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List of Low GI Foods
The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of how carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood sugar levels, on a scale of 0 to 100. Low GI foods are digested and absorbed slowly, resulting in a gradual increase of blood sugar, while high GI foods increase blood sugar more dramatically. A GI of 55...
How to use a Home Remedy to Kill Eggs and Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that do not have wings and suck blood from their hosts. They invade homes, typically brought in by dogs and cats. According to Dr. Jeffrey Levy, there are two issues with getting rid of fleas in your home and off your pets. First: treat the pet. Second: get rid of the f
How to Make a Black Walnut Tincture
Tinctures are made with an alcohol-and-water mixture as the solvent. Simply put, an herb is soaked in the solvent for a specified time, and a solution is the result. The solution is then pressed, yielding the tincture. Black Walnut tincture is a valuable herbal remedy for many ailments, and moderat
How to Block Blue or UV Light
Ultraviolet light (which is a misnomer since ultraviolet rays are beyond the visible spectrum of light) have been shown to help cause physical conditions that range from sunburns to macular degeneration and skin cancer. Blue light (which makes the sky look blue) can also help UV rays cause negative
Difference Between Krill Oil & Fish Oil
Both krill oil and certain types of fish oil have been touted by the media and medical research due to their content of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, according to the American Heart Association, are essential for good heart health, particularly in aiding in the reduction of atheroscler
How to Dispose of a DLP TV
Old televisions sets, such as a DLP TV, can contain environmental contaminants, including lead, mercury or chromium. Simply dumping your TV set into the trash is not environmentally friendly as these contaminants potentially leach into ground water and spread through the air through incinerator ash.
Harmful Things About Acai Berry
berry image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comThe Acai berry is a small, purple fruit harvested in the Amazon rain-forests of South America. It has been touted as a miracle fruit, high in antioxidants, and purported to slow aging, reverse heart disease, and even prevent cancer. While...
About Holistic Massages
Holistic therapeautic massage centers the body, mind and spirit with the use of healing touch and essential oils.
Bug Project for Kindergartners
Though some kids find creepy, crawly bugs scary, others delight in having a six-legged or eight-legged friend crawling up their arm. No matter how a kindergarten student feels about bugs, he can learn a lot from a bug-related lesson plan that includes hands-on projects and activities.
How to Learn the Art of Massage
The art of massage is one of those things that seems a great deal more difficult than it actually is. Massage is actually fairly easy to learn but can take years to fully master. You can learn basic techniques in a matter of hours, but truly mastering the art takes a lot of practice. If you've decid
How to Control Kids' Sugar Cravings
Control your kids' sugar cravings by presenting healthy alternatives full of vitamins and nutrients. Sweets, like candy and sodas, have no nutritional value beyond the complex carbohydrate energy of the refined sugars. When kids ask for sugary snacks, give them sweets that pack a nutritional bonus.
How to Get the Most Out of a Gym Membership
You have joined a nearby gym, health club or fitness center. After taking advantage of a two-week trial membership, you concluded that the facility met all your requirements. The gym is clean and well-maintained, the experienced and friendly staff answer all your questions, and the location is a co
Salaries for Credit Card Specialists
Credit card specialists are financial specialists who perform a number of duties related to the establishment of credit card accounts on behalf of customers. These can include problem resolution, account establishment and underwriting. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that credit card speci
How to Export and Save Gmail
Google's Gmail is a convenient, free method of sending and receiving email on any computer with Internet access. Unfortunately, once you're offline, you won't be able to read or refer to your messages with Gmail's default settings. If you want to be able to export your email and save it to your loca
How Does the Acai Berry Cleanse Work?
What It IsThe acai berry (pronounced a-sigh-ee) is a reddish-purple fruit that grows on palm trees in the tropical regions of South America, mainly in the country of Brazil. It has a large seed and very little pulp. Acai berries are particularly popular in South American countries, and...
Is Surfing Better at High Tide or Low Tide?
The tallest tides in the world, reaching up to 44 feet, can be found at the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada. Location plays a key role when it comes to the best surf breaks and tidal conditions for surfing. Your beach may have perfect morning swells on high tide, but may fall completely flat dur
How to Boost Your Metabolism To Burn More Calories And Lose Weight Fast
Your metabolism is what controls the way your body burns calories and results in rather you gain weight faster then most. There are ways to boost your metabolism so you can lose weight faster.
How to Use Capacitive Coupling to Locate Power Lines
An induction multimeter, or "amp clamp," must be clamped around a wire that has already been located. When you do not know where the wire is, though, you need a gimmick. A "gimmick," or voltage detector, uses capacitive coupling to find a wire. The voltage detector acts as a smal
What Fish Oil Is Recommended for Depression?
Got depression? Think fish. Fish oil is rising in popularity as an alternative to prescription medication for the treatment of depression.
Causes & Effects of Low Literacy
Literacy is essential for functioning in society. Reading ability lets us gain education and career training, excel in jobs, read newspapers and vote in elections. It's also needed to balance checkbooks and read street signs. The National Center for Education Statistics breaks literacy into three ca