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A Look Into Epilepsy

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What is epilepsy?  Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures.  Epilepsy is a fairly common neurological disorder that affects 65 million people around the world. In the United States, it affects about 3 million people. In the UK, 600,000 or one in every 103 people has epilepsy. Every day in the UK, 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy.   What is a Seizure? A seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain. There are two main types of seizures. Generalized seizures affect the whole brain. Focal, or partial seizures, affect just one part of the brain. A mild seizure may be difficult to recognize. It can last a few seconds during which you lack awareness. Stronger seizures can cause spasms and uncontrollable muscle twitches, and can last a few seconds to several minutes. During a stronger seizure, some people become confused or lose consciousness. Afterward you may have no memory of it happening. CAUSES OF SEIZURES

How To Look After Your Thyroid Gland

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WHAT IS THE THYROID GLAND? The thyroid is part of the endocrine system, which is made up of glands that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream so the hormones can reach the body's cells. The thyroid gland uses iodine from the foods you eat to make two main hormones: Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroxine (T4)   Image courtesy of Somkiat Fakmee at FreeDigitalPhotos.net     FUNCTION OF THE THYROID GLAND The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are then released into the blood stream and are transported throughout the body where they control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy). Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metaboli

50 Incredible Facts About Amway

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1 . Amway is a global leader in the $102-billion direct selling industry. More than three million Amway Business Owners operate independent businesses in more than 80 countries and territories around the world. 2 . Amway and its subsidiaries employ more than 13,000 people worldwide. 3 . Amway and its subsidiaries reported record sales of more than $7.1 billion for the year ending December 31, 2007. 4 . Amway operates 65 Research and Development laboratories worldwide, staffed by more than 500 scientists, engineers, and technical professionals. 5 . Amway Research and Development professionals have been awarded more than 500 patents and have had more than 400 papers published in top industry journals. 6 . Amway is a leader in the U.S. Direct Selling Association, the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 7 . Amway was ranked #43 on the Forbes Magazine 2007 list of “America’s Largest Pr

15 Amazing Health Facts

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Learning a new language or playing a musical instrument gives your brain a boost.   A lack of water can cause a range of problems, such as constipation, asthma, allergy and migraines.     unsplash-logo Aarón Blanco Tejedor   Running 12-18 miles a week will enable you to develop a stronger immune system and can increase your bone mineral density. Photo by Cam Adams on Unsplash     Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.    Photo by nappy from Pexels   Smelling rosemary may increase alertness and improve memory     Photo by Vincent Foret on Unsplash   Breathing deeply in moments of stress, or anytime during the day, brings many benefits such as better circulation, decreased anxiety and reduced blood pressure.     Photo by Le Minh Phuong on Unsplash The eye muscles are the most active in the

Amway Reports Sales of $8.8 Billion USD in 2018

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On February 11th 2019 Amway  announced sales of $8.8 billion USD for the year ending Dec. 31, 2018, a two percent increase over 2017 sales numbers. It was stated that growth was broad-based across many of Amway’s top markets including China, the U.S., Thailand and India, delivering an expected turnaround as the company enters its 60 th year of doing business. Amway Co-Chairman Steve Van Andel stated that“Amway’s growth in sales is a result of the sharp focus on the experience Amway Business Owners and their customers have buying, selling and using Amway products,” Amway attributes sales growth to significant investments in digital tools and mobile experiences as well as product innovations that have helped ABOs attract and retain more customers. This includes enabling more ecommerce and social selling, connecting additional products with digital experiences, and personalizing more nutrition and beauty products. The results of investments in ecommerce are mos

Amway Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid DISH DROPS

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Amway Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid DISH DROPS is a highly concentrated liquid has a fresh citrus fragrance and contains aloe vera, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) and natural extracts of the shiso plant to protect hands from the rigours of washing up. Just one drop creates a profusion of bubbles that leaves dishes sparkling and super clean! FEATURES DISH DROPS Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid cuts through grease and dried-on food, leaving dishes hygienically clean and residue-free   It is highly concentrated – now has more cleaning power with less product   It can be used safely on china, glassware, cooking pots and pans, cutlery and even lead crystal, fine silverware and porcelain   Use it as a pre-soak for heavy grease or baked-on deposits   It is gentle on your skin   The liquid works in cold water to help conserve energy   DISH DROPS Dishwashing Liquid contains no phosphates, harsh acids/alkalis or chlorine bleach 84% of the active ingre

Nutrilite DOUBLE X Multivitamin Multimineral Phytonutrient

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WHAT IS NUTRILITE DOUBLE X? NUTRILITE DOUBLE X is a food supplement that provides a balanced combination of 12 essential vitamins and 10 essential minerals. It is enriched with PhytoBlend™ , a special blend of 22 plants derived from fruits, vegetables and herbs that are not always easy to include in your everyday diet. DOUBLE X is the world's #1 selling multivitamin multimineral with phytonutrients from five phytonutrient colour groups NUTRILITE DOUBLE X adds variety to your diet by providing botanical elements from all 5 colour groups: green, white, yellow, red and purple. Each colour group delivers valuable nutrients. All plant ingredients are sourced from sustainable Nutrilite™ or NutriCert™ farms that do not use toxic chemicals or pesticides. Sustainable farming is believed to generate strong, vigorous plants with a high nutritional value. DOUBLE X DEMOS   BENEFITS OF NUTRILITE DOUBLE X NUTRILITE DOUBLE X is designed t