Archive for June, 2008

Stress Can Lead To Increase In Cholestrol Levels

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Stress And Cholestrol, How Stress Increases Cholestrol Levels 

Numerous articles have been written about stress and the bad effects of chronic stress on health. However, there is one issue that has not been given sufficient importance and this relates, to the effects of stress on cholestrol levels. The explanation is interesting and simple, and understanding the issue is at the foundation of finding a solution.

When the human body is stressed the reaction of the brain is not based on whether the stress is physical or mental. For example if you fear being physical hit by someone, the resulting stress could be classified as physical stress. This is because you need to use energy to either run away or stand and fight the person. On the other hand if you are stressed due to job insecurity, the stress would be mainly mental. You would need to control expenses or probably update your knowledge to find a better job.

The brain is not able to distinguish these two causes of stress. It prepares the body with fuel to burn, this results in energy that will be used up to handle the stressful situation. This fuel in our body is in the form of cholestrol that is released by the liver. The cholestrol continues to be released into the bloodstream as long as, the stressful condition persists. So what happens if the stress is prolonged or, the stress involves an effort that does not need any physical activity? The cholestrol remains in the blood and can prove to be dangerous.

Medical experts agree that stress has positive and negative effects. But when a stressful condition persists for long, or the generated fuel is not used up, longterm health problems can result. A more detailed explanation to the issue of stress and cholestrol is provided at this link: http://www.health.food-recipe-cooking.com/stress-and-cholestrol-01.htm We have already mentioned that this important danger of stress, has not been given the due importance that it deserves. You would therefore be doing a great service by spreading the information to your friends, relatives and office collegues. Give them this link and show them that you care.

Silk Scarves That Reflect A Culture And Tradition

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

thai silk, thai silk scarf

A silk scarf is not something that you can find easily these days. Machine manufactured substitutes produce scarves with a small prorportion of silk and substitute the remaining material with nylons and polyesters. The SCN025 shows a refreshingly different design and material. It is a 100% Thai silk scarf with a traditional Thai design. Elephants have been an important part of Thai life, religion and even professions have utilized the services of elephants. Thai silk was traditionally made in small household workshops. The designs of these silk scarfs drew inspiration from nature and cultural traditions. You will find silk scarves that depict traditional village life, in various colors.

You might find cheap machine made scarves that immitate these traditional designs, but you will they cannot give you the satisfaction and excitement that a true silk scarf can provide. You could compare this to wearing a fake rolex watch as compared to a genuine rolex watch, that is priced several thousand dollars more than the fake. Wearing a true silk scarf around your neck makes you feel confident, it also helps keep a tradition alive and motivates traditional craftsmen to carry on. Your Thai silk scarf might be made in a factory, but the silk is cultivated in clusters of farms that allow a decent living to thousands of farming families.

Kaisilver, the world’s largest online custom jeweler based in Thailand, has worked hard to promote Thai silk. The profits from this project cannot be compared to money generated through our jewelry sales unit but, the issue is not about money and profit. It is about giving back something to a country and community that has stood by us for over 17 years. You can see some gorgeous Thai silk scarves at this link: http://www.kaisilver.com/thai-silk-th10-ks.htm

Affordable Diamond Rings For The Rest Of Us

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Diamond rings at affordable prices

You would have heard of the extravagant diamond rings flaunted by the big stars of hollywood. You surely would love to own a diamond ring too but, the price tags on most diamond rings keeps you away. Kaisilver recently released a diamond ring collection that is meant for the rest of us. The best thing about this diamond ring collection is that, you get a degree of flexibility and customization that no other jeweler would offer. The ‘custom made’ tag line on these diamond rings does more than offer you a choice of designs. Each diamond ring is customized as per your design, diamond quality and diamond size requirement. In short, these diamond rings are tailor made to suit your budget.

Despite the affordable tags worn by these yellow or white gold diamond rings, there is no compromise made for beauty and durability. All the diamonds selected are natural and good looking to the naked eye. The gold weight is generous and this increases the durability of the diamond rings and also provides a firm mounting for the diamonds. You can therefore select one of your favourite diamond ring designs, request it to be scaled down in dimensions and then select diamonds that fit your budget.

If you thought that this was all sales hype and wondered why the BIG diamond jewelry houses never offered such services, you missed a major point. Most of the BIG jewelry houses in U.S and Europe do not own any manufacturing facilities. All they do is outsource production to a nation where skills and prices are favourable. Kaisilver, is on one of these preferred nations. Over 3,500 skilled craftsmen work on all jewelry and are guided by the creative skills of 7 designers. Your diamond ring is fully custom made and you are never expected to be controlled by a standard set of designs or gemstones.

The RG180 is one of the diamond rings released by Kaisilver. The ring is streamlined and sturdy, the price is much lower than the high end appearance of the ring would suggest. You got to see the details at: http://www.kaisilver.com/band-diamond-wedding-01.htm More information regarding diamond rings can be found at this link: http://www.claddagh-rings.com/articles/jewelry-information-gem-stone-information-all-cr.htm Get a quick preview of their custom jewelry at this link: http://diamondrings.customjewelry.org.uk/