Tags: bed bug bites, bed bugs
This was written by Karen Barnes. Though many people today may believe bed bugs are just a myth, the fact is the pests have been making a major comeback in recent years. The problem has become so prevalent the Environmental Protection Agency has actually created a website to track the number of reports around the [...]
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Posted in DIY, Health, Lifestyle
Tags: office, work
A sore throat, runny nose and fever are all commonly known as symptoms of a flu or common cold. What most people are unaware of is that it’s possible to get sick by sitting at your desk at work. An office desk tends to harbor more bacteria and germs than a toilet! It might be [...]
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tags: fitness, fitness retreat camp, fitness retreat camps
This was written by Shaiya Ong of Daily Chump. The holiday season is just around the corners. Many are already planning their vacation escapade. Why not try a new experience that is healthy for your body and friendly to the environment. Find a fitness retreat camp near your place and help rejuvenate your mind and [...]
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Posted in Ecotourism, Health, Nutrition, Travel, Weekend Escape
Tags: meditation, mental health, natural health
This was written by Kelli Cooper of Solstice Chinese Herbal Medicine. Our mental health is precious and many of us do not attend to it as well as we should. While it is natural to experience stress, doubt, anxiety, fear and other negative emotions, they do not have to overwhelm us. There are ways to reduce [...]
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tags: drink water, water, water filters, water filtration systems
This was written on behalf of Watering Well. There is always a dilemma between choosing what to buy, a bottled water cooler or a mains fed water cooler. The same may not happen while buying an instant hot water boiler though. But while deciding between a regular bottled water cooler and a mains fed water [...]
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle
This was written by Kelli Cooper of Crossroads Plus Size Dresses. Living in a culture that places such a high value on appearance can be difficult. Adding to this difficulty is the fact that we are promoting a standard of beauty that literally does not exist as photos and advertisements are so heavily airbrushed they cease [...]
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tags: corn, corn facts, images, infographic
Have you ever thought what corn is really used for in the United States? The U.S. Government began to subsidize corn in the late 1970s in an attempt to replace fossil fuels. However, ethanol from corn is not very efficient for fuel. In fact the ethanol made from corn increases the greenhouse gases when compared [...]
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, United States
Tags: children in school, protecting your children, staying healthy in school, ways to protect your children
This was written by Melissa Page of Glasstic Bottle Co. Summer’s out and school’s in! Notebooks, pencils, erasers and lunch boxes are back in fashion. Hundreds of students are heading back to school thinking, “What is in store for me this school year?” However, aside from being an avenue for learning and education, school also [...]
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Posted in Health, Kids, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Tags: ADHD, supplements, vitamin supplements
This was written by Kelli Cooper of AdultADHD.net. When it comes to treating ADHD, many are dissatisfied with the results of standard medications and are interested in finding supplemental treatments, such as diet, herbs, vitamins or minerals. When it comes to alternative treatments for this condition, there is no definitve guidelines as research has produced mixed [...]
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Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Tags: air quality, electrostatic furnace filters, indoor air quality
Parents want their children to be safe and healthy. Unfortunately, some dangers cannot be seen to avoid. This includes the air quality in their classrooms. Children spend many hours in school and the low quality of indoor air can really affect their growing lungs. Several schools across the country are realizing the importance of fixing [...]
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Posted in Air Quality, Health, Kids, Lifestyle, Science