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Benefits of Roses
Many people love to plant roses in their yards for their spectacular beauty and aroma. Few would question the popularity of the flower as a gift and space beautifier. Lovers have exchanged roses and used floriography, or language of flowers, for ages to send the right message. However, roses have ot
Soy Dangers
The beneficial health claims of soy are limitless, but research or lack of research suggests the legume may not be as great as once believed. "The New York Times" reports on its popularity, but raises the controversial issue of safety, stating the effectiveness of soy in improving health has yet to
Efferdent Directions
Dentures and other dental appliances can build up a great deal of debris and bacteria through daily use. These bacteria can lead to serious and painful oral infections. While rinsing them off may remove some of the build-up, using Efferdent ensures that they are cleaned thoroughly. Within 15 minutes
Nutritional Information for Brown Basmati Rice
Brown basmati rice is known for its high fiber content and is a great addition to any meal. There are several nutritional benefits to adding brown basmati rice to your diet.
Lemon Oil Vs. Lemongrass Oil
There are many products on the market today that claim extraordinary health benefits. Two of those, lemon oil and lemongrass oil, do have various helpful properties. Despite the name similarity they're not the same thing.
Health Effects of Persistent Organic Pollutants
Dry fish on a dish in the form of a fish image by terex from Fotolia.comPersistent organic pollutants are chemicals that were developed as insecticides or for industrial purposes. They linger for many years in water and soil and can be transmitted through air. When absorbed, they are...
How to Make Lens Cleaner
Store-bought lens cleaner for eyeglasses can be expensive. It's easy and economical to make your own cleaner. There are several inexpensive formulas, using items commonly found in your medicine cabinet or kitchen cupboard.
Herbs for Vein Health
Keeping your veins in good health is one of the most overlooked aspect of holistic health. Many people wait until they start showing signs of poor vein health before thinking about using natural substances like herbs to increase the health of their veins. Several herbal substances contain powerful c
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Mosquitoes in Ponds
One of the hazards of living near water is the possibility of mosquitoes breeding and laying larvae in the water, where they burrow into the mud until it's time to pupate and hatch into adult mosquitoes. Garden ponds and other areas of standing water encouraging mosquito breeding, and that can be a
Tea Tree Oil Information
Tea tree oil is derived from the Melaleuca alternifolia, which is a plant native to Australia. It is obtained by distilling the leaves of the plant through a steaming process. Tea tree oil has many antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Southern Indiana Earthquake Safety
Southern Indiana has a history of minor or moderate earthquakes. Many of these events center on the New Madrid fault, which runs along the Mississippi River between Missouri, Kentucky and Illinois. Nevertheless, because the region experiences few earthquakes and is more famous for tornadoes, souther
Quality Of Life In Food Hypersensitive Schoolchildren And Their Families
Unexpectedly, some allergic responses were associated with improved health related quality of life measures for the child and family.
Metaphysical Properties of Paraiba Tourmaline
Paraiba tourmaline is a rare gemstone that is believed to have originated from Paraiba, Brazil. Paraiba tourmaline comes in a variety of colors in the blue and green range. It is unique because the stone contains small amounts of copper. The metaphysical healing properties of stones are based on the
Side Effects of Lariam
Lariam, or mefloquine, is a prescription drug used to treat and prevent malaria. Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic infection, which can be transmitted by female mosquitoes. Lariam is not effective for all forms of malaria.
Define Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance that is a required building block of all cells in the human body. In addition to producing cell membranes, cholesterol is critical to the production of the hormones estrogen and testosterone as well as vitamin D and bile acids that assist in the proper diges
How to Find the P6 Pressure Point
The P6 pressure point--sometimes called the Inner Gate--is a place on the wrist that accupuncture and accupressure experts use to relieving nausea or motion sickness, according to accupressure expert Virpi Tervonen. Travelers prone to motion sickness and women experiencing nausea during childbirth c
Nutrition Value of Olive Oil
Olive oil has a reputation for being good for the body. In ancient times, olive oil was used to "cure" ailments. Now, olive oil is used for frying and flavor. Even though it is oil, olive oil can be a healthy part of your diet.
Low Fat Healthy Foods
Being low in fat isn't enough to make a food healthy. Healthy foods should contain valuable nutrients as well. Luckily, many naturally low fat foods are also nutrient-dense. To eat healthy, base your diet on these healthy low fat foods and add small amounts of fat for flavor.
Ear Candling Benefits
Ear candling---an ancient practice said to have been used by the Mayans and Egyptians---sometimes also gets referred to as Hopi ear candling, although no actual evidence exists to show the practice was, in fact, used by the Hopi. Ear candling entails withdrawing wax and impurities from the ear by bu