Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

About Emergency Food & Water Supplies

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Food and water are basic necessities for survival and must be included in any preparations you make to survive a natural or man-made disaster. Collecting and storing food and water properly is a simple and relatively inexpensive measure that can mean the difference between life and death for you and

Ambisome Side Effects

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AmBisome is a branded form of the drug amphotericin B that is made by Gilead and sold by Astellas. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating fungal and parasitic infections in patients who are already quite ill, AmBisome is administered by intravenous infusion over a period of t

How to Build Green Products

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"Green" and "Building Green" refer to the positive impacts that certain products, construction strategies, building design, landscaping and maintenance techniques have on humans and the environment. Environmentally friendly green building and green products protect our environmental reso

How to Read Labels on a Vitamin Bottle

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the product labels of dietary supplements, such as vitamin supplements. Dietary supplements are regulated as a type of food, not as a type of drug. The FDA requires vitamin supplement labels to contain certain information, such as the serving siz

Safety Hazards of Hydrogen

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Hydrogen is the lightest element.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesHydrogen was first recognized as an element in 1766 by Henry Cavendish. It is the lightest, as well as the simplest, element. It is also the most common element in the universe. Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas...

How to Dispose of CDC Bio Hazard Materials

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Biohazardous waste may include medical waste such as body fluids, culture dishes and discarded vaccines, as well as contaminated items and pathological and microbiological wastes. These materials, produced in places such as hospitals, doctor's offices and laboratories, can cause serious injury, illn

The Effects of Sediment on Bay Grasses

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The Chesapeake Bay is an estuary located along the mid-Atlantic coast. This estuary, a mix of fresh water and sea water, is more than 200 miles long and home to a diverse population of fish, plants and animals. One plant group, called bay grasses, includes varieties of underwater grasses that provid

Low Cholesterol Low Carb Diets

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Although it might seem unnatural, research from Duke University published in the 2006 International Journal of Cardiology demonstrated that adherence to a low-carb diet can actually reduce cholesterol levels. While a low-carb diet alone is sufficient to reduce cholesterol, a low-carb diet in conjun

Tablet Press Instructions

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Operating a tablet press is more of a fine art than a science. Numerous factors have to come together in just the right way to produce a clean, well-formed tablet. If anything is off, you can get crumbly, spotted, streaked, malformed or improperly weighted pills and tablets. In truth, every tablet p

Back Massage Technique

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A good back massage isn't just a luxury. While the primary objective may be to relax muscles and relieve stress, the secondary benefits are more than enough to justify the expense. When done right, a back massage can remove toxins from your body and help with your circulatory system. And, the best t

Plastic Bottle Hazards

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Plastic bottles are a major feature of the contemporary consumer landscape. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2009 alone the U.S. generated 30 millions tons of plastic waste, of which the largest category was packaging and containers, such as plastic bottles. Not only does the vol

Adenoidectomy in Children

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Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the adenoids from behind the nose. This is a relative common procedure performed on children who suffer from enlarged adenoids. As the adenoids swell up, children may suffer from serious ear and sinus infections. Adenoidectomies take less than 30 mi

Properties of Eucalyptus Leaves

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The dark green leaves of the eucalyptus provide a pleasant scent to your home.Jim Esposito Photography L.L.C./Photodisc/Getty ImagesNative to Australia, Eucalyptus trees grow in subtropical climates and vary in size from shrubs to trees as tall as 230 feet. The dark green leaves range in...

How to Calm Flea Itch

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Fleas cause itchy bites, whether they bite humans or pets. Both people and pets vary regarding to sensitivity to these bites--you may have minor itching or severe itching from this kind of insect bite. Some people and animals also develop swelling around the bites. This can signify an allergic reac

How Do I Create an EMS Moulage Kit?

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"Moulage" means to make a mold. To an EMS team, moulage means to make simulated lesions or wounds for educational purposes. During a drill, several EMS teams will respond to a planned "emergency" where they will find many "victims" with a variety of wounds and conditions. Volunteers have the moulage