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Important Notes1: This answer concerns vaping: the consumer use of nicotine or non-nicotine containing electronic vaporisers (‘ecigs’) for smoking avoidance or cessation; this is commonly termed THR [1]. It does not address herbal vaporizing of any kind, such as (a) HnB tobacco vaporizers, or (b) drug delivery devices such as bongs, dab pens or vaporizers for cannabis or THC liquid delivery, legal or illegal.2: The recent incidence of localised lung disease and death in the USA has nothing to do with vaping as discussed here. It was caused by illegal use of illegal drugs in drug delivery devices. The problems caused by this illegal drug use are completely unknown to the world’s 50 million vapers, including America’s >10 million vapers (ecig consumers avoiding or ceasing smoking). Two persons have been arrested for murder in connection with the supply of illegal cannabis products contaminated with tocopherol acetate thickener (which can be ingested but not inhaled), for use in drug delivery devices. Virtually every case of lung disease has been linked to contaminated cannabis oil products for use in dab pens. There have been no cases of lung disease among ecig vapers worldwide or in the USA. It is a local problem, just in the US, linked to cannabis oils.Once again: this was nothing whatsoever to do with vaping as discussed here. However, the usual suspects attempted to conflate the two, in order to protect the $1.5 trillion a year smoking economy based on cigarette sales. Anyone suggesting that vaping as discussed here is linked to lung disease caused by illegal and contaminated cannabis products used in dab pens and other drug delivery devices is paid by, connected with, or has at least been duped by those working hard to keep smokers smoking.The NHS is constructing vape shops (i.e. vaping as discussed here in this article) in UK hospitals, and it would be impossible to do this unless advised by the world’s senior tobacco control scientists such as Prof Etter of Geneva and Prof Britton of the RCP that vaping is at least Acceptably Safe / GRAS. You can choose to believe them, or the paid liars doing their best to keep people smoking.>>>>>> anti vaping = pro cigarettes and pro smoking <<<<<<SummaryVaping is the consumer use of electronic aerosol mist generators, often called ecigs, PVs [personal vaporisers] or EVs, to substitute for cigarettes. Vaping is a method of avoiding or ceasing smoking, invented by a Chinese pharmacist, Han Li (aka Hon Lik) in order to assist him to stop smoking. He used common inhalable medicinal components well known to him.The vapour produced by an ecig has <150 compounds present, usually fewer. All are easily identifiable and many are currently used or have been widely used in inhalable and injectable medicines. Nothing in ecig vapour has been associated with morbidity, in the minuscule quantities present. Studies that suggest otherwise have been shredded by the world’s senior independent scientists, who revealed that the devices must have been almost set on fire to achieve the biased results reported.Tobacco and tobacco smoke contain 9,800 compounds [2], with around 5,000 in the smoke, and the research team reporting this analysis stated that there were more compounds still to be identified. One team member suggested that, given accurate enough equipment, in his opinion the total might reach perhaps as high as 100,000.The entire point of vaping is that there is no tobacco and no smoke. Thus, 99.9% of cancer risks are immediately removed.Vaping and cancer riskDr Laugesen was the first medical professional to state directly that it is impossible for ecigs to cause lung cancer. He was the the first professional medical researcher to investigate vaping in 2009 / 2010 (that is, vaping as in the use of battery-powered liquid nebulisers utilising PG, glycerine and water as the excipients - not vaporising of tobacco in an HnB type of process). His resource site is at: Dr. Murray Laugesen's PublicationsHe is regarded as being among the most prominent public health researchers and longest-serving anti-smoking harm professionals in the southern hemisphere.Since those early days in vaping, others have confirmed his opinion: there is no smoke and therefore the principal risk is absent; there are no other compounds present in vapour in sufficient quantity to pose any significant risk.Junk scienceThere are enormous funds available for any researchers prepared to find ways to attack vaping, in order to protect the astronomical sums the smoking economy generates - as a $1.5 trillion a year sub-economy, there are many players who need to protect it by preventing smokers quitting or switching to other products.High five-figure and low six-figure sums are frequently on offer to the research community for anyone who will produce studies that appear to put vaping in a poor light.The principal value of junk science of this type is the media exposure that can be generated pursuant to the publication of the study, and its leverage by others to attempt to create an environment in which fewer smokers will attempt to cease smoking. Junk science is highly successful for this purpose and has high value for all the players who make so much money from smoking.To illustrate this better, please read this collation of financial data surrounding the loss of tax revenue and cigarette sales caused by vaping. What is equally relevant but not examined here is the loss of drug sales to treat sick smokers; in practice the pharmaceutical industry is often the biggest funder of anti-vaping junk science.Are vapers like you paying for lost tobacco revenue?Discredited researchRecently, two research papers were published that reported large quantities of formaldehyde measurable in ecig vapour, and an elevated risk for cancer was mentioned in connection with these studies. However all such studies have turned out to be fraudulent in one way or another:They operated variable power hardware at excessive power levels that produced smoke as a result, and no vaper would want to inhale such products, or would be able to inhale such products at all, and certainly not for the multiple decades of daily use that might lead to cancer initiation.This information was omitted from or purposely misrepresented in the associated press releases, which achieved wide publicity as a result.Or: they did not actually find any formaldehyde per se, but precursors or associated compounds such as hemiacetals that cannot honestly be described as formaldehyde.However, this information was omitted from or purposely misrepresented in the associated press releases, which achieved wide publicity as a result.Nobody bothered to mention that formaldehyde is always present in the lungs anyway, in small amounts: it is a normal compound found in exhaled air; and this amount is increased for diabetics. The amount of formaldehyde diabetics exhale can be significant. It does not appear to be the case, though, that non-smoking diabetics are at elevated risk for lung cancer.But see this comment below, with a good argument why lung cancer incidence is/may be low:https://www.quora.com/Can-vaping-cause-cancer/answer/Chris-Price-69/comment/55196335The value of the subsequent media furoreNote that the press releases, and especially the lurid newspaper articles that follow them, often bear no relation to the data reported in the clinical study. This happens too often to be a mistake - it is tempting to consider the main reason for these studies is to produce media propaganda that is not factually related to the study data, and secondly to punt for grants for more of the same.Their purpose appears to be an attempt to get more and larger grants by the means of inflammatory press releases that have value for commercial actors trying hard to protect cigarette sales from any threat. This is a successful financial model because one of these junk science creators then received a grant of $3.5 million. The sums involved are not petty by any measurement - it is clearly a case of lies for cash, and a great deal of cash too.Other risksThe question of other or more esoteric cancers has not yet been addressed, and cannot be until about a 30 year+ data resource is available; so it requires another 20 years before this can be answered honestly. At present it does not seem as if any disease vectors at all are visible. We have 70 years of data on PG inhalation without any significant issues; and the giant pharmaceutical companies are currently advising B2B customers to move into glycerol excipients for inhalable medicines, as there appears to be even less potential for the minor and temporary throat irritation issues and so forth that affect PG as the base for inhalable treatments and therapies (search: Dow Optim). In rare cases, intolerance to PG can present in the form of skin issues, and even more rarely, negatively affect prior existing tinnitus. This has not been a significant issue in a medicinal base inhaled for multiple decades in asthma inhalers and the like [3], before the relatively recent change to glycerol as the most popular excipient in inhalable therapies.The two possible threats associated with vaping are the trending use of higher temperatures, possibly leading to the creation of thermal degradation products; and the inhalation of food flavours. A significant amount of research is being done in these areas. In general there is a good research base from which to evaluate potential issues with ecigs: several hundred studies (a comprehensive PubMed search shows 400+) [Q4 2016 update: 1,000+] and even more lab analyses, leading to a possible total of over a thousand single sources in this area (2018 update: thousands). A paucity of research does not exist: there is a plethora.What is missing is long-term health data. It simply will not be available until 2025 or later. Current indications are that ecigs are an ultra-low-risk THR consumer product (Tobacco Harm Reduction) [1] of the clean nicotine delivery system class. The best way to describe such products is the EEV or electric/electronic vaporiser, rather than e-cigarette, as that is just a highly-successful marketing term that has no relevance to advanced products that are medium or large-format battery-powered liquid aerosol generators with no resemblance to or connection with cigarettes.Early models of EEVs were made to resemble cigarettes as this was the best way to market them to smokers. These micro devices are so inefficient they are no longer popular with vapers, apart from beginners in the process of converting from smoking - a process which can take some time, and is described as ‘dual-use’. It is a necessary part of the process for the majority.Dual use: a Very Good ThingSwitching can be an instant achievement or it can take months. One of the unique benefits of vaping compared to any other switching strategy, cessation method or product type is the involuntary switching effect: a smoker may try vaping but have no plans to quit smoking. Over time, they vape more, and smoke less. They will probably graduate to better products than the beginner ecig type.One day they find they haven’t smoked for some time and they are now vapers not smokers: an involuntary switch took place. This unique process has converted many smokers; it does not occur overnight, obviously, and requires time to complete, and therefore many will be dual users for an extended time. It is not unknown for this involuntary process to take 12 months although it is often shorter.By definition, then, the majority of new vapers will be dual users - an excellent situation to be in since it is likely to lead to smoking avoidance or cessation (in practice the same thing, of course). A person who avoids smoking by switching to a THR product can expect the same health outcomes as a person who ceases smoking using a medically-approved route.Scale of riskAs with any other product of any type, the individual may reduce or elevate risk according to their personal scale of risk/benefit values:People who vape a small amount daily (e.g. <3ml) of unflavoured base or minimally-flavoured refills, in low-power hardware (with or without nicotine, which is clinically irrelevant to negative health impact) clearly have an elevation of absolute risk so small that it is unlikely to be discernible even with millions of subjects.Those who vape very large daily quantities (30ml daily has been reported) of heavily-flavoured liquid of the type believed to have most potential for harm (custard flavours and similar, which probably contain diketones such as diacetyl or acetyl propionyl) in high-power rigs at high temperatures may be subject to similar risk elevations to daily smoking of perhaps 2 cigarettes (although the types of potential morbidity will differ since the toxic compounds present differ).For comparison, a teaspoon contains 5ml of liquid.Professional risk evaluationThe gold standard for clinical evaluation of risk is the Cochrane Review. This is a risk analysis by a cooperating and comparative group of senior medics and researchers expert in the topic area, chosen for impartiality.There is now sufficient research to enable such a review, and it currently reports that no significant risk is apparent. A Cochrane Review is also updated if new information becomes available.http://www.cochrane.orghttp://community.cochrane.org/features/new-cochrane-evidence-shows-electronic-cigarettes-facilitate-smoking-cessationThe review covers a certain style of evaluation of efficacy for a specific outcome, and associated risk; but its importance is better understood as an ultra-conservative method of stating that risk elevations currently appear minimal - because the research evaluated would certainly have been far wider than that cited as core to the study.2016 update: the Cochrane Review has recently been updated, and the conclusions are the same - no visible risk to health from vaping.Conclusions about the effects of electronic cigarettes remain the sameCurrent state of playNow that tens of millions of smokers have switched to vaping, it is clear that:Vaping works extremely well as a THR product attractive to smokers.The epidemiologic resources will be significant in years to come.No significant threat to health has been identified.The THR approach is by far the most efficient way to reduce smoking once smoking prevalence falls to low levels; and is the only known way to reduce it past the 20% mark in the population, due to the 20% Prevalence Rule.Much of the moneymaking propaganda about nicotine has been revealed as fatuous rubbish since it was impossible to maintain with millions demonstrating it to be false [4].2018 updateNow with well over 30 million vapers worldwide [2020 update: >50 million], we have reports of half a dozen individual cases of assorted morbidity - and none show any trend. All appear to be isolated and even unique cases of individual intolerance.Even if these cases were to be multiplied by a thousand, it would still make vaping safer than eating a sandwich.Unfortunately this won’t stop the paid army of tobacco control and pharma shills - not to mention the zealots unintentionally working for a false flag operation - and their desperate fight to protect cigarette sales in order to preserve their jobs. Even when smoking is reduced by 50% in the developed West, and mortality / morbidity resolves to 50% of the current rates as a result, they’ll still be squealing. Every year they find new arguments why stopping people smoking is a bad idea, when last year’s argument gets torn to shreds.When smoking is reduced to 5% of the population and smoking-related mortality falls through the floor, they will still be claiming it’s all wrong. The second home and the yacht have to be paid for.2019 updateThe matter is settled in the UK. The NHS (National Health Service) is installing vape shops in hospitals, to help accelerate the switch rate from smoking to ultra low risk alternatives..Comparative riskSo, the short answer to your question, “Can vaping cause cancer?” is: apparently not - but come back in 2030; we may have discovered a trivial elevation of risk above absolute zero for unusual cancers resulting from ultra high temperature vaping that will not in any case be definable as clinically significant in number. It seems unlikely at this point, but who can tell when risk is close to but not equal to zero.The inherent risk of vaping compared to smoking is around 5 orders of magnitude lower. Five orders of magnitude is 10x by 5, or 100,000; perhaps lower. According to the majority of senior UK tobacco control spokespersons, vaping is unlikely to kill anyone. Therefore, for risk comparisons, it must be compared with the activity it is designed to replace: smoking. In the UK smoking is said to kill 100,000 persons per year per 10 million smokers, or 1% per annum.Vaping at the same level would kill no one except for rare cases of individual intolerance or similar. Recently, in the UK, there was a fortnight (two week period) within which two people died from eating a sandwich (allergic reactions to unlabelled ingredients). Vaping seems likely, therefore, to be found to be safer than eating a sandwich.It has already been established that deaths from vaping are likely to be zero or close to it; and any related mortality is likely to include co-morbidities including previously existing conditions caused by smoking. The comparative risk of vaping versus smoking is negligible and indeed close to nonexistent as far as mortality is concerned.My viewpointMy evaluation of these data, studied in real time since 2009 based on global data reporting by consumers [5], is that the principal risk appears to be for minor elevation of risk for reversible stage 1 COPD; and some few persons will always encounter tolerance issues reversible by discontinuation of use.There is an issue of contra-indication concerning interactions for subjects receiving multi-therapy in the area of anti-depressants due to nicotine/pharmaceutical interactions.Interesting symptoms have been observed in smoking cessation and vaping initiation in thyroid patients pre- and post-diagnosis, but these have not resolved into contra-indication for vaping; rather, in observed smoking and smoking cessation-related effects on thyroid patients and adjustment of meds dosages unrelated to vaping. Incorrect Syntroid dosage, in particular, can result in alarming symptoms. Smoking cessation is one of the most common reasons thyroid issues may present; it seems difficult at present to state whether smoking is a cause, or cessation is a trigger, or if smoking masks thyroid issues and cessation then causes presentation. In any case these issues are not related to vaping.I have written the world's most comprehensive list of smoking cessation symptoms in the context of vaping, together with vaping-related intolerance issues encountered to date, which can be found at:A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigaretteI do not anticipate any major shocks.Who exactly promoted vaping initially?People like me and the person pictured below: old smokers desperate to quit smoking but unable to do so as nothing worked for them. Until vaping came along - then we quit easily, almost by magic. Life-saving magic.The modern fashion for vaping is a different thing. For many years, and until comparatively recently, vaping was derided by the young as an old fogey thing. Suddenly it is now fashionable.My opinion is that this is a fantastic development: if anything can stop young people smoking, and keep them out of the tobacco-state tax-pharma blood money machine, it is a wonderful and miraculous development that should be promoted to the maximum. How else would you evaluate the avoidance of one billion deaths this century?Unfortunately the money machine owns all the propaganda resources. The community has had to fight back with close to zero funds and zero resources. Nevertheless this hard fight for public health against the machine has been backed by the world’s senior independent scientists: those not paid by the blood money gravy train. And so a huge thank-you to Professors Etter, Britton, Siegel, Rodu, Bauld, Hajek, West, Polosa, Kinderlerer, Stimson, Bullen, Molimard, Burstyn, Foulds, Dawkins, McNeil, Mayer; Drs Phillips, Farsalinos, Laugesen; Clive Bates, Matt Ridley, Jeff Stier, Deb Arnott; and many more.A special mention for tireless public health hero Bill Godshall: the man with more contributions to anti-smoking legislation than anyone else on earth, and a 100% supporter of vaping..A typical vaper[1] THR or Tobacco Harm Reduction is the consumer choice of low-risk smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes, and (to a lesser extent) the public health policies that support such choices. THR is exclusively a consumer process; if THR is employed medically, it becomes THM or Tobacco Harm Management, which is the medical term for it.Because the national health statistics of Sweden are unique in the developed Western world, we know that THR works spectacularly well. Sweden has the lowest tobacco-related mortality of any Western developed country by a wide margin, since half of tobacco consumers there do not smoke: they use a local product called Snus, an oral tobacco that has no statistically-identifiable association with morbidity or mortality due to its specialised manufacture. Thus, half of tobacco consumers in Sweden do not contribute to the mortality figures. Since these are mostly men, and women prefer to smoke, it means the male population derive the greatest benefit from this.Sweden has the lowest male lung cancer and oral cancer rates in the EU. (Beware the endless lies of the pharma shills trying to protect their jobs.).Because THR has been so spectacularly successful in Sweden, we can expect similar benefits in those countries where vaping has so far enabled the largest percentage of smokers to switch, such as the UK - somewhere between 20 and 25% of smokers here have switched, and it may be possible that the UK achieves Sweden’s 50% switch rate at some stage; together with its attendant fall in tobacco-related morbidity and mortality to half of the 100% smoker rate after sufficient time has elapsed.[2] Rodgman, Perfetti et al 2013.[3] PG was widely used in asthma inhalers as an excipient in the past. There are better materials for this now, such as Dow's synthetic glycerol. The reason why PG is still popular in vape refills is because the astringency or throat tickle ('throat hit') it creates helps to mimic tobacco smoke, and this is very useful for smokers in the process of switching.There is a strong move toward all-glycerol base ('100% VG') for vaping refills that parallels the move away from PG toward glycerol in inhalable medicines. However, we should consider the very useful antibacterial and antiviral potency of PG, and perhaps retain a small amount even in all-glycerine mixes - PG is one of the most powerful antimicrobial aerosols known.Vapers widely note their reduction in colds and flu-type infections after switching (which are virus-borne); while some of this must be attributable to cessation of inhalation of smoke, some thought should be given as to whether the PG content of the refills commonly used by most vapers in the first year of vaping may also have some effect. Aerosolised PG is one of the most powerful bacterial and viral killers known; it is reported to kill all airborne pathogens, at a strength of only 0.5ppm.[4] See: Chris Price's answer to Nicotine does not initiate carcinogenesis but promotes tumor development, so does nicotine replacement therapy help or hinder cancer development?…scroll down to: ‘The problem with nicotine’.[5] Approximately 20 million forum posts were examined by a team of moderators looking for health-related issues; I collated the results:A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette

Naturally Reverse Hardened Arteriesby Wendy MyersAtherosclerosis, also known as “hardening of the arteries,” occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form hard structures called plaques. Learn how to naturally reverse hardened arteries.Hardening of the arteries begins with an injury to the endothelium, the lining, of artery walls. The injury is due to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, eating too much sugar and flour, smoking, free radicals produced by bodily processes and many other factors.In response to the injury, white blood cells, along with lipids (fats), begin to accumulate along the inner layer of the artery. These fats and white blood cells begin to oxidize (become rancid) and build up in the artery walls, forming plaques. These plaques begin to harden and bulge inward, and then grow larger. Even then, there are no symptoms until the narrowing reaches 70 percent. If the plaque is disturbed or bursts, blood platelets can accumulate at the site and form a clot, which can grow until it completely blocks an artery and cuts off the oxygen supply to the heart, brain, or other body part.Pieces of plaque can also break off and move to smaller blood vessels, blocking them. If the clot completely blocks the blood and oxygen supply to a major artery leading to the heart, the tissue begins to die within minutes. A heart attack ensues. If an artery to the brain is blocked the result is a stroke. Atherosclerosis that affects the arteries in the arms, legs or pelvis is called peripheral artery disease.Healthy blood vessels are elastic and flexible, accommodating changes in physical activity and stress levels. But in atherosclerosis, blood vessels stiffen and reduce blood flow by 15 percent or more. Your heart has to work harder to make up the difference.Atherosclerosis is responsible for coronary artery disease, the leading cause of death in the US. It is responsible for at least 43 percent of all deaths in the US. The only countries beating us in heart disease deaths are India (#1 at 1.5 million deaths yearly), China (#2 at 700,000 deaths yearly), and Russia (#3 at 670,000 deaths yearly). The US has 500,000 deaths yearly. There are 2002 statistics. Worldwide, heart disease is running rampant as our deadly diet is reaching the corners of the globe.SymptomsAtherosclerosis is often called the silent killer, as the first sign for many is a fatal heart attack or stroke. Atherosclerosis doesn’t cause any symptoms until narrowing of an artery reaches 70 percent or becomes completely blocked. In blockage of heart arteries, symptoms can include:Chest pain (angina). Angina feels like pressure or squeezing in the chest. It results from reduced blood supply to the heart muscle, an increased demand for oxygen by the heart, or emotional stress. It can also manifest as pain in the shoulders, arms, back, neck or jaw. Angina typically worsens with activity and is relieved with rest.Shortness of breath. This is your heart or body gasping for oxygen that is not being delivered due to blocked arteries.Indigestion. This can be a result of angina or a heart attack.Arrhythmias. An abnormal heartbeat can be too slow or too fast.Numbness, tingling, pain, and infections in extremities. The symptoms of peripheral artery disease, where arteries are beginning to harden in the legs and arms, include numbness, tingling, pain, and infections.Learn how to reverse hardened arteries naturally!CLICK TO TWEETCausesIf you are older than 20, and have been eating a typical Western diet, chances are atherosclerosis has already begun. Risk factors include:High cholesterolHigh triglyceridesSmokingHigh blood pressureInsulin resistance, Prediabetes, or DiabetesBeing overweight or obeseSedentary lifestyleUse of birth control pillsEstrogen replacement therapySleep apneaStressExcessive consumption of alcoholInflammation is the underlying cause of atherosclerosis and many other serious diseases. High blood levels of a protein called C-reactive protein indicate inflammation. Though modern medicine seems to blame high cholesterol for the disease, other parameters like fibrinogen and homocysteine levels are far more dangerous and indicative of atherosclerosis.In the past, a diet high in cholesterol was viewed as a cause of high cholesterol, but this view is too simplistic. The body does not simply ingest cholesterol and then deposit it into the arteries. Cholesterol from food has no effect whatsoever on the level of our blood cholesterol. Cholesterol is only dangerous when it has been oxidized (by smoking, alcohol, bad diet, and not exercising). Many studies show that the damage caused by high blood sugar — from eating too much sugar and grains — scars the insides of the arteries, leading to damage. The liver then produces cholesterol to repair the damage. Cholesterol is absolutely necessary for repair of the arteries. Without it (when you take statins), you’re left with no way to repair the damage your diet and lifestyle are causing.Heavy metal toxicity plays a role in atherosclerosis. Zinc deficiency, copper deficiency, or cadmium toxicity, weaken arterial walls and as a compensatory measure, the body deposits calcium or fatty substances to reinforce arterial strength. Imbalance in the calcium/magnesium ratio or an elevated calcium level may be associated with deposits of calcium in arteries. This response to toxicity and nutrient deficiencies hardens the arteries.Many other toxins screw up cholesterol chemistry and contribute to hardening of the arteries. Phthalates in soft plastics and water bottles leach out into food and water that then sit in your cells and damage their ability to properly metabolize cholesterol. Teflon from your frying pan or mercury from fish and dental fillings also damage your cholesterol chemistry. There are thousands of industrial chemicals working synergistically to destroy your body and its ability to protect itself. The only answer is to educate yourself on toxic substances, avoid them and detox your body of these poisons. You can read more about how to avoid common toxins in my article Reduce Your Exposure to Cancer Causing Agents.DiagnosisAn examination with a stethoscope, where your doctor is listening for a whooshing or blowing sound, can indicate atherosclerosis. High cholesterol levels that show up on blood tests suggest an increased risk for atherosclerosis. The following tests can also help diagnose atherosclerosis:Electrocardiogram (EKG): A test to record the heart’s electrical activity. It shows how fast the heart is beating, its rhythm, and can reveal signs of heart damage caused by coronary artery disease and signs of a past or present heart attack.Echocardiogram: This test uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. It also yields information about the size and shape of the heart and how well the heart’s chambers and valves are working. Echocardiography can also reveal areas of poor blood flow to the heart, areas of the heart that aren’t contracting normally and previous injury to the heart muscle caused by poor blood flow.Computed Tomography (CT Scan): With this test you get computer-generated pictures of the heart, brain or other areas of the body. In the case of the heart, it can show narrowing of large arteries and reveal calcium build-ups in coronary artery walls.Stress Test: This is a test to show how long you can continue to walk on a treadmill as the speed increases and how fast your heart rate returns to normal after 30 minutes or less of exercise. A stress test can also reveal abnormal changes in heart rate or blood pressure, shortness of breath or chest pains and abnormal changes in your heart’s rhythm or electrical activity.Angiography: A flexible tube (catheter) is put in a blood vessel of the arm, groin or neck and dye that can be seen on an x-ray is injected through the catheter to the arteries. Then x-rays show whether plaque or a clot is blocking an artery, how severe the blockage is and the blood flow through the arteries.Ankle/Brachial Index: This test for peripheral artery disease compares blood pressure in the ankle with blood pressure in the arm to reflect how well blood is flowing.Doppler Test. These use ultrasound or sound waves. It can show how well blood is moving through the arteries.Magnetic Resonance Arteriography (MRA). This is a special type of magnetic resonance imagery (MRI) scan that can show how well blood is moving through the arteries.Conventional TreatmentIf hard science and patient benefit were central factors in determining treatment, these conventional procedures would be a rarity. But invasive cardiology has nothing to do with science. It has nothing to do with saving lives or improving quality of life. It has to do with money. These procedures generate more than $120 billion a year, a windfall that makes up approximately 45 percent of the total revenue of most hospitals! That’s why angioplasty and bypass remain popular, despite dozens of studies — not one of them showing that either of these procedures prevents heart attacks or premature death for the overwhelming majority. Even if you get one of these procedures, half of patients are clogging up their ‘new or improved’ vessels within six months of the operation.The following medical treatments and procedures are likely to be recommended by your cardiologist:Angioplasty. This is done to open blocked or narrowed coronary arteries, improve blood flow and relieve angina. It may include installation of a stent (a small mesh tube) to keep the artery open after the procedure. According to findings from the COURAGE trial—the definitive study on elective angioplasty— eight of 10 patients who undergo this procedure are inappropriate candidates who would be better served by more conservative therapy. Even when the angioplasty procedure is performed without problems, the artery can narrow again months afterward. For instance, my father has this procedure done, but it did not hold and needed to be redone. It ultimately did nothing for his heart health. Narrowing of the artery post-angioplasty can be caused by blood clots occurring at or near the site of the treatment. Aspirin, heparin, coumadin, warfarin or combinations of anti-clotting drugs are generally used before and after the procedures to try and prevent this. Warfarin and coumadin were originally and still are used as rat poison. Oh, but it thins your blood so you should take it if you have heart problems.Coronary artery bypass grafting. A surgical procedure that involves taking blood vessels from other areas of your body to “bypass” narrowed areas of coronary arteries in order to improve blood flow to the heart, relieve chest pain and, possibly, prevent a heart attack. This same procedure may be used to bypass narrowed or blocked arteries in the leg. This surgery is invasive and unnecessary. Simple dietary and lifestyle measures can completely reverse blocked arteries. My grandfather and uncle both had this procedure. It involved months of recovery with both speaking of never feeling the same again. The both entered into a slow, steady decline following the surgery. Studies show that you’re more than twice as likely to die from this surgery as you are from heart disease.Carotid endarterectomy. Surgery to remove built-up plaque from the carotid arteries in order to restore blood flow to the brain in an effort to prevent a stroke. This surgery can result in bleeding, infection, blood clots, brain damage, stroke or heart attack.Aspirin. Fire your doctor if he recommends taking aspirin to prevent heart attack. High cholesterol and heart disease is not caused by a deficiency of aspirin. Two decades ago it was shown in the Journal of the American Medical Association that aspirin provides no protective benefit. Eight other studies have shown aspirin more than doubles your chance of having a stroke. Aspirin also promotes age related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in seniors. So, why is this treatment recommended? A 1992 Lancet study funded by the Bayer Corporation (oh, the maker of aspirin!) concluded that aspirin reduced the risk of heart attack. The reason this study showed such great results is because Bayer provided the study with Bufferin, which contains magnesium oxide. Magnesium deficiency is rampant in our society, contributing to all kinds of health problems, including heart disease. It was actually the magnesium, rather than the aspirin, that showed such promising results.Low Cholesterol Diet. As soon as high cholesterol is diagnosed, you’re told by your doctor to go on a low cholesterol diet. Eeeeh. Wrong. This is dangerous advice. Without sufficient cholesterol, we cannot make our hormones or the membranes of our brain, heart, and other cells. Our brain is 25% cholesterol. It needs cholesterol to function. Without sufficient dietary cholesterol, you are more vulnerable to heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. This is useless advice because the liver can make three times as much cholesterol in a day as you could eat. It makes 80% of our cholesterol regardless of dietary intake of cholesterol. The dietary staple shown to increase cholesterol is sugar, flour, and refined grains.Wendy’s Recommendations for Natural TreatmentModern medicine says that hardening of the arteries cannot be reversed once it has occurred. This is not true. With commitment to alternative treatments and changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can reclaim your health. On the flip side, I realize there are some people unwilling to make these lifestyle changes. It takes work and dedication — or they can’t afford treatments their insurance won’t cover. In these cases, conventional treatment may be the only answer to extend their life. I recommend making the following natural treatments to both lower the risk of atherosclerosis and reduce symptoms once it has manifested.LifestyleExercise. Regular exercise helps maintain the health of the vessels leading to the heart. Exercise also can strengthen the heart muscle itself. Walking after meals, even just for 10 minutes, can reduce blood sugar after meals, and prevent further damage to the blood vessels.Stop smoking. Smoking oxidizes cholesterol, causing it to deposit in your blood vessels and contribute to atherosclerosis. This is the single most important change you can make to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. A great program is 14andout.com.Control blood pressure. While I don’t recommend controlling blood pressure by taking blood pressure medication, I do recommend all the suggestions in the brilliant book The Blood Pressure Hoax by Sherry Rogers.Control cholesterol. The standard tests for cholesterol are outdated. The standard cutoff for high cholesterol is 200, but healthy levels are different for many people. You don’t want your cholesterol levels too low either. Low cholesterol levels below 150 are associated with premature death and many, many health problems. The body needs some cholesterol. You want to look at the size of your cholesterol particles, not just the total cholesterol number. Most doctors do not look at this parameter, even though it is the only meaningful way to evaluate cholesterol numbers. You can have LDL cholesterol that looks normal, say 100, but you may have over 1,000 small LDL particles which are very dangerous. On the other hand, you can have the same LDL number of 100, and it may be made up of 400 large particles which cause no real health risk. HDL cholesterol is very protective — it cleans up oxidized LDL. LDL cholesterol is the culprit causing hardened and blocked arteries. It’s fine as long as it’s not oxidized, but it becomes oxidized with smoking, lack of physical activity, stress, industrial chemicals and a toxic diet. For more information on how to control your cholesterol and get to the root cause of the issue, listen to my podcast with Jimmy Moore, author ofCholesterol Clarity.Control diabetes. High blood sugar contributes to hardening of the arteries. Note that current research shows that statins (cholesterol-lowering medications) may, in fact, contribute to diabetes. I beg you to reconsider when your doctor advises you to take toxic medications like statins or insulin. You’ll be taking meds to control your high cholesterol, which cause diabetes, which in turn causes hardening of the arteries! Medications make people sicker quicker. Diabetes can be cured. You can also listen to this podcast I did on how to Heal Diabetes Naturally.Maintain good dental health. In a new study published in the British Medical Journal researchers found that people with poor oral hygiene had a 70 percent increased likelihood of developing heart disease compared to those who brushed regularly. Because gum disease can cause atherosclerosis, it is vital to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss daily. Flossing breaks up bacteria colonies in the gums that can get into the blood stream and cause infection and inflammation in other parts of your body. Most importantly, be sure to have regular dental checkups and get your teeth cleaned every six months to remove plaque buildup. If this is not removed, you are very likely to get periodontal disease, which contributes to heart disease.Alternative TreatmentsMineral Power with Hair Mineral Analysis.My Mineral Power program tests for mineral levels and heavy metals, allowing you to do targeted remineralization of your body – imperative for your health and detoxification. Hardened arteries are due to calcifications of the arteries. This situation is caused byadrenal fatigue and copper toxicity. When the tissues have low sodium and potassium levels, the body is not able to retain calcium blood serum levels and calcium leaches out in to tissues, including the arteries. This situation can be reversed on a Mineral Power program by healing the adrenals and removing calcifications from the body and arteries. Hardened arteries are also in part due to zinc deficiency. The body is then forced to patch the arteries with cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, that makes the arteries hardened and brittle. Eliminating heavy metals and industrial chemicals, built up in your system over your lifetime that are aggravating or causing this condition, will no doubt help atherosclerosis. In the process, you will greatly increase your overall health and prevent future diseases from developing. For more information see Mineral Power Program.Infrared Saunas. Infrared Saunas are imperative to sweat out the hundreds of industrial chemicals we ingest every day. These chemicals not only contribute to hardening of the arteries, but so many other diseases and health conditions. Read more about them in my article about Infrared Saunas. You can purchase many different types of saunas in the Live to 110 store.Enhanced External Counterpulsation. EECP is a nonsurgical therapy with incredible benefits for the cardiovascular system. It stimulates the formation of collateral circulation, or new blood vessels around clogged arteries. This is like a natural heart bypass! It’s much cheaper than open heart surgery, which will run you $100,000. EECP can be performed every day for 30-45 days at $200 a session. The overwhelming majority of people who do this therapy do not end up having to undergo bypass surgery.Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) restores blood flow and helps build collateral circulation. HBOT forces oxygen into your cells, oxygenating your tissues and clearing out toxins.Hippocrates Health Institute. If you need serious intervention to improve your health look no further than the Hippocrates Health Institute. This amazing institution has rejuvenated patients, very much alive today, after their doctor told them there was nothing more to be done and to go home to die.The Whittaker Wellness Institute. Whittaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, Ca is one of the largest alternative medical centers in the US. Want to truly cure your atherosclerosis? Go here instead of your conventional doctor.SupplementsMultivitamin. I offer a list of good multivitamins on my article The Best Multivitamins. I also have a great multivitamins in the Liveto110 Store. My favorites are Jigsaw Complete andInnate Response organic Food-based Multivitamins.Fish oil. 2000mg daily. EPA and DHA, fish oil’s primary omega-3 fatty acids, reduce inflammation, lower blood lipids (especially triglycerides), improve blood viscosity, and normalize heart rhythms. Taking these supplements can reduce cardiovascular mortality by as much as 45 percent. Reduce the suggested amount if you eat fish three times per week. A great fish oil by Metagenics can be found in the Liveto110 Store. I also love cod liver oil by Green pastures.Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). 200–600 mg daily. This antioxidant helps protect LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from oxidation, maintain healthy blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and can support optimal functioning of the heart muscle. You MUST take this if you have ever been or are currently on statins (high cholesterol medication). If you doctor did not recommend this supplement when prescribing statins, he is acting irresponsibly and shows a lack of scientific knowledge of the drug he is prescribing. When you go on statins, it poisons the enzymes in your liver that produces protective cholesterol and CoQ10, which you need to protect your arteries from further damage. I like Designs for Health CoQ10.Garlic. Long revered for its health benefits, garlic is rich in antioxidants and increases nitric oxide production. In a study of 15 men with coronary heart disease, researchers found that 2.4 grams of aged garlic extract reduced endothelial dysfunction by 44 percent. It’s best to eat either raw garlic or aged (fermented) garlic, but you can also take Kyolic aged garlic extract.Magnesium. 400–1,000 mg daily. Many heart attacks are precipitated by dangerously low magnesium. Many heart attacks an be prevented simply by supplementing with this mineral. Magnesium relaxes the smooth muscle tissues that dilate the arteries and reduce blood pressure. Heart medications and blood pressure medications cause magnesium deficiencies, making you sicker. Magnesium is best taken in chelated form. Large amounts of magnesium can cause diarrhea, so build up your dose gradually. A great chelated magnesium malate chelate supplement by Designs for Health and Jigsaw Magnesium is available in the Liveto110 Store. I take both to get a few different forms and cover my magnesium bases.TMG (Trimethylglycine). TMG is a vitamin-like substance that does a great job of lowering homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is an amino acid that, in excess, is irritating to the arteries and is strongly associated with inflammation and hardening of the arteries. Homocysteine level is a much more reliable indicator of heart disease than cholesterol levels. To lower homocysteine, most doctors suggest a combination of supplementary vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid rather than TMG, although TMG may work better and is recommended for inherited homocysteinuria. Get Allergy Research TMG in the Live to 110 Store. I take it every day.R-Lipoic Acid. 300mg daily. In a recent study at the Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, researchers reported that 300 mg of R-lipoic acid improved endothelial function by almost 50 percent, and the antioxidant also enhanced the benefits of a drug used to treat heart disease. I prefer R-lipoic acid to the more popular alpha-lipoic acid because R-lipoic acid is all natural, making it more effective, while alpha-lipoic acid is a combination of natural and synthetic lipoic acid. I love Thorne Alpha Lipoic Acid.Nattokinase. Nattokinase is a unique enzyme that supports healthy clotting function and circulation. Nattokinase has the distinct ability to break down the adhesive substance that makes arterial plaque very sticky. In this way, it supports a preventative and reversing effect on blood clotting and plaque build up in the arteries. Nattokinase is derived from natto, a fermented soy food that is an integral part of traditional Japanese cuisine, and has been shown in studies to benefit the cardiovascular system. Nattokinase is a powerful proteolytic enzyme that has fibrinolytic health benefits. It is best known for its astounding fibrinolytic (anti-clotting) capacities. Perhaps its most supported use is in the area of cardiovascular health, where it helps to rejuvenate healthy fibrin metabolism and reduce blood clotting.Red Yeast Rice. 900-1800mg a day. Coratin by Metagenics is one of the most advanced products containing Red Yeast Rice. Coratin contains Monascus purpureaus, a red-pigmented yeast grown on rice. Numerous studies in China and the United States have demonstrated that red yeast rice preparations are helpful in maintaining healthy blood cholesterol levels. This is important, as maintaining optimal cholesterol levels has been shown to be one component of maintaing good cardiovascular health. In addition to natural monacolins, red yeast rice contains the phystosterols, beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol, as well as isoflavones and trace minerals, all of which can contribute to cardiovascular health.Curcumin. 2-4 g a day. Curcumin is world-renowned for reducing inflammation and pain. Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric. Theracumin by Integrative Therapeutics contains highly bioavailable curcumin. Curcumin has been found in many studies to prevent buildup of plaque, therefore preventing onset of atherosclerosis leading to blocked arteries, stroke or heart attack. In laboratory studies on animals, it was found that turmeric extracts could lower levels of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol. Another study pointed out that curcumin prevents cholesterol oxidation that is the main reason for plaque buildup, destruction of blood vessels and heart attacks or strokes. Curcumin has vitamin B6, essential in maintaining optimal homocysteine levels, excess of which could cause plaque buildup and blood vessel damage. In a study on 10 healthy patients given 500mg curcumin for 7 days daily, their oxidized cholesterol levels in the blood reduced by 33%, total cholesterol by 11.63% and HDL cholesterol had a 29% increase.Annato Tocotrienols. 100mg a day. Designs for Health Annato Tocotrienols are extremely potent and effective for heart health by lowering cholesterol, healthy lipid levels and for defending against oxidative stress. The most effective concentrates shown to lower plasma cholesterol and oxidative indicators were those with low tocopherols and high tocotrienols.Essential Oil of Lemon. Lemon essential oil is pure potassium citrate. It dissolves calcium deposits in the arteries. Put 10-20 drops in a glass of water twice a day. Doterra, Young living, or any organic essential oil will do.FoodFollow a low-glycemic diet. You must remove sugar, flour, and refined grains from your diet. Ideally, ALL grains, including whole grains, should be removed. The consumption of these foods raises blood sugar, which damages blood vessels. Consequently, your liver produces cholesterol to go in and repair the damage caused by these foods. This is one of the main causes of atherosclerosis.Follow an anti-inflammatory diet. The Modern Paleo Diet is the perfect diet to reduce inflammation, a major cause of atherosclerosis. It is also low-glycemic.Omega-3. Atherosclerosis is associated with a deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids. Eat more oily fish, fish oil supplements, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and flax seed. Grass fed, organic meats have significantly more omega-3 than conventionally raised factory-farmed meats. Factory-farmed meats are very high in omega-6, which block the absorption of omega-3 even if you eat sufficient quantities and take fish oil.Flaxseed. Mix a quarter cup of ground flaxseed in juice and drink it once a day, an hour before your main meal. Flaxseed is an excellent source of fiber. Soluble fiber binds to bile acids in the intestinal tract and interferes with the reabsorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. In addition, flaxseed is nature’s richest plant source of protective omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs). Because the oils in ground flaxseed can quickly become rancid, I recommend using whole flaxseed, rather than pre-ground seeds. Whole flaxseeds are extremely shelf-stable and can be stored for years. Organic golden flax seeds are the best. These tiny golden or brown seeds have a rich, nutty flavor and can be sprinkled on cereal and salads or mixed in water or a protein drink (stir and drink quickly, as it thickens as it sits). Simply grind them in a food mill or coffee grinder before serving. Ground flax seeds can be kept fresh in the fridge for two months.Avoid Trans Fats. These deadly fats raise cholesterol levels and contribute to heart disease more than any other food. They are in almost all processed foods and ALL fast foods. If trans fats were eliminated from the food supply, heart disease would be reduced by 50%! Avoid any foods with partially hydrogenated oils or interesterified fats on the ingredient label.Avoid Fried Foods and Vegetable Oils. Research on endothelial function has clearly shown that eating deep-fried foods can have a disastrous effect on your blood vessel tone. Vegetable oils are touted as healthy by the food industry because they are so profitable, but they are actually highly inflammatory. The only exception is healthy olive oil.Avoid Wheat. Wheat is known to cause inflammation and other health problems in most people, not just those with gluten sensitivity. There are typically no symptoms, unless you are gluten intolerant. Gluten is the protein in wheat. Repeated exposure to wheat accelerates glycation (a type of chemical reaction that happens when sugar molecules attack proteins or lipid fats) in the lining of your arteries, contributing to hardening. Read more about why wheat is bad for you in Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD. For more information, you can also read my article Gluten Sensitivity Affects 1 in 3.Avoid Sugar. Blood sugar must be controlled in order to stop and reverse the onset of atherosclerosis. This means avoiding sugar and anything else that will raise blood sugar, like most refined grains. Sugar acts like shards of glass in the arteries. It cuts the insides of the arteries, causing scar tissue. This scar tissue builds up and hardens the arteries. Sugar and other refined carbohydrates elevate insulin levels. Increased insulin levels are associated with increased cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and death from cardiovascular disease.I hope this article spares your life and a lot of pain. I believe it clarifies the fact that you can overcome heart disease with natural treatments and completely sidestep conventional treatment. Of course, there are always exceptions – some cases are resistant to natural treatment. Western medicine only offers medication and surgery, which I believe should be last resort treatment options for atherosclerosis, heart disease or an emergency such as a heart attack. Cases of emergency require medical intervention and surgery.I watched my father choke down over 10 medications a day, including statins for a decade, endure two angioplasties, and undergo countless heart tests. None of it did any good. He did tons of research on his own and seemed to be incredibly informed in his decisions. He mistakenly didn’t consider anything outside of western medicine. He died at the young age of 68. This does not have to be you.Have I left anything out of this article? Do you have a story about how conventional medicine made you sicker or how natural treatments healed you? Please leave a comment below. I want to hear your story!SOURCE-Naturally Reverse Hardened Arteries - Liveto110.comthanks for upvotes

Awesome Careers for Big KidsSome of us never want to grow up. We might be adults, but we still value the joyful feelings created by engaging in fun and games that are supposedly only reserved for children. Thankfully, many adults are able to make a living by being the big kids that they truly are at heart.1. Video game designerIt's easy to feel childlike wonder when you get to dream up new worlds, characters, storylines, and other game elements. Plus, bringing those things to life involves collaborating with a variety of fun-loving professionals such as writers, programmers, and other people trained in art and design.Average salary—$58,25322. Lego master model builderLego bricks are some of the coolest, most popular toys of all time. They are just plain fun. And, for a few lucky teens and adults, Lego bricks represent the building blocks of their entire careers. They get paid to design, build, install, and maintain awesome Lego models and conduct workshops at the toy maker's various theme parks and events.Reports vary, but pay can sometimes go well above $12 per hour. However, Lego model builders usually begin their careers as apprentices and reportedly earn pay closer to around $10 per hour in the beginning.3. Disney face characterWhat could be more childlike than pretending to be a Disney prince, princess, fairy, or evil villain all day at one of the company's popular theme parks? It's a job that is all about making kids (including big kids like you) smile, laugh, and feel pure joy and wonder. Most face characters begin their careers in furry costumes before moving on to their other roles.According to one report, pay starts at about $8.20 per hour and rises to a maximum of about $13.59 per hour.74. Amusement park ride testerFrom kiddie rides to roller coasters and other thrill rides, every attraction at every amusement park needs to undergo regular testing in order to ensure safe and fun experiences for guests. Positions for this type of job are limited since the responsibility of actually riding each attraction often falls to a park's operations manager. But if rides are your favorite thing, then no other job could be more awesome.Average salary (for operations managers at amusement parks and arcades)—$89,90015. Professional mermaidHere's another job that is almost too cool to believe. Some people get paid to wear mermaid costumes and perform under water as part of shows or attractions at hotels, resorts, theme parks, fairs, and various events. They are also sometimes hired for film or photography shoots. Most professional mermaids are strong swimmers, physically fit, and have backgrounds in freediving, which means that they can hold their breath for two to five minutes at a time.Pay varies significantly, but some mermaid performers reportedly earn between $100 and $300 per event.6. Toy designerSome industrial designers specialize in dreaming up new and innovative toys. They can often let their imaginations run wild while developing toy ideas that kids might find cool. From dinosaurs to aquatic robots, the playful possibilities are endless.Average salary (for all industrial designers)—$70,54017. Skateboarding instructorA lot of cities and recreational organizations host periodic skateboard camps where kids and teens can learn the basics of this fun activity. As a result, instructors are often hired to help teach and mentor kids in the art of safely riding skateboards and performing simple tricks. It's even possible to get certified through an organization such as the Skateboard Instructors Association.Pay varies, but some jobs have been advertised for as much as $15 per hour or more.8. Prop masterTheater, television, and movie productions always require people to acquire or create believable props. It's frequently a fun and creative job that feels more like playtime than work.Average salary—$42,35459. Stunt coordinatorImagine having the awesome job of designing impressive action sequences for movies, TV shows, or live performances. Stunt coordinators help cast the people who perform dangerous stunts and choreograph each sequence based on the goals of directors and what has been scripted.Average salary—$39,536510. Summer camp counselorPeople who help kids have a great time at organized camps frequently have some of the coolest summer jobs. They often get to lead fun outdoor activities and make full use of their penchant for imaginative play.Average pay—$9.00 per hour11. Professional storytellerOral storytelling has a long tradition that goes back several centuries. And it is still alive and well today. In fact, some people have built successful careers out of telling popular and obscure folk tales or ghost stories at public or private events. They've developed a captivating style of performance that fires up the imagination in both kids and adults.Most professional storytellers are self-employed, so pay rates vary. But some of them have reported charging $250 per hour or more for their performances.Cool Careers for Helpers and World SaversIt's good to care and to want to help out. In fact, it is truly awesome. That's why professionals who assist other people or perform work that benefits society or the environment frequently have really cool jobs. They often earn money by making the world a better place, even if it is only through one personal interaction or project at a time.12. Music therapistAll kinds of people experience benefits from creating or listening to music. In fact, music has been shown to improve mental, emotional, and physical problems. That's why music therapists are increasingly employed to help addicts recover, seniors regain lost memories, and victims of cancer, stroke, or disabilities heal or achieve overall better well-being. Aside from musical expertise, most people in this field also have some counseling training.Average salary—$39,608213. Professional cuddler or platonic friendLoneliness is an extremely common problem. Many people, for a variety of reasons, simply do not have companions in their non-digital lives. And even people who do have day-to-day companionship may not like eating or doing other things alone in new cities when they travel by themselves. Professional cuddlers and platonic friends help put a dent in those problems by providing temporary companionship without any judgment. That often involves holding their clients close or joining them for meals, walks, or shopping adventures.Pay rates vary a lot, but some people in this field have reported earning between $60 and $80 per hour when self-employed.14. Park ranger for the National Park ServiceAmerica has many national parks that need to be preserved for the enjoyment of current and future generations. A lot of them are natural areas with amazing wildlife, but other parks are home to important historic and cultural landmarks. Park rangers get to help conserve, protect, and manage those national treasures while also sometimes educating the public or assisting in search and rescue operations.Average salary—$58,720815. Fire fighterPlenty of kids still dream of having this occupation. As a result, battling fires and saving lives will probably always be considered a cool job, even though most fire fighters don't jump out of airplanes.Average salary—$51,930116. NeurosurgeonNo list of cool jobs is complete without doctors. Their work might require a huge amount of schooling and a high tolerance for stress, but they heal people and save lives. When it comes to the coolest type of doctor, things are certainly up for debate. But neurosurgeons have to be prime candidates for that honor since they perform operations on people's brains and spines.Average salary—$393,340217. Diagnostic medical sonographerHere's something else that's really awesome: using sound waves to generate images of people's internal organs. That's what medical sonographers get to do. They use highly advanced ultrasound technology to produce images that help doctors treat and diagnose their patients.Average salary—$73,200118. Wind turbine technicianBeyond the fact that they look really cool, giant wind turbines are important contributors in the fight against climate change. They generate clean electricity without emitting any greenhouse gases. And they can be really exciting to work on. Wind turbine technicians often get to climb several stories in order inspect or repair leading-edge equipment.Average salary—$56,680119. Director of culture (or chief culture officer)Many progressive companies now hire experts in human resource management to lead efforts for the development of inspiring workplaces. The job titles of such professionals vary, but they frequently get to organize fun team-building experiences, create energizing workspaces, plan enriching training opportunities, and develop systems for the ongoing personal and professional growth of employees.Average salary for all chief executives—$196,0501Average salary for all human resource managers—$123,510120. Professional lip readerMany deaf people are great at reading lips. So some of them offer speech reading services that involve making transcripts of what is being said by people in videos or live situations in which little or no discernible audio is present. For example, professional lip readers sometimes get hired by law enforcement agencies to translate surveillance videos or to help medical patients or disabled persons communicate when they are unable to write down or verbalize their thoughts.Professional lip readers tend to work on a freelance basis and set their own rates, so pay varies significantly.21. Professional matchmakerOnline dating sites now provide most matchmaking services, but many relationship-seekers still prefer to get assistance from more traditional in-person matchmakers. That's especially true of wealthy and well-educated people who have very particular standards. A professional matchmaker can often help clients see beyond their surface preferences and find potential partners that more closely match their deepest needs and desires.Pay varies for matchmakers who operate their own companies, but the average salary of employed matchmakers is $37,747.522. Home stagerSelling your home is always a stressful process that's full of uncertainty. But home stagers help ensure that residences look as appealing as possible to the kinds of buyers you're trying to target. Their expertise in areas like interior design, marketing, and real estate can translate into homes that sell more quickly and for a lot more money.Most home stagers operate their own consulting companies, so their pay rates vary. Earnings can range from about $5,000 a year for new, part-time home stagers to six-figure salaries for those with full-time operations and well-established reputations.23. Sustainability coordinatorCan you picture a job that actually lets you make a meaningful difference in the efforts to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable economy? Sustainability coordinators have awesome jobs because they get to help organizations reduce or eliminate the harms that they cause to people or the environment. With the right environmental and sustainability training, they are often able to plan, organize, and monitor a variety of initiatives that have positive impacts.Average salary—$46,00024. Personal shopperIt's no secret that a lot of Americans love to shop. Many people would spend every day shopping if they had the money. But did you know that some shoppers earn money by doing what they love most? They offer services to people who dislike shopping or who don't have time for it. And they frequently have a lot of expertise when it comes to current fashion styles, technology trends, and lifestyle preferences.Median pay—$14.92 per hour25. Event coordinatorA lot of professionals in this field would say that it feels awesome to help couples, families, groups, and organizations stage memorable events. The job involves organizing many different aspects, including food and beverages, entertainment, and, sometimes, odd or unusual requests. Some event planners and coordinators even get to meet or work for celebrities.Average salary—$52,630Awesome Jobs for Travel Lovers and Adventure SeekersThe urge to explore is at the very heart of what it means to be human. We are all curious creatures. But, of course, some people have a greater need for travel or adventure in their lives than others. Some people even seek out danger. Thankfully, a lot of cool jobs exist for those who enjoy exploring, traveling, or experiencing daily thrills.26. Scuba diving instructorTourists continue to keep the demand for scuba diving lessons high. As a result, this job often comes with a lot of cool perks. For example, some diving instructors are hired by resorts in exotic destinations that offer free lodging (and, in some cases, free food and free travel) as part of their temporary employment contracts. Plus, many diving instructors only work part-time, yet they often earn enough to explore and enjoy the benefits of each new destination. So it can definitely pay to earn all of the required certifications.Pay varies quite a bit, but many diving instructors earn substantial tips, especially those who work for high-end resorts in popular destinations.27. Flight nurseThe healthcare sector is full of awesome jobs that pay well. But few of them offer as much excitement as this one. Flight nurses get to be part of rescue operations and medical evacuations while flying aboard airplanes or helicopters. They provide emergency care to patients who are in critical condition and need to be airlifted to the hospital. Becoming a flight nurse first requires that you go to school for registered nursing and gain experience in trauma care.Median salary—$61,93828. Travel writerIt usually takes a lot of persistence and many years of effort to become a truly successful travel writer, but those who achieve that goal end up with really cool jobs. They get assignments from magazines, advances from book publishers, or invitations by tourism agencies and travel companies around the world to experience and write about awesome attractions and destinations.Pay is wide-ranging. Those who are just starting out typically must have another job to self-fund their initial travel adventures, whereas the few who make it big can sometimes receive six-figure contracts or advances.29. Paranormal investigatorYeah, this job is really out there. Some people actually spend day after day investigating strange happenings such as UFO sightings or alleged encounters with ghosts or mysterious creatures. Many of them have a background in engineering technology, computer science, history, or the social sciences. Some of them have also received private detective training. They frequently use standard investigative methods along with special equipment that can detect and record energy fluctuations as well as visual or auditory anomalies.Very few paranormal investigators make money from their efforts unless they have received book or television contracts. Most investigators work for non-profit organizations on a volunteer basis.30. ESOL teacherA lot of people who teach English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) do so in foreign countries that they want to explore. They get to immerse themselves in other cultures and traditions while helping other people learn one of the world's most widely spoken languages. In some cases, their employers even pay for their accommodations while living abroad.Pay varies from country to country, but the average salary is $44,358.231. SmokejumperOnly the most elite firefighters get to experience this awesome job. Imagine parachuting out of airplanes and landing in remote areas of the forest in order to attack raging wildfires. For the first two days of each new attack, smokejumpers have to be self-sufficient. But many of them get opportunities to fight wildfires all over the country. Sometimes, they are even deployed to other nations.Typical pay—$16.00 per hour plus hazard pay, which is about $4.00 per hour extra when battling uncontrolled wildfires332. Undercover agent or spyThe reality might not be as awesome as what you see in James Bond movies, but this job still has to rank as one of the coolest ever. Covert intelligence-gathering operations always have an exciting element of danger. And it takes a lot of courage and creativity to mask your identity and gain the trust of those you are spying on.Salary range for agents in the Central Intelligence Agency's clandestine service operations—$54,423 to $82,840, depending on experience and qualifications433. RoadieA great music concert can energize the soul. But it takes a lot more than rock stars or other music performers to put on a memorable live show. Roadies get to go on tour with the stars, but they work behind the scenes and handle all non-performance aspects of a show's production—from constructing and tearing down stages to ensuring that all musical instruments, lighting, amplifiers, video screens, and special effects are set up and working properly. Many roadies (particularly guitar, bass, and drum technicians) have been discovered for their own musical talents while on tour and have gone on to become stars themselves.Pay varies depending on the specific position. For example, stage managers earn yearly median pay of $38,753, and sound engineers and lighting technicians earn median pay of $39,199 and $41,926, respectively.234. Whitewater rafting guideIt probably feels pretty awesome to ride wild river rapids multiple times a day. It's an intense experience that is complemented by the important responsibility of keeping other riders safe while ensuring that they have a great time. This job is seasonal since it can usually only be done in the summer. But almost anyone with strong arms and good core strength can train to become a rafting guide and get paid for having a ton of fun.Average pay—$13.63 per hour35. Private island caretakerCool JobsYes, this job really exists. It usually involves looking after the island retreats of wealthy people in between their holidays. It requires having good skills in general maintenance, being in good shape, and having a temperament for solitary island living. In a lot of cases, a background in boat maintenance is also very useful.Salaries vary a lot, but some jobs have reportedly paid more than $100,000.36. AstronautVery few people can meet the high standards that are required for working in outer space, but that doesn't stop this from maybe being the single coolest job ever. After all, astronauts get sent into orbit high above the earth. And they do important work that directly leads to major medical and technological breakthroughs for all of us here on the ground. Plus, some of them have been to the moon. And, within the next few decades, some of them will likely become the first humans to set foot on Mars.Civilian astronaut salaries range from $66,026 to $144,566.6Military astronauts are paid based on their active-duty rank.37. Ski instructor or ski patrol officerGetting paid to hit the slopes: it's a perennially cool job that offers the chance to have fun every day. Whether it involves teaching other people how to ski or enforcing the rules of the mountain so that all skiers and snowboarders stay safe, this type of occupation often leads to great memories and conversations. That's why, as far as seasonal jobs go, these remain a popular option.Average pay of ski instructors—$13.00 per hourAverage pay of ski patrol officers—$11.33 per hour38. Commercial diverWorking under water is a pretty impressive way to make a living. Many commercial divers get to travel for each new job, and a lot of them specialize in performing certain kinds of tasks. For example, some divers conduct underwater experiments or set up explosives, whereas others help build, inspect, or repair underwater structures. Plus, some commercial divers with photography training earn money by taking professional photos of marine life or natural or man-made structures.Average salary—$55,270139. BotanistBeing a plant scientist can involve a lot more adventure than you might think. In fact, some botanists get to explore remote corners of the world that have never been seen by civilized humans. They help discover new plant species almost every day while trekking through tropicalrain-forests and other exotic landscapes. And some of their discoveries lead to the creation of important new medicines.Average salary—$49,891240. Cave explorerEstimates vary, but some experts believe that humans have explored fewer than half of the world's caves. So plenty of new frontiers still exist right here on Earth. And that means a lot of unusual species have yet to be discovered. Many caves are even under water.Most cave explorers are volunteers, but paid research crews do exist. With a science degree, it's possible to find cave research jobs sponsored by universities or other scientific institutions.41. Aircraft test pilotDanger and excitement are the hallmarks of this occupation. So it's pretty hard to argue that test pilots aren't cool. They fly new-model airplanes or helicopters as well as aircraft that may have been out of service for a long time. As a result, they never really know how safe the aircraft are that they're climbing into or whether that aircraft will perform well. But without their courageous work, nobody would ever know—until it was too late. Test pilots have usually attained many years of professional flying experience after their initial flight training.Average salary—$117,048242. Fake corporate executiveIt sounds like a joke, but some Chinese companies have actually been known to hire Caucasian men to pose as Western business leaders. Real business experience helps, but you mostly just need to look the part and maybe attend a few dinners, tour a factory, go to one or more ceremonies, and get your picture taken with local Chinese leaders and businessmen. It's all intended to make your temporary employer look like a credible, globally connected company.Some reports have indicated that it's possible to earn about $1,000 for a week as a fake corporate executive.43. Vacation testerThis job is awesome, but it's also rare. Some luxury travel companies hire professional reviewers with hospitality backgrounds to experience and rate different high-end travel packages in order to ensure that they will meet the standards of wealthy clients. As a result, vacation testers get to enjoy five-star restaurants, luxury hotels, and tours of museums, landmarks, and natural regions—all for free.Pay varies and is usually kept quiet within the industry. But some travel companies and tourism agencies have sponsored contests in which the winners received over $100,000 to do this kind of job for a year.Cool Jobs for Proud GeeksThere's no shame in being smart and hyper-focused on something that requires a lot of knowledge and intelligence. In fact, the word geek is being used more and more as a genuine badge of honor. These occupations represent just a few of many possible career paths that are cool because of their scientific, technological, or visionary contributions to the world.44. VolcanologistScience is full of really awesome jobs, so it's hard to single out just a few. But who isn't fascinated by the danger and awesome power of volcanoes? Their eruptions are breath-taking to watch, whether they are oozing lava or sending huge plumes of ash into the stratosphere. Volcanologists get to study how explosive geological formations are created. And many of them even get to study volcanoes up close (i.e., while standing inside or at the edge of their craters or vents) in order to get better at predicting the timing or extent of their next eruptions.Average salary (for all geoscientists)—$105,830145. Quantum physicistJobs don't get any more mind-blowing than this one. Physicists who study quantum mechanics are delving into some of the deepest mysteries of the universe and our existence. They get to develop and test theories about the nature and behavior of energy and matter at the smallest levels of physical reality. They continue to make astonishing discoveries about atoms, sub-atomic particles, and extra dimensions of space and time that dramatically alter our understanding of what we're all made of and what is truly possible.Average salary (for all physicists)—$123,080146. OceanographerThe ocean is complex and awe-inspiring. And it is super-important to nearly all life on this planet. Oceanographers study the intricate dynamics of the ocean's waves, currents, ecology, chemistry, and geological systems. As part of their fact-finding activities, they often go out onto the open sea aboard cool research vessels. Plus, for many oceanographers, their work is increasingly focused on tracking and predicting the harmful effects of climate change, such as ocean acidification.Average salary—$62,463247. Biomedical engineerCreating artificial human organs has to be one of the coolest jobs ever. Some biomedical professionals actually get to take on that challenge. Others are involved in designing or evaluating new healthcare technologies such as artificial limbs, micro-implants, pharmaceutical drugs, or therapeutic and diagnostic medical devices.Average salary—$92,970148. Robotics engineerAre humans in danger of being enslaved or wiped out by artificially intelligent robots? The jury is still out on that question. In the meantime, robotics engineers are moving forward with developing some of the most impressive machines ever created. The growing sophistication of robotic technology means that machines are taking over some of humanity's most dangerous and least desirable tasks. With some training in electronics or mechanical engineering, you can start playing a role in that progress.Average salary—$81,000249. Deep-sea marine biologistThe ocean's deepest waters are home to creatures that are both amazing and terrifying. From alien-like species that glow in brilliant colors to monster-like fish that seem to be all teeth, the deep sea continues to reveal new and awesome wonders that are worth studying and bringing to the world's attention.Average salary (for all marine biologists)—$51,289250. Forensic science technicianScience helps make civilization better in so many different ways that it can be easy to overlook the serious contribution that it makes to criminal justice. Forensic science professionals play a huge role in determining whether people who've been accused of crimes are guilty or innocent. The evidence that they identify, collect, and analyze frequently makes all the difference. So forensic science positions aren't just cool jobs to have; they also have a significant impact on who gets sent to prison.Average salary—$61,220151. SETI astronomerThe Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is a scientific undertaking that seeks to find evidence of other intelligent and technologically advanced life forms in the universe. How awesome is that? Imagine having the chance to be the person who finally detects an alien civilization by using gigantic radio telescopes or other impressive equipment. Many astronomers in this field have cool jobs that pay well and ignite the imagination day after day.Average salary (for all astronomers)—$109,560152. Ethical hackerComputer and information security seems to become a bigger issue every year. After all, criminal hackers and other bad guys continue to develop new ways to find and exploit electronic vulnerabilities in the information systems that companies, governments, utilities, and individuals rely on. But information security analysts (sometimes called white hat hackers) get to use their own computer hacking skills for the positive benefit of society. They help prevent malicious attacks by finding vulnerabilities (and suggesting ways to fix them) before the bad guys do.Average salary—$99,690153. Museum technicianMuseums hold a lot of humanity's most interesting and cherished artifacts and natural wonders. And people actually get paid to work with those collections and create amazing exhibits from them. Artwork, fossils, skeletal remains, historical items, and exotic botanicals are only a few of the many types of objects that museums store, research, and display.Average salary—$44,970154. FuturistMaking accurate predictions is really hard. But it's also really cool when it's actually accomplished. Futurists are able to study current and emerging trends and make educated guesses about what might happen next. As a result, many organizations seek the advice of reputable futurists to help them manage risk and forecast social, technological, and business opportunities.Yearly pay varies widely, but some of the most successful futurists have made six-figure salaries.Awesome Careers for Creative FreaksCool JobsWe're using the term freak affectionately. The amazing talent and enthusiasm that a lot of creative people share with the world is something to behold. Artists, designers, performers, and other imaginative individuals enrich our existence and help ensure that humanity keeps reaching for new ideas and more enlightened ways of thinking and experiencing life on this planet. That's why they often have some of the coolest jobs around.55. Film directorMost people love to watch good movies or television shows. A great film can do more than entertain us. It can make us see and understand a different perspective, make us feel various emotions, or inspire us to reflect on our actions, our place in the world, or our opportunities for making things better. Film directors get to interpret stories, shape how they come across on screen, and make many of the most important creative decisions for each new project.Average salary (in the motion picture industry)—$107,450156. On-call musician or singerMusic has been called a universal language. So it's no wonder that the demand for both live and recorded music continues to remain strong. And meeting that demand requires professional singers and musicians. Here's the coolest part: You don't need to be in a band or orchestra in order to make a living from your musical skills. Plenty of talented people in the industry get to play or record music on an as-needed basis for a huge variety of different musical artists, including those who are famous and those who may become famous.Average pay—$35.86 per hour157. Cirque du Soleil acrobatBeing a performer for one of the world's largest theatrical producers is often more than just exciting. Because of what they do, acrobats for Cirque du Soleil definitely have jobs with a huge wow factor. But they also frequently enjoy a family-like bond with their fellow performers. And many of them get to travel extensively and perform their amazing feats of physical and artistic prowess in different cities.Acrobats have reported salaries ranging from about $50,000 to more than $250,000, depending on their experience and whether they have sold the rights to any acts that they've helped create.58. Costume designerYes, you actually can make a career out of helping other people play dress up. Some professional costume designers work for film or theatrical productions and create imaginative or historically accurate wardrobe items for actors and performers. And other designers get to develop fun, wild, and scary costumes for Halloween companies.Average salary—$40,000259. Special effects makeup artistLike some costume designers, many makeup artists get to help transform the look of actors and performers for movies and TV shows. Their talent for applying makeup and using prosthetics ensures that performers look like the creatures or characters that they are striving to portray.Average salary (in the motion picture industry)—$75,160160. Voice-over artistYou've probably heard the work of voice-over artists in movie trailers, documentary films, radio ads, airports, and large shopping malls. Many voice-over artists have backgrounds in acting or broadcasting. But whatever their training, they often have really cool jobs since they simply use their distinctive voices to enhance film projects or to communicate messages to the public (and to make those messages sound interesting).Average pay—$45 per hour261. Hollywood actorFame and fortune are what a lot of aspiring actors hope to achieve. But you don't necessarily have to become an A-list celebrity in order to experience the coolest aspects of Hollywood. A lot of people with acting training get to play great parts in movies and TV shows while refining their talents and enjoying the artistic process. In a lot of cases, they even get to travel to awesome locations and interact with big-time celebrities and other fascinating and creative people.Average pay (in the motion picture industry)—$50.88 per hour162. Forensic artistScience isn't the only useful forensic tool in criminal investigations. Art is also frequently used to help law enforcement locate suspected criminals or figure out what happened. Some artists specialize in drawing facial composites based on the descriptions of eyewitnesses. Others sketch detailed crime scenes or create sculptures or 3D computer renderings and animations.Pay varies significantly, especially since forensic art is often just one aspect of a broader full-time career in law enforcement or criminal justice.63. Computer animatorThis job will probably remain a very cool option for many years to come. After all, movies, video games, and other forms of digital entertainment are showing no signs of losing their popularity. On the contrary, the demand for animated media continues to surge around the world. Animators get to help create some pretty awesome 3D characters, objects, environments, and special effects.Average salary—$76,560164. IllustratorTwo-dimensional artwork is still widely used for all kinds of commercial purposes. And, in some ways, illustration is as cool as it gets. Illustrators often have the ability to render ideas and concepts more freely and imaginatively than photographers can. Plus, the market for professional illustration is as varied as ever. Electronic media has joined greeting cards, books, magazines, product packaging, calendars, and other forms of print media as places where illustrated visual art can be found in abundance.Average salary—$44,588265. Music producerAs long as the world still has bands and other music artists who want to record songs, producers will be called upon to help make that happen. Music producers tend to have awesome jobs because they get to have direct input into the overall tone and artistic expression of the recordings that they work on. In fact, beyond supervising the technical aspects of recording and mixing, producers often make suggestions about everything from song lyrics and melodies to song arrangements and instrument choices.Average salary—$50,0002Cool Jobs for Sports EnthusiastsObviously, being a professional athlete or coach might be pretty awesome. But reaching that level of success is relatively rare. However, a sports enthusiast can sometimes make money from his or her passion in other ways, especially with some college-level training in sports and recreation.66. Sports announcer or color commentatorRadio and television broadcasting offers one of the coolest avenues for earning money and still being involved in sports. Imagine getting to announce games play by play, provide commentary about the action, or interview individual coaches and players before, during, or after games. Most jobs are at the college and minor-league levels. Yet, with experience, connections, and a little luck, some sports broadcasters are able to land jobs that let them cover professional leagues (for higher-than-average salaries).Average salary—$35,159267. Referee, umpire, or other sports officialSure, sports fans often like to tease the people who are in charge of ensuring that games or matches are played safely and fairly. But, aside from being a player or coach, enforcing the rules is probably the best way to be part of the action. And if you become accomplished enough to work in the pros, you'll have the chance to interact with celebrities and earn significantly more pay than what is typical at the high school or college level.Average pay—$10.31 per hour68. Safety car driverCar races are extremely dangerous events under even the best conditions. But accidents or bad weather can temporarily make a racetrack too treacherous for full-speed competition. That's when the safety car driver hits the track. He or she leads the pack of racecars around the track at safe speeds until obstructions are cleared or conditions improve. Plus, many safety car drivers get the added benefit of getting to drive high-performance vehicles.Pay varies a lot depending on whether you work at amateur car races or at the professional level (such as at Formula 1, NASCAR, or IndyCar races).69. Baseball bullpen catcherSome former baseball players (from the high school, college, and pro levels) get the opportunity to help pitchers warm up before or during games. It's a job that requires great catching and throwing skills. But those abilities can often be developed through plenty of practice, such as by catching high-speed balls from pitching machines. The job usually comes with a lot of free travel and food. And, at the pro level, it involves hanging out with baseball stars.Salaries vary a lot, and baseball teams prefer to not to make them public. But some reports have indicated that yearly pay can range from about $20,000 to $60,000.70. Tennis ball boy or girlWhen it comes to cool jobs for teens, this one is pretty distinctive. Most major tennis tournaments hire young people to run and fetch balls at the end of each point or unreturned serve during matches. The ball boys or girls then give those balls back to whichever tennis player needs them when it is their time to serve. It's a job that can provide the chance to meet tennis stars. And some tournaments (such as the U.S. Open) even hire adults for the job. You just need the ability to run fast and throw accurately.Pay varies, but most people begin at minimum wage or get paid a set amount per match (which can range from about $25 to $150).The Coolest Jobs for Food and Drink ConnoisseursCool JobsMost humans enjoy indulging in tasty food and beverages. But some people have extra enthusiasm for those experiences and get to turn their culinary interests into very cool careers. With enough motivation and some professional culinary training, the possibilities are extensive.71. Food or beverage testerFull-time jobs in this field can be difficult to come by, but that doesn't mean they aren't awesome. From chocolate and ice cream to beer and other alcoholic beverages, the range of culinary delights that companies need to test is large and diverse. Testers get paid to use their senses and rate various products on aspects like smell, visual appeal, flavor, texture, mouthfeel, and aftertaste.Average salary—$58,000272. SommelierWine expertise is a valuable commodity. People who dine in fine restaurants—or who need to select impressive wines for special occasions—will often pay good money for the recommendations of a professional sommelier. After all, becoming such an expert usually requires that you've spent plenty of time sipping and tasting lots of wines and learning about grape varieties, vineyards, wine-growing regions, food pairings, and many similar topics.Average salary—$46,000273. Personal chef to the starsMany celebrities hire private chefs to prepare meals for them based on specific preferences. Beyond the opportunity to meet and interact with various celebrities, the job can sometimes come with additional perks such as free travel opportunities or health benefits. Personal chefs often get their start by signing up with private chef agencies and slowly developing a good reputation through word of mouth.The median yearly pay of personal chefs is about $40,665.2 But some celebrities pay their personal chefs six-figure salaries, especially if they work full-time and exclusively for them.74. Food stylistIt is often said that people eat with their eyes first. Food that looks attractive is frequently believed to be tastier or more nutritious than food that is visually unappealing, even though the reality is sometimes just the opposite. So professional food stylists are essential to the art of promoting food and beverages in visual mediums such as cookbooks, magazine ads, television, and film. They use creative techniques (and sometimes inedible substances) to make food look as appealing as possible when filmed or photographed.Most food stylists work as freelancers and set their own rates, so pay varies according to their reputations and the markets that they cater to.75. BrewmasterAnyone who loves beer would probably consider this career really awesome. After all, it basically involves being in charge of making beer. Aside from creating recipes, training workers, ordering supplies, and ensuring that all of the brewery's equipment is functioning properly, a brewmaster usually gets to enjoy frequent tastes of the finished product (you know, for quality-control purposes).Average salary—$48,4662Cool Jobs for Animal LoversCool JobsAnimals—of every variety—deserve respect and humane treatment. Plus, they are often a lot easier to love than humans. That's why many people are attracted to careers that involve positive interactions with animals.76. Non-farm animal caretakerThe world is filled with both wild and domestic animals that are homeless, have been abused, or need to be rehabilitated. So a lot of people with training in animal care perform very important work every day, even when it involves tasks as simple as providing food, water, and a clean place to sleep or play.Average salary—$25,170177. Wildlife tour guideSome people get paid to escort tourists through wilderness areas in order to observe and photograph wild animals in their natural habitats. Few things are cooler than seeing animals as they are truly meant to be.Average salary (for all tour guides and escorts)—$28,100178. Dog trainerDogs truly are our best friends. Most of them love people unconditionally. Plus, they are a whole lot of fun to be around. Dog trainers get to interact with a large variety of canines while teaching them obedience, tricks, or how to help people who have disabilities.Average salary (for all animal trainers)—$34,760179. Animal massage therapistHumans aren't the only creatures that can benefit from massage therapy. Dogs, horses, and many other animals also respond well to massage treatments. This cool occupation requires special knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of various animal species, which can often be learned through a veterinary technology program. But it's also possible to earn special certification through an organization such as the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage.Pay varies a lot since animal massage therapists are often self-employed and set their own rates.These are the coolest jobs you might have like to do in future. please share this with your friends and give them wise chance to choose their career.Read the other poss of this series.Collage Student E01: Cool Jobs for 8 Different Types of Passions & PersonalitiesCollage Student E02: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?Collage Student E03: What to Do After College: 29 Ideas to Inspire YouCollage Student E04: How Do I Figure Out What Career I Want?