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1. • This compact fluorescent light bulb is installed in a recessed can. fluorescent lamp image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.com

     Fluorescent light bulbs are used in many commercial applications primarily because they save the company money on electricity bills. Many people do not realize the differences in costs between different types of fluorescent bulbs. On a global scale, experts such as Abt & Associates are researching potential future economic impacts. The concerns are environmental effects these bulbs create because of their toxic mercury content and how they can affect human health and the fishing industry.

   Lower Energy Bills

   • You can have lower electricity bills wiht fluorescent bulbs compared with incandescent lamps, because fluorescent bulbs convert electrical power into light more efficiently. Different types of fluorescent lights exist for different uses; for example, tube lights such as T12, which are being phased out for the more efficient T8 light bulbs. These bulbs are usually used in commercial spaces, industries, warehouses, schools and government buildings. They are also used in residential spaces such as kitchens and garages.

     Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs that fit in normal screw-in sockets are now popular. Compared to incandescent light bulbs, CFL bulbs cost three times less in electricity expenses.

   Short-term Costs vs Long-term Costs

   • Because a fluorescent bulb needs a ballast to control the flow of current through the lamp, it is usually more costly than an incandescent lamp. Also, compared to other fluorescent lamps, buying the cheapest fluorescent bulbs with integrated electronic ballasts may save you on short-term costs; however, they have a shorter life span and therefore will end up increasing your long-term costs due to lamp replacement costs. Tax incentives are available in some states, and utility discounts are available in certain municipalities to assist in offsetting the upfront costs of purchasing quality fluorescent bulbs.

   Less Maintenance Costs

   • Looking at the life-span of a fluorescent bulb is a very important factor in your overall economic impact. The longer life can minimize lamp replacements, which as of 2010 average about $15 per light. This can add up quickly, especially if you include additional per trip charges or other surcharges that may be included.

A hematoma occurs when blood collects outside a blood vessel as a result of damaged capillaries, veins or arteries. Ear hematomas are the most common form of this condition in dogs. They occur when blood collects under the skin in the ear flap. An ear hematoma will develop after chronic or direct trauma to the ear, or even by your dog shaking its head violently. Inflammation and infections, the presence of a foreign body, or parasites in the ear can also cause hematoma. They are not fatal, but can cause permanent disfigurement and scarring of the ear.

1. Oral Medication

   • If you notice a small hematoma on your pet, you can use some antibiotics and prednisone to clear infections. A small hematoma can heal without treatment, but medication will prevent any infection from spreading. If the hematoma grows after you give your pet some oral medication, it means that the blood vessels did not repair themselves; you need to seek vet assistance.

   Draining Blood

   • A dog hematoma can be cured by withdrawing the blood that has accumulated in the affected area. A veterinarian will inject cortisone into the ear after draining the blood. The hematoma can recur once the blood has been drained, so the process may have to be repeated several times. If the hematoma still does not heal after multiple drainings, your vet will recommend other treatment options.

   Indwelling Drain

   • The vet can also place an indwelling drain in your dog's affected ear to draw off the accumulated blood regularly. Leave the drain in the dog's ear for several weeks for good results. Some pets cannot tolerate the indwelling drain; you should monitor your pet to determine its reaction to this treatment option. Use an Elizabethan collar (cone-shaped collar placed around the neck that prevents the dog from bothering the area) after the indwelling drain is placed in your pet's ear. This will also prevent carpet and furniture damage from leaking blood.

   Surgery

   • Surgery is an effective and aggressive way to treat dog hematomas. During surgery, blood is drained from the dog's ears. The affected area is held together using sutures once the blood is drained to prevent further accumulation. You have to keep the sutures on your pet for a few weeks and use an Elizabethan collar to protect them.Some pets get significant scarring after surgery. Surgery is an expensive option, but has a very low fail rate.

Tinnitus occurs when an individual hears ringing, static or squealing sounds in one or both ears. The ringing can come and go, or be constant. Tinnitus can present because of exposure to loud noises, aging, overwork over a long period or kidney problems. Acupuncturists treat tinnitus using very fine needles inserted into the skin to target particular qi, or energy, points in the body. Results vary with treatment for tinnitus, however, particularly in conjunction with how long the patient has had the condition and the age of the patient.

1. Kidneys

   • The kidneys are connected to the ears in acupuncture treatment. When kidneys are affected or weakened, hearing can be affected.

   Heart and Lungs

   • The heart can also be involved in tinnitus cases and acupuncture treatment of tinnitus. In acupuncture, it is believed that the heart and the mind are connected, and a weaker heart or issues with blood flow to the heart will also affect the ears. Lungs are also believed to be an organ that is connected to the ears and can be a focus of acupuncture treatment for tinnitus.

   Phlegm and Yin/Yang

   • Phlegm can also be connected to tinnitus, because it can clog up your head and affect your hearing. In a more esoteric sense, acupuncturists may also explore the balance of yin and yang in the body. Yin is represented in the body by fluids like mucus or blood, and yang has to do with digestion.

   Points for Treatment

   • There are nine treatment points for tinnitus that are connected to the kidneys. There are seven heart-blood deficiency points that are used by acupuncturists to treat tinnitus, and 11 points that connect the lungs and hearing. Eleven points on the body connected to phlegm are useful as acupuncture treatment points for tinnitus.

     Not all of the acupuncture points will be used, as they will be chosen specifically based on the patient's case; in addition, some of the aforementioned points are the same for different organs, so there is overlap.

   Warning

   • Consult a primary physician before pursuing alternative treatments for serious medical conditions. As tinnitus is not generally treated and is viewed as permanent ear damage by Western medicine, acupuncture may be viewed by a physician as a worthwhile treatment option.

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Herbal remedies abound for both preventing and healing an infection. Most of these natural herbs and plants can be made into a topical ointment or salve and applied to a wound to draw out the infection.

1. Herbal Salve

   • A simple herbal salve for an infected wound uses a well-known infection fighting herb, golden seal. When mixed with aloe vera, it makes an effective topical infection-fighting medicine. The type of aloe vera and golden seal used is important for the ointment to work properly though.

     There are many products on the market which contain one or more herbs. Not all of these are usable for medicinal purposes, though, because either there is just a small amount of actual plant material included or there are many other chemicals added which can be problematic.

     Aloe vera products often have perfumes and alcohol added to them, for example, and these are not good to use for treating infected wounds. The added chemicals can burn or sting when applied to a wound, and the extra chemicals can cause additional irritation or problems. For the purposes of an infection fighting salve, buy 100 percent organic aloe vera juice.

     The same issue can arise when buying golden seal. If you purchase a product which is not 100 percent herbal material, you run the risk of buying something that's ineffective because there's not enough of the actual herb included to draw out the infection. Hard pills have the additional issue of needing to be dissolved before they can be made into a salve. Organic golden seal in a gel caplet is best because you can open the caplet and use the dried ground herb from inside to make your ointment.

     Open the golden seal caplet and pour the dried herb onto a small plate. Add enough aloe vera juice to mix everything together well then spread the salve onto the infected wound and cover it with a clean bandage. Leave the salve and the bandage on overnight for the best results. In most cases the infection is gone by the next morning.

   Tips

   • Golden seal root is stronger than the leaves from the plant. When no golden seal is available, other infection fighting herbs such as garlic or echinacea can be used.

     Remember that herbal remedies are not recognized or approved by the FDA, and as with all medicinal approaches, individual results may vary. If the infection is severe or does not start clearing up within 48 hours, please visit your health-care practitioner.

Everyone needs proper nutrition to maintain stamina throughout a busy day, from long-distance runners to students to office workers. Eating for energy and stamina entails loading up on vegetables because they provide long-term energy, not a quick starchy burst typical from processed and fast foods. The vegetables that provide the best energy and stamina are those rich in B vitamins, although other vitamins derived from vegetables help as well.

1. It's About the Vitamins

   • Vegetables provide energy and stamina to the body because they are loaded with vitamins. Many B vitamins, especially B1, B2, B9, biotin, and iron are important to energy production. Also, vitamin C, pantothenic acid and vitamin E play crucial roles in providing stamina in our daily lives. A research team from the University of Exeter in Great Britain found that vegetables rich in nitrates also improve stamina because they lower blood pressure, allowing us to get more out of our muscles over a longer period of time.

   B Vitamins

   • Leafy greens and broccoli are rich in many of the B vitamins. Thiamin, or vitamin B1, can be found in split peas and buckwheat sprouts. Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, occurs in collard greens, kale, parsley, broccoli and beets. Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is found in asparagus, spinach, kale and cabbage. There is ample biotin in chard, romaine lettuce, carrots and tomatoes. Good sources of iron, which is especially important to women, include beets, carrots, parsley, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, chard and cabbage.

   Other Stamina Vitamins

   • Vegetables rich in vitamin C include kale, parsley, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, watercress, cauliflower and asparagus. Pantothenic acid occurs in broccoli, cauliflower and kale. Tomatoes, carrots, asparagus, watercress and spinach provide vitamin E.

   Runners Recommendations

   • Long-distance runners recommend eating vegetables to keep up stamina. Thomas Northcut/Photodisc/Getty Images

     Marathon runners list the best vegetables to eat to gain stamina and their picks for the top energy-producing vegetables include beets, spinach, lettuce, pumpkin, eggplant, asparagus, watercress and green cabbage. Also many recommend juicing vegetables. Not only does it make consuming enough servings fast, tasty, and convenient but it also concentrates the vitamin-producing parts of the vegetables.