How to Confirm If You Have a Yeast Infection

Jan 28, 2010 Author admin
Joseph Nyamache asked:




If you need to confirm your suspicions that you may have a yeast infection, the best way is to have your doctor diagnose the problem or take one of the many over the counter tests which are available. Your physician will physically examine you and analyze your vaginal discharge. Over the counter tests instead work by testing your pH balance to determine whether you have a yeasty infection.

Before beginning a course of treatment with over the counter medications, it is wise to make sure that you really have a yeast infection; you can end up doing more harm than good if you try to treat a condition that you do not in fact have. While a yeast infection is certainly a troublesome problem to have, treating an infection which you do not have can upset the natural pH balance of your vagina, causing a real infection!

The problem with the proliferation of over the counter yeast infection treatments is the number of women trying to treat themselves for infections they don’t really have. A woman may have a symptom and assume that she has a yeast infection; then rush off to the drugstore for one of the over the counter remedies. However, there are many other infections which have symptoms similar to those of a yeast infection – bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.

The symptom which is noticed first in most women is the discomfort in the infected region; this usually presents as an itching or burning; this can be intense. Pain while urinating is also common due to inflammation in the vaginal region. In especially severe cases, the infected woman may even have trouble walking due to extreme irritation. In most women, sexual intercourse is also painful during an infection.

The appearance of the area is another good way to determine if you have an infection. There is sometimes a vaginal discharge, resembling cottage cheese in consistency. Redness is also usually evident. Keep in mind that only about one fifth of women with yeast infections report a vaginal discharge; this discharge can also be thin in consistency and may vary in color anywhere between clear to yellowish.

Another good indicator of the presence of a yeast infection is odor. This is often detectable by a distinct odor; this is a “yeasty” odor, resembling the smell of baking bread or the beer making process. Since yeast is used in both baking and brewing, this stands to reason. A yeast infection is just that – an infection caused by the organism Candida Albicans, a type of yeast.

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Cure Tiredness – 3 Mistakes Which People Make

Jan 27, 2010 Author admin
John Davenport asked:




In order to cure tiredness and increase your energy levels, you need to alter your lifestyle to a healthy and balanced one. The bad news is that most people who wish to cure their tiredness end up making stupid mistakes which only makes things worse for them and increases their tiredness.

3 Mistakes People Make When They Try To Cure Their Tiredness

1. Using Caffeine to ward off tiredness – Caffeine is probably the most popular drug on Earth. I say drug because caffeine is certainly addictive and is really a stimulant. Now, there’s nothing wrong with having a cup of hot coffee once in a while (or tea for that matter since it also rich in caffeine) but it is wrong to assume that this will improve your tiredness levels in the long run. The opposite is the truth. Caffeine may help you in the short run, but it will not help in the long run since it doesn’t really improve your condition but provides a short term energy boost. What’s worse is that like all drugs, it will require increasingly larger doses of caffeine to keep alert in the future. It will not cure your tiredness.

2. The second mistake people make when trying to cure their tiredness is that they try to sleep longer. This is a logical thing to do, but it won’t help your tiredness levels. The truth is that there are people who sleep short hours but are still energetic. It’s the quality of sleep and not the quantity that counts. Try to sleep in multiplications of 90 minutes at a time and go to bed at about the same time each night. This is more important than the amount of time you actually sleep.

3. Overeating to cure tiredness. People try to overeat in order to battle their tiredness. This doesn’t work since eating too much actually burdens the body and makes it work less well. You should eat enough to feel well. If you’re tired, drinking water is much better than stuffing yourself with more food.

Stop making these 3 mistakes and you’ll be on your way to cure your tiredness.

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Dangers Of Metabolism Boosters And Energy Drinks

Jan 26, 2010 Author admin
Brenda Devlin asked:




The main purpose of metabolism boosting substances is to assist body when exercising. They are there to accelerate calorie burning process. There is a common misperception that metabolism boosters can replace the role of physical activity in loosing weight. Fault for this belief lies partly by online diet marketers. Last 5 years are known as “diet spamming” period. Majority of e-mail owners were receiving at least 1 “lose weight – no exercise needed product” mail weekly in their inbox. Though it is true that those products will make body burn more calories even with no exercise, dangers of such doing overshadow by far those hardly measurable weight loss effects.

Untrained body of overweight people is simply not up to the increased heart rate and blood circulation that energy drink or metabolism booster can cause. Heart attack can be the consequence. Each body needs time to adapt on faster blood circulation. Any instant shock caused by metabolism boosting diet product is a health hazard. This is especially important for people who face weight issues and have one or another kind of medical condition related to: high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels or any kind of heart muscle disorder.

Overweight people, who have long neglected physical exercises, should avoid dietary products that promise weight loss with no effort needed. Those products are predominantly based on extracts of different citrus fruits, alcohol and in 90% of cases they will content caffeine. For individuals just starting with their weight loss program, other kinds of dietary supplements should be considered. Here it should be emphasized that there is an important difference between overweight and obese individuals. No obesity case should ever be addressed without proper medical guidance.

One should also never underestimate the power of drinking water. Water is an effective and gentle body stimulant, with no negative side effects. Metabolism boosters and energy drinks should find their place in fitness studios with people who are daily devoted to hard physical exercise.

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Cure Tiredness – When Dehydration Symptoms Cause Tiredness

Jan 24, 2010 Author admin
Kevin Rush asked:




Tiredness is something that plagues us all at times, and it is hard to know if your tiredness is excessive or normal. Regardless of its extent, there are quite a few simple things one can do to cure tiredness with minimal effort and just slight lifestyle changes. Dehydration symptoms are often a factor in tiredness. “If you become dehydrated, you reduce your blood volume so your heart’s got to work harder to pump the same volume around,” says Dr Trent Watson, spokesman for the Dietitians’ Association of Australia. Here are a few ways to promote health and alertness, reduce fatigue, and remain hydrated.

Dehydration Symptoms

Dehydration symptoms may include headaches, muscle cramps, visual impairment and lowered blood pressure or hypotension. Even dizziness and fainting can be dehydration symptoms and in extreme cases delirium and unconsciousness have been known to become present. Of course, dehydration that isn’t addressed can eventually cause death.

It only takes a 2% loss of one’s normal water volume in the body to start experiencing dehydration symptoms. Thirst is the first thing people usually notice. Dry skin and constipation are additional early warning signs. What’s more, athletes may experience a reduction in athletic performance when they are dehydrated.

Symptoms can become more severe if the initial dehydration isn’t addressed. What happens is that your respiration and heart rates start to increase in order to compensate for the negative effects of dehydration on the body. Decreased sweating can cause the body temperature to rise. Because of this additional strain on the body, dehydration often gives the feeling of tiredness as another symptom.

Senior citizens have a particularly common occurrence of dehydration because they begin to lose the ability to feel thirst after the age of 50. This often leads to more extreme dehydration symptoms and hospitalization which may have been avoided if they had simply increased their fluid intake despite the fact that they didn’t feel thirsty.

Cure Tiredness: Water Provides Energy

Dehydration causes tiredness, but a glass of water revitalizes the body. When you feel thirsty, it indicates that you are already dehydrated and need a refill. Dehydration can lead to muscle weakness, dizziness and lethargy. Dehydration Studies show that just 2% water loss affects mental functioning.

To stay hydrated, it is important to sip water throughout the day. Additionally, cold water hydrates fastest. Choose water instead of soft drinks or even sports drinks which are acidic and often don’t offer the body what they promise. Even an inactive person in a temperate climate may lose approximately 2.5 liters of water in an average day because of normal sweat and urination. One should also be drinking more water if they are physically active or in a hotter climate.

Most people don’t know that they can often cure tiredness just by adding more water intake to their daily routine. This is particularly true in high temperature environments or where physical activity is present, but it is true in any person’s life. 3 o’clock sleepies at work can usually be avoided simply by drinking a full glass of water after lunch and again if tiredness is starting to creep into your afternoon. Instead, people often reach for caffeinated beverages such as soda or coffee to get through their afternoon, and they don’t understand that they may be further agitating their dehydration symptoms, including fatigue. Drinking water beyond the needs of the body entails little risk when done in moderation, since your kidneys will remove excess water through urine.

If improving your fluid intake does not cure tiredness, there are a number of other things which may be causing your fatigue including stress, anxiety, anemia and other mental and physical conditions. You may want to consult a doctor, herbalist, or consider adding an herbal or vitamin supplement to your daily diet.

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How to Get Toddler to Sleep Through the Night

Jan 24, 2010 Author admin
Eve Cheong asked:




Your primary aim at bedtime is to bring your toddler down

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4 Powerful Ways to Maximize the Energy-Boosting Benefits of D-Ribose

Jan 24, 2010 Author admin
Steve Barwick asked:




[An exclusive interview with George Foss, former general manager of Kayser Nutrition, southern California's health food store chain to the wealthy and famous for 52 years. George has been called a "walking repository of nutritional supplement research knowledge," and is a long-time consultant to the nutritional supplement industry. Featured on a variety of television and radio news broadcasts over the past 20 years, he is widely considered by west coast news media outlets to be the nutritional supplement industry's "go to" guy on natural health topics.]

Steve Barwick: George, I understand that today you are going to reveal four simple yet very powerful ways to dramatically maximize the energy-boosting benefits of D-Ribose. We’ll get to that in just a minute. But first, could you help us understand how D-Ribose helps people regain youthful energy levels – particularly people who suffer from either age-related energy deficit disorders or disease-induced energy deficit disorders?

George Foss: Well, first of all, people with disease-induced energy deficit disorders — such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, MS, lupus, AIDS and many others — are actually being robbed of their vital energy by the disease process itself. In the case of chronic fatigue, it is believed that the Epstein Barr virus or some other pathogen such as mycoplasmas actually infiltrate and attack the body’s cells. These pathogens severely damage the ability of the cellular mitochondria to produce sufficient amounts of ATP. Of course, ATP is the body’s chief energy molecule. Since literally hundreds of millions of cells can be damaged or compromised by an underlying infectious illness, the remaining undamaged cells are left with the task of trying to produce enough ATP to fuel the entire body. It’s like an eight cylinder car running on only five or six cylinders. The body simply becomes weaker and weaker over time, because the damaged cells are functioning at excessively low levels, and the undamaged cells are being taxed to their limits. The disease process spreads, because the cells cannot produce enough energy to empower the body to fight it off.

Fortunately, by supplying the body with supplemental D-Ribose — basically flooding the cells with the nutritional fuel they need to produce dramatic levels of extra energy in the form of ATP — you can frequently “jump start” the body back into high gear. The immune system gets the energy it needs to begin functioning at peak levels again. The brain gets the energy it needs to direct the healing process. Neurons fire better, not just in the brain but throughout the entire nervous system, sending healing chemical and electronic messages throughout the body with lightning speed. Synaptic transmission is restored to peak function. There is even some evidence that the cells damaged by the pathogens begin to recover when given the fuel they need for self-repair. And finally, energy levels are fully restored, and the body is able to pull itself out of the downward spiral caused by the underlying disease process.

Steve Barwick: What about energy deficit disorders related to aging?

George Foss: Well, aging is of course a normal process. And there is not much we can do about it but take care of our bodies by avoiding toxins and by making sure we get the proper nutrition, hydration and daily exercise our bodies need. Yet even if we are very good at doing these things, we will inevitably suffer from lower energy levels as we age. In large part, this is because, as we get older, our digestion does not function as well. And without proper digestion, our body is not able to extract the same levels of D-Ribose from food it once could. So there is less D-Ribose to send to the mitochondria for conversion into ATP. Because of this, we slowly begin to lose energy as we age. When D-Ribose is not extracted from the foods we eat and delivered to the cells in sufficient enough quantities to sustain normal everyday bodily functions, we simply begin to slow down. And quite commonly, fatigue and malaise sets in. But by supplementing with even small amounts of D-Ribose, we can make up for much of that lost energy caused by the normal aging process. The bottom line is that if we can give the cells what they need – in this case, supplemental D-Ribose — we can maintain a much higher level of daily energy than we could if we did not supplement. This is why so many middle-aged and older folks now supplement each morning with D-Ribose.

Steve Barwick: Well, at 52 years old, I know I use it. And frankly, I wouldn’t go a day without it. So what are some of the best ways to take D-Ribose for its well-known energy-boosting benefits?

George Foss: Based upon my experiences with customers over the past ten years, I’d say most healthy people who want to take D-Ribose for a little bit of extra energy generally need to take only one or two capsules a day by mouth — usually with a little bit of food. Each capsule should be a minimum of 700 mg. That way, if you take two capsules per day, you are getting nearly a gram and a half of D-Ribose, which is a nice dose for a relatively healthy person. However, if you are suffering from any kind of energy deficit disorder, you may need to either take significantly more D-Ribose, or take it a bit differently in order to maximize its energy-boosting benefits.

Steve Barwick: You’re saying there are different ways to take D-Ribose, so as to get more oomph out of it?

George Foss: Yes, absolutely. Here are four powerful ways to maximize your D-Ribose energy-boosting benefits, without having to increase your dosage:

1.) Take it sublingually. This means you should simply pour it out of the capsule directly under your tongue, and then swish it around inside your mouth so that it coats your cheeks and gums. Do this for several minutes. This allows the body to absorb much of the D-Ribose directly into the bloodstream through the rich network of veins found under the tongue, and in the cheeks and gums, thereby bypassing the normal digestive process in which some D-Ribose is inevitably lost. D-Ribose is a carbohydrate, a complex form of sugar, so it tastes slightly sweet, and for most people is not distasteful at all. This little trick alone will help dramatically maximize the effectiveness of D-Ribose when you take it.

2.) Another way to maximize your D-Ribose energy-boosting benefits is to take it with a commercial liquid hydration formula, such as Gatorade. Because Gatorade is specifically designed to hydrate the body’s 7 trillion cells, mixing several 700 mg. capsules worth of D-Ribose into a glassful before drinking it will help draw the D-Ribose directly into the cells very quickly, resulting in a dramatic physical energy boost that simply cannot be achieved by taking D-Ribose with water or other liquids alone. However, insulin dependent diabetics and hypoglycemics should only use this method under a doctor’s guidance and supervision, and blood sugar should be monitored closely, due to the sugars in the Gatorade.

3.) You can also dramatically maximize your D-Ribose energy-boosting benefits by taking it with synergistic nutrients. D-Ribose tends to significantly increase the body’s ability to absorb and effectively utilize other nutrients. By taking it with B-vitamins, such as a good “B-50″ formula, which is to say, 50 mg. of each of the major B-vitamins, you will maximize the beneficial effects of the vitamins by up to 100%. And the vitamins will dramatically extend the beneficial effects of the D-Ribose throughout the day. Other synergistic nutrients that can be taken with D-Ribose for phenomenal energy-boosting benefits are magnesium (200 mg.), malic acid (900 mg.), iodine (200 mcg.), selenium (200 mcg), tyrosine (500 mg.) and vitamin C (500 mg.), to mention but a few. One of my favorite combinations is 700 mg. of D-Ribose taken with 1,000 mg. of chewable B-12 in the methylcobalamin form.

4.) Finally, a very powerful way to maximize your D-Ribose energy-boosting benefits is to take it from time to time with an immune system booster such as Beta-glucan. This is a little-known secret I learned from several people with severe chronic fatigue, who used it to very good effect whenever they needed to quickly recover from a debilitating chronic fatigue “crash.” Taken together, the synergy between D-Ribose and Beta-glucan appears to double or even triple the individual benefits of each supplement. Energy and clear thinking can often be restored within a couple of hours, even when the mental “fog” so common to chronic fatigue is severe. What’s more, immunity can be restored to higher pre-crash levels very quickly. And when taken for several days in a row, the uplifting mental and physical effects of this dynamic duo can last for several days to several weeks afterwards. Some regular D-Ribose users have told me that they simply take a “booster” using this combination of nutrients once a week, in order to prevent any further chronic fatigue “crashes.’ By the way, the best form of Beta-glucan to use for this technique is the fully micronized Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan, available exclusively from a company in Liberty, Texas called Nutritional Supply Corporation. They can be reached at 1-888-246-7224, extension 222. D-Ribose can, of course, be purchased from our good friends at The Silver Edge by calling 1-800-528-0559, or by visiting them online at http://www.thesilveredge.com

Steve Barwick: George, it has been a real pleasure talking with you today. And it is always an eye-opening experience. We certainly appreciate your very interesting insights. Thank you for taking the time to visit with us.

George Foss: Thank you, Steve. It’s been my pleasure. For more in-depth information on D-Ribose, see the “Unique Nutritional Supplements” link at http://www.thesilveredge.com.

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Important Notice: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and the materials and products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Self-treatment is not recommended. All health care decisions should be made under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable health care practitioner.

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How To Beat Tiredness And Fatigue

Jan 14, 2010 Author admin
Gerry Restrivera asked:




Are you always tired and no energy to do the things you want to do? Fatigue is common to most people especially on this modern life when people seem to work a lot and very busy with their everyday routine. Feeling tired maybe normal after a tiring long day but there are people who always feel restless and tired and it is a problem that interferes with their daily lives. Learning how to beat tiredness is important to improve the quality of your life.

Constant tiredness and fatigue is a problem for some people even if they tried getting more sleep, drink more coffee or energy drinks and yet they often find themselves tired and no energy to do the things they want to do. If tiredness and fatigue becomes chronic, it could tear down your immune system leading to other problems. Long term tiredness is a problem that could result to other health problems like constipation, diarrhea, heart disease, anxiety and depression. If you have constant tiredness you have to find ways to beat tiredness. It is recommended that you seek medical or professional help to understand about your constant tiredness and to know your health condition. Tiredness could be a result of other illnesses like anaemia, thyroid and heart problems.

If you will not find the right treatment to beat tiredness and fatigue, it is a condition that could be very disabling. What if there are tasks that you need to do that requires alertness like driving? Daytime sleepiness which is related to your constant tiredness could occur while you are driving and it could be really dangerous. We need alertness and energy to do all the things that we need to do. Poor concentration, sleepiness and lack of motivation are just some of the negative effects of excessive tiredness and you have to beat tiredness and fatigue before it becomes chronic.

There are things you can do to beat tiredness and fatigue here are some tips:

Stay away from caffeine, it is a stimulant that can make you alert and awake but it will also prevent you from sleeping or getting a deep level of sleep that could lead to daytime sleepiness or constant tiredness.

Your weight could be the reason for constant tiredness. If you are overweight, you need to exert more effort for your daily activities and if you are underweight, you might not have the strength to do the things you want to do leading to excessive tiredness. Maintaining a healthy weight will help you beat tiredness and fatigue.

Stress is another culprit for excessive tiredness. Thinking and trying to put solutions on problems you have no control can lead to fatigue and constant tiredness. Give yourself a break and learn to manage your stress. Find positive outlet for your stress like yoga, exercises and plan a vacation once in a while.

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The ABCs Of Fighting A Stiff Neck Headache

Jan 13, 2010 Author admin
Lee Dobbins asked:




So you have a painful constricted feeling in your neck. Even trying to turn your head brings a sharp severe pain. And as if it is not enough, you also have a headache which keeps you wide awake without the benefit of tossing and turning on your bed.

A stiff neck headache is not something that people normally consider to be dangerous.
More often than not, a stiff neck headache is not even a serious problem. Doctors often term it as a cervical spasm.

Usually, it is caused by uncomfortable sleeping position which puts unnecessary stress to your neck. So whenever you have a stiff neck headache, it is a good bet that you are only experiencing the effects of sore muscles.

However, stiff neck headache should not be taken lightly either. If you are suffering from stiff neck headache, especially if the occurrence is frequent, it might be best for you to see a doctor. You have nothing to lose but all to gain when you consult experts about this ailment.

Sometimes, stiff neck headaches happen after suffering a concussion to your head or neck. There are also some serious diseases associated with stiff neck headache; for example, meningitis and high blood pressure. Cases like these must be checked out first before you can be sure that the searing pains you have in your neck are nothing but a crick in the neck. Once your doctor is sure that your stiff neck headache is nothing serious, you can have plenty of treatment alternatives on top of peace of mind.

A stiff neck headache is possibly a symptom of a more serious and bigger ailment if it comes with other abnormal characteristics aside from pain in the neck. In meningitis for instance, the pain in the neck becomes worse as you try to move your chin downward. If ever you are feeling nauseated and utterly confused for no apparent reason, you might be experiencing inflammation in the brain which is, needless to say, very dangerous. A crunching sound while trying to move your painful neck coupled with a tingling sensation in your upper extremities can point to cervical osteoarthritis.

So just how do you deal with stiff neck headache? Is it possible for you to ease the pain brought by stiff neck headache? Here are a few tips to avoid or to comfort you during the trying times of a stiff neck headache; but remember that this should be done only when you are absolutely sure, upon consultation with your doctor, that you are only experiencing a muscular spasm on your neck area.

Firstly, fix your bed. As majority of stiff neck headaches are caused during sleep the likes of which you could almost wring your neck without even feeling it, you can start by clearing away unnecessary objects in your bed. Example, you should not sleep with your laptop computer or books in bed because these can become obstructions which could hurt your neck while you sleep.

A bad sleeping position can cause unwanted stress to your neck and head, so choose comfortable pillows and a cushioned but not too soft bed. A bed that gives good support and spreads pressure points on your back while you lay down is not only comfortable but healthy as well.

Secondly, if you are having stiff neck headaches as you go about your job routine in front of a desktop computer for eight hours, consider using a cervical collar. You can also make one by doubling over a piece of towel or cloth and enclosing it around the neck and fastened by a pin. This collar provides additional neck support and definitely relieves unnecessary stress to your neck.

You can also put a small pillow sandwiched between the back of your neck and your office chair’s back rest for support; or better yet, use a comfortable traveling pillow which can be easily wrapped around your neck in a snap.

Finally, give your neck a regular exercise. A recurring stiff neck headache can be prevented by strengthening your neck muscles through regular neck exercise. A simple routine consists of moving the shoulders backwards to the point that the shoulder blades are pushed nearer to each other and then relax your shoulders and turn your neck slowly from side to side.

You can also have your neck constantly massaged. Train yourself to sit and stand up straight. Most of the time, stiff neck headache is a result of bad posture.

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5 Secret Benefits of Napping

Jan 12, 2010 Author admin
Eamonn Shaughnessy asked:




In other words, while your brain is in full activity, there is no requirement for sleep. However the brain needs a rest occasionally to refresh itself and go on “like with a full tank of gas” with just a short, 20-minute power nap.

Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of sleep and how a power nap can help you:

1. Less stress

Researchers have found that stress hormone levels were lower in those who took stress-reducing actions such as napping. Take a break each day from the stresses and reduce your risks, find a quiet, comfortable spot and take a nap.

2. Increased alertness and productivity

If you have the opportunity for a power nap, particularly after a poor night of sleep, by all means, take one. You will feel more alert and energetic afterwards, and once rested after your mid-afternoon nap, your mood, efficiency, and alertness level will improve greatly

3. Good for the heart

Taking 40 winks in the middle of the day may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, particularly in young healthy men, say researchers. They studied 23,681 individuals living in Greece who had no history of coronary heart disease, stroke or cancer when they first volunteered, and found that those who took a 30-minute siesta at least three times a week had a 37% lower risk of heart-related death.

4. Boost your creativity

Rest and relaxation isn’t only vital to your health – it might also make you a more creative person. People tend to be more imaginative after a good night’s sleep. Other experts agree that taking a nap or stepping away from a problem or project refreshes the mind and could lead to better ideas later.

5. Better health

Napping in general benefits heart functioning, hormonal maintenance, and cell repair, says Dr. Sara Mednick who is at the forefront of napping research. A power nap, says Mednick, simply maximizes these benefits by getting the sleeper into and out of rejuvenating sleep as fast as possible.

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Strange Gizmos and Gadgets

Jan 4, 2010 Author admin
Kristel Nicole Eniego asked:




Creativity knows no bounds. Let us take the Japanese for example: the gadgets they come up with are amazing. Some are useless but then again, it takes a lot to think of something and then actually pull through with it. Only the Japanese have the guts to conceptualize strange gadgets like that and then actually produce it. For that reason, I’m putting the spotlight on several strange gadgets.

Here are a couple of favorites:

1. Noodle Eater’s Hair Guard

Do you have long hair? Does it annoy you when your hair suddenly falls and dips in your bowl of soup? Being primarily a country who takes pride in their noodles, it’s only natural that the Japanese are starting to get annoyed at that experience. So what do they do? They invent! Basically, the Noodle Eater’s Hair Guard is a pink rubber gadget that fits snugly just around the face. It’s similar to a dog cone actually, only it doesn’t cover the whole head but just the face. In any case, when you wear it, you’d still look like you’re wearing a dog cone. This peculiar gadget is not only strange, but of all colors it just had to be pink.

2. Nap Alarm

This is particularly interesting for me. The Nap Alarm is the perfect gadget if you find yourself sleeping in between classes, lectures or even driving. You place the Nap Alarm just over your ear and through its electronic motion sensing feature, it calculates when you’re about to nod your head off and then it sends a loud sound right in your ear if it senses that you’re about to fall asleep therefore saving you from embarrassment or even death. (Though I doubt that an alarm would make the fact that you’re about to sleep a little more discreet)

3. Plunger Helmet

When the Nap Alarm fails, you can always use the Plunger Helmet. Not when driving of course. The Plunger Helmet is a gadget you use when you fall asleep on the train. It basically looks like a hard hat; the typical helmet construction workers use, but then it has a plunger attached to the back part of it. The plunger keeps your head in place. It is actually more helpful for your seat mates rather than yourself as this prevents you from swinging madly from side to side. Perhaps if you’re going to buy one, you’d rather use it on a drowsy seat mate than yourself.

4. The Amazing Shoe Umbrella

For people who buy designer shoes and wouldn’t dare have anything soil their footwear, the Japanese thought of something that would aid them. It doesn’t matter if your whole body gets wet, as long as your shoes remain untouched. How this amazing umbrella can fit into your shoes without destroying it is an unknown fact but as long as it keeps water out of the shoes then the inventors are satisfied.

These are just four of a lot of Japanese gizmos and gadgets that made its way to the market. The conceptualization of these gadgets seems to be logical. The addressing of a simple need is what propelled the invention of these weird gadgets. Isn’t that what consumerism is all about though? Isn’t it all about the creation of something that satisfies a simple need? If that’s the case then we can safely say that these gadgets fulfill those needs. Perhaps what we should laugh at is how absurd our needs are. Not the gadgets that are made to satisfy them.

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