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How To Identify Eucalyptus

To the average observer, all eucalyptus species tend to look the same. However, if its distinct qualities are observed deeply, it can be quite simple to identify. Let us look at these distinct physical characteristics to differentiate between its different species. Learn How to Identify Eucalyptus identify eucalyptus Eucalyptus is native to Australia. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family. There are numerous varieties of eucalyptus having a similar nomenclature. Trees within a eucalyptus grove grow near each other. By closely observing the physical characteristics of eucalyptus or gum trees, we can differentiate it from other tree species.  When identifying a eucalypt, you will come across a striking arrangement of leaf types in the form of: • completely isolated and connate pairs of leaves  • closely packed and spirally arranged short linear leaves  • disjunct petiolate leaves How to Identify Eucalyptus • Leaves: Carefully examine the l...

Diabetes Diet: Food for Diabetics

common diabetes myths: diabetes food is a myth Here I come again with another piece on   diabetes . As my research on diabetes and diabetes management continues, I will keep you posted on anything and everything I come up with. Today, I shall discuss importance of a dedicated diabetes diet. Holistically following your   diabetes diet   list promises to be the best way to prevent yourself from the chain of complications often associated with this chronic disease. For diabetics, food choices are limited; however, you still need optimal amounts of nutrients and a balanced diet to stay fit and healthy.  In simple words, you can manage diabetes if you know: what to eat when to eat how much to eat According to NIDDK , Target Blood Glucose Levels for Diabetes on an empty stomach should be 70 to 130. After 1 to 2 hours post meals, glucose level sould be 180. You should go for AIC test every 6 months, which will give you a figure of the bloog ...

Are All Muslims Terrorists?

Ever since I started to understand what terrorism was and how it was affecting peace around the globe, I have been trying to find its root cause. However, I often find all fingers pointing toward Muslims. We hear loud cries of Islamic terrorism - words like Islamic Jehad (Jihad) keep reverberating everywhere. Most people have started calling that Muslims are terrorists. But even as a non-Muslim, I have deep reverence for the Qoran and have read several of its verses - nowhere have I found the Holy Book of Muslims inciting its followers to wage a bloody battle against innocents. Then why are the loud cries of Muslims are terrorists or Islamic terrorism heard everywhere? I believe Muslims are not terrorists or for that matter, all Muslims are not terrorists . http://bhallaneet.hubpages.com/hub/muslims-r-not-terrorists

Sleeping Too Little or Too Much: You Are At Equal Health Risk

sleeping problem If you are suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea, or any kind of sleep disorder, leaving you without adequate sleep of six hours at the minimum, you are at more than usual risk of health disorders. If you love to sleep more than nine hours at a stretch every night, you face the equal risk of health problems. We are all aware that sleeping less puts us at the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular problems, and psychological disorders. Can you imagine that sleeping more is equally harmful? Those sleeping long hours are at enhanced risk of becoming subject to similar diabetics and diseases that bring them at equal footing with those deprived of sleep. Research Study on Sleeping According to a recent report published in the journal SLEEP, sleeping more than 10 hours is equally harmful as sleeping less than six hours. Sponsored and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nodal US agency looking after public health problems in that cou...

Diabetes Mellitus: How Diabetes is Affecting Our Kids

The graph of diabetes mellitus is rising steadily as a result of unhealthy eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, and hereditary factors . What is Diabetes Mellitus in Children Diabetes, known for its slow death phenomenon, has not spared even our kids. An increasing number of children are affected by the syndrome due to unhealthy eating habits and inactive lifestyle. Also known as juvenile diabetes, diabetes mellitus makes children dependent on insulin doses, as their pancreas are not able to synthesize insulin - key  to converting glucose into energy. If we go by  the American Diabetes Association statistics, five of every 3,000 kids in the United State are suffering from diabetes mellitus.   The disease affects more children from African American,   American Indian, Asians, and Hispanics. Diabetes Mellitus in Children In children, the most common cause of type 1 diabetes is the destruction of pancreatic cells, which is the result of lifestyle   a...

Understanding Diabetes: Ketosis vs Ketoacidosis

diabetes symptoms With both my mother and father-in law suffering from diabetes, I can understand how difficult it can be to live with the disease. Unfortunately, every day seems to be a challenge for them! So I have decided to share some facts about diabetes that some of you may not be aware of. The words Ketosis and Ketoacidosis are linked to diabetes; however, only a few of us understand that there is a significant difference between both.  Ketosis vs Ketoacidosis Ketosis and Ketoacidosis are sometimes confused with each other, since they possess the same root word. These are two conditions linked to body metabolism and blood sugar.  What is Ketosis A condition in which your body begins to burn fat for energy because of lack of carbohydrates is known as  Ketosis . Typically in individuals on a low-carb diet, inadequate intake of carbohydrates causes the body to start using the stored glucose in the liver. Once the glucose in liver gets exh...

Putting Green in Your Backyard

This article is your guide to know how to build backyard putting green. If you have enough space in your backyard, you can very well turn your dream into reality and get your dream putting green in your backyard. Location, slope, soil mixture, type of grass, drainage, irrigation are important factors that help in building putting green in your backyard. To cut down the maintenance cost, you can opt for synthetic grass. This will also keep pests and weeds away. Putting green in your backyard is a great alternative to your personal golf course. And you would be surprised to know that you can lay the golf turf on your own. If you are a golf enthusiast, read on to understand the tips to build putting green in your backyard.  Know How to Build Backyard Putting Green Your love for golf would certainly encourage you to know how to build a putting green in the backyard. With a putting green in your backyard, you can practice your short game without having to pay the golf cour...

Pomegranate Tree Care Guidelines

Punica Granatum or pomegranate tree care tips are necessary to ensure a good plant. Though you might think pomegranate tree care is an onerous task, yet the fruits of your labor during the summers and winters will be very sweet. Apart from blessing you with a juicy, sweet fruit, pomegranate tree decorates your garden. Ideal Time to Plant a Pomegranate Tree is Spring Spring is the appropriate time to plant pomegranate tree. Cool winters and hot summers are conducive for the growth of the pomegranate tree. The ideal temperature for the pomegranate fruit to bloom lies between 30F and 90F. If temperatures fall below 15F, the tree can sustain significant damage and is less likely to bloom fully. Tips to Care for A Pomegranate Tree Follow the pomegranate tree care guidelines to enhance the beauty of your garden and enjoy a juicy fruit in the fall. Loamy Soil is Ideal for the Growth of a Pomegranate Tree Though pomegranate tree grows well in almost all types of soil, calci...

Diabetes Diet - Need for Healthy Eating

Diabetes is like your best friend that will never say it quits and keep you on your tenterhooks all the time. Like it or dislike it, but you cannot ignore it. diabetes foods There is a lot of hype about the perfect diabetes diet. But a handful of people understand that diabetes cannot be treated, but yes, you can manage its symptoms to improve your quality of life.    So is there a perfect diet to manage diabetes? Well, there is no such fixed diet for diabetics. Diabetes seems to have become a dreaded word these days. What exactly is it? How does it affect an individual? The researchers at University of Cambridge have come up with some disturbing statistics, relating type 2 diabetes with the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Statistics reveal   " 184,000 people die each year from health problems related to sugary drink consumption." The better you understand diabetes, the better you can manage it.Diabetes, they say, is a lifestyle disease...