Kamis, 30 Agustus 2012

How to Invest Small Amounts of Money Wisely

Investing isn't just for the wealthy. If you have a few thousand or even less than a hundred dollars saved, here are some suggestions on how to make the most of it.

Steps that can be taken :
  1. Set aside as much as you can for investing. Do this first and foremost, even if you can only set aside a few dollars out of every paycheck at first. Even $5 per week will add up to an additional $260 per year. Try to cut your costs of living and live far below your means.
  2. Next, decide whether to invest more or pay off any high interest debt and build up an emergency fund first. Will the expected rate of return for your investments exceed the interest rates on loans you may have? See How to Decide Whether to Invest or Pay off Debt.
  3. Before you invest, read widely! You need to understand what investment options you have, how to read financial statements, how to analyze stocks (quality, valuations, financial strength, growth, etc), how to avoid investment scams and pitfalls, and where to find information. Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors ever lived, had read every book related to stocks or investing he could lay his hands on (at least 100 books according to him) before he turned twenty.
  4. Promise yourself that you'll keep your costs of investing (fees, commissions) to less than 2% of the transaction value, no matter how much you're investing. Multiply the amount you have to invest by .02. If the trading cost is more than that, put your money in a savings account instead until you can find an investing opportunity with a better ratio.
 


How to Decide Whether to Invest or Pay off Debt

Whether it's a mortgage, personal loans, credit cards or all of the above, more and more people are drowning under the burden of their debt, and for those with enough income to keep their heads above water, the only logical choice may seem to be paying off their debts as quickly as possible. But wait -- is that really the best financial game plan? While it certainly feels good to be debt free, in some extremely rare situations you may be better off simply maintaining your debts (i.e. paying the minimum payments on your loan) and investing your spare cash. Can't decide whether to invest your extra money or use it to pay off your loans? Read on for some tips to help you make the choice.

STEPS :
  1. Start a budget -- a spending plan. Before you can even consider investing, you've got to make sure that you actually have extra money. Reserve enough income to keep all your debts current; getting behind on your debt payments can damage your credit and cause you to incur fees that will quickly overwhelm the return on any investment. Pay at least your minimum payments on all your debts, on time, every time.
  2. Build a rainy day fund before investing. Things may be looking up now, but what if you lose your job next month or you have a medical emergency? Before you invest or make larger than necessary payments on your loans, save up some money for an emergency fund. Many experts recommend that you save enough to cover at least three months of your bare-bones expenses. This number may vary, however, depending on your situation and your personal preferences. This money should be in a safe, accessible account, such as a money market fund, not a mutual fund (no guaranteed return over short periods of time) or a CD (not accessible).
  3. Think of debt payments as an investment. When you make a $100 payment on a loan with a 13% interest rate, your annual return is 13%, or $13. Why? Because you avoid having to pay that extra $13 in the future, which leaves you $13 more than you would have otherwise had.
  4. Prioritize your debts. Some financial experts suggest putting your debts in order from those that charge the highest interest rates (often credit cards) to those that charge the lowest (typically mortgage payments). Others, like Dave Ramsey (in his book Financial Peace Revisited), suggest listing them from smallest to largest, paying off the smallest debts first while making minimum payments on the rest. Then, as the smallest debt is paid off, the amount that was being paid on it is rolled up onto the next highest debt, added to that debt's minimum payment. This cool trick is called the "Debt Snowball," and can give a tremendous sense of accomplishment and encouragement to anyone with a large number of debts to pay off.
  5. Compare the annual return on investments to the interest rates on your debt. When examining an investment opportunity, compare its rate of return to the interest rates on your debts. Suppose you're trying to decide between paying off your mortgage early by paying an extra $100 per month, or investing that $100 each month. If your auto loan's interest rate is 6%, you can get a better return by investing that $100 in any investment that yields more than 6%. If you're considering a bond that pays 5%, however, you're better off paying the extra $100 on the loan. Also ask yourself if you would borrow new money at the debt rate to invest at the investment rate. If you wouldn't borrow new money, you should pay off the debt before investing.
  6. Consider the tax implications. It's not enough to simply look at the interest rate you'll receive on an investment or pay on a debt. You also need to consider whether the interest on your investment is taxable and whether the interest on your debt is tax-deductible. Taxes can complicate things a good deal, so unless you are confident in your ability to navigate the maze of tax laws and do your own calculations, you may want to get expert help from a financial advisor. Consider the following U.S.
  7. Pay off debts that have higher interest rates than the return you can get on investments. There's a good chance you can find a relatively safe investment that would pay more than the interest on a low-rate mortgage. It's quite a bit harder, however, to find an investment that offers a better return than paying off your 21% credit card balance without an amazing degree of risk, (unless someone's paying you to invest -- see the tip below). Thus, with your prioritized list of debts in front of you, use your extra money to pay off those with the highest interest rate first. Another strategy is to pay off any small balances first (even if they have low interest rates) which frees up cash flow for investing or for paying off your other debts.
  8. Invest only when you can reasonably expect returns that significantly exceed the interest on your debts. Eventually you'll have paid off your high-interest obligations and likely be able to find acceptably safe investments that will provide a better return on your money than paying extra on your lower-rate debts. At this point, it generally makes sense to invest, rather than pay anything over the minimum payments on your loans.(http://www.wikihow.com)
     

How to Save Money from Your Monthly Salary

Did it happen to you to realize after two weeks since receiving your paycheck that you are out of money?

The costs are not necessarily big, but they are many and small and you just don't feel when and where the money goes.
Here are some concrete situations in which you can save money for the days when you wait for the next paycheck.
  1. Put the change into a box on your desk. It may seem insignificant, but put there all the currencies and the change. Don't break the piggy-bank until the last week of the month.
  2. Use cash instead of card. You will always be tempted to buy more when you pay by card; but when you hold the money in your hands, you'll be more realistic when it comes about spending.
  3. You should always leave on your card 20% of salary, without spending a cent from this amount. Call it whatever you want: an emergency fund, S.O.S money or the saving drop; keep these money for black days, in order not to be constraint to barrow from others.
  4. Avoid loans before the payday. Try to be satisfied with what you have, in order not to be out of money again the next month;
  5. Think about funny things to do at home. Instead of watching a film to the cinema or going out for weekly activities, try to hold a party at your home. Your friends will be delighted to bring snacks and cookies or something to drink in exchange for an evening of fun.
  6. Do you remember where the kitchen is? If not, then rediscover it. Buy foods that you need and prepare your meals for work. You will spend less, having also the certainty of a healthy meal.
  7. Pay first the utilities. Don't spend your money on something else until being sure that you pay the phone and all the other bills.
  8. Saving money can be a challenge. Take it as it is! Learn to enjoy it at the end, organize yourself and try to invest in truly valuable things.  (http://voices.yahoo.com/how-save-money-monthly-salary-3431788.html?cat=3)

Rabu, 29 Agustus 2012

TEMANGGUNG ORGANIC COFFEE taste typical Temanggung, Central Java, Indonesia

Organic coffee prices per kilogram IDR. 80.000, -       or  $ 8 plus shipping.  

Kabupaten Temanggung is located in the middle of Central Java Propinsi stretch 34.375 Km North to South and East to West 43.437 Km. Temanggung district astronomically located between 110o23'-110o46'30 "East longitude and 7o14'-7o32'35" South with an area of ​​870.65 km2 (87 065 ha). The surface area of ​​Temanggung district, including the highlands. General topography pattern like a giant basin or open-East, South and West section bounded by two pieces of the mountain that is Mount Cleft (3260 m asl) and Mount Sindoro (3151 m asl). Bounded on the north by a small mountain that stretches from the Northeast toward the Southeast. With such topography, Temanggung district have adequate surface area that is very diverse in terms of height and area / region. Most of the district is at a height of 500 m 1450 m (24.3%), the extent of this area is an area of ​​the mountain that lay Sindoro and chipped from the South Side to the North West region. This led Waterford is one coffee producing areas, as well as a largest tobacco producer.


Organic coffee plantation owned by the people are on the slopes of hills, planted lamtoro intercropping with crops and coconut. The average age of around 10 years old coffee trees, and even many who are over 30 years old. Arabica coffee plants are dominated by Ateng, East Timor and Jember. "Lamtoro good for the coffee plants. Its roots help prevent erosion and soil fertility. This Organic coffee is derived from coffee plantations that do not use traditional pesticides and herbicides that organic coffee beans do not contain chemicals that are harmful to the body.

Benefits of organic coffee for health :

If you choose organic coffee, it contains many health benefits and do not contain harmful chemicals. Coffee enthusiasts prefer organic coffee because it has a greater pleasure as high on flavor and aroma more delicious., "Said Unnamali Thiyagarajan, an organic coffee. Addition can also work as a stimulant, can be used to control diseases such as asthma. It also been demonstrated that coffee reduces the risk of colon cancer. organic coffee is said to contain large amounts of antioxidants.  

It should be noted also that all good things will have negative effects if consumed in excess

If you are interested, please contact Anis Setiyawan calls to           Hp. 081578923586 Kalibanger, County Waterford, Central Java, Indonesia.

we sell coffee directly from the garden, it also provides raw coffee and dried coffee and also coffee is ready to be consumed.

Organic coffee prices per kilogram IDR. 80.000, - or $ 8 plus shipping.
  




Kopi Organik cita rasa khas Temanggung, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia


Kabupaten Temanggung terletak di tengah-tengah Propinsin Jawa Tengah dengan bentangan Utara ke Selatan 34,375 Km dan Timur ke Barat 43,437 Km. kabupaten Temanggung secara astronomis terletak diantara 110o23'-110o46'30" bujur Timur dan 7o14'-7o32'35" Selatan dengan luas wilayah 870,65 km2 (87.065 Ha). Permukaan wilayah Kabupaten Temanggung termasuk dataran tinggi. Pola topografi wilayah secara umum mirip sebuah cekungan raksasa yang terbuka dibagian Tenggara, dibagian Selatan dan Barat dibatasi oleh 2 buah gunung yaitu Gunung Sumbing (3.260 m dpl) dan Gunung Sindoro (3.151 m dpl). Di bagian Utara dibatasi oleh sebuah pegunungan kecil yang membujur dari Timur Laut kearah Tenggara. Dengan topografi semacam itu, wilayah Kabupaten Temanggung memililki permukaan yang sangat beragam ditinjau dari ketinggian dan luas wilayah/kawasan. Sebagian wilayah Kabupaten berada pada ketinggian 500 m 1450 m (24,3 %), luasan areal ini merupakan daerah lereng gunung Sindoro dan Sumbing yang terhampar dari sisi selatan, Barat sampai dengan Utara wilayah. Hal ini menyebabkan temanggung merupakan salah satu daerah penghasil kopi, selain juga merupakan  penghasil tembakau terbesar.

Perkebunan kopi organik yang dimiliki oleh warga Temanggung kebanyakan berada di perbukitan dan ditanam tumpangsari dengan tanaman lamtoro dan kelapa. Rata-rata usia sekitar 10 pohon tua kopi tahun, dan bahkan banyak yang lebih dari 30 tahun.  "Lamtoro baik untuk tanaman kopi. Akarnya membantu mencegah erosi dan kesuburan tanah. Kopi Organik ini di hasilkan dari perkebunan kopi yang tidak mengggunakan pestisida dan herbisida sehingga biji kopi organik tidak mengandung zat-zat kimia yang berbahaya untuk tubuh.

 
Manfaat kopi organik untuk kesehatan :

Kopi organik mengandung banyak manfaat bagi kesehatan dan tidak mengandung bahan kimia berbahaya. Para penggemar kopi lebih memilih kopi organik karena memiliki kenikmatan yang lebih besar karena tinggi pada rasa dan aromanya yang lebih sedap.," kata Unnamali Thiyagarajan, seorang ahli kopi organik. Selain juga dapat  bekerja sebagai stimulan, dapat digunakan untuk mengontrol penyakit seperti asma. Kopi organik dikatakan mengandung sejumlah besar antioksidan.

Perlu diperhatikan juga bahwa semua hal yang baik akan memberikan efek negatif bila dikonsumsi secara berlebihan

Harga Kopi Organic per kilogram Rp. 80.000,- plus ongkos kirim.
 

Jika Anda tertarik dan berminat, dapat menghubungi Anis Setiyawan ke nomor Hp:, 081578923586 Kalibanger, Kabupaten Temanggung, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
 

Senin, 27 Agustus 2012

short note:

In life, sometimes we find unpleasant atmosphere. Because the atmosphere and conditions that are not fun, the people around us who are less friendly, our new health conditions are not fit or remorse of the self that does not go away. Among the unpleasant conditions mentioned above, regrets that does not heal is the most draining hearts and minds, even infrequently costly to neutralize it. Of all the ways that once taken, it turns out the cheapest healing drugs is a surrender to all that is grateful and happy with everything. We have to look at the positive with all that is and always found both to God in all things. Although this method is the cheapest way but in practice it is very difficult to put into practice because of the magnanimity need to do so. may we always simple way through it. Hopefully ...

Bone Health for Life : Easy-to-Read Information for Patients and Families

Why Does Bone Health Matter?


Our bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Our bones also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorous, which help keep our bones strong, and release them into the body when we need them for other uses.

There are many things we can do to keep our bones healthy and strong. Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D, getting plenty of exercise, and having good health habits help keep our bones healthy.
But if we don’t eat right and don’t get enough of the right kinds of exercise, our bones can become weak and even break. Broken bones (called fractures) can be painful and sometimes need surgery to heal. They can also cause long-lasting health problems.

But the good news is that it is never too late to take care of your bones.
(http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/bone_health_for_life.asp)

5 Vitamins and Minerals that Help Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is inevitable if most of your days demand pressure and stress on your back. Sitting for long periods, slouching, improper sleeping positions and not enough physical activity are the most common causes of this condition. You can prevent lower back pain in various ways such as proper posture, eating healthy and exercising regularly. You can also take the following vitamins and minerals to help lower back pain.

1. Vitamin D

The body needs vitamin D to create new bone cells. It is also an essential component in calcium absorption for healthier bones. A lack of vitamin D in the body can lead to the softening of the bone surfaces, which usually results in lower back pain.
Vitamin D has been proven to be a very good agent in maintaining back health. People with chronic lower back pain experienced significant improvement in their condition when they started taking vitamin D regularly. Studies show that regular vitamin D intake may lessen the spasms in your lower back.
Vitamin D rarely reacts with other drugs or medication and therefore is safe for you to administer and take. Furthermore, vitamin D is inexpensive and affordable for daily use.

2. Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vitamin that helps lower back pain. Like vitamin D, it increases calcium absorption in the body which promotes strong and healthy bones.  Vitamin C is known to help in the process of healing fractured and broken bones, wounds and burns. Regular intake of vitamin C also offers many health benefits such as strengthening of your immune system and increased protection from common colds and flu.

3. B Vitamins

Vitamin B complex is a group of vitamins that is essential for your overall health. In this group, three vitamins help lower back pain. They are vitamins B1, B6 and B12. Research shows that these vitamins may considerably reduce your lower back pain. They aid in the healing of inflamed nerves, which is one of the causes of lower back pain. Furthermore, vitamins B1, B6, and B12 help strengthen and nourish your nerves to help them heal and prevent further damage.


4. Vitamin E

When your lower back is inflamed, free radicals are released. These free radicals are toxic and may cause more damage, because they can increase the inflammation of your back. Vitamin E can help lower back pain as it is a powerful antioxidant that fights off free radicals. By taking vitamin E regularly, you increase the antioxidant reaction in your body that may help relieve lower back pain.   

5. Calcium and Magnesium

These two minerals are crucial for the prevention of calcium deficiency, which can lead to osteoporosis. Calcium is a building block for strong bones and is crucial for their health. Aside from strengthening your bones, magnesium maintains your muscles and nerve functions. Sufficient intake of magnesium may help muscle spasms and significantly reduce back pain.
Taking vitamins and minerals can help with your lower back pain, but they also provide many benefits for your overall health. With proper diet and regular exercise, you may be able to prevent the recurrence of lower back pain.
(http://www.3fatchicks.com/5-vitamins-and-minerals-that-help-lower-back-pain)

Kamis, 23 Agustus 2012

Why Sports Are Good for Your Health


There are many types of sports, from swimming and cycling to yoga and pilates, but whether we opt for pumping iron in a gym or playing golf on a Sunday, we are always hearing about how good sports are for our health. Why exactly should we engage in physical activity?

Sports Help You Lose Weight

While extreme diets can result in dramatic weight loss, it is almost impossible to maintain a healthy weight when you begin eating normally again, states the American Council on Exercise. Combining a healthy diet with exercise is the only way to lose weight and keep it off, as it will burn the calories you consume. The government suggests you work out for at least five hours each week to lose weight, and sports are a fun way to exercise.

Sports Can Help Manage Stress

Exercise is often prescribed by health professionals as a stress management too, and the ACE states that one exercise session can produce a feeling of relaxation lasting between 90 and 120 minutes. Many people do not enjoy going to the gym, so they will be less inclined to go regularly. Engaging in a sport you enjoy will ensure that you keep it up, making sure your stress management is sustainable.

Sports Help You Avoid Disease

According to the American Psychological Association, exercise may slow the effects of aging and help ward off dementia-like illnesses. Health Talk Now states that exercise can also increase good cholesterol while decreasing bad cholesterol, and can help you avoid diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. High-impact, strengthening sports such as tennis, badminton, circuit training and running can help you avoid osteoporosis.

Sports Can Improve Your Sex Life

When you are carrying excess weight and feeling unfit, sex can be a chore, but by engaging in regular sports you will increase your energy levels and flexibility, making sex a more enjoyable pastime. The Mayo Clinic suggests exercise acts as a sexual stimulant for women while reducing the likelihood of men developing erectile dysfunction.

Sports Make You Look and Feel Better

When you are able to cope with life's stresses, maintain a healthy weight and stave off dilapidating physical conditions and diseases, you are sure to look bright and feel great. You are likely to live a long, healthy life with fewer problems than people who do not engage in sports. The benefits of sports can be enjoyed at any stage of life, but if you have any underlying medical condition or are elderly, consult a health professional before beginning a new regimen.

Rabu, 22 Agustus 2012

Why Do You Need Calcium?

We all know that calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth. What you may not know is that calcium is required for every cell of the body to function in a healthy way. Besides acting as a cellular cement for bones, calcium is used by nerves and muscles, and it also contributes to proper blood clotting. Here's an overview of the good things calcium does for your body:

Calcium promotes healthy bones and teeth. Just as lime is necessary for strong concrete, calcium is needed for strong bones. Calcium is continually deposited into multiplying bone cells, like the cement that holds together the particles of stone and sand in a chunk of concrete. The stronger the bone development during childhood, the healthier those bones will be in adulthood. That is, the stronger the foundation, the sturdier the eventual building.

During adolescence bones grow rapidly, so teens need a lot of calcium in their diet. Once a person reaches full growth, calcium needs stabilize, but there are periods when calcium needs increase, such as during pregnancy, lactation, and healing from injuries. In old age, the bones begin to lose some of their sturdiness (this is called osteoporosis or "fragile bones"). There are a variety of reasons for this, some hormonal and some related to the fact that calcium absorption lessens in elderly intestines. Also, certain medications decrease the body's ability to absorb calcium, including antacids . Senior citizens need to be particularly conscious about the level of calcium in their diet and about which medications interfere with calcium absorption.

It's best not to wait until you're fifty-something to start preventing osteoporosis. Building stronger bones with a calcium-rich diet and weight-bearing exercise in your twenties and thirties is more likely to prevent osteoporosis than preventive measures in your fifties.

Other functions of calcium. Besides promoting healthy tooth enamel, calcium helps muscles. Muscles can cramp, and heart muscles can even fail, if these muscles are not supplied with just the right amount of calcium. Nerve impulses, the transmission of information between nerve fibers, will not function properly without just the right amount of calcium. For example, muscles twitch (called tetany) when the calcium supply to neuromuscular cells is insufficient. Calcium is one of the most vital minerals for optimal functioning of your entire body. To start your child out right try Dr Sears' Multivitamins which contains 50mg of calcium per soft chew.

How does calcium work? As with other minerals, the body has a marvelous system for keeping the concentration of calcium in the blood and tissues just right. This is needed because if calcium concentrations fall too low or get too high, certain organs will fail to function. The first checkpoint is in the intestines. If you eat too much calcium or already have enough calcium in your blood, the intestines simply absorb less of the calcium in the food you eat. If your body needs calcium, the intestines absorb more. Bones are the second checkpoint. If you don't get enough calcium in your diet, your body may borrow what it needs from your bones. This works for a time, yet continued withdrawals of calcium from the bone bank can lead to osteoporosis. A hormone called parathyroid oversees all this calcium activity like a vigilant bank manager, keeping the calcium concentration just right. When calcium levels fall, this hormone stimulates vitamin D to increase absorption of calcium from the intestines and to release calcium from the bone bank until a proper balance is restored.
(http://www.askdrsears.com)

How to Enjoy Life


In the magic of starting small, I made the point that it is your days that define your life. In this article, I want to challenge the common perception that it is only possible to enjoy your leisure time. In particular, this article is targeted at the professional stuck in the 9 to 5 grind who longs for the weekend and, in the process, has given up on trying to find pleasure in the ordinary experiences we have every day.
  1. Appreciate Beauty. Each day we come across beauty in a number of shapes and forms. It’s a shame, then, that many people have    become so accustomed to this beauty that it largely goes unappreciated. I suggest looking again at the people, plants, gadgets, and buildings (to name but a few examples) around you and taking a moment to appreciate what makes them so special.
  2. Connect With Nature. Nature is an amazing healer for the stresses and strains of modern life. Eating lunch in the park, attending to a vegetable garden in your backyard, or watching the sunset are just a few simple ideas for how you can enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis.
  3. Laugh. E. E. Cummings once said “the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” How very true. Never be too busy to laugh, or too serious to smile. Instead, surround yourself with fun people and don’t get caught up in your own sense of importance.
  4. Have Simple Pleasures. A good cup of coffee when I first wake. Time spent playing with my 8 month old son. Cooking a nice meal in the evening. These may not seem terribly exciting, but they are some of the simple pleasures I enjoy in life. If you slow down for just a moment and take the time to appreciate these ordinary events, life becomes instantly more enjoyable.
  5. Connect With People. In so many ways, it is our relationships with people that give us the most happiness in life. Perhaps, then, the best way to enjoy your work more is not to get a raise or a promotion, but rather to build rewarding relationships with your co-workers.
  6. Learn. There is a strong link between learning and happiness. Given this, there is no excuse not to be stimulating your brain and learning something new each day. My favorite way to find time for learning is to make the most of the commute to and from work. Audiobooks and podcasts are great for this purpose.
  7. Rethink Your Mornings and Evenings. Are the mornings a mad rush for you to get out the door? Do you switch off the TV at night and go straight to bed? I have personally experienced the profound benefits of establishing a routine in the morning and evening. For example, in the morning you may choose to wake an hour earlier and spend the time working on yourself, whether it be reading, writing or exercising. In the evening, consider spending some time just before bed reviewing your day or in meditation.
  8. Celebrate Your Successes. During a normal day we are sure to have some minor successes. Perhaps you have successfully dealt with a difficult customer, made a sale, or received a nice compliment for your work. These aren’t events worth throwing a party for, but why not take a moment to celebrate your success? Share the experience with someone else, reward yourself with a nice lunch, or just give yourself a mental pat on the back. (http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/enjoy-life-each-day)

How to Care for Your Eyes


William Blake described the eyes as the "windows of the soul." Practically speaking, our eyes are the windows through which we view the world around us. Either way, there's no question that we place great value on our eyes and our vision. Surveys have shown that of the five senses, sight is the one that people fear losing the most.


 Given the important function our eyes perform for us, it would seem to follow that we'd give them the best care possible, but sometimes we get too busy or we forget to do a few simple things that can keep our eyes healthy. Well, in this article, we will give you all the eye care tips you need over the course of the following sections:
  • Protecting Your Eyes The first part of taking care of your eyes is to make sure they do not get injured in the first place. First, we will show you how proper nutrition will keep your eyes strong and healthy. Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you that carrots would improve your eyesight? Well, she might be right. Next, we tell you how to prevent eye injuries whether you're playing sports or doing household chores. We will also tell you when to wear safety glasses and what kinds will work best for you.
  • Preventing Eye Problems Your daily habits could be seriously injuring your eyes. Without you knowing or feeling it, your eyes could be slowly deteriorating from abuse. First, we will tell you about ultraviolet light, the damage it can cause, and why you need the UV protection from your sunglasses. We will also tell you about eyestrain and whether or not it's true that sitting too close to the TV will harm your eyesight. We will also give you special eye care tips for diabetics and tell you why you should be diligent about your eye doctor appointments.
  • Congenital Eye Disorders In a certain sense, some people are just born with defective eyes. Like other congenital disorders, there are many eye problems that are encoded into the individual's genetics. There disorders can include fairly simple problems like near sightedness or far sightedness, or they can be debilitating problems like glaucoma. In this section, we will tell you the symptoms of these disorders and the available treatments. We will also let you know what over-the-counter help you can get for failing vision.
  • Temporary Eye Conditions Even with the best care, eye problems will eventually crop up. Whether it is just a pesky infection, or blurriness caused by overuse, there are many temporary eye conditions that can be quite frightening. In this section, we will cover all the major eye problems like pinkeye, dry eyes, red eyes, and sties. We will also let you know about the danger of babies and pinkeye and give a guide for how and when to buy eyedrops.
      This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.
( : http://health.howstuffworks.com)