Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

What Are Vegetarian Silkworms?

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All silkworms are technically "vegetarian," because their diet consists of strictly plants -- not other animals. It's the production process of the worm's silk thread that concerns people who lead a vegetarian lifestyle. Silk produced through "vegetarian" means is cruelty free; the worm is allowed t

Infrared Massage Benefits

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Infrared energy benefits the body's tissuesSun image by KPICKS from Fotolia.comThe sun is the primary producer of infrared energy, which converts into heat upon contact with exposed surfaces. Infrared massage devices use a combination of energy and pressure to stimulate cell and tissue...

Fun Ways to Exercise for Kids

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The best way for children to exercise involves making sure the activity is fun and that the actual word "exercise" is used sparingly. Our society has given the word "exercise" a rather bad name and made it sound like a punishment of sorts for enjoying food and occasionally not fitting into what soci

Side Effects of Levothroxine

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The drug levothyroxine is marketed under the brand names Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid and Unithroid. A synthetic version of thyroid hormone, it's primarily prescribed to relieve symptoms of hypothyroidism, which occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormone.

Icelandic Folk Remedies

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The health of Icelandic residents has relied on several folk remedies for centuries.drapeau de iceland image by Charly from Fotolia.comArchaeological evidence from burial sites throughout Iceland, such as Skeljastaðir, suggest that good physical health and longevity were entirely...

Folk Remedies in Egypt

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Many folk remedies used in Egypt during the time of the pharaohs are still used in the country today to cure a variety of ailments. While those remedies can be helpful, make sure you check with your doctor beforehand. Sometimes herbs can interfere with certain medications or cause allergic reactions

Products That Use Ergonomic Design

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Ergonomics involves the science behind improving interactions between humans and their environment. It is applied to the design of specialized products aimed at reducing injury risk and boosting productivity in workplaces. The most common ergonomic products are designed for computer operators to lim

Flood Cleanup Safety Tips

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Certain safety precautions must be taken when cleaning up after a flood.flooded buildings in york image by Mike Shannon from Fotolia.comFollowing a flood, certain risks may be encountered during the process of cleaning up. Contamination from sewage or mold may pose a health risk....

The Parts of Scaffolding

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about 2.3 million construction workers utilize scaffolds frequently. Scaffolds, which consist of platforms supported by a frame and base structure, serve as temporary and moveable working areas to help workers reach heights above ground level. The two typic

Homeopathic Remedies for Tonsillitis

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Homeopathic treatments are becoming of more and more interest to people as a way to fight various ailments. By using homeopathy, treatments are more natural-based and also work on the entire body rather than one specific thing. With an illness such as tonsillitis, homeopathy may be preferable to any

Good Alternatives to DEET

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Rather than killing insects, DEET repels insects away from your skin. The U.S. Army developed DEET, short for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, in 1946. DEET became available to the public in 1957, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Although DEET has undergone testing for human safety, you ca

What Is an Energy Path?

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The term "energy path" means a direction to follow in order to meet energy requirements in the future. The energy path forks into soft energy and hard energy directions. Soft energy is from renewable sources such as the sun, wind and water. Hard energy relies on fossil fuels, including coal and natu

Soy Ink Information

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As one of countless measures to limit our need for petroleum-based products, the use of soy-based inks is a success story. Made from the oil of soybeans, soybean ink is a renewable resource that we can use to print newspapers, books and other materials. Because the source is inexpensive, soy ink cos

How to Repair Plastic Frames

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New frames for eyeglasses are not exactly cheap, so learning how to repair them if they break can potentially save you a lot of money. If the break is minor, then repairing plastic frames is simple and cost-effective. Many of us rely on our eyeglasses for everyday use and having a broken pair can pr

Cooking for Lower Cholesterol

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If your diet is high in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium, you are at higher risk of having heart disease and strokes. The good news is that with basic adjustments to the way you prepare your meals, your cholesterol levels will be in balance, and you will be less likely to require medical interv