Quick And Easy Tips To Help Your Loved One Transition Back Into Society
I am sure all of us have been through a point in our lives where someone needed our help. Yes, we have also been on the receiving end sometimes. Once the help needed is provided, your loved one too will transition back into society. He is like a little child. You need to hold his hand to get him back to socialize.
There are a few quick and easy tips you can use to help your loved one transition back into society.
Focus: This is the most important step. You need to make your loved one understand the fact that all he needs now is a simple shift in focus. What you focus on becomes your world. Hence you need to assist him by focusing all his attention towards the future. He needs to focus on good things in his life. Once he does that, his entire perspective will change.
Let Go: He need to let go. Explain to him that holding onto the past, results in more pain. You need to make them realize that the thoughts of the past are simply slowing him down. Its time to move ahead. He needs to look at the situation from a detached point of view. This will give him a broad based perspective.
Be Grateful: Tell him, show him or convey to him that he needs to be grateful for what he already has. Explain to your loved one that by being grateful he is thanking God for giving him so much happiness. This in turn will lead to more happiness and more things to be grateful for.
Insert Fun: Consciously insert fun into his. Show him funny movies, funny sitcoms. Ensure that you are sitting with him while he does it. It is said that laughter is the best medicine. You can also take him to funny plays. The more he laughs, the sooner he will forget the cause of sadness.
Activity: It is commonly observed that depressed or sad people prefer staying alone. This can be very dangerous as this will lead to more depression. When a person is alone with his thoughts, he thinks more of negative thoughts. Get them to socialize, introduce them to other people. Man is a social animal. Take him whenever you have the time. A change in environment will certainly make a huge difference.
Find Out What He Likes: You can speak to his relatives and other friends. Try to get some information on what he likes. Find out if there is any particular activity which he likes, any place he likes to go. Once you find out what he likes, try to do more of that.
Make Him Feel Valued: Tell him continuously how good a person he is. Remind him of his past achievements. This must be done as many times as possible. Tell him about his virtues. Remind him of events where he took charge of things. Once he remembered it, he can replicate the same feeling now.
Surprise Him!: Surprise him when he least expects it! Then he will realize that there is more to life than what he thinks about. Once you have an idea of his likes and dislikes, you can then surprise him with a gift or flowers.
Love Him And Express It: Often we fail to express our love because we take it for granted. Each and every day, tell him how much you love him. Tell him how much he means to you. Every person wants to be loved. He will feel special and elevated.
Meditation: You can also get him to meditate. Meditation calms the mind and his thought frequency will be lowered.
Suggestive Behavior: Advise him what to do if a situation like this (the one which put him into depression in the first place) arises. If he is better prepared to handle it, the pain or hurt will be lesser.
You can easily help your loved one transition back into society with the help of the above tips. It is not very difficult to do with good help.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Quick And Easy Tips To Help Your Loved One Transition Back Into Society
I am sure all of us have been through a point in our lives where someone needed our help. Yes, we have also been on the receiving end sometimes. Once the help needed is provided, your loved one too will transition back into society. He is like a little child. You need to hold his hand to get him back to socialize.
There are a few quick and easy tips you can use to help your loved one transition back into society.
Focus: This is the most important step. You need to make your loved one understand the fact that all he needs now is a simple shift in focus. What you focus on becomes your world. Hence you need to assist him by focusing all his attention towards the future. He needs to focus on good things in his life. Once he does that, his entire perspective will change.
Let Go: He need to let go. Explain to him that holding onto the past, results in more pain. You need to make them realize that the thoughts of the past are simply slowing him down. Its time to move ahead. He needs to look at the situation from a detached point of view. This will give him a broad based perspective.
Be Grateful: Tell him, show him or convey to him that he needs to be grateful for what he already has. Explain to your loved one that by being grateful he is thanking God for giving him so much happiness. This in turn will lead to more happiness and more things to be grateful for.
Insert Fun: Consciously insert fun into his. Show him funny movies, funny sitcoms. Ensure that you are sitting with him while he does it. It is said that laughter is the best medicine. You can also take him to funny plays. The more he laughs, the sooner he will forget the cause of sadness.
Activity: It is commonly observed that depressed or sad people prefer staying alone. This can be very dangerous as this will lead to more depression. When a person is alone with his thoughts, he thinks more of negative thoughts. Get them to socialize, introduce them to other people. Man is a social animal. Take him whenever you have the time. A change in environment will certainly make a huge difference.
Find Out What He Likes: You can speak to his relatives and other friends. Try to get some information on what he likes. Find out if there is any particular activity which he likes, any place he likes to go. Once you find out what he likes, try to do more of that.
Make Him Feel Valued: Tell him continuously how good a person he is. Remind him of his past achievements. This must be done as many times as possible. Tell him about his virtues. Remind him of events where he took charge of things. Once he remembered it, he can replicate the same feeling now.
Surprise Him!: Surprise him when he least expects it! Then he will realize that there is more to life than what he thinks about. Once you have an idea of his likes and dislikes, you can then surprise him with a gift or flowers.
Love Him And Express It: Often we fail to express our love because we take it for granted. Each and every day, tell him how much you love him. Tell him how much he means to you. Every person wants to be loved. He will feel special and elevated.
Meditation: You can also get him to meditate. Meditation calms the mind and his thought frequency will be lowered.
Suggestive Behavior: Advise him what to do if a situation like this (the one which put him into depression in the first place) arises. If he is better prepared to handle it, the pain or hurt will be lesser.
You can easily help your loved one transition back into society with the help of the above tips. It is not very difficult to do with good help.
There are a few quick and easy tips you can use to help your loved one transition back into society.
Focus: This is the most important step. You need to make your loved one understand the fact that all he needs now is a simple shift in focus. What you focus on becomes your world. Hence you need to assist him by focusing all his attention towards the future. He needs to focus on good things in his life. Once he does that, his entire perspective will change.
Let Go: He need to let go. Explain to him that holding onto the past, results in more pain. You need to make them realize that the thoughts of the past are simply slowing him down. Its time to move ahead. He needs to look at the situation from a detached point of view. This will give him a broad based perspective.
Be Grateful: Tell him, show him or convey to him that he needs to be grateful for what he already has. Explain to your loved one that by being grateful he is thanking God for giving him so much happiness. This in turn will lead to more happiness and more things to be grateful for.
Insert Fun: Consciously insert fun into his. Show him funny movies, funny sitcoms. Ensure that you are sitting with him while he does it. It is said that laughter is the best medicine. You can also take him to funny plays. The more he laughs, the sooner he will forget the cause of sadness.
Activity: It is commonly observed that depressed or sad people prefer staying alone. This can be very dangerous as this will lead to more depression. When a person is alone with his thoughts, he thinks more of negative thoughts. Get them to socialize, introduce them to other people. Man is a social animal. Take him whenever you have the time. A change in environment will certainly make a huge difference.
Find Out What He Likes: You can speak to his relatives and other friends. Try to get some information on what he likes. Find out if there is any particular activity which he likes, any place he likes to go. Once you find out what he likes, try to do more of that.
Make Him Feel Valued: Tell him continuously how good a person he is. Remind him of his past achievements. This must be done as many times as possible. Tell him about his virtues. Remind him of events where he took charge of things. Once he remembered it, he can replicate the same feeling now.
Surprise Him!: Surprise him when he least expects it! Then he will realize that there is more to life than what he thinks about. Once you have an idea of his likes and dislikes, you can then surprise him with a gift or flowers.
Love Him And Express It: Often we fail to express our love because we take it for granted. Each and every day, tell him how much you love him. Tell him how much he means to you. Every person wants to be loved. He will feel special and elevated.
Meditation: You can also get him to meditate. Meditation calms the mind and his thought frequency will be lowered.
Suggestive Behavior: Advise him what to do if a situation like this (the one which put him into depression in the first place) arises. If he is better prepared to handle it, the pain or hurt will be lesser.
You can easily help your loved one transition back into society with the help of the above tips. It is not very difficult to do with good help.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Major Advantages Of VOIP For Small Businesses
Many small businesses are shifting to VoIP based telephone systems due to the need for significant cost savings in these difficult times. VoIP phone systems that operate through an internet connection replace high-cost traditional telephone systems. It is an integration of various communication forms. With VoIP platform, you can have all the standard features of your traditional telephone systems and the enhanced calling features at a very low price.
VoIP Saves Costs
Cost savings is the primary reason behind businesses going for VoIP based solutions. According to industry estimates, a business can save 30% of its communication costs at an average through VoIP. However, these savings can vary from company to company depending on the usage pattern. This is not a small amount considering the heavy costs involved with the commercial telephone services. This heavy savings can be invested in other parts of any business. Moreover, the calls that are done the VoIP phone system over a private network are absolutely free. If a business has more than one office, it is better to switch to a VoIP phone system. The cost of communication between offices of a business will be meager once the VoIP system is in place.
Portability
Portability is another important reason why businesses are switching to VoIP phone systems. The employees of an organization need not to stick to a particular place to receive calls. With the VoIP phone system, the calls can be forwarded anywhere in the world to the employees. They just need access to a computer with an internet connection. This literally means the employees can be connected all the times whether they are at office, home or on vacationing on a beech.
Enhanced Communication Services
With VoIP based telephone systems, one can check voice mail on a computer while you checking emails on VoIP enabled phones. The mobile work force of a business will have lot of options to make and receive calls through ‘follow me’ and Softphone features. VoIP comes handy for network administrators. Network administrators will find it very easy to manage a communication network through remote maintenance, since the architecture and the network can be managed through a web interface. Also the need for calling the vendor for Move, Add and Change (MAC) is very low. VoIP based telephone systems have the same features that are available with the traditional PBX, such as caller account information, calling extension and seamless call transfer.
VoIP Saves Costs
Cost savings is the primary reason behind businesses going for VoIP based solutions. According to industry estimates, a business can save 30% of its communication costs at an average through VoIP. However, these savings can vary from company to company depending on the usage pattern. This is not a small amount considering the heavy costs involved with the commercial telephone services. This heavy savings can be invested in other parts of any business. Moreover, the calls that are done the VoIP phone system over a private network are absolutely free. If a business has more than one office, it is better to switch to a VoIP phone system. The cost of communication between offices of a business will be meager once the VoIP system is in place.
Portability
Portability is another important reason why businesses are switching to VoIP phone systems. The employees of an organization need not to stick to a particular place to receive calls. With the VoIP phone system, the calls can be forwarded anywhere in the world to the employees. They just need access to a computer with an internet connection. This literally means the employees can be connected all the times whether they are at office, home or on vacationing on a beech.
Enhanced Communication Services
With VoIP based telephone systems, one can check voice mail on a computer while you checking emails on VoIP enabled phones. The mobile work force of a business will have lot of options to make and receive calls through ‘follow me’ and Softphone features. VoIP comes handy for network administrators. Network administrators will find it very easy to manage a communication network through remote maintenance, since the architecture and the network can be managed through a web interface. Also the need for calling the vendor for Move, Add and Change (MAC) is very low. VoIP based telephone systems have the same features that are available with the traditional PBX, such as caller account information, calling extension and seamless call transfer.
Traditional PBX Systems
Traditional PBX systems are used by organizations in order to reduce the huge number of telephone lines they would require from a telephone company. A company or organization would need to have a single line for each employee, without the help of a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system. There are analog based PBX systems and software based PBX systems. Recently, VoIP is also added to these PBX systems to reap the benefits of the VoIP telephony.
In a traditional PBX system, each and every telephone is connected to the PBX. When an employee picks up the phone and calls a number with an access code, the system connects that employee to the line outside. Traditional PBX systems were deployed by businesses initially in order to save costs on internal calls and local phone service. Once they gained popularity, these systems offered advanced services such as call forwarding, hunt groups and extension dialing. Then there was the Centrex that offered the features of a central telephone exchange.
Features of PBX Systems
PBX systems these days come with auto attendants, voicemail, ring groups and dial-by-name directory etc. Some big businesses still use traditional PBX systems.
VoIP Enabled PBX Systems
The PBX systems can be integrated with VoIP to have the advanced features of the voice over internet protocol. The current IP PBX systems can do its operations virtually or exist as a physical hardware. They perform the traditional call routing activities of the PBX as a software component. Soft PBX is another name of the virtual PBX.
The PBX systems that are available at present helps you to decide the way you connect, either through IP phones, traditional telephone networks, standard analog telephones. If you have two or hundreds of locations, you may need connectivity for your fax units and analog telephony systems. You may also require ‘hop on’ or ‘hop off’ for your network for that long distance bye pass. There are telecom equipment providers who offer VoIP solutions without the risks of complex implementation and deployment procedures. You may not need to do any substantial infrastructure overhaul since the switches will work with existing routers and PBX configurations. These systems are easy to use with the features of best of the both the traditional and modern worlds. With these systems you can add your telephones or cell phones anywhere as extensions. Your tele and mobile workers can be connected through the system.
In a traditional PBX system, each and every telephone is connected to the PBX. When an employee picks up the phone and calls a number with an access code, the system connects that employee to the line outside. Traditional PBX systems were deployed by businesses initially in order to save costs on internal calls and local phone service. Once they gained popularity, these systems offered advanced services such as call forwarding, hunt groups and extension dialing. Then there was the Centrex that offered the features of a central telephone exchange.
Features of PBX Systems
PBX systems these days come with auto attendants, voicemail, ring groups and dial-by-name directory etc. Some big businesses still use traditional PBX systems.
VoIP Enabled PBX Systems
The PBX systems can be integrated with VoIP to have the advanced features of the voice over internet protocol. The current IP PBX systems can do its operations virtually or exist as a physical hardware. They perform the traditional call routing activities of the PBX as a software component. Soft PBX is another name of the virtual PBX.
The PBX systems that are available at present helps you to decide the way you connect, either through IP phones, traditional telephone networks, standard analog telephones. If you have two or hundreds of locations, you may need connectivity for your fax units and analog telephony systems. You may also require ‘hop on’ or ‘hop off’ for your network for that long distance bye pass. There are telecom equipment providers who offer VoIP solutions without the risks of complex implementation and deployment procedures. You may not need to do any substantial infrastructure overhaul since the switches will work with existing routers and PBX configurations. These systems are easy to use with the features of best of the both the traditional and modern worlds. With these systems you can add your telephones or cell phones anywhere as extensions. Your tele and mobile workers can be connected through the system.
SIP Phones - Innovative Services At Low Costs
Softphones or SIP phones are based on SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). It is a signaling protocol being used to establish IP network sessions from two way telephone calls to multimedia conference calls at a cost effective way. SIP offers innovative services such as click-to-dial in a web page, IP Centrex services, voice enriched e-commerce and instant messaging loaded with buddy lists. The simplicity of this protocol offers scale and extensibility. It works well with various deployment situations and architectures. You can change your laptop, PDA or PC into a SIP phone or Softphone by installing the Softphone software.
SIP Phones For Businesses
SIP Phones are a great boon to businesses in general and small businesses in particular. This technology has the ability to handle calls or sessions in which many people participate, like conference calling and three way calling. SIP phones allow you to transfer a call to another phone and putting a caller on hold like traditional phones. The major advantage of the SIP Phones is that they offer the functionalities of traditional phones and latest services and features, but at a cost considerably lower than that of traditional telephone services. This definitely appeals businesses leading to massive deployments.
SIP Phones – Its For All
SIP phones help executives to have clutter free desks. They offer the managers and executives a modern communication system that seamlessly integrates with enterprise applications. This is a good option for telecommuters who spend their time both in office and home. They can use SIP phones to have access to the same phone number and services both from their offices and homes. It is a panacea for mobile professionals since they have the access to reliable phone services minus the heavy costs of mobile phones when they travel across the nation or the globe. These phones also help call centers to save costs by installing SIP systems instead of standalone telephone hardware for each representative. Even NASA astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) use SIP technology from their laptops. A standard IP communication system would not be able to handle such a distance with least possible time. Even for such distance the time lag is just a second with a SIP phone!
The deployment of SIP phones has been increasing tremendously. It is a protocol that has the ability to turn a VoIP network to a complete IP communications network. A true IP communications network has the capability of offering next-generation converged services and that’s what SIP offers. Although the SIP protocol is simple, it is very powerful and cost effective.
SIP Phones For Businesses
SIP Phones are a great boon to businesses in general and small businesses in particular. This technology has the ability to handle calls or sessions in which many people participate, like conference calling and three way calling. SIP phones allow you to transfer a call to another phone and putting a caller on hold like traditional phones. The major advantage of the SIP Phones is that they offer the functionalities of traditional phones and latest services and features, but at a cost considerably lower than that of traditional telephone services. This definitely appeals businesses leading to massive deployments.
SIP Phones – Its For All
SIP phones help executives to have clutter free desks. They offer the managers and executives a modern communication system that seamlessly integrates with enterprise applications. This is a good option for telecommuters who spend their time both in office and home. They can use SIP phones to have access to the same phone number and services both from their offices and homes. It is a panacea for mobile professionals since they have the access to reliable phone services minus the heavy costs of mobile phones when they travel across the nation or the globe. These phones also help call centers to save costs by installing SIP systems instead of standalone telephone hardware for each representative. Even NASA astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) use SIP technology from their laptops. A standard IP communication system would not be able to handle such a distance with least possible time. Even for such distance the time lag is just a second with a SIP phone!
The deployment of SIP phones has been increasing tremendously. It is a protocol that has the ability to turn a VoIP network to a complete IP communications network. A true IP communications network has the capability of offering next-generation converged services and that’s what SIP offers. Although the SIP protocol is simple, it is very powerful and cost effective.
Business Communication Systems From Tadiran Telecom
Tadiran Telecom offers business communication solutions that have been the benchmark for the industry. Leading global telecom companies such as Bell South, GTE (Verizon), Sprint & Fujitsu represent the company’s products. The company’s products are known for telco-grade and military-spec.
Secure IP Telephony
Tadiran is reputed for its IP telephony products. IP telephony or VoIP is a convergence of IP networks for data communication and telephony applications that brings down the costs and enhances the productivity for many businesses in the world. Tadiran Telecom will help you to reduce your communication costs significantly, especially if your staff are located in remote areas, regional offices or home. Primarily the communication traffic will be routed through your LAN/Wan. Many federal and state governments across the globe have deployed Tadiran Telecom’s IP telephony solutions. The Coral IPx IP communications solution is the company’s flagship product. The company’s IP telephony solutions are highly secured. They are designed to work behind NATs (Network Address Translators), firewalls and across various private networks seamlessly. The company’s Coral system solves the IP requirements, irrespective of the way you have configured your network.
Business Communication Systems For All Sizes
The world class product line of Tadiran Telecom caters to almost any size of business in the world. It offers products for a company that needs six ports for its communication to those companies that would require 1000s of ports. The company offers key systems to advanced IP communication platforms. Let us see some of the products they offer.
Emerald Ice
The company offers Emerald Ice for small offices. The features of the product include audio help, integrated voice mail, answering machine emulation, call record and CID. The product starts with six lines, two analog stations and 10 digital stations. The telephones work with Coral IPx 500 in this scenario.
Coral IPx Product Line
Coral IPx Office from Tadiran Telecom is designed for VoIP communication for branch offices. This product includes a wireless router and a switch to meet all communication requirements of a branch office. Although designed for small/branch offices, this system supports 240 IP nodes. It is MGCP and SIP compliant. The company’s Coral IPx 500 is designed for small offices. It is designed in a small rack that includes the features of VoIP and Corel Server and SIP. It is a good option for offices that have branches in multiple locations. It has 448 wired end points.
Coral IPx 800 is meant for Medium enterprises. This system has 720 wired end points. Single site distributed organizations find it suitable for them. The system is both MGCP and SIP compliant. The company offers Coral IPx 3000 for large enterprises. It is value for money for large organizations, call centers and network hub. It can work on AC or DC power. The company offers Coral IPx 4000 for mission critical applications. The system comes with powerful processing, redundant DC power and hot standby. Tadiran Telecom also offers Sea Softswitch that is software based. It supports standard end points and IP gateways.
Secure IP Telephony
Tadiran is reputed for its IP telephony products. IP telephony or VoIP is a convergence of IP networks for data communication and telephony applications that brings down the costs and enhances the productivity for many businesses in the world. Tadiran Telecom will help you to reduce your communication costs significantly, especially if your staff are located in remote areas, regional offices or home. Primarily the communication traffic will be routed through your LAN/Wan. Many federal and state governments across the globe have deployed Tadiran Telecom’s IP telephony solutions. The Coral IPx IP communications solution is the company’s flagship product. The company’s IP telephony solutions are highly secured. They are designed to work behind NATs (Network Address Translators), firewalls and across various private networks seamlessly. The company’s Coral system solves the IP requirements, irrespective of the way you have configured your network.
Business Communication Systems For All Sizes
The world class product line of Tadiran Telecom caters to almost any size of business in the world. It offers products for a company that needs six ports for its communication to those companies that would require 1000s of ports. The company offers key systems to advanced IP communication platforms. Let us see some of the products they offer.
Emerald Ice
The company offers Emerald Ice for small offices. The features of the product include audio help, integrated voice mail, answering machine emulation, call record and CID. The product starts with six lines, two analog stations and 10 digital stations. The telephones work with Coral IPx 500 in this scenario.
Coral IPx Product Line
Coral IPx Office from Tadiran Telecom is designed for VoIP communication for branch offices. This product includes a wireless router and a switch to meet all communication requirements of a branch office. Although designed for small/branch offices, this system supports 240 IP nodes. It is MGCP and SIP compliant. The company’s Coral IPx 500 is designed for small offices. It is designed in a small rack that includes the features of VoIP and Corel Server and SIP. It is a good option for offices that have branches in multiple locations. It has 448 wired end points.
Coral IPx 800 is meant for Medium enterprises. This system has 720 wired end points. Single site distributed organizations find it suitable for them. The system is both MGCP and SIP compliant. The company offers Coral IPx 3000 for large enterprises. It is value for money for large organizations, call centers and network hub. It can work on AC or DC power. The company offers Coral IPx 4000 for mission critical applications. The system comes with powerful processing, redundant DC power and hot standby. Tadiran Telecom also offers Sea Softswitch that is software based. It supports standard end points and IP gateways.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Human Cloning – Another Giant Leap By Mankind, This Time On Earth!
Human cloning, in layman terms, means creating a replica of a person. Scientifically speaking, human cloning is defined as producing a genetically identical replica of a human cell, tissue, or a complete body. Thus, the cloned person has exactly the same DNA structure leading to identical features and traits.
The first ever organism that was cloned by scientists was a sheep named Dolly. Human cloning will also be done through the same technique of reproductive cloning that was used for Dolly. Reproductive cloning involves removing the nucleus from the cell of an organism that is to be cloned and inserting it into an enucleated egg (the egg whose nucleus has been removed).
This egg is then given chemical or electric treatment to activate cell division. The embryo that is formed consequently is relocated to a host uterus for its normal growth and development, so that it is born as a complete organism. The newly born organism will be the clone of the original organism. But, it will not be true-to-type, as it will derive DNA from the egg as well as the host organism.
The Purpose Of Human Cloning
Cloning of animals provides an opportunity to preserve their species from getting extinct. Hence, this technique is particularly useful for endangered species. But the major question that arises is: why is there a need for human cloning? Debaters across the world have ridiculed the idea stating it to be an absurd thought, as already the world is teeming with people and the earth’s resources are getting depleted to fulfill the needs of existing “original” population. Cloning would lead to the doubling of population, creating a human catastrophe on planet Earth.
But, scientists all over the world have assured that human cloning will be used purely for scientific purpose. For the scientists who have successfully cloned various animals like sheep, cats, pigs, and cows, it seems to be a logical step to put humans in the line next.
According to scientists, human cloning would bring a revolution in the world of therapeutic science. It can be used to create new organs that can be used for transplants. There would be lower risk of rejection of the transplanted organ by the body, as the cloned organ would have been created from the cell of the patient requiring transplant and, thus, have similar genetic code. The patients of Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and other such diseases would get a ray of hope through this new breakthrough in science.
Another biggest hope that human cloning would provide is to childless couples. This technique will allow them to have babies from their own genes. Also, normal couples can order designer babies having characteristics desired by the parents. Another wonderful act that cloning can perform is give life to dead people, provided their body cell samples have been preserved at the time of death. This may seem a rather bizarre idea. Also, people wanting to clone themselves to become eternal may have to face the wrath of ethical groups.
The Human Cloning Controversy
Eminent scientists like Richard Gardner and Ian Wilmut, who are involved in the research for cloning, have expressed their concern over ethical issues looming over human cloning. First of all, it is not as easy as it seems to be to clone an organism. It takes many trials and errors to produce an organism exactly similar to the original one.
Dolly sheep was created after 272 attempts! This means 272 embryos had failed or were found defective. Even if the embryos developed, the cloned animals born showed greater defects and died within a short period after birth. Some were given euthanasia. Again, those animals that were successfully cloned, as claimed by the scientists, have not lived to see the old age till now.
When it comes to human cloning, there are many complexities involved. Humans are regarded as a higher class of animals, with a developed mind that reasons and thinks. Hence, there are bound to be moral issues while treating abnormal new-borns or embryos, or physically challenged cloned babies. Scientists have just freshly discovered a way to clone humans. They are yet to find out the long term changes happening inside the body and mind of a cloned person. Speaking in layman terms, cloning a person is a huge risk.
Besides, nobody, not even the scientists, can take guarantee of the human intelligence and emotions. There is a huge controversy surrounding the behavior pattern of a cloned human. The questions that have arisen are: will a cloned person proved to be a good citizen? What if he or she gets anti-social thoughts in the mind and turns out to be dangerous to the human race? There are chances that a cloned person may consider himself or herself GOD and enslave the existing human population. This may seem to be an excerpt from a sci-fi movie, but there are possibilities of it coming true. After all, wasn’t human cloning a fiction until now? Now, it has become a reality.
Recently, a fertility doctor, named Panayiotis Zavos, based in the US, has claimed to have transferred 11 cloned embryos into the wombs of four women. He has created 14 embryos in total. In an interview published in Independent newspaper of Britain, the doctor has confidently claimed that the first ever cloned baby would be born within a couple of years. Although scientists have earlier cloned human embryos in vitro (in test tubes) for the purpose of extracting stem cells for research, Dr. Zavos has gone a step further by implanting them in an actual womb. However, he is condemned by the mainstream doctors about the technique used, safety, and ethics of this act.
Legal Issues
Reproductive human cloning has been banned in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and other countries across the globe. However, therapeutic cloning is given permission to some extent, amidst stiff protest by the religious institutions and pro-life bodies, who are more into theological studies than scientific ones.
It is clear that scientists will have a hard time convincing the religious groups about the merits of human cloning. Till then, the fingers are crossed…
The first ever organism that was cloned by scientists was a sheep named Dolly. Human cloning will also be done through the same technique of reproductive cloning that was used for Dolly. Reproductive cloning involves removing the nucleus from the cell of an organism that is to be cloned and inserting it into an enucleated egg (the egg whose nucleus has been removed).
This egg is then given chemical or electric treatment to activate cell division. The embryo that is formed consequently is relocated to a host uterus for its normal growth and development, so that it is born as a complete organism. The newly born organism will be the clone of the original organism. But, it will not be true-to-type, as it will derive DNA from the egg as well as the host organism.
The Purpose Of Human Cloning
Cloning of animals provides an opportunity to preserve their species from getting extinct. Hence, this technique is particularly useful for endangered species. But the major question that arises is: why is there a need for human cloning? Debaters across the world have ridiculed the idea stating it to be an absurd thought, as already the world is teeming with people and the earth’s resources are getting depleted to fulfill the needs of existing “original” population. Cloning would lead to the doubling of population, creating a human catastrophe on planet Earth.
But, scientists all over the world have assured that human cloning will be used purely for scientific purpose. For the scientists who have successfully cloned various animals like sheep, cats, pigs, and cows, it seems to be a logical step to put humans in the line next.
According to scientists, human cloning would bring a revolution in the world of therapeutic science. It can be used to create new organs that can be used for transplants. There would be lower risk of rejection of the transplanted organ by the body, as the cloned organ would have been created from the cell of the patient requiring transplant and, thus, have similar genetic code. The patients of Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and other such diseases would get a ray of hope through this new breakthrough in science.
Another biggest hope that human cloning would provide is to childless couples. This technique will allow them to have babies from their own genes. Also, normal couples can order designer babies having characteristics desired by the parents. Another wonderful act that cloning can perform is give life to dead people, provided their body cell samples have been preserved at the time of death. This may seem a rather bizarre idea. Also, people wanting to clone themselves to become eternal may have to face the wrath of ethical groups.
The Human Cloning Controversy
Eminent scientists like Richard Gardner and Ian Wilmut, who are involved in the research for cloning, have expressed their concern over ethical issues looming over human cloning. First of all, it is not as easy as it seems to be to clone an organism. It takes many trials and errors to produce an organism exactly similar to the original one.
Dolly sheep was created after 272 attempts! This means 272 embryos had failed or were found defective. Even if the embryos developed, the cloned animals born showed greater defects and died within a short period after birth. Some were given euthanasia. Again, those animals that were successfully cloned, as claimed by the scientists, have not lived to see the old age till now.
When it comes to human cloning, there are many complexities involved. Humans are regarded as a higher class of animals, with a developed mind that reasons and thinks. Hence, there are bound to be moral issues while treating abnormal new-borns or embryos, or physically challenged cloned babies. Scientists have just freshly discovered a way to clone humans. They are yet to find out the long term changes happening inside the body and mind of a cloned person. Speaking in layman terms, cloning a person is a huge risk.
Besides, nobody, not even the scientists, can take guarantee of the human intelligence and emotions. There is a huge controversy surrounding the behavior pattern of a cloned human. The questions that have arisen are: will a cloned person proved to be a good citizen? What if he or she gets anti-social thoughts in the mind and turns out to be dangerous to the human race? There are chances that a cloned person may consider himself or herself GOD and enslave the existing human population. This may seem to be an excerpt from a sci-fi movie, but there are possibilities of it coming true. After all, wasn’t human cloning a fiction until now? Now, it has become a reality.
Recently, a fertility doctor, named Panayiotis Zavos, based in the US, has claimed to have transferred 11 cloned embryos into the wombs of four women. He has created 14 embryos in total. In an interview published in Independent newspaper of Britain, the doctor has confidently claimed that the first ever cloned baby would be born within a couple of years. Although scientists have earlier cloned human embryos in vitro (in test tubes) for the purpose of extracting stem cells for research, Dr. Zavos has gone a step further by implanting them in an actual womb. However, he is condemned by the mainstream doctors about the technique used, safety, and ethics of this act.
Legal Issues
Reproductive human cloning has been banned in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and other countries across the globe. However, therapeutic cloning is given permission to some extent, amidst stiff protest by the religious institutions and pro-life bodies, who are more into theological studies than scientific ones.
It is clear that scientists will have a hard time convincing the religious groups about the merits of human cloning. Till then, the fingers are crossed…
Constipation – Causes, Diagnosis, And Natural Treatments
Constipation is a digestive system disorder characterized by a difficulty in passing stool or experiencing hard stool. This is a condition in which the large intestine absorbs excess water from the food and leaves the stool hard, dry, and tough to pass out.
A large chunk of American population experiences this condition. This is no surprise, as the American diet is typically lacking in fiber, which is an important element for good bowel movement. According to American Dietetic Association (ADA), an average American takes just 15 grams of fiber daily against the recommended dose of 30-38 grams/day for men and 21-25 grams/day for women.
Causes
• Diet is an important factor. Lack of fiber in diet is the major cause of constipation. And much of the food on an average American’s plate is refined or processed that contains very little fiber.
• Insufficient intake of fluids.
• Abrupt change in the environment.
• Inactive lifestyle.
• Pregnancy.
• Resisting the urge to answer nature’s call. The longer the waste matter stays in the intestine, the harder it becomes.
• Hormones – hypothyroidism (inadequate production of thyroid hormone) and high level of parathyroid hormone causes constipation. Also, high levels of female hormones like estrogen and progesterone during menstruation can trigger this condition.
• Too much traveling or sudden change in diet.
• Narrowing of areas in colon or growths may cause serious cases of constipation.
In rare cases, constipation can be a sign of Parkinson’s disease, thyroid disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and injuries of the spine.
Diagnosis
Constipation is marked by sporadic bowel movements, passing stools with strain, passing hard stools, abdominal bloating, cramps, and flatulence, along with a wish to expel, but not being able to do so. A constipated person may also experience headaches, nausea, pale complexion, halitosis, dizziness, and coated tongue.
If irregular bowel movements persist for more than one week, medical intervention is needed. Also, if constipation continues in spite of taking adequate fiber and fluids and exercising, a doctor should be consulted.
The doctor checks for hardened matter in the abdomen with the help of his/her fingers. They may also carry out a rectal examination. The other methods to diagnose constipation are blood as well as stool sample analysis in the lab, which tells about internal bleeding or signs of systemic disease; barium enema, which informs about intestinal blockage; and sigmoidoscopy, which involves examining the sigmoid part of the colon through a flexible tube containing a magnifying lens.
There are also “marker studies” conducted in which the patient is asked to swallow a capsule that contains markers. They get displayed on X-rays, which the doctor takes repeatedly for a few days. This diagnoses the condition that may be caused due to malfunction of intestinal muscles.
Natural Treatments
Eat plenty of fiber. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and salads are the best sources.
Take whole grain bread and cereals.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily. Warm water is preferable.
Cook food with turmeric, ginger, fennel, cumin, black pepper, coriander, and asafetida. They help in digestion.
Start exercising for proper blood and nutrition circulation to the bowels.
Avoid sleeping immediately after a meal.
Always answer nature’s call. Suppressing it may lead to chronic constipation.
Take a glass of warm milk before going to bed. It serves as a mild laxative.
Take fresh juice either early in the morning or before bedtime. This cleanses the colon. The best juices are of carrots, grapefruit, spinach, asparagus, apple cider vinegar, orange juice with olive oil, and mixed juice of apple and pear.
Constipated people should avoid or take in moderation cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tea, coffee, whole milk, ice cream, fried foods, fatty meats, cheese, pastries, sugar, white flour, and processed foods.
Talking of herbs, Triphala, which is an Ayurvedic herb, works wonders for intestinal cleansing. It comprises of 3 herbs viz; Haritaki, Amalaki, and Bhibitaka. Besides this, buck thorn bark, alfalfa, cassia pulp, castor oil, psyllium seeds and husk, guar gum, turkey rhubarb, senna pods, dandelion leaves, and aloe gel (which is anti-inflammatory and also used to treat skin disorders) are used for treating constipation.
Tips For Increasing Fiber Intake
Include bran and oatmeal in breakfast menu.
Adds fruits like bananas, berries, and apple to cereals. Fruits with skin are a rich source of fiber.
Instead of taking a glass of orange juice, eat a whole orange. The fruit contains 6 times more fiber than the juice.
Include kidney beans, white and black beans, and lentils in the diet.
Each one, at some point of their life, has experienced constipation. The condition can be easily treated through some wise changes in the diet as well as lifestyle. However, if the problem persists for more than 3 weeks even after treatment, one should consult a doctor. There might be some underlying cause.
A large chunk of American population experiences this condition. This is no surprise, as the American diet is typically lacking in fiber, which is an important element for good bowel movement. According to American Dietetic Association (ADA), an average American takes just 15 grams of fiber daily against the recommended dose of 30-38 grams/day for men and 21-25 grams/day for women.
Causes
• Diet is an important factor. Lack of fiber in diet is the major cause of constipation. And much of the food on an average American’s plate is refined or processed that contains very little fiber.
• Insufficient intake of fluids.
• Abrupt change in the environment.
• Inactive lifestyle.
• Pregnancy.
• Resisting the urge to answer nature’s call. The longer the waste matter stays in the intestine, the harder it becomes.
• Hormones – hypothyroidism (inadequate production of thyroid hormone) and high level of parathyroid hormone causes constipation. Also, high levels of female hormones like estrogen and progesterone during menstruation can trigger this condition.
• Too much traveling or sudden change in diet.
• Narrowing of areas in colon or growths may cause serious cases of constipation.
In rare cases, constipation can be a sign of Parkinson’s disease, thyroid disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and injuries of the spine.
Diagnosis
Constipation is marked by sporadic bowel movements, passing stools with strain, passing hard stools, abdominal bloating, cramps, and flatulence, along with a wish to expel, but not being able to do so. A constipated person may also experience headaches, nausea, pale complexion, halitosis, dizziness, and coated tongue.
If irregular bowel movements persist for more than one week, medical intervention is needed. Also, if constipation continues in spite of taking adequate fiber and fluids and exercising, a doctor should be consulted.
The doctor checks for hardened matter in the abdomen with the help of his/her fingers. They may also carry out a rectal examination. The other methods to diagnose constipation are blood as well as stool sample analysis in the lab, which tells about internal bleeding or signs of systemic disease; barium enema, which informs about intestinal blockage; and sigmoidoscopy, which involves examining the sigmoid part of the colon through a flexible tube containing a magnifying lens.
There are also “marker studies” conducted in which the patient is asked to swallow a capsule that contains markers. They get displayed on X-rays, which the doctor takes repeatedly for a few days. This diagnoses the condition that may be caused due to malfunction of intestinal muscles.
Natural Treatments
Eat plenty of fiber. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and salads are the best sources.
Take whole grain bread and cereals.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily. Warm water is preferable.
Cook food with turmeric, ginger, fennel, cumin, black pepper, coriander, and asafetida. They help in digestion.
Start exercising for proper blood and nutrition circulation to the bowels.
Avoid sleeping immediately after a meal.
Always answer nature’s call. Suppressing it may lead to chronic constipation.
Take a glass of warm milk before going to bed. It serves as a mild laxative.
Take fresh juice either early in the morning or before bedtime. This cleanses the colon. The best juices are of carrots, grapefruit, spinach, asparagus, apple cider vinegar, orange juice with olive oil, and mixed juice of apple and pear.
Constipated people should avoid or take in moderation cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tea, coffee, whole milk, ice cream, fried foods, fatty meats, cheese, pastries, sugar, white flour, and processed foods.
Talking of herbs, Triphala, which is an Ayurvedic herb, works wonders for intestinal cleansing. It comprises of 3 herbs viz; Haritaki, Amalaki, and Bhibitaka. Besides this, buck thorn bark, alfalfa, cassia pulp, castor oil, psyllium seeds and husk, guar gum, turkey rhubarb, senna pods, dandelion leaves, and aloe gel (which is anti-inflammatory and also used to treat skin disorders) are used for treating constipation.
Tips For Increasing Fiber Intake
Include bran and oatmeal in breakfast menu.
Adds fruits like bananas, berries, and apple to cereals. Fruits with skin are a rich source of fiber.
Instead of taking a glass of orange juice, eat a whole orange. The fruit contains 6 times more fiber than the juice.
Include kidney beans, white and black beans, and lentils in the diet.
Each one, at some point of their life, has experienced constipation. The condition can be easily treated through some wise changes in the diet as well as lifestyle. However, if the problem persists for more than 3 weeks even after treatment, one should consult a doctor. There might be some underlying cause.
Male Menopause Or Andropause – Symptoms, Causes, Management
Medical science has established the fact that males experience menopause too. It’s called andropause. Although many men refuse to believe this, it’s a reality and doctors have diagnosed this condition in males all over the world. Four in every ten men undergo menopause.
Earlier, men regarded it as a taboo to discuss the changes happening inside their body. They thought it would make them less manly. But now, males have gradually started accepting the existence of menopause symptoms in them. They are more ready to discuss it with their doctors and spouses.
Andropause or male menopause is caused due to a steep fall in the testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone is a male hormone related with manliness. This hormone begins to diminish once a male reaches the age of 40.
Symptoms Of Andropause
• Loss in sex
• Impotence
• Osteoporosis
• Night sweats
• Decrease in muscle mass
• Rise in body fat
• Extreme tiredness
• Disorders in sleep
• Depression
There occurs a transitional phase in every man’s life. In this stage, a man may experience many changes in their physical, hormonal, emotional, social, and sexual life. This might disrupt their day to day routine. Usually, males are not able to understand what’s happening. But, there’s nothing to panic about. It’s the onset of male menopause, which is perfectly normal.
Causes Of Andropause
The symptoms of male menopause and that of female menopause are almost similar, except for one difference that makes male menopause a troublesome thing for males. Testosterone levels may start to fall from the prime age of 35. In the beginning, it diminishes slowly – about 1-1.5 percent annually. On the contrary, in female menopause, levels of the hormone estrogen fall rapidly. This defines the phase of pre-menopause as well as post-menopause clearly in females, which is not possible in male menopause.
So, it should not come as a surprise, if a 35-year-old man goes into depression or wants isolation. This is the effect of dwindling hormone. Also, symptoms like erection problems, low sex drive, irritability, and fatigue may grip a man in the young age of 30. These symptoms may even hit the self-esteem of a man. He may begin to doubt his own capabilities and display certain changes in his overall behavior.
Managing Male Menopause
Male menopause can be dealt with an integrated approach. An integration of different therapies such as psychotherapy, herbal therapy, testosterone replacement, plus a balanced diet and regular exercise is the best way to tackle andropause.
Men who suffer from decreasing bone density, leading to osteoporosis and reduced height, and those having trouble with their normal sex life, in spite of trying Viagra can opt for Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
It’s no wonder that many women complain about their man becoming hostile, secluded, inactive, and less loving at this age. Some women even start thinking their partner does not love them anymore. Relax, ladies! Give your man a break. He’s already going through turmoil thanks to his declining hormone. What he needs right now is your moral support, love, and care. It’s time to love him more than ever!
Medical science has established the fact that males experience menopause too. It’s called andropause. Although many men refuse to believe this, it’s a reality and doctors have diagnosed this condition in males all over the world. Four in every ten men undergo menopause.
Earlier, men regarded it as a taboo to discuss the changes happening inside their body. They thought it would make them less manly. But now, males have gradually started accepting the existence of menopause symptoms in them. They are more ready to discuss it with their doctors and spouses.
Andropause or male menopause is caused due to a steep fall in the testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone is a male hormone related with manliness. This hormone begins to diminish once a male reaches the age of 40.
Symptoms Of Andropause
• Loss in sex
• Impotence
• Osteoporosis
• Night sweats
• Decrease in muscle mass
• Rise in body fat
• Extreme tiredness
• Disorders in sleep
• Depression
There occurs a transitional phase in every man’s life. In this stage, a man may experience many changes in their physical, hormonal, emotional, social, and sexual life. This might disrupt their day to day routine. Usually, males are not able to understand what’s happening. But, there’s nothing to panic about. It’s the onset of male menopause, which is perfectly normal.
Causes Of Andropause
The symptoms of male menopause and that of female menopause are almost similar, except for one difference that makes male menopause a troublesome thing for males. Testosterone levels may start to fall from the prime age of 35. In the beginning, it diminishes slowly – about 1-1.5 percent annually. On the contrary, in female menopause, levels of the hormone estrogen fall rapidly. This defines the phase of pre-menopause as well as post-menopause clearly in females, which is not possible in male menopause.
So, it should not come as a surprise, if a 35-year-old man goes into depression or wants isolation. This is the effect of dwindling hormone. Also, symptoms like erection problems, low sex drive, irritability, and fatigue may grip a man in the young age of 30. These symptoms may even hit the self-esteem of a man. He may begin to doubt his own capabilities and display certain changes in his overall behavior.
Managing Male Menopause
Male menopause can be dealt with an integrated approach. An integration of different therapies such as psychotherapy, herbal therapy, testosterone replacement, plus a balanced diet and regular exercise is the best way to tackle andropause.
Men who suffer from decreasing bone density, leading to osteoporosis and reduced height, and those having trouble with their normal sex life, in spite of trying Viagra can opt for Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
It’s no wonder that many women complain about their man becoming hostile, secluded, inactive, and less loving at this age. Some women even start thinking their partner does not love them anymore. Relax, ladies! Give your man a break. He’s already going through turmoil thanks to his declining hormone. What he needs right now is your moral support, love, and care. It’s time to love him more than ever!
Newest Trends In Home Furnishings Market
If you wonder what the newest trends in home furnishings market are, they are the trends within contemporary home décor. Although these home décor trends may come and go, the basic idea behind this décor is here to stay. The main theme comprises of strong clean lines on the furniture, neutral colors that mixed with bold accents and minimal decorations. This theme offers simplicity and crisp shapes.
As the contemporary home décor consists of beautifully textured fabrics, strong lines and elegant art work, the lighting should be great. Lighting is one of the most important things you should consider when it comes to contemporary home décor. It can add harmony and structure to a room while highlighting the focal points. You must think about recessed lighting or track lighting and accent lamps made up of metals and wood.
The contemporary home décor theme focuses more and more on rattan and bamboo furniture. You can also consider furniture made up of oak, cherry or birch. But rattan and bamboo are becoming increasingly popular. Metal framed furniture is another trend. You can also consider upholstered furniture having abstract designs with cotton, wools and leather. This is less trendy but very popular.
Contemporary home décor has a lot to do with your bedrooms. You can have a platform bed in your master bedroom with a built in box spring that does not come with a foot board. When you add a bold colored sheet to this, you will have the newest trends in home furnishings market.
You can follow contemporary home décor theme in your bathrooms to impress your visitors. Of course you will enjoy it too. Stainless steel acrylic and glass are main attractions in the contemporary theme. You can even go for a stainless steel toilet or a black and white one. Having the faucet in the wall is another trendy thing to do.
You can follow the newest trends in the home furnishings market that would please you and your visitors. When you have decided to go for a contemporary home décor theme, focus on neutral colors with bold accents, clean lines and minimal decorations. Personalize your space and have a great home!
As the contemporary home décor consists of beautifully textured fabrics, strong lines and elegant art work, the lighting should be great. Lighting is one of the most important things you should consider when it comes to contemporary home décor. It can add harmony and structure to a room while highlighting the focal points. You must think about recessed lighting or track lighting and accent lamps made up of metals and wood.
The contemporary home décor theme focuses more and more on rattan and bamboo furniture. You can also consider furniture made up of oak, cherry or birch. But rattan and bamboo are becoming increasingly popular. Metal framed furniture is another trend. You can also consider upholstered furniture having abstract designs with cotton, wools and leather. This is less trendy but very popular.
Contemporary home décor has a lot to do with your bedrooms. You can have a platform bed in your master bedroom with a built in box spring that does not come with a foot board. When you add a bold colored sheet to this, you will have the newest trends in home furnishings market.
You can follow contemporary home décor theme in your bathrooms to impress your visitors. Of course you will enjoy it too. Stainless steel acrylic and glass are main attractions in the contemporary theme. You can even go for a stainless steel toilet or a black and white one. Having the faucet in the wall is another trendy thing to do.
You can follow the newest trends in the home furnishings market that would please you and your visitors. When you have decided to go for a contemporary home décor theme, focus on neutral colors with bold accents, clean lines and minimal decorations. Personalize your space and have a great home!
The Cost Of Solar Power
The cost of solar power may have been higher as compared to power derived from fossil fuels. However, many research reports suggest that the cost of solar energy will come down drastically within a decade. It is said that the cost of solar energy will be at par with traditional power sources by 2013. If you are thinking about installing solar energy system at your home, you should understand how much it would cost. Let us see these costs in detail.
Energy Requirement Of Your Household
The cost of solar power for your home will depend upon three important things. First it will depend upon the required energy of your household. If you require more power, you will require more solar panels. However, the cost of the technology that helps in harnessing the solar power has declined drastically and will come down further.
Government Grants
When you switch to alternative sources of energy such as solar power, the government offers a rebate. Yes, the government bears part of the cost of your solar energy system.
Tax Credits
The government also offers tax credits if you use solar energy at your household. The tax credit you get will depend upon various states in the US. The tax rebate ranges from $1000 to $2000.
Let Us Crunch The Numbers Now
The photovoltaic system that is a part of your solar energy system would cost between $8000 to $10000 for a 1KW system. The cost per watt ranges from $8 to $10. If you have a 3-bedroom house, your power requirement will range from 1.5KW to 3KW. In this case the cost of the solar energy system will be in the range of $14000 to $30000, excluding tax credits and rebates. If you take the state of California, you will get $4200 as rebate for a 1.5KW solar power system. If you require a 3KW solar power system, you will get a rebate of $8400.
To be more specific, the cost of a 1.5KW solar energy system is $14000. After $4200 of rebates and $735 of tax credits, the real cost of the system will be $9065. That is a huge saving.
What Experts Say
The cost of solar power is expected to come down significantly in the coming years since the cost of technology and the raw materials associated with solar energy systems is declining. The decline is a cost is partly due to the economies of scale in production. According to The Utility Solar Assessment Study, the cost of solar power will decline to $1.43 to $1.62 per average peak watt during 2025, as compared to the present $5.50 to $7 level. The Utility Solar Assessment Study is done jointly by Clean Edge research firm and Co-Op America. This report is considered very credible by solar energy experts. Imagine the amount of money you will save in the future by deploying solar energy systems. Not only that you are going to save the planet by opting for these green energy systems.
Thus, the major advantage of going for solar energy is that you will find the reduction in energy costs immediately and for years to come. Moreover, you will find an indirect reduction in health costs with solar energy systems.
Energy Requirement Of Your Household
The cost of solar power for your home will depend upon three important things. First it will depend upon the required energy of your household. If you require more power, you will require more solar panels. However, the cost of the technology that helps in harnessing the solar power has declined drastically and will come down further.
Government Grants
When you switch to alternative sources of energy such as solar power, the government offers a rebate. Yes, the government bears part of the cost of your solar energy system.
Tax Credits
The government also offers tax credits if you use solar energy at your household. The tax credit you get will depend upon various states in the US. The tax rebate ranges from $1000 to $2000.
Let Us Crunch The Numbers Now
The photovoltaic system that is a part of your solar energy system would cost between $8000 to $10000 for a 1KW system. The cost per watt ranges from $8 to $10. If you have a 3-bedroom house, your power requirement will range from 1.5KW to 3KW. In this case the cost of the solar energy system will be in the range of $14000 to $30000, excluding tax credits and rebates. If you take the state of California, you will get $4200 as rebate for a 1.5KW solar power system. If you require a 3KW solar power system, you will get a rebate of $8400.
To be more specific, the cost of a 1.5KW solar energy system is $14000. After $4200 of rebates and $735 of tax credits, the real cost of the system will be $9065. That is a huge saving.
What Experts Say
The cost of solar power is expected to come down significantly in the coming years since the cost of technology and the raw materials associated with solar energy systems is declining. The decline is a cost is partly due to the economies of scale in production. According to The Utility Solar Assessment Study, the cost of solar power will decline to $1.43 to $1.62 per average peak watt during 2025, as compared to the present $5.50 to $7 level. The Utility Solar Assessment Study is done jointly by Clean Edge research firm and Co-Op America. This report is considered very credible by solar energy experts. Imagine the amount of money you will save in the future by deploying solar energy systems. Not only that you are going to save the planet by opting for these green energy systems.
Thus, the major advantage of going for solar energy is that you will find the reduction in energy costs immediately and for years to come. Moreover, you will find an indirect reduction in health costs with solar energy systems.
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