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Common Neck & Back Pain Ailments
* During sleep, the body is supposed to rest, recover, recuperate and prepare for the next day. For many people, that never happens, and they awaken tired, irritated, on edge, and in worse shape than the day before. Often, a restless night of sleep is the result of an unsupportive pillow.
** The Chiroflow™Waterbase™ Pillow may provide the solution!
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Musical Design Pillows
* What a Great Gift Idea! These Musical Tapestry Cushions will add comfort and enjoyment to any room. Size 17" x 17" Each has a Black back.
Made with a combination of heavy Cotton, Polyester & Acrylic...
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`Floor or Ground' Includes Floor of the Car or Vehicle
MATADOR Foam was not too happy that the Central Excise officials were dragging the company all the way to the apex court to unseat a favourable decision of the tribunal on car seats. Matador manufactured "goods made out of vulcanised rubber, other than hardened rubber," and these are "cut to the shape of seats of motor vehicles or two wheelers".
The company classified these under Tariff Heading 40.08, that is, "plates, blocks, sheets, strikes, rods and profile shapes of vulcanised rubber other than hardened rubber of cellular rubber." But the Department wanted the same to be put under 94.01, which read, "Seats (other than those of heading No.40.01), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof."
Notes in Chapter 94 specify that "Pneumatic or water mattresses, pillows or cushions, of Chapter 39, 40 or 63," are not covered, and also that articles (other than parts) referred to in heading Nos. 94.01 to 94.03 are to be classified in those headings "only if they are designed for placing on the floor or ground." Moreover, the following are, however, to be classified in the above-mentioned headings even if they are designed to be hung, to be fixed to the wall or to stand one on the other: a) cupboards, bookcases, other shelved furniture and unit furniture; b) seats and beds.
At the Supreme Court, Mr A. K. Jain, arguing for Matador, said that the goods are cushions, which won't come under 94. But Mr R. Venkataramani, speaking for the Department, submitted that Matador's goods are cut to the shape of seats and are "only used in seats of buses, motor vehicles and/or two wheelers". The court noticed that the goods in question are "cut in the shape of seats and are used only in seats", and so they should fall under 94.01, not 40.08.
Yet, Mr Jain persisted. He said 94.01 would only cover seats "designed for placing on the floor or on the ground or which could be hung or fixed on the wall or designed to stand one on the other". According to Mr Jain, Matador's car seats "are not designed to be placed on the floor or ground and, therefore, they would not be covered under Tariff Heading 94.01".
But Justices S. N. Variava, A. R. Lakshmanan and S. H. Kapadia didn't find Mr Jain's reasoning unacceptable. "The term `floor or ground' would also include floor of the car or vehicle." Seats made for vehicles are placed on the floor of the car or vehicle, said the court. While the verdict should have made the taxman happy, I apprehend if lexicographers are feverishly debating whether to update their definitions of `floor' and `ground'.
- D. Murali
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For a Refreshing Bath
THE BATHROOM is rightly called the glamour room today. You can use the space to indulge, apart from treating yourself to a refreshing shower. "The bath or shower time is the perfect opportunity to pamper and polish your skin and indulge in some beauty treats," says Laila Kakade, Begums' Chirag Ali Lane (56559296, 23203314). Here are some of the handy bathroom essentials to help you use the bath time delightfully. ...
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Shower Gels and Bubble Baths : ... Keep some bath pillows handy to give you cushioned comfort while you delight in the soak. These are made from inflatable plastics with a suction sticker to hold onto the bath or tiles. A rolled-up towel can also serve as a headrest.
Scrub and Sponge
Bath Salts
Bath Oils
Body Lotions
After Showers: ... Talcum Powders ... Body Sprays ... After-Bath Splashes ...
Stepping out of the bath, clean and surrounded by a fresh mist, is the perfect way to begin a great new day.
- D. Murali
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What are Dream Pillows?
For hundreds of year people have used herb mixtures to effect their dreams. In the same way that certain fragrances (like baking bread or fresh roses) evoke a pleasant memory for you, herbs also evoke pleasant associations of memory. Our noses are said to be the most direct route to our minds and recollections. The subtle fragrances in the Dream Pillow blends are mixed to give you pleasant, interesting dreams. Yes, they do work, and each pillow or kit is our own unique blend. We offer kits, finished pillows, three excellent books on Dream Pillows, and Bulk Dream Blends.Yes, I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.... Oscar Wilde
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Breathing Wellness ... eye pillow ...
Deepa Bhatia offers the natural route to health with aromatherapy
"PEOPLE SEEM to have forgotten to breathe and to smell. The sense of vision and taste is highly over used but the sense of smell is neglected. I wanted to get into the every day aspect of people's lives and provide an element of relaxation," says Deepa Bhatia, a specialist in aromatherapy, who was in the city to launch her range of products `Breathe' at Elahe in Vogue in Hyderabad. Her clarion call is "Return to Nature, Breathe Aromatherapy". For "aromatherapy is a multifaceted healing art which uses the essential oils of aromatic plants and trees to promote health of body and serenity of mind," she says. With her aromatic oils she has helped treating people with a variety of ailments like arthritis, eczema, hair loss and stress-related problems and depression.
# ... she introduced the eye pillow[b] (where one has to put the eye pillow in the freezer for 10 minutes and then lie down with it and relax) and a music CD "Sounds of Relaxation/Breathe Music" (specially composed and recorded music -flute, violin and piano).This fragrant journey has been fulfilling for Deepa. "Smell good, feel good and think good" is her maxim. So let the fragrance linger in the lives of people.
Breathe products are available at Elahe (road no. 2, Banjara Hills, opposite KBR Park. Tel: 23356529) and those who want to contact Deepa can do so on Tel: 022 26433242/5696/3777 or email info@breathearomatherapy.com
[b] RADHIKA RAJAMANI
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Good Luck- 12" x 12" - Group Hugs Pillows
* Holds a 4" x 4" Photo
You laugh together, cry together, do life together. What better way to celebrate one of the gang than with a group Hug? Sara Westbrook's the perfect way to preserve and personalize favorite group moments. Group Hugs - because it wouldn't be us without you.
Each Group Hugs pillow has an insert where you can add pictures, autographs or mementos. Slip it into the front pocket and you can personalize your group gift in a truly unique way.
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[b] Annika Ström, Window Pillow, 1996. Fabric, foam. 19 1/2" x 12" x 4".- Pillows
Berlin based artist Annika Ström in Window Pillow has crafted two pillows that are designed to fit across a windowsill. Across their center axis are sewn two spaced dips in the embellished fabric that are perfect for elbow placement. Accompanying these two window pillows is a thirteen-minute video documenting its use protecting elbows for people-watching and neighborly. Window Pillow, in the video documentation, suggests participatory elements that are devoid in the installation at Bodybuilder & Sportsman. In the installation, there is a tendency to elevate the pillows beyond their inventive utilitarianism. They are $3000 each so they are not that utilitarian. A rolled up towel would suffice when you want to say “Hi” to your neighbors or watch the traffic come and go. Ström has touched on the curiosity and community that defines “close quarters” living while removing it from its class base.
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Thrill Rides : Thrill ... Ow ... THRILLOW!
Classic Cars from the 50's sit parked in front of an original old style amusement park.
Lighting Effects: Actual Mini Light Bulbs in headlights of Corvette. Red, Yellow and Green L.E.D. lights accent features of amusement park and Stars in sky.
Each picture is powered by a small AC wall adaptor (included) that plugs into any standard household electrical outlet. The plug and the cord are White in color to blend in with most walls.
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The Pillows Success in the U.S
The Pillows a Japanese rock band, from the popular anime FLCL (or Furi Kuri), toured the United States in March and in an Anime convention on the 13- 15 of May. The Pillows were very successful on their tour. With their success they are almost certain to come back and visit again. Hopefully they will tour a much larger portion of the U.S. because of the great number of fans they have.
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12" x 16" Pillow with Grasscloth-style Bands & 20" Heart Pillow
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For A Graceful Neck ... Without Pillows!
A SMOOTH and lissom neck can never be out of fashion. And it is this very symbol of beauty that begins to show the tell tale signs of ageing first, mainly due to the fact that the area lacks sebaceous glands, and is highly neglected. All the beauty rituals end at the face unfortunately. And what you get is a terribly uncared for neck that offers a glaring contrast to the regularly cleansed, moisturised and brilliantly made up face. Some more of neglect and you end up with a coarse and ugly neck. But wait, a daily neck care regime can do good to a dull and neglected neck...
Battling the Bulge: Walking with a book balanced on the head not only improves the gait but helps in preventing double chins. Sleeping without a pillow is another option you may also try. Always remember to hold your head up; it is good for the neck and the general posture as well.
Thus a few minutes of daily care, and you have a neck that will add more grandeur to the jewellery you wear.
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"Wonderful Pillow Book"
A Pillow Book is a collection of things and feelings that makes you feel living is wonderful. e.g. the smile of my lover; a childs laughter; my father playing the guitar; warm sand between my toes a dark summers night walking the beach etc.This is the Way the Lady Rides
This is the way the lady rides
Nim, Nim, Nim, Nim,
This is the way the gentleman rides,
Trim, tirm, trim, trim,
This is the way the farmer rides,
Trot, trot, trot, trot,
This is the way the huntsman rides,
A-gallop, a-gallop, a-gallop, a-gallop,
This is the way the old man rides, (he must be around 90 or something?)
Hobbledehoy, hobbledehoy, hobbledehoy,
And down into a ditch!
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Computer Ergonomics - Pillow Support
THESE DAYS you need not be a software professional to use that dinky little thing called the Personal Computer. Whatever field you are in, you cannot make your day without it. As most of us spend a lot of our time working at the computer workstation, it's worth having a little awareness of its impact on the health and take preventive steps. Proper postures go a long way in preventing all kinds of back/neck pains and eyestrains.
Sitting improperly in front of a computer can cause various injuries, from the short-term discomposure of headache to potentially incapacitating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In this section of ergonomics, let's see what are the proper possible postures that help you keep the twinge at bay.
Let's start with your workstation chair.
# Ensure your seat height is adjusted so that your feet are flat on the floor with your knees equal to or slightly lower than your hips
# Sit with your lower back pushed as far back as it can go in the chair and the shoulders touching the backrest
# Make sure your upper and lower backs are supported with the backrest of your chair reclined to an angle ranging between 90 and 115 degrees. Use inflatable cushions or tiny pillows if necessary
# If your chair has an active back mechanism, use it to make frequent position changes
# Ensure you have removable armrests that allow adjustment of the distance between them
# Keep switching between different postures frequently
Keyboard Fine-Tuning
# Make sure you position the keyboard directly in front of your body and pull up close to the keyboard
# Readjust the keyboard so that its most used section is centred with your body
# Depending upon your sitting position, adjust the tilt using the keyboard feet so that your shoulders are relaxed
# Do not rest your wrists or hands on a palm or wrist rest when you are keying. Do make it a habit to take their support only during breaks from keying
# If you don't have a fully adjustable keyboard tray, try adjusting the height of your chair or use a seat cushion. You can also use a footrest if your feet dangle in air
Monitor Positioning
# Position the monitor so that it's directly in front of you, right above the keyboard in such a way that your neck is in a relaxed position
# Ensure you have the top of the monitor 2-3" above your seated eye level
# Distance yourself at least an arm's length away from the screen
# Ensure you maintain a proper illumination needed for your kind of work
# Place your monitor at right angles with any windows, for, having a window behind you will cause glare and a window in front of you will cause squinting
# You can minimise the glare from overhead lights by using a monitor shield or by adjusting the vertical screen angle and screen controls
# Ensure you place your telephone within easy reach on the side of your non-dominant hand
# Use a headset or speakerphone to avoid neck and shoulder discomfort if you use a phone often all the day
Take Short Breaks
# Once in every 20 minutes, do take a short 1-2 minute stretch breaks. Avoid being in front of the computer in lunch breaks
# Every so often, look away from the computer and focus on something else to avoid eye fatigue
# Have your eyes checked in case of itching/red eye/watering or any other problem and don't forget to inform your eye specialist the number of hours you spend in front of the computer
Laptop Computing
# If you use a side chair or couch while computing, do use a pillow to support your arms while keying. That way, you can have neutral arm, wrist and hand postures
# Use appropriate illumination and angle the screen so that it's at right angles to your line of sight
# Maintain a comfortable viewing distance of about 18-30"
# Try attaching an external mouse instead of using the small-constricted touchpad or trackball
# Keep cleaning the screen regularly using appropriate antistatic cleaning material
Besides the proper posture, ensure you do proper exercises that work for you at the office and at home. Do consult your doctor for the kind of exercises that go with the complete office ergonomics programme.
- ROOPA HEGDE
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Bent Up Double? - Lower back pain with sciatica is a common syndrome. Here are the causes and prevention, from the perspective of physiotherapy.
LOWER back pain, like the common cold, is experienced by many individuals. It affects two-thirds of the adult population at some stage or other. Back pain with sciatica is a common pain syndrome. A herniated, slipped, or prolapsed disc causes this syndrome. This article is based on a physical therapy approach. Intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP) is common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) regions. The onset may be sudden or insidious in nature. In the lumbar spine, the most common sites for disc herniation or lesion are the `L3', `L4' and `L4-L5' segments. The lumbar spine is a mobile structure fixed on the sacral spine. Sacral spine mobility is very minimal when compared to the lumbar spine. When there is a mechanical derangement at the lumbar segments, `L4-L5' are more commonly involved due to this region's greater mobility and narrowed posterior longitudinal ligament support. Bio-mechanical studies of the joint prove that when one segment is deranged, hyper mobility in another segment occurs as a compensatory factor. ...
Self-Help Treatment
Robin McKenzie, a physiotherapist and a world renowned spine specialist from New Zealand and founder of McKenzie Institute, devised assessment and treatment approach for the back pain and referred leg pain. He theorises that leg pain shows the severity of disc herniation and the irritation caused by it on the nerve roots emerging from the spine. This type of pain is called peripheral pain. A patient who complains of lower back pain with no leg pain is said to have centralised pain. The basic principle here is that peripheral pain is more intense pinching of the disc on the sensitive neural structures than the centralised pain.
Treatment should be initiated to reduce irritation to the neural structures in spine and thereby alleviate the leg pain. The best way to alleviate leg pain is by lying flat on the stomach (prone lying) for few minutes, until there is no leg pain (see sketch above). Some may feel more comfortable by placing a pillow down the stomach. It may take four to 40 minutes, depending on the severity of the disc impingement on the nerve root in the spine, but the back pain may be persistent. This back pain may resolve faster when you seek a medical professional's help. Physical therapists trained in spinal manipulation, and spinal joint mobilisation can alleviate the back pain within seven to 12 sessions. It is believed that manipulation may work by moving the disc away from pain sensitive tissue. ...
Prevention
The physical therapist may teach the patient stabilisation to strengthen the muscles of the trunk to help prevent a recurrence of the same injury. These exercises can be performed in various positions such as lying on the back, stomach or even lying on a side. Among these exercises, lifting up the opposite arm and leg in a systematic fashion is important to stretch the back muscles. The analogy here is that the spine is a flag pole and the abdominal and back extensor muscles are the flag masts which support the spine.
The physical therapist is the best person to instruct an individual as to when and how these exercises should be performed. Part of the rehabilitation process includes minimising the sitting posture, as this places great pressure on the low back. The patient should try avoiding the use of a motorcycle, scooter, or moped for a few weeks. Two or three-wheelers do not have good shock absorbers and compression of the spine may occur in few minutes when riding these vehicles to work.
When travelling in a bus or train, feel happy when you do not find a seat. Remember that the spine is compressed when sitting down rather than standing. This way, you reach your work place with no pain in the leg and back and have a pleasant day.
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"Tiger" Pillow - Sleep ... Ham Pillow
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Rain Jacket Becomes PillowAnorak Rain Jacket Folds into Fleecy Pillow
Several water-repellant jackets which fold into pillows upon which you can lay your weary head are available, but this one may be the best. This anorak has a unique feature - the pocket into which the jacket can be folded is fleece lined - ahh, comfort. No more laying your face on GoreTex, as is the case with most stow-away rain jackets.
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Thrill Pillows - "I found my thrill on blueberry throw pillows
and it lingered until...gack.!"
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BUTTERFLY PILLOW
Patchwork, stitched applique and buttons give this accent pillow a sweet country look. Use it on a bed, a casual sofa or your favorite chair. 17" square.Price: $7.95
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