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Water Diet & Weight Loss
The Water Diet is not really a diet at all. Think of it as more of a lifestyle change. So drink up! This little change is a very easy way to shed extra pounds.
Industrial Uses of Tea Tree Oil
Although Australian aborigines used tea tree oil for healing spanning thousands of years, scientists did not recognize tea tree oil until Australian physicians started using it in the 1920s to sterilize wounds after surgery. This oil became especially useful as an antiseptic and...
How to Get Rid of Red Flea Bug Bites Fast
Red flea bug bites leave your skin with blazing red bumps that itch and may cause pain. The insects bite into skin to suck blood from the host. Relieving the itch and ruby red bite marks involve reducing the inflammation caused by the blood-sucking insect. Getting rid of this inflammation quickly re
What Is Bifidus Good for?
Probiotic cultures are living microbacteria that thrive in the human gastrointestinal tract and help to improve digestive functions and maintain the ecological balance of the gut and intestines. Bifidus is an example of these cultures. Although the species acidophilus is generally more popular in th
Wood Preservatives & Their Classifications
Wood preservatives are used to extend the life span of wood and reduce the need for forest resources. Since fungi and insects cause wood destruction over a period of time, the application of a wood preservative is necessary for wood used in many commercial applications, including road signs, telepho
Ways That Prokaryotes Benefit Ecosystems
Prokaryotes, also called "bacteria," are sometimes feared because of their disease-causing properties. But some prokaryotes are not only harmless, they benefit plants and animals in a variety of ways by helping them acquire the nutrients they need and protecting them from harmful microorganisms.
How to Stand Up Straight and Improve Your Posture
If you are a chronic sloucher, there are ways to turn it around and improve your posture. Some people are genetically susceptible to osteoporosis and if you are one of these people, getting a head start on bad posture won't help your situation. There are multitudes of ways to make a huge improveme
How to Extract Copper Ore
Copper lurks in unexpected places throughout your home, such as sterling silver tableware, grandfather clocks, bells, weathervanes, doorknobs, not to mention the wiring and plumbing hardware. Before it arrives in these newfangled guises, copper must be unearthed from mines in the form of ores and tr
Protein Enriched Diet
A protein-enriched diet can help your body in many ways. Protein can provide energy, regulate blood sugar and help build muscles. Protein is essential for growing bones, and many believe that a protein-enriched diet can help drop pounds. Protein is found in many of the foods that are eaten on a regu
Social Security Medicaid Benefits for a Minor
The Social Security Administration and Medicaid provide income and health benefits to certain qualifying children.Child image by Serenitie from Fotolia.comThe Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for disabled minors and may provide a portion of...
Setup Instructions for the Rubbermaid 60 Garment Closet
The Rubbermaid 60-inch Garment Closet is a stand-alone closet for storing clothing. It has a canvas wardrobe cover to keep your clothes protected from dust and moisture as well. The doors close with a zipper, but the top part of the canvas cover is made of clear plastic so you can see into the close
Foods to Cleanse of Heavy Metals
Apples help cleanse the body of heavy metals.apple image by lefebvre_jonathan from Fotolia.comPart of daily life involves exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, and aluminum, and many times that exposure leads to the metals accumulating in the body over a long period of time....
Foods That Are Naturally High in Fiber
Eating fiber-rich food as part of a healthy diet will help your body look and feel better. High-fiber foods have been known to help lower cholesterol levels, and may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease and constipation High fiber foods taste great and fill us...
How to Use Turmeric for Acne
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the skin that is caused by excess oil and dirt and the consequent infection of the hair follicle and pores. Turmeric is an alternative treatment that comes in a pill or paste form. A spice that comes from the ginger family, turmeric has a strong antiseptic and an
How to Incinerate Trash
Incinerating your own trash can create a health-related risk; fire is unpredictable and bad for the environment. However, incineration can help you save the money you'd otherwise have to pay for a waste disposal service to do the job for you, and perhaps even time if you would need to travel far to
How Can I Drink More Water?
Regular water consumption is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and many people do not drink as much as they need. While it is easy to say "I am going to drink more water," it is more effective to set actual goals and take steps to meet those goals. By setting specific goals to increase your daily w
How to Identify Low Sodium Symptoms
Low sodium symptoms come from low sodium levels in the blood or Hyponatremia. This condition is much less common than high sodium levels and resulting hypertension. The danger of low sodium symptoms is that low levels of sodium in the blood can affect most of the body's systems ability to function,
Labeling for Low Reduced Salt Foods
Consumers are inundated with labels touting the health benefits of various products. But often people are left wondering who determines whether something is "low sodium" and how low does it have to be to put the words "low sodium" on the label. Excessive sodium intake contributes to medical problems