Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

History of FDA Food Labels

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FDA food labels provide information about content and nutritional value of the food that consumers purchase. These labels list information about fat, calories, vitamins, protein, and sugar. Many consumers base their purchases on the information found on packaged foods, and these labels are designed

Water Cleaning Tools

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Water-cleaning tools are often more environmentally friendly.water drop and water rings image by glgec from Fotolia.comWater-cleaning tools provide an alternative to using harmful chemicals to clean household, medical or outdoor items. The use of cleaning chemicals can become costly as...

Home Remedies for Morning Sickness

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Morning sickness is mild for some women, and for others, it is severe, interfering with work, social and family obligations. While it may not seem good at the time, according to a National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, women who experience morning sickness during the first trimest

Alternative Aromatherapy

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Although aromatherapy is currently considered alternative medicine, it has been in practice for literally thousands of years. References to uses of healing oils can be found in the Bible and even ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian texts. It is only recently that essential oils and aromatherapy have b

The Hazards of Ozonators

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Ozonators increase the risk of pneumonia and bronchitis.thorax x-ray of the lungs image by JoLin from Fotolia.comOzonators, or ozone generators, are considered one of the most controversial of all pollution-addressing devices. They function by creating ozone, a type of highly combustible...

Menus for an 1,800-Calorie Diet

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When targeting low-calorie meal plans, it's important to ensure that you're getting a balance of nutrients in your meals. Focusing on lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains will allow you to stick to an 1,800-calorie per day diet plan. In order to maximize your effectiveness in mainta

How to Make Aromatherapy Packs

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Aromatherapy packs can be used to treat a wide variety of ailments. From headaches and sinus congestion to sore muscles and stomach cramps, these packs offer all natural relief and may eliminate the need for painkillers and medication. Aromatherapy packs are filled with various essential oils that c

Step-by-Step Finaplix Conversion

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Finaplix-H is the brand name for trenbolone acetate, a veterinary steroid hormone used by cattle farmers to promote rapid growth of lean muscle mass in beef cows. Though Finaplix-H comes in a form that is injected under the cow's skin via a special gun, it is possible to convert Finaplix-H into a so

Herbal Treatments for Inflammation

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Inflammation is a symptom of many diseases and conditions and can affect almost any part of the body. Joints, skin, muscles and organs can all become inflamed, causing pain and discomfort. Herbal remedies are an alternative for those who can't or don't want to take medication. Most herbal remedies a

How to Replenish Good Bacteria

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Good bacteria benefits the body in many ways, including helping to keep harmful bacteria in check and keep yeast levels at an acceptable level. Antibiotics, stress and illness may diminish levels of good bacteria in the body--if this occurs, you may have developed digestive problems or feel generall

Home Remedies for Prostatitis

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Millions of men suffer from prostatitis. The disease of the prostate gland can cause much discomfort. Although the prostate gland is only about the size of a walnut, the pain of prostatitis is major. Common symptoms are pain when urinating, soreness in the groin area and difficulty urinating. While