FDA Warns That Mixing Caffeine and Alcohol May Be Dangerous
While the FDA has long regulated the amount of caffeine that some drinks may contain, it has not regulated the amount of caffeine that can be put into energy drinks. Alcoholic energy drinks mix high amounts of caffeine with malt liquor. This combination poses health risks to young adults. As more and more teens and young adults are being brought into emergency rooms as a result of mixing alcohol and high amounts of caffeine, the FDA has begun to issue warnings to companies who make these types of drinks.
One alcoholic energy drink in particular has been at the forefront of the controversy of whether drinks which mix alcohol and caffeine may be dangerous. Four Loko, made by Phusion Projects, LLC, was thrown into the spotlight when college students began showing up in emergency rooms after consuming Four Loko energy drinks at parties.
Life Agents Building Life Insurance Agencies Working From Home in Bad Economy
Life Insurance agents/ agencies are utilizing technology not only to produce new business but also to grow multi-state insurance agencies. In view of the current changes in the economy as a whole there is a myriad of displaced workers who are looking for new career opportunities as employers downsize in an effort to wait out the greatest job loss recession since the 1974-75 and the 1981-82 recessions hit. Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat as consumers tighten their spending habits.
In view of all the businesses and retailers that have been forced to close there doors what better opportunity to consider a creative business concepts. Clearly you have several options when any sales oriented business slows, you can simply wait it out and complain about the lack of business or the loss of employment or you can investigate new ideas and put them into action. Those who think ahead of the curve will certainly be ready when the tide turns.
Why Do I Have to Pee So Much? 3 Critical Causes!
Why do I have to pee so much? It’s a far more common complaint than a lot of people realise. There are many causes, some more serious than others. Here are some of the more common reasons.
Diabetes
If you have undiagnosed diabetes, this is a very common reason for excessive urination and one of the most usual early symptoms of the disease. If the body’s blood sugar level rises, then the system attempts to excrete this sugar in the urine. This in turn gives rise to excessive thirst, and consequently more urination. If you go to see your doctor and ask him ‘why do I have to pee so much?’ one of the very first things he will do is to perform a very simple test for diabetes.
Cystitis
This in an infection of the urinary tract, and can cause excessive urination and also a burning sensation when you pass water. It can affect both men and women, but women are more susceptible due to a shorter urethra and the fact that it is closer to the anus, hence the higher likely hood of bacteria contaminating the urinary tract. If the infection gets too bad, then the bladder can also become infected. You may need a course of antibiotics to get rid of cystitis.