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How to Use Sweet Olive Oil
Sweet oil has been around since 3500 B.C., and today olive trees are cultivated around the world. The olive tree (Olea Europea) can produce fruit in rocky land and where land is not capable of producing agricultural crops. In addition to the mellow and buttery flavor, olive oil has...
Remedy for Water on the Knee
Water on the knee refers to excess fluid buildup in your knee joint. It is often caused by an injury, an overuse of the joint, or a condition such as osteoarthritis. You will likely experience pain in the joint, especially when you do not rest it. Your knee may look swollen and inflamed. To determin
Swimming Pool Risks for Kids
Children love swimming in pools, but there are risks every parent should know.swimming pool image by apeschi from Fotolia.comChildren look forward to the summer months for fun at pools and water parks. However, while they are having fun in the sun, there are hidden risks. Parents should...
Is Fungus Created From Moisture?
Fungal spores exist in the air all around us. More than 70,000 species of fungus live wherever there is moisture, warmth and food. Fungi live in all types of habitats from oceans, lakes, deserts and climates both warm and cold. Astronauts have even found fungi growing in their gear in space. Moist
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Causes and Risk Factors
Is Dupuytren’s contracture inherited from family members? What causes this condition, and what are the risk factors for Dupuytren’s?
What Are Pear Tomatoes?
The pear tomato, sometimes also known as plum, paste, Italian or Roma, is a type originally developed in Italy. Most paste tomatoes are distinctly pear- or plum-shaped, thus the comparative common names. It is paste tomatoes' texture and flavor that really count. They have meaty, firm flesh, very fe
Polio Vaccine Effects
Polio was once a serious health problem that paralyzed and killed many people around the world, including in the United States. Due to the development of a successful polio vaccine, polio has been essentially eliminated in the United States and in many other parts of the world. The polio vaccine con
FDA Regulations on Caloric Content
The FDA regulates the accuracy of nutrition information on food packaging.water facts image by Kimberly Reinick from Fotolia.comThe United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designed a formulated system for evaluating caloric content of food provided by U.S. wholesalers. This...
Fruits High in Antioxidants
Fruits contain antioxidants that can prevent illness and fight disease.berries image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comAntioxidants possess antiaging effects that reduce the risks of cancer, heart disease, and cholesterol-oxidation. Antioxidants help prevent glaucoma and macular degeneration...
Tilapia Fish Nutrition
According to the American Tilapia Association, this delicious low-fat and low calorie seafood is the fifth most popular in the United States. In 2007, 1.14 pounds of tilapia were eaten per capita in the United States. This means that if the amount of tilapia eaten by the U.S. population was divided
How to Easily Burn More Calories
If you are trying to lose weight, you're not alone. Billions of dollars are spent on dieting every year. It's fair to say that America is obsessed with weight loss, and there is no shortage of diet foods, fitness centers, weight loss programs and books that tell you the one right way to get the extr
How to Use Bergamot
Bergamot is a flowering plant that is part of the mint family. It has a citrusy scent and a flavor that is savory as well as fruity, Both the leaves and flowers are used for therapeutic purposes. Bergamot can be taken as a tea or used as an essential oil in skin care products, massage oil, perfume o
Biodegradable Packaging Products
Starch from corn is used to make plastics and packing peanuts.Brian Klutch/Lifesize/Getty ImagesSeveral trends throughout the early part of the 21st century saw a rise in demand for biodegradable packaging products. As resources and available space in landfills became more scarce, and as...
Guide to Reading Ingredients Labels
Reading ingredient labels allows you to increase the nutrients you need in your diet and to limit the ones you want to cut back on. The label, taken as a whole, allows you to envision how a particular product fits into your daily diet. At the end of the day, the numbers you read on nutrition labels
How to Treat Arthritis Using Home Remedies
Statistics show that close to 70 million people suffer from arthritis. There could be more that suffer from it but haven't been diagnosed yet. There are lots of ways to treat arthritis including prescription medications, but home remedies are cheaper and some people who have tried them say that they
Diclofenac Tablets Side Effects
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever. Available by prescription only in the United States, as of July 2009, the tablets are sold in generic form and under the brand names of Cataflam and Voltaren. Several side effects
Purification of Papain
Papain is an enzyme that is widely used in the food industry. This substance must go through a long extraction and purification process before it can be marketed.
Lifestyle Nutrition Diet
The word "diet" is misleading; lifestyle nutrition diets really aren't diets at all. They are a complete way of living and eating--a lifestyle. It's an ongoing process of learning about nutrition, making healthy choices and staying active. If you are overweight or simply want to be healthier, the ke
Side Effects of Alprax
A study by JM Somers published in the Canadian Journal of Psychology in 2006 reported that 16.6 percent of people worldwide will experience generalized anxiety disorder throughout their lifetime. Left untreated, generalized anxiety disorder frequently leads to depression, substance abuse, insomnia a