Mobile Phone use linked to Skin Allergy

Mobile phones and their accessories may contain sufficient amounts of allergens such as nickel, chromium and cobalt to cause allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), reveals an online literature review.

The review, led by Dr. Jacob Thyssen of Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte, Hellerup, Denmark, showed that cases of mobile phone ACD have been reported since 2000. ACD is a type IV T-cell mediated hypersensitivity reaction that causes intense pruritus when the skin is in contact with a specific allergen.

There are multiple allergens than can cause ACD, including latex, metal compounds, plants, cosmetics and industrial agents. Specific allergens that have been identified as causes of mobile phone ACD are nickel, chromium, iridium, cobalt and plastics/glues. Twenty-seven of the 35 cases studied in the online literature review identified nickel as an allergen, making it the most common allergen for mobile phone ACD. [Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2014; doi:10.1089/ped.2013.0308]

This eczematous dermatitis has been known to appear in places that are commonly exposed to mobile phones such as the face (especially periauricular and cheek), flanks, extremities and lower abdomen. When evaluating a patient with eczematous dermatitis and a known history of metal allergy, patch testing for common metal allergens and spot testing of the patient’s phone will help to confirm the diagnosis of nickel- or chromium-induced mobile phone ACD.

Four studies conducted between 2008 and 2011, which evaluated nickel and cobalt release from mobile phones, showed excessive nickel release in 18 to 45.5 percent of tested phones. [Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2014; doi:10.1089/ped.2013.0308] Chromium, which is used on the cover and keypad of some mobile phones, was also proven to trigger mobile phone dermatitis in some patients.

Tests to screen consumer items for metal release are uncommon. Due to that, and the lack of rules and regulations, many phones that release levels of metals sufficient to induce ACD are still sold and used.

Statistics show that the occurrence of mobile phone dermatitis increased by 1,250 percent from 2000 to 2010. [Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2014; doi:10.1089/ped.2013.0308] This increase is associated with a surge in the usage of mobile phones as their functions increase and prices decrease.

The International Telecommunication Union estimated that 8.5 percent of people globally had a mobile broadband subscription in 2011, and the figure is expected to increase over the years.

Today, when many children and most adults own mobile phones, healthcare providers should be more aware of the increasing risk and add mobile phone dermatitis to their list of differentials.

10 Ways to Grow Your Home Based Business

With all of the latest and greatest concepts, seminars, webcasts, and "How-To" books vying for your attention, you would think that growing your business was as complicated as building the space shuttle.

If you are ready to venture out on your own and be your own boss, there are 10 essential steps you need to follow to be set up for success. I will list these steps then go into detail about each step. These steps apply to all small, home-based businesses.

• Determine what area you would like to do business in
• Write a business plan
• Come up with a business name
• Get a business phone number, Address and Checking Account
• Register Your business
• Get Insurance and Bonding
• Get office/business supplies
• Build a Website
• Start Advertising
• Meet with your first customer

There are some ways to take your homebased business to new heights without sacrificing your business's profitability or losing your peace of mind.

Follow these 10 steps to grow your homebased business into the personal and professional success it was meant to be:

.1. Focus on a single product or service, and then market it, sell it, promote it-do everything you can to increase sales of that one product or service. 

2. Expand your product line to offer complementary products or services

3. Find ways to increase sales to your existing customers

4. Hire someone to help you out-an employee, a freelancer, an intern, an independent contractor, even your kids.

5. Create a Web site to advertise your company or sell products online

6. Join forces with another business to promote your company.

7. Target other markets

8. Find new and different ways to market your business through e-mail newsletters or by doing guest-speaking gigs or by teaching a class.

9. Expand to another location.

10. Think about turning your business into a franchise or business opportunity.

Lady's Finger Cure Diabete

Ladies finger is a very useful vegetable and inexpensive medicine, as it is available practically round the year in India. Its use to boost sexual vigour and reduce excess menstrual blood Due to its sweet taste, cold potency, vata-pitta pacifier nature, strength promoting aphrodisiac qualities, it is a very useful to ladies close to menopause. It is found beneficial in leucorrhoea and dysuria also.
In general, most anti-diabetic herbs boost fertility, as basically diabetes is an anti-fertility disease
People try hard and try various stuff to fight diabetes. There's a easy natural cure for diabetes in Ladies Finger
Take two pieces of Lady Finger and remove/cut both ends of each Piece. Also put a small cut in the middle and put these two pieces in glass of water. Cover the glass and keep it at room temperature during night. Early morning, before breakfast simply remove two pieces of lady Finger from the glass and drink that water.
Keep doing it on daily basis.

Within two weeks, you will see remarkable results

An Elephant and A Fly : A Motivational Story

A disciple and his teacher were walking through the forest. The disciple was disturbed by the fact that his mind was in constant unrest.

He asked his teacher: "Why most people's minds are restless, and only a few possess a calm mind? What can one do to still the mind?"

The teacher looked at the disciple, smiled and said: "I will tell you a story. An elephant was standing and picking leaves from a tree. A small fly came, flying and buzzing near his ear. The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came again, and the elephant waved it away once more".

This was repeated several times. Then the elephant asked the fly: "Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can't you stay for a while in one place?"

The fly answered: "I am attracted to whatever I see, hear or smell. My five senses pull me constantly in all directions and I cannot resist them. What is your secret? How can you stay so calm and still?"

The elephant stopped eating and said: "My five senses do not rule my attention. Whatever I do, I get immersed in it. Now that I am eating, I am completely immersed in eating. In this way I can enjoy my food and chew it better. I rule and control my attention, and not the other way around."

Upon hearing these words, the disciple's eyes opened wide and a smile appeared on his face. He looked at his teacher and said: "I understand! If my five senses are in control of my mind and attention, then my mind is in constant unrest. If I am in charge of my five senses and attention, then my mind becomes calm".

"Yes, that's right", answered the teacher," The mind is restless and goes wherever the attention is. Control your attention, and you control your mind.

"There are no secrets to success. 

It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure!!!!! !!! " 

Lost your PAN card? Don't worry, Apply Online

PAN card or Permanent Account Number card is an essential document for most us, not just for the purpose of filing tax returns but many of us, use it as a form of identification, as well. So, it goes without saying that losing your PAN card can leave you feeling tensed and restless. But, there's no reason to fret, as getting a reprint or a new card, in case you never had one, is as easy as a click of a button.

Here are the steps to apply for a PAN card online:

1. Visit the website of the Income Tax Pan Services Unit. This can be visited at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/

2. This is the home page of the Income Tax PAN Services unit and has different choices such as application for a new PAN, Enquiry and Tracking status, Reprint of PAN card and changes or correction in the PAN details. The applicant must choose the option which is applicable to him.

3. To apply for a new PAN, Form 49A will need to be used. Form 49A can be filled online by visiting the above mentioned website. Fill in the details and submit the form online.

4. After the form is submitted online successfully, an acknowledgement is displayed. This shows a unique 15 digit acknowledgement number. This acknowledgement must be saved and printed for further process.

5. The acknowledgement form must be sent to the Income Tax department. Before sending this, you will need to attach a few documents along with the acknowledgment form. This includes a proof of address and a proof of identity. Your name which is mentioned in these documents should be in the same format as that in the PAN application form. Take care of this at the time of filling in Form 49A.

6. You must also affix two recent colour photographs on the acknowledgment form in the applicable space. Signatures have to be made where indicated. The photograph you affix should be clear and recent, as this is the same photograph which will be used on your PAN card.

7. Application for PAN necessitates payment of Rs.96 if the communication address is within India. In this case, you can make the payment by one of the following methods - cheque, Demand Draft, internet banking, credit card or debit card. If the communication address is outside the country, then the amount to be paid is Rs. 962, and this is only in the form of a demand draft. In the case of payment by internet banking, by credit card or by debit card, the payment has to be made at the time of filling in the form, after which a payment acknowledgement will be given. Take a print of this and attach with the acknowledgement form.

8. The acknowledgement form must thus be accompanied by photographs, proof of address, proof of identification and the payment/payment proof as the case may be. This must be sent to NSDL in Pune within 15 days of the online application date. The envelope must be subscribed with the words 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - Acknowledgement Number'. The applications are processed at NSDL after receipt of payment - meaning if the payment has been made by means of a demand draft or cheque, you must wait for realization of the payment.

9. The steps above are simple and self-explanatory. There are adequate instructions, guidelines and a list of Do's and Don'ts in the website which will guide you in every step of the PAN application process. The application status can be tracked online after the acknowledgement has been sent. Online payments made can also be tracked online. NSDL also offers the facility of tracking by writing to them at their address or by sending an SMS to 57575 by typing SMS NSDLPAN Acknowledgement No.

10.  The process of changing or correcting the details of your existing PAN card is similar to the process of applying for a new PAN card. At the home page of the Income Tax PAN Services Unit, you will need to select "Changes or Correction in PAN details". Fill in the PAN Change Request Form online and follow the steps above. This PAN change request section also has separate guidelines, instructions and Do's and Don'ts to help you.