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Eight drinks for health and fitness

Do you want to have the strongest immune system and the mood of moderate and high fitness .. And more and more.
When considering the best drinks you would respond to the water immediately, but there are a number of beverages and other liquids, which deserves to be added to your food, “drinks are some that have enormous health benefits from the treatment or prevention of some minor health problems such as indigestion and end protection of the most serious, such as osteoporosis, “a choice of eight easy swallowing!
1 - Green Tea:
- The benefits:
Reduce the risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, and decay. Green tea contains a high concentration of materials “Flavonoids & Polyphenols” anti-oxidation, a natural protected cells from the cancer and reduce the growth of tumors, through the assistance Bmhaidp free molecules in the body. The antioxidants found in green tea also protect from heart disease by working to loosen the blood vessels and prevent a bloody Altjltat help stimulate the incidence of heart attacks and stroke. Green tea also contains fluoride, which powers the teeth and equally article “Flavonoidz” adopted by the bones, so green tea reduces the risk of osteoporosis and tooth decay.
2 - mint tea:
- The benefits:
Ease muscle tension and protected from infection because the digestive Bbeef anti-mint cramps and works to loosen the muscles and make fighting Tibsaa and pains. Mint tea helps in the digestion process by stimulating the movement of food in the intestine through the digestive system.
3 - skim milk by 1%:
- The benefits:
Helps protect against the incidence of osteoporosis because it contains components of a healthy diet of carbohydrates and protein and little fat absorbed by the human body, slowly but remains a force for a long period of time. It also helps the stability of the proportion of milk to blood sugar, as a source of calcium because it contains vitamin (d) It is important to maximize the absorption of calcium, and also help stop the body from storing fat, and recent studies have shown that women who consume three - four volumes of dairy products a few fat (including milk, of course) lose almost twice the weight of those who Tsthlkn dairy products in smaller quantities, “Valcalseyoum makes the body’s cells burn fat instead of stored” This makes the goal of maintaining weight and fitness for a very easy target.
- = 120 calories / 8 ounces, ounce = about 31 grams)
4 - Soy milk:
- The benefits:
Reduce the chance of being heart disease, because soy milk contains fibers are soluble soy protein, which reduces low-density cholesterol (the bad cholesterol Houmadl) and tripartite Algelsred, as well as minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. If drank soy milk instead of bovine milk will find it indispensable calcium and vitamin (a) and vitamin (d). Soy milk contains the article “Phytoestrogens” This is a warning because the viability of this article linked to breast cancer so it should consult a doctor before drinking soy milk, if the history of women and the family of hereditary breast cancer cases.
- Calories = 81 / 8 ounces).
5 - the hot chocolate:
- The benefits:
To modify the mood and protected from heart disease. Increase the production of chocolate from the article “serotonin” is responsible for organizing the mood (low levels of serotonin are linked to depression) and cocoa with the indispensable “Polyphenols”, the article antioxidants protect cells from oxidative damage by reducing the rates of high-density cholesterol (good cholesterol levels ), which puts the person in the possibility of infection of heart attacks.
- Heat = 195 calories / 8 ounces of cocoa home-made, 115 / powder mixture.
6 - tomato juice, salt few:
- The benefits:
Protects many of the diseases, cancer, treatment and tomato products are the richest source of anti-oxidation (for Ecupen - Lycopene), which is linked to reducing exposure to disease, lung cancer, stomach, pancreas and esophagus Similarly, mouth and breast and cervix. And lycopene also protects the heart and lung damage from oxidation and prevent cardiovascular disease.
- = 31 calories / six ounces.
7 - raspberry juice:
- The benefits:
Prevent gum disease, and that research indicated that the same anti-bacterial properties, which is located Janub berries fight urinary tract infections. And the theory of experts to a berry juice, which is “Nondialysable material” to prevent bacteria from adhering to gum. But scientists worry nutrition of fruit juice for sugar consumption is therefore advisable not to more than one cup per day (6-8 ounces).
- = 140 calories / 8 ounces.
8 - Orange juice:
- The benefits:
Protect against the white water and cancer and congenital malformations and active immune system, an important source of vitamin (c). The orange juice anti-oxidation protects many Alomrald including White Water (the cloud, which consists of the lens of the eye that may lead to blindness) and lung cancer. Protected vitamin (c) of the damage Alolexdp Altytdjal cancer cells and strengthen the function of immune cells, which can be the body fight infection efficiently.
The orange juice a good source of folate, which could prevent the neural tube defects of the embryos and, if you want to protect the bone, you can experience enhanced calcium orange juice.
- = 115 calories / 8 ounces.

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Women’s Health

50% of the causes of death in women due to cancer and shocks the heart and lung diseases that result from the actions of the woman does not know what to do. And that the main causes of death in women between 18 to 24 years is the injuries and wounds and death, cancer and heart disease

Diseases that threaten the health of women: –

Cancer: prevention and early diagnosis is a very important factor in reducing the risk of cancer. The most serious types of cancer, lung cancer, Ms. Gross is often followed by smoking, followed by breast cancer, cervical cancer
Nutrition problems: such as anorexia nervous and it happens in small women. And nutritional problems may result in many problems in public health include the explosion of an upset stomach, heart and digestive problems, osteoporosis and the erosion of the teeth
Heart problems: the first is the killer of women with diseases that occur slowly until it reaches the end of the risk factors affecting it are smoking and lack of exercise and high blood fat and weight gain
Liver viruses and AIDS: the virus hepatitis C (HCV) of the main causes of death at the age of 25 to 44 years of age and women are more vulnerable to the disease if there were illegal sexual practice
Psychiatric: suicide is the third cause of death at the age of 15 to 24 years of age
Osteoporosis: the place as a result of estrogen decline in the level of blood calcium and the flight of the bone and this happens after a break and the menstrual cycle can be overcome by early nutrition and the amount of calcium in the milk with the practice of sport
Sexually transmitted diseases and contraception: that women who engage in illegal sexual diseases are more sexual than men since they are more vulnerable to infections. One of the most important diseases are chlamydia - gonorrhea - syphilis - herpes - and hepatitis “C”

Risk factors in women’s lives

Alcohol: –
Could lead to heart disease, diabetes and increase the incidence of infections and stomach disorders and fatigue destruction of the liver and pancreas, memory loss, depression and sleep disorder

Malnutrition and lack of exercise: –
Good food and some exercises may impact on young women, when there is a default in the quality of food can lead to heart disease and cancer has an impact on the bones, lungs and muscles

Smoking: –
May lead to heart disease, cancer and chronic lung diseases and pneumonia, but the women from the age of 18 to 24 years of age are more vulnerable to infection than men. 19% of girls aged 12 to 18 years of smoking and tobacco use increases the sterility of women and an interruption of the session and the problems of early pregnancy

The erroneous use of the material:
- The use of drugs, consult a doctor with no lead to health problems for women. The use of certain drugs such as cocaine and marijuana may cause addiction and problems such as infertility and a high proportion of the male hormone, and help to increase the symptoms of manhood in Ms. hair such as the emergence of the body and the appearance of acne

(Menstrual cycle)

The beginning of landing points of some blood in the vagina is the beginning of adulthood and become the women / girls is capable of pregnancy. The duration of the session ranging between three to seven days.
And the monthly occurrence depends on the four types of hormones are:
Estrogen
Progesterone
Stimulating hormone for ovarian vesicles (FSH).
Hormone responsible for the eggs out of the ovarian vesicles (LH)
These hormonal changes occurred in both the ovaries and uterus. These changes are in the growth of the egg and out of the ovary, changes in the internal wall of the uterus to receive the egg.

The menstrual cycle consists of four stages:

Phase I:
Beginning on the first day of bleeding go to the end of the blood of menstruation and during the secretion of the hormone is responsible for the production of vesicles containing eggs.

Phase II:
Beginning of the end of the menstrual blood, go to the beginning of the new phase of ovulation at this stage is the hormone estrogen, which helps to strengthen the wall of the uterus to receive the new eggs and vaccinated at least to start producing estrogen hormone secretion, which helps to remove the egg from the vesicles own.

Third stage:
The process of ovulation is often carried out in the fourteenth day of the beginning of the menstrual blood descent and begin the egg in the Fallopian tube to go to the uterus and then to keep the egg often live for 24 to 48 hours.

Phase IV:
At this stage, is the hormone estrogen, and a large quantity of hormone Albroujstron which help to increase the intensity of the internal wall of the womb lining to receive the egg vaccinated.
Menstrual cycle repeats itself throughout the period of fertilization as long as it happens that women pregnancy and continue until you reach the women to the end of the forties or early fifties, which is known to her break with the session.

What is menstruation (menses):
Menstruation or monthly fall session begins between the age of nine and six years of age and control the occurrence of some factors such as food and weight of women.
The show some growth, such as genital mutilation and the appearance of breasts and pubic hair under the armpits and before menstruation.
The session will be irregular during the first year the incidence of, and accompanied by some pain result method uterine wall.
There are some symptoms that predict Bakdovernma: physical fatigue and inflation Baltdien, headache, fatigue and stress and a change in mood

Menstrual cycle and their problems:
The menstrual cycle has been accompanied by some of these problems and some of the points that will focus on:

What kind of pain?
Often the pain comes in the form of lower abdominal cramps, legs, lower back and the accompanying nausea and vomiting.
This occurs the pain for a few hours before the start of the session and often ends benzene blood.

What are the causes of this pain?!
If there is no fertilization of the egg, the membrane lining the wall of the uterus to disintegrate and tear and be counted Albroostajlanten name hormone, which helps on the systole and expel the uterine muscle membrane disjointed remnants abroad.

What should I do to this pain?
- Lay on your back and put a piece of wet warm water on the abdomen.
- Use some painkillers at the start of a pain.
- Action to massage the abdomen muscles.
- Do some exercise.

When Tschiri private doctor?
Can you describe a doctor of medicine appropriate to reduce the pain, including some types of contraceptive pills and tablets reduce the secretion of the hormone Albroostagelatnen.
In some cases, be treated by the laser to remove part of the internal wall of the womb lining to reduce the pain and method of the womb.

Is there anything else related to the pain of their menstrual cycle?
The cramps associated with the monthly cycle can occur as a result of other things outside the uterus, the so-called secondary Baltqlsat.

(Syndrome of pre-session)

So far, there is no reason for these symptoms, which occur in women who happen to them regularly and Tbooid normal incidence is high between 20 to 40 years of age.

The symptoms of this syndrome:
These symptoms often occur in the second half of their menstrual cycle.

Physical symptoms:
Headache.
Pain in the back.
Abdominal cramps.
Balamtla sense and abdominal swelling.
Swelling of the feet and hands.
Muscle cramps.
Fatigue and Baltdien inflation.
Increase the weight.
Increase the amount of facial acne.
Colon disorders (diarrhea - constipation).
The pain of the monthly session

Psychotic symptoms:
Concern - stress - depression - stress - lack of focus - or lack of appreciation for the provision of things - changes in the sense of perception - the sense of fear.

The treatment of these symptoms and prevention methods:

Well-balanced healthy diet contains: Vitamin B6 - calcium - magnesium.
Some drugs that inhibit secretion Albroostajlanten such as aspirin and Albrovin to reduce the pain associated with such symptoms.
Diuretics urine of women, which acquired the result of an increase in weight, body fluids storage.
Some tranquilizers.
Hormone therapy, but has not proved effective so far it is possible to increase or reduce these symptoms.

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1. What is asbestos?
   • Chrysotile, or white asbestos;
   • Crocidolite, or blue asbestos;
   • Amosite, which usually has brown fibers; and
   • Anthophyllite, which usually has gray fibers.

“Asbestos” is the name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally as bundles of fibers which can be separated into thin threads. These fibers are not affected by heat or chemicals and do not conduct electricity. For these reasons, asbestos has been widely used in many industries. Four types of asbestos have been used commercially:

Chrysotile asbestos, with its curly fibers, is in the serpentine family of minerals. The other types of asbestos, which all have rod-like fibers, are known as amphiboles.

Asbestos fiber masses tend to break easily into a dust composed of tiny particles that can float in the air and stick to clothes. The fibers may be easily inhaled or swallowed and can cause serious health problems.

Comment: Mesothelioma can be caused by exposure to all types of asbestos.

2. How is asbestos used?

   Asbestos was mined and used commercially in North America beginning in the late 1800s. Its use increased greatly during World War II. Since then, it has been used in many industries. For example, the building and construction industry has used it for strengthening cement and plastics as well as for insulation, fireproofing, and sound absorption. The shipbuilding industry has used asbestos to insulate boilers, steampipes, and hot water pipes. The automotive industry uses asbestos in vehicle brakeshoes and clutch pads. More than 5,000 products contain or have contained asbestos. Some of them are listed below:

   • Asbestos cement sheet and pipe products used for water supply and sewage piping, roofing and siding, casings for electrical wires, fire protection material, electrical switchboards and components, and residential and industrial building materials;
   • Friction products, such as clutch facings, brake linings for automobiles, gaskets, and industrial friction materials;
   • Products containing asbestos paper, such as table pads and heat-protective mats, heat and electrical wire insulation, industrial filters for beverages, and underlying material for sheet flooring;
   • Asbestos textile products, such as packing components, roofing materials, and heat- and fire-resistant fabrics (including blankets and curtains); and
   • Other products, including ceiling and floor tile; gaskets and packings; paints, coatings, and adhesives; caulking and patching tape; artificial ashes and embers for use in gas-fired fireplaces; plastics; vermiculite-containing consumer garden products; and some talc-containing crayons.

   In the late 1970s, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned the use of asbestos in wallboard patching compounds and gas fireplaces because the asbestos fibers in these products could be released into the environment during use. Additionally, asbestos was voluntarily withdrawn by manufacturers of electric hair dryers. In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all new uses of asbestos; uses established prior to 1989 are still allowed.

   The EPA has established regulations that require school systems to inspect for damaged asbestos and to eliminate or reduce the exposure to occupants by removing the asbestos or encasing it. In June 2000, the CPSC concluded that the risk of children’s exposure to asbestos fibers in crayons was extremely low. However, the U.S. manufacturers of these crayons agreed to reformulate their products within a year. In August 2000, the EPA recommended that consumers reduce possible asbestos exposure from vermiculite-containing garden products by limiting the amount of dust produced during use. The EPA suggested that consumers use vermiculite outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; keep vermiculite damp while using it; avoid bringing dust from vermiculite use into the home on clothing; and use premixed potting soil, which is less likely to generate dust.

   The regulations described above and other actions, coupled with widespread public concern about the hazards of asbestos, have resulted in a significant annual decline in U.S. use of asbestos: Domestic consumption of asbestos amounted to about 719,000 metric tons in 1973, but it had dropped to about 9,000 metric tons by 2002. Asbestos is currently used most frequently in gaskets and in roofing and friction products.

3. What are the health hazards of exposure to asbestos?

   Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of several serious diseases:

   • Asbestosis-a chronic lung ailment that can produce shortness of breath, coughing, and permanent lung damage;
   • Lung cancer;
   • Mesothelioma-a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen; and
   • Other cancers, such as those of the larynx, oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and kidney.
4. Who is at risk?

   Nearly everyone is exposed to asbestos at some time during their life. However, most people do not become ill from their exposure. People who become ill from asbestos are usually those who are exposed to it on a regular basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material or through substantial environmental contact.

   Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos. Health hazards from asbestos fibers have been recognized in workers exposed in shipbuilding trades, asbestos mining and milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles and other asbestos products, insulation work in the construction and building trades, brake repair, and a variety of other trades. Demolition workers, drywall removers, and firefighters also may be exposed to asbestos fibers. As a result of Government regulations and improved work practices, today’s workers (those without previous exposure) are likely to face smaller risks than did those exposed in the past.

   Although it is known that the risk to workers increases with heavier exposure and longer exposure time, investigators have found asbestos-related diseases in individuals with only brief exposures. Generally, those who develop asbestos-related diseases show no signs of illness for a long time after their first exposure. It can take from 10 to 40 years for symptoms of an asbestos-related condition to appear.

   There is some evidence that family members of workers heavily exposed to asbestos face an increased risk of developing mesothelioma. This risk is thought to result from exposure to asbestos fibers brought into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers. This type of exposure is called paraoccupational exposure. To decrease these exposures, people exposed to asbestos at work are required to shower and change their clothing before leaving the workplace.

5. How great is the risk?

   Not all workers exposed to asbestos will develop diseases related to their exposure. The risk of developing asbestos-related diseases varies with the type of industry in which the exposure occurred and with the extent of the exposure. Asbestos that is bonded into finished products such as walls and tiles poses no risk to health as long as it is not damaged or disturbed (for example, by sawing or drilling) in such a way as to release fibers into the air. When asbestos fibers are set free and inhaled, however, exposed individuals are at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.

6. How does smoking affect risk?

   Many studies have shown that the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure is particularly hazardous. Smokers who are also exposed to asbestos have a greatly increased risk of lung cancer. However, smoking combined with asbestos exposure does not appear to increase the risk of mesothelioma.

   There is evidence that quitting smoking will reduce the risk of lung cancer among asbestos-exposed workers. People who were exposed to asbestos on the job at any time during their life or who suspect they may have been exposed should not smoke. If they smoke, they should stop.

7. Who needs to be examined?

   Individuals who have been exposed (or suspect they have been exposed) to asbestos fibers on the job or at home via a family contact should inform their physician of their exposure history and any symptoms. Asbestos fibers can be measured in urine, feces, mucus, or material rinsed out of the lungs. A thorough physical examination, including a chest x-ray and lung function tests, may be recommended. It is important to note that chest x-rays cannot detect asbestos fibers in the lungs, but they can help identify any lung changes resulting from asbestos exposure. Interpretation of the chest x-ray may require the help of a specialist who is experienced in reading x-rays for asbestos-related diseases. Other tests also may be necessary.

   As noted earlier, the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases may not become apparent for many decades after exposure. If any of the following symptoms develop, a physical examination should be scheduled without delay:

   • Shortness of breath;
   • A cough or a change in cough pattern;
   • Blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up from the lungs;
   • Pain in the chest or abdomen;
   • Difficulty in swallowing or prolonged hoarseness; and/or
   • Significant weight loss.

8. How can workers protect themselves?

   Employers are required to follow regulations dealing with asbestos exposure on the job that have been issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Federal agency responsible for health and safety regulations in maritime, construction, manufacturing, and service workplaces. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforces regulations related to mine safety. Workers should use all protective equipment provided by their employers and follow recommended work practices and safety procedures. For example, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved respirators that fit properly should be worn by workers when required.

   Workers who are concerned about asbestos exposure in the workplace should discuss the situation with other employees, their employee health and safety representative, and their employers. If necessary, OSHA can provide more information or make an inspection. Regional offices of OSHA are listed in the “United States Government” section of telephone directories’ blue pages (under “Department of Labor”). Regional offices can also be located at http://www.osha-slc.gov/html/RAmap.html on the Internet, or by contacting OSHA’s national office at:

   Organization: Office of Public Affairs
   Occupational Safety and Health Administration
   U.S. Department of Labor
   Address: Room N-3647
   200 Constitution Avenue, NW.
   Washington, DC 20210
   Telephone: 202-693-1999
   1-800-321-6742 (1-800-321-OSHA)
   TTY (for deaf or hard of hearing callers): 1-877-889-5627
   Internet Web site:
   http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/index.html(Worker’s Page)

   Mine workers may contact:

   Organization: Office of Information and Public Affairs Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
   U.S. Department of Labor
   Address: 23rd Floor
   1100 Wilson Boulevard
   Arlington, VA 22209-3939
   Telephone: 202-693-9400
   Internet Web site:

   The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is another Federal agency that is concerned with asbestos exposure in the workplace. The Institute conducts asbestos-related research, evaluates work sites for possible health hazards, and makes exposure control recommendations. In addition, NIOSH distributes publications on the health effects of asbestos exposure and can suggest additional sources of information. NIOSH can be contacted at:

   Organization: Information Resources Branch
   National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
   Address: Robert A. Taft Laboratories
   Mailstop C-18
   4676 Columbia Parkway
   Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998
   Telephone: 1-800-356-4674 (1-800-35-NIOSH)
   E-mail: pubstaft@cdc.gov
   Internet Web site:
   http://www.cdc.gov/niosh

9. Will the Government provide examinations and treatment for asbestos-related conditions? What about insurance coverage?

   Medical services related to asbestos exposure are available through the Government for certain groups of eligible individuals. In general, individuals must pay for their own medical services unless they are covered by private or Government health insurance. Some people with symptoms of asbestos-related illness may be eligible for Medicare coverage. Information about benefits is available from the Medicare office serving each state. For the telephone number of the nearest office, call toll-free 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE) or visit http://www.medicare.gov on the Internet.

   People with asbestos-related diseases also may qualify for financial help, including medical payments, under state workers’ compensation laws. Because eligibility requirements vary from state to state, workers should contact the workers’ compensation program in their state. Contact information for the workers’ compensation program in each state may be found in the blue pages of a local telephone directory or at http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/wc.htm on the Internet.

   If exposure occurred during employment with a Federal agency (military or civilian), medical expenses and other compensation may be covered by the Federal Employees’ Compensation Program. Workers who are or were employed in a shipyard by a private employer may be covered under the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Information about eligibility and how to file a claim is available from:

   Organization: Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs
   Employment Standards Administration
   U.S. Department of Labor
   Address: Room S-3229
   200 Constitution Avenue, NW.
   Washington, DC 20210
   Telephone: 202-693-0040
   E-mail: OWCP-Mail@dol-esa.gov
   Internet Web site:
   http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp_org.htm

   Workers also may wish to contact their international union for information on other sources of medical help and insurance matters.

   Eligible veterans and their dependents may receive health care at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Treatment for service-connected and nonservice-connected conditions is provided. If the VA cannot provide the necessary medical care, they will arrange for enrolled veterans to receive care in their community. Information about eligibility and benefits is available from the VA Health Benefits Service Center at 1-877-222-8387 (1-877-222-VETS) or on the VA Web site at http://www.va.gov/health_benefits on the Internet.

10. Is there a danger of nonoccupational exposure from the environment and products contaminated with asbestos fibers?

    Asbestos is so widely used that the entire population has been exposed to some degree. Air, drinking water, and a variety of consumer products all may contain small amounts of asbestos. In addition, asbestos fibers are released into the environment from natural deposits in the earth and as a result of wear and deterioration of asbestos products. Disease is unlikely to result from a single, high-level exposure, or from a short period of exposure to lower levels of asbestos.

11. What other organizations offer information related to asbestos exposure?

    The organizations listed below can provide more information about asbestos exposure.

    The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is responsible for preventing exposure, adverse human health effects, and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment. The ATSDR provides information about asbestos and where to find occupational and environmental health clinics. The ATSDR Information Center can be reached at:

    Organization: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Division of Toxicology
    Address: Mailstop E-29
    1600 Clifton Road, NE.
    Atlanta, GA 30333
    Telephone: 404-498-0160
    1-888-422-8737 (1-888-42-ATSDR)
    E-mail: ATSDRIC@cdc.gov
    Internet Web site:
    http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the general public’s exposure to asbestos in buildings, drinking water, and the environment. The EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service, or TSCA Hotline, can answer questions about toxic substances, including asbestos. Printed material is available on a number of topics, particularly on controlling asbestos exposure in schools and other buildings. The EPA’s Asbestos and Vermiculite Home Page has suggestions for homeowners who suspect asbestos in their homes, lists laws and regulations applicable to asbestos, and links to the Agency’s findings on asbestos exposure at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Questions may be directed to:

    Organization: TSCA Assistance Information Service
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Address: Mailcode 74080
    401 M Street, SW.
    Washington, DC 20460
    Telephone: 202-554-1404
    TDD: 202-554-0551
    E-mail: tsca-hotline@epa.gov
    Internet Web site:
    http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for the regulation of asbestos in consumer products. The CPSC maintains a toll-free information line on the potential hazards of commercial products; the telephone number is 1-800-638-2772. In addition, CPSC provides information about laboratories for asbestos testing, guidelines for repairing and removing asbestos, and general information about asbestos in the home. Publications are available from:

    Organization: Office of Information and Public Affairs
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Address: 4330 East-West Highway
    Bethesda, MD 20814-4408
    Telephone: 1-800-638-2772
    TTY (for deaf or hard of hearing callers): 1-800-638-8270
    E-mail: info@cpsc.gov
    Internet Web site:
    http://www.cpsc.gov

    Information about asbestos is also available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/20010916a.html on the Internet. In addition, people can contact their local community or state health or environmental quality department with questions or concerns about asbestos.

    Materials about cancer and how to quit smoking are available by calling the Cancer Information Service (CIS) (see below).

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Mesothelioma and the Health Risks of Asbestos

Asbestos has been in use since the mythological era of Ancient Greece, but asbestos can be a modern-day killer. Widely used for fireproof insulation purposes in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, asbestos has since been found to cause the deadly cancer mesothelioma along with other lung conditions.

Occupational Exposure and Dangers To Workers

After noticing that chronic diseases, especially cancers of the lung such as mesothelioma, were extremely common in construction workers who were exposed to asbestos, doctors began making a connection between asbestos and mesothelioma. Unfortunately, construction and other workers who were exposed to asbestos from the 1950s through the 1970s, when the dangers of asbestos were more fully recognized, are still suffering from the ill effects of asbestos exposure at work. There are now laws and regulations in place that are designed to prevent workers from exposure to toxic asbestos; however, these laws cannot undo years upon years of exposure to this deadly mineral in the workplace.

Delayed Diagnosis Due To Long Dormancy Period

Workers may have been exposed to asbestos in the 1970s, but may only just now be developing the tell-tale symptoms of mesothelioma. This is because the disease is slow to manifest, which challenges doctors struggling to diagnose and treat mesothelioma patients in time. Because its symptoms take so long to manifest and often align themselves with those of other diseases, mesothelioma in workers may be misdiagnosed as pneumonia or other diseases during its early stages.

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Symptoms of mesothelioma can include:

A shortness of breath, abdominal swelling, pain of the abdomen, blood clotting problems, chest pain, chronic cough, heart palpitations, fever, labored breath, and weight loss.

Pleural, peritoneal and pericardial mesothelioma are all possible variations of the deadly cancer, with pleural (lung) mesothelioma the most commonly manifested version of the disease.

High-Risk Professions

Though the use of asbestos is now regulated by laws and regulations, the disease’s long dormancy period means that it still has a high number of potential victims. Professions at a high risk for asbestos exposure and mesothelioma are those which involved repeated exposure to asbestos in its industrial forms.

These professions include:

Electricians, painters, insulators, carpenters, bricklayers, construction, workers, mechanics, and other tradespeople, especially those who were involved with commercial or home construction before the 1970s.

The families of these workers were also at risk, since they may have inhaled or ingested asbestos through the employee’s clothing or hair.

Legal Options

Because of the huge number of potentially affected workers, there has been a significant amount of mesothelioma litigation against companies who irresponsibly used asbestos, exposing their workers to the threat of mesothelioma and other life-threatening asbestos-related illnesses. If you are suffering the ill effects of asbestos exposure, talk to your doctor and determine a reasonable treatment plan. Then contact an asbestos attorney who is experienced in mesothelioma litigation. A competent asbestos lawyer may be able to help you recover damages for the pain and suffering incurred through asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, defray the costs of treatment, and provide for your children if you die of the disease.

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Mesothelioma: You’re Health in Jeopardy

Are you at risk of Mesothelioma?

If you are above 40 and have ever been exposed to asbestos continuously for more than 2 months in last 15-40 years, then you are at risk of Mesothelioma. It is a rare but deadly cancer of membrane cells, which covers some vital parts of our body like lungs, abdominal cavity and heart, called mesothelium. Like in other cancers, in mesothelioma the membrane cells divide ruthlessly causing abnormal growth, which ultimately damage the lining of vital organ such as lungs and abdomen.

Causes of Mesothelioma

Asbestos a mineral, used in different processes including building, shipyard and manufacturing in the days of World War II and for a few more decades, is the main cause of Mesothelioma. Researches have proved that those who have worked in asbestos related industries are mostly at risk of Mesothelioma. The minute asbestos particles go into human body through nose or mouth during inhalation, talking or any other reason. They reach lungs or abdomen and damage the lining, causing Mesothelioma. Due to its long latency period, mesothelioma can attack you even 15 – 40 years after the inhalation of asbestos particles. Even the family members of person working in asbestos related industries could be vulnerable to mesothelioma.

Treatments for Mesothelioma

Because Mesothelioma is a newly found disease, many doctors may not be able to diagnose it. However, if you have a known history of asbestos exposure you should ask your doctor to look for the symptoms of this disease. The good news is that there is a treatment for mesothelioma in the early stages. Some treatment options for mesothelioma cancers are surgical removal of the effected tissues; chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, the prognosis of later stage mesothelioma patients is bleak and the average survival time after diagnosis is 12-24 months.

Mesothelioma Compensations

The owners of Asbestos related industries were quite aware of the health hazards of asbestos. However, they persisted with its use without issuing any warnings or taking steps for avoiding the health hazards. This is the reason why US courts have awarded huge sums as compensations to the Mesothelioma patients/families by the companies/persons responsible for causing asbestos exposure.

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