Monthly Archives: April 2012

WinesFromItaly.com Review

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With the numerous things that can now be found and done on the Internet, it is necessary for every wine connoisseur to know where to go online for high quality Italian wines. There is no need to search high and low for such a site because WinesFromItaly.com is the perfect site to go to.

WinesFromItaly.com offers a wide selection of high quality wines directly imported from the best wineries in Italy such as Chianti, Super Tuscan, Barbaresco, and Barolo, among others. Although their specialty is still Italian wines, you can also find some wines from California, France, New Zealand, and Argentina in their products. Buying wines can be tricky because finding those with high quality requires a lot of know-how and experience. But whether you are a novice wine drinker or consider yourself more of an expert, you are assured of getting only the best wines from WinesFromItaly.com.

The site is simple yet very classy. The images flashed on the home page evoke the richness and pleasures that wines are often associated with. You can easily get a good overview of the wine offerings of the website from the left sidebar where you can choose to browse by wine types or by region. Additional navigation links can also be found below the header making it easier for you to view the site’s offerings by wineries and to view the platinum collection, case samplers, and specials.

You will also appreciate viewing the page for each wine because of the in-depth product details that are included such as information about the vineyard, when the wine was harvested, its harvesting method, how it was made, its ageing potential, suggested food pairings, the type of grapes, and its tastes and characteristics. Even if you are the type who prefer to see, smell, and taste the wine before buying, WinesFromItaly.com provides a close enough experience that will make you want to buy a bottle or two.

Why we need Iron supplements

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Information about iron deficiency and different iron supplements available from Healthdesigns.com

According to data from World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency is among the top nutritional disorders experience around the world. Iron deficiency or anemia occurs when the iron supply of the body is not enough for what is required for the body to function normally. Lack of iron supply can be attributed to a diet that is low in iron, excessive blood loss and poor absorption of iron of the body.
Those who are in the high risk of suffering from iron deficiency include:

  • Pregnant woman
  • Premature infants
  • Woman suffering from heavy menstrual flow
  • Individuals who have kidney failure
  • Patients suffering from Vitamin A deficiency
  • Thos who have caner and other infectious and auto-immune disease

These people mentioned above should take the precautionary measures to avoid iron deficiency or anemia and one way of doing that is by taking iron supplements.

There are a number of stores and online shops which sells vitamins and discount supplements and one of them is healthdesigns.com. Healthdesigns.com is the number one store which sells all kinds of vitamins and supplements from top brands like Source Naturals, Now Foods, Doctor’s Choice, Garden of Life, Genesis Today and more and even top supplements like ioding supplements, essential fatty acids, amino acids, potassium, protein, etc.

The site is organized by supplements, brands and even by health conditions so consumers will be able to find the vitamins and supplements easily by navigating the site. They are not only a vitamin and supplement store as they also have bath and beauty products, sports product, food and grocery, household items and even pet care products.

iron supplements

Healthdesigns.com has a wide selection of iron supplements and here are a few of those:

  1. Anabolic Laboratories. Comes in 60 capsules and it contains iron, vitamins B12 and B1, and whole liver.
  2. BariatrX Essentials. An iron supplement that comes in 60 tablets. This is recommended for individuals who are having problems with their absorption of iron in the GI Tract as it contains highly absorbable iron which help reduces constipation and other intestinal problems. This iron supplement helps support the formation and maintenance of healthy red blood cells
  3. Enzymatic Therapy. This iron supplement comes in 90 softgel capsules and is recommended for pregnant woman and woman with active lifestyle to increase stamina and red blood cell levels.
  4. Bluebonnet Nutrition, Chelated Iron 27 mg. Aside from iron, this supplement contains Albion Amino Acid Chelate which can be better tolerated than other forms of iron. This is available in easy-to-swallow vegetable capsules for faster absorption.

With proper diet, exercise and the help of these iron supplements from Healthdesigns.com, one will surely be on its way in starting to live a healthy lifestyle.

Slow Cooker

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slow cooker

I have been wanting to get a slow cooker for my kitchen for quite some time. Actually, I already have one, but it’s 110V and wont work with 220V outlets without a transformer. It just gets bulkier. I am not a good cook – in fact, you can even call me a lazy one. So I feel/think/hope the slow cooker would be my redemption at cooking! I am waiting for Friends and Family Offers for it so I can get it at a discounted price.

What To Do Before Going For PET/CT Service

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A guide and some tips on what to do before going for a PET/CT service.

Positron emission tomography – computer tomography, also more commonly known as PET/CT is a system often used for medical diagnosis by capturing images of various areas of the body. The PET/CT is a combination of two devices – the and . The combined system takes images from both devices sequentially and then combines the images into a single superposed image. The results are images that contain both anatomic parts that can often be seen by x-rays and the spatial distribution of metabolic and biochemical activity that can often be seen by PET scanners. PET/CT services are used in , particularly in the field of oncology, radiation therapy, cancer staging, and surgical planning.

A person who needs to undergo a PET/CT service needs to prepare for it beforehand.  Below are some things that you will need to do and that will be asked of you before, during, and after going for a PET/CT service.

  • Fasting. It is important for you to fast for at least four hours before going for a PET/CT scan. Make sure that you have not taken any solids in the last four hours before your scan. You may drink very little amount of water if there is any medication you are scheduled to take. The fasting is required to reduce your body’s glucose level and to lower circulating insulin levels, allowing for better target-to-background ratio.
  • Arrive early. Make sure that you get to the medical facility for your PET/CT scan way ahead of schedule. Try to arrive 30 minutes before the scan to allow your body to rest completely for at least 15 minutes so that your muscular activity will go down as well.
  • Injection. Before undergoing a PET/CT scan, you will need to be injected with a contrast to enhance the captured images of your body. The substance that will be injected to your body contains radioactive isotope that will be easy to trace inside your body by the scanner. The contrast injected to your body will be excreted through your kidneys so if you have any medical condition involving your kidneys, make sure your doctor performs a blood test to ensure that the contrast is safe for you.
  • Allot two hours. Although the actual scan will only take around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the areas being captured, it is best to set aside at least two hours for the whole PET/CT exam to include preparation time.
  • Relax. A PET/CT scan involves lying down on an automatic bed which moves into the CT gantry and the PET gantry for the scan. Although a lot of claustrophobic people can easily handle a PET/CT scan, it is important to remember to relax to prevent any anxiety you might experience.

How to Cook Veggies

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Most of my friends are trying the detox-juicing method I tried a month ago. A friend stocked up on veggies for a week and I’m pretty sure the pcamerica cash register at the organic produce store was a-ringin’! I saw the reference image above and knew instantly I needed to print it out for my reference. I love veggies and love them even more when they are just in the right crunchy state!