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Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment Safe use of Fluoride: 1 of 1
Flouride, like amalgam, has been a substance that has been tested thoroughly over the past 50 years. It has been endorsed throughout the world by many major health organizations as being safe and essential in the fight against tooth decay or caries as its known. So why has fluoride gotten such a bad reputation? The answer li... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Bacteria carriers in the home and eliminating risk to health: 1 of 1
The culprits are seen daily. The problem real. The solutions are simple. Yet people still tend to get sick from household items that easily can be prevented. The following is a review of the items and what can be done to safeguard your health. Sponges and cloths The problem here is that many times food still clings to the su... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks The dangers associated with snoring: 1 of 1
Very simply put, snoring results from a lack of ability to maintain an airway during sleep. The narrower the passage, the louder the snore. This occurs mainly when the tongue, soft palate, tonsils and smooth muscles of the throat obstruct the passages. Normally there is no problem. However, in cases where breathing stops and... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Clothing Prewash instructions for hard to remove stains: 1 of 1
Hasn't this happened to all of us. We wash a stained garment only to see it come out of the washer still stained. Or worse yet, taking a chance on bleaching the stain out, only to find the color of the garment lighter or permanently removed. Below are some tips on how to deal with hard to get out stains on clothes. For INK: ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts How to dye Easter eggs with natural dyes: 1 of 1
Decorating Easter eggs is a fun activity. Dye kits and food coloring are readily available in grocery stores, but you don't have to buy a kit to dye your Easter eggs. Natural foods have a variety of yes in them that will do the job for you. Below are simple steps that you can do to color your eggs. Remember that these eggs a... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Diagnosing 3 common learning disabilities: 1 of 1
Many children with learning disabilities are bright and if diagnosed early can have bright futures. The following is a brief discussion of 3 common learning disabilities and their symptoms. Dyslexia is one of the more common learning disabilities around and also happens to be one of the most difficult to diagnose. Most child... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?: 1 of 1
Alzheimer's and dementia are terms that are bandied about. Many assume that they mean the same thing. This is not the case! There are differences between the two as well as some similarities. Dementia is a symptom. It can come about by many different causes. Alzheimer's is one of them, but dementia can also be caused by dise... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Amblyopia (Lazy eye): Detectio and treatment: 1 of 1
Amblyopia or lazy eye occurs when vision is reduced in one eye due to a lack of use, while the other eye develops normally. Although it can occur in both eyes, it is rare. There are many reasons why this happens. The eyes may not be aligned properly, or there is a focusing problem where one eye focuses better than the other.... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Avocados: A cholesterol-lowering food: 1 of 1
A recent study done in Australia has found that a diet rich in avocados lowered cholesterol by 8% compared to 5% for a low fat diet. Avocados are known for their high fat and carbohydrate content. However it is this very fat that seems to cause the lowering of cholesterol. Avocados have 2 key substances in them that seem to ... More..
Personal Finance > Bonds Safe bonds: Freddie Mac: 1 of 1
We've all heard of treasury, municipal, corporate bonds and Cd's. The problem with these is that they either give too little interest, are too expensive or are too risky. As an alternative why not look at the agencies such as Freddie Mac. They are typically giving out anywhere from 5 to 6% for a little over par. They are tri... More..