In geology, a fault is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock, across which there has been
significant displacement. Large faults within the Earth's crust result from the action of tectonic forces.
Energy release associated with rapid movement on active faults is the cause of most earthquakes, such
as occurs on the San Andreas Fault, California.
A fault line is the surface trace of a fault, the line of intersection between the fault plane and the Earth's
surface.[1]
Since faults do not usually consist of a single, clean fracture, geologists use the term fault zone when
referring to the zone of complex deformation associated with the fault plane.
The two sides of a non-vertical fault are known as the hanging wall and footwall. By definition, the
hanging wall occurs above the fault plane and the footwall all occurs below the fault. [2] This terminology
comes from mining: when working a tabular ore body, the miner stood with the footwall under his feet and
with the hanging wall hanging above him.[3]
List Of Active Fault Lines In The Philippines
1.
Marikina Valley Fault (Montalban, San Mateo, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Muntinlupa, San Pedro, Binan,
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Carmona, Santa Rosa, Calamba, Tagaytay, Oriental Mindoro)
Western Philippine Fault (Luzon Sea, Mindoro Strait, Panay Gulf, Sulu Sea)
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Eastern Philippine Fault (Philippine Sea)
Southern of Mindanao Fault (Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea)
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Central Philippine Fault (Entire Ilocos Norte, Aurora, Quezon, Masbate, Eastern Leyte, Southern Leyte,
Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Davao del Norte)
Of these, the MARIKINA VALLEY FAULT poses the greatest danger because it cuts through all the modern and
progressive portions of Manila such as Eastwood, Rockwell, Ortigas Center, Bonifacio Global City, Ayala Center, and
Alabang. Also, the PhiVolcs people have warned that this fault line can move anytime because it is already “11 years
late” for its movement.
*The earthquake that destroyed Guinsaugon is the Central Philippine Fault
*The 1990 earthquake that destroyed Central Luzon and Baguio is also the Central Philippine Fault.
An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of theEarth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards
the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator. The term equinox can also
be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens. The name "equinox" is
derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox(night), because around the equinox, the night and day
have approximately equal length.
At an equinox, the Sun is at one of two opposite points on the celestial sphere where the celestial
equator (i.e. declination 0) and ecliptic intersect. These points of intersection are called equinoctial
points: classically, the vernal point and theautumnal point. By extension, the term equinoxmay denote
an equinoctial point.
An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time (rather than two whole days), when there
is a location (the subsolar point) on the Earth's equator, where the center of the Sun can be observed to
be vertically overhead, occurring around March 20/21 and September 22/23 each year.
Although the word equinox is often understood to mean "equal [day and] night," this is not strictly true. For
most locations on earth, there are two distinct identifiable days per year when the length of day and night
are closest to being equal; those days are referred to as the "equiluxes" to distinguish them from the
equinoxes. Equinoxes are points in time, but equiluxes are days. By convention, equiluxes are the days
where sunrise and sunset are closest to being exactly 12 hours apart. [2][3]
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direct derivatives of Latin (ver =spring and autumnus = autumn).
March equinox and September equinox: a usage becoming the
preferred standard by technical writers choosing to avoid Northern
Hemisphere bias (implied by assuming that March is in the springtime
and September is autumnal—true for those in the Northern
Hemisphere but exactly opposite in the Southern Hemisphere).
Northward equinox and southward equinox: names referring to the
apparent motion of the Sun at the times of the equinox.
Vernal point and autumnal point are the points on the celestial
sphere where the Sun is located on the vernal equinox and autumnal
equinoxrespectively (again, the seasonal attribution is that of the
Northern Hemisphere).
First point (or cusp) of Aries and first point ofLibra are names
used by navigators andastrologers. Navigational ephemeris
tables record the geographic position of the First Point of Aries as the
reference for position of navigational stars. Due to the precession of
the equinoxes, the astrological signs of the tropical zodiac where
these equinoxes are located no longer correspond with the
actual constellations once ascribed to them. The equinoxes are
currently in the constellations of Pisces and Virgo. However, modern
tropical astrologers assert that the tropical zodiac, and thus 0º
degrees Aries, always begins at the Vernal Equinox. Such modern
astrologers see the zodiacal signs as 30º segments of the tropical
zodiac, always beginning with the Spring equinoctial point, so that the
astrological zodiac has no relation to the stars, there being therefore
no discrepancy due to precession.
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seasons are the result of the tilt of the Earth's axis.
The Earth's axis is tilted from perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic by
23.45°. This tilting is what gives us the four seasons of the year - spring,
summer, autumn (fall) and winter. Since the axis is tilted, different parts of
the globe are oriented towards the Sun at different times of the year.
Summer is warmer than winter (in each hemisphere) because the Sun's
rays hit the Earth at a more direct angle during summer than during
winter and also because the days are much longer than the nights during
the summer. During the winter, the Sun's rays hit the Earth at an extreme
angle, and the days are very short. These effects are due to the tilt of the
Earth's axis.
Solstices
The solstices are days when the Sun reaches its farthest northern and
southern declinations. The winter solstice occurs on December 21 or 22
and marks the beginning of winter (this is the shortest day of the year).
The summer solstice occurs on June 21 and marks the beginning of
summer (this is the longest day of the year).
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Equinoxes are days in which day and night are of equal duration. The two
yearly equinoxes occur when the Sun crosses the celestial equator.
The vernal equinox occurs in late March (this is the beginning of spring in
the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of fall in the Southern
Hemisphere); the autumnal equinox occurs in late September (this is the
beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of spring
in the Southern Hemisphere)
Although not strictly a Christmas song this section would not be complete without
the inclusion of the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne. The song Auld Lang Syne is
traditionally sung by most of us on the stroke of midnight each New Years Eve
however in Scotland, where Auld Lang Syne originates it is also sung on Burns
Night, January 25th, to celebrate the life of the author and famous poet Robert
Burns. The lyrics of Auld Lang Syne actually consist of five verses and this full
version of the Poem Auld Lang Syne is featured in the Christmas Poems section,
complete with its history and old origins. The words 'Auld Lang Syne' literally
translates from old Scottish dialect meaning 'Old Long Ago' and is about love and
friendship in times past. The lyrics in the song Auld Lang Syne referring to 'We'll
take a Cup of Kindness yet' relate to a drink shared by men and women to
symbolise friendship. Happy New Year!!!
"Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːld lɑŋˈsəin]: note "s" rather than "z")[1] is a Scots poem written
by Robert Burns in 1788[2][3] and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in
many countries, especially (but far from exclusively) in the English-speaking world; its traditional use
being to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight. By extension, it is also sung at
funerals, graduations, and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Boy Scout youth
movement, in many countries, uses it as a close to jamborees and other functions.
The song's Scots title may be translated into English literally as "old long since", or more idiomatically,
"long long ago",[4] "days gone by" or "old times". Consequently "For auld lang syne", as it appears in the
first line of the chorus, is loosely translated as "for (the sake of) old times".
The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan
Ramsay (1686–1757), and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns.[5]Matthew
Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time..." in his
retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language.
Same Old Lang Syne
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"Same Old Lang Syne" is a song sung by Dan Fogelberg from his 1981 album The
Innocent Age. The song is a narrative ballad told in the first person and tells the story of two
long-ago lovers meeting by chance in a supermarket on Christmas Eve. The melody phrase
at the beginning of each verse is taken by Fogelberg from Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
During its debut, the song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and is now
frequently played during the holiday season and is integrated with traditional Christmas
songs, despite having little to do with the holiday other than a brief mention of Christmas
Eve.
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The narrator is reunited with an old flame at a grocery store on a snowy Christmas Eve. She
doesn't recognize him at first glance and when the two reach to embrace, she drops her
purse causing them to laugh until they cry; this moment foreshadows a bittersweet
departure. They eventually decide to have a drink somewhere, but are unable to find any
open bar. Settling on a six-pack purchased at a liquor store, they proceed to drink it in her
car while they talk.
The pair toast innocence of the past as well as the present, all framed in the song's chorus.
The subsequent verse describes the two pushing through their initial awkwardness and
discussing their current lives. The lover went on to marry an architect and is seemingly
content with her life, though it is implied that she married for security instead of love. The
narrator then says that as a musician he loves performing but hates touring.
After a second toast, the conversation runs its course. They exchange their goodbyes and
the woman kisses him before he gets out of the car. As she drives away, the narrator
contemplates the good times they'd had long ago, hence the meaning and reference to the
song's title: Auld Lang Syne. At the song's most bittersweet moment, the narrator
experiences yet another "auld lang syne," as he is reunited with "that old familiar pain" from
their break-up at an earlier time in their lives. The snow that surrounds him then turns to
rain, signifying a happy time turned quite melancholy.
The song ends with a soprano saxophone solo by Michael Brecker based on the melody
from the original "Auld Lang Syne".
[edit]Origins
As Fogelberg stated on his official website, the song was autobiographical.[1] He was visiting
family back home in Peoria, Illinois in the mid-'70s when he ran into an old girlfriend at a
convenience store.
After Fogelberg's death from prostate cancer in 2007, the woman about whom he wrote the
song came forward with her story. Her name is Jill Greulich, and she and Fogelberg dated
in high school when she was Jill Anderson. As she explained to the Peoria Journal Star in a
December 22, 2007 article,[2] they were part of the Woodruff High School class of 1969, but
went to different colleges. After college, Jill got married and moved to Chicago, and Dan
went to Colorado to pursue music. On December 24, 1976, they were each back in Peoria
with their families for Christmas when Jill went out for eggnog and Dan was dispatched to
findwhipping cream for Irish coffee. The only place open was a convenience store at the top
of Abington Hill where they had their encounter, located at 1302 East Frye Avenue. Today,
the store is still in business and is now called Short Stop Food Mart. They bought a six pack
of beer and drank it in her car for two hours while they talked.
Five years later, Jill heard "Same Old Lang Syne" on the radio while driving to work, but she
kept quiet about it, as Fogelberg also refused to reveal her identity. Her main concern was
that coming forward would disrupt Fogelberg's marriage.
Looking at the lyrics, Jill says there are two inaccuracies: She has green eyes, not blue, and
her husband was not an architect - he was a physical education teacher, and it is unlikely
Fogelberg knew his profession anyway. Regarding the line, "She would have liked to say
she loved the man, but she didn't like to lie," Jill will not talk about it, but she had divorced
her husband by the time the song was released.
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with Christmas
"Same Old Lang Syne" is frequently played on radio stations during the American holiday
season. The song begins mentioning Christmas Eve and ends with the acknowledgment of
snow, commonly associated with the Christmas holiday in U.S. popular culture. Apart from
the initial (and final) reference, there is no further association with the holiday or holiday
season. However, since the song's release, both the reference in the title and the musical
quote of Auld Lang Syne (traditionally sung on New Year's Eve) as the epilogue have
encouraged the song's popularity during December.
Daniel Grayling "Dan" Fogelberg (August 13, 1951 – December 16, 2007) was an Americansingersongwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, whose music was inspired by sources as diverse
as folk, pop, rock, classical,jazz, and bluegrass music. He is perhaps best known for his 1980 hit "Longer"
and his 1981 hit "Leader of the Band".
Early life and family
Dan Fogelberg, the youngest of three sons, was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Margaret (néeIrvine), a
classically trained pianist, and Lawrence Peter Fogelberg, a high school band director, who spent most of
his career at Peoria's Woodruff High School and Pekin High School.[1] Dan Fogelberg's mother was
aScottish immigrant, and his father was ofSwedish descent.[2] His father would later be the inspiration for
the song, "Leader of the Band". Using a Mel Bay course book, Dan taught himself to play a
Hawaiian slide guitar that his grandfather gave to him; he also learned to play the piano. At age 14 he
joined a band, The Clan, which covered The Beatles. His second band was another cover combo, The
Coachmen, who in 1967 released two singles, written by Fogelberg, on Ledger Records: "Maybe Time
Will Let Me Forget" and "Don't Want To Lose Her."
[edit]Early
musical career
After graduating from Woodruff High School in 1969, Fogelberg studied theater arts and painting at
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He began performing as a solo acoustic player in area
coffeehouses, including the Red Herring Coffeehouse, where he made his first solo recordings as part of
a folk festival recording in 1971. He was discovered that year by Irving Azoff. Fogelberg and Azoff—who
started his music-management career promoting another Champaign-Urbana act, REO Speedwagon—
moved to California to seek their fortunes. Azoff sent Fogelberg to Nashville to hone his skills, where he
became asession musician and recorded his first album, with producer Norbert Putnam. In 1972, Dan
released his debut album Home Free to lukewarm response. He performed as an opening act for Van
Morrison. Fogelberg's second effort was much more successful—the 1974 Joe Walsh–produced
album Souvenirs and its song "Part of the Plan" became Fogelberg's first hit.
[edit]Marriages
Fogelberg was married three times: to Maggie Slaymaker, a dancer from Nashville, from 1982–1985; to
Anastasia Savage, a nurse and artist from Louisiana, from 1991–1996; and to musician Jean Marie
Mayer, from April 7, 2002 until his death in late 2007.[3][4][5] He had no children by any of his marriages.
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career
After Souvenirs, Fogelberg released a string of gold and platinum albums, including Captured
Angel (1975) and Nether Lands (1977), and found commercial success with songs such as "The Power of
Gold." His 1978 Twin Sons of Different Mothers was the first of two collaborations with jazz flautist Tim
Weisberg. 1979's Phoenix reached the Top 10, with "Longer" becoming a #2 pop hit (and wedding
standard) in 1980. The track peaked at #59 in the UK Singles Chart - his sole entry in that listing.[6] The
album reached #42 in the UK Albums Chart, likewise Fogelberg's only entry there.[6] This was followed by
a Top 20 hit "Heart Hotels."
The Innocent Age, released in October 1981, was Fogelberg's critical and commercial peak. This doublealbum song cycle included four of his biggest hits: "Leader of the Band," "Hard to Say," "Run for the
Roses," and "Same Old Lang Syne," based on a real-life accidental meeting with a former girlfriend.
Fogelberg drew inspiration for The Innocent Age from Thomas Wolfe's novel Of Time and the River. A
1982 greatest hits album contained two new songs, both of which were released as singles: "Missing
You" and "Make Love Stay." In 1984, he released the album Windows and Walls, containing the singles
"The Language of Love" and "Believe in Me".
Fogelberg released High Country Snows in 1985. Recorded in Nashville, it showcased his, and some of
the industry's best, talent in the bluegrass genre. Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, Jerry
Douglas, David Grisman, Chris Hillman, and Herb Pedersen were among those who contributed to the
record. In a world he defined as "life in the fast lane," Fogelberg described the music as "life in the offramp." In late 1985, Fogelberg switched gears and took to the road with a group of musician friends,
including Joe Vitale and Rick Rosas, playing blues in small clubs throughout Colorado as Frankie and the
Aliens, covering songs byCream and Muddy Waters, among others.[7] 1987 heralded a return to rock
with Exiles, an album that contained a song, "What You're Doing," a throwback to the old Stax Records
sound made famous in Memphis during the 1960s. While touring in New England early in 1988, he came
across an issue of Nine-O-One Network Magazine, which was published in Memphis, and he called the
publisher, James L. Dickerson, and an interview resulted that landed him on the cover of the April 1988
issue. Known for his many relationship songs, he confessed that he hadn't had a lot of relationships and
wrote based on his observations of other people's relationships: "I think it's kind of every man for himself.
I'm really not the great philosopher on relationships. I haven't been the most successful person in that
area."[8]1990's The Wild Places was a tribute to Earth preservation. In 1991, he released the live
album Greetings from the West.
River of Souls, released in 1993, was Fogelberg's last studio album for Sony Records. In
1997, Portrait encompassed his career with four discs, each highlighting a different facet of his music:
"Ballads," "Rock and Roll," "Tales and Travels", and "Hits." In 1999, he released aChristmas album, with
his release of First Christmas Morning, and in 2003, Full Circleshowcased a return to the folk-influenced
1970s soft rock style of music.
Fogelberg used his music to address social issues, including peace and Native Americanconcerns. He
was particularly outspoken about the environment and to finding alternatives tonuclear power. To that
end, Fogelberg included "Face the Fire" on the Phoenix album and performed at a number of
the Musicians United for Safe Energy "No Nukes" concerts in 1979 and 1980.
In 2002, fans showed their appreciation by choosing Fogelberg as one of the first ten inductees into the
Performers Hall of Fame at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison,Colorado.
Final years
In May 2004, Fogelberg was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He underwent therapy and
achieved a partial remission, which did not eliminate his cancer but reduced it and stopped its spread. On
August 13, 2005, his 54th birthday, Fogelberg announced the success of his cancer treatments. He said
that he had no immediate plans to return to making music but was keeping his options open. After battling
prostate cancer for three years, Fogelberg succumbed to the disease on December 16, 2007, at his home
in Deer Isle, with wife Jean by his side. He was 56 years old.[citation needed]
Soon after his death, his widow announced that a song written and recorded for her by Fogelberg for
Valentine's Day 2005, "Sometimes a Song", would be sold on the Internet and that all proceeds would go
to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The song was released on Valentine's Day 2008 and was also
included in a collection of eleven previously unpublished songs (nine originals) on a CD released in
September 2009 titled Love In Time.[9]
In tribute to Fogelberg and the entire Fogelberg family, the city of Peoria renamed Abington Street in the
city's East Bluff neighborhood "Fogelberg Parkway". The street runs along the east side of Woodruff High
School, Fogelberg's alma mater, and where his father was a teacher and bandleader. "Fogelberg
Parkway" ends at the intersection of N. Prospect and Frye, which is the location of the convenience store
where Fogelberg ran into his old high school sweetheart one Christmas Eve, a chance encounter made
famous in the song "Same Old Lang Syne"[10]
In the fall of 2009, the Peoria City Council granted permission to a group of Dan Fogelberg fans to begin
fund-raising efforts to create a permanent memorial to Fogelberg in his hometown of Peoria. The
memorial garden, placed in Riverfront Park, was dedicated in a ceremony held on August 28, 2010. [10]
Anecdotal Record
Whereas anecdotal records are the written observations – word for word, action for
action – of exactly what a child is doing and saying. A transcript, if you will, on an
event, series of events or even throughout the day.
Anecdotal records have many benefits. The first is that, if done accurately, it is a true
and unbiased account of precisely what is occurring.
Look at figure 3.9:
Anecdotal Record
Activity: ____Learning center – Table toys_
Date: _____11/09/02______
Name: ______ Tommy Tantrum__________ Recorder: ____Tina Teacher___
_____Tommy ran over to the table where other students were completing puzzles
shouting, “Here I come!” He then approached another student and asked, “Can I have
that puzzle?” Other student: No, I’m not finished. Jimmy: But I need that one to build
my rocketship. Other student: Mrs. H says you have to wait your turn. Jimmy: Mrs.
H, Mrs. H, can I have that puzzle now? Mrs. H: when ___ is finished, you may have a
turn. Jimmy: Set the timer then. (to other student) You have 1 minute, right Mrs. H?
Jimmy then sat at the table with his face supported by his hands and repeated 5 times,
Time is almost up. When the timer rang, Jimmy took the puzzle and dumped it and
began assembling it himself.___________
Anyone reviewing this record can “see” exactly what occurred at the table. Notice
how bias words such as “demanded”, “grabbed” or “whined” are omitted. An
anecdotal record should be written in a positive tone. It needs to emphasize what a
child is doing and his or her achievements as opposed to what the child is not doing.
These records help defend and/or support other observations or opinions concerning
a child’s skill. They are particularly helpful in areas of social/emotional and
behavioral skills
IRREGULAR BOWEL MOVEMENTS
By: Colon Cleansing & Constipation Resource Center
Updated: April 27, 2009
The colon is the part of the large intestine located between the cecum and the rectum.
The colon’s main purpose is to extract water from waste passing through it. Several
diseases, such as Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, interfere with the colon’s
natural functioning. Constipation, also known as bowel irregularity, afflicts millions of
people around the world and often results from these types of digestive disorders. When
constipated, a person produces dry feces that can be difficult to eliminate from the body.
The condition can become quite painful in severe cases, and this would be classified as
“chronic constipation.” Prolonged constipation can lead to irregular bowel movements,
fecal impaction, or complete obstruction of the bowels.
Many people believe they are constipated if they do not have a bowel movement every
day. However, no “magic” number exists concerning how many bowel movements you
should have daily or weekly. For one individual, “normal” may be three times a day,
while for another person three times a week suffices. A person with less than three
bowel movements per week is usually considered to be medically constipated.
CAUSES OF IRREGULAR BOWEL MOVEMENTS
The causes of irregular bowel movements (such as constipation) may include any of the
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Side effects of medication
Illness or the onset of digestive disorders
Anatomical abnormalities
Sedentary lifestyle
For these reasons, treatment for constipation can consist of simply improving dietary or
exercise habits. If medication is inducing constipation, it may be possible to treat the
problem by making changes to your diet. If that doesn’t work, the doctor may prescribe
a different medication to see if your system can tolerate it better.
Technically, constipation refers to the act of waste moving slowly through any part of the
digestive tract. For 95% of those suffering from constipation, statistics demonstrate the
problem occurs in the colon most often. The problem can be prevented by consuming
proper amounts of dietary fiber, as this helps maintain stool that is bulky and soft. A diet
rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provides high amounts of dietary fiber, so a
menu replete with these healthful choices is best.
One cause of irregular bowel movements that many people fail to realize is the practice
of bowel suppression. Your bowel movements are under your voluntary control so you
can inhibit the elimination process. Although it is sometimes necessary to suppress an
urge to have a bowel movement, such as while seeking a bathroom, if you do this too
often constipation may result.
Over-use or abuse of stimulant laxatives can also cause irregular bowel movements.
Researchers believe a connection exists between extended use of laxatives and
damage occurring to the muscles and the nerves of the colon. What remains unknown,
however, is whether the laxatives actually cause the damage or the condition already
existed and the laxatives make the situation worse. Because of the uncertainty behind
the underlying cause, experts recommend using laxatives only as a last resort after
other, natural treatments have failed.
Hormones also hinder bowel movements. Too little thyroid hormone and too much
parathyroid hormone, for example, can cause irregular bowel movements. During a
woman’s menstrual cycle, when estrogen and progesterone levels peak, constipation
may appear. The same connection holds true during pregnancy.
Many different diseases affecting the colon can diminish the body’s ability to produce
regular bowel movements. Diseases of the central nervous system, colonic inertia, and
pelvic floor dysfunction can also cause or encourage irregularity.
DIGESTIVE CONDITIONS AND DISEASES CAUSING IRREGULARITY
Diverticulitis is a disease of the colon and the large intestine. The condition develops
from Diverticulosis—a condition in which pouches form on the outside of the colon. If
one of theses pouches (called diverticula) becomes inflamed, Diverticulitis develops.
The acute state is termed Diverticular disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is characterized by abdominal pain and
changes in bowel habits unrelated to any abnormalities found in routine clinical testing.
IBS is a common digestive disorder and is responsible for 20% to 50% of patients’ visits
to gastroenterologists. The most frequent symptoms of IBS are bloating and lower
abdominal pain. For those suffering from abdominal pain, elimination often brings relief.
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is another potential cause of irregular bowel
movements. A genetic condition, FAP centers on the development of polyps primarily
within the large intestine. The polyps associated with this condition start out as benign
but, if left untreated, they will cause colon cancer nearly 100% of the time. For this
reason, doctors remove all polyps found within the colon. Thereafter, a biopsy is the
only certain measure to determine whether or not a polyp is cancerous.
Each of these conditions and diseases can lead to permanent damage if ignored.
Logically, it’s essential to see a doctor whenever experiencing irregular bowel
movements to rule out the possibility the irregularity is being caused by a serious
digestive disorder.
Most of us do not spend a great deal of time thinking about our bowel movements, so it’s no surprise that many people do not
know what exactly constitutes a “normal” bowel movement. The fact is that there is no one definition of a normal bowel
movement. There is an entire spectrum of what would be considered normal, and each person's regularity is going to be highly
individualized. There are, however, several signs that a bowel movement is no longer in your personal range of normal, and
should be discussed with a physician.
One Bowel Movement Every Day, Right?
Many people believe that the definition of a normal bowel movement is having 1 movement each day, but that is not true for
everyone. There is no rule for frequency of bowel movements, but the general range is from 3 times a day to 3 times a week. Less
than 3 movements a week may indicate constipation, and more than 3 watery stools a day could indicate diarrhea.
Size And Shape Of Bowel Movements
A bowel movement should be soft and easy to pass, though some people may have harder or softer stools than others. In general,
stool should be brown or golden brown, be formed, have a texture similar to peanut butter, and have a size and shape similar to a
sausage. In many cases, a stool that varies a bit from this description is no cause for alarm, especially if it is an isolated incident.
If your stool suddenly changes, it is something that is worth talking about with your physician.
Constipation
Constipation is a very common problem and is estimated to be the cause for approximately 2 million doctor visits each year.
Constipation is hard, dry, lumpy stools that are difficult or painful to pass and which may be accompanied by bloating and
discomfort. Chronic dehydration, lack of exercise, and low amounts of dietary fiber can all lead to the development of
constipation. Drinking enough water each day and avoiding caffeine can help prevent dehydration. At least 30 minutes of
exercise most days of the week is recommended for better overall health (even brisk walking is better than no aerobic activity) as
well as better digestion. There should be enough fiber in your diet to insure that stools are soft and pass painlessly and easily.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery stool that occurs more than 3 times in a day. For most adults, diarrhea is a common problem that
happens a few times a year, usually lasts a day or two, and does not need any treatment. Causes of diarrhea include infection, side
effects of medication, and food intolerance. Diarrhea may need treatment if it lasts more than 3 days and is accompanied by
fever, severe pain or dehydration, or if it looks black, tarry, or contains blood.
Change in Bowel Habits
A normal bowel movement is different for each person and may vary in consistency and frequency. There are, however, several
indications that a bowel movement is abnormal and may be the sign of a more serious problem.
A change in bowel habits includes any constant change in bowel frequency, color, consistency, or shape of stools. This sign
warrants special concern in people who are over the age of 50 years because they are at a greater risk of developing digestive
disease.
Blood: Frank blood in the stool is never normal, and could be a result of several conditions that range from mild, such as
hemorrhoids, to serious, such as infection or colon cancer.Bloody stools could be an indication of bleeding in the lower digestive
tract and should always be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible.
Black stools: Black, tarry stools with a foul odor can be the result of eating certain foods, taking iron supplements, or possibly
from internal bleeding high up in the gastrointestinal tract.
Red or maroon stools: Red or maroon stools could be from something benign, such as eating red-colored foods, or it could be
caused by several different conditions, includinghemorrhoids, anal fissures, colon polyps or colon cancer, diverticular bleeding,
orinflammatory bowel disease.
Green stool: Green stool may be caused by green or artificially-colored foods, iron supplements, or decreased colonic transit
time. In newborns, green stools are common in the first few days of life.
Pale or clay-colored stools: Stools that appear pale or look like clay could be the result of lack of bile salt (which gives stool a
brownish color), antac
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If you or someone you love has ever experienced bowel movement problems, you know how
serious this can be and how it can affect your lifestyle. I had a close relative experience
constipation on a regular basis for over 30 years. We were finally able to get him to go to a
specialist to get help. Instead of prescribing medication, as most doctors seem to do, he talked
to my relative about some simple lifestyle changes that he could make. By doing a few simple
things, he was feeling better in just under three months. He continues to use these natural
remedies and lifestyle changes and has not experienced bowel movement problems in over five
years.
It must be recognized that some people that will need to take things one step further and use
medication or corrective surgery for bowel movement problems. However, natural remedies can
be used in many of these cases. Each year, over $700 million is spent on laxatives, making
constipation a very common phenomenon. Sometimes, people are quick to jump to the laxative
solution, not realizing that, while it might help alleviate the symptoms, it will not cure the
underlying problem that typically deals with the need for a change in diet and lifestyle. Drinking
water and eating high fiber foods are two of the best things you can do for bowel movement
problems.
Keep your body hydrated with 8-10 8 ounce glasses of water everyday since dehydration is
often a factor in constipation. Eat plenty of foods high in fiber such as fresh vegetables and fruits
such as apples, asparagus and cabbage, bran cereals and whole grains. If you are having
bowel movement problems, stop or limit the intake of cheese, milk and meats because they can
be a contributing factor to constipation. Stress is also a factor that can lead to or compound
bowel movement problems, so slow down and take care of your mental health as well as
physical health.
If you are experience bowel movement problems such as constipation, you don't have to limit
your treatment to medications and laxatives. While they might alleviate your bowel movement
problems for a while, if you don't change your lifestyle, you may never completely cure your
bowel movement problems. Find out how a few lifestyle changes could give you almost instant
results.
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Earth's axis is the imaginary line which goes through the north and south poles and around which
Earth spins. It is inclined 66.5 degrees from Earth's orbital plane,1 which means that it is tilted 23.5
degrees from a vertical 90 degrees.
Generally, an axis is any imaginary or physical line that prescribes an object's movement. A taut
string that goes through the center of a spinning ball would be an example of a physical axis. The
string, as the axis, would represent the part of the ball that is not really moving or that is moving the
least.
An axis also includes the point that is known as the center of gravity.
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