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Hydronephrosis is when one or both kidneys swell with backed up urine. This swelling can lead to kidney infection or kidney damage.
Hydronephrosis is not a condition but a symptom of another condition.
Hydronephrosis is caused by urinary tract problems that make it difficult for urine to leave the kidneys. Urine may be slowed or blocked by:
- An obstruction, bulge, or narrowing in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder
- In boys, flaps of tissue obstructing the tube that carries urine out of the body or narrowing of the tip of the penis
Other conditions that may cause problems with urine flow include:
- The backwards flow of urine from the bladder into the kidneys
- Problems with the tube that carries urine to the bladder or in the way that it connects
- Occasionally, an abnormal kidney
In most cases, the child is born with one of these conditions that affect the urinary tract. For some, the condition develops later on. Sometimes the cause of hydronephrosis is not known.
Hydronephrosis may cause:
- Pain in the back, sides, abdomen, or groin
- Blood in the urine
- Trouble feeding
- Poor growth
- Symptoms of urinary tract infection
Most often hydronephrosis is diagnosed during pregnancy during a maternal ultrasound.
After birth you will be asked about your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor may be able to feel the swollen kidney during the physical exam.
Urine tests and blood tests may be done.
Imaging tests evaluate bodily structures. These may include:
- Ultrasound—may be done before and/or after birth
- Voiding cystourethrogram—x-rays of the bladder and urethra taken during urination
- Note: This test is only done if there is hydronephrosis still present after birth.
- MRI scan
- CT scan
- Cystoscopy
Hydronephrosis that develops before birth will often resolve on its own without kidney damage, either before or after birth. Your child's kidneys will be monitored until the swelling has gone away.
When necessary, the condition causing the back up of urine will be treated. Treatment options may include:
Medications may include:
- Over-the-counter medication to reduce pain and/or fever
- Antibiotics to prevent or treat infection
If the hydronephrosis is causing painful symptoms, there are signs of kidney damage, and there is a correctable lesion that will not get better on its own surgery may need to be done to allow urine to flow properly. The type of surgery that is done depends on the cause of your child's hydronephrosis. In rare cases, surgery may need to be done before birth.
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Nearly all cases of COPD can be prevented. Practice these preventive measures to reduce your risk of developing COPD.
Quit Smoking
Almost all COPD cases are caused by cigarette smoking. Never smoking, or quitting if you already smoke, are the single most important steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing COPD. This preventive measure is particularly important if you have family members who developed COPD at a young age (in their 30s or 40s).
Manage Environmental Exposures
Try to avoid or limit exposure to:
- Secondhand smoke
- Dust
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- Environmental smoke (such as smoke from burning wood, charcoal, crop residue)
Be aware of air pollution alerts. Avoid outdoor activities when air quality is particularly poor. Do not exercise in areas where levels of car exhaust are high.
Avoid Close Contact With People Who Have Respiratory Infections
Repeated lower respiratory infections, pneumonia, and acute bronchitis can produce scarring. This is particularly true in young children. Scarring contributes to the development of COPD. Whenever possible, try to avoid close contact with people who have contagious respiratory infections. Get a pneumonia vaccination if you are 65 years or older, or have risk factors for pneumonia. Make sure you get yearly flu shots .
Have a Blood Test to Determine Levels of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
If someone in your family developed COPD but never smoked, or developed the disease at an early age, you may have a genetic defect that increases your risk of the disease. You should consider having a blood test to measure levels of alpha-1-antitrypsin. This is an important protein that helps protect the lungs from damage due to inflammation. Low levels of this protein increase your risk of developing COPD. You should discuss this with your doctor.
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- Fixed combination containing oral and topical Aloe barbadensis , Azardirachta indica , Curcuma longa , Hemidesmus indicus , Terminalia chebula , Terminalia arjuna , and Withania somnifera
- Septilin—fixed combination containing Commiphora mukul , Tinospora cordifolia , Rubia cordifolia , Emblica officinalis , Moringa pterygosperma , and Glycyrrhiza glabra
- Terminalia arjuna , Alba—fixed herbal combination containing Terminalia arjuna and approximately 40 other herbs
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and approximately 30 other ingredients
- Cogent DB
- Diabecon—fixed herbal combination containing Gymnema sylvestre , Eugenia jambolana , Tinospora cordifolia , Pterocarpus marsupium , Ficus glomerata , Momordica charantia , and Ocimum sanctum
- Fenugreek
- Gymnema
- Hyponidd
- Inolter
- Pancreas Tonic—fixed herbal combination containing Aegle marelose , Azardirachta indica , Cinnamon , Fenugreek , Ficus Racemosa, Gymnema sylvestre , Momordica charantia , Pterocarpus marsupeum , Syzigium cumini , and Tinospora cordifolia
- Septilin—fixed combination containing Commiphora mukul , Tinospora cordifolia , Rubia cordifolia,Emblica officinalis , Moringa pterygosperma , and Glycyrrhiza glabra
- Bacopa monniera
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and approximately 30 other ingredients
- Pilex—fixed combination oral and topical herbal treatment
- Phyllanthus
- Picrorhiza kurroa
- Picrorhiza kurroa, Kamalahar—fixed combination containing Tecoma undulate , Phyllanthus urinaria , Embelia ribes , Taraxacum officinale , Nyctanthes arbortistis , and Terminalia arjuna
- Articulin-F—fixed combination containing Boswellia serrata , Withania somnifera , Curcuma longa , and zinc
- RA-11 (similar constituents)
- Rumalaya—fixed oral and topical combination containing nearly 15 herbs
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and approximately 30 other ingredients
- Three fixed herbal combinations
- Geriforte—fixed herbal combination containing approximately 40 herbs
- Astha-15—fixed herb combination containing 15 herbal ingredients
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and nearly 30 other ingredients
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and nearly 30 other ingredients
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and nearly 30 other ingredients
- Alba—fixed herbal combination containing Terminalia arjuna and approximately 40 other herbs
- Eclipta alba
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and nearly 30 other ingredients
- DefensePlus—fixed combination containing Tinospora cordifolia , Withania somnifera , Ocimum sanctum , and Emblica officinalis
- RA-1—fixed combination containing ashwagandha , boswellia , ginger , and turmeric
- Brahmyadiyoga
- Mentat—fixed herbal combination containing Bacopa monniera and nearly 30 other ingredients
Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of India, is one of the great healing traditions of the world. Like traditional Chinese medicine, with which it has many historical connections, Ayurveda is a holistic medical system grounded in a comprehensive philosophical/spiritual view of life.
Ayurvedic treatment is highly individualized and incorporates a wide range of methods, including dietary changes, herbal therapy, exercise, massage, meditation, and numerous special procedures such as cleansing of the nasal passages. Although the scientific base for Ayurveda is not yet strong, some of its methods have undergone meaningful scientific evaluation, and worldwide interest continues to increase.
The History of Ayurveda
The roots of Ayurveda lie in the ancient Sankhya school of Indian philosophy, developed many thousands of years ago. The first major classic of Ayurveda, the Caraka Samhita , was written between the second and fourth centuries BC, but it is believed to be based on a much older oral tradition. 1 This text sets out all the fundamental principles of Ayurveda but concentrates most of its attention on digestion (described as internal fire, or agni). Another early classic, the Susruta Samhita , focuses on surgical techniques. The Astanga Hridayam , written in about 500 AD, sets out most of the detailed principles of Ayurveda, including the dosha and subdosha. (See The Principles of Ayurveda for more information.)
Ayurvedic thinking exerted a strong influence during the formation of traditional Chinese medicine , which in turn influenced Ayurveda's further development. The Ayurvedic technique of pulse-taking may have been derived from Chinese medical theory. Furthermore, translations of Ayurvedic texts influenced Islamic and European medicine.
In modern India, Ayurveda is one of three widely available forms of medicine, along with homeopathy and conventional medicine. It has become increasingly popular in the West as well, largely through the work of Deepak Chopra, Vasant Lad, and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (the founder of transcendental meditation, or TM).
The Principles of Ayurveda
Even a basic introduction to the principles of Ayurveda exceeds the scope of this article. Consider the following information as nothing more than a taste of this vast medical system.
In Ayurvedic theory, the body is said to contain three primal forces (tridosha) that work in tandem: vata, pitta, and kapha. These dosha, in turn, are formed from combinations of five elements that control the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth. The dosha vata includes space and air; it controls movement. Pitta is made of fire and water; it controls digestion and metabolism. Kapha is composed of earth and water; it forms the body's structures. Each person can be said to be dominated by one or two of these dosha, and may therefore be called a vata, pitta, kapha, vata-pitta, vata-kapha, or pitta-kapha type.
There are many other aspects of the body considered in Ayurveda as well. These include 20 attributes, 5 sub-doshas, 7 tissues, 4 states of agni, and 14 bodily systems. Health exists when all aspects of the body are in proper balance; disease occurs when that balance is disturbed. Excess vata, for example, might lead to arthritis, anxiety, and fatigue. Excess kapha, on the other hand, is said to cause obesity and diabetes.
The Practice of Ayurveda
The practice of Ayurveda is intrinsically holistic and preventive in intent. Perfect health in the Ayurvedic system involves not only physical wellness, but also emotional, mental, and spiritual perfection. Treatment aims to promote and maintain balance in order to prevent or, when necessary, cure disease.
One of the primary methods of healing in Ayurveda involves diet. Foods are thought specifically to strengthen or weaken various doshas; therefore, people are prescribed a diet according to their constitutions. This method is different from the dietary approaches used in conventional medicine or the natural medicine systems that arose in the West (such as naturopathy). We tend to see certain foods as healthy and others as unhealthy; in Ayurveda, what is good for one person is bad for another and vice versa. For example, a person tending toward an excess of vata might be advised to avoid raw vegetables but consume nuts and seeds in abundance; someone with an excess of kapha would be given the opposite recommendation. To make matters more complex, dietary recommendations may vary from season to season, and frequently include numerous details about the optimal ways to prepare and consume foods.
Herbs (both culinary and medicinal) are another mainstay of Ayurvedic treatment. For example, people with a vata constitution are thought to benefit from turmeric , cumin, coriander, ginger , garlic , and fenugreek . Again, some of these herbs might not be healthy for a person with a different constitution.
In addition to cooking spices, Ayurveda also uses purely medicinal herbs, which include andrographis , ashwagandha , Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi), boswellia serrata , Coleus forskohlii , dandelion , gotu kola , gymnema , guggul , neem , phyllanthus , Picrorhiza kurroa , Salacia oblonga , and tylophora . Minerals such as silver, mercury, and lead may be used as well (see Safety Issues below).
Ayurvedic therapy also has an exercise component known as hatha yoga . In general, the practice of yoga is believed to promote good health; in addition, certain postures are believed to offer assistance in specific medical conditions.
Like Chinese medicine with its acupuncture needles, Ayurveda has additional characteristic methods. One set of its therapies is collectively called panchakarma. This is a method of purification that may involve massage, shirodhara (extended pouring of warm oil on the "third eye" point in the center of the forehead), emetics, purgatives, enemas, cleansing of the nasal passages with various substances, and bloodletting. Additionally, the drinking of urine is recommended in certain situations.
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Ayurveda?
It is undoubtedly true that all people are different, and that the ideal form of medicine should take such differences into account. Ayurveda's strength in this regard is one of its sources of appeal. However, the mere fact that medicine ought to treat people individually does not imply that Ayurveda's individualized treatment techniques are actually grounded in reality. They could be wishful thinking rather than an insight into the truth.
It is very difficult to scientifically validate entire systems of health. In medicine, only double-blind, placebo-controlled trials produce scientifically reliable results. However, there is really no way to fit Ayurvedic medicine into such a format. Try to invent a method for keeping people in the dark regarding whether or not they are, for example, taking enemas, and you will see the difficulty.
One study did attempt to test the effectiveness of whole-person Ayurvedic treatment. 59 In this trial, sixty people with diabetes were randomly assigned either to standard diabetes education classes or to a course of care involving exercise, Ayurvedic diet, meditation, and Ayurvedic herbal treatment. As it happened, the results failed to show much in the way of statistically significant benefits with the Ayurvedic treatment. However, even if results had been seen, they would be of minimal validity. Why? Because simply to receive a complex, exciting course of treatment usually results in improvement, regardless of what treatment is used. The causes of this surprising and nonintuitive phenomenon are discussed in Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies? .
The bottom line is that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to make a scientifically grounded statement regarding the effectiveness of Ayurveda as a whole. However, we do have some evidence for a subset of Ayurveda: its herbal therapies.
Many Ayurvedic herbs taken alone have undergone varying levels of study. Most of these are described elsewhere in this database, under the articles titled andrographis (for colds and flus ), ashwagandha , boswellia (for rheumatoid arthritis , asthma ), Coleus forskohlii (for asthma ), dandelion (as a diuretic , to help treat fluid retention), fenugreek (for diabetes ), garlic (for high cholesterol , heart disease ), gymnema (for diabetes ), ginger (for nausea ), gotu kola (for varicose veins ), guggul (for high cholesterol ), neem , phyllanthus (for hepatitis ), turmeric (for dyspepsia ), and tylophora (for asthma ).
Other Ayurvedic herbs that have been studied in double-blind, placebo-controlled trials are discussed below. In addition, we discuss fixed combinations of multiple herbs that have undergone such trials.
Many other Ayurvedic herbal combinations have been studied in trials of lower quality, but because only double-blind, placebo-controlled studies can actually prove the effectiveness of a treatment, those studies are not reported here. Even the double-blind, placebo-controlled studies we report below fall far short of modern scientific standards, and independent confirmation of results is usually lacking. Nonetheless, the results described below are at least somewhat encouraging.
A couple of studies have at least begun the process of examining classical Ayurvedic diagnosis to determine whether or not it has a relationship to physical reality. One study failed to find an expected correlation between Ayurvedic diagnosis and severity of symptoms in ankylosing spondylitis and low back pain. 50 Another small study found that different Ayurvedic practitioners did in fact independently come up with similar diagnosis and treatment plans in three people with rheumatoid arthritis. 51
Single Herbs
In a double-blind study, 58 men with chronic stable angina received either Terminalia arjuna (500 mg every 8 hours), the drug isosorbide mononitrate (40 mg daily), or a matching placebo for 1 week each. 6 The results indicated that use of T. arjuna was more effective than placebo for angina, and approximately as effective as the medication.
In another study, 105 men with coronary heart disease received either placebo, vitamin E, or T. arjuna (500 mg daily) for 30 days. 7 The results indicated that the herb reduced cholesterol levels. However, the researchers inexplicably decided to make this an "open label" study, meaning that participants and researchers knew which treatment was which. Because of this, the results are essentially meaningless. (For more on the reasons why, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies? )
In a double-blind trial of 33 people with acute viral hepatitis , use of the herb Picrorhiza kurroa at a dose of 375 mg three times daily significantly speeded recovery time as compared to placebo. 8
The Ayurvedic herb Bacopa monniera (brahmi) has a traditional reputation for improving memory . However, a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 76 people that tested the potential memory-enhancing benefits of brahmi generally failed to find much evidence of benefit. 2 The only significant improvement seen among the many measures used was in one that evaluated retention of new information. Although this may sound at least a little positive, in fact it means little. Here is why: When a study uses many different techniques to assess improvement, mere chance ensures that at least one of them will come up with results. Properly designed studies should focus on one test of benefit alone (the primary outcome measure) that is selected prior to running the trial. The use of multiple tests is sometimes called "fishing for results," and it is frowned upon.
If several independent studies use multiple tests of improvement, and the pattern of response is reliably maintained, then the results begin to appear more significant. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case with brahmi. In a previous double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolling 46 people, use of brahmi over a 2-week period produced quite a different pattern of benefits. 3 In another double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 38 people, short-term use of brahmi failed to produce any measurable improvements in memory. 4
Other studies have failed to find benefit using a combination of Ginkgo biloba and brahmi, whether in the short term or over a period of several weeks. 5,52
Combination Therapies
Septilin is a fixed combination containing the following ingredients:
- Commiphora mukul
- Tinospora cordifolia
- Rubia cordifolia
- Emblica officinalis
- Moringa pterygosperma
- Glycyrrhiza glabra
This combination therapy has shown promise for the treatment of allergic rhinitis . In a double-blind study, 190 people were given either the herbal combination or a standard antihistamine (chlorpheniramine). 9 The results over 7 days indicated that the two treatments were equally effective.
Another study found general evidence for an antihistamine-like effect. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 32 healthy people, use of Septilin for 4 weeks significantly reduced the allergic reaction caused by injection of histamine under the skin. 10
Septilin has also been tried as a treatment for improving immunity . 11 In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 40 children with persistent low-grade infections (such as chronic sore throat or sinus infection), use of Septilin for 1 month led to significant improvement compared to placebo. 12
The proprietary Ayurvedic mixture Mentat has been studied for numerous brain-related conditions. For example, in a 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 50 adult students, use of Mentat appeared to improve memory and attention and reduce stress . 13 Similarly, in a 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 42 people in high-stress jobs who complained of fatigue, use of Mentat decreased symptoms. 14
In several double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, Mentat has shown promise for normalizing the behavior of children with attention deficit disorder , developmental disabilities, or brain damage. 15-19
Other double-blind, placebo-controlled trials found evidence that this combination therapy might be helpful for depression , 20epilepsy , 21 decreasing amnesia caused by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), 22 reducing frequency of febrile seizures (seizures caused by fever), 23 enhancing recovery from aphasia (loss of speech caused by stroke ), 24 and improving memory in people with anxiety . 25 Mentat has also shown promise for bed-wetting . 26
Kamalahar is a fixed combination containing the following ingredients:
- Tecoma undulata
- Phyllanthus urinaria
- Embelia ribes
- Taraxacum officinale
- Nyctanthes arbortistis
- Terminalia arjuna
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 52 people with acute hepatitis were randomly assigned to receive placebo or this combination herbal therapy at a dose of 500 mg three times daily for 15 days. The results indicate that the herbal combination improved liver function to a significantly greater extent than placebo. 27
Liv.52 is a fixed combination containing the following ingredients:
- Capparis spinosa
- Cichorium intybus
- Solanum nigrum
- Terminalia arjuna
- Cassia occidentalis
- Achillea millefolium
- Tamarix gallica
In a poorly reported 5-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 30 children with hepatitis A, use of this combination formula apparently improved the rate of recovery compared to placebo. 28 Benefits were also seen in a 6-week study of 34 people with acute hepatitis A. 29
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of Liv.52 in a variety of liver conditions. 30 A total of 104 people were enrolled in this trial and divided into three groups depending on the liver condition they had: cirrhosis , acute hepatitis , and chronic hepatitis (type not stated). Participants with cirrhosis were treated for 24 months, those with chronic active hepatitis were treated for 12 months, and participants with hepatitis A were treated for only 6 weeks. Use of Liv.52 was associated with substantially better outcomes than placebo. Apparent benefits were also seen in a 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 36 people with cirrhosis. 56 However, in a 6-month, double-blind study of 80 people with alcoholic liver disease ( alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis ), Liv.52 failed to provide any benefits. 48
In a placebo-controlled trial of 100 people with rotator-cuff injury ("frozen shoulder"), use of this tablet and cream combination significantly improved results compared to little improvement in the placebo group. 31
In a 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 70 overweight people were divided into four groups: placebo; triphala guggul (a mixture of five Ayurvedic ingredients) plus Gokshuradi guggul (a mixture of eight Ayurvedic ingredients); triphala guggul plus Sinhanad guggul (a mixture of six Ayurvedic herbs); or triphala guggul plus Chandraprabha vati (a mixture of 36 Ayurvedic ingredients). 32 Reportedly, all three Ayurvedic ingredients produced significant weight loss and improvements in cholesterol relative to placebo; furthermore, the improvements produced by each of the treatments were close to identical.
Articulin-F is a fixed combination containing the following ingredients:
In a 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 42 people with osteoarthritis , use of this combination therapy significantly improved pain and disability compared to placebo. 33
Another double-blind study found benefit with RA-11, a combination therapy containing most of the same ingredients as Articulin-F, but substituting ginger for zinc. 60
The herbal combination of Diabecon contains:
- Gymnema sylvestre
- Eugenia jambolana
- Tinospora cordifolia
- Pterocarpus marsupium
- Ficus glomerata
- Momordica charantia
- Ocimum sanctum
Cogent DB contains:
- Azidiracta indica
- Phyllanthus emblica
- Terminalia bellerica
- Terminalia chebula
- Tribulus terrestris
- Trigonella foenum graecum
- Curcuma longa
- Syzygium cumini
- Rotula aquatica
Hyponidd contains:
- Yashad bhasma
- Asphaltum
- Momordica charantia
- Curcuma longa
- Cassia auriculata
- Emblica officinalis
- Eugenia jambolana
- Enicostemma littorale
- Gymnema sylvestre
- Pterocarpus marsupium
- Tinospora cordifolia
- Melia azadirachta
- Swertia chirata
Pancreas Tonic includes the following ingredients:
- Aegle marelose
- Azardirachta indica
- Cinnamon
- Fenugreek
- Ficus racemosa
- Gymnema sylvestre
- Momordica charantia
- Pterocarpus marsupeum
- Syzigium cumini
- Tinospora cordifolia
In a 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 40 people with type 2 diabetes who had failed to respond fully to oral drugs received either this combination of Ayurvedic herbal therapy or placebo. 34 The results indicated that the herbal therapy was modestly helpful.
In a more recent 2011 review, researchers found 7 randomized trials evaluating the use of a variety of Ayuvedic herbal mixtures as a possible treatment for type 2 diabetes. 66 The review included trials on on a Diabecon, Cogent DB, Inolter, Hyponidd, and Pancreas Tonic lasting 3-6 months. Compared to placebo or usual care, the mixtures of Diabecon, Cogent DB, and Inolter significantly reduced HbA1c levels (an indicator of blood sugar control over the previous 3 months) and fasting blood sugar levels.
Several animals studies had indicated that Pancreas Tonic might offer benefits in diabetes. Based on this, a 3-month, double-blind study of 36 people with type 2 diabetes was undertaken. 53 The results appeared to indicate that use of Pancreas Tonic can improve blood sugar control . A 2011 review, though, did not find evidence to support the use of Pancreas Tonic to reduce HbA1c levels in people with type 2 diabetes. 66
This fixed topical and oral combination contains the following ingredients:
- Aloe barbadensis
- Azadirachta indica
- Curcuma longa
- Hemidesmus indicus
- Terminalia chebula
- Terminalia arjuna
- Withania somnifera
In a 4-week, double-blind study, 53 people with acne received one of four therapies: real herb in oral tablets and as topical cream; real herb in oral tablets and as topical gel; real herb in oral tablets with placebo gel; or placebo tablet with placebo topical treatment. 35 The results appear to indicate that while oral herb alone is not helpful, oral herb plus topical herb can improve acne symptoms.
DefensePlus™ is a fixed combination containing the following ingredients:
- Tinospora cordifolia
- Withania somnifera
- Ocimum sanctum
- Emblica officinalis
Test tube and animal trials suggest that this combination product may strengthen the immune response . 36 Promising results have also been seen in two unpublished human trials. One was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of children ages 5 to 18 who experienced recurring bouts of tonsillitis. 37 The results showed that participants taking the herbal combination were less likely to require surgical treatment for the condition (tonsillectomy). The other double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that use of this herbal combination along with standard therapy improved recovery from eye conditions requiring antibiotics. 38
RA-1 is a fixed combination containing extracts of ashwagandha , boswellia , ginger , and turmeric .
A 16-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 182 people with rheumatoid arthritis evaluated the potential effectiveness of this formula. 39 Participants in both groups improved significantly; however, according to most measures of disease severity, the benefits of the herbal combination were no greater than those of placebo.
This combination therapy was evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 100 people with hemorrhoids . 40 The results indicated that the benefits were seen in 50% of those using the herbal treatment as compared to only 20% in the placebo group.
In a double-blind study of 43 men and women with hypertension , use of the proprietary herbal combination Alba proved approximately as effective for controlling blood pressure as the drug methyldopa. 41 Additionally, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 25 people with angina , use of this combination therapy reduced chest pain and improved heart function. 42
One study of somewhat questionable reliability reported that the herb Eclipta alba (also known as Bhringraja or Keshraja) can improve blood pressure when taken by itself at a dose of 3 g daily. 61 This study also claimed to find reductions in cholesterol levels .
A fixed combination of Ayurvedic herbs has been marketed as a general "tonic" for seniors. Several poorly designed and/or incompletely reported placebo-controlled trials suggest that this herbal combination might possibly improve cholesterol levels, general well-being , and mood in seniors . 43-46
One double-blind comparative study provides weak evidence that the herbal combination called Astha 15 might be helpful for mild asthma. 57
How to Choose a Practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine
There is no widely accepted licensure for the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. However, there are several schools that offer extensive training. These schools generally require from 500 to 3,500 hours of training. Some of the better-known schools include the following:
The Ayurvedic Institute Address: 11311 Menaul, NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 291-9698 Web site:http://www.ayurveda.comE-Mail: email@example.com
California College of Ayurveda Address: 1117A East Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Enrollment: (866) 541-6699 General Information: (530) 274-9100 Web site:http://www.ayurvedacollege.comE-Mail: email@example.com
American Institute of Vedic Studies Address: PO Box 8357, Santa Fe, NM 87504 Phone: (505) 983-9385 Web site:http://www.vedanet.comE-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Safety Issues
Ayurvedic therapy presents numerous potential safety concerns. One serious problem is that many Ayurvedic herbs have never undergone a formal safety evaluation, and those that have been evaluated have not necessarily been proven harmless. For more information on safety risks with individual Ayurvedic herbs, see the following articles: andrographis , ashwagandha , boswellia , Coleus forskohlii , dandelion , fenugreek , garlic , ginger , gotu kola , guggul , gymnema , neem , phyllanthus , turmeric , and tylophora .
Most of the proprietary herbal formulas described in this article have undergone a certain amount of safety testing by the manufacturer and were found reassuringly nontoxic; however, verification of safety by independent laboratories that maintain modern standards remains limited. Some traditional Ayurvedic formulas may contain toxic levels of heavy metals, especially lead, mercury, and arsenic. 54, 58 According to one study, approximately one in five US and Indian produced Ayurvedic medicine contained detectable amounts of at least one of these heavy metals. 63 In one particularly dramatic and tragic case report, a brain-damaged child born to a mother using an Ayurvedic formula was found to have the highest bloods levels of lead ever recorded in a living newborn. 49 Analysis of the formula revealed a very high lead content, along with toxic levels of mercury.
There are other concerns as well. For example, oral silver, a traditional Ayurvedic remedy, can cause permanent gray-black staining of the skin and mucous membranes. 47
The dietary recommendations made within the context of Ayurvedic theory could conceivably lead to inadequate intake of essential nutrients, and hence malnutrition. However, most reputable Ayurvedic practitioners are well aware of modern nutrition knowledge and take care to make reasonable recommendations within that context.
Various traditional Ayurvedic techniques, such as bloodletting and drinking urine, clearly suggest possible health risks. Fortunately, most modern Ayurvedic practitioners shun the most worrisome of these methods.
In a case report, a patient taking the antidepressant sertraline had two relapses of depression soon after taking an Ayurvedic herbal mixture containing Terminalia chebula and Commiphora wighteii. The authors interpreted this as a likely adverse drug-herb interaction. 62
Finally, one study found that an Ayurvedic herbal formula called Trikatu (a mixture of black pepper and ginger) can reduce the effectiveness of the standard anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac. 55 This finding was somewhat surprising as black pepper is generally thought to enhance the absorption of and activity of various medications through a number of known chemical interactions.
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The Federal Reserve's policymakers decided Wednesday to hold firm on their current interest rate and quantitative easing policy, saying that the U.S. economy is still fragile enough to warrant no changes.
At the same time, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled that the Fed's continuing policy serves as an economic counterbalance to Congress' sequester spending cuts. He also admitted that the Fed was aware of market players' "reach for yield" as interest rates remain persistently low and that there were "balance sheet risks" associated with the U.S. government carrying heavy amounts of debt on its books.
Saying that the Federal Open Market Committee continues to see downside risks to the economic outlook, the FOMC's policymakers announced in Wednesday's release that they would keep the "exceptionally low range" for the federal funds rate in its current target range at 0% to 0.25%. These low rates "will be appropriate at least as long as the unemployment rate remains above 6.5%" and inflation stays no more than half a percentage point above the 2% goal, the Fed said.
In its efforts to prop up the economy by keeping interest rates down, the Fed also will continue to buy agency mortgage-backed securities at a pace of $40 billion per month and longer-term Treasury securities at a pace of $45 billion per month.
Fed watchers agreed that there were no surprises in Wednesday's announcement.
"For now, the message continues to be full speed ahead on QE3," wrote Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist with High Frequency Economics, Valhalla, N.Y., in an analyst note. "In short, nothing very surprising. The message: the growth data have been a bit better than expected, but much more improvement is needed and there are still downside risks. For now: no let-up in Fed easing."
Similarly, Anthony Valeri, market strategist with LPL Financial, said in a phone interview that the overall takeaway "is that Bernanke and the Fed remain very dovish."
Valeri pointed to the announcement's mention of more restrictive fiscal policy and said it indicated that Bernanke and his fellow FOMC members remained wary of the economic impact of the congressional budget sequesters. "Just because the economy is getting better does not give the Fed the green light to remove stimulation because fiscal policy is more restrictive. That's a specific reference to the sequester," Valeri said.
In a press conference following the FOMC's announcement, Bernanke stressed that the QE asset purchase program is being conducted on a month-to-month rather than an ongoing basis due to the uncertain nature of hitting targets. However, the FOMC believes the asset purchase program is successfully "putting downward pressure on interest rates, including mortgage rates," Bernanke said.
Also on Wednesday, the FOMC released projections from its March 19-20 meeting that foresee a lower jobless rate and a rise in GDP between now and 2015. The FOMC projects that unemployment will drop to somewhere between 5.7% and 6.5% by 2015 from its current range of 6.9% to 7.6%, while GDP growth will rise to 2.5% to 3.8% from its current range of 2.0% to 3.0%.
"Labor market conditions have shown signs of improvement in recent months, but the unemployment rate remains elevated," the Fed said in its announcement. "Household spending and business fixed investment advanced, and the housing sector has strengthened further, but fiscal policy has become somewhat more restrictive. Inflation has been running somewhat below the committee's longer-run objective, apart from temporary variations that largely reflect fluctuations in energy prices."
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What is a standing seam metal roof?
A standing seam metal roof may be a strong, durable, safe choice when you're considering metal roofing installation options. A standing seam refers to the raised seam where the sheet metal roofing panels join. Traditionally, shingles and roof panels lie flush to the roof, making them more prone to rust or penetration by water at their seams. In a standing seam metal roof, the raised (or standing) seams run vertically from the roof ridge to the eaves, with no horizontal seams. In addition, the fasteners joining the metal panels together are concealed, providing even fewer opportunities for water or moisture to build up. The cost to install a standing seam metal roof will depend on the type of metal you select, the size of your roof, and the cost of roofing labor in your region. Materials will play a major role in your metal roofing installation costs. If you select standard galvanized steel, the cost per square (100 square feet) might be in the $150-$300 range, while a high-end choice such as copper or zinc could be between $1,000 and $1,500 per square. Here is one example of cost:
- Standing seam metal roof: $300 per square to start, including materials and labor.
- A 30-square roof could cost $9,000 or more.
How much does it cost for a metal roof?
Metal roofing installation is an attractive option thanks to metal's long lifespan, hardiness and fire-retardant properties. Nationally, the average cost for metal roofing installation ranges from $6,000 to $20,000.There are different types of metal roofs, each with their own installation needs and materials costs. Roof size also affects your metal roofing installation costs, as do regional labor rates. Roof size is measured in squares; one square equals 100 square feet. Here are some examples of the average cost for a metal roof:
- Standard metal roof: $120-$150 per square to start, including materials and labor
- A 30-square roof (a 3,000-square-foot roof) could cost between $3,600 and $4,500 for a typical three-bedroom home.
- Snap-Loc metal roof: $200-$225 per square to start, including materials and labor.
- A 30-square roof could cost $6,000-$6,750.
- Standing seam metal roof: $300 per square to start, including materials and labor.
- A 30-square roof could cost $9,000 or more.
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Factitious disorder is a mental illness in which a person makes up an illness or injury. A person with factitious disorder may claim to have the psychological symptoms of a mental illness or the physical symptoms of a medical illness. The term Munchausen syndrome is sometimes used to refer to factitious disorder with severe physical symptoms.
In addition, factitious disorder by proxy (or Munchausen syndrome by proxy ) falls into this category. Factitious disorder by proxy involves a parent claiming their child has psychological or physical symptoms in order to get needless medical attention for the child.
Factitious disorder may be confused with another type of mental disorder called somatoform disorder. If a person has this disorder, then they are not pretending to be sick. The person really believes that there is something physically wrong. However, the symptoms are actually due to psychological issues.
Factitious disorder is also different from malingering, which occurs when a person pretends to be sick for some kind of clear benefit, such as money, food, or housing.
The exact cause of factitious disorder not known. However, it may be a mixture of biological and psychological factors. Some possible causes may include:
- Having frequent illnesses early in life
- Being abused or rejected by a parent
- Identifying with someone who had an illness
Risk Factors
Factitious disorder is more common in people who are young or middle-aged.
Factors that may increase your risk of factitious disorder include:
- Having a personality disorder, such as antisocial personality disorder or borderline personality disorder
- Having severe problems during childhood such as psychiatric problems
- Being hospitalized or institutionalized
- Having a poor sense of identity
- Having poor coping skills
- Working in the healthcare field
Symptoms may include:
- A lengthy, conflicting medical history
- Vague symptoms that did not respond to treatment
- An illness that returns after it is controlled
- Strong knowledge of hospitals and medical terms
- Multiple surgical scars
- New symptoms that appear after test results come back negative
- A medical history at many hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices
- Blocking contact between previous and current doctors, and between doctors and family members
- Symptoms that appear only when person is not being observed
- Demanding medical tests or procedures
- Eagerness to have medical tests or procedures
- Self-inflicted or artificial symptoms of disease
It is difficult for a doctor to diagnosis a factitious disorder. People who have this disorder become skillful in pretending to have illnesses. The doctor also has to rule out any real physical condition that the person may have.
If the doctor determines that there is no physical cause for the symptoms, then the person may be referred to a mental health expert. This expert can then rule out other psychological conditions, like somatoform disorder and malingering. The person may become hostile and not want to work with a psychologist. However, there are strategies that the doctor can use to act in a way that is more supportive and helpful. The person can be encouraged to seek mental health treatment.
Factitious disorder is difficult to treat. The person may resist getting help. In some cases, the person may agree to work with a mental health expert. Psychotherapy or behavior therapy may be helpful. If the person has any other conditions, like depression , anxiety , or other mental health problems, these can be treated as well.
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Awhile back, an employee at one of my client firms was becoming a problem. He had been a good employee for most of the two years he'd been with the firm, but then he started frequently calling in sick, and coming in later and later, looking tired and was having a hard time focusing on his work. The owner-advisor talked to him a couple of times, but his behavior didn't change. Finally, the advisor called me to say he wanted to fire his employee.
I suggested that instead, he try one more approach: what I call "speaking at face value." Instead of just "talking to the employee," and pointing out the problem once again, I asked my client to tell the employee how he really felt about the situation, as he did to me on the phone; not in an angry or overly emotional way, but openly and honestly. He agreed to try one more time. So, the advisor asked his employee into his office, and here's what he said: "I'm angry about your behavior. I'm angry because I care about you, and because you're letting me down. You have an important role in the success of our firm. And we need to be able to depend on you. Do you want to be undependable? Go home and think about what kind of member of this firm you want to be, tell me tomorrow what you've decided."
The employee responded that he didn't want to leave, he wanted to stay at work—and that he had broken up with his girlfriend and was struggling emotionally, but he wanted to get his life together,and to be a dependable member of the firm. The advisor told him that he was still a little angry, but that he could go back to work. Then the advisor went to lunch, thought about what the employee had said, and came back, to tell him that he wasn't angry anymore, and was proud of him for staying at work. Now he's the best employee we've ever had at that firm.
Understand that I'm not talking about employers venting their emotions on their employees; just the opposite. I've found that the vast majority of owner/employee emotional outbursts are the result of keeping emotions inside coupled with high stress until they finally explode. That never helps anyone. A far better approach is to admit our feelings about a situation and explain why we feel that way. This invites the other person to do the same, and leads to a mutual understanding.
In the story above, by speaking at face value—or saying exactly what you feel from the heart—the owner- advisor got his employee to speak at face value as well. By being open and honest about how they saw the situation and what they felt about it, it enabled them to find a moment of connection—to really understand each other. That allowed them to see that they wanted the same things, and what they needed from each other.
An employer's role is to expect certain things from employees, such as dependability and good performance, and to care about their well-being. An employee's role is to do their job to the best of their ability, to help their co-workers, to contribute to the success of the firm and to expect the firm to support them to succeed. By being honest about those roles and expectations, owners and employees can almost always create good working relationships and build great firms. Speaking at face value removes the communication gaps. It eliminates the need to mind read or assume or simply hold your emotions inside.
If you find that speaking at face value is something that's hard for you to do (the vast majority of people I have worked with find it difficult to say what they really think in a nice way) then try this for practice. When someone asks you, "How are you today?" quit saying, "Okay" or "Fine." Start saying how it is and see how they react (most people react in a positive way). For example, when my husband comes home from work and I ask him how his day was and he answers "Okay" or "Fine" I simply assume it is okay and/or fine and walk away. None of this [said in a whining wife voice], "Was it really okay? Are you really fine? Are you sure?" It took about two times for me to show him that speaking in nothing less than face value was acceptable to me.
Now when I ask him the question, I get the honest answer and so does he and thus, we solve the problem quite quickly, eliminating the whole emotional baggage that comes with not saying it like it is. I promise, if you speak at face value and take things at face value in your life with your employees, clients, friends and family you will have deeper, connected and committed relationships.


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A Kitchen Re-Style: Part 5 - Window Treatments, Seating & Giveaway!
484 comments:
there is a huge window in our kitchen, right in the eating area. I need some amazing covering to show it off as the focal piece it is!ReplyDelete
Decor for sure!! Cute frames? Glass bottles? Pops of color for sure <3ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for a great giveaway! I would have to say painting the oak cabinets would completely change the kitchen and make it ours.ReplyDelete
xo, Tanya
My space could use some cute unique touches to give it a little more personality. Also some new appliances wouldn't hurt but that is for another year...Love your dining space!ReplyDelete
A new table with a settee too! :) We'd also like a new light fixture (w/ a large linen drum shade) above our table, buffet & roman shades above our kitchen sink. Thanks for the great giveaway!ReplyDelete
Oh my god I love your kitchen!! Great bench and window treatments ! I've been religiously reading your blog for years from France and I love your house (and your family). Thanks for sharing all your beautiful ideas. Bonne journée !!ReplyDelete
We rent in a duplex and cannot repaint the walls, so our kitchen could use some pops of color. Whether it be in the dishes or decor, just anything with a fun trendy color would do!ReplyDelete
I am in desperate need for a window over my sink. I currently stare at a blank wall while doing dishes in my dishwasher-less cottage. I'm becoming Jean Valjean!ReplyDelete
Window covering and our table refinishedReplyDelete
really need new window coveringsReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:15 AM
Our dining area, along with being very small, is a pass through type space. Every other room spokes off of it as do the stairs going to the basement/garage. The stairs are our daily way in and out of our tiny townhouse.ReplyDelete
We gave our old (space hogging) table to a family member and are now on the hunt for a small round table that is expandable for dinner guests. Finding a stylish one is not as easy as you might think.
My new kitchen will need everything since we're just moving in! And I LOVE the orange scalloped frame!ReplyDelete
It needs a pretty centerpiece on the table.ReplyDelete
oh dear. My kitchen needs everything. Window coverings, new floors, new paint, new countertop and cupboards. Basically everything but a new fridge. ...and our sink is broken! hah!ReplyDelete
I desperately need a kitchen table. We DIY'd built in seating which has made finding the perfect table in the right dimensions a pain. In the end we're probably going to have to have something made.ReplyDelete
I really could use some paint and wood filler for my dining set - we've got a great pottery barn-esqe table and chair set but it was second hand and it's forest green (yikes) and has some dog chewed pieces! But the bones of the piece are awesome so I want to make it perfect for my kitchen.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:40 AM
My kitchen definitely needs some style! I've recently moved in an d lack color, curtains and a kitchen table!!ReplyDelete
I just love your kitchen!!! I painted my cabinets white last year and the walls are now a light gray as well. Just love how light and bright it is.ReplyDelete
I love, love, love your eating area. Looking at my kitchen two things I would love to have in my eating area is possibly a rug and a small accent piece of furniture.
My dining area needs chairs. We have a beautiful refinished oak pedestal table and I have not been able to find chairs to go with it.ReplyDelete
I love your changes. I am working on a plan for a kitchen update too and I want to paint my cabinets (which are now maple) and replace the backsplash with glass tile. I recently bought a round kitchen table and added rattan chairs and I love it. Need some new accessories too. Hope I win!ReplyDelete
My kitchen first needs paint - it tends to be too dark to suit me. I need a lighter color paint and then some fun pops of color - something to make it more cheery and fun!ReplyDelete
Love the updates! Planning an update for my kitchen soon too!ReplyDelete
Well, my kitchen needs much since it is 60 years old (we are saving the best for last haha) but I am trying to spruce it up with clean lines and special touches in the interim - and I would love any help I can get!ReplyDelete
Being in the military requires countless of moves, which means countless of dings and scratches to our furniture. We are in dire need of a new table and chairs, hopefully one with a bench for our growing family!ReplyDelete
My dining/kitchen needs some shelves but I am always afraid to put up shelves for fear I won't know what to put on them, and they will just look like a cluttered mess of knick knacksReplyDelete
I need new bench cushions! Your kitchen is really lovely.ReplyDelete
I need new chairs!ReplyDelete
I am in the middle of a major kitchen renovation so I could list a million things that our kitchen needs right now! The two things that I would take right now are pretty shelf supports for our new open shelving and a table for our breakfast area.ReplyDelete
My kitchen needs a lot of color!! We are slowly trying to remodel!!ReplyDelete
My breakfast nook needs something added to windows like more moldings or window coverings as well as fun decor items for center of table.ReplyDelete
First I have to say I love your settee. It is gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Our Kitchen/nook needs a new table. We currently have an old pub table that I love but because of the space a round table would fit so much better. I would also like new chair cushions and maybe something on the table. I have such a hard time with that to put on tables.
We definitely need new window coverings! And, I love the idea of woven shades! We could use some cute chairs for our breakfast table as well!ReplyDelete
Wow that settee is gorgeous! Along with those curtains! So pretty and such a great combination of pattern and color!ReplyDelete
Our kitchen needs some wall art-desperately. We just moved a few months ago and it's a slow process deciding what each wall needs and finding it or making it. But, we're getting there!ReplyDelete
Love the kitchen nook....love your whole kitchen! I'd love to add a settee, bench or banquet to my kitchen.ReplyDelete
Hmmm, I love my dining room, but since we're dreaming, I would love a new table and chairs!Mine are old farmhouse style that I painted black a couple of years ago. It would be nice to pick out a new set - something I wouldn't have to do anything to!ReplyDelete
We NEED new barstools. My mom gave us an extra pub height table that ive been asking for for EVEERRR but we have no chairs! We have 6 chairs...each pair is completely different and out dated lol. It looks terrible. I cant wait to find the perfect stool!ReplyDelete
table and chairs, definitely!!ReplyDelete
I absolutely love that settee! Your little nook has come a long way.ReplyDelete
I recently bought a new kitchen table, but I'm still on the lookout for some chairs and a great settee. I wish The Black Goose Design Shop had a location near me. ;)
I need a table and chairs in my "eat in" kitchen...so we can eat there!ReplyDelete
LOVE everything! Especially that it is kid friendly and stylish :)ReplyDelete
I think killer window coverings are key as my eyes are always drawn to the view or lack thereof.ReplyDelete
Ours needs softness!ReplyDelete
Would you mind sharing details on the wood shade and fabric used for the other shade? Thanks!
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i just took the curtains down in my kitchen nook so def need new window treatments-it's hard because our nook opens up to the living room and they have to go with the curtains in the living room.......or maybe the living room needs new curtains too :)ReplyDelete
Love the settee!! The pattern was definitely worth the wait!ReplyDelete
As far as what our dining room needs, it definitely needs a new table and chairs. We've cobbled together hand me downs, and none of them are in particularly good shape. ;
I could just sit and stare at the pic of your sink and the gorgeous shade above it!ReplyDelete
My kitchen needs a table runner, picture frame, and a little more color...maybe up high. We have the space above the cabinets and I've just left them blank for the last few months. Don't know if I want stuff up there or not.
I need curtains, a new table/chairs, artwork in my kitchen nook!!ReplyDelete
I really need window treatments big time in my kitchen.ReplyDelete
I totally need a great piece of furniture. That would be a great place to start the ball rolling!ReplyDelete
My kitchen and dining room need all sorts of things. We just moved in a new house a few months ago and are going one room at a time and haven't made it to the dining or kitchen yetReplyDelete
I love everything about this! Can you tell me where you purchased your light above the sink?ReplyDelete
We need new chairs and window coverings.ReplyDelete
I need something on the table... centerpiece, runner, something! And some new window coverings! Mine are just white and a bit boring! (well, and we need a backsplash asap as we just got new countertops!) :)ReplyDelete
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Honestly I live in an apartment and its hard to be stylish with beige walls! I really need a sideboard with storage for my dining room!ReplyDelete
My dining room needs a statement piece to make it look more special.ReplyDelete
We need window coverings, but since we just found out we are moving I will hold off to see what our new house needs!ReplyDelete
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I HAVE to know where to find that fabric that is on your settee...I want it sooooo bad! Will you please let me know where it could be ordered from? Thank you!ReplyDelete
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My kitchen nook needs a new buffet/cabinet to replace my tired, metal bakers rack. I've also been thinking about adding drapes to the windows but have been hesitant to have full length drapes since my little people drop so much stuff on the floor. Still just thinking about that one...ReplyDelete
I could use lots of new things- rug, stools, dishes.... The list goes on!ReplyDelete
I am in desperate need of some window coverings that are kid friendly. We also have a bay window in our dining room with just pain old white blinds. It looks so BORING, but I'm afraid to put curtains up with 4 kids 6 and under in the house. Maybe this is a solution for our house too?! While I'm thinking of things we need, our 2 dining chairs at the heads of our table are getting pretty tired. (we've got benches on the sides too!) The ones we have are so BLAH and I'm thinking something fun and funky needs to come in and take over. Thanks for the chance to win!ReplyDelete
My kitchen is pretty small... I think I have utilized the space well and just bought a gorgeous corner china hutch. I need items to decorate inside the hutch, as well as new blinds for the French doors that overlook a hiking trail. I'd also LOVE to have our cabinets, trim, and doors painted white.., someday! :)ReplyDelete
We need horizontal wall planks. LOVE, love, love what you have done with your kitchen!!ReplyDelete
Love the window coverings, so fresh and casual! My current dining room challenge is figuring out how to address our big bay window. I'm not sure how to get curtains on the inside vs. along the outside. The room will look bigger if they're inset. And, of course, definitely washable!ReplyDelete
I really need some window treatments for our bay windows. I love the light streaming in, but it looks a little too bare. I hadn't thought of roman shades!ReplyDelete
I would love to get plantation shutters. Unfortunately, I have 10 long and narrow windows which means custom made which means EXPENSIVE!ReplyDelete
I redid my kitchen a a couple of years ago.....walls, changed out dinette set for the cutest zebra strip and leather couch and leather ottoman to make it a sitting area! I just love it...the only thing I cannot "complete" is the window dressing for window in the sitting area.I cant find that fabric and style that would finish it off with the oomph I am looking for!ReplyDelete
Our kitchen needs sooo much! But it could use a lot of updated decor, along with a new paint job and some new counter tops. :)ReplyDelete
I think my kitchen needs everything that you have just done - LOVE the entire look, great job!!ReplyDelete
Brooke and you have done an amazing job! I probably need to paint my oak table or chairs to be updated...and a lovely table runner would help.ReplyDelete
Our kitchen nook is in desperate need of new chairs. We currently use a hand-me-down table & chair set from my in-laws (from the 1970s or 80s). We also moved into our house about 6 months ago, so we need a lot of decor and personal touches.ReplyDelete
Brooke and you have done an amazing job! I probably need to paint my oak table or chairs to update them...and a table runner would be nice.ReplyDelete
I would love to have a window seat in our bay window. We have a small kitchen so we could use it for storage and extra seating.ReplyDelete
Oh my~I would love a new kitchen table! We remodeled our kitchen a few years ago and our kitchen table doesn't fit the space very well. And a few fun decorations for it would be awesome as well. :)ReplyDelete
I want a tiered tray for my counter!ReplyDelete
I'm moving to a brand new house in 39 days (but who's counting?) and it will need color! The cabinets are white, dark floors and countertops, but no color. I'm busy day dreaming about window treatments and accessories that can warm up the space and make it home!ReplyDelete
Love the kitchen!!!! Great Job!! I have table envy for sure!ReplyDelete
carriesummerlin at yahoo dot com
I think my kitchen needs it all!ReplyDelete
I've had a kitchen update brewing in my head for a while now.... it could use 2 statement-type chairs for the ends of my dining table, a new runner for the "aisle" between my stove & sink, and some new window valances, which I think I am going to make! Thanks for the giveaway!ReplyDelete
Love ur color scheme! Great job!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Our kitchen has to double as office/homeschool room, so it's a very busy space! We are in need of fun and functional command center items: hanging baskets that you can also put on the table without falling over; mail holder, so hubby doesn't leave mail all over the place; a user friendly calendar, one that doesn't smear all over your hand; desk height counter, our counter is also a desk, but with the kids needing use of it, the height is very uncomfortable. Oh, and new lighting over the table :)ReplyDelete
I'm still looking for the perfect shades for our big breakfast nook window. I love the fabric you picked for your kitchen! :)ReplyDelete
We need everything! We're fortunate enough to have a large eat in area thats part of our open floor plan and we bought a great farmhouse table and some leather parson chairs but there is no personalization. We have one small section of wall where I'm thinking of adding shelves. I also need curtains and some table top decorations!ReplyDelete
I just love the whole look of your nook! I'm sitting here in my family room saying to myself, "Oooh, maybe those blinds could work in here....I am in LOVE with that floral fabric!!! I could re-do my curtains!" Can you tell me the name of the fabric pleeeeeeaaase? Keep up the great work, you are inspriring me! :0)ReplyDelete
I'm dreaming of a new table, I love what you did and I want to do something different and unique as well. I love the idea of a setee. So stylish.ReplyDelete
My kitchen needs an update to the desk area. It's a drop off for everyone and I'd like to enclose the desk area into another cabinet.ReplyDelete
Where did you get your blinds (or, what is the brand)? Thanks!ReplyDelete
We recently dis a lot to our kitchen but I feel it still needs a statement piece at the table. We have an outdoor wrought iron table (with a glass top) and chairs. It's a great set that we bought years ago. It was expensive but worth it and we know we can move it outside one day. However, I have had it a long time and finding a way to "change it up a bit" has been a challenge. Maybe some pillows in the end chairs or new seat cushions to add some more texture.....you've got me thinking.....ReplyDelete
Living in a small apartment doesn't allow much room for decorating. We don't even have a table to sit at. But I'd love to add more color to my kitchen to make it as enjoyable to be in as possible! Pictures, pretty towels, cute canister... a girl can dream.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:45 AM
I have my dream table. My mom left me this beautiful, chunky, antique, natural wood table that is square with a middle leaf that can be put in to seat more people. I need some adorable chairs to go with it, or even recover what she had originally with it. And I am totally eye-balling those amazing green jars on your Ballard shelf! :)ReplyDelete
I SO want a new table and love the look of your new kitchen!!! Our nook is small too so we might just have to borrow a few ideas from you. :) You are my design hero!! Oh, and I definitely need those blinds for the entire from of my house; we have the very same problem and like you said the faux wooden blinds def. don't cut it. Thanks for more great ideas!ReplyDelete
I'm hoping to get a built in bench along the windows of our nook. That way we can seat more people and it will also be a window seat to hang out on and enjoy the beautiful views from our nook. Also, dreaming of a new kitchen table. :)ReplyDelete
We need new countertops. This kitchen has beige "orange peel" textured countertops that we don't really like. But I LOVE your 'pop of color fabric' over your sink!! It is hard to believe that you actually use all that beauty every day. It looks like it only exists in a photo!ReplyDelete
I would love to add shelves, just like the ones you have, to my dining area. I love how you decorate them with each holiday/season. The giveaway items would be awesome to decorate my shelves with! TraceyReplyDelete
I would have to say a bit more organization.ReplyDelete
What is the name and brand of the wooden roman shades by the kitchen table? I'm loving them and need 4 of them for our master bedroom/bath. Thanks. Did you get a privacy liner with them?ReplyDelete
I would love a great piece of statement furniture, besides the table, I have a big blank wall perfect for something fabulous!ReplyDelete
We just had granite installed so there is nothing on my counters. I need to start from scratch. I would love to have built in seating for our eat in kitchen.ReplyDelete
We are in the middle of building butcherblock countertops right now. Noe we need new knobs and pools. I also need some new decor for my dining table.ReplyDelete
I'm dreaming of a whole new kitchen - one that's NOT college family chic :)ReplyDelete
We have a small window in our kitchen. The view is horrible (the sideyard trash cans and AC units!), but I would love to have a window covering that isn't yucky blinds.ReplyDelete
I desperately want new curtains and bench seating for my kitchen. I too have the teeny tiny kitchen that could. :)ReplyDelete
I want bench seating and new curtains soooo bad!ReplyDelete
My kitchen could use a bit of everything! It's a bit scattered, design-wise. I would love a few things to bring it all together.ReplyDelete
I really need new window treatments!!!!ReplyDelete
Rug, more on the walls and tableReplyDelete
I would love a new dining set and some decor to tie my kitchen and dining room together.ReplyDelete
We just got a cute buffet table. It is in need of some finishing touches!ReplyDelete
Some new lighting. Something fun but definitely usable.ReplyDelete
We just got a buffet table...it needs some finishing touches;)ReplyDelete
Our kitchen is "fine" as is, but not "us". KWIM? I'd like to paint or refinish the cabinets, get a new dining table and chairs, paint the walls, add cute accents, etc. Easy peasy, right? Uhm... not! Some of us have indecisive-omnia. lol.ReplyDelete
Our kitchen is "fine" as is, but not "us". KWIM? I'd like to paint or refinish the cabinets, get a new dining table and chairs, paint the walls, add cute accents, etc. Easy peasy, right? Uhm... not! Some of us have indecisive-omnia. lol.ReplyDelete
I am in need of valances. The blinds are super boring.ReplyDelete
we need some color! Curtains, a new table and new chairs--plus some accessories to warm it up!ReplyDelete
we need color! a new table and chairs and some accessories to warm it up. time for a refresher :)ReplyDelete
Well, my kitchen needs a total makeover. This house was built for a family of four, but we have a family of six, plus pets.ReplyDelete
I was thinking of making a bench seat for our kitchen table but and in LOVE with your settee. That actually might be our solution.
Where did you get that at?
I need something between the sink and the cabinet above it. It's just a bare, plain space that drives me crazy. Sadly, I can't put a window there, as it's not on an outside wall. I also would LOVE some fun chairs.ReplyDelete
We need everything...our nook is very sad. :) Our nook is shaped exactly like yours so I would love to do those same roman shades, beautiful dining table, and some chairs to go with it.ReplyDelete
I seriously need some curtains and something on the wall!!! :)ReplyDelete
After adding a new addition to our family last summer, bumping us up from a family of four to five, we really need a new dining table that can fit us all! Not to mention our old table is a hand me down that has seen better days! :)ReplyDelete
I love your bench and the fabric. i'm trying to convince my hubby to opte for a similar kind of table. :) Nice job!ReplyDelete
Love your kitchen re-style! My kitchen needs fresh paint, curtains and general updating. Thanks for sharing your inspiring ideas!ReplyDelete
Better shades & area rug!ReplyDelete
Along with a few extra feet I need better blinds to screen sunlight, not block it.ReplyDelete
kristincita1 {at} comcast {dot} net
I need a few extra feet in my dining room!!!!! But some different blinds would be great to screen the sunlight a bit.ReplyDelete
Area shades & rug! Love the grey!ReplyDelete
My whole kitchen needs a makeover.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:41 AM
I need a table. I love your space it's so calming!ReplyDelete
I would die of happiness if I just had a dining table with matching chairs! We're just using folding chairs for now until we can justify buying a set.ReplyDelete
It would help to have a bigger kitchen but for now...my tall kitchen table has 2 uncomfortable stools , it would be nice to have 4 high backed chairs so that when company comes over we all have a place to sit instead of on the couch with TV traysReplyDelete
I would like to paint, add some new open shelves in my breakfast nook. Beautiful what you have done!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the opportunity to win some stylish accessories!
Sharon H
Everything! I'm dreaming of your new beautiful sink. LOVE!ReplyDelete
I would like to paint and add some open shelves to my breakfast nook! Beautiful what you have done to yours! Thanks for the opportunity to win some stylish accessories!ReplyDelete
Sharon Heinzel
A new table with a cute settee for sure.ReplyDelete
I desperately need window treatments over the sliding door and the kitchen window!ReplyDelete
I desperately need window treatments on our sliding door and the kitchen window!ReplyDelete
I ADORE EVERYTHING about your kitchen reno!!!! Love the table/settee/chairs...love the walls....the rug....the blinds....yeah, EVERYTHING!ReplyDelete
The "thing" I really need....actually theres 2....(well, 3). I really need barstools and a centerpiece. :)
We need new lighting and window treatment! Love your you new look!ReplyDelete
I have been on pinterest all week trying to get pointers on how to DIY a valance (like yours!) for my kitchen since it's not in the budget to buy one from the store and I want to use a brighter fabric to bring some life into my space! Plus, I could use the same fabric to coordinate a matching runner! It would be great! We moved into a new house 6 months ago, and every weekend since then has been projects, projects, projects, and I LOVE it...but MAN, it is exhausting with 3 kids!! I hear ya totally about all those flying plates! =)ReplyDelete
I love it! I would love a beautiful table runner for our dining room and a nice big mirror to go near the table. We just moved in to our new apartment, and it is still such a blank canvas!ReplyDelete
I need to update the decor in my kitchen. I also need to refinish my table, it's black and has heat marks all over it.ReplyDelete
My kitchen needs some color! In any way, shape or form.ReplyDelete
I need new upholstery on the chair cushions our are wearing throughReplyDelete
I need to update the decor in my kitchen. I also need to refinish my table, it's black and has heat marks all over it.ReplyDelete
I'd love to add some decor to our kitchen. And maybe a new beverage station!ReplyDelete
My kitchen/dining area could use some accessories and maybe a table centerpiece that make the room more inviting.ReplyDelete
Love love love your kitchen!
I would love to have a kitchen island that doubles as a workspace as well as sitting area. Oh and new light fixtures are wanted badly.ReplyDelete
My dining room serves double duty as an office, and right now what it really needs is some shelving to hang over the desk, for extra storage and some pretties! I also want a vintage looking sign to hang in my kitchen.ReplyDelete
I'm hoping to eventually paint our table and get light weight chairs. Our current ones are so heavy and big.ReplyDelete
A new table and chairs! I quotas love a nice rug as wel :)ReplyDelete
I need to paint, wall treatment and new lighting over the table...a total re-style! It was new in 99, but needs an update for sure!ReplyDelete
Putting that tray on the table hit me like a ton of bricks! I like to have flowers our vintage napkin holder and a bowl of fruit on the table but it never looks quite right. A great tray will pull it all together. Definitely an aha moment for me.ReplyDelete
I need shades, I'd love some bar stools since we always need more seating, a rug and some color to pull it all together. I feel like my kitchen and eating area need a better flow.ReplyDelete
I'd love a new table, however the biggest challenge is lighting up the room. We have no electrical in the ceiling. So I try and use brights and whites to keep the room lighter.ReplyDelete
we need it all new table to replace the one falling apart some art to match the new color scheme and a table cloth to cordinate everything with the slate tiles backsplash in the kitchen (my whole house is 1 big open space)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:23 AM
I would love to have a new dining room table, looking for something with a pop of color!ReplyDelete
coordinating items that match our slate tile backsplash in our open concept kitchenReplyDelete
I am currently redesigning my dining room. My kitchen is non existent. We live in military housing so yeah not a lot going on. I need decor. I have the fabric for drapes, but the kid friendly non breakable decor is a much needed thing. And a durable table cloth. Something to protect the table but is oh so tres chic!ReplyDelete
I would love a new farm table with some amazing chairs and some cute decor!ReplyDelete
My Kitchen needs more color, and pops of Character. Thanks for the inspirationReplyDelete
I would love a new farm table with amazing chairs and some cute decor!ReplyDelete
Our house needs too much to even list! I'd love a new dining table, as ours only seats four. But the worst is our drapes and cornice, they are too model home-y and are -dying- to be replaced! What I love in our dining room is my great great grandmother's buffet table. I love it because it's so special but I hate it because when it gets any tiny knick on it I'm in tears.ReplyDelete
Oh goodness. The question should be, what doesn't your kitchen need! Haha A new rug, new shades and lots of accessories! Love love love the settee btw! I'm going to be making pillows for my daughters room with that print soon!ReplyDelete
I am in need of A durable protective fabulous tablecloth for my table. And I am in high need of tres chicdecor!!ReplyDelete
Oh boy, to name one thing we need in our kitchen or dining room is hard!! Two things that stand out are a simple centerpiece for our kitchen table and decor for above our cabinets. We have 3 to 5 feet of space above our cabinets and I am at loss on what to put up there! Thinking a large cloce in one stuff.ReplyDelete
We had a flood that ruined about 800 sq ft of our beautiful dark hardwood floors, most of it in the kitchen. So, not only do we ned new flooring, but I'm taking the opportunity to completely re-think the direction I want to go in terms of decor. New table, chairs, window treatments... you name it!ReplyDelete
I think our dining room needs the most attention because our large family does a lot of gatherings and family dinners. Our windows need some jazzing up and our large table is missing some decor!ReplyDelete
I'd love to do a round table in our dining area!ReplyDelete
With a young family of 7 I would love a large white (yes I'm crazy) circular table in my dinning room. I also want a cool lazy susan for all the dinner must haves. It would be fun.ReplyDelete
My nook needs a new table & chairs desperately!! Cute space deary!ReplyDelete
I just bought a round flat dish for my kitchen table but Im not sure what to display in it??ReplyDelete
Where to start? My kitchen is in a serious need of new cupboards, counters and floors! On a smaller scale I would love new window treatments!ReplyDelete
I'm dreaming of a new banquette custom built just for our tiny nook. If you think that your kitchen is small, take a look at ours! hah!ReplyDelete
Id love a smaller round table with stools!ReplyDelete
A new table and drapes... oh and picking the perfect color to paint an old buffet I bought.:)ReplyDelete
The whole look in your kitchen is beautiful. What a great combination of items. I want it all :)ReplyDelete
I have quite the list....we need a new table and I would love some sort of curtains or shade for our huge window.ReplyDelete
We need soft cushions for our built in nook....just looking for the right fabric that won't stain too bad!ReplyDelete
i could use a new table and chairsReplyDelete
My kitchen needs a new dining room table.ReplyDelete
I'd love new chairs and a banquet bench for our kitchen in our new old home!ReplyDelete
I would love your entire kitchen!ReplyDelete
I'm looking for the perfect versatile centerpiece for our table. Our dining space is tiny but I dream of the day when I can use a bench or settee similar to yours. Adorable and soooo comfy!ReplyDelete
I have a very plain streamlined 1950's kitchen. I need to work on designing an installing moldings to give it more of a traditional flair.ReplyDelete
I think paint and decor but I'm really hoping to get a new dining table soon. Love your room- you are amazing!!ReplyDelete
A bigger dining table...ReplyDelete
Love your nook! Very inviting. I could use a rug, some sort of table runner and am in desperate need of something on the wall! Thanks for the ideas.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great ideas! Love your nook - very inviting. I desperately need something on the wall and a rug! A table runner wouldn't hurt either to pull things together.ReplyDelete
We need seating! Any kind would do at this point. :)ReplyDelete
Ours MOST definitely needs some kind of seating solution. We have a table that fits SO well, but no storage/little decor because it's SUCH a tight area and where the "doorway" is into the kitchen!ReplyDelete
I have a lot of things to address, but my biggest problem is a very large bank of windows that span one side of my kitchen. I love the light and openness, but desperately need some sort of window coverings that keep out the heat in the Summer and give us some privacy. Help!!ReplyDelete
I need new window coverings SO BAD! The window above the sink is bare naked and the vertical blinds on the sliding glass door aren't functional anymore. I'm tired of feeling like a fish in a fish bowl.ReplyDelete
We move it FORTY days, and I am not convinced our table will even fit in the new place! Eeek! So..maybe a new table.ReplyDelete
um lets see everything! we r waiting to pay off the house before doing the kitchen.ReplyDelete
Just commenting on how cute everything is.... the bench, subway tile to the ceiling, window treatments, sink, etc. Lovin' it :)ReplyDelete
I want your entire Kitchen!ReplyDelete
I want your entire kitchen!ReplyDelete
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Is a Machine More Efficient Than the Hand?
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What are the washing-up techniques that can transform a consumer from a carefree dishwasher to a supereconomic one?
In seeking to understand and prevent global warming and other man-made environmental problems, the energy consumption of household appliances has come under close scrutiny. One household task—dishwashing—can be accomplished by an appliance, by hand, or by some combination of the two.To investigate the environmental effects of these competing methods, I and a team of researchers from the University of Bonn conducted a test comparing the energy consumption and performance of manual dishwashing with that of dishwashing machines. To rule out possible regional differences in dishwashing techniques, we persuaded 113 people from seven countries in Europe to participate in the dishwashing experiment.We compared their use of water and energy and the cleanliness they achieved to the consumption generated by two energyefficient dishwashers.To reduce variability in test conditions,we had most of the test subjects wash dishes in one laboratory at the University of Bonn. For test subjects,we chose visitors who had not lived for too long in Bonn or Germany to ensure that they had not adopted German behavior.To make sure that we were getting a correct picture of the consumer ...
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Difference between revisions of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots"
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This list was compiled by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association [1] using the following criteria:
The List[edit]
Although the list itself acts as a ranking system, within the list, no hierarchy is given. The numbers simply mark the position of the location in Japan from north (Sakura Namiki Street) to south (Nago Castle Park).
The number one place in Japan to view cherry blossoms however, is undisputably Yoshino, with over 30,000 cherry trees and a long history of cherry blossom viewing.
1. Sakura Namiki Street (Shinhidaka, Hokkaido)
2. Matsumae Park (Matsumae, Hokkaido)
3. Ashino National Park (Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture)
4. Hirosaki Park (Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture)
5. Takamatsu Park (Morioka, Iwate Prefecture)
6. Kitakami Park (Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture)
7. Funaoka Castle Grounds (Shibata, Miyagi Prefecture)
8. Bank of Hinokinai River and Kakunodate Samurai Residence (Senboku, Akita Prefecture)
9. Senshu Park (Akita, Akita Prefecture)
10. Mato Park (Yokote, Akita Prefecture)
11. Tsuruoka Park (Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture)
12. Eboshiyama Park (Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture)
13. Miharu Shidarezakura (Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture
14. Kasumiga Castle Park , (Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture)
15. Tsuruga Castle Park (Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture)
16. Kamine Park (Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture)
17. Shizumine Park (Nakashi, Ibaraki Prefecture)
18. Nikko Pilgrimage Route (Utsunomiya/Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture)
19. Ohirasan Prefectural Nature Park (Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture
20. Akaginanmen Cherry Blossoms (Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture)
21. Sakurayama Park (Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture)
22. Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi (Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture)
23. Omiya Park (Saitama, Saitama Prefecture)
24. Nagatoro (Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture)
25. Shimizu Park (Noda, Chiba Prefecture)
26. Mobara Park (Mobara, Chiba Prefecture)
27. Izumi Nature Park (Chiba, Chiba Prefecture)
28. Ueno Onshi Park (Tokyo (Taito-ku)), Tokyo Prefecture)
29. Shinjuku Gyoen (Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture)
30. Sumida Park (Tokyo (Sumida-ku)), Tokyo Prefecture)
31. Koganei Park (Koganei, Tokyo Prefecture)
32. Inokashira Park (Musashino, Tokyo Prefecture)
33. Kanagawa Kenriku Mitsuike Park (Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
34. Odawara Castle Park (Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture)
35. Kinegasayama Park (Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture)
36. Okotsu Canal (Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture)
37. Muramatsu Park (Kosen, Niigata Prefecture)
38. Takada Park (Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture)
39. Matsukawa Park (Toyama, Toyama Prefecture)
40. Takaoka Castle Park (Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture)
41. Kenrokuen Garden (Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture)
42. Asuwayama Park (Fukui, Fukui Prefecture)
43. Maruoka Castle Park (Sakai, Fukui Prefecture)
44. Ōboshi Park (Minamikomagun, Yamanashi Prefecture)
45. Garyuu Park (Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture)
46. Takato Castle Park (Ina, Nagano Prefecture)
47. Komoro Castle Ruins (Komoro, Nagano Prefecture)
48. Along the Shinsakai Canal (Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture)
49. Usuzumi Park (Motosu, Gifu Prefecture)
50. Kamagatani Valley (Ikeda, Gifu Prefecture)
51. Cherry Blossom Village (Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture)
52. Mount Fuji Cemetary (Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture)
53. Okazaki Park (Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture)
54. Four Seasons Road at Yamazaki River (Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture)
55. Tsuruma Park (Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture)
56. Gojo River (Iwakura, Aichi Prefecture)
57. Mitake (Tsu, Mie Prefecture)
58. Miyagawa-Tsutsumi Park (Ise, Mie Prefecture)
59. Kaizu Osaki (Takashima, Shiga Prefecture)
60. Hokoen Park (Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture)
61. Arashiyama (Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture)
62. Ninnaji Temple (Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture)
63. Daigoji Temple (Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture)
64. Kasagiyama Natural Park (Kasagi, Kyoto Prefecture)
65. Osaka Castle Park (Osaka, Osaka Prefecture)
66. Japan Mint (Osaka, Osaka Prefecture)
67. Expo Park (Suita, Osaka Prefecture)
68. Himeji Castle (Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture)
69. Akashi Park (Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture)
70. Shukugawa Park (Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture)
71. Nara Park (Nara, Nara Prefecture)
72. Mount Yoshino (Yoshino, Nara Prefecture)
73. Koriyama Castle Park (Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture)
74. Kimiidera Temple (Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture)
75. Negoroji Temple (Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture)
76. Shichikawa Dam (Kozagawa, Wakayama Prefecture)
77. Kyusho Park (Tottori, Tottori Prefecture)
78. Utsubuki Park (Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture)
79. Matsue Castle Park (Matsue, Shimane Prefecture)
80. Bank of the Hi River (Unnan, Shimane Prefecture)
81. Kakuzan Park (Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture)
82. Senkoji Park (Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture)
83. Ueno Park (Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture)
84. Kikko Park (Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
85. Tokiwa Park (Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
86. Seibu Park (Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture)
87. Kotohiki Park (Kanonji, Kagawa Prefecture)
88. Matsuyama Park (Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture)
89. Kagamino Park (Kami, Kochi Prefecture)
90. Makino Park (Sakawa, Kochi Prefecture)
Kyushu and Okinawa[edit]
91. Nishi Park (Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture)
92. Ogi Park (Ogi, Saga Prefecture)
93. Omura Park (Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture)
94. Kumamoto Castle (Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture)
95. Lakeside of Ichifusa Dam (Mizugami, Kumamoto Prefecture)
96. Minamata Cherry Line (Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture)
97. Oka Castle Park (Taketa, Oita Prefecture)
98. Mochino Sekino Park (Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture)
99. Tadamoto Park (Okuchi, Kagoshima Prefecture)
100. Nago Castle Park (Nago, Okinawa)


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