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Chicken Pox - What You Should Know About This Infectious Disease

Chicken Pox is the common name for Varicella simplex, classically one of the childhood infectious diseases caught and survived by most children. Chicken Pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It starts with moderate fever and then characteristic spots appearing in two or three waves, mainly on the body and head rather than the hands and becoming itchy raw pox pocks , small open sores which heal mostly without scarring. Chicken Pox has a two-week incubation period and is highly contagious by air transmission two days before symptoms appear. Therefore, Chicken Pox spreads quickly through schools and other places of close contact. Once someone has been infected with the disease, they usually develop protective immunity for life. It is fairly rare to get the Chicken Pox multiple times, but it is possible for people with irregular immune systems. As the disease is more...

10 Steps To Help You Get A Great Night S Sleep

How did you sleep last night. I had a great night s sleep, but when I woke up I thought what a powerful effect a great night s sleep has on your metabolism, and I wanted to share with you some ideas about how to get a better night s sleep. Now my idea of a great night s sleep is one in which you sleep soundly and wake fully refreshed and full of energy. During a great night s sleep you rarely, if ever, think about your troubles, your never think about the news, and you usually fall asleep within 10 minutes of your head hitting the pillow with positive thoughts in your mind . Also, a key factor in determining if you had a great night s sleep is if you dream positive or fun dreams. Because if your night full of bad or stressful dreams then you re most certainly tossing and turning throughout the night and NOT getting a restful sleep. Why is it so important to get quality...

Keeping Allergies At Bay

Seasonal allergies affect over 35 million people in the United States, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. To keep your allergies at bay, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification IICRC recommends these tips for a fresh, pollen-free indoor environment. If needed, use air conditioning, which cleans, cools and dries. 8226; Keep entryways clean and create a shoe regimen. Sweep, dust or vacuum outside entryways to avoid tracking pollen and debris into your home. Wipe your feet on the doormat when entering your home or leave shoes by the door. 8226; Use high-quality vacuum equipment. A HEPA-type filter bag and brush agitation are more important considerations than the vacuum s price. A good vacuum should easily remove dust and particles before they become embedded in the carpet. Replace bags when 2 3 full. 8226; Have...