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The use of prescription drugs is often overlooked as a major factor that contributes to nutritional deficiencies. Typically, the focus is placed on diet and perhaps some lifestyle issues, but many are unaware that the medications they use are possibly creating additional health problems that may not become apparent for a long time. Drug-induced nutrient depletion is a health threat that is not acknowledged by the majority of health care practitioners and its not because of a lack of information about the subject, because many studies have been published that document the drug-induced depletion of nutrients.

Nutritional deficiencies do not become obvious quickly. A marginal nutrient deficiency, referred to as a "subclinical deficiency," indicates a deficiency of a particular vitamin or mineral that is not severe enough to produce a classic deficiency sign or symptom. In many instances the only clue of a subclinical nutrient deficiency may be fatigue, lethargy, difficulty in concentration, a lack of well-being, or other vague symptoms. Deficiency-related health problems may never be diagnosed, and the patient may end up taking additional medications for complaints that are really the bodys signal for nutrition therapy.

Drugs can deplete nutrients by decreasing their absorption, or by hindering the way nutrients are transformed by the body. They can also affect the storage of nutrients or the way the body excretes the end products of the metabolism of nutrients.

The key to preventing this kind of deficiency is to know what vitamin or mineral can be affected by the drug prescribed to the patient.

If the drug will be used for a lengthy period of time the patient should simply increase intakes of the specified nutrient for the duration of the use of the drug. This simple step will help prevent deficiency-related health problems and help improve the chances of achieving the desired health outcomes for patients.

Some examples of nutrient depletion are as follows:

Antacids deplete calcium and phosphorus

Antibiotics deplete B vitamins (all of them), intestinal flora and Vitamin K

Antidiabetics deplete Coenzyme Q10

Anti-inflammatories deplete Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium and iron

Cholesterol-lowering drugs deplete Coenzyme Q10

Cardiovascular drugs deplete calcium, folic acid and zinc

Ace Inhibitors deplete zinc

Beta-Blockers deplete Coenzyme Q10 and melatonin

Sandra Wilkins, D.T. has extensive experience in natural health and clinical nutrition. As a Dietetic Technician Sandra works with hospital staff dietitians, performing patient nutrition assessments,food and drug interaction education, and patient diet education. In a different capacity she provides nutritional counseling for patients, by appointment, for an established family practice comprised of physicians who incorporate the use of supplements into the protocols established for their patients. She also conducts seminars for the practice,covering topics such as women's health, weight management, information on supplementation, and the effects of nutrition on health. Her background includes 12 years experience in the natural health arena, where she continues to provide nutrition and wellness counseling. She has a strong foundation in natural health practices and product knowledge. Her combined natural health and clinical nutritional experience makes her uniquely qualified to help clients pursue their goals. http://www.justwhatthedoctorordered.com

An office is the place where working class people spend major part of their day. Whether the managing director or a simple executive, it is mandatory for them to be in the office for eight to ten hours in a day. To make these long hours productive and free from stress, it is necessary to create a cool and congenial atmosphere in the office. In this regard, office furniture can play an important role.

Shabby, outdated, unfurnished office furniture will create a bad impression on the employees. They may not be able to give cent per cent of their output because of being dissatisfied with furniture. On the contrary, if they have comfy, well-furnished, flashy furniture in the office, they may feel pampered and give their hundred per cent efforts.

The furniture to be put in the reception deserves more attention than those meant for the employees. It is the reception where every visitor treads his feet first. If it is enriched with well-decorated furniture, it will create a good first impression on them. One should take care that the furniture in reception are comfy as they are showy. A cosy chair at the reception may bring you the highly talented guy who is otherwise too good for you.

The conference room is the place where you meet very often with the best assets of your company. Serious matters are discussed and important decisions are taken there. So, it deserves to be equipped with comfy and impressive furniture. Similarly, a conference room used for the purpose of presentation also needs to have all the furniture that makes a successful presentation possible.

So, where to find all these furniture, customized according to the need of particular room! Well, it has simple answer the internet. A quick trip down to the online shop will enable you to have a look at the plethora of options on office furniture. You can take your time, make research and choose the most suitable ones.

About The Author: Brooke Theresa is an interior decorator who also has a passion to write for her area of interest. Currently she is focusing on office furniture (such as office chairs, reception desks, computer desks, office desks and glass desks) and current clientele includes leading organization in UK.

Do you want to give gifts to your friends or family for birthdays, Christmas or some other holiday, but you just don't know what to get them?

Just take a decorative basket and you can create a gift basket filled with great items that either your friends or family will love.

The items basically you will need to create a gift basket will include:

**A decorative basket;

**Shrink wrap;

**Any color tissue paper;

**Different assortment of shredded paper. You can use your shredded paper if you have a paper shredder;

**An assortment of items to fill those gift baskets

All the above is all you need to make the basket and can be purchased at your local arts store or Wal-Mart. There are dozens of designs created for all of those popular holidays and birthdays.

It's a good idea to keep a supply of them on hand so when you want to create a gift, it's right in front of you. You can purchase an assortment of baskets in different sizes, shapes and colors. You can stock up on gift items to fill the basket.

Some great gift ideas that can be used for many different occasions include stationery supplies, shampoos, candles and can even be books and toys. The ideas for your gift basket are virtually endless. Use your imagination and you can create a gift basket that suits every occasion.

To create one of these beautiful gift baskets here are five easy instructions:

**Start with a gift basket big enough to hold your gift items.

**Stuff your tissue paper at the bottom to form a base for your items. You could also add shredded paper for decoration.

**Arrange theitems in the basket so that it looks attractive;

**Take the shrink wrap and spread it on a flat surface. Place the basket in the center.

**Now gather the shrink wrap at the top of the basket and secure it with a pretty bow or ribbon.

Here are examples of gift basket ideas:

For Housewarming gifts, you can select potholders, towels, boxes of pasta, coffee or tea. You can also take a set of measuring spoons and place them on the ribbon so they dangle in front of the basket.

For a Baby shower you can start with the large white basket. Find some colored flowers without stems. Then glue them around the basket. You can use a glue gun for that. You can place a receiving blanket, cute little outfits, baby bottles. You can put a baby rattle outside so it hangs out in front of the basket.

For a Wedding gift a lot of times the wedding couple has everything they need already. Why not give them a honeymoon gift basket. You can put scented oils, massage oils and maybe even a bottle of champagne. Of course, dont forget a box of matches to light those candles.

Gift baskets can be fun and easy to make.

Copyright 2005 Fern Kuhn, RN
Specializing in Diabetes

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Many people are confused when they are first exposed to home based businesses and are trying to understand the different compensation models that each company has to offer. By far the two most common compensation models are Direct Sales and Multi-level.

Both of these models use leverage to increase income and time for the business owner. Both models can generate a substantial income you take full advantage of the compensation plan. Every company will have variations with each type of model, but this article will explain the basics.

Here are some key differences between the two:

1. Direct sales is a horizontal model. This means that people who get started in the business can quickly be free of any financial obligation to the person who introduced and trained them in the business. Then they can very rapidly reach or exceed the income level of someone who has been with the company for years. In direct sales, the profit or commission goes to one person only. People who are new to the business and going through the training process will pass up a set number of sales to their trainer. Once they have gone through this process, they are free of any future financial commitment to their trainer or anyone else in the business and will keep 100% of the profit from their sales from that point on.

Once you are trained and making sales yourself, you will then be compensated by getting the first sales of the people who you introduce to the business and train to become successful. Once they have fulfilled their obligation to you, then they too are then free to go off and build their own business with no further financial obligation to you.

2. MLM is a vertical model. This means that you have an ongoing financial obligation to the person who introduced you to the business and also the person who brought him or her into the business and that obligation can go up for multiple levels. That also means that as you build a down line, you will be getting a percentage of each sale for several levels down. This is why it is advantageous to get into an MLM program early because those who are at the top of the compensation model are typically making the most money and it is difficult to ever make more money than those who are successful in your "up line".

In the MLM model you will always be getting a percentage of the sales that occur for many levels below you. However, you are usually not responsible for directly training everyone in your down line, so you can really leverage your time and your income with this model.

Both models have distinct advantages and both models have made many people very wealthy. Both compensation plans are considered network marketing which is one of the top 3 industries in the world to produce millionaires

Some people may think of Pyramid Scheme or even Ponzi Scheme when looking into theses types of business models. In reality both pyramids and ponzis are illegal and if you are dealing with a company who has a history of being in business and tangible products to offer, then it is not very likely to be either a pyramid scheme or a ponzi scheme. Both a pyramid and ponzi scheme are defined as the exchange of money without a useful or tangible product. Using common sense will often separate out the people who are just looking to get your money.

Finding the right home business can be confusing to people who are new to the industry and who dont really know what they are looking for. Do your homework and do your due diligence before making any decision and you will be rewarded accordingly.

Finding the right home business for you can make a huge difference in the quality of life you experience after you have made your decision. It can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make, or one of the most challenging.... just be knowledgeable of how the money is made and choose wisely.

Keri Just is a Home Business Professional and coaches others on how to have success working from home. You can contact Keri and get additional information through his website at: http://www.justforfreedom.net