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Healthy Low Carb Snacks
Finding healthy low-carb snacks can be a challenge. The old standbys of pork rinds and beef jerky can be salty and unpalatable. Making a meal can be a burden when you want a quick snack. There are quick and easy low-carb snacks available that are healthy for you as well.
How to Recycle Computers in Minnesota
While you may want to get rid of that old PC you have in your house, you cannot just throw it in the garbage. Computers contain hazardous materials and can be very toxic if sent to landfills. In 2008, Minnesota passed a law making some electronic manufacturers responsible for providing recycling opt
How to Make Vinegar Mouthwash
When you use apple cider vinegar for mouthwash, the cider must be diluted with a lot of water. This is because although the acid in the vinegar will clean your mouth and teeth, it can damage the enamel on your teeth if the concentration is too strong. Use the mouthwash once per day, and after using
Attenolol Side Effects
Atenolol (sometimes spelled incorrectly as Attenolol) is a medication mainly used for the treatment of high blood pressure, angina, and to increase the survival rate after a heart attack. It is a beta blocker that can relax blood vessels and slow the heartbeat down. This in turn helps blood flow t
Mold Spores & Allergies
Usually the body reacts without a problem to substances it comes into contact with. When the immune system overreacts, it is called an allergy. Mold spore allergies can develop as avoiding mold is tough (it is everywhere) and mold rarely dies but remains dormant until prime conditions allow it to gr
Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for the Skin
It may seem outlandish, but oil extracted from the leaves of an Australian tree can do wonders for your skin. Tea tree oil has antiseptic and antifungal properties and has been used on everything from fever blisters to toenail fungus with success.
Metabolism of Digoxin
Digoxin is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and is metabolized in stomach and upper part of the small intestine. It helps in increasing the force of contraction of the heart.
Low Caloric Intake Vs. Fasting
Obesity is a problem in the U.S., as it is in many other countries. Unfortunately, many people believe that they can fix this problem quickly. They try extreme diets that aren't healthy. Always check with your doctor before starting any type of diet program.
Guided Meditation Elevator Technique
Guided meditation is a process in which one is led, by a voice, into an altered state of consciousness. Typically, the voice is that of another person who describes sensations and thoughts that the meditator is to imagine. The elevator technique is a way of channeling into the unconscious mind by dr
Rates of Deforestation & Reforestation in the U.S.
In the United States deforestation occurs because of the demand for agricultural land, road construction and the need for forest products such as timber. Most deforested areas include primary forests, which were previously unaltered by humanity. Reforestation programs have successfully reversed the
Foods High in Bad Cholesterol
If you are concerned about the health of your heart, you are probably trying to lower the amount of cholesterol you eat. There is both good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Limiting the amount of food you eat with bad cholesterol is an important step in your overall health. Below are some of the typ
Diet Choices After Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass surgery is a procedure used on people who aren't able to lose weight through traditional methods, have a BMI higher than 40 or have serious health problems (resulting from weight issues). During this procedure, the layout of the stomach is changed, making the stomach pouch smaller and
How to Stay Fit While Working a Desk Job
Many people complain that they can not stay fit because of their job. There is an ever growing number of jobs in this world that require people to sit at a desk for eight or more hours a day. This is indeed a roadblock on the path to stay fit. Our doctors have always told us that we must be active t
What Are the Effects of an Oil Spill on the Environment?
Oil spills can have a devastating effect on the environment.Paul Edmondson/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesOil spills most commonly occur at sea, either from an oil rig accident or from a stricken vessel carrying oil. When oil enters the sea it spreads much further than it would on land due to...
How to Avoid the Caffeine Withdrawal Headache
Headaches are a common side effect of caffeine withdrawal, a result of suddenly cutting back on your caffeine consumption. According to a 2004 study by Roland Griffiths, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins University and Laura Juliano, Ph.D., of American University, 50 percent of people who cut back on caffeine
Dental Uses for Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a plant that has been used for medical reasons since Biblical times, according to Bill Wolfe D.D.S., N.M.D. in an article at Enhancedtoothpaste.com. The nutrients within its leaves have the ability to sooth and heal. In 1976, Wolfe came across Russian studies that showed aloe vera's use
ICH Guidelines by the FDA
The ICH regulates in vitro testing.brightly colored science test tubes image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.comThe FDA requires clinical drug studies be carried out in accordance with the standards of the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements of...
Natural Herbal Home Remedies for Bed Bug Control
Bed bugs can be found deep in your mattress.bedroom image by Jorge Casais from Fotolia.comBed bugs are tiny, reddish brown bugs that can be found in beds and mattresses, and will bite humans while they sleep. These bed bugs can get as big as apple seeds and hide in the mattress, box...
What Is a Class A Hard Hat?
The Class A hard hat is designed to be used for general service. It offers solid protection for the head and protects against low-voltage electrical currents.
How to Compare Ionways & Enagic
Ionways and Enagic are both trademarked companies that produce products meant for water purification. Specifically these companies produce water ionizers, which are meant to make water healthier by altering the Ph balance. However, if you're trying to decide which product to buy then you need to sit