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How to Prevent Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a parasitic infection caused by Giardia lamblia. This protozoan is common throughout the world and is one of the earliest sources of infection in children. Giardiasis is transmitted to humans through a fecal-oral route or by contaminated water, and it causes a diarrheal illness. It has
Healthy Eating Plan to Gain Weight
When you're trying to gain weight, you need a healthy eating plan to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs to build muscle and bone, as well as maintain healthy connective and nerve tissues. Just as for weight loss, slow and steady weight gain based on good nutrition, will give you the st
Properties of Rutilated Quartz
Rutilated quartz, also referred to as "the hair of Venus" or sagenite, is a wonder to behold. This quartz crystal has hair-like inclusions within it. The stone can be worn as jewelry, placed around the home or carried in a pocket as a touchstone. There are some interesting properties to consider whe
How to Craft a Onesie into a Bag Holder
Plastic bags can be deadly to children. Approximately 25 children suffocate annually on plastic bags, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Around 90 percent of those children are under 1 year of age. Many of the bags were left lying around on the floor or on a bed, where a child
Herbal Green Tea Antioxidant Benefits
Green tea has magical herbal powers that will enhance your life, restore your vitality and quite possibly may save your life. Green tea has been utilized as a wonder herb for thousands of years. Chinese and Indian people have been drinking green tea and reaping its natural benefits for about 5,000 y
Chair Activities for Elderly Patients
Being confined to a chair because of disability or failing health does not have to mean giving in to boredom. There are many exercises that can be undertaken and games that can be played, even when your legs won't carry you far. Wheelchair users are more mobile due to improving...
Aspercreme Side Effects
Aspercreme is an over-the-counter medication that is used to treat minor aches and pains. There have been some side effects reported with the use of Aspercreme.
Low-Carb Diet Foods
Low-carbohydrate diets can be used in a pinch to lose weight. Replacing complex carbohydrates in your diet with foods that instead provide sources of fiber will decrease the overall amount of calories you consume per day, as well as flush the system.
Granite Countertops and Radiation
There have been many reports recently about radiation in granite countertops, but the true health risks associated with granite may be overblown.
History of Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses graphic representations of electric activity from the brain (EEG waves) to help improve brain function and symptoms. The history of neurotherapy begins in the 1960s with two researchers and it is still being written today as research continues and new
The Differences Between Omega 3 & Omega 6
The two essential fatty acids, omega 3 and omega 6, are vital for brain development, proper function of the immune system and regulation of blood pressure. Even though these two essential fatty acids are important to similar functions, the way in which they enter the body differs. Some of the differ
What Are the Benefits of Udo's Oil?
Flax seed contains the same essential fatty acids that are present in Udo's Oil.flax seed image by Soja Andrzej from Fotolia.comUdo's Choice Oil Blend contains a balance of all essential fatty acids (EFAs) that humans require to function at an optimum level. It was created by Udo Erasmus...
The Best Protein Bars & Shakes
Correct usage of protein bars and shakes can put on lean muscle and assist in weight loss.loss weight image by gajatz from Fotolia.comMany Americans use protein bars and shakes to supplement their regular diets. Serious exercisers and athletes use them to bulk up and build muscle, while...
How to Correct a Slouch
If your mother constantly told you to "stop slouching!" she may have been right to scold. A person who slouches droops his head and shoulders forward, bending slightly. Slouching not only looks bad, but can also cause physical ailments like aches and pains, headaches, stiffness, poor mobility and ev
How to Estimate Calorie Needs for Weight Loss & Maintenance
Despite all of the diet and exercise plans available, weight management really boils down to calories. Burn more calories than you eat, and you will lose weight. Eat more than you burn, and you will gain weight. The key to eating the right number of calories is to know how many calories you regularl
Negatives to High Protein Diet
High protein diets promise quick and easy weight loss by avoiding or limiting carbohydrate intake. However, those who lose the weight almost always gain it back quickly once they go off the diet. The cycle repeats itself until the dieters succumb to the negative health effects of the diet.
CDC Recommendations for Flu Vacine
Swine flu, known scientifically as the H1N1 influenza virus, is spreading across the world and infecting thousands of people. It's important to get the vaccine to prevent the flu--it's the best protection available, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Uses for Mylar or Acetate Gloves
Gloves protect your hands from exposure to chemicals, extreme temperature, sharp edges and abrasion. Mylar gloves are gloves with a mylar lining that insulate your hands against cold. Acetate gloves protect against certain chemicals.