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Summer Work Safety Tips
Protect your skin from direct sunlight.lifeguard image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.comLonger days during the summer generally keep people outside more. More light hours also give many an opportunity to earn some extra income. If you are not careful, however, spending long hours under the...
Protein Vs. Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
Deficiency of protein is known as kwashiokar, while protein combined with calorie deficiency is called marasmus. Together they are known as Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM). Unfortunately 150 million children below 5 years of age suffer from PEM.
What are Grape Seed Polyphenols?
Grape seed polyphenols are phytonutrients that occur naturally in the seeds of grapes, especially red grapes. Polyphenols may have beneficial health effects. These substances are available in grape seed extracts that are sold as nutritional supplements.
How to Buy a Used Bowflex
Exercise machines can be quite expensive, especially top-of-the-line, world-renowned machines like the Bowflex. The Bowflex delivers a powerful workout that targets each area of the user's body, and it is ideal for both men and women. It is one of the most popular pieces of heavy-duty exercise equip
What Is the Origin of the Chakra System?
Chakra healing has gained quite a following and a great deal of popularity during recent years, but the chakra system itself has been studied for thousands of years.
Preventative Maintenance for Grease Traps
Fat, oil and grease ("FOG") that enter sanitary sewer systems from restaurants and other high-volume food preparers create economic and environmental hazards. FOG will clog and damage pipes and interfere with water treatment plant operations. Local sanitary ordinances require restaurants and fast-fo
Vitamins: Separating Fact From Fiction
We all know that vitamins and minerals are essential to good health -- it says so right there on the cereal box.
Helpful Tips for a High Fiber Diet
Dietary fiber (also called "bulk" or "roughage") helps to keep food moving through the intestine. A high-fiber diet, containing parts of plants that are not digested by the human body, can help to move waste out of the body and maintain a healthy colon. Because fiber passes through the large intesti
Health Benefits of Steam Baths
The most common benefit attributed to steam baths is improved skin. Steam baths increase circulation and unclog pores in a moist environment. This makes it a good choice for people who are treating acne-prone skin and those who want to maintain a healthy appearance. However, steam baths can also hel
Tips for Public Restrooms
Most people will find that they have to use a public restroom at some time or another. Whether it be at work, at a restaurant or when you're at the mall, sometimes you may have no option but to use one even though they have a reputation for being an unsanitary way to relieve yourself. However, there
OSHA Requirements for Posting in Iowa
OSHA oversees Iowa businesses when it comes to eliminating hazards in the workplace.factory image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.comThe U.S. Occupational and Safety and Health Act also known as OSHA requires all employers in Iowa to post specific information regarding safety and welfare...
How to Download a Free GPS to My Cell Phone
Popular uses for GPS devices include navigating to unfamiliar destinations and tracking cell phones. Most cell phones have a GPS program installed that can track a cell phone as long as the cell phone has a signal. As an entertainment tool, this allows phone users to share their location with friend
List of Oils with Omega 3 Content
Omega-3 fatty acid is an essential fatty acid, meaning that it is fat the body needs and obtains through food. Omega-3 fatty acids help to form the cell membrane for all the body's cells. It's also associated with improved skin complexion, encouraging reproductive health, promoting mental...
Lymphatic Massage Therapist Training
Lymphatic massage uses slow and gentle strokes to assist the movement of lymphatic fluid. Lymphatic massage comes in two main types: manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and lymph drainage therapy (LDT). Lymphatic massage therapist training is available through the Dr. Vodder School International for MLD
Apple Cider Vinegar As a Cure for Allergies
Apple cider vinegar has been used for years as a folk remedy. With the publication of Dr. D.C. Jarvis' book, "Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health" in 1958, knowledge about the therapeutic uses of apple cider vinegar soared. Today, it is still used to treat many health conditions,
Indications for Wearing a Mouthguard
Mouthguards are dental appliances available in generic sizes at pharmacies as well as custom-made options through dental offices. Made of sturdy plastic, children and adults alike use mouthguards to protect the teeth, lips, cheeks and mouth from injuries. Participants in sports, certain recreational
The Best Antibacterial Herbs for Body Odor
Man has been trying to control or cover up body odor for hundreds of years through the use of perfumes, herbal solutions, soap and, in more recent times, manmade deodorants containing chemicals. But for those who prefer natural solutions, herbs offer a naturally sweet-smelling option.
How to Eat Dandelions
To many gardeners, dandelions are nothing but weeds. The perennial, which is also known as lion's tooth due to its jagged-edged leaves, has many health benefits when eaten. It is rich in zinc, potassium and iron, and contains vitamins A, B complex, C and D. Dandelions are used to promote liver, gall
Side Effects of Clavulin
Clavuilin is a type of penicillin used in the treatment and prevention of infections caused by various types of bacteria. The medication works by either killing these types of bacteria or preventing them from growing in the first place. As with any other type of penicillin, there are a number of sid