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Natural Cures for Sinus Infections
A sinus infections (sinusitis) can be a miserable condition with symptoms of headaches and facial pressure in the eyes and sinus area. Cough, fever and congestion may accompany the list of symptoms as well. Antibiotics may not always cure sinus infections, especially if it is a reoccurring condition
Herbal Remedies for Sweaty Hands
Excessively sweaty hands (palmar hyperhidrosis) affects 1% of the population. While the cause is unknown, it can be more than uncontrollable nervousness. Often, there is a genetic component to an over-active sympathetic nervous system. While some medications work, you can also seek natural remedies.
Healthy Gluten-Free Breakfast Foods
Eggs are among the healthiest gluten-free foods you can eat for breakfast.4 eggs image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comA gluten-free breakfast can be just as tasty and fulfilling as any other morning meal. Gluten products are those made from wheat, so you will have to find non-wheat-based...
Foods High in Soluble Fiber
Fiber, or roughage, is the part of plants that our bodies can't digest. Fiber is either soluble or insoluble. Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in water. It encourages the movement of stool through the digestive system, making it useful for constipation. Whole wheat, grains and nuts are good sources
White Willow Bark Vs. Aspirin
The ancient Greeks used white willow bark to cure headaches and fevers as early as 400 B.C. It didn't come into widespread use until scientists learned to buffer the active substance and put it into a marketable form. Aspirin was born.
What Are the Causes of Low Alkaline Phosphatase?
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme that is primarily made in the liver and bones, though it is also made in the intestines, kidneys and the placenta of a pregnant woman. The liver manufactures the largest amount of alkaline phosphatase.
What Is a Healthy Eating Plan?
We always hear that we need to follow a healthy eating plan for optimal health. Plans such as this are included in all anti-cancer and anti-disease tips, but what exactly is a healthy eating plan? Healthy eating primarily involves a variety of food that gives the body its needed amount of protein, c
Exotic Ways to Filter Water
There are numerous ways that you can filter your water.water splash - bottle and water in a moment image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comPeople often take clean, filtered water for granted. However, in the event that your power goes out, or you find yourself out in nature without a...
How to Make Magnetic Bracelets & Necklaces
Magnets can help to relieve pain in the joints and muscles, according to the Discover Magnetics website. These painful places usually have a positive polarity because of high acidity caused by low blood flow and lack of oxygen. Magnets reverse this polarity because magnetic geophysical lines almost
Reasons for Recycling Batteries
Recycling batteries is very important for environmental safety.batteries + image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comIn today's world, there is high demand for portability and mobility. Because of this, there is also a higher demand for batteries. However, it's where these batteries end up...
Ginseng Extract Effects
Ginseng might help improve certain physical and mental functions.ginseng pills image by Roslen Mack from Fotolia.comGinseng is an herbal supplement that purportedly helps improve a range of physical and mental functions. While there isn't scientific proof to back up all of these claims,...
Practical Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is an edible oil derived from coconuts that has dozens of different uses, from cooking to healing. It has been used in tropical locations for thousands of years, and is now prevalent all over the world. It is high in saturated fats, has a long shelf life and a melting point of 76 degrees
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act
The Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act was enacted in 1968, beginning the regulation of natural gas pipeline transmission. Before that time, pipeline integrity and safety were not regulated by the federal government, complicating the oversight of interstate transfers of natural gas from source to mark
How to Manage Paranoia
Paranoia affects your life, mood and ability to function on a daily basis. Even if your paranoia is mild or limited to specific things, paranoid thoughts can cripple you with grief and fear. You have to realize that most paranoid thoughts are irrational and unfounded. Often paranoid people stress an
How to Get Rid of German Roaches From Furniture When Moving
The German cockroach is the most common and most well-traveled of the roach family. It is the smallest cockroach, and although it is mostly found in warmer climates hiding in food, furniture and plumbing, it survives anywhere where it can find warmth and a human host to provide it with shelter, wate
Department of Energy Safety Training
The Department of Energy oversees a number of U.S. interests, including nuclear facilities and related sources of power. Protecting these sites starts with departmental safety training. Employees learn tactics and procedures to keep the nation's resources safe and secure.
How to Toughen Yourself Up Mentally
Being tough isn't solely about physical power. Toughness is also about having mental strength. Possessing a strong mind can help you achieve in life, whether you are a professional athlete or a student studying for a major entry exam. Develop your mental strength in order to become a person who has