Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

Pill Bugs & Nematodes

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Gardens are full of life, and insects and spiders are only a small part of the creepy crawly picture. Worms, such as nematodes, and isopods, such as pill bugs, are also common members of a garden ecosystem. These complex creatures can be both pests and beneficial. Understanding their life cycles and

How to Use a Vita Minder Crusher

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According to a survey done by Harris Interactive, 40 percent of adults report failure to comply with their medication due to mechanical difficulties -- or more simply put -- trouble swallowing the pills. Difficulty swallowing can occur for a variety of reasons. Impairment of the muscles, psychologic

Weight Loss Benefits of Acai Berry

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The acai berry has been touted as a weight loss miracle. However, many critics have released warnings that the acai berry phenomenon is a weight-loss scam. The acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry is a fruit that grows on the acai palm trees in Brazil. The acai berry tastes like a mix of fruit an

Toxin Removal

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Toxins in the body are linked to many health problems such as digestive and skin disorders; they are also directly linked to many cancers. The body naturally removes these toxin through the intestine, liver, kidneys, lungs and skin. When the body becomes overloaded with toxins, it begins to carry th

Building a Massage Table

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The art of massage has been practiced for centuries to help alleviate tensions. Professional massage tables can be expensive, sometimes making them cost prohibitive for those performing recreational massages. A homemade table can be constructed out of a single plank of wood, with folding legs that

FDA & Salmonella

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A variety of foods, including eggs, dairy products, raw meats, salad dressings, peanut butter and chocolate, may contain Salmonella, a bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency responsible for regulating the nation's food supply, alerts consumers when salmonella tainted

Cinnamon & Honey Natural Cures

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Cinnamon and honey have been used in Oriental medicine for centuries and have gained popularity for various home remedies as well. These two ingredients have unique healing capabilities that can assist in preventing and treating a wide range of ailments and diseases from the common cold to heart dis

AB Vaccine Side Effects

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Hepatitis is a virus that infects the liver that can be prevented with a vaccine. The combination Hepatitis AB vaccine reduces the number of vaccines by combining two of the most common strains of the hepatitis virus. Like any vaccine, however, the AB vaccine has side effects.

How to Sterilize Plastic Pop Bottles

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When reusing plastic bottles for drinking water or other beverages it's important to sterilize the containers before drinking out of them again. This can help remove harmful bacteria from the surface area and reduce your risk of illness. Over time, reusing the bottle will cause the materials to brea

No Sugar High Protein & Low Carb Diet

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The most recent resurgence of the low-carb diet happened in the early 2000s, spurred by Dr. Robert Atkins, a major low-carb proponent and the inventor of the Atkins Diet. Although the hype surrounding low-carb diets has fallen off in recent years, there are still many advantages to a no-sugar, high

Octreotide Side Effects

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Patients receive octreotide to treat acromegaly, in which an excess of growth hormone causes all or part of the body to grow uncontrollably. Some patients with cancers known as carcinoid tumors or vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors also receive octreotide to reduce the severe diarrhea associated w

Cell Phone Tower Dangers

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With cell phones becoming so common in the marketplace, adjustments have had to be made to extend the areas of service coverage. One of those adjustments is that cell phone towers, which used to be located in isolated areas, are becoming more common as well. Now these towers are located near populou

Glucofast Side Effects

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Glucofast is a diet pill that aims to assist the body in lowering the amount of blood sugar (insulin) that's produced and stored as fat. Glucofast's objective is to promote weight loss and boost energy by countering disorders that are related to insulin resistance and other metabolic conditions. Al

Vegetable Nutritional Values

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As part of a healthy diet, aim for at least 4 1\2 cups of vegetables and fruits per day, suggests the Harvard School of Public Health. Some vegetables are healthier for you than others: Dark green, yellow, orange and red vegetables are typically the healthiest.

Metabolism in Parasitic Nematodes

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Nematodes are the most plentiful multicellular animals on the planet. In just a fistful of soil, you'll find thousands of the microscopic worms, many of them the parasitic variety. This type relies on humans, plants or insects for its survival. The other species category, free-living nematodes, dine