Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

The Best Diet for Women

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According to Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of 20 books on nutrition, the best diet for women is one that includes low-fat, hormone-free red meat, free range eggs, heart-healthy essential fatty acids, zinc, magnesium and one that is low in saturated fats that increase risk for hypertension and

Chemical Disposal Guide

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The disposal of chemical waste typically involves its incorporation into, or onto, the land. Land disposal facilities -- such as landfill sites and injection wells -- are specifically designed to contain chemical waste and prevent the release of harmful pollutants into the environment.

How to Naturally Cure Impetigo

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Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection that usually affects children. Impetigo causes blisters that break open, releasing a yellow liquid that crusts over. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, but natural remedies can also be used to help speed up the healing process of i

Sanitizing Floors

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Your home's carpet and floors may look clean, but every day, they collect germs and bacteria that can make you sick. You want to keep your floor as clean as possible, especially if you have young children or a baby who likes to play there. Several chemicals and a few natural cleaners let you sanitiz

Head Ache Remedies

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A headache is pain found in the head and/or the upper neck. A headache is one of the most common pains known to man and can be caused by stress, eyestrain, injury or sickness, to name a few reasons. There are many remedies for those who suffer from headaches, as well as ways to prevent them from occ

Why Is There Mercury in Light Bulbs?

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Mercury is a toxic material to humans. According to the CDC, "A case in which whole blood mercury levels (>10 µg/L) are detected, as determined by a commercial laboratory," determines the toxicity levels of biological mercury. Even with mercury's toxicity, it is used in many different things

High Protein Meals for Men

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Finding healthy, high-protein meals doesn't have to be difficult.barbecue preparing hand image by Roman Barelko from Fotolia.comMen, if you are trying to build muscle, get fit or just trying to stay healthy, monitoring the protein in your diet is crucial. The average man needs...

How to Lose Weight Eating Low Carb

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Low carb diets are helpful in losing weight but shouldn't be used indefinitely. If you are on a low carb diet, the carbs you are leaving out are simple carbs like wheat, rice and corn. While these foods are healthy in moderation, many people develop habitual patterns of eating -- which include a lot