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Archive for July, 2011

The water, the sun, plenty of swimming and splashing around to many people, these are the ingredients for a perfect summer day spent by the pool or at the beach. Add a painful ear infection to the picture, and the scenario quickly slides downhill. That’s what can happen to you if swimmer’s ear strikes, unless you know how to prevent the problem.

Swimmer’s ear, an infection of the outer ear canal, sometimes can be caused by a fungus, but common bacteria is usually the culprit. “It got the name swimmer’s ear because it’s quite prone to happen in the summer, when people are in the water a lot and they have water lying in the ear for a long period of time,” says Donald B. Kamerer, M.D., F.A.C.S., a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and staff physician at the Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Hospital. Those are just the right conditions for the development of swimmer’s ear, because bacteria thrive in a warm, damp, moist environment. Also, exposure to large amounts of water tends to wash away the oily, waxy substance that normally lines and protects the ear canal. “Then the antibacterial protection is lost, bacteria begins to enter, and it can get out of hand,” says Jay E. Caldwell, M.D., director of the Alaska Sports Medicine Clinic in Anchorage.

External ear infections don’t just occur in swimmers or in the summertime. “We see them all year round,” says Kamerer. Getting water in the ear from showers may cause them, but sometimes you don’t need to be around water at all. “People who play inside their ear canals with bobby pins or all sorts of implements sometimes get infections started by scratching the very delicate skin in the ear canal,” says Kamerer. Many people also use cotton swabs to clean their ears daily, which can actually hinder their efforts to keep their ears healthy. “The ear has a way of keeping itself clean,” says Caldwell. “Q-tips or bobby pins or whatever you put in there just scrapes the surface and breaks down the fairly resilient barrier against bacteria.”

Swimmer’s ear usually starts with an itching or tingling in the ear. Resist the urge to scratch, though, which will only make the problem worse. After that, you may experience mild to severe pain. With more serious cases, discharge drains from the ear, and you may have some hearing loss from swelling of the ear canal. You should see your doctor right away if this occurs. One way to help you determine if the infection is in the outer ear is to gently pull on your ear, wiggle it, and move it back and forth. If that hurts, it’s likely to be an outer-ear infection such as swimmer’s ear. So that you won’t have to suffer through this. here’s what you can do to prevent swimmer’s ear.

Watch Where You Swim : Avoid jumping in to pools, ponds, lakes, oceans, or any other body of water in which the water may not be clean. Dirty water means more bacteria.

Get The Water Out : A key to preventing swimmer’s ear is to not let water sit in the ear. You can usually feel water swish around in your ear if there’s still some in there after a shower or swim. “Shake the water out of your ear if you’ve been swimming or diving,” says Alexander Schleuning, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery a Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland.

Add a Few Drops : Over the counter antiseptic eardrops, such as Aqua Ear, Ear Magic, or Swim Ear, used after swimming may help to prevent or ease the problem for those who swim a lot and are already familiar with the symptoms of swimmer’s ear. According to the Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, you can also whip up an antiseptic mixture of your own using equal amounts of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar, as long as you have normal eardrums and your doctor says it’s safe. White vinegar kills bacteria and fungus. The alcohol absorbs water and may kill bacteria and fungus as well. You can buy a dropper bottle at a pharmacy. Along the same lines, Kamerer recommends that people who swim a lot put a couple of drops of rubbing alcohol in their ears following swimming or drop in a mixture of half white vinegar, half water.

Pull on a Bathing Cap : While this may not afford much protection for a competitive swimmer who’s constantly in the water, says Caldwell, it may keep water out for the casual swimmer. “If it’s a tight bathing cap that fits over the ears, across the forehead, and around the back of the neck, it may help,” says Kamerer.

Don’t Poke Around in Your Ears : “I always tell my patients not to put anything in their ear smaller than their elbow,” says Caldwell. You can exacerbate a mild case of swimmer’s ear or get an infection started by poking, swabbing, or scratching inside your ears. Wax produced in the ear puts up a barrier that is antibacterial and protects against moisture. “If you undo nature’s system, you set yourself up for trouble,” says Kamerer.

Collar Necklaces Are Back With A Bang!

Jewelry gives a proper definition to attire along with a complete look. Among other jewelry options, necklaces always act as a focal point to an appearance. These can be used in a very versatile manner, are highly diversified and create remarkable effect every time.

Necklaces have always been a fairly well-liked form of jewelry, right from ancient days. A necklace has tendency to jazz up simple attire or can be used as a part of jewelry. Necklaces look really awesome whether worn at parties or at work. There are many types in which necklaces can be categorized. Among those many types of necklaces, there is one popular kind, which is becoming a hot fashion trend among celebrities and fashion-loving women these days. These are the Collar Necklaces.

Choker or Collar Necklaces have shown their grace everywhere from Red Carpet to boutique store windows. There is something so retro and dramatic about them, that every woman wants to have at least one piece of such type. Inspired from the Ancient Egypt culture, these necklaces are meant to highlight the neck alone. If worn accordingly to an outfit, collar necklaces add classy look, italicizing beauty of your neck.

Collar necklaces are giving a modern spin to fashionable necklaces. An elegant collar necklace can glorify every mood and occasion. Ranging in variety of shapes, styles and sizes, so as to complement any outfit, some of these necklaces come with matching earrings too. With their help, a trendy and elegant touch can be added to any ensemble. Collar necklaces consist of either single or multiple strands of pearls, beads or diamonds.

A pearl is a glorious stone with high-minded fantasies that symbolizes prestige. Pearl collar necklaces give a pride feel and classy look to wearer just like a princess. These necklaces are generally measured in 12 to 13 inches and are extensively made from rice pearls, small pearls, or big pearls. These stylish and fascinating necklaces are worn to fit comfortably at middle of your neck. They give a delightful look and are best suited with formals as well as semi formals. Pearl collar necklaces truly accentuate slender feminine neck and add charm to personality.

While purchasing a collar necklace you should consider some matrices about your face shape, age and style. Your selection will depend on type of neck you have and its thickness, since these necklaces are meant to highlight the neck. Its any type will look fantastic on longer necks, as there’s no fear of making it look shorter and wider.

On contrary, if your neck is shorter and is slightly heavy, do not go for larger pieces. Try a narrow piece with single row gemstone beads or pearls. A pendant in middle of necklace adds an illusion of length to neck, making it look nice and little bit long.

Bold collar necklaces are best suited for adult women. For young women medium-sized necklaces will go best. And if you want to achieve that glamorous aura, then a collar necklace with over-sized beads will play the game for you. But such necklaces should be worn with right outfit. Strapless dresses or single strap dresses are just right for such over-sized necklaces.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re wearing these necklaces at day time or night. These will always give gorgeous and dazzling look. As, these necklaces are among latest jewelry trend, so guys, it would be a better option for you to impress your partner by gifting a collar necklace on your wedding anniversary, her birthday or Valentine’s Day.

There are many designers which contribute their art in designing these necklaces. Ed Levin is one of those designers, whose handmade collar necklaces are made with finest metals and stones, along with availability in wide range of styles and necklines.

Online shopping is the best way to add some descent collar necklaces in your wardrobe at very reasonable rates. Some beautiful necklaces can be found at stores like Novica, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. Various jewelry coupons can help you get these necklaces at discounted prices. So, what are you waiting for; grab the hot necklace deals now!!

If you plan to export jewelry wholesale, you may need to find out if it is legal. First you must  understand that sending just one piece of jewelry to another country is in fact ‘exporting goods.’ This is true even if the country is Mexico or Canada! No matter where it is going, if it is outside of the United States, or the country that you live in, it is
exporting.

You can find out if exporting certain pieces of jewelry is legal by calling the customs agency in your state, or by calling the United States Customs Office. Describe the jewelry and as well as the precious stones it contains, and tell them where it is being sent. They will be able to tell you if shipping it is legal, and what problems may be encountered
at customs in the country it is being shipped to.

Take shipping costs into consideration, and make sure that your customer pays for that! Shipping to other countries can be quite costly, and if you pay for that shipping, you probably won’t realize any profits on the jewelry wholesale that you are shipping out of the country!