Monday, March 30, 2009

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Here are a few lines of policy regarding the privacy of the visitors of this blog.
* Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site.
* Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to the users based on their visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.
* Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

What is a cookie?

A “cookie” is a small text file containing a string of alphanumeric characters. There are two types of cookies: a persistent cookie and a session cookie. A persistent cookie gets entered by your Web browser into the cookie folder on your computer’s hard drive. A persistent cookie remains in that cookie folder, which is maintained and governed by your Web browser, after you close your browser program. A session cookie is temporary and disappears after you close your browser. DoubleClick’s ad-serving and paid search listing (“DART Search”) products utilize the same cookie: the DART cookie. The DART cookie is a persistent cookie and consists of the name of the domain that set the cookie (“ad.doubleclick.net”), the lifetime of the cookie, and a “value.” DoubleClick’s DART technology generates a unique series of characters for the “value” portion of the cookie.

What is the DoubleClick DART cookie?

The DoubleClick DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on publisher websites displaying AdSense for content ads. When users visit an AdSense publisher's website and either view or click on an ad, a cookie may be dropped on that end user's browser. The data gathered from these cookies will be used to help AdSense publishers better serve and manage the ads on their site(s) and across the web.

What is the DoubleClick cookie doing on my computer?

If you have a DoubleClick cookie in your Cookies folder, it is most likely a DART cookie. The DoubleClick DART cookie helps marketers learn how well their Internet advertising campaigns or paid search listings perform. Many marketers and Internet websites use DoubleClick’s DART technology to deliver and serve their advertisements or manage their paid search listings. DoubleClick’s DART products set or recognize a unique, persistent cookie when an ad is displayed or a paid listing is selected. The information that the DART cookie helps to give marketers includes the number of unique users their advertisements were displayed to, how many users clicked on their Internet ads or paid listings, and which ads or paid listings they clicked on.

Why does your cookie keep coming back after I delete it?

When you visit any website or search engine on which DoubleClick’s DART technology is used, our servers will check to see if you already have a DART cookie. If the servers do not receive a DART cookie, the servers will try to set a cookie in response to your browser’s “request” to view that Web page. If you do not want a DART cookie with a unique value, you can obtain a DoubleClick DART “opt out” cookie. Alternatively, you can adjust your Internet browser’s settings for handling cookies. This is explained in the next question.

How can I adjust my cookie settings to accept or decline cookies?

To eliminate cookies you may have currently accepted, and to deny or limit cookies in the future, please follow one of these procedures:

IMPORTANT: IF YOU DELETE YOUR OPT-OUT COOKIE, YOU WILL NEED TO OPT-OUT AGAIN. IF YOUR BROWSER BLOCKS ALL OR THIRD-PARTY COOKIES, YOU WILL BLOCK THE SETTING OF OPT-OUT COOKIES.

* If you are using Internet Explorer 6.0, go to the Tools menu, then to Internet Options, then to the Privacy tab. This version of Internet Explorer is the first to use P3P to distinguish between types of cookies. P3P uses standardized privacy statements made by the cookie issuer to manage your acceptance of cookies. Under the “Privacy” tab, click on the “Advanced” button. Select “Override automatic cookie handling” and choose whether you want to accept, block or be prompted for “First-party” and “Third-party Cookies.” If you want to block all cookies coming from DoubleClick’s doubleclick.net domain, go to the “Web Sites” section under the “Privacy” tab and click the “Edit” button. In the “Address of Web site” field, enter “doubleclick.net,” select “Block,” click OK (menu will disappear); click OK again and you will be back to the browser.

* If you are using Netscape 6.0+, go to “Edit” in the menu bar, click on “Preferences,” click on “Advanced,” and select the “Cookies” field. Now check either the box that says, “Warn me before accepting a cookie” or “Disable cookies.” Click on “OK.” Now go to your “Start” button, click on “Find,” click on “Files and Folders,” type “cookies.txt” into the search box that appears, and click “Find Now.” When the search results appear, drag all files listed, into the “Recycle Bin.” Now shut down and restart your Netscape. Depending on your earlier choice you will either be prompted by new cookie sets or no cookies will be set or received.

* If you are using Mozilla or Safari, please go to their websites to find out how to disable cookies in those programs.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Excessive Sweating Treatments

Sweating is normal especially during summer or after a rigorous exercise. However, excessive sweating without doing any activities and on a cold season is definitely not normal. Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is one common condition that is suffered by millions of people around the world. It comes in two kinds namely the focal and generalized hyperhidrosis. Focal hyperhidrosis is less serious and can be easily cured. Generalized hyperhidrosis on the other hand is more serious and usually involves complicated and drastic medications for treatment.

Though causes of this condition are hard to explain, some people however experience excessive sweating due to obesity. Obese people have too much fat cell that affects the cooling process of their body and as a result, they sweat profusely. Another possible cause of hyperhidrosis is genetics. Treating it may be hard, but with the advent of advanced technologies and medications, curing it is no longer a problem.

Mostly, people with this condition tend be socially detached and less confident about themselves. They find it embarrassing and uncomfortable for sweating excessively. The idea of treating it is not even a good idea for them because they feel embarrassed in going to the doctor. However, this cannot stop you from enjoying your life. There are several treatments that are proven to be effective and can help you get rid of excessive sweating.

1) Medical treatments

*One of the most commonly used treatments is antiperspirant. It contains Aluminum Chloride, a chemical that helps prevent sweating.

* Endoscopic and Lumbar Sympathectomy is another great treatment that eliminates the link between your sympathetic nerves and your sweat glands.

* Iontophresis blocks the sweat glands by using electric currents. It is usually painless but you need to undergo several sessions for best results.

* Anticholinergics impede the neutral transmitters that control the sweat glands. Many find this effective, however it causes various side effects such as blurred vision and bloating.

* Using Botox is another effective way or treating excessive sweating. It causes the sweat glands to be inactive or blocked. This remedy is great because it lasts for a longer period, for approximately six to twelve months.

2) Natural Treatment

* Proper Hygiene

Taking a bath daily is important to prevent bacteria from attacking your skin. It is important to note that the cause of foul smell is not because of the sweat that we produce but due to the bacteria that attacks our skin. So have a shower to prevent these bacteria from going near your skin.

* Clothes made from natural fiber

Linen and cotton are the appropriate clothes to wear because they allow air to evaporate easily. Avoid using polyester because they usually results to excessive sweating.

* Eating foods that are rich in zinc, magnesium and Vitamin B complex
can help give you a healthy skin and controls you from excessive sweating. Some examples are oysters, beef, halibut, green leafy vegetables, oatmeal, and bananas. It would also be great to drink plenty of water in order to replace the water lost in your body. Water is also an effective way of decreasing the level of toxins.

Excessive sweating cannot stop you from enjoying your life. With various treatments available, you can eliminate this condition and live a happy and normal life.