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How Has the Temperate Grassland Biome Influenced the World Climate?
Grasslands cover much of the dry land on Earth and provide one of the most productive ecosystems for countless species. Temperate grasslands are also a major climate stabilizer and a key ecosystem for the global carbon cycle.
How Do I Draft an Insurance Denial?
When a medical claim is denied, the company can't assume the claimant will deduce that fact by not getting a response. The company must draft a denial letter and send it to the claimant. This letter must detail the specific reasons for the denial. Additionally, the letter must inform the claimant of
Therapy Using Essential Oils
For centuries, people have used essential oils to heal themselves physically and mentally. Today, even in our fast-paced world of synthetic medications and instant results, those suffering from stress and anxiety often turn to these ancient plant oils for relief.
What Are the Causes of Photochemical Smog?
Heavy traffic in cities is a large cause of smog.Los Angeles Smog image by CanonXTiGuy from Fotolia.comAir pollution hangs over cities like Los Angeles and Mexico City as a heavy, dark fog. However, unlike normal air pollution, photochemical smog has adverse effects on humans and the...
How to Get Fluoride Out Of Your Drinking Water
If you are reading this, then you must have researched the dangers of the consumption of fluoride. Many health advocates agree with this and would like to remove it from their water. In this article, you will learn of many things you can do to remove fluoride (aka Sodium Fluoride) from your water
How to Understand a MELD Score
End-stage liver disease in adults can be caused by cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer or autoimmune processes. Children can develop severe damage to liver function congenitally or through infection or injury. Each year since 2006, the waiting list for liver transplant has exceeded 100,000 people, accordin
Cranberry Juice for Urinary Infections
Urinary Infections are common inflammations of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, the bladder and the urethra. There are many brands of antibiotics to cure urinary infections but there are also many home remedies. One of the most popular home remedies involves cranberry juice.
Natural Antibiotics for Gum Disease
Gum disease can be a painful and disturbing experience. Fortunately, natural medicine offers many gentle and powerful antibiotic options that can help prevent gum disease, or to cure gum disease in its beginning stages. If you think your gum disease has progressed beyond early stages, you should see
The Effects of Bacteria & Minerals in Tap Water
Water is the most vital thing for life. Unfortunately, tap water is riddled with thousands of contaminants, and many people are unaware of what their drinking water contains. When people are informed about the quality of their water, they can make educated choices and determine if tap water is somet
CDC Hand Washing Technique
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hand washing is the surest way to prevent infection, illness and communicable disease. Practicing good hand hygiene prevents infection and illness from spreading at home, work and school. Clean hands keep communities and families safe from
Accidents Caused by Gas Pipeline Explosions
Natural gas is one of the most commonly used fuels today. It's used to heat homes and water, to cook, to create electricity, and in some parts of the world to power vehicles. However, natural gas must be fed through pipelines, and this can often lead to accidents where the lines explode. Depending o
What Are the Benefits of Nettle Tea?
Touch a stinging nettle plant, and you will soon understand its name. The itching and burning that results can be painful. Despite their reputation, nettles have their uses. One of these is nettle tea.
Information on Food Groups
A balanced diet includes some foods from every group.meal image by dinostock from Fotolia.comThe food groups that make up a balanced diet vary somewhat from one publication to the next, but all agree that you should try to eat more of some groups and far less of others. By understanding...
Acai Berry Diet Drinks
Acai berries -- dark berries primarily grown in the Amazon -- are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that have made them an important part of the natives' diets for years. The rave of acai berries spreads as people discover ways to incorporate this power berry into diets for appetite control, we
Information on False Unicorn Root
False unicorn (Chamaelirium luteum), sometimes called Blazing Star, Fairywand, Devil's Bit or Helonias Root, is a perennial herb that is native in the United States east of the Mississippi River. Florists value it for its feathery lavender spikes that grow taller than 2 feet. False unicorn grows in
How to take care of your Hypothyroid
Hypothyroid is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone.Thyroid hormone runs your metabolism and so people who suffer from this condition have a slow metabolism,abnormal weight gain,weakness,fatigue and abnormal menstrual periods.It is very important that while you are taking y
How to Get the Smell of Gas off Hands
Gasoline is an oil-based product. When it is spilled on skin, the gasoline partly evaporates and leaves the oily residue that smells of gasoline. The smell is difficult to remove, but try using these tips for quickly getting the smell of gas off your hands.
Diabetes Control With Natural Treatments
According to the American Diabetes Association, having diabetes does not mean that you don't have the same nutritional needs as everyone else. Along with exercise and medications, nutrition is critical for diabetes control. In a study published in the September 1, 2009, issue of Annals o