Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

Homemade Energy Drinks

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With just a little preparation, natural drinks fuel the body with multiple servings of long-term energy. Quenching the mid-morning thirst with a sugary and caffeinated rush only leads to more caffeine and sugar. Manufactured energy drinks spike blood glucose levels and cause fatigue. Don't throw off

Hand Power Tools Safety

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Power hand tools come in a variety of types and sizes. With each type of power tool comes at least one safety hazard. Workers and home do-it-yourselfers should be aware of the safety hazard of each tool he uses, as well as how to prevent injuries when using any power tools.

Allergen Labeling Requirements

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Food allergies can be life-threatening.adrenaline injection image by Keith Frith from Fotolia.comFood allergies are fairly common, with an estimated 12 million Americans affected, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). Food labeling standards prior to 2006 were not...

Types of Protein Shakes

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Protein shakes can help build lean muscle mass.muscle fitness image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.comSeveral different types of protein shakes can be used for different purposes depending on personal health and fitness goals. Some choose to drink a protein shake in place of a meal in...

How to Recycle Plastic Toys

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Many families have a lot of plastic toys that their children are no longer using. Plastic toys include action figures, dolls, toy cars, toy airplanes, rubber animals and other toys manufactured mainly from plastic. Instead of throwing these toys out, you can find ways to recycle them and keep them f

Effects of the Lotus Blossom Scent

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The lotus scent may elicit transcendental feelings.LOTUS image by Kanisdha Buasri from Fotolia.comNelumbo nucifera, more commonly known as lotus blossom, is a plant that has been held sacred for thousands of years and is believed to originally come from Oceania, Persia and/or Asia. People...

The Types of Toxic Waste Disposal

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Toxic waste must be disposed of correctly.Toxic hazard flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comIt is essential that toxic waste be disposed of properly to reduce the chance of toxic pollutants entering the air, soil and water supply. Toxic waste can be treated to change the...

Substitutes for Popcorn Salt

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Excess salt is not good for our health.Salt Shaker on Table- Portrait image by kellykramer from Fotolia.comYou may be among the growing number of people who have to be aware of salt intake due to health issues. All of us need a certain amount of salt in our diet to stay healthy, but many...

Foods That are Bad for Acne

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Acne is a tricky skin condition to treat. Advances in medicine have made a wide variety of oral medications and acne creams available, usually via a dermatologist's prescription. What happens on the surface of your skin is really a manifestation of your overall health. That is why treating acne succ

Nutrition & Carbs in Strawberries

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Strawberries are a nutrient-dense food, full of vitamins and minerals essential for promoting optimal health. Like other brightly colored berries, strawberries red color reflects its potent antioxidant content. Antioxidants found in strawberries help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals, reduc

National Pool Safety

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Splashing around in a swimming pool is a popular warm weather activity. There are some hazards, however, when taking to the water, and the federal government has a set of national safety recommendations that can help keep the public swimming safely.

How to Get Biceps Peaks Higher

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Bodybuilders spend a lot of time working on the biceps muscles in the upper arm. Adding muscle mass to the biceps increases its peak -- the size of the muscle at its largest circumference. Weightlifting to add muscle mass involves high weights with low repetitions. The bodybuilder will use the heavi

Blacklight Hazards

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Exposure to black lights may have a negative effect on the eyes.Dougal Waters/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesBlack lights are glass tubes coated on the inside surface with phosphors. As the gas inside the tube is charged with an electrical current, it glows. As the glowing light passes...

Milk Thistle & Health Benefits

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Milk thistle has received a lot of attention in the media for its ability to heal liver damage. With its powers rooted in its antioxidant, antitoxin and damage-healing properties, milk thistle has shown consistent effectiveness in clinical studies. Even patients with severe liver damage and alcoholi