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Nov 21 2008

Microwave Use and Health

Published by himachal under Health Edit This

Microwave ovens provide a convenient way to thaw, cook, and reheat food. They are now common in most Canadian homes and restaurants, and are also found in many commercial and industrial establishments.

Microwaves are a form of radiofrequency electromagnetic energy. When they penetrate food, they cause water molecules in the food to rotate. The rotation causes friction between the molecules, resulting in a rapid rise in temperature. This is why the cooking time with a microwave oven is much shorter than with a conventional oven.

Microwaves should not be confused with X-rays or other intense forms of energy. The microwaves generated by a microwave oven do not cause food or the oven itself to become radioactive. When you shut the oven off, the microwaves disappear. They do not remain in either the food or the oven.

Some microwave energy may leak from your oven while you are using it, but this would pose no known health risks, as long as the oven is properly maintained.

Proper maintenance is the key to keeping microwave leakage levels within acceptable limits. The amount of leakage may go up if the oven’s door or seal is damaged, or if there is a build-up of dirt around the seal. It is also important to keep all of the hinges and latches in good working order.

Minimizing Your Risks:

  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operating procedures and safety precautions.
  • Hire qualified service technicians for all adjustments and repairs.
  • Do not use the oven if the door does not close, or is bent, warped or damaged in any way.
  • Do not disable or tamper with the oven’s safety interlocks.
  • Never insert any object through any opening in the oven or around the door seal.
  • Always keep the oven door and seal clean; do not use abrasive cleansers.
  • Take a good look at your microwave oven. If there is noticeable damage to the door or door hinges, latches or screen, there may be excessive leakage. Contact the manufacturer, distributor, or a qualified service technician to have the oven professionally inspected.
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Oct 24 2008

Please Advise Me Why This is Happening To Me

Published by himachal under Health Edit This

 want to write about this for long time today get chance to do that.Why we do same thing all the time. As my day starts I wake up before alarm rings. I always wake up before 5.44. After morning routine I always open my door same way than I turn to right side of my house for 20 minutes run. This is happening for almost 8 years now. I am following same routine everyday. My question is why our routine is same?

Now after coming back to my house I dress up same time than I do my breakfast sameway. Is this all due to our biological clock or we have charcterstics of monkeys.

Next thing I noticed that when I leave home I try to catch same bus to my work. That is around 7.15 am everyday. Most of times I prefer back seat of the bus.I like to sit on right facing seat. When come time my work I usually take stairs on front of building. When I am in work, most of my breaks are same time. In my work why I go to same bathroom in my floor? Coming back to my home after my work I follow same routine. I need your advice why this is happening to me. Are other hubbers doing same routine everyday?

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