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The Benefits of Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil
Fish oil helps in the prevention and control of many diseases.Fish oil vitamins image by Stephen VanHorn from Fotolia.comOmega-3 fish oil is available in capsule and liquid forms in most pharmacies and supermarkets. It is a prominent source of essential fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic...
Food Stamp Benefit Questions
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income people afford food.Beijing Bottle Collector image by Lenkarl from Fotolia.comThe food stamps program in the United Stated is called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or "SNAP." This program helps low-income people...
How to Treat Gout With Herbs
Gout sufferers have long sought a cure for the painful inflammation the disease causes. Gout is the build up of uric acid in a person's joints, making it difficult for the person to move those joints without pain. Fortunately, nature has been there all along with an ample supply of help in the form
How to Care for Sensitive Skin
About half of the general population has sensitive skin. Symptoms of sensitive skin can include breakouts, skin irritation to certain household products or make-up, extra dry skin as a reaction to soap, or skin irritations caused by stress. Follow the steps to help you care for your skin if it is es
Shredded Stack Diet
The Shredded Stack Diet is a combination supplement, diet and exercise program that claims to assist with weight loss and build muscle mass. The theory is that in combination with exercise, diet and at least eight glasses of water daily, these supplements will help the body remain in the anabolic ph
Semenax Vs. Volume
Men have always been looking for safe ways to improve their sexual health and virility. In recent years the market has been flooded with pills, pumps, and herbal supplements that are said to increase the size of the penis. However, a new school of thought says that it isn't the size of the penis tha
How to Make Hand-Sanitizer Spray
Hand-sanitizer spray keeps the hands clean between washings. Doctors, nurses and many other professionals sanitize their hands frequently throughout the day. Commercial hand sanitizers can be expensive, so make your own and save money. Add your own fragrances to make a custom blend.
Signs of Food Poisoning From Chicken
Bacteria can contaminate food and ultimately lead to food poisoning.bacteria image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comBacteria that may inhabit food that is raw, undercooked or stored incorrectly can cause food poisoning. Chicken may contain a number of illness-causing bacteria, such as...
OSHA Training Requirements for Arc Flash
Arc flash PPE is required when working with live electrical devices.electrician image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comArc Flash is a dangerous condition associated with the rapid release of energy caused by an arcing fault. This concentrated radiant energy creates extremely high...
Herbs That Promote Kidney Function
Some herbs can benefit the kidneys by stimulating urination and the elimination of waste products. Among these herbs are those that have natural soothing, antiseptic, and antibiotic effects. Often these herbs are used in combination for a stronger effect.
Side Effects of Amiloride
Amiloride is a diuretic drug that is sold in the United States under the Midamor brand name. This prescription drug is sold in tablet form and is used to treat high blood pressure. Amiloride is also prescribed to treat water retention in patients who suffer from congestive heart failure. The drug re
Nutrition Drinks for Diabetics
People with Type 2 diabetes have some growing choices when it comes to nutrition drinks and shakes that can be purchased at grocery and drug retailers or on line. Some of the products are clinically studied for their effect on diabetics and have been specifically formulated to help maintain blood gl
Home Remedies for Baldness
Baldness results from one of two conditions. Androgenetic alopecia is an inherited condition better known as male pattern baldness or female diffuse hair loss. This only affects the hair on the head, causing it to thin or fall out. Alopecia areata occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks hai
Grapefruit Seed Extract for Colon Infection
Grapefruit is a medium size citrus fruit with a yellow rind that comes from a sub-tropical tree originating in Barbados. The juice and pulp are usually made into drinks, while the peel is made into an aromatherapy oil. Recently, grapefruit seed extract has been manufactured and marketed as a natural
Corn Allergy and Foods to Avoid
Corn is commonly combined with other foods.corn image by OMKAR A.V from Fotolia.comSymptoms of corn allergies include diarrhea, difficulty breathing, hives and skin rashes, low blood pressure, stomach cramps, swelling of the tongue and throat and vomiting according to the American...
How to Dispose of Volvox Algae
Volvox is a kind of green algae that lives in colonies in freshwater environments. You can barely see volvox with the naked eye. By observing volvox under a microscope, you may see its unique colony shape: a hollow ball. Dispose of volvox properly because an excess of algae robs water of oxygen, thu
How to Do a Raw Diet
Eating raw foods, including raw fruit and raw vegetables, is a great way to lose weight and eat healthily. However, going on a raw diet can be harder to do than you think. You will need to work hard to make sure that you stick to your raw diet by eating only raw foods, and that you learn to enjoy th
Products High in Saponins
Legumes are high in saponins.beans image by dinostock from Fotolia.comSaponins are chemical phytonutrients called phytosterols and come from the waxy skin of many plants and some marine animals. Saponins are thought to help stop the absorption of cholesterol by binding the cholesterol to...
How to Reduce Waste and Save Money
The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that in 5 to 8 years most of our landfills will be closed because they will be filled to capacity. We must change our present generation's concept of waste from "disposable" to "sustainable" and change our behavior and habits if we want to conserve a