Category: How to pass

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• On the job testing

  Posted on December 6th, 2010 How to pass

  We all know that drug tests are not the same. Random tests and reasonable suspicion tests are the worst. The first ones – because it is practically impossible to prepare for them; the second ones – because it is humiliating that somebody can tell if you are using on the job, or, what is even worse, they THINK you are using when you are not! Why is this happening and how to deal with it?

  Employers are trying to avoid any legal problems that could take place when performance observation is in use. Just by performing a drug test an employer can actually objectively determine an employee fitness for duty, rather than a subjective observation-based supervisor opinion. Sometimes, a supervisor might just dislike you and draw wrong conclusions from a behavior that could be easily explained.

  -         Why do you miss so many days? What is your excuse for all those absences?

  -         I was sick, I have a note from the doctor, too.

  -         All right, why are you so irritable all the time?

  -         Well… I have… difficulties in my personal life. I don’t think it affects my performance in any way.

  -         We will determine that. Why is your nose always runny? That is the main sign of a cocaine use!

  -         Oh, no! I told you – I was sick!

  A simple drug test can help to avoid this awkward questioning – reasonable suspicion can be a ground for a drug test without hurting anybody’s feelings, and definitely prove wrong anybody who is being unfair and picky.

• Only The Best Ingredients – Echinacea Purpurea Part 10

  Posted on December 2nd, 2010 How to pass

  Our Premium Detox 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program contains Echinacea. Echinacea is most often associated with its use to relieve the symptoms and length of the common cold and the flu. It has been relied upon to treat upper respiratory infections, sore throats, whooping cough, tonsillitis, and fever associated with the flu. Echinacea is native to North America and does not grow wild in any other place in the world.  However, it is cultivated around the world especially in Europe. It is also known by other names including: American cone flower, black Susan, black Sampson, hedgehog, comb flower, Indian head, Kansas snakeroot, narrow-leaved purple coneflower, scurvy root, and snakeroot. Echinacea grows up to twenty inches in height and produces a large purple flower.  It behaves like an antibiotic and helps reduce fever, infections, halitosis, bladder infections, and the buildup of mucus.  It is also very helpful in stimulating the body’s immune system because it has been found to stimulate the production of white blood cells which are the infection fighting cells in the body.  It is very beneficial in the healing of most skin irritations like burns, eczema, psoriasis, cuts and bruises, boils, abscesses and herpes infections.  It can also help control the inflammatory effects of allergies. While an effective topical treatment, Echinacea is also one of the best blood purifiers found in nature.  While clearing the blood of damaging toxins, it also helps remove damaged cells and other irregularities in the bloodstream.  Like an antibiotic it is very effective in making our own cells more efficient in protecting our bodies from bacteria, fungi and viruses and abnormal cells including cancer cells.

  (To Be Continued)

• When you think you are safe

  Posted on December 1st, 2010 How to pass

  In many instances a drug test brings out a feeling of annoyance and irritation, in rare cases – feelings of anger or fright. Most people using illegal drugs for recreational purposes are well aware of the requirements of a drug test at the job they are in. With the purpose to avoid any unnecessary complications concerning the need to pass a test in order to stay employed, some individuals prefer to take radical measures – not only in preparation for the upcoming drug test, but also by switching to a more legal recreation. No, not the alcohol – we are talking about synthetic marijuana. Legal “buds” are quite popular among people who are doomed to have random or recurring tests. Why spend money on pot and detox, when you can save so much just by switching to the other side – the K9, or synthetic cannabinoid. Perfect for some, it is a complete waste of resources for others, and this legal substitution brings no satisfaction at all. However, if you did make a choice towards this “drug” please note – it is undetectable no more. According to the recent Federal Register rule such substances as JWH-018 – the main component of legal synthetic cannabinoids – will be the subject of interest in federal and state drug testing pretty soon. It is not completely finalized yet, but soon enough they will be able to detect this basically harmless element. When submitting to a drug test – employment, pre-employment, etc. – make sure to familiarize yourself with the current guidelines. It has never hurt anybody to do the homework and double check your eligibility to pass this drug test with flying colors.

• Only The Best Ingredients – Green Tea Part 9

  Posted on November 29th, 2010 How to pass

  For over 4000 years the Chinese have known about the health benefits of Green Tea.  They used it to treat many ailments from headaches to flatulence. Green Tea is made from unfermented tea leaves.  Of the three types of tea – green, black, or oolong tea, green tea contains the highest concentration of the antioxidants called polyphenols. These antioxidants help neutralize things in our bodies called free radicals. Free radicals are naturally occurring compounds in the body that can damage cells and even DNA.  Scientists believe that free radicals contribute to the aging process and also are factors in the development of cancer and heart disease.  Traditional Chinese and Indian medicine incorporated the use of green tea to control bleeding and accelerate the healing of wounds.  It was also used to treat flatulence, regulate blood sugar and body temperature help with digestion and urination, and improve your mental disposition.  Researchers have also found that Green Tea helps reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels although the Food and Drug Administration has yet to verify these claims.  Other research has concluded that Green tea may lower total cholesterol in the body while raising the HDL or ‘good” cholesterol levels.  The polyphenols found in Green Tea are believed to help in the prevention of certain types of cancers. It may also help in the reduction of inflammation connected with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Certain studies done with animals suggest that drinking green tea may help prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes and slow its progression once it has been diagnosed by regulating glucose levels in the bloodstream.

  (To Be Continued)

• Meaning of colors

  Posted on November 26th, 2010 How to pass

  Technological revolution and advancements in laboratory research brought us drug testing, but what is more fascinating – we can use little drug testing devices similar to a pregnancy test at home! Pretty easy and simple to use, these devices sometimes cause a lot of confusion. Single testers, multiple substances testers, urine testers, saliva testers – they all have one thing in common: test and control lines. Control line is an indication of the proper functioning of the testing device; test line would point to a positive or a negative test reading. It does not seem to be very complicated, but:
  - Hi there. I got your testers for marijuana last week, and I used one the other day and everything was fine, I mean the tester was good, but this one that I just used does not work! And I have five more – I am really concerned about this upcoming test and I need to know for sure that these little testers are accurate!
  - When you say “does not work” – what exactly do you mean? Are you getting any colored bands?
  - I am getting colored bands all right, but they are blue! Last time they were red! And it does not say anything in the instructions about testers giving different colors!
  - Well, sir, the color itself does not indicate the validity of the test, the color can vary anywhere from blue and purple to red and pink. It is the fact that you get one or two colored bands that matters.
  - Well, the test itself looked different – are they all different, are they all going to show different colors?
  - The testers themselves should be similar. Did you buy any from a different store?
  - Wait a minute… I think I did! Oh my, I cannot believe it! I forgot I got some the other day! And they were way too expensive!
  - Well, all home testing devices would have similar sensitivity levels, but the colored bands may differ in colors, so just do the reading by the number of colored bands.
  - Ok, thank you so much! Sorry to confuse you!

• Only The Best Ingredients – Guarana Seed Extract Part 8

  Posted on November 24th, 2010 How to pass

  Today there are many health products and energy drinks on the market that contain the ingredient Guarana Seed Extract including our Premium 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program. But do you know what exactly Guarana Seed Extract is? The Guarana berry grows in the Amazon rainforest and has been used for medicinal purposes for generations.  Indigenous people used it for energy and with good reason as it contains high levels of caffeine.  The Guarana berry is red and grows to about the size of a coffee bean.  It is known as the Brazilian cocoa.  The active ingredient in the guarana berry is known as gauranine which is very similar to caffeine.  Although size for size the guarana berry contains twice the stimulant as the coffee bean.  Guarana Seed Extract is a brown, water-soluble powder that is found in many of today’s energy drinks and energy pills.  It is also found in chewing gum, ice cream, chocolate and some alcoholic beverages.  It acts like an appetite suppressant and also reduces fatigue, muscle tension, is a good antidote for a hangover.  Because it is such a strong stimulant, one must be careful with Guarana Seed Extract because it can be addictive.  It is not recommended to exceed consuming more than 100 grams at one time as this can be dangerous.  Taken in such high doses Guarana Seed Extract may result in the person experiencing heart palpitations, irregular heart rhythms, anxiety or restlessness. Because of the effects on the cardiovascular system people with high blood pressure, clogged arteries or elevated blood sugar levels should check with their doctor before taking any products containing Guarana Seed Extract.

  (To Be Continued)

• How to get out of a weird situation

  Posted on November 23rd, 2010 How to pass

  Imagine that you had had your test; you have listed a whole bunch of things you take, and bam! – it comes out positive for something else! It actually happens all the time, but all those false positives that come out because of a pain reliever you have taken a day before are not like a positive in this story.

  This test was checking for a certain prescription drug, and this woman was on hydrocodone treatment and had all the documentation from her doctors. However, the test showed a positive result for oxycodone/oxymorphone. Now, your standard drug test – like most pre-employment tests – will not even differentiate between these two opiates derivatives. Nevertheless, this customer fought to get things right. She went back to the pharmacy where she had her prescription filled and inquired why the tables she got last time looked different from the ones she usually gets and if that could have caused the problem she had during the drug test. Apparently, what had happened is that the pharmacist made a dispensing error – prescribed hydrocodone was substituted with Percocet. So the woman was taking the drug in question but had no idea about it! What to do in this kind of situation? How to prove to the lab that this positive test result is a mere mistake? You get a letter from the pharmacy stating that it is them, in fact, who is responsible for this error and that the test result came out positive not because of the customer’s insincerity, but because of their error. This little piece of paper will do you good – in most cases the labs will accept it, unless you are applying for a piloting job.

• Only The Best Ingredients – Milk Thistle Part 7

  Posted on November 19th, 2010 How to pass

  Of all of the ingredients in our Premium Detox 7 Day Comprehensive Cleansing Program Milk Thistle is one of the most widely prescribed medicinal plants throughout the world.  It is mainly used to maintain a healthy liver and to treat various liver diseases.  It has been used is Europe for centuries.  Also known as St. Mary’s Thistle or lady’s thistle, the plant is native to southern Europe and southern Russia, Asia and North Africa.  It is now grown in North and South America.  The Milk Thistle plant grows up to six feet tall.  The seed extract of the plant is known as silymarin which has been found in medical studies to stabilize the cell membrane and accelerate the process of regeneration of damaged liver tissue.  There are virtually little or no known side effects known to occur even when Milk Thistle is taken in large amounts.  It is safe to use even for pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.  Milk Thistle may act like a mild laxative for some people.  The use of milk Thistle has been confirmed to have beneficial effects in protecting the liver against damage from side effects of medication, chemical pollutants, liver diseases like hepatitis and damage from alcohol and bad food choices by either blocking harmful toxins or removing them from the liver cells.  It has been found to be especially helpful for people with alcohol related cirrhosis of the liver.  The use of Milk Thistle in people who are receiving chemotherapy, have chronic active hepatitis and who are on a multi-drug regimen for HIV infection has resulted in improvement in their cases with just a moderate dose over a two month span.

  (To Be Continued)

• Random test complications

  Posted on November 18th, 2010 How to pass

  We have talked a lot about how to prepare and pass a drug test, how to make things right and get the results you wish to achieve. But how do you comply with an invalid test result? How would you know that the test worked accurately?

  -         Good morning, can you answer a question for me?

  -         Of course, would be happy to help you.

  -         All right, I was just subjected to a random test and I do not really understand what happened. I used to be a daily Mary Jane smoker, but then I stopped, and a couple months ago I used your permanent detox product for the whole body and haven’t smoked since. I still take my meds every day, but I have prescription for them, and I mentioned it in the paperwork and everything, I just don’t get it – they said invalid test is just as bad as positive.

  -         No, that is not true. A positive test rarely has as many second chances, as an invalid test would have. Did they give you any reasons why your sample tested invalid?

  -         They said it was something to do with the creatine level, but I’m thinking it must be my meds – I heard that sometimes over-the-counter NSAID could cause an interference with the drug test outcome. Do you know anything about that?

  -         Yes, but that will not cause creatine levels to change. Did you drink a lot of water before your test?

  -         Sure I did! They pulled me out all of a sudden and I had to urinate right away! I chugged like two bottles down!

  -         More than likely that what has altered creatine level, not your medication, and they should know it. Were you told to come back for a re-test?

  -         Yes, I think I’m supposed to do it within an hour. So just not drink a lot of water before the test?

  -         Exactly. And I’m sure if you inquire with the lab technicians, they will guide you though the procedure and the amount of fluids that will be acceptable to drink before the test.

  -         Sweet! Thanks a lot!

  
  

• Only The Best Ingredients – Cascara Sagrada Part 6

  Posted on November 17th, 2010 How to pass

  Native Americans living in the Pacific Northwest discovered the benefits of Cascara Sagrada centuries ago.  Cascara Sagrada is made from the dried aged bark from certain trees that are native to the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.  It is a mild laxative and can be used to induce vomiting.  The bark from these trees which are in the buckthorn family must be aged for at least one year before it can be used because it is much too potent for immediate use after harvesting. Eating fresh Cascara Sagrada may cause vomiting and diarrhea.  Cascara Sagrada is one of only a handful of herbs that have been approved by the United States Food and drug Administration as an acceptable over-the-counter drug.  It is used as a laxative and it is effective in about six to ten hours after ingestion.  It produces a soft stool that will be easily passed so it is recommended for use after rectal surgery.  Children and pregnant women should not use this unless approved by a physician. A person who suffer from diverticulitis, colitis, heart disease, severe anemia, severe hemorrhoids, liver or kidney disease, or anyone who has had recent colon or abdominal surgery should consult their doctor before using this supplement. The name Cascara Sagrada comes from the Spanish and it means sacred bark.  The active ingredients in the bark will cause the large intestines or the colon to contract thereby causing a bowel movement.  Cascara Sagrada should not be used long term as the body may develop a dependence on it to process a bowel movement.  Since Cascara Sagrada is a laxative some stomach cramping may occur.

  (To Be Continued)