The introduction of pain management devices like the PainWave X4000 has given new hope to those who desire a natural alternative for pain relief. Many medications have adverse side effects that improve some conditions but make others worse. No pain solution is foolproof, but relieving the body of pain symptoms doesnt always require chemical intervention. Here are a few considerations to managing acute and chronic pain of all types. The bodys own...more
The market of UV and VIS or visible spectroscopy is fairly profitable with a net worth of more than $700 million in the year 2007 alone. In this data, the specific market for UV VIS NIR spectrophotometer is 10% of the reported net worth for the year. In order to cover a wider range of analysis, you can use multiple detectors in your UV VIS NIR machine. Those manufacturers who use this system are those typically in the higher end of the UV-VIS...more
The NIR system was originally owned by AB which was first released in the year 1997. The company later on acquired Perstorp Analytical and went on in producing FOSS NIR technology. This made FOSS the leader in providing instruments or devices for the analysis of foods, medicines and chemicals in general. FOSS almost saturated the market by having 75% of the worlds milk, beer and grain tested through FOSS NIR technology.The FOSS name originated from its founder, Nils Foss who built the company in the year 1956. A lot of processes became a lot easier, safer and less time consuming making production more reliable and efficient. Today, FOSS NIR is known as the worldwide leader in the field of analytical solutions for different industries including pharmacy, agriculture, food and chemistry. The process and the brand are trusted for it provides continuous and focused analysis all throughout the course of production.FOSS, being the industry leader in the business, is the largest supplier of FT-NIR technology or the Fourier transform-near infrared. This is the most commonly used infrared (IR) spectrometry method in the whole of the United States of America. In order for FT-NIR to grow and...more
It was in the early 1950s through the discovery of Herchel way back into the 19th century that the near infra red technology came about. The use of near infrared technology was first used in optical world when the NIR infrared spectroscopy was used, together with other device of spectroscopes, first and foremost in order to see the mid-infrared...more
NIR analyzer is used in various fields including chemicals, research and development, nutraceuticals and petrochemicals. For this article, uses of NIR will be discussed for pulp and paper, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, polymers and plastics, and textile.Since the beginning of 1990s, NIR has been used for in-line and at-line monitoring of...more
Medicare Advantage Plans have gotten a bad rap over the past few years. One prominent website that sells Medigap plans practically rails against Advantage plans (like HMO's and PPO's). The owner of the site goes so far as to say that Medicare beneficiaries are always better off with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) than with a Medicare Advantage Plan. Why are some people so vocal in their opposition to these plans? Here are some reasons why I think this is the case. 1. Many unscrupulous agents have sold Medicare Advantage Plans without really considering what was in the best interest of the Medicare beneficiary. Stories have abounded about "grandma" being rolled over into some new plan that did not include her doctor or medication. I have personally been in the kitchen with Medicare Beneficiaries who were crying, because some fool agent preferred making a commission to helping that person get what the best plan for their situation. The good news is, Medicare and CMS (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) have clamped down hard on these kinds of activities. The bad news is, there are still a host of agents (and agencies) who are still engaged with this sort of...more
Though generally distressing, an economic recession can open windows of opportunity for an optimist. Some people might woefully bow to an economic downturn but a great many will see, instead, great chance to pursue a new position or career. When...more
The Causes and Treatments of Sciatica Sciatica is the name given to a tremendous pain which originates from the lower back and carries on to the upper legs. Prolonged sitting or standing can exacerbate the problem. Sciatica is caused by a multitude...more
Hemorrhoids is not a pleasant experience, but the sad fact is that millions of us all over the country suffer from this condition every day and a lot of us suffer in silence because we are simply too embarrassed to do anything about it. But you dont...more
Anybody who is suffering from the condition known as hemorrhoids or piles will know just how uncomfortable and embarrassing life can be which is why you will want to know just how to get rid of hemorrhoids forever. This condition can be very...more
D-Mannose is one of the most popular and the best remedies for those who are suffering from cystitis or urinary bladder infection. This medicine endows the complete relaxation to the sufferer and keeps the urinary tract healthy. So, if you are...more
You may be at an earlier stage of cystitis or your urinary tract infections have turned very chronic without getting proper treatment. Suffering from cystitis can also spoil your sex life. The situation can be more when infections stop responding...more