Fred C. Koch

Computers, tablets, smartphones, and large flat screen TVs have consumed nearly every aspect of daily life. Innovation is wonderful, but at what cost to your vision? More than ever, people are employing their eyes to keep focus on those blue-lit screens and tiny handheld devices. This can lead to numerous eye problems such as eye fatigue and even computer vision syndrome. Constantly glaring into your tech can also increase your risk for age related vision issues. The great news is you don’t…

prevalence. It is the fifth most frequently diagnosed cancer and second highest in terms of mortality, with one million cancer deaths yearly. A variety of risk factors contribute to HCC, including hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection, chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, cirrhosis of any cause including environmental toxins, alcohol abuse, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, hereditary hemochromatosis or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency among others. There has been significant increase in the…

The minestrone soup recipe was chosen because it was achievable in the time provided and it met all of the criteria required, with the exception of dairy. Minestrone has a range of benefits. It usually contains a large amount of vegetables, which adds to both the flavor and the health benefits. The vegetables in the recipe selected include carrots, celery, potato, garlic, tomatoes, kidney beans, and garlic. Most vegetables are very high in fiber, particularly potatoes, which was one of the key…

• Fennel This is a scent that is both earthy and sweet and fennel is great for improving sleep, digestion, and curbing your appetite. It just happens to contain melatonin, which is known for regulating your body’s circadian rhythm. According to Spain’s University of Granada melatonin can have a positive effect on weight loss as it allows the body to burn the fat instead of store it (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21087312). You can either drop it in water to drink before you eat or instead…

Individual Component Throughout the years from where makeup was first introduced the evolution of makeup products have changed dramatically. The earliest historical record of makeup was in egypt during 3100-2907 BC all the way up to today the concepts and formulas have changed due to the different technology. Foundation: Foundation is made into different formulas to suit everyone's skin type, there are formulas that are mineral, liquid, powder/pressed, spray and mousse. Each formula can…

hepatitis B or C, heavy alcohol use, obesity, diabetes, hereditary conditions such as hemochromatosis and intake of aflatoxin-contaminated food (arun j). Cirrhosis is the primary factor risk for developing HCC. Based on (), 90-95% of people who develop HCC have underlying cirrhosis. The cirrhosis is a condition where the normal liver tissue are replaced by scar tissue after being damage causing the remaining liver tissue to lose its normal arrangement. Alcoholism, viral hepatitis B or C,…

They are these yellow, red and sometimes orange colored flowers that are eye catching even among other belles found in the garden. Their vibrant hues are not only captivating, but also have an uplifting ambiance. We know how relaxing plants are, but pairing them with the beauty of these waving and inviting petals make looking at them even more enjoyable. The beauty of marigold is not solely measurable through its appearance. It might not be common knowledge, but this gorgeous plant also offers…

Sitting on my counter top, directly under the observation light, amongst other fruits in my fruit basket, was a large Fuji apple. The stem was still intact, but cut very short. The skin was so glossy I had to move it into a dimmer area to observe its natural beauty and imperfections. I removed the apple from the fruit basket and placed it on my living-room table and began to observe it more. Its complexion was wrapped in red with yellow-green ty dye skin. The DNA of this apple must have had a…

I love experimenting with new face washes every now and then! I recently got a chance to try out some beauty products from a pharmaceutical brand called Mentholatum Acnes. This Fairness Wash is one of the products that I have been trying out from them. Scroll down below to know my opinions about it! Acnes Fairness Wash - with Yogurt & Natural Fruit Extracts A pearl appearance face wash with fairness and acne-fighting ingredients to deliver natural whiteness and clear skin.…

Have you ever watched this TV commercial for Blueberry Eye? Blueberry Eye is widely known as a supplement for eyes but many people don’t know why it is effective on eyes. We will show the relation between Blueberry Eye and eyes. A main component of Blueberry Eye is extract of billberry which is a kind of buleberry. And this extract contains “anthocyanin”, that is effective on eyes. First, one of the most attractive effects of anthocyanin is that it promotes resynthesis of rhodopsin.…