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Spring is just around the corner. You know how it is: One minute you re adding antifreeze, and the next you re wiping spots of sap off the car hood. After being cooped up all winter, the temptation to hit the road- or go off-road - with the first breath of a warm breeze is overwhelming. Before you take off on a whim, however, think for a moment about your all-terrain vehicle. How is the tire pressure and coolant level. Is the vehicle clean. Polaris, a leading manufacturer of ATVs, offers the following tips to get your vehicle in top shape before hitting the trails: Be sure to do a walk-around of your unit, checking air filter, coolant level, battery, tire pressure, operation of lights, tire pressure and operation of throttle and brakes. Also, check and drain fuel. Clean the vehicle and inspect for damage. Be sure fasteners are tight. After any storage period an ATV should have a complete tuneup. Call your local dealer early to beat the spring rush. To prevent damage to springs and blown seals caused by mud, dirt and trail debris, install shock covers. If already installed, check to make sure they are still offering full protection. If...

Crohn s Disease is a disorder that most commonly affects the colon or small intestine. Crohn s disease is chronic and causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract. Crohn s belongs to a category of illnesses known as inflammatory bowel disease IBD . One disease related to Crohn s is known as ulcerative colitis, and also belongs to IBD category of disease. The symptoms of both diseases are very similar and it is often difficult to accurately diagnose. Nearly one in ten of ulcerative colitis and misdiagnosed as indeterminate colitis. The strong, and to some what, identical symptoms of the two diseases both show signs or cause the response of the bodies immune system to be described as abnormal. in our immune system we have cells and proteins to protect us. attacks often occur on intestinal bacteria or microbes thinking they are foreign and so begin attacking what is in fact cells that occur naturally in our bodies. This process inevitably causes ulcerations and bowel injury. This occurs because the white blood cells that move in to affected area produce chronic inflammation. These are the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel...

Are you planning a holiday in the tropics. Do you prefer ski vacations. Maybe you are a whitewater rafting enthusiast. No matter what your passion, there is one indispensable item you must remember to pack: sunscreen. The ozone layer is allowing more and more skin-damaging sun radiation to reach the earth s surface nowadays. Sunburn, freckles, wrinkles, liver spots, and skin cancer can be blamed on the same thing that allows our planet to sustain any life at all - the sun. A sunscreen by any other name is still the same thing: suntan lotion, tanning cream, sunblock, tanner s gel, sun oil, etc. All products are intended to offer some degree of protection from the sun. They have weak points and strong points. Part of the decision will be personal preference. If you have a sensitive nose, you may want to cover it with zinc ointment. It isn t attractive, but it will completely block the sun. If you have oily skin or acne, you may want to try an oil-free cream. Sprays are convenient - but be sure to choose an eco-friendly pump spray. What is the difference between waterproof and water-resistant. WaterPROOF sunscreen is intended to provide...

A simple test could help diagnose and treat a genetic disease that can cause severe debilitation. Yet nine out of 10 people most at risk for the condition do not even know it exists. The condition, called Gaucher disease, can affect all people, but is primarily seen in Jewish populations of Eastern European descent. The carrier rate for these people may be as high as one in 15 and the rate of the disease in the general population is believed to be about one in 100 to 200 people. If both parents carry the disease, the odds of a child being born with it are one in four. Gaucher disease is passed down from parent to child and can occur at any age. Although the disease can be devastating, it can often be managed. However, people must first be aware of the condition, which many are not. A survey showed that 90 percent of the Jewish population is unaware of Gaucher disease. That means many people may be symptomatic and have no idea that they even have the disease, says Rhonda Buyers, National Gaucher Foundation Executive Director. The good news is that, unlike other genetic conditions, Gaucher disease is treatable and can be diagnosed with...