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Do-It-Yourself Cleaning for Fuel Forced Hot Water Furnaces
Your gas-powered furnace keeps you and your family warm on a cold winter's night. While an annual check-up by a professional is recommended, you can also keep your furnace running properly with your own cleaning and maintenance. The buildup of dirt can cause your furnace to burn more fuel than neces
Rauwolfia Serpentina Side Effects
Rauwolfia serpentina, also known as "rauvolfia," "Indian snakeroot" and "serpentwood," is a woody evergreen sub-shrub, originally from India, Indochina, Borneo, Sri Lanka and Sumatra. Its roots, which have a bitter taste, contain reserpine, an alkaloid substance with a powerful sedative effect that
How to Lose Weight on a No Carb Diet
It's nearly impossible to eliminate carbs from your diet. Many fad diets such as the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet attempt to keep carbohydrates to a minimum. It is tough, takes extreme discipline and should not be done for extended periods of time. But armed with the right information, figur
Purine Content of Foods
Gout is a form of arthritis that strikes when uric acid causes crystals to form in the joints. Your body produces excess uric acid when it tries to break down foods that are high in purines, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Apple Cider Cure for Swollen Prostate Gland
The prostate gland is a male-specific organ located at the neck of the bladder. It is responsible for producing semen, which is the fluid responsible for transporting and nourishing sperm during the ejaculation process. According to MayoClinic.com, men often go through a period of prostate growth du
Toxin Types
Toxins are all around; some are hazardous, while others are a source of healing. Toxic buildup in the human body is a source of consternation for alternative medicine enthusiasts. Toxins are hazardous to the health and may even be fatal with overexposure. Some toxins are so dangerous that inhalation
How Does Compound W Work?
IntroductionCompound W is an over-the-counter wart remover. In many cases warts disappear after a time, but for some people the warts are embarrassing and unsightly. Medical treatment is usually not necessary for most warts, but there are home remedies and over-the-counter drugs that have...
USDA Food Assistance Programs
The USDA provides nutritional food assistance programs for children and low-income families.fruit.green grapes and apples image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 14.6 percent of U.S. households struggled to provide food for their...
List of Most Fattening Foods
It is difficult to list the most fattening foods because many foods that aren't fattening become that way by the way you prepare them. However, there are some general guidelines to remember when buying or ordering food. There are certain types of food that don't appear to be fattening,...
Anthropogenic Causes of Air Pollutants
Because of their negative effects on human health and our environment, "air pollutants" and their respective sources are taken very seriously by the governments of both developing and the developed nations. Under the Clean Air Act of 1970, the U.S. government through the Environmental Protection Age
How Does DMAE Work?
DMAE identificationDMAE also stands for dimethylaminoethanol and is also sometimes referred to as deanol. It is biologically relevant for two different reasons. One is that it is very similar, chemically speaking to the B vitamins. Its biological function is in its relationship to...
Lifting During Pregnancy
Most pregnant women, except those who have complications or are on bed rest or pelvic rest, can continue light to moderate lifting throughout pregnancy within safe limits. Pregnant women should avoid doing too much lifting, especially if they already have aches and pains from pregnancy, and take car
MBT Footwear Pros & Cons
Marketed under the tagline "The anti-shoe," MBT footwear is designed to have a positive effect on the entire body. MBT positions its footwear as so "totally different" that the company even "refused to call it a shoe." As a dramatically different footwear product, MBT has pros and cons for consumers
Alternatives to Permethrin
Permethrin is the most widely used pesticide in the United States, and its most popular targets are mosquitoes, fleas and roaches. It is a neurotoxin and overexposure in humans can alter nerve functioning and cause health problems. The EPA has classified permethrin as "Likely to be carcinogenic to h
Is Vermiculite Safe to Use?
For decades, a mine near Libby, Montana supplied 70 percent of vermiculite sold in the U.S. Later, that vermiculite was found to be contaminated with asbestos. .
How to Make Aromatherapy Oil for Nighttime Colds
The long hours of the night may be the worst time for a cold, as congestion and your cough combine to produce restlessness and exhaustion. You can make your own aromatherapy oil remedy to deal with these symptoms.
How Often Should I Change My Bath Towels?
Hang your bath towel properly, after each use, so it can dry.towel image by Adam Borkowski from Fotolia.comFrequent Changing Is More HygienicThe average person loses approximately 1 million skin cells per hour, according to Medical News Today. Damp towels, that are folded and left in a...
How to Limit Your Exposure to Lead
You may not think much about how to limit your exposure to lead in this day and age, but it is still a present danger for many. Lead exposure commonly occurs by inhaling lead dust or fumes in the workplace, in food, water, cigarettes, toys and clothes. Limiting your exposure to lead protects your to
Foods Containing High- Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a commonly used sweetener in a number of foods. It has a preservative effect and is cheaper than sugar, so many packaged and processed treats use it. Many people are concerned about consuming too much corn syrup, especially since it hides in many foods....