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Properties of Goat Milk
Most of the world's population drinks more goat milk than cow milk.goat 1 image by Paul Woodward from Fotolia.comWhile most Americans do not drink goat milk regularly, goat milk is actually more widely consumed than cow milk in most countries. Goat milk is produced by goat females, or...
Homeopathic Remedies for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disorder that is characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue. Individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia will experience stabbing pain in the morning and tiredness that does not go away throughout the day. These symptoms may occur suddenly and may continue over a
What Is the Meaning of Moonstone?
It is said that to fully "charge" a moonstone---to infuse it with its healing properties---sit it where it can bathe the light of a full moon. Among the energies it attracts are ones related to healing and luck.
Dangers From Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries are common in consumer electronics. The batteries are cheap and use adapters to charge. Like many components of today's devices, they can be dangerous if mishandled. The most important thing to remember about nickel-cadmium batteries is that...
Alkaline Ash Forming Foods
Eating a diet rich in alkaline foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains will create an alkaline ash in the body. Proponents of a balanced pH diet believe a diet high in alkaline foods also prevents degenerative diseases and improves health by decreasing acid in the bloodstream.
Imodium AD Contraindications
Imodium AD is an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine widely available in North American drugstores. The active ingredient in Imodium AD is loperamide, a drug that interacts with opiate receptors in the intestinal tract to slow its peristaltic movements. Most individuals tolerate the drug quite
Diets for Easing Bloating & Weight Loss
Reducing body fat and slimming your stomach often involves better eating habits and regular workouts. However, other factors, such as bloating, may contribute to excess weight. Moreover, losing weight often involves finding ways to stop bloating. Regardless of whether you're trying to lose a few pou
How to Cut a Suppository
Whole rectal suppositories look like long pills with one flat end and one ovular, slightly pointy tip. Sometimes doctors recommend that patients -- especially infants, toddlers and small children -- take only half of a suppository at a time. A responsible adult should cut the suppository for a half
Home Remedy for Nits
According to the Mayo Clinic website, head lice and nits are a highly communicable condition passed between schoolchildren, second only to the common cold in numbers of cases found in schoolchildren.
Detox Diets & Fitness
Detox diets and fitness are beneficial to the human body because they allow you to clean the organs and system of toxins while improving overall fitness levels. Using raw and natural foods as part of a detox is the healthiest way to cleanse the system.
What Are the Dangers of Soy Tofu Foods?
Image of tofugetrockneter tofu image by Lucky Dragon from Fotolia.comSoy is a plant native to Asia that is a member of the pea family. It has been used for dietary consumption for over 5,000 years and was used to create tofu in China during the 2nd century. Tofu is a soft, cheese-like...
Safety Meeting Requirements
In the United States, many companies are now required to host regular safety meetings for management staff and employees by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These meetings are to help keep employees abreast of any safety requirement changes that could affect...
High Protein Diet Risk
High-protein diets often promise fast weight loss without cutting out your favorite rich, fatty foods. But high-protein diets can load your body with excess fat while depriving it of essential nutrients, putting you at risk for a number of serious health problems.
What Can I Do to Raise My HDL?
High cholesterol opens the doorway to stroke, heart disease and sometimes cancer. You will only win if you work to lower your bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise your good cholesterol (HDL). Raising your good cholesterol does not have to involve medication. It can be done with simple lifestyle changes.
How Often Can You Use Bug Killer on a Lawn?
Several varieties of lawn bug control products are available from a number of manufacturers. Each product will list recommended or approximate effective lengths of time, but these can vary considerably and do not take into account other factors specific to a given application.
Liquid Hand Sanitizer Dangers
When people use them properly, liquid hand sanitizers can safely eliminate the majority of germs that cause illness. However, people must remember that these sanitizers contain potent substances that can cause harm.
How to Calculate the Amount of Sodium in a Serum
Serum sodium level is a measure of the dissolved sodium in a patient's blood, and determining serum sodium levels is one of the standard tests hospitals use before putting a patient on IV feeding or IV-delivered drugs. When physicians need to put patients on IV saline drips, they also need to calcu