soft skills

During my first years as a speaker and author, the most important factor in my success was the wisdom and experience of my mentors. It would have taken years of research and experience to acquire all the minute details involved in the success I was seeking. Instead, I cut my learning time by at least one half through the guidance of my mentors. The late Cavett Roberts, the dean of professional speaking and founder of the National Speakers' Association, originated the quote, "O.P.E." (Other People's Experience). That's what the mentor-protégés relationship is based upon: other people's experience.

I've found that most people who have become successful in life and/or business are proud to share their knowledge and experience. If you find someone who can act as your mentor, it would be a wonderful experience for both of you. I now act as a mentor for several people. Having discussed mentorship with several friends who are also mentors, we have agreed that there are some tips on the mentor-protégé relationship that would be helpful to pass on. I have listed them in the hopes that you can make the most of one of the best resources available to you—a mentor!

1. As defined by Webster's, a mentor is an adviser, coach/teacher–not a partner or replacement for your active participation. Look upon your mentor as a source of inspiration and information, not a replacement for action.
   
   
2. Be very careful of your mentor's time. The quickest way to alienate a mentor is to be on the telephone, e-mail or in his or her office for repeated information and unimportant details. On the other hand, don't be afraid to ask what you may think is a dumb question. There are no dumb questions, only uninformed, unprepared people. If you have already covered the material or problem and you still have questions, make sure you aren't just being lazy. If you do need further clarification and help, then certainly contact your mentor.
   
   
3. When working with a mentor take careful notes so you don't have to go back for repeated information. Always take notes; they will help you in preparing intelligent, meaningful questions and in retaining the information.
   
   
4. If you are asking advice of a mentor—take it! Proteges, in their enthusiasm, often ask advice and then argue the point. Don't reinvent the wheel.
   
   
5. When you receive advice and suggestions from you mentor, report back on the results or action taken. Your mentor may see that you need a slight adjustment or correction. Small game- plan refinements can be extremely helpful. If you are proceeding correctly and all is well, you need to know that also. Reporting to your mentor will give you this knowledge.

Finally, once you have had a mentor, pass on the legacy. It is a wonderful and rewarding endeavor. One of the fastest ways to go from success to significance is to be a mentor to someone else!

I really like this acronym S.M.A.R.T., because we want to be smart when we set our goals. We want to intelligently decide what our goals will be so that we can actually accomplish them. We want to set the goals that our heart conceives, that our mind believes and that our bodies will carry out. Let's take a closer look at each of the components of S.M.A.R.T. goals:

Specific: Goals are no place to waffle. They are no place to be vague. Ambiguous goals produce ambiguous results. Incomplete goals produce incomplete futures.

When we are specific, we harness the power of our dreams and set forces into action that empower us to achieve our goals. We then know exactly what it is we are shooting for. There is no question. As we establish our priorities and manage our time, we do so for a specific goal to achieve the results we expect. There is no wondering or guessing. The future is locked into our minds and we see it—specifically—and that is powerful! Never underestimate just how important it is to have very specific, concrete goals. They act as magnets that draw you toward them! A S.M.A.R.T. goal is specific.

Measurable: Always set goals that are measurable. I would say "specifically measurable" to take into account our principle of being specific as well. Our goals should be such that we know when we are advancing and by how much. Whether it is by hours, pounds, dollars or whatever, we should be able to see exactly how we are measuring up as we proceed through the journey of life using our goals. Could you imagine if you didn't measure your goals? You would never know which way you were going or even if you were going anywhere! A S.M.A.R.T. goal is measurable.

Attainable: One of the detrimental things that many people do—and they do it with good intentions—is to set goals that are so high they are unattainable. Yes, it is very important to set big goals that cause your heart to soar with excitement, but it is also imperative to make sure that they are attainable. In the next section we talk about being realistic. So what does it mean to be attainable? An attainable goal is one that is both realistic but also attainable in a shorter period of time than what you have to work with. Now when I say attainable, I don't mean easy. Our goals should be set so they are just out of our reach; so they will challenge us to grow as we reach forward to achieve them. After the next paragraph, I will give you an example of a goal that is both attainable and realistic. A S.M.A.R.T. goal is attainable.

Realistic: The root word of realistic is "real." A goal has to be something that we can reasonably make "real" or a "reality" in our lives. There are some goals that simply are not realistic. You have to be able to say, even if it is a tremendously stretching goal, that yes, indeed, it is entirely realistic—that you could make it. You may even have to say that it will take x, y, and z to do it, but if those happen, then it can be done. This is in no way to say it shouldn't be a big goal, but it must be realistic. This is to a great degree, up to the individual. For one person a goal may be realistic, but for another unrealistic. I would encourage you to be very honest with yourself as you do your planning and evaluation. Perhaps it would be good to get a friend to help you (as long as that friend is by nature an optimist and not a pessimist). This can go a long way toward helping you know what is realistic. A S.M.A.R.T. goal is realistic.

Time: Every goal should have a timeframe attached to it. I think that life itself is much more productive for us as humans because there is a timeframe connected to it. Could you imagine how much procrastination there would be on earth if people never died? We would never get "around to it." We could always put it off. One of the powerful aspects of a great goal is that it has an end, a time in which you are shooting to accomplish it. You start working on it because you know there is an end. As time goes by you work because you don't want to get behind. As it approaches, you work diligently because you want to meet the deadline. You may even have to break down a big goal into different measured parts time frames. That is okay. Set smaller goals and work them out in their own time. A S.M.A.R.T. goal has a timeline.

Be sure to spend some reflection time this week to make sure your goals fit the S.M.A.R.T. parameters. Go through the reflection questions below and the action points associated with them. Doing so will put a real engine in your goals and make them charged with power to help you accomplish your dreams.

One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to support ourselves and others in living at our highest and best. Whether we’re parents, partners, friends or leaders, it’s incumbent upon us to help others to live as close to their unique potential as we can.

With everything we say and do, we’re influencing, positively or negatively, the people we care about. The ideal is to do this with consideration and intention. Here are ten ways you can help others see and realize the best that’s within them.

1. Believe in Them: We all have self-doubts from time to time. Our confidence is shaken. We lack the faith in our talents and skills to go for an important promotion or launch a new initiative. Having someone believe in you at these times is priceless. The stories of great men and women are saturated with examples of someone who believed in them even when they didn’t fully believe in themselves.

2. Encourage Them: "You can do it. I know you can." These are words that are all-too-infrequently voiced. Sincere encouragement can go a long way in helping someone stay the course. The more specific you are, the better the results. "I remember when you got through your slump last year and ended up winning the sales contest. I’m willing to bet that you’ll do even better this time."

3. Expect a Lot: We’re often told not to get our hopes up. We’re encouraged to have realistic expectations. But when it comes to helping others operate at their best, we sometimes have to up-level our expectations. This can be taken to extremes, but there are many times when a teacher, a parent or even a boss has required more of us than we thought we were capable. And we’ve risen to the challenge which enabled us to see further than before.

4. Tell the Truth: And tell it with compassion. We often avoid telling the hard truth because we don’t want to upset anyone. We want to be nice. But telling the truth is a loving act. You may be the only person who can or will say to another what needs to be said. And you can confront someone without being combative.

5. Be a Role Model: One of the best ways we influence is by our own actions. Who we are speaks much more loudly than what we say. Don’t think that people aren’t watching you. They are. And they’re registering everything about you consciously and unconsciously. We automatically emulate our role models. And we’re all role models to someone so let’s be good ones.

6. Share Yourself: Too often, we miss the value of sharing our failings. We don’t want to be vulnerable so we hold back. In doing so, we deprive others of our experience, our learning and our humanity. When you share from your own experience, especially your failures, you increase empathy, you’re more approachable and you increase your relatability to others.

7. Challenge Them: The word "challenge" has some negative connotations. The meaning we’re using here is, "a test of one’s abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking." We all need to be challenged from time to time. Doing it for another is an art form. Go too far and it will backfire. Go too easy and you will appear patronizing. Remind people of their commitment to being their best and state your challenge. "I challenge you to overcome these unimportant opinions and get on with the real task at hand, get the job done, make the commitment, etc."

8. Ask Good Questions: A good therapist or coach doesn’t tell their clients what to do. They ask good questions in order for the client to understand themselves better, to get clear on what the issue is and from there to make good choices. You can do the same. By asking elegant questions, you cause people to think and come up with solutions. They’ll appreciate it.

9. Acknowledge Them: You find what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for the best in someone, you’ll see it. If you’re looking for their failings, you’ll see those. Catch people doing things right and tell them. When we acknowledge the good deeds of others, they tend to do more of them. Write a note. Send a card. Give them a call. Praise them in front of others.

10. Spend Time With Them: We love what we give our time to. By devoting your most precious resource (time) to another individual, you’re showing them that you truly value them and your relationship with them. Invest time in your relationships; it’s what life is made of.

Believe you were made to do any task without calling for aid.

Believe, without growing too scornfully proud,
that you, as the greatest and least are endowed.

A mind to do thinking, two hands and two eyes
are all the equipment God gives to the wise.

Believe in yourself!

You are divinely designed and perfectly made
for the work of mankind.

The truth you must cling to through danger and pain;
the heights others have reached you can also attain.

Believe to the very last hour, for it is true.
That what ever you will, you've been gifted to do.

Believe in yourself and step out unafraid.

By misgivings and doubt be not easily swayed.

You've the right to succeed;
the precision of skill which betokens the great
you can earn if you will!

The wisdom of the ages is yours if you'll read.

But you've got to believe in yourself to succeed.

Dr. Seymour Epstein of the University of Massachusetts researched the thinking styles of highly successful people.… The most interesting survey result was the fact that superachievers think differently than average achievers.

Dr. Epstein found nine key differences:

1. Superachievers think in ways that make them less sensitive to disapproval and rejection. They brush off rejection faster.
   
   
2. They think in ways that facilitate effective action.
   
   
3. Their thoughts are more focused on the task at hand and they refuse to let their minds drift to unpleasant events of the past.
   If they cannot do anything about a negative situation, they do not worry about it and they move on with their lives.
   
   
4. They do not engage in superstitious thoughts.
   
   
5. The think that failures are an important source of learning and refuse to equate failure with low self-worth. Thinking constructively saves them from wasting time and suffering psychological pain.
   
   
6. They do not restrict their thinking by establishing rigid patterns. They do not divide others into "winners" and "losers," but accept people for who they are as individuals.
   
   
7. They think thoughts through without jumping to false conclusions. They are able to see their actions and the world in a healthy and realistic perspective. They are optimists, yet think realistically.
   
   
8. They welcome challenges with optimism and without fear. When they face difficulties, they find ways to look at the positive side of life.
   
   
9. They do not waste time in unproductive, esoteric, or catastrophic thoughts. They think constructively and they know that their level of thinking determines their level of success.

Otak manusia terdiri lebih dari 100 miliar syaraf yang masing-masing terkait dengan 10 ribu syaraf lain. Bayangkan, dengan kerumitan otak seperti itu, maka Anda wajib menyayangi otak Anda cukup dengan menghindari kebiasaan-kebiasaan buruk yang sering disepelekan.

Otak adalah organ tubuh vital yang merupakan pusat pengendali sistem syaraf pusat. Otak mengatur dan mengkordinir sebagian besar gerakan, perilaku dan fungsi tubuh homeostasis seperti detak jantung, tekanan darah, keseimbangan cairan tubuh dan suhu tubuh.

Otak juga bertanggung jawab atas fungsi seperti pengenalan, emosi. ingatan, pembelajaran motorik dan segala bentuk pembelajaran lainnya.

Sungguh suatu tugas yang sangat rumit dan banyak. Maka, hindarilah kebiasaan buruk di bawah jika Anda masih ingin otak Anda bekerja dengan baik.


1. Tidak mau sarapan

Banyak orang menyepelekan sarapan, padahal tidak mengkonsumsi makanan di pagi hari menyebabkan turunnya kadar gula dalam darah. Hal ini berakibat pada kurangnya masukan nutrisi pada otak yang akhirnya berakhir pada kemunduran otak.


2. Kebanyakan makan

Terlalu banyak makan mengeraskan pembuluh otak yang biasanya menuntun kita pada menurunnya kekuatan mental.


3. Merokok

Merokok ternyata berakibat sangat mengerikan pada otak kita. Bayangkan, otak kita bisa menyusut dan akhirnya kehilangan fungsi-fungsinya. Tak ayal diwaktu tua kita rawan Alzheimer.


4. Terlalu banyak mengkonsumsi gula

Terlalu banyak asupan gula akan menghalangi penyerapan protein dan gizi sehingga tubuh kekurangan nutrisi dan perkembangan otak terganggu.


5. Polusi udara

Otak adalah bagian tubuh yang paling banyak menyerap udara. Terlalu lama berada di lingkungan dengan udara berpolusi membuat kerja otak tidak efisien.


6. Kurang tidur

Tidur memberikan kesempatan otak untuk beristirahat. Sering melalaikan tidur membuat sel-sel otak justru mati kelelahan.


7. Menutup kepala ketika sedang tidur

Tidur dengan kepala yang ditutupi merupakan kebiasaan buruk yang sangat berbahaya karena karbondioksida yang diproduksi selama tidur terkonsentrasi sehingga otak tercemar. Jangan heran kalau lama kelamaan otak menjadi rusak.


8. Berpikir terlalu keras ketika sedang sakit

Bekerja keras atau belajar ketika kondisi tubuh sedang tidak fit juga memperparah ketidakefektifan otak.


9. Kurangnya stimulasi otak

Berpikir adalah cara terbaik untuk melatih kerja otak. Kurang berpikir justru membuat otak menyusut dan akhirnya tidak berfungsi maksimal.


10. Jarang bicara

Percakapan intelektual biasanya membawa efek bagus pada kerja otak.

Kehidupan terus menerus berubah, yang tidak berubah adalah perubahan itu sendiri, apapun yang kita tekuni, baik itu di dunia bisnis, politik, jasa, atlit ataupun profesional dan bidang2 lainnya, Semua kondisi itu selalu dalam keadaan berubah terus menerus, demikian pula dengan kondisi sukses atau gagal yang kita alami hari ini, semuanya tidak tetap selalu berubah dari saat ke saat.

Kita ambil contoh:
Jika hari ini kita mengalami kegagalan, bukan berarti besok tetap gagal, asal tahu di mana letak kelemahan2 yang harus diperbaiki,maka usaha kita selanjutnya, memungkinkan untuk merubah kegagalan menjadi kesuksesan, namun kalau kita tidak berusaha untuk bangkit dari kegagalan maka kondisi gagal akan semakin membawa kita pada keterpurukan, frustasi dan depresi, yang pada akhirnya hanya mampu menghibur diri sendiri dengan apatis dan berkata. ya...kegagalanku ini memang sudah nasibku.

Kesuksesan yang telah kita raih hari ini, tidak berarti besok kita akan tetap sukses!
Karena dalam kenyataannya Para pesaing kita, baik yang telah kita kenal, kita ketahui atau yang baru muncul dan tidak kita ketahui, mereka semua melakukan aktifitasnya dengan segenap kemampuan dan berbagai cara untuk mengembangkan usaha mereka secara maksimal.
Kalau kesuksesan yang yang telah kita raih membuat kita manja, lengah dan angkuh, maka bisa dipastikan secara berangsur angsur kita akan mengalami kemunduran. Kenapa bisa mundur? Ya karena kondisi itu terus berubah, mempertahankan kesuksesan jauh lebih sulit dari pada menciptakannya, begitu kita manja, semangat menjadi kendor.
agar supaya kesuksesan yg telah kita raih tetap berada di genggaman kita, kita harus melakukan persiapan yang dibutuhkan dan sikap mental yang mau tetap belajar dalam memoles diri, serta siap berjuang dengan lebih keras lagi, hanya dengan cara seperti itu minimal kita tetap eksis dengan kesuksesan yang telah kita dapatkan dan maksimal kita akan meraih sukses yang lebih luar biasa!

Tentu tidak menjadi berlebihan untuk selalu mengingatkan pada diri sendiri, bahwa:

KESUKSESAN HARI INI TIDAK BERARTI BESOK KITA AKAN MERAIH SUKSES LAGI, TANPA KESIAPAN DAN BERJUANG LEBIH KERAS,
MAKA KESUKSESAN SULIT KITA PERTAHANKAN!!

This fact sheet tells you everything you didn’t know about vitamin C!

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant; is essential for the production of collagen, the substance that forms the body’s connective tissues (bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments); and it may help to boost the immune system. The best sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits and juices, papayas, hot chili peppers, bell peppers, broccoli, potatoes, kale, red cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Tomatoes are also a good source.

Vitamin C deficiencies
Scurvy is the most common disease that results from vitamin C deficiency. It affects most body tissues, particularly bones, teeth and blood vessels. Initial symptoms include tiredness, weakness, irritability, weight loss and vague muscle aches. Subsequent symptoms include bleeding gums, wounds that won’t heal, rough skin and wasting away of the muscles. Low dietary intake of vitamin C may also increase lead levels in the blood. Although vitamin C deficiency is uncommon in the US, a recent study suggested that many healthy middle-class Americans were deficient in vitamin C. Deficiencies may also be present in the elderly, alcoholics, cancer patients and those who adhere to some food fads. Additionally, high doses of aspirin taken over a long period of time can interfere with vitamin C absorption and may cause a deficiency.

Vitamin C toxicity
Adverse effects from vitamin C supplements are uncommon, but high doses (more than 1000 mg per day) may cause headaches and intestinal and urinary problems, including kidney stones. Studies have suggested that in doses of 500 mg or more, vitamin C may have pro-oxidant effects that can damage cells. Because ascorbic acid increases iron absorption, people with certain blood disorders, such as hemochromatosis, thalassemia, or sideroblastic anemia, should particularly avoid high doses. Large doses can also interfere with anticoagulant medications, and with blood tests used in diabetes and stool tests for diagnosing colon cancer. A condition called rebound scurvy is caused by abrupt withdrawal from long-term ingestion of large doses of the vitamin. In rare cases, infants of pregnant women who have taken large doses of vitamin C have been born with rebound scurvy.

Information technology enables companies to organize their functions in an efficient manner. IT enables companies to achieve competence. IT helps in coordinating the goals of individuals and their companies. Thus, information technology benefits individuals as well as their companies. Students should concentrate on an IT-based education. Many IT companies promise a high remuneration. So, people look forward to a career in IT. Career in information technology may also mean working as a consultant. Consultants need knowledge on computers as well as on communication technology. Consultants need good communication skills as they have to interact with many clients.

Information Technology

Information technology promotes cooperation and team work. It facilitates global communication of knowledge. Thus, it has played a role in the development of society. IT helps companies to spread their functions to different countries. Companies are no longer restricted to one place. Information technology paves way for the development of an organization. Individuals also rely on information technology for the processing of information. People should adopt a pro-active role in the development of IT. Integration of various educational activities help in the development of information technology.

The following are the benefits of information technology:
Greater accuracy: It provides for greater accuracy. It helps in eliminating time-consuming activities. Clients feel secure with accurate business intelligence.
Advanced skills: IT helps in the development of advanced skills. Students may engage in research and projects. Advanced technology also enables students to think analytically.

Outsourcing: Information technology facilitates outsourcing. Outsourcing assists in cost management and improves the service quality. This enables the management to focus on core business activities.
IT also assists in:

Project management
Desktop management
Network management
End user technical support
Business applications
Strategic planning

Information Technology in Education

Information technology in education paves way for the advancement of the educational system. The quality of education is enhanced as students become more familiar with IT. IT-based education fosters confidence among the students. IT in education does not require the physical presence of students. Information technology in education reduces geographical constraints. IT also provides various career opportunities to the students. IT provides career opportunities in:

Engineering
Manu1facturing
Banking
Management consulting
Health
Forestry

Companies also establish IT training centers. These centers help in supplementing the educational needs of the students. An IT career fosters the innovative ability of the employees. An IT career ensures good remuneration.

Students should take the following steps for a career in information technology:

Conduct a research on various IT jobs.
Compare their potential with skills needed for IT jobs.
Develop the skills that they do not possess
Employees should continuously enhance their IT skills. They should have an up to date knowledge on information technology. Students may develop their IT skills while they are engaged in other fields.

Information Technology Consulting Firm

Information Technology consulting firms provide advice on:

Resource utilization
Operation and
Spending

The IT consulting firm helps in comparing the management practices of different companies. It also gives ideas on the ideal management practice. The technology consulting firm helps clients to focus on the key areas for improvement. It also facilitates cost-effectiveness and returns on investment. Technology consulting firms assist in the effective functioning of the company. It reduces ambiguity in the day-to-day work.

An information technology consultant should possess the following skills:
Technical skills: The technology consultant should possess technical skills and experience.
Interactive skills: The consultant should be competent enough to communicate with the executives and the end-users.
Functionality: Different assignments require different skills. Consultants should efficiently perform the functions needed for all the skills.

Asparagus was first cultivated by the ancient Romans, and Egyptians considered it special enough to be used as a gift to their gods. It’s popularity didn’t take long to spread, though, so today asparagus is enjoyed worldwide. Europeans tend to prefer the white variety, which results when the asparagus stalks are grown under mounds of earth. (Because sunshine can’t reach the stalks, there’s no chlorophyll production to turn them green.) But Americans generally prefer their asparagus in shades of green or violet-green.

Regardless of color, asparagus wins points for being a nutritionally balanced vegetable. It contains vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B6 and potassium, and is a good source of fiber and the antioxidant glutathione. It has no fat or cholesterol, and five spears of green asparagus contains only about 20 calories. It’s also versatile because it can be prepared in a number of ways, and it’s just as nutritious whether raw or cooked.

If you’re short on time, the following recipe will make the most of the asparagus with very little effort:

Fresh and Simple Asparagus
Serves 4-6 people

1 lb. fresh asparagus
Olive oil and lemon juice, to taste
1. Trim the ends of the asparagus by bending the stalks and snapping them where they bend naturally.

2. Place the spears flat in a large pan with about 2 inches of water.

3. Bring to a boil and until slightly tender. Don’t overcook.

4. Drain; then rinse with cold water until the stalks are cool enough to stop the cooking process.

5. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, to taste.

If you want to get a little fancier, this main dish asparagus recipe mixes just enough decadent ingredients to be sinfully good without being unhealthy:

Asparagus Wheels
Serves 4

1 lb. fresh asparagus
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices thinly sliced deli ham or prosciutto
4 T. olive oil
1 C. dried whole wheat bread crumbs
½ C. grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Bend the asparagus stalks and snap them where they naturally bend to remove the fibrous ends. Place the stalks in a pot and cook in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and drain.

3. Layer a slice of cheese on top of a slice of ham, then place 3 to 4 asparagus spears on top of the cheese.

4. Roll the ham, cheese and asparagus, and skewer with a toothpick to hold the ingredients in place. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

5. Place the rolls in a casserole dish; then pour the olive oil over the entire dish.

6. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

7. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crumb mixture forms a crust.

We hope you enjoyed these healthy asparagus recipes. Here’s wishing you good health!

You might also be interested in these other recipes:

Blueberry Recipes with Antioxidant Power
Broccoli Recipes
Garlic Recipes with Antiviral Power
Pasta Recipes to Boost Your Immune System
Recipes to Control Blood Sugar
Recipes to Help Your Vision
Recipes to Keep Anemia at Bay

Technology transfer refers to the process of transferring scientific findings to the commercial sector. It satisfies public and private needs. The following are the methods of technology transfer:

Joint ventures
Technical cooperation
License agreements
The following are the benefits of technology transfers:

Less expensive than R&D
Technical assistance from licensor
Needs lesser time to market
Transfer of technology involves external acquisition of technology. So, it does not require R&D. Technology transfer consultants determine the technological needs of a company. Consultants also search for partners. Partners satisfy the technological needs of the collaborating company. Consultants help companies in the negotiation process. Negotiation involves intellectual property rights and innovation financing. Technology transfers have also made an impact in universities. Universities strike up partnership with private enterprises. Universities provide transfer of information to the private entities and gain valuable financial resources. Developed countries provide technological expertise to the developing countries. Thus, technology transfer stimulates economic growth. Developing countries lack an effective institutional framework. An effective institutional framework facilitates the transfer of technology from universities to private entities.

Health care technology involves the use of information technology in health care. It benefits the private and the public health care organizations. It involves the use of devices and drugs to diagnose and treat diseases. This technology helps to optimize material management system.

Benefits of health care information technology:

Provides accurate diagnosis
Alleviates pain
Cures diseases
Facilitates rehabilitation
Lengthens survival
Reduces costs and
Ensures better availability of materials
Health care information technology reduces the purchase order processing time. It also simplifies the inventory management process. It integrates financial resources, human resources and clinical systems. Health information technology helps in increasing the accuracy of data. Many health care organizations make use of a portal interface. The portal interface provides access to clinical and non-clinical systems.

Acid reflux or heartburn, which is technically known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), is a truly troubling condition. If you’re suffering from it, you already know how painful and uncomfortable it can be. But there are more reasons than just pain relief to seek home remedies for acid reflux. If you ignore the condition and choose to just live with the pain, your LES (lower esophageal sphincter) will become more and more damaged over time and eventually reach a point when repair will become difficult. The good news is that there are natural heartburn remedies that not only don’t require drugs; you can purchase them right at your local grocery or health food store! Here are four of these time-honored acid reflux natural treatments:

Papaya
This healthy fruit is an excellent acid reflux natural remedy. It’ s loaded with an enzyme called papain that can help promote proper food digestion and hasten the muscle tissue renewal process. It also contains potassium, which provides a healthy bacterial setting for your intestines. Papaya is an important component of your acid reflux diet because it can also provide your daily supply of vitamin C. It’s best to eat the fruit itself, but there are also papain pills available at the health food store.

Cherries
This lovely tiny fruit is a perfect natural treatment for a variety of illnesses and diseases, heartburn included. Cherries are rich in antioxidants, which can do a great deal to help heal the damage that acid reflux can do to the muscle tissues of your stomach. Apart from being rich in antioxidants, cherries are also great sources of vitamin C and potassium, and they can help promote proper digestion and restore the health of your stomach. You can either eat the cherries or drink cherry juice to get these healthful effects.

Ginger
This root crop has been used in many cultures for generations because of its ability to soothe the stomach. As with papaya, there are supplements available that contain ginger as an active ingredient. But there’s still no substitute for the real thing. You can boil it and drink the juice, adding honey to taste, or simply chew on a small piece of the root. If you find either of those objectionable, try organic ginger candy or ginger tea.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Although it might seem strange to treat a painful condition like heartburn with an acid, there is anecdotal evidence that apple cider vinegar can be a beneficial treatment for acid reflux. Try taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 8 oz. of water and honey to taste with meals and before bed to see if that relieves your pain. Some people choose to add approximately 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, to treat the mouth sores that sometimes result from the acid. Another method to address mouth sores is to just drink the apple cider less frequently until the sores heal.
Although these are safe food-based home remedies for acid reflux, you should carefully monitor how they work for you. The same can be said of anything you put in your body — no matter the source — because everybody is different. If one of these approaches doesn’t work, experiment with others until you find the solution that’s right for you.