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Salmonella Poisoning Treatment
Salmonella poisoning is a common name for an illness called salmonellosis. It is an infection caused by the bacteria salmonella, causing headache, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Salmonella is usually transmitted through human or animal feces, raw meat, raw poultry and raw seafood.
How to Recycle Bronze & Aluminum
Recycling your metals and other reusable materials is helpful for keeping the amount of garbage in landfills down, and a way to conserve resources. Bronze and aluminum are considered non-ferrous metals, which means they do not contain iron and are worth more at recycling centers. Listed below are ti
How to Deal With a Boil
A boil is a lump that forms under the skin from infected hair follicles. The lump gets larger as it becomes filled with pus; it eventually ruptures. If you have a boil, you may be tempted to pop it; don't, because it can spread the infection. Be patient and deal with your boil by taking special care
Landfill Recycling Requirements in Garfield County, Colorado
Transport of waste to the landfill is regulated, and penalty fees will be assessed for un-contained waste during transport.truck image by David G from Fotolia.comGarfield County, Colorado, has an extremely organized landfill for resident and non-resident use; however, fees are charged for...
What Are the Environmental Impacts of Using Kerosene?
Kerosene, a combustible hydrocarbon liquid derived from petroleum, is commonly used for heating and lighting in addition to less common applications such as a transportation fuel (particularly in aircraft) and for cooking. Although favored by some public health experts for being less combustible tha
How to Monitor Oxygen & CO2 Levels in the Air
Because breathing is a natural process, something you almost never have to remember to do, you probably rarely consider the content of the air you are breathing. However, as more and more factories and vehicles alter the makeup of your environment, you may want to consider monitoring the air around
Ayurvedic Home Remedies
Over-the-counter or prescription drugs can cure almost all your common complaints. But you can be at risk of suffering from several side effects from certain chemical compounds used in the drugs. Ayurveda, on the other hand, combines only naturally occurring herbs and general measures to treat ailme
Benefits of Copper Bracelets
Wearing a copper bracelet is beneficial to people suffering inflammatory afflictions such as arthritis and rheumatism. Copper deficiencies are common in arthritic patients, many not reaching their daily recommended intake of 1.5 to 3 mgs. Dietary copper is not as readily absorbed as copper gaining a
Does Flaxseed Oil Reduce Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil is derived from flaxseeds, nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids. The healthiest way to ingest flax is to grind the seeds in a coffee grinder and sprinkle on food, or add its oil to fruit shakes or salad dressings. Flaxseed oil lowers cholesterol and blood triglycerides because
Gluten-Free Restaurants in Brighton, Michigan
You can enjoy dining out on a gluten-free diet.restaurant image by Francis Lemp??ri?¡§re from Fotolia.comTrying to find delicious gluten-free fare isn't as difficult as it used to be, but you still have to know where to look. More and more restaurants are offering high-quality tasty meals...
Native American Herbal Recipes & Remedies for Hair Loss
Native American remedies and treatments have often been overlooked by modern medicne. However, many of these are as valid today as they were for the centuries they have been in use. People are slowly learning that modern chemical treatments are not always the best answer, especially fo
How to Use Bag Balm Ointment During Pregnancy
Bag Balm is an ointment originally designed to soothe the irritated udders of dairy cows. The directions on the familiar green tin specifically say "for use on cows," but plenty of people are not following those directions. Sold in the pet supply section of major department stores, people are purcha
Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Learn to manage common sources of indoor air pollution.air pollution image by loooki from Fotolia.comIndoor air pollution occurs in homes, residential building and commercial environments. Common sources of indoor air pollution can range from formaldehyde to lead. This air pollution can...
Chemicals in New Carpet
Carpeting, while popular, also presents some unseen dangers.boots on carpet image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comCarpeting is one of the most popular floor coverings in homes, offices and schools. What most owners of freshly installed carpet may not know is that the chemicals behind that...
Low-Sugar High-Protein Foods
Whether you have serious health problems or are just looking to lose weight, implementing a diet that is low in sugar and high in protein can be beneficial to your health and wellness. Most Americans consume far too much sugar which contributes to many health problems. Lean protein can help you buil
What is the Danger From Broken Light Bulbs?
Broken incandescent light bulbs offer no health risks other than possible cuts from broken glass. Any light bulb containing mercury, however, requires special care if broken and this includes fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Over time mercury can accumulate in the human body a
Side Effects of Codalgin
Codalgin is a drug that's a combination of two active ingredients called paracetamol and codeine phosphate. These two ingredients working together make Codalgin an effective fast-acting analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (reduces fever). Paracetamol blocks pain and reduces fever while code
The Bad Effects of Baby Oil on Tanning
Baby oil does not protect the skin against dangerous UV rays.tanning on sobe image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.comIn the 1950s and 1960s, baby oil was a very popular tan enhancing product because it increased the darkness and speed of a tan. Some people still use baby oil to get a dark tan,...
What Are the Dangers of Comfrey?
Comfrey is has been used through the ages as a healing herb for various ailments of the digestive track and broken bones. In modern times, information about the plant has caused concern over some of the chemicals contained in comfrey. Although the results have been debated, after much research, it h
How to Do a Mercury Detox
There is increasing concern today about the effect that heavy metals, such as mercury, have on our health. We come into contact with mercury through dental amalgams, inhaling fumes, drinking contaminated water, eating contaminated fish and being exposed to chemicals through the workplace. Mercury ca