Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

Health Benefits From Spruce Trees

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As more people try to find new ways to stay healthy and live longer, spruce tree extract has come to the attention of health-conscious consumers. Norwegian spruce trees contain a chemical called lignan, which is found in many plant cell walls, most notably flaxseed and soy. Research suggests that li

LVN Supervisor Unit Manager Careers

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Licensed vocational nurses have few management roles available to them.nurse chris image by John Keith from Fotolia.comLicensed vocational nurses (LVN) -- also called licensed practical nurses -- provide nursing care under the clinical supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Depending on...

How to Make Sun Tanning Oil

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Ever wondered how the bronzed babes on the beach get that darkened skin tone that shimmers and shines? By combining just the right amount of oils and fruit extracts, you will be able to get a dark skinned look that will be the envy of all of your friends. Only the purest, most natural ingredients a

How to Make My Upper Denture Fit Properly

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The need for dentures is a need shared by many people. If you're in this group, it's important to understand how to properly insert and wear your dentures. The upper denture, especially, can be difficult to properly fit, but with a little patience and the right resources, you can have an upper dentu

How to Filter Atrazine From Water

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While the CDC, the EPA and the chemical manufacturer Syngenta continue to claim that atrazine is safe at typical exposures, communities in six states filed a lawsuit in early 2010 seeking compensation for the cost of filtering it from municipal drinking water. Sprayed primarily on cornfields, atrazi

Building Relationships in Nursing Homes

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Nursing homes can play host to the best or worst and most exciting or most mediocre years of a person's life. The quality of the facility and its staff greatly influence the type of experience the nursing home residents will have. By implementing various facets of relationship-centered care, nursing

Aids for Meditation Techniques

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According to the Meditation Society of America website, meditation is a technique used to bring about mental clarity, emotional stability and overall well-being. To practice meditation you only need find a quiet, relaxed environment in which you feel safe and secure. Take 10 to 15 minutes of each da

Immunocal Ingredients & Its Side Effects

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Immunocal is a natural food supplement that can provide the body with protein. It is also a good source of amino acids. Minor side effects may occur so people with specific allergies and dietary needs should be careful when taking this product. Immunocal is generally considered a benign supplement f

Allicin Garlic Side Effects

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The positive effects of garlic have long been revered and implemented. Producing allicin by crushing or cutting the garlic makes the benefits rise dramatically. Potent allicin is available as a dietary supplement. Whether you consume allicin in its natural form or as a supplement, the...

Is Motor Oil Toxic?

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Motor oil poses a serious health risk to animal and plant life, and the contaminants in used motor oil make this common lubricant even more hazardous. People should take care to dispose of motor oil safely to avoid introducing these toxins into the local environment.

Tips for Healthy Indian Living

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Living a health Indian lifestyle is possible, though it may seem a daunting prospect initially. Many traditional Indian dishes can be deep fried, quite sugary or full of excess sodium, but on the flip side, there are also many nutritious and healthy options. Yoga has also long been a part of a healt

How to eat for autsim

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Autism is defined as "a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others", according to the Autism Society of America. Dietary intervention is one of the treatment options for children

How to Use an Oster Food Steamer

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Steam cooking is a simple, efficient and fat-free way to prepare surprisingly delectable dishes within minutes that retain their color, nutrients and flavor far better than boiling, frying and even baking. Oster has create a user-friendly, efficient steaming machine that just about anyone with acces