodium or copper which form a protective layer over it, stocking up silverware with silica granules as they are known to absorb any excess levels of humidity present in the atmosphere.

Popularity of corroded jewelry

Yet another contradictory stance to the methods being devised to restrain one's silver chains from being corroded is that tarnished silver jewelry is considered a rage nowadays among the jewelry experts. Jewelry manufacturers purposely tarnish silver in order to carve out jewelry items out of it which may give it a rustic and traditional appeal. Corroded silver chains and silver rings which sports a grayish or dark yellowish tint in it is often used by skilled craftsmen to shape enchanting pieces of silver jewelry from it, which smacks of traditional and artistic elements. The methods used to corrode silver are exactly the same as they are to prevent it from corroding, the only difference being that they are exercised in the reverse manner. Hence, no matter what form of silver jewelry one may choose to opt for- corroded or glazed, the trend for silver jewelry seems virtually unending!

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

What To Know About Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are devices that are used to aid in hearing. They are commonly used to help those who have a difficult time hearing. There are several different types of them. In many cases, they have been developed over time and the various versions of them are mainly due to the improvements that have been used.

One of the types of hearing aids is the body worn aids. These are the first type of aid to be used. Today, they are rarely used because there are better quality options available due to the improvements of technology. They use an amplification system that is connected to a mold that fits around the ear. They are large and this helps in some of the worst cases of hearing loss where other units cannot.

Another option is those that are behind the ear aids. A custom made ear mold is connected to a small case that fits behind the ear. They are used to all types of hearing loss and work well for children because of how durable they are as well as how capable they are of being connected to assistive listening devices that can be used within the classroom.

Yet another type of hearing aid that is commonly used is that of the ITE aids. These are also known as in the ear aids because that is the location that they are in. They are custom made for each person individually. They work for most all types of hearing loss as well. In most cases, a child can wear them after the age of 13 as their growing patterns have slowed down.

Although there are several other types of hearing aids on the market, it is best to speak to your doctor about which is the right device for your needs. In many cases, there will be special equipment to help you in hearing better.


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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Alcohol - Balancing Risks & Benefits

Humans have been drinking fermented beverages for over 10,000 years and yet, to this day, the debate about its merits and demerits still remains. Alcohol is both a tonic and a poison. There are many scientific studies showing the benefits of alcohol consumption, and at the same time, there are just as many that indicate its health hazards.

What Is Alcohol?

The active ingredient in alcoholic beverages is ethanol which affects the body in many different ways.

  • It directly influences the stomach, brain, heart, gallbladder, and liver.
  • It affects levels of cholesterol, triglycerides (fats), and insulin in the blood, as well as inflammation and blood clotting.
  • It also alters mood, concentration, and coordination.

Whether alcohol is a tonic or a poison depends mostly on the dose. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend those who do drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation. Moderation means no more than one drink per day for women and two for men. A standard drink is 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. The recommended amount is smaller for women than men because women are usually smaller in size and they have less of an enzyme that helps metabolize alcohol in the body.

Health Hazards Of Heavy Drinking

If all drinkers limit themselves to one drink a day, we probably would not need as many cardiologists, liver specialists, mental health professionals, and substance abuse counselors. However, not everyone who likes to drink can stop at just one. Heavy drinking is the major cause of preventable death in most countries. In the U.S., alcohol is implicated in about half of all fatal traffic accidents. It plays a role in one in three violent crime cases.

  • It contributes to depression, violence, and relationship issues.
  • It causes inflammation of the liver (alcoholic hepatitis) and leads to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) which is potentially fatal.
  • It increases blood pressure and damages heart muscle (cardiomyopathy).
  • It is associated with various forms of cancer such as cancer of the mouth, throat, vocal cord, esophagus (tube that goes from mouth to stomach), breast, liver, colon, and rectum. The risk is multiplied for drinkers who also smoke tobacco.
  • It causes fetal alcohol syndrome in an unborn child, including impaired growth and nervous system development.

Who Shouldn't Drink Alcohol?

People with the following conditions shouldn't drink any alcohol; even small amounts could cause problems:

  • A history of hemorrhagic stroke
  • Liver disease
  • Pancreatic disease
  • Evidence of precancerous changes in the mouth, throat, vocal cord, and esophagus.
  • Family history of alcoholism
  • Pregnant

Alcohol also interacts with many common prescription and over-the-counter medications:

  • Antibiotics
  • Anticoagulants (drugs that stop blood from clotting)
  • Antidepressants
  • Antihistamines
  • Anti-seizure medications
  • Beta blockers (drugs for managing irregular heart beats, heart attack, and high blood pressure)
  • Diabetes medications
  • Pain relievers
  • Sleeping pills

Also, if you combine alcohol with aspirin, you face an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. If you use alcohol with acetaminophen, you increase your risk of liver damage.

Possible Benefits Of Moderation Drinking

We know for a fact that heavy drinking plays havoc on your health but many studies have shown that moderate alcohol consumption can in fact, reduce the risk of the following diseases:

  • Heart attack (clot in coronary artery)
  • Ischemic stroke (clot in artery leading to the brain)
  • Peripheral vascular disease (narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart and brain)
  • Sudden cardiac arrest (sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness)
  • Gallstones
  • Type 2 diabetes

In addition, some studies have contributed the benefits of certain components in red wine such as reseveratrol in reducing heart disease risk. Resveratrol has shown to increase HDL("good") cholesterol, prevents blood clots, and relaxes blood vessel walls.

Risks of Moderate Drinking

In spite of the above benefits, moderate drinking also carries some risks:

  • Alcohol is addictive, especially for people with a family history of alcoholism.
  • There is convincing evidence that alcohol increases risk of developing breast cancer. However, studies also show that adequate intake of folate (a B vitamin), at least 600 mg a day, appears to mitigate this increased risk. Folate helps build DNA and is essential for accurate cell division. Alcohol blocks the absorption of folate and hence, increases the risk of breast, colon, and other cancers.
  • Alcohol can disrupt sleep. Although alcohol has a sedative effect and help you fall asleep faster, it is metabolized rapidly in your body and it impairs your sleep during the second half of the night. You tend to have shallower sleep and awake more easily. Alcohol is also likely to worsen snoring and sleep apnea (a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep).

Should You Drink Or Shouldn't You Drink?

  • If you don't drink, there is no need to start. For a pregnant woman and her unborn child, a recovering alcoholic, a person with liver disease, and people taking medication that interact with alcohol, drinking offers little benefits and substantial risks. There are other risk-free ways to boost your heart health and lower your risk of diabetes, such as becoming more active, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating healthy fats and a variety of vegetables and fruits.
  • If you do drink, drink in moderation. There are no conclusive studies that indicate whether wine, beer, or spirits has more health benefits. So choose whatever you like. Moderation is the key - limit to no more than one drink per day for women and two for men. However, bear in mind that having 7 drinks on a Saturday night and then not drinking for the rest of the week is not the same as having one drink a day. Also, make sure you get at least 600 mg of folate a day.
  • If you are a woman, it is trickier to balance the benefit and risk. Every year 10 times more women die from heart disease (460,000) than breast cancer (41,000). Therefore, if you are a woman at risk for heart disease, it is possibly beneficial to have a daily drink in spite of the small increase in breast cancer risk. However, studies show that women are far more afraid of developing breast cancer than heart disease, something that must be taken into consideration.

Carol Chuang is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Metabolic Typing Advisor. She has a Masters degree in Nutrition and is the founder of CC Health Counseling, LLC. Her passion in life is to stay healthy and to help others become healthy. She believes that a key ingredient to optimal health is to eat a diet that is right for one's specific body type. Eating organic or eating healthy is not enough to guarantee good health. The truth is that there is no one diet that is right for everyone. Our metabolisms are different, so should our diets. Carol specializes in Metabolic Typing, helping her clients find the right diet for their Metabolic Type. To learn more about Metabolic Typing, her nutrition counseling practice, and how to get a complimentary phone consultation, please go to http://cchealthcounseling.com/


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