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Home Remedy for an Earache
Common causes of earaches include excessive earwax, fluid buildup in the Eustachian tubes, infections, allergies, or swimmer's ear (water trapped in the ear). An earache may also be a sign of a serious problem such as a ruptured eardrum. It is important to see a doctor if an earache persists because
Metabolism of Collagen
There are at least 19 different human collagens, many of which form tough, fibrous tissues that serve essential structural functions: collagens hold ligaments and tendons together, enhance the cartilage of the knee and even serve as the template for bone mineralization. Without collagen, our bodies
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Facts
Low-carbohydrate diets require that you significantly reduce the amounts of breads, pastas, fruits, vegetables, desserts and milk you eat. Some plans that are less restrictive allow you to eat some fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Most of your calories come from foods such as meat, fish, poultry
What Are High Calorie Foods?
High calories foods, or energy dense foods as described by dietitians, are determined by comparing energy content with the weight of the food. Such foods weigh little but are packed with energy.
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Tips to pick the warmest bedding. Plus, the GH Research Institute tests the latest flannels
OSHA Safety Meeting Requirements
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), a government run organization dedicated to ensuring public health and safety, requires that all companies hold regular safety meetings for both management and employees. The type of meeting that a company must hold to comply with...
How to Save a Streaming WMA
Saving streaming WMAs, or Windows Media Audio files, is an easy process on any Web browser. Since streaming Windows Media files are stored in your browser or computer's Internet cache, also known as your Temporary Internet Files folder, saving WMAs is actually a process of locating and copying the c
What Are the Benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oils for the Elderly?
Omega-3 fish oil can be found in fatty fish such as salmon and is available in a pill supplement. There are many benefits to taking fish oil that can improve the health of just about everyone, but there are some pluses that can help the elderly in particular.
Is Androstenone a Ketone?
Androstenone is a steroid found in human sweat and urine. It is considered a ketone because it contains a caronyl group (a carbon double bonded to oxygen) attached to two carbons.
Herb for Anxiety
If you are looking for an alternative to prescription medication for anxiety, then the world of herbal medicine might hold the answer for you. Many herbs have been used for centuries in folk medicine to help calm nerves and alleviate anxious feelings. Most of these don't have the side effects of pre
Essential Oil Room Deodorizer Recipe
Essential oils disinfect and deodorize. Keep an assortment of essentials oils as staples for household uses. Simple recipes create fresh ways to free your home and office from bacteria, fungus and viruses. As an added benefit, essential oil room deodorizers can lift or soothe your mood. Use organic
How to Cleanse a Hematite Stone
Hematite has been used for its healing properties and grounding affects for thousands of years. Hematite helps to promote blood functioning, improves circulation, aids in the production of blood cells, and assists with trauma and stress because of its grounding effects. Cleansing crystals and stones
Important Questions to Ask Teens About Health and Fitness
Find fun things to do with your child for exercise.exercise image by Natalia Pavlova from Fotolia.comTeenagers with good health practices will have good health and practices later in life. To start kids off right, keep the lines of communication open. While teens may not want to talk...
How to Deal With Eye Crud or Blepharitis
Eye infections are a common occurrence. Many people think of "pink eye" (or conjunctivitis) as the usual eye infection; however, there are numerous other types of infections that form in and around the eyes. One of the more annoying ones is a condition called blepharitis, which is an inflammation of
Why Is Omega-3 in Fish Good for the Brain?
Benefits to the BrainOmega-3 has been proved to help the brain function. In the 1970s, researchers found that the Inuit people of Greenland were some of the healthiest people in the world even though their diet was high in fatty acids from salmon, whale and seal. However, this information...
Definition of Smog
Smog covers industrial areas and large cities all over the world. Smog comes from the words "smoke" and "fog" put together to describe this relatively recent environmental feature, which looks like a foggy cloud but is littered with pollutants and toxic additives. Cities and countries try to reduce
How To Lift Manhole Covers Safely
Manholes are used to provide access to utility infrastructure. Manholes have heavy iron or steel covers intended to prevent entry and be strong enough to withstand heavy traffic over them. Removing a cover safely requires the right tools and preparation.
How to Report to the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration provides consumers with a number of phone numbers and websites that can aid them in contacting the FDA about a multitude of public health and safety issues, from unsanitary medical equipment to spoiled food products to dangerous makeup products. Reporting an issue to
Skin Abscess Treatment
A skin abscess is also known as a boil. An abscess is a raised area of pus that is usually located on the skin's surface, but can affect the brain, kidneys, liver, lungs, teeth and tonsils. A skin abscess usually forms due to infections below the surface. The area of the abscess will be hot to the t