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How to Cure a Flaky Scalp Naturally
Flaky scalp, or dandruff, is a common skin problem affecting millions of people worldwide. You lose dead skin cells from your scalp on a daily basis. When more are lost than normal, they stick together forming the grey or white flakes called dandruff. There are innumerable factors that can contribut
Natural Remedies for Dementia
Natural remedies for dementia include herbal supplements and eating a low-fat diet that includes fruit, vegetables and lean protein from fish, chicken or pork. Herbs may be used in cooking, in teas or can be taken in capsule form. Herbs such as ginkgo biloba and rosemary protect brain cells from fur
Vestibular Systems Activities
The vestibular system is a sensory system that performs many vital functions. It's responsible for the body's sense of balance. In terms of physical development, it's the oldest sensory system, developing within a few weeks after conception. The vestibular system is comprised of a set of fluid-fille
Foods That Contain High Cholesterol
When it comes to nutrition, no one ever seems to agree whether a food is good for you or bad for you. Yet most nutritionists agree on the foods that contain high "bad" cholesterol. These foods have been scientifically shown to cause thickening of the arteries.
How to Eat Cheaply & Lose Weight
Trying to lose weight by taking diet pills or going on strict diets can hurt your body and is unlikely to produce lasting weight loss. To successfully and quickly lose weight, follow a weight-loss plan that includes eating healthfully, getting into good physical shape and maintaining an adequate amo
How to Save As HTA
An HTA file is an HTML application that is not dependent on a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Safari or Operate, to function. HTA files operate in a similar manner as executable ".exe" application files. You can use the native Microsoft Windows application "Notepad" to save the HTM
How to Compare Old & New Food Pyramids
According to nutritionist Marion Nestle, the 1992 food pyramid was the product of intense negotiations between nutritionists and food industry lobbyists. The result was a watered-down set of recommendations that offered some degree of guidance but lacked teeth in its primary purpose to guide America
Diet Ideas That Work
There is no one diet plan that fits all. Most reasonable and prudent diets include healthy food selections such as vegetables, fruit, healthy grains and low-fat protein. Some diets favor eating at specific times and avoiding definite foods. Exercise is almost always included in a healthy diet reg
Black Seed Oil Remedies
Black seed oil or black cumin is pressed from the nigella sativa plant's seeds. Middle Eastern and South African people have used this oil rich in nutrients for many different ailments. Black seed oil has anti inflammatory, anti oxidant and anti bacterial properties. It is also used to strengthen ou
How to Read a Food Chart
Watching what we eat has become important since manufacturers have begun to use more additives to their products, changing things such as sodium content in food. Reading food labels is essential to understanding what we're really eating, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn't mandate labels
Home Remedy to Decrease Appetite
Eat, drink and exercise regularly to help control your appetite. A balanced life that allows time for de-stressing will go far in keeping your body healthy and your appetite satisfied. Home remedies for decreasing the appetite will be tremendously complemented through a diet containing plenty of liq
How to Avoid Fitness Plateaus
A fitness plateau occurs when you no longer are achieving your fitness goals, such as losing weight or running a certain time for a road race, despite working out on a regular basis. As you work out, your body becomes accustomed to your routines, making it difficult to continue progressing doing the
Foods to Eat to Avoid Bladder Infections
Bladder infection can affect you easily if you don't have the proper foods in your diet. Women are especially prone to this type of infection. However, by eating certain foods, you can take a proactive step towards avoiding and fighting bladder infection. Just add the following foods to your everyda
Protein Liver Shrink Diet for Gastric Bypass
Before scheduling gastric bypass surgery, many bariatric surgeons place their patients on a high-protein diet designed to shrink their livers. Some surgeons require a certain amount of weight loss before they will schedule surgery. The specifics of the diet vary from surgeon to surgeon and from pati
The Dangers of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Exposure
Diatomaceous earth is made of silicon dioxide, It's also known as amorphous silica and silica powder among other names. The name diatomaceous earth refers to the source of the material as a powder made up of the crushed fossilized skeletons of prehistoric creatures. Both coarse and fine ground diat
Home Remedy for Coldsores
Cold sores are fluid-filled skin blisters that usually occur around the mouth and on the face. They also are called fever blisters. These sores are usually symptoms of the herpes simplex type 1 virus, which often is known simply as HSV-1. Cold sores tend to go away on their own, but there also are s
How to Start a Day Without Sugar
It’s a weekday morning. The alarm goes off…early. Within the next couple of hours, most of us rely on some food or beverage to provide a much needed kick at the start of the day. Unfortunately, the usual suspects at the breakfast table—yours or the corner coffee shop’s&#x
Causes for Too Much Potassium
Avocados are one of many foods that contain very high levels of potassium.avocado in avocado p??ree image by Lucky Dragon from Fotolia.comPotassium is an electrolyte mineral which helps to maintain fluid and electrical balances within the body. Most of the time, potassium appears within...