Category : Healthy Living : Health & Medical

Garlic Cures for Cancer

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Garlic's immune-boosting properties may hold a key component in the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that both the vegetable and its supplements are being examined to determine if some of its components prevent or reduce cancer's effects on the body.

How to Set up an HSA Plan

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A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a savings account for medical purposes similar to an IRA. The idea behind HSAs, established in 2004 as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug Act, is that account holders pay less for premiums and put the difference in a tax-advantaged account that they control. Acc

LED Vs. Fluorescent Light Therapy

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Light therapy is now considered to be a first-line treatment for seasonal affective depression. It is also useful in treating the winter blues, pre-menstrual syndrome, other types of depression and sleep disorders.Light therapy is administered in the home with the use of a light box. Ch

What Ingredients Are in Icy Hot?

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Icy Hot topical pain-relieving products use menthol and methyl salicylate to produce temporary relief of a variety of muscle aches and pains, including arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis. These over-the-counter analgesics work by distracting your brain from focusing on your muscle ache by producing

Types of Waste Disposal Systems

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Although we often dispose of waste by simply contracting out to removal services, the type of waste disposal system our community uses has a large impact on the environment and our health. Even with federal oversight on waste management, wastes can still pollute the ground, air and water. Some dispo

How to Save "BannedStory 4"

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"BannedStory 4" is a free program that allows you to create your own pictures and animations from the online multiplayer game MapleStory. When using the program you can create a variety of characters. Once you have created your character, you can save the image on to your computer. However, you are

Products to Prevent Sweaty Hands

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Sweaty palms, a condition known as palmar hyperhidrosis, is embarrassing because the hands are used to interact in almost all aspects of life, from business to romance. There are medications available on the market, but they only provide temporary relief and do not cure the condition.

How to Make Burdock Tea

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Burdock tea is typically made with fresh burdock leaves or flowers and is used to treat a variety of ailments. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, traditional uses of the herb include purifying the blood and treating sore throats and colds. It is a mild diuretic, which is good fo

How to Repair a Singer UltraLock

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Sergers are sewing machines known for their impeccable ability to prevent fabric from fraying while sewing. After long periods of frequent use, your serger's drive belt may become loose or break completely. The drive belt attaches directly to the serger's motor, so if the belt is stretched or broken

Plastic Pollutants

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Plastic materials are created and used in a vast array of ways. The use of plastic as consumer products have increased over the decades. When they are discarded, they often become a source of pollution. Pollution from plastics can lead to environmental and health hazards. The molecules of plastic wa

Herbal Medicines for Kidney Health

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It is possible to keep kidneys healthy through a variety of different methods. Eating well and getting enough exercise are just a few of the ways to promote good kidney function. Drinking plenty of fluids also helps to flush the kidneys free of toxins. In addition, herbal remedies can help promote

About Yohimbe

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Yohimbe is an African evergreen tree, used traditionally to enhance sexual functioning in men and women. The bark of the yohimbe tree is made into a tea or dried for dietary supplements. One active chemical extracted from yohimbe---yohimbine---is also used in prescription medications to treat erecti