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The Advantages of Solar Energy Over Fossil Fuels
Solar energy produces none of the air pollution associated with fossil fuels.exhaust fulmes image by bilderbox from Fotolia.comSolar energy, whether gathered by photovoltaic panels, solar-thermal panels or utilized in passive solar designs, is a much newer and younger form of energy than...
How to Get Rid of a Jewel Spider
Jewel spiders are orb-weaving spiders. They have colorful shields on their backs that vary in color and mainly feed on flying insects. Jewel spiders (Araneus gemmoides) can deliver a mild bite that can cause a swelling reaction and some itchiness that usually lasts a few days. While they aren't as d
How to Treat Termites in Walls in Arizona
Termites seem to be pointless pests to many people. But before mankind was building wooden homes, termites kept mostly to themselves and performed a service, expediting the decomposition of dead trees and other growth. Unfortunately, they now often invade homes and other valuable structures. Drywood
High-Protein, Low-Carb Runner's Diet
The elite long-distance runners in the United States, Netherlands, Australia, and Southern Africa get between 49 and 52 percent of their total calories through carbohydrates. Moreover, the most successful long-distance runners in Kenya get an extraordinary 75 percent of their total calories through
Easy Low-Carb Foods
Eating a low-carb diet can be tasty, nutritious and satisfying, and you can prepare a variety of great foods with little or no prep work, which makes them super easy to enjoy.
The Best Foods for High Energy
If you want your body to hum along like a well-tuned engine all day long and take off like a rocket when you hit the gas, put some high-grade fuel in the tank. Getting rid of the sludge that slows you down and replacing it with high-octane super-foods is just a shopping trip away.
FDA Requirements for Vitamins
When people hear the acronym FDA (the Food and Drug Administration), they think about an agency that is responsible for ensuring that all foods and prescription drugs produced in the United States are safe for consumers to purchase and use. And although the FDA is charged with the responsibility of
Bodybuilding and Cutting Diet
Many bodybuilders use a cyclic diet in order to build mass and then lose fat to expose the muscle developed during the mass-building phase. The mass-building phase is often referred to as bulking, while the fat-loss phase is known as cutting. Cutting is the more difficult aspect of this process for
Balanced Diet Food Menu
Eating a balanced diet consists of consuming a variety of foods each day. The United States Department of Agriculture sets diet recommendations in the form of a pyramid. They recommend eating mostly vegetables, fruits and grains. You should also eat dairy foods, proteins and some fats. If you choos
Onion Home Remedy
The humble onion grew wild before people began cultivating it 5,000 years ago. The onion was prized for many reasons: it was easily transportable, it could be grown in practically any soil and it kept well. Another reason the onion was valued then as well as now is that it plays a role home remedies
Online Rx Businesses Pros & Cons
Purchasing medicine online can be beneficial but also dangerous.medicine image by Pali A from Fotolia.comCustomers are turning to the Internet to have their prescriptions revealed or establish a new prescription. Controversy surrounds online prescriptions as there may be issues with the...
The Best Protein for Vegetarian Bodybuiders
Strong muscles require lots of protein.muscle fitness image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.comVegetarians are people who choose to not eat meat. For some vegetarians, it is an animal cruelty issue. For others, it's a health matter, since red meat has been linked to heart disease. Meat is...
How to Formulate a Family Emergency Plan
Having harm come to those you love is everyone's worst nightmare.But, like writing a will or getting life insurance, it's a relief to do somethingabout it instead of worrying about it. These effective strategieswill help you prepare for the most common types of emergencies.
How to Use Clear Quartz Crystal Wand for Healing & Cleansing
Practitioners of alternative medicine have long believed in the spiritual power of quartz crystals. As if their beautiful reflective features weren't enough to make them seem magical, quartz crystals are believed to have the abilities to cleanse negative energy and to heal ailments. Therefore, cryst
Home Remedies for Tick Removal
There are many home remedies for tick removal. Many of these methods sound much simpler and more attractive than the doctor-recommended method of forceps removal of the nasty parasite, but in actuality may increase the chances of infection or disease for the victim of the tick bite.
How to Cure Sinus Infections Naturally
Cure a sinus infection naturally using this safe and effective home remedy course.
How to Remove Gluten From Your Diet
Gluten is a protein naturally present in wheat, rye, barley and oats. Removing gluten from your diet may be necessary if you are intolerant to gluten, or have a condition called celiac disease, which is a wheat allergy, or a skin disorder called dermatitis herpetiformis. Some patients have reported
Butternut Squash Health Benefits
Butternut squash is a fall favorite.Butternut squashes image by Elzbieta Sekowska from Fotolia.comButternut squash provides an abundance of vitamins and nutrients known for preventing a wide variety of diseases. Its deep, golden color is a sign that it is packed with carotenes, an...
Fluoride Levels in the Water in Edmond, Oklahoma
Edmond, Okla., obtains its water from two primary sources: the Garber-Wellington Aquifer and Arcadia Lake. The city purchases more drinking water from Oklahoma City. Edmond's water supply contains some naturally occurring fluoride. Edmond, like all municipalities, has the option of adding fluoride t
The Sanitizing Process
Sanitizing refers to a process of making something cleaner by reducing the number of microscopic organisms, which could pose a threat to humans. Public health laws and state and local regulations require sanitizing processes, such as requiring employees to wash their hands before returning to work.