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How to Treat Gingivitis Using Home Remedies
Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. Symptoms include bleeding of the gums during and after brushing your teeth and red, swollen gums. Gingivitis occurs when teeth are not properly taken care of through oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth and seeing a dentist regularly are important in
How to Make Aromatherapy Oil for Energy
If you are looking for an uplifting, natural remedy to increase energy, this aromatherapy oil is easy to make. You can use it in various ways when you need a boost. Heat it in a diffuser, pour it into a bath, massage it into your skin or use it as a scent.
How to Find Out if a Levy Was Put on a Checking Account
If you owe money to a creditor or government agency, it can place a levy, also known as a hold or freeze, on your bank account. This stops you from withdrawing money from the account, writing checks or making electronic fund transfers and allows the creditor or government agency to remove the money
Three Methods of Pesticide Waste Disposal
Pesticides are helpful in dealing with garden variety bugs that ruin fruits and vegetables, but can be dangerous if disposed of improperly. Pesticides have been known to cause illness, skin damage, and can poison ground water. Unlawful pesticide disposal can also lead to huge fines and possible jail
Toilet Seats & Disease
People tend to think more about germs during flu season or when a viral pandemic lurks on the horizon. This is especially true when they come in contact with the public---touching pens, surfaces or even using the facilities after others. However, people may be surprised to learn that using a toilet
Proteins Found in Whey
Protein is an essential nutrient your body needs every day. There are 20 amino acids, which are the "building blocks of proteins, that are found within proteins. Proteins help your body build and repair lean muscle, build and maintain bones and perform other numerous metabolic functions. Humans can
Quick Home Remedy for Fever Blisters
Painful cold sores on your lips keep you from smiling. You'll want to get rid of these herpes simplex virus eruptions as soon as they appear. Be patient as these small fluid-filled blisters may take more than a few days to disappear. There are plenty of over the counter remedies, but try natural rem
Water Plant Waste Stream Characteristics
Water treatment plants do not only create clean water, but waste as well. Something must be done with the substances being removed from the water. They can be disposed of in many ways, including being discharged out into the environment.
Easy Ways to Drink More Water
Water is essential for living a healthy lifestyle. It helps to keep your body hydrated and contains zero calories. Water also purges harmful toxins out of your system and keeps your skin looking youthful. Your body will function better as you increase your water intake. The best part is that water i
Physical Therapy Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Many doctors agree that a regular exercise schedule is a handy tool in combatting the effects of fibromyalgia. However, some severe cases call for the touch of a professional, and that is where physical therapy comes into play. Physical therapists have a wide variety of treatment options for the man
Description of Land Pollution
It is easy to confuse land pollution with soil pollution, but they are two different things. Soil pollution concerns itself with how various substances, mostly chemicals, affect our soil and environment when present at higher than natural concentrations. Land pollution concerns itself mainly with so
How to Avoid DVT
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, has come to be called Economy Class Syndrome because it has been noted more in passengers taking long airline flights and sitting in economy seats than in first-class passengers. DVT is the seemingly sudden onset of a blood clot that occurs due to bad circulation or l
Healthy Living and Wellness A-Z Directory
From antioxidants to yoga, find a comprehensive list of health and wellness information on topics from A to Z
Fluorescent Lightbulb Recycling
Fluorescent bulbs, whether compact or long tubes, are more efficient lighting than traditional bulbs. However, the bulbs contain mercury that can be a risk to the environment. Recycling bulbs can keep mercury out of the environment.
Chinese Herbal Remedies for Gallstones
Gallstones develop from bile stored in the gallbladder. These pebble-like substances can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball, according to the National Institutes of Health. Gallstones primarily form as a result of hardening cholesterol, and one alternative to having the stones
Validation of a Measure of Integrative Well-Being
Can happiness be measured? The authors introduce the Pemberton Happiness Index, a new, integrative psychometric tool to measure well-being.
Nutrition Information for Almond Flour
Almond flour, or almond meal, is made of ground-up almonds and is often used as a gluten-free substitute for white flour or wheat flour. Almond flour is an excellent source of fatty acids and protein and is low in carbohydrates. It can be found through several different retailers and brands, and the
How to Keep a Shower Warm
A hot shower on a cold morning helps you wake up and massages all the stiffness out of your joints from the night's sleep. The hot water is also effective at killing germs and keeping you clean than a lukewarm shower would be. If you like long, relaxing showers, keeping it warm can be difficult. But
Homeopathic Remedies for Renal Calculi
Homeopathy is a holistic medicine that treats the whole person after an extensive evaluation is made. So treatments for similar conventional diagnoses such as renal calculi (kidney stones) may be very different for different people. You should consult a homeopathic practitioner if you are interested
How to Design Fiberglass Mold
Imagine being able to make a car fender, holiday ornaments or even a small swimming pool. Building a fiberglass mold of your own design can be a rewarding and challenging skill. Fiberglass is a strong, durable, and lightweight material used for making everyday items. Making your own fiberglass mold