Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

How to Sterilize DivaCup

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The DivaCup is a feminine hygiene product that offers an environmentally friendly alternative to tampons and pads. The device is a menstrual cup that collects menstrual fluid, rather than absorbing it like traditional feminine care products. Many women find the DivaCup more comfortable than the alte

Human Touch & Massage Therapy

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Massage is an excellent way to relieve sore muscles, restore mental wellness and reduce stress. With the innovation of the massage chair and home mechanics, such as those provided by Human Touch, people are able to enjoy aspects of massage therapy from the comfort of their home over and over again.

How to Resist Sugar Cravings

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The average American consumes nearly 160 pounds of refined sugar per year, according to Dr. Mallika Marshall of CBS News. Many people are trying to reduce the amount of sugar they consume in an attempt to improve overall health and lose weight. If you're used to consuming large amounts of sugar, y

Rubbing Alcohol and Its Uses

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It's the colorless, transparent liquid that hangs out in your medicine cabinet. But what, exactly, is rubbing alcohol? Generally speaking, it's a blend of isopropyl alcohol and water, and it has a host of purposes. Rubbing alcohol can be used for certain medical conditions, for cleaning and for appl

Home Treatment for Spondylosis

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Spondylosis, a degenerative ailment of the spinal cord's cervical region, occurs when the space between the bones of the spine diminishes, compressing the nerves and leading to pain. Commonly seen in older men and women, especially after the age of 50, spondylosis can be fought with drugs to some ex

Food Sources for Omega 3

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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to normal growth and health. According to the American Heart Association, omega-3 fatty acids have been found to enhance our health by promoting healthy blood circulation, decreasing the risk of heart attack, and helping with circulatory problems such as varicose ve

Proper Hygiene Methods

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Learning to properly take care of your body is one of the most important skills you will ever learn. Certain parts of the body require special attention or techniques to keep them healthy and clean. Through proper hygiene practices you are not only protecting and caring for yourself, you are helping

Proper Diet & Nutrition

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Many people consider it a difficult and confusing task to maintain proper diet and nutritional habits. Fortunately, there are numerous resources that are available to assist in understanding what food is needed for a healthy lifestyle. For each person's individual health needs, there are specific gu

Foods High in Hydrogenated Oils

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Read the nutrition label of all food you eat.crackers image by Kalani from Fotolia.comThe chemical process of hydrogenation transforms a liquid into a solid or semi-solid state at room temperature. A fat that has undergone hydrogenation retains its natural saturated fats, but its mono-...

How to Stop Mold From Spreading

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Mold exists in almost every environment. It can grow excessively in hot, humid conditions or where there is extreme weather conditions. Mold can be found in refrigerators, basements, attics, bathrooms, inside wall foundations, or any place that is damp, overheated, and has warm, humid conditions.

How to Sanitize Floater Filler

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Most water softener systems contain floaters, mechanisms that help to clean and soften the water through the circulation of salt through the system. Often these systems are found in homes that are not directly connected to local water and sewage lines. If the softener tank and floater filler are not