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Adventure Therapy Programs
Wilderness programs, like the one at Saranac Lake, NY, help troubled youth.lake superior shoreline great lake image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.comAdventure Therapy, also called Wilderness Adventure Therapy (WAT) or Outdoor Therapy, teaches troubled youth the skills they need to...
Information About Lake Ecosystems
A lake ecosystem is made up of living and nonliving parts that all interact with each other to form a stable system. These interactions assure the lake ecosystem's health and sustainability. It is a fine balance of production and decomposition, made possible by the biodiversity that occurs in a heal
Low Calorie & Low Carb Foods
Low calorie and low carb foods such as fruits, fish, poultry and vegetables are critical to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These foods prevent many diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension. Eating these foods also increases how long you live, and gives you more energy than
How to Disinfect Arjo Ceiling Lifts
Arjo ceiling lifts offer ease of care with geriatric and invalid patients who need assistance getting in and out of bed. These ceiling lifts also serve a myriad of other medical purposes, from minor to severe. Disinfecting and cleaning Arjo ceiling lifts isn't a difficult task, but it must be done o
Can Stress Be Mistaken for Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness is a stereotypical indication of pregnancy, but a woman who's under a lot of stress should consider other possible causes for recurring nausea. Though nausea is always a telltale sign of pregnancy on television and in other stories, in real life, nausea has so many other potential p
Potaba Side Effects
Potaba is a prescription medication used for the treatment of various skin-related conditions and skin and muscle disorders, such as dermatomyositis. It is also commonly used to treat Peyronie's disease. It is a type of antifibrotic and functions by raising the oxygen levels within tissues, which as
How Is Salmonella Spread?
IntroductionSalmonella is a disease-causing bacteria commonly found in animals, humans and other carriers, including food. Salmanella obtains its energy source from organic compounds, and are thus a chemoorganotroph. Salmonella can survive in a non-living entity for short periods of time,...
Food Safety Activities for the Classroom
Hands-on classroom activities bring some fun to learning about food safety and help children turn knowledge into good habits. Learning where food dangers come from and how to prevent illness caused by bad food are among the most important lessons we can teach children. As a valuable supplement to th
How to Detox With Chlorella
You can use chlorella, a kind of natural green algae, as an alternative supplement or natural remedy. Its proponents claim that chlorella flushes toxins from your system, improves your immune system and aids digestion. While the veracity of these claims is arguable, beginning a detox regimen with ch
Natural Herbs for Inflammation
It seems like more often than not, people are more prone to go for a bottle of ibuprofen than a bag of ice or some herbal remedies for any kind of inflammation. Ibuprofen and other medicines have side effects that few think about when taking much more than the recommended dose to deal with their pai
Mind Building Games for Seniors
Memory is one of the most difficult problems associated with aging. Seniors are more susceptible to degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and related dementias. One way to lower your risk of developing one of these mind-robbing diseases is to engage in mind-building games that force you...
How to Investigate Food Poisoning
Food poisoning can be classified as an infectious disease due to the transmission of bacterium through the ingestion of contaminated food products. Though getting food poisoning is preventable, contamination is always a possibility. Food poisoning can occur through a variety of ways, such as eating
Tendonitis Home Remedy
Anyone can experience tendonitis. The Mayo Clinic says, "Tendonitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon --- any one of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones." Common sites of tendonitis are the wrists, shoulders, elbows, and heels. According to TendonitisTypes.com, home remedies
How to Regulate Brain Waves
Biofeedback therapy is a method of refocusing thoughts or brainwaves to produce a more relaxed, pain-free state. The body produces beta brain waves when in a relaxed state and alpha brain waves when in an active state. The process of biofeedback, also called neurofeedback, is a method for regulating
Signs & Symptoms of Minor Food Poisoning
A depiction of the word "food"food image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comEating a great meal, especially with friends or family, can be a wonderful experience -- unless you discover later that you unwittingly ate contaminated food that has given you a case of food poisoning. The signs and...
Low Carb Fast Food Choices
Low carbohydrate options while dining at fast food restaurants are a nutritious way to maintain your health and well-being while on the go. Fast food has often received a bad rap, but menus are now providing some healthier options.
Common Warm Front Effects
Fog commonly occurs in the cold air ahead of a warm front.fog image by Lytse from Fotolia.comA warm front is a boundary or transition zone separating warm air from colder air . According to the United Kingdom Environmental Change Network online, warm fronts can be over 100 miles wide. The...
Mental Toughness Skills Training in Sports
When athletes consider the role of mental strength in sports, history provides a useful framework for understanding the brain-behavior relationship. The physician Hippocrates, of ancient Greece, believed that at the source of all actions and behaviors lies in the brain. As such, in order to perform
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been used as a spice for many foods and drinks throughout the ages. Scientists studying the health benefits of cinnamon have found it helps your body fight off disease. Cinnamon offers nutritional benefits and preventative health advantages. Only a small amount of cinnamon is needed dai
What Are the Benefits of Squalene Oil?
Squalene is a fatty compound that is found in a number of vegetables--including olive oil--but is usually extracted from shark's liver, where it is found in high concentration. Squalene is produced by the human body, where it is used to synthesize hormones, cholesterol and vitamin D. Recently, squal