Five Habits That Increase Mortality

Adults in Ontario can add up to seven and a half years to their life if they stopped doing five things that contribute to mortality. Poor eating habits, being sedentary, stress, smoking and excessive drinking all take years off of a person’s life. Poor eating habits and sedentary living increase a person’s chances of becoming obese. Obesity in itself can make a person more susceptible to premature death.

Many people can lose weight simply by changing their diet and getting more exercise. However, some people still struggle to lose with diet and exercise. Those people may be considered good candidates for weight loss surgery.

The number of people getting weight loss surgery has increased drastically in the past few years. Gastric banding is one of the most popular types of weight loss surgery. It involves inserting a band around the stomach so that it holds less food. A person who has had the gastric band procedure will get full off of less food.

The majority of the slimband reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Many people have been able to lose over 100 pounds after getting this procedure done. Slimband can also reduce the risk of mortality.

Obesity is not the only health issue that is shortening the lives of Canadians. Smoking, stress and heavy drinking also increase mortality. The average life expectancy for a man in Canada who smoked and drank heavily was 68.5. The average life expectancy for a woman who had those habits was 71.5. However, men and women who do not smoke or drink heavily have a mean life expectancy of 88.6 and 92.5, respectively. This means that healthy men and women can expect to live 20 years longer than those who have unhealthy habits.

It is very important to note that small changes make a big difference when it comes to health. People who make subtle changes in their life today will be well on their way to living a healthy life.

Weight Loss Surgery Benefits People with Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when the body cannot respond to insulin. As a result, the person’s blood sugar level becomes elevated. Medication and Insulin are the typical treatments that are prescribed for a type 2 diabetic. However, new research has shown that weight loss surgery may be more effective at controlling blood sugar levels than surgery.

There was a study done by Dr. Francesco Rubino and his colleagues at Catholic University that involved diabetic patients. The patients were divided into two groups. One group had weight loss surgery while the other group only took medication to control their diabetes. The results of the study were that 75 percent of the patients who had weight loss surgery did not have diabetes two years after their surgery.

There was a similar study done at Cleveland Clinic. The results of that study were that 37-42 percent of the patients who underwent weight loss surgery were able to keep their blood sugar at a healthy level. Only 12 percent of the patients were able to manage their blood sugar with medications alone.

Type 2 diabetes is strongly correlated with being overweight. That is why researchers believe that surgical weight loss may be the key to controlling this condition. While weight loss surgery may help many diabetic patients control their blood sugar, it is important to note that surgery may not work for everyone. Weight is not the only factor that contributes to type 2 diabetes. Family history and genetics also have to be taken into consideration.

There has also been evidence to suggest that diabetic patients may not lose as much weight from gastric banding as non-diabetic patients. There was a study done in 2008 that showed that over 90 percent of non-diabetic patients lost over 40 percent or more of their body weight after getting gastric banding. Only 80 percent of diabetic patients in this same study lost more than 40 percent of their body weight.

Doctors still cannot ignore the fact that weight loss surgery can help reverse type 2 diabetes. In many cases, surgical weight loss has helped save lives.

Rampf continues to lead the industry in concrete solutions!

Rampf has been a leader in supplying concrete molds for a variety of machines and applications since 1927. This company brings decades of experience in crafting concrete molds that demonstrate a high quality of standard and form. Rampf is available to offer a variety of concrete solutions for driveways, retaining walls, ornamental displays, and walkways.

There are several standard product molds that are available from Rampf. There are molds available for a variety of machines such as bloc machines, egg layer machines, multi layer paver machines, wear part style molds, and big board machines. There are also a variety of concrete mold products available including cast concrete molds, edging molds, block molds, cement block molds, stepping stones, interlocking pavers, walkway pavers, and many more. Rampf can also help with your custom concrete mold projects as well.

In addition to providing high quality concrete molds for a variety of machines and projects, the professionals at Rampf are also available for consultations, repairs, audits, and seminars. Using decades of industry experience the craftsman with this company can assess what repairs need to be done to improve damage and wear marks to both Rampf molds and molds from competitors. Through using the proper tools and paying close attention to detail, the craftsman will be able to return your mold in a timely manner. Rampf can also provide an onsite audit of your business’s mold inventory.

The professionals at Rampf can also help ensure that your business continues to deliver high quality concrete molds by working with you to determine the optimum settings for you block machines and pavers. They are also available to troubleshoot a variety of production parameters as well. In addition to making sure your machines are working properly, this company also provides seminars geared toward plant personnel. These seminars will provide hands on sessions and lectures designed to increase productivity, efficiency, and over all quality. Participants will learn about mold repair and maintenance techniques, common product problems and solutions, mold care and machine performance, and mold dynamics and functions. These seminars provide information on new technologies as well as refresher courses making them relevant to both new-comers and seasoned professionals in the industry,

Rampf is available to help you achieve a variety of concrete solutions through providing their customers with the best concrete molds in the industry as well as the support and education to ensure success. The professionals at Rampf are able to bring their services onsite to assist you in making sure your machines are working properly, fix any needed repairs, and provide education to your staff as well. This company continues to be dedicated to helping the concrete industry master the technologies required to produce the highest quality concrete products.

Concrete Brush Solutions

Rampf Molds recently launched Concrete Brush Solutions, a new enterprise that provides unique brushes designed to enhance the quality and extend the usability of concrete molds. Recognizing this need present in the industry, Rampf has partnered with United Rotary Brushes (URB) to mass-produce and distribute their concrete brushes to concrete manufacturers around the globe. The company's website, ConcreteBrushes.com, currently sells a variety of brushes for both mold cleaning and product finishing, as well as the Brushmeister brush machine, brush segments and other related products.

The selection of brushes offered by Rampf includes both rotary brushes and feedbox strip brushes. Their feedbox strip brushes are steel backed and feature nylon outer bristles and steel inner bristles for aggressive cleaning. Designed to help prevent build-up on the mold and extend their service life, these brushes are suitable for all types of machines.

Rampf's rotary brushes serve both cleaning and finishing purposes. Concrete brushes capable of creating unique finished products are available to order with nylon, polypropylene and steel bristles. Customers can also purchase pallet cleaning brushes and pallet cleaning machines that extend the life of the pallet.

For more complex molds, Rampf offers custom brushes that enable improved mold care. The three custom solutions currently available are the 90 degree cross brush, the V-form feedbox brush and the rotary feedbox brush system for extreme embossed shoes.

As a result of their partnership with United Rotary Brushes, these supplies are available throughout the United States. An experienced manufacturer of concrete brushes, URB has been in business for over 20 years and ensures the quality of the finished product.

Rampf Molds is a member of the Rampf Group. Founded in Germany in 1926, the Rampf Group has grown to become one of the leading producers of concrete molds in the world. For more information on the company's concrete brush solutions, visit the www.concretebrushes.com or contact them through the following email address: info@rampf.com.