Seasonal Allergies
April 17, 2009 | Health Diet Fitness
Allergies are a short-term inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the nasal passages. “Hay fever,” as the condition is commonly called, is caused by airborne pollens from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds. Allergy season typically kicks off in the spring and fall when certain trees or grasses pollinate. When pollen season starts and how [...]
Household Toxins, Shoe Polishes
November 13, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness, Personal Safety
Common hazardous ingredients
Methylene chloride, mineral spirits, nitrobenzene, silicones, trichloroethylene
Potential hazards
Flammable; toxic; absorbed through skin contact and vapor inhalation
Use and storage
Use according to label instructions in a well-ventilated area. Wear rubber gloves. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep contaminated rags and brushes in a sealed container as well. Store all materials out of [...]
Household Toxins, Air Fresheners
November 13, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness, Personal Safety
Common hazardous ingredients
Formaldehyde, isobutane, methlyene chloride, naphthalene, o-phenylphenol, p-dichlorobenzene, pine oil, propane
Potential hazards
Harmful to lungs if inhaled in high concentrations or for prolonged periods of time; solid fresheners may be poisonous if eaten by children or pets.
Use and storage
Follow label instructions. Store in a locked cabinet or out of reach of children and pets [...]
Household Toxins, Aerosols
November 13, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness, Personal Safety
Common hazardous ingredients
Methylene chloride, nitrous oxide, o-phenylphenol, propane, trichloroethane, trichloroethylene
Potential hazards
Containers may explode if heated; contents may be highly flammable, irritants, corrosives, toxins or poisons.
Use and storage
Use in a well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors) and follow instructions. Avoid breathing vapors. NEVER burn aerosol cans or place them in a trash compactor, even if the [...]
What is Formaldehyde?
November 13, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness
Formaldehyde is a chemical compound which is widely used in industrial manufacturing and a number of other industries. Many people are familiar with formaldehyde in the form of formalin, an aqueous solution of formaldehyde which is used as an embalming preservative. This chemical is toxic, known to cause cancer and a variety of other health [...]
What is Melmac?
November 13, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness
Melmac is the name for plastic dinnerware that was created with the use of melamine. First developed in the 1940s, melamine resin is easily molded into a number of different shapes and is extremely durable. During the middle of the 20th century, Melmac dinnerware could be found in just about every home in the United [...]
What is Melamine?
November 12, 2008 | Health Diet Fitness
Melamine is an organic compound that is often combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a synthetic polymer which is fire resistant and heat tolerant. Melamine resin is a very versatile material with a highly stable structure. Uses for melamine include whiteboards, floor tiles, kitchenware, fire retardant fabrics, and commercial filters. Melamine can be easily [...]
Products with Xylitol as a Sweetener Harm Dogs
November 3, 2007 | Health Diet Fitness
Sugar-free Gum, Candy and Toothpaste Can Poison Your Dog
Dog owners beware: The number of dogs harmed from ingesting xylitol, a sugar substitute used in sugar-free chewing gum, toothpaste and baked goods, is on the rise, according to a recent report from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control [...]
What is Xylitol?
November 3, 2007 | Health Diet Fitness
You might be thinking, “What is xylitol?†To tell you the truth, I had no idea what xylitol was either. But as I’ve read about it and talked with others about it, I’ve learned a great deal. Many others are also curious to find out about xylitol and the health benefits that come from using [...]
How Peppermint and Cinnamon Can Benefit You
August 10, 2006 | Health Diet Fitness, Living
If traffic jams are a part of your daily life, two little things can help calm your frazzled nerves: Peppermint and cinnamon.
According to Health Day News, the scent of either of these two spices can help curb driver fatigue, increase alertness and ease your frustration behind the wheel. Dr. Bryan Raudenbush from West Virginia’s Wheeling [...]
Facts about Fats and Cholesterol – The Good, The Bad, and The Healthy Diet
July 18, 2006 | Health Diet Fitness
The Bad Fats
Some fats are bad because they tend to worsen blood cholesterol levels.
Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are mainly animal fats. They are found in meat, seafood, whole-milk dairy products (cheese, milk, and ice cream), poultry skin, and egg yolks. Some plant foods are also high in saturated fats, including coconut and coconut oil, palm [...]
The Biggest Mistakes Women Make When It Comes To…
May 20, 2006 | Health Diet Fitness, Women
Dr. Donnica Moore, gynecologist and highly regarded female health expert and advocate, revealed the biggest mistakes women make when it comes to their vaginas:
Using too many hygiene products The vagina is self-cleaning
Wear cotton underwear
Be sure to change sweaty workout clothes
Treating your own yeast infection
Go the doctor
Use medicine as directed
Finish the full course of treatment
Letting your [...]
Foods That Get Rid of Toxins
May 20, 2006 | Health Diet Fitness
How to spring clean our bodies from holistic health counselor and author, Andrea Beaman:
Asparagus, Fennel, Watermelon and Cucumbers act as a diuretic.
Beets contain a phytonutrient that helps detoxify the intestines.
The bitter flavor of Radicchio, Escarole, Frisee or Chicory stimulates the discharge of bile that breaks down fats.
Garlic, Shallots, Chives and Leeks are members of the [...]
The Warning Signs of Bad Diets
May 20, 2006 | Health Diet Fitness
SIGNS: Dry hair and scalp, Thinning hair, Lackluster hair
Deficiency: Protein, Folic acid, Vitamin b12, Vitamin b6, Iron
Foods to incorporate: Spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, black beans, kidney beans, salmon, and chicken
SIGNS: Poor growth of nails, Chipped, weak or brittle nails, Spoon-shaped nails
Deficiency: Protein, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, Iron
Foods to incorporate: Whole wheat bread, oatmeal [...]