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Hazard Elimination & Safety Grants
Hazard Elimination and Safety grants help keep roads in good conditionIrish Roads image by Rebs O from Fotolia.comThe U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Transportation Equity Act (TEA) for the 21st Century, supplies funding to states for hazard elimination and highway safety. ...
Low Protein Recipes & the Kidney
If you suffer from kidney or liver disease, or if your body has unusually low metabolism due to illness, you will need to adapt your diet to lower your protein consumption. Though some protein is necessary to help your body grow and repair itself, eating too much protein can cause a buildup of urea
Healthy Living and Wellness A-Z Directory
From antioxidants to yoga, find a comprehensive list of health and wellness information on topics from A to Z
A Volunteer's Checklist When Reporting for Check-In at an Emergency Operations Center
Planning and preparation are vital for emergency operations center volunteers.emergency sign image by max blain from Fotolia.comIn emergency situations, emergency operations center volunteers are crucial to maintaining public order and safety. Because volunteers must keep level heads and...
How to Use a New Brita Filter
Brita has been one of the most successful water filtration companies since 1966 when the company was founded in Germany. They released the first home water filtration jug in 1970. The filter contains a combination of activated carbon and ion exchange resin. It also has an inhibitor that prevents bac
How to Topically Apply CoQ10 to the Gums
Are people offering you extra breath mints lately? Your bad breath might be a symptom of periodontal or gum disease. Gum disease can lead to many undesirable outcomes such as a smelly breath, but the problem has also been linked to serious health issues such as heart disease. Researchers from the Os
High Fructose Corn Syrup Dangers
High fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is a corn derivative used as a sweetener and preservative in most processed foods. It became popular in the 1980s as a cheap, easy-to-produce alternative to sugar made from sugar cane and beets. It is not the same as corn syrup, which is readily available in grocer
Side Effects of the Menactra Vaccine
Two meningococcal vaccines are available in the United States: Menomune (MPSV4) and Menactra (MCV4). Because of certain advantages, MCV is recommended for all people ages 2 through 55 years, while only MPSV can be used for high-risk individuals older than 55. However, MCV may be linked to a serious
MRI & Metal Implants Safety
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine transmits radio waves through an extremely powerful magnetic field to take pictures of a person's anatomy, much the like the function of an X-ray but without the radiation concerns.
Carb Content in Foods
Carbohydrates fuel the body. With simple molecular chains, they metabolize more easily than proteins and fats. Unrefined carbohydrates like those in fruits and vegetables contain beneficial nutrients that get destroyed in processing. Instead of cutting carbohydrates completely, regulate the type you
Operating Room Injuries
Injuries can occur in an operating room.surgery and surgeon"s work: a hard case operation image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comInjuries in the operating room can have lifelong consequence for medical staff members. Therefore, the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000 was set forth...
How to Get Stronger Fingernails
Many people find weak, brittle fingernails unattractive. While not every individual chooses to have their nails manicured, healthy and nice looking nails are the preferred choice of most people. While some people seem to have strong nails by nature, others have more trouble keeping their nails stron
How to Combine Essential Oils to Make New Scents
Essential oils are concentrated, aromatic, oil-based liquids derived from plants. Essential oils are typically used to perfume the air by warming in a glass dish over a tea light candle. Essential oils are also useful in skin care, household cleaning, perfume, massage oils and aromatherapy treatment
Propolis Natural Anti-Cancer Remedies
Dr. Andrew Weil describes propolis as a natural tree resin that bees use to construct their hives. The natural germ-killing qualities of propolis have led people to use it as a remedy for a variety of ailments over the years, including cancer. Scientific studies now find evidence to suggest that the
Cream of Tartar Natural Remedies
When tartaric acid and potassium hydroxide are combined, they turn into an acidic salt called cream of tartar, which is mostly known for giving beaten egg whites more volume. It is also found in frosting and candy, giving deserts a creamier texture by prohibiting the formation of crystals, and is al
Is Mold on Food Unhealthy?
Mold is a type of fungus that reproduces using spores. Many food molds are harmful to humans; inhaling the spores can cause allergic reactions, and eating the mold can cause digestive problems such as diarrhea.
Birch Allergy Cure
Each spring, millions of people suffer from allergies to the pollen being newly generated by various trees and grasses in their first flush of growth. Pollen from birch trees is among the most common triggers for hay fever (allergic rhinitis), with its classic symptoms of a runny or congested nose,
Natural Cures for Abnormal Bleeding
Abnormal bleeding can refer to many different maladies that can affect the blood. This includes the blood coming out in a strange color, from an unexpected origin, or in a manner faster than usual. There are some natural herbal cures for helping these conditions, but if possible it is recommended th
Natural Remedy for Male UTI
Bacterial infection of the kidney, ureters, urethra or bladder can lead to moderate to severe urinary tract infection (UTI) in males. You might feel like urinating all the time or feel a burning sensation while you relieve yourself. Other common symptoms are blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, fe