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Home Remedy for Nasal Decongestion
When you have a cold, a cough and a stuffed nose, all you want is a way to get decongested. A congested chest and nose can throw a wrench in your day. If you don't want to use over-the-counter medicine for whatever reason, you can still achieve decongestion without using medication.
Where Are Carbohydrates Stored in the Body?
If you've heard the hype about low carbohydrate diets, or if you've been told to follow one because of a medical condition, you may wonder what carbohydrates are and what the body does with them.
Facts About Recycling Egg Cartons
If you have ever wondered if there is a way you can prevent your egg cartons from going to a landfill, there is. Recycling used egg cartons may be difficult depending on your recycling center's policy, but more and more centers are accepting egg cartons. Even if you cannot get your used egg cartons
Symptoms of Radon Exposure
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that's released from the naturally occurring element uranium and can cause serious health problems in those who are exposed to it. The average person is exposed to small amounts of radon gas on a regular basis, as it's emitted from rocks and materials that are comm
Instructions for Acai Berry
Some believe that herbal treatments for conditions can be just as effective as traditional medicine without all the side effects. Acai berry, a supplement derived from a special fruit, is one of the herbal remedies that have become popular with individuals both as a general health supplement and as
Nutritional Needs for a Depressed Patient
Depression affects 13 to 20 million Americans every year. Depression is a whole-body illness, affecting emotional, physical and cognitive health. Nutrition and diet contribute significantly to depression through their affect on brain functioning and metabolism.
Health Hazards of Drywood Termites
Drywood termites are structural pests that exist in warm, dry climates or tropical climates. They inhabit dry wood typically found above the ground's surface, and they burrow deep into wood. Although there are no specific health hazards to humans or pets caused by these termites, they do destroy woo
How to Stay Focused
It’s not always easy to stay focused on the things we want or need to do. There are many things that can distract us and interfere with completing the tasks that need to be done. Staying focused may take practice, but it is possible; here's how.
Carrot Oil Remedies
Carrots contain antioxidants and vitamin Acarrot image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comOften the best products for your skin don't come from a lab, but from Mother Nature. The essential oils from carrots have numerous benefits for your skin. The oil can be consumed externally or...
How do I Create a Diabetic Menu & Shopping Guide?
Diabetes is a disease that affects the pancreas, causing high or low blood sugar. It damages the eyes, nerves and pulmonary system. Problems can be averted by eating a diet high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean meats. Reducing the amounts of refined sugars and carbohydrates improves a di
Residential Health & Safety Codes
Health and sanitation codes address dangers like carbon monoxide, smoke, pests and moisture. These are enforced by a public health department. One common safety code aims to provide security from crime, drugs and gangs. There is no national code, and, surprisingly, only 12 states have implemented
How to Make a Purse From Recycled Grocery Bags
One creative way to recycle all of those plastic grocery bags is to turn them into yarn and crochet a purse---or any kind of bag. Crocheting with plastic yarn uses up hundreds of bags that would otherwise clog landfills or go unused for years. Plastic bag projects are durable and extremely versatile
Signs & Symptoms of Peanut Butter Salmonella
According to the Mayo Clinic, salmonella infections are most often caused by bacteria often found in undercooked meat, poultry or eggs. If the bacteria that causes a salmonella infection comes into contact with peanut butter and that peanut butter is eaten, a number of uncomfortable and,...
Altering a Euro Sham to Fit a Standard Pillow
A euro pillow can make a statement when compared to standard pillows, but if you only have a euro sham you adore and no euro pillow, then it needs some alterations before it will fit your standard pillow. While a euro pillow measures 26 inches square, a standard pillow maxes out at 20-by-26, making
Mold Related Illness Treatment
If you suffer from mold illness, there are treatments that you can take to help yourself get better. Allergies to mold are common and some of the symptoms are: sneezing, watery eyes, itching skin, headaches, runny nose and nausea. A lot of times, mold allergies go unnoticed are misdiagnosed as just
Dannon Yogurt Nutritional Information
Dannon has an extensive line of yogurt that covers those who want powerful flavor, those who want low fat, and those who want good digestive health. While yogurt is often seen as healthy, there are various positive and negatives, nutritionally, when considering Dannon's wide array of products.
What Effect Does Sucrose Have on Staphylococcus Epidermidis?
The skin and mucous membranes are in constant contact with microscopic organisms and always carry "normal flora". These cause no problems on the skin surface, but once inside the body they may cause infection Staphylococcus epidermidis (S.epidermidis) makes up between 60 to 95 percent
How to Save as ICO for Adobe
ICO files are image files designed specifically to be used as icons for the Windows operating system. If you have Adobe Photoshop installed on your machine, you can take any image on your computer and turn it into an ICO file in just a couple of seconds. You just need to open the file in Adobe Photo
Almond Oil for Instruments
Almond oil has long been used for various cosmetic, medicinal and food preparations. Since almonds are abundant, they are an easy and relatively inexpensive source for oil. Another use for almond oil is as a treatment for wood, whether it be furniture, flooring or musical instruments. Almond oil hel
Utility Knife Safety Rules
Utility knives are practical multi-function tools that have a variety of uses in the home, garage and workshop.folding utility knife image by Christopher Dodge from Fotolia.comBecause of their compact size, durability, low cost and usefulness, utility knives are some of the most common...