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Why You Shouldn't Refill Water Bottles
The notion that you shouldn't reuse water bottles is the result of paranoia and a variety of e-mail chain letters and hoaxes, though there are some concerns regarding multiple-use plastic bottles containing the compound Bisphenol A. The many claims concerning the inherent dangers of single-use bottl
How to Stay Safe Around Train Tracks
Thousands of people are injured every year in the United Stated by trains. About a thousand of those injuries results in death. Children especially need to be taught ways to stay safe around train tracks. However adults are injured most frequently. Most accidents involving trains are preventable. Fo
What Is a Non-Reactive Saucepan?
In 2010, we are all concerned with healthy eating habits. Even the utensils and pots and pans you use can have a profound effect on your food, both from a health conscious point-of-view, as well as a culinary taste vision.
How to Leave a Team
Even if you joined a team sport with the best of intentions, sometimes you might feel as if you no longer want to participate in the middle of the season. Maybe you are having difficulty getting along with the coach or other players. Perhaps you do not have the same passion for the sport you did at
Acai Tea Diet
The acai berry comes from South America. It's considered a super food, meaning it's a rich source of antioxidants and other nutrients that can help support overall health and prevent disease. Acai is consumed in a number of ways---as juice, baked into foods, or as a tea. As a tea, acai is typically
Foods Low in Histamines
Though histamines are already present in human body tissue, they also reside in pollen, ragweed, some drugs and many common foods. If diagnosed with allergies to histamines, you could benefit from a diet of low histamine foods. Some symptoms of histamine allergy are: sneezing, wheezing, runny eyes,
Rules for Firearm Safety
Prevent your firearm from becoming an accident waiting to happen.gun of harry image by Emmanuel Berg?¡§re from Fotolia.comWhile firearms have many practical purposes, these potentially deadly weapons must be used with extreme caution. Because of the incredible power of firearms,...
Self-Powered Vs. Electric Treadmill
Regular physical exercise can improve your physical health. Purchasing a treadmill can help you by making a daily exercise routine more convenient so you may avoid going to a gym. Comparing the features of self-powered and electric treadmills can help you in the decision making process.
Food Calorie Estimation Method
Estimating the number of calories in your meal is pretty simple when you have access to the nutritional facts for each ingredient. Simply determine how many servings, based on the food's listed serving size, your meal portion contains and multiply that number by the listed amount of calories. Round
How to Fit a Boy's Speedo
Speedo is a swimwear brand and it's also the name synonymous with brief-style swimwear worn by men or boys. Competitive swimmers prefer Speedo-style swimwear because it is designed to adhere to the body and allows for movement. Yet Speedo swimwear is suitable for everyday pool play as well. When fit
Adverse Side Effects of Flaxseed
Flaxseed has a few potential side effects.flax seed image by Soja Andrzej from Fotolia.comA blue plant that is grown for its oil in both the northeast United States and Canada, flaxseed has been touted for a variety of health benefits for both adults and children. However, there are a few...
When Can a Baby Go to a Swimming Pool?
Parents often enjoy taking their babies to the swimming pool. However, newborns may be vulnerable to bacteria present within swimming pools. Older babies may have difficulty staying warm in swimming pools. Parents and caregivers should always practice proper water safety with their infants.
How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Children
Children take longer to adjust to hot environments than adults do, and their bodies reach core temperature much faster.
How to Use Essential Oils to Strengthen the Lungs
Using essential oils is a safe and effective way to enhance your health. Essential oils can be used either by inhalation, ingestion or being applied directly to the skin. Essential oils are extremely concentrated extracts from different plants. Because they are concentrated, a small amount of ess
How to Make an Herbal Insect Repellant
Mosquitoes and other bothersome bugs are a telling sign that summer has arrived. Insect repellant becomes a necessity as you spend more time outdoors. If you are worried about toxic chemicals used to keep bugs away or prefer not to spend so much time protecting yourself this season, you might t
How to Eat With a Sulfite Allergy
Sulfites occur naturally or may be added to food to preserve it or enhance flavors. You can develop a sulfite sensitivity or allergy at any time in your life. Symptoms of a sulfite allergy range from asthma, hives, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea, to seizures and anaphylactic shock causing death.
Elidel Side Effects
Elidel, the brand name for pimecrolimus, is classified as a skin-selective inflammatory cytokine inhibitor. Available by prescription, it is used to treat eczema (redness, itching and skin inflammation). As with all prescription medications, side effects may occur while using Elidel.
Purpose of Yohimbe
Yohimbe is a natural alternative to prescription drugs such as Viagra and Levitra for treating erectile dysfunction or sexual libido problems. As with all drugs, it is important to pay attention to the dosage instructions and other health conditions before taking yohimbe.
How to Remove Skin Tags with Tea Tree Oil
While skin tags are considered harmless in the medical community, they can be physically irritating and embarrassing to those who suffer from them. Skin tags are non-malignant tumors and they are often found in areas of the body where there are more skin creases, such as the armpit or neck area. Mos
Natural Herbs for Extremely High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a dangerous health condition. This condition forces the heart to pump harder while putting pressure on the blood vessels to increase blood flow. Several things can cause high blood pressure such as stress, anxiety, high cholesterol, tension and any heart condition. Knowing the