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Alcohol screeing tests and Alcohol Drug tests

by dr.Arun on 20. Jun, 2010 in Addictions-and-recovery, Alcohol and Spirits

Check out alcohol screening tests by alcohol drug testing devices. These devices are good for alcohol monitoring

Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor test (SCRAM): This bracelet draws in sample of sweat vapor from person’s skin every 30 minutes

In ‘fuel cell’ test, there is an electric charge that shows if alcohol is present

Once a day, bracelet automatically radios test data to home base station
Base station sends data to authorities via phone line
Here are the other Alcohol testing kits that you should know

Alcohol Blood Test
Blood is drawn or (indirect version) swab collects saliva, which contains alcohol from blood.
Alcohol breathalyzer tests

Some devices use fuel cell test for alcohol; some measure infrared light [...]

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Disadvantages of Eating Chewing Gum

by dr.Kranthi on 22. May, 2010 in Addictions-and-recovery, General Health

Chewing gums have been quite popular as a mouth freshener, but its demand has always been on a rise because of its cool factor. Teenagers and youths used chewing gums as a style factor. However, very less people realize that chewing gum has some drawbacks as well. Let’s see how it can leave negative impact on our body:
Constant chewing gum has a direct effect on out teeth. Especially, the chewing gums which contain sugar which can cause decaying of the teeth, gum problems and cavity. Such chewing gums cover the surface of the teeth with a flimsy coat which is harmful and it makes you lose the natural tooth enamel.
Temporomandibular [...]

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Is Caffeine good or bad? For Health

by dr.rajesh moganti on 24. Mar, 2010 in Addictions-and-recovery

Nearly sixty percent older people in the world start their morning and afternoon with a hot cup of coffee or tea to make their mood fresh and alert. The constituent in those drinks is caffeine, a stimulant and it is energy boosting.
Below are some tips how much is too much and positive and negative effect of consuming caffeine.
Positive effect of consuming caffeine
Caffeine can help you to drop some amount of weight when taken with proper diet and exercise. Remind to take much water with the diet.

Caffeine boosts the appetite of a person. Because it speeds up one’s metabolism temporarily.
Some study by researchers has [...]

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Cure Hangover easily

by dr.Arun on 29. Dec, 2009 in Addictions-and-recovery, Alcohol and Spirits

It’s the festive season and with the New Year round the corner, drinks flow freely and there is every possibility of people getting alcohol hangover problems. Yes, we do know that we should drink within our limits, but then the party fervor makes us forget everything and we tend to go full throttle or rather full bottle! The next day we have a hangover and we regret drinking a couple of glasses more. Here is how you can both avoid and cure hangover naturally:
1. Drink water: Alcohol can dehydrate the body, causing hangover. The best way to stay hydrated is drinking lots of water to combat the dehydration.
2. Eat fruit: [...]

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How to overcome smoking : 9 Tips to quit smoking

by dr.rajesh moganti on 12. Dec, 2009 in Addictions-and-recovery, Smoking

Are you smoker? Unable to control smoking cigarette? Are you searching for tips to suggest your friends and family members those who are addicted to SMOKING ? If your answer is yes, then you have come to a right post where you can get best 9 tips to control this silent killer – smoking. Go through the tips and make a note of them.
1. Keep a short note:
Keep a short note of each and every reason which is forcing you to quit smoking and surely this type of reference method will motivate you and acts like a reminder as well. Make sure that you always keep the note along with [...]

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