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Nutrition to Reduce Urinary Glutamate
When the glutamate level in your body is high, it can cause many diseases, even death. You can use nutrition to reduce urinary glutamate and avoid kidney disease and chronic urinary infections. Avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG) in any form at all costs. It is a common additive to processed foods as w
How to Cure Detergent Allergies
If your skin is frequently irritated by detergent, you likely suffer from contact dermatitis, either the irritant or allergic type. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing sub
How to Fit Dentures Correctly
Having made the decision to get dentures, patients must confront various fears regarding the appearance, comfort and security of the dentures. An understanding of the process of fitting dentures can help alleviate some of those fears.
Healing With Crystals & Chakra Energies
Healing with crystals and chakra energies requires the user to understand and believe in spiritual energy derived from the crystals, which correspond to energy centers on the body called chakras. That crystals and chakras promote healing has not been scientifically proven, just as healing through fa
How to Treat Dizziness at Home
Many people dismiss dizziness symptoms thinking that it will go away and all you have to do is wait. Sometimes, that's true. However, dizziness, or vertigo, can be a sign of a more serious disorder. Dizziness can happen because of sudden drop in blood pressure, dehydration, allergies, fever, cold, d
Ways to Recycle Plastic Water Bottles
Replace plastic water bottles with reusable metal ones.water bottle image by Radu Razvan from Fotolia.comPlastic water bottles are a major source of waste. They use petroleum in their creation, it takes more oil to transport them, and they create a great deal of pollution when dumped in...
Checklist for a Lab Audit
The lab audit checklist helps to determine if equipment is stored properly and in good working condition.test tubes in the laboratory in holder image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comIn general, research laboratories must adhere to safety protocol and procedural guidelines. To ensure...
Carb Diets and Weight Loss
Carbohydrates found in bread, vegetables and sugary snacks provide energy on a continuous basis. Carbohydrates are classified as simple and complex, often referred to as "bad" carbohydrates and "good" carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates burn faster, and do not sate your hunger, whereas complex carbo
How to Perform a Successful Venipuncture
Venipuncture is the process of puncturing a vein with a needle for the purpose of drawing blood or establishing an intravenous line for medication. Most venipuncture is done on the inner elbow area in the median cubital vein. The procedure is crucial for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Ven
How to Diagnose Asbestos Poisoning
A number of people exhibit symptoms of asbestos poisoning or its deadly cousin, mesothelioma, after years of working in manufacturing jobs or careers dealing with various forms of friable asbestos. Although it is a natural mineral fiber, breathing in the tiny particles from asbestos dust results in
Different Ways Pollution Occurs on Land
If not properly disposed of, industrial waste from mining can seep into soil.pollution 1 image by Nathalie P from Fotolia.comAccording to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), 100 years ago only 15 percent of the world's population lived in urban areas. As of 2010, that number had...
Diet With Protein & Salad
A healthy well balanced diet should always include good lean sources of protein and healthy carbohydrates. A salad with green leafy vegetables is one of the best sources of carbohydrates and the inclusion of a lean protein creates a well balanced meal that is a part of a well balanced diet.
How Does Chewing Food Affect Your Body's Abilities to Release the Chemical Energy of Your Food?
It is absolutely necessary to chew solid food to experience the releasing of chemical energy from the food. It would be impossible to eat an apple by swallowing it whole since it is too big to be digested. The chewing of food breaks it down into digestible pieces that can be processed by the enzymes
How to Gargle With Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is light yellow in color with a strong odor that is known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This natural gargle recipe using tea tree oil is perfect for relief from gingivitis and sore throats. The antiseptic gargle will soothe discomfort and heal the throat quickly. More
CPA Accounting Degrees
A CPA is a certified public accountant. Qualified accountants take the CPA accounting degree exams along with the requirements of the state they are practicing in to obtain their license to work as CPAs. A CPA performs financial management services like tax preparation and tax auditing of...
How to Use Turmeric As Paint
Turmeric has traditionally been used as a dye in South Asia and was popular during festivals which featured bright facial painting. The dye using turmeric is not harmful like some synthetic dyes can be and is actually beneficial, softening your skin and evening out your skin tone, according to the I
Supplements for Energy & Aging
A mix of B, C and E vitamins are recommended for healthy aging.Vitamins and Supplements image by Scott Griessel from Fotolia.comA multitude of supplements are available to help the body as it ages, including ones formulated for specific concerns such as menopause, bone and teeth health,...
Why Does Water Put Out Flames if It Is Made of Hydrogen?
Hydrogen and OxygenWater is a chemical compound that consists of two parts of hydrogen and one part of oxygen by volume. Compounds rarely have any of the chemical characteristics of the elements of which they are made. In the case of water, it is easy to see why this is so.Hydrogen and...
Should Allergies Keep Your Child at Home?
Find out how to help your child avoid allergy problems at school, playing sports, on vacation, or at a friend’s house.