Essays on Mineral

Perrier, an iconic brand in the world of mineral water, started to experience some problems the year after it great success of 1989. The previous year it had remarkably sold 1.2 billion bottles of mineral water, almost half to the population in the United States. The reason for their remarkable sale can be attributed to the absence of potential competitors in the market. The people had no choice, and therefore, they had to buy Perrier’s bottled water. However, in the year 1990, a minute quantity of benzene detected in the bottle reduced its sale by almost fifty percent ( ...

Minerals are natural inorganic substances that are found in rocks and soil and are considered essential components for human survival. Minerals compose an estimate 4% of the body and are necessary for normal functioning of the body. Humans are incapable of producing minerals which is why it is necessary to obtain minerals from plant and meat sources. Soil contains nearly 45% of minerals, wherein plants absorb all natural minerals which is absorbed in the human body upon consumption (Ward 2014). 18 minerals are considered essential out of the total 103 known minerals. Some of the major function so minerals ...

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Australia is one of the unique parts of the world. A continent isolated from the outside world, which is almost empty. Indeed Australia’s population is tiny in comparison to its territory. There are two major areas where all the population is clustered – Eastern coast and Perth area (De Blij, Muller and Nijman 570). Such population distribution has both its advantages and drawbacks. For instance, highly urbanized and clustered population fosters interconnectedness and makes it easier to implement innovation. Australia is still in the beginning of its path. On the other hand, such large territory causes several burdens that ...

Creating change in any organization might seem like an insurmountable task given that human beings are usually resistant to change. But is that really true? A lot of employees, as normal workers, in middle and upper management actually embrace change if only they can be convinced of its validity and the manner in which it affects their best interests in a positive manner. No one likes to change anything that seems to working perfectly, right? That's what the employees of the bottled mineral-water company Perrier have been struggling to cope with for a number of years after the organization ...

Raman spectroscopy is dependent on scattering of light. When light interacts with matter, energy exchange can take place through absorption, simulated emission, Raman scattering or spontaneous emission. In Raman scattering, the emitted photons have less energy and lower frequency in comparison with the absorbed photons. Some energy of the emitted photons is transferred to the molecules. Raman spectroscopy is a method which collects the chemical fingerprints associated with molecules. Every molecule has different levels of vibrational energy and the emitted photons experience shift in their wavelengths. The wavelength shifts are collected,examined and analyzed for sample identification. Raman spectroscopy ...

Sustainable production refers to the process of creation of goods and services while ensuring that the energy and natural resources are conserved, pollution is minimized, economically viable. Also, the product has to meet the health and safety standards of the employees and as well the end users (Jabbour, 2015). All industries are striving to ensure that the damages to the environment are maintained at minimal levels possible. The cosmetic industry is one of the areas that have large manufacturing plants and use of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment and the final users. There are deliberate efforts ...

Executive summary

The Holvita involves the holistic vitamins where the business tend to offer the Himalayan salt spas. The business will offer the sales for the Himalayan salt products that include the diffusers, feet as well as the detox blocks. The business will also pertain the Himalayan rock salt lamps, the slat chunks, grains, candle holders as well as the tiles. Our products are exported all over the globe and we are well known for our commitment to our clients, the quality of our products, and also for our unique styles and designs. One of our main aims is to keep ...

Status of the document.

This document is a project proposal for the development of starch-based hemostatic products. Acknowledgement. Much thanks to the project supervisor who offered guidance in every step of the development of this proposal. Developing starch based hemostatic products Project summary. Purpose: This proposal is envisioned to develop a hemostatic agent from purified plant starch. In this case, the product of the reaction should be developed by the formation of microporous hemosphere particles after etherification, esterification and crosslinking of glucose molecules to form ethyl propanetriol (glycerol-ether links (1-3 deoxy propanol)). The second intention of this study is to investigate the properties ...

Introduction

One of the largest areas of the world where pastoral nomadism and irrigating agriculture had been predominant throughout the history is Central Asia. There existed a set of aspects of geography and ecology of Central Asia that influenced the emergence of pastoral nomadism and irrigation agriculture in that territory. In this paper we will attempt to explore some of the causes and effects of pastoral nomadism and irrigating agriculture in Central Asia, taking into consideration its ecological and historic settings.

Ecological reasons

First of all, let’s speak about some of ecological reasons of the appearance of pastoral nomadism and irrigating ...

Abstract:

The principal intention of this study was to come up with the most conducive internal environment in a building. At any given moment, the internal temperature of a building is a function of the amount of heat produced by sources therein and the net heat transfer into or out of the building. The four heat transfer modes are convection, radiation, conduction, and phase- change. In executing this project, the researchers sought the relevant literature to establish the thermal properties of various materials. The properties are critical in determining the amount of heat inflow and exit from the building. The ...

Hawai'i was the 50th state to join the USA. It comprises 132 islands and is said to be the home of volcanic islands. These islands reside in the Central Pacific Ocean. Moana Loa is one of the top most active volcanoes that had formed the island of Hawaii in the ocean (Networks, 2016). The movement of plate tectonics has resulted in the volcanic eruption and, however, the volcano towering and presence of valleys had a significant impact on the economic value.

Theory of plate tectonics

Plate tectonics theory explains that upper layer of the earth’s surface is segregated into various plates that ...

Introduction

Nutritional therapy is gaining popularity in the treatment and management of diseases. This paper will seek to address two disease conditions that have employed the use of nutritional therapy in their treatment and management regimens. The diseases which will be discussed include peptic ulcers and type 2 diabetes.

Condition 1- Peptic ulcers

Condition Description/ diagnostic criteria A peptic ulcer is a disease that is noted to affect the stomach as well as the duodenum region (the proximal bit). The diagnosis of the disease is based on the presence of clinical features as well as the use of specific laboratory tests. Diagnosis is not ...

Bone mineral health is critical topic in the general fitness of athletes, more so female athletes. In determining the bone mineral health, experts analyze the mineral density in bones. The bone mineral density is calculated by measuring the mineral content in one cubic centimeter of bone. The higher the bone mineral density, the healthier the bones of the involved individual are and better for an athlete. In this regard, female athletes ought to ensure that they have high bone mineral density so that they are able to able to compete effectively and put their bodies into the strenuous conditions ...

A Case Study of Coca Cola Inc.

Coca Cola Inc. is a multinational beverage company with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It has many managed and private bottlers globally. As the largest beverage producer in the world, Coca-Cola sells to more than one billion consumers every day. Its well-defined distribution has been the cornerstone for its global positioning. The head factory produces the concentrated syrup, which is transported to its local distributors. The syrup and the production process intellectually protected by the intellectual property laws. As such, the head office controls all its products, including safety concerns. The organization produces a variety of carbonated drinks among ...

Every day the entrepreneurial market transforms or changes from the way it is. New aspects are developed in a matter of seconds making the entire business scenario different to financial institutions and companies. Amongst the changes, are factors that the firms can control and those that fall beyond their regulation known as the systematic elements. The systematic factors are prevalent in the external surrounding and a greatly influence the corporations. Hence, it is fundamental for the businesses to invest money and time in identifying the primary trends and forces in the external environment that can affect their operations. For ...

Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease characterised by reduced mineral density of the bones as well as the destruction of the tissues of the bones. This damage makes the bone fragile and prone to fractures. The fractures often occur in the spine, wrist, and the hip bone. The disease mostly affects the elderly individuals in the society. This paper examines the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and osteoporosis-related psychosocial issues. Additionally, the paper is set to explore the accommodations required for an individual suffering from osteoporosis.

Causes of Osteoporosis

Loss of bone density and structure is natural in the process of ageing. However, bone loss ...

GEOL1202 Planet

The rock was picked up on crystal beach, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The rock was on the white sand beach. Because of the abundance of this rock, it is possible the beach sand is a combination of this type of rock, pummeled into sand over thousands of years.

Observations:

The rock is rounded, like a squished tennis ball. It is about the size of the palm of a medium male hand. The rock is white whith small black flecks of another rock type in it. This rock was laying on the beach with hundreds of similar rocks. It seemed to ...

Importance of Entrepreneurial Activity to the UK Economy

Assignments 2 Introduction The constant growth and evolution of economic relations, both between countries and between entrepreneurs within a country, are requirements for the creation of new business forms. Entrepreneurship is an important, but not a sufficient factor in economic and social developments of countries (Waschik, Fisher and Prentice, 2010). However, if left uncontrolled by the state, entrepreneurship can become just as harmful as the administrative-command system in an economy. Entrepreneurship is essential for the development of a competitive economic environment; in order to give the final consumers the freedom of choice, but does not content with goods offered ...

Stone Formation in the Kidney/ Role of Citrate in the Kidneys

Kidney stones are calcified or solidified molecules taking place in the upper urinary tract and the kidney. Kidney stones are usually composed of calcium as oxalate, phosphate, or carbonate. Stone formation in the kidney happens when the amount of mineral salts in the urine becomes saturated, during which the mineral will automatically crystallize (Rao et al., 2011). Stone formation is further facilitated by increasing amount of calcium in urine and dehydration. High levels of calcium in urine can indicate kidney disorder, prolonged incapacitation, hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid, excessive intake of milk or aluminum and vitamin D. Stone formation in ...

Summary

While all the components of a brake system are important, it is imperative to acknowledge that some components play significant roles in the system as compared to others. One such component is the brake pad. In most cases, the brake pad is referred to as the friction material. It is responsible for generating the friction which opposed the movement of the wheel thus causing a stop to the movement of the automotive. This report is aimed at selecting a section or component of the brake system and presents its modification. As a consequence, the report highlights and discusses the ...

Importance of Entrepreneurial Activity to the UK Economy

Introduction Constantly growing and developing economic relations, both between countries and between participants within a country, are prerequisites for the creation of new forms of business. Entrepreneurship is an important, but not the only factor in economic and social development of many countries (Waschik, Fisher and Prentice, 2010). However, uncontrolled, no adjustable (wild) business (without the supervision of the state) is just as harmful as the administrative-command system. Entrepreneurship is essential for the development of a competitive environment, in order the final consumer of products has the right to choose, but does not content with goods offered to him/her ...

Introduction

Natural resources for decades have always provided many nations with the affluent source of wealth that helps in building their economy. As such, many of the countries that majorly depend on the natural resources such as copper, oil, gold and uranium often embark on intensive mining practices to ensure their natural reserves are productive and can offer sustainability to their economies. Due to their dependency on these resources, the countries often have structures and laws that govern how they handle the resources in every stage to ensure maximization. It is important to highlight that the resources are most often ...

INTRODUCTION

Mongolia is located to the north of China and is said to host 10% of the world’s known coal reserves which is estimated to be equivalent to 162 billion tons. Coal export accounts for the largest chunk of total Mongolian gross domestic product (GDP) at roughly 22%. This is equal to approximately 80% of the county’s exports (Voroshilov 34). In the country, production and exportation of coal, specifically coking coal, is primarily undertaken by the Mongolian Mining Company (MMC). Coking coal refers to a type of coal that is absolutely essential to the process of steel production. ...

Introduction

In most communities, family apartments were private spaces that offered a place of refuge and intimacy. Public spaces such as city squares were ideal for business dealings in addition to offices (Knowles, 2011, p. 130). This arrangement has since changed in the advent of information communication technology. Raymond Guess argues that the conception of privacy in modern times is where the identity of self-first has crumbled down (So-il.org, 2016). He goes further to observe that the community presently has the duty to promote and defend the security of individuals. Classic liberals are of the opinion that the basic right ...

Did Annie’s macronutrient intake fall within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) established by the Dietary Reference Intakes? Fill in the table below.

Carbohydrates List the 5 primary sources of carbohydrate in Annie’s diet, and indicate the primary type(s) of carbohydrate provided by that source (you can identify the primary sources of carbohydrate by clicking the “+” on the left side of the “Nutrients” report online). How did Annie’s fiber intake compare to her target of 25 grams? Give 4 examples of foods that Annie could include to increase her daily fiber intake (identify foods that ...

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Abstract This research paper studies the problem of choice between tap and bottled water, and the reasons why most people in the developed countries prefer bottled water over tap water. For this research paper 5 external sources of information were used. "Most Plastic Products Release Estrogenic Chemicals: A Potential Health Problem That Can Be Solved" by PubMed Central (PMC) presents the results of a study of plastic bottles in which bottled water is contained after packaging. Under certain circumstances like hot weather such plastic bottles can release dangerous chemicals into the water. “Thirst for bottled water may hurt environment” ...

Diabetes type 2 is a chronic disorder affecting metabolism. It is characterised by high level of glucose in blood, lack of insulin and resistance of the body to insulin action. This article outlines the pertinent aspects of the disease and how dietary plan affects its prevention and management. It is classified under lifestyle diseases because it is caused by changes in how people eat and level and nature of day-to-day activities occasioned by the current living standards.

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Signs and symptoms of this condition develop progressively over a period. It is possible that a person would have Type 2 Diabetes ...

Product Demand

The demand for the products produced by Compass Minerals is influenced greatly by technological advancements as well as innovation of new products (Compass Minerals). The development of more efficient application methods for salt as well as plant nutrients may reduce demand and adversely affect revenues. New methods for delivery of plants nutrients could also adversely affect demand and increase competition. The salt industry is characterized by a slow rate of technological adoption and innovation. Compass Minerals should invest in research and development to identify and meet the changing consumer needs. Development of new products will expand the market possibilities ...

Remote Environment

Seasonality in Salt Business The demand for salt is seasonal in nature. The largest proportion of salt sales is to government and municipals. The salt is used during winter to deice roads. However, winter season only last for three to four months in a year. The production of salt is also seasonal since it is affected by the elements of nature. One of the method that is used to produce salt is solar evaporation. It is only feasible in seasons where there is adequate sunshine. Compass Mineral has diversified its business. For instance, the company also manufactures fertilizers and ...

Interest rates are majorly influenced by inflation rate and monetary policy. Therefore, the two economic factors will be evaluated to project the movement if interest rates. Growth in developed countries is expected remain modest. Therefore, IMF projects that developed economies, including the USA, will apply an accommodative monetary policies to spur economic growth. Businesses will benefit from the expansionary monetary policies through a reduction in the retail interest rate as well as access to a wider pool of loanable funds. The inflation rates in the USA and other developed countries has remained close to zero and negative in some ...

U.S. and the Middle-East Conflict Amid bouts of political and economic instabilities brought about by unending chaos and internal conflicts in the Middle-East particularly between Israel and Palestine, most political scientists argue that the US is largely to blame. For instance, according to Admin (6), the engagement or intervention of the US in the ongoing Israeli-Palestine war is viewed by many as being skewed towards Israel as a key American Ally since the end of the WWII. Moreover, the “Israel First” approach adopted by President George Bush helped to fuel the chaos due to what were seen by Arab ...

Burma is heavily endowed with resources both renewable and non-renewable. Particularly, the country has the forest resource that has been over the years a major player in the economic growth of the country. Burma has different types of forests such as tropical rain forests and deciduous among many others. The forest resource is a source of employment for thousands, a source of livelihood and a major foreign exchange earner. For the rural dwellers in Burma, the forest resource is a source of food, fuel, shelter and also livelihood as they engage in the trade of forest products. The demand ...

Introduction

Geology is part science which deals with the study of the structure of the earth. Plate tectonic, climate and evolutionary history of humans’ shows the history of the universe and this is attributed to the large amount of geological information on the various processes. Geology also plays a significant role in explaining mineral and hydrocarbon exploitation and exploration, geotechnical engineering and also the natural hazards. Things like rocks and minerals, fossils and lithology encompass geology, and they are present in different parts of the world including Rolla city. Rolla city is known for its many rocks, minerals, and fossils. ...

Travelling to another planet is referred to interplanetary spaceflight. The term is usually used when travelling to a planet within the same planetary system (Fisher 1). The human race has made tremendous strides in space exploration. Man has made it to the moon and back, which was a great achievement for science as well as the human race. Man may not have stepped onto another planet yet, but significant achievements have been made in interplanetary exploration. There have been explorations using probes that have flown by every planet in the solar system. The New Horizons recently flew by the ...

Introduction

Industries in West Virginia have violated the state-issued permit of pollution by releasing toxic substances such as coal ash and selenium into the local water supply. In addition to the threat toxic substances like coal ash and selenium pose to the health of the community, toxic water destroys the environment and destabilizes the local ecosystem of the areas impacted by such pollution. West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) was formed as a guidance tool to aid persons to know when it is environmentally secure to withdraw water from the stream. This judgment is built on percentages of yearly ...

Introduction

Resource curse has been one of the most debated economic issues for the past four to five decades. Indeed, it refers to a theoretical approach that connects certain indicators of a country’s economic growth to its reliance on natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals. According to a general belief (termed as ‘resource curse’), the countries that are rich in natural and non-renewable resource are characterized by lower levels of democracy, economic growth, and development as compared to the countries with less or no reliance on these resources (Sachs, and Wartner, 2001). On the basis of the ...

Haitian Desal-A-Nation (A solar powered water distiller)

Background Small-scale desalination is a method that helps to desalinize cases of water scarcity. The salt water that is efficient and profitable. And, it is also life-saving and making the affected people live a healthy lifestyle. Several water desalination projects are in place to include the C- water, MIT solar powered desalination system and the Haitian Desal-A-Nation. Figure 1 : the Haitian Desal-A-Nation [3] This project is aimed at developing a distillation system which works solely on sunlight. The architecture is simple and hence can easily be reproduced for more consumers and additionally, the glass material is strengthened for ...

Carlsbad Cavern National Park 2

General Information 2 Geology 4 Climate 8 Wildlife and Biodiversity 9 Environmental Issues and Concerns 10 A Day in the Park 10 The 8th wonder of the earth Carlsbad Cavern lies in the heart of the United States of America in New Mexico. The park has an approximate of 118 caves and attracts an estimated number of 500,000 tourists yearly. It lies in the underground world and provides an amazing scenery to any tourist who visits the park. It offers vast subterranean chambers, incredible cave formations, and unique features. Touring the park will require some walking, crawling and ...

Ernest Rutherford and his contribution in radioactivity

Ernest Rutherford is termed as the Father of Radioactivity and nuclear science. Rutherford, who born in 1871 and passed on in 1937, discovered alpha and beta rays. He set forth the law of radioactive decay, identified the alpha particles as helium nuclei. Rutherford postulated the nuclear structure of an atom. His contribution to Radioactivity came from an experiment he demonstrated by firing alpha particles into gas atoms where few particles were seen to deflect. This implied a dense, positively changed central region of an atom contained an atomic mass (Dardo, 2004). Figure 1. Top: expected results, alpha particles passing ...

Introduction:

Famous for its 15th century Inca site, Machu Picchu, situated 2,430 meters above sea level and the ancient geoglyphs, The Nazca Lines, Peru is the star performer in the South American Continent of 2014. The latest report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) described the macroeconomic performance of Peru as “exceptional”. Prominent and effective macroeconomic policies, determined structural reforms, increased foreign direct investments and diversified export basket have made Peru the most economically stable country in the continent ahead of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the others. It is also the faster-growing nation in the region. The ...

Question 1

Radioactivity is the process by which unstable isotopes of elements disintegrate in the nucleus to release energy in form of gamma rays, beta radiation and alpha radiation. The disintegration occurs as a result of the stability within the cell nucleus. Some isotopes of elements have non-balancing number of the protons as compared to the neutrons, as a result of the lack of balance between the negative and the positive charges in the nucleus; the nucleus becomes unstable and disintegrates. Radioactive radiation was first discovered by Henri Becquerel in 1896 as he was working on X-ray. By then the X-ray ...

The federal government manages the mining rights and mineral ownership on public lands as regulated by the General Mining Law of 1872 and subsequent amendments. This law was enacted to permit mining claims practices that are currently being used during the California Gold Rush of 1849. They then a decade later spread through the West. The 1872 General Mining Law was beneficial as it promoted exploration, development as well as influencing the settlement of the territories in the West between 1804 and 1853 in US. However, this law has come under a strict scrutiny due to the fact that ...

At the turn of the 21st century, electronic communication and technology has been rapidly developing to a point that human beings and its environment is not at par. The world has been talking about the new models of smart phones and the new software that bridged people together despite distance and borders. The advancement of technology has created virtual communities. People are talking about the successes of these communication and other technologies but never did people talk about the environmental and health consequences of these rapid developments. Clara Piccirillo in an article entitled “Environmental Impact of Information and Communication ...

Background Information

Compass Minerals International Company produces and sells minerals which may include salt, fertilizers and magnesium chloride. The company has its base in Kansas City and offers its products and services to customers in Canada, North America, and the UK. Also, the company also offers records management services to business in the United Kingdom. The business operates two segments namely salt and plant nutrition. The Salt segment focuses on mining and producing salt related products such as Magnesium Chloride and Sodium Chloride. On the other hand, the plant nutrition segment focuses on coming up with products such as sulfate of ...

Environmental laws and regulations are framed to protect the air, land and water environment as well as human health from adverse impacts of industrial or commercial activities. All capital ventures are aimed towards increased production and associated profits, while the surrounding environment is taken for granted. Results of such environmental devaluations are great disasters that lead to severe capital and human loss. Four different disasters that resulted from violation of major environmental laws or led to the development of new regulations are discussed below in detail.

Love Canal

Hooker Chemical Company acquired an aborted canal project area near Niagara Falls called ...

Magnesium is an essential nutrient

Magnesium is a mineral which is of great abundance in the human body. Along with enzymes, it is important for protein synthesis, muscle regulation and a host of other important cellular factors such as oxidative phosporylation, energy production which involves production and utilization of ATP and glycolysis. Additionally, Magnesium is required to assist in different cellular processes such as DNA replication and transcription and RNA translation(Barbagallo, 2012). Magnesium is found usually in the bones and or in the soft tissues of humans. Next to Potassium, it is the most abundant ion in the body. The plasma actually contains ...

Abstract

In the current health scenario, the old adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ is outdated ("A New Vision of Wellness", 2011). Health costs are increasing day by day, but diseases have become more prevalent than before. Incidences of impaired mental health are on the rise. Isn’t it high time that we stop and take a look at the current medical scenario? People are suffering from chronic diseases like asthma, depression, diabetes, heart disease, pain, and even attention and learning problems. Moreover, the pharmaceutical companies are always introducing newer and better medicines and expensive ones too, but still, there ...

Over the years, many nutritionists have been advocating for the consumption of green vegetables and fruits and avoiding meat products to maintain good health. A diet containing meat products has always been considered an unhealthy one by many. Nevertheless, we should note that consuming meat products has its benefits because there are nutrients found in meat products that can never be found in a vegetarian diet. Diet is classified into two, which is vegetarian diet and non-vegetarian vegetarian. Vegetarians are persons who are restricted from consuming meat while non-vegetarians are allowed to consume meat at any time. Therefore, while ...

Nutrition

2016-04-05 This paper is devoted to the issue of the vitamin supplements. They are substances that can be added to the diet to enhance the human health and prevention of different diseases. Vitamin supplements are usually produced in the form of vitamin and mineral complexes. The prices of vitamin supplements vary from several dollars per one packaging to some hundred dollars. It depends on the quantity of tablets and their composition, manufacturer and promotion. There are a lot of the vitamin supplements in the US. The most popular are the following: Centrum, Theravit, Vitrum, Perfectil, Berocca and some others. ...

Sodium

Sodium is an element found in Group I of periodic table according to WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements (n.p), commonly known as the Alkali metals. It is a metal with silver-white color appearance. It is usually found in many different minerals like cryolite, zeolite and amphibole. The most common mineral where it is found is sodium chloride. Sodium is the sixth abundant element in found in earth’s crust. It has an atomic symbol of Na and an atomic number of 11. The atomic mass is 22.98977 and atomic radius is 186pm. Sodium is a very reactive metal. ...

Iron

Iron is a mineral that is abundant in plant foods, meat, seafood, and poultry. Green leafy vegetables have high levels of iron and are most suitable in cases of deficiency. Low levels of iron among young adult women can cause iron-deficient erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) and anemia (Harland et al., 2010, p. 325). These deficiencies can result in impaired immune and cognitive functions and can affect energy levels of an individual. Women of reproductive age usually experience menstruation on a regular basis. Heavy menstrual bleeding during this time increases the loss of iron, therefore, causing the deficiency.

Calcium

Calcium ...

Research paper about Lithium

Introduction Metal minerals are critical for the economic development and technological advancement. In the world, many minerals play an important part in easing and improving the development of new and advanced materials. Lithium mineral is an example of the mineral found in some various part of the world and is use in multiple applications in industries. This research paper majorly focuses on lithium production and manufacturing. It gives the brief history of mining and production of lithium, the countries, and companies that are well recognized for the mineral production. It also gives the industrial application of lithium. Furthermore, the ...

The Amazon rain forest is a region of 5.5 million km2 located in South America with a multinational condition. Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, and Surinam have Amazon rain forest territory. Brazil and Peru are the most important stakeholders of the Amazon rain forest. The Amazon rain forest has in its territory the longest river of the world, the Amazon River, which has more than ten affluent rivers in the north and south of the river. The Amazon River is considered the most important oxygen generator of the world contributing to the CO2 and O2 equilibrium ...

Osteoporosis continues to be one of the major causes of fractures and falls amongst Americans beyond the age of 50 years. The disease is currently affecting close to 54 million United States adults who have very weak bones that cannot support their body frames. The current treatment therapies for this disease include; the application of the short term hormone replacement method, use of bisphosphonates, and finally teriparatide. The public should note that the short term hormone replacement method is useful in supplying the body’s bones with mineral density making them strong. However, there are side effects related to ...

[Economics] As everyone knows, oil is considered to be a raw material. Though there are some unknown oil stocks, oil as well as other minerals is an exhaustive type of resource. Moreover, no matter what scientists say, or give any predictions, in the nearest future we will run out of this mineral. That is one of the reasons why we can observe the price gradually raising now. But to be honest, by 2020 this factor will not influence significantly the price of oil. The explanation to this is because the vast majority of world’s oil stocks have already ...

Resource Curse of the Dutch Disease

A country full of mineral wealth is known to be rich in natural resources. It is assumed that this type of country will be having better economic growth by exporting the minerals to other countries. But the mineral rich countries are having less economic growth. This is termed as "Resource Curse"(ECON3056, 143) A country rich in minerals exports to other countries. Higher exports leads to higher exchange rate and the other sectors of the exporting country become less competitive in the world market due to the appreciation of their currency and incur losses. This ultimately leads to slow ...

GNC History

General Nutrition Corporation was originally founded as a health food store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1935 under the name Lackzoom. The store officially registered as a corporation in 1936 and opened several chain stores in multiple locations in Pittsburgh 1940’s. In 1960’s, the health food craze experienced in the United States allowed the company to expand outside Pittsburgh for the first time. General Nutrition Corporation currently has over 8,900 stores in more than 50 countries (Vault, 2016).

Products

The company’s main products include Vitamin Mineral Herbal Supplements, sports nutrition, diet, and other wellness products. The ...

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder that is related with difficulties in behaviour and academic life (Sherman). There are various treatment options that are available to the children with ADHD, for example, medication and behavioural therapy, nutritional supplements etc. However, there are many other factors that can have significant psychological effects for a child with ADHD. In this report, we are going to discuss the reasons for over diagnosis and over medicating of ADHD, the alternative treatment methods for ADHD and how educators and families can help with psychological effects of ADHD.

Reasons for over diagnosis and over medicating of ADHD

When patients are diagnosed with ...

Introduction

The recent years have seen the explosion of both fad and health-based diets in most contemporary societies as people become increasingly health-conscious. Among these diets is the gluten-free diet which has risen in popularity over the last two decades due to the surge in the prevalence of both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity disorders. A gluten-free diet is a type of diet that eliminates any foods that contain the protein gluten, which naturally occurs in wheat, rye, and barley (Cheezburger Incorporation). Other grains that contain gluten include Kamut, oat, spelt, and trificale. Traditionally, physicians recommended this diet for patients ...

Abstract

When a person gets a cut on the external parts of the body, there is a cause for concern and yet when persons see that their gums are bleeding not much attention is giving to the bleeding. In fact a number of persons believe that gum bleeding is normal because they have been flossing or brushing the teeth too hard. But, the welling of the gum and the bleeding of the gum is a sign that there are hidden problem in one’s mouth. In recent years, the issue of periodontal disease has become a common problem among many ...