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Water Bottle Ideas
Traditional plastic may not be the best option for water bottles.water image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comUntil recently, most reusable water bottles on the market were made of hard plastic. Concerns about bisphenol A (BPA) and polyethylene terephthalate leaching from the plastic...
Magnet Therapy For MS
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). This disease causes numbness, weakness, lack of coordination, and muscle spasms, among other things. It may also affect your speech, bladder, and vision. Magnet therapy is a form of treatment that is cu
What Are Emergency Food Stamp Benefits?
Food stamps, issued through the government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), help millions of low-income Americans continue to feed their families despite economic hardship. Some recipients, though, need even greater assistance. Emergency food stamp benefits ensure they don't go hu
How to Recycle Power Drills
Don't be fooled by the myth that only materials such as paper, plastic and glass can be recycled. Recycling programs exist for a wide spectrum of items, including power drills. Power drills are a specialty item, so recycling them is not as easy as putting the drills out by the curb for the trash col
Children's Daily Calories & Diets
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, many Americans consume too many calories, but not enough nutrients. Adequate nutrition is key for children and adolescents because growth and development occur during these years.
Coconut Oil Health Benefits
According to Bruce Fife, coconut oil is known as the "healthiest oil on earth." Coconut oil is one of the world's most nontoxic versatile oils that can be utilized by the human body to promote optimum health.
Can Mold Exposure Cause TB?
Toxic MoldVirtually every home, even a spotless one, contains some type of mold in the air. More than 400,000 varieties of mold exist, according to Advanced Mold Inspections. It's impossible for even a trained eye to identify each species. Identification requires a laboratory...
The Advantages for Bacteria Growing in a Biofilm
A biofilm is a collective of bacteria that grows on a surface, and is surrounded by a film of its own secretions. While a biofilm structure offers bacteria certain advantages, the biofilm can also create problems for humans, and can cause diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, the
The Effects of Duphaston
Duphaston is the brand name for the synthetic hormone dydrogesterone, which is similar to the hormone progesterone. A woman's body produces progesterone during her menstrual cycle so she develops a healthy womb lining. When a fertilized egg fails to attach to the womb lining, progesterone levels in
Nutritional Value of Nectarines
With high fiber and nutritional benefits, nectarines are good fruits to choose for summer snacking. They have a relatively short life when ripe, and they retain the most nutrition if you eat them shortly after they've been picked.
Medicinal Herbs Used to Quit Smoking
More people are looking for ways to get away from the harmful health effects of smoking. Quitting is rarely easy; however, there are herbs that can facilitate each aspect of the quitting process and help heal the lungs and remove carcinogens.
How to Create a Personal Timeline
Each one of us has a personal timeline that began the moment we were born. This timeline consists of highs and lows represented by the positive and negative experiences we have had. Putting this timeline on paper is an excellent way to record your life cycle, events and trends. It enables you to see
Tri Facial Neuralgia Alternative Remedies
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by searing pain shooting through your face. These episodes only last a few seconds, but the pain is severe. Sometimes it can occur when moving your face, other times when doing nothing at all. Most often attacks become more severe and frequent over t
Garnishment of Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are typically not subject to garnishments. But in certain cases, garnishment of benefits can occur.
What Is the Nutritional Value of Garlic?
Some Mayo Clinic studies have confirmed that garlic has many nutritional values and health benefits. The healing properties of garlic goes back to early civilization with the Egyptians, Hebrew, Greeks and Romans. It is said the builders of the pyramids ate garlic daily for endurance and strength.
How to Assess Heat Illness
Monitor yourself and others carefully for signs of heat illness when you're out in high temperatures and high humidity. The signs can be subtle, but try to catch them early.
Apple Cider Vinegar Ringworm Treatment
Ringworm is a common skin infection that's actually caused by fungus, not worms. It's the type of fungus responsible for infections like athlete's foot and jock itch. Apple cider vinegar is renowned for its antifungal properties and is used to treat ringworm infections with reported success. Regular
About Air Pollution
Air pollution refers to the presence of chemicals and natural substances in the air which cause a significant alteration of the air's property, especially when it relates to its breathability. While environmental pollution can happen anywhere, air pollution is mainly a problem of urban areas, especi
Chairs That Keep You Cool
Anyone who has an office job and sits in one chair all day long knows the misery of sitting in a chair that is not comfortable and that makes you hot. When your back hurts and you're sweating, you are not going to be as productive as you would be if you were pain-free and cool. There are chairs and
Diet Tips for a Healthy Heart
Maintaining a healthy heart can be a key in the overall health of your body. Diet and nutrition play important roles in the health of your heart, so by watching what you eat, you can greatly increase your chances of having a long and healthy life with your heart.