bacteria http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for bacteria Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:14:42 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/bacteria Seasoning A New Pond http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:27:07 +0000 nitrifying bacteriagood bacteriafishnew pondplantsbackwashnutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond new pond with water. But now what? Should you add or to the new pond? Well, before you do that, you'll need to season the pond. Similar to an indoor aquarium, certain need to be in place to help promote the proper environment for plants and fish to grow and thrive.

These nitrifying bacteria do not exist in a new pond, and need to grow. Instead of simply adding plants and fish to a new pond, you'll need to give the pond time to develop these bacteria, but there are some steps that you can take to help the bacteria develop.

A new filter will keep your water clean, but they are sterile, containing no bacteria. You will need to get some of these nitrifying bacteria growing in your filter These bacteria do not grow if the water is too cold. So, in the spring, when the water starts to warm up, you can add enzymes to your pond to promote the growth of this bacteria. Do not do any ing for about a month, to allow the nitrifying bacteria a chance to grow in the filter. After a month, you can backwash as directed. And after the first month, it is important to backwash the filter since the pollutants that encourage the growth of also encourage the growth of bad bacteria. If you have a UV filter, keep it turned off for the first month to give the bacteria a chance to build up.

The bacteria need some to grow. These nutrients can be found in organic waste. So, add a couple of koi or goldfish to your pond. The waste from the fish will give the bacteria what they need to grow. Just be sure not to overpopulate the pond. At this point, a couple of fish are all that is needed. You can add more later, after the bacteria is established. Remember that chlorine can kill the fish, so if your water is chlorinated, be sure to add some de-chlorinator to the water before you add the fish.

Given time, the nitrifying bacteria will build up in your pond, and will promote a healthy environment for the aquatic animals and plants that you choose to stock your pond with. If you follow these steps, and have a bit of patience, a healthy ecosystem will develop in your pond or water garden, giving you years of enjoyment. Visit http://www.water-gardens-fountains.com for more tips and advice on building and maintaining a water garden, and for water garden supplies. ]]> How Bacteria Grow And Work http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:27:09 +0000 bacteriaasexual reproductionfood supplycontactatmospheric oxygenchlorophylmultiply http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work Bacteria usually by simple transverse division, a form of . Recently, conjugation has been observed in certain species of bacteria. A curious form of reproduction observed in bacteria is known as auto-gamy, in which conjugation occurs between two parts of the same cell.

The rapidity with which bacteria grow is almost beyond comprehension. A single bacillus has been known to increase to four millions in half a day. Pasteur saw a single cell grow to ten millions in twenty-four hours.

The growth of germs is chiefly limited by their and the destructive effects of their own excretions. Left to themselves, even with a sufficient food supply and other favorable conditions, bacteria are likely to die sooner or later killed by their own excretory products.

Bacteria consume food, as do higher plants and animals. Some bacteria require an enormous quantity of food. The energy derived from the food manifests itself as heat, which serves the -lacking plant in place of the heat derived from the sunlight by higher plants.

The energy set free by micro-organisms manifests itself in the heating of fermenting liquids.

The heating of green fodder in a silo and of manure in a hot bed are examples of energy released by the activity of bacteria. Another illustration of a similar sort is found in the bacteria that fix nitrogen in the soil. The fixation of nitrogen is accomplished at the expense of the consumption of a large amount of carbohydrate, not less than two hundred pounds of carbohydrate being required for the fixing of one pound of nitrogen.

Bacteria, like all living organisms, require oxygen. Some bacteria, for example those that produce lactic acid, as in the souring of milk, obtain their oxygen directly from the air (aerobes), whereas other bacteria (anaerobes) grow without the presence of air or oxygen, and may even be destroyed by with . These bacteria need oxygen, but they are so constituted that they must obtain their oxygen by breaking up compounds containing oxygen.

Certain bacteria can live and grow either in the presence of free oxygen or excluded from it.

The wonderful activity of microbes in breaking up and destroying organic substances is accomplished by means of diastases or digestive ferments, which they often produce in great quantity. Not only bacteria but yeasts and other living cells behave as ferments when deprived of oxygen. Bill Ronin enjoys writing about simple science and health. For more information about bacteria, visit the following url: http://www.oldandsold.com/articles32n/bacteria-2.shtml ]]> Colon Health And Friendly Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0000 immune system healthunfriendly bacteriabeneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriahealthy stoolcolon healthessential nutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called dysbiosis. Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise , eg Vitamin K

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> My Back Pain Due To Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:20:00 +0000 bacteria growthacute pyelonephritisback painkidney infectionurine cultureurine analysiskidney pelvis http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria back pain that result in a condition known as pyelonephriti.It is similar to that causes back pain as well as high fever and vomiting. Bacteria causing my back pain can enter the urethra in a number of different ways such as during sexual intercourse when bacteria enters the vaginal area, and which can get pushed into the urethra and finally end up in the gall bladder where the urine is a ready acceptor and facilitator of .

When a person has a bladder infection it can lead discomforts such as, feeling pain on the back.When there is bacteria causing my back pain there is a greater possibility of contracting pyelonephritis especially when there is occasional or even persistent backflow of urine that leaves the bladder and enters into the or ureters. This condition can either be acute or chronic and the former is a sudden development while the latter condition is a long-standing infection caused by bacteria causing my back pain.

A person would be at greater risk of contracting pyelonephritis if the bacteria causing my back pain are particularly aggressive and when there is also a history of chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection condition in the patient. It is thus necessary for the patient to undergo medical examination and it is often the case that there may be a noticeable tenderness on pressing over the kidney when there is bacteria causing my back pain.

It may also be necessary for the doctor to conduct , and take a that may show the presence of bacteria in the urine.Further testing, there may also be revealed instances of as well. The end result would be for the patient to find the proper treatment against the bacteria causing my back pain, which should aim to control as well as reduce the symptoms and the infection too. With proper treatment, the acute symptoms are usually found to have disappeared within two to three days of getting the treatment.

Since the condition can lead to a higher incidence of mortality, the bacteria causing my back pain must be dealt with promptly so as to reduce the risk of further complications as well as life threatening conditions. Once the urine culture has helped in identifying the bacteria causing my back pain, antibiotics may be given to treat the condition in both the long and short-term.

For more Information check http://www.arthritisreliefhelp.info Roger Thompson writes articles on arthritis and pain relief for http://arthritisrelief.info ]]> Colon Health - 3 Steps To Address Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:15:02 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriaunfriendly bacteriacolon healthdysbiosisimmune system healthvitamin k http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a healthy stool consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called . Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise essential nutrients, eg

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> Gum Disease: What You Need To Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know#comments Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:50:01 +0000 gum disease treatmentgumdiseasereceding gumsperiodontal diseasehalitosisbacteria growthrefined sugars http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know periodontal disease is not an enjoyable experience! If you want to avoid gum disease, or if you already have it and want to fight it, read this article.

Symptoms of Gum Disease

How do you know if you have gum disease? Here are some of the symptoms you should look for. Often you will notice inflammation of the gums and mouth -- soreness, bleeding, and/or redness. Another common symptom is bed breath (a.k.a. ), and / or a bad taste in your mouth. Other signs of gum disease include shaky or loose teeth, , and spaces between the teeth and gums.

Cause Of Gum Disease

What causes gum disease? Quite simply, gum disease is caused by bacteria growing in your mouth. These bacteria normally begin growing on particles of food left in your mouth. The infection then continues to grow, causing inflammation and breakdown of the gums and mouth.

Prevention Of Gum Disease

Gum disease can be prevented by discouraging the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Proper dental hygiene goes a long way in preventing in the mouth. Also helpful is a healthy diet low in and other foods that make perfect bacteria fodder.

Treatment of Gum Disease

If you already have Gum Disease, there are several ways to treat it. The first and seemingly most common is a professional cleaning. A periodontist will clean your mouth to remove the plaque, etc that harbors the bacteria causing the disease. Drugs may also be used to treat gum disease. Recently, several natural treatments have been developed for gum disease as well.

Hopefully, the information in this article will have given you the information that you need to prevent and / or treat gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Trust me when I say that you don't want to get gum disease -- it's worth preventing, and prevention is simple when you follow the steps outlined in this article! Learn more about at -treatment.com">http://www.gumdisease-treatment.com ]]> Worried About Candida Induced Dysbiosis? http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:27:11 +0000 harmful bacteriagood bacteriaunfriendly bacteriatypes of bacteriacandida albicansparadoxicallyreminiscent http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis types of bacteria living in the gastrointestinal tract alone, almost all of them beneficial.

We call them "friendly bacteria," and they have a symbiotic relationship with us. We help them by giving them a place to live and food to eat, and they help us by producing nutrients such as B vitamins, helping to metabolize drugs and hormones, and maintaining a healthy pH balance in the intestinal tract.

Friendly bacteria also protect us from infection by bad bacteria. For the most part, they do this simply by being more numerous: With occupying most of the available space, there isn't room for bad bacteria to thrive.

But when something happens to disrupt the balance, bad bacteria can start to outnumber the friendly kind, and illness occurs. What causes this shift in bacteria population? , taking antibiotics can actually be one of the major causes of having too much bacteria. Most antibiotics kill all bacteria indiscriminately, including the good kind. If more good bacteria dies than bad bacteria, the bad kind will start to take over.

Birth control pills and other hormones (including steroids) can disturb the balance, too. In addition, an unhealthy diet, too much alcohol, and too much stress will nourish the while killing the friendly bacteria.

One of the most plentiful is the genus Candida (usually , specifically), a type of yeast that lives in the small intestine, the urinary tract and the mucous membranes. Normally, Candida's numbers are kept in check by friendly bacteria. When it is allowed to flourish, however, it causes dysbiosis -- the opposite of symbiosis, where one organism is now harming the other -- and illness.

Symptoms of Candida dysbiosis are often of a hangover. Why? Because Candida is a yeast, and yeasts produce ethanol (or alcohol), as well as acetaldehyde -- the main chemical responsible for hangover symptoms. If there is too much Candida, too much alcohol is produced, and the person experiences the side effects of drinking without touching a drop!

Too much Candida can manifest itself in these symptoms: fatigue, headaches, aches, weakness, general "hungover" feeling, lack of concentration, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, allergies, and vaginitis, among other things.

In addition, while Candida is normally a bacteria, when it becomes strong it can change into a fungal form, with little branching "arms" that can jab into the intestinal wall. This leads to something called "Leaky Gut Syndrome," which is exactly what it sounds like: a permeable intestine that allows toxic chemicals to escape and be absorbed into the body.

One of the simplest ways to avoid all this unpleasantness is to resist taking broad-spectrum antibiotics. They may help with the immediate condition that requires treatment, but they may be more harmful in the long run. With several hundred types of bacteria in your system, most of them beneficial and necessary, it's best not to send medication in that's going to wipe them out. Jane Symms has an interest in Candida. For further information on Candida please visit http://www.eliminating-candida.com/candida.html or http://www.eliminating-candida.com/blog/2006/11/23/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis/ .. ]]> Now, At Last A New Startling Fact Is Revealed About Building The Immune System. http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:41:14 +0000 harmful bacteriairritable bowel syndromenatural antibioticsputrefactioncolon cancerrelease toxinsmultiply http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system
To enjoy good health and vitality friendly bacteria needs to out number the bad bacteria. The purpose of friendly bacteria is to break up and digest food for absorption. Within this process are released enhancing our defense system to fight off various diseases. Friendly bacteria also kill off and break down toxins, allowing them to be excreted from our body. If we have more harmful bacteria than friendly ones occurs resulting in toxins being produced. When this happens it can weaken the immune system and we are then susceptible to many diseases. So it is of great importance to take live yogurt at bedtime to keep friendly bacteria topped up.

Without friendly bacteria keeping harmful bacteria under control, the harmful bacteria will , vitamins, minerals and enzymes will not be absorbed because food will not break down and as the undigested food rots it will into the blood stream which can cause many diseases including: Constipation, , , chronic gall bladder, arthritis, heart disease and many more. If friendly bacteria are not regularly topped up they can come under threat by the following:

Taking antibiotics=85 Sometimes it is vital to take a course of antibiotics. Unfortunately as well as killing off the intended virus, antibiotics also kill off the friendly bacteria. Whenever antibiotics are taken you need to have live yogurt. When? Last thing before bed. Why? To top up friendly bacteria which is vital for good health.

Stress=85 is a killer. It can cause heart attacks, activate dormant cancer cells and cause stomach ulcers to name just a few. Stress is much more common than you may realize. So many people are under immense levels of pressure, and don't know how to deal with it. To ease stress therapists from around the world recommend that meditation is such a natural and safe way to treat and heal your self.

Poor eating habits=85 Junk and processed food has so much to answer for. Ready meals maybe convenient but they are dreadful for your body. If a few simple habits are changed and fresh wholesome food replaces junk food, life can become so much healthier and happier. Marilyn Ann Barker-Smith is the co-founder of Project Meditation. The site was created to allow everyone to experience the life changing benefits that meditation has to offer by offering everyone a free meditation course available for instant download from http://www.project-meditation.org. ]]> Colon Cleanse -- The Role of Probiotics and Colon Cleansing http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-cleanse-the-role-of-probiotics-and-colon-cleansing http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-cleanse-the-role-of-probiotics-and-colon-cleansing#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:22:17 +0000 good bacteriaharmful bacteriatypes of bacteriaharmful toxinscolon cleansingvital nutrientstwo types of bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-cleanse-the-role-of-probiotics-and-colon-cleansing colon cleansing procedure, and bacteria are removed from the system. This of course brings about complications, specifically, the removal of non-. There is such a thing as , which helps in the smooth and efficient operation of the body. Problem arises when you undergo colon cleansing procedure, since there is no way to simply remove only the harmful bacteria. The good bacteria are also removed as there is no way to make a distinction between the two .

Colon Cleansing Causes Bacteria Imbalance

The removal of the good bacteria can cause problems with our overall health. The different organs in our body rely on them. After a colon cleansing procedure, the removal of all the bacteria causes bacterial imbalance. This can have negative consequences with regards to our health. First, the digestive system operates at a less efficient manner which causes to be severely diminished. The following are the symptoms observed when there is a bacterial imbalance: malnutrition, constipation, skin problems, acidity imbalance, bad breath, and sluggishness. All this can occur because the bacteria classified as "good" in our digestive system helps ensure the proper break down of nutrients from the food we eat. Vital nutrients are digested and reabsorbed properly. The good bacteria also help improve the immune system to fights against various ailments and maladies.

Therefore, it is important to use Probiotics after a colon cleansing procedure. Probiotics are sources of good bacteria. This is similar to the ones that can be obtained from eating such foods as yogurt. Their main function is to replace the good bacteria that were otherwise removed from the system.

Consume Probiotics After Colon Cleansing

Many foods have greatly reduced amounts of Probiotics due to the processing required. Your normal diet does not incorporate "good bacteria" and the only way to introduce them to our system is by getting supplements. Probiotics supplements are the only sure fire way of getting a steady stream of the good bacteria. It is important to get a steady source of Probiotics as research indicates that if not taken for extended periods of time, the effects of the Probiotics taken early on eventually fade away. Inside the body are gut flora, which are classified as microbes. Probiotics help out in restoring the lost bacteria from the colon cleansing procedure. This is important as the loss of these types of bacteria brings about a bacterial imbalance in which harmful competitors arise.

Scientific research conducted recently suggests that some strains of bacteria may help reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. These good bacteria exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects to combat against the disease. Other uses of the good bacteria are: lowering of the cholesterol levels, lowering of blood pressure, and improved immunity against infections. Probiotics has shown the ability to ease gastrointestinal symptoms as well as improving the overall functionality of the digestive system. Probiotics are usually taken half an hour before meals. The capsules may then be opened and mixed with water for easy consumption. There are other products available so look for the one best suited for your needs.For more information, kindly visit Colon Cleansing. Related articles: Are You a Candidate for Colon Cleansing? and Colon Cleanse Options - The Different Methods of Colon Cleansing.]]> Total Coliform Bacteria In Drinking Water http://www.artwoo.com/article/total-coliform-bacteria-in-drinking-water http://www.artwoo.com/article/total-coliform-bacteria-in-drinking-water#comments Fri, 04 May 2007 06:20:00 +0000 coliform bacteriacoliform testtotal coliformoccuring bacteriacoincidentlydrinking waterenterics http://www.artwoo.com/article/total-coliform-bacteria-in-drinking-water Coliform Bacteria

Preface: Of all the different types of analysis we perform on a regular basis, by far the most common is the Total . This test, probably more than any other single test, gives you a better overall indication about the general potability of a source water. , it is the analysis required by the EPA for water operators to perform more often than most any other, with the exception of chlorine residuals if a chlorinated system and pH. All source water has normally , or normal flora, as it is referred to. These bacteria is not generally harmful in healthy individuals. When we find Coliform bacteria, however, it paints a slightly different picture, as you can read below...

What exactly are bacteria and why do we test for them in our ? Total Coliform bacteria are part of a family of bacteria called, Enterobacteriaciae, or , for short. Coliform bacteria have some interesting characteristics that allow us to use them as indicator organisms. In this case, a Coliform present sample in drinking water indicates that the source is, or recently has been infiltrated by surface water. We use Coliforms to help us determine this, because Coliform bacteria are found throughout the environment, as well as on most plant material. They live longer than the pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes we don't want you to get, so it allows us to culture them in the lab.

Finding Coliform bacteria in a drinking water sample does not mean anyone is going to become ill. After personally analyzing over fifty thousand individual Coliform tests, I wish I had a nickel every time someone would say to me something like, "I've been drinkin' this water for over seventy years, and I never been sick from it once!" While that may be all well and true, drinking water that contains certain contaminants has been one of the leading causes of major disease outbreaks, historically speaking.

When we find Coliform bacteria in your drinking water sample, as stated above, it simply indicates that the source is, or recently has been compromised by surface water. We're not so concerned about the Coliform bacteria themselves, but the "red flag" if you will, is that we don't know what else may have gotten in your drinking water system via the same route that the Coliform bacteria entered. Some types of bad microbes we don't want you to ingest, for example, would be Klebsiella, Shigella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, or Salmonella, just to name a pesky few!

Most drilled wells are free from Coliform bacteria, but many dug wells contain Coliform. This is not surprising, since dug wells are a surface water source, which means it is above the bedrock layer. Dug wells, can be an excellent source of drinking water, but extra care should be taken to be sure there is adequate separation from the well with respect to pets, farm animals, and runoff.

If you have a dug well, the volume and taste are fine, but it keeps getting Coliform bacteria, then a viable and effective option may be to install an ultraviolet disinfection system, which kills the bacteria and other microbes by separating, or denaturing the DNA or RNA of their cells. This works well because it doesn't change the chemistry of the water like some other disinfection methods, such as chlorination.

Finally, if Total Coliform bacteria is found in a drinking water sample, then the sample is also checked for a type of fecal Coliform bacteria, which is always Escherichia Coliform, or E. coli. The presence of E. coli may mean a septic or leach field infiltration, or in a dug well, it just may be a squirrel or field mouse that tried to make his home in your well! We'll cover well disinfection in another session.

For more tips and helpful hints, go to http://www.Aquacheck-VT.com and check out the Water Wisdom section. You can also sign up for our free newsletter there! Scott J. Bradley B.A., is the owner and director of Aquacheck Laboratory, Inc. located in Weathersfield, VT. These articles are gladly written to help people to better understand their drinking water. Aquacheck is a nationally accredited environmental laboratory. http://www.Aquacheck-VT.com ]]> Are You Looking For A Cheap Bad Breath Cure? http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-looking-for-a-cheap-bad-breath-cure http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-looking-for-a-cheap-bad-breath-cure#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:32:04 +0000 bacteriabad breathoral hygienetongueoral cavityhalitosisbet http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-looking-for-a-cheap-bad-breath-cure Bad breath cures are a dime a dozen really, they're all over the place in terms of geography, content, price, and life philosophy. This is because lots of people have this problem and because usually they don't know a lot and are easily deceived by gimmickry.

So how do you go out and find a bad breath cure that works but isn't going to break your bank or risk your health. Well you should probably talk to your family doctor and or your dentist and get his or her advice. This is your best because these people have the background training that allows them to understand the pathophysiology around this common but very socially disturbing problem. They also have the training and knowledge required to safely use some of the effective options that are available that can really knock out your once and for all.

Let me try to give you some basics of bad breath. First the main issue is that the smell comes from that have colonized your . In order to come up with an effective bad breath cure you have to either find a way to limit the colonization of these bacteria in your mouth or to limit the substrates that the bacteria use to create the foul smell. is therefore an obvious start. So yes you have to brush your teeth regularly if you haven't been.

Most people already do this so the next step is brushing your as well as your teeth. This is because your tongue is actually the main breeding ground for this smelly bacteria and by brushing your tongue you are actually dislodging millions of bacteria and keeping the population at bay. Mouth rinsing helps too. This is another way that you can dislodge bacteria from all of the pits and crevices in your mouth and wash them down the drain. You can either rinse with water (which actually works better than most people give it credit) or some sort of antibacterial mouthwash that not only dislodges but also kills part of the population with each swish and gargle.

If you are already doing this regularly and have had no success with the bad breath than you need to go to the next level up. This is changing your diet. Bacteria love foods rich in carbohydrates especially simple sugars. This is what they use to both live and to create those noxious fumes so cutting them out of your diet tends to help. The other diet modification is to eat yogurt. This is something that not many people think of but can be really effective. You see yogurt contains a benign bacteria that doesn't give off bad smells and can kick the bacteria out by out competing them for a place in your mouth. Being nicknamed "the germ" has only encouraged Tremper Phorgman in his life ambition to solve the age old problem--finding a bad breath cure. If you would like to learn what he has been learning about halitosis go to http://www.allbadbreathcure.info.. ]]> Bad Breath: Cause And Cure http://www.artwoo.com/article/bad-breath-cause-and-cure http://www.artwoo.com/article/bad-breath-cause-and-cure#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:15:03 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/bad-breath-cause-and-cure Chronic bad breath, also known as halitosis, is very distressing for those that suffer from it, and is also unpleasant for those that live and work with them. If you noticed people step back when you speak to them, then you definitely need help. This article is designed to provide that help, and point you in the right direction for the permanent cure that you so badly need.

How many youngsters are afraid to kiss their girl or boy fried? It is a crying shame because the cure is available, and nobody need suffer from bad breath now. It might have been different when there was only one viewpoint on the cause of bad breath: bad or unclean teeth, but that has been proved to be a myth, and chronic bad breath has little to do with the stet of your teeth.

Sure, if your teeth are really bad, your breath will not be sweet, but it will get better after some dental work. True halitosis won't get better though, because it is caused by more than just rotting food in tooth cavities. So what is the cause of that stinking breath that people can smell from yards away?

Bacteria. But just ordinary bacteria, and certainly not the bacteria that your toothbrush is design to remove. These are bacteria that live on your teeth and gums and that covert sugars to acids. The acids then eat away at your tooth enamel until you have a cavity. No, the bacteria that cause chronic bad breath are what are known as anaerobic bacteria; bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen.

These bacteria live in fissures deep in your tongue and cheeks where there is no oxygen, at least not enough to deter anaerobic bacteria. They produce noxious waste products called volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), that really smell very bad. A white coating on your tongue can indicate that you have a very severe infestation of these bacteria, although you don't need a lot to give you chronic bad breath.

The growth of anaerobic bacteria can be encouraged by a dry mouth, where there is little saliva to penetrate the cracks in your mouth and help to destroy them. Excess alcohol, smoking and sleeping with your mouth open can all fry up your mouth, and cause a terrible smelling odor to emanate from your mouth in the morning. If this is the cause of your morning `dog breath' then it will not go away after a while, but will persist.

These VSCs that smell so bad accumulate in your mouth, inside your gums and in the cavities of your teeth. They persist, and hang around, and all the time the bacteria are producing even more. Ordinary toothpastes and mouthwashes don't touch them because they are designed to. There is only one way to kill off anaerobic bacteria.

Because they thrive in the absence of oxygen, anaerobic bacteria can be destroyed by exposing them to oxygen. There are some toothpastes that have been formulated to generated oxygen when they are used, and when you brush your teeth with these they get into the cracks in your gums and kill them off there. For your tongue you have to use a tongue scraper with the toothpaste to get it right into the fissures of your tongue, and kill them off there.

A soft toothbrush can be used to clean your cheeks from these nasty little creatures, and once you have tackled your gums, tongue and cheeks, you should have removed the vast majority of these bacteria. You can then maintain your new fresh breath with a good oxygenating mouthwash, which contains no alcohol because alcohol can allow them to return. A good chewing gum will also help to keep your smelling fresh.

What this process does is to cure the chronic condition, something that a normal toothpaste and mouthwash will not do, and then maintain a fresh smelling mouth and breath. I suffered from terrible chronic bad breath at one time, but do so not longer, so I know that this is the way to go. Anybody with chronic bad breath needs help, no matter what their age. To get that help and make it work you have to understand what causes it so that you can understand the cure. Check out http://www.welshhealth.com/oral/halitosis.html and get a FREE Booklet on halitosis, its causes and how to cure it. You will also be given a means of curing it, and then it is up to you. ]]> Benefits Of Probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-probiotics#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:10:00 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriagood bacteriagut bacteriaprobioticsirritable bowel syndromeinflammatory bowel disease http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-probiotics probiotics has been recently discovered and the research is going on. Scientists are becoming aware of these and are devising ways and means to use them to improve the health of people everywhere.



Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain live microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. They maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. Since almost three-quarters of the immune system is located in the digestive tract, it is important to maintain balance or your health may suffer as a result.

The ideal balance of and should be 80% and 20% respectively. Unfortunately, this healthy balance is under constant attack by unhealthy diet, stress, illness, and exposure to toxic substances. Indeed, antibiotics change the balance significantly. Though they are taken to kill harmful bacteria, antibiotics often kill the existing beneficial bacteria as well. The result is diarrhea and other intestinal issues. Similarly, anti-bacterial soaps kill many good bacteria along with the bad bacteria.

Probiotics enhance the body's immune function by maintaining a healthy bacterial balance in the digestive tract. Probiotics also promote lactose digestion and prevent diarrhea and diarrhea-related illnesses. In addition, they maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels and they reduce inflammation and improve mineral absorption. Recent studies have shown that probiotics can be used to prevent diseases like the , , as well as certain types of cancer. For women, specific strains of microflora have been found to be very beneficial in supporting vaginal and urinary tract health, and preventing the discomfort of a yeast or urinary tract infection.

Probiotics are equally useful for infants and children; they can benefit from them immensely in the growing years. In nature's scheme of things, newborns receive their first beneficial during the birthing process itself. And, this process can be carried on during the early years by supplying additional good bacteria. It will support overall digestive and immune health. Since Probiotics support the intestinal lining and prohibit allergens from entering the digestive tract, they can also reduce the risk of developing allergies at a young age.

Some preliminary research has revealed that after the age of fifty or so the amount of good bacteria in the intestines declines considerably. Therefore probiotics should be taken by adults over 50 years of age. They should start supplementing their diet with probiotics to obtain the immunity-enhancing benefits of these helpful bacteria. Brandon H. Masters is a health enthusiast, researcher and veteran of the Natural Products industry. He is devoted to educating others on the benefits of weight management using natural solutions including a balanced diet. http://www.fiber35diet.com ]]> Candida Yeast Overgrowth How It Is Contracted Into The Human Body http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-overgrowth-how-it-is-contracted-into-the-human-body http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-overgrowth-how-it-is-contracted-into-the-human-body#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:30:00 +0000 types of bacteriaharmful bacteriagood bacteriacandida yeast infectiondifferent types of bacteriabacteria in watercandida infection http://www.artwoo.com/article/candida-yeast-overgrowth-how-it-is-contracted-into-the-human-body types of bacteria, no matter how sterile and clean we think our lives are. We drink , and we swallow them on our food, many are airborne so we breathe them into our lungs, they are present on our skin, in our mouths, in our sinuses, and in the gut.

Not all bacteria are dangerous or a , many are benign. Some bacteria have a neutral effect, while others are extremely beneficial and we would feel horrible without their presence. A healthy gut with plenty of "" is crucial to the digestion of our food. Pro-biotic is a generic term for a substance, which promotes the growth of micro-organisms. Pro-biotic is marketed as foodstuffs which are good for us and are supposed to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria.

So how do our bodies handle damaging bacteria? Imagine a tight rope walker walking over a precipice, a thousand feet above a ravine. It is about balance, purely and simply. There are a number of situations that could create and imbalance in the body and cause it to produce an overgrowth of Candida yeast. One of the simplest and most common is the intake of and excess of complex carbohydrates in our every day meals. Dysbiosis is the name of the process that occurs when becomes more prevalent than the good bacteria. When damaging bacteria prevail, it is always a systemic Candida attack, there is no such thing as a touch of Candidiasis, and there are no mild symptoms. A systemic attack means that the attacks the whole body. However, we all suffer different symptoms because of our individual genetic makeup.

Candida is not and enemy, it is only when it becomes a fungi. As Candida it does not harm, only when there is an overgrowth. The trick is to take care of your body and stop the Candida yeast overgrowth from becoming life threatening. When you are young Candidiasis would not be fatal but as your body ages an imbalance can lead to conditions that will kill.

Oral Candida is a Candida Yeast Overgrowth of the mouth. This can be caused by many things, generally a depressed immune system and can be a seriously bothersome and painful thing to have. Our sexual behaviour can in certain circumstances transmit Candida yeast overgrowth to others, by intercourse, deep kissing contact with genitals, oral sex, or mouth genital contact. It does not always, if your partner is healthy, their immune system should protect them. If for any reason their immune system is compromised then it can be transmitted.

It is important to know that high fibre foods help to maintain a healthy colon. Low fibre intake has been associated with the proliferation of bacteria which produce endotoxins, which are definitely bad for the colon. High fibre foods reduce the colons pH value and promote good bacteria known as Lactobacillus. Hyacinth Allen (Ceci) Author of "The Silent Sufferer" (The Hidden Horror Of living with Candida) http://www.naturalcandidacure.com ]]> Bacteriophages -- A Newly Discovered Cause Of Strep Throat http://www.artwoo.com/article/bacteriophages-a-newly-discovered-cause-of-strep-throat http://www.artwoo.com/article/bacteriophages-a-newly-discovered-cause-of-strep-throat#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:27:02 +0000 symptoms of strep throatstreptococcus bacteriarockefeller universitybacteriophagesspifbacteriophagehemolytic http://www.artwoo.com/article/bacteriophages-a-newly-discovered-cause-of-strep-throat Rockefeller University performed a complicated medical research which has as main result, the identification of another possible cause of strep throat: a . The so far neglected microorganism that eats bacteria seems to cause not only strep throat but also many other conditions of bacterial nature. It is a surprising discovery, because the main role of the is to infect and destroy a large variety of bacteria, thus also Group A , the cause of strep throat.

Researchers blame the bacteriophage for some of the cases of strep throat; the results of their series of studies contradict the traditional belief that bacteriophages don't produce infections inside the human organism. What makes them responsible for conditions like strep throat seems to be the fact that they appear to transfer toxins between bacteria. This discovery is very important, because it gives the answer to the question why some of the patients that test positive for Group A hemolytic streptococcus bacteria lack the and other develop both the disease and one of its complications.

Bacteriophages are viral microorganisms that seem to alter the normal benign function of a large variety of bacteria as it is the case with E -- coli that was proved to have a malign function that causes ulcer, although its normal role is to protect the intestinal flora from the external invasions. The study of bacteriophages may help in the identification of a treatment for diseases caused by altered bacterial functions.

Researchers consider strep throat to be generated by a lysogenic conversion, a process in which a bacteriophage carries a toxin to Group A hemolytic streptococcus bacteria, transforming thus what was supposed to be a harmless microorganism into a dangerous one that generates various conditions. A component factor of the saliva, , makes the lysogenic conversion easier and quicker because it produces the mobilization of the bacteriophages.

On mice, any bacterium appears to be able to convert non-toxicogen and non-infectious agents in toxicogenic infectious agents in presence of a bacteriophage that carries a toxin in its structure. The conversion is made through the very contact. The studies reached the conclusion that the bacteriophage should be controlled too in order to treat diseases generated by lysogenic conversion whose previous treatment only focused on bacteria such as Group A hemolytic streptococcus bacteria in strep throat. For more information visit http://www.strepthroatinfection.com ]]> Thriving With Probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/thriving-with-probiotics http://www.artwoo.com/article/thriving-with-probiotics#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:25:01 +0000 helpful bacteriaprobioticsgood bacteriairritable bowel syndromeimmune system functioncholesterol levelsvitamins and minerals http://www.artwoo.com/article/thriving-with-probiotics Probiotics and their benefits are still being studied and discovered day by day by scientists around the world. One thing they are all agreeing on is that probiotics are very positive bacteria that can help your body on a path to good health.

Some of the items you eat have live microbes on them that once in your system, actually are helpful to maintaining intestinal balance. These are probiotics. They tend to make their home in the digestive tract and seem to be closely tied to the immune system.

All bodies have a lot of bacteria in them, but the average healthy body should have a range with 80% and 20% percent bad bacteria at any given time. But, there are plenty of things that can upset that balance including changes in diet, being sick and dealing with stress. Often when someone gets sick, they take antibiotics to get rid of the problem. Unfortunately in addition to killing off the bad bacteria, antibiotics also tend to kill off the in your system.

It's important to keep a good amount of these probiotics in your system. While they benefits are still being discovered they have already been linked to increased , digestion assistance, and even preventing digestive problems such as diarrhea and . In addition there are studies into whether probiotics also aid the body in soaking in more from items ingested, and they may even help in regulating blood pressure and and preventing infection in the urinary and vaginal regions.

There are probiotics additives on the market that can be taken to get those probiotic numbers back in balance. Many health care providers advise these for use for patients of all ages. For children, even infants, it is believed probiotics may be helpful in the maturation of their digestive and immune systems, even helping to lower their chance of developing several childhood allergies.

In addition those who are getting up in years may want to consider probiotic supplements. As people get over age 50, the amount of those good bacteria inside the digestive tract is believed to start declining. A good way to bring those levels back up and have a healthy balance of bacteria is by using a probiotic supplement. Brandon H. Masters is a health enthusiast, researcher and veteran of the Natural Products industry. He is devoted to educating others on the benefits of weight management using natural solutions including a balanced diet. http://www.fiber35diet.com ]]> Good Bacteria, Great Benefits: Probiotics Pack A Powerful Punch At Any Age http://www.artwoo.com/article/good-bacteria-great-benefits-probiotics-pack-a-powerful-punch-at-any-age http://www.artwoo.com/article/good-bacteria-great-benefits-probiotics-pack-a-powerful-punch-at-any-age#comments Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:15:00 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriagood bacteriabenefits of probioticslactose intoleranceirritable bowel syndromeinflammatory bowel disease http://www.artwoo.com/article/good-bacteria-great-benefits-probiotics-pack-a-powerful-punch-at-any-age beneficial bacteria and how they may improve the health of people everywhere.

Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain live microorganisms (bacteria or yeast) that have been shown to help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. This is especially important because nearly three-quarters of your immune system is located in your digestive tract, so when that balance is upset, your health may suffer as a result.

Ideally, there should be a balance of approximately 80% and 20% percent in your intestines. Unfortunately, factors such as diet, stress, illness, and exposure to toxic substances can affect that healthy environment. Antibiotic use can also significantly alter the bacterial balance in your gut. Although their main purpose is to kill harmful bacteria, antibiotics often kill the existing beneficial bacteria as well. This can lead to diarrhea and other intestinal issues. Likewise, using anti-bacterial soaps has the same effect=97killing many good bacteria at the same time it kills the bad bacteria.

Because of their vital role in maintaining a healthy bacterial balance in the digestive tract, studies have shown that probiotics help enhance the body's immune function. In addition to helping prevent diarrhea and diarrhea-related illnesses, probiotics also promote lactose digestion=97no doubt welcome news for those suffering from . Other potential include maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels, reducing inflammation and improving mineral absorption, and current research is also looking into how probiotics may help prevent , , as well as certain types of cancer. For women, specific strains of microflora may help support vaginal and urinary tract health, thus preventing the discomfort of a yeast or urinary tract infection.

Infants and children may also benefit from using probiotics. Although newborns receive their first beneficial gut bacteria during the birthing process, supplying additional good bacteria throughout the early years may help support overall digestive and immune health. Probiotics may also reduce the risk of developing allergies at a young age, since they help support the intestinal lining and prohibit allergens from entering the digestive tract.

Adults over 50 years of age should also consider supplementing their diet with probiotics to obtain the immunity-enhancing benefits of these helpful bacteria, as preliminary research has shown that the amount of good bacteria in our intestines declines considerably with age. Digestive healthcare expert and naturopathic doctor Brenda Watson has been helping people restore and maintain their digestive health for more than 25 years. She is among the foremost authorities on digestive care and proper nutrition. http://www.fiber35diet.com ]]> Avoid The Superbug Part 2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:35:00 +0000 antibiotic resistant bacteriaresistant staphylococcus aureusmrsa superbugtype of bacteriatypes of bacteriamrsa infectionlung infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/avoid-the-superbug-part-2 MRSA superbug. MRSA is an infection that is more dangerous than similar illnesses because it is resistant to normal treatment. MRSA stands for methicillin- (SA). SA is a and the fact that it is methicillin-resistant means it cannot be treated with antibiotics such as penicillin.

MRSA is no more infectious than other however, and one in three of us carry on our skin or in our nose. It causes skin infections such as boils, styes and impetigo, but is only really dangerous if it gets into the bloodstream when septicaemia, joint problems and heart and can result.

What causes MRSA?

When bacteria encounter an antibiotic such as methicillin in the bloodstream, an epic battle commences. Antibiotics are not as ruthless as Rambo however, and on occasion some of the bacteria survive. Bacteria are able to mutate, or change themselves, and in doing so can transform themselves so that they develop a resistance to the antibiotic. These surviving antibiotic-resistant bacteria then multiply quickly before heading off to infect someone else. In this way, some types of SA bacteria have become resistant to many antibiotics, and formed the Superbug MRSA.

Why have increased in recent years?

Part of the reason may be that people do not always finish the full course of antibiotics they have been prescribed. This allows some bacteria to survive and then develop a resistance to the antibiotic. Another problem is that antibiotics are now so widely used, and in some cases overused, that bacteria has been able to develop resistance to a wide range of antibiotics.

How does MRSA spread?

MRSA bacteria usually spreads through person-to-person contact with someone who carries an . It also spreads through contact with sheets, clothes, towels, dressings or other objects that have come across someone with MRSA. MRSA will also survive on objects such as door handles, sinks, floors and cleaning equipment and can be contracted through physical contact with them.

Why does MRSA usually happen in hospitals?

MRSA does not normally infect healthy people. Although people outside hospital can sometimes become infected, most cases involve patients already in hospital. This is because an entry point is required for the bacteria to get into the body. Hospital patients have many ready made entry-points such as surgical wounds, catheters, or intravenous tubes which are like adventure playgrounds for the bacteria.

Who is most at risk from MRSA?

People with a weakened immune system are most at risk from being infected. Typically this includes the elderly, newborn babies, and those with health problems such as diabetes, cancer or HIV/AIDS. Patients who have open wounds, catheters or intravenous drips, burns, cuts, severe skin conditions are also at risk, as are those who have recently had surgery, or take frequent courses of antibiotics. Although MRSA infections usually develop in people being treated in hospital, it is possible for hospital staff or visitors to become infected if they are in one of the higher risk groups. Robert Wood - http://www.accidents-direct.co.uk/Medical-Negligence/?wid=Robert_Wood Make a Medical Negligence Claim. ]]> Orbital Cellulitis http://www.artwoo.com/article/orbital-cellulitis http://www.artwoo.com/article/orbital-cellulitis#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:43:20 +0000 streptococcus pyogenesorbital cellulitisstaphylococcus aureuseye cavitythree types of bacteriatypes of bacteriaeye structure http://www.artwoo.com/article/orbital-cellulitis Orbital Cellulitis is an infection that affects the eye and the skin and tissues surrounding the eye. It basically affects the eye and the other parts of your within the . This disease can affect people of all ages and sexes and is a serious condition which should undergo treatment as soon as possible.

This is caused due to bacteria which causes the infection. There are that cause orbital cellulitis. These are , and Haemophilus influenzae. Once you contract any of the bacteria mentioned above, your eye will get infected and there will be lots of other complications too.

The bacteria are contracted directly or from other areas of the body. The most common of such areas are the sinuses. Once the bacteria moves into your eye, then there are a number symptoms that can help you identify if you have the condition or not. Some of the common symptoms are swelling of the eyelids, swollen eyeball, difficulty in moving the eyeball, fever and other mild discomfort. These symptoms are deceptive in the sense that they may be mistaken for another eye condition which is not as serious as Orbital Cellulitis. If you have Orbital Cellulitis, then the fever will keep recurring. You can use this to identify if you are suffering from the condition. Once you start experiencing these symptoms, you must consult a doctor and get your eye diagnosed.

After the diagnosis, there are a set of ways in which the diagnosis can be confirmed. These include, blood tests, x-ray, ct scan and cultures of the discharge from your eyes. The most conclusive test is the culture test as you can directly identify the bacteria in your eye.

The condition is treatable although it depends on the extent of the infection. The main treatment is antibiotics, but there may be other complications that may result in surgery. If you have contracted the bacteria from the sinuses, then there is a chance that some of the bacteria are still there. This requires surgical drainage of the sinuses and at times even the eye. This surgery will ensure all traces of the bacteria are wiped out from your body. You should ensure that the treatment is prompt and you should get admitted in the hospital for observation as it is a potentially damaging condition. An eye care specialist is the ideal person you should visit in case of such diseases.

If this potentially damaging disease is not treated promptly, then some serious complication may arise. These can be menegitis, loss of vision and neurological deficits. As the bacteria are in your eye, there is a high chance that your brain also gets infected. This is the reason why this condition is potentially damaging.

As you can see above, unless you receive a diagnosis, you cannot identify whether you have Orbital Cellulitis. As soon as you start experiencing the above mentioned symptoms you should rush to an eye care specialist who can conduct all those tests to confirm his diagnosis so that you receive the antibiotics as soon as possible before any potential damage.Visit our website if you are interested in more articles about laser hair removal treatment, acne, skin care, laser acne treatment and more.]]> UV Water Treatment Products For The Home http://www.artwoo.com/article/uv-water-treatment-products-for-the-home http://www.artwoo.com/article/uv-water-treatment-products-for-the-home#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:27:04 +0000 uv purificationuv water treatmentuv raysuv systemuv systemsbacteriapurification system http://www.artwoo.com/article/uv-water-treatment-products-for-the-home UV water treatment you will find that there are class a and class b systems. The s with class A happen to be certified to kill or reduce disease compounds from the water. It will get rid of things like and certain viruses that are air and waterborne. This system will also get rid of things like parasites.

If you have a class A system, you will actually give you a warning if the system malfunctions. It is a great system to have because you will know when you are in danger of drinking bad water and it will help purify your water system. If you have a class b certification, it will actually only detect what are known as "nuisances." It will not purify your water as much as a class a system. The only thing is that if you have cloudy or very dirty water, you are going to need to treat the water first. The water needs to be mostly clear so that they can notice things.

When it comes to ultraviolet or , you will find that you will need to have a pretreatment or post treatment process as well as the UV . The water needs to be somewhat clear for the process to work successfully; however, it is always nice to have a backup. You never know what may slip through the purification system.

This system works by sends through the water and then the bacteria ends up being absorbed and will kill the bacteria in the water. It will also stop bacteria from reproducing. It will end up reducing almost 99% of all the bacteria that is in the water. It sounds amazing, but you should always have a back up system just in case of malfunctions and it will also catch the other 1%.

The great thing about this type of purification system, you will find that you can purchase it in different sizes and models so that you can price compare, as well as, get something designed for your needs.

If you are looking for a solar or UV system for your home water system, you may want to look online and do some comparative shopping. You will also want to ask someone who has the system so that you know exactly what to expect from the UV system and what is needed for the system to do it's job effectively. Learn more about http://www.ewatertreatmentsystems.com/watertreatment/water_filtration_for_drinking_purification.html and http://www.ewatertreatmentsystems.com/watertreatment/Buy_water_treatment_online.html ]]>