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If you are thinking of purchasing a manufactured home and are wondering if it is the same as a traditionally built house when it comes to finding a home loan lender then you can breathe easier. Most home lenders view a manufactured home the same a a stick built house and will process a mortgage the same way.

There are quite a few choices when it comes getting a new home loan. You can of course go to your local bank, find a company that specializes in home mortgages, or use probably the easiest route, apply for an online home mortgage loan. And the best thing about going online is you never have to leave the comfort of your house.

There are a multitude of online loan lenders to choose from and they offer all manner of loans and interest rates. Many of these sites are also designed to process you loan application quickly and efficiently which means you will have an answer quickly. This can usually happen in a day or two, so you will know if your application has been approved. After that many online lenders can have your loan to you within two weeks.

There is a basic set of steps that need to be followed when finding a lender for a manufactured home loan. Also remember that by going online you can get multiple quotes from different lenders allowing you to pick the terms that work best for you.

1. Find several home loan lender websites that you feel will give you a good deal, fill out their applications and click the submit button.

2. After you submit your application you will receive a phone call from a representative of the different companies you applied to. They will verify the information on your application as well as let you know any additional information you may need to provide.

3. When the application has been verified you will have to print it out, sign it, and either fax it or send it via mail to the loan company. You may also be asked to provide other paper work that they require such as proof of income or income tax returns.

4. After you application and other paper work has been processed the loan company representative will once again call you in order to set up your closing. This will be where you sign the official loan papers, completing the loan transaction.

5. The signed loan papers will be returned to the lender at which time they will release the loan money to you or the manufactured home builder.

There is one thing you need to be aware of and that is online loan lenders that promise to have your loan completed and the money to you or your builder the same day as your application. There are certain processes that must be adhered to when it comes to a manufactured home loan and a good lender will follow these.

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Have you ever seen Joe Versus the Volcano? I watched it the other night and it made me think. "Why do we have to get shaken out of our stupor with a near death event or a tragic event to decide to live our lives the way we want?"

Why do you want to go throughout life living it with less vitality, fun, ambition and adventure than you are capable of? I don't know, but we all do it to some degree. We all have an area of our lives that we spend time doing or being a part of when we would rather be, do or have something else.

Then one day we get an inkling that we're not happy and that maybe we would like to change something. So we set a goal and get fired up, try the change for a bit and get sucked back into a life of mediocrity. All the while beating ourselves up for failing. At the same time reinforcing our ideas that we never were meant to succeed. Must be the genetics. Can't do it without the support of my spouse, boss, children, or family.

The real reason we never accomplish our goals and dreams is because we give up. If we didn't give up, we would eventually find a means to achieving our dreams. One step after another, down the path, discovering new things along the way and getting wiser as we go.

Piece by piece, one step at a time on the journey, the clues to solving our life situations present themselves. But those that turn around at the first obstacle of CHOICE, never even get on the path of success.

Once you DECIDE that you will achieve your goals, dreams, ambitions and aspirations to be, do, have more, it's only a matter of finding out what you need to know to make it all work.

In one study I looked at of 700 people, only 14% said that they achieved most of the goals they had set out at the beginning of the year. Of that 14% only 1% said they accomplished everything they set out to do. The other 86% said they accomplished some to none of what they set out to do. I say this only because; I think it's important to note that most of us don't do what we set out to. The other thing to note is that there is 14% of the population that is doing something that most of us are not. And we need to learn it.

Here is another interesting note. 42% of us write down the same darn goals every year. We obviously know what we want, because we keep wanting it year after year, so lets learn how to get it.

The Truth Will Set You Free.

"We cant all be a start, but you can be better than you are" Ray Burton

I was talking with my personal training client Larry the other day. Larry is 74 and like all 74 year olds, has quite a bit of life experience and with a little prodding, is willing to share.

We were talking about the movie "The Secret" and the power of thought. We went back and forth and at one point I said "I believe that if something has been accomplished by someone on earth, then anyone can do it." So starts the debate..

He said "do you remember the other day when I asked if I did this exercise, would I look like you?" I knew where he was going with this and said "Yes..". He looked at me and said " You said "no", and I appreciated your honesty. You said that you didn't choose your parents and they were too young to be mine!"

Well, like most situations, I spouted off a smart assed answer and was called to task for what I said at a later date. What I really meant was that he was 74 and physically, it was past his time to look just like I did. Youth has its advantages and disadvantages.

"This reminds me of a story about my grandson." He said. "He was only six at the time and they were talking about positive thinking and that you can be anything you want as long as you concentrate your thoughts and efforts on becoming it".

He smiled. "After about 30 minutes my grandson piped up and said, "But I can think about being a pig as much as I want but I still can't be a pig".

Ah, from the mouths of babes the truth speaks. It's a harsh fact but there are things that are physically possible with the right tools, opportunities and enough time while others, well..they are called miracles.

There are enough stories and personal accounts to make miracles a definite possibility but I would rather take the approach of..

"We can't all be a star, but we can be better than we are".

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Do you fall into the category of those who have lost weight only to watch that arrow slowly return closer to the dreaded right side of the scale.

Perhaps you are in a constant state of lose 1 pound gain 2 back?

Whatever your situation, the word frustrated probably describes you...

So why is it so hard to maintain your weight?

And what's all this stuff about ideal weight? We have this idea of our "younger years" when we looked and felt our best. We want desperately to get back to that weight, but we view those days as long gone.

So is there any hope for achieving your ideal weight again?

Or perhaps the question on the mind of most, "Is it possible to stay there if I achieve it?"

Yes on both accounts!

And it's not that difficult if you make a commitment, allow me to repeat...if you make a commitment. To what? To your diet!

Don't get confused with the word diet. We are not talking about diet as in "I'm going on a diet." In which case most people have this painstaking notion about starving themselves. Unfortunately, anyone who chooses to diet like this will find themselves in the exact same position as you...Struggling with weight management.

Diet, as in what you eat.

Sounds like advice from your doctor doesn't it? You have probably heard those famous words "watch what you eat" thousands of times. In fact, most people have heard it so much that they no longer pay any attention. It's almost as if those words have become boring?

Is this why so many people opt for fad diets, pills or other weight loss gimmicks? In case you haven't noticed, these methods do absolutely nothing for lasting results. They are quick weight loss fixes that provide fast results that don't last.

Perhaps you have tried one of these methods in the past? Maybe that is why you are still trying to manage your weight...?

Are you skeptical that a change in your diet would have much of an impact on your weight? It would be wise for you to keep an open mind just long enough to ask yourself, "have I ever actually followed this advice?"

The answer for most is NO!

When you make a habit of eating highly nutritious food for every meal your metabolism begins to operate at its most efficient level.

It may excite you to know that by changing your diet it is possible to achieve your ideal weight and stay there. You won't even have to think about managing anymore, your body will naturally take care of it for you.

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Aging is not a natural process. Contrary to popular belief, aging is not a consequence of time. Aging is a disease, and therefore should be treated as one.

As you add on more years to your life, the symptoms of the disease of aging become more acute, manifested in ailments and problems commonly attributable to aging. One of them is arthritis.

Arthritis is common among the elderly; if you live long enough, you can expect some stiffness in your joints. Wear and tear of your joints is normal. Osteoarthritis may develop in the joints that you work hardest, such as your spine, knees, hips and hands, resulting in inflammation.

In addition to usage and abusage, inflammation in your joints may be aggravated by toxins from the environment, such as pesticides, and from your foods that may contain known cancer-causing agents. The chemicals in the form of food flavorings, coloring, and enhancers may contribute to the elevated toxicity level in your body.

In addition, highly refined and processed foods immobilize your immune system, while tap water loaded with toxic industrial chemicals stress your body cells to the extreme. Believe it or not, you may be ingesting more than one hundred chemicals in your body every day. To make matters worse, DHEA your body's hormone machine gradually grinds down, as you grow older.

All these accumulative effects of the symptoms of the disease of aging may ultimately lead to the onslaught of arthritis, immobilizing your longevity living. The first step to control your arthritis begins with your body detoxification. Remove all chemicals from your body. Detoxify your body through fasting and EDTA chelation therapy to remove toxins accumulated over the years.

Fasting is one of the simplest and most effective ways of removing toxins, and may relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis. But fasting alone may not be a long-term solution.

EDTA chelation therapy employs intravenous drips of certain man-made amino acid to bind heavy metals and take them safely out of your body. EDTA chelation therapy is instrumental in removing calcium from your soft tissues, such as arteries, joints, and muscles, but not the calcium in your bones.

You should detoxify your body of toxins on a regular basis. Use herbs such as dandelion, licorice root, milk thistle, and black walnut hull and foods such as burdock and beets to facilitate the detoxification process.

After your body has been detoxified, a proper diet should help the rejuvenation process. A vegetarian diet or a balanced acid and alkaline diet may help you control some of your arthritis symptoms if you have already developed them. To find out your toxicity level or the pH level, use test strips (obtainable in most drug stores) to determine your body's acid-alkaline level. Avoid all processed foods in the supermarket. Avoid all non-foods, such as sugar, artificial sweeteners, food dyes and colorings, additives.

Reduce all dairy products; especially you may not have adequate lactose enzymes to digest milk proteins, leading to allergy reactions which may aggravate your arthritic symptoms.

Cut down, if not eliminate, meat from your diet: the very process of converting animal proteins into energy is itself a toxic metabolism process, producing an acid that promotes inflammation. Animal fats harbor toxic chemicals in your bones and joints.

Take anti-viral and anti-bacterial supplements, such as Echinacea. Also, take a dose of 25-50 milligrams of DHEA.

Eat healing foods, such as figs, berries (blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, and cherries) fresh greens (celery, cucumber, kale, parsley), whole grains, oats, brown rice, seeds and nuts, and beans and sprouts. Sprinkle flaxseed in your soup, salad, or just about anything you eat. Eat at least 30 grams of flaxseed a day.

Include cold water fish in your diet to get your omega-3 fatty acids to fight inflammation in your arthritis.

Use olive or flaxseed oil in your cooking. You already have too much bad oil in fast food, restaurant food. Don't use safflower and sunflower oils, and salad oils.

Drink green chlorophyll juices: barley or wheat grass juices. Drink one glass each day for one week, and then gradually increase to five or six glasses a day. Other juices include aloe vera with cabbage, and raw potato juice, which is especially good for arthritis.

Use common herbs to treat arthritis: Aloe vera (already used medicinally for thousands of years); avocado/soybean oil (for relieving osteoarthritis pain); cayenne or red pepper (blocking osteoarthritis pain of the knee); ginger (a potent anti-inflammatory agent); glucosamine (recommended by most doctors); and green tea (containing anti-inflammation polyphenols).

Drink shitake mushroom (not just any type of mushroom) soup once a week: cup of shitake mushroom, di-stemmed and sliced; lb. of tofu (firm);1 kelp leaf;1 Tbs. of barley miso;4 green onions, sliced;2 cups of vegetable stock

Boil all ingredients, except miso and green onions, and simmer before adding the rest of the ingredients.

To relieve pain from osteoarthritis, apply cold compresses, an ice bag, or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel will help numb your pain. Or, alternatively, use heat to relieve both pain and stiffness of your joints. Sitting in a warm bath water for 10 minutes will do just that.

The long-term effect of arthritis is not just the pain inflicted but the immobility, which may lead to other far-reaching effects as you continue to age. Mobility is the closest thing to an anti-aging pill.

Stephen Lau is a writer and researcher, writing synopses of research of doctors and scientists. He has created websites such as Longevity for You on health and Golfing Success Info on the art of playing golf. His publications include "NO MIRACLE CURES - Only Wholesome Self-Healing," "How To Teach Children To Read" and "Blueprint For Success In Affiliate Business." http://www.longevityforyou.com http://www.golfingsuccessinfo.com

There is a large movement today to find alternative ways to treat ailments. Avoiding drugs has become a priority for many, and with the success that many are having with herbal treatments, acupuncture and other alternative medicines, it is understandable. Even with something as crippling and painful as fibromyalgia, many are looking to alternative methods of treatment.

In fact, treating fibromyalgia symptoms naturally has become popular. Many of the natural treatments for fibromyalgia, in fact, have been found to be very effective. Here are a few of the ways sufferers are treating fibromyalgia symptoms naturally.

One of the most effective natural treatments of r fibromyalgia is actually exercise. There have been a number of studies done that show the for patience with fibromyalgia, exercise is one of the best natural treatments. Exercise does a couple of things. First of all, it helps the body produce serotonin and adrenalin which are natural pain inhibitors. Secondly, exercise goes a long way in helping sleep patterns at night. Sleep disorders plague many who have fibromyalgia, so anything that can aid in helping sufferers to attain deeper sleep is a big help.

There are a also a number of herbs and alternative medicines treating fibromyalgia symptoms naturally. One such alternative is to adjust the diet. It is suggested that eating more cold water fish or taking fish oil capsules can be effective in treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Another treatment involves using a combination of CoQ10 and Ginko. These two combined have been found to be effective by many and are great natural options for treatment. A study showed that in anecdotal interviews, patience described a better quality of life when taking the combination. This is good news for those who are treating fibromyalgia symptoms naturally, especially with the popularity of Ginko in health food stores and vitamin shops alike.

Some use Siberian ginseng as a way to help with the fatigue brought on by fibromyalgia. Since it is a naturally energizing herb, it helps to give sufferers that boost they need when dealing with fibromyalgia. Work your dosage up over the course of two or three weeks, and remember to take a break from the Siberian Ginseng at least once every 6 weeks.

You can also talk to your doctor about the possibility of a vitamin D deficiency, which has been known to cause fibromyalgia. A supplement or change in diet may help the problem and thus alleviate your fibromyalgia over time.

Overally, treating fibromyalgia symptoms naturally is actually fairly common. Since doctors and researchers have found that sleep, diet, and other natural aids can be very effective, they are not as quick to prescribe. Do research so that you understand your options and be sure to talk to your doctor before trying any treatment. With the right natural treatment you can fight the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia without having the risk of drug side effects with a prescription. That means you can feel healthy in all ways and treat your body with respect at the same time. Look for treatments that help your sleep and alleviate pain as these are the two most crippling fibromyalgia symptoms.

Kathryn Whittaker recommends the Free Fibromyalgia Newsletter. You can join for free here to find out new methods to naturally beat fibro : Free Fibromyalgia Newsletter

Here are the good criteria and checkpoints to select network marketing, select good MLM company, and what kind

of good MLM company to work for in order you succeed in network marketing.

It seems that just about everybody is jumping on the Network Marketing Band Wagon due to the success of some

major players like Amway, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Herbalife, Fuller Brush, Watkins and scores of lesser known

companies. Regardless if it's a name player, or some new kid on the block, there's a few things you need to know, so let's get to it.

OK, now let's take a closer look at the goose to see if it really can lay the golden eggs everyone promise The BIG selling point of every network marketing plan regardless of size or product is always the commission and bonuses you'll earn from your DOWN LINE.

REALITY CHECK

In a typical network marketing plan, in order for YOU to make bigger commissions (the vast majority people that join rarely break even, let alone make any commissions with all the monthly fees you pay), you got to

recruit other people into the program. Whoever you sign-up becomes part of your DOWN LINE and remains on a level below you.

If you think you're "good enough," or just want to get your feet wet to see for yourself, the first thing you should do is decide if that great sounding offer you're thinking about is really a true multi-level marketing plan with a real product to sell, or simply a dirty little scheme trying to sell you on the "quick bucks" just selling the program to others. It's fairly easy to spot a phony. Here's a few quick tests that should help you decide. If the MLM offer you're considering can't give believable answers to these crucial questions tell the promoter to take hike!

1. Does the sales literature contain detailed description or its products or services, or only countless references to how easily, and quickly you can make money with little work or commitment?

Watch Out! If products or services are only mentioned as an after-thought, if at all, you're asking for trouble. The program is probably designed just to push dealerships, sponsorships, distributors or whatever terms are used. It's all done with smoke and mirrors. There's no substance. How can it work? Sooner or later it will fail!

2. Does the MLM offer products or services that the public needs, and wants?

This is kind of a trick question. Think about it. Is there really demand for what you 're going to offer? Lots of luck if you 're stuck with something that doesn't generate repeat business. It's the lifeblood necessary to generate the commissions you got into the plan for in the first place!

3. Can similar products be found in retail stores, or be obtained through mailorder at about the same price?

Your commissions and bonuses, if any, are based on sponsoring people who can fill orders. When you have a good product - that's what makes the money for you. Even if you have a good product, if it can be purchased through regular retail channels, ask yourself why people are going to buy from you instead.

4. Can you generate repeat sales?

If the company has a reputation for quality products you should be able to generate repeat business, build and hold your down line. That's what's necessary for any successful MLM Plan.

DECIDED THAT MLM PLAN YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT IS OK? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL!

1. A quality product or service.

2. A successful attitude. You must Live, Think, Talk, Dream Success. All day. Every day. No Exceptions. Sell. Sell. Sell.

3 Believe in yourself, and the company you're working for.

4 Have a realistic goal. Don't aim to high, but you do have to motivate yourself.

5. Discipline. You will never be successful if you only work at it when you feel like it! Go Back and read item # 2 again!

6. Find Prospects. If you don't know how, you will never get past first base!

7. You should like people. It's hard to be a good salesman if you don't; and that's what you have to be. A good salesman!

8 Close the sale. You can have the best product, an eager customer with money to spend, but if you can't ask for, and get that order, the best sales presentation in the world won't do you any good! To be successful in MLM you must be a really good salesman!

9. You need Repeat Sales. More Repeat Sales, and still more Repeat Sales.

10. Recruit new distributors and or dealers.

A FEW WORDS ON MLM PROJECTIONS AND MONEY-BACK GUARANTEES

One of the best ways to spot a potential phony is a promise of a sizable "guarantee" if you don't at least

make $100,000 or some other arbitrary high figure with their program in your first year. Honest companies can't possibly make such an offer, or are not giving you the whole story!

Read the fine print. To collect on the guarantee you probably have to fulfill a few little requirements. Like pay a year's worth of monthly dues, Provide proof you distributed 25,000 brochures, or have at least 10 people in your down line.

SOME OTHER THINGS TO LOOK FOR...

- A company with a proven track record in business for several years. MLM companies have a strange habit of folding up their tent with little or no warning! Don't get stuck holding the bag!

- Diverse product line. NO door to door selling. That's a big hurdle. If product can be sold through a simple ad or catalog, it's a lot less wear and tear on you, and burn-out is slower.

- Initial small investment. Don't tie-up big bucks buying sample kits, etc.

- Proven earnings potential. Talk to several successful members already doing the program.

NETWORK MARKETING PLANS AND THE PYRAMIDS IN EGYPT

It's really the best illustration to visualize what is required if a Network Marketing Plan is going to make YOU the kind money promised. The Pyramids built centuries ago in the distant desert sands of the Middle East have layer after layer of huge blocks piled one on top of another to support the massive weight of the immense structures.

Unlike the Egyptian pyramids that are already "topped out", a successful MLM program must continue to grow. Not from top, but from the bottom by adding an ever increasing base to pay commissions to more and more people. If you can't continue to recruit new people to join the plan to help support the growing structure you're just running in place all the while you're paying monthly fees for the privilege of trying! It's like lifting up the entire pyramid and adding a new course of blocks.

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A kit-based approach to selling epoxy floor coatings is now being used to target both industrial and home users. These all-in-one kits have been developed with the recognition that people want to buy solutions not products. This outcome-based concept ensures that all of the goals for the floor are met and that all of the required tools are available during the installation. To compensate for lack of training and for the inevitable unexpected questions and problems, a complimentary 24/7 help line is provided along with the kit so applicators can be assured of staying on track.

The process of obtaining a custom-built kit starts with filling out a web-based, free cost analysis form. The floor's condition, the owner's preferences, and the desired outcome are factored in by an automated computer system. From that point, field technicians prepare a recommended kit of materials and step-by-step instructions tailored to take the project from beginning to end.

This "kit" approach stands in contrast to the alternative of shopping at local retail stores for supplies which, if they can be found, often don't match the needs of the project. When a handle for a roller frame is needed, should it be 4 ft., 5 ft., or 6 ft. in length? Should it have a metal or wood thread? Should it have a 1-inch diameter or 1- inch diameter? If a 60-grit sanding screen for a 17-inch rotary scrubber is required, where can it be purchased? The custom kit concept allows the decades of professional experience of the supplier to be applied to the project so that every tool is precisely matched to getting each specific task completed efficiently and painlessly. Experts replace the untrained and inexperienced store clerks.

By marketing "kits," floor coating suppliers are helping fuel the trend of moving away from bare concrete and wood surfaces toward lower cost, lower maintenance, and healthier floor finishes. Biohazards, mildew, dust mites, spoors, and other contaminants are a serious concern to industry and homeowners alike. In this new millennium, warehouses, food processors, manufacturing facilities, even garages, and basements are being sealed with hard surfaces using industry-proven materials and techniques adopted in the past decade.

Chemically resistant, these seamless floors are made of epoxy and urethane, finishes that flow on and then, by changing their chemistry, become resistant to dirt and stains. Flow-coated surfaces are impervious to water and are often used inside liquid storage tanks, swimming pools, and feed troughs. Unlike tile, these surfaces have no grout to clean and are not glued down with latex- or petroleum-based adhesives. Flow-coated surfaces are great adhesives in themselves. With good preparation, flow-coated surfaces are applied permanently, refinished easily, and require little or no maintenance.

Harvey Chichester is a principal of Durall Industrial Flooring, a company with more than 40 years experience in developing special flow-coatings for industrial and residential floors. For 15 years, he has overseen product development and field testing for the company. He has personally directed the installation or restoration of more than 6,000 floors.

For photo examples and more detail, visit http://www.concrete-floor-coatings.com/ For more information, contact Harvey Chichester at harvey@concrete-floor-coatings.com Phone: 800-466-8910 or 952-888-1488 (24/7)

Millions of people suffer from recurrent painful mouth ulcers or canker sores, called aphthous stomatitis. Although many causes are known, there are few effective treatments.

A blister forms in the mouth and the top is quickly sloughed off, leaving a punched out whitish circular area that hurts to touch, particularly when food is in the mouth. Among the causes are infections including herpes, cytomegalovirus, yeast, and other viruses that have not even been identified.

They can also be caused by an autoimmune reaction in which a person's own immunity causes the blisters to form, and they have been reported to be caused by an allergy to chemicals in toothpastes or mouth washes. No studies have isolated bacteria or viruses often enough to blame them. However, some studies show a rise in a person's immunity against herpes and cytomegalovirus when the person suffers from these aphthous ulcers.

When you have an outbreak, your doctor may order blood tests that usually will be normal: antibody titre to herpes which are repeated two weeks later, and test for chronic infections such as hepatitis C and HIV. On rare occasions mouth ulcers can be a sign of Crohn's Disease (intestinal ulcers), certain cancers such as leukemia or lymphomas, or other immune defects.

The US Food and Drug Administration approved an oral paste called amlexanox (Aphthasol) to reduce swelling. The most effective treatment is for your doctor to inject a small amount of a type of cortisone called triamcinolone into each ulcer. It will get rid of the ulcers rather quickly, but it will not prevent them from recurring. Various journal articles have reported successful treatment with prednisone to supress immunity; pentoxifylline, a drug to increase blood flow to the mouth; thalidomide to reduce blood flow to the area; acyclovir to kill herpes; and colchicine, a gout medication. Check with your doctor.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years and practicing physician for more than 40 years; he is board certified in four specialties, including sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and health reports at http://www.DrMirkin.com For journal references on this article see report #7041.

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"Health" has become an increasingly used buzz word within the public eye - both that of our intricately balanced planet to our very own. Many fast food restaurants are fighting to keep a tight hold on public loyalty while levels of British obesity have quadrupled in the last 25 years. A recent 6m poll by Sport England, released in December 2006, found that half of the English population does no exercise or active recreation.

Whilst there is no substitute for healthy eating and regular exercise, steam shower enclosures are becoming increasingly popular as the bathrooms of the future try to cater towards better physical, mental and emotional health. A steam shower enclosure aims to do just that by bringing the benefits of a steam room into your own home. So what are the main benefits of upgrading to a steam shower enclosure?

Physical Health The optimum temperature for a steam shower session is 43-46C. At these temperatures the bodys metabolism increases to regulate its core temperature. This process results in the consumption of energy, which can have the net result of burning many hundred kilocalories, similar to a long run. Whilst rehydration will replenish most of the bodies lost weight with water, the energy lost can help weight control.

To regulate an increased body temperature, blood vessels near to the skins surface dilate to allow the escape of heat. To cope with the bodies additional demand for blood at these extremities the heart increases its rate of blood flow. This process helps to flush out impurities that build up within the body whilst aiding in detoxification, metal excretion, cleansing and hydration of the skin. It has also been mentioned that this process can boost your immune system, promote antibody production whilst relieving inflammation and congestion. The body has a greater capacity to withstand the high temperatures associated with a steam room or sauna whilst other viruses may be suppressed or reduced at these temperatures.

Relaxation After returning home from a long, tiring day in the office it is desirable to unwind and relax. A steam shower can do just that by combining music (from the radio or an external CD/MP3 player) with sequential body and foot jets to give your back that deserved massage. This cubical becomes a steamy oasis where the many showering and massage functions collide to invigorate the body.

Mental & Emotional Stimulation You may be wondering how a shower could possibly aid your emotional state. In fact, a steam shower may come equipped with chromotherapy lighting where proponents believe that colours can bring about emotional reactions in people. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants that have known effects on the body or health. These essential oils can be added to a steam session helping to relax, stimulate, refresh, soothe, invigorate or perhaps help decrease inflammation and congestion in the body.

Affordable In the past, steam rooms were resigned to upper class health spas so many people have never experienced a steam session. With steam shower cubicles now becoming mainstream their prices and availability have become accessible and a very real alternative to replace an existing shower unit. A steam shower is a self enclosed cubicle so may have added benefits such as reducing substantial tiling costs.

Limitations Whilst the home spa facilities provided by a steam shower enclosure are becoming increasingly desirable, size limitations can become apparent in smaller bathrooms. Typically, these cubicles will be upward in size of 900mm x 900mm x 2150mm. Furthermore, other users may require an additional pressurised pump to generate the optimum water supply that is often approximately 2.5 bar.

This said, steam showers are quickly becoming an affordable luxury and desirable replacement to a standard shower and brings additional physical health, relaxation, mental and emotional benefits. Steam showering enclosures are here to stay, so how steamy is your future going to be?

Dr Gareth Daniel is a writer in the field of Steam Shower cabins, Sauna Steam Rooms and their benefits. Dr Daniel also writes articles for Di Vapor Steam Showers.

Ninety per cent of burglary and theft prevention is physical security. If your business is locked up and unauthorized entry is made difficult, time consuming, noisy and visible, chances of a successful theft or burglary are kept to a minimum. The thief - burglar will pass up your business and look for an easier target.

PREVENTION

MAINTAIN GOOD VISIBILITY by not allowing landscaping, boxes, trash bins, vehicles or equipment near building where they might provide concealment or access to the roof.

BUILDING EXTERIOR should be checked including the roof, cellar and walls. Install razor wire where necessary. Secure all openings. Consider security cameras for all of these areas.

PERIMETER FENCES AND GATES need to be adequate enough to keep intruders out, and at the same time allow good visibility of your business by neighbors and police (i.e. vertical iron bar fence or 1/8 inch mesh vinyl coated chain link).

DUMMY OR FAKE SECURITY CAMERAS can be your first lines of defense. Professional dummy cameras look just like the real thing but cost a fraction of the actual cameras. Many fake cameras feature a real camera housing without the camera, a flashing LED, real video cable, weatherproof aluminum housings and a metal mounting bracket. These fantastic fakes deter real crime from parking lots, near entrances to stores, and businesses, as well as from threats inside your establishment.

ALARM SYSTEM A licensed alarm company with a central monitoring station should supply you with an alarm system. Check the alarm system on a daily basis, and advertise its presence to deter break-ins. Alarm System Companies usually supplies stickers and signs announcing their presence.

SURVEILLANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS should have cameras in plain sight as well as hidden. Security cameras are worthy allies to many companies in the detection and prevention of crime. To ensure the most effective surveillance of your business, the placement of your security cameras is of utmost importance. The proper placement of security cameras coupled with a recorder permits you to maintain a record of many activities around and in your complex, and you will be able to easily identify a person by the clothes he or she is wearing.

LOCKS on all outside entrances and inside security doors should be double cylinder deadbolts with moveable collars. The deadbolt should have at least one inch throw containing a hardened steel insert and protected by a latch guard.

PADLOCKS should be of hardened steel, mounted on bolted hasps and always locked to prevent exchange. Serial numbers should be filed off to prevent new keys from being made. DOORS (all outside or security doors) should be of solid construction, metal lined and secured with heavy metal crossbars. Jams around doors must be solid. All exposed hinges should be pinned to prevent removal.

WINDOWS should have secure locks. Burglar-resistant glass treatments are also recommended. An example would be the installation of polyester security film. However, this must be used in conjunction with the alarm's glass break sensor. Heavy metal grates may be used on windows of high vulnerability (such as rear windows). Check with the Fire Marshall for safety requirements.

LIGHTS must provide optimum visibility, both inside and out, with those outside having vandal-proof covers over the lights and power source. Entire perimeter must be well lit, especially the area around doors and other possible entry points.

CASH REGISTER should be kept in plain view from outside the building so it can be easily monitored and should be left open when empty and not in use. Above the cash register is the perfect place for a real security camera.

SAFE should be fire proof, burglar resistant, anchored securely and in plain view. Leave it open when it is empty, and use it to lock up valuables when business is closed. Change the combination whenever someone with access to it leaves your employment.

KEY CONTROL should be done in a responsible manner. A master key system where one key opens all locks may be convenient, but it may not be the best for security. Code all keys, keep them locked up when not in use, and do not allow employees to leave them lying around or make duplicates. Change locks whenever you suspect key security has been jeopardized.

ID NUMBERS should be marked on all equipment and stickers (such as Operation ID) should be displayed to make this plainly evident to would-be thieves. The best number to use is your personal Florida driver's license number. Also keeping a record of serial numbers on all equipment may help in recovery.

In conclusion, the time and expenses incurred protecting your business and property is worth the effort and cost. One major unprotected break-in can cost you 10 times more money and time than all of the 15 measures for prevention outlined in this article. These steps not only reduce the losses from theft and burglary, but also help in curbing crime and vandalism. As an added bonus when your Insurance company is presented with these facts your rates will go down.

The Author Jerry Tarrer was born in a small coal mining town in West Virginia. At the end of World War II his father returned from the war and moved the entire family to Chicago Illinois. He was educated in the inner city completing high school and 2 years of college. After joining an apprentice-printing program, Jerry became a Master Printer and worked in his field for 37 years. Jerry is the father of 5 adult children and 13 grandchildren. The authors website is http://www.securityspy4u.com
Copyright 2007 Jerry Tarrer